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Today, we had the chance to ask some questions to Becky Marshall, Designer & DIY'er & blogger from Chicago, Illinois. Becky is making all kind of beautiful pieces from recycled wooden pallets; you can follow the work of Becky on its website: Flipping The Flip. If you think you deserve to be featured in the next interview, please, drop us an email.
Tell us a little more about you? Who you are? Where are you from?
I’m Becky, a do-er of copious things and I live in Chicago, Illinois. I’m married to a fantastic and very forgiving guy, Mike, and we have one giant four-legged fur baby Finn. I worked professionally in theater for many a year doing props and designing scenery then went to grad school for Interior Architecture, worked for several architects, and am currently working in the TV/Film industry as a set designer. My most recent show is The Exorcist for Fox. I also have a spiffy blog going called Flipping the Flip.
Why do you craft?
I’ve never done any different, really. I was always a quirky crafty creative kid from the get-go and never grew out of it. It’s a part of who I am.
How did you learn to do wood crafts?
If I’m going to be truly honest, and this will date me somewhat: it was a wood shop class in fourth grade. (Don’t try to figure it out.) I loved it, had so much fun, and still have the first thing I created hanging on my wall.
How long have you been working with pallets?
Not very long actually. Mainly because I hadn’t had a place for a workshop until three years ago when we purchased our house. Now that we have a basement, I’ve built a workbench and am growing my tool collection, so the need for inexpensive wood began arising.
Why did you choose to work with pallets instead of purchased wood?
There were several reasons that prompted pallet wood use: I discovered a pallet rehabber nearby, he puts loads of wood out daily, it’s free, and for the aesthetics of the wood. He gets an amazing variety of wood ranging from pine, oak, mahogany, birch, as well as other types. But really, the draw of free and already aesthetically pleasing do the trick for me.
What are your can’t-live-without essentials?
My cordless screw gun. If I didn’t have a husband and a dog, I’d probably curl up with that at night. Gorilla glue is a constant hero in my life. My miter saw is ranking right up there. But of course Mike and Finn take the top two slots.
Are there any brands that are your favorites?
I can be mighty brand loyal once I find the right thing for the right use. My screw gun is DeWalt and has been for oodles years, decades at this point. My palm sander is also a DeWalt which I adore. Bosch has been my favorite for a jigsaw though my glorious, best-one-ever was stolen a few years ago and I’ve been heartbroken since.
How would you describe your crafting style?
I tend toward modern, minimal in general, so as such, most things I create are cleaner lined. I’m a fan of Mid-Century Modern and the 1970’s aesthetic so those genres get tossed in the mix. I’m finding a certain amount of loud, crazy, big and fun, eclectic in a sense creep in too.
Are there any crafters/artists/designers that you particularly look up to?
I studied art history, interior design, and architecture for countless years so my list is probably far too lengthy to go on about. In brief, though, Antoni Gaudi is my favorite architect and a couple designers I want to grow up to be are Abigail Ahern and Antonio Ballatore.
Where do you do your wood crafts? How would you describe your workspace?
Most of the magic happens in the basement of our house. The space is on the small side and it’s not the most ideal but I can get an amazing amount of stuff done down there. I built two workbenches for a total length of nine feet; one is portion is raised higher while the other portion lower for the miter saw. I’ve documented the whole (ongoing) process over on my blog.
How did you make your work space more functional and/or inspiring?
To have an actual workspace is inspiring in itself to me! I’m constantly improving and tweaking the space, sometimes on a daily basis. Add some storage here, add some organization there; it’s a never-ending process. At one point I mixed my own black chalkboard paint and painted the entire wall behind the workbench.
What types of things inspire you?
I’m one of those people who finds inspiration in anything and everything. I say “one of those” as I find when people say that, it sounds haughty but it’s true. A corner of something can influence an entire project for me. The key is to keep an open mind, open eye, and let the creativity wander.
Where do you look for inspiration for a new woodcraft?
Generally it stems from a need. Other times, it springs from the wood itself but more often than not, it’s out of a need.
When do you feel the most creative?
It’s an ebb and flow kind of thing for sure, and it does pop out of nowhere at weird or awkward times, but after having a thorough sit-and-think session I’m usually pretty riled to get at a project.
We live in such a mass-produced, buy-it-now society. Why should people continue to make things by hand?
Well I could go on about this forever. It’s terribly satisfying to make something with your own two hands. That and making things by hand allows one to think, use all parts of their brains, to get up and move around, to slow down, to appreciate the world around them.
What is your favorite medium to work in (other than pallets)?
Paint is surely one of my favorites, whether it be painting the house or using craft paint on a project. Or truly, if it involves a power tool, count me in.
What are your tips for people who'd like to start crafting?
Get to it! What are you waiting for! My biggest tip is that there are no such things as mistakes; a mistake is a lesson and a chance to try again. Start small, don’t expect perfection, and it’s ok to let the project lead you instead of the reverse.
What are your most important safety tips when woodworking?
Safety is key. Eye protection, ear protection, gloves are the very basics. Read and heed directions. If you’re unsure about a tool or technique, study up, go slow, and work smart.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Interesting question. My homemade chocolate cream pie? I can’t say I feel too guilty about inhaling that, though I probably should. I guess I try not to feel guilty as we only go around once.
What are some of your other hobbies or favorite things to do (other than crafting)?
My main hobby, which is more than a hobby, is un-flipping, or maybe re-flipping, our flipped house. Or to be clearer, we purchased our house from a flipper who not only had horrifying taste, he also did things poorly, quickly, or cheaply, or a combination of all three, so it has become my duty to undo it all, redo it correctly. That whole story is what I’m documenting over on my blog, Flipping the Flip.
What are some of your best tips for breaking down, prepping, and cleaning pallets before you build with them?
I have never done this so I cannot proffer any good tips, unfortunately. The pallet rehabber I visit has already broken down and chopped up the pallets; the pieces I grab are his leftover bits or pieces he lets me take from his mill.
Have you designed any special tools or jigs for wood crafts?
Oh sure, of course. When money is tight or the right gizmo does not exist or I’m feeling too lazy to run out and get it, doing so is a necessity.
What are some wood working skills you really want to learn?
My next goal is to learn some basic router business as I recently purchased a palm router, despite not being terribly interested in a router. I’m more of a per-project skill learner but I do make a concerted effort to keep up the learning. I never shy away from a project if it requires a new tool or learning something.
What is the one project you’re the proudest of so far?
Pallet-wise it’s a toss up between my pallet wood pantry floor and my pallet wood vertical blinds.
What else would you like to share with the pallet community?
Please do come visit my blog, Flipping the Flip, at humboldtartdept.blogspot.com. Aside from 1001Pallets, I can be found roaming Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram here: @humboldtartdept. Got some of my crafty goodies for sale over on Etsy, humboldtartdept as well. And hey, thanks for having me!
Editor’s Note: Thank you for your time and for sharing your story with us, and with our fellow Crafters. Your work is beautiful and inspiring to all of us, and we truly look forward to more from you in the future! Keep those gorgeous pieces coming!
Thanks Becky for this interview :)
To find more on Becky:
Website: Flipping The Flip
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I was recently asked to do an interview with Jeremiah Nichols on "Creative Photography With Kids: An Interview With Ann Texter"... about taking and making photographs with Grace... here is the link if you want to take a look. :)
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TV Stage (Quito, Ecuador) with Mr. Alfred Matianyi and Mr. Silas Kipkemboi.
The Habitat III Conference took place in Quito, Ecuador, from 17 to 20 October 2016. The mission of the Conference was the adoption of the New Urban Agenda.
"Red Lips" - six color print by John Wesley, at the Axelle Fine Arts Silkscreen Studio
Although he was part of the original group of POP Artists and was included
in the three Pop Art Print Portfolios, Wesley, a native Callifornian, has
been slow to gain the recognition he deserves. In POP ART: A Continuing
History, Marco Livingstone notes that Wesley used a "straightforward linear
technique associated with such non-art sources as cartoons, comics and
coloring books" (82-83) and used "gentle humor . . . framing devices,
symmetry, and tactics of repetition as essential ingrediants in the
production of paintings that appear to be innocent in an obviously childlike
way but are in fact meditative in atmosphere and sophisticated in their
formal construction" (208). Meditative they may be, but if innocence is
present it is often that of those who ought to know better. As a press
release foor the January-February 2001 exhibition of his work at the Harvard
University Art Museums points out, "Wesley has been painting acutely sexual,
intensely observed, narrative paintings for more than 40 years. The
conspicuous characteristics of his work since the early seventies-its
insistent flatness, powdered pastel palette, cartoon/cinematographic
narratives, embrace of the sexually charged encounter, sophisticated
anthropomorphism, and mannered drawing-have enormous appeal for younger
painters inspired by a digital revolution to rethink the medium: Wesley's
painting looks like nothing else out there.
A recent retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art's P.S.1, Wesley's first
in the United States, reflects this new interest in a painter who first came
into prominence in the early sixties. Staged against the backdrop of the
more extensive MoMA/P.S.1 retrospective, John Wesley: Love's Lust is
selective rather than comprehensive, featuring work from the sixties through
to the present in an effort to look more closely at Wesley's allegorical
subject matter and sophisticated formal innovations. 'Wesley's compelling
approach to painting encourages the viewer to question the reasons for his
eccentric creations and in doing so forces us all to ponder his intended
message,' said James Cuno, the Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director of
the Harvard University Art Museums. 'Wesley has never lacked for attention,'
said Linda Norden, the curator at the Fogg who organized the show. 'But
critics have been eager to characterize rather than analyze the art for fear
that looking too closely would kill off whatever it is that works. This
exhibition is meant to show that exactly the opposite is true. Wesley's
paintings can be frighteningly funny, poignant, and just plain weird; but
there is a complex pictorial intelligence driving this body of work.' "
The Harvard show "includes a wide selection of acrylic-on-paper paintings,
which Wesley usually enlarges on canvas. Two wall cases contain some of the
traced drawings he uses to compose his paintings. Surprisingly, these
tracings reveal how little is fixed by an apparently mechanical means of
reproduction: Instead, what becomes quickly apparent is Wesley's mastery of
subtle shifts in scale and placement. Over the last ten years, Wesley has
taken another turn in his paintings, opening spaces between figures,
substituting distance for repetition, and conveying character less through
facial expression than by developing a complex mannered line. This seems to
be John Wesley's moment: John Wesley: Love's Lust offers an overdue
opportunity to examine the work of an artist who has long been loved, but
never taken quite seriously enough."
The Curator of John Wesley: Paintings 1961-2000, a retrospective held during
the autmn of 2000 at P.S. 1, a branch of The Museum of Modern Art, has a
slightly different perspective. Alanna Heiss, P.S.1 Director, says"Wesley's
work stands eerily apart. He mixes images of traditional emblems, historical
figures, comic book personalities, animals, sexy women, athletes and
showgirls into surreal daydreams, prompting the viewer to rejoin her own
private dream-world." This exhibition includes works ranging from his
earliest paintings (Stamp, 1961) to his most recent-Showboat, 2000. To
accompany this retrospective, P.S.1 has produced a catalogue including new
essays by Brian O'Doherty and Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, an interview with
the artist by Alanna Heiss, a chronology by Hannah Green, and an anthology
of other significant texts and color plates. Wesley is known for his
consistency of palette (baby blues, cotton-candy pinks), his use of painted
"frames" within his pictures, his early emblem paintings, his cartoon
Bumstead paintings, and ultimately for his representations of an inner
erotic voyage where we are both the voyager and the voyeur.
After moving from his native Los Angeles to New York in 1960, John Wesley
began showing his work at the Robert Elkon Gallery in 1963. Donald Judd
became an early supporter of Welsey's work at that time. In a review of that
first New York show he wrote "...the forms selected and shapes to which they
are unobtrusively altered, the order used, and the small details are
humorous and goofy." Initially considered in alignment with pop artists of
the early 60s, Wesley consistently produced works of such a subtle and
subversive nature as to put him in a category of his own. He used the early
tools of advertising production (tracing paper and stock photographs).
Influences on his work range from Surrealism to Art Nouveau, from ancient
Greek pottery to Matisse. Wesley's colorful and figurative style also
reflects the "flat" world of comics and posters. His secret life is ours;
the works uncover the private world of a dreamer, where the dreamer is the
protagonist, the artist, and the viewer. They are icons proclaiming the
sanctity of our subconscious wanderings.
Selected Bibliography: In addition to discussions of Wesley in such standard
works on the POP Art Movement as Judith Goldman, The Pop Image: Prints &
Multiples (NY: Marlboroush Graphics, 1994), Marco Livingstone, POP ART: A
Continuing History (NY: Abrams, 1990), see R. H. Fuchs, Kasper Konig, et al,
John Wesley : Paintings 1963-1992, Gouaches 1961-1992 (Frankfurt: Oktagon
Verlag, 1993-Catalogue of a travelling retrospective held in Frankfurt,
Amsterdam, Ludwigsburg, and Berlin between July & Oct. 1993); Alanna Heiss,
John Wesley: Paintings 1961-2000 (NY: P. S. 1-MoMA, 2000).
[Source]
Read: A Conversation with John Wesley by Marianne Stockebrand
A recent interview with PopShot Magazine for their latest "Modern Living" issue.
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My 3rd online interview with a bmx magazine, this time with spanish mag www.radiobmxmagazine.com/
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Prince holds still for a photo with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, during his visit to the Mississippi Valley Fair, and meet with fairgoers, livestock show presenters, 4-H teams that showcase agriculture-related STEM education, and participate in a farm safety demonstration with first responders learning how to free a mock operator that has been pinned under an overturned tractor, and news media for interviews along the way, in Davenport, IA, on Aug. 6, 2017. Secretary Perdue's stop here is part of a five-state RV tour, featuring stops in five states: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana; titled the âBack to Our Rootsâ Tour, he is gathering input on the 2018 Farm Bill and increasing rural prosperity, Aug. 3-8, 2017. Along the way, Perdue will meet with farmers, ranchers, foresters, producers, students, governors, Members of Congress, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees, and other stakeholders. This is the first of two RV tours the secretary will undertake this summer. âThe âBack to our Rootsâ Farm Bill and rural prosperity RV listening tour will allow us to hear directly from people in agriculture across the country, as well as our consumers â they are the ones on the front lines of American agriculture and they know best what the current issues are,â Perdue said. âUSDA will be intimately involved as Congress deliberates and formulates the 2018 Farm Bill. We are committed to making the resources and the research available so that Congress can make good facts-based, data-driven decisions. Itâs important to look at past practices to see what has worked and what has not worked, so that we create a farm bill for the future that will be embraced by American agriculture in 2018.â For social media purposes, Secretary Perdueâs Twitter account (@SecretarySonny) will be using the hashtag #BackToOurRoots. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.
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Juried Award recipients of the Winsor McCay lifetime achievement award were Joe Ranft (posthumously), Phil Roman and Isao Takahata given to an individual(s) in the animation industry in recognition for career contributions to the art of animation
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Karen after finishing her backing vocals. The screenshot for the video is priceless. That's what you get for making funny faces, Karen :)
Transcript:
Nelson: Karen Rustad, you've just finished recording all of your vocals for the Stay Awake album. How does it feel?
Karen: Uhhhhhheehhhhhhhhh [Karen fakes dying]
Nelson: Speak words, woman.
Karen: :P Nah, it's good. I'm glad we got it done in time - barely. I'm happy with the new harmonies we were able to add on, maybe. We'll see... It's something different!
Nelson: Alright. And what was your favorite song to record?
Karen: Probably Contained. It was easy. And, sounds good as ever.
Nelson: OK, least favorite?
Karen: Break Free took too long! Ohmigod! I think it'll sound really cool, but it took *forever*, and I had problems with pitch, until I realized that it's a lot easier if you only cover one ear.
Nelson: Interesting. So just having one ear outside the headphones...
Karen: Yeah, even though you have a monitor feeding it back to you, for some reason it's a lot easier if I hear my voice for real, rather than it being broadcast back. A lot easier for me to adjust.
Nelson: OK! And how do you think the album is coming?
Karen: I think it's coming really good! This is wayyy better-sounding than the previous attempt. And I expect it's going to be really playable and I hope that it gets lots of interwebs attention :D
Nelson: Alright, well, thank you :)
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Today, we had the chance to ask some questions to David Prates who make all kind of originals objects from recycled pallets. If you think you deserve to be featured in the next interview, please, drop us an email.
Tell us a little more about you. Who you are? Where are you from?
My name is David Prates and I’m happily married to my wife Penni. We have a beautiful daughter named Emily who is nearly 6. I grew up in Tennessee and I currently live in Kentucky.
Why do you craft?
Apart from my career of construction project engineering, I love woodworking and have been crafting on and off for about 10 years. It’s a hobby that I love and enjoy thoroughly.
How did you learn to do wood crafts?
I suppose woodworking sparked an interest with me since I naturally like to be creative through design. I picked up the basics by working as a carpenter early on while I attended college.
How long have you been working with pallets?
To be honest, not long. I traditionally always purchased wood via the local hardware store, but I noticed the potential of repurposed wood by way of pallets through YouTube and was intrigued.
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Why did you choose to work with pallets instead of purchased wood?
It may sound silly, but I think repurposed wood has an organic history and character that just can’t be bought.
What are your can’t-live-without essentials?
Easy, my table saw! Most of the basic shaping of what I do is done with it. (Editor’s note: watch his videos – he knows how to get the most out of his table saw!)
Are there any brands or products you use that are your favorites? Why?
I like Dewalt and Porter Cable products since they are entry level woodworking tools and most are reasonably priced. However, that’s not to say there aren’t many other brands that are equally as good.
How would you describe your crafting style?
Probably rustic, if I had to put a label on it.
Are there any crafters/artists/designers that you particularly look up to?
I think having a YouTube channel and sharing with others has opened all kinds of doors to ordinary DIY folks that are very creative and innovative. It’s easy to woodwork when you have all the expensive toys but the real creativity reflects though those who use the limited tools they have and still produce extraordinary things.
Where do you do your wood crafts? How would you describe your workspace?
I just work out of my garage. lol It’s a perfect space for me. I live in a very friendly neighborhood and it’s not uncommon for someone to step inside my garage and ask, "What are you working on?".
Where do you look for inspiration, or what inspires you for a new wood craft?
Others! The internet with sites like 1001Pallets has loads of people with unlimited potential.
When do you feel the most creative (are you a night owl or a morning person? Or weekend warrior as examples)?
I usually feel most creative in the morning. I get a cup of coffee in me and I’m ready!
Diy Pallet Incense Coffin (Or Burner)
We live in such a mass-produced, "buy-it-now" society. Why should people continue to make things by hand?
There is just something awesome about making it yourself. You can’t buy that feeling. Woodworking is a craft anyone can do and it’s an art that should be cherished.
What is your favorite medium to work in (other than pallets)?
I just love working with wood, any kind of wood. To me it’s almost like clay or metal or any other malleable material. It can be shaped into nearly anything!
What are your tips for people who'd like to start crafting?
Build something you like, not what you think someone else may like. In turn, chances are most people will like the same thing. Use what tools you have. Great things can be made with the most basic of tools. Most importantly, learn from watching others.
What are your most important safety tips when woodworking? Have you ever had any injuries or close calls?
I like my hearing and my sight, so I protect both with PPE.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Buying tools! lol I can never have enough. Ask my wife, as she will attest that you will find me in a hardware store every weekend. If I’m not buying something, I’m at least looking for what I want to buy in the future.
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What are some of your other hobbies or favorite things to do (other than crafting)?
I design and engineer for a career so I love to mess with AutoCAD and other designing programs like Sketchup.
What are some of your best tips for breaking down, prepping, and cleaning pallets before you build with them? Do you have a specific tool you use, or a technique for cleaning the boards/removing nails, etc.?
I have found that a Sawzall works best to cut between the slats and the cross bracing. The nails can be then backed out from the slats with a hammer and a punch.
Have you designed any special tools or jigs for wood crafts?
Really the only jig I use at this point is a table saw sled. It is great for cross cuts and prevents kick back.
What are some wood working skills you really want to learn?
Where to start! Scrolling, laths, inlays, dovetail joints and the list goes on.
What is the one project you’re the proudest of so far?
My daughter, but that is an ongoing project! J In all seriousness, I would say I am most proud of an old-style gas pump I made entirely of wood, with a lit-up display and light globe at the top. I love to have it on in my garage while I work.
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Editor’s Note: Thank you for your time and for sharing your story with us, and with our fellow Crafters. Your work is beautiful and inspiring to all of us, and we truly look forward to more from you in the future! Keep those gorgeous pieces coming!
Thanks David for this interview :)
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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host Ine Iversen were invited to cover the World Premiere of Disney’s “ Cinderella,” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. This new live-action feature directed by Kenneth Branagh is inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” and brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.
“Cinderella” will be released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on March 13, 2015.
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About Cinderella
The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new Stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. When Ella meets a dashing stranger in the woods, unaware that he is really the Prince (Richard Madden) and not merely Kit, an apprentice at the palace, she believes she has finally found a kindred soul. Meanwhile, the calculating Grand Duke (Stellan Skarsgård) devises a plan to thwart the Prince’s hopes of reuniting with Ella and enlists the support of the devious Stepmother. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand. Soon, a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham Carter) steps forward and, armed with a pumpkin, a few mice and a magic wand, changes Cinderella’s life forever.
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh (“Thor,” “Hamlet”) and starring two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine,” “Elizabeth”), Lily James (“Downton Abbey”), Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones”) and Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland”), “Cinderella” is produced by Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Elysium”), Allison Shearmur (“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1”) and David Barron (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1”) with Tim Lewis (“Edge of Tomorrow”) serving as executive producer. The screenplay is by Chris Weitz (“About a Boy,” “The Golden Compass”).
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Two Harvard students are interviewed by a Boston Globe reporter. These kids were a hoot! They wore sweatpants so they could easily take their pants off.
An interviewed Portrait I did with the ever so lovely Aisha A.K.A Miss Betty-Sue.
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Interview/feature in culture magazine CityPictorial (China). The magazine has a reach of over 45 cities and 400.000 readers.
de•vour (d`-vour)
tr.v. de•voured, de•vour•ing, de•vours
1. To eat up greedily.
2. To destroy, consume, or waste.
3. To take in eagerly:
4. To prey upon voraciously.
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Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report hosts Ashley Harrington and Oriana Leo were invited to come out to NBCUniversal's 2014 Summer TCA Tour to meet the cast and creators of their new 2014-2015 TV shows at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, July 13-14th, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.
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About the TCA's
The Television Critics Association is a non-profit organization of professional, full-time TV writers and critics covering the television industry for newspapers, magazines and advertiser-supported online sites. TCA holds twice-yearly press tours in the Los Angeles area for members that allows face-to-face contacts with network executives, producers and actors. tvcritics.org
NBC 2014-2015 Lineup
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