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The "Wannabe" Sleuth
I'm delighted that Mitzi Kelly, a writer I know because of our Avalon connection, agreed to stop by and share some thoughts about writing. I was first attracted to Mitzi's Silver Sleuths Mysteries because, like my Jennie Connors mysteries, they feature sleuths who are bit older than the typical amateur detective.
First, a bit about my guest: Mitzi Kelly was raised in El Paso with her three brothers, and credits her parents, Lewis and Lucretia Rothman, for providing an idyllic childhood. There hasn't been a sport invented that the family was not involved in, and Mitzi vividly remembers weekends where the family rushed from a gymnastics meet to a football game and then to the golf course, and still somehow fit in chores and meals! Her parents are her true heroes and there aren't enough words to express her gratitude. She loves everything about the huge state where she grew up, from the stark beauty of the desert plains, to the majestic glory of the mountains, to the intense power of the ocean, she's never had a desire to live anywhere else. Traveling is nice, but there's no place like Texas!
And now, let's hear from Mitzi.
In the "whodunit" sphere, the cozy mystery continues to be one of the most popular genres in fiction writing. Personally, although I love all mystery/suspense novels, I have a particular affection for the amateur sleuth(s) who stumbles into danger during the quest for truth and justice. But there is a fine line to walk in writing a cozy mystery where you have to contrast the truly amateur sleuth and the skilled detective. The amateur doesn't, and never will, get paid for what they do. And they always think they are much smarter than everyone else thinks they are.
When developing the characters for my cozy mystery series, The Silver Sleuths Mystery Series, I knew they had to be believable protagonists involved in believable situations. And, yet, the entire premise for a cozy mystery demands that the reader engage in a suspension of disbelief. I mean, how many ordinary, everyday people do you know who routinely trip over dead people? Having said that, though, writers of the cozy mystery genre share a unique relationship with their readers who want to suspend their belief, even for just a little while. It's great fun to cheer on an average person who can bring down a bad guy!
I think it's safe to say that the oldest of my characters, Millie Morrow, age 82, is anything but average. But what she does have are real feelings, and a real compassion for what effect crime has on the victims—attributes that are a real plus for someone who has a deep passion for righting wrongs. That she jumps into the crime-solving mode at the explicit displeasure of the chief of police is of no matter, because with the help of her two best friends, Trish Anderson and Edna Radcliff, Millie feels their activities actually encourage the police to do a better job. Did I mention that Millie is a little eccentric?
My trio of amateur sleuths are unusual in the genre of cozy mysteries in that their age is . . . um, way up there, and in their relationship, and the methods they use in investigating. But they do share many important traits of the cozy mystery sleuth. They don't use weapons (I'm not counting Millie's shotgun because more often than not, she forgets to load it), they don't use foul language, they're not involved in explicit sex (eeeewww . . . I don't even want to think about it!), and they are not entangled in crime scenes full of horrifying violence and gore.
So, while some complain that the amateur sleuths in cozy mysteries are not real, I beg to differ. They may not be "real" crime fighters with the latest in technology and training, but they are very real people trying to make a difference in their communities. I will, however, accept the argument that they are nosier than most people with perhaps too much free time on their hands, but if I ever find myself in need of a friendly investigator, I think I'd rather have a nosy neighbor interfering in my life than a SWAT team peeking in my windows!
To read an excerpt from Deadly Policy – http://www.sandracareycody.com/guestexcerpt.html
Website: http://www.mitzikelly.com/
Thanks, Mitzi, for sharing your thoughts on writing the Silver Sleuths Mysteries with us. If I'm in trouble, I believe I'd prefer a nosy neighbor to a SWAT team too.
April 30, 2013 7:03 AM
BIG fan of the Silver Sleuths! I hope I am half as active when I'm their age! And enjoyed learning a little more about Mitzi. Good analysis of what makes a "cozy" so special!
April 30, 2013 7:05 PM
Thanks for the comments, Jayne and Sarah! I really enjoyed this, and truly appreciate all the support from fellow authors! All my best ~
May 1, 2013 2:22 PM
This definitely goes on my TBR-pile. I love cozy mysteries, and if it's funny and a bit outrageous (as I could tell from the excerpt), then you've got me hooked!
May 2, 2013 5:43 AM
Thanks, Beate! I appreciate the comment, and hope you enjoy the series!


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As your elderly parent gets older, he or she may need more attention from you. Whether you have siblings or are an only child, the whole family's mental wellbeing can be impacted by the quality of your relationships with one another. The staff at Home Care Assistance, a leading provider of home care, Chandler families can count on, has a few tips on how to maintain a positive relationship with your elderly loved one.
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Remember your loved one is a major tie to your past, and let him or her talk about memories. Record your loved one's voice when he or she tells stories and you will never regret having these stories to retell to your own children.
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Introduction: COOL TECH GIFT!!!! Espesially for the Holiday's
Here is how to make a great holiday card for anyone in the holiday's (as long as that they have a QR reader or a Smartphone)
You will need:A Computer
The person reciving this will need a Smart phone
Try scaning the QR codes during the Instructables
Step 1:
First create a video that represents the purpose of the card E.g., if you want to make a New year video than chose a new year video. Then post it on YouTube.
Or you can do some thing diffent like make the leter alone.
In the letter you can just go to http://goqr.me/ and type it up there!! Once your done that you can just Right click the image and save it on your computer Then you can distrubute it however you like e.g via EMAIL, Or print it, ext.
Step 2:
Now for the video options once you made your video and you posted it on youtube you can then go to http://goqr.me/ and there copy your video's URL then right click it then save it. Next make a actual leter or virtual and print or paste the QR code then you can email it text it or mail it
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Now that you've collected and stored it, how are you going to actually use it?
No Heat Homes
There are not many but several building designs exist that achieve the holy grail of using no fuel in a northern North American winter. One of these designs works up until 60 degrees north, indicated by the red line on this map.
If you palletize it you can use everything from sawdust to switch-grass for fuel.
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Frank Fuentes
Research Findings on Making Child Support Safe for Victims of Domestic Violence
Published: May 22, 2001
Date: MAY 22, 2001
RE: Dissemination of Research Findings on Making Child Support Safe for Victims of Domestic Violence in Four Study States
Dear Colleague:
This memorandum disseminates the executive summary of the "Making Child Support Safe: Coordinating Child Support and Public Assistance Agencies in Their Response to Domestic Violence" study funded by the Office of Child Support Enforcement. A brief summary of the report's major findings appears below:
- Tapping the expertise of specialized staff can help address domestic violence concerns. Three types of specialized staff to assist domestic violence victims are specialized public assistance caseworkers, child support staff, and external domestic violence experts.
- Supporting local cross-training efforts can deepen understanding among agencies.
- Tying information systems together can help protect client safety.
- State sponsorship of domestic violence providers' participation in policy planning adds expertise to the process.
- Local staff participation in planning or reviewing policies and procedures helps to address operational concerns.
If you have any questions or would like to have the full report, please contact the OCSE Division of Planning, Research, and Evaluation.
Frank Fuentes
Acting Commissioner
Office of Child Support Enforcement
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2020 Students' Union Elections
2020 Students' Council and General Faculties Council Election Results
Results report can be accessed here.
2020 General Executive and Board of Governor Representative Election Results
President: Joel Agarwal
VP Academic: David Draper
VP External: Rowan Ley
VP Ops/Fi: Alana Krahn
VP Student Life: Katie Kidd
Board of Governors Rep: Dave Konrad
Sustainability and Capital Fund: Passed
The Gateway: Failed
Golden Bears and Pandas Fund: Failed
The Landing: Passed
Nomination packages for the 2020 SU Council and GFC Election are now available!
PLEASE NOTE: The nomination deadline for Council/GFC elections has changed to Monday, March 9 at 5:00 PM.
Click here to download a copy.
Vacancy petitions are now available!
Following the by-elections, there are still Students' Council seats open in the following faculties: Augustana, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Science. If you are interested in filling one of these positions, please fill out a vacancy petition package and return it to SUB 6-24 or SUB 2-900.
There is no formal deadline to submit a vacancy petition, however, once a petition has been received, the open spot in that faculty will only stay open for seven days. Following that period, if no other packages have been received the seat will be awarded to that student.
There are typically three elections throughout the year:
1. Fall By-Election
- Election to fill vacancies on Students' Council and the General Faculties Council.
- Occurs during the first week of October each year.
2. Students' Union Executive Committee/Undergraduate Board of Governors Representative Election
- Election to fill the President, Vice Presidents, and Board of Governors representative positions.
- Plebiscite and/or Referenda questions, if any, occur during this election.
- Occurs during the first week of March each year.
3. Students' Council (SC)/General Faculties Council (GFC) Elections
- Election of councillors from the various faculties to either Students' Council or the General Faculties Council.
- Faculty Association (FA) elections are encouraged to participate.
- Occurs during third week in March each year.
Bodies Elected by Students' Union Members
- President: Acts as the primary spokesperson for the Students' Union.
- VP Academic: Advocates for students' interests within the University community and beyond.
- VP External: Responsible for Students' Union government and community relations.
- VP Operations and Finance: Responsible for managing the SU's $10 million budget.
- VP Student Life: Responsible for university-related non-academic issues.
2. Undergraduate Board of Governors Representative
Acts as a voice for the undergraduate student body on the University of Alberta Board of Governors, the ultimate decision making authority of the university. This student works in coordination with the SU President (another BoG member) and also sits as a voting member of the SU Students' Council.
The highest governing body of the Students' Union. This council has ultimate decision-making authority over all aspects of the organization.
The academic legislative body of the University of Alberta. This council deals with all academic matters and student affairs issues (as set out in the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act). It is the highest level at which academic decisions are made, and is chaired by the President of the University of Alberta.
Plebiscites and Referenda
Plebiscites and referenda can either be initiated by SU Students' Council or by individual SU members. For more information, please visit Plebiscites and Referenda.
APIRG Elections
After casting your ballot in the SU General Election, you will have the option to vote in the APIRG Board Elections. APIRG is a student-run, student-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy, and action in the public interest.
Interested in running for a position on the APIRG Board? Find more information on the APIRG elections here.
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GRAB BAG Mystery Purse Hardware
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All hardware is in usable condition and will contain any findings you need, such as screws and washers.
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Register your Team for a fun-filled day of softball at the Springfield Lake Recreation
Centre. This is the perfect opportunity for team building and networking.
Your Team registration fee includes a minimum of three games, plus morning and
afternoon snacks. Four teams will also participate in the Gold and Bronze medal
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NSIWA will run The
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The COP-15 conference was conducted as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It was hosted in Copenhagen by the government of Denmark during 5-19 December 2009. Reportedly the total number of persons registered for COP-15 was around 30,000, representing 193 nations. The maximum allowable occupancy of the conference venue (the Bella Center) was 15,000 persons (for reasons of fire safety), and access restrictions had to be imposed on persons with observer status, i.e., those representing non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Many large national delegations arrived during the second week, so that access restrictions and security procedures for observers became considerably more severe. Access for observers to the official inter-governmental meetings was limited and often not permitted for security reasons.
In addition to the official intergovernmental meetings, a large number of open side meetings were held. These side meetings were sponsored by various organizations, including: (1) government agencies (Brazil, China, U.S.A., etc), (2) inter-governmental organizations (e.g., European Union, IAEA, OECD-IEA), (3) national and international organizations, etc. Also, numerous national and international organizations were represented by booths providing information on their climate-related activities.
Many issues concerning climate change are being addressed as part of the UNFCCC. Among these are (a) energy, (b) agriculture and forestry, (c) deforestation and forest degradation, (d) financial support for developing countries, (e) measurement and verification of CO2 emissions. For reasons of space, the present brief review will be limited primarily to energy-related issues.
One of the striking aspects of the conference was the composition of the official delegations, which consisted predominantly of persons coming from governmental environmental agencies and/or ministries. Similarly, a large majority of the NGO observers were sponsored by environmental organizations. Since the declared aim of COP-15 was to reach international agreements on matters having major worldwide economic consequences, one would hope that the delegations would also have included an adequate number of persons with backgrounds in economics and science or engineering. Perhaps such persons were present, but if so, they were not much in evidence. It seems that the technical feasibility and economic consequences of the proposed measures were not considered subjects of high relevance.
The danger of making long-term agreements affecting the world economy without in- depth consultation with, and vetting by, persons with solid technical and economics
backgrounds is that the unintended consequences may be worse than climate change. For instance, it is possible that switching (within a relatively short time period) a major part of the world energy supply system to predominant dependence on heavily subsidized renewable energy sources (as is advocated by most environmental organizations) could result in a long-lasting worldwide economic depression with associated severe human suffering and serious socio-political consequences.
A certain aura of 'unreality' prevailed at the conference, as illustrated by these examples of questionable consistency:
energy and hydro power) on the ground of their not being acceptable Clean Development Mechanisms (CDMs). This while forecasting dire consequences if no immediate drastic actions are taken;
The above observations are not intended to suggest that COP-15 served no useful purpose, nor that no action is needed. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels for energy production is certainly advisable, not only to combat possible climate change but also to conserve finite natural resources for future generations. The world has indeed warmed in recent decades, as is shown, for example, by the receding glaciers in Greenland (and in many other places), as well as by the diminished area of arctic ice. This was clearly illustrated during the conference by presentations of excellent time-lapse photography. However, that the current melting of glaciers is outside the range of historical climatic variations is not clear.
What is necessary above all is to examine the matter on a rational basis and to take the debate out of the emotional atmosphere. The principal questions that need to be addressed are:
At no point during the official sessions did COP-15 address the controversial relationship between demographic expansion and global warming. Only in an out-of-the-way corner of the Bella Center were some courageous women working on behalf of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) by 'manning' a small information booth. "Women are central to efforts to deal with climate change," was stated in a flyer that was handed out by them. This organization certainly needs to be supported in view of its cause's overriding importance. Information may be obtained at email@example.com. It is difficult to understand how UNFCCC intends to address climate change without addressing demographic expansion. One can only hope that during the next UNFCCC conference (COP-16) this issue will receive an important place on the agenda.
During informal discussions with meeting participants (both delegates and observers), it became clear that many of them have unrealistically high expectations concerning the capability of 'renewable energy' sources to provide reliably the large amounts of needed energy. This is because most participants are environmentalists without the technical background to make proper evaluations. They reject a role for nuclear energy off-hand, on the ground that it is not an acceptable Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), as was decided in 2001 during COP-6-II in Bonn, Germany. It was also obvious that most meeting participants are not interested in being informed about the important contribution that nuclear energy can make, nor about the limitations of renewable energy. This situation is attributable in large measure to the fact that the environmental organizations that sponsor the participants have become predominantly political organizations that appear to be as interested in promoting worldwide socio-political change as they are in advancing their environmental objectives. Regrettably, the public media are not helpful in providing a more realistic perspective.
Among the good points of COP-15 that should be mentioned are the informative side meetings, including these:
COP-15 observers were able to obtain during the conference highly appreciated assistance and useful information concerning the daily meeting proceedings from the following two non-UNFCCC organizations:
The justifications that were offered for suggesting a change in the UNFCCC position relative to nuclear energy are as follows:
nuclear energy is not an acceptable CDM. This vote, which was strongly influenced by the President of COP-6 and by the Environment Minister of the host country, was taken notwithstanding the fact that many delegates from developing countries had little or no knowledge of nuclear energy and even though no opportunity was given for an open unbiased discussion on the subject.
Unfortunately, even though the question was posed to the COP-15 President, it was not answered in any meaningful way. The result is that nuclear energy will remain on the UNFCCC list of unacceptable technologies. The ANS, in combination with other national and international engineering societies, should work to assure that this issue will have an important place on the agenda of the next UNFCCC conference.
During lengthy inter-governmental negotiations, disagreements surfaced concerning outside verification of national commitments to reduce CO2 emissions and the level of financial assistance to be offered by developed nations to developing nations. In the end, and with great effort, a non-binding accord was reached in which some developed and developing countries agreed to publish their national actions and commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A mechanism is to be created to provide financial assistance for developing nations to cope with the consequences of climate change and to help them in their effort to reduce CO2 emission. A target of two degrees centigrade was set for the average increase in global temperature. Whether or not the Copenhagen Accord needs to be signed is not clear because it is legally non-binding and does not include a mandatory outside verification regime.
The Copenhagen Accord became only a step on the road towards reaching binding agreements with outside verification. The next UNFCCC conference (COP-16), scheduled for 2010 in Mexico City, is intended to advance further towards that end. It should, however, be mentioned that suggestions have been made that (in view of the COP-15 experience) the UNFCCC may not be the most effective forum to advance the goal of achieving global reductions in emissions of greenhouse gasses.
It became clear during COP-15 that the delegates and observers from environmental organizations continue to have a dominant role in the UNFCCC decision-making process, without much consideration for technical feasibility or economic consequences. They are supported to a large extent by the media in promoting a socio-political agenda that has, in many cases, only a tenuous bearing on environmental issues.
UNFCCC continues to consider nuclear energy an undesirable option, keeping it off the list of acceptable Clean Development Mechanisms (CDMs). Emphasis continues to be placed on 'renewable energy' technologies with unrealistic expectations, disregarding the inherent limitations. This course of action, if followed, can be expected to lead to large- scale misallocation of resources, both financial and human.
Industrial nations should ignore the position of UNFCCC concerning nuclear energy and proceed with a large building program of nuclear power plants of the current advanced thermal type. In parallel, an international program should be initiated aimed at developing and commercializing fast-neutron reactors, which are capable of extending the availability of nuclear fuels by tens of thousands of years. Considerable work in this area is being done already in France, India, Japan, Korea, Russia and USA. In this respect, a promising option that should be mentioned is the Integral Fast Reactor (IFR) with on-site pyro-electrolytic recycling of fuel, which offers great advantages concerning proliferation resistance and radioactive waste disposal.
It is to be hoped that UNFCCC will eventually change its position regarding nuclear energy, i.e., rescind its 2001 vote that excluded nuclear energy from the Clean Development Mechanisms (CDMs). As long as UNFCCC persists in its current position, its objectives for marked reduction in the use of fossil fuels cannot be reached without severe economic and socio-political consequences worldwide.


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Ben Gibson heads back to Manchester City looking to play his part in another FA Cup shock.
Gibson was in the Middlesbrough side that knocked the then Premier League champions out of the competition at the same stage four years ago this week.
The emerging centre-back, having just turned 22, helped Boro keep a clean sheet as break-away goals from Patrick Bamford and Kike sealed a famous 2-0 win for the Championship side.
And Gibson, who could start in a re-shuffled Burnley back line for Saturday's fourth-round tie, is hoping lightning can strike twice as he returns to the Etihad Stadium.
"We sort of hung on really for 88 minutes and then nicked a couple of goals when they were going for it," recalled Gibson.
"It was a fantastic opportunity. It was a great atmosphere, a great occasion for us and that day we took it.
"Hopefully we get the same sort of response. It's at a different club but the same type of feel and hopefully the same upset result this weekend.
"These teams, yes, they are massive clubs, and yes, they've done fantastic in the last few years.
"But just because they're in these competitions doesn't mean they hands-down win them.
"Yes, we know we're going there as underdogs but we're going there with a positive attitude.
"Lately we've been playing well with some good results and good performances and we believe we can cause an upset."
Ben Gibson celebrates Middlesbrough's 2015 success at Manchester City
City gained a measure of revenge for their shock exit when they went to Teesside two years later and beat Middlesbrough in the quarter-finals, when Gibson was again in the Boro ranks.
Pep Guardiola's side will be eyeing another extended run in the competition as they look to lift the cup for only the second time since 1969 and keep alive their hunt for four trophies.
But the Clarets have hit some form themselves in a five-match unbeaten run, which includes their 1-0 third-round win over Barnsley.
And Gibson, who played in that victory three weeks ago, hopes he gets the chance to figure again and try to keep the collective momentum going with a positive result against the defending league champions.
The summer signing, whose impact at Turf Moor has so far has been limited by two hernia operations and the form of Ben Mee and James Tarkowski, added: "It's not against an average team, by any means, it's against a top team, against the best players and, ultimately that's who you want to test yourself against.
"It's a very difficult game we've got. We're under no illusion we'll be going there as underdogs, but it's a no-lose situation.
"Everyone writes you off, but we'll be going there full of belief and full of confidence, especially with the last few performances and results and we'll be trying to make an upset.
"If we get something out of the game then it's another huge step forwards.
"There will be players looking to make their mark and, as a whole squad, everyone is in it together and we all want to keep this run going and keep these performances going."


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From our friends at NGPF:
We're always looking for new opportunities to support and empower our teachers. This winter join NGPF for our new online offering – Virtual PD! You'll meet with teachers and NGPFers online in a video call to share ideas, resources, and questions. Connect with your personal finance community to share, grow, and learn together.
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NGPF's new Virtual PD offerings give you the opportunity to connect with personal finance teachers from all over the country.
Find and experience awesome activities and lessons to bring back to your students. Coming up this winter, join us for…
- NGPF Scavenger Hunt: Discover the wide range of resources on ngpf.org and get help and ideas for your upcoming personal finance unit. In this 45 minutes virtual PD, you'll meet with teachers and NGPFers through video call to complete a scavenger hunt and talk personal finance resources.
- NGPF Game Night – STAX: Play the investing game that over 130,000 students are raving about (and playing during their lunch hour too!). In this Virtual PD, you will get an opportunity to play the game and learn how STAX reinforces key lessons your students need to know about investing.
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- Investing Series #1: What's an Index Fund? Low-cost diversified index funds are becoming an increasingly popular investment in the stock market. Many educators lament the dearth of resources available to teach students about this financial product. In this webinar learn the basics of index funds and walk away with tools you can use to educate and engage your students on this important new development.
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Sandy, Utah; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Real Salt Lake plays the San Jose Earthquakes on a defensive hot streak. Real Salt Lake has conceded just seven goals over the past 10 games.
Real Salt Lake is 6-8-3 in Western Conference play. Kyle Beckerman ranks tenth in MLS action with eight cards, all of them yellow. Real Salt Lake has 65 cards, racking up five red cards.
The Earthquakes are 9-7-3 against Western Conference teams. San Jose ranks second in the MLS with 178 shots on goal, averaging 6.4 per game.
The teams match up Wednesday for the second time this season. San Jose won the last meeting 1-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jefferson Savarino has seven goals and four assists for Real Salt Lake. Albert Rusnak has three goals over the last 10 games for Real Salt Lake.
Chris Wondolowski has 13 goals and one assist for San Jose. Vako Qazaishvili has four goals over the last 10 games for the Earthquakes.
LAST 10 GAMES: Real Salt Lake: 5-3-2, averaging 1.5 goals, one assist, 5.1 shots on goal and 4.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.7 goals per game.
San Jose: 6-3-1, averaging 1.9 goals, 1.3 assists, 8.1 shots on goal and 9.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Real Salt Lake: Tony Beltran (injured), Nick Besler (injured), Jordan Allen (injured).
San Jose: Shea Salinas (injured).
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Radius Books is proud to host a booksigning with Janelle on Saturday, July 23rd from 2-4pm at our studio in downtown Santa Fe. She will give an artist talk with Radius Books' publisher David Chickey at 3pm. In addition, an exhibition of her photographs from Los Jardines de México will be on display. Our offices are located at 227 East Palace Avenue, Suite W in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The event is free to the public, and parking is available off of Cienega Street and Palace Avenue. There is no admission charge. If you have any questions about this special event, give us a call at (505) 983-4068 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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In her spare images of unpeopled landscapes, photographer Janelle Lynch explores themes of death, regeneration, and preservation[…] Simultaneously celebratory and sad, the photographs embrace loss as a necessary facilitator of growth.
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The first booksigning will be at the Museo Archivo de la Fotografía in Mexico City this upcoming Wednesday the 25th at 7pm. She will sign more copies of Los Jardines de México in New York City at the International Center of Photography Friday, June 10 at 6pm. And on June 16th, Janelle will have a booksigning at Kowasa Books in Barcelona.
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Granderson has career-high 6 RBIs as Jays rout Orioles 13-3
TORONTO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles never recovered after blowing the opening game of a four-game set against the Blue Jays.
Curtis Granderson had four hits and a career-high six RBIs, Marco Estrada pitched six innings to snap an eight-start winless streak and Toronto routed the struggling Orioles 13-3 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Baltimore arrived in Toronto after sweeping a two-game set against the Mets and took a 3-1 lead into the ninth inning Thursday, but closer Brad Brach blew the save as the Orioles lost 4-3 in 10 innings.
It was all Toronto after that. The Blue Jays had 56 hits in the series and scored 27 runs.
"That first loss here was a kick in the pants," manager Buck Showalter said." We had some things going that were positive for us."
The Orioles have lost four straight and 11 of 13. Baltimore is 9-27 on the road and 19-45 overall, both worst in the majors.
"I don't really know how to describe it," outfielder Trey Mancini said. "It's like the 'Twilight Zone' almost the last couple of months, just the way things have gone. A lot of us are struggling."
Granderson walked in the first, hit a two-run double in the second, a three-run homer in the fourth, an RBI double in the fifth and a single in the sixth. He struck out swinging in the eighth.
"It's really cool to be able to do that," Granderson said.
Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run home run and Kendrys Morales and Kevin Pillar each added solo blasts as the Blue Jays finished with a season-high 19 hits. Toronto had 17 hits in an 11-inning win at Cleveland on May 3.
Baltimore has allowed 10 or more runs nine times this season.
"We gave up 19 hits and only scored three runs," Showalter said. "That's not a very good recipe for success."
Showalter disputed the suggestion that his team needs some tough love.
"It's not a time to be pointing fingers," he said. "It's pretty obvious where we're struggling."
The Blue Jays had lost seven of eight before facing the Orioles. The sweep gives Toronto its third four-game winning streak of the season.
"Our guys put it together, especially today, and swung the bats really well," Estrada said. "We've just got to keep doing what we've been doing as of late."
Estrada (3-6) allowed two runs and four hits, leaving after Jonathan Schoop homered to begin the seventh. The right-hander won for the first time since April 20 at Yankee Stadium.
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Schoop's homer snapped an 0 for 18 slump.
Orioles: 1B Chris Davis returned after sitting out the previous two games. Davis went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts. His hit was an infield single to third that beat the shift. "Certainly the results weren't as good as you'd hope but Chris is going to keep working and hopefully he can find the answer," Showalter said.
Blue Jays: 3B prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will miss at least four weeks because of a strained patellar tendon in his left knee. Guerrero Jr. has 11 home runs and 55 RBIs in 53 games at Double-A New Hampshire this season. ... 2B Devon Travis (right knee) sat for the second straight game. ... RHP Marcus Stroman (shoulder) is set to pitch again Wednesday, but the location for his outing has not been determined. Stroman pitched a three-inning simulated game at Toronto's spring training facility in Florida on Friday.
Orioles: RHP Dylan Bundy (4-7, 4.04 ERA) gets the start as Baltimore returns home to begin a three-game series against Boston. Bundy pitched seven shutout innings to beat the Mets in his previous start. RHP Steven Wright (2-0, 1.57) starts for the Red Sox.
Blue Jays: RHP Sam Gaviglio (2-1, 2.51) starts the opener of a three-game series at Tampa Bay. Gaviglio pitched seven shutout innings against the Yankees in his previous start. The Rays have not named a starter.
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June 3, 2019
The relationship between student and counselor is absolute in the modern world but was not always as universal as it is today. Due to America's increasing understanding of and emphasis on mental health, it is not uncommon to find more counselors in schools now than there were years ago, something that current sophomore-class counselor Sally Gerber can attest to. Her childhood experience with the profession was radically different than that of current Carroll students.
"I honestly did not really have a relationship [with my counselor]… back then, it was so different than the way it is now," says Gerber.
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Fizer states that when she was in school, she was "definitely" impacted by her counselor and had desired to make a similar impact as an adult.
Regardless of the extent of the relationships that Carroll's counselors had with their own, all entered into the profession with a common goal in mind – to help students and to make a lasting impact. And given the large amount of counselors at Carroll and the school's emphasis on mental health, the counselors truly can make an impact on Carroll's students.


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The rhubarb infused gin joins the firm's Harrington Dry Gin and seasonal Elderflower Infused Gin. This one, Victoria's Rhubarb Gin, 40% abv, will go on sale at Fortnum & Masons September 1, with a recommended price tag of £35.
The rhubarb used to make this gin was originally grown in Queen Victoria's garden, then transplanted to the Irish president's Dublin residence and Crown Estate land before emerging on Crown Estate land.
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Co-founder, Tom Warner said: "Our Rhubarb Gin is smooth and earthy with an exquisite fruity balance of sweet and sour. The rhubarb combines natural acidity with a fruity sweetness to create a real palate cleanser that's exceptionally quaffable."
Sion Edwards, also co-founder, added: "The liquid has a subtle pink hue and the label pays homage to the Penny Black postage stamp. Each bottle is wax sealed with a red seal reminiscent of the Victorian postage system. 8,000 bottles have been produced and we can't wait for people to start tasting it."
Warner Edwards uses 11 botanicals; juniper, coriander, elderflower, angelica root, cinnamon, orange and lemon peel, nutmeg, black pepper, cardamom and a secret ingredient to infuse their Harrington Dry Gin. It uses water from one of the farm's natural springs 400m away from the distillery.


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With the dog days of Summer upon us it can only mean one thing: It's Cruisin' Time! I have an affection for old cars and trucks so I am looking forward to the varies Cruises coming up here soon. In that spirit I started looking at some of my past shots. I am trying to get better at composing a photo when there is a crowd around. So I figured looking back was a way of planning ahead and being forward leaning. I found the photo below (A HDR merge I did several months back) I took when there was no one around and like it but the question I had was a simple one: How can I replicate this when cars are parked side by side AND people are in the mix. The answer is simple as well:I have no idea!
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2Layer different colored cardstock to frame the invitation information. Create layers using patterned, textured, and solid colored cardstock. Choose colors and patterns of cardstock that will reflect the theme of the baby shower.[2] X Research source
- Take a decorative piece of cardstock and cut it into a 5 by 7 in (13 by 18 cm) rectangle. This will make a standard-sized invitation.
- Layer the decorative cardstock with a matching piece that is a solid color. Make the length and width of the top layer about 1⁄2–1 in (1.3–2.5 cm) smaller than the bottom layer.
- Add some texture to the edging of each piece of the cardstock by trimming it with decorative scissors.
3Wow your guests by making the invitation into a fun shape. If you are handing your invitations out in-person and don't have to worry about fitting it into an envelope, then pick a shape that best represents the theme of the baby shower. Find a simple but recognizable silhouette online and trace it onto your cardstock, or draw the outline of the image by hand.[3] X Research source
- Center the invitation shape on the baby and make it into the shape of a onesie, a diaper, or baby bottle.
- Pick a specific shape that is representative of the baby shower theme. Have the invitation be the shape of a cowboy hat if the shower is western themed, or make it into an owl if the shower is "Harry Potter" themed.
- Choose a shape that plays on the selected title of the invitation. For example, make the invitation into the shape of a peanut or a pumpkin to match a title that says, "Welcoming our little peanut/pumpkin."
4Include copies of photographs to personalize the invitation. Bring the invitation to life by including 1 or 2 personal photos. This is a great alternative to using stock photos or simple clipart images. Use a picture of the most recent sonogram or even pictures from any maternity photoshoots that were done.[4] X Research source
- For example, simply print a copy of the photo you want to use and display it alongside the invitation information on a piece of cardstock.
5Use fun stickers and stamps to subtly decorate the invitation. Stickers and stamps are a quick and affordable way to add some personality quickly to plain-looking invitations. Pick up a pack of stickers that has at least 2-4 sheets so you can use the same images on multiple invitations. Or choose 2-3 stamps and inkpad colors that will contrast nicely with the invitation color, so you can easily add different pops of color to each invitation. This is a great way to embellish an invitation without making it too bulky to mail.[5] X Research source
- For example, for an invitation shaped like a circus tent for a circus-themed baby shower, you could add stickers of clowns or different colored balloon stamps.
- Purchase packs of stickers, stamps, and different colored ink pads at your local craft store or online with major retailers.
6Give your flat invitations dimension by adding textured embellishments. Use items like ribbons, buttons, or other raised crafting items to give your invitation added dimension. Pick 1 raised decoration so you don't overload the invitation. This is ideal for invitations that you are planning to give out by hand.[6] X Research source
- If you are mailing your invitations, keep in mind the size of your envelope. Too many raised decorations may make the invitation too plump to fit.
- For example, hole-punch each of the corners of the invitation and thread it with a decorative ribbon. Then, either hot-glue the ends of the ribbon down or fashion it into a fun bow.
- If your invitation is the in the shape of a doll or has a prevalent image of a doll on it, give the face of the doll texture by gluing on some buttons for eyes.
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Creating the Invitations on the Computer
1Download a template online and simply input the baby shower information. Search online for templates by using key phrases like "fillable baby shower invitations for a girl" or "free editable baby shower invitation template." Find one that is relevant to the theme of your baby shower and download it. This is a great alternative for people who are pressed for money or time when planning the baby shower.[7] X Research source
- Once you fill out all of the relevant information slots, you can either print more copies of the invitation yourself or take it to a print shop to have it done for you.
2Create a unique, printable invitation on a word or image processor. Make or download a template within your word or image processor. Then, fill it with your outlined information, add some images or clipart to enhance the theme of it, and then print it.[8] X Research source
- Try not to overload your template with images as this may distract your guests from remembering the important information within the invitation. Stick to using one large image or two to three small images.
- If you change your mind and no longer want to print the invitation you designed, then simply attach it to an email and send it to your guests that way.
3Expedite the process by sending your guests an invitation online. Reputable sites, like Evite and eCards, make the process of designing and sending invitations easy. While some sites may ask you to pay a small fee to use the more stylized templates, there are plenty of stylish designs to use for free. This method is ideal if you know that all of the people you are inviting have an email address that they regularly check.[9] X Research source
- Start by opening an account with a reputable site like Evite or eCards. This usually requires you to input your name and email address.
- Select an invitation design that closely matches the theme of the baby shower. Then, input all relevant information into the text boxes on the virtual invitation.
- Add the email addresses of the people you would like to receive the invitation and then send it.
4Utilize your social media account by sending the invitation over Facebook. Start by logging into your Facebook account. Locate and click the "Events" button. Then, fill out any relevant fields for your event. Click the "Invite" button and select the names of the people from your friends' list that you wish to send the invitation to. Then, hit the "Send" button. Monitor the event page over the coming days or weeks and engage in conversation with your guests.[10] X Research source
- Just make sure to switch the event to "private" so that only invited guests can view it.
- This works well if you and your prospective guests have a Facebook account and regularly communicate that way. If you are asking your guests to help coordinate food or drinks, this is also a great way to orchestrate that.
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Organizing the Invitation Information
1Create a fun or catchy title for the top of your invitation. Use words or phrases that incite excitement and raise a cause for celebration. Also, consider including the name or names of the parents, the sex of the baby, or even the name of the baby in the title. This will help guests identify whom the baby shower is for and even give them insight as to what kind of gift to bring.[11] X Research source
- Keep the title simple by saying phrases like "It's a boy/girl!", "A baby is on the way!" or "You're invited to a baby shower!"
- Incorporate your theme into the title. For example, if you are having a western themed baby shower, make a creative title like "Baby-Q Bash." For a fairytale themed baby shower, include the iconic phrase "Once upon a time…" as the title, and then include a quick sentence about the parents-to-be.
2Outline the information for any subtitles you want to provide. Include a section to honor or identify the parents-to-be. This is especially important if the information was not provided in the title. Use a simple tagline like "Honoring Jane and John."[12] X Research source
- You can also include the name and sex of the baby underneath that as well if you did not mention it in the title. Say something like "And the upcoming arrival of their baby boy, Derek."
3Note the date, time, and location of the baby shower. Put the details about the baby shower in the body of the invitation. This is important scheduling information for your guests, so have it clearly laid out for them to read.[13] X Research source
- For exmaple, you could write, "Join us on Sunday, November 25th at 2 p.m." on the first line. Then, underneath that write, "The Smith Family Home" and "123 Maple Lane, Trenton, NJ" on the second and third lines.
4Place any additional information that is important to your specific shower. Consider including who the baby shower is hosted by or whether the parents have a gift registry set up. Make sure to include the specific website or URL to any registries.[14] X Research source
- For exmaple, you could write, "Hosted by Jack and Jill Wells" and "Jane is registered at Target."
5Ask for your guests to RSVP and note how you wish to be contacted. Place this request at the bottom of the invitation, as this will increase the odds of your guests responding to the invitation. Then, include a quick note about ways to contact you—a phone call, text message, email, or postal mail—and a date to contact you by.[15] X Research source
- Just make sure to list your telephone number, email address, or mailing address alongside your contact preference. Otherwise, your guests might have trouble contacting you.
- For exmaple, you could write, "Please RSVP to Jill at (123) 456-7890 by Sunday, November 18th."
6Use an inverted pyramid style of letter sizes to organize your information. Make your title the largest letter size, and then scale it down for the subtitles and then again for the body of the invitation. This will help pull your reader's attention down the invitation.[16] X Research source
- If you are using a computer to type the information, simply scale down the font size.
- If you are writing the invitations by hand, test out a couple of different letter sizes on a scratch piece of paper. Once you have determined how large to write the title, subtitle, and body information, then apply the handwritten style to the invitations.
7Make all printed invitations a standard size of 5 by 7 in (13 by 18 cm). Have all of your designs and words fit on a standard invitation size. Large, elaborate invitations will take a long time to create, and may even cost significant money to print or mail out.[17] X Research source
- If you are handing out the invitations in-person, this is less important, but be mindful of your time and budget.
- Standard invitation envelopes, also known as A7 envelopes, come in a variety of colors and patterns, and are 5 1⁄4 by 7 1⁄4 in (13 by 18 cm) in size. Purchase these at a local craft store or order them online through major retailers.
Community Q&A
- Have the invitation reflect the theme of the baby shower. Identify shapes, colors, or patterns that are prevalent in your baby shower theme. Then think of creative ways to incorporate that theme into your invitation design. This will give your guests a peek at what is to come.[18] X Research sourceThanks!
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If you want to make baby shower invitations, start by putting a fun, catchy title at the top, like "It's a Girl!" or "Help Us Welcome Baby Jacob!" Beneath that, include the name of the parents by saying something like, "Join Carey and Taylor as they welcome their baby boy." Decorate the invitation with baby-friendly touches like balloons, a stork, or the theme of your baby shower. Make sure you also include a section with the date, time, and location of the shower! To learn how to make your invitation on the computer, read on!


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Beck Dorey-Stein | 'I saw impressive women behind the scenes being unsung heroes every day'
As insider accounts of the West Wing proliferate—led by Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury and James Comey's A Higher Loyalty—and a replica of the Oval Office even makes it to the London Book Fair, a memoir by a junior staffer in Barack Obama's administration might just turn out to have the broadest appeal of all.
In 2011, 26-year-old former teacher Beck Dorey-Stein, unemployed in the networking shark pool that is Washington DC, answered a posting on Craigslist for a stenographer to work in a law firm and, lo and behold, found herself working in the White House as a part of the elite team which travelled with POTUS (the President of the United States) wherever he went. It sounds like an American Dream come true, but as Dorey-Stein relates in From the Corner of the Oval Office (Bantam Press), her funny, sassy and outrageously compelling memoir of that time, it also propelled her on a coming-of-age journey like no other. When I speak to Dorey-Stein on the phone—she talks from her home in Pennsylvania—I ask her if she was aware at the time of being a witness to history. "I definitely knew it was a special time. But really I was just trying to appreciate the moment I was in."
As one of a team of stenographers, Dorey-Stein's job was to record and transcribe all official White House statements, speeches and conversations at home, and on trips abroad—everywhere from Panama to Phnom Penh. This frontline role wasn't without its pitfalls, however. She had to negotiate the strict pecking order among her colleagues, figure out what the hell to wear, and remember not to mix work with hanky-panky. This last directive appeared a no-brainer as she was firmly in a relationship with Sam, her perfect boyfriend and the man she wanted to marry. Then before you can say "Joe Biden", Dorey-Stein falls foul of a snooty alpha female she nicknames "The Rattler" for her jangling bracelets, goes commando in the presence of POTUS when she forgets to pack enough knickers, and falls disastrously in love with Jason, one of Obama's closest aides, whom everyone adores but who turns out to be . . . well, you'll find out.
Unsurprisingly, names have been changed to protect the identity of some of the characters. Dorey-Stein also adds the amusing disclaimer "Readers who believe they recognise themselves should refer to the third track of Carly Simon's 'No Secrets'." However she is keen to emphasise that this is not a book designed to dish the dirt on anyone. "It's much more about the universal characters in our lives, seeing them for what they are and taking lessons from them. Since people have started reading it, they're like: 'Oh, I totally had someone in my life like this.'" And as Dorey-Stein points out, From the Corner of the Oval Office is also a book about what women, from stenographers to secret service agents, can achieve when they believe that, "Yes, they can". "I saw impressive women behind the scenes being unsung heroes every day. So I thought it was also important for other young women not only to see that this is what you can do if you put in the work, but also that if you're feeling like an idiot, it's okay, because everyone at every level experiences embarrassing moments".
Hit for six
Though From the Corner of the Oval Office (amusingly, the UK title has been changed from the US From the Corner of the Oval to deter the impression that it's about cricket) is her first book, Dorey-Stein tells me she has long dreamed of being published. "Since elementary school, I've always had the compulsion to write, and always kept journals. So it wasn't like I got to the White House and suddenly decided I needed to write everything down. But few people can say they've worked there: it's just such a unique experience. I had rarely travelled outside of the country before and then all of a sudden I was getting whisked away and seeing all these crazy things. Every step of the way was worth writing about, and it almost felt irresponsible not to." Frequently laugh-out-loud, the book also soberly charts the political aftermath of such terrible occurrences as ISIS' brutal murder of journalist Jim Foley, the Boston Marathon bombing, and the killing of nine African-Americans by a white supremacist in a church in downtown Charleston.
At first, Dorey-Stein tried to maintain her journals on the job, but it caused suspicion. "You're in this political hotbed, so people were constantly coming up to me and asking, 'What are you writing down right now?', like I was a spy on the road. So instead I'd wake up early, go for a run, and then try to write for an hour or two before work. And then at night I would write my more emotional stuff in my journals, as well as emails to my parents telling them everything that was happening. I'd be like, 'You guys would not believe what Thailand is like—it's 90 degrees out there'." Taking notes on her phone was also a safe bet, "because as long as you were staring at your BlackBerry, you were doing your job".
Some of the writing that resulted from her early morning sessions took the form of candid essays about people she encountered, including Barack Obama's political strategist, David Ploufe, and White House director of communications Jennifer Palmieri as well as Obama himself. "The privilege I had was that while everyone else was getting stressed about foreign policy, I could just watch. So in meetings for example, you witness the eye contact, and the extra second pause the president takes before he speaks. My favourite times with POTUS were when the cameras went off, and then he'd say the most amazing thing. I loved getting to see all that".
The end of terms
As the end of Obama's second term of office loomed, Dorey-Stein flirted with the idea of getting another job but stalled because she "just loved POTUS", and quite fancied the idea of working for the first female president.
Then, when Donald Trump won the election, she decided all bets were off. "I thought, 'This is nuts . . . life is short, and who knows what's going to happen? So I'm going to try to actually do something with my writing.'" Despite getting herself an agent and receiving encouraging feedback from the likes of David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker, Dorey-Stein was rejected by every graduate-school creative writing programme she applied to. "I got my final rejection during Trump's inauguration week. It was my bottom of the barrel moment!" Happily, when the book proposal went out PRH snapped it up. "I had this amazing day at the Trump White House, when Penguin Random House said, 'Yeah, we're in.' Which meant I got to get out of there!"
To date, rights to From the Corner of the Oval Office have been sold in 10 countries, and the book has also been optioned for film by Anonymous Productions and Universal Pictures. If this book were merely a marvellously addictive read about one woman finding her path—as she drinks too many Cape Codders, gets her heart broken, makes friends for life and ultimately becomes a brilliant writer—it would already be well worth the cover price. But it is also a fascinating, fly-on-the-wall portrait of the 44th president of the United States. Throughout our conversation, Dorey-Stein still insists on calling Obama "POTUS" ("I call Trump 'Trump'"). I challenge her to sum the man up in a sentence. She barely pauses. "He is just the most even-keeled, poised, eloquent, compassionate person, and a true civil servant." Read that, and weep.
It's just after seven in Colorado, and the rising sun filters through the blinds of the tiny hotel gym, painting the back wall neon pink and creating an impossible glare on my treadmill television screen. Not that I care about what's on TV; I've got my running playlist blasting through my skull. David Ploufe, one of the president's senior advisors is sipping coffee from a to-go cup behind me and eyeing the dusty weight machines incredulously. I watch him in the mirror and wonder what that jackrabbit of a man is thinking. Marvin Nicholson, the president's super-tall, super-goofy trip director is cracking jokes with the Secret Service guys as they sweep the gym with the bomb-sniffing German shepherds.
After three miles, I up my speed. Four miles in, I increase it again. I'll stop at five, I tell myself. Finally, after seven miles, I slow way down and take a look in the mirror. My face is bright red and I'm WWF-level sweaty. My shirt is soaked through, my hair is wet and matted, even my socks are squishy, as if I stepped in a puddle.
I slow to a stop, and out of the corner of my eye, I see someone step onto the treadmill to my right. I hardly take note. "I thought you'd be faster than that", he says. I look over to see who this joker is. It's the president.


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We've been painting pumpkins with kids every year, beginning when Maia was a year old and I had just started the first toddler art group. So it seemed right that we paint pumpkins again this year with the current group of little one.
It's something little kids can totally get into—using paint and brushes (or hands) on 3-dimensional orange objects with ridges and stems. How fun!
And older kids enjoy it as well.
Plus the painted pumpkins don't decay the way carved pumpkins do, so you can decorate your pumpkins earlier for Halloween decorations.
Painting Pumpkins With Kids
This photo of Daphne and Joe painting their pumpkins was taken before Daphne painted her hands black and began making handprints over her pumpkin and before Joe dumped a bowl of paint over his and used his hands to paint his.
Perhaps we should have just made it a fingerpainting activity… :)
By the way, we had a large turn-out for the toddler art group yesterday, but somehow I mostly just managed to take about fifty photos of Daphne and Joe. I'll try to do better next time.
Best Paints for Pumpkin Painting with Kids
The paint we used is activity paint from Discount School Supply. We've used tempera paint for painting pumpkins in the past and it works fine, but does tend to crack and peel a bit after it dries. I chose the activity paint this time because it adheres to most surfaces without any cracking (it's also great for spin art!). BioColor paint would work great, too.
If you have tempera paint though, go ahead and use it! Try mixing in a few drops of liquid dish soap to the tempera paint first to help it stick to the smooth surface.
I only put out black and white paints for the kiddos to make the painted pumpkins extra halloweeny.
They are rather modern-looking, too, don't you think?
Have you tried painting pumpkins with kids yet?
More Halloween Art Ideas for Kids
- Marble Rolling Spiderwebs
- Spiders and Spiderwebs with Salty Watercolors
- Fill in the Jack-O-Lantern Faces Activity
- Spin Painting with Autumn Colors
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Call me crazy, but I think he's here for a while yet.
We just don't have form with sacking managers early into their tenure, plus he's Moshiri's man, and sacking him would be admitting he chose the wrong man, and that would also risk a crop of expensive players being at risk of being discarded by any new manager.
I firmly want him gone, have done for a while, but the above observations, and my own pessimistic Evertonian gut have convinced me he is holding onto this position.
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The results are in for the 2015 GuildSomm Salary Survey. Thank you to all who participated!
This is fantastic, if there is any way to make it region specific it would be even better.
It would be interesting to see if a wage difference exists and how big it is between lets say San Francisco/LA/SD and maybe... Virginia, MA or Idaho.
Food for thought :-)