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Love bytes in Blind Date at Jermyn Street Theatre
Anne Cox | December 12, 2014 | What's On | No Comments
After a sell-out run at the Octagon Theatre Bolton, the world premiere production of Dave Simpson's new comedy Blind Date is coming to Jermyn Street Theatre.
Blind Date explores the possibilities and the pitfalls of internet dating through the story of two reluctant singletons, who exaggerate their own desirability in order to attract their perfect partner.
The play began life at JB Shorts, Manchester's celebrated biannual festival of 15-minute-plays by top television writers.
After an overwhelming response from audiences, a decision was made to extend the premise of Blind Date into a full-length production.
Writer Dave Simpson is no stranger to popular success, having spent five years writing for Emmerdale.
Several of his hit plays – including Girls' Night Out and The Naked Truth – have toured nationally to sell-out audiences and he currently has a musical in development with producer Bill Kenwright.
This is Dave's fourth collaboration with director Alice Bartlett, who has also worked extensively with John Godber at Hull Truck.
Alice said of Blind Date:" It's a story about looking for love, which is something everyone can relate to. It's very funny in places, moving in others, but also quite dark at times.
"The central characters – who are portrayed brilliantly by our actors – have really struck a chord with audiences in the North West."
Blind Date features Will Travis (Coronation Street's Neil Beckett and previously regular Dick Lampard in Where The Heart Is).
Alongside some dramatic recent storylines on the cobbles, Will has just finished filming This Is England '90 in which he returns as Mr Squires.
Will is joined in Blind Date by his on, and off-stage partner, Susan Mcardle.
Susan will also be familiar to Coronation Street fans as Gail Platt's former cell-mate, Lyn Fulwood.
She spent three years as Linda in the West End and touring production of Blood Brothers and is soon to be seen in the BBC's much-anticipated adaption of Jacqueline Wilson's Hetty Feather.
Experienced actors Drew Cain (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and My Parents Are Aliens) and Verity-May Henry (Drifters, Hebburn) complete the talented cast.
Biteback Theatre, in association with Jermyn Street Theatre, present Blind Date from January 26-31.
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How to Hit the Streets of Polish Hill
This isn't your babushka-wearing grandmother's Polish Hill. You'll find vegan food offerings, an increasingly younger demographic and an up-and-coming music and arts scene.
by Lauren Davidson
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Stop by Alfred's Deli and Market [3041 Brereton St.], to try a "pierogi hoagie." The business offers 10 varieties of the dumpling and other authentic Polish foods such as kielbasa and Polish gypsy ham. The market side has many vegan and gluten-free offerings.
Grab a seat on the outdoor patio of Lili Cafe [3138 Dobson St.] and try a rice bowl with housemade kimchi or a tempeh reuben — the coffee shop specializes in vegetarian and vegan food.
Head upstairs to shop for new or used vinyl at Mind Cure Records, and check out artwork for sale by Polish Hill artists.
Climb one more floor, and you'll find Copacetic Comics Company. It's primarily a bookstore specializing in what its name suggests, but most of the comics are creator-owned, meaning you'll find lots of local authors but not many titles from the DC or Marvel universes. Expect to find local authors on the book side as well, as well as some CDs and DVDs.
Have a beer at watering hole Pope's Place [3055 Brereton St.], the former Sarney's Bar.
End your evening at Polish Hill institution Gooski's [3117 Brereton St., 412/681-1658], widely regarded as one of the best dive bars in Pittsburgh. Put a song on the jukebox, and don't forget to take advantage of the ping-pong tables in the back.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary [3058 Brereton Ave.], a historic landmark modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, hosts its annual street festival July 18. Join in for the polka Mass, or just stop by for traditional Polish food.
Head over to the eighth annual Polish Hill Arts Fest [Brereton and Dobson streets] — with activities for all ages — that's organized by the Polish Hill Civic Association on July 19.
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Lebanon: soldier arrested after killing protester in nationwide demonstrations
Protesters poured into streets on Tuesday night after President Michel Aoun said formation of new government could be further delayed
Lebanese anti-government protesters wave their country's flag as they block a main avenue in reaction to the speech of Lebanon's president Michel Aoun in Beirut. AFP
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The Lebanese army has arrested a soldier who shot and killed a protester as he tried to clear the road of demonstrators on Tuesday evening.
Alaa Abou Fakher, a member of the Choueifat Municipality and a supporter of the Progressive Socialist Party, died shortly after being hit with a bullet on the main highway in Khaldeh just south of Beirut. It is unclear if the soldier intentionally fired at Fakher or if he was hit by mistake.
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"Go back to your university," the lawyer shouts.
A colleague who tried to defend the lawyer was struck in the face by protesters in a scuffle that cracked the glass of the revolving door to the building, said Ayman Raad, a lawyer who is part of a committee that supports protesters.
Both sides can sue each other over the incident, Mr Raad said.
Another protester, Rabab Nasser, 24, who was also blocking an entrance to the Justice Palace, said that a prominent judge insulted her, threatened to beat her and forced her out of the way with his car.
Protesters said a third woman suffered a scalp injury during the scuffles.
By late morning, the entrance to the Justice Palace had been reopened after lawyers argued that the protesters were blocking urgent legal procedures.
Hearings were adjourned because of the protest, the state-run National News Agency reported.
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Rana Abi Abdallah, 31, said: "We do not have a fair justice system. A lot of judges are bribed. This whole movement is to fight corruption."
The demonstrations in Lebanon, which brought hundreds of thousands of people to the streets during the first week in mid-October, have shifted from mass rallies and roadblocks to smaller gatherings at public institutions considered to be corrupt.
The protests pushed Prime Minister Saad Hariri to resign on October 29.
The country is now in a political void that has compounded an existing financial crisis as Mr Aoun has yet to announce a date for binding parliamentary consultations.
He was expected to do so in a television interview on Tuesday night.
Corruption is one of the main drivers of the protests, which was triggered by a suggested tax increase.
Lebanon was ranked 138th out of 180 countries in Transparency International's latest Corruption Perception Index.
Several political parties, including Hezbollah and the president's Free Patriotic Movement, have promised to fight corruption and said cases against prominent officials and politicians were launched in the few past weeks.
But protesters are not convinced.
"We want to see action," Ms Abi Abdallah said. "We are fed up."
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The army released a short statement after the incident saying that the military had tried to clear protesters blocking the road leading them to open fire and wounding one person. The soldier, the army said, has been arrested while investigations are carried out.
The death is the first incident of a protester being killed by the military. While the demonstrations have been largely peaceful, barring a few scuffles with the security forces and other political supporters, four people have so far died.
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Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt, told an angry crowd outside the hospital where the man died of his wounds to calm down, saying "no one will protect us but the state".
He said that he had spoken with the army chief and was told about the investigation.
Protesters poured into the streets on Tuesday night closing roads around Lebanon after President Michel Aoun said there could be further delays before a new government is formed.
A group of protesters trying to block the entrance to Beirut's Justice Palace clashed with lawyers earlier on Tuesday.
Lebanese students from various Universities carry placards and wave national flags during a protest in Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
The protesters hoped to maintain pressure on the country's judicial system to investigate corrupt politicians as part of a wider protest against inequality and poor economic conditions.
Sara, 23, said a lawyer attacked her as she was standing with three other people in front of the car park of the Beirut Bar Association building, which is connected to the Justice Palace.
"We were not aggressive and responded respectfully to lawyers who talked to us," Sara said.
"But the lawyer started insulting us and pushing me in a very aggressive way until the police removed us."
She spoke from outside the main entrance of the Justice Palace as a small protest of several dozen people continued on Tuesday afternoon.
Protesters clashed with riot police in front of the Beirut Bar Association building during ongoing anti-government protests in Beirut. EPA
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I feel really sick to my stomach at the moment the reason being my H2b is really disappointed & pissed off with me. I'm sorry this is so long and goes into so much detail but I just need to give the full picture and would really appreciate an honest opinion please. Basically I organised a surprise 30th birthday for H2B last weekend and not many of his friends showed up and<|fim_middle|> Sorry I knwo you love him, but I am so angry on your behalf. My husband would only have been half way through the sentence of blaming me and I would have thrown him off the balcony. | absolutely none of my friends did even though I asked them all and gave tons of notice. Out of a possible 40+ people only 20 showed up. I'd been planning it with his parents for weeks before and had got help from one of his best mates, I asked him to give me numbers of everyone in their circle of friends and anyone else I should know about so then I found 2 venues that were nice to hold the party in and booked both thinking I'd decide nearer the time which one to eliminate. I then got his mother to come with me to the venues and she helped me choose the right one. I asked all his mates to bring their other halves to make up the numbers, in all I text everyone twice and rang them twice to confirm they'd be going. So anyway on the night his friends (about 10 lads) turned up ALL without their girlfriends (they all had some excuse as to why they couldn't make it that night but never told me before) one by one I start getting texts off my friends with various excuses as to why they couldn't come some seemed genuine and some were questionable, I felt really let down by them but anyway some of his family were there also but one of his oldest friends never bothered to come and some lads that were on his old football team that I had trouble getting in touch with initally but had eventually got to talk to 2 of them, had decided to go into a stags in town instead the place was a smallish area upstairs in a pub it would have held about 40 people comfortably. On the night H2B looked shocked and I heard him saying to one of his mates "I'm not impressed, I know way more people than this". He seemed happy enough though, I gave him details of his trip to Vegas and he was thrilled. He was a bit disappointed that his oldest friend never showed up and he said there were some guys in his job that I could have asked and I admit he's right about that I really should have tried to get in contact with his job to see was there anyone who wanted to go. I've never met any of his workmates and although he went to Liverpool with 2 of them once he would never socialse with them generally so that's why I forgot them, there was about 3 of them. So like I said he seemed happy enough even text me the next day to say thanks for everything. Then on Tuesday and last night he was a bit off with me and I asked him what was wrong, he said he had more time to think about it and he was pissed off with me and felt that I didn't make much of an effort to get everyone to go and if I thought there was a chance people wouldn't go, I should have cancelled it totally and had a meal instead, but I was sure they all would go. I explained all of the above to him but he seems to think that I left everything til last minute which is not the case, I apologised for leaving his work friends out and he was pissed off over his football friends not coming but I did get in contact with them, they just decided to go to the stags so that's hardly my fault. He said I shouldn't have had it that he felt like a complete sap standing there with his birthday cake and not many people there. I think he feels disappointed about those that let him down, as do I but his family and close friends and the people that mattered were there, but even still I can see why he was disappointed. He said I should have got his phone and rang everyone in it even if I didn't know who they were but since it was a surprise I didn't want to be acting suspicious and risk getting caught rooting through his phone which was why I was relying on his friend to give me all the numbers and I had gotten most of the numbers. Anyway if you read this far thanks! I'm just looking for advise on what to do to make him feel better about the whole thing or is he right?
sheilsdolly Posts: 56
is he serious ? it sounds to me like you made a huge effort to contact everyone and fair pay to you ... its not your fault that people decided to go else where on the night. Perhaps its a reflection on him rather than you. he sounds extremely selfish, childish and rude and if it were me I would be telling him to cop on and grow up!
MrsTiredbride Posts: 3397
He is one selfish git not to appreciate the effort you went to. How dare he come back and say ooooohhh you didn't make up the numbers. It's not the number of people that are there but teh quality of people that are there that counts and you said it was his nearest and dearest. If he's embarrassed at his friends not turning up he should take it up with them considering they were invited with partners!! You should not be carrying the guilt trip for that. I'd kick his as for acting like a spoiled brat and not thanking you for the serious effort you went to.
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[quote="tiredbride":1xv7wtia]He is one selfish git not to appreciate the effort you went to. How dare he come back and say ooooohhh you didn't make up the numbers. It's not the number of people that are there but teh quality of people that are there that counts and you said it was his nearest and dearest. If he's embarrassed at his friends not turning up he should take it up with them considering they were invited with partners!! You should not be carrying the guilt trip for that. I'd kick his as for acting like a spoiled brat and not thanking you for the serious effort you went to.[/quote:1xv7wtia] Dito- selfish Shizzer
chefmaid Posts: 2426
i would slap the head off him - Sorry now but he is a brat. You went to a lot of trouble for the ungreatful brat and i would tell him. MEN
FoxyLockz Posts: 2448
Is he for real? Seriously? To me he sounds like a spoilt 3 yr old who's friends didn't come to his party From your post, you went through a lot of bother to do this for him and he's pissed off with you? How dare he. [u:fwa5450j][i:fwa5450j]It's not your fault that everyone didn't turn up, maybe he should think about that himself[/i:fwa5450j][/u:fwa5450j] If that was my H2B he's get a serious kick up the h**e. He obviously doesn't appreciate the thoughtfullness behind it...Did he do anything like that for you? Not sure if you're close to a 30th bday but i can assure you that he wound't go through the effort that you did I'm actually annoyed now We're dammed if we do and we're dammed if we dont. Best thing to do with a whining baby is to ignore it, same goes for men too! Don't you dare blame youself for this!! Can you tell i'm in my moods now
gina1 Posts: 215
Obviously there is a reason people didn't show up to his 30th ..probably cause he is right selfish muppett Why are you feeling down ..you did your best and all you get is an earfull Well I'd be telling him where to go, And seriously I'd give him a decent earbashing not be pandering to his moodiness Come on girl stand up for yourself he should be thanking you not giving out to you
tlove Posts: 572
letdown; You asked at the end for any ideas on how to cheer him up!! My god he doesnt realise what he has you did a fantastic job fair play to you I wouldnt go to all that trouble. He seriously needs a kick up the butt you deserve a major treat from him not that other way round. If I were you Id turn into the one that is in a bad mood till he asks whats wrong with you and let it all spill out. A gold star and more you deserve girlie
woohoo09 Posts: 630
a good kick in the arse required i think. don't you feel one bit bad about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ask him why he thinks people didn't turn up???!!! you did your best doll, and he's a spoiled brat. Men!!!!!! I'd tell him that if he doesn't snap out of it, you'll take someone else to Vagas...... I'll go with ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahaha
myself Posts: 192
Oh my god I can't believe he is blaming you for this. How dare he!! I think you should tell him to take his anger and disappointment and point it in the right direction. And if he still feels like that tell him to talk to his mother so he can find out exactly the amount of effot you made. on top of that I would tell him that until such a time that he is prepared to apologise to you for being such a horrible husband, he can go and jump. What a pig! I'm sorry but seriously you can't accept that you are to blame? Is he usually like this? If not I would stop this blaming you routine here and now, and I would stop taking the blame too. Ungrateful horrible man! | 1,991 |
I have an eight-month-old daughter. Like so many of her generation, she will grow up in a large city, in a world in which our lives are increasingly lived online and ever more disconnected from nature, yet continually drawing more and more resources from it.
It will be her generation more than any other that will face the realities of man-made climate change and biodiversity loss. I worry about this, and want her and others of her generation to discover a sense of wonder and joy in the natural world, and realize why it is worth protecting.
For me, this is just one reason why natural history museums are so important.
Stuffed to the gills with skeletons, taxidermied animals, pinned butterflies, fossils, rocks and minerals, these museums can seem to some like dusty remnants of the distant past, archives of the Victorian mania for collecting that are outdated in our shiny digital world. Yet nothing could be further from the truth.
Natural history museums are guardians of our shared natural and cultural heritage, and their collections are crucial and irreplaceable for scientists studying modern and past biodiversity and environments. But equally importantly, they are also places that engage children and adults with real objects and specimens, creating that sense of awe and wonder that cannot be gained from a computer or smartphone screen. After all, nothing really prepares you for seeing a dinosaur skeleton up close for the first time.
This month, we reopened our own natural history museum here at the University of Birmingham following an 18-month closure as part of a £2.7 million redevelopment and expansion.
The Lapworth Museum of Geology dates back to the late 19th century, and our collections include more than 250,000 fossils, rocks, and minerals, many of national or international scientific significance. They tell the story of 4.5 billion years of Earth history, from the first life to the ages of dinosaurs and mammoths, and from the Industrial Revolution to modern biodiversity and climate change. They also help us explain how the world works, why we have earthquakes and volcanoes, and where minerals and gemstones come from.
Our aim has been to use the wonderful resources of these collections to inspire and excite children, families and adults from across the Midlands and beyond.
Our new museum includes<|fim_middle|> material during our MSc and Ph.D.
Great collection of Geological materials. What's environment related materials it has? | entirely new galleries, displays and interpretation, as well as a new dedicated state-of-the-art Education Room for school visits, temporary exhibition space, and improved visitor facilities. We've worked hard to develop an exciting, interactive and engaging modern space, while retaining as much of the Victorian and Edwardian character of the original Museum as possible.
In keeping with our engagement goals, the new Museum is free to visit and open seven days a week. I hope we've created something that will allow all generations to discover the excitement and magic of the natural world.
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Power:Ed supports student coach for SCC
By Ross Norton
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Power:Ed presented the Spartanburg Community College Foundation with a $39,375 award to support the establishment of a success coach for students pursuing their pre-health associate degree.
Power:Ed is an organization working to make transformative impacts on the lives and career opportunities for South Carolina's students, according to a news release.
"We are thrilled to be able to add success coaches as a part of our support framework at SCC," Witney Fisher, dean of student success at SCC, said in the news release. "These dedicated individuals will work directly with our students to better understand their immediate needs and challenges and seamlessly connect them to resources to aid in their academic success. Having a support network is critical for students and SCC believes this program will make an impact on our ability to retain students at SCC."
The project will pilot Success Coaching at SCC and focus on the pre-health program because of its large student population<|fim_middle|>0, including this one, to state education and career readiness nonprofits. Grants are administered quarterly and the deadline for the next round of grant funding is Oct. 1.
Reach Ross Norton at 864-720-1222. | and the demanding course load.
"Partnerships are critical to the mission of the SCC Foundation," John Jaraczewski, executive director of the SCC Foundation, said in the release. "Together with Power:Ed, we are pleased to be working toward sustaining high levels of student success at SCC."
Success Coaches proactively reach out to students, meet with students one-on-one to assess their barriers to program completion, and connect students with services that help them to overcome their unique barriers such as tutoring, financial aid, academic advising, emergency funds, food pantries and other institutional and community services.
"Power:Ed is dedicated to funding programs supporting South Carolina's underserved and first-generation students, improving access to college and degree completion, and helping create a pipeline of skilled talent for S.C. employers," Claire Gibbons, director of Power:Ed, said in the release. "We are excited by the potential this pilot program offers to help at-risk students complete their education and improve their economic opportunities."
Success Coaching is a nationally proven best practice strategy to increase higher education retention and completion rates, the release said.
In the first quarter of this fiscal year, Power:Ed has awarded six grants totaling nearly $219,00 | 250 |
1. Where do all those expired credit cards and used gift cards go?
2. Why do they make wallet-sized photos, when you hardly ever open your wallet to show them off?
Are we filling our landfills with millions of plastic cards now? Are they recyclable? Why don't more people want to see my gorgeous children?
How about repurposing expired and empty gift cards to create cute keychains?
Just<|fim_middle|> could print an inspiring quote and use that as your photo keychain, or a weight watchers calorie chart. What about a list of family birthdays so you always have it on hand?
Just no personal information – even a phone number can be reverse-searched.
One thing; if you decide to use an expired credit card don't use the microchip section. I also hammered the raised numbers flat as well. No use tempting fate.
The best part, the flat card makes it easy to tuck your photo keychain into your back pocket when your hands are full.
A small thing, but helpful when unloading groceries. | about the same size right? It's like it was meant to be.
Mod podge one side of the gift card and adhere the photo in place. Cut around the edges so that it's a perfect match size-wise.
Then mod podge a second photo or scrapbook paper, or even a business card to the other side and cut down to size.
Don't worry, you won't see this in a few minutes.
I gave my card a very light sanding to smooth out some of the lumps and bumps (and finger prints), and then punched a hole through all three layers of my new photo keychain.
Then you can coat with clear nail polish, epoxy, crystal effects or spray paint (clear coat) in a gloss finish – which is what I did here. Update: laminating your photo keychain works the best.
You'll want two, three maybe even four coats to ensure the photo doesn't get damaged as the keys rub against it.
I've made a couple of smaller photo keychain versions here so you could see what a scrapbook paper version would look like.
Let dry and then attach to your keys!
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Coeus the Boxing Titan - The Boxing Titan Spawns (2011)
Coeus the Boxing Titan is a music project originating from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA. Its sole member Aron "Aro" Patterson is the project's universal performer as well as the songwriter of the tracks on their debut recording The Boxing Titan Spawns. The effort is advertised as a progressive rock project that will slowly kick your ass. Well, it's hard to merely label it "prog rock" but the latter part of the statement seems completely true cause The Boxing Titan Spawns slowly grows on you: when you listen to it for the first time, the overall impression is getting better towards the end of the album and additionally, your ass is in a real danger if you continue to examine the songs repeatedly.
Although Coeus the Boxing Titan is a project that spawns genuine interest and The Boxing Titan Spawns itself is definitely a promising and satisfying effort, I am not going to use entirely superlatives for the album as many reviewers do when they consider new artists. I think such approach is quite inappropriate since it diminishes the trustworthiness of the particular review and it's perfectly possible to evaluate a good record without plunging so deep into praises. So, to start on a moderate note, the vocals on the album are at times more distractive than captivating. They play an important role though cause the singing helps to tie the various tracks together. The compositions are well varied and if there was not such a binding element like the vocal work, the recording would have a more chaotic feel.
Another piece that most likely won't win a Grammy Award is the cover of The Boxing Titan Spawns. It's apparent that the creation of the artwork has not cost a fortune and it's hard to call it a masterpiece but who would expect a great cover work from a 21st century album intended primarily for digital download. Then again, the cover is efficient and illustrates the titles of the project and the album adequately. The lyrics are worthy and attempt to carry out messages among the emotional landscapes they draw. I sense some hip-hop influence in the texts' structure and content although it's sometimes hard to differentiate the words because of substantial voice effects.
Now to the really entertaining stuff. The melodies on the album are delightful and haunting. Because of their beauty I am inclined to devaluate the singing and to call it distracting at times. There are tracks where the vocals blend well and in fact add to the melody, e.g., "Like Vegas". There are other songs like the opening "Tension In Cloudland" that only partially benefits from the singing. Personally, I prefer the melodic singing to the more narrative approach that's<|fim_middle|>oid Roman P...
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Besides the obvious alternative, progressive, psychedelic and post rock influences on this dominantly industrial music recording, I can notice some Kraftwerk's and Mike Oldfield's passages among the electronic elements and effects in the compositions and even some glam rock ornaments. My personal favorite songs are "Like Vegas" with its relaxed but eerie spirit, "This Time" offering a fascinating atmosphere and the final instrumental track curiously titled "February, This Is For You" which provides for an elevated ending of the record.
Having in mind the consistency of the album, we can safely expect future gems coming out from Coeus the Boxing Titan or Aron Patterson. And in regard to the present release, you can buy The Boxing Titan Spawns from Amazon or iTunes. You can also find more information about the project on its Facebook page here.
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A regular prayer meeting on Wednesday nights for the church family during term time. We begin with a short Bible talk and worship time and then split into small groups to pray, hearing news and prayer requests from a variety of church ministry areas and groups. All are welcome.
This is one of our monthly meetings, come along for Bible teaching, praise, worship and a craft. There will be refreshments too! We welcome adults with additional needs and their family/friends or carers.
Come and join us for Bible study, games and the infamous CYFA tea every Sunday afternoon during term-time.
Refreshments are served after every 6.30pm<|fim_middle|> in advance but if you would like more info please contact jpc.toddlers@church.org.uk | 0191 212 5176. The cost per session is £1. | Sunday service… but on every other Sunday we have 20s & 30s Coffee & Cake. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with old ones and find out about forthcoming special events.
Stick around after the evening service and enjoy a two course home cooked meal for a loan-friendly £2.50! Whether you're a visitor or a regular, come through to catch up with friends and meet other students at JPC. What better way to end the week!?
A group for Mums and Carers with children under 16 months. No need to sign up | 124 |
I woke up in the morning in the train still going from Novosibirsk to Yekaterinburg. For breakfast, I ate fruits I had brought and then walked all the way to the back of the train and passed through the third-class wagons in which each 'compartment' had 6 sleeping beds but no doors to separate all of them. It didn't look that bad, it wasn't particularly smelly nor noisy. I could definitely have booked these tickets instead of the second class kupe. At the back, the doors which open on the rails were not locked so I opened them to take some photos then closed then and went all the way to the front of the train. I couldn't tell if there was a difference between a second class and a first class apart from<|fim_middle|>, a memorial to the 'Tsar martyrs' as the Romanovs were declared when they were canonised by the Russian Orthodox Church.
After that last visit, we bought some veggies and fruits, walked to the Dynamo metro station, took the metro and went back home to our airbnb appartment where we had dinner and rested.
Next day, let's see a bit more of Yekaterinburg! | the walls which sometimes were white and sometimes made of wood.
Here is a map to give an idea of the scale of this 21-hour train journey covering 1,550 kilometers from Novosibirsk to Yekaterinburg. So much more in between to explore! Russia is really huge!
I came back to my compartment and talked more with the couple and their grand-daughter. They had just spent a week with the sister of the woman who lived in a village near the Altai and they were now going back home to Yekaterinburg where her son, the dad of the girl with them, was living too with his wife. We arrived in Yekaterinburg at 12.37pm and said good-bye.
It took me a while to get a Uber and I finally made it to the Yekaterinburg airbnb place we had booked around 3pm where I met a Russian girl Victoria who gave me the keys and explained to me how it worked. Then she left and I spent the rest of the afternoon sorting out photos and preparing blog articles.
My parents arrived with an early train and I had prepared their bed in the apartment and some breakfast for them. After some rest, we went outside to go explore Yekaterinburg. We walked around first, we passed through a market, saw a tram with Leroy-Merlin advertising, passed through a park where some guys were dressed as sailors with some flags, we wondered if some celebration was going on. In the garden we saw some beautiful roses, then walked through other streets. There is a red line in Yekaterinburg on the ground indicating a tourist trail to follow to see specific sites.
The earliest settlers were religious dissidents fleeing the reforms of the Russian Orthodox Church who settled there in 1672. They discovered that the area was rich in iron ore and the first iron mines started in 1721. A fortress was built and in 1723, Peter The Great gave the name of Yekaterinburg in honour of two Yekaterinas – Peter's wife (later Empress Catherine I) and Russia's patron saint of mining. After discovering his wife's infidelity a year later, Peter had her lover's head cut off and placed in a jar of surgical spirits in her bedroom. The railway arrived in 1888. In the 19th century, gold was also discovered. During the Civil War between the White Army and the Red Army (Bolcheviks), the tsar Nicholas II and his family were brought to Yekaterinburg, imprisoned and tormented for 78 days and finally murdered in horrible conditions. When it was acknowledged that the murder had been arranged by a party official named Yacob Sverdlov, the city was renamed Sverdlovsk and kept this name from 1924 until 1992 where it was renamed Yekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg got famous again when the American U2 pilot Gary Powers was shot down, survived the crash, confirmed he had been spying which triggered the collapse of the Summit conference in Paris. The city was closed to foreigners until 1991. The fourth biggest city of Russia with 1.3 million inhabitants, Yekaterinburg is a fascinating city full of history but also very pretty to discover.
We arrived at a restaurant recommended in the Lonely Planet called Pashtet which turned out to be the best restaurant we went to during the entire trip. The setting was beautiful with Impressionists paintings on the walls. The food was delicious and they had a kids corner and were giving cooking classes to other kids, it seemed like an idea which should be standard in all restaurants as it would probably work really well with many parents.
After lunch, we went to the Metenkov photography museum dedicated to the work of this photographer Veniamin Metenkov. It was on the first floor above a shop selling film cameras.
After that, we visited the Ascension Cathedral.
Then we walked into the nearby Rhastorgeyev-Kharitonov palace gardens where kids were playing, dogs were swimming, a man was renting boat, some people were feeding pigeons and one man was giving away little kittens.
Then we went to visit the Church on the Blood | 890 |
tv PBS News Hour PBS October 6, 2011 7:00pm-8:00pm EDT
captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions >> brown: president obama called the economic situation an emergency and sharply challenged congressional republicans to vote on his jobs bill. good evening, i'm jeffrey brown. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, we'll tell you what the president said at his morning press conference as well as the g.o.p.'s reaction. >> brown: then, we look back on the life and work of steve jobs. the digital visionary being remembered today as one of the world's greatest innovators. >> he had the ability to think out new ways of doing things, not just ways to improve what we
have, do a better version of something, but do it in a totally different way, that the world would swing towards. >> woodruff: margaret warner explores the gap between those who've served and those who have not, after a decade of war in afghanistan and iraq. >> on my block, i'm the only one with an american flag hanging out front. you know, i remember i got out and talked to other guys my age. they weren't in the military and i was kind of shocked like, "what, you never served in the military?" >> brown: we have another in our "economist film project series." tonight, the challenges of prosecuting war-crimes at the international criminal court. >> woodruff: and we close with the author of a biography of ernest hemingway, who has traced the writer's life story through connections to his beloved boat. >> brown: that's all ahead on tonight's "newshour." major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪
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and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: president obama called a news conference today where he pressed for a vote on his jobs legislation, or for opponents to come up with a better idea. republicans rejected his call, and each side accused the other of putting politics ahead of the nation's interests. the president has been touring the country to boost his jobs plan and turn up the heat on republicans who oppose it. and he brought the same message home to the white house. >> my expectation and hope is that everybody will vote for this jobs bill because it
reflects those ideas that traditionally have been supported by both democrats and republicans. if it turns out that there are republicans who are opposed to this bill, they need to explain to me, but more importantly to their constituencies and the american people, why they're opposed, and what would they do. >> woodruff: the president issued that challenge over and over during a news conference that ran more than an hour. he warned, "this is not a game" and said republicans who stonewall his efforts could face an angry electorate next year. >> the question then is, will congress do something? if congress does something, then i can't run against a do- nothing congress. if congress does nothing, then it's not a matter of me running against them: i think the american people will run them out of town because they are frustrated, and they know we need to do something big and something bold.
the american people are living that emergency out every single day. >> reporter: mr. obama insisted he's open to negotiations, but republican leaders charged that, in fact, he's already put campaigning ahead of legislating. house speaker john boehner made the point at a washington forum, suggesting he'd ask this question at the white house news conference. >> mr. president, why have you given up on the country and decided to campaign full time instead of doing what the american people sent us all here to do? and that's to find common ground to deal with the big challenges that face our economy and our country? >> woodruff: the republican leader in the senate mitch mcconnell criticized democrats for proposing a tax on millionaires to pay for the jobs bill-- an idea the president said today he could support. >> so the real goal here for the democrats, as far as i can tell, is entirely political by arguing for a permanent tax hike to pay for a temporary stimulus, they
essentially admitting they're not interested in creating jobs, because proposing a partisan tax hike 13 months before an election won't create a single job. >> woodruff: back at the news conference, the president also voiced concerns about the world economy and the european debt crisis. >> the biggest headwind the american economy is facing right now is uncertainty about europe, because it is affecting global markets. the slow-down that we're seeing is not just happening here in the united states, it's happening everywhere. and you know, uncertainty around greece and their ability to pay their debts runs on-- in the capital markets on, you know, the debt that many of these southern european countries had been facing, as well as ireland and portugal-- all that's put severe strain on the world
financial system. >> woodruff: mr. obama also confronted questions about a $500 million-dollar federal loan guarantee to solyndra. the solar panel maker declared bankruptcy last month. >> the overall portfolio has been successful. it has allowed us to help companies, for example, start advanced battery manufacturing here in the united states. it's helped to create jobs. they were going to be some companies that did not work out. solyndra was one of them. but the process by which the decision was made was on the merits. it was straightforward. >> woodruff: the president was likewise pressed on a justice department operation called "fast and furious." it targeted gun-running along the u.s.-mexico border, but it lost track of many of the weapons. >> i have complete confidence in attorney general holder in how he handles his office.
he's indicated that he was not aware of what was happening in "fast and furious." certainly, i was not, and i think both he and i would have been very unhappy if somebody had suggested that guns were allowed to pass through that could have been prevented by the united states of america. >> woodruff: in the end, though, president obama said americans care mainly about jobs and they increasingly doubt that congress cares. in response, senate democrats said they'll call a vote on the president's bill next week. >> brown: still to come on the "newshour": the life and legacy of steve jobs; sharing in the pain of conflict; investigating war criminals and hemingway on his boat. but first, the other news of the day. here's kwame holman. >> holman: wall street rallied for the third day in a row. stocks gained on reports that plans are in the works to help ailing banks in europe. the dow jones industrial average gained 183 points to close at 11,123.
the nasdaq rose 46 points to close above 2,506. there were small anti-wall street protests in several cities-- a day after 5,000 people marched in new york. in washington, several hundred people formed a symbolic 99% figure. they said the top 1% of americans controls far more wealth and power than the other 99%. and in los angeles, about 500 people turned out in the downtown financial district. the u.s. senate headed toward a final vote on a bill to punish china for manipulating its currency. the measure had bi-partisan support to impose punitive tariffs on chinese imports. china has warned it would set off a trade war. but democrat senator chuck schumer of new york said it was high time to address the issue. >> the future of america is at stake. and to those who say it'll cause a trade war-- we are in a trade war. we have our clocks cleaned every
day and we lose jobs every day because of unfair chinese practices. >> holman: some republicans warned the bill could have unintended consequences. orrin hatch of utah said it sends the wrong message. >> we're also telling the world community that the u.s. is turning inward once again, seeking protectionist solutions to global problems, and not really interested in working with other countries to solve our current international economic crisis. >> holman: the bill's future in the house was unclear. the speaker ohio republican john boehner said today it's wrong and dangerous. for his part, president obama stopped short of endorsing the measure. but at his news conference, he did accuse china of gaming the trading system to its advantage. the european union said today it will move to expand sanctions against syria, targeting its largest commercial bank. the move follows this week's failure of a u.n. security council resolution calling for an end to the violence in syria.
it was vetoed by china and russia. on wednesday, demonstrators in several syrian towns and cities burned russian and chinese flags. there were no reports of any police response. also today the u.n. said the number of people killed in the syrian government crackdown is more than 2,900, since march. the voice of deposed libyan leader moammar qaddafi was heard today in a new audio recording. it was broadcast on a syrian- based television station. in it, qaddafi called for millions of libyans to protest against the national transitional council now running the country. he said, "rise up, go out in the streets. the conditions in libya are unbearable." in afghanistan, hundreds of people protested in downtown kabul, demanding that foreign troops leave the country immediately. they marched through the streets of the capital, carrying signs and shouting "no to occupation!" the rally came a day before the 10th anniversary of the u.s. invasion. the nobel prize in literature
was awarded today to swedish poet tomas transtromer. he was recognized for rich imagery in works that often explore death, history and nature. the 80-year-old writer has penned more than a dozen collections of poetry and been translated into more than 60 languages. transtromer is the first poet to win the literature prize in 15 years. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to jeff.<|fim_middle|> can read about him dropping lsd and venturing off to india to explore what life was like in an ashra mark. he was an adventurer through and through. and i-- all of us with you tonight have been caring about technology for a long time. he was a towering figure.
i don't think-- there's been no loss that was felt so deeply and so unanimously that i can remember in this industry. and it will be felt for a long time. >> brown: xeni, what about apple now, what happens? >> it will be interesting to see. tim cook, the new apple c.e.o. has one of the hardest jobs in the world, you might say. no matter what the company does, their next steps will be measured against what the company might have done under steve jobs' leadership. it will be a very interesting story to unfold. >> brown: vent cer f1 of the questions is how important is any one man to his own company and to this largest era. >> well, i think you can't underestimate how important steve has been and many others. but you know what, there are a lot of very smart people in the world there are new start-ups that come along unexpectedly. look at yahoo! and google
and amazon, that is not going to stop. we have a lot of very bright people in the world. all we have to do is make sure they have an opportunity to get started. so even while steve departs, he leaves behind this magnificent legacy, there will be people who fill that hole at apple and elsewhere. >> brown: what is the cal eng for apple and these other companies now? >> first of all, all the products, if not of apple, didn't come out of one man. a lot of other people had to work very hard to make them work. so there are those people still there. so i think that you will see some interesting opportunities for creative people emerging out of that wonderful collection of engineers, and marketing and businesspeople at apple. >> brown: steve case, what do you see as the challenges for apple now? >> well, i think they're on a great trajectory. and steve to his credit built a great team, a great culture and a product road map for the next few years that i think will suit apple well. but in the long run, i think it's important for apple not to obsess about steve. he is the leader, he is the visionary, he set them on this terrific course, this
almost magical course. but i remember one of steve's great, early on heroes was walt disney. when walt disney passed away for a decade the disney company would always say what would walt do. and that lead them astray because the markets changed. i think what steve would want apple's team to do is build on the legacy, build on the momentum, take apple forward but figure out what the next generation would need and don't just focus on the rearview mirror and don't try to second-guess what tif would do. i think he put them on the right path. that path will continue. but part of that path is bringing in an innovative team and letting them make the decisions in the next wave, and really make sure apple is just as automatic ses-- successful 10 or 20 years from now, that would be his true legacy. >> brown: so the legacy of one man, how much difference one man makes, steve case. >> it's extraordinary. i don't want-- for a minute to underestimate that. apple would not be what it is today without steve. and proof of that was apple struggled when he was gone. and had a tremendous run when he came back. and that's a huge loss and it will be felt for many
years to come. my only comment was making sure apple recognizes, as steve recognized looking back at the history of disney that it is incredibly important for the whole team there to build on that legacy, build on that vision, and take it to new places and not just focus on steve as one individual. >> brown: all right, steve case, xeni jardine, and vent cerf on the life and work of steve jobs, thank you all very much. >> pleasure to be here. >> thank you >> woodruff: now, after a decade of the united states at war, margaret warner talks with some who have gone to the battlefield and with some who have stayed behind, as a new pew research poll documents the gulf between them. >> so we can calculate-- . >> warner: it's another busy day for 31-year-old college senior sean grove, after five years in the army including 12 months in iraq, he left, to pursue a second
college degree at the university of maryland. he also works assist the 800 or so veterans on this campus of 35,000. but whether he's there or at home, grove feels disconnected from fellow students who haven't served. >> on my block, you know, i'm the only one with an american flag hanging out front, you know. i remember when i got out and talked to other guys my age, they weren't in the military. and i was kind of shocked, like what, you nerve served in the military? >> warner: chans are they didn't, the ten years of war in afghanistan and iraq triggered by the 9/11 attracts-- attacks have been the longest period of sustained combat in u.s. history. yet fraught with-- fought with an all volunteer force. that's met only about half of 1 percent of americans have been on active duty at any one time in the decade. a mere fraction of the 9% who served at the height of world war ii. to mark tomorrow's 10th anniversary of the start of the afghan war, a new poll from the pew research center explores this recent military civilian gap in
service. and how it's affected attitudes about war and sacrifice in the post 9/11 era. among both groups pew found great respect for those who fought. 96% of 9/11 era vets feel proud of their service. and 91% of the public, whatever their attitudes on the wars, feel proud of those who served. but 44% of this generation of vets report trouble adjusting to civilian life. far more than after past wars. and more than 70% of vets and nonvets alike agree that the american people don't understand the problems these modern era vets face. to explore those findings we visited two groups of students on the university of maryland campus this week. the veterans at maryland ranged in age, rank and experience. but all said their military service had changed them for the better. first generation american henry carbahalas enlisted in
the marines a year after 9/11. a communication specialist for eight years, including 22 months in iraq, he's to you back as a freshman studying computer science. >> i'm very proud of it. it made me a better man, a better citizen. i may not have a concrete goal, but at least i know i'm capable to achieve anything i want to achieve. all thanks to the military. >> the military directs you and focuses you. >> warner: west point grad valerie austen retired as an army colonel after 22 years including service as a military intelligence officer? the first gulf war. now pursuing a second college degree in computer science, austen feels civilian students have little awareness of the current wars or the effort that goes into fighting them. >> a lot of the students that are here, they have lived through 9/11 for the last ten years. so they have almost begun to in some ways disassociate with it. it's just something that's
happening over there. >> warner: these vets didn't want to dwell on their wartime sacrifice. but on returning, they said, a gulf opened up with old friends and new ones. maryland senior chris day joined the army for four years after high school spending two tours in afghanistan. he found it tough adjusting when he moved back and into a freshman dorm. >> you know, i couldn't relate. i was so happy and motivated to be here. and they were just, you know, crying about having to wake up for an 8 a.m. class. and i was like pumped to go to an 8 a.m. class. and glad i wasn't waking up before the sun rose, you know. and o they, students, the perceptions are completely different. and you know, i feel that we're a whole lot more grateful for the small things that, you know, color, like outside there's grass and there's a sun that doesn't have dust over it. >> warner: this doesn't
surprise maryland professor david segall who directs a research center and there and consulted on the poll. >> the veterans are older than our regular undergraduate students coming right out of high school. they've had life experiences that the other students haven't had. and they certainly feel that the other students tend not to understand what they have been through. and they're absolutely right. >> warner: but it's more than the age difference. these vets say few of their fellow students or professors even ask about what they've been through. >> i will get this randomly where i would just, i guess they call it a thousand yard stare. as for my teach ear-- teachers, fellow peers, you don't really talk about what i have done. i say yes, i was in the service. that's it. they don't really ask any questions. >> veterans coming home aren't-- a, they are not victims it. the experience has been hard. they have come back, they are stronger from it, and they are normal persons trying to live their life. >> warner: masters degree
student shelly a retired 37-year-old army lieutenant with two tour approximates in iraq thinks post 9/11 vets are having a tough time reentering civilian life because there's such an anomaly in their generation. >> when men came back from world war ii, they all had served, sos there was a commonality. and they had a community of people around them that understood them on a daily basis. and they integrated back into society well. >> warner: she's right says pew center executive vice president paul taylor, one of the polls co-authors. >> they are not as fully integrated in the full society as has been the case with our warriors in past wars. here the post 9/11 veterans stand out. they, 44% say that they have had difficulties readjusting to civilian life. we asked the same question of the older veterans who served in earlier years and 25% said that. >> to talk with nonvet students on the maryland
campus we went to an undergraduate english class. the students were preparing a reading of euripides play. these undergrad spent their entire teenage years in the shadow of war yet feel scarcely touched by it. senior nick crug is an english major. >> i think, you know, for me, it's inconsequence. for me i have been able to unfortunately take it for granted. take it for granted for what the soldiers have done. i don't think about it my daily life, really just having these questions asked, that is the only time i think about it. that is pretty of the biggest tragedy i think of what going on. >> i asked a senior, an aspiring journalist about how the war has touched her. has this decade of war required any sacrifice from you or your family? >> no, not from my family. and i think that's the worst part. >> warner: like most americans polled, this senior hoping to be a teacher professed great admiration to his fellow students who veterans. >> immense respect, because
i mean just walking past them, in their uniforms, or you know them to have served, they lissity that respect. >> warner: yet they admitted they don't know many veterans on campus and never cashed the mill father tore-- military for themselves after high school. >> i only ever met people who had served in these wars when i came to college. and they tend to be people from, you know, poorer backgrounds, from different areas, from the south. and yeah, it makes you question, you know, why are these the people who are there, and why not us. and why is that. >> warner: so what can be done to bridge the gap. the pew poll showed both the public and veterans have such confidence in the professional military that they don't want to return to a draft. >> i will serve the country some day by teaching my friends will serve the country by being a great doctor. there's countless ways it to do it. it just depends on how you look at it. >> that could be anything, helping out the community.
>> i see its alike a pyramid effect. right now it's just us and our families, and then friends. if we do something nationally where everybody gets involved, it will make the pyramid a lot bigger and i think people will then start seeing greater appreciation. >> warner: that appreciation and more understanding from the american people is what the post 9/11 veterans most yearn >> brown: next, another story from our "economist film project" series. tonight's film, titled "prosecutor," follows the work of the chief prosecutor of the international criminal court in the hague. luis moreno-ocampo, a jurist from argentina, has a mandate to investigate war crimes around the world. but he and the court have faced criticism for ineffectiveness. in this excerpt, he opens a case in 2009 against a rebel leader in the democratic republic of congo accused of using child soldiers in his militia.
barry stevens is the filmmaker and also narrates the film. a warning: this excerpt contains graphic images. >> -- killed millions of people. we say never again. but that's not true. it happened again and again. then in 1998 a new idea. there will be no more impunity for massacre, genocide, crimes against humanity. the international court will step in when the states do nothing, -- >> but how can a prosecutor in one court in the hague bring justice to a violent world? january 20009.
moreno ocampo has been on the job now for five years. and he has finally ready to start his first trial. the global court's jail is holding just four prisoners. all are african. the man about to go on trial was arrested by the democratic republic of congo. a militia leader named thomas lubanga, he's charged with using child soldiers. >> can we start? >>. >> the prosecutor does a last rehearsal with icc lawyers. >> hundreds of children still suffer the consequence of lubanga's crimes. they cannot forget what they suffer, what they saw what they did.
>> it-- it really is supposed to be not sort of this evocative emotional kind of thing but you know, just a recitation our evidence will be, it's supposed to be a dry recitation not -- >> no, not really, no, no, not really. don't -- >> i know, i don't want that. >> i remember when i was in argentina doing my trial i would say my mother was wasn't me. i would not convince my mother that -- had to be in jail. and when-- when it stopped my mother was convinced. i have to convince the world that this is awful. >> history is made today as the international criminal court begins its first trial. >> the defendant thomas lubanga arrivals from jail. >> it will be the first time a industrial has focused exclusively on the use of child soldiers. the identity of some of those testifying will be concealed. >> this is being watched all
over the world closely. some critics say that the prosecuting some people stands in the way of a more peaceful solution. >> it took luis moreno-ocampo five years to get his first case to trial. and that very nearly collapsed before it started. >> the court is working in active war zones. they have to investigate and protect witnesses. you have no police force. >> in his view, the defendant is guilty because he says so. it's not up to him, it's up to the court. >> they cannot not forget what they suffer, what they saw, what they did. your honor, thomas lubanga, he knew that he was breaking the rules that were established to protect those with the least power among us, little children. children have are not
soldiers. if convicted, thomas lubafga's sentence will send a clear message, the era of impunity is ending. >> do you believe that recruitment of child soldiers has stopped bus luis moreno-ocampo took somebody to court. >> possibly reduced. >> i don't believe it. >> the violence is not simply criminal, traceable to just individuals. but the violence has actually political and social. the violence is being reproduced by issues in unless you address those issues, the violence will not come to an end. >> it has impact in colombia, that is why they have-- soldiers new and that is why in neppal they demobilized-- that is i impact. >> all rise within the first
witness testifies in the lubanga trial. his identity and voice are blurred for outsiders. but lubanga can see him. the witness says that he was trained as a child soldier. but then the court comes back from a break. and suddenly the witness seems unsure. >> witness, i want you to know that we are only interested in what happened to you, and the truth. so please go ahead and tell us. >> i would like to say what actually happened to myself. not say what some other person telling me to say. >> people in congo are watching live by satellite. many here still support lubanga. >> so this morning you told the court about a time when
some soldiers came and took you and your friends away. was that story from you true or false? >> that's not true. >> nobody knows why the first witness retracted that he was a child soldier but it's bad news for the prosecution team. and a big story for the media. >> i came here today because it was billed as the first witness, child soldier. i thought there were probably lined up the star witness. the main prosecutor wasn't here. i heard he is in davos which surprises me. as far as i can tell, the first day was pretty
symbolic. >> in congo, the armed groups haven't gone away. the guns of the u.n. and the congolese government keep a kind of peace. but if people in congo think witnesses are not telling the truth or the court's not fair to both sides, violence could erupt again. the lubanga trial starts to go better for the prosecution. many young witnesses testify that they were child soldiers for thomas lubanga. >> we were taken forcefully. if you tried to refuse, you could be shot. >> the lubanga trial continues. the second congo trial is
under way. and a third trial is starting. most of those indicted by the court are still free. and it seems unlikely that the prosecutor can ever really challenge the most powerful countries. but nobody likes to see people getting away with terrible crimes. the court exists because that desire for justice doesn't stop at the border. and if we want a less violent world, really, what alternative is there to the rule of law. >> brown: in august two and a half >> brown: in august, two and a half years after lubanga's trial began, lawyers delivered closing arguments. judges are now deliberating the verdict. "prosereto pr"mieres on documentary channel on this coming sunday, october 9.
and you can learn about the "economist film project" or submit your own film at film.economist.com. >> woodruff: finally tonight, the story of the boat that took ernest hemingway out to sea and helped him weather the storms of fame and ruin. it's told by the author of a new biography on the famous writer. . >> a man who lead his own insides get eaten out by the p diseases of fame had dreed new books on this boat. he taught his sons to real in something that feels like mobbee dick on this boat. he accidental-- accidentally shot himself in both legs on this boat. i'm paul hendrickson and i'm the author of "hemmingway's boat" subtitled "everohing he loved in life and lost", 1934 to 1961.
i was after some kind of efv case or interpretation of the man. but there have been a dozen biographies of hemingway. and really a heck of a lot more scholarly studies, critical studies. i wanted to do something different and one way or another i came on this metaphor that my anchor-- that might anchor the story. hemmingway's 38 foot motorized fishing vessel which he owned for 27 years, which were the last 27 years. and he lovingly possessed her, road her, fished her through three wives, the nobel prize and all his ruin. if you said hemmingway, the
association to people who have read him somewhat might be these very simple decollar difficult kinds of sentences, and sentence rhythms. he invented a new kind of american speech. but hemmingway by the '30s, by especially the mid '30s is beginning to experiment with the longer proceeds line. these sentences are growing much, much longer. and they're full of subordinate clauses. he got out of those dampened enclosures of europe where he had just made his fame. he got out of what you might call the four square protestant oak park winters whre he had grown-up. and where does he end up in bohemia key west where he can wear his rag ety beltless shorts.
you read his letters and the way -- read through the letters, can't wait to get on the boat. she did help keep him sane. she did help provide a release. she represented this little encapsulated existence, wherefor a long weekend or for just an afternoon, getting away from the pressures of the writing desk. and in these post muse years of hemingway i think we have begun j btsey examining the work itself, to have a deeper, fully understanding of what a tortured human being he was. this is why he continues to fascinate us. because he's like a beautiful cole identify scopic art object-- call identify scopic art object. you turn it one little tilt and a whole new angle of light comes in
>> woodruff: that was author paul hendrickson on his new book, "hemingway's boat." >> brown: again, the major developments of the day: president obama called the economic situation an emergency, and he sharply challenged congressional republicans to vote on his jobs bill. apple founder steve jobs was remembered as a digital visionary and one of the world's great innovators. he died wednesday at 56. and wall street rallied again. the dow industrials gained more than 180 points. and to kwame holman for what's on the "newshour" online. kwame? >> holman: you can watch all of president obama's news conference on the rundown blog. and there's much more on steve jobs, including a 1985 "newshour" report from elizabeth brackett on the then-tumultous times for apple and a roundup of notable looks back on jobs and his legacy plus jeff talks to the senior editor at "poetry" magazine about swedish poet tomas transtromer, who won the nobel prize for literature today all that and more is on our web site, newshour.pbs.org. jeff? >> brown: and that's the "newshour" for tonight. i'm jeffrey brown.
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Uploaded by TV Archive on October 6, 2011 | >> brown: and we turn to the life and work of a man who helped define a new age of technology. "newshour" correspondent spencer michels begins our remembrance of steve jobs. >> reporter: the mournful sound of bagpipes drifted through silicon valley at apple headquarters in cupertino, california. flags flew at half staff and flowers and a makeshift memorial appeared on a bench, as apple workers around the world mourned the loss of their longtime visionary leader, steve jobs.
>> ( translated ): i don't personally know him, but i feel like our hero is gone now. i feel heartbroken. >> reporter: indeed, tributes poured in from all around the globe, to the man who left his mark with a variety of landmark innovations. practically as soon as jobs from apple users in san francisco: >> it's an amazing legacy. he has just been a force of nature. it's no longer "do you have a portable music device, or do you have a walkman?' it's "i want an ipad, or an ipod," that's the music device of choice. >> reporter: to world leaders, like australian prime minister julia gillard: >> and the jobs of the future are going to be shaped by innovation, and we hear the news of the loss of an incredible global innovator. i mean, it's not too much to say he literally changed our world. >> reporter: practically as soon as jobs death was announced, people started showing up at apple stores around the country, leaving gifts and messages for steve jobs. just a few blocks away at
twitter headquarters, the staff obsera esmo microsoft founder and jobs' longtime rival bill gates tweeted his respects. he said, "the world rarely sees someone who made such a profound impact." and the man who co-founded apple with jobs steve wozniak spoke of his long-time friend. >> it's like the world lost a john lennon. i mean, steve was clearly the most outstanding business thinker and almost everybody who's high up in the technology business recognized that somehow he had the ability to think out new ways of doing things, not just ways to improve what we have, do a better version of something, but do it in a totally different way, that the world would swing towards. >> reporter: the story of apple and its wide-ranging impact on technology began with jobs and wozniak, a high-school friend, in a california garage. the pair scored an early hit with the apple two in 1977, the first consumer-grade computer to catch on.
four years later, jobs began working on the macintosh introduced with a now-legendary commercial during the super bowl in 1984. two days later jobs himself did the unveiling. >> you've just seen some pictures of macintosh. now i'd like to show you macintosh in person. all of the images you are about to see on the large screen will be generated by what's in that bag. >> reporter: but early macintosh sales proved disappointing and by the mid-1980s, apple was in a slump, and jobs was forced out. during that time, he bought a tiny graphics company called
pixar from "star wars" creator george lucas. it's first film "toy story" was a four year project involving a team of computer scientists, artists and animators and the company became a force in the film industry with a string of major hits. then, a decade after leaving apple, jobs returned in 1996 and the company began a turnaround. jobs' legendary sense for what people would want, led to a creative flood of revolutionary products-- the ipod and itunes. >> today, apple is going to reinvent the phone. >> reporter: as well as the iphone, and more recently, the fastest-selling tech device ever-- the ipad. he also held more than 300 patents, including one for the 1998 imac's unusual design. but there were also criticisms aimed especially at the allegedly low wages and labor practices used by apple suppliers in china.
in one such incident-- seen on the "newshour" earlier this year -- the company was accused of being slow to respond when chinese workers building iphones were poisoned by toxic chemicals. jobs' own health became an issue as well. he was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer seven years ago and had a liver transplant, in 2009. last january, he went back on medical leave from apple, one of several since his cancer diagnosis. by late august, his health was failing and jobs stepped down as c.e.o. he had candidly addressed his mortality, telling stanford graduates in 2005 that the prospect of death was an inspiration to him. >> when i was 17, i read a quote that said, "if you live every day as if it was your last, someday you most certainly will be right." it made an impact on me and
every day i look in the mirror and ask would i want to do what i am about to do today. and whenever the answer has been no for too many days in a row i knew i had to change something. remembering that i'll be dead soon is the most important thing i've ever encountered to help me make the most important choices in my life. >> reporter: jobs made his last public appearance in june, where he introduced the icloud digital hub and lion operating system. his pioneering ways were roundly there was speculation jobs might appear at apple's launch of the iphone 4 this past tuesday. but he did not and instead, his hand-picked successor, tim cook, took jobs' place. 24 hours later, came apple's announcement that steve jobs had died peacefully at age 56. president obama, who'd received his ipad from steve jobs personally said in a statement: "there may be no greater tribute
to steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented whether a mac, an iphone or an ipad." and many used those very devices to join in vigils and online celebrations of steve jobs' innovative genius and the contributions that have shaped much of modern life. >> brown: more now from three prominent voices in the world of technology. vint cerf is recognized as one of the founders of the internet, based on his work as an engineer in the 1970s and later. he now promotes the adoption and use of the internet around the world as the so-called "chief evangelist" for google. steve case is co-founder and former chairman and c.e.o. of a.o.l. he's now an entrepeneur and backs startups in a range of industries and chairman of the case foundation. and xeni jardin is editor of the popular technology and culture website boingboing.net.
vent cerf i will start with you, as an engineer ho would you describe the impact of steve jobs. >> pretty much incall cable. the guy who thought about science fiction and made the engineers turned science fiction into reality. a wonderful challenge, tough guy to work with but he always got it right. >> brown: he made the engineers do what they -- >> what they didn't think they come and steve said yes, you can. go figure it out. >> brown: steve case, as a manager, tech businessman, what did you see? >> well, i was very impressed with steve as not just a product visionary, but also a great business leader. he pushed the engineers to create greet products and pushed the business partners to do the right thing in creating the best consumer experience, that was true across the line of products whether the ipod or the iphone or more recently the ipad. it wasn't just the ability to see around corners as wayne gretzky used to do and go where the puck is going,
but also get the whole ecosystem working together in support of that product and support of the consumer needs. >> brown: was he a tough competitor? >> sure, he was a tough competitor. thankfully we were more partners than competitors. we partnered aol and apple partnered early on in aol's early days on something in apple personal edition and in the late 90s worked together on messages, created i chat that merged, ol mass injury with the apple operating system and later in the early part of the decade after aol merged with time warner we brainstormed together about digital music. and that obviously lead to the ipods. but thank fly i was more on the side of working together with him, didn't have to compete with him because he is a pretty tough competitor. >> brown: xeni jarredin, how did jobs manage to imprint his mark on the public to make people not only customers but believers? >> that's really a great mystery. and i think it will remain so for many years.
it's hard to unravel exactly what made steve jobs so charismatic and so convincing. it was clear that he was a man who had no patience for distracks, for things that were outside of that, that vision that he believed so very, very much in. and that kind of charisma that he emanated, caused so many of us in technology to kind of come along for that ride, very willingly. >> brown: xeni, he used this word "taste" a lot in designing products. a matter of personal taste. often his own taste, i guess. what did he mean by that? >> you know, one of the most beautiful things that i will always remember that he said is this idea that design isn't just how something looks or feels. design is the very product itself. it's like the soul of these products. the idea that elegance, that
simplicity, that beauty are fundamental qualities that technology should possess, this was something that people were not thinking about in the '70s, in the '80s when apple was first emerging. this was something that was seen as heresy. there was a newshour piece in the late 80s about apple, about steve jobs. and in the beginning of the piece he talks about receiving a letter from a six-year-old boy. ibm, the other big mainframe computer makers of the time, they weren't worried about what a six-year-old boy was thinking. but that six-year-old boy and all of the other regular people, they grew up and those were the people, it always seemed, that jobs was designing for. >> brown: now vent cerf the qualities we hear about driven, passionate, secretive, tough. you were talking about pushing the engineers beyond where they wanted to go. how does one do that? >> well, first of all, you
have to have a vision that other people can understand. steve's design taste was sleek, simple, intuitive. when the original mouse was developed in 1968 it had three buttons. when steve approached this, it had one button and the idea was you only have to worry about one button, not a whole bunch of them. his whole point was to make things so intuitive, it just works. and that pushed the engineers pretty hard but it gave them a target that they might not have shot at themselves. >> brown: and how about pushing the industry and keeping control over a lot of what he did. >> well, plainly, he had a vertically integrated system. he really believed that you should make the box, put all the complicated stuff inside and don't open it up. it just works. and i think he succeeded better than almost anyone else at achieving that objective. >> brown: steve case, of course, it didn't always, without. not every product worked out. and as we said in our settup he famously was pushed out of the company at a certain point. he came back and turned it around big time.
now how does one do that. you know the experience of being at the top and having to maintain that position. how hard is that and how does one do it? >> well, i think it's really hard. for a decade he was at apple and focused on pickar and had great success with pixar but his great love was always apple. when he reemerged i i this it was 1997. he called me that week and was pushing to do more things at aol. at that time post of the people in the industry given up on apple, had written it off. and he believed and that passion came through the phone line. and sure enough, suddenly the apple started making some moves and a few years later, and a few more moves and now is the most valuable, most respected, most loved technology company. that is the key part. most people in the technology industry focused on creating useful products, steve focused on products people could really fall in love with. >> brown: staying with you steve case wa, about keeping the control of the products so that once a person was
part of the apple family or group, you were there, right, you were hooked. >> well, the problem is hooking people, he wanted them to fall in love with apple products and stay with apple products but also a real passionate belief that that was the better way for consumers. simplicity was crit kachl he was not the first to come out with a music player, an ipod. dozens had come out, he obviously wasn't o the first to come out with a smart phone, many came out before the iphone. but he was the first to really make it a mass market mainstream product the whole world could fall in love with. and a lot of that was simple design and making the decisions for consumers. and he always believed that you didn't want to do focus groups or research and ask people what they wanted, you wanted it to create products that they didn't know they wanted yet, and they would fall in love with. that was part of the magic of his design philosophy. but he also had perseverance. when he left apple and then when he came back, he was stuck with these things over the long run. i think what people love about the steve jobs story is not just the track record at apple but that comeback
story that he came back and built a company even greater. that perseverance is even greater. it is not just passion and people it is also perseverance and nobody is a better role model for that, for all entrepreneurs all over the world than steve jobs. >> brown: xeni, also part of that personal story, of course, that a lot of us have been seeing, you see that speech he gave at standford, for example, where he talks about his life. i didn't know a lot of that countercultural, i guess we will call it, background. dropped out of college. he talked about studying calligraphy of all things. interesting background. >> there are stories you | 3,082 |
Come see this new body of work …Rose Compass has explored the Santa Barbara Watershed and has shared the adventure!
This is always a great show! It will be fun to see how they curate it this year.
Don't miss the festivities, December 6, First Thursday, 2018!
First Thursday, December 6th, 5:00-8pm.
The Wildling Museum presents an exhibition that explores the watershed of Santa Barbara County.
Come and enjoy the studio, the art, and the garden this Labor Day Weekend.
The fourth and final Culture Club Event for the REVELATIONS Exhibition at the Elverhoj Museum.
Delight in Danish food and merriment at our closing reception. A cultural cocktail of art, food, music, specialty drinks and fun one-night-only interactive happenings.
You won't want to miss this final closing reception. The Danes<|fim_middle|> in Carpinteria. | really know how to have fun in the summer!
The third Culture Club at the Elverhoj Museum's Exhibition called REVELATIONS, features Holli Harmon and her multi-sensory art project, six years in the making. This exhibition features 16 portraits of people from the Central Coast of California, a series of mono-prints, and a large cut paper installation.
Celebrating Summer at Porch. A fun reception on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria.
Be sure to stop in and enjoy this phenomenal space. One of my favorite places to visit | 114 |
using System.Collections.Generic;
namespace OpenProtocolInterpreter.UserInterface
{
/// <summary>
/// Display user text on compact
/// <para>
/// By sending this message the integrator can display a text on the compact display. The text must be maximum 4 bytes long.
/// The characters that can be displayed are limited due to the hardware of the compact display.
/// </para>
/// <para>
/// Each character must fit into seven segments. This means for example that it is not possible to display an M on the compact display.
/// The text will be displayed until next tightening, new parameter set or Job selection, or alarm code.
/// </para>
/// <para>Message sent by: Integrator</para>
/// <para>
/// Answer: <see cref="Communication.Mid0005"/> Command accepted or
/// <see cref="Communication.Mid0004"/> Command error, User text could not be displayed
/// </para>
/// </summary>
public class Mid0110 : Mid, IUserInterface, IIntegrator
{
private const int LAST_REVISION = 1;
public const int MID = 110;
public string UserText
{
get => GetField(1,(int)DataFields.USER_TEXT).<|fim_middle|> {
UserText = userText;
}
protected override Dictionary<int, List<DataField>> RegisterDatafields()
{
return new Dictionary<int, List<DataField>>()
{
{
1, new List<DataField>()
{
new DataField((int)DataFields.USER_TEXT, 20, 4, ' ', DataField.PaddingOrientations.RIGHT_PADDED, false),
}
}
};
}
public enum DataFields
{
USER_TEXT
}
}
}
| Value;
set => GetField(1,(int)DataFields.USER_TEXT).SetValue(value);
}
public Mid0110() : base(MID, LAST_REVISION)
{
}
public Mid0110(Header header) : base(header)
{
}
public Mid0110(string userText) : this()
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With its large 14,2 inch (36 cm) diameter wheels and sprung suspension it is borne of an era when elegance mattered.However, the Stylo Class also has a very modern twist; the front wheels can be set to steer by means of a foot pedal, for greater manoueuvrabillity and the multi-position adjustable handle can be set to a height comfort for most.The wheels are easily removed, reducing the size of the chassis when folded, to a more convenient and compact size.
The innovative Easylock System attachment provides a simple and easy way of fitting the carrycot, seat unit and Easymaxi ELs infant car seat onto the chassis with a single movement: 2 fastening and 4 support points offer easy operation, increased stability and avoids vibrations.
Adjustable handle height with multiple positions.
Carrycot features a solid adjustable handle which enables the carrycot to be carried easily. When not required as a carrying handle it can be discreetly folded sown to lie beneath the carrycot apron or removed completely Can be used from birth. May be used for overnight sleeping optional mattress required.
The carrycot has four recline positions which adapt to baby's development phases. | 247 |
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Evaluating Early Childhood Programs
These resources offer examples of program evaluations and provide information on evaluating the effectiveness of early childhood programs, including State and local examples.
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start Impact Study and Follow-up, 2000-2015
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
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Sign up for news and updates. | early childhood education program evaluations, such as on the benefit of high-quality preschool programs and a ten-year study on the benefits and economic returns of early childhood programs.
Early Childhood Profiles
National Center for Children in Poverty
Highlights States' policy choices that promote health, education, and strong families in addition to other contextual data related to the well-being of young children.
Early Childhood State Advisory Councils: Final Report (PDF - 8,223 KB)
Administration for Children and Families (2015)
Discusses the status of the State Advisory Councils on Early Childhood Education and Care grant program that enables States to lead the development and enhancement of high-quality, comprehensive early childhood systems that optimize childhood service delivery so that children arrive at school ready to learn and prepared to excel.
Family Voices: Piloting a New Qualitative Measure of Family Engagement for Head Start and Early Head Start Staff and Families
Aikens, Bandel, Akers, Lyskawa, & Jerald (2014)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation & Mathematica Policy Research
Focuses on the development of qualitative instruments designed to better understand family engagement in Head Start and Early Head Start; draws on pilot data collected during the 2012-2013 program year; and provides information about the performance of the piloted interview protocols, revisions made to instruments based on their performance, and the best methods for gathering qualitative information about family engagement experiences from families and staff in future studies. An instrument package with the revised set of interview protocols is included.
It's Not as Simple as it Sounds: Problems and Solutions in Accessing and Using Administrative Child Welfare Data for Evaluating the Impact of Early Childhood Interventions
Ayoub, Bartlett, Chazan-Cohen, Ende, Furrer, Green, Klevens, & Nygren (2015)
Presents the processes of accessing child welfare records in six States and using the information to evaluate the impact of the Early Head Start programs on child welfare involvement. The study concludes with implications for the field.
Measuring the Impact of Early Childhood Systems: Learning Lab Report (PDF - 3,410 KB)
Center for the Study of Social Policy (2016)
Identifies indicators of effective early childhood systems, including family life, community infrastructure, resources, and service providers, and examples of evaluation experiences and challenges from different communities.
State and local examples
Early Childhood Program Evaluation Report (PDF - 1,802 KB)
Arlington Public Schools (2016)
Provides an overview of Arlington, VA, early childhood programs, program goals and objectives, success measures, and evaluation findings.
Program Quality Evaluation and Assessment (CLASS Pre-K)
DC.gov, Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Provides information and resources on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System assessment tool that measures the quality of education children are receiving in early childhood programs.
Early Head Start | 613 |
Tex<|fim_middle|> on cognitive neuroscience to create a flexible framework for learning that suits learners with a big range of different needs.
"Very early on at Texthelp we saw how important the cloud was going to be in the education market," states McKay. And presently this is happening with the huge uptake of Google Apps for Education in U.S. schools and colleges. Texthelp predicted that the cloud would be delivering literacyfocused 'machine intelligence' applications like text recognition and speech, definitions, word prediction and writing analysis in scale. That's happening right now – just one of the company's products is helping students read and write classroom documents aloud with over 1 million sessions per day.
Texthelp has also seen low-cost devices like tablets and Chromebooks having an ultra-disruptive effect on the incumbent players. For the last couple of decades the educational software market has been conservative. Texthelp has been pretty quick to see the opportunities of a 'post PC world', and tried to be very agile in bringing the first literacy products for the Chrome browser to market rapidly.
The company is always looking further ahead to find creative new solutions to really tough problems. "Texthelp has always thrived on change, and that's what makes this company so interesting," McKay concludes.
Texthelp
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Creates smart, easy-to-use support technologies that enable young people and adults to read and write with confidence and independence.
https://education.cioreview.com/vendor/2015/texthelp | thelp: Read, Write and Communicate with Greater Confidence
Texthelp is focused on solving large scale social problems related to literacy. It is a vision that the company characterizes as 'bringing literacy to life'. Currently, U.S. is facing some big literacy challenges in its schools, where 70 percent of 5th graders are reading one grade below their grade level, while 40 percent are reading two grades below. The situation is even worse for English Language Learners – kids whose first language is not English – where almost three quarters are below basic proficiency.
There are all kinds of reasons why these figures are so high, not least the prevalence of dyslexia and other related learning difficulties as well as many forms of social exclusion. Then add into the mix the number of struggling and reluctant readers who simply have not been given the support and encouragement they need at home or in class. So it is a situation that Texthelp is committed to change, one student at a time.
Read&Write takes that idea and ramps it up massively to help students with assistance for whatever they are doing, from word and picture dictionaries to translation tools
The company is using technology creatively to address these challenges, and Texthelp's software is used in thousands of schoolrooms across North America, Europe and Asia. "Students use our flagship 'Read&Write' to help them use and understand classroom documents, websites, write essays and research homework," says Martin McKay, CTO, Texthelp. Think of word prediction when texting someone with a phone – it's just a tool that helps people express themselves faster and more fluently. "Read&Write takes that idea and ramps it up massively to help students with assistance for whatever they are doing, from word and picture dictionaries to translation tools," he adds.
Martin McKay, CTO
Texthelp is strongly technology driven, but what underpins all its products is a foundation of rigorous academic research, with lots of input from real-life teachers and educators around the world. All products of the company are based on the principles of UDL (Universal Design for Learning), the educational framework that draws | 433 |
Allens, Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF), and DLA Piper have confirmed that they played a part in bringing to life a key project in Australia's energy, waste, and infrastructure markets.
Allens advised Macquarie in its acquisition of a majority interest in the $700m Kwinana waste-to-energy (WtE) facility in Western Australia. Macquarie acquired the stake with Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF), which was counselled by NRF.
A separate team from Allens advised on the financing of the deal, which has financially closed. DLA Piper was the legal counsel for Acciona, fielding a cross-border team of lawyers from Brisbane, Madrid, and Belgium. Acciona, the Spanish renewable energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has been tapped to design and construct the facility.
Two top firms confirmed yesterday that they acted for Phoenix Energy and Veolia on the project. Phoenix was the proponent of the project, while Veolia will operate and maintain the facility.
The plant is the first commercial-scale and project-financed waste-to-energy facility built in the country. The project will divert from landfills a significant chunk of the post-recycling rubbish collected in the Perth area and will use the material to provide power for up to 65,000 homes. It will also recover and recycle metals, as well as re<|fim_middle|>ne; associate Hugh McDonald; and lawyer Liya Wu.
DLA Piper's team was led by partner Kate Papailiou, who said that the firm relied on its energy sector experience and international footprint to service Acciona. The global firm worked on the engineering, procurement, and construction contract, as well as downstream supply agreements, interface deed, and related documentations. | -use ash residue as construction materials.
NRF said that the project marks a significant milestone in the waste, energy and infrastructure sectors in Australia, most notably for its environmental and social benefits as an alternative to landfill and for the use of innovative technology to create a viable renewable energy source.
Allens said that the project is underpinned by 20-year waste supply agreements. Those agreements are with the Regional Rivers Council, which acted on behalf of member local councils, and the City of Kwinana. Veolia also agreed to a five-year retail waste supply agreement.
Allens' banking and finance team was led by partner Rob Watt. It also include partner Nichol Ng, senior associate Jamie Guthrie, associates Zac Kedgley Foot and Jessica O'Sullivan, lawyer Patrick Broe, and law graduate Saurabh Narain.
The firm's equity and projects team was led by partner Jodi Reinmuth, who was supported by partner Andrew Pascoe, managing associate Jacqui Rowell, associate Alex Ninkov, and lawyer Kate Fitzsimons and Elle Farris.
NRF partner and Australian head of project finance Jo Crew, who jointly led the deal team with corporate partner Raymond Lou, said that the firm tapped its global experience and long history of being involved in waste-to-energy matters to act on the deal.
"The project is a significant development in the Australian energy and waste markets and further demonstrates the technological advancements driving the energy conversation and approach to waste in Australia," Crew said.
Crew and Lou were supported by environment and planning partner Noni Shannon; special counsels Joanna Taylor and Sarah Chen; senior associates Claire Whitney, Nicola Pearl, and Sonali Senevirat | 341 |
Summer is the time for brides who like designer cottons to really get into them. The DAISY Dress featured in today's Chic of the Week is all about summer dressing. Very vintage, this optical white A-line eyelet lined in lightweight cotton is on sale right now as a sample.
With a wide Sabrina neckline, the<|fim_middle|> you want, especially if it is in less than perfect shape, which, more than a few samples tend to be. Now, a word about wear and tear: Before you start bargaining, check out how much or how little that soon-to-be-yours gown has been tried on by others. This means really looking at it inside as well as out. Is it ripped, stained, the hem soiled and need cleaning? The overall condition of most samples has a lot to do with how the salon takes care of their stock. Still, figure on dry cleaning whether the gown looks like it needs it or not. After a good clean and press it will seem revived both inside and out and take on a new life of its own.
So the question is, who pays the cleaning bill? In some cases, the more service oriented the establishment, the more accommodating they'll be. As for alterations, you might save them for when you have your gown customized. If you are customizing, any nipping in of the waist or shortening of the hemline might have to wait anyway.
Brides who love the idea of going unveiled can opt to go all out romantic by topping off with a band interwoven with fresh flowers, foliage and in some cases ribbons. Florists can put these together either with fresh, artificial, or dried flowers. I wore a wreath of dried flowers on my wedding day with a swirl of tulle veil. The look is incredibly romantic. Below is a medley of some of my own faves that I hope can inspire you along in creating your bridal look. . . .
YOUR SLIP IS SHOWING . . . . | bodice is a low-waisted overlay. Neckline and torso edged in beaded Venise lace. Separate crinoline petticoat of nylon and cotton. Pearl button closure down the back. I have created a vintage Dior look here with accessories. Make this dress your own with a floral head wreath or baby's breath. Add a sash for some drama. And here's a heads up on this dress: this particular sample looks best on a C cup or larger because of the way we cut it.
I really fell head over heels in love with this wedding at The China Cabin in Tiburon, California by Andrea Weddings. Near and dear to my heart are those features extolling the virtues of from whence I hail. Tiburon just happens to be right down the road from me and a breathtakingly magnificent place right on the San Francisco Bay, one of the most romantic places I can think of for tying the knot. Here is the low down from Portland-based photographer, Andrea herself on what went into making Joy and Brad's magical day on the bay, "What an absolute pleasure it was to photograph the beautiful wedding of Brad and Joy. Their venue was overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Gorgeous views of the Bay and Bay Bridge and spectacular sunset made for the perfect location. The China Cabin where cocktail hour, the ceremony and the party took place is small and quaint but an absolutely stunning, single room building where 22-karat gold glitters in all directions. It was once the saloon of the PS China offering a glimpse into first class passenger style for the ship as it set sail from San Francisco. It now hosts weddings such as this. Th couple continued with some eco-friendly and personal touches--catering with local sustainable food, bringing their favorite desserts with them from NYC where they are based, and of course, the bride arrived in style in a Prius. I'll let you take a look at the rest yourself!"
Suppose your wedding is next month and you need that gown now? Or suppose you love the sample but it's just been discontinued? Or else you love the sample but can't afford to special order it? You do realize next season a whole new stock will be arriving? This means your salon will have to get the old out of the way. And all those gowns with full skirts just hanging there take up space, or haven't you noticed? While sizes are limited and samples mostly run sizes 6-8-10, the good news is, sample markdowns usually go half off, sometimes less. Some salons have sample sales they advertise a couple times a year while others offer marked down stock continually.
Absolutely love that gown you just tried on? Offer to buy it. Yes, that same gown. Ordinarily samples are not for sale but this may be the time they're moving in all those spring confections and need to move out that gown | 591 |
when you consider that its release in 1998 the ecu Society for Intravenous Anaesthesia (EuroSIVA) has come a ways in delivering academic fabric and helping the study and medical program of intravenous anaesthesia. After the 1st annual conferences held in Barcelona and Amsterdam in 1998 and 1999, 3 different winning conferences came about in Vienna, Gothenburg and great in <|fim_middle|> very important if priceless shares are to be maintained. This quantity offers a realistic consultant and an reduction to sickness attractiveness. This is an up-to-date and prolonged model of the 1st booklet in 1996 and includes round four hundred top of the range color photomicrographs.
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Family of officer thanks community for support
By Jake May
Friday, Jul 13, 2007
GRAND RAPIDS -- Sitting amid a packed house at The Intersection Thursday night, five siblings of slain Grand Rapids Police Officer Robert Kozminski looked over the crowd at the fundraiser concert for their young niece and said they were overwhelmed by the community support following this week's death of their brother.
"It's just unbelievable. There are no words that can describe what the community has done," said Nickie Coretti, 34,<|fim_middle|> was a good friend.
"He's always there for you," Andy said. "Always keeping in touch, that's how it was." | of Grand Rapids, the officer's sister. "We just have to say thank you to everyone who helped."
Coretti, her sisters Kristen Mahoney and Amy Haisma, and brothers Andy and Dan Kozminski, said they are especially touched by everything people have done for Kozminski's 3-year-old daughter, Kailey Ann.
"So many people have donated," Mahoney said. "The food, the flowers, the greeting cards -- many from complete strangers. And the stuffed animals for Kailey. The support is so great."
The support continued to roll in Thursday, with the concert at The Intersection raising $12,000 for the fund for Kozminski's daughter. It featured three bands and originally was intended as B-93's afterparty for the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concert at Van Andel Arena.
Kailey's fund received a boost from the country superstar couple, who gave $5,000, radio officials said.
Kozminski's siblings visited the concert Thursday after attending their brother's visitation at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
The officer's funeral was to be there at 11 a.m. today.
Kozminski, 29, was shot and killed early Sunday while responding to a domestic violence call on the city's Northeast Side. The suspect, Jeffrey VanVels, is being held without bond in the Kent County Jail.
Dan, 35, said his younger brother loved sports, and the brothers would spend hours engrossed in college football and high school basketball.
"He just loved sports," Dan Kozminski said. "That's all there was to it. We'd go out to the best high school football game on Friday nights just to watch the teams play."
Andy Kozminski, 30, said Robert was more than a brother. He | 385 |
Did that title catch<|fim_middle|> usually come from something that is more difficult for her…or a different person being with her, say the OT.
So in her case, she might need to ask for something easier or to work with a different person…rather than a break. | your attention? No, don't worry, I am not saying you shouldn't be giving a break. But, the function of the break really should shape what it looks like and how it's used.
Lots of teachers I meet assume, or were taught, that students with autism and students with behavioral issues need to have breaks built into their day. And yet they find their break times to be some of the most difficult times of the day.
Often that's because we aren't creating the break that our students need or using it the way they need. I've talked before about options for how a break might look. But that was specific to one type of function when you are teaching a student to request a break to address escape-related problem behavior.
So let's look at the reasons we might have a break area in the room and have breaks scheduled into our students' schedule.
When I talk about breaks in the classroom, I'm typically referring to using them when a functional behavior assessment indicates the behavior functions to escape from a situation. In those cases, you have to create break experience that fits what your FBA has told you beyond just that he wants to escape from a situation. And then you are teaching the replacement behavior. Does he want to escape from other people? Does she want to escape just work demands? Just math? Social situations? I've talked about all of these issues in this post, so I won't repeat them here.
Sometimes we schedule breaks into the day because the student needs a work-break routine to stay engaged with instruction. These breaks can be something they take while staying in the instructional area, or they could be scheduled events of their day. Essentially, we are breaking up our instruction to keep the student engaged.
In this situation, you might want to think about the break being an easy task the student can do in the instructional area. That way you don't have issues with transitioning back to the work area. You could also use a fun activity the student can do in the same area.
If the student needs to have a break from the whole instructional setting, though, you could create a break area that the student goes to that has activities she likes to interact with. Just keep in mind that you will need to integrate in enough time for transitioning back and forth.
Sometimes we give breaks to try to help students regulate their sensory system. Think about it, we all take breaks at times when we get overwhelmed. If you've ever tapped out of a crisis situation (with someone replacing you), you know this feeling. In those cases, you might create a sensory corner as a break area where the student can engage in calming activities.
The important component here, though, is to have a good understanding of the sensory needs of the student. Does he or she really need a sensory break, or is it something we think we need to do because the student has autism or seems to get overstimulated?
And if you do think he needs a break, you'll need to know what is calming for the student. For some, it might be something active, while for others it might be a beanbag with low lights. And given that you rarely have 1 student in your classroom, you may have to create multiple areas with different sensory types of activities.
And sometimes we create break times because we need a break to allow us to work with another student. At that point, I would I say it doesn't necessarily have to be a break you give the student. Instead, think about something that will clearly engage the student. It could be a leisure skill he is likes to do. It could be time in the independent work area. Or it could be work tasks at the table. All of these work as a break for some of our students and allow you to work with other students and give them attention.
So often we use the term "break" and we mean lots of different things. We also are told by other teachers that all students with autism need "breaks" or "sensory breaks." If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know that I would say, be careful of any statement that implies "all students with autism need…" It's such a diverse population that they all need something different.
So, think about the function of your break time. What is it doing for your student? That's going to guide what the break looks like, where it might be in the classroom, and what happens during that time.
This post came from a discussion in our free Facebook group. I'd love you to bop over there and join and share your thoughts.
And if you are looking for more schedule and behavioral ideas, consider the Special educator Academy that has training and support in both of those areas. Come check us out. We have a whole course, workshops and even a podcast that deal with just these kinds of issues.
It's funny you bring up the function. I have a student who's previous BIP outlines her asking for a break when she gets overwhelmed at the table work. In the afternoons, she is likely to request a break because she is typically tired during the afternoon (she doesn't sleep well at home.) In the mornings when she becomes frustrated at work and begins to tantrum we always have to give a major gesture prompt and sometimes a verbal prompt for her to ask for a break. She'll say "no break!" bc she really does want to keep on working. She likes working. She just has low self-regulation skills when it comes to being frustrated. Frustrations | 1,121 |
Comodo Group is a privately owned group of companies with their focus primarily on computer software and SSL digital certificate services. This company was founded way back in the year 1998 in the United Kingdom. Melih Abdulhayoglu is the brain behind this company and is also currently the CEO and the President of Comodo Group.
Presently Comodo Group is headquartered at Clifton, New Jersey, in the United States of America. There are offices of this company operational in India, Romania, UK, Turkey, China, and Ukraine. The product line and services of this company include mainly anti-virus, firewall, SSL Certificates, PCI Compliance, EndPoint Security, and Managed DNS etc.
Comodo Group was initiated in the year 1998 in the United Kingdom. It was in 20<|fim_middle|> maintained properly.
From the foundation days, Comodo Group has been successful in grabbing the attention of the customers. The high quality of the products has always been the USP of the company and this is one prime aspect that has taken the company as a whole to the next level. The hard work and dedication of the team members of the company are also responsible for taking the group of industries at such a high position in the market. | 04 when the company was shifted to Clifton in the United States of America. Over the years, the company has become an important member of the industry organizations. In 2005, Comodo Group became a part of CA/Browser Forum.
In 2009 once again the company became a part of Common Computing Security Standards Forum. It was in 2013 when Comodo Group became a member of Certificate Authority Security Council. Over the years of its functioning Comodo group has managed to employ more than 1100 employees.
According to the reports of February 2015 Comodo Group became the largest issuers of SSL certificates with the market share of 33.6% on 6.6% of all the web domains. Since the foundation of the company in the year, 1998 Comodo Group Of Companies has always been involved in the making of the high-quality product line of computer security suites and the SSL certificates.
The employees involved with the company are hard-working, and highly dedicated individuals who are always on the lookout for the profit of the company. The success of the company depends highly on the highly talented and trained employees.
Comodo Group Inc has introduced some excellent comprehensive programs to guarantee compliance with the employment and labor laws. The company doesn't support child labor and slavery in any form and also prohibits human trafficking at the highest level.
The company is also known to maintain a safe and secure work environment that is applicable not only to the employees. The work ambiance is not hazardous or dangerous and doesn't pose any threat to the employees working. Supervisors are appointed to evaluate the entire operations of the company to make sure that the work ethics are | 347 |
Palm support has released a small update to the Palm Desktop for the Mac OS X platform. The update adds better support for Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) and fixes a permission issue which can cause trouble with iSync.
Palm Desktop (Mac) is a piece of crapware. I use Entourage. Even using Apple's own iCal, Address Book, etc., with iSync is much better solution.
I can't say the Windows client is much better either. Unless primitive Windows 3.1 era application interfaces are your thing.
apparently someone doesn't understand,<|fim_middle|> between iSync and the Palm? I've been under the impression that categories are not synchronized at all between the two?"
I also found out that not every adress was synched correctly or fully to the Apple Adress Book. Does anybody have an idea how this works?
device , keeping their calendar category....they all seem to get dumped into an unfiled category.
Do I want this upgrade?
So, I went to the Palm site, and told them I had a Palm IIIxe, which is the closest one on the list to a Handera 330, which is what I use. (I was gonna upgrade to a Zodiac, but....) Anyway, they want me to use Revision A, not Revision C.
I am using OS X 10.4.2.
Do I upgrade to Revision C anyway? Suggestions?
RE: Do I want this upgrade?
I have a Tungsten T3 and the link also took me to the Rev. A Web page. Is the link correct?
I've seen the same behaviour using T3 as palm model.
It seems that you only get to the Rev.C software download if you use a newer model (try with T5).
My question is: have I to install this new release or keep my current Rev.A (it works with Tiger and I've not seen problems).
If the version you're currently using works, then do not upgrade. Thee are no new features, just bug fixes. So if you're having no problems do not upgrade. That would just be asking for trouble.
In other words, if it works, don't fix it. Why would you want to upgrade anyway...? | we are not talking about the addressbook, to do, and calendar apps within palm desktop here. The update addresses some problems with isync, and other general issues. Even with Entourage, Missing Sync, or Isync, parts of palm desktop make those things possible.
Personally, I have never used the Palm Desktop apps, but we all use some of its "guts" to do everything else!
No, some of us use Missing Sync which replaces all of Palm's crapware.
Not to continue this pointless discussion, but as I said, the guts of Palm desktop are needed, even to use MissingSync (surely, everyone that uses MissingSync should know that). Thats why this palm desktop upgrade is a GOOD thing. Not for the apps, but for the continued support by palm.
I knew I forgot something. If anyone feels they don't NEED palm desktop at all, try deleting all of its parts. THEN try to sync with iSync, or MissingSync, or anything else!
I set up a brand new system starting completely from scratch without ever putting anything on it from PalmSource. Just iSync and The Missing Sync is all you need. There is NO part of the Palm Desktop that is needed... for anything... not even Hot Sync.
It was way better too. Lots of scriptable dictionary items, Much improved sync speed, the ability to choose profiles, higher level of integration, vastly improved interface... blah, blah, blah.
On a side note. Does PIC report exclusively on Palm news as it only effects Macs now? I ask because Palm also released a new Windows version that actually includes more than a simple fix. Yes, it has actually been updated, along with the Outlook conduit that they include and also the new VersaMail 3.0 conduit.
Rather than argue with me, go argue with MarkSpace. Here is a quote from the MissingSync support page.
"Missing Sync for Palm OS v4 requires Palm OS 4.x or higher and native USB support."
It's too bad that the Missing Sync doesn't include any replacement conduits for the built-in Palm apps. It replaces Palm Desktop's horrendous synchronization engine, but unfortunately it still relies on Apple's iSync conduits. Therefore, one cannot use Calendar or Tasks categories without Palm Desktop. Unfortunately, Palm Desktop remains relevant for Mac users who require category functionality but don't want to use Microsoft Entourage.
I can also confirm that I installed no Palm software, and sync with MissingSync and iSync.
I read about all the difficulties people had with the Mac Palm software, and decided to go straight to MarkSpace/Missing Sync on my new iMac.
Orca, my calendar syncs to Apples iCal.
You all indeed are correct. I checked with Mark/Space, and the recent versions (going back some way) do NOT need Palm Desktop to sync with Ical, add book, Entourage, etc.
Could someone please explain how to sync a Palm with the Mac applications without the Palm Desktop. Also, wihtout the Palm Desktop, how does one install new programs to the Palm? It would be great to delete all of the Palm Desktop software, however, I have no idea how to set up another syncing system.
http://arpx.net/docs/top_10_palmos_applications - my top 10 palm apps.
jamesgood72, how do you manage calendar and tasks categories between iSync and the Palm? I've been under the impression that categories are not synchronized at all between the two?
Thanks to MonkeyMike! This is a much better solution than Palm Dektop.
Yes, does anybody know how to manage the categories, as orca has already asked: "jamesgood72, how do you manage calendar and tasks categories | 769 |
Mixergy's intelligent hot water tank Pic: Centrica
2 mins | By Karen David
| | Dec 17th 2019
Oxford cleantech startup Mixergy has received a £1.6m investment from Foresight Group and Williams Advanced Engineering. The funds are a major boost for the firm's development of its smart hot water tank and will allow it to roll out its products across the UK and internationally.
The Mixergy tank is an internet-connected, smart hot water tank which aims to address energy inefficiencies.
The firm was founded in 2014 by Oxford University PhD students Peter Armstrong and Ren Kang, following the completion of their research. The team has since grown to 17 staff and has built strong relationships with Centrica, which owns British Gas, a major installer of tanks.
Mixergy's smart hot water tanks are being offered to British Gas customers. Pic: Centrica
The technology used in Mixergy's product range gives consumers greater control and oversight<|fim_middle|> whilst benefiting the environment." | of their hot water systems. The Mixergy tank heats up five times faster than traditional counterparts and has energy-efficiency advantages due to its ability to heat only the amount of water needed.
If rolled out across the UK's fleet of hot water tanks, Mixergy's technology would save almost 11GWh of energy per day, equivalent to the typical output of a 1GW power station.
The investment means Mixergy can also take advantage of Foresight's experience in helping the growth of early stage companies, and Williams' product development and manufacturing expertise in fields such as electronics and computational fluid dynamics.
Mixergy chief executive Peter Armstrong said: "Mixergy is thrilled to have Foresight and Williams on board, as we expand our supply chain into new markets. The team has been a real pleasure to work with throughout the run-up to this investment, and has already delivered valuable inputs to our strategy. We look forward to delivering on our 'Internet of Tanks' vision together over the coming years."
Chris Wiles, senior investment manager at Foresight, said: "We are very impressed with Mixergy's vision of developing a better hot water tank which saves customers energy whilst also facilitating the uptake of intermittent renewable generation. We look forward to supporting Mixergy in the coming years with the roll out of its products across the UK, Europe and North America."
Williams Advanced Engineering's head of technology ventures Matthew Burke added: "Energy efficient performance is at the heart of what we do at Williams Advanced Engineering and Mixergy's smart hot water tank technology is a great example; heating up faster while using less energy, improving efficiency and reducing cost to the customer; all | 334 |
By total<|fim_middle|> just about the only Brits in the stand so even on the walk to the grand the locals were coming up and being super friendly and wanting selfies and to chat cricket. I think it helped Jamie relax into the travels as we were chatting to the locals on day one….it took slightly longer for him to adapt to the long drop loos! | coincidence we arrived on the first leg of our world trip in Kolkata on the day that England played India at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium!
We'd checked into our hotel late on the previous night so had a little lay in, breakfast at 8am and then headed out to get cash and try and get cricket tickets.
The walk to Eden Gardens took about 20mins from Sudder St, we were amongst the first fans to head to the ground as it was a day/night match – but we needed to find tickets. We had a couple of touts come up to us en route but we turned them down trying to get nearer to the ground – mistake. Once we got closer, the police presence increased and local traders were being kept away so we turned back towards the bus interchange and paid R2,000 (face price R500) per ticket, about £50, not bad compared to UK prices but on hindsight probably could have got them cheaper if we'd persisted but it was reassuring to just get them in hand. We also bought some water – again a mistake as like the UK there are no liquids allowed inside (Jamie's lip balm was another casualty!!).
As we headed back to the ground the crowd was growing and we quickly became local celebrities. Eden Gardens holds around 90,000 fans and there couldn't have been more than a couple of hundred England fans, the vast majority of whom were with the Barmy Army on the far side of the ground – so in the Grand Stand we became celebrities and spent half the game posing for selfies…and those that were too shy to ask just manoeuvred us into the background of their photos! We should have charged – that would have been the trip paid for!
The match itself was spectacular. Cricket really is a religion here – the locals were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and LOUD! They seemed to love having some England fans to direct their passion at, Jamie being taken out by a few Indian flags and chants of INDIA INDIA INDIA ringing in our heads all night.
It also helps being a cricket fan – it breaks the ice and everyone wants to talk to you, discuss their favourite player (Dhoni or Kohli) and talk tactics!
This was Jamie's first ever international cricket match, and I'm proud to say he now not only knows every player on both teams but he even understands the Duckworth Lewis score and is a convert!
The experience was unforgettable – the match exhilarating and even though England pulled off a thrilling 5 run win, the local fans were incredibly gracious and good humoured (after all they had won the series).
After a few directional challenges, we joined 90,000 fans exiting the stadium and walked down the road – yes, the middle of the road with the motor traffic! Whilst we kept hands in pockets and kept close together at no point did we feel unsafe. A great first full day on our travels.
Jules and I watched the match on Sky and is was really exciting. To have actually been there must have been immense. Great way to kick off Jamie's cricket appreciation.
It was epic! And the best part was being | 647 |
El Rancho Grande is great for your group or event!
The New Buffalo Lions Club is a group of local members from the community that strive to better the community. They are very well known<|fim_middle|> | for their successful initiatives in vision health. New Buffalo Lions Club has been working with The Pokagon Fund to administer The Pokagon Fund Vision Grant for the past 4 years. This Grant provides free eye exams and glasses to Harbor Country children ages 9 months through high school and free eye exams and glasses to adults ages 50 and over based upon need.
The New Buffalo Lions Club's Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs. The New Buffalo Lions Club has been in existence for over 60 years.
The New Buffalo Lions meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month – at Lions Park at the beach in New Buffalo from May to September and at Lion Pete's El Rancho Grande restaurant from September thru May. Meetings are held at 7 PM.
You are always more than welcome to sit in on any of the meetings (first and third Wednesdays of the month) before making any commitment to the organization.
The New Buffalo Elementary fifth grade Spanish class students had an opportunity to tour, El Rancho Grande. The owner, Pete, gave the students a guided tour of the restaurant and shared many of the historical and cultural artifacts displayed. Each student also watched a cooking demonstration in the kitchen and several students participated on the grill and serving. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and they represented our elementary school in such a respectful way. A BIG thank you goes out to "El Rancho Grande" who made this memorable experience possible for our students!
The New Buffalo High School's Advanced Photography class was invited to meet the artist that is painting murals inside the restaurant. The murals are located in the upper portion adjacent to the route of the Aristo Craft Train. The class was able to ask questions and see her work which describes certain historical moments of our country. They enjoyed a tour of the restaurant, learning of the history and of the themes of every room which includes the Alamo. Though our restaurant was not scheduled to be open, the class was able to enjoy complimentary chips and salsa and refreshments.
A field trip was organized by Lisa Warner for the New Buffalo Elementary School class. The field trip consisted of a discussion of the history of the Alamo, Native Americans, & John Wayne. The students also toured the kitchen to see how their entrees were prepared.
We want to welcome all bus terminals and companies to El Rancho Grande Restaurant and Cantina in New Buffalo, Michigan. We realize that the majority of the bus routes in the northern sector of Michigan utilize I-80/94 going north or south. We are located approximately 1 1/2 miles off of I-80/94 exit 1. Go north to the only light in New Buffalo and at the light turn right. We are two blocks down on the left.
As you can see in our photos, our parking lot is very large, making access for buses easy. We can hold 5-7 buses even when the restaurant is busy. During your stay at El Rancho Grande, we have a holding area for the buses to park as well.
We also offer a group discount menu with 20 or more persons. Please call a week in advance for reservations.
El Rancho had the pleasure of a visit from the Corvette Club which was founded in 1957. Michiana Corvette Club, is to pursue the enjoyment of Corvettes between the years of 1953 to present. They were delighted with the historic artifacts on exhibit.
In the summer of 2009, El Rancho Grande had the honor of hosting the Michiana PT Cruiser Club. They had dined in our unique John Wayne Western Room, which held 28 of their members comfortably. It was quite a site seeing them leave in formation, and cruise away.
The Brotherhood of Bikers paid a visit to the Ranch in 2009. This fun loving group is what life is all about. Riding and traveling is an occasion or event we would all look forward on doing. It takes a unique personality to unite together as one. | 837 |
Tag: Sound<|fim_middle|> NotesTags Annea Lockwood, Immersion, Jitterbug, Louise Gray, Sound Map of the Danube, Sound Maps, Sound Streams | Map of the Danube
Annea Lockwood — Sound Streams
by Louise Gray
It was while attending summer schools in Darmstadt during the early 1960s that Annea Lockwood realised that there was more to sound than its orderly manipulation into the composed form of music alone, into what Edgard Varèse would have termed "organised sound". At the time, she was a young postgraduate student, newly arrived in Europe from New Zealand for studies in composition and piano at the Royal College of Music in London. She was an enthusiastic participant at Darmstadt, then very much the world's focal point for the pure, electronic music associated with Karlheinz Stockhausen, Luciano Berio and Pierre Boulez. She remembers the excitement of Darmstadt, its generous teachers (one of them was the German-Dutch composer Gottfried Michael Koenig, with whom she later studied under), the heady atmosphere of it. "I was really drawn to, excited by, electronic music," she recalled in an interview we did in 2016, "because now, finally, other than writing for one's own instrument, I was having the experience of feeling that sound was in my own hands and malleable. [It was] just there for me to work with, which was thrilling."1
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Hatters assistant boss Terry Harris has urged winger Shaun Whalley show he has a future at Kenilworth<|fim_middle|> was a constant threat for the Hatters on Saturday and had a huge hand in Luton's second goal as his trickery in the area drew a clumsy foul from Aaron Tshibola for penalty converted by Jake Howells. | Road next season.
The former Southport and Accrington wideman is out of contract in the summer, having made made just 19 appearances this season, scoring three times.
However, despite being substituted after coming on at Dagenham & Redbridge on Tuesday night, he was back in the starting line-up at the weekend for the 3-0 win over Hartlepool.
Harris said: "We know what Shaun can do, we've seen it in training.
"By his own admission it hasn't been the best of times for him, but he's got something in his locker.
"He can turn full-backs inside out and if he's on his game which he was in the first 45 minutes, then it causes problems no end.
"Of course it can (help with a new deal).
Whalley | 170 |
Name: Sally M. Walker
Pen Name: Sally Fleming
Genre: Non-Fiction
Audience: Children;
Born: 1954 in New Jersey
-- Website -- http://sallymwalker.com
-- Sally M. Walker on WorldCat -- http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=sally+walker
E-Mail: -- SALLYMACWALKER@hotmail.com
Walker lives in DeKalb, Illinois.
Sally Walker has written more than 50 nonfiction books for young readers. She enjoys finding and sharing odd snippets of information to interest them in history and science. Her books are packed with personal anecdotes and humor, as she searches out true tales in graveyards, zoos, the Shedd Aquarium, back rooms of museums, and in dusty archives.
-- NSTA/CBC Best Science Trade Book, 1997
Fossil Fish Found Alive
-- ALA Notable Book, 2003
-- IRA/CBC Children�s Choice Book, 2003
-- School Library Journal
Bessie Coleman :
ISBN: 9781575057132. OCLC Number: 55087977
Carolrhoda Books,. .
Describes the life and accomplishments of Bessie Coleman, who overcame racism and poverty to become the first African American woman pilot.
Blizzard of glass :
Recounts the story from World War I in which two towns were leveled and almost two thousand people killed following the collision of two warships in Halifax Harbour and a blizzard that dumped over a foot of snow in the area.
Listening Library,. .
Boundaries :
Traces the history of the Mason-Dixon Line as reflected by family feuds, exploration, scientific advancement and the cultural conflicts between America's northern and southern states.
Lerner,. .
Find out all about caves with lively text and exciting pictures!--Back cover.
Caves /
ISBN: 0822567342. OCLC Number: 76416598
Text and pictures describe the Earth's caves, including their different types, animal life, and how people explore them.
Crocodiles /
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of crocodiles, as well as efforts to protect them.
Describes the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of dolphins.
Dolphins /
Introduces these aquatic mammals by describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, relations with humans, and threats to their survival.
Druscilla's Halloween
In the time when witches tiptoe about to have their Halloween fun, ancient Druscilla knows her creaking knees will prevent her from being sneaky and sets out to find a silent conveyance for herself, her cat, and her jack-o-lantern.
Druscilla's Halloween /
Lerner Books :. .
Earthquakes /
Lerner Publications,. .
This book explains how earthquakes happen and what scientists are doing to try to predict future earthquakes.
Electricity /
ISBN: 082252919X. OCLC Number: 57693813
Lerner Publications Co.,. .
Learn all about electricity using simple experiments.
Figuring Out Fossils
ISBN: 9781512475531. OCLC Number: 1004955415
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Fossils give us a window to the past. Water, sediments, and pressure work together over time to preserve the shape of things that lived long ago. Studying these ancient plants and animals tells us more about our own existence. Have you ever searched for fossils? Unearth some in this book.
Figuring out fossils /
This book describes the process through which fossils are created, and what we can learn from them.
Fireflies /
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of fireflies.
Fossil fish found alive :
Describes the 1938 discovery of the coelacanth, a fish previously believed to be extinct, and subsequent research about it.
Fossils /
This book introduces the world of fossils, presenting information on where they are found, how they are formed, and how they are classified.
Freedom song :
ISBN: 006058310X. OCLC Number: 652443503
Harper,. .
Henry Brown copes with slavery by singing, but after his wife and children are sold away he is left with only his freedom song, which gives him strength when friends put him in a box and mail him to a free state.
Frozen secrets :
Introduces Antarctica, presenting the history of its exploration and the current research efforts underway to investigate its geography, climate, and fossils of the past, and monitor the effects of global warming on its glaciers.
An exploration of the history, geology, climate, and wildlife of Antarctica that reveals mysterious aspects of the continent.
Ghost walls :
In 1638, John Lewger made a home in the wilderness of the New World, in a place called Maryland. He named his house St. John's, and for nearly eighty years, it was the center of an ambitious English plan to build a new kind of community on American soil. Award-winning author Sally M. Walker tells the story of how teams of scientists and historians managed to hear the ghostly echoes of St. John's House and,<|fim_middle|> it. Put screws to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Put screws to the test /
Provides experiments to introduce screws as simple machines, including how they function and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.
Put to the test :
Presents information about what wheels and axles are and how they help people to do work more easily, and suggests ways for readers to use common items to experience for themselves how these simple machines work.
Put Wedges to the Test
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do a doorstop, a butter knife, and the front of a boat have in common? All of them are wedges! Wedges are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put wedges to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Put wedges to the test /
What do a doorstop, a butter knife, and the front of a boat have in common' All of them are wedges! Wedges are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put wedges to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question'How Do Simple Machines Work' Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Put wheels and axles to the test
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do bicycles, doorknobs, and screwdrivers have in common? All of them use wheels and axles to perform work! Wheels and axles are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put wheels and axles to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Rays /
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and endangered status of rays.
Reefs
Reefs /
Lerner Pub.,. .
Introcuces reefs, including how they are made, their importance to the environment, and why they are endangered.
Researching Rocks
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.
Researching Rocks.
Lernerclassroom. .
Introduces rhinos, examining their physical characteristics, their habitat, their eating habits, their mating habits, and the dangers they face.
Screws /
Looks at screws and uses everyday materials to show how they are simple machines that help make work easier.
Sea horses /
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and life cycle of sea horses.
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of sea horse as well as efforts to protect them.
Secrets of a Civil War submarine :
Presents the history of the Civil War submarine the H.L. Hunley, including the construction, mysterious sinking, recovery, and restoration.
A little-known story of the Civil War is brought to life in this gripping work of nonfiction. When the Union blockade of all ports in the South stopped supplies from reaching the Confederate Army, Horace L. Hunley created a submarine that could sneak up on enemy ships and blow them up. After many years of trial and error, the H.L. Hunley succeeded in sinking the USS Housatonic in February of 1864. But the submarine never returned to port, and her crew perished in the Charleston Harbor. Although divers searched for more than 130 years, the submarine was not found until 1995. Over the last ten years, archaeologists have carefully raised the Hunley and painstakingly sifted through the 20,000 pounds of sediment it contained for artifacts and human remains and, ultimately, clues to why, when, and how the vessel sank.
Shipwreck search :
Millbrook Press,. .
Discusses the mysterious disappearance of the Confederate submarine, the H.L. Hunley, and its recent recovery from deep in the waters off the coast of South Carolina.
Soil /
Discusses soil, what it is, how it forms, and how to take care of it.
Sound /
Starting with tiny molecules, this book explains the main concepts of sound and furthers understanding through a series of easy-to-do experiments.
Studying soil
Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how are they made? Explore the amazing world of soil in this book.
Supercroc found
Supercroc found /
Examines how the Sarcosuchus imperator, the prehistoric crododile, was discovered and how scientists uncovered information about the creature based on fossil evidence.
The 18 penny goose /
HarperCollins,. .
Eight-year-old Letty attempts to save her pet goose from marauding British soldiers in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.
The search for Antarctic dinosaurs
The Search for Antarctic Dinosaurs.
First Avenue Editions. .
The Vowel family :
The members of the Vowel family have a hard time talking until their children, Alan, Ellen, Iris, Otto, and Ursula, are born, and when one of them gets lost one day, it takes their Aunt Cyndy to fix the problem.
Their skeletons speak :
Discusses the processes used by scientists to discern the identity of the Kennewick Man and what this nine thousand-year-old skeleton revealed about the arrival of humans in North America.
Volcanoes :
Describes volcanoes, where they form, the kinds of lava and landforms they create, and how volcanologists are learning to predict eruptions.
We are the weather makers :
Candlewick Press,. .
First published for an adult readership, The Weather Makers got kudos for its solid science and powerful message. Now this accessible edition speaks directly to young adults, offering a clear look at the history of climate change, how matters will unfold over the next century, and what we can do to prevent a cataclysmic future. Newly featured are twenty-five practical tips for living a greener lifestyle--at home, in school, in the community, and ultimately, on Earth.
Today's teachers, especially the many who work with students with special needs, are pressed to know a little something about everything. Expertise is needed in different content and pedagogical areas, but knowledge of different types of disabilities is required as well. Wendy Murawski and Kathy Lynn Scott have assembled another reader-friendly What Really Works resource full of experiences and evidence-based practices to empower any educator. Each chapter is presented in an easy-access and practical format suited for busy professionals. The editors and authors examine how special educational needs affect: content areas like reading and math; specialization areas like autism and learning disabilities; pedagogical areas like culturally responsive practices and accommodations; other critical areas like legal issues, behavior challenges, and home-school collaboration. As education trends promote the inclusion of students with exceptionalities, this book is the perfect resource for teachers and administrators who need to know what works…and what doesn't. -- Provided by publisher.
Wheels and axles /
Uses everyday examples to show how wheels and axles function as simple machines.
Winnie :
"When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear at a train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training during World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the military camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot. But who could care for the bear when Harry went to battle? Harry found just the right place for Winnie--the London Zoo. There a boy named Christopher Robin played with Winnie--he could care for this bear too!"--
Work /
Describes the basic physics behind work and simple machinery.
Written in bone :
This book reports on the work of forensic scientists who are excavating grave sites in James Fort, in Jamestown, Virginia, to understand the people who lived in the Chesapeake Bay area in the 1600s and 1700s. | over the course of decades of painstaking work, made them speak their stories again.
Glaciers /
Introduces glaciers, including how they were formed, how they move, and their importance to the geography and ecology of the world, and discusses ways that we can reduce the deterioration of the glaciers before it is too late.
Hippos /
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the common and the pygmy hippopotamus.
Inclined planes and wedges
Inclined planes and wedges /
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Look around you and you will see these simple machines everywhere. Discover how inclined planes and wedges are used and how they make work easier!
Investigating Electricity
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Electricity powers lights, computers, and television sets. But have you seen how electricity can make objects stick together? Or make other objects pull apart? Now you can! Explore electricity with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Investigating electricity /
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Presents basic information on electricity along with simple experiments and activities that demonstrate the principles involved.
Investigating Heat
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The sun, furnaces, and ovens all make heat. But have you ever watched matter expand when it is heated? Or seen how different kinds of matter conduct heat? Now you can! Explore heat with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Investigating heat /
Looks at what heat is, and examines how it interacts with different types of matter.
Investigating Light
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The sun, lightbulbs, and flickering fires all bring light to our world. But have you ever watched light rays moving? Or seen how light rays reflect off objects? Now you can! Explore light with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Investigating light /
Looks at what light is, and examines how it interacts with different types of matter.
Investigating magnetism
Looks at what magnetism is, and examines how magnets interact with different types of matter and with the Earth's magnetic field.
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! You know that magnets hold pictures on a refrigerator. But have you ever found a magnet's north pole? Or turned an ordinary paper clip into a magnet? Now you can! Explore magnetism with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Investigating Matter
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Solids, liquids, and gases are the three states of matter. But have you ever made matter change from one state to another? Or seen how even invisible matter takes up space? Now you can! Explore matter with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Investigating matter /
Looks at what matter is, and examines the different states that it can change into.
Investigating Sound
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! People, animals, machines, and wind all make sounds. But have you ever seen how sound waves move? Or made a sound wave bounce? Now you can! Explore sound with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Ivan :
The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta.--
Describes the life and accomplishments of baseball star Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American in twentieth-century major-league baseball.
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Jaguars /
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the jaguar, and describes the efforts to protect this endangered species.
Levers /
Looks at levers and uses everyday materials to show how they help make our work easier.
Manatees /
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of manatees, also known as sea cows.
Marveling at minerals
Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.
Minerals are fascinating resources that have a variety of uses. A diamond is a mineral that is sought after for its beauty. Salt is a useful mineral that adds flavor. But do you know what minerals are made of? Or how to identify a mineral? Explore the amazing world of minerals in this book.
Mary Anning :
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Describes the life of Mary Anning, who discovered many of the best and most complete fossils in nineteenth-century England, yet received little credit for her work.
Minerals /
An introduction to the science of minerals and mineralogy.
Mosquitoes /
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of mosquitoes.
Describes the life cycle of the opossum.
Opossums /
Pulleys /
Lerner Publications Co,. .
What are pulleys? Look around and you will see that these machines are everywhere. Discover how they are used and how they make work easier!
Put Inclined Planes to the Test
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do staircases, dump truck beds, and ramps have in common? All of them are inclined planes! Inclined planes are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put inclined planes to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science questionHow Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Put inclined planes to the test /
What do staircases, dump truck beds, and ramps have in common? All of them are inclined planes! Inclined planes are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put inclined planes to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question-How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Put Levers to the Test
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do hammers, wheelbarrows, and brooms have in common? All of them are levers! Levers are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put levers to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Put levers to the test /
Introduces levers, including their different parts, how the simple machine works, and different ways it is used in everyday life.
Put Pulleys to the Test
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do flagpoles and some window blinds have in common? They use pulleys to perform work! Pulleys are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put pulleys to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series sheds light on a key science question--How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!
Put pulleys to the test /
Defines work, describes machines, and discusses different kinds of pulleys.
Put Screws to the Test
Audisee eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do jar tops and water-bottle lids have in common? Both of them are screws! Screws are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for | 1,923 |
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warning: Illegal string offset 'files' in /home<|fim_middle|>6 a.m., six days a week and worked 'til noon. Then, I rushed to the college campus and attended classes all afternoon.
"If you add in time for studying and courting the beautiful Bristol girl who became my bride of 58 years (and counting), and I was a busy boy. Four hours of sleep was a luxury and staying awake in class was a constant challenge.
"Despite the pressure, I was 'On-the-Air,' my life's ambition. The morning show began to gain listeners and when my boyhood buddy, Merrill Moore, returned from the Army and we started the "Joe and Mo Show," we provided some serious competition for Dick Ellis, the morning man at our archrival, WJHL.
"My years at WETB were among the happiest of my life and provided the foundation for an enjoyable career in broadcasting that spanned more than 20 years and included stints as news director for two of the most respected stations in the nation."
"Sometimes," said Joe, "I wish I could go back and do it all over." We wish you could, Joe; we wish you could.
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Former radio personality, Joe Goodpasture, provided me with his thoughts about radio, wishing he could go back and do it again. According to Joe:
"It was late summer, 1956, and I felt I had hit a jackpot trifecta. In short order, I had enrolled at East Tennessee State College, found a three-bedroom apartment with five other guys on West Pine St., only a few doors from where I had grown up.
"And, best of all, I had landed a full-time dream job as a radio announcer at WETB. This was before the term "disc jockey," or DJ, was commonly used.
"A bit of serendipity was involved in my getting the job. I was in the middle of an audition/interview with program director, Bernie Burleson, when fire engines were called to North Side School.
"Bernie, of course, had to rush to the scene and I tagged along. It turned out to be only a grease fire, but I took the initiative to talk with the fire chief and gather some details.
"Bernie asked me to prepare a quick two-minute summary and my live on-the-scene news report impressed him enough to offer me the job of morning man at the princely salary of $55 a week. I couldn't imagine how I'd spend all that money.
"My first day on the job was a Sunday and I didn't sleep a wink all Saturday night, tossing and turning and worrying about miscuing a record, mispronouncing names in the news or stumbling over the station break, 'This is WETB, the Press-Chronicle station at 790 on your dial.'
"My old '47 Plymouth was broken down in Bristol with a busted water pump so the station's chief engineer, Jeep Jones, picked me up at 5 a.m. so we'd be ready to sign on the air at 6 a.m.
"I had gained considerable experience as an almost-full-time apprentice announcer at WOPI in Bristol, but I was still an 18-year-old greenhorn.
"Jeep gave me a quick crash course on how to operate the control board, making sure I knew which switch turned on the mike and which pot controlled the sound from which turntable.
"The Sunday morning shift was pretty slow and my job consisted mostly of reading commercials and doing station breaks between religious programs, which came pre-recorded on big 16" vinyl transcriptions.
"I had to read a five-minute newscast from Associated Press wire copy, but I managed to make it through without too many stumbles and only a little dead air.
"I worked with WETB for five years and have never worked so hard in my life. I signed the station on at | 627 |
Art<|fim_middle|> Art Project. | Capital Paris
Le salon des Artistes Indépendants welcomes 500 artists, young talents and talented artists, all of whom are passionate about their art. By its status and history, this show is the undisputed passage of all amateur artists.
Several foreign delegations such as Greece, Japan, South Korea, Italy, Canada, China and the French provinces such as Burgundy, contribute to boosting the cultural exchanges so valuable, associated with individual exhibitors from Switzerland, Belgium, USA, Germany, Austria, Morocco, and so many others.
This show is also the springboard for young talents under 30, from art schools, which are the future of Independent Artists, such as our prestigious members Seurat, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, Braque, Leger, Modigliani, Mondrian, became famous and exhibited around the world in recent decades.
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CPF Wins Asia's Top Sustainability Awards on Human Rights and Supply Chain Transparency
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF)'s Sustainability Report 2020 won two awards from Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA) – Gold class in Asia' Best Workplace Reporting category and Bronze Class in Asia's Best Supply Chain Reporting category. While the first award recognized CPF's exemplary care and engagement with employees through respect to human rights principles and international labor standards, the latter reflected the Company's transparent communications throughout the supply chain for responsible sourcing and mutual growth with its business partners.
Mr. Prasit Boondoungprasert, chief executive officer of CPF, said that CPF was honored that its sustainability reporting won the ASRA awards for 2 consecutive years, as they mirrored the Company's strict commitment to human rights principles, fair practices as well as maximum adherence to safety, occupational health and environment standards, as shown through the preventive measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Thanks to the measures, CPF's workers have remained safe and sound, able to work and support the<|fim_middle|>-Sufficient Society and Balance of Nature. Marking the new decade, CPF this year sets additional goals to be achieved in 2030: ample food supply to satisfy consumer needs during normal times as well as during times of crisis; emphasis on safe and nutritional food for the well-being of people; firm adherence to human rights principles; and replicating these achievements throughout the supply chain to strengthen employees and suppliers' capabilities.
CPF has placed emphasis on suppliers' mutual growth, the well-being of communities near operating sites, responsible sourcing and mitigation of environmental impacts through the Circular Economy concept. Under the concept, CPF strives for a decrease in greenhouse gas emission, optimization of water usage, and a decrease in food loss and food waste, all of which supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CPF's operations are currently geared towards all 17 SDGs, to achieve its vision of "Kitchen of the World."
ASRA is the region's most prestigious recognition for sustainability reporting, organized by Singapore-based CSRWorks International Pte Ltd which is a certified training partner of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). This year, nearly 500 companies from 17 countries submitted their entries to win awards in 19 categories. A number of 102 companies from 14 countries entered the final round.
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Next articleCalifornia Ex-Con Entrepreneur Arrested in Thai Kidnap Case | country's food security policy continuously. Aside, CPF has emphasized collaboration with business partners, leading them towards the sustainable development path. Supports have been thrown to partners across the supply chain to ensure their compliance with international standards and governance practices, in terms of transparent reporting, public accessibility to information and accreditation by a third party.
"These awards echo the reporting transparency of our Sustainability Report and CPF's leadership in terms of efficient, standardized and accountable business management. This will strengthen trust and confidence that investors and stakeholders have placed on the Company. Fully prepared to changes and challenges, CPF has been able to constitute positive energy that allows the balance in business growth and social and environmental care," Mr. Prasit said.
Under the goal towards sustainability, CPF drives its business with three strategic pillars – Food Security, Self | 158 |
Sub-Sahara Africa's GDP growth doubled from 1.4% in 2016 to 2.8% in 2017. Per capita GDP growth also increased from -0.9% in 2016 to 0.4% in 2017, and is estimated to reach 1.0% in 2018, according to a report by ISSER.
The pickup in SSA growth is attributed to factors such as "the more supportive external environment, including stronger global growth, higher commodity prices and improved market access" particularly the rebound in commodity prices, with oil prices being higher on average in 2017 than in 2016.
Indeed, SSA's oil exporters (excluding Nigeria) experienced an increase in growth, from -1.3% in 2016 to -0.3% in 2017, or from -1.5% to 0.5% including Nigeria.
The SSA region seemed to have weathered the 2008 financial crisis reasonably well, especially in comparison with other regions of the world and with the region's historical record (Fosu, 2013a).
The precipitous decline to 1.4% in 2016 was a major concern, making the doubling of the growth rate to 2.8% in 2017 a welcome development, signalling a possible return to a path of resiliency. Nonetheless, the 2017 growth rate is still well below the 2009 crisis value of<|fim_middle|>015 or 2016. Overall GDP growth exceeded non-oil growth from 2010 to 2013. Since 2014, however, the non-oil GDP growth rate outpaced overall GDP growth, with the gap widening in 2016," he said.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Private Enterprise Foundation (PEF), Nana Osei Bonsu, said strict and prudent government spending could help sustain this growth pattern.
"We must maintain this growth. Government expenditure must be pruned and disciplined so we can sustain the macroeconomic growth," he said.
ISSER's report has over the years played a huge role in providing empirical-based knowledge on the economy. | 3.9% (IMF, 2017a).
An important difference between the current situation and the global economic crisis of 2009 appears to be that the external terms of trade (TOT) held up reasonably well for SSA generally.
In contrast, TOT has fallen substantially this time around, by as much as 9.7% between 2012 and 2017, with unfavourable implications for growth, though it has risen by 6.0% between 2016 and 2017 (IMF, 2018a).
The two largest SSA economies, Nigeria and South Africa, fared relatively well in 2017.
Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and oil exporter, has been affected positively by the oil price rise in 2017, with government revenues increasing from 5.6% of GDP in 2016 to 6.0% in 2017, though this revenue share in 2017 represents a decline of more than 66 per cent from their zenith of 17.7% in 2011.
Correspondingly, Nigeria's GDP growth rate increased from -1.6% in 2016 to 0.8% in 2017. Similarly, the country's non-oil GDP growth also increased to 0.5% in 2017 from -0.3% in 2016, compared to 3.6% in 2015, 7.3% in 2014 and 8.3% in 2013.
The apparent growth recovery in 2017 is attributed to good harvests and a recovery in oil production after easing tensions in the Niger Delta.
The number of unemployed persons within sub-Saharan Africa will increase by 2.2 million by 2019. This will translate into a 7.6 per cent increase in the unemployment figure for the region.
The study indicates that the situation is worsened by the trickling effect of previous episodes of slow growth in the global economy.
Again, even though globally the vulnerable employment rate has dropped from 42.9% to 42.5% as at last year, that of developing countries like Ghana still hover at 76.5%.
According to ISSER, Ghana's economy in 2017 performed well but called on the government to sustain such performance in 2018.
Speaking to JoyBusiness at the launch of the report, Director of ISSER, Felix Ankomah Asante disclosed that Ghana's GDP grew by 8.5% in 2017, an increase from the 3.7% rate in 2016, representing a substantial recovery from the downward trend beginning in 2012. According to him, such growth was mainly driven by oil exports.
"Ghana's growth was buoyed by oil exports, but that was not the case in 2014, 2 | 647 |
Redemption Brewing Co.(external link) was set up in 2010 by Andy Moffat and Sam Rigby. They are an an award winning urban craft brewery based in Tottenham.
The OIF has enabled Redemption Brewery to refurbish and expand into a new property in north Tottenham and<|fim_middle|> Moffat founder of Redemption Brewing Co to discuss how the OIF has helped them.
We wanted to be in north London and Tottenham's location is excellent. The communication network is good here and we quite liked the idea of being in an area that is not necessarily connected to cask ale. We could certainly see the potential here and I would rather go somewhere that is going forward – where there's excitement.
We have really integrated Tottenham into our branding and also recommended moving here to a number of other businesses. We would now only leave here if there was no other option – it would just be a disaster if we had to leave because this feels like our spiritual home.
The council has been very supportive and helpful with our fund application and has also helped connect us with other people on the council who are interested in both economic regeneration and economic development.
What we've seen from the council is a willingness – not just to regenerate – but an interest in businesses and industrial estates. What's great is that the council is making things possible for us and businesses like ours.
The application process was very straightforward. Basically, it was identifying the potential outcomes from the fund – what the money would be used for – and it was very easy. Compared to other applications in the past it was very straightforward.
How has the OIF helped you?
Without the fund we wouldn't have been able to take on the large expansion that we've had and so there would have been no need for our extra staff. We now have nine members of staff and have taken on two apprentices. They have done great and one of them has become an office administrator and the other one a brewer. We have also started offering work experience and have worked closely with Haringey Sixth Form College and a local charity called Action for Kids.
Thanks to the funding we have grown the business and it's doing really well. We are now producing between 20-25,000 pints a week, we're going into more pubs and producing far more bottles of Redemption than we used which are sold in places like the Co-op. We're also expanding globally and exporting beers to Sweden, Italy and Denmark.
I have recommended the OIF fund to a number of businesses. One of them is Pressure Drop Brewery which I hear is doing well. It's good to be able to help and pass on advice to other breweries and businesses starting out. | take on new apprentices and staff in order to meet increased demand for their acclaimed craft beer.
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Who needs workers' compensation? Anyone with employees, it turns out. Workers' compensation provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment. Just like any other insurance, it's one you<|fim_middle|> lay out your processes while your brain isn't in crisis mode means sounder decisions. The added benefit is that it will reassure your adjuster that you're engaged and motivated to reach a speedy resolution.
Have a plan for injured workers who have been cleared for modified duty. These measures reassure insurance companies while demonstrating professionalism to employees.
An independent contractor filing a workers' comp claim can easily land a well-intentioned company on IRS and DOL radar screens. This happens with surprising frequency despite the logical assumption that an independent contractor should understand the implications of a business-to-business relationship. One key aspect of a true B2B relationship is that a worker's business activity exists independent of the employer. Preventing misclassification and communicating clearly with workers is a worthwhile preventative investment.
Analysts anticipate changes for the workers' compensation industry ahead. They expect "value-based care, political party changes in several states, and a more holistic view of patient injuries" to affect coverage in 2019. Workers' compensation carriers may face declining profits and escalating claims costs and operating expenses. Companies that address the subject proactively will be in the best position to ensure minimal premium increases. Aside from cost, keeping employees safe is forever a worthwhile investment.
At PayReel, we minimize the time and effort it takes to get you ready for your project. Rely on PayReel to assume all of the risk associated with worker classification and get back to the business at hand. We make sure everyone gets paid quickly and easily and have Client Relationship Managers on call around the clock to answer your questions. All you have to do is call 303-526-4900 or email us. The PayReel team makes live event, corporate media, and brand management payroll easier, faster, and seamless.
If your benefits went with you, how far would you go? | hope you'll never need. Still, if you do need it, you'll be so glad you have it. Employers that ensure worker safety and implement best practices before they need them are in the best position to protect employees, keep claims manageable, and maybe even keep premiums down.
Chase prevention like you would chase the crisis or you'll certainly end up chasing a crisis. Make regular safety meetings, ongoing education, and performance metrics standard procedure. If you don't have the budget to implement every possible safety measure, you don't have the budget for the project. The best workers' comp claim is the one that never happens.
Instead of scrambling to figure out how you'll handle a claim if it comes up, take steps ahead of time. Make sure that reserves are accurate. Have a standard operating procedure. Decide who will talk to the adjuster and within what time frame. Taking the time to | 181 |
Kimbra – "Sweet Relief"
New Music September 30, 2016 10:26 AM By James Rettig
New Zealand pop artist Kimbra has shared her first new song since the release of<|fim_middle|>ey visual for the track below.
Kimbra | her sophomore album The Golden Echo in 2013. It's a one-off called "Sweet Relief" that was co-written by Redinho, and it comes in advance of Kimbra going into the studio next month to record her third album with producer John Congleton. Here's what Kimbra had to say about the squelching, funky new song in a press release:
'Sweet Relief' came from a season of experimentation where I took time to work with some upcoming artists and producers that I love. I'm a big fan of Redinho's work. We made this track together in London. It highlights our shared love of warped funk and groove royals like Prince and Janet Jackson. For me, the song explores the push and pull of human desire for intimacy, the tension and power of touch, and a liberation of the senses. I'm about to start recording my third album, which is already going in new directions for me, but I really wanted to share this song before I embark on that new endeavor.
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With the modernity in place, different cooking methods have gained access to the kitchen. We all love to cook using the fast, easy and safe cooking equipment. An all in one equipment is what we are looking for, the electric pressure cooker, the latest and fast growing equipment in our kitchen.
Cuisinart electric pressure cooker has 6 cooking settings comprise of Low Pressure, High Pressure, Browning, Sauté, Simmer and Keep Warm. It has an automatic pressure control making it completely safe when cooking.
This 6-quart electric pressure cooker can cut down the cooking time up to 70% when compared to traditional stovetop cooking methods so that you can save both time and electric consumption. The Cuisinart electric pressure cooker is dishwasher safe so that you can clean with its stainless steel outer layer and a non-stick liner making with ease. After turning the pressure on, it works seventy percent faster while retaining all the nutrients and flavor in the food.
This is a multifunctional cooker 9-in-1, meaning you can do a lot of things with it. Mealthy electric pressure cooker has a larger control panel which clearly displays labeled making it easier to run. It has 14 preset pressure cooking programs that allow you to make delicious family meals.
It comes with 6-quart stainless steel pot with stainless steel steamer basket and 4cm raised trivet. The Mealthy electric cooker remains your food remain to its original flavor.
FagorPremium Electric Pressure cooker performs its work very fast depending on the meal you cook. Its soft touch buttons displayed on the LED screen help you to easily select your option. Its pressure cooking time is programmable to 99 minutes while its delay setting goes to 6 hours. Its self-locking lid saves on the locking hustle. In addition, with the exterior made from steel, this pressure cook is rust resistant and easy to wash. This pressure cook has 1000watts of power and uses regular household 110-120 volts.
The Cosori premium 8-in-1 multi-cooker has a digital display making the selection easier and faster. Several modes on display make the cooking easier. The cooker has a 6 QT capacity with a non-stick food-grade stainless steel (18/8) inner pot (with 3-ply bottom) meaning it's easier to clean.
The Cosori cooker has a manual steam release button easing the pressure. Its locking lid has a glide locking technology making it easy to open and close. You can custom your cooking time with a one touch button preset.
If you want to cook<|fim_middle|> both the keep warm and delay functions taking 12 hours and 6 hours respectively. It uses 110-120 V and a 1000 power watts.
Wolfgang Puck Automatic Cooker has a ninety minute timer automatically starts when it reaches the cooking pressure. This cooker has the ability to take flavor in slow cooking foods within the cooking time required. Wolfgang cooks many kinds of foods and has a precision thermostat to regulate pressure and temperature. With the convenient warm mode, your food will keep warm even when the cooking cycle is finished.
Elite Platinum pressure cooker has thirteen multifunctions which delicate that it can cook as many foods as possible each with its desired dimensions. You can set the cooker to start cooking at a later time with its twenty four hours delay timer. The Elite cooker is best suit with big family usage since it has quite big size of internal pot. Many colors are available for the Elite Platinum pressure cooker. The metal utensil may get scratched after using for several times.
Secura Electric Pressure Cooker heats up perfectly and run to automatic warm mode to keep the food warm even if the cycle is finished. With a 6-quart multifunction, this pressure cooker plays multiple roles. The Secura cooker is capable of rusting with the stainless steel dish washer-safe cooking pot. Its digital display system offers a micro-computerized temperature and time control. It has a delay timer up to 24hrs to set any time you need it to start cooking.
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Internet banking software pioneer S1 Corp. is readying a J2EE-based application server platform that improves the interoperability of its software.
S1 Enterprise Platform 1.0 will be the foundation for S1s transactional, collaborative, sales and service applications for the financial services industry, officials said.
The platform, due Nov. 30, will provide the presentation layer for S1s applications—many of which S1 added through acquisitions—as well as for data access services for transactional, enhanced customer and analytic data.
Through Simple Object Access Protocol and Extensible Markup Language, S1 Enterprise Platform 1.0 will also be able to integrate non-S1 applications, company officials said.
In addition, Atlanta-based S1 is readying two applications with S1 Enterprise Platform<|fim_middle|>illa in the industry," Graber said. "It remains to be seen if itll work; what theyve said has been positive." | 1.0: Personal Banking 1.0 and Small Business 1.0, consumer and small-business banking applications, respectively. They will be the first S1 applications designed in J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition).
S1 officials said the company will migrate its customers to S1 Enterprise Platform 1.0. Most of the migration issues will be felt by customers that have highly customized apps, they said.
S1s interoperability platform makes sense in light of the dismantling of regulatory hurdles that previously blocked financial services companies from expanding into one anothers businesses, said Ray Graber, an analyst at Tower Group Inc., in Needham, Mass.
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is known for its diverse permanent collection, which encompasses 5,000 years of creative work, and its large sculpture garden. This museum opened in 1936 and is one of the first museums in the southern United States to be run using state funds. It contains 33,000 works from various cultures, though it is noted for its Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern and contemporary American artwork, as well as it's prominent South Asian, Himalayan, and African collections. The museum offers talks, educational opportunities, and creative classes for children and adults. After spending the day exploring its exhibitions and gardens, you can relax in one of the museum's two restaurants. To visit Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on your trip to Richmond, use our Richmond trip itinerary planner.
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I loved the collection of glass but most of all the ancient artifacts so well displayed. This museum is a wonderful place to visit. Take your time a take it all in.
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100% recommend coming to this art museum! It is FREE and only costs $6 to park. What I like most about this museum is that there is an exhibit for everyone! Everything from Egyptian tombs to traditional paintings to contemporary art and even stunning jewelry and furniture. There is EVERYTHING here! I visited in January and had a fantastic time. I would recommend this place to anyone and plan to bring friends back. This is 100% the best art museum I've ever been to. I think it's even better than the one in D.C. (way less crowded too). There are also tons of clean restrooms and a nice gift shop. You could easily spend 5+ hours here - it's a spectacular museum. (10th time trying to post this review 🙄)
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Impressive museum with collections from various cultures/time periods including Ancient Greek/Roman, African, American, Native American, European, and East/South Asian. However, what made this museum a little more special for me was the Art Deco/Nouveau section which is rarely part of the main galleries of the art museums. General admission is FREE which is great as you can really take your time and see part of the museum and then come back at another time to see the rest. In addition to the permanent collections they also do have ongoing exhibitions (some of them requires you to buy tickets). Sculpture garden is nice to take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee or have a bite at a nice day. Inside the museum masks are optional. Free street parking nearby or $6 museum parking. Overall an excellent experience - thanks everyone contributing the smooth operation of this museum, your work is really appreciated!
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Douglas Stuart hopes Booker win helps working-class writers
by: JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press
FILE – In this Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 file photo, Douglas Stuart speaks at The 2020 Booker Prize Awards Ceremony, at the Roundhouse in London. Fittingly in this year of work-from-home and lockdowns, Douglas Stuart's life-changing moment came to him on his sofa. The Scottish writer was at home on Manhattan's Lower East Side when he was announced as the winner of the 2020 Booker Prize last week. (David Parry/PA via AP, File)
LONDON (AP) — Fittingly in this year of work-from-home and lockdowns, Douglas Stuart's life-changing moment came to him on his sofa.
The Scottish writer was at home in Manhattan when he was announced as the winner of the 2020 Booker Prize last week. Stuart won the 50,000-pound ($66,<|fim_middle|>uggie Bain" was a National Book Awards finalist in the U.S. and features on many best-of-the-year lists. Stuart has quit his day job to become a full-time writer, and has already finished his second novel, a "conflicted queer love story set in 1990s Glasgow."
He's delighted with the way the book has been embraced in his native land. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent him a congratulatory message minutes after his Booker win.
"But one of the greatest things about publishing the book and connecting with readers is people from New Zealand and India and Detroit have come out and shared with me similar stories," he said.
"And as we live in a society that is polarizing more between the haves — who don't want to hand back to the have nots — and the have nots, who are being left behind, 'Shuggie' is not actually even a historical novel, either."
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William, a former search and rescue helicopter pilot, told emergency workers on a video call that they must not be afraid to ask for help despite their inclination to help others first. | 000) literary award for "Shuggie Bain," the powerful story of a boy coming of age with an alcoholic mother in poverty-scarred 1980s Glasgow. It's an astonishing feat for a first novel that took a decade to write and was rejected by 32 publishers before finding a home.
"I had a bit of a dance around the kitchen — that's about as much as you can celebrate in 2020," Stuart told the Associated Press in a Zoom interview from — where else? — his sofa.
Stuart, 44, knows that the Booker can transform careers, bringing a major boost to an author's sales and profile. Just ask previous winners like Bernardine Evaristo or Hilary Mantel, transformed from critically respected, commercially middleweight novelists to the top of bestseller charts.
He hopes it will help open up publishing to new voices, especially writers from working-class backgrounds. Glasgow-born Stuart is only the second Scottish Booker winner in the 51-year history of the prize, open to English-language novels from around the world. He grew up, like his central character, in a poor home on a Glasgow housing project with a mother who struggled with addiction.
The novel centers on Shuggie, a sensitive boy in a hardscrabble world, and his mother Agnes, trying to stop her dreams disintegrating during the grim 1980s, when Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's free-market economic policies hastened Glasgow's industrial decline.
Stuart thinks it's important — and overdue — that a working-class writer has won the Booker Prize. He said that in his childhood "books were never seen as 'for people like us' because they never contained people like us."
"The thing that's defining about 'Shuggie Bain' is it's a working-class family who are slipping through the fabric of society, and we don't often get to hear those kinds of voices," Stuart said in a gentle Scottish burr.
"It's good to have Scottish voices have a moment of support, and it's great to see queer writers also," said Stuart, who lives in New York with his American husband. "So I'm hoping that it not only changes my life but it helps a lot of other people."
Stuart dedicated the book to his own mother, who died from alcoholism when he was 16. He says it was important to him to give a truthful depiction of addiction.
"Sometimes when I read about addiction, it's a big capital A and the addiction is almost the person's personality or what they are," he said. "And I never knew that to be true."
"I write about it as someone who's gone through it and who has loved someone who is lost. And I knew when I was writing the book that I wanted Agnes to be as round a person as possible. She doesn't have to be nice. She doesn't have to always do the right thing. But, you know, she's a mother, a lover, a friend, an enemy. She is lots of things."
Stuart has won critical praise for the way he looks at addiction, poverty and dashed dreams unflinchingly, but with tenderness and humor. Publisher and editor Margaret Busby, who chaired the Booker judging panel, said the book's emotional range and ability to convey "compassion without pity" made it likely to become a classic.
Stuart's own route out of poverty came through fashion rather than writing. He studied textile design at college, moved to New York and forged a successful career in fashion with firms including Banana Republic. He began writing "Shuggie Bain" in 2008, driven by what he calls a "compulsion," not admitting even to himself that he was working on a novel.
"I truly wrote it for the characters, not knowing it would ever be a published book," he said. "Part of the reason why it took 10 years is because I didn't want to let them go. I found such an immense comfort and joy in writing and in creating these worlds."
The novel was repeatedly turned down by publishers who said they liked it, but didn't know "how to explain Glasgow in the 80s and Thatcherism to the American public."
They needn't have worried. Already the top seller in the U.K. among the six Booker finalists, "Sh | 895 |
2019 BMW S 1000 RR Recalled Ahead Of India Launch
According to BMW Motorrad, only a certain production batch is affected, approximately 340 motorcycles, of which 113 are intended for the German market.
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The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR will be launched on June 27, 2019
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The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR has had its first recall on a certain production batch in Europe, because of a problem in the gearbox. However, BMW Motorrad clarifies that only a certain batch has been affected, around 340 motorcycles in all, of which 113 are intended for the German market. Only a few of the recalled 340 motorcycles were delivered to customers, and these few customers have already been contacted by BMW Motorrad, a senior press spokesperson is quoted as having said. The issue is with a manufacturing tool which had an "unnoticed defect", and as a result, an oil hole in the gearbox may not have been executed correctly, which could lead to gearbox damage in the long term.
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The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR will be launched in India on June 27, and the news may be disheartening for some prospective customers in India. But BMW Motorrad has clarified that only a limited number of motorcycles have been affected by the recall, "during about three weeks of production period" in May. Needless to say, BMW Motorrad has pro-actively issued a recall on the affected motorcycles, and the ones to be made available in India would have gone through a proper quality check before being shipped. Despite the recall, there is an unprecedented demand for the BMW S 1000 RR in Europe and BMW Motorrad is anticipating delays in delivery, owing to the high demand. In the UK alone, delivery may even be delayed in individual cases until the end of 2019.
The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR will get a brand new, full-colour TFT screen with an updated electronics suite
The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR is a completely new model, with updated design, new bodywork and a new engine with even more performance and new technology. The all-new 998 cc, in-line four-cylinder engine now puts out 204 bhp at 13,500 rpm with peak torque of 113 Nm kicking in at 10,500 rpm. The engine also sports BMW's ShiftCam technology, essentially a variable valve timing system, which offers a wider range of torque across the rev range. Also new is an updated electronic suite, with separate riding modes, and a 6-axis IMU-aided cornering ABS, Dynamic Traction Control, Wheelie Control, and rear-wheel lift mitigation. An optional 'M' electronics package allows even more customisation of the electronics suite, including Race Pro modes. The 2019 BMW S 1000 RR is expected to be priced at around ₹ 20.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Erica began her Underwriting career in 2010, holding positions at Sun Life Financial and Equitable Life of Canada, before joining Hannover Re in 2018. Over her career, she has underwritten Life and Critical Illness insurance, large case, piloted an Elite Broker Program and served as a Subject Matter Expert on Underwriting-related projects. Erica resides in Waterloo, Ontario with her husband and two sons, and is an avid concert goer and hockey fan. She is very passionate about education, and is consistently continuing her own education through both industry-related and University level courses. Erica is excited to continue to support the CIU Program Committee for years to come.
Born in Trois-Rivières, QC<|fim_middle|> addition to her RN designation, Marie-Claude holds a diploma from a college for radio and TV presenters. She is looking forward to working with the Program Committee on developing educational program for the CIU.
With a formal background in nursing, Karen left the health care industry and started her underwriting career in 2008 as an Underwriter with Manulife Financial. During her time there, Karen quickly gained valuable knowledge and a solid foundation of Life and Disability underwriting. Additionally, Karen had the opportunity to mentor junior underwriters, before moving to Sun Life Financial in 2012 as a Senior Underwriter. During her time at Sun Life Financial, Karen quickly became proficient in Critical Illness underwriting, and gained valuable exposure and experience with completing rescissions. She moved to LOGiQ3 in March 2016. Karen quickly became an expert in Life Valuations, Structured Settlements, Life, CI and DI underwriting, E Learning grading, as well as being involved in auditing and consulting projects. In 2018, she was promoted to a more formal coaching role. In her current role, Karen is still involved in production underwriting but is also responsible for training, mentoring, auditing and coaching of new and existing underwriters, both internally and externally. Her positive attitude, warm demeanor and passion for teaching and continuing education is a great fit with the Program Committee. Karen is looking forward to providing exciting educational opportunities for our members.
Nicole has more than 28 years of insurance experience, starting off her insurance career in 1990 at Crown Life in the policy change department, and in 1995 began underwriting with UNUM Canada. Nicole is currently an Associate Underwriting Consultant at Manulife underwriting disability, life and critical illness insurance. Current additional responsibilities include claims insurance review and cosigning. As a witness and an active participant in the technological changes within the insurance industry, the process and procedures of insurance modernization are of great interest to her. Personal community volunteering experience includes 7 years as a Girl Guide Leader.
For more education information please see the continuing education area. | , Marie-Claude earned her nursing diploma in 1994, and practiced both in the emergency room and as a research nurse. A career change to life insurance saw her become an underwriter at Industrial Alliance from 2002 to 2006. After having spent time doing paramedical exams, she subsequently worked as a claim specialist for the following 2 years. Marie-Claude returned to underwriting in 2008 with Manulife, and later joining SSQ, so as to have the opportunity to work remotely from Québec City. She has been in her current position at Swiss Re since April 2016.
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There is a major difference between a mark and cultivar name. The name of a cultivar always and only remains with the same group of plants, whereas a mark may be used for different cultivars. The cultivar name is the name which is unique for the cultivar, thus it is possible to identify the cultivar by its cultivar name. A (trade) mark belongs to the company and indicates that a product is sold by this company. A mark is not an identification for a product, but for a company.
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Image: Applications for the Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Awards are now open.
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has called upon councils across NSW to nominate for the Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Awards.
Nominations for the awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement by local government organisations in strategic planning and delivery of arts and culture to local communities, are now open.
"Local government is a key provider of arts and culture in NSW, contributing one third of the total investment in arts and culture in NSW," LGNSW President Linda Scott said.
"Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that NSW councils invested more than $519 million in the arts and culture industry in 2015-16.
"Local government also owns and manages more than 600 museums and galleries as well as keeping places, theatres and performing arts centres, making it a major player in the sector.
"Arts and culture also has a strong connection with the natural and built environment and other industries such as local and regional tourism.
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Coffs Harbour City Council was also Highly Commended for its five-year cultural strategic plan and policy.
"Given the scale and diversity of council-run arts and culture initiatives in NSW, I imagine the 2018 awards will be hotly contested and I look forward to finding out the winners, to be announced in Local Government Week in August," Clr Scott said.
The awards were introduced last year to honour the late Councillor Leo Kelly OAM, a passionate and dedicated LGNSW Board member and champion of the arts.
More information on how to nominate for the awards can be found in the awards section of the LGNSW website. | give our communities a strong sense of identity and help to build cohesion – be it through art, music, performance, festivals or other live events.
Last year's award winners, in their respective categories, include Griffith City Council – Centenary | 47 |
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BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the premier medical colleges in the country. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and located on the state of Karnataka. The college is dedicated to training young minds in the field of medical sciences and to provide the country with Professionals who are adept to solving any health-related problem and be considered as assets to the countries welfare. The state of the art classrooms, the well-equipped laboratories, and the world-class faculty make it possible to build an environment that is suitable for teaching, learning, and healing patients
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BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences trains its students in their teaching hospital that enables them to have a realistic outlook in dealing with patients in their career ahead. The hospital has a number of beds in versatile Departments: 120 beds in Medical & Allied, 140 beds in Surgical & Allied, 40 beds in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 40 ICU beds, and 70 other miscellaneous beds. The aspirants gain an insight into the lives of doctors and how to deal with emergency situations, making a diagnosis and prescribing medicine.
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The college offers a number of courses in 3 significant Departments, namely, Pre-Clinical Departments which includes the Departments of Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. The Para-Clinical Departments include the Departments of Pharmacology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, and Microbiology. Finally, the Clinical Department consists of the Departments of General Medicine, Dentistry, Radio Diagnostics, TB-Chest, Dermatology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Orthopaedic, and ENT.
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Why the NCAA Tournament had much more of a "Boston" feel at TD Garden
By Zachary Baru
The 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional at TD Garden may not have had any local teams, but last weekend the venue included a lot more of the city than the previous time the tournament stopped in Boston.
Actually, you could multiply the Boston influence by 23 times to be exact. That's because in 2012, the last time TD Garden was chosen to host the tournament, every professional championship banner had to be removed.
NCAA regulations forced TD Garden to remove the banners of professional teams. This was a little bit of a problem for a venue that is home to 6 Stanley Cup championships for the Bruins, and 17 World Championships for the Boston Celtics.
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Although the famed parquet floor was not allowed, or any other local floor throughout the tournament, at least the banners gave the tournament's stop in Boston a little bit of a local feel. Not to mention a small Boston College logo on the corner of the court, given to the school for being the host of the East Regional.
The tournament also helped the city economically, and in impressive fashion. The two-night, three-game event last weekend was projected to bring in $25 million in economic impact, filling hotels, restaurants, shops and other establishments throughout the city.
The NCAA Tournament provided a big economic boost for the city, a reminder to all sports fans worldwide that Boston can be a great host city, and an amazing weekend for basketball fans throughout the region. And yes, a reminder to all sports fans watching about the 23 titles that will forever live in The Garden.
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The S'Arenal beach of Llucmajor is a fine white sandy beach with all services. A wide promenade that reaches Palma, numerous hotels, cafes, shops, restaurants and a Yacht Club.
The coast of Llucmajor offers 45 kms of stunning views over the sea, with cliffs, viewpoints and defense towers.
From S'Arenal to S'Estanyol de Migjorn, passing through Cala Pi.
Located in the region of the Migjorn, to the south of the island, Llucmajor is the most extensive municipality of Mallorca. Fine sand beaches and wonderful coves merge along its 47 kilometers of steep coastline, ideal for sailing, fishing or diving. Or just to enjoy the calm and tranquility that this wonderful place offers.
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Eldercare Locator | www.eldercare.gov
The ACL Eldercare Locator is a website and call center that links you to state and local agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
National Family Caregiver Support Program | www.acl.gov/NewsRoom/Publications/docs/ National_Family_Caregiver_Support_Program2014.pdf
Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Services Program | www.acl.gov/NewsRoom/Publications/docs/ Alzheimers_Disease_Supportive_Services_Program_1.pdf
Lifespan Respite Program | www.acl.gov/NewsRoom/Publications/docs/Lifespan_Respite_Care_Program2014.pdf
Alzheimers.gov | alzheimers.gov
This site is the government's resource for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Caregiving | www.medicare.gov/campaigns/caregiver/caregiver.html
This website offers resources, stories, and newsletters about caring for someone with Medicare.
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Long-Term-Services-and-Supports/Home-and-Community-Based-Services/Home-and-Community-Based-Services.html
A range of HCBS are available optionally to states through a variety of statutory authorities including new Affordable Care Act programs, HCBS waivers, other waivers, and State Plan Amendments. These include many services that help beneficiaries and caregivers.
Testing Experience and Functional Tools (TEFT) |
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The electronic Long-Term Services & Supports (eLTSS) Initiative is partnership between the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and CMS that will focus on identifying electronic standards that can enable the creation, exchange, and use of interoperable service plans for use by health care and community-based long-term services and supports providers, payers, and the individuals they serve.
Core Competencies for Direct Support Workers | www.medicaid.gov/medicaid-chip-program-information/by-topics/long-term-services-and-supports/workforce/downloads/dsw-core-competencies-final-set-2014.pdf
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Department of Veterans Affairs' Caregiver Support Line | Tol-free 1-855-260-3274
The support line can discuss assistance available from the VA, help access services, answer questions about eligible services, or connect caregivers with the Caregiver Support Coordinator at the closest VA Medical Center.
Department of Veterans Affairs' Caregiver Support | www.caregiver.va.gov
This website provides resources for caregivers and Veterans, including resources available to caregivers, and videos and stories of caregivers of Veterans. The website also has a zip code look up feature, allowing caregivers and Veterans to find the name and contact information of the closest Caregiver Support Coordinator.
Veterans Health Library | www.veteranshealthlibrary.org
This website provides information on common health issues faced by Veterans, including information related to caring for a Veteran with a specific illness, injury, or condition.
Department of Veterans Affairs' Guide to Long Term Services and Supports | www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/index.asp
This website provides an overview of VA long-term services and supports.
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Benefits in hospice directed at caregivers in both Medicare and Medicaid include the respite benefit and bereavement services. The respite benefit provides five days of inpatient hospice care and rest for the caregiver.
CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map | www.cdc.gov/aging/healthybrain
The CDC's Healthy Aging Program and the Alzheimer's Association developed this road map to advance cognitive health as a vital, integral component of public health. It outlines how state and local public health agencies and their partners can promote cognitive functioning, address cognitive impairment for individuals living in the community, and help meet the needs of caregivers.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Caregiving Optional Module | www.cdc.gov/brfss/
Starting in 2015, states have the option of adding an 8-item Caregiving module to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys. Using this module allows states to determine the percent of people who self-report being a caregiver, ascertain the relationship between caregiver and recipient, calculate the average hours of caregiving per week, document the types of assistance needed, identify the major health problems, illnesses, or disabilities of the care recipient, measure the duration of caregiving, and detail the type of assistance most needed by the caregiver.
Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status | www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/13_0090.htm
The article is an examination of the characteristics of adults who are providing regular care or assistance to friends or family members who have health problems, long-term illnesses, or disabilities.
STEADI | www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/Falls/steadi/patients.html
The STEADI Initiative to prevent falls includes educational materials designed specifically for health care providers, older adults, and their caregivers. Materials include information on how to check for fall risk and how to prevent falls.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) KIT | store.samhsa.gov/product/Treatment-of-Depression-in-Older-Adults-Evidence-Based-Practices-EBP-KIT/SMA11-4631CD-DVD
This KIT includes a guide to help older adults and caregivers recognize depression, access treatment, make informed choices, and remain involved in care decisions.
Caregivers and Exercise—Take Time for Yourself |
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Next Steps for Research on Informal Caregiving | www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/gerald-summary_11-21-14_0.pdf
This includes brief papers about key knowledge gaps and research priorities in informal caregiving.
The Science of Caregiving | nihrecord.nih.gov/newsletters/2014/06_06_2014/story8.htm
Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging | www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/caring-person-alzheimers-disease/about-guide
About Alzheimer's disease: Caregiving | www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/topics/caregiving
Find caregiving tip sheets and resource lists on behavioral issues, safety, communication, planning in web and eBook formats.
HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH)
Caregiving | www.womenshealth.gov/aging/caregiving/
Caregiver Stress Fact Sheet |
www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/caregiver-stress.html
HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Get Support If You Are A Caregiver | healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/everyday-healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationship/get-support-if-you-are-a-caregiver
Support a Loved One at the Doctor: Quick Tips | healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Population/older-adults/mental-health-and-relationships/support-a-loved-one-at-the-doctor-quick-tips
Rental Assistance | portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/rental_assistance
Locate rental housing supported by HUD's programs; learn more about renting and HUD rental assistance programs, as well as your rights and fair housing information.
Information for Senior Citizens | portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/information_for_senior_citizens
For information on HUD programs specific to senior citizens.
Information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/
Among other things, the FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
Home Care Final Rule, providing minimum wage and overtime pay for direct care workers | For information about wages and pay, visit www.dol.gov/whd/homecare. Information such as a "self-assessment" to determine whether a worker is entitled to federal minimum wage and overtime pay is available at www.dol.gov/whd/homecare/workers.htm. Information specific to individuals and families is available at www.dol.gov/whd/homecare/individuals.htm.
Older Women Workers and Economic Security | www.dol.gov/wb/factsheets/OlderWomen_IssueBrief-F-508.pdf
The issue brief answers these questions: How and why does the gender wage gap vary by age? How do earnings for older women differ by race and ethnicity? What can be done to tackle the gender wage gap and improve women's lifetime earnings?
Pay and Leave | www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/#url=Fact-Sheets
The Federal government offers a variety of leave programs to assist an employee that finds he/she needs to absent from work to care of an elderly parent.
Handbook on Alternative Work Schedules | www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/reference-materials/handbooks/alternative-work-schedules/
The Federal Government has two main categories of alternative work schedules (AWS) – flexible work schedules and compressed work schedules.
Telework | www.telework.gov
Employee Assistance Programs |
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All Federal agencies provide Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees.
Federal Long Term Care Insurance | www.ltcfeds.com
Disability Planner: Family Benefits | www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/dfamily.html
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Michael Pitman is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played for the Newtown Jets and Canterbury-Bankstown in the<|fim_middle|> 1984 he captained/coached Kurri Kurri Bulldogs.
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Pitman was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is the son of Tom Pitman who played for Newtown in the 1940s and 1950s.
Playing career
Pitman made his first grade debut for Newtown in Round 1 1980 against Canterbury-Bankstown at Henson Park in which Pitman was sent from the field for a professional foul. Under the coaching of Warren Ryan, Newtown went from a struggling team to title contenders and in 1981 finished second on the table. Newtown would go on to reach the 1981 NSWRL grand final against Parramatta. Pitman played at prop in the match as Newtown trailed Parramatta 7–6 at halftime before Parramatta came home in the second half to win 20-11 and claim their first premiership at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The following season, Newtown were unable to replicate their form of 1981 and the club failed to reach the finals. In Round 5 of the 1982 season, Pitman was in the Newtown side which played in the lowest scoring game in NSWRL premiership history as they drew 0–0 with Canterbury at Henson Park. Pitman then departed Newtown at the end of 1982 and signed with Canterbury. Pitman played one season for Canterbury making 19 appearances and was part of the side which reached the 1983 preliminary final but lost to Parramatta 18–4.
Pitman then signed on with Lakes United in the Newcastle competition as captain-coach. Pitman later coached Griffith black and whites, now known as Griffith black and whites panthers.
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Help Me Bluetooth Codecs, You're my Only Hope.
The world of Bluetooth audio is as confusing as it is convenient. While the Bluetooth Special Interest Group constantly works to update the protocol's specifications, other companies simultaneously develop new ways to encode and decode its wireless data stream. These are Bluetooth codecs. They have names like SBC, AAC, LDAC, and aptX. Here at Major HiFi, we would like to offer some assistance to those audio purists navigating these options.
If you're an audiophile listening to lossless PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio through a wired connection, your file concerns differ from Bluetooth listeners. Assuming you've got a HiFi setup with DAC and FLAC, bit rate isn't your primary concern. Sample rate and bit depth specs reveal more information about lossless and uncompressed audio quality.
To summarize as briefly as possible: Sample rate affects how many impressions or "samples" we have captured in a second of time. Bit depth affects the amount of dynamic information that can be taken within each of the samples. Bit depth deals with volume, and sample rate deals with frequency information.
A Little Bit About Bit Rate
Bit rate should just be determined by the equation of bit depth × sample rate. This isn't always the case in digital music thanks to compression. Compression formats use different algorithms to encode a file to minimize its data size. MP3 compression made waves (pun intended) in the early days of portable digital audio because it could efficiently reproduce decent quality sound while simultaneously saving massive amounts of hard drive space.
Compression serves a slightly different purpose in the context of streaming. When we stream, playback occurs simultaneously with data transfer. This can come in many forms such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or an online service. A plentiful amount of codecs have emerged to compensate for limited bandwidth and slow transmission/transfer speed. A lower bit rate typically results in a smoother stream, at the cost of some fidelity.
Cracking the Codec
SBC is what you're using If you don't have fancy Bluetooth Codecs on your headphones or device. The subband codec has a variable bit rate that results in unpredictable quality. It supports sample rates up to 48kHz, but in most cases, probably won't.
AAC works a little differently than the other codecs. The name AAC itself actually refers to the type of audio that's being played. Despite them both being lossy, compression used in Advanced Audio Coding is more efficient than an MP3. At the same bit rate, an AAC track is going to preserve better quality than an MP3.
What makes AAC Bluetooth unique is that there is very little encoding or decoding in the process of transmitting the audio data. The file would sound more or less the same through a wired or wireless connection. AAC is Apple's weapon of choice and is used by default in iTunes.
LDAC is Sony's proprietary Bluetooth streaming codec. At its maximum potential, it's the codec with the highest quality. It streams at a max of 990kbps, translating to a sample rate of 96kHz and a bit depth of 24. LDAC swaps between fixed bit rates of 330, 660, and 990 kbps depending on available signal strength. It is also possible to select which bit rate you prefer on some devices.
compatible Android devices can select LDAC bit rate through developer options
In order to use LDAC, both the transmitting and receiving devices need a license agreement with Sony. Companies competing in the same markets as Sony could be unmotivated to support LDAC, and it's possibly for this reason that LDAC isn't as common seen as Qualcomm's aptX encoding.
50 Shades of aptX
aptX in some form has been around for decades. Now, these codecs are developed by Qualcomm to serve a number of wireless audio needs. Let's break them down.
aptX
Once, there was only aptX (previously apt-X). The eldest codec of the bunch has been around since the 80's, and has been the more efficient alternative to SBC for headphones since 2009. It offers fixed bit rate data compression, providing steady quality in a Bluetooth audio stream.
aptX LL
If you're watching a movie or (especially if) you're playing a video game, latency makes a difference. Poor audio sync can ruin the emotional impact of a film, and could be the difference between winning and losing a video game. AptX LL is Qualcomm's answer to this issue. This codec features the lowest bit rate and depth of the AptX family. It reduces lag to virtually nothing with consistently better sound than standard SBC Bluetooth audio.
aptX HD
Qualcomm created the aptX-HD codec with music in mind. A higher bit rate risks some latency for the greater good. This codec encodes and decodes a Bluetooth stream at 24-bit 48 kHz (above and beyond CD quality). The signal-to-noise ratio here is also greater than aptX or aptX LL.
aptX Adaptive
aptX Adaptive is supposed to be something of a miracle codec. This flavor of aptX promises a hyper-efficient compression algorithm that can deliver up to the same quality of aptX HD at nearly the same speed as aptX LL. It's the first time Qualcomm has embraced a variable bit rate, with the purpose of adapting stream speeds for different media usage. Videos and games are optimized for sync.
I've never actually tried aptX Adaptive, as far as I know. It's been easy for me on most devices to confirm which Bluetooth codecs I'm using, unless it's aptX Adaptive. It's supposedly backwards compatible with aptX and aptX HD enabled devices, so maybe I've used it unknowingly. Either way, this codec seems to be the best of everything aptX has to offer.
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In today's labour market, successful truck fleets and logistics companies know that staying abreast of the issues will help them stay ahead of the competition. Follow our<|fim_middle|> that educate kids about career opportunities in trucking and logistics can give the event some structure while providing them with a glimpse of the working world.
Making your business family-friendly may take some time, but the payoff will be worth it. You can also learn more by watching our 2018 Top Fleet Employer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc5Oc4monKc&t=13s highlighting the important role family has in developing productive, healthy, and modern workplaces. | "Modernizing Your HR Approach" blog series as we navigate emerging trends and share tips for finding, hiring, and retaining the talent you need.
Work-life balance means different things to different people, but I have no doubt that it's a priority for workers in their mid-twenties to late thirties—the Millennials—with young families.
Every year, our Top Fleet Employers tell us there's a direct correlation between "family friendly" policies and higher retention rates. Modern workplaces that recognize and respond to the connection between work and family are simply a more desirable place to be. Their family-first culture is an advantage as they compete for talent.
Your policies and procedures give structure to the programs and decisions that define your culture.
A family-friendly workplace is one where policies make it possible for employees to more easily balance and fulfill their family and work obligations. Things like flexibility in work hours to better support daycare arrangements or caring for aging parents; accommodating time off so employees can engage in volunteer work; and maternity and paternity benefits that go beyond what is required by law.
These family-friendly policies and procedures—written down and clearly communicated—show that your company cares about the well-being and happiness of your employees and that they have a life outside of work.
As an employer, you have tools and resources that can support and demonstrate a family-first culture.
Family issues can cause stress for your employees, and access to confidential family counseling through your employee assistance program (EAP) can help reduce it. Another example is to offer scholarships or tuition support to the children of your employees as a way to help with family finances and promote education.
Families won't be aware of these and other benefits unless you explain them clearly to everyone involved. This is especially true for drivers who may not be in staff meetings or break rooms to hear about these programs. Many of our Top Fleet Employers say they make a special effort to tell drivers and their families not only what benefits are offered but how they are processed. Knowing their family is in the loop means they're more likely to focus on the job at hand—and stick with you as an employee.
There's no better way for a family to understand their loved one's job than to see where they work and meet the people they spend their days with.
Include family members in company events like holiday celebrations, summer BBQs, and more. And take advantage of Take Our Kids to Work Day, which usually falls on the first Wednesday in November. Workshops and tours | 498 |
The first 100% mobile car rental service, Virtuo, has arrived to shake up the car rental scene in London.
Virtuo is a premium, 100% mobile and hassle-free car rental service to help you escape and explore the city. Every aspect of the app based service has been designed specially for the customer to make renting a car an amazing experience. The Virtuo app was hand selected by the Apple team as App of the Day on Saturday 14th July, generating thousands of installs and excitement around the service.
The new service lets customers book, locate and unlock a premium Mercedes A-Class within minutes through the Virtuo app. There is no paperwork, no long counter queues to collect and return a traditional rental car and no hidden fees. Virtuo customers can spend more time enjoying your trip, rather than sorting out your car hire.
However, this all-in-app experience is not at the expense of customer service. At the heart of Virtuo is our London-based customer service team, who are always on-hand and can be contacted directly through the app, any time of day or night. Operating our own fleet of standardised premium cars allows us to ensure a consistent and stylish experience.
The brand-new cars are available right now to book through the Virtuo app and<|fim_middle|> Arch, Stratford and Kensington). Users can simply download the Virtuo app, validate their account, book their car and be on the road in a matter of minutes. | pick up from six locations across London (London Victoria, London Waterloo, King's Cross St Pancras, Marble | 22 |
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A woman is crying in the dining room of the Blue Ginger restaurant in Boston. Instead of being alarmed, though, Chef Ming Tsai is delighted because he knows these are tears of joy. The customer's son, who suffers<|fim_middle|> are safe for all diners—the first statewide law of its kind that's now being used as a model by other states.
The need for labeling and safety standards is pressing—15 million Americans currently have food allergies that can cause a range of reactions from simple rashes and irritation to anaphylactic shock and even death. Also troubling is the fact that the number of children diagnosed with allergies between 1997 and 2011 has increased by 50 percent.
Scientists are unclear about what's causing the dramatic increase in food allergies, but the general consensus is that it's a combination of genetics and environmental triggers. "No one knows why people have food allergies, but there are many theories," says Mike Spigler, vice president of education for the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) organization—a national effort that invests in research and provides tools and resources for people with food allergies. "Every time we think we figure it out, a study or statistics come out that discredit it."
Austinite Beth Martinez felt lost and overwhelmed when her son Lorenzo was diagnosed with a life-threatening combination of allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy and wheat. "There is a huge learning curve," says Martinez. "At times you think, How am I ever going to be able to keep my kid safe? But you reach a point where you realize you have achieved a new normal in your life." Martinez's new normal relies heavily on information and research from FARE, as well as connections to other local families dealing with food allergies through Austin Families with Food Allergies (AFFA). The community shares news, tips and alerts via their online forum, Facebook group, monthly educational meetings and an annual family retreat.
Allergy experts agree that anyone can develop a food allergy at any point in their life, and although any food can trigger a reaction, 90 percent of all food allergies involve eight particular foods: Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. People with food allergies have to pay careful attention to dishes with unexpected ingredients. For example, someone who's allergic to chicken has to question any dish that might contain chicken broth—including queso, mashed potatoes or rice.
A food allergy becomes even more challenging for people with a career in the culinary industry. Michelle Lee, who is on the Foodie Team at Central Market, discovered she was allergic to mangoes 10 years ago, then blueberries a few years later. She manages what she eats by paying careful attention to labels, but sometimes has to make special arrangements at work. "It can be hard sometimes because we do a mango event each year," says Lee. "I try to avoid the produce department that week. Also, if anyone is doing a food demo that uses mango, I can't go near their table or in their prep area. I also have to be careful with sample products because mango powder and blueberries are used quite a bit."
FARE works with the National Restaurant Association and food manufacturers through training programs such as SafeFARE, ServSafe and AllerTrain, to help those who prepare food understand basic but vital information. For example, if an item comes in contact with an allergen—no matter how quick or seemingly insignificant the contact might be—the item is irrevocably contaminated. "Chefs are used to dealing with microbes, like with raw chicken," says Spigler. "If raw chicken touches something, but you cook it through, the microbes are killed. But if a diner has a dairy allergy and a chef cooks their food on a grill that was used to cook something with cheese on it, that diner is going to get sick. Once that touch happens, it's over."
To ensure that the next generation of chefs considers food allergy safety protocols part of their standard operating procedures, culinary schools are incorporating training on common allergens in their coursework. Chef Jackie Parchman of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin teaches a baking and pastry course that includes lessons on gluten intolerance, celiac disease, diabetes and lactose intolerance, as well as vegetarian and vegan dietary restrictions. "The course enlightens the students to what the general public now is facing as far as food allergies, and how they can, as chefs, accommodate customers in the future," says Parchman.
Identifying allergens and protecting guests starts with recipe development. Tsai and his team created a spreadsheet system called "The Bible" that lists every ingredient in every dish—making it easy for anyone on the line to identify what the diner might be allergic to on a plate and substitute it out. "A steak-and-potato dish can have shellfish in it if the potato was fried in the same oil as the shellfish," says Tsai. "That's the kind of thing that is easy to overlook—and I don't care how smart you are, it's hard to remember every dish on your menu."
Restaurant guests with allergies can do their part, as well. Note the allergy when making the reservation and ask questions about the menu. FARE created a card that helps alleviate some of the confusion when communicating with the kitchen. Diners can hand the card identifying their allergies to the server so that everyone is on the same clear page.
Executive Chef Mat Clouser of Swift's Attic is particularly motivated to accommodate diners with food allergies, because he personally suffers from a shellfish allergy that emerged after several years of working in kitchens. His team emphasizes training and balances the menu so that there are plenty of options for people with allergies. They also avoid ingredients that commonly cause issues—opting for gluten-free soy, for example, and substituting coconut milk for cream to add richness to a dish. "The last thing we want to do is make anyone sick," says Clouser. "We're in the business of serving people food and making people happy. Anything we can do to get food in their bellies and keep them smiling, that's what we want to do."
With leadership from chefs like Ming Tsai and organizations like FARE, people with food allergies can expect it to get easier to find more delicious, and safe, meals at home and at area restaurants.
For more information on FARE, visit foodallergy.org
For information on Austin Families with Food Allergies, visit facebook.com/Austinfamilieswithfoodallergies
Tips for Dining Out
Know the types of foods that can have "hidden" ingredients, such as sauces, desserts and buffet items.
Call ahead.
Contact the restaurant a few days in advance to let them know you have allergies and ask how they might be able to accommodate you. Giving the restaurant advance notice gives them time to plan a memorable meal for you.
Share and ask questions.
Even if you've called ahead, tell your server about any allergy. Take a chef card, available on the FARE site, to help clearly communicate your allergies to the server and the kitchen staff. Don't be embarrassed about your allergy; it's a normal course of business for restaurants.
Even when you plan ahead, sometimes an allergen can come in contact with your food. Carry any medicines needed in case of an emergency, and make sure your dining companions know how to assist you.
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Tsai is one of the food industry leaders helping to make dining out safe for people with food allergies—a cause he championed even before his own son was diagnosed with an allergy to nuts. He was instrumental in passing legislation in Massachusetts that set standards for how commercial kitchens create dishes that | 119 |
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Lindblad Expeditions Takes to the 81st Annual Academy Awards
Oscar nominees to Receive Lindblad Voyage to Galápagos
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New York, NY, February 18, 2009 – Lindblad Expeditions (www.expeditions.com), the small ship cruise pioneer, is excited to announce that it will be placing its hallmark Galápagos voyage inside gift bags for the all the non-winning nominees in the five principal categories at the upcoming 81st Annual Academy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009.
The Lindblad voyage to the Galápagos will be given as part of the "Everybody Wins at the Oscars®!" gift bag produced and distributed by Distinctive Assets. Each of the non-winning nominees in the categories of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, as well as host Hugh Jackman, will receive the gift bag and, consequently, one of Lindblad's Galápagos expeditions for 10 days/9 nights aboard the National Geographic Islander or the National Geographic Endeavour.
In 1967, Lindblad Travel took the first group of lay travelers to the Galápagos Islands. Since then, the Lindblad family has had a continual presence in the islands. And, today, with two ships - the National Geographic Endeavour and the National Geographic Islander - based in the archipelago full-time, Lindblad Expeditions has the strongest single brand presence in this region and has initiated programs to support conservation, education and community development resulting in more than $4.5 million dollars donated to the Galápagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Research Center.
Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands provide a natural habitat for some of the world's most interesting and unusual animals. Only in Galápagos can travelers come face to face with wildlife that has never developed a fear of people. Travelers also have the opportunity to snorkel with playful sea lions, kneel beside marine iguanas and marvel at Galápagos penguins.
A Lindblad expedition in Galápagos features nimble Zodiacs and kayaks that take guests onto the volcanic shores and pristine beaches of the archipelago for up-close exploration. Lindblad Expeditions also has an undersea program which utilizes underwater video to bring seldom seen or heard worlds to life. Every expedition in Galápagos is led by a team of Naturalists (including an Underwater Specialist), a videographer, and Expedition Leader, providing a multitude of resources for a rich and unmatched understanding of the incredible wildlife and special environment that is known as the "Land of Darwin."
Sven Lindblad, President and Founder of Lindblad Expeditions, is excited by Lindblad's inclusion in the "Everyone Wins at the Oscars®!" bag. He remarked, "The opportunity to travel to Galápagos and experience its magic, beauty and spell are the chance of a lifetime – even for a Hollywood star. I am certain that the recipients of these gift bags will appreciate the occasion to discover, with Lindblad Expeditions, this amazing archipelago and all of its treasures".
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Your Hunger Ready For This?
Cheeseburgers are as American as apple pie … except for meatier, juicer, sexier, and with a whole lot of options! This week we're celebrating this tried and true culinary staple and the chefs below, at some of the prime LA eateries, have taken it beyond basic. Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day, your Tuesday just got way better—and, you have an excuse to take a break from tacos. Each restaurant below will be open on Tuesday, September 18, to make sure you get to feast on the burger that tickles your fancy.
DID YOU KNOW: According to the history books, the cheeseburger was invented<|fim_middle|> have gluten-free desserts too!).
In case you're ready to skip a steak and go straight for a cheeseburger, you'll want to head to Lunetta At Night for their Snake-River grass-fed burger, only this time with grilled onions, fresh heirloom tomato, sharp cheddar and avocado while sipping on a perfectly prepared handcrafted cocktail from The Moon Bar.
Located in Downtown LA is a portal to Louisiana with all the proper fixins. It's also where you'll find Chef Sammy Monsour preparing the best southern food in town at Preux & Proper. When you walk inside, you're transported. The décor, the food, the cocktails … it is one my LA's favorites. Now that it's National Cheeseburger Day, Chef Sammy has created a Strauss grass-fed beef burger with pickles, horseradish remoulade, pimento cheese, and plenty of north country bacon. Can you say tasty?! Be sure to try their collard greens too!
In historic Pasadena exists a restaurant with a tremendous story, one of my favorite happy hours, and a patio and interior that welcomes you into feeling like you've entered a summer cottage. Bring your crew, your date, your partner and dive into the Kobe beef cheeseburger with crispy lettuce, fresh tomato, crunchy pickles, melted cheddar, and "Eva's Secret Sauce "on a Brioche bun. | in 1926 in Pasadena, California by a gent named Lionel Sternberger. The story goes that while working at a sandwich shop called, "The Rite Spot" he was experimenting with cheese by dropping a slab of it on a sizzling burgr. Thus was born the famed cheeseburger! Though if not for the German Europeans in Hamburg that came to America in the first place back in the 1800s, we wouldn't have the hamburger. They came here with a tradition of placing grilled meat patty between two pieces of bread. We were happy to adopt their tradition and from then on, multiple versions evolved. Eventually buns were introduced— and voila!
If there is one thing you should know about Church & State its that the cuisine is created by a highly decorated, passionate, Michelin starred Chef, Tony Esnault whose approach to every ingredient is one of thoughtfulness and vision. While the French may not be associated with burgers, Chef Esnault has turned that entire theory right side up by crafting a French inspired grass—fed cheeseburger. His limited time cheeseburger is made with grass fed beef, house made dijonaise served on a brioche bun topped with Emmentaler (em-en-taller) cheese with an option to add crispy bacon, caramelized onion, or a free-range fried egg for a dollar (… if you're honest with yourself, you know you want to add that bacon).
Across town you'll find another cheeseburger crafted by Chef Raphael Lunettaat Lunetta All Day. L.A.D. is a modern diner with bright, cheery interior design, and happy servers serving up a Snake River grass-fed burger with caramelized onions, juicy beefsteak tomato, aged white cheddar and Marie Rose sauce smothering it happily. With a slew of cocktails and a full wine list, you'll be able to pair this indulgent burger with the accompaniment of your choice! Make sure to save room for dessert (they | 406 |
The Bishop of Bathurst Diocese, Ian Palmer, was commissioned as rector<|fim_middle|>.
For Archdeacon Frank's full sermon, click here. | of the parish of Dubbo on Saturday evening, February 7.
CONGRATULATIONS: Archdeacon Frank Hetherington leads the large congregation in a round of applause after commissioning Bishop Ian as Rector of Dubbo.
Bishop Ian has taken on a half-time role as parish priest of the largest parish in the diocese, in addition to his responsibilities as diocesan bishop, because the diocese is no longer able to pay the full-time stipend of the bishop.
His commissioning service came at the end of a seven-day 'Pilgrimage of Prayer', in which Bishop Ian and his wife Liz walked the 200-plus kilometres from Bathurst to Dubbo.
Inspired partly by the 'Bishop's Walk' from Dubbo to Bathurst, undertaken by Bishop Ken Leslie in 1971 to raise funds for the completion of All Saints' Cathedral, Bishop Ian said his pilgrimage was not intended as a fund-raiser.
Arriving in Dubbo at 2.00pm on Saturday, the Palmers were both suffering sore feet and tired legs but still managed to walk into the grounds of Holy Trinity church with a spring in their step – and a great sense of relief.
In a service in the church four hours later, Diocesan Archdeacon Frank Hetherington commissioned Bishop Ian in his new parish ministry.
At the beginning of the service, Archdeacon Frank said that it was "unique in the Anglican Church of Australia for a Diocesan Bishop to add to his burdens the responsibility of being Rector of a parish".
BLESSING: Retired Bishop Graham Walden gives Bishop Ian a blessing during the commissioning service.
He pointed out that for the Bishop and Liz, one journey had just concluded and another one was just beginning, "not only for them but for this Parish and this Diocese".
He said that this journey was set against a background of the General Synod held in Adelaide in 2014, and particularly a document presented at that gathering entitled The Report of the Viability and Structures Task Force.
"People are watching with us and praying for us. Our God is relational. We live within the Trinitarian experience of the God who Creates; the God who Redeems; the God who empowers through his Spirit.
a witness to that relationship?
a witness to the Church?
a witness to the community?
a witness that we are people on pilgrimage with our Bishop?
Both this reading and the final hymn (We'll walk the land, with hearts on fire) were very apt, not only for the parish but also for Bishop Ian and Liz following their 200-kilometre pilgrimage to Dubbo, which had reached its conclusion just a few hours earlier | 561 |
When Haley's mom let her know that we would be working together for her senior photos, Haley realized that we actually already knew each other! She and her sister were campers at Cragmont, a camp I used to photograph and video during the summer. So fun that we got to reconnect for her senior year!!
Haley, her mom, and her sister met up with me in Wilmington, NC so we could have coastal, bright, and summery senior session. We started at a local neighborhood that is JUST like a picture out of Charleston. It's my new obsession. We fell in love with the flowers, trees, and sunlight. My favorite was a blue hydrangea bush that was in full bloom. To. Die. For. It was the perfect backdrop for photos of her and her sister. We will definitely be back at this location!
From there, we headed to Wrightsville Beach for photos on the boat dock and then the south end of the island. Haley looked like a gorgeous<|fim_middle|> plans for Kalli's senior photos this upcoming year!!! I cannot wait to spend more time with this sweet family. | model walking down the beach, and you can't even tell that it was filled with people! Once we got into our groove with the camera, she was a rockstar and we got some of my favorite senior images ever.
We ended our session with some Chick-fil-a (classic) and making | 60 |
Home Film Film Festivals 'A Festival in Two Parts': Scottsdale event sets in-person, virtual films
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'A Festival in Two Parts': Scottsdale event sets in-person, virtual films
"Belfast" (Photo courtesy of Scottsdale International Film Festival)
By Connor Dziawura | October 23, 2021
After a surprise success adapting amidst the pandemic last year, the annual Scottsdale International Film Festival is returning as a hybrid event this November.
Despite going virtual and halving the length of last year's event, festival director Amy Ettinger says it was as successful as the year prior. Festival planners complemented it with the 2nd Look Streaming Cinema event this past spring.
"It was really a good year for us," festival director Amy Ettinger recalls. "I can't tell you what's going to happen with this given festival at the moment — all bets are off until it's over and you can look at your numbers – but surprisingly we did better with the combination of the virtual festival that we did last November and then we went on, many months later, and made kind of a reprise of 20 of our top-rated films over the last 20 years. And so that was just like icing on the cake.
"The festival itself last season did just as well as the 10-day festival had done the year before," she continued. "It was very startling. … The 20-year reprise was a more modest success, but it was a success nonetheless."
This November, organizers are changing things up again. Rather than returning<|fim_middle|> on top of each other, breathing down each other's necks, and rope lines. So it's a simple thing to show up, come to the concierge table, show us your proof of COVID-19 full vaccination — meaning two of the Moderna, two of the Pfizer or one of the J&J — and get your wristband and go to your reserved seat."
Scottsdale International Film Festival
When: In person Friday, November 5, through Tuesday, November 9; online Wednesday, November 10, through Friday, November 12
Where: In person screenings are at Harkins Theatres Shea 14, 7354 E. Shea Boulevard, and Harkins Theatres Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road; virtual screenings are online via Eventive
Cost: $15-$279
Info: scottsdalefilmfestival.com | to one long event, and instead of choosing between solely in-person or virtual screenings, Ettinger describes it as a "festival in two parts."
Now in its 21st year, the Scottsdale International Film Festival will screen 22 films at Harkins Theatres' Shea 14 and Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square locations from Friday, November 5, to Tuesday, November 9. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend; negative tests will not be accepted.
Then, after the in-person portion concludes, 16 of the films will become available online from Wednesday, November 10, to Friday, November 12. The festival is once again partnering with the virtual platform Eventive, and digital ticket buyers will get 48 hours to finish a film once started.
Films vary throughout the duration of the festival, from comedies, dramas and thrillers to documentaries. And their perspectives are many, ranging from those produced in the United States to international projects from the likes of Belgium, France, Iran, Italy, Kosovo and the Netherlands, to name a few.
Among the slated films are the Julia Child documentary "Julia," which opens the festival November 5 at Shea 14 location, and Kenneth Branagh's coming-of-age drama "Belfast," which marks the end of the in-person screenings on November 9 at Camelview.
The centerpiece is director Eva Husson's "Mothering Sunday," an adaptation of a Graham Swift novel that Ettinger says has a "phenomenal cast" of Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth and Olivia Colman. It screens at Shea 14 November 6.
"It's the kind of thing that appeals to the masterpiece PBS lovers," Ettinger emphasizes. "It's one of those Brit period pieces and based on a best-selling novel."
The Phoenix Film Critics Society will once again vote on awards to be announced on the opening night, helping audiences to decide which films are most recommended. Moviegoers can then vote on the Audience Award via ballots throughout the festival.
Otherwise, this year's event is a simple, reduced affair. Only one post-film Q&A is slated, for first-time filmmaker Jack Paulson's film "Peeky." Other creators decided it best not to travel, according to Ettinger.
The reduction in programming isn't necessarily a new idea, however. Prior to the pandemic, the festival had been surveying audiences, who Ettinger says didn't seem interested in things such as opening night receptions or discussions anyway.
"I think that's probably going to take some time for that to come back," Ettinger speculates of the receptions, adding, "And we got the sense that they probably wouldn't stick around much for too many Q&As. They just wanted to kind of tiptoe back in, put their toes back in the water, to watch some films. …
"Everybody wants it a little calmer. We're not going to have rope lines. Every seat is reserved. That's a new thing for us, but it's also a Harkins requirement, which is perfect for us this year. We didn't want to have throngs of people standing | 664 |
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Listening: Improvised Performances at Falls Bridge
by Megan Bridge
Sharon Mansur and Daniel Burkholder start upstage, behind a thin black curtain, turning lanterns with fluorescent bulbs on and off. There are mirrors on the Mascher Space Co-op's upstage wall, behind the curtain. I happen to know these mirrors were a big debate within the Mascher community, and that their addition to the space makes it more "rentable" to a certain population within Philly's dance ecology...this thought flickers through my consciousness as Mansur and Burkholder's silhouettes are duplicated by the wall of mirrors. Other thoughts: They are miners in a cave. They emerge, carrying the lanterns, dressed in white collared shirts. Their movement is purposeful, precise. The image of this pair as workers settles deeper. Their rigorous attention draws me in. I read later in the program notes that Mansur and Burkholder are celebrating 20 years of working together. This fact is apparent in their familiarity with each other's bodies, weight, physical structures: they have an ease, a command, the freedom to play. One suggests an idea and the other immediately takes it up. There is clear structure here; they shape the space and time of this dance together as they move through it. They are listening: to each other, to the space, to the dance that unfolds beautifully, carefully, exuberantly before us. There is music playing (by Seth Warren-Crow, I find out post-show, curiously uncredited in program notes). I settle into my seat, my pen flies across my page, as Falls Bridge begins on Saturday the 14th of January, 2012. Founded by Curt Haworth and Nicole Bindler in 2010, Falls Bridge is a festival of new movement, improvisation and performance.
Caitlin Hellerer presents the second dance; she is joined by Laura Ann Samuelson and Stuart Mey<|fim_middle|> world of possibilities is open to these performers, but it's too much. They pass through states without allowing the physicality to develop very far--the movement in this dance seems somewhat unexamined. The performers are excited, which is sometimes exciting. There is a lot of noise, but not so much listening.
Third dance. Enter a large white figure in a dress made of paper...skirt illuminated from the inside with dangling (no, they're stuffed into her socks, I see later) flashlights. Arms, upper body, and head held as if disconnected...a feeling further emphasized by the fact that the flashlights don't illuminate the upper half of this lady-creature. She is Baroque. Her gestures are precise, formal...they are telling us something and it is amazing. I want to keep hearing it. I hear the sound of her fingertips crinkling on her paper skirt. She takes off the costume (too soon!), and it's Zornitsa Stoyanova. She does a silent gesturing, clowning, flirting routine that is familiar to me. I love this dancer, this person, but I want to know more about that unfamiliar creature. The music (pop-ish, and again uncredited) at first closes down potentialities by putting a closed frame around my experience. But Stoyanova can move. She becomes creature again, humanoid this time, with so much depth...articulate and precise in face, hands, and limbs, embodied and expressive. Again, this creature disappears much too soon.
Meg Foley's dance is next. Her dancing makes me think; her body is always thoughtful. According to program notes, her own dancing makes her notice "...directed versus witnessed decisions. Felt versus visualized trajectories..." I think Foley's work is quite self-aware, I can see her think through these things, I'm witnessing her as she makes decisions led by her body and her brain. Foley wiggles forward, getting closer to us, lying on her side, head propped on hand. She wiggles backward. There is exertion. She lifts her body in a funny side-bending position, toes pointed towards each other and knees jutting out to the side. "A respite," she tells us. This brief utterance sends me into a long thought process about the use of text in dance, and prompts me to review its occurrence in the evening's earlier offerings. I think about language, and its attempt to communicate meaning. When we speak we are immediately rooted in the symbolic. When I watch dance, and when I do it, I struggle to let go of symbolic structures. I want meaning to accumulate, to unfold through images. When movement becomes symbolic, tries to "communicate," potentialities are closed down. When language comes in, potential often disappears. What is left is Meaning. It's a one-way street. The audience, when confronted with language, switches over to a different viewing practice. Rather than letting meaning unfold, we try to comprehend (prehend=seize). Language communicates, while movement is more likely to express. Foley speaks only one other time in this dance, to let us know that at this point her movement "is referencing someone. You might know who it is." This feels like very useful information to communicate, and it simultaneously frames the movement she is doing, which without the comment might feel overtly expressive, somehow out of place.
Ishmael Houston Jones and Yvonne Meier close the evening. In the first section, Jones takes the stage, joined by 4 local dancers seated stage left. They give him single-word directives ("body"--he starts, or stops moving; "eyes"--he opens or shuts them; "mouth"--he begins or stops speaking; and a series of numbers "five," "three," "one"--counting down time till the piece ends). OK, so here is something that turns my Foley-centric musings on their head...here is a use of language that is not communicative, or at least not only communicative. Jones begins to speak just as he begins to move...as if opening a floodgate to welcome a torrent. His physicality is confident, expressive, explosive. He repeatedly drops, or throws himself to the floor. I feel bad for his knees. When Greg Holt says "mouth," Jones begins to speak-- the content is always interesting, but never important to the "meaning" of the piece. Because we know he could get cut off at any time, we don't get attached to the narrative that begins to unfold. The section ends with Jones speaking: "I'm rubbing my nipple in public. Wei..."
We applaud, Jones stays onstage, and he is joined by Yvonne Meier, who stands at a microphone, paying out continuous commands to Jones. She speaks Swiss-German, which gives most of us, whose understanding of the language is probably piecemeal at best, the chance to again experience language as expressive rather than communicative. Jones responds physically to her sets of commands, always re-setting to the upstage right corner, and traveling downstage towards Meier, and us, on the diagonal. He understands sometimes. "Schnell..." he speeds up, "zurück..." he moves back..."am boden..." he doesn't go to the floor, to Meier's mounting frustration. To her louder commands he grows more agitated, responding with wilder physical moves...shouting, barking, falling to the floor but quickly getting up again. I am delighted...I can't take my eyes off them. Until the two "long songs" that Meier warns us will soon take the piece over. He thinks they are funny, she thinks they are silly. The music is again pop. Again that tightening frame. And, yet again, uncredited...I wonder about this...is there something about the format of an improvisational dance concert that makes the approach to using sound less formal? Or is there a general trend towards music as common property in the minds of choreographers? Or maybe since this is improvisational the artists really didn't know what their music would be until minutes before they went onstage? This time I am even more distracted by the lyrics...I think Meier and Jones might be, too...their attention seems to shift to commenting on the words; indeed Meier prompts us to listen to the lyrics. Using pop music here is fun but facile. We all have a great laugh, but it's too easy for them to entertain us. The depth of their dancing, which is compelling, is flattened by the shiny gloss of this intrusion by the culture industry.
The conclusion to Jones and Meier's dance is met by the evening's most hearty applause, which could, on second thought, also be a response to the collected weight and impact of the whole evening's powerful roster of improvisations. These generous movers and commanding performers have given me so much to think about. And I like thinking dance.
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Although chatbots and virtual personal assistants are getting more and more prominent each day by providing a new channel for certain types of processes; it should be noted that just like any other interaction channel, they are just means to an end, which is usually about interacting with the user in the most productive and mutually beneficial way.
For this reason, chatbots should not be considered as inferior or superior to the other channels. Each interaction point, whether it is a web site, a mobile app, a call center agent or a chatbot, has advantages and disadvantages and works best in specific use cases.
These processes are more prevalent in B2C use cases and this makes chatbots more suitable for B2C applications in terms productivity and positive business impact. They are usually a part of a corporate website or provided through public chatbot channels such as Facebook Messenger.
Offline operations, as chatbots require an always-on connection.
Execution of complex processes that require different types of inputs, not just text entry; since the means of interacting with chatbots are limited compared to touch interfaces.
Difficult-to-predict use cases, which have a wide array of branching steps, which require high efforts in chatbot development.
Quick data entry such as order collection, in which interaction with chatbots may slow down the process.
Processes which require one-handed use of the mobile device, where typing full words and sentences is difficult.
Public locations where speech to text is not viable.
The requirement of a private and in-house distributed client since using channels like Facebook<|fim_middle|>bot capabilities for iOS and Android, Smartface SmartApps offer a convenient solution. These are open-source full-featured enterprise mobile apps which you can use freely and extend as you wish. A chatbot client is also available in the SmartApps portfolio. You can use the native Smartface Chatbot Client in any mobile app.
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Therefore, especially for B2B/B2E, where using public channels is not an option, the decision is not about choosing between a mobile app or a chatbot, it is about finding the right combination of conversational and touch interfaces in a mobile app.
As an example, in an employee HR self-service mobile app, the leave request process can be handled with a chatbot, reducing it to a single step instead of selecting options from pickers to define the scope of the leave request. In the same app, the expense request process can be handled with mobile interactions like image upload or location detection.
In more complex apps, chatbots can be used for navigation, even though everything else is done with touch interactions. Similar to the IVR (interactive voice response) mechanism used in call centers, the user can just type in or tell the function to be accessed and then the related screen can be displayed with further steps to be completed through the touch interface.
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There has been a few new vinyl colors of the first Suicidal Tendencies LP in recent months. Since my last report it has been issued on three new colors of vinyl and the album is now being manufactured at a new plant. We'll take a look at all three here.
First up is the "egg yolk" colored vinyl edition. This is a creamy opaque yellow vinyl and was limited to 1000 copies. It comes with a two-sided lyric sheet and a<|fim_middle|> Bandcamp page while the label's website is under construction. The fine folks will get them to you in a very timely manner and you won't even have to leave your couch except to get the package from your front step!
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European color vinyl editions of Adolescents, Christian Death, and Suicidal Tendencies debut albums
Thin White Rope colored vinyl reissues
Thin White Rope was one of those very good indie rock bands that for whatever reason seemed to have been overlooked by a lot of people, myself included. They were around from the mid 1980s until the early 1990s, leaving...
With people being stuck at home during this pandemic with not a lot to do, there's no better way to spend your time than listening to music and buying yourself some records. Personally I've been making up...
Are you a punk rock fan that is also an obsessive record collector like me? Do you love the colored vinyl and collect different variations of your favorite records? If you answered yes then have I got a treasure hunt... | standard paper inner sleeve I've outlined numerous times how great this album is, which is why people keep buying it. It has transcended multiple generations of music fans who continue to discover its greatness year after year. I think the fancy term for it is that it is "evergreen".
Next up is a pretty neat looking one. This version is on pink smoke vinyl. It is translucent pink vinyl with streaks in it. This one is also limited to 1000 copies and has the paper inner sleeve and two-sided lyric sheet. This is also the last version of this LP to be pressed at Rainbo Records, who sadly shut their doors recently after being one of the main record pressing plants in the United States for decades. It is the end of an era as Frontier Records has been pressing their records there for nearly the entire existence of the label.
That leads us to our final color. With Rainbo closing, Frontier (and countless other labels) had to find new plants to get their records pressed at. Frontier Records went with the fine folks at Furnace Record Pressing and man was that a good move! This new color, which is translucent magenta colored vinyl, looks and feels better in every way. The first thing I noticed was the record was quite a bit heavier than the Rainbo pressed ones. This is a really nice quality, thick and sturdy record. The record is inside a plastic, anti-static inner sleeve instead of a paper one which is a big upgrade as well. New plates were made for this one and it sounds as good as ever. It also comes with the two-sided lyric sheet. This one is an especially cool version to pick up because it is a milestone variation where it was made at a different plant, and got a definite quality upgrade on what was always a high quality record (and label).
If you are like me and won't go to any stores until the Corona is destroyed, you can order these colored vinyl gems from the safety of your own home from visiting the Frontier Records | 407 |
In awe at the Grand Canyon
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I kept opening and closing my eyes, over and over again, thinking it could not<|fim_middle|> perfect way to end the semester in the Southwest," said sophomore Matthew Blaire. | possibly be real. I thought the next time I would open my eyes, I would see the green tent I have come to live in, or wake up in one of our many long van rides, or even wake up in the hotel room that I woke up in the morning I came to the American Southwest on Aug. 25.
But every time I opened them, I saw a dream, divine beauty, the Grand Canyon. And every time I opened my eyes, I smiled.
Our Castleton group of 21 took our last trip of the semester to the Grand Canyon, and spent four days and three nights there. On our way there, I asked Castleton student, Emily Haley, what she was expecting.
"I am expecting to be amazed, but I do not think I can even fathom the thought of it."
Senior Sarah Gooth had visited it before
"You will be impressed; you just have to see it to believe it," she said.
When we arrived, professor Paul Derby and professor Liza Meyers pulled over to give the class a sneak-peak of the canyon. As students got out and walked over to the edge, it was silent. People were in awe; sublime wonderment, mixed with fear.
Sophomore Megan Sargent recalled that moment in an interview later.
"It was amazing. It was unlike anything I've ever seen before. It looked like it went on forever," she said
On the second day, our group took a tremendous hike down the canyon. We hiked down the trail until we came upon an open area where we were free to meditate, explore, write, or simply hang out. While we were enjoying the canyon, sophomore Charlotte Malaroche reflected.
"It makes me feel small and insignificant. The canyons are so big and they have been here for so long. I feel so lucky to be in such a beautiful place," she said.
The third day at the Grand Canyon, Meyers assigned a mandatory art class where students did water colors on the rim of the canyon for three hours. Examining the colors of landscape was wild. Shades of reds, purples and tans colored the rocks, while greens and reds covered the land.
The last day at the Grand Canyon was spent visiting the Tusayan ruins. We visited the old area where Ancestral Puebloans once lived, as well as the museum. As we were leaving, Maci Macpherson, a 31-year-old park ranger who lives at the Grand Canyon, talked about why she's there.
"I love this place. I first visited when I was in high school, and I knew I would be back. When I came back a few years ago, I made a career and lifestyle out of this place. My favorite parts about being here are the sunset hikes, as well as the archeology," she said.
As we left, we felt a sense of appreciation and sadness throughout the group. Students expressed their happiness for being indulged in the canyon for four days, but were burdened with the sadness that it was our last group trip together.
"It was awesome! My favorite parts were either the hike or the long art class. I loved that! I think it was a | 657 |
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Go incognito and let your teeth shine with clear braces or Invis<|fim_middle|>0 aligners.
Your orthodontist will do a complete survey of your mouth's structure: the roof of your mouth, jaws and teeth. She'll take photographs of your teeth and take 3D, digital X-Rays. She'll also take an impression of your teeth that a lab will use to make your Invisalign aligners.
What is it like to wear Invisalign?
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Schedule an appointment to see what braces option works best for you. | align® trays.
Clear braces use brackets and wires to shift your smile, just like traditional braces. Your orthodontist will adjust them every 4-6 weeks until you have the smile you always wanted.
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Your Western Dental orthodontist is trained to evaluate your alignment, bite and jaw. At your free consultation the doctor will discuss your lifestyle and goals and help you make the choice that will ensure the best results.
Traditional, Clear or Invisalign: Which is right for you.
Invisalign can correct a lot of orthodontic problems, especially less severe spacing and alignment issues. The trays are especially good for re-aligning teeth in adults who have had braces as kids, but maybe didn't wear their retainers as long as they should have.
Invisalign uses a clear plastic aligner that snaps over your teeth. You wear the aligner for 18-20 hours a day and take it out when you eat and when you brush and floss your teeth. Every two weeks you get a new aligner with a slightly different shape. Your teeth gradually move to their new position over the course of 20 to 3 | 274 |
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Buckle up, y'all, because this<|fim_middle|>?! | news is about to change everything. Pizza Hut announced today that it will start delivering BOOZE to customers in addition to pizza, so now you truly have no reason to leave your house... ever.
But as with all good things, there's a small catch. For now, the service is only available in Phoenix, Arizona (as a test drive). So, like, brb moving to Phoenix?! The company will be offering selections of beer and wine for a flat rate of $10.99 (with wine options debuting in January of 2018). You can order Bud Light, Budweiser, Shock Top and Arizona-made Kilt Lifter. It's still undecided whether or not Pizza Hut will deliver full bottles of wine or single servings. But I think I can speak for everyone who has ever ordered a stuffed crust pizza when I say that no-one who orders a stuffed crust pizza only wants a single serving of Pinot Grigio, OK!?
In an interview with CNNMoney, Pizza Hut's director of brand marketing Stacy Lynn Bourgeois said they're "excited to offer the convenience of beer and wine delivered to a customer's home." Bourgeois added that Pizza Hut stores will need a license to distribute alcohol and delivery drivers must be 21 or older to deliver the goods. Customers also have to have their IDs ready at the door to take advantage of delivery.
Though a nation-wide rollout is still TBD, this development is still perhaps the best piece of news 2017 has had to offer | 312 |
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Sightseeing at Redwood National Park
©2006 National Park Services Sunlight pierces a curtain of mist at Redwood National Park. See more pictures of the Redwood National Park.
Of all the wonderful redwood groves scattered along the California coast, the finest are preserved in Redwood National Park. Here one may take a walk back in time to that distant age when redwoods were found abundantly across North America.
There is a sense of timelessness in the groves, of trees that were seedlings when Julius Caesar took his ill-fated walk to the Forum and of a ground sanctified through age and beauty.
It is always twilight under the thick canopy of the redwood forests, always April cool, with the morning freshness of the biblical garden. Black-tailed deer and Roosevelt elk graze among the giant sword ferns, and hermit thrushes call out from the dense thickets. Rabbits feed in grassy clearings while bobcats watch with eyes like polished topaz.
An abundance of superb hiking trails are also found in the park. The best of these may be the Coastal Trail, which offers a quiet walk through the towering redwood groves near the Pacific shore side of the park.
Inland, visitors will find many good trails among the streams and rivers. Redwood National Park also protects 40 miles of northern California sea coast, where colony-dwelling sea birds, rotund sea lions, and playful seals live.
Redwood National Park Photo Opportunities
While every inch of this park is truly a natural wonder, there are some must-see sights to capture with your camera, including:
Tall Trees Grove: This grove is home to a tree dubbed the "Tall Tree," which once measured nearly 367.8 feet. Unfortunately, the Tall Tree's crown fell off in the 1980s. Don't let this stop you, however -- this grove still has plenty of other tall trees to wow you.
Klamath River Overlook: From this vista, you can view a variety of birds and other wildlife at the mouth of the Klamath River as well as gray whales in the Pacific Ocean. Peak migration months for viewing whales are November through December and March through April.
Stout Grove: The clear Smith River runs alongside this gro<|fim_middle|> Devil's Highway
7 U.S. National Parks Hardly Anyone Visits | ve. Its rich river soil is the cause of sparse vegetation on the forest floor and the unusually stout trees found in this grove.
Damnation Creek: This steep trail descends 1,000 feet through an old-growth redwood forest to the ocean. Used in the past by Tolowa Indians for food gathering at the ocean, the trail offers excellent photo opportunities of both the forest and the ocean.
Tall Trees Grove
Tall Trees Grove, the centerpiece of Redwood National Park, is part of a stupendous stretch of unusually tall redwoods that is called the Emerald Mile. Here, under a vaulted green canopy, sunshine reaches the forest floor only in splintered shafts of light, creating an effect that resembles a gothic cathedral, where great columns of stone are punctuated by stained glass. The mystery of this magical place is further heightened when fog rolls in from the nearby ocean, wrapping the great trees in a wispy gauze of vapor.
Among the giants in Tall Trees Grove stands the world's tallest known tree, appropriately called the Tall Tree. Its top once rose almost 368 feet above the ground (the crown fell off in the 1980s). Foresters estimate that the tree is about 600 years old. This remarkable tree was not measured until 1963, when it was discovered, along with the second and third tallest trees, which stand nearby.
Exploring Redwood National Park will be even more satisfying if you know a little bit about its history. Read the next section to find out more.
The Snowy Dunes of White Sands National Monument Witnessed Atomic History
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Self-bullying starts when we are young and can influence our choices throughout our life. Left unchecked, it can wreak havoc on our emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
What exactly is self-bullying? It's a phenomenon that is often referred to by various names. You may have heard it called the inner critic or inner gremlin, inner mean girl/dude, or internal drill sergeant. Simply put, there is a mechanism that allows us to talk to ourselves. Our mind can ramble on and on all day, often without our full consciousness to what is actually being said.
Being aware and noticing what is occurring inside your head is really important because you are listening. Since humans can understand language we have a vehicle to converse with others as well as ourselves. This evolutionary function of our mind is actually trying to keep us safe. It just has a weird way of expressing itself.
Our minds have a negativity bias, which can sound a lot like criticism and judgment. When this is directed internally, it can result in being really hard on yourself. Chances are, you suffer from self-bullying in more ways | 298 |
Cannvas MedTech (CSE:MTEC), a leading business technology company in the cannabis space, is pleased to announce it is partnering with Pancreatic Cancer Canada to provide free educational content to patients and caregivers across the country curious to learn whether cannabis can be a beneficial part of their treatment.
Pancreatic Cancer Canada and Cannvas worked together to launch the first round of content on Cannvas.Me to mark National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November. It remains online at Cannvas.Me/PancreaticCancer as part of the Cannvas Health Advocacy Team (CHAT) initiative, designed to delve deeper into health conditions and provide clarity on lesser-known medical ailments affecting large swaths of the population.
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In the wise words of Turtle Powell, "A roping like this takes care of your whole year."
Held February 13-15 in Salado, Texas, the 2009 Wildfire Open to the World Weekend rolled out more records for the ropers and more great watching for the packed house of fans on hand to witness the roping funfest for themselves. Powell paired up with Travis Graves for the $100,000 win in the 11th annual Wildfire Open to the World, which was presented by Bloomer Trailers and sponsored by Montana Silversmiths.
Powell and Graves roped six steers out of the 16-foot box and over the 17-foot open scoreline in 43.28 seconds to grab the $100,000 lion's share-which, by the way, was all added money. Saturday's main event, the Wildfire Open to the World, which is go-twice and $500 a man to enter, is run under Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rules and does not allow crossfires. Powell and Graves, whose second partners were Marty Becker and Charly Crawford, respectively, posted times of 7.14, 6.34, 7.29, 7.28, 7.83 and 7.4 to best the 177-team field and win it all at the 2009 Wildfire Open to the World.
"It's hard to win $50,000, and with the prestige this roping has, well, this is a hell of a notch on my belt," said Powell, 35, who makes his home in Stephenville, Texas, with his Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racer wife, Molly. "I won the 2003 George Strait with Kirt Jones, and the 2004 BFI with Monty Joe Petska. Now I've won the Wildfire. The only big one I haven't won now is the USTRC Finals."
Graves, who with wife Tamika calls Jay, Okla., home, has now won the Wildfire Open to the World two of the last three years. He and Colter Todd came tight on the 2007 Wildfire Open title. Graves and Todd were thrilled to split $75,000 that year. Graves and Powell raised the bar this year with their joint $100,000 paycheck. On top of the loot, each also was awarded Cactus Saddlery briefcases, one-of-a-kind Steve Miller-designed buckles by Montana Silversmiths and Resistol Black Gold hats.
"This roping's been a big help to us," Graves said. "Tamika and I want to buy a place, and maybe we can do that now. We still have our place in Oklahoma, but we want to move to Stephenville. We stay at Turtle and Molly's all the time now, so we can practice every day. Stephenville's centrally located for the rodeos, and that's where Turtle lives, so that's where we want to be."
Travis and Tamika's Wildfire history actually runs even deeper than that. When he placed fourth at the 2005 Wildfire Open, he used the money to buy her engagement ring. This year, there was a special Valentine's Day present in it for her. All their Wildfire riches have been won aboard the back of his now 15-year-old Superstar. Graves says Superstar is his jackpot horse, occasional rodeo horse "and Tamika's baby." He's had the horse since Superstar was 4, and the bay bomber is pretty fond of Travis too. In fact, he's been known to follow him around out in the pasture.
Four of the top five high teams finished at the top of the leaderboard when the curtain closed on this year's Wildfire Open, by the way. Right behind Powell and Graves at 43.28 on six were reservists Brandon Beers and Jade Corkill, who roped six steers in 43.54 seconds, third-place finishers Derrick Begay and Cory Petska at 44.14, and the fourth<|fim_middle|> of the 2009 Wildfire Open to the World Weekend festivities.
"We had 356 teams in our ladies roping this year," Pipes said. "My goodness, we broke all the records a couple years ago. Now this. It's amazing to me, and I think it's awesome. What's really neat is how appreciative all the women are."
Cowgirls came from Canada and coast to coast, California to Florida, to compete at the 2009 Wildfire Ladies Open. In the end, it was a pair of perfect strangers who cleaned up at this year's seventh annual Wildfire Ladies Open to the World, which was presented by Bloomer Trailers, sponsored by Wrangler and featured $25,000 in added money.
Alyssa Zuniga of Jourdanton, Texas, and Tracie Doud, a Wyoming transplant who now calls Stephenville, Texas home, roped four steers in 34.14 seconds out of the 16-foot box and over a 12-foot scoreline using USTRC rules. They were presented their $25,000 first-place cash prize in Cactus Saddlery purses, and also were awarded Montana Silversmiths buckles and Resistol Black Gold hats. The first three rounds of the Ladies Open were held Friday for the first time this year, which was a huge hit with ropers and fans. The Ladies short round was held with Saturday's Wildfire Open to the World short go.
"I never met her until I got here," beamed Doud, who was cheered on to the winners circle by her husband, Troy; baby girl, Kaycee; and 14-year-old daughter, Lexi. "A friend called and asked if I had another run, because one of Alyssa's partners couldn't come. She was very easy to rope behind. She never did anything wild or fancy, she just ran up in the middle of them and turned them all."
Zuniga, the 20-year-old daughter of proud parents Danny and Sita who's a junior computer information systems major at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, was impressed that Doud was able to grab all four steers by two feet. "Tracie did great," she said. "I want to rope with her from now on."
The 2009 Wildfire Ladies Open added a whole new meaning to the term "drama queens." The girls put on a show, and the spectators loved it. Colorado heeler Jimmi Jo Montera, who looks a whole lot more like a runway model than a ranchy roper, made up three of the top six high teams. Zuniga and Doud were the high team, but Montera came back second with Jody Kirchenschlager, fifth with Taya Ellerman and sixth with Jamie Mader. Montera hammered the high-team steers for both Ellerman and Mader, and moved up to second and third in the average with them. She missed one for Kirchenschlager or she'd have won three of the top-four holes. Whoever said "girls can't heel" wasn't at this year's Wildfire roping.
Another interesting fun fact to point out at this year's Ladies Open was the numbers on the top few finishers. While Zuniga and Doud are a combined No. 8 team (both are No. 4 ropers), most of the other top teams, including Ellerman and Montera (a 12 team) and Mader and Montera (an 11 team) were much higher numbered.
It was Zuniga's fourth trip to the Wildfire Open to the World Weekend, at which she's made a couple of short rounds previously but never before scored like this. "This is the best all-girl roping in the world," she said. "It pays like no other roping." Zuniga rode her sorrel head horse Moses. She's ridden him since she was 16, and he's "just so smooth that we click."
Doud climbed aboard Martin Lucero's old faithful gray horse Blue, who's taken many an all-girl roper on the victory lap. Doud lives a couple miles down the road from Lucero, and they practice together quite a bit. Doud hadn't actually heeled at a jackpot in a couple of years. "I had a baby, and I headed," she said. "I called Martin five days ago and asked if I could ride Blue, and luckily he said yes. Before I quit heeling, I had an old mare I retired. Her name was China. Blue feels exactly like her, so it was really easy to ride him."
The Douds moved to Texas a couple years ago from Gillette, Wyo., where they produced ropings. They got tired of "feeding cows in the snow banks every winter." She's an equine massage therapist. It was her first time in the Wildfire Ladies Open lineup, but certainly won't be her last. "I planned on entering it last year, but was too pregnant," she laughed. "I won't miss it again."
Zuniga dubbed their Wildfire win, "My biggest win yet-by far. We appreciate everything they do and how much effort they put into the ladies roping here every year. The key at this roping is trying to be smooth and consistent. I just try to focus on not breaking out, roping my steers and giving my partners a good handle. This is great. I'm really excited."
Doud's previous career highlight was winning the all-girl roping at Dennis Tryan's first-ever Wrangler Team Roping Championships in Billings with Kayleen Brock in 2006, where she won her first saddle. "This roping is extraordinary and fun," Doud said. "From the moment I got here, I've had a blast. Girl ropings are fun, because everybody roots everybody on. It's just a great atmosphere."
The Wildfire Sponsor Roping is a four-steer average that uses a pro/am format. An "am" at this one is a USTRC No. 5 or under. Louisiana's Hannah White topped the heading herd at this year's Sponsor Roping. Representing Fast Back Ropes, she and 2005 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Champion Heeler Patrick Smith stopped the clock four times in 29.73 seconds over a 12-foot scoreline for the win, which earned her the black Cactus Saddlery parade saddle decked out in Montana Silversmiths custom silver and a Resistol Black Gold hat.
Hannah is the heading half of the White family, which is much better known in the bull riding arena. Her husband, Mike White, is the 1999 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider and a perennial Professional Bull Riders contender. In fact, he was "at work" on Wildfire Open to the World Weekend at the PBR event in Oklahoma City. He also loves to heel steers. Hannah and Mike are both Fast Back Ropes endorsees.
"Hannah gets to keep this saddle," declared Fast Back General Manager Al Benson. "She and Mike do such a great job promoting our ropes. This is a special event. The Wildfire Ranch is a great place for people to come rope year-round, and they take care of their sponsors. Fast Back is proud to support all their ropings."
It takes nerves of steel to be a bull rider's wife. And that strength came in handy when Hannah and Patrick entered the short round with a commanding lead over the pack. "I don't usually get nervous, but when we rode in the box to rope our last one I couldn't help it," said the USTRC No. 5. "You don't want to mess up for these (pro) guys. It's an honor to get to rope with them. This is one of the ropings you want to make sure you attend every year. If I have to rearrange my schedule to be here, I do it."
"We can't ever stress enough how thankful we are for the sponsors at this roping," Smith added. "There are only a few life-changing ropings a year, and this is one of them. The Wildfire is something to be excited about every year, and I'm grateful for what everybody does to make it happen. It's fun to see the sponsors get some fun out of all they put in. This roping is something we look forward to, and I've been with Fast Back a long time. It's great to get the job done and come through for them, so they can get the title and the saddle."
On the heeling side of the sponsor roping, Cactus Ropes' Jeremy McDonald cleaned up for 2007 World Champion Header Chad Masters. They roped four steers in 42.11 seconds for the Cactus Saddlery parade saddle with custom silver by Montana Silversmiths and Resistol Black Gold hat.
"I started working for Cactus Ropes when I was in high school," said an elated McDonald, now 28 and the head rope waxer at Cactus. "Back then, I was doing a lot of sweeping and cleaning. I've roped since I was a kid, and had never won a saddle before today. It's pretty cool that my first saddle happens to be the best saddle out there."
It was McDonald's first trip to Salado from the Cactus Ropes manufacturing plant in Pleasanton, Texas. He was actually supposed to head twice in the sponsor roping, but a last-minute partner swap forced him to switch ends. "I usually head," he said. "So it was pretty cool to be 6.5 (in round three) heeling for a world champion. This is the greatest experience of my roping life. Cactus Ropes has been very good to me, so it made me proud when the announcer (Bob Feist, whom Billy Pipes has dubbed, "The Godfather of the Open Ropings") said, 'Representing Cactus Ropes, Jeremy McDonald.' " Feist's special flair for fun and inside scoops on all the Top 15 types and sponsor ropers alike were a popular and much-appreciated twist to this year's Wildfire Sponsor Roping. His 32nd annual Bob Feist Invitational Team Roping Classic will be held June 22 at the Reno Livestock Events Center.
Cactus Ropes General Manager Mike Piland and Production Manager Barry Berg are equally proud to have Jeremy on their team. "Jeremy's part of the family," they said of McDonald who, like White, is a No. 5 USTRC roper. "He's such a good guy, and he's been with us a long time. He works hard, so he never gets to go anywhere. We thought it'd be fun for him to rope at the Wildfire, and when he brought that pretty silver saddle back to the shop he got lots of pats on the back."
Piland, Berg and McDonald are just three of the people who make the Cactus crew so special. "I've been with Cactus since 2001, and being on their team is like being in a family to me," Masters said. "It's not just about the ropes, which I obviously use because I think they're the best out there. It's about the people too. You couldn't ask for a better family than those guys. I'd also like to personally thank Billy Pipes for all he does for all us ropers at every level. He takes good care of every roper in every roping, and we all really appreciate it."
Asked why Cactus chooses to spend its sponsor dollars in support of the Wildfire Ranch ropings, Piland and Berg respond in unison and without hesitation. "Billy Pipes is the No. 1 reason," they said. "Billy and the crew he has around him are top notch in the industry. He's not in it for profit, he's in it because he loves the sport. He's a fun guy to be around, and great for the team roping and rodeo industry. He's also got a talent for surrounding himself with hard-working, classy individuals."
One such right-hand man is Wildfire Marketing Director Bill Hall, who again enlisted sponsor support from the companies that are the lifeblood of the Western world. "All our major sponsors are back this year, and in this tough economy that's pretty special," Hall said. "Everybody dug down deep, because they wanted to be a part of this. The ropers appreciate their support, and so do we. We call it the 'Wildfire Stimulus Package,' because it all goes back to the ropers."
Held Sunday, February 15, the 300-team 2009 Wildfire Businessman's Roping, which was presented by Bloomer Trailers and sponsored by Cactus Ropes and Fast Back Ropes, shelled out a record $75,000 to champs Lyndal Van Buskirk and Chase Harris. Van Buskirk and Harris roped four steers over the 12-foot score in 35.83 seconds. In addition to the huge financial windfall, Van Buskirk and Harris also were awarded Gist buckles, Cactus Saddlery briefcases and Resistol Black Gold hats. Jim Bob Brent and Jeff Bacon won the short round and $2,000 with a 6.65-second run.
The format of the No. 11 handicap Wildfire Businessman's Roping, which, new in 2009, was also a World Series of Team Roping qualifier, was capped at a USTRC No. 6 and open only to ropers 25 and older. Ropers, who paid $750 a man to enter, could pick one partner and draw one, or pick two partners and draw two more. Every team who caught their first three steers advanced to the short round in the four-steer average, and the 20 teams with the fastest time on any two steers roped in the bonus three-steer average. All ropers who placed in the Wildfire Businessman's four-steer average qualified for the World Series of Team Roping Finale, which is slated for December 9-11, 2009 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Doug Harrigal and Jeff Sewalt took the bonus three-steer average in 22.88 seconds for $5,000. The bonus average short round and $1,000 was won by Mel Smith and four-steer average winner Chase Harris in 6.73 seconds.
The Wildfire Open to the World Weekend is the premiere event of Wildfire Ranch. But Billy Pipes and Company work hard year-round to continue to raise the bar in every area of the roping business. The extra effort is obviously appreciated by the roping community, especially in these recessionary times when more and more ropers are having to "pick and choose" which events to enter.
"We have six ropings here in a year, and have had a waiting list at every one of them for the last year and a half," Pipes said. "All our ropings pay big and have guaranteed payoffs and prizes. As the economy's gotten worse, that kind of sure bet seems even more important to people. Rather than go to a bunch of smaller ropings, they're coming here where they can make a big hit. Providing those kinds of opportunities to ropers is very rewarding for us. But in the end, the coolest thing about this deal is all the friends we've made over the years. It's all about relationships, and we have some great, great friends in this industry." | -place team of Charly Crawford and Russell Cardoza with 45.65. California's Cardoza also deserves an honorable mention for finishing fifth with Brock Hanson at 45.94 seconds. The only top-five team to go out of the roping right there at the end was Nick Sartain and Kollin VonAhn, who entered the short round in the second spot.
Powell and Graves have been hot, hot, hot. Together, they qualified for the 2008 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo last December. It was Powell's fourth Finals (he roped with John Paul Lucero in 1999, Tyler Magnus in 2001 and Monty Joe Petska in 2003), and Graves' first. "It had been pretty dry at the rodeos in that little gap (between 2003 and 2008)," Powell smiled. "I ended up in the top 20 a lot, but no Finals."
Getting to his first Finals was a giant relief for Graves. "I hate being known as just a jackpot roper," said Graves, who turned 25 a couple weeks after Wildfire weekend. "A great roper can do it all. It was huge for me to make the Finals. I've worked for that my whole life. To be considered one of the best ropers, you have to make the Finals. Now I have the monkey off my back. Once you've been there you want to go back that much more. It's like you don't know what you're missing until you've been there."
They've got a good start on a return trip in 2009. "We've been doing pretty good at the rodeos this year too," Graves said. "It's been a great couple weeks, and it's pretty exciting to have this kind of momentum." They won the PRCA rodeo in Fort Worth right before the Wildfire Open, and made some money at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo the week of the Wildfire.
Powell is keen on Graves' consistency, and said, "I knew when I caught that last steer that we'd won the roping. Travis has been known as a great jackpotter since he was a little kid. He hardly ever misses. He won't throw unless he knows he can catch. And he can rope fast."
Powell and Graves joined forces in the spring of 2007. "Turtle's a great guy, and he takes care of business," Graves says of the team's senior partner. "He treats his animals great. No matter how late he gets in, he's up feeding his horses by 7 a.m. In my eyes, he has one of the best head horses out there right now. As soon as he started riding him, we started winning. And he loves his Chihuahua Ziggy so much."
Per Turtle, Molly Powell, "Makes us write our goals down. One of Travis and my main goals was to do better jackpotting, so this is a big boost. What a way to start the year-$50,000 at a time instead of $1,500 at a time."
Besides Graves, Powell's secret weapon in recent times has been a gray horse he calls Vegas. He rode him at the BFI as a 5-year-old, and at the NFR as a 6-year-old. Still only 7, Vegas was a gift from his parents, Richard and Linda Powell. (After the Wildfire Open short round, Richard thanked his son for the heart murmur. Turtle called him right before their last run to let them know he and Travis were the high team. "Why would you do that to me?" his dad wondered. Richard was Turtle's first call when he rode out the back end victorious. And with the words, "We're the champs," mass, ecstatic chaos erupted at the other end of the line.) "That makes it a sweet story," Turtle says. "I'd never have paid what they (the horse's previous owners) wanted for him as a 4-year-old. And he's probably the best horse I've ever had. He's a very honest horse, and it makes it even sweeter that he's pretty. He's really smart, and he's willing. There aren't a lot of horses who love it like he does."
Powell put his Wildfire buckle on his belt moments after receiving it. Graves was right behind him. "Billy Pipes is a great guy in this sport, because he loves team roping," Powell said. "We don't get many opportunities like this one. He's behind us all the way, and this roping gets bigger and better every year. The steers were really good this year. They weren't quite as strong as in the past, and we drew good all day long. Life is really good right now. We're getting to do what we love to do, and we're making money doing it."
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In the beginning I presented my work to the public through outdoor art fairs. This very quickly led to my first commissioned works. Since that simple start, I have had both the pleasure and the challenge of creating private and public commissions. In 2012 I wrote an article for the Kansas Artist Craftsmen Newsletter on this very subject. Whether you are a potential client or a practicing artist, I hope this article will be helpful. And if you are interested in commissioning a special work for your space - please contact me for more information.
"The word "commission" essentially means the<|fim_middle|> | act of granting authority to carry out a specific task or duty. Since 1997 I have included commissioned works as one aspect of my working studio. Many artists have been successful working exclusively from one commission to the next. For me, I have found that taking a more balanced approach of working commissions interspaced with working on my own work and projects fits my work style best. I have often heard other artists make the comment that they would never do commission work because it is too restrictive and they would lose too much control over the outcome of the project. I myself, was once concerned about these very issues. But it didn't take me long to find out, at least for myself, that each and every commission I have ever undertaken, has pushed me to grow in both my own creativity and skill level. Based on my own experiences, here are some practical tips to consider when doing a commission."
"First of all, remember that a client is commissioning you because they like and appreciate your art and style. So be confident in making decisions and choices because your client is already pleased with what you do. As wonderful as it would be to be given verbal directions from your client of, "Do whatever you like" more than likely your client will have some initial thoughts of what they envision and would like to see done. Instead of thinking of these instructions or requests as a "restriction", instead think about this as "collaboration" between yourself and your client. Get your client involved in the process."
"Communication is the number one key to success. Begin by thoroughly interviewing your client and doing a walk through of the location the artwork will eventually be displayed in. Discuss with your client their likes and dislikes and their needs and wants. And be certain you understand how the commissioned work will eventually be displayed. Look at the lighting and other important considerations of the surrounding environment. Will the work hang near a kitchen or be displayed on a pedestal near an entryway or large piece of furniture? Environmental factors can lead you to make certain design recommendations that might not otherwise be considered. Armed with this information, you can now put together a design plan. Plan on presenting two or three different design plans and be prepared to modify one of these plans until it meets the needs of both you and your client. A good initial interview will usually give you enough information to develop an acceptable design the first time around, but occasionally a second round of designs will need to be presented. When this happens, don't get frustrated. Instead, push through your frustration and force yourself to grow in a new direction."
"Once there is agreement on the design, be sure to give your client continuing updates on your progress. Email is a convenient way to do this. But don't overlook another onsite visit to check out size or colors. This may be the perfect way to find an oversight or error early in the construction/creation process. And remember, a satisfied client is a client who is also taking ownership in what you are creating. So allow your client to become involved in the process. If there is something the client wants to change or include, listen and then respond in your own creative way to achieve the request or change. Communication remains the key to success throughout a successful commission process."
"My approach to working a commission is to always push myself to do more and to be better than if I was just doing something for myself. By taking this approach, I have found that commission work has caused me to grow in my creative abilities and also in my craftsmanship in ways that I might otherwise have never achieved or experienced."
Originally published in the 2012 Kansas Artist Craftsmen Fall Newsletter.
Learn more about the Kansas Artist Craftsmen Association and their Nationally Juried Annual Art Exhibit called Material Mastery by visiting their website. | 762 |
We are very passionate about the northern lights and will do<|fim_middle|>1010, info@pukkatravels.com. | everything we can to provide you with the most memorable experience while waiting for the lights to start dancing in the sky above you. There are many ways to enjoy nature's best light show, but our favorite is to combine it with a warm, comfortable cruise through the fjords surrounding Tromsø.
Why watch the northern lights by boat instead of a car you may ask? Sailing through the fjords in the polar night is a very unique and different experience than driving to a certain spot in a car or bus. We are able to keep moving with the lights while being able to go inside to grab a fresh coffee, stay warm and enjoy the phenomenon on the net of a spacious catamaran.
Our skippers and guides have the knowledge and first-hand experience to keep you safe and comfortable while enjoying the dancing night sky. After hundreds of sailing tours in the area, we have found the best spots in which we will have the highest chances to see the lights. Your skipper will also navigate to different areas depending on the weather forecast.
We recommend to wear warm clothes, hat and gloves.
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I recently spent 2 weeks in South Asia. For the first time I was able to carve out 3 days in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I<|fim_middle|> to us. So we grabbed an auto rickshaw. 4 of us piled into one (it is supposed to only seat 2). The auto rickshaws in Dhaka are caged in. They do this to keep people who want to take your valuables out. It also makes for a quite tight ride when you overload the thing. We spent the next hour traversing the 2 miles, wedged in between busses (I can assure you they are not the clean emission variety!) and all the various other modes of transportation. When the cage opened up at the end of the ride, I was a happy camper!
But to stop with the population density would be to stop at the wrong place. Bangladesh is a country filled with beautiful people garbed in the most amazing multi-colored saris and fotuas (Bangladesh produces a huge amount of the world's clothing). More importantly it is filled with people God loves and a place where He wants to make a difference. When you think about it, pray for Bangladesh. | 'd been eager to visit this officially Muslim nation and some of our friends who we know are making a difference in their country.
Dhaka is the scene of what National Geographic has called the largest mass migration in human history to a single city. Almost nothing can prepare you for one of the more dense population spots on the planet. As a whole, Bangladesh has over 150 million people, with a land mass about the size of Louisiana. Dhaka alone is home to over 15 million. This greatly overwhelms the infrastructure and makes moving around the city quite a challenge. It doesn't matter much if you walk or drive, every square yard is occupied. My friend explained the pecking order of transportation depending on how much you had to spend. From the low end public busses and bicycle rickshaws, to auto rickshaws, to private vehicles. Whichever you choose, you are likely to spend a long time in it, so choose wisely.
My favorite ride was from one side of town to another where we were meeting. It was about 2 miles. The temperature was around 90 degrees and it was very humid (raining in fact). The roads were so crowded our car and driver couldn't get | 253 |
The American Roommate Experiment
From the bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception
By Elena Armas
'Elena Armas is the undisputed queen of slow burn, steam, deliciously swoony rom-coms.' Ali Hazelwood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner The Spanish Love Deception, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment.
Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn't told her family and now has terrible writer's block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina's spare key while she's out of town. But Rosie doesn't know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking—for lack of a better word—on Instagram for the last few months. Lucas seems intent on coming to her rescue like a Spanish knight in shining armour. Only this one strolls around the place in a towel, has a distracting grin, and an irresistible accent. Oh, and he cooks.
Lucas offers to let Rosie stay with him, at least until she can find some affordable temporary housing. And then he proposes an outrageous experiment to bring back her literary muse and meet her deadline: He'll take her on a series of experimental dates meant to jump-start her romantic inspiration. Rosie has nothing to lose. Her silly, online crush is totally under control—but Lucas's time in New York has an expiration date, and six weeks may not be enough, for either her or her deadline.
"A frothy, playful delight... a god-tier forced-proximity romance that had literally grinning so hard at the pages! Delicious fun from start to finish!' Christina Lauren, bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners
'It's great<|fim_middle|> Anticipated Books of Fall 2022
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More books from this author: Elena Armas | on crushes and longing and the deep satisfaction of a slow-burn romance eventually reaching boiling point. This romcom is fresh, funny and highly enjoyable.' Daily Mail
'The American Roommate Experiment feels like an homage to all things romance, bringing together so many of the genre's favourite tropes, nods and scenes in a book that is just as heart-warming and emotional as it is fun and sexy. And best of all, it's also packed with the most delicious kind of slow-burn tension that will keep readers turning the pages and eager for more.' Culturefly
'A delicious romance' Woman's Own
'A light-hearted dose of fun and flirtation for die-hard romantics' Heat
Elena Armas
Elena Armas is a Spanish writer, a self-confessed hopeless romantic, and proud book hoarder. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception and The American Roommate Experiment. After years of devouring HEAs and talking—okay fine, yelling—nonstop about them, she has finally taken the leap and decided to create some of her own.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (September 6, 2022)
9 Romances We're Pining After This Fall and Winter
- Off the Shelf
Our 18 Most | 268 |
<|fim_middle|> and started drinking early on the day of the offences.
"By midday he was in a state of intoxication," the lawyer told the court.
"He's deeply ashamed and embarrassed by his actions; he had just commenced his job as a marketing manager."
Imposing a four-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, District Judge Fiona Bagnall also ordered him to pay a total of £275 in compensation. | Co Down wine thief and assailant 'was in state of intoxication'
A marketing manager who attacked two men and stole wine from a Belfast off-licence has been given a four-month suspended jail term.
Lewis McCourt punched a customer inside the shop before leaving another victim with a split lip and suspected broken finger, prosecutors said.
The 22-year-old, of Seapatrick Road in Banbridge, Co Down, was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and two counts of theft.
Belfast Magistrates' Court heard police went to a Winemark branch on the city's Stranmillis Road after staff activated the alarm system on July 9 last year.
CCTV footage showed McCourt had entered the store, lift two bottles of wine and leave without paying.
Before exiting he was involved in an altercation with a customer, pushing and punching him on the face.
Outside the shop he exchanged blows with another man, according to a Crown lawyer.
She added: "The member of the public received a split lip, bruising to the face and a suspected broken finger."
Footage from the off-licence also revealed McCourt had stolen another two bottles of wine the same day.
Defence solicitor Kevin McDonnell acknowledged: "It's an unpleasant set of circumstances."
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A Thread of Time
Historical research of how it started and how it reflects the current age of Fashion
Fashion in the 19th Century: Roaring 20s to the Flower Power of 80s Timeline
Edwardian Period 1900 – 1920 Edwardian fashion refers to clothes popular between the late 1890s and 1914 or World War I. The Edwardian era's design patterns centered upon the S curve, which corsets and generated an S-shaped feminine form, as opposed to the Victorian hourglass body. The two-piece dress became fashionable. Skirts were fitted atContinue reading "Fashion in the 19th Century: Roaring 20s to the Flower Power of 80s Timeline"
by loisgomez June 10, 2021
Romantic and Crinoline Period
Romanticism Romanticism used to characterize a movement in art, literature, and music that prized freedom of expression, gave<|fim_middle|>The Byzantine Empire was a large and strong civilization whose beginnings can be linked back to the year 330 A.D., when Roman Emperor Constantine I established a "New Rome" on the site of the ancient Greek colony of Byzantium. The western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in 476 A.D., but the eastern half lastedContinue reading "Middle Ages: The Byzantine Period"
by loisgomez May 9, 2021
According to history.com editors. (2009, October 14). Ancient Rome. In History. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/ancient-rome. The universal use of Romance languages (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian) originating from Latin, the current Western script and calendar, and the rise of Christianity as a major world religion are only a few of the many legacies of Roman domination.Continue reading "Ancient Rome"
by loisgomez April 27, 2021
Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece
I'll talk about two separate and evolving cultures in this blog, but there are certain parallels between them. Both the Egyptians and the Greeks believed in the afterlife; they were polytheistic, believing in many gods and goddesses; women were in charge of the household; and they had hierarchies that influenced their daily lives. Despite theirContinue reading "Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece"
A Thread of Time, Blog at WordPress.com. | rise to the Romantic period. Beginning in England, Romanticism expanded through Europe and the United States. Romanticism was a reaction against the classical principles that governed creative effort at the time. Romantic idealists thought that it shouldContinue reading "Romantic and Crinoline Period"
by loisgomez June 9, 2021
Empire Period
No one wanted to seem to be a part of the French nobility following the French Revolution; therefore, clothing became more of an individual statement of one's actual self than a simple indicator of social standing. Undress or casual fashions finally triumphed over brocades, lace, periwigs, and powder in 1795–1820 in European and European-influenced nations.Continue reading "Empire Period"
Magic of Tarot: Behind the collection of Christian Dior's Spring 2021 Couture
Maria Grazia Chiuri chose to use the tarot in her haute couture show to explore one of the occult, mystical ways that emerge in apocalyptic times when humanity tries to bargain with fate. Her inspiration was from Italo Calvino's work The Castle of Crossed Destinies and decided to construct her collection around the beautiful Visconti-SforzaContinue reading "Magic of Tarot: Behind the collection of Christian Dior's Spring 2021 Couture"
by loisgomez June 2, 2021 June 2, 2021
Baroque and Rococo
The Baroque and Rococo art designs have originated in Europe and share specific characteristics. Both are known for their ornate decorations and meticulous attention to detail. They exude opulence, creating a glimpse of elegance and otherworldliness. By the 17th and 18th centuries, the Baroque had spread across Europe, beginning in Rome in the early 1600s.Continue reading "Baroque and Rococo"
by loisgomez May 31, 2021
Renaissance Period
Following the Middle Ages, the Renaissance was an emotional era of literary, musical, political, and economic "rebirth" in Europe. The Renaissance, which lasted roughly from the 14th to the 17th centuries, championed classical philosophy, literature, and painting. During this era, some of history's greatest thinkers, writers, rulers, scientists, and artists flourished; global exploration, on theContinue reading "Renaissance Period"
Top 3 Trends for Fall-Winter 2021
Time flies by so fast, we are almost halfway to the year 2021 and another trend is on it's way, or shall I say, it's here! Designers have been living in a bubble, playing to an audience whose lives have been permanently changed—and eventually exhibiting their collections virtually or in very intimate spaces. Despite this,Continue reading "Top 3 Trends for Fall-Winter 2021"
Middle Ages: The Byzantine Period
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We all hope for a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime, and constant advances in dental treatment help us get closer to reaching that goal. But tooth loss as you age is not uncommon, and at some point you may be faced with the prospect of wearing full or partial dentures.
You may be apprehensive, but dentures can give you back your beautiful smile and add shape to your mouth and cheeks. Better yet, you'll be able to laugh, chew, and speak without the embarrassment and discomfort of gaps in your smile!
You may be excited about these possibilities, but you need a lot more information before you can decide whether dentures are right for you. Getting back your beautiful smile sounds like a good idea, but how will dentures affect the way your teeth feel and function? Like many people, your hesitation probably has something to do with the mistaken idea that all dentures are uncomfortable and look unnatural.
If you're worried about living with a set of teeth that look like they belong to someone else, we'd like to put your worries to rest. Amazing advances in dental technology and materials at Sabino Hills Family Dentistry now allow us to create dentures so natural looking that no one will suspect they're not your own teeth.
There are basically two types of dentures – partial and full. If just a few teeth are missing, we'll talk about the benefits of partial dentures. When most or all of your teeth are missing, we would recommend full dentures.
Using skill and experience, Dr. Michael Allen creates your new dentures to complement your skin tone, the shape of your face, and even your eye color. We want you to be fully involved in the process because it helps us<|fim_middle|> of artificial teeth, partial dentures are made to fit in with your remaining teeth. Let's say you're missing all teeth except molars. We can create a partial denture that leaves space for the remaining molars and includes replacement teeth for those that are missing. In this case, the partial would attach securely to the molars with a metal clasp.
If you're concerned that your partial dentures Tucson will look unnatural, we can put your fears to rest! Thanks to some significant advances in dental materials over the years, we can now work with our lab to create natural-looking partials that actually enhance the appearance of your smile!
We'll talk to you about your expectations so that you're thrilled with the final result. Not only will you smile again with confidence, but a set of partial dentures can do wonders for filling out your face and eliminating a sunken appearance.
If you are tired of living with missing teeth, please call our office. Whether you need partials or a complete set of dentures, we'll discuss your needs and help you choose the option that's just right for you.
Many patients who learn they need dentures react with dread to the idea. While the fear is unwarranted, we understand why dentures have such a bad reputation.
Tooth loss is a much more common problem than you might think The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a survey that showed almost 40 million Americans are missing all their teeth in one or both jaws. | understand what your goals are. Our job isn't finished until we know you're completely satisfied with the results.
Using our exact specifications, skilled technicians carefully place the artificial teeth one by one in an acrylic base. You may be surprised to see just how comfortable dentures can be when they're made to your exact specifications!
Are you interested in learning more about today's dentures? If you're putting off treatment because you're worried about the look and feel of new dentures, you really owe it to yourself to give us a call. The truth is that many of our patients have had their lives transformed by attractive, comfortable full and partial dentures.
Please give our Tucson office a call to arrange a consultation so we can answer your questions and explain how beautiful, custom-made dentures can change your life and make it easy to smile again with confidence!
Full dentures are used when all teeth in an arch (upper, lower, or both) are missing. Partial dentures placed at our Tucson dental office are appropriate when you still have most of your natural teeth.
Where a full upper denture consists of a plate and a complete set | 228 |
How to Think About Employee Vaccination Policies
Reality Reset: Employer Operations in a Pandemic and Beyond
Discrimination, Employment, Pandemic, Risk Management
Executive Director, Human Resources Director, Human Resources Staff
In this webinar, we discuss some of the legal issues associated with employee vaccination policies. As CAAs across the country consider whether they have the right to require that their employees be vaccinated and whether other options are available to encourage voluntary vaccinations, understanding the legal questions associated with implementing an employee vaccination policy is key to ensuring that such a policy effectively protects your employees and your community. We discuss protections afforded certain industries for vaccination program planners, and also address how to evaluate reasonable accommodations, direct threat analysis, and liability for adverse events stemming from vaccinations.
Presented on: February 18, 2021
Presented by: Emily Schifter, Jessica Rothenberg, and Richard Gerakitis, Troutman Pepper LLP
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Templates
CAPLAW has drafted the following template policies to assist CA<|fim_middle|> the Office of Head Start's long-awaited vaccination mandate (the Rule) was published in the Federal Register as an interim final rule with comment period. The Rule amends the Head Start Program Performance Standards to require masking for... | As in planning their approaches to vaccines in the workplace while maintaining compliance with applicable federal mandates issued by Head Start and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)....
Head Start Vaccine Mandate
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MCR's workshop staff are all highly trained and passionate about bikes. We all are involved in the<|fim_middle|> you're based in the Queenstown or Wanaka region, or Invercargill, you can still take advantage of our fully-equipped workshop and highly trained staff.
Read more about our workshop services here.
Do you suspect your carburettor might be causing you problems? Or perhaps you have a project bike that needs a good cleaning.
Take advantage of our highly trained technicians, or if you prefer to do some of the basic work yourself, we can help with that too. | riding community in our "off-time" as well as during the work week. Your bike is in safe hands with us, as we know how much your machine means to you and how important quality workmanship is.
Bring your bike in for a high-performance tune-up with our dyno.
What can a dynotune do for your motorcycle?
MCR's workshop offers a range of services and repairs, including a drop-off service throughout Otago and Southland, so if | 96 |
Hieeee!!!! I'm very excited about today's Color Throwdown Challenge. I always am, but today is extra special as I'm doing another sneak peek at the second release from Lil' Inker Designs, Pinwheels Die and Stamp Set!!!!
I started out knowing I wanted to make another pinwheel to share with you today. For those of you who saw my first sneaky peek HERE you know that I've been planning this pinwheel release for months and imagine my surprise when pinwheels started popping up in certain places! So I contacted Ariana my graphics designer and said "We've really got to get back to the drawing board!" All I can say is great minds really do think alike!
I flipped flopped so much back and forth on the design of this die. This is a single die that cuts one pinwheel *petal*. You will run this through your machine 4-6 times depending on the size you want your final pinwheel to be. My original design was a die that cut three at a time. As it turned out I thought the end product would be far too expensive so I opted for a much more affordable option which just a little more work. Lemme tell ya, I've been cutting these by hand because I don't even have a die yet. So if I can cut them by hand it will be EASY to run it through my Big Kick six times!
The Pinwheels coordinating stamp set I think you're going to love. It's loaded with sentiments with a pinwheel theme as well as some others that can can be used for different occasions for babies and more!! For this card I used the phrase "You Mean the Whirl to Me". Isn't that cute? You can use that for an anniversary or even a birthday! You know I love me some versatility!
The die and stamp set are not yet in my store but will be very soon! I invite you to follow my design blog here or the shop blog HERE so you can stay on top of all the upcoming release details. I hope you like this set as much as I already do!
Come on over to the Color Throwdown blog and find out all the deets on participating in our challenge! And please stop by the blogs of the CTD Design Team members for some amazing inspiration using today's colors.
Keva Brown, March Guest Designer.
Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to have you play along!
Laura, like yesterday, I adore this card and the pinwheel set. I cannot WAIT for you<|fim_middle|> girlie...can't WAIT to buy this!!
Another fabulous pinwheel card, Laura! Love that sentiment and your design is awesome!
Those papers are an awesome match, Laura! OMGosh, I can't WAIT for this new die!!!!!!!!
I am SO loving these pinwheels, Laura! And what perfect timing with spring and summer coming up!! Love, love, love!!
Beautiful, Laura!! The pinwheels are amazing and I love that sentiment!
Oh, these are soooooooo ca-ute!
love love love. Thanks for the comment on my blog. I'm hooked on the pinwheels and will have to follow to see when they are released!
Laura, I love the pinwheel--just fabulous! Can't wait to see the die and stamp set!
I am so excited to get this die and stamp set! I love your pinwheels! Fantabulous idea and gorgeous creations! Yeah Laura!!!!
Yes the pinwheel is a must have! I can hardly wait. | to start selling it. It's just too cute! Perfect for so many occasions and I really like what I'm seeing as far as sentiments.
I saw your comment about being a hoarder and not wanting to use that much bakers twine in one project over at Paper Craft Connection and totally LOL'd! I love the world of cardmakers, because I'm not the only crazy one around. Had to say HI and that I can relate! haha!
oh my goodness, your little pinwheel is FABULOUS!! LOVE it! and I've got to get my hands on some of that twine, too fun!
ACK! I must have this die...and the set! You mean the whirl to me! ACK! LOVE that!! GORGEOUS card | 157 |
You are here: Home / Featured Content / DC Comics Release Their May 2010 'Brightest Day' Solicitations
DC Comics Release Their May 2<|fim_middle|> reunite to reinvent the book where they made their explosive debut as a team. Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress and Lady Blackhawk all return to Gotham City where they belong – and they've brought a couple of new friends (or are they foes?) along with them!
Guest-starring a major Bat-villain and the first appearance of the most dangerous, most twisted new Birds villain ever!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL • 1:10 variant cover by RYAN SOOK
BRIGHTEST DAY shines its light on the continuing saga of Barry Allen – The Fastest Man Alive! The Flash continues his investigation into the "Dastardly Death of the Rogues" as the case takes a dramatic turn and Barry corners a suspect…and can't believe who it is!
Written by JAMES ROBINSON • Art and cover by MARK BAGLEY & ROB HUNTER
A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in! Supergirl rejoins the JLA as incredible, ancient forces of chaos are unleashed. What could posses her and Power Girl to battle to the death? And what horrors await the rest of the Justice League and Justice Society in this prologue to "The Ghosts of Earth and Space"?!
TITANS: VILLAINS FOR HIRE SPECIAL #1
Written by ERIC WALLACE • Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO • 1:25 Variant cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
It's a new team and direction for the Titans! Deathstroke and his mercenary team including Cheshire, Tattooed Man and other surprise members burst out of BRIGHTEST DAY #0! Get in on the ground floor here as the team is hired to assassinate The Atom! And for this team, failure is not an option!
DC Releases It's April 'Brightest Day' Solicitations!
DC Reveals David Finch's Cover for Brightest Day #2
DC Announces Brightest Day, a 26-issue, Bi-Weekly Follow-up to Blackest Night! [UPDATED]
Radical Publishing's Solicitations for March 2010 and FCBD 2010
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Posted by Edward Kaye on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8:43 pm
Filed under Featured Content, News, Solicitations · Tagged with Aaron Lopresti, ARDIAN SYAF, BIRDS OF PREY #1, BRIGHTEST DAY #1, Brightest Day #2, CHRISTIAN ALAMY, CLIFF CHIANG, David Finch, DC Comics. May 2010, DOUG MAHNKE, Ed Benes, ERIC WALLACE, FABRIZIO FIORENTINO, Francis Manapul, GAIL SIMONE, Geoff Johns, GREEN LANTERN #54, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #48, Ivan Reis, James Robinson, Joe Prado, JUDD WINICK, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #45, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #2, Keith Giffen, Kevin Maguire, Mark Bagley, Oclair Albert, Patrick Gleason, Peter J. Tomasi, ROB HUNTER, Rodolfo Migliari, Ryan Sook, Sandra Hope, SCOTT CLARK, SHANE DAVIS, Solicitations, THE FLASH #2, TITANS: VILLAINS FOR HIRE SPECIAL #1, Tony Bedard, Tony Harris | 010 'Brightest Day' Solicitations
DC Comics have released the solicitations and cover artwork for all of their 'Brightest Day' tie-in comics to be released in May 2010:
BRIGHTEST DAY #1-2
Issue #1 on sale MAY 5 •Issue #2 on sale MAY 19 • 40 pg (#1), 32 pg (#2), FC, $2.99 US
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO • Covers by DAVID FINCH • Issue #1 1:50 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT •Issue #2 1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT
BRIGHTEST DAY continues, but in ways you can't possibly expect! What does BRIGHTEST DAY mean to the DC Universe? Is everything from here on out going to be bright afnd shiny? No, BRIGHTEST DAY means something else entirely, something we can't tell you…yet. But we can tell you our heroes will need to rise up more than ever to combat the forces of evil, and a select few will uncover a secret that binds them ALL. It all begins in the specially priced issue #1!
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GREEN LANTERN #54
On sale MAY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY • Cover by SHANE DAVIS & SANDRA HOPE
BRIGHTEST DAY shines its light on the "New Guardians" who have been forced to make Earth their new home! Why? You'll have to read it to believe it. While Hal is forced to deal with Larfleeze and his newfound appreciation for Earth culture, Sinestro uncovers the mystery behind Parallax's disappearance.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #48
Written by TONY BEDARD • Art by ARDIAN SYAF • Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI
BRIGHTEST DAY shines its light on a new "Emerald Dawn"! In the wake of BLACKEST NIGHT, the Green Lantern Corps Honor Guard has expanded to include John Stewart and former Guardian Ganthet. Can the new immortal Green Lantern and the legendary Marine help Kyle Rayner suppress the growing threat within their ranks?
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #1-2
Issue #1 on sale MAY 12 • Issue #2 on sale MAY 26 • 40 pg (#1), 32 pg (#2), FC, $2.99 US
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & JUDD WINICK • Issue #1 art by AARON LOPRESTI • Covers by TONY HARRIS • Issue #1 1:50 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE • Issue #2 1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
Spinning out of BRIGHTEST DAY, DC's new biweekly event begins here! Someone is targeting the old members of the defunct Justice League International. Now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice have to figure out what unseen mastermind is threatening to destroy the entire Super Hero community! There are no gray areas here – it's black and white and red with blood all over for this lost generation of Super Heroes as original JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writer Keith Giffen is joined by superstar scribe Judd Winick (BATMAN, GREEN ARROW) for a new era in excitement! And don't miss the monumental reteaming of Giffen and his former JLI writing partner J.M. DeMatteis on this month's BOOSTER GOLD #32!
BIRDS OF PREY #1
Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art and cover by ED BENES • 1:25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG
Soaring out of BRIGHTEST DAY, the Birds are back in town! Because you demanded it, fan-favorites Gail Simone (WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX) and Ed Benes (JUSTICE LEAGUE, GREEN LANTERN) | 937 |
Christmas party 2016 - Little Angels Nursery!
Our Christmas party was a huge success with special visit from Santa who was so happy to see the children asking them all their wishes for Christmas! There was also Peppa Pig and Iggle Piggle who entertained the children throughout the afternoon. The children put on a lovely show for the parents of some festive Christmas songs and played lots of fun games and enjoyed an array of delicious party food. A fun afternoon was had by all.
The Children really enjoyed our week of fun for Children in Need. We started the week with lots of fun Pudsy activities such as painting, sticking, and baking cakes and biscuits. We had a sponsored 'jump for Pudsy' where all the children got sponsored to spend an hour jumping, dancing, and singing along. Lots of fun and laughter was had by all. We ended the week with fancy dress and all the staff joined in and held a coffee and cake stall and a grand raffle. The Raffle items were kindly donated by local businesses which we at 'Little Angels' are so grateful for, and raised a total of £1000. Thanks to everyone for their kind donations.
From November we have started to have a monthly visit from the wonderful Hannah Goodchild from Aberystwyth Arts Centre. She will be spending half hour sessions in each room doing movement dance and music. The children will really benefit from the sessions. We find that singing songs and saying rhymes on a regular basis are proven to enhance early language and communication skills and broaden your child's vocabulary. Actively participating in music making has been shown to strengthen children's cognitive and memory skills even more so than if they were simply listening. Moving to music, playing instruments and using props and puppets give children of all ages a chance to improve their gross and fine motor skills. Singing, dancing and playing instruments and musical games will also stimulate your child's creativity and imagination and acting out dramatic play and simple performance activities will encourage your child to make decisions and contribute ideas.
In addition to our smart board, Bluebell children now benefit from having access to our newly enhanced ICT area. Our preschoolers can practice basic computer operation skills and have supervised access to educational games ( promoting mathematics, phonics, writing and letter recognition).
It was a lovely sunny morning, so an outing was suggested for the Rose and Lilly room. All the children were suitably dressed and put into pushchairs. We set off to the playground on Plas Crug Avenue.
We were all chattering about what we were seeing on route, the children pointing to cars, traffic lights, trees and flowers, houses, people, dogs etc. We arrived at the park, the older ones eager to get out of their pushchairs saying excitedly 'swings'. Once unstrapped the children ran to the swings. They were happy to take turns, then rushed off to the next exciting apparatus. We let the children have freedom but shadowed and kept a very watchful eye, each member of staff assigned to her two children.
They climbed ladders, steps and slopes, slid down slides, spun on the roundabout, swung on the swings, ran in a wide open space, crawled through tunnels. The younger ones crawled or walked around choosing where they wanted to go, eager to copy the older ones and with adult help achieving activities within their ability.
Each child seemed to get so much from the time we spent there, one child balanced, walking on a thin balancing plank, another was nervous of climbing up onto a 'bigger' climbing frame, but with encouragement and patience she found courage and achieved bigger challenges with enthusiasm. Another ran from climbing frame to roundabout to swings with bounding energy, enjoying the freedom and the choice. I noticed much more conversation from the children. Lots and lots of smiling. When it was time to leave, no one complained, happily they returned to their pushchairs and said or waved goodbye to the playground.
Overall it was a happy, educational, active, learning and fun outdoor adventure.
We have welcomed 'Zoolab' to our nursery on the 11th May with their national touring creepy-crawly show and our little angels had a fantastic time!
On 25th of September 2015 we took part in the nations biggest coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support and we are very pleased to announce that we made a grand total of £50.90.
A Massive Thank You to everyone who took part and enjoyed the delicious cakes.
Barnardo's Big Toddle - We have raised an amazing £268.32!!
Ahoy! On Thursday the 11th of June 2015 we are taking part in Barnardo's Big Toddle, raising money to help improve the lives of the most vulnerable under 5s in the UK.
We will be dressing up as pirates and walk from Nursery to the Promenade where we would make a stop for a picnic and games, weather permitting!
Our nursery is proud to be involved and play a part in many local and national community events.
Did you know, this year our little angels helped raise an outstanding £790.48 for charities including: Children in Need, Save the Children and Noah's Ark appeal?
Sports Day - July 2014!
On Thursday 10th July, we held, what has become, our annual summer sports day for the Bluebell Children. Luckily this year we had a beautiful summers day and plenty of parents came along to support their budding sports champions! The rest of the nursery gathered outside to cheer on the athletes too.
There were 4 main events; the running race, the obstacle course race, beanbag throwing and tin can alley, with different heats in each event. The children did so well and winners received medals and all the children received certificates for taking part.
Afterwards, the whole nursery enjoyed the bouncy castle and ice lollies to cool off and talk about the excitement of the days events!
It was such an enjoyable day and thank you to Nia, Anca and Alan for doing a great job practicing with the children and organising the event!
For Sports Relief in March 2014, we raised a fantastic £157.10 through generous donations and sponsorship from the children's families and friends. The children and staff dressed up as their favourite sporting heroes and the Bluebell group took part in a sponsored 'Toddle'. We had an array of sports stars in nursery that day, from Jenson Button to George North!
Stage Two of Healthy & Sustainable Pre-School Scheme Complete!
Another stage of the Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme has been completed; Mental and Emotional Health, Well-being and Relationships. We are really pleased at how the scheme is helping to develop the nursery and directs attention to aspects that may not have been previously considered; besides highlighting our existing strengths in other areas. We are looking forward to moving on to the next stage of the scheme, which will most likely be Physical Activity and Active Play.
On Thursday 14th November, all the staff and children at the nursery were sponsored to wear spots to raise money towards BBC's Children In Need. The children were very busy making cakes to sell to parents and visitors at the nursery and a raffle, which had some fabulous prizes donated from very generous businesses in Aberystwyth was drawn during the afternoon and helped to raise heaps of cash!
Thank you to all who kindly contributed and helped us to raise a whopping £206!!
Summer Sports & Fun Day!
The wet weather didn't dampen the children's spirits in this years Summer Sports Day on the 14th August.
The rain held off long enough for the children to compete in two main events - The Running Race and The Egg and Spoon Race. The children had been practicing their events in the run up to the big day and competition was tough! There were three age categories for each race and the children were cheered and encouraged along by mums and dads who came along to show their support. The Long Jump and Beanbag Throwing events were unfortunately postponed due to rain.
All the children received a certificate for taking part and medals were given to the winners of each race and category.
During the afternoon session, the children made their own healthy pizzas for their afternoon snack, face painting was on offer and lots of dancing and fun games to entertain the children.
Everyone had a super day!!
On Thursday 24th October, Zoolab are returning to Nursery with all their minibeast friends. The children will get the opportunity to touch and feel some of the minibeasts, including a Giant African Land Snail, Millipedes, Cockroaches and other interesting bugs<|fim_middle|> from the guessing games and the raffle are going towards a planting area for the children in the garden.
At the end the day we managed to get Krishan in the stocks and parents, children and staff took great pleasure in hurling sponges at him, getting him thoroughly soaked!!
A huge Thank You to everyone who came along and made the day such a success!! | !
£1 entry fee for all children.
Children not booked in for that day are more than welcome to come along if accompanied by an adult.
Show starts 10.15 - 11.15am in the RoseRoom - don't miss it!
First Stage of Healthy & Sustainable Pre-School Complete!
Little Angels are pleased to announce the completion of the first stage of the Healthy and SustainablePre-School Scheme - Nutrition & Oral Health. The nursery has worked hard to complete this first stage; reviewing policies, providing nutritious and healthy meals and snacks, helping the children to learn how to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and promoting oral health through the Designed to Smile Scheme. Well done everyone! The next stage we will be focusing on is Mental and Emotional Health, Well-being and Relationships.
From May 1st, Little Angels will be offering a variety of nutritious daily hot meals and puddings and afternoon snacks, in partnership with a local catering supplier and the community food dietician. This exciting new partnership will ensure that the meals provided are catered specifically for nursery aged children and follow the most up-to-date and recommended guidelines on food and nutrition.
The meals are charged on a monthly basis and calculated similarly to the current childcare fees. The new pricelist is available on our 'Fees and Admissions' page.
On 3rd April all the children and staff at nursery helped to raise £160 for the Air Ambulance by baking and selling cakes and being sponsored to wear their pyjamas to nursery. The day was held to fund-raise for one of the children's mums at nursery who is taking part in a sponsored sky dive along with her sister to raise as much money as they can for the Air Ambulance who took their dad to hospital after a fall on a building site in 2010.
All the children came dressed in red and some with crazy hair to mark Red Nose Day this year and to try to raise lots of money. The children got busy once again and rolled up their sleeves to bake cakes & biscuits to sell to anyone that came through the door and with their fantastic hard selling and sponsorship money for donning red clothes or having crazy hair the nursery managed to raise a whopping £172.95!!
On Thursday 7th March the children came into Nursery dressed as their favourite book characters and they also brought in their favourite books to celebrate World Book Day. The children really enjoyed sharing their favourite stories with their friends and the staff were worn out by the end of the day from reading story after story!
Before the nursery closed for Christmas we had a Christmas party and invited all of the children and their parents at Little Angels. The children made some delicious mince pies for their parents to enjoy whilst they performed a beautiful carol service for them.
The children played pass the parcel and had lots of fun dancing to Christmas songs before they feasted on masses of party food!
A very special visitor came to see the children too and had brought them each a present for being such good children all year. The children were very excited to see Father Christmas, unfortunately he couldn't stop for very long as he said he was very busy!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Little Angels!
For BBC's Children In Need on Friday 16th November, the children and staff at nursery were sponsored to dress up as their favourite children's characters. We had an array of fantastic costumes from Peppa Pig to Luke Skywalker!
In preparation for the day, the children made delicious cakes all week to sell to staff, parents and visitors and with more orders coming in on the day, the children were kept very busy!!
A raffle was held with amazing prizes donated from local businesses in Aberystwyth ensuring that lots of tickets were sold! A huge thank you to 'Toys Will Be Toys', 'Isaac's Sweet Shop', 'Aberystwyth Arts Centre' and 'The Olive Branch' for your generosity.
We managed to raise an impressive £288.06!! Thank you to everyone for their efforts and well done for raising a fantastic amount of money!!
We held an Open Day on the 29th September and invited the whole community to come and join in the fun!
The Mayor, Cllr Dylan Lewis came along and also the Fire Service with their Fire Engine - which the children were very excited about! We had Bethan from 'Twf' singing Welsh songs and reading stories and face painting by our very own and very talented Nia, from the Bluebell group.
The children had been busy preparing all week in Nursery by helping to make cakes and decorate tin cans for the 'tin can alley'. The cakes and biscuits were very well received by the parents and Krishan's hot chocolate was a huge hit too!
Parents enjoyed looking around the nursery and viewing their children's files and getting to chat with the staff leisurely, rather than those rushed moments during busy working weeks!
Well done to Rose who guessed how many sweets were in the jar, Teresa for guessing the name of the Teddy and Jo who won the cake in the raffle! All proceeds | 1,043 |
During the last day of our end-of-the-summer road trip in Colorado, Dan and I rented bikes.
Rather than numbers, each bike was labeled with its name.
My bike was named Petra and Dan's was Galiardi.
this was the meeting place for us to take a shuttle to the top of Vail.
cowbells cheering us on. One boy repeated:"Do your best!" to all the riders biking by.
Fremont Pass (elevation 11<|fim_middle|> a smoothie with juice, vanilla yogurt, pineapples, strawberries, bananas and a scoop of protein!
Celebrate your accomplishments – large and small!
Remember the importance of having a cheerleader.
I'd love to hear about your accomplishments in the comments below!
Let's cheer each other on and celebrate together!
Wow! That sounds like an awesome ride, good for you!! :) Thank you for sharing these great pictures too!!
Looks like the bike ride was lots of fun and I just love smoothies (yum). Can't wait to get back on my bike when I'm feeling a little better, I've missed it.
The photos are breath taking, I love CO, haven't been there in years. Having a child with special needs, everyday there is something to celebrate, we worked through some rough patches this summer, and we are celebrating my son this week! This was a great post, we all need a moment to stop and look at the positives in our lives.
Thanks for visiting my blog and becoming a follower! And thanks for inviting me to the blog hop- I'm still in the process of visiting the other blogs- fun!
Wow! what gorgoeus photographs. Looks like you had the time of your lives...so glad you enjoyed your trip, and Thanks so much for sharing this, I've enjoyed following your adventures......ann.
How fun that the bikes are named instead of numbered. =) I like that.
And the smoothie you had sounds delish!!
Stopping by from Blogging Buddies. And glad I did, because this is a great way to start the week - with a cheer!
Amazing! Very inspirational and beautiful!That smoothie sounds wonderful I just might have to make my own. | ,318'), Tennessee Pass (elevation 10,424') and Vail Pass (elevation 10,666')!
The ride down Vail was uplifting and inspiring; my bike carried me through pure bright air. I enjoyed the sounds of the streams and my bike tires on the wooden bridges that crossed streams along with the view of the sky and trees. Colorful wildflowers painted both sides of the paved bike path.
At the end of my ride, back in Frisco, I stopped at Abbey's Coffee and treated myself to a Pineapple Express: | 121 |
COP9 postponement buys time to consider evidence<|fim_middle|> alternatives are good, so it becomes much harder for the abstinence-only people."
'Time to rethink'
In the last meeting of the FCTC in Geneva in October 2018, the WHO maintained its hard line on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco and called for tighter regulations.
The postponement of the next edition could be good news for public health and may be good for the WHO if the Geneva-based organisation uses the time to rethink its approach, according to former UK public health official Clive Bates.
"There is a persistent problem with the WHO relying on poor evidence or the motivated reasoning of activists," Bates told ECigIntelligence.
"More time means more evidence to challenge bad decision-making and to make the case for tobacco harm reduction. It also means that some of the alarmist scares that got WHO excited in 2019 – like the lung injuries episode in the United States – will have faded in memory and can no longer be incorrectly blamed on nicotine vaping."
On the flip side, governments around the world "will continue to make policy based on bad advice and hints from the WHO for another year," Bates added.
'Some kind of witch trial'
Plans for what he described as "some kind of witchcraft trial" for electronic nicotine delivery systems during COP9 "will have to go on hold", he said.
Also, the new date for COP9 makes the European Commission's upcoming impact assessment report on the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) more relevant, because if all goes as planned it will be presented a few months before the conference.
Bates does not expect the recent decision by US president Donald Trump to halt funding to the WHO in reaction to its COVID-19 response will have much impact on the FCTC. The tobacco treaty's secretariat is a separate body and funded by the parties – which don't include the US.
But some insiders agree that WHO-connected agencies such as the FCTC could be "under much more public scrutiny" from now onwards.
What This Means: The postponement of the COP9 will give the organisers and involved parties more times to assess and prepare political positions towards tobacco control, including the regulation of e-cigarettes and new tobacco products such as heated tobacco.
In 2018, COP8 ended with governments struggling to regulate e-cigarettes due to the lack of scientific proof on potential risks or benefits. It is yet to be seen if the next edition in 2021 will be able to make decisions based more soundly on up-to-date scientific evidence.
– Jennifer Freedman ECigIntelligence contributing writer | , say experts
Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th April 2020 || News analysis || Health and science | Policy and Politics | Regulation and Legislation | Geographies: Europe
The decision to postpone the 2020 Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) to next year could be good news for the tobacco alternatives sector.
"It buys time," Canadian tobacco control expert David Sweanor told ECigIntelligence. "A lot of really dramatic changes are happening and over time it becomes much harder to oppose tobacco alternatives."
The conference, originally planned to take place in the Netherlands in October, has been rescheduled for November 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sweanor, a professor of law at the University of Ottawa, believes that between now and then new nicotine technologies will become further entrenched and scientific studies could potentially support them as effective alternatives to smoking.
"Products that grab 1% to 2% of the market, it's easy to ban them," he said. "But if they have 30% it's not as easy. Also, more data will be coming up showing that these | 255 |
As you know, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It's that time of year where people justify overeating and wearing their stretchy pants to family Thanksgiving. But you, YOU have been trying SO HARD all year to maintain a healthy lifestyle with a big part of that being a healthy diet.
Well we are here to help! Bring your own dessert this year that is a healthier option for you and your family. Take THAT Aunt June!
1. Mix together the crust ingredients with a fork until well combined. It should be crumbly but stick together when pressed.
2. Spray your muffin pan with oil and place a strip of parchment paper in each for easy removal. Or line with paper liners.
3. Press the crust into the muffin tins, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Wetting your fingers can help if it is too sticky. You should have enough<|fim_middle|> fridge. | crust for 4 pie cups. Set aside.
5. Blend the filing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
6. Pour into the crusts, and smooth the tops.
7. Bake for 30 minutes at 375F.
8. Cool then chill overnight (or at least 8 hours.
9. Enjoy! Keep in the | 70 |
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