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Top Cars
Top American Compact Cars Available Today
Only a few years ago, Asian automakers ruled the compact car market with such established models as the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla. But in recent years a surge of high-quality, attractive, well-priced American compacts has emerged, changing the face of the segment and giving buyers more choices.
We've listed some of our favorites among this new generation of American compact cars for shoppers who may not have considered a domestic vehicle before.
Chevrolet Cruze
The largest of Chevrolet's compacts is a sedan called the Cruze, which is a direct rival to the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. In addition to offering an interior that's highly improved compared to its predecessor, the Chevrolet Cobalt, the Cruze boasts a class-leading 42 mpg with its available Eco package. The sedan also includes a reasonable base price of around $17,000, and a long list of available features fit for a luxury car, such as remote engine starting, keyless access, automatic climate control and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Chevrolet Sonic
The stylish new Sonic replaced Chevrolet's Korean-built Aveo subcompact for the 2012 model year. Offered in 5-door hatchback or 4-door sedan body styles, the Sonic returns up to 40 mpg with its available 138-horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. It's also newly available with the automaker's MyLink infotainment system, which allows drivers to sync their mobile phones and access apps like Pandora Internet radio. Most importantly, though, we like the Sonic's pricing: Even at its base price of around $14,000 for an LS model, the Sonic offers several luxurious features--such as automatic headlights and GM's OnStar telematics system--as standard equipment. Drivers who upgrade to the mid-level LT or upscale LTZ trims will find even more luxury goodies, but they're still unlikely to crack $20,000.
Chevrolet Spark
With a starting price of under $13,000, the Chevrolet Spark is the least expensive vehicle currently offered by General Motors. It's also the smallest Chevrolet ever sold in the United States, measuring just 144.7 inches long--only three feet longer than a Smart Fortwo. Despite its diminutive size, the Spark has four full doors and seating for five people, though we wouldn't recommend taking a long trip with the hatchback filled to capacity. That's mainly due to comfort but also because the Spark is motivated by a tiny 84-hp 4-cylinder that isn't well suited to long trips on the highway. Nonetheless, the Spark makes sense for city-dwelling drivers with short commutes, especially since it returns a whopping 32 mpg in city driving with its standard 5-speed manual transmission.
Dodge Dart
Dodge's latest compact sedan replaces its Caliber hatchback for 2013 and offers something for just about everyone. Hypermilers will like the Dart Aero, which returns an EPA-rated 41 mpg on the highway thanks to several aerodynamic modifications. For drivers interested in a sporty ride, the Dart R/T touts alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and a 2.4-liter engine that produces a healthy 184 hp. Shoppers simply interested in a good compact car will find one in the Dart also thanks to reasonable pricing (which starts under $17,000), considerable standard features, luxurious options and a host of safety features that includes curtain side airbags, front knee airbags and 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.
Ford Fiesta
Ford's smallest car made a splash in the sleepy subcompact segment when it debuted for the 2010 model year. In addition to offering bold exterior styling and some unique colors, the Fiesta carried its stylish appearance inside, offering an exciting interior that was divergent from the bland cabins in most rivals. The Fiesta also brought a long list of new technology to the compact car segment, including Ford's SYNC infotainment system, push-button starting, Intelligent Access keyless entry and MyKey, a feature that lets drivers program vehicle settings based on which key is used. The Fiesta also achieves up to 40 mpg thanks to an efficient 120-hp 4-cylinder engine and Ford's advanced dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Ford Focus
The latest Ford Focus is handsome, practical and fuel efficient--and a major improvement over its predecessor. Available in sedan or 5-door hatchback body styles, the Focus boasts a stylish interior and a robust 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 160 hp and can achieve up to 40 mpg. We're especially taken with the Focus' available high-tech gadgets, which include Ford's SYNC infotainment system, a dual-clutch automatic transmission for quick shifts and improved fuel economy, and even an Active Park Assist system that can parallel park the compact car automatically.
What it means to you: Although it was hard to justify choosing American compact cars several years ago, we heartily recommend any of the latest models listed above.


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I am officially spread too thin. Like peanut butter that has been spread too, uh, thin. On a piece of toast, say. Nothing worse than thinly spreaded peanut butter. On the other hand you don't want too much, or it gets stuck in your throat.
Now I'm hungry. Thanks, bad analogy.
This whole "my kid is back to school and therefore I have the whole day ahead of me" notion is bullshit. Bullshit! You heard it here first! Because it's not the whole day. It's six hours. Then you factor in getting to and from school, and blammo, you've lost an entire hour. So: five hours. Five hours during which, in addition to work, you've got to exercise (right?), answer emails, eat, and also carry out an unending list of small yet vital errands and tasks that somehow manage to eat up your entire day because say you have to print out a contract but the driver on your computer was deleted after you had to get the computer serviced so you download the new driver which of course means you have to restart and once you finally get it to work it turns out the printer is out of ink and the only place that carries your printer's cartridges is the Staples which is easily a half-hour walk from your place and the employees at Staples hate to be rushed or to do their jobs at all so that's going to eat up another half-hour, easy, so while you're there you might as well pick up some school supplies and—oh, look, it's pick-up time!
A couple of weeks ago I purchased a notepad, upon which, I resolved, I would write my to-do list for the day. It was a small, simple notepad. It might have cost a little over a dollar. It was not an enormous investment. Usually I have notebooks and pads all over the place, but at some point I cleaned and purged and removed every half-finished book of scribbles that was cluttering up my shelves. And then I had nothing to write on. I could write a to-do list on my computer, but then I'd be denied the pleasure of crossing off items. Crossing them off AGAIN and AGAIN and maybe stabbing at them a little bit.
I forgot to use my new notepad for the first couple of days after I bought it, because I was too busy trying to find, I don't know, socks. I can't remember why I didn't use it. Finally I remembered to use the notepad, and I spent a day crossing items off my list and feeling terribly organized and accomplished. The next day I went to write a new list, and I couldn't find the notepad. I still haven't found it.
So now my to-do list is in my head, and at the top of it is the item OH MY GOD FIND THE FUCKING NOTEPAD. I could buy another one, sure, but that would be admitting defeat. Plus it would be another errand and then another entire day would be gone, poof, like that.

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New England is one of the biggest betting favorites in a playoff game, and here's why: Bill Belichick's Patriots have outscored protege Bill O'Brien's Texans by a combined 54-6 in their past two head-to-head games.
As good as Houston's top-ranked defense has been — Jadeveon Clowney's interception set the tone for a 27-14 win over Oakland in the wild-card round — there is a world of difference between facing a rookie QB making his first NFL start (Oakland's Connor Cook) and a three-time Super Bowl MVP (Brady). And Belichick will surely dream up some schemes to bedevil Texans QB Brock Osweiler.
"You have to make sure that, No. 1, that you do your job," coach O'Brien says. "That your players understand what their role in the game is and how they're supposed to perform on every single play. They're going to make their share of plays. I think one of the biggest things for us is we have to play good, sound, fundamental football. They're the type of team that if you make too many mistakes, they're going to bury you."


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Mummies- darkpaladin
Mummhotep raises one of the mummies back up.
Another mummy kills the female archaeologist.
The old archaeologist survives another sword strike.
Sensing that their tomb is being disturbed by others, some of the mummies turn to face the Aztek high priest and jaguar warrior. One misses the priest, while the jaguar warrior is saved by his armor.
Two more mummies attack, but both are parried.
The sailor's head is split open.
The driver of the boat is run through.
Another mummy tries to kill the kid in the tree, but critfails and stabs a branch instead.
The old archaeologist survives another attack.
He survives yet another attack. Who is he? He earns hero status as he reveals himself to be the renowned German archaeologist Heinrich Mannfried Grünschild.
Police- Lawmaster
Officer Jenkins, who is getting to old for all of this shit, stands up on his car and shouts "every one of you motherfuckers is under arrest! Now drop your guns and put your hands against the car!"
This move is surprisingly successful, and all nearby looters comply with his orders. The other officer begins to cuff them.
B.A. Team- Kalvinator
The B.A. team tears out of the warehouse.
Mark Manson, the only one who can really make a shot, attempts to blow up the gas tank of the squad car, but is unsuccessful.
Metal Fucking Santa- Brikboyz
Santa flies over the police and looters.
What's that in his hand?
Santa decides that the police have been naughty because of the police brutality, so he throws a jingle bomb at them. It wounds Jenkins (-1hp) and kills a looter. Crappy damage meant that no one else was harmed though.
One elf picks of the other officer. Jenkins is also shot but isn't injured by it.
Most of the looters are still too intimidated by Jenkins to do anything this turn, but they will get bolder next turn.
One tries to break away. Jenkins fires in response, but doesn't kill anyone.
This looter reloads.
The other two looters make it to the doors of the blue house.
They kick them open, only to find a present waiting for them.
Both are slaughtered, along with a concert goer who happened to be standing in the way. A voice calls out from inside the house: "Come and get me, you big horse's ass!"
Faction Unlocked- Kevin McCanister
Kevin is part of the survivalist group, but was accidentally left home alone. He is played by MGB.
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Rancho Suspension's Toyota Tacoma QuickliftPosted in How To: Suspension Brakes on August 1, 2010
There are a million ways to lift or level a rig today; doing it right and economically is always a bonus. Rancho Suspension's Quicklift is a great way to give your 4x4 a boost with more adjustable ride performance than just a spacer. We had an 01' Toyota Tacoma 4x4 that needed new struts and a slight lift to level the truck while making it more capable off-road. The Quicklift systems will lift a vehicle 11/2 to 21/2 inches with complete taller strut assemblies. The strut systems can easily be installed in a couple of hours with basic tools. After an easy install we found that the new system was highway-friendly and handled bumpy off-road washboard trails with ease.
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Various services are available to passengers at the airports such as:
- Assigning adjacent seats for families and groups in the aircraft.
- Flexibility of pre- issuing of multi boarding passes for return or onward connecting flights.
- The ability of pre-issuing of boarding passing through Self Service Kiosks available at the airport.
- Sending a Passengers Services Message (PSM) to the destination of arrival for passengers requiring special services upon arrival.
- Dedicated counters for passengers with special needs.
- Providing medical oxygen, stretchers and wheel chairs for patients and handicap passengers.
- Accommodating First and Business Class passengers in special lounges.
- Providing a special transportation service to the airplane for First and Business Class passengers.
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Not long ago, I was traveling home from a visit with my daughter and I made a stop in Atlanta.
While waiting in the gate area for the flight to St. Louis, I noticed two things that could be used for this article.
Brownstown First Baptist holding VBS this week
First Baptist Church of Brownstown is hosting Vacation Bible School this week. It started on Monday and will conclude on Friday. The program runs from 6-8:30 p.m. daily.
"Come Fly With Us" is the theme.
VBS this week at Brownstown First Christian Church
Brownstown First Christian Church is holding Vacation Bible School for children ages 2 through sixth grade this week.
Women from several Fayette County churches recently attended the 67th annual meeting of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League in Rock Island.
The theme for the convention was "Come to the Water," based on John 4:4.
About 250 delegates, members and guests participated in the event, which was hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Island.
By Panzi Blackwell
Ten members of the Brownstown United Methodist Women and five guests were present for the UMW Spring Breakfast on Thursday, May 17.
By Joyce Mueller
This time of year brings many special occasions – including graduations, weddings, reunions, ball games and other early summer activities.
This month, summer begins on June 20. Also, next week Flag Day will, as always, be observed on June 14, and there is to be a pause for the pledge at 6 p.m.
Music by Iris Price greeted guests as they arrived at Evergreen Outreach. Leader Beulah Brown opened the program by announcing the birthdays of Sharon LaDage, Mary Crawford, Debra Williams and Ruth Ann Scott.
Brownstown First Baptist plans VBS
First Baptist Church of Brownstown will host Vacation Bible School, starting next Monday and concluding next Friday. The program will run from 6-8:30 p.m. daily.
"Come Fly With Us" is the theme.
Send news items for L-U's church page
Each week, on The Leader-Union's church page, we present news about events in Fayette County churches. If your church has news items or if you're planning an event, let us know and we'll share the information with our readers.
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13.12
These past three years, the Vandalia Ministerial Alliance has sponsored the National Day of Prayer. Until 2009, Duane Luallen organized this event for more than 20 years. When Duane gave it up for health reasons, it took several ministers to do what he had done. As a community and a ministerial alliance, we are eternally grateful to Duane for his outstanding contributions over the years!
Calling it "the greatest day of my life," Vandalia native Zach Edgar was ordained as a Catholic priest in Springfield on Saturday morning and conducted his first Mass in his home church on Saturday evening.
By Charlene M. Jett
What a day we had on Monday at Evergreen Outreach! We all had cookies and iced tea! And a good time was had by all.
Bernie Ray started things off with some piano music. And Jeannie Schlicht introduced the program for the day – singers, Judy Varga and Randy Schucker.
We celebrated birthdays for Gladys Meador, Mickie Wilson, Mary Gebke, Ewald Steiner, Virginia Wolf, Steve Longwell and Eleanor McNutt. Phyllis Rames followed with a prayer for everyone.
With a theme Bible verse taken from Jeremiah 29:11, the baccalaureate program last Wednesday at Vandalia Community High School included several references to the past, present and future.
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A new and improved version of the Steve Jobs action figure, simply called the "Pineapple CEO", is now available. This time around M.I.C did their best to avoid any infringing features -- like the Apple logo stand -- while adding Ninja throwing stars.
If you want to get your hands on a Ninja Steve it will cost you $89.90 (that includes shipping) and you should probably make the purchase as soon as possible considering Apple's lawyers will be all over this in no time.
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Lack of Interest
Apr 27, 2014
The ADHD Scam
The ADHD scam that exposes a lack of science within the psychiatric industry
From NaturalNews.com
The diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a total scam designed by the psychiatric profession in order to sell the need for "treatment" and drugs. Now, don't get me wrong, there are plenty of children (and adults) suffering with concentration or behavioral issues. But, do we really need toxic drugs to solve the problem?
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Greetings, my friends:
Today marks the commencement of the private beta for One Squirrel To Rule Them All. This is your official invitation to the event!
The next email you will receive from us will direct you to our download site. There, you can download the iOS or PC version of the game. Or both. The email will look like the image attached.
Installation Instructions:
iPhone & iPad
· Download the .ipa file to your computer's desktop
· Launch iTunes
· Double click on the file to automatically copy it into iTunes
· Connect your device and Sync
PC (Windows)
· Download the .msi file to your computer's desktop
· Double click on the file to launch the installer
Device Support
The game supports PC / iPhone 3GS,4,5 / iPad1-4 / iTouch 3,4 / iPad Mini. You can install the game on multiple devices without restriction. This is a multiplayer game. So, if you want to play with a family member, they are permitted to install a copy.
In App Purchases
One Squirrel To Rule Them All is a F2P game which allows for in app. purchases. But, during the Beta, we don't accept payments. Instead, we have credited you with $10.00 of our premium currency, called 'Acorns'. We advise you to spend these wisely -- as they cannot be replenished.
We are still fixing many bugs. So, be warned… anything could happen. We will notify you of periodic game updates, so you can always download the newest version of the game.
This worked out good with my not Jailbroken iPad 2. So maybe you could do it without Apple Codes. Whoever wants to pirate the final game will do so via Jailbreak anyway so i would not worry about the fact that this image seems to be open for everyone to use.


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Video by Johno Verity.
Last season, a crew of Markku Koski, Amiee Fuller, Hampus Mosesson, and photographer/ writer Dan Milner took a trip to Scotland. While Scotland isn't really known for their awesome snow, or their amazing terrain, the crew was still able to get a few clips, and have a really good time. If you want to get more of the inside scoop of the trip, all you have to do is pick up a copy of our February issue. It's on newsstands now!


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Fall Dance Competition
by Shelly Hazard
Saturday night, four couples went to the town's annual fall dance competition. Each couple dressed in matching colors and they all performed very well. The competition was fierce but friendly and everyone had a grand time. Determine the name of each couple, their place in the competition, and the color each couple wore.
1. Tom, who wasn't married to Jean, placed better than Mary and her husband but worse than the West couple did.
2. The couple wearing brown won the event. Mr. and Mrs. King came in 4th place.
3. Bill Snow and his wife didn't wear the green outfits. Jean wasn't married to John.
4. The couple wearing blue placed after the couple wearing red but before the King couple.
5. From 4th place to 1st place, the couples won in the following order: John and his wife, the couple wearing blue, Mr. and Mrs. Forest, Brenda and her husband.
6. George and his wife placed better than Tom and Sara.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law established the Center
for Access to Justice & Technology (CAJT) to make
justice more accessible to the public by promoting the use
of the Internet in the teaching, practice, and public access
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Please contact Stacy Weissman at email@example.com
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Cub Scout Collecting
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Collecting Academics Belt Loop
Belt Loop Requirements
Complete these three requirements:
- 1. Begin a collection of at least 10 items that all have something in common. Label the items and title your collection.
- 2. Display your collection at a pack or den meeting.
- 3. Visit a show or museum that displays different collections.
Academics Pin Requirements
Earn the Collecting belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
- 1. Give a talk about your collection to someone other than your family. Give a description of your collection, including a short history. Explain how you got started and why you decided to collect what you do.
- 2. Show how you preserve and display your collection. Explain any special precautions you must take including handling, cleaning, and storage. Note precautions for dampness, sunlight, or other weather conditions.
- 3. Read a book about what you collect.
- 4. Start a new collection of at least 20 items. Label the items, and title your collection.
- 5. Define numismatics and philately.
- 6. Join a club of collectors who share your hobby. This club may be a group of your friends.
- 7. Find out if there is a career that involves what you collect. Find out what kind of subjects you need to study to prepare for such a career.
- 8. If you collect coins or stamps, make a list of different countries in your collection. Explain how to identify each country's issues. Make a list of "clues" that help you identify the origin.
- 9. With an adult partner, visit an online auction and look for items you collect. What does it tell you about rarity and value of the things you collect?
- 10. Use a computer to catalog, organize, and keep track of your collection.
- 11. Help a friend get started on a collection of his or her own.
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Tourism became an important part of the economy of western Massachusetts during the beginning of the 20th century. "Mountain" houses were built on the summits of many of the mountains in western Massachusetts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The views as well as the promise of a good meal attracted customers touring the countryside with the advent of widespread use of the automobile in the first half of the 20th century. This mountain house afforded the patrons views from all sides, according to the writing on the postcard.
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Pattinson and Stewart needed for Twilight reshoots
TWILIGHT co-stars ROBERT PATTINSON and KRISTEN STEWART are heading back to Vancouver, Canada for some last-minute reshoots for the franchise's final installment.
Stewart admitted to growing teary-eyed after the tight-knit cast of the vampire films wrapped The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 last spring (11).
But now director Bill Condon reveals the 22-year-old actress and her boyfriend Pattinson will have to return to the set to reprise their characters one last time before the movie's upcoming release in November (12).
In a letter given to Entertainment Weekly, the filmmaker writes, "Our Part Two puzzle is finally coming into full view, and in a few weeks we'll be heading back north to pick up some additional shots - the last tiny missing pieces.
"I am really looking forward to being back on set with some of the friends I've made on my Twilight journey, like the great Guillermo Navarro, our cinematographer, and his crew. And yes, Rob and Kristen will be there too, to pop in those gold (vampire) contacts one last time...
"We're not shooting any new scenes or dialogue, just some technical work with some of our cast and stunt actors... And then November 16th (12) will be upon us and the final film will be yours! Until then, have a very happy spring, and I'll check back in with you soon."


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jmaragost needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 31 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
We need a new sexy look to our baby web site. The main purpose for the web site is to present information about a baby. The environment should look like a book where the data are written on the pages.
Babyzbook needs a new sexy look to their baby web site.
The web site is an open book with one or two pages containing information about a
baby. It should be possible for the user to turn over the pages in the bottom
of the book. Furthermore we would like some kind of bookmarks in the right side
of the book, to make it possible to go to for example "Baby pictures" or "Baby
information" in a fast way.It is important to us that the colors are neutral because
the site is both for boys and girls. Else should it be possible to change the
color depending on the sex.
Somewhere outside the book we would like a profile picture
of the baby and some master data (name, age, sex and so on…)
To win the competition it's not strictly necessary to
provide CSS and HTML but it is preferred.
The main focus is on a sexy and professional looking web
site of a baby book.
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Entering his 33rd and final season at the helm of the Birmingham-Southern College Men's Soccer program, Preston Goldfarb will leave a tradition of excellence and a legacy of passion for the program he began in 1983, when he was tasked with transforming a fledgling club team on campus into an intercollegiate soccer program. Along the way, Goldfarb nurtured the BSC Men's Soccer program into one of the most respected programs in the country. From the NAIA, to NCAA Division I, and now NCAA Division III, Coach Goldfarb's teams have excelled on the field and his players have excelled in the classroom. "Our priorities have remained constant throughout my tenure," Goldfarb said. "Family first, then school, then soccer. It has been amazing to see what our former players have become and how they are contributing in amazing ways in their communities around our city, state, country, and the world."
After directing BSC to unparalleled heights as a perennial contender in the NAIA (1983-2000), Goldfarb guided the Panthers into NCAA Division I competition (2001-2006) and captured two Big South Conference regular season championships. Since the transition to NCAA Division III in 2007, Goldfarb's teams have been rising to the top. The 2012 team was undefeated in regular season conference play in the Southern Athletic Association, his 2013 squad received a Top 25 national ranking, and the 2014 team finished in the finals of the SAA Championship Tournament. His career coaching record now stands at 352-245-50 heading into the 2015 season.
Regarding the success of the BSC Men's Soccer program, Coach Goldfarb says, "We have seen many changes from NAIA to NCAA Division I to now, NCAA Division III. One thing remains constant and that is that we will continue to play the game simply. The ball is still round, the grass is still green, and 22 players are on the field competing. It has never occurred to us what our division affiliation is, but rather how we play the game. It's not what you do every day in training to become better, but rather what you do when no one is watching that makes you the best."
Goldfarb's involvement with soccer spans more than 40 years, beginning with the development of youth and adult soccer programs in Alabama, including the Mid-State Youth Soccer Organization in the early 1970s. In 1993, Goldfarb created another landmark for soccer in the state, originating the first-ever Alabama amateur soccer team in the U.S. Interregional Soccer League. With Goldfarb at the helm, the Birmingham Grasshoppers (1993-1996) won a division title, participated in the USISL "Sizzlin' Nine" National Tournament, and hosted two regional playoffs.
The culmination of many years of hard work promoting BSC Soccer came in 1996 when Birmingham-Southern was chosen as the host the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship, held at historic Legion Field. In 1997 and 1998, the tournament was held on the campus of BSC. It was the first time any athletic national championship had ever been held on the campus. BSC honored Preston Goldfarb for the impact he has had on soccer on the Hilltop by naming BSC's soccer field the 'Preston Goldfarb Field' on October 5, 2013.
Goldfarb has been highly involved in international soccer as well. Goldfarb brought soccer to a new level in the state of Alabama by being the driving force behind the city of Birmingham hosting Olympic soccer for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games and BSC's campus serving as the Olympic Village. He has also been very involved with the Maccabi USA organization. Goldfarb was appointed head coach of the USA Junior Boy's Soccer Team for the 2009 World Maccabiah Games in Israel, where the team placed fourth and recorded the first win over the host team Israel. The coaching stint with Maccabi continued with Goldfarb coaching the USA Open Men's Team in the 2010 Australia Maccabi Games. The team won a silver medal, losing to Brazil in the final. Goldfarb traveled back to Israel to coach the 2013 USA Open Men's Team to a gold medal finish in the 19th World Maccabiah Games. The gold medal was a first-ever for Team USA in the Open Men's Soccer division in the World Maccabiah Games, or any USA Men's Team in the 76 years of competing. Goldfarb has been named Overall Soccer Chair for the 2016 Maccabi Pan American games in Santiago, Chile, and Co-Chair for the 2017 Maccabiah World Games in Israel.
A native of Birmingham, Goldfarb attended the University of Oklahoma on a basketball scholarship. He completed his undergraduate work at UAB, earned a master's degree in education from the University of Montevallo, and holds a JD degree from the Birmingham School of Law.
Goldfarb attributes all of his success to his wife of 31 years, Marie; their two children, Sean (wife Sammy) and Aly; and his close-knit family for their years of unrelenting support.
"In closing the final chapter of my coaching career, I would first of all like to thank my wife, Marie, and our family, for I would not be what I am today without them," Goldfarb said of his upcoming retirement. "I would also like to thank everyone who has ever been associated with our program for all their loyalty over the years, and especially to all my former players, for without all of you I could never have dreamed the impossible becoming the possible. I feel very fortunate to be leaving 'the baby I birthed' to my assistant, Greg Vinson. I assure you the program could not be in better hands. I personally could not have been as successful without him by my side during this incredible journey."


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Stone Heart: A Novel of Sacajawea
Overlook Press, 2003 - Fiction - 156 pages
"In Stone Heart, Diane Glancy grippingly retells the story of American legend Sacajawea, the young Shoshoni woman who traveled with Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the West. Presented in Sacajawea's voice in the form of a journal, it is a work of moving and illuminating fiction cast from a famed piece of history that has long been masked by myth. Glancy adds further breadth and immediacy to the story by juxtaposing excerpts from Lewis and Clark's diaries with her brilliantly imagined journal of Sacajawea." "Lewis and Clark recorded the external journey, its physical challenges and its wonders. Glancy's Sacajawea experiences the expedition on a different plane, one in which the dream of a beaver with a heart of stone is emblematic of the thin membrane between the worlds of the mundane and the magical. Sacajawea hears the clouds talking, feels the thunderous hooves of ghost horses, and savors from the other side the wetness where a buffalo calf licks her arm."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Although the Captivate elevator news service typically flashes useless facts like how long Kanye West and Kim Kardashian spent editing their wedding photo they later Instagrammed (four days), every once in a while it will offer up an interesting, important piece of news. Recently, I came across this brow-raising headline somewhere in between the thirteenth and seventeenth floors: "Germany now gets 50 percent of its electricity from solar energy." Which seemed almost too incredible to be true: half of the country's electricity needs are now sourced from the sun? But a quick Google search proved that the item was no lie.
The following comes from theweek.com:
And now for the first time ever, [Germany] has succeeded at generating over 50 percent of its electricity from solar. On Monday June 9, which was a national holiday in Germany, solar power production peaked at 23.1 GW, which equaled 50.6 percent of total electricity demand. That was less than the 24.24 GW peak hit on Friday, June 6, but it was the first time ever that solar had met 50 percent of German demand.
The item was, of course, good news for renewable energy proponents worldwide. It should also be good news for those seeking careers in the renewable energy sector (not to mention the world's polar bear population). And below, for information on which pockets of the solar and wind energy sector are good ones to look for jobs, is an excerpt from an interview with Andrew Holland, senior fellow for energy and climate at the American Security Project in Washington, D.C. Holland, an expert in energy and climate change, works at the center of debates about how to achieve sustainable energy security and effectively address climate change.
The following interview is an excerpt from the new Vault Career Guide to Energy.
What are the three biggest challenges the energy industry faces today? The first is how to become sustainable—how to extract energy without polluting the environment and hurting human health. The second challenge is to address the rapid globalization of the industry. It's no longer American businesses and consumers setting prices. Those are now being set globally. The third challenge is how to address government uncertainty. Both political parties see the issues of energy as a political football. They push back and forth and there is serious uncertainty as to what direction energy policy will go.
How are companies responding to these challenges? On the sustainability side, some are investing into clean energy, but also a lot of the traditional energy production companies are becoming more sustainable. They want to pollute less, but the most important reason is that it saves them money. If they can be more energy efficient, they will waste less money. Some companies are fighting against these efforts and that's unfortunate. Those are the companies that have always made money doing things a certain way. Instead of becoming more energy efficient, they are fighting regulations. On the political uncertainty side, we are pushing for a more inclusive government, more consensus around energy issues.
How are companies responding to government regulations? Government support of renewable energy sources does wax and wane, making it difficult to make a business plan. It would be better if we had a long-term renewable energy goal instead of these short-term stimulus incentives and breaks. An example is wind generation. The wind generation tax credit ended recently. The first half of the year there were a record amount of wind farms put up largely because of the tax credit and other support mechanisms. That has lagged considerably since it is expected to expire and has not been extended yet. Wind power is important for national security and sustainability because it's a sustainable energy source and doesn't require any fuel.
The other important thing to note is if there is no government support, it doesn't mean there won't be an industry—it will just be in other countries. We're all competing to have a wind energy, solar energy industry. If America doesn't want to support its industry, the result will be a Chinese solar industry and China will have the jobs and manufacturing base.
How are these issues affecting jobs and careers?There are jobs in both the emerging/sustainable industry and jobs in things like solar and wind energy. There's more likely to be jobs in the service side than on the manufacturing side. High technology plants making solar systems are not likely to be huge employers, but installing them, servicing them, maintaining them, and selling them will be where the jobs are. The same goes for wind. The American companies that will really benefit from next-generation energy products will be the ones financing, selling, and designing them, rather than actually building them, due to global competition and the Chinese price of labor. Also, don't overlook the old school sources of energy jobs, like fossil fuels. Unemployment in North Dakota is 1 percent because of the boom going on there in oil production.
To read more about jobs in renewable energy, and for information on interviewing tips and resume and cover letter writing in the industry, get the Vault Career Guide to Energy.
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The difference has to do with the amount of water associated with the caffeine molecule. The term "caffeine" can refer to any form of caffeine, regardless of its water content. "Caffeine anhydrous" has essentially no water—just 0.5%. For this reason, logic and chemistry suggest that anhydrous caffeine is more potent. The anhydrous form could also be more potent because, according to some evidence, the body may absorb it more readily. For all intents and purposes, however, caffeine and caffeine anhydrous are synonymous.
The form of caffeine that appears most often on dietary supplement labels is caffeine anhydrous. Other names for caffeine include 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine and methyltheobromine, but caffeine in dietary supplements can come from "hidden" sources too. For more information, read the OPSS FAQ about hidden sources of caffeine. And for information about caffeine in dietary supplements, please visit our FAQ "How much caffeine is safe?"
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Here's a few of the better and/ or more interesting Dolly fakes I've come across over the years...
Bollywood Actresses Exposing Fresh Indian Actresses
Hollywood Actresses Paparazzi Pictures
Bonnie Langford.
Carol Vorderman.
Catherine Zeta Jones.
Carole Smilie.
Charlotte Church.
Cybil Shepard.
Gillian Anderson.
Heather Locklear
Jennifer Aniston.
Marina Sirtis.
Mary Tyler Moore.
Raquel Welch.
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Teller found on td bank group
Milford, HC GU8
About the Job
The TD Bank Teller I processes Customer transactions face-to-face for a variety of routine to more complex financial transactions including but not limited to check cashing, withdrawals, and deposits. This job is responsible to balance cash drawers and assists Customers with basic product information. Teller I have responsibility to assist in exceeding service goals by minimizing Customer wait times and accurately and efficiently processing Customer transactions while providing legendary Customer Service in addition to recognizing referral opportunities.


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Wholesale Supplier Fired Employee Hours After She Reported Pregnancy, Agency Charged
ATLANTA - Chemcore Industries, Inc. and Chemcore Industries of Georgia, LLC, a wholesale supplier of sinks, faucets and related accessories to fabricators, plumbing suppliers and contractors, will pay $30,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
In its lawsuit, filed on Sept. 29, 2011 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division (Civil Action No., 1:11-CV-03323), the EEOC charged that Chemcore fired Marie Simmons, a customer service representative, within several hours after she disclosed her pregnancy to her supervisor. Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), which prohibits employers from subjecting employees to discrimination due to pregnancy. The EEOC filed suit after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
In addition to the monetary relief, the consent decree settling the suit includes provisions for equal employment opportunity training, reporting of internal discrimination complaints, and posting of anti-discrimination notices. In the lawsuit and consent decree, Chemcore denied any liability or wrongdoing.
"Ms. Simmons, like other working females, had a right to start a family without fear of losing her job," said Robert Dawkins, regional attorney for the EEOC's Atlanta District Office. "The EEOC is committed to protecting the rights of pregnant employees under federal law."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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Earlier today I made an offensive comment on a post. I made a joke about how women belong in the passenger seat of sports cars. I watched the video of the lady winning the Audi R8 and noticed she ran straight to the passenger seat and not the drivers seat. I thought it was odd. I also thought it was funny. I commented in a rude way about how I thought it was funny. Lots of people recommended it and others commented on it as well.
Then it was gone. No explanation. No warning. I could only find it through my notifications. Apparently I offended someone. What's worse though is I did not know I had offended anyone or who I may have offended. I had no opportunity to apologize to anyone I may have offended. I had no chance to work it out and explain my views to someone else while they explained theirs to me. That is my favorite thing about poking and prodding on the internet is getting to really talk to people sometimes and elaborate on our views and how they make us similar and how they make us different and how we can walk away from a possibly bad situation with a mutual sense of respect.
It reminded me of this thread. Only I never got to talk to the person/s I offended. I suppose we can't blame Jalopnik or Gawker as a whole. This is the way of the internet and the rest of the media in the modern age. If someone says something offensive or controversial rather than deal with it directly and work out what was wrong with either sides view the media hides it and distances itself from anything that might resemble accountability.
Update: Now I've been grayed out. Let my tale serve as a warning to the rest of you. Make a joke at the expense of the wrong group and it will cost you commenting privileges. Make sure are all your jokes are at the expense of gawker approved groups.


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Each of the two towers at Scottsdale Waterfront is 13 stories tall with 99 luxury condos, for a total of 198 residences. Each tower has a grand entrance lobby with a reception desk, conference room and guest seating areas. Residences in the Scottsdale Waterfront towers range from 1100-5000 Square Feet. World-class amenities are also offered to Waterfront residents, including an underground garage, valet parking, a concierge desk and business center.
This downtown Scottsdale district stretches along the south side of the revamped Arizona Canal on west Stetson?Drive. The creation of developer Fred Unger, Southbridge is a $41 million urban, pedestrian-friendly development notable?because it only has independently-owned boutiques and restaurants; there are no chains. Along with the Scottsdale Waterfront, it is one of the newest downtown Scottsdale revitalization projects. Although it is only 3 acres, Southbridge packs a lot into a few blocks. Part of the Southbridge Scottsdale district overlooks the Waterfront?park, its tree-lined sidewalks and open air courtyards give it a European flair. The Southbridge Scottsdale retail area is called The Mix. This bi-level center is an eclectic collection of shops.


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On my travels I came across Gran Stead's ginger wine. I'm glad I went for the "dark and mellow" rather than the fiery one as it still had some sting to it! It's also non-alcoholic so the finished cake doesn't have that burn of booze that some cakes have.
This cake keeps for ages –just like its more traditional cousins...but, you might also want to bear in mind how awesome it is warmed up and served with custard or ice cream (my nod to summer!) as a dessert.
125g sultanas
125g currants
200ml or 400ml ginger wine – depending on whether you want a spongy or a pudding-y cake, plus 4 tablespoons extra
200g unsalted butter, at room temperature
200g dark muscovado sugar
4 eggs
200g plain flour
50g ground almonds
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2-3 teaspoons ground ginger, depending how hot you want it!
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In the past I've zipped my files kind of willy-nilly, but as I'm thinking about regulating my process, and also bringing other designers on board, I was wondering what kind of files you prefer to have in a zipped file. There was some talk under another topic about including a thumbnail of the .psd file, for better organizing. I was wondering if there was anything else you'd like to have. I know most designers put in their license info, which seems quite repetitive to me, but if it's useful to you in some way let me know. Or anything else.
Preference of images in zipped folder
I guess the thing people find trubbeling is the fact that psd files can't be shown in windows.. But there is many ways to fix that You can try to download a program that allows you to see these files in windows (like mystic thumbs).. You can download a program that views the files without having to open your editingprogram (like pictus)
Or you can do as i do this days I convert all my pds files to TIFF
And i almost forgot, i think it's good as it is
i like them in zips, but either way is fine for me. My mac unzips them as soon as they download, some kind of preference i had set.
I like to have
- preview of PSD files
- preview of kit and if part of larger kit/collection then a preview of that too
- shortcut link to designers blog or blog address listed in tou
- each individual piece (jpeg, tiff, png, etc)with the designers name, kit name, piece description (Abbreviations are ok as some computers can't use long file names)
- not too many previews of other kits (one designer had about 20 *omg* even tho it was a freebie, in my opinion that was way too many)
- Zipped file named by designer then kit name or if individual piece then that name.
I don't like all the extra fluff eg piracy, blinkies, tags, shop links etc. I should be able to find all that on your blog.
Also make it easy to leave comments on your blog with the ability to post as anonymous or with your name. Those with OpenID, Google, Facebook, Blogger or some other form where you have to sign in are not easy ways to leave comments. Some of us don't have these accounts.
I don't always unzip my files straight away, so identification of these files is important to me and should be to the designers as well. Credit should be given to the designers when their products are used but without proper identification it may never happen.
Mmmmm am I being too pedantic about my files :$
Liz, you put things very well... I like things that way, too. I know when I scrap pages I don't scrap using all one kit - I use what I think works best for the picture/page & will sift through my folders looking for the perfect element, color &/or texture. And when I've participated in slow scraps they want you to list the designer for each piece you use in your description in the gallery. If the filename doesn't have all the info. you just described it makes it hard to put that all together. That's why I've started fixing filenames, within the zip files, if they didn't have all that info. in them. It's very time consuming, but so worth it because I want to make sure I give proper credit.
Have you noticed when you download a file from here it gets automatically renamed? Is this renaming useful to you, what would you subtract/add. (files in the zipped folders aren't renamed, so I may have to work on that)
(designer name - node # (more useful in the future when we have lists) - title - tags - license)
The most important part is the working files.
Marisa, I would name the file
or even
Having too many tag names is a problem as it adds to the length of the filename, hence if they could be abbreviated it would help.
marisa-lerin-buddha-stamp-template-embellishment-shape-commercial-use.png (original)
mlerin_buddha-stamp_CU.png (condensed version)
I don't know how your tagging/file/web system works but I like to be able to search for all those different tags on here, just not added to the file itself. I have PSE which I use to tag my files. Other people may have different ideas about this.
Always rename designers files if they do not show their name and kit name as I like to combine kits when scrapping. Format that I think works best is "Designer Initials" "_" "Kit Name Initials" _ "file name". For example, I renamed all the Bedouin files to insert at the beginning PS_BN_.
I eliminate all link files as I prefer to have the TOUs in some type of text file so that I can review them offline when I am using them.
Bookmark all sites and blogs in my IE and Firefox browsers so that I can go there when I am online.
Zip files are great when they have a folder marked with the kit name and then folders inside for elements and papers and Misc. Makes for an easy download.
PSD files do need a small .jpg files to show what it is, make my own and add it if it's not there.
By the way, Marisa, love your work and really like your new site. And yes, it is bookmarked.
Thanks for all you do.
I like the way it is, though the node part means nothing to me.
I like the file name as is, but I second that the node part doesn't mean anything to me either.
The node part will be more useful in the future. Basically it's the direct reference number of the item here on the site. So in the future when we have lists (which among other things you can use for listing all the attributions for a layout) you can just type in that number and it will link up the asset or template. It's helpful because some titles are generic, like "blue ribbon," which might have many options.
It's noteworthy that this question makes me a bit nostalgic. Some years back, when I was new to this world, I was very annoyed when downloading anything without a thumbnail. But over time I have gotten used to making them myself as the first thing after unpacking the zip. But asked, I still prefer a preview as "Folder.jpg" included.
But I agree with Judy - it's the scrapping elements that counts.
When all that is said, I am fully satisfied with you downloads.
I always unzip everything into one folder, with the exception of the alphabets. This enables me to see immediately which papers and elements I think would work well together for the type of page I have in mind. I remove the TOU files and put them in the main folder so that I have them handy. Other than that, I really have no suggestions. I really like the new site!
We (as ViVa Artistry) have always done this:
1. a preview at 600x600 labeled FOLDER
2. a TOU file
3. label our files ViVa_kit name_element or paper name
4. goes into a zipped file ViVa_kit name_ep.zip or ViVa_kit name_pp.zip
In four years of designing kits, we've never had a complaint on our kit names/files.
@Vivie & Marisa: I totally agree with what Vivie says... The only thing I do with these almost perfect downloads is rename the preview to the Kit Name Preview, instead of it just saying FOLDER... BUT I know why they do the folder one, because a lot of people like that it shows up in the folder view. I, however prefer to create a folder named say ViVa Artistry and one named PixelScrapper... then within those folders I put all the 600x600 kit previews aptly named: Kit Name Preview in that folder... along with subfolders including the name of the kit & all the parts inside that subfolder of the Designers Folder. That way if I go to ViVa's Folder and I'm in Large Icon view, I can see the previews fairly nice first then go right into the exact subfolder of the kit that looks like it would work best for me. Hope that makes sense...
All that to say the only thing I would add to Vivie's list is a (second) 600x600 preview as the Kit Name... Here's a picture, they say they're worth a 1,000 words, right? LoL Of course, this is in the PixelScrapper.com folder and all the individual files are labeled with marisalerin_blah, blah, blah (as I downloaded them, I don't change that info... even on designers who just label their stuff, element 01, paper 01) This is why I created my folder system the way I did, so I know who it belongs to even if the designer didn't care if I did... hee, hee)


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Viu Manent is probably the best malbec producer in Chile. While Argentina has been usually identified with malbec, the best reds from Chile are typically cabernet-based. However, in the past few years some producers have been increasingly experimenting with malbec. Viu Manent is probably at the forefront of that group.
This is their second wine, but by no means a slouch. 85% malbec, 15% cabernet sauvignon with grapes harvested from 40+ year old vines in Colchagua Valley. Amazing color, a vivid, bright purple. Soft aroma of red berries and tobacco. Medium/full body, 14% abv. I got red plums, tobacco leaves, a touch of cedar and pepper. Very moderately tannic, not an ager. Medium finish. Aged for 14 months in French oak. Very well done, classy malbec.
They also make a highly aromatic top of the line malbec called "Viu I". Some time ago I posted a TN on that wine from a tasting done in Chile - I found it to be sensational.


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I inherited these four watercolours from my husband. They were painted around 1900 by his mother, whom I never met, as she had died only weeks before I first met him in 1946. The pictures stayed packed away in boxes until after he died, but I have brought them out to see the light of day, and had them framed as a set.
The artist herself named the top two, and I made a trip to Whitby to visit the scenes myself - a rather eerie but somehow romantic experience, to 'meet' one's mother-in-law in such a way, 60 years after getting to know her younger son, and several years after his death.
|Sandsend, Whitby
|Arguments Yard, Whitby
The second two pictures, below, were un-named, but I began a search of the web to see if I could confirm my feeling that they too are Whitby scenes. I found old photographs that seemed to be looking past Whitby Old Town Hall to Market Place, seen from a point very similar to the painting on the left. The one on the right shows a ruin on a hill which could well be the old Abbey.
I shall be immensely grateful if anyone is able to confirm these two last locations for me, so that I can name them all and hang them as a group on my diningroom wall.
|Whitby harbour and Abbey ruins?
|Now confirmed as the view from Church St, Whitby,
looking past the old Market Place on the right
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Jason Aldean Makes Kylie Morgan's Dreams Come True on E!'s 'Opening Act'
In the latest episode of the new E! Television reality show 'Opening Act,' 16-year-old Kylie Morgan from Newcastle, Okla. was picked to take the stage before Jason Aldean on a recent stop of his My Kinda Party Tour. That was the first of many emotional surprises for the teen.
Morgan's video clip was discovered after the panel of seasoned musicians and music industry professionals (which included country superstar Martina McBride) viewed countless YouTube videos. The young girl's powerful pipes pulled in thumbs up all across the board, and the show's host was on her way to deliver the good news. Morgan was in complete shock upon being asked to open for her favorite male country singer, and to put any doubt in her mind to rest, Aldean delivered his own personalized message to Morgan via video. Emotions ran high for Morgan who eagerly accepted the amazing offer and opportunity.
Upon her arrival in Hollywood, Morgan had only four days before taking the stage in Birmingham, Ala. Morgan's first day of boot camp training had her face-to-face with members of the panel of stars who put her in the prime position. She showed them what she was made of with a selection of various original tunes that she planned to sing on her big night. After the suggestion that she needed one more strong song to perform for Aldean's audience, Morgan was flown to Nashville to work one-on-one with legendary record producer Dann Huff.
Once in Nashville, Huff played Morgan a special song he picked out for her. Morgan ran through the song in the studio with Huff behind the board, and slowly but surely started to gain her confidence as a performer. But when she found herself alone after a long day of riding an emotional roller-coaster, Morgan broke down to the camera, showing that when it's all stripped down, she is just a young girl in need of her support system from back home.
The following day Morgan was back at it once again, hitting the streets of Nashville to soak in all that she could, including the Grand Old Opry. While she was told the Opry was closed down just for her, there was one exception made for Dierks Bentley, who had one more surprise for Morgan. After small talk about her having to leave her band behind in Oklahoma for this journey, Bentley called her band out from backstage.
Just when she thought things couldn't get any sweeter, Morgan was given one more surprise when a tour bus decked out with her name and picture pulled up beside her on the street for Morgan to take to Alabama for her big opening act slot. But there was yet another surprise in store. Inside the bus was Morgan's entire family, who would be accompanying her to Alabama for her incredibly special night of music.
Morgan proved to be quite the professional after the sun went down. Rather than partying it up on her home on wheels, she and her band ran through her songs over and over to make sure they were well-prepared for their shot in the spotlight the following night.
One would never be able to tell Morgan had any butterflies by the time she took the stage, looking like a pro who had been playing for crowds of that magnitude for decades. Following her performance, Aldean stopped by Morgan's dressing room to congratulate the young singer on a job well done. Minutes later, Morgan's family did the same.
Her family was still surrounding her when 'Opening Act' had just one last surprise for Morgan. The show's host presented Morgan a for $10,000 from CoverGirl, made out to Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center on her behalf, due to all the hard work and determination to stop bullying, inspired by her emotional and personal song, 'Phoebee,' which she wrote after a young girl her age who took her own life after being bullied.
"'Opening Act,' I really believe has really changed my life," Morgan said to close out the episode. "I showed the world what Kylie Morgan was made of. Now we'll just wait and see what else she does [laughs]! This is just the beginning."


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The alleged low-cost, plastic iPhone continues to be a thing, and well known YouTuber DetroitBORG has managed to obtain one of the shells we've seen so many leaked images of already. While it is only the shell, DetroitBORG – otherwise known as Michael Kukielka – compares it to the iPod touch, iPhone 5, iPhone 4/4S and the iPhone 3GS.
The comparisons are pretty neat, actually. The shell bears a lot of resemblance to the 5th Gen iPod touch, with a similar form factor and speaker arrangement down the bottom, alongside of course a Lightning port, the 3.5mm headphone jack and the microphone. It's also slightly thicker than the iPhone 5. At this point in time we're still wondering exactly what this is, if indeed it does come to market. Speculation is that the 30-pin laden iPhone 4 and 4S will be discontinued, and that this 'budget' offering will fit into that part of the lineup, along side the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. Check out the video and see what you think. How do you like the looks of it?
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Greg Meldrum needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 65 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
The West Vancouver Basketball Club will be a training academy for kids between the ages of 9-13 in West Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The WVBC logo/ crest design needs to be simple yet eye catching. The new logo will be used on a website as well as practice gear, t-shirts and other apparel.
Logo/ crest must have the initials WVBC in bold, easy to read font. Design must have a basketball incorporated in the logo. Logo could be subtly representative of the community of West Vancouver. (Image search West Vancouver for ideas).
Nothing too busy- something simple that the teens will still think is cool.
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dpiccirillo necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 58 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
The New York Horse Shoppe - http://www.thenyhorseshoppe.com
e-commerce business, concentration in the ny area, sales oriented to horse owners, stables, as well as supplier of household goods and tools st discounted pricing
consumers derived from marketing advertisements, ecommerce and mailings with concentration in the horse owner community
there has to be two parts of the logo.
The icon and the company name.
Please make the logo more horizontal then vertical.
As far as the icon check out the attached file, its a picture of a horse, It does not have to be a realistic image like in the attachment.
please see example of business card - strongly like the color choices and use of gradients of color
Please be creative - We saw many other projects on this website and I really liked what the designers where producing. If you feel like you have a great idea and how it should look that doesn't go along the lines of the requirements please feel free to submit something else. Thanks looking forward to viewing your designs.
Definitely enjoy the new modern web 2.0 feel ( simple and clean )
I want it to be easily legible with a small size like on a business card and also a larger size with a banner - something that really pops and looks professional.
( Horse Icon ) The NY Horse Shoppe
Thank you.
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It took Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies a minute longer to respond to emergency calls from unincorporated parts of the county than from cities that contract with the department for police services, according to a county audit.
The finding comes days after Supervisor Gloria Molina accused Sheriff Lee Baca of "stealing" police resources from residents in unincorporated neighborhoods and threatened to hire "independent private patrol cars" to backfill cuts in sheriff's patrols. She has accused Baca of providing better service to contract cities than to unincorporated areas.
According to the audit, which examined the last fiscal year, it took deputies, on average, 4.8 minutes to respond to emergency calls in contract cities compared with 5.8 minutes in unincorporated areas.
Sheriff's officials said the extra minute was because neighborhoods in unincorporated areas are more spread out and have more difficult road conditions.
-- Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times


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I'm getting closer to a first release of my ASP.NET MVC contribution project called Griffin.MvcContrib. I've just committed my first draft of the alternative HTML helpers. I've focused on helpers for Form tags in this commit. If you are wondering what's wrong with the original helpers, please see my previous blog entry about using extension as an important part of a framework.
Here are some new features that my HTML providers add:
By using extension methods there is no way to extend the functionality in them. I've solved this in two ways. First and foremost there aren't any extension methods. My
HtmlHelper class is just a facade that tries to use the
DependencyResolver to find the proper generators. It will also create the default implementations if no extended ones are found.
To extend one of the helpers, simply derive it and make the changes you like. The following sample with add a "title" attribute to all text areas (which then can be picked up by a jquery script to create a nice tool tip)
public class MyCustomTextAreaGenerator : TextAreaGenerator { public MyCustomTextAreaGenerator(ViewContext viewContext) : base(viewContext) { } protected override IEnumerable<NestedTagBuilder> GenerateTags() { var generatedTags = base.GenerateTags().ToArray(); generatedTags[0].MergeAttribute("title", "You are so dirty!"); return generatedTags; } }
and then register it in your current inversion of control container. Here is a sample for autofac:
containerBuilder .RegisterType<MyCustomTextAreaGenerator>() .AsImplementedInterfaces();
The following generators do currently exist:
- CheckBoxGenerator
- RadioButtonGenerator
- SelectGenerator
- TextAreaGenerator
- TextBoxGenerator
Post processing generated HTML tags
You can also add more generic adapters which can be used to transform the generated HTML tags. The sample project which is included in github shows you how to:
- create watermarks for textboxes
- Add tooltips
- Transform all age fields into UI sliders
Here is the watermark example:
public class WatermarkAdapter : IFormItemAdapter { public void Process(FormItemAdapterContext context) { // there is a "Watermark" metadata but it cannot currently be set. // unless you are using a custom metadata provider like the one in the localization demo. if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(context.Metadata.Description) || !context.TagBuilder.Attributes.ContainsKey("class") || !context.TagBuilder.Attributes["class"].Contains("watermark")) return; context.TagBuilder.MergeAttribute("title", "Watermark:" + context.Metadata.Description); } }
And the jquery script creating the actual watermark (uses the jquery watermark plugin):
function watermark() {
$('[title*="Watermark:"]').each(function () {
Enum galore
Are you using enums? Sure you do. The html helpers in Griffin.MvcContrib can generate lists, checkboxes and radio buttons automatically for them.
The following code:
@Html2.CheckBoxesFor(model => model.InputType)
 @Html2.RadioButtonsFor(model => model.InputType)
 @Html2.DropdownFor(model => model.InputType)

Generates the following HTML:
Lets format that dropdown
Dropdowns are something else that I've tried to improve. You can use formatters to determine how the select lists should be generated.
The following example are using a custom formatter which has been made to transform user objects:
@Html2.DropdownFor(model => model.CurrentUser, Select.From<UserFormatter>(Model.Users))
And the actual formatter:
public class UserFormatter : ISelectItemFormatter { public SelectListItem Generate(object itm) { var item = (User)itm; return new SelectListItem { Text = string.Format("{0} {1}", item.FirstName, item.LastName), Value = item.Id.ToString() }; } }
There are to formatters built into MvcContrib:
- IdTitle
- IdName
They uses reflection to find the proper properties.
All mentioned helpers should work without any problems. But I'm not done with the helpers yet. This post is most about me wanting feedback. Have I made any stupid mistakes? Do you have any suggestions how I can improve the code?
Please take a look at the sample project
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The storage combination is part of our new cabinet module program. It comes with a hanging rail and three shelves. In total there are 5 modules to choose from. There are individual cabinets to choose in big and small sizes, as well as to compose entire wall units individually. You can order all modules in untreated beech wood, waxed or varnished white. These are deliviered complete so you can turn your ideas quickly into reality.If you like to order additional modules. Please select it from the overview (section cabinet + shelves ---> modules for stacking).Attention should be paid to choose a cover plate or a base for the modules as lower closing and to choose a cover plate or ring for the upper end.Attention! There are no handles included. And you have to drill holes for the modules on your own. Go to Accessoires -> Handles + Coloures to have an overview of our hardware.
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Author Notes: Here is a chewy almond and lemon scented sugar cookie. I use a bit of almond paste, which makes the cookies quite chewy (stick-to-your-teeth chewy, in fact, like a macaroon). Its rather strong taste is balanced with the zest and juice of a Meyer lemon. They're just as good made with an orange. You'll find in the instructions some tips for extracting the most citrus flavor from the zest, when using it with sugar. Don't forget to put a piece of white sandwich bread in the airtight box in which you store the cookies. That will make them even chewier. Enjoy!! —AntoniaJames
Food52 Review: This recipe works very well and makes nice soft chewy cookies. I am too impatient to let the dough chill more than a few hours, but even with that, they turned out quite tasty and stretchy. The almond and lemon are a lovely combination, and I added some cardamom as well, which I think blends well. I switched out the sour cream for greek yogurt (as I have that in my fridge far more often than sour cream) which thankfully didn't seem to make much of a difference. If you don't want to buy the wheat gluten just for this recipe, it seems like you could leave it at the bread flour, which is already high gluten, and just let the dough rest for longer. But I didn't try it that way, so I don't know for sure! All in all, nicely composed recipe! - solmstea —The Editors
Serves: 2 dozen cookies
Zest of one lemon (or orange, if you prefer)
¼ cup almond paste
¼ cup butter
3/4 cup of turbinado raw cane sugar, divided
¼ cup of brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon (or orange) juice
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 ½ cup bread flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vital wheat gluten
- Set 1/4 cup of the raw cane sugar aside; mix the rest with the chopped zest. (See note below.)
- Melt the butter. While it is cooling, stir together thoroughly in a medium bowl the flour, wheat gluten, baking powder and salt. If there are any spices you think would be tasty, add them now.
- In a large bowl, cream the almond paste with the brown sugar.
- Add the melted butter, the raw cane sugar and zest mixture, and the lemon juice. Beat well.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat well, until combined.
- Add half of the flour mixture to the butter, sugar and egg mixture, and beat some more.
- Add the sour cream and stir well until combined. Add the remaining flour and stir to combine.
- Using a strong spoon, beat the dough for at least fifty strokes. You're getting the gluten going. Gluten makes bread stretchy. It also makes cookies stretchy. I discovered this fact last Christmas, when I ran out of all-purpose flour while baking cookies, but had plenty of bread flour.
- Chill at least overnight, or longer. The gluten needs time to work its magic on the dough.
- When you're ready to start baking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Farenheit (or 350 if you have a convection oven).
- Roll the cold dough into balls using a bit less than a tablespoon per cookie. Roll them in the reserved raw cane sugar. (It's easiest to put the sugar in a shallow bowl and do five or six at a time.)
- Place on parchment lined cookie sheets, with no less than 2 inches between each cookie. Do not flatten them, except as necessary to prevent them from rolling off the cookie sheet. They should look like balls sitting on the pan when they go into the oven. The heat will flatten them out.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for ten minutes, then remove from the oven. They should be a very pale brown, just around the edges. If they look just a bit underdone, remove them from the oven anyway. They'll cook a bit more on the baking sheet once they are out of the oven.
- Let them sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, then transfer gently to a cooling rack.
- When cool, put the cookies right away into an airtight container with a slice of fine-crumbed sandwich bread.
- For subsequent batches, rinse the cookie sheet under very cold water to cool it off before covering with parchment and placing the cookie dough on it. This dough will keep for about a week in the refrigerator, with the cookies getting chewier and chewier, the longer you keep the dough, thanks to the gluten.
- Enjoy!!
- Note: To get the most flavor, use a traditional zester and not a microplane grater. With the microplane, you leave too much of the flavor-rich oil on the grater. Also, you can recover the liquid otherwise lost in the chopping process by zesting the lemon over a cutting board on which you've put about a tablespoon of sugar (in this case, raw cane turbinado sugar). Let the zest drop onto the sugar, and chop it with the sugar. (This also keeps the zest from all sticking to the blade.) After you've chopped the zest about half way, sprinkle another tablespoon of sugar over the zest, then continue with your chopping. The sugar will soak up the oils and other liquids from the zest. And do this with a knife on a cutting board, not in a chopper or blender, because just as you leave too much of the juice and oils from the zest on the microplane grater, you leave too much of that great flavor behind in the bowl of the chopper or blender. If you do this a few hours before you use it, you will be amazed at how wet with the juice and oils from the peels the sugar becomes. Raw cane sugar works well for this.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chewy Sugar Cookie
More Great Recipes:
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Female Impersonator is happy to announce the rebirth/re-envisioning of the Feminist Carnival!
The Feminist Carnival is a place for writers to share the best posts from the feminist blogosphere.
The first carnival edition will be hosted here, at Female Impersonator, on July 29. You can submit posts up through the 29th here at Blog Carnival, the best carnival hosting site out there.
We want to thank Natalie for all her hard work organizing the now defunct Carnival of Feminists and inspiring us to start a carnival up again. Thank you!
If you are interested in hosting an edition, email Amelia or Lindsay at [firstname].impersonator [at] gmail.com. We will be hosting a carnival two Wednesdays every month.
Submit away!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Rebirth of Feminist Carnival!
Posted by lindsay at 9:04 PM
Labels: Blogging, Carnival of Feminists
2 comments:
- Saranga said...
Oh yay! I have missed the carnival and was wondering what was happening with it.
- July 16, 2009 at 7:21 AM
- Saranga said...
Will there be a theme to the carnivals?
- July 17, 2009 at 6:01 AM
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In Dover Plains, NY, a quiet village about 35 minutes east of Poughkeepsie near the Connecticut border, there is a geologic formation called the Dover Stone Church. It is a fissure in a huge chunk of rock through which a stream flows.
As you approach the Stone Church, there is this meadow with two ponds, which makes for a perfect picnic spot, changing the nature of the event from "just" a hike to see a spectacular rock formation to a pleasant afternoon's diversion.


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Arsenal's Gibbs sidelined for up to six weeks
Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a thigh strain, manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday.
The 23-year-old England international picked up the injury during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League.
"It will be four to six weeks [out]," Wenger told a news conference.
Wenger has extra cover for the position having signed Spain left back Nacho Monreal from Malaga on Thursday.
Arsenal, who host Stoke City on Saturday, are sixth in the Premier League, four points behind the Champions League places.
Brazilian Andre Santos, who has struggled to impose himself in the Premier League, is another option at left-back and may have to play in the Champions League last-16 tie with Bayern Munich on February 19 and March 13.
Monreal has already played in this season's Champions League for Malaga and will therefore be ineligible but he could make his debut this weekend.
"He is available for the Stoke game. I have not made a decision yet," Wenger said.
"We bought Monreal as a left-back but he can play as well as a left-sided midfielder. We bought him as well because we believe he can integrate into our style of play and adapt very quickly to that.
"He has the characteristics to play our game because he is very mobile, has a good left foot and is very good in combination play. That is vital in our style of play."
Arsenal head to Stoke boosted by the return of midfielder Mikel Arteta following a calf strain. However, defender Thomas Vermaelen is doubtful with an ankle injury and Francis Coquelin is close to a return but this weekend could be too soon.
One noticeable absence from Arsenal training was David Beckham, who had this week been working on his fitness at the club while he was a free agent after leaving Los Angeles Galaxy.
Wenger jokingly accepted credit for the former England captain's move to Paris Saint-Germain announced on Thursday.
"It just goes to show you how efficient we are with our training sessions," he grinned. "He came here to practise once and straight away was bought by Paris Saint-Germain."


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Madoo Benefit Photo Show
Diana Frank will share her photography at Pierre's restaurant in Bridgehampton beginning with a reception on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m.
Ms. Frank, a former model, is a mostly self-taught photographer, although she has taken classes at the International Center for Photography. She has a business photographing children in New York City, but will be showing her fine art photography at Pierre's, a series called "Study in Water." It will be on view through Feb. 29.
She will give 20 percent of the proceeds to the Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack, to support the garden and structures there.
In other Madoo news, Robert Dash, the creator of the conservancy, has sold his poetry archives and a portion of the garden archives to the Beinecke Library at Yale University and donated the proceeds to Madoo. At Madoo's library, a volunteer is now cataloging all of Mr. Dash's gardening books, some 900 volumes in all. In addition, she is making note of his annotations, condition of the books, and has donated the cataloging software to Madoo. When complete, it will be available for online reference. A project to catalog Mr. Dash's poetry and fine art books is also in the works.
Audrey Flack at Rutgers
Audrey Flack, a realist painter and sculptor who lives in East Hampton, has a major show up at Rutgers University in New Jersey through June. Ms. Flack is the Estelle Lebowitz visiting artist in residence at the university.
The show is of works on paper — prints, drawings, and photographs — curated by Judith K. Brodsky and Ferris Olin. It is part of the Mary H. Dana Women Artists series at the university, organized by the Rutgers Institute for Women and Art. Ms. Flack will speak about her work in an April 3 lecture at the new Brunswick, N.J., campus.
Sultan Guest Juror
Terrie Sultan, the director of the Parrish Art Musuem in Southampton, will judge entries in a Riverhead gallery's upcoming, juried all-media show. East End Arts Gallery has issued a call for work influenced by music for an exhibit to open March 2. The winner of the competition will be invited to have additional work appear in a show at the gallery in 2013.
Details about sizes and entry requirements can be downloaded at eastend arts.org. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 23 to 25 at the gallery, at 113 East Main Street in Riverhead.
Expression Session
A group show with paintings and sculpture by seven South Fork resident artists will be up this weekend at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. A reception for the show, called Expression, will be Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. Ashawagh Hall, at 780 Springs-Fireplace Road, will be open for visitors who would like a more sedate look at the work on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Breahna Arnold, Josh Dayton, Madelon Chapman, Billy Martin, Robert Nasatka, Kate Petrone, and Hailey Elisabeth Kohlus are featured. Music at the Saturday reception is by Julian Pascal.


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CarrieMcC needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 138 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
I'm looking for a new logo needed for my wedding photography company. I would like something modern and fresh that hasn't been done before, yet still sophisticated enough to attract a twenty-something bride. I'm looking to re-brand myself around this logo, including website, blog, water mark. Must also be suitable for use on a business card.
Looking for a font that looks like it could have been hand written (cursive, bubbly, feminine looking without being perfect) by myself.
Think shabby chic, casual luxury, modern sophistication
Carrie McCluskey Photography
I copied the summary from another contest that had results that I loved. http://99designs.com/contests/19644
- I really want something sophisticated, modern and chic. I would prefer blues or greens mixed with chocolate, but use your imagination if you have a great idea.
- Nothing cartoony, no cameras, aperturesor eyes.
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Essential Pepin "Cozy Carbs" Ricotta Dumplings With Red Pepper Sauce; Macaroni Beaucaire; Gnocchi Maison; Linguine With Clam Sauce And Vegetables. D
2:30 pm
On Story "Action!" The creators behind the explosions CON AIR, GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS, HULK, ZOMBIELAND and MACHETE debate what makes a great action movie. Followed by the riveting short film SOLD by writer/director John Irwin. A young investigative journalist goes undercover and is captured into a human trafficking ring. D
3:00 pm
Dialogue "Coming to My Senses" Idaho native Alyssa Harad tells how she became obsessed with perfume and its powers and wrote her book Coming to My Senses. Now a resident of Texas, she and host Marcia Franklin discuss what she learned and experienced while learning and experimenting with perfume.G
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MotorWeek "Chevrolet Malibu Turbo" Road Test: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo Road Test: 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 Goss' Garage: Quick Car Care. D
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America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Time to Grill" Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Grilled Bone-In Pork Roast. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for whole fish baskets in the Equipment Corner. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals her favorite summertime kitchen gadgets. D
4:30 pm
Passport to Adventure "Calgary & Aboriginal Alberta" Canada's First Nations culture comes alive at aboriginal sites like "Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump", and her earliest residents are gloriously displayed at the Royal Tyrell Dinosaur museum, where we get a back room tour! We'll get back-to-nature at Waterton International Peace Park, get up close and personal with Tara the buffalo, then delve into Alberta's vibrant 'farm to table' foodie scene in Calgary!. D
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Globe Trekker "Globe Trekker Special: Volcanoes, Ring of Fire" Trekkers explore volcanoes from Pompeii, Stromboli and Santorini in Italy and Greece to Krakatoa and Mt. Fuji in Indonesia and Japan. Other explosive sites include Montserrat, Pacaya in Guatemala, Cotopaxi in Ecuador, La Palma in the Canary Islands, and Mount St. Helens and Kilauea in the U.S.G
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Christmas at St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing St. Olaf College in Minnesota celebrates 100 years of its Christmas Festival, which began as a small campus event and now has a worldwide audience. Five choral ensembles and the St. Olaf Orchestra - more than 500 student musicians strong - perform a rich repertoire of Christmas compositions, familiar carols and hymns from around the world. This year's performance also debuts newly commissioned works by American composers Andr? J. Thomas and David N. Childs.G
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Austin City Limits "Tom Waits" This classic episode from 1979 features the singer-songwriter, composer and actor, with his distinctive gravely voice toward the end of the years when he had built a cult following but had not had a breakthrough recording. He combined a lyrical focus on desperate, low-life characters with a persona that seemed to embody the same lifestyle, which he sang about.G
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Tonic Sol-Fa Christmas The a cappella group, which specializes in pop arrangements, celebrates the holidays at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The spirited program highlights the foursome's trademark humor and skilled musicianship as they perform a mix of traditional, secular and original holiday songs. The music is intertwined with interviews with group members.G
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Christmas at Belmont Christmas at Belmont" is an annual Belmont University tradition celebrating the holiday season and the musical diversity and rich talent of the university's School of Music. The concert features a collage of familiar carols, classical masterworks, world music and light-hearted seasonal favorites. More than 400 student voices join with School of Music faculty to present the annual holiday production. D
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Song of the Mountains Bill Yates & the Country Gentlemen Tribute Band; Goldwing Express. D
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Austin City Limits "Tom Waits" This classic episode from 1979 features the singer-songwriter, composer and actor, with his distinctive gravely voice toward the end of the years when he had built a cult following but had not had a breakthrough recording. He combined a lyrical focus on desperate, low-life characters with a persona that seemed to embody the same lifestyle, which he sang about.G