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| Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 |
atlanta
[ jolefay ]
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3:38p |
Structural Engineer
We found a house we like but there is a crack in the foundation (where the carpet would be) from the front of the house to the back of the house. Yes you can fit a quarter in it. Yes, it is somewhat uneven. What I need I am told before I even think of buying this place is a structural engineer to asses the situation. So anyone know who to call and how much it cost? Any advice pertaining to foundation cracks would be greatly appreciated. |
| Monday, December 21st, 2009 |
atlanta
[ nyssa ]
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6:09p |
My birthday is in three days. My dad usually takes me out for lunch or dinner on my birthday. Since my birthday is Christmas Eve, most places close at strange times, which complicates things. To complicate things further, my dad is vegetarian, so relatively vege-friendly is important (he'll get over it if he doesn't have a TON of options - but a couple would be good, at least). Anybody got any really amazing suggestions for me? I will be 22, so age restrictions are unimportant. (Cross-posted to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) atlanta and ljatlanta.) |
atlanta
[ montieth ]
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2:55p |
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| Sunday, December 20th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ froofie ]
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4:16p |
Look'n for some nuts
Anybody seen any jars of (shelled) chestnuts for sale anywhere (especially ITP, also also Decatur area)? xposted |
| Saturday, December 19th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ brumka ]
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3:02p |
Hello Atlantans! Could anyone recommend his/her internet provider, please? I am just too tired of the "quality" of AT&T's DSL Extreme. ( 25 disconnects in less than 24 hours )The SNR ratio on the modem is perfect and AT&T technician that visited my house said this is definitely an issue outside of my house. Clear states there are 5 towers in my area and I might give them a trial early next year. Thanks! ... and Merry Christmas/Happy Kwanzaa/Have a great Winter Solstice/Great Yul/Happy New Year/Happy Diwali/Happy Chinese New Year/Hanukkah's already over/etc etc |
atlanta
[ esquire ]
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11:54a |
Godiva chocolate?
Where in town can I buy boxes of Godiva chocolate? I'm drawing a blank. |
| Friday, December 18th, 2009 |
feminist
[ 0xmahliax0 ]
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8:47a |
PWDs or disabled people?
PWDs vs. disabled people: It’s well know in this community that the preferred way of speaking of people’s certain identities is “people of/with…” instead of “ –ed people”. When it comes to my own use, the term I have used to describe PWDs (the term I will be using generally here because, well, it is faster to type) has gone through a couple evolutions. The term I first used in my life, both before and after I became disabled, was “disabled people”. After I had spent some time in this community, however, I began to see the logic and value in using the term “PWDs” instead. The thinking goes that when you use “person with a disability” you are putting “person” first, which is a signal that the person you are speaking of is human, is a person, and the disability comes second because it is not the primary identity. I have recently been reading this book for a research project, however, and the author has an interesting view on these terms that has just about changed my mind. The book is Geographies of Disability, by Brendan Gleeson. Like most disability scholars he has the view that disability is a social construction, which is what I talked about in my last post in this community. Because of this, he believes that the term “PWDs” erroneously attributes the disability to the person: a person with a disability. “Disabled people”, he feels, acknowledges the fact that people with impairments are disabled by the world they encounter. They are not inherently un-able to participate in life, they are simply un-able to participate in a world that does not account for different bodies and minds. Another reason that the term “disabled people” is preferable, he writes, is because “PWDs” seems like a token gesture. It is a bit of political correctness that really doesn’t do much to change the world PWDs live in. On the other hand, the term “’disabled people’”, he says, “serves a political purpose by foregrounding the oppression…that bears down on impaired people.” I found this a fascinating argument, and I may find myself using “disabled people” more in the future, perhaps interspersed with “PWDs”. I can see the value, and the drawbacks, of using both. So, which term are you supposed to use now? I can’t answer that, sorry! I myself don’t have a solid opinion on it (anymore). I just wanted to put a different spin on things to get people thinking about the terms we use for cultural identities, how important they really are, and what we expect to accomplish by using them when describing ourselves or others. Or maybe I just wanted to mess with you a little :). |
| Thursday, December 17th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ hellodali ]
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4:05p |
Xmas Lights?
Where are there any good neighborhood light displays this year? Driving around listening to holiday music and looking at lights is a yearly tradition, but I haven't seen anything good this year so far. In fact, I haven't seen but a house here and there with lights up, it's bringing me down man :( |
atlanta
[ andorus ]
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12:21p |
New Year's Day
A friend will be in town for a couple of days around the new year. She's never been here before, and her one free day for us to hang out is January 1st. Is anything "touristy" around town open that day, or should I just drive us around and point at stuff? She's interested in the historical stuff, but she's up for anything. Thanks, guys. :) |
| Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ theindiequeen ]
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12:40p |
CD release show!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I just released my debut album, and I'll be playing a CD release show this Friday at Smith's Olde Bar in the Atlanta Room. It's a 21+ show, the cover is only 8 bucks, and I'll be selling my CDs for the discounted price of just 5 bucks! I'm playing at 11:00, but Pamella Means and Noah Collins will be playing before me! The show is 8 bucks, 21+, and I'll be selling my brand new debut album, Unsent Letters! To preview some tracks, please visit http://saracrawford.net/music Thanks for supporting local artists!! |
atlanta
[ retrofatale ]
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12:36p |
Mechanical Masquerade: A Steampunk Ball
  “Syrens of the South’s very first Mechanical Masquerade!” Who: Syrens of the South Productions What: The Mechanical Masquerade When: January 16, 2010 Where: The Little Tree Studios 2842 Franklin Street Avondale Estates, GA 30002 *Tickets are $10* Purchase tickets in our store at www.syrensofthesouth.comCome one come all to the Syrens of the South’s Mechanical Masquerade of Marvels and Merriment! Here now marks the first in the series of semi-monthly events brought to you by the marvellous mistresses of petticoats, frills, and thrills – the Syrens of the South. Come enjoy this maiden voyage away from the standard burlesques and enter into a world of neo-Victorian anachronistic characters. An evening filled with brass, leather, steam and SCIENCE! Modelled after the fantastic sub-genre of fiction, fashion, and music often called Steampunk or Victoriana. This event series promises to highlight fine vendors, entertaining amusements, and music that would make Jules Verne proud. With song selections playing through the night by the illustrious host of the evening, the notorious Doctor Q, the evening promises to cater to all types from any time period. For those with finer tastes, there will be performances sprinkled through the evening to delight and defy the sharpest of imagination. And the lords and ladies may even wish to peruse the displays by the artists, vendors, and sponsors such as Anachrocon, the Clockwork Cabaret, Extraordinary Contraptions, Gentlemen’s Emporium, Penny Dreadful Productions and more. So hop upon your horseless carriage, time travelling machine, airship, or otherwise and be sure to attend the festivities to dance, shop, and enjoy the cavalcade of clockworks and carousing in your finest threads or scavenged and assembled attire. Your finest threads could win fabulous prizes in our costume contest with prizes donated by Abney Park, Cherie Priest, Nick Valentino and more! Contact: syrensofthesouth(at)gmail(dot)com www.syrensofthesouth.com |
atlanta
[ rick_day ]
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12:01a |
 HellFire is a once a month experience that embraces the things esoteric. Sometimes it's industrial, sometimes gothabilly, sometimes it's dark dance. It's about art, be it music, art, movies or performance. It's the art of being and doing. nce that embraces the things esoteric. Sometimes it's industrial, sometimes gothabilly, sometimes it's dark dance. It's not my party, it belongs to a strange but fun fellow but he like me and asked me to help him, he has has never ran a party but he has ran some pretty different stuff. He's an ex freemason, Brother of the Pythias, and a Thelemic Knight. the Gospel of HellFire presents mankind as being in a fallen state. We are dead, we are blind and drunk, we do not know the truth, are impoverished, divided and in darkness. But there is another state, a state of HellFire. In the new state we will be alive, will be able to see, will be intoxicated rather than drunk, will know the truth instead of lies. Art never lies, it just is, in the basking of art we shall have real wealth, and be in the light. Come get some HellFire in you! Current Mood:  chipper |
| Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ rick_day ]
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11:31p |
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| Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 |
feminist
[ bloodmoonrising ]
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8:47a |
From feministing: Livejournal to Enforce Binary Oppression
Livejournal to Enforce Binary Oppression"For those of you who may not be aware, LiveJournal , a community blogging and social networking website, is preparing to release a new code update which will force users to register a binary gender: male or female. Users will not be able to opt out of selection, as this step in the registration process is mandatory -- a step that is not only invasive to a user's privacy, but also advocates for the erasure and disavowal of all transgendered, intersexual, and/or genderqueer people. What troubles me about this move is that LJ has always had a good dialogue and good rapport with the trans and genderqueer communities in the past." "The systematic oppression and erasure of transpeople, genderqueer, and intersexual individuals is a feminist issue that calls for immediate action. The next code push will most likely occur as early as this Thursday or next , at which point, users will be forced to select a binary gender. Please spread the word and raise awareness about this issue. If you are not a LiveJournal user, please send emails of your disapproval to Anjelika, the general manager of US operations: anjelika@livejournalinc.com." [edit]Edit 12/15 1017 EDT: As mentioned in the responses many people have received, the code has now been rolled back and will not be pushed with the next codepush. Sorry about that, I had no idea there had been as much of a response to this when I was shown the information. Thanks to those who commented for prompting me to double check. Current Music: The Mountain Goats & Kaki King - Bring Our Curses Home | Powered by Last.fm |
| Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ photognome ]
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9:39a |
Neil Gaiman at Agnes Scott College 12/14/09
Had an amazing time last night at the Neil Gaiman reading/book signing at Agnes Scott thanks to the great people at The Little Shop of Stories. Neil read to the crowd of over 1000 from "Odd & The Frost Giants" and "The Graveyard Book", answered questions, and then settled in for 7 hours of signing books and taking pictures with fans. The simple fact that while that many people waited up to seven hours to meet him there was no pushing, shoving, or rudeness, speaks volumes about Neil and the type of people who are drawn to his work. The crowd sat quietly, chatted, read books, and watched each others belongings as people took bathroom and snack breaks. I really have to hand it to the Agnes Scott staff and the staff of The Little Shop of Stories for working their asses off to make sure everyone had a great time. And of course, thank you to Neil Gaiman for treating your fans with such respect.  Neil reading to the fans from "Odd & The Frost Giants". |
atlanta
[ meropa ]
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7:53a |
Book fair runs through this Friday... please help :)
Good morning! I found out that our book fair code is actually good for a week (I'd been promoting it as one-day only), so if you do get out and do any shopping at Barnes & Noble, please keep this in mind. I work as a librarian at a low-income, Title I high school in the metro area, and the average publication date of our library books is 1982.The 80's are a real blast, but not when they represent the bulk of the information available for students. You have the opportunity to help change this, and if you're super nice, I might tell you to "shhhhhhhhhhh!", as librarians are wont to do! If you shop at ANY Barnes & Noble through Friday, December 18, and use our school's book fair code, a portion of the sales will come back to us. Books, CDs, DVDs, and even cafe purchases are eligible (no gift cards or memberships, and no on-line purchases). Simply provide the cashier with this code: 10050896. Put a dent in your holiday shopping with something for everyone on your list! Thanks! |
atlanta
[ eighties1 ]
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1:38a |
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| Monday, December 14th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ nyssa ]
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5:28p |
Does anybody here read or collect manga? Or maybe there's somebody on your Christmas list that does? I'm about to move, and since I never read my manga anymore I figure it's silly to bother bringing it along. I've got a ton of titles and would be willing to let them go for pretty cheap. Make me an offer for one, some, or all of them! All are in great (like new) condition and in English unless noted. If number of volumes is not indicated, assume it's ONLY the first volume. I am happy to provide more information or pictures - if you want to know more about the artist, the story, or the condition of ANYTHING listed below, let me know! ( full list of titles under here )I've also got fifteen volumes of manga magazines for girls - mostly Ribon and Betsucomi. These are chunky compilations of lesser-known manga artists, and usually have 6-7 different manga in them (one volume of each manga). They're in Japanese, but are GREAT language learning tools (all of the Kanji are spelled out in hiragana above or below) or art references (most of the art is pretty good). These are in varying conditions, none below "fair". Finally, I also have a small collection of "starter" Japanese language books - a Japanese-English dictionary, a phrasebook, and two Kanji writing/reading practice books. Make me an offer on any/all of the above! I consider any reasonable offer - I REALLY don't want to move all this stuff since I know I'll never use it. (Cross-posted to atlanta and ljatlanta) |
| Sunday, December 13th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ rick_day ]
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4:23p |
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| Saturday, December 12th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ afikitty13 ]
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6:52p |
Nightmare Before Christmas...christmas stocking
Any of you helpful people out there know where I can find a Nightmare Before Christmas christmas stocking in the Gwinnett area? The cheaper the better but any ideas for locations are greatly appreciated :) Current Mood:  curious |
atlanta
[ eighties1 ]
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2:25p |
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feminist
[ pepperedmoth ]
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1:32p |
Talking about racism in a very white area . . . ?
Hi. I am really, really, bad at dealing with issues of racism. I'm white, and I live in Vermont, which according to the 2008 census is 96.4% white. I've lived here for eight-ish years, and I've lived in almost equally as white rural New England for my entire life, including college. Just laying my cards on the table here. I'm going to try really hard not to say the wrong thing. So, in my Meeting (I'm Quaker) we've recently been talking a lot about racism. Quakers have a difficult religious history with this topic. While the movement is often (accurately) associated with abolitionism, in most ways we're just as racist as anyone. A book on this topic has been the focus of our adult religious ed program for several weeks. Here's the blurb: "Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship reveals that racism has been as insidious, complex, and pervasive among Friends as it has been generally among people of European descent. The book documents the spiritual and practical impacts of discrimination in the Religious Society of Friends in the belief that understanding the truth of our past is vital to achieving a diverse, inclusive community in the future." For the record, the book was co-authored by a team of two women, one black and one white. Both in and out of classes, our Meeting has spent a lot of time talking about this. So, my initial reaction to all this is, "Yay, great! We need more discussion like this!" On the other hand, I am sometimes skeptical of our motives. When racism is discussed in Vermont, it's usually less in terms of examining how we ourselves are racist (or any kind of -ist) and more in trying to prove that we AREN'T. Which I'm not so sure about (including me). My Meeting (and my college, when we inevitably discussed this there) was always trying to "attract diversity." When we tried to think of ways to do this, we didn't get very far, or we started stereotyping ("Well, maybe we should emphasize that it's only a few hour's drive to NYC . . . ") It's kind of like all of us liberals feel really, really guilty about being so privileged, and we want to make ourselves feel better by 'reaching out.' And, yeah, OF COURSE I think reaching out is great. And OF COURSE when a group is very very small, they may be even more marginalized and we should be even more sensitive. But what can it really mean in a state like Vermont, besides making us feel better? Just thinking about people who identify on the Census as "Black," leaving aside other racial identifications, that number here is less than 1%. Thinking about numbers, that means that just due to random chance, 1 in 100 of the people who show up should be Black. And that's roughly accurate for who shows up. Should I be really upset about this? Should I accept this as par for the course, living where I do? If I should be upset, what should I be DOING about it? If my college is right, and we should be attracting diversity, how do we do that without slipping into stereotypes? I like all efforts to examine ourselves and be more inclusive, but I guess I wish we could do it in the areas where we could make a more dramatic difference living where we do. We've been reaching out to groups that are so tiny where we live that- I feel- AND THIS IS WHERE I WANT SOMEONE TO CORRECT ME- BIG FLASHING LETTERS HERE SO YOU KNOW I AM LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK- it's almost a cop-out. We never really have to face people who are different from us, because even if every single person of color in our area who is not already afiliated with a religious community (we DO have a relatively large refugee population here . . . but they are predominantly Muslim and trying to get them to come to Quaker meeting would be another sort of oppression altogether) started showing up, we'd STILL have barely any people of color. Thus no challenge to our ways of thinking. I feel that sometimes we want to go through the motions of promoting diversity without doing the things that would really promote it. There are, for example, lots and LOTS of poor people here, whom, if we made a greater effort in reaching out, might actually show up in greater numbers. There's a vibrant GLBTQ community here that we could do a better job supporting. Etc. Then, of course, because I read feminist, I start worrying that I'm prioritizing my oppressions. How DOES one have a good conversation about racism . .. when everyone in the room is white? Is that even possible? Does that mean that it's not worthwhile, or just that we should proceed with that awareness in mind? How do you go about acknowledging oppressed minorities in YOUR area if some of those populations are so small that they are even MORE invisible? |
| Friday, December 11th, 2009 |
atlanta
[ meowhouse ]
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5:31p |
Looking for a mannequin
I'm a photographer and would love to have a mannequin, preferably female, to use for testing lighting setups. Anyone know of one that needs a good home? Maybe you've decided the boutique business just wasn't as enthralling as you had thought? Or you've gotten married and no longer need the extra body for the HOV lane? This would need to be a realistic mannequin: one that looks like an actual person, not a dress form or the like, and not one of those really artsy ones that look like an an eyeless alien with big pointy hands. I am a fan of "cheap," or I can trade you a few pictures that will make you look somewhat like you came out of a magazine. xo |
atlanta
[ filmzombie74 ]
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3:58p |
Phobia is tonight!! With Daybreakers giveaways!!
( Click for flyer! )EDIT: This just in!! We will also have movie passes to give away and a $30 bar tab to one lucky winner!! Phobia is back, but this month we have moved a week to the second Friday of the month!On December 11th we return with Christmas Evil! We bring you one of the hottest Phobia’s yet when Sasha Sparks ( www.sashasparks.com ) takes to our stage! She will be doing two shows guaranteed to teach you exactly what “shock and awe” actually mean! Of course the dance floor will be made merry with the musical styling’s of DJs Aesthetic and Omac who will keep you moving and warm all night long. We will also have a theater room showcasing the finest in Christmas horror films. We are also the official Daybreakers release party and will be giving away tons of promo items!! Yes, Aesthetic will have a microphone…be afraid! Last but not least, our Dungeon will be monitored by Master Chuck who promises that all you naughty people shall be punished accordingly! As always, we will be at the Spring4th Center located at 728 Spring St, Atlanta GA. You need only be 18 to party and 21 to drink. Doors are at 10pm and we go all night long till 6 am. Cover price is $12 in fetish gear and $15 in street clothes. More info can be found at www.myspace.com/agoraphobiaproductions</div> |
atlanta
[ eighties1 ]
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