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"I was moved and inspired by Chasing Coral and its message of hope for our planet's future," said Bell, who also voices the role of Princess Anna in Disney's Frozen and its upcoming sequel. "I feel a responsibility to care for the earth in whatever way I can and I was honored to lend my voice to the original song. As we strive to make a better world for our children, I hope this film will ignite real action in advancing climate solutions in our global communities | 172 |
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Like the beer brewing industry, craft distilling is highly regulated by each individual state.
"One of the big things I've noticed about the industry is how much prohibition laws are still in effect, and how they affect the industry today. It's been a big eye opener," said Scott Donoho. "The last 10 years or so the liquor industry has been vastly changing and it has been cool to see. It is like how the craft beer industry has changed brewing."
With locally sourced ingredients, Skunk Brothers Spirits are distinctly unique. Their products include Moonshine, Cinnamon Whiskey, Gin and Apple Pie Brandy. Seasonally they have Blueberry Cinnamon, Peach and Cherry Cordials. They are currently working on producing another Gin, a Strawberry Liqueur, and Vikings Blood. With all this distilling going on there is something to suit everyone's taste. They are also barrel-aging their Stumplifter Single Malt.
"To be a craft distiller in Washington, 51% of your product has to come out of Washington," said Skunk. "Almost every single step is tracked by law. If you say your product is 85 proof then it better be 85 proof. The tracking is pretty extensive."
"It's the art of it that I find fascinating," said Donoho. "It doesn't seem like there would be, but there is so much to it. You have to pay as much attention to it [distilling] as if you were painting a picture or carving a statue. There is so much to the process and I find that fascinating."
Like with all small businesses things are evolving as the business grows and becomes better known.
"There are big changes coming," said Marc Robins CFA, executive advisor to Skunk Brothers. "We are concentrating on growing commercially and we have doubled the size of the staff in the last three months."
Skunk Brothers Spirits can be found throughout the Gorge and in other places in Oregon and Washington. Total Wine and More and New Seasons both carry their products as well as many of the bars in the region.
"Stop in at the tasting room," invites Robins. "We are giving away free T-shirts for the next month or so."
While visiting the tasting room be sure to ask how you can become a member of the Skunk Brothers Spirits Barrell Club. A tasty investment for sure.
"The gorge is just a beautiful place to live and the people here are so welcoming, and so nice, and so supportive," said Donoho. "When we came here we wanted to have a business where we could live in the area. When we told people we wanted to open a business in the Gorge, doors just opened. Everyone was so supportive and so upbeat."
Donoho is a firefighter at the Portland Airbase and has been active in the military and Oregon National Guard for a combined 23 years. "Now, the whole Skunk clan is ex-military….Scott, his wife—Jamie, Skunk, even our head of sales—Teresa Johnson", says Robins. "I guess now it's more important that we make 'Shine' than fight."
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From Son (Scott) to Dad (Skunk), to Grandpa (Archie) the moonshiner; Skunk Brothers Spirits is where blood (I mean booze) flows deep in the family veins
By Lori Roach
Skunk Brothers Spirits is a disabled veteran owned business that sits on the banks of the Columbia River and brings the craft of distilling to the Washington side of the Gorge.
"I've always wanted to have a business," said owner, Scott Donoho, who started the business in 2015. "My granddad was a moonshiner and I've heard a lot of stories about that. I watched a lot of Dukes of Hazzard when I was young. It [moonshining] always struck me as something fun… it's in my blood. I guess I'm kind of a modern day hillbilly."
Spirit makers are known to name their 'stills' and it isn't any different at Skunk Brothers. Stills Archie and Earla are named after Skunk's parents.
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Definitely Photo of the Week - looks like spring but actually was the first day of the season at Purgatory, Colorado!
Skiers and snowboarders started lining up at 5am at Purgatory, some even cooking bacon and eggs on the 'ski beach' in anticipation of making first chair. The Southwestern resort celebrated opening day of the ski season with a unique offering - skiing and mountain biking. Lifts 1 and 2 are open for skiing and Lift 4 was utilized for lift-served mountain bike trails opening weekend.
What's New: Coming in 2018, Purgatory will feature a new mountain coaster - the latest hip ski resort accessory -accessible right from the base area. Located just north of the Twilight Lift 4, the coaster will operate during both winter and summer seasons. It will be 4,000 feet in length with a 300 foot-vertical, featuring nine switchbacks and one loop. Construction work has already begun on the mountain coaster project and it's expected to open in 2018.
Purgatory added new intermediate and expert trails on the back and front sides of the mountain, including new gladed tree skiing terrain. The front-side new trail names are Monkey Brains, Tribulation, Brimstone, and Sheol, in keeping with Purgatory's theme from Dante's Divine Comedy. A new trail will open this winter, named Major Fun after long-time employee Major LeFebvre on the back-side in the Legends section of the mountain. The triple chairlift, Needles Lift 6, will offer a new mid-way loading zone that provides an easier way to access terrain for ski teams, terrain park users, and skiers/riders who want to make laps on the upper half of the mountain. A new magic carpet lift will open in the Columbine beginner area, offering beginners an easier way to learn the sport.
These projects are all part of a $15 million multi-mountain capital improvement plan for five resorts during the 2017/2018 season that was announced earlier this year by resort officials with the largest ski area collective in the Southwest. The five mountains include: Purgatory Resort, Arizona Snowbowl, Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, Hesperus Ski Area, and Purgatory Snowcat Adventures.
Always exciting to see what Vail Resorts is up to! This winter ski fanatics are one trail closer to the holy grail of powder runs with Vail Resorts' latest innovation: EpicMix Time Insight. The new platform allows users to look at previous lift line patterns from the 2016/17 season to carve out their own future-perfect ski vacation at Vail, BeaverCreek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Park City. The benefit? You can already maximize your day of skiing and snowboarding with these mountain metrics when vacation planning. It also tracks daily snowfall and offers tips designed to navigate and maximize the mountain. Next up? The EpicMix Time Insight website will work in tandem to determine where lift upgrades are needed for seasons ahead.
No-one could fail to love Vail! I've skied there twice over the past eight years, staying once at Lionshead Village at the amazing Arrabelle and the second time right in the centre of things at the fancy Four Seasons, complete with skis and boot concierge by the slopes. My first experience of having someone offer to help put your ski boots on! Out of the embarrassment of potentially smelly, and even holey, socks, I declined. This was before I discovered the joys of Smartwool's merino.
A Taste of Vail with Check-In Sips courtesy of Vail Brewing Co. at Vail Marriott Mountain Resort at the base of Vail Mountain. The resort also features 10th Mountain Whiskey's daily expert-led whiskey sampling with free branded takeaway glasses.
Altitude Recovery Kits from The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort and The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort (celebrating its ten year anniversary this Jan). For $50 you get 20 minutes of oxygen, peppermint oil foot rub, and altitude sickness tablets.
Decadent doggie daycare at The Arrabelle at Vail Square - Homemade doggie treats and personal water bowl; plush red velvet pet beds, embroidered with the pet's name for an additional cost (and soon to be available to ship home — the ultimate souvenir); Midday walk service; Fit Barks — a Fitbit for dogs that tracks activity and sleep — in order to monitor pet health and behavior while traveling; complimentary bottle of Henry Wine for each guest that checks in with their dog as a tribute to Henry, the first canine member of the Vail Ski Patrol and iconic figure in Vail. A portion of additional Henry Wine proceeds will also be contributed to supporting the raising and training of avalanche rescue dogs. Also at The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort: pet-friendly toys, balls, bones and logo dog leashes; all-natural treats from local brewery/eatery Crazy Mountain Brewery and the Enchanted Biscuit Company; dog bowls and Sherpa-lined dog beds.
A Refreshed Look at the International Wing of The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort - new carpeting and updated soft and hard goods.
Private slope access through Northstar California's Platinum Experience — Northstar Mountain's exclusive club has expanded with access to its Platinum Terrain, an exclusive trail combining the resort's signature grooming and highest standards for consistent, premium conditions. Skiers and snowboarders with Platinum Season or Day Passes also gain access to the exclusive run. Members unlock access to private gates at the front of each lift line -- an exclusive Lake Tahoe incentive that can only be found at Northstar. Other Platinum offerings include Platinum lockers, featuring private boot warmers and house-made sweets; Platinum tōst, a European-style lunch paired with Veuve Clicquot off East Ridge Run; and more.
Begin the Day at Sunrise With First Tracks - Riders at Northstar can join the Adventure Guiding and Learning Center mountain guides for a tour of the mountain before lifts open to the public. This shamelessly indulgent experience gives private access to freshly groomed runs and sparkling powder across the entire mountain.
This is what I remember about Tahoe skiing - the sensational juxtaposition of mountains and lake!
Lat 38 - California Lodge's new roof top bar, LAT 38, the ultimate posh happy hour scene. With a mountain-modern feel, cabanas, unique warm drinks, cozy fire pits and live bands, this is the best place to enjoy an après drink (eg the "Dirty Snowman") and appetizer after a day on the mountain.
Record and relive an epic day on the slopes — Riders will be toured around the mountain by a ski and ride school instructor while learning how to use a portable video camera to capture first-person video and photography of Heavenly's secret stashes, powder pockets and stunning views. You get to keep the memory card full of the day's footage after the lesson has ended.
Request Customized On-Demand Ski and Ride School Lessons - Those riding Heavenly Mountain can now request a ski and ride coach on the fly for an ultra personalized ride down the slopes. One hour sessions available from the ski and ride school kiosk at the East Peak Lodge, with additional rides possible.
TAP - Take a break in-between runs or end your day in style with a free taste of craft brew on the mountain under Tamarack Chair every day from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Guests will also receive coupons for discounted beers and bites at Tamarack lodge.
#HelloSnow Festival - Two weeks of #HelloSnow festivities kicking off on Dec 4 and culminating with a #HelloSnow Festival Dec 16. The #HelloSnow Festival will feature three reggae bands, beer tents, local food trucks and a free VIP tent for 2017-2018 pass holders. The event lasts from 12-5 pm at the base of World Cup at the California Lodge.
With 7,300 acres, over 330 trails, 41 lifts, 8 terrain parks, one super pipe and one mini pipe, Park City Mountain (which encompasses Canyons Resort too) offers endless high altitude adventure for every level of skier or snowboarder. I had a great time there last year just for one day and I am going back for more in March! Read about last season's adventures at: http://onetwoski.blogspot.com/2017/03/park-city-play-time.html.
Beginner Ski and Snowboard Zone - This summer, Park City Mountain installed a new, enclosed surface lift and a new designated beginner trail to serve entry-level skiers and snowboarders at the Park City Base Area.
Continued Upgrades and Investment in Snowmaking - During off-season, Park City Mountain expanded snowmaking capabilities on Treasure Hollow, a major trail near the Park City Base Area. The additional snowmaking will enhance the mountain experience and snow coverage at this location for early-season skiing as well as ensure coverage throughout the winter.
$15 Million Renovation at Grand Summit Hotel - The ski-in/ski-out Grand Summit just completed its $15 million renovation which overhauled all 212 suites, the lobby, conference and meeting spaces, café and spa. As part of the renovation, the hotel joined Vail Resorts' RockResorts portfolio — a collection of premium properties, lavish RockResorts Spas and distinctive dining options in iconic mountain locations - and became reflagged and rebranded as Grand Summit Hotel, A RockResort.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park City Revamp - In addition to guest amenities like keyless entry — allowing guests to bypass check in at the front desk and head straight to rooms — and a Suite Dreams bar, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park City is freshly revamped for this ski season. With everything from new roofing to new balconies to new technology offerings, this 182-guest room hotel and conference center is also enhancing guest experience with shuttle service, select loaner gear and complimentary surprise treats.
Hair of the Bear Package at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Breckenridge - helps combat the altitude, especially needed after a night of heavy après indulgence. For $19, the package includes one session at the oxygen bar followed by a Bloody Mary, using Chili Chile Vodka from the local Breckenridge Distillery (non-alcoholic beverage available upon request).
Winter Pop-Up Aprés Spa Treatments at One Ski Hill Place, A RockResort - This winter, One Ski Hill Place, A RockResort spa will offer mid-week aprés spa treatments at the Grand Living room where guests can indulge in soothing winter treatments including scalp massages, neck/shoulder massages, foot treatments, paraffin hand treatments and more. Paired with wine and/or cocktail bourbon tastings, it's the ultimate recovery experience after a long day of hitting the slopes.
Altitude Asana - New this season are warm aprés wellness offerings after complimentary 60-minute yoga classes at One Ski Hill Place, A RockResort, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Breckenridge, The Village at Breckenridge, Crystal Peak Lodge and Mountain Thunder Lodge.
Mountain Mutt Offerings - at The Village at Breckenridge your pet will be welcomed by Bozi the dog. A Cane Corso Mastiff and Great Dane mix who is 8 years old, Bozi can be found cozying up to the warm fireplace or exploring the town of Breckenridge. Bozi provides endless entertainment for kids while parents check-in, maximizing his petting time with each guest by sitting on their feet. To greet other four-legged friends, The Village at Breckenridge provides choice of toy from Bozi's treasure chest of dog toys; welcome treats and a personal note in room and Fit Barks to monitor dog health and behavior while traveling.
It's been quite a few years since I skied at Beaver Creek but I will always remember it for the powder, unsullied - except by me - right into the pm! Also, loved staying at The Osprey, the closest hotel to a ski lift ever and full of boutiquey bonuses.
Smoked & Pickled Classes at The Osprey at Beaver Creek, A RockResort - Gather around The Osprey Fireside Grill smoker for a lesson from Executive Chef Ryan Murray in the old fashioned craft-cooking methods of smoking, curing, fermentation and pickling while sipping on a smoky "Old Fashioned" cocktail (house-smoked honey simple syrup, bitters, barrel fermented 10th Mountain Rye, on the rocks in smoked-scotch misted glass).
Pampered Pup Bucket List at The Pines Lodge, A RockResort - The ultimate pup-cation new package includes doggie hiking with GoPro rentals or maps for dog-friendly trails, yappy hours, spa treatments, pillow service, bed and leash, in-room doggie dining from a specifically curated menu, treats and toys, and photos during the paw print ceremony at the doggie guest book.
Rebranding of the Inn at Keystone - Within minutes of some sensational slopes (I was there last winter, so impressed: check it out at http://onetwoski.blogspot.com/2017/02/while-kats-away.html), the Inn at Keystone has had a full interior modern-rustic makeover and become reflagged as Hyatt Place Keystone. Among the changes are a new fitness center, an alternative grab-and-go dining option, new outdoor communal spaces, and a more functional main lobby with an open floor plan.
This season, Snowmass turns 50 with season-long celebrations to commemorate this significant milestone. The resort is scheduled to host the Olympic qualifier Toyota U.S. Grand Prix event featuring the best freestyle athletes in the country. As part of the Snowmass summer expansion titled The Lost Forest, the Breathtaker alpine coaster is scheduled to open for the 2017/18 winter season. In addition, American Airlines launches new non-stop flights from Phoenix this winter and the Mountain Collective pass continues to add resorts. Looking to the future, Snowmass Base Village is under construction as the largest ski resort development currently underway in North America totaling $600 million dollars with a future 10 buildings planned at the base of Snowmass. Construction has already begun on a new 99-hotel room Limelight Snowmass due to open next season, new Four Mountain Sports store, a public plaza and a new Ice Age Discovery Center.
U.S. Snowboard Team and U.S. Freeski Team athletes will be competing to punch their tickets to the Olympic Winter Games in the 2017-18 iteration of the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix. Aspen Snowmass will host five qualification events Jan. 10-14 at Snowmass. The resort previously hosted one of the first halfpipe snowboarding Olympic qualification events and a big air snowboarding exhibition event in 1998. For more information as well as the detailed schedule, visit http://ussa.org/news/olympic-spots-line-toyota-us-grand-prix.
With a target opening of Dec 2017, the Breathtaker Coaster will feature a 5,700 foot-long track with a total ride time of seven to nine minutes. The coaster will span 410 vertical feet with the speed controlled by the rider, but there will be anti-collision technology for safety and a tandem option for small children. The Breathtaker will be open for both summer and winter operations, winding through the trees between Gunner's View and Sandy Park ski trails on Snowmass Mountain.
American Airlines is offering new daily nonstop flights to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) starting this winter along with expanded service from both Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW) and Chicago O' Hare (ORD). In total, American will offer up to eight daily flights from four hubs next winter while daily nonstop service from DFW will now continue throughout the fall. The timing of all these flights allows for connections from American's entire domestic and global networks. In addition, Delta Air Lines serves ASE with nonstop daily flights from Salt Lake City, Los Angeles International Airport, Atlanta International Airport, and Minneapolis / St. Paul. United Airlines offers 20-25 daily nonstop flights from Denver, Chicago O'Hare, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco International.
The Mountain Collective™ continues to expand access to the world's top resort destinations for the 2017-18 season with the addition of Northern Japan-based, Niseko United, as a global affiliate and Sugarbush, Vermont and Snowbasin, Utah as resort partners. Additionally, existing partners Alta, Snowbird, Banff Sunshine, and Lake Louise will separate to operate as individual destinations within The Mountain Collective Pass, providing twice the number of days at popular destinations in Utah and Alberta, Canada. With these 2017-18 season additions, passholders will now have access to 40 days of skiing at 20 world renowned ski Destinations. For more information about The Mountain Collective Pass, visit https://mountaincollective.com/.
Four Mountain Sports will once again offer uphill gear to rent for skiers and riders who would like to uphill ski or skin up the mountain. New this year, the rental equipment has been upgraded to Dynafit gear, a global leader in the uphilling industry. For those who don't know, uphill skiing, also known as 'skinning' or 'alpine touring,' consists of special equipment that allows guests to hike uphill on their skis and then ski down. Dynafit's best in class rental fleet for Aspen will include SpeedFit 84 skis, Radical boots and the Radical 2 binding. For more information about uphilling at Aspen Snowmass, visit www.aspensnowmass.com/while-you-are-here/see-all-guides/uphilling-guide.
In 2012, Aspen Skiing Company partnered with the Elk Creek coal mine, Holy Cross Energy, and Vessels Coal Gas on a $5.5 million investment to capture waste methane vented from a coal mine in neighboring Somerset, Colo. The three megawatts of baseload power generated from the project has produced as much energy as Aspen Skiing Company uses annually — approximately 24 million kilowatt hours. In addition, by destroying methane, a potent greenhouse gas, this project has eliminated three times the carbon pollution created by the resort each year. The<|fim_middle|> exclusive deal for JHRL guests, and the program is valid for stays all winter except the Christmas Holiday week.
Taking the new American Airlines Saturday flight from Charlotte to Montrose, I'm tackling Telluride for the first time this season! This bucket list ski destination is more accessible than ever, as more flight options have been added this winter.
Dallas (DFW) will offer three flights daily over the Christmas/New Year's holidays, complementing daily year-round jet service and twice-daily flights through the bulk of the winter season. American flights from Phoenix-Sky Harbor (PHX) will continue to run daily through the winter, along with service from Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX). Delta Airlines will operate new flights this winter from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Montrose-Telluride (MTJ) over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. This service provides access for those traveling from the west, as well as Delta's eastern hubs, and is a precursor to adding a possible season-long route next year. Delta will continue to fly three times a week from Atlanta (ATL) to MTJ as well. United Airlines will run an additional daily Denver (DEN) to Montrose-Telluride (MTJ) flight, bringing that total to 4-6 per day through the season. United will also continue to operate daily flights from Houston (IAH) and Chicago (ORD), along with 1-3 flights weekly from New York's La Guardia (LGA), Newark (EWR), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO).
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), just 10 minutes from town and the ski area, will continue to see daily service throughout the year from Denver (DEN) on United partner Great Lakes Airlines, averaging 10 flights per week. Low-cost carrier Allegiant will continue service into MTJ from Los Angeles (LAX) twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. "The meaningful growth of expanded air service the past two years into both Montrose and Telluride provides our guests with even more options to make Telluride their go-to vacation destination through the holidays and the winter season and early planning ensures the best rates," said Bill Jensen, CEO of Telluride Ski Resort.
This winter's added service brings the total to 15 non-stop flights (16 over the holiday season) from 12 major hubs for the 2017-18 winter, marking an overall increase of 43% in air accessibility to the Telluride region over the last three years.
ON MOUNTAIN: Telluride continues its ongoing multi-year, multi-million dollar investment in snowmaking upgrades and technology to improve efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. Beginners in Telluride will be greeted by a new 15-acre terrain-based teaching facility and new 300-foot magic carpet. Skiers will also find an expanded grooming fleet to enhance the groomed terrain across the resort.
HOSPITALITY: There are ongoing refurbishments at The Peaks Resort & Spa, Telluride's largest hotel, including new meeting/event spaces, along with upgrades and refinements to the hotel's Spa. The Spa at The Peaks recently partnered with Naturopathica, the New York-based, award-winning skin and body care and holistic spa treatments. The new partnership is part of The Spa's ongoing drive to improve and enhance the wellness experience at Telluride by introducing new treatments including herbal massages, active facials and herbal remedies. Teas, tinctures and honeys that promote wellness from within have also been developed and customized for each guest.
Following record-breaking snowfall in the 2016-17 season and the resort's latest ever closing date of July 15, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows prepared early for its Nov 17 opening day. Voted Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today and 10 Best Readers' Choice for the second year in a row, the resort will move forward with upgrades to snowmaking, grooming, High Camp and the mobile app.
all of the essential gear and accessories for a day out on the mountain. Silvey's Cafe on the mezzanine level of the building has been removed and converted to a family seating area, including cozy chairs and couches and a play area for kids. The location formerly known as Poolside Café will see a full interior reboot with rustic décor, and a new name: Granite Bistro, expected to open by Dec 20. Finally, the High Camp remodel will include new carpeting on stairs and hallways, updated accents and reconstruction of the Observation Deck, which is scheduled for later in the winter season.
The Alpine Meadows Lodge will see a number of area improvements this season, including eight new automatic sliding doors for easier entry from the sun deck into the mezzanine level of the building, a renovated Locker Room and refurbished restrooms.
Following a season where heavy snowfall posed challenges to clearing roads and parking for guests, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will have new snow removal machines to improve road and parking lot clearing. One new unit at Squaw Valley will have the capacity to move up to 5,000 metric tons of snow per hour. During periods of heavy snowfall, the resort will also consider the continued use of a large snow melter, similar to those used to clear city roads, which converts snow to water rather than relocating it.
• Frontier Airlines will return to Reno-Tahoe International Airport after a 10 year absence withTuesday, Thursday and Sunday nonstop service to and from Denver. Service commenced Nov 21, with introductory fares as low as $49 one way.
• United Airlines is now offering daily nonstop service Chicago, which kicked off on June 8, 2017.
• Additional service will be added to existing nonstop destinations, including more scheduled flights to Denver, Chicago and Houston on United Airlines, Long Beach on JetBlue, and Los Angeles on Allegiant, to name a few.
A summer of behind-the-scenes changes sets Steamboat up for another successful season. The biggest news for the resort was the finalization of the sale of all Intrawest properties, including Steamboat, to a newly formed company headed by KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) and Henry Crown & Co. (HCC). The yet-to-be-named new company will bring together 13 industry-leading resorts from across North America, including Steamboat, Mammoth, Squaw/Alpine and Deer Valley.
On July 31, KSL and HCC completed the purchase of Intrawest and Mammoth Resorts to create a new company featuring 13 industry-leading resorts across North America plus Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH). The new family of resorts features all former Intrawest resorts — including Steamboat, Winter Park, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Snowshoe and Stratton — as well as Squaw/Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. In August, the new company formed an agreement to purchase Deer Valley Resort. For the 2017/18 winter season, resorts will continue with business as usual, with new company announcements regarding passes, upgrades and more being communicated in the near future or as they become available.
New ViaAir nonstop flights: Two new nonstop flights from Austin (AUS) and Kansas City (MCI) make travel to Steamboat/Hayden(HDN) even more accessible for the 2017/18 winter season.
Added dates and bigger planes: From Denver, United Airlines will add an additional daily flight, now offering three per day throughout the entire season and four daily flights from Dec. 20 to Jan 7 and Feb. 15 to April 2. United also expands to daily service from Chicago for the entire winter season. American Airlines will bring passengers into Steamboat on bigger planes during the holiday season from Dec. 15 to Jan. 7 with two flights per day during the week and three flights on the weekends on 737-800 planes.
Automated snow stake: Snow reporting is one of the most popular pieces of information snowsports' enthusiasts seek, and Steamboat steps up its industry-leading accuracy with an automated snow stake recording the resort's official mid-mountain snow statistics as well as snowfall at the summit. Working with Campbell Scientific, a leader in the automated weather recording industry, Steamboat installed sonic ranging sensors to measure reliably snow depth and accumulation. In addition, weather stations across the mountain monitor wind speed and direction, air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure and precipitation.
For the third season out of four, I'm skiing in Utah this winter. The Qualtrics' conference - called Qualtrics Experience Week for 2018 - brings me back with hubby, Dr Simon Hudson, who is always invited as a conference delegate. As well as amazing motivational speakers such as Michael Lewis and Michael Phelps in March 2017, the conference hosts an amazing concert just for the delegates and hangers-on - Elton John this year and Maroon Five next year! - and, more importantly, a sensational ski day at the end of the week - Bode came in March and skied with us! Salt Lake City attracts many conferences and events like this and delegates are always keen to add on extra ski days, particularly as there are 14 very different ski resorts, really close to the airport. With fabulous snowfall last year, Utah earned another record-breaking season of 4.58 million visitors, outdoing its previous record by three percent.
Deer Valley Resort has been acquired by a newly formed resort company, joining Intrawest, Mammoth Resorts, and Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. This acquisition increases the company's portfolio from 12 four-season resorts to 13. Deer Valley will continue to honor existing season pass and multi-resort products, and operations will continue in ordinary course for the full 2017-18 winter season. Also, at this time there are no plans to allow snowboarding.
Snowbird's newly remodeled The Creekside Lodge will open at the start of the season. Snowbird has increased its available space for guests by adding over 13,500 sq. feet. The new facility will be home to the Mountain School as well as ticketing, and expanded dining options including a boosted breakfast menu and barista-powered drinks, all just steps away from the lift.
Alta Ski Area has replaced Supreme and Cecret lifts with a new high-speed quad chairlift, named Supreme. The lift's updated technology and new base location, near Alf's Restaurant, will improve overall mountain flow for all levels.
Snowbasin is replacing the old Wildcat triple chairlift with a new high-speed detachable six-pack lift. The chairlift ride will be a quick five minutes and will rise over 1,290 vertical feet. Additionally, Snowbasin is increasing snow making in the Wildcat area, which will allow the resort to utilize beginner and intermediate terrain more frequently and earlier in the season.
As one of the first resorts to cap day passes and season passes, Powder Mountain is a one-of- a-kind destination hanging its hat on skier experience and adventure, set among a modern village development. With the addition of two new lifts last year, the throwback mom and pop style resort boasts the most skiable acres in North America with 8,464 acres. This year the resort is Preserving the Pow experience by capping day passes at 1,500 and season passes at 3,000, which averages three skiers per acre.
This summer, Park City Mountain installed a new, enclosed-surface lift and a new designated beginner trail to serve skiers and snowboarders at the Park City Base Area. The new area will provide a comfortable and spacious learning area for those just starting to ski or ride.
Solitude Mountain Resort invested $1.5 million in improvements for the 2017-18 season, including a website re-launch, and continued improvements to the Roundhouse Restaurant, Last Chance Lodge and Moonbeam Lodge. This is all in addition to realigning the Solitude portion of the SolBright connection trail and adding a new Rossignol rental fleet at the Nordic Center.
This season, Brian Head Resort is launching its first fully interactive app that will include powder alerts and condition reports, and will allow users to track their ski day (runs, vertical skied, etc). The app allows users to follow their children at ski school and access restaurant specials and more fun resort offerings.
Sundance Mountain Resort is opening a new outfitter shop, Sundance Mountain Outfitter 2. Located feet away from the base of Jake's Lift, it is a one-stop shopping destination for all recreation needs with top-of-the-line skis and snowboards available for rental, as well as a full-service ski and snowboard repair center.
If you've got limited time, fly into the Ogden-Hinkley Airport. This small airport, serviced by Allegiant Air, is located five minutes from downtown Ogden and will be adding new flights from Los Angeles (LAX) and Las Vegas (LAS) this fall. Scheduled Thursday through Monday with starting prices at $35 each way, this is a great option for the weekend warrior at Powder Mountain, Nordic Valley and Snowbasin.
Alta Ski Area is celebrating its 80th anniversary this winter, making it the oldest lift-serving resort in Utah. Located just outside of Salt Lake City, Alta is covered by 550+ inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth annually. While known for their expert terrain, Alta is a wonderful place for families to learn and ski together with over 25 percent of the resort featuring beginner terrain and over 40 percent featuring intermediate terrain.
Nordic Valley is celebrating its 50th anniversary this winter. Built in 1968, Nordic Valley is known for the family friendly atmosphere and small-resort feel. Situated between Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain, Nordic Valley offers a variety of skill levels to accommodate each skier and snowboarder. Nordic Valley also offers night skiing, with 100 percent of the mountain under the lights.
The Grand Summit Hotel, located in Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, is open for the season after an extensive $15 million renovation and is now flagged as a RockResorts property. The renovation included a complete overhaul of all 212 suites, including new interior finishes, furnishings, soft goods, appliances, artwork and technology.
Snowbird's Cliff Spa, located on the rooftop of The Cliff Lodge, has undergone a massive renovation just in time for the upcoming ski season. The famed outdoor pool and hot tub have been upgraded with sensual surroundings of new radiant heated decks, gas-fed fire pits, and expanded communal areas prime for relaxing after an adventurous day on the slopes. Skiers who require more hands-on Cliff Spa services, will be treated with new interior upgrades such as eucalyptus infused environments, ergonomic flooring in massage rooms, and a unique offering of Utah-Only essential oils in the Cliff Spa boutique.
Deer Valley Resort was selected to manage the Goldener Hirsch Inn and Residences, effective July 2017, assuming management of both the existing Inn and the new residential development that is currently under construction. The Goldener Hirsch Inn is an award winning, boutique hotel located in the heart of Silver Lake Village. It features 20 condominiums that operate as hotel rooms, as well as common area amenities such as conference rooms, outdoor hot tub, ski storage and the acclaimed Goldener Hirsch restaurant.
Stein Eriksen Residences, the latest addition to Stein Collection, are now taking guest reservations for the 2017-18 winter ski season. Located mid-mountain at the world-renowned Deer Valley Resort, Stein Eriksen Residences offer 15 distinct mountain homes and 39 elegantly appointed condominiums, comprising the finest lodging experience in all of Park City. The ski-in/ski-out Stein Eriksen Residences balance contemporary and traditional design throughout the property, offering amenities including a stunning mountain view and town vistas, the 7-8-8-0 Club on-site restaurant, Silver Aspen Spa, indoor/outdoor infinity pool and terrace with indoor/outdoor hot tubs, a lounge area with fire pits, indoor kids splash pad, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a ski shop, valets, lounge and locker room.
Newly renovated and celebrating its 126th year, The Bigelow Hotel, formally known as The Historic Ben Lomond Hotel, has returned to its roots. Located in the heart of downtown Ogden, this hotel will take you back in time with its grandiose lobby and 1920's art-deco look and feel.
The Alta Peruvian Lodge has converted seventeen "Nordic" rooms on the third floor to ten "Superior" rooms. The new rooms have two queen beds and a private bathroom, providing more options for families.
Treasure Mountain Inn, on Historic Main Street in Park City is under new management. Club Lespri, a Park City based property management-company, will manage and operate the property. The acquisition is a win-win for property owners at Treasure Mountain Inn and guests to Club Lespri's other properties.
Snowbasin Resort is expanding its snow sports offering for adults. The new three-day camp conquers the steeps of Snowbasin Resort, host of the speed events in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
Through the Ski With a Champion program, Deer Valley Resort's Ambassador of Skiing, Heidi Voelker, invites you to ski with her or one of six other Olympic snow sport athletes this winter. The athletes are available to ski with individuals, families and groups for exclusive half-and full-day memorable adventures at Deer Valley.
Participating in the Nordic Center Ladies Day at Sundance Mountain Resort is a great way to stay in shape during the winter months in an environment that is fun and friendly, safe, and affordable. This is a program by women for women and for participants of all levels, whether you are looking to try cross-country skiing for the first time, or wanting to build on existing skills.
The new co-ed Alta Breakthrough Camp is targeted towards intermediate skiers, and beyond, who are ready to take their skiing to the next level. The package includes four nights lodging at the Alta Lodge, full breakfast and dinner daily, three days of instruction with top coaches from Alta's Alf Engen Ski, lift tickets and demo skis.
Utah is the only place in North America where skiers have access to the Rossignol Pursuit – Strato skis. Through Ski Butlers, a Park City based company, the Waldorf Astoria Park City offers guests exclusive access to ten pairs of these skis, which are perfect for carving beautiful lines into that freshly groomed Park City Mountain. Ski Butlers also offers hotel guests a new level of service and convenience.
New this year, Solitude Mountain Resort is offering a program called Women on Wednesdays (WOW), for women who seek camaraderie, challenge and a great learning partnership. The program is available to all skill levels and taught by Solitude's professional female instructors.
The Montage Deer Valley is expanding its Montage Expeditions program with excursions to Yellowstone National Park. The program launched last year, allowing guests to ski the famed slopes of Deer Valley while also visiting one of Utah's national parks, all in one stay. Guests can take a once-in-a-lifetime day trip adventure to southern Utah led by a Montage guide, complete with private flight aboard a Pilatus-12 and a gourmet chef-prepared lunch.
Unlock the secrets of the past and discover Park City's rich mining, skiing and local history on the Silver to Slopes Historic Mining Tour on Park City Mountain. On this free, guided ski tour, explore the mountain with an expert guide and uncover the historic mining buildings and hidden relics scattered across the resort.
The Waldorf Astoria Park City is now offering a way for everyone in the family to live out their dreams of being an Olympian. Guests of the hotel will have an opportunity to visit sites from the 2002 Olympic Games with a professional athlete, such as Olympian Nate Roberts, with options to ski at Park City Mountain and/or bobsled at the Utah Olympic Park. The day ends with a gourmet dining experience with their athlete from the chosen sport at Waldorf Astoria Park City's acclaimed restaurant, Powder.
The Montage Deer Valley is offering a new program called Montage Generations where families have the opportunity to choose from an array of educational and adventurous activities including tubing, cooking classes, snowshoeing and more. This variety seeks to engage all generations of the family and provide meaningful experiences, to be cherished for years to come.
At Stein Eriksen Lodge, guests and their families can participate in a family-friendly year-round scavenger hunt that takes them to some of the best attractions in Park City. Kids can earn special stamps and buttons for each activity completed and/or visited throughout town. If they collect all 10, they receive a Stein's Gold Medal and a complimentary one-night stay for a future visit.
New this year, Alta Ski Area is offering a season-long Saturday program for novice skiers age 9-14 called Alta Explorers. Participants will practice fundamental skiing skills and progress toward parallel turning and speed control on more difficult blue trails.
For the 20th year, Deer Valley Resort will be hosting the FIS World Cup events from January 10-12, 2018. What makes this year so unique is that the competition will be an Olympic qualifier for this year's 2018 Olympic Winter Games and Olympic athletes could be named to national teams at this event.
Park City Mountain is making the Holidays even more special for guests by hosting unforgettable signature events this Christmas, New Year's and Spring Break. The Holiday Season kicks off on Dec. 16, with Park City Mountain's annual Snowfest Celebration, a 16-day festival including morning and après musical acts, village entertainers, the annual torchlight parade, fireworks and a special visit from Santa on the Town Lift. Park City Mountain's annual Spring Grüv Celebration will return just in time for Spring Break this March with 16 days of free concerts and the famous Pond Skimming Contest.
Utah's resorts are committed to mitigating their environmental impacts and protecting their communities for future generations to enjoy. Utah's resorts are involved in multiple initiatives that address their responsibility to the environment including policies to reduce emissions generated by operations, championing local food, carpool and public transportation incentives, recycle programs and educating guests on how they can help. For more information click here.
The town of Park City has set the nation's most ambitious climate goals with a pledge to be net-zero carbon for municipal operations by 2022 and net-zero carbon community wide by 2032. In moving forward with this promise, Park City launched six zero-emission electric buses to the already free public transit system throughout the town. Also, this summer Park City became the first town in North America to operate an all-electric bike share program and has distributed 89 electric bikes at six locations throughout Park City.
Salt Lake City also instated the Climate Positive 2040, which pledges to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2032 and also plans to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2040. This commitment makes Salt Lake City one of only a handful of cities worldwide to make a pledge of such a significant size. For more information click here.
Utah Transit Authority has continued working with the local resorts and municipalities to make significant improvements to the ski bus service feeding Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude resorts. The service now includes more frequent times during peak hours, increased parking capacity and improved connections to TRAX and FrontRunner. Season Pass holders and those who purchase Ski City Super Passes can ride the UTA ski bus for free. | benefit of the project—and the electricity—flows not to the ski resort, but into the grid, reducing the carbon footprint for the entire region. This project is the only one of its kind in the United States.
New last season, Aspen Snowmass launched an App that offers a convenient way for guests to access mountain conditions, skiing/riding data such as tracked skier days, interactive mapping that track guests' movement across each mountain and information such events, activities, lift tickets, lessons and more. New this year, the App will now track user's vertical feet as well as Highland Bowl laps.
This spring, Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) began construction on the new Limelight Hotel Snowmass for a scheduled completion date of November 2018. The new hotel will feature 99 hotel rooms and 11 for-sale condominiums, plus a new restaurant and children's game area. Modeled after the company's existing properties in Aspen, Colo. and Ketchum, Idaho, the hotel will be located adjacent to Snowmass Mountain's Elk Camp Gondola providing ski-in/ski-out access. The new hotel property will remain consistent with the Limelight brand featuring amenities and extras such as an expanded continental breakfast, après ski deals in the Lounge, live music, adventure activities such as First Tracks and Inside Tracks, a ski concierge as well as pet-friendly rooms. Stonehill & Taylor, based out of New York City, have been selected to design the interior, with plans to continue the Limelight's contemporary yet casual design theme.
· The 99-room, 11-residence Limelight Hotel. The Limelight will also host Snowmass Mountain Club, an exclusive 230-member private club with member parking, lockers and lounge space right at the base of the mountain. The mountain-contemporary building was designed by Oz Architecture, with a clean, crisp interior design approach from Stonehill & Taylor.
· A central public events plaza that will serve as the community's gathering space with an ice-skating rink in the winter and events lawn during summer months, as well as fire pits, children's pop-up fountains and other community amenities. The plaza was designed by Oz Architecture and StudioINSITE.
· A residential condominium building adjacent to the Plaza and Elk Camp Gondola with three residences and a Four Mountain Sports store. The building was designed by Oz Architecture, with interior design by The Ranch House.
· The Discovery Center, a public building that is anticipated to include a number of interactive activities for families and children. Programming for the Discovery Center is being contemplated around the discovery of Ice Age fossils found at nearby Ziegler reservoir that captured the community's and world's attention. It is being designed by Harry Teague Architects.
Best news, at least for me, is that I am going there in March and can report back on the newest highlights for 2017/18 myself! I'm starting off at the Hotel Jackson, a luxury boutique hotel in the actual town of Jackson, and then staying around town for the whole visit so that I can have the best of the ski hill by day and the razzamatazz of contemporary cowboy culture by night. Check out my article from my previous visit at: http://onetwoski.blogspot.com/2015/02/women-only.html.
Last winter was one for the record books! The resort's 558,390 skier visits marks the third highest in resort history, after a record-setting winter in 2014 with over 563,000 skier days. The 2016/17 season finished with 593 inches of total snow, and snow depths of 158 inches in Rendezvous Bowl, marking the deepest winter in the resort's 51-year history.
The new Sweetwater Gondola, which opened in December, was part of a broader and sustained capital investment strategy to continue to ensure a world-class experience for JHMR guests. The new Sweetwater Gondola was a very popular addition to the JHMR lift infrastructure and has supported several specific objectives including a significant increase to base area capacity. In addition, Sweetwater Gondola will eventually provide access to a new and enhanced ski school facility located in the Solitude mid station area.
In the continuing effort to enhance the beginner skier and family experience at JHMR, Solitude Station is the next phase of capital investment surrounding the Sweetwater Gondola. Located at the Sweetwater Gondola mid-station, the Solitude Station facility will be 12,000 square feet of ski school, rental and dining facilities. This full service facility will be completed for Winter 2018.19, and will bring to life a new center of learning and fun in Jackson Hole. With a covered surface carpet lift, top notch ski instructors and state of the art facility all accessed from a two minute gondola ride from the base, Solitude Station will be the new hub, growing the sport of skiing and riding in Jackson Hole. The building will be activated for a family après experience and private events both summer and winter.
This winter fly to Jackson Hole non-stop from 12 major US cities. Non-stop routes from Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Newark, JFK, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Seattle, Denver and Salt Lake City make Jackson Hole the most accessible Rocky Mountain destination resort. In addition, Jackson Hole airport with its recent $30 million renovation and expansion makes the arrival and departure experiences efficient and comfortable. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is just a short 30 minute drive from the terminal, now easier than ever to reach.
Last winter Jackson Hole Resort Lodging (JHRL) launched a Kids Ski Free program, an exclusive program to JHRL that applies to all types of vacation rentals and lodging packages. Choose any condominium or home rental for four nights or more, receive 10% off your stay, and for each paying adult, kids 14 and under ski free. New this winter, kids also rent for free with a paid adult rental. Restrictions are few in this | 1,265 |
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UH-1N Huey's Inducted Into the Boneyard
By Lance Cpl. Uriel Avendano | | April 30, 20<|fim_middle|> hearts of those who maintained it.
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On April 24, a pair of UH-1N Huey's with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, based out of Cherry Point, N.C., were inducted into the 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group, an aircraft gravesite appropriately known as the Boneyard in Tuscon, Ariz. (Courtesy Photo by Terry Pittman)
On April 24, a pair of UH-1N Huey's with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, based out of Cherry Point, N.C., were inducted into the 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group, an aircraft gravesite appropriately known as the Boneyard in Tuscon, Ariz. External and internal maintenance is taken care of at AMARG through various inspection and cleaning procedures that can take up to 60 days. (Courtesy Photo by Terry Pittman)
AZ, Tucson -- "I used to hate old-timers who didn't praise the younger wrestlers, but you've got to pass the torch sometime. If you're old, that torch gets too heavy for you and you can't carry it, so it won't do you any good." – Randy "Macho Man" Savage
For decades, the UH-1N Huey has served our country with honor. Reliability and time tested dependability is what Marine Corps history will have to say about the Iroquois.
Sadly, like all things, the elder UH-1N model's time has come to pass. On April 24, escorted by Cherry Point, N.C., based Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, the 1N model Huey's found their resting place at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group, an aircraft gravesite appropriately known as the Boneyard.
Established in 1946 at Davis-Monthan Field, the storage site now houses the remnants of over 1,440 different make, model and series of aircrafts. The facility houses everything from a Navy/Marine Corps T-1A Sea Star from the Korean War era to the more contemporary C-130 and everything in between.
For at least one of the two UH-1N Huey's, the avionic mausoleum will serve as a final landing zone.
"UH-1N BUNO (Bureau Number) 158782, which arrived today, will be transferred to the USAF (United States Air Force) and will once again become operational. The other UH-1N that arrived today, BUNO 160459, is going into Section 2, CNO (Chief of Naval Operations) War Reserve, Special Projects, which means it will be held in inviolate storage," said Timothy Horn, Naval Inventory Control Point Detachment Field Support Office director and a native of Philadelphia, Pa. "It could either wind up being transferred to the air force, sold to the Department of Homeland Security, or CNO may decide to put it in a GSA (General Services Administration) exchange/sale program where it would be sold at a GSA auction."
Since early 2009, the UH-1N has served HMLA-467 to the best of its abilities. Mission oriented in anything and everything from close air support, combat assault, reconnaissance support and evacuations to airborne command and control operations. The 1N Huey's adaptability to different situations has been an ideal fit for the Sabers.
Under the HMLA-467 banner, the helo has seen campaigns with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. It has also been a part of Operation Unified Response in Haiti, Operation Martillo 2-12, and hurricane Sandy relief operations in 2013.
"There is nothing like the sound of a UH-1N, again the aircraft as a whole is very iconic," said Capt. Patrick DeGraaf, HMLA-467 Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization officer and a native of Dayton, Ohio. "Everything from its look to the sound of a UH-1N on the horizon."
A long and storied history has found the medium attack helicopter everywhere from Vietnam to Iraq. Variants of the model have been featured in several iconic films – Most memorably in 1979 over the Valhalla inspired crescendo of German-born composer Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" in the visionary beachhead scene of Francis Ford Coppola's epic Apocalypse Now.
Over the years, the model has received many upgrades to its overall structure. To be expected with a track record spanning across four decades of hardnosed service in the Corps, but like all technology, it was time for the Marine Corps to upgrade to a newer design. For HMLA-467, the transition began in April of this year with the arrival of the new UH-1Y.
"As a UH-1N pilot, I will never admit that it is time for the November to be phased out," said DeGraaf, who's been flying UH-1N Huey's for four and a half years. However, DeGraaf adds, "The Yankee will give us capabilities that are much needed in today's fight. We will be able to carry more personnel, more ordnance and provide more time on station to those Marines on the ground."
The induction is a process which takes the aircraft and cleans it up. They get inspected, inventoried, and towed to a flush farm for complete de-fueling. Engines and motors are preserved using 10-10 light machine oil. AMARG also takes care of internal maintenance through various procedures that can take up to 60 days.
Their fates sealed, aircrafts are taken to one of six sections. Their destinations could land them on a list to a museum, parts reclamation, foreign military sales, or disposal; parked at a site amongst others of their kind.
With that, successor UH-1Y will now take on the responsibilities of its predecessor with HMLA-467 Marines guiding it along the way.
"The transition to the Y will open doors for the squadron in terms of deployments and more mission- tasking," said DeGraaf. "It will additionally increase our capabilities as a whole. Again, allowing the squadron to provide better support to the end user, that Marine on the deck."
With respect to history and tradition, the Marine Corps memory is vast. The UH-1N can rest assured knowing its contribution and faithful service will be remembered in the minds of the crews it carried and the | 1,409 |
These homemade cinnamon rolls are so simple to make, delicious to eat & will make your home smell amazing. Enjoy!
Combine warm milk (110 degrees), 1 Tbsp sugar and Fleischmann's active dry yeast into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. You can mix by hand instead if you do not have a stand mixer.
Stir and let set for 5 minutes until the yeast is activated and foamy.
Add the remaining 1/<|fim_middle|> a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and there are no lumps. Add in vanilla and slowly add in powdered sugar, mix to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue mixing until the icing is smooth and fluffy.
Once the rolls are baked, remove from the oven and place onto a cooling rack. While the rolls are still warm, spread the icing over the rolls, top with chopped roasted pecans and serve. | 2 cup of sugar, melted butter, eggs and vanilla into the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Next add the flour, salt, cinnamon and pecan flour to the bowl and mix to combine. Knead the dough using the dough hook until a smooth ball is formed. If the dough seems too sticky you can add a little more flour in 1 Tbsp at a time. The dough should be slightly tacky and not dry.
After the ball has formed, remove the dough from the bowl and place it onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough by hand for 3 to 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a warm towel (do not let the wrap or towel touch the dough) and put the bowl in a warm place to rise. Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
While the dough is rising, make the cinnamon-sugar filling. Place the softened (almost melted) butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir to combine to make a paste. Set aside.
After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the gas. Place onto a lightly floured surface and form into a rectangle. Roll the dough into a 24-by-12-inch rectangle, roughly 1/4 inch thick. Spread the cinnamon sugar paste onto the dough using an offset spatula, leaving a little room around the edges of the dough. Roll up the dough and cut into 12 pieces, around 2 inches thick.
Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and place the rolls in four rows of three, evenly spaced. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
Once they have doubled in size, the sides of the rolls should be nearly touching each other. Place in oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown, rotating the pan halfway through.
While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Using | 411 |
Wall Street Journal - GreenPeak White Paper about "Sentrollers"
GreenPeak Technologies, a leading low power RF-semiconductor company, today posted a new White Paper called "Sentrollers and the Internet of Things". In this paper Sentrollers are defined as a new, all-encompassing term for sensors, actuators and controllers -- the various devices that make up the new Internet of Things. The white paper also describes the important role of ZigBee, the technology of choice for the Smart Home, as the crucial enabler for the development of the Internet of Things.
Most of the end-nodes on the internet today are people using PCs, laptops and smart phones. However this is rapidly changing as more devices in the home are connecting to the internet, building the Smart Home, and starting to shift the balance away from people towards connected things. These devices are usually sensors, controllers, actuators or combinations that together, can be considered as "Sentrollers". For instance: a thermostat senses the temperature, compares this with a desired temperature and activates a heater or air conditioner, controlling, essentially "sentrolling", the temperature.
The Smart Home will also accelerate the use of sentrollers beyond the home: in building automation, for the smart grid, and from there in logistical, industrial and agricultural applications.
Multi-Service Operators (MSOs) are driving the Smart Home applications already through their service offerings, like security, energy management and home care. The number of devices connecting to the internet is steadily growing by several millions per week -- a quiet revolution going on.
The wireless access technology for the Smart Home is ZigBee, the open worldwide IEEE standard, equivalent to WiFi. WiFi guarantees reliable high data rate connectivity for content sharing and distribution. ZigBee, with its low power and meshing capabilities is ideally suited as access technology for "sentrollers" processing low data rate communication packets from these wireless devices on life-long batteries. Just like WiFi was a real milestone starting the use of internet at home, the Internet of Things with ZigBee has started<|fim_middle|> Korea. | at home as well, enabling the next wave in the technology revolution.
"The number of things connected to the internet will soon surpass the number of people and in the future sentrollers will dominate the Internet of Things," says Cees Links, Founder and CEO of GreenPeak Technologies, a market leader for ZigBee silicon. "Industry analysts predict factors of 100 things for 1 person when the Internet of People transforms into the Internet of Things. In the same way as WiFi today is synonymous for wireless internet (of People), ZigBee is becoming synonymous for the wireless Internet of Things, making it possible for "any-Thing" to seamlessly connect to the Internet without worries about power or battery life."
"The rapid growth in smart home, intelligent systems, and the internet of things, combined with the rapid acceptance of ZigBee standard provides outstanding opportunities for the developers and manufacturers of a wide range of web connected home devices and systems," says Michael J. Palma, Research Manager, Consumer Device Semiconductors & Electronics Manufacturing Services with IDC. "Within a decade, these low power, low data rate networks will be common place and will transform how we interact with our homes."
The white paper on "Sentrollers and the Internet of Things" is available for download from the GreenPeak website and explains how ZigBee wireless technology plays a crucial role in the foundation and establishment of the Internet of Things.
ZigBee is a trademark of the ZigBee Alliance.
GreenPeak Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company and one of the leaders in the ZigBee market segment with a rich offering of semiconductor products and software technologies for Smart Home data communications and the Internet of Things.
GreenPeak is privately funded. It is headquartered in Utrecht, The Netherlands and has offices in Belgium, France, USA, Japan and | 368 |
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An internationally respected corporate attorney and published legal scholar with more than two decades of experience, Markus Alder oversees all legal affairs worldwide for the Alevo Group. A long-time partner at the Swiss firm Thouvenin Rechtsanwalte, Alder has specialized in mergers and acquisitions in addition to venture capital and corporate restructuring. A keen purchase and sale negotiator, he is also considered a leading expert in matters of employment law and human resources. Alder holds Masters law degrees in both banking and finance from Boston University in addition to a Masters in law from the University of Bern in Switzerland.
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Today we're digging into the Tech Stack Framework. I developed this framework as part of my Virtual CTO services – we'll get into those more later in this episode.
In 2010, when I first started out building WordPress websites for clients, I knew I wanted to put together a website that would support their business. Trouble was, I was also just starting out and didn't have a deep understanding of the online infrastructure required to support their businesses. This left me feeling quite accomplished with the website I delivered but anxious that I hadn't met the actual needs that we were trying to fill.
So, I went on and dug<|fim_middle|>. There is a dedicated thread to today's episode, number 34. | into my intuition to make sure I firmly understood what else is needed online to truly support a business. And I dabbled – I dabbled in Facebook Ads. I dabbled in copywriting. I dabbled in email marketing. I dabbled in landing pages and funnels and membership site and online courses. As I dabbled, I took copious notes (mostly in my head) as to what was a fad, what had serious potential and what was going to stand the test of time.
I have easily been in 50 or more different software services for myself and for clients. These run from tools for hosting your business website and email marketing to content creation, planning, scheduling and delivery tools. And from calendaring, scheduling and event tools to shopping carts and online accounting software.
And because many software founders care deeply about the impact that their product has for their clients, we have tons of great tools – something for everyone!
I have my preferences, for sure, but my philosophy is that my role is to meet you where you're at to create a supportive foundation for your business goals. If something is working, we don't need to change it for change sake alone. But if something is causing headaches, not providing enough value or otherwise impeding business growth, then it's time to circle back on that tool or system and determine how to correct course.
The Tech Stack Framework is a process by which we can make the most of the systems and tools in your business.
The framework is a pyramid. The pyramid sits on a pedestal which represent the different audiences that interact with your business. These audiences are those internal to your business, your clients and the public.
Our audiences are people not tech tools, which is why they are not part of the pyramid. But they are a necessary entity to the checks and balances of the systems and tools we use in our businesses.
The base on the pyramid is called Base Tools. Base tools include those primary functions that allow us to showcase what we do, sell our products and services and deliver them to our customers and clients.
The layer on our pyramid is Support Tools. It contains the systems and tools that integrate with the base tools to allow them to work together, do more and drive your business towards your goals. At this level, we focus on tools and systems that allow us to create, manage and track.
The next layer contains our Growth Tools. These are the tools that help us to have systems around storage, visibility and learning.
Above this layer is a thin layer called Document. Our document layer is directly beneath the capstone because without it the tools in the Base, Support and Growth layers do not fully describe the landscape upon which business goals are realized.
And, this means that the pinnacle of the pyramid is your business goals! Without a well-documented, strong foundation it is going to be far more difficult to fully integrate online business initiatives.
Let's take an example of the framework in action. This is a sample client, let's call her Jenny, who delivers online training. She is a hybrid of four of my clients from the past year.
First, we identify the stakeholders we are going to evaluate our tools for. For Jenny it's her blog readers, newsletter subscribers, social media followers, her students and herself.
Her base tools consist of Instagram, Facebook, Stripe, Thinkific, WordPress and ActiveCampaign.
Once we identify Jenny's tools, we need to elaborate to be clear exactly how that tool is being used.
Instagram and Facebook are where Jenny shows up to the public, along with her ActiveCampaign emails and WordPress website which contains her blog. She interacts with her students on Facebook, via ActiveCampaign and provides content inside Thinkific. Stripe is her payment processor and integrates with Thinkific. Thinkific also integrates with ActiveCampaign so that her student list on the email system matches her student list on Thinkific.
Often there are overlapping uses of tools and within your tech stack blueprint, and this is perfect. It reduces the number of tools in use. In fact, you can reduce your tools by finding tools that overlap in functionality which is often done at every layer of the pyramid.
Now for WordPress we list out other details such as where it's hosted, where the domain is registered, what theme we're using, what plugins we're using and how the WordPress website interconnects with the other base tools.
I believe that it's important to get as granular as possible during the early phases of working with the framework, it'll make the process of adding new systems or tools to your tech stack and tech stack blueprint far easier! And, knowing how the systems and tools connect, will make it far easier for someone else to work in your business and support your goals and initiatives.
OK… with these components alone, we've got a business! Jenny is now able to let people know she has online courses, give people a way to purchase and then access the courses.
But that's not enough to create a thriving business, so let's move up to the next layer of the framework. The tools on the support layer do not add functionality unto themselves, they add support to the tools in the base layer.
For Jenny we have a significant amount of content creation so the tools she uses are Camtasia, Canva and Google Docs. These tools clearly support the tools that provide value to the stakeholders.
Also within the support layer we add our project management tool: Trello, password manager: LastPass and QuickBooks for accounting.
As we work through each layer of the Tech Stack Framework highlighting the connection between tools on adjacent layers will take your tech stack diagram from a list of tools to a usable and living blueprint.
Moving to the growth layer, we are exposing the tools that support creation, management and tracking, which as we've already mentioned support our base tools that allow us to sell, deliver and showcase our products and services.
The growth layer is the most cluttered ring and often where more and more tools are plugged in as a business grows. For Jenny's business our primary growth tool is creating a feedback loop, so we have Typeform on this layer. We also list Google Drive on this layer as it is her central cloud storage location. Go back to episode 11 https://techofbusiness.com/011/ for a rundown of cloud storage options.
Just as we did for the tools at each of the other layers, listing out the name of the tool is not going to make it very usable. For Typeform we list out how it connects to Google Drive and ActiveCampaign. And for Google Drive we list out the file structure and hierarchy. We take the time to describe how these tools are used to support the elements on the layer below. This is what makes our tech stack blueprint a working document.
Jenny also has Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel on this layer. These are going to allow her to expand her reach, understand her traffic and so much more.
When we work together, with me as your virtual CTO, we will work through the Tech Stack Framework several times. We may work through it solely for your internal stakeholders or for your paying stakeholders. We may skip some of the forward-thinking steps. We may even work through it as a checks and balance for a new project or initiative. The idea being that our framework helps to make sure that the tech stack blueprint accurately reflects the tech we are using in our businesses. And each subsequent iteration helps the blueprint become more fully developed.
Now, I didn't leave out the last layer of the pyramid – I just saved documentation for last!
The documentation layer is like the icing on a cake – it really completes the tech stack visual. Documentation consists of the plain language version of the tools and how they connect as well as a changelog.
The changelog is what gets updated when anything is added, changed or removed in the tech stack. Even when a new system or tool is being tested, I believe that it needs to go onto the blueprint – you may just fall in love with the tool and we don't want to forget to document it!
I recommend having a directory in your primary cloud storage location and call it __Documentation__ with two underlines on either side. This will make sure it's the first folder in view when viewing alphabetically.
There are several ways that we can work together to create your tech stack blueprint and beyond.
As I mentioned in the intro, the Tech Stack Framework is the first step when bringing me into your business as your Virtual CTO. The Tech Stack Framework can also be worked through in an intensive VIP day. VIP days are available both in person and virtually.
All packages are listed on https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ and it would be my absolute pleasure to jump on a quick call with you to determine the best package for you and your business goals.
No matter your current online footprint, adopting the Tech Stack Framework will help you create a strong foundation.
Let's nip that in the bud and give you the freedom to feel confident that your tech is supporting your business. It's all about ease and flow!
Thank you so much for hanging out with me on the Tech of Business podcast today. Please head into the Tech of Business Community on Facebook by going to https://techofbusiness.com/community/ and ask your questions about the Tech Stack Framework | 1,892 |
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"IF I STAY" Movie Review
Richard Begg
The film adaptations of popular novels can be hit or miss. The page to screen treatment can be too complicated and confuse the audience or too simple and leave exposition on the cutting room floor. The ones who have read the novel first will feel disappointed if certain scenes and characters are left out; and sometimes the tone of the movie doesn't quite match up with how the novel portrays the story and its emotional core. Still a movie is meant to serve the viewer, not the reader; and if it turns out to be entertaining, regardless of those changes, so be it. We won't know if the movie could have been better served following the book until a more faithful remake comes out years later, which is inevitable. Since I haven't read the original novel, none of my opinions affect the merits of the book itself. It may in fact be a beautifully narrated story which seems to have gotten too much Hollywood treatment to allow the audience to embrace the characters completely.
In the movie If I Stay, directed by R.J<|fim_middle|> Mia, but it can be distracting when you're trying to see this as a real relationship. Mia's cello performances are captivating. Her passion comes out on-screen.
While I wasn't moved by the acting, in particular how Chloë Grace Moretz felt about being dead and seeing her family in pain at the hospital, I was impressed by Mia's grandfather, played by Stacy Keach. His performance is so genuine that you can't help but shed a tear too. So many scenes are meant to make you cry, but it feels forced and sometimes you just want the scene to play more naturally.
If I Stay has a decent enough love story that you can enjoy once all the usual clichés have been exhausted in the first half hour. Mia's parents are a fun relief from the drama she goes through. The music from Adam's band isn't that bad either. It may not be enough to make you care about the final outcome, but the journey is a worthy effort. It asks very deep questions about our own lives. When we try to accomplish so many amazing things, we find ourselves sacrificing one happiness to pursue another. Our only fear is the unknown; and whether or not what makes us happy now will still be there down the road. Another movie that this reminds me of is Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise. It's concept requires the protagonist to decide whether or not to accept a reality he is not familiar with and is even afraid to experience at all, but life is about embracing the unexpected. Still he can't be faulted for any decision he makes given what he knows he's leaving behind. Just as Mia can't be faulted for her decision as well, whatever it turns out to be.
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About: IF I STAY
Synopsis: Life changes in an instant for young Mia Hall after a car accident puts her in a coma. During an out-of-body experience, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined.
Directors: R.J. Cutler
Writers: Shauna Cross
Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley, Joshua Leonard, Stacy Keach, Gabrielle Rose
Releases: August 22, 2014
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"END OF WATCH" Review | . Cutler, Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz) is a gifted high school student living in Portland and is also an exceptional cellist. Her love of classical music such as Beethoven is a complete departure of the upbringing she received from her progressive, punk rocker parents Kat and Denny. Her father, played by Joshua Leonard, played in a band and left it behind to pursue fatherhood. After a serious car accident, Mia is discovered unconscious with her parents and brother Teddy lying on the side of the road. Her spirit, however, is fully awake and wondering what has happened. It's during this traumatic turn that we learn, in non-linear fashion, the story of how Mia met Adam, the love of her life.
Adam (Jamie Blackley) is a musician who plays for a band called Willamette Stone. They meet in high school and romance develops almost right away. As he tours with his band, she continues her schooling. Practicing her cello in the hopes it will lead to a career. As we are going back and forth between her happiest moments and her most distraught moments, we learn that Mia has to figure out where she belongs and what is most important to her. A decision that is just as poignant in death as it is in life. We know she isn't in her body anymore from the start of the movie, but how it plays out is not clear. Will she choose to stay and fight for the life she has now; or does she belong elsewhere?
Music plays a significant role in the story. Mia's father has strong opinions about what his family listens to and Adam's band provides the soundtrack throughout the movie. It does help provide that connection between Adam and | 346 |
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Title IX Sexual Conduct and Harassment Information
The health, safety and well-being of our students are<|fim_middle|> is the federal anti- discrimination law that states: "No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." (Title IX 1972 Education Amendments).
Title IX bans sex discrimination throughout our college and campus community -- in all programs and activities including, but not limited to, academic and athletic programs, financial aid and student records and accounts, health and counseling services, and housing and residence life programs. Title IX also prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence, which is a crime.
All inquiries concerning the application of policies for the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual violence under Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator:
The Title IX Coordinator provides advice and oversight on policies, preventive educational programs, resources and services required under Title IX, and in addition, oversees all complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence, as well as identifies and addresses any patterns or systematic problems that arise during the review of complaints.
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Sexual Misconduct & Title IX | Dominican College's primary concern. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, the following resources are available at Dominican College and in the Rockland County community to assist in both immediate and long-term care and recovery
View the College's sexual misconduct policy.
Sexual Violence Victim and Survivor Bill of Rights
Dominican College is committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in College programs, activities, and employment. All victims/survivors of these crimes and violations, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction, have the following rights, regardless of whether the crime or violation occurs on campus, off campus, or while studying abroad:
Read the rest of the Sexual Violence and Survivor Bill of Rights
The right to:
Have disclosures of sexual violence treated seriously.
Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or incident and participate in the conduct or criminal justice process free from outside pressures from College officials.
Be treated with dignity and to receive from College officials courteous, fair, and respectful counseling services.
Be free from any suggestion that the victim/survivor is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such a crime.
Describe the incident to as few individuals as practicable and not to be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident.
Be free from retaliation by the College, the accused, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances.
Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or conduct process of the College.
Victims/survivors have many options that can be pursued simultaneously, including one or more of the following:
Receive resources, such as counseling and medical attention;
Confidentially or anonymously disclose a crime or violation (See Confidential Resources.)
Make a report to:
Christine M. Dilts
Assistant Dean for Student Development &
Rosary Hall
Christine.Dilts@dc.edu
Dominican College Public Safety Office
John Lennon, Director of Public Safety
Casey Hall
Town of Orangetown Police Department
26 W Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
To report a sexual assault on a New York college campus to the State Police, call the dedicated 24-hour hotline at 1-844-845-7269. In an emergency, call 911. For confidential support resources, call the New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906. In New York City, call 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) or dial 311.
Confidential Resources:
On-campus options
Individuals who are confidential resources will not report crimes to law enforcement or college officials without your permission, except for extreme circumstances, such as a health and/or safety emergency. At the College, this includes:
Center for Safety & Change
Off-campus options
Off-campus options to disclose sexual violence confidentially include (note that these outside options do not provide any information to the campus):
Off-campus counselors and advocates. Crisis services offices will generally maintain confidentiality unless you request disclosure and sign a consent or waiver form. More information on an agency's policies on confidentiality may be obtained directly from the agency.Center for Safety & ChangeMain Walk-In Center:9 Johnsons Lane New City, NY 1095624-Hour Hotline: 845-634-3344
http://www.centerforsafetyandchange.org/The Center for Safety & Change offers free and confidential services for survivors of sexual assault. The Center for Safety & Change's Rape Crisis Counselors are trained to help. By calling the 24-hour hotline, you can be assisted by a Rape Crisis Counselor, who can meet you at the hospital or police station. At the hospital Emergency Department, the Rape Crisis Counselor and the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) will explain your rights and your choices, including:
Medication to prevent sexually transmitted diseases
Evidence collection
Police notification
Pressing charges against the perpetrator
SAFE services are provided at Nyack Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital through a collaborative partnership with the Center for Safety & Change. SAFE services are provided FREE to survivors of sexual assault age 12 and above. Parental permission is not required.
On Campus Resources
Student Health Center [Confidential Services]
Lynda Chesterman, MA, ANP-C, Director
Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Granito Center
The Student Health Center is located on the second floor of the Granito Center and staffed by nurse practitioners. Scheduled appointments are preferred when possible. There are no charges to students for routine services.
Counseling Services [Confidential Services]
Alise Cohen, LCSW, BCD, Director
Eileen A. Piccininni, MA, LPC, CASAC, CEAP Prevention & Education Coordinator
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.; Thursday: 12:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Location: Forkel Hall
The Counseling Center offers confidential professional counseling services to Dominican College students.
Center for Safety & Change [Confidential Services]
Zuleika Bueno, Coordinator of Campus Services
Office Hours: Thursday: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Location: Forkel Hall, Room 106
Center for Safety & Change offers free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes. If you have questions about these topics or need someone to talk to, please feel free to stop by Zuleika's office. Services are for victims and survivors, but also concerned friends and family members as well. If you can't make this time, Zuleika is also available by appointment. Her email is zbueno@centersc.org. You can also reach Zuleika on the 24/7 hotline number.
Website: http://www.centerforsafetyandchange.org
Public Safety and Security
John Lennon, Jr., Director of Public Safety & Security
James Corrigan, Assistant Director of Public Safety & Security
24/7 (914) 403-7531
Location: Casey Hall
Off Campus Community Resources
The Center for Safety and Change - Rockland Family Shelter
Offers a 24-Hour hotline and free comprehensive victim assistance programs, including but not limited to the SAFE Program, counseling, hospital/police/court accompaniment and advocacy services for survivors of sexual violence.
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program provides specially trained nurses to people who report sexual assault at Good Samaritan Hospital or Nyack Hospital. Examiners offer prompt, compassionate, non-judgmental care and forensic examination for injury identification and evidence collection. For more information on the SAFE kit, click here: https://www.rainn.org/get-information/sexual-assault-recovery/rape-kit
Nyack Hospital [SAFE kit available]
160 North Midland Avenue Nyack, New York 10960
Good Samaritan Hospital [SAFE kit available]
255 Lafayette Ave. (Route 59) Suffern, NY 10901
CityMD Urgent Care Center
Open 365 Days a Year
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.,
Weekends 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
256 East Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954.
(845) 624-2273, http://www.citymd.com/urgent-care-locations/rockland/nanuet
Crystal Run Healthcare
Urgent Care Hours:
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 8:00pm,
2 Centerock Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-348-1100, https://www.crystalrunhealthcare.com/locations/west-nyack
Stat Health Medical Services
Walk-in or By Appointment
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2244 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 358-7828, http://www.stathealth.net/
Orangetown Police Department
26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962
DETECTIVE: (845) 359-2121
RECORDS: (845) 359-5782
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 9-1-1
It is your choice to report any acts of sexual assault. If you want your assailant to be held criminally accountable for the rape, call 911 immediately to report what occurred. The police may request that you have a medical evidentiary exam.
You may report the assault and later choose not to pursue the criminal case. If you choose not to report the assault immediately, you may still do so at a later time, but there may be less physical evidence against the attacker if you report it later.
To preserve evidence of the assault:
Do not wash your hands or face.
Do not shower or bathe.
Do not brush your teeth.
Do not change clothes or straighten up the area where the assault took place.
If you already cleaned up from the assault, you can still report the crime, and the police will take a report and investigate.
It is your right to have a friend, family member, or sexual assault advocate present with you while talking with the police. You also have the right to have a sexual assault counselor and a support person of your choice present with you during the rape exam.
National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
Live Help for Sexual Assault Victims and Their Friends and Families
Free. Confidential. Secure.
https://ohl.rainn.org/online/
866-656-HOPE [4673]
An official website of the United States Governments, providing resources for Students and Campuses resources and Data related to Sexual Assault.
www.notalone.gov
If you are not safe, or if you need immediate help:
Call 911 and/or the Dominican College Security Office 24/7 (914) 403-7531.
Immediately following a sexual assault, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Other incidents and concerns can be reported by clicking here
Click here to report an incident or concern
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Pleurisy Root - Pure Herbs Pleurisy Root supports the maintenance of a healthy respiratory system and circulatory system.* Asclepias tuberosa, L. Parts used: root.
PLEURISY ROOT ( Orange flowered Butterfly Plant ) - Venereal disease, reduce high blood pressure, give in cases of weak heart beat, correct hardening of the arteries, restore circulation, reduce cardiac edema (fluid retention due to heart malfunction); 80 to 90 drops after meals. Removes warts (not moles). Apply three to four times per day. Poison antidote - give 40 to 80 drops and repeat, as needed, if symptoms do not subside. Revered, as its name directly indicates, for chest infections, painful breathing, mucus and fluid accumulation in the lungs. Not a stimulant. Also, "the child's remedy" for chest and abdominal complaints, burning fevers, diarrhea; apply to temples, forehead, spine, chest and abdomen. Repeat as needed. Pleurisy Root is gentle acting and thorough. Promotes perspiration of poisons. Wrap up warm to assist this action.* DOSE:For children and little ones, <|fim_middle|> | 1 to 10 drops every one to two hours, while awake, on the tongue and or applied in sufficient quantity to cover chest and back. Keep wrapped and warm and then sweat it out. If the child is restless, then also give 1 to 20 drops of Scullcap on the tongue according to age and need, every one to two hours. Adults: For circulatory problems, 40 to 80 drops after meals and, additionally, when short of breath. If congestion, 40 drops on or under the tongue every hour and rub in quantity necessary, to chest and back every hour, while awake. Wrap up warm and sweat it out. If restless, 20 to 40 drops also of Scullcap every hour, while awake. For regular daily use, 10 to 40 drops after meals. | 177 |
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10 Environmental Documentaries To Binge-Watch Now: https://www.globalwildlife.org/10-environmental-documentaries-to-binge-watch-now/
There are great movies on netflix, amazon prime, hulu, Disney+ and youtube.
After you watch it create some sort of review. The review should give some details about the movie, what you thought about it, and why it was the significance of the movie is. I will leave it up to you what you create but here are some suggestions from easiest to hardest
Make an instagram post with an image and a fifty word summary and opinion.
Make a video review.
Write a full review as if you were an actual critic.
Some resources for writing film reviews:
WikiHow: Write a Movie Review https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Movie-Review
How to Write a Movie Review https://papersowl.com/blog/how-to-write-a-movie-review
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The Urban Ecologist Workforce Development program is designed to introduce urban youth to careers in environmental science and ecology while also empowering them to be ambassadors and role models for the environment and sustainability in their own neighborhoods.
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Ecology Movie Review
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There are tons of great movies that explore nature, the relationship organisms have with their environment, and our relationship to each other and our environment. Holiday breaks are a great opportunity to watch one of these movies and reflect on its significance to you and our culture as a whole. You can help build a collection of movie reviews that encourage people to broaden their horizons and consider watching (or not watching) ecology oriented movies and documentaries
Choose something to watch. It can either be a fiction or nonfiction movie.
The PBS shows Nature and Nova have their documentaries available for free.
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
You can find titles of different environmental movies on these websites. Many of them are free.
The most inspirational films about sustainability: https://filmsfortheearth.org/en/films
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Troy Kotsur and Paul Raci: When good things happen to good people
Troy Kotsur and Paul Raci
by Stephen Sachs
Theirs is a unique relationship unlike any I have witnessed in my thirty-five years of creating theater.
They have been paired for decades. They have worked, travelled, and partied together, side by side, for so long they seem to share the same mind while, at the same time, remaining two distinct personalities. Like brothers, they love each other and sometimes piss each other off. Both are married, have families. Now, after logging in countless years of career ups and downs, together and individually, they each are bathing in a dizzying moment of public acclaim and professional success. It makes my heart glad.
Troy Kotsur is an extraordinary actor who happens to be Deaf. Paul Raci is hearing, a child of Deaf parents, fluent in American Sign Language, and a powerful veteran performer. For years, they have been linked on stage – an actor who signs and an actor who speaks – creating mesmerizing blends of sign language and voice on stage, dazzling deaf and hearing audiences in Los Angeles and in regional theaters across the country. I have known and loved both for a long time. We have created new plays together at the Fountain Theatre. My soul sings to now see them bask in the warmth of a bright day in the sun, each in his own light.
Troy co-stars in "CODA," a touching coming-of-age dramedy about a young girl in conflict with her Deaf parents and brother as she attempts to pursue singing. In January, it received top honors at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. It ignited a bidding war, setting a record when the worldwide distribution rights were picked up by Apple Studios for $25 million — the highest sum ever for a film premiering at Sundance.
Paul has a supporting role in the film "Sound of Metal." The movie – and Paul's performance –has been gobbling up accolades and awards since its release. The film has been nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and, in a life-changing nod to Paul's work, Best Supporting Actor.
It fills me with joy that each are enjoying a moment of triumph at the same time. And it makes sense. When they played brothers on stage in the world premiere of my play "Cyrano," they were called upon to become the same person. In this Deaf spin on the classic romantic story, Paul portrayed Chris, the hearing sibling who spoke and ASL-interpreted for his lovelorn Deaf brother Cyrano (Troy). Hands and voice became one. After our acclaimed run at the Fountain, we travelled to New York Theatre Workshop for a special performance. We then brought the play to Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis.
Troy Kotsur and Paul Raci in "Cyrano" at the Fountain Theatre
Troy and Paul later co-starred in a Deaf West production of David Mamet's "American Buffalo" that opened in Los Angeles and then toured other cities.
The relationship between a Deaf actor and their hearing counterpart who "voices" for them on stage is tricky and delicate. It demands respect on both sides, with the understanding that it is the Deaf actor who dominates, who must lead the way. The "voice actor" partners with the Deaf actor to help make the performance accessible to hearing audiences – but the focus must be on the Deaf actor's performance. This kind of unique inter-dependence between artists requires that each much surrender a degree of their autonomy. That can be hard. All kinds of feelings come up. A trust and respect must develop between them. It also demands a level of skill that the average person cannot comprehend.
Paul and Troy are men with big hearts, strong opinions, and powerful personalities. They are both blessed with their own unique skills. Most valued by me, they share a vital trait: the capacity to love. They are each kind and compassionate men and longtime actors, deeply talented, who have paid their dues.
In this year following a long period of despair, the recent triumphs of Troy Kotsur and Paul Raci are a spiritual shot in the arm. There is reason to rejoice. Every once in a while, the good guys come out on top.
Stephen Sachs is the Artistic Director of the Fountain Theatre.
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Tagged Academy Award, actor, American Buffalo, American Sign Language, ASL, CODA, Cyrano, David Mamet, deaf, Deaf West, Fountain Theatre, Paul Raci, Sound of Metal, Stephen Sachs, Sundance Film Festival, theater, theatre, Troy Kotsur
'Arrival & Departure' renewed our love for one another
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur in "Arrival & Departure".
by Deanne Bray
Arrival & Departure was quite a journey for Troy and I, both as artists and as husband and wife. It was a journey that was filled with surprises, both personal and professional.
As actors, who happen to be husband and wife, Troy and I dug deep, discovering what it would be like to fall in love all over again. And as Emily and Sam fell in love in the play, Troy and I fell in love all over again. Through the rehearsal process, and through Stephen Sachs' direction, we found meaningful ways to keep our feelings fresh and real. As we developed our characters, Emily and Sam, we discovered ways to grow their hearts, allowing them to be truly visible to one another. As the weeks went by during the production, our work continued to grow. There were new discoveries —large and small — and we treasured them all. One of my favorite moments was when Emily saw Sam holding back tears as they said their last goodbyes in the final scene. As they looked into each other's eyes, Sam's strength —with one teardrop rolling down his cheek — was lovely and heartbreaking for me to watch. It worked for the scene in such a powerful and magical way; making it harder for me, as Emily to let go of Sam, her soul mate.
For years, I have admired Troy's work on stage and television<|fim_middle|> movies. When Time Out London recently polled 101 motion picture experts to select the 100 Best Romantic Films of all time, the panel voted the 1945 classic film Brief Encounter as #1, declaring it "the most romantic film ever made." They're not the only ones who think so. The Film Society of Lincoln Center named it "one of the most achingly romantic films ever made."
What makes Brief Encounter so beloved and unforgettable? Have you seen it? No?
Directed by David Lean with a screenplay by Noël Coward and starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, Brief Encounter is a passionate film about a chance meeting, forbidden love, and finding one's soul mate.
Now, seventy-three years after the release of the romantic masterpiece, Fountain Co-Artistic Director Stephen Sachs has been awarded exclusive permission by the Noel Coward Estate to transform the film Brief Encounter into his innovative new play, Arrival & Departure, opening July 14.
Brief Encounter is a classic romantic drama set in 1945 during WWII in and around a London railway station. A married woman, with children, Laura (Celia Johnson), meets a stranger, a doctor (Trevor Howard) named Alec in the train station's tea room, who kindly removes a piece of grit from her eye then leaves to catch his train. During her subsequent shopping trips every Thursday, Laura bumps into Alec and a friendship develops. Soon, the weekly meetings become an arranged rendezvous. Finally, they confess that they are deeply, overwhelmingly in love.
With its evocatively fog-enshrouded setting, swooning Rachmaninoff score, and pair of remarkable performances (Johnson was nominated for an Oscar), the film explores the thrill, pain, and tenderness of an illicit romance, and has influenced many a cinematic brief encounter since its release.
The screenplay was adapted and based on playwright Noel Coward's 1935 short one-act (half-hour) stage play Still Life. It was expanded from five short scenes in a train station to include action in other settings (Laura's house, the apartment of the married man's friend, restaurants, parks, train compartments, shops, a car, a boating lake and at the cinema).
The central action of the film, the romance, takes place entirely in flashback, confessed via Laura's voice-over narration, within Laura's mind. She simultaneously recounts the story and lives it.
Brief Encounter is unlike other films of this era in its treatment of love and adultery. The honest portrayal of Laura and Alec make them both sympathetic. The two characters, both well-meaning commuters thrown into the rush of wrongful temptation, remain unpunished for their sins. Although Brief Encounter has been labeled as "the British Casablanca", the two masterpieces have different views of adultery. Casablanca carefully sides against it, the two lovers acknowledging that in times of war the needs of two people "don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world." Brief Encounter is far more ambiguous, offering both empathy to the characters' plight and no clear conclusion on the morality of love and passion. They are just two ordinary people who live ordinary lives, but for a brief span of Thursdays, stand on the edge of something extraordinary.
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur in 'Arrival & Departure.'
In Sachs' new theatrical spin, Arrival & Departure, a Deaf man and a hard-of-hearing woman, two married strangers, meet accidentally in a New York City subway station. As their casual friendship develops into something deeper, each is forced to confront how their simmering relationship could forever change their lives and the lives of those they love.
The play is performed simultaneously in spoken English and American Sign Language with additional use of open captioning, so that both Deaf and hearing audiences can enjoy the production. Proving that whether it's a movie transformed into a stage play, a screenplay adapted into a theatre script, or spoken English translated into American Sign Language, in matters of the heart, love is a universal language.
To watch David Lean's classic romantic film, Brief Encounter, click here. To experience Stephen Sachs' funny and heart-rending stage adaptation, Arrival & Departure, click here and come to the Fountain Theatre.
For both, bring a box of tissues and someone you love.
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Tagged Arrival & Departure, ASL, Brief Encounter, Casablanca, Celia Johnson, David Lean, deaf, Deanne Bray, film, love story, movie, Noel Coward, romantic, sign language, Stephen Sachs, Still Life, theater, theatre, Trevor Howard, Troy Kotsur
VIDEO: Watch Deaf actress and hearing actress become one character in 'Arrival & Departure'
Our upcoming world premiere of Arrival & Departure is performed by a company of Deaf and hearing actors with an innovative blend of Spoken English, American Sign Language and open captioning. All audiences will fully understand and enjoy this funny and romantic love story set in modern-day New York City.
American Sign Language is not a mimed approximation of English. It is its own language unto itself. Complicated and nuanced, ASL has its own syntax and sentence structure and modes of expression. In Arrival & Departure, as Deaf actors sign their lines, the written dialogue is simultaneously spoken aloud by a hearing actor on stage. Two languages become one.
Take a look at Deanne Bray and Stasha Surdyke as they work through their lines in the play, combining both their talents to become the lead character of Emily.
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Tagged actors, American Sign Language, Arrival & Departure, ASL, deaf, Deanne Bray, Fountain Theatre, Los Angeles, Stasha Surdyke, theater, theatre
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE Love Story to Star Married Deaf Actors Troy Kotsur and Deanne Bray
An unforgettable love story inspired by one of the most romantic movies of all time. Stephen Sachs directs Deaf actors Deanne Bray (Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye, Heroes) and Troy Kotsur (title role in Cyrano at the Fountain, Big River on Broadway) in Sachs' newest play, inspired by the screenplay for Noël Coward's Brief Encounter. The world premiere of Arrival & Departure will open on July 14 and continue through September 30 at the Fountain Theatre. The cast also features hearing actors Jessica Jade Andres, Adam Burch, Brian Robert Burns, Shon Fuller, Kyra Kotsur, Aurelia Myersand Stasha Surdyke.
In Sachs' new spin on the classic 1945 British film, a Deaf man (Kotsur) and a hard-of-hearing woman (Bray), two married strangers, meet accidentally in a New York City subway station. As their casual friendship develops into something deeper, each is forced to confront how their simmering relationship could forever change their lives and the lives of those they love.
"A train station is a place of transition, a place people go when they're on their way to someplace else," notes Sachs. "'Arrival & Departure' is not only a travel term. It expresses the journey of change that the people in this play are experiencing. What happens when you find your soul mate, but the circumstances of life get in the way?"
Kostsur and Bray are married in real life, and Sachs wrote the play with them in mind.
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur
"This is my valentine to the two of them," he says. "But the characters they portray aren't the only ones seeking human connection in the play. Other storylines interweave through the piece. Each character has a reason to reach out to someone."
The 1945 classic film Brief Encounter, directed by David Lean with a screenplay by Noël Coward and starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, was named "the most romantic film ever made" according to 101 industry experts polled by Time Out London. The Film Society of Lincoln Center named it "one of the most achingly romantic films ever made."
The play is performed simultaneously in spoken English and American Sign Language with additional use of open captioning, so that both Deaf and hearing audiences can enjoy the production.
The creative team for Arrival & Departure includes set designer Matthew G. Hill, lighting designer Donny Jackson, video designer Nick Santiago, composer and sound designer Peter Bayne, costume designer Michael Mullen, prop master Michael Navarro, movement director Gary Franco and ASL masters Lisa Hermatz and Jevon Whetter. The production stage manager is Emily Lehrer. Simon Levy, Deborah Culver and James Bennett produce for the Fountain Theatre. Executive producers are Karen Kondazian; Diana Buckhantz and The Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation; and Carrie Chassin and Jochen Haber. Producing underwriters include Dorothy and Stanley Wolpert; Suzanne and Don Zachary; Lois Tandy; Debbi and Ashley Posner; and The Howard and Helen Family Foundation.
Arrival & Departure is supported, in part, by generous grants from the David Lee Foundation, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Deanne Bray was born deaf and has been bilingual in American Sign Language and English since the age of two. She kicked off her acting career in 1991 at the Fountain Theatre, where Stephen Sachs directed her in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Bray is best known for the title role in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye, which ran for three seasons on the PAX network. She has appeared in numerous TV shows, including a recurring role on NBC's Heroes alongside Milo Ventimiglia and Masi Oka. On stage, Deanne has been seen in Deaf West Theatre productions of Big River, Sleeping Beauty Wakes and My Sister in This House. A graduate of Gallaudet University, she has a Masters in Sign Language Education and a California K-12 Teaching Credential from CSUN. She currently teaches ASL at Oak Park High School.
Troy Kotsur has been acting and directing for over 24 years, earning multiple awards for his work on stage. Deaf since birth, he attended Gallaudet University, where he played basketball for three years before leaving to become a professional actor with the National Theatre of the Deaf. In 1994, Troy moved to Los Angeles and joined the company of Deaf West Theatre, where he has performed in countless productions. His television guest-starring roles include Criminal Minds, Scrubs, CSI: NY and Sue Thomas F.B.Eye in a recurring role (starring alongside Deanne Bray) that became a fan-favorite. In film, he stars in Wild Prairie Rose and in the upcoming Inside Track, and he has had notable supporting roles in The Number 23 with Jim Carrey, Universal Signs and Father's Day Breakfast. He directed the award-winning independent film No Ordinary Hero: The Superdeafy Movie, the first film in the history of SAG commercial feature films to be directed by a Deaf director and to be executive-produced exclusively by Deaf executive producers. Troy's stage credits include the Tony Award-winning run of Big River on Broadway, as well as starring roles in Deaf West Theatre productions of American Buffalo (Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award nominee), Our Town at The Pasadena Playhouse, Cyrano at the Fountain (L.A. Drama Critic's Circle Award for best actor, Ovation Award nominee), A Streetcar Named Desire (L.A. Drama Critics Circle and LA Weekly awards) and Of Mice and Men (LA Weekly Award for best actor).
Stephen Sachs is an award-winning playwright, director, producer and the co-artistic director of the Fountain Theatre, which he co-founded with Deborah Culver in 1990. He recently adapted and directed a celebrity reading of the screenplay for All the President's Men at Los Angeles City Hall starring Bradley Whitford, Joshua Malina and Jeff Perry. His stage adaptation of Claudia Rankine's Citizen: An American Lyric (Stage Raw Award at Fountain Theatre) inaugurated Center Theatre Group's Block Party at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and was chosen to represent Los Angeles theater for Grand Park's new Our L.A. Voices Arts Festival. His play Bakersfield Mist enjoyed a three-month run on London's West End starring Kathleen Turner and is now being produced in regional theaters across the country, translated into other languages and performed worldwide. Other plays include Cyrano (L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award, Best Adaptation), Miss Julie: Freedom Summer (Fountain Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse, Canadian Stage Company, L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award), Central Avenue (PEN USA Literary Award finalist), Sweet Nothing in My Ear (PEN USA Literary Award finalist) and several others. He wrote the teleplay for Sweet Nothing in My Ear for Hallmark Hall of Fame which aired on CBS starring Marlee Matlin and Jeff Daniels. Sachs' directing credits My Name is Asher Lev (L.A. premiere); Athol Fugard's The Blue Iris (U.S. premiere); Bakersfield Mist (world premiere); Completeness by Itamar Moses, starring Jason Ritter; Side Man starring Christine Lahti; The Train Driver by Athol Fugard (U.S. premiere); Conor McPherson's Shining City (L.A. premiere); the world premiere of Fugard's Exits and Entrances at the Fountain (Ovation Award, L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award) and off-Broadway at Primary Stages; Fugard's The Road to Mecca (L.A. premiere); Arthur Miller's After the Fall (Ovation Award); Sweet Nothing in My Ear (world premiere); Hippolytos, inaugurating the outdoor classical theater at the Getty Villa in Malibu; and many others. Sachs was recently honored with a Certificate of Commendation from the Los Angeles City Council for "his visionary contributions to the cultural life of Los Angeles."
The Fountain Theatre is one of the most successful intimate theaters in Los Angeles, providing a creative home for multi-ethnic theater and dance artists. The Fountain has won over 225 awards, and Fountain projects have been seen across the U.S. and internationally. Recent highlights include being honored for its acclaimed 25th Anniversary Season in 2015 by Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles City Council; the inclusion of the Fountain's Citizen: An American Lyric in Center Theatre Group's Block Party at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and again, this year, as the centerpiece of Our L.A. Voices at Grand Park; and an all-star reading of All The President's Men at Los Angeles City Hall. The Fountain's most recent production, The Chosen, enjoyed rave reviews and ran for five sold-out months.
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VIDEO: Deaf and hearing actors meet at 'Arrival & Departure' first rehearsal
Excitement was high and fingers were flying as the company of Deaf and hearing theatre artists gathered at the Fountain Theatre for the first rehearsal of Arrival & Departure, a new play combining spoken English and American Sign Language. The world premiere opens July 14.
The world premiere of a re-imagined modern-day stage adaptation of the classic 1945 film, Brief Encounter. A Deaf man and a hard-of-hearing woman, married to different people, meet accidentally in a New York City subway station. Their casual friendship soon develops into deeper feelings they never expected, forcing both to confront how their simmering relationship will change their lives and damage the lives of those they love forever. An unforgettable love story inspired by one of the most beloved romantic movies of all time.
Written and directed by Stephen Sachs, Arrival & Departure stars Deaf actors Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur, with Jessica Jade Andres, Adam Burch, Brian Robert Burns, Shon Fuller, Kyra Kotsur, Aurelia Myers, and Stasha Surdyke.
The play is performed simultaneously in American Sign Language, Spoken English, and open captioning so that all audiences can enjoy the production.
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Fountain Theatre awarded $32,000 grant for deaf/hearing new play 'Arrival & Departure'
The Fountain Theatre is very pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the David Lee Foundation in the amount of $32,000 to support and enhance the budget of the world premiere of its new deaf/hearing production, Arrival & Departure, which will combine American Sign Language and Spoken English. Written and directed by Stephen Sachs and starring Deaf actors Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur, the new play opens July 14.
The David Lee Foundation aims to support, enhance and promote Los Angeles area professional theater. It offers monetary grants to encourage the production of plays and musicals that might otherwise be overlooked because of financial considerations. Grants are given to supplement cast sizes, set and costume budgets, orchestras and rehearsal time.
"This magnificent award will allow The Fountain to bring Arrival & Departure to our stage with the full vision intact," affirms Fountain Theatre Director of Development Barbara Goodhill. "It is also a beautiful affirmation of the merit of this beautiful play and the importance of the community it serves and illuminates."
With ever increasing costs accompanied by decreasing aid to the arts, theater companies large and small are being forced to work with fewer and fewer resources. As a result the live theater appears to be shrinking before our eyes. Few theaters can consider a play with over four actors and anything more than the most rudimentary of sets and costumes. More often than not we are greeted upon entering the theater with a bare stage, a chair and a program that lists one or two actors. While this may well be artistically satisfying in some cases, it has resulted in the neglect of many great works simply because of their size. The David Lee Foundation seeks to change that.
David Lee regularly directs and writes for major regional theaters, including the L.A. Opera, Pasadena Playhouse, Two River Theater Company, Papermill Playhouse, Williamstown Theater Festival, Encores, Reprise and the Hollywood Bowl. A nine-time Emmy Award winning director, writer and producer for television, David was co-creator/director of "Wings"and "Frasier", a writer and producer for "Cheers" and a director for "Everybody Loves Raymond." 19 Emmy nominations, Directors Guild Award, Golden Globe, Producers Guild Award, Ovation Award, British Comedy Award, Television Critics Association Award (three times), the Humanitas Prize (twice) and the Peabody.
Set in New York City, Arrival & Departure is a re-imagined modern-day deaf/hearing stage adaptation of the classic 1945 British film, Brief Encounter. A deaf man and a hard-of-hearing woman, married to different people, meet accidentally in a NY city subway station. A friendship develops over time, escalating into a passionate love affair that both deny themselves to consummate. An unforgettable love story inspired by one of the most beloved romantic movies of all time. A fast-moving innovative new production blending sign language, spoken English, open captioning and cinematic video imagery.
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Now Casting: World premiere ASL/Spoken English love story "Arrival & Departure" at Fountain Theatre
The Fountain Theatre is now accepting submissions from hearing actors for the world premiere of Arrival & Departure, a funny and poignant new play written and directed by Stephen Sachs that will blend American Sign Language and spoken English.
Two lead roles have been cast. Deaf actress Deanne Bray (TV's "Sue Thomas") will play Emily, and acclaimed Deaf actor Troy Kotsur (Cyrano, Big River) is Sam. Bray and Kotsur are real-life husband and wife, and will co-star on stage for the first time.
Set in New York City, Arrival & Departure is a re-imagined modern-day Deaf/hearing stage adaptation of the classic 1945 British film, Brief Encounter. In Sachs' new spin, a Deaf man and a hard-of-hearing woman, married to different people, meet accidentally in a NY city subway station. A friendship develops over time, escalating into a passionate love affair that both deny themselves to consummate. An unforgettable love story inspired by one of the most beloved romantic movies of all time. A fast-moving innovative new production blending sign language, spoken English, open captioning and cinematic video imagery.
Now casting the following roles for hearing actors:
RUSSELL – 25 – 35, African American, a uniformed MTA security officer working the NY subway system. Big-hearted, open spirited, warm and friendly, a guy you instantly like. Hopelessly romantic and in love with Myra, the counter girl at the Dunkin' Donuts shop in the train station.
MYRA – 20 – 30, Puerto Rican, works at the Dunkin' Donuts shop in the subway station. Sassy, tough, funny, a straight-talker. A hard-edged survivor. She protects her oft-broken heart by not trusting Russell's romantic advances, finally allowing herself to be loved.
JULE – 13, daughter of Emily (hard of hearing) and Doug. Caught n the explosive transition between girl and woman, Jule is fiery, emotionally high-strung, sarcastic and fiercely insecure. Sensing her parents' marriage may be failing, she fights wildly with her mother, pushing her buttons, yet aching only to be loved, feel safe and belong.
DOUG – 45 – 55. A hardworking, well-meaning Christian man who still can't figure out the track his own life has taken. A handsome husband and father, Doug loves his wife and daughter, pushing to keep things as they are, yet trying to understand why his home life is changing. Married quickly and unexpectedly to a hard of hearing woman, Doug struggles to overcome his own hidden prejudices as he fights to save his family.
COMMUTER 1 – 35 – 45, versatile ensemble member to play various roles. Voice actor to character of deaf film teacher Sam (lead), College Clerk, university teacher Jeff, ensemble. Familiarity with sign language a plus but not necessary.
COMMUTER 2 – 35 – 45, versatile ensemble member to play various roles. Voice actress to character of hard of hearing Emily (lead), church friend Marjorie, ensemble. Familiarity with sign language a plus but not necessary.
Auditions: May 14 – 24
First rehearsal: Mon, June 4, 2018
Opens: July 14, 2018
Ends: September 30, 2018
Contract: AEA Los Angeles 99-Seat Agreement
Pay: $10.50/$12.00 per hour for rehearsals/performances.
Email headshot and resume: casting@fountaintheatre.com
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Tagged actors, American Sign Language, Arrival & Departure, ASL, audition, Brief Encounter, casting, deaf, Deanne Bray, hard of hearing, love story, Noel Coward, sign language, Stephen Sachs, Troy Kotsur
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: Coraline. | . We have worked together before on stage, screen and TV, but never opposite one another as a leading man and woman. With Arrival and Departure, Troy and I had the chance to really explore our craft together as actors.
As husband and wife, Arrival & Departure renewed our love for one another. We found a new and powerful spark that shifted our perspectives, and made us even more grateful to have each other. We learned anew how to bring out the best in each other; and were reminded to always pay attention to each other, despite the daily struggles of life.
In rehearsal for "Arrival & Departure."
Arrival & Departure was a unique production in the way theatre, film, and technology were utilized to tell this story about two different communities —Deaf and Hearing — in a thoroughly contemporary and accessible way. This story reminded us to take a step back and celebrate what we have — (or if necessary to be brave enough to make a change).
Another memory that stands out. My daughter's friend from school came to see the play with her parents on Kyra's birthday (with Kyra performing). Troy noticed the father smoking in the parking lot while his family was getting the tickets. Troy read his body language as a restless man who probably did not want to be there and half-heartedly followed his family into the theatre. I learned later from the mother, that after the show, the father was speechless and talked nonstop about Arrival & Departure on the way home. Seeing how Arrival & Departure affected her husband was very meaningful for her. This kind of art is unique and so imperative as it gives people insight into their own lives.
Troy and I were blessed to be part of Arrival & Departure. The different characters and storylines touched everyone who saw it. We hope that Arrival & Departure will be produced across the country. Its message is powerful: be true to yourself and support the people in your life with love.
Stories at the Fountain Theatre like The Chosen, Arrival & Departure, and Cost of Living can change people in powerful ways with inspiration, hope and connection.
Deanne Bray is an actress and teacher.
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Tagged actor, American Sign Language, Arrival & Departure, ASL, deaf, Deanne Bray, drama, Fountain Theatre, love story, romance, Stephen Sachs, theater, theatre, Troy Kotsur
3,500 technical cues in the play? No problem for this mighty pair of stage managers
Stage Managers Deena Tovar and Emily Lehrer, "Arrival & Departure," Fountain Theatre
You may know that the Fountain Theatre's smash hit world premiere, Arrival & Departure, is highlighted as Critic's Choice in the Los Angeles Times, has earned rave reviews everywhere, and has been delighting audiences in sold-out houses since it opened in July. What you don't know is that the magical mixture of lights, video, sound, music and open captioning is operated by only two stage managers in the booth — executing the play's 3,500 technical cues in a fast-paced running time of 90 minutes. How do they do it?
Production Stage Manager Emily Lehrer and Assistant Stage Manager Deena Tovar make an excellent team. They share years of professional experience between them but Arrival & Departure marks the first time they have worked together. It's also the first time they've managed a cast of Deaf and hearing actors.
"There was a learning curve on the American Sign Language front, for sure," admits Emily. "That being said, everyone has been so helpful and supportive as I fumbled my way through."
Deena echoes the same enthusiasm. "This has been an amazing experience. Everyone involved with the show are truly remarkable and supportive. Even with my signing skills — or rather the lack thereof — everyone made sure I was learning."
"I really want to start studying ASL more seriously," adds Emily. "It's a gorgeous language, and as a Stage Manager, communication is at the heart of everything I do. So having that asset in my communication toolbox would be amazing."
Emily Lehrer is from Los Angeles and has worked as Production Stage Manager on several plays at the Fountain Theatre. She has also stage managed for The Latino Theatre Company, The Garry Marshall Theatre, The Odyssey Theatre, Sacred Fools, and at Universal Studios Hollywood. Deena grew up in Eagle Rock. She has worked as a Stage Manager all over Los Angeles at such companies as Circle X, Open Fist, Casa0101, Shakespeare Center of LA and many more.
"The Fountain is a great place to work," Deena beams. "It really is like a family. Anything I need is almost always available. Everyone is here to support the art and you can really feel that when you walk in every day."
They clearly enjoy working together and make a kick-ass team in the booth and in the rehearsal room. What makes them such a dynamic duo?
"Complimentary skill sets, " says Emily. "Honestly, a lot of it comes from Deena also being a great PSM, and because she knows how to think like a PSM, she is able to anticipate needs and fill in the gaps beautifully. It also doesn't hurt that we enjoy each other's company as people. Having team members you genuinely enjoy working with is a gift, and it makes every aspect of the process go more smoothly and easily."
Deena agrees. "We both absolutely love our jobs as Stage Managers. We don't come to work wishing we were doing something else, we walk in knowing we are working in our dream profession. It also helps that we both have very similar styles of stage managing and from that we are able to predict exactly what is needed before it's said out loud."
When Deena first read Stephen Sachs' script for Arrival & Departure, and its blend of both Deaf and hearing actors in a production that mixes lights, sound, music, video and open captioning, she was unsure how it would all come together.
"I originally felt it would be difficult for the audience to keep up with everything going on," she admits. "But during the rehearsal process my concerns were very quickly extinguished. I saw exactly how each word and each scene had to be portrayed to make sure no one was missing out on any moment." Emily agrees. "I am so thrilled with the way it turned out."
Both have been blown away by the audience reaction.
"It has been such a balm to see how audiences have responded to the show, " says Emily. "Especially our Deaf audiences, as they realized with utter joy that this is a production created with them in mind."
"The audiences have loved it, " exclaims Deena. "They really enjoy the way the show captures both the Deaf and hearing experiences. I love looking at the audience during intense moments and seeing their reactions. My personal favorite was the reaction of these two women sitting in the front row. Just as the characters Sam and Emily are about to kiss, the two women grabbed each other and shook their heads like they wanted to yell out, "don't do it!"
Both Emily and Deena feel the play — how it was conceived and the way it is performed — serves a valuable purpose.
"This production is truly important because it incorporates elements of sign language, captioning and spoken English, " Deena explains. "This show isn't only for one audience. It is open for everyone. Everyone can watch and relate. That kind of inclusion is sadly lacking in the entertainment industry."
"We live in weird, difficult, and downright terrifying times," states Emily. "Times where hatred, bigotry, and closed mindedness are becoming the new normal. In times like these, creating art is an act of resistance. Creating art that is, by design, inclusive, a celebration of a woman coming into her own, a love story — is nothing short of revolutionary. "
And now that the celebrated run is soon reaching its final performance?
"I got to meet some of the funniest, most energetic, and kind-hearted people, " Deena confesses. "It really has been an excellent experience."
"It has been such a beautiful, hopeful reminder of what we can be when we open our arms and our hearts to those who may on the surface appear different than us," states Emily. "I will cherish it."
Arrival & Departure ends September 30.
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'Arrival & Departure' was unlike anything I have experienced before
by Saif Saigol
As a theatre lover, I have often struggled to qualify the artistic value of a show. What, for example, separates a great, large-scale Broadway musical from a great, smaller, experimental work? When it comes to art, does more money equal more success? I received my answer last Saturday, at the designer run-through rehearsal of the Fountain's Arrival & Departure: a successful play is one that leaves its audience thinking.
Art has the power to leave a lasting impact and change the way we think. That is exactly what I experienced after watching Arrival & Departure.
The play, at its core, follows the classic, impossible love-story of two star-crossed soul mates who have the universe standing between them. The 90-minute play is filled with heart-wrenchingly beautiful acting on the part of the ensemble and a fantastic script by Stephen Sachs. The artists invite us into their most intimate and vulnerable thoughts, thoughts that were born in a reality that they created out of nothing. It seemed impossible that such genuineness had been bred in only a few weeks of rehearsal – it is beyond inspiring to see what the Fountain team is capable of.
Personally, it was especially moving to experience the power and beauty of Deaf theatre for the first time. The show's interwoven and unique mélange of ASL and Spoken English creates a dynamic and multi-dimensional artistic medium in which authenticity prevails. Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur conveyed a degree of beauty, truth, and honesty in their signing that cannot be expressed in other forms of communication – it was almost like watching a dance. Especially moving was Bray's ability to convey her character's struggles with identity as a hard-of-hearing woman, switching back and forth between ASL and Spoken English.
The play struck me as a type of 'deconstructed theatre'. The various forms of art involved – from ASL, to Spoken English, to movement, to staging – are separated but harmoniously married, each holding its own and conveying breath-taking emotion, but also supporting one another to create one beautiful piece. I left the rehearsal pondering the very nature of art, and the ways in which society often creates pigeon-holes for artists. Arrival & Departure was unlike anything I have experienced before – it is novel and unique, and conveys emotion in ways that don't conform to exclusive norms. This, I believe, is the point of theatre, and I cannot wait for others to experience the magic of Arrival & Departure.
Saif Saigol is the Development Intern at the Fountain Theatre.
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New play 'Arrival & Departure' inspired by "the most romantic film ever made"
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson in 'Brief Encounter.'
Everyone has their most-cherished romantic movie. Even the professionals who make | 2,523 |
Yesterday Bella turned 4 years old.
It's going way to fast. But everyday she makes me just a little more proud of the little lady she is becoming.
I love you sweet Bella!
2. My spices are on a turn table in alphabetical order... it drives me crazy if they get out of order.
3. I daydream A LOT. Not just "oh wouldn't it be nice if we had a new house?" daydreams. First I plan the house, then I decorate the house (this is all in my head of course) then I make up scenarios of our day in the house. But I can't just be content with that. There has to be reality to my daydreaming. Like where did we get the money for this 7 bedroom house? So I have to back track and come up with why we are so rich. Whenever I am bored or doing anything monotonous I return to my little dream world and go about the events of the day in my rich snobby little fantasy. I live there often.<|fim_middle|> would like to be in the room for it. When it got to be time to go in mama was feeling a little apprehensive and wondering if she would make it through the whole delivery without chickening out. This look tells the whole story. She appeared back in the waiting room after my sweet nieces birth and exclaimed "I did it!"
Yeah mama!! You did it!!
If you don't participate in Photostory Friday you totally should! It's a blast!
Oh, look here, this photo does talk!
We have a short school time Bella, Buddy and I most mornings. Just working on learning letters and how to count. I got Buddy on tape counting... with a little help from Bella. Not too bad for a two year old! But I may be bias! | Strangely enough I tend to be a very content person and my make believe world is what keeps me that way. I daydream about the things I don't have that I wouldn't mind someday having. The people in my life are always the same. All the things I love are there. My husband, kids, parents, siblings... If ever I find myself becoming too discontent with my regular life I abandon the daydream for awhile and then return again when I feel it is safe.
4. I organize my closet in a very particular way. (I bet you are shocked after the whole towel thing) Strappy dresses, short sleeve dresses, long sleeve dresses, shorter skirts, longer skirts... in order like this, you get the point. Same with the shoes, black dress, black casual... (I also recently had over 60 pair of shoes, I downsized quite a bit a few months ago) Again drives me crazy if my closet is out of order. I can leave shoes scattered all over the house (and I do) and my room can be an absolute wreck (and it sometimes is) but once it has made it to the closet everything must be in it's place.
5. Like Jenn, I make up silly songs all the time. I catch myself singing them to myself, my kids, N... It is sometimes like a musical around here. I realize I am singing to the kids about what we are doing. N has been so sweet to point out that a very large percentage of them are about potty related things. Shocking, I know!
So there it is, yep, I am a freak! What can I say? I am lucky to have a few poor souls in my life that love me in spite of all of this.
These pictures were taken a couple of years ago when we were potty training Bella. I left her to sit for a minute to do her thing. When I came back she had grabbed a magazine from the basket we keep by the toilet for... well... you know. And there she sat contentedly flipping through the pages of a Life and Style magazine! Gotta start them early I suppose.
Touché the Least: Death Rates In Hospitals, Good to Know!
Until today, hospital death rates were closely guarded secrets, discussed in board rooms but beyond the reach of patients whose lives are on the line. That changed this morning when USA TODAY posted on its website the government's best estimates of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia death rates for every U.S. hospital for two years.
Now anyone with access to a computer can directly compare a local hospital with the one across town to see how it stacks up against the biggest medical institutions nationwide.
Death rates from heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia are widely viewed as yardsticks of a hospital's overall performance.
"We're in an era of change at last," says Donald Berwick, president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a non-profit in Cambridge, Mass., that works with hospitals to improve care and eliminate errors.
I can't tell you how refreshing it is to know that if I start experiencing chest pains that radiate up and down my arm, sweat, and general feelings of impending doom. I can stop, sit down in front of a computer, and figure out which hospital more people are flocking to, to die from these symptoms.
And if for some reason my cold has gotten so bad that I can barely lift my head up off the pillow and therefore I may be forced to let someone drive me to the nearest hospital because I am feeling just that lousy. I do find comfort in the fact that before my ride gets there I can prop myself up in bed, (if I can find the strength) boot up the old laptop, and learn where I can go to be put out of my misery fastest!
Thanks USA Today. I for one was curious which hospitals were getting the job done! And which ones where just there for the good food and friendly service!
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Photostory Friday: One big push for mom, one huge leap for Nana!
I love this picture! This is my mama.
Three months ago the youngest of my parents 10 grandchildren was born. It was the first time she got to be in the room with one of us during delivery. My sister had asked my mom ahead of time if she | 889 |
This Middle Eastern inspired dish magically combines<|fim_middle|> with a scattering of pickled carrots and the dukkah. | pureed carrot with So Good™ almond milk, pickled carrot and almond dukkah.
Chop the carrots, place into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and add a tsp of salt. Simmer until the carrots are well cooked. Drain the water and return the carrots to the saucepan. Add the miso paste and So Good™ almond milk. Use a blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Check the seasoning and add salt or miso paste as required.
Peel the carrot and then continue to peel into long strips. Chop the slices into 1 cm sections. In a small saucepan mix the vinegar, honey and salt. Place on a low heat and simmer until the salt and honey dissolve. Remove from the heat. Place the carrots and the vinegar mixture into a container with a lid and leave for at least one hour, but preferably overnight. If not using straight away, store in the fridge.
Heat an oven to 150°C. Place the almonds and sesame seeds on one side of a baking tray and the cumin and coriander on the other. Place in the oven for 5 minutes until almonds are golden. Remove and allow to cool. Place the cumin and coriander seeds on a chopping board and crush and grind them with the base of a pan, or use a mortar and pestle. Roughly chop the almonds and place into a bowl with the sesame seeds, salt, chilli flakes, cumin and coriander.
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Advanced Decisions Vectors, Inc.
B-412307 Jan 11, 2016
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Advanced Decisions Vectors, Inc. (ADV), a small, disadvantaged business located in Alexandria, Virginia, protests the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision not to consider its quotation pursuant to request for quotations (RFQ) No. HSHQDC-15-00358, issued by DHS for interagency security compliance support services. ADV disputes DHS' determination that ADV failed to submit its quotation to the proper email address identified in the solicitation.
We deny the protest.
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The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective Order. This redacted version has been approved for public release.
Matter of: Advanced Decisions Vectors, Inc.
File: B-412307
Devon E. Hewitt, Esq., and Matthew C. Glover, Esq., Protorae Law PLLC, for the protester.
Paul B. Oman, Esq., Department of Homeland Security, for the agency.
Noah B. Bleicher, Esq., and Nora K. Adkins, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, GAO, participated in the preparation of the decision.
Protest challenging agency's decision not to consider vendor's quotation is denied where the quotation was not timely received by the agency in a manner consistent with the terms of the solicitation.
Advanced Decisions Vectors, Inc. (ADV), a small, disadvantaged business located in Alexandria, Virginia<|fim_middle|> manner specified" in the memorandum would not be considered. Id. Significantly, the RFQ did not provide for alternate quotation submission procedures via the e-Buy portal. Simply put, contrary to the protester's suggestion otherwise, e‑Buy was not the "Government installation designated for receipt of offers." See FAR clause 52.212-1(f)(2)(i)(B). Thus, that the protester apparently submitted its quotation directly to the e-Buy system imparted no obligation on the agency to consider the quotation given that the e-Buy portal was not the proper location for electronic submissions.[6]
Further, the contract specialist explained that while she relied on the e-Buy system to publish the RFQ, she did not otherwise interface with the system. Contract Specialist's Statement at 1. In this regard, she reports--and the record does not evidence otherwise--that she did not access the e-Buy system to check for quotations; quotations were "received, evaluated, and awarded" outside of e-Buy. Id. In fact, the record does not show that any agency personnel had knowledge that ADV's quotation was uploaded to e-Buy, accessed e-Buy to receive or review quotations, or ever received ADV's quotation via the e-Buy system. The contract specialist further maintains that the text message that ADV received from the e-Buy system that referenced the contract specialist's email address "did not result from any input from my actual email address." Id. On this record, we decline to accept that the agency erred when it did not consider the protester's quotation that was uploaded to the e-Buy portal. Cf. AECOM Tech. Servs., Inc., B‑411862, Nov. 12, 2015, 2015 CPD ¶ 353 at 5 (finding that where protester uploaded its proposal to the wrong electronic location, the agency nevertheless should have considered and evaluated the proposal where the agency knew that the proposal had been submitted to the wrong location, the agency received the proposal prior to the submission deadline, and there was no burden on the agency or harm in accepting the proposal).
Next, we address ADV's purported September 8 email to the contract specialist. Here, the record is clear that the contract specialist did not receive ADV's quotation on September 8.[7] As discussed above, the agency's search for emails between the protester and certain DHS officials did not yield any results. While it appears that the Edge security service may have prevented an email from ADV from reaching the DHS email servers, the record does not clearly establish what ADV communication the Edge actually blocked; the spreadsheet logs do not include a copy of the correspondence to verify the submission of ADV's quotation.
Thus, the primary evidence establishing that ADV properly submitted its quotation is the protester's copy of an email purportedly sent to the contract specialist on September 8 with an attachment that appears to be a quotation in response to the RFQ.[8] This copy, however, does not demonstrate that a quotation from the protester was received by the agency in a manner consistent with the solicitation. See International Garment Processors, B‑299674 et al., July 17, 2007, 2007 CPD ¶ 130 at 7 (finding reasonable agency's rejection of revised quotation where protester only demonstrated that quotation was transmitted, but not that it was actually timely received by the agency). Indeed, the record reflects that the first time the contract specialist affirmatively received ADV's quotation was on October 5, following the protester's inquiry as to the status of the procurement. See AR, Tab B‑8, Test Message from ADV to Contract Specialist, at 1. Under these circumstances, we find no basis to sustain the protest.[9]
Lastly, to the extent that the protester contends that the agency should consider the quotation that it attached to its October 5 correspondence with the contract specialist, its contention is without merit. Where, as here, the RFQ contains a late submission provision that quotations must be received by a stated deadline to be considered, quotations cannot be considered if received after the deadline.[10] See Turner Consulting Group, Inc., B‑400421, Oct. 29, 2008, 2008 CPD ¶ 198 at 3 (finding agency's decision not to consider protester's late quotation proper where RFQ provided that quotations received after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations would not be considered); see also, e.g., Data Integrators, Inc., B‑310928, Jan. 31, 2008, 2008 CPD ¶ 27 at 2 (finding agency's consideration of late quotation improper where the solicitation incorporated a late quotation provision expressly providing that any quotation "received . . . after the exact time specified for receipt will not be considered"); M.Braun, Inc., B‑298935.2, May 21, 2007, 2007 CPD ¶ 96 at 4 (sustaining protest where agency considered late quotation despite provision in RFQ--FAR clause 52.212-1(f)--that generally precluded agency's consideration of a late submission).
Here, we find no basis to recommend that the agency consider ADV's quotation. In this regard, the RFQ contained strict requirements for the submission of quotations, including a firm deadline for quotations to be considered. As discussed above, the first time the contract specialist was in receipt of ADV's quotation was on October 5, well after the submission deadline. Thus, because ADV's quotation was not received prior to the RFQ's firm deadline, we see no legal basis to require the agency to consider the late quotation.[11] See Turner Consulting Group, Inc., supra.
In sum, the record shows that the agency never received ADV's quotation prior to the submission deadline, the vendor failed to seek timely confirmation from DHS with respect to its submission, and the first time the agency affirmatively received the quotation was nearly a month after the RFQ closed and almost two weeks after the task order was issued. Under these circumstances, we find reasonable the agency's decision not to consider ADV's quotation.[12]
The protest is denied.
Susan A. Poling
[1] The e-Buy portal is designated in FAR subpart 8.4 as GSA's electronic RFQ system where ordering activities post requirements. FAR § 8.402(d).
[2] The solicitation also included cost-reimbursable line items for travel and other direct costs. RFQ at 1.
[3] Specifically, in addition to the contract specialist, DHS provided emails from/to the source selection authority, contracting officer, and technical evaluators. CO Statement at 4.
[4] A DHS incident response manager--an agency IT official responsible for computer emergency response, forensics, and data acquisition--reported that "there were no relevant [DHS] service/system outages . . . during the time the submission was supposedly sent or during the subsequent data searches." AR, Tab E-1, DHS Incident Response Manager Statement, at 1. In addition, the agency's search encompassed the recipients' email "junk" folders, which also did not yield any relevant results. AR, Tab F-1, Revised DHS Incident Response Manager Statement, at 2.
[5] The record does not include any explanation as to why ADV's email may have been blocked by the Edge security system.
[6] The confirmation of receipt email and telephonic text message that ADV received from the GSA e‑Buy system do not demonstrate that the vendor properly submitted its quotation in accordance with the RFQ terms. Rather, the confirmation messages simply support ADV's assertion that it submitted its quotation via the e‑Buy portal, which, as discussed above, was not the proper place for the electronic submission of quotations.
[7] The contract specialist received quotations from seven other vendors without issue. CO Statement at 2.
[8] The record includes two different versions of the email allegedly sent to the contract specialist, one sent on September 8 at 9:55 a.m., and another sent apparently at 9:54 a.m. Compare Protest, exh. A, ADV Email to Contract Specialist, Sept. 8, 2015 (9:55 a.m.), at 1, with AR, Tab B-13, Quotation from Protester Counsel, at 1. The time discrepancy is unresolved.
[9] Notably, the record reflects that ADV took no steps to ensure that its quotation was received by the agency. In this respect, the RFQ expressly advised that vendors would receive a reply email confirming that the quotation was received by DHS. See RFQ Memorandum at 1. Despite not receiving any communication from DHS--ADV only received confirmation from e-Buy--ADV made no prompt effort to seek confirmation that the contract specialist actually received the vendor's quotation. Indeed, ADV's first inquiry to the contract specialist was its October 5 communication, which occurred nearly a month after the submission deadline and almost two weeks after the task order was issued. Incidentally, prior to this, ADV had not previously contacted the agency to discuss the procurement or otherwise expressed any interest in the procurement (e.g., ADV did not respond to DHS's request for information). See CO Statement at 1; Supp. AR at 2
[10] FAR provisions in Parts 14 and 15, governing the late delivery of bids and proposals, generally do not apply to the late delivery of a quotation. In this respect, generally, late quotations may be considered up to the time of issuance of the order, because an RFQ, unlike a request for proposals (or an invitation for bids), does not seek offers that can be accepted by the government to form a contract. International Code Council, B-409146, Jan. 8, 2014, 2014 CPD ¶ 26 at 2. Rather, the government's purchase order represents an offer that the vendor may accept through performance or by a formal acceptance document. See M.Braun, Inc., B‑298935.2, May 21, 2007, 2007 CPD ¶ 96 at 3. However, where an RFQ contains a late submission provision, the agency's consideration of late quotations is limited. Id.
[11] Our Office has held that in limited circumstances agencies should consider any quotations received prior to source selection if no substantial activity has transpired in evaluating quotations and other vendors would not be prejudiced. See Piedmont Hoist & Crane, B-400563, Oct. 8, 2008, 2008 CPD ¶ 189 at 2, citing KPMG Consulting LLP, B-290716, B-290716.2, Sept. 23, 2002, 2002 CPD ¶ 196 at 11. Here, however, the record shows that the agency received ADV's quotation nearly two weeks after the task order was issued. Under these circumstances, we see no reason to recommend that the agency consider ADV's October 5 submission.
[12] We also note, for the record, that the relevant exceptions in the FAR late submission provision--incorporated by reference into the RFQ--do not provide relief for the protester here. In this respect, the agency did not receive ADV's quotation until October 5, after the task order was issued, and the agency maintains that consideration of the quotation at this juncture would "disrupt the procurement process." AR at 1; see FAR clause 52.212-1(f)(2).
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youngc1@gao.gov | , protests the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision not to consider its quotation pursuant to request for quotations (RFQ) No. HSHQDC-15-00358, issued by DHS for interagency security compliance support services. ADV disputes DHS' determination that ADV failed to submit its quotation to the proper email address identified in the solicitation.
DHS issued the RFQ via the General Services Administration's (GSA) e-Buy system on August 24, 2015, under the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 8.4 to vendors holding contracts under GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) No. 874, mission oriented business integrated services (MOBIS).[1] RFQ at 1. The RFQ, issued as a competitive section 8(a) set-aside, anticipated the issuance of a primarily fixed-price task order for a base year and four 1-year option periods for analytical, statistical, consulting, and program management services to support DHS's Interagency Security Committee's outreach and compliance program.[2] Id. at 1, 10, 15. Pursuant to the RFQ, the task order would be issued to the vendor whose quotation represented the best value to the agency. RFQ Memorandum at 3.
The agency posted with the RFQ a memorandum that contained detailed instructions for the preparation and submission of quotations; the memorandum also identified the evaluation criteria and basis for award. Of relevance here, the memorandum required that quotations be submitted electronically directly to the DHS contract specialist--at her email address provided in the memorandum--no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on September 8, 2015. Id. at 1. The memorandum further cautioned that "[q]uotations not received by the time and date specified and in the manner specified herein will be considered non‑responsive and eliminated from further consideration." Id. The agency reiterated--for a third time--that "[t]o be considered timely, electronic copies of the quotation submission must be received at the specified email address no later than 10:00 AM EST on September 08, 2015. The Government will confirm receipt of your submission via email reply." Id. (underline removed). Notably, the RFQ did not instruct vendors to submit quotations via GSA's e-Buy portal.
In addition, the RFQ incorporated by reference the late submission provisions of FAR clause 52.212-1, which provides that "[o]fferors are responsible for submitting offers . . . so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation." RFQ at 1; FAR clause 52.212-1(f). The provision further provides as follows:
Any offer . . . received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--
(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or
(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers . . . .
FAR clause 52.212-1(f)(2)(i).
The agency reports that by 10:00 a.m. on September 8 it received quotations from seven vendors, and the contract specialist replied via email to each of the vendors confirming receipt of the quotations. Contracting Officer's (CO) Statement at 2; Agency Report (AR), Tabs C-18 -- C-24, Emails from Contract Specialist to Vendors Confirming Receipt, at 1. The agency maintains that it did not receive a quotation from ADV, and, therefore, the contract specialist did not send ADV an email confirming receipt of any quotation. Id. Following its evaluation of the seven quotations, on September 24, the agency issued the task order to Eagle Hill Consulting, LLC for $8,408,770.96. Id. at 2-3.
On October 5, a representative from ADV contacted the agency to inquire as to the status of the vendor's quotation. The CO advised the ADV representative that the agency did not receive ADV's quotation and, as a result, it was not evaluated or considered for award. Id. at 3; AR, Tab B-7, Emails between ADV and DHS Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), at 3. This protest followed.
ADV asserts that its quotation was properly and timely submitted, and the agency erred in not evaluating and considering the quotation. In this regard, the protester represents that its quotation was emailed to the contract specialist at the email address identified in the RFQ five minutes prior to the 10:00 a.m. deadline. In support, ADV provided for the protest record a copy of the email it purportedly sent to the contract specialist. Protest at 2; exh. A, ADV Email to Contract Specialist, Sept. 8, 2015 (9:55 a.m.), at 1. In addition, the protester argues that its quotation should have been considered because it also was timely uploaded to the GSA e‑Buy portal. As evidence of its e-Buy submission, ADV submitted for the record a copy of a text message and an email from the e-Buy system confirming that the quotation had been received. Protest at 2-3; exh. C, Text Message Confirmation, at 1; exh. D, Email Confirmation, at 1.
The agency maintains that it did not receive a quotation from ADV prior to the submission deadline, and, as a result, ADV's quotation was properly not considered during the procurement. As evidence, subsequent to ADV's protest, the contract specialist and several other DHS personnel associated with the procurement provided for the protest record all emails (sent and received) related to the solicitation for the 24‑hour period surrounding the RFQ's closing time.[3] CO Statement at 4; see AR, Tab C‑1 ‑‑ C-84, Emails of Sept. 8 and 9 Relating to RFQ. In addition, a DHS information technology (IT) team conducted a similar search for emails related to the procurement. CO Statement at 4. The agency points out that none of the emails identified and produced included correspondence from ADV; in this regard, the vendor's quotation purportedly sent to the contract specialist was not discovered during the email search.[4] See id.; AR at 10.
The agency further explains that DHS relies on an "extensive" series of email security services that sit between the DHS headquarters email servers and the internet. Supp. AR at 1; AR, Tab F‑1, Revised DHS Incident Response Manager Statement, at 2. Some of these security services--what DHS refers to as the Edge--include anti-virus, spam, and spyware interdiction that scrutinize "many millions of inbound messages daily" prior to the emails moving forward to the DHS email servers. Id. In this respect, the Edge prevents spam and other malicious emails from ever reaching the DHS email servers and purges these potentially contaminated emails. Id. The agency reports that an "exhaustive" search of the Edge spreadsheet logs revealed what the DHS IT team referred to as an "artifact" that showed the "tracking of an email" from ADV addressed to the contract specialist. Supp. AR at 1. That is, the logs showed that an email from ADV may have reached the Edge level of IT security on September 8; however, no email from ADV passed through the Edge firewall to the DHS email servers.[5] AR, Tab F-1, Revised DHS Incident Response Manager Statement, at 3. Moreover, because DHS purges potentially malicious emails within a week, by the time ADV filed its protest and the IT team conducted its search, the Edge no longer included a copy of any actual email from ADV. Id. at 2.
DHS also explains that no one at the agency reports receiving any notification from the GSA e-Buy system alerting the agency of the submission of a quotation for this procurement. In any event, the agency asserts more generally that to the extent ADV submitted its quotation directly to the e-Buy system, such submission was counter to the express language in the RFQ memorandum and, thus, the quotation was properly not considered. In sum, the agency maintains that it properly excluded ADV's quotation from consideration because the contract specialist did not receive the quotation and any submission through the e-Buy system was contrary to the terms of the solicitation.
As an initial matter, we agree with the agency that whether ADV timely uploaded its quotation to the GSA e-Buy portal--and it appears that the vendor did--is of no consequence here. In this regard, it is the responsibility of each vendor to deliver its quotation to the proper place at the proper time. See Zebra Techs. Int'l, LLC, B‑296158, June 24, 2005, 2005 CPD ¶ 122 at 3. Here, the RFQ unequivocally required that quotations be submitted to the contract specialist at the email address identified in the RFQ memorandum. RFQ Memorandum at 1. Indeed, in three separate paragraphs the agency warned that quotations had to be submitted directly to the contract specialist by the deadline and that quotations not received "in the | 2,065 |
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MONUMENT NO. 35884
The remains of a cairn under pasture prominently situated on an isolated summit. Visible as a rather ill-defined turf-covered raised area approximately 15m in diameter and up to 0.3m high. Probing showed a heavy consolidated stone content and there is no trace of quarrying or disturbance, although the mound has been ploughed. A cist containing a skeleton and beaker found at this location in 1896 was probably from this cairn.
URL: http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=35884
MONUMENT NUMBER: 35884 COUNTY: SOMERSET
NMR NUMBER: SS 84 NW 3 DISTRICT: WEST SOMERSET
LAST UPDATED: N/A PARISH: OARE
A cist containing a skeleton and beaker (Abercromby B4) (2) was found
in 1896 while quarrying about 50 yds north of the Porlock-Lynton road,not far from Broomstreet stables. The cist (3'6" x 22") comprised 4
uprights and 2 cover stones. Finds in Taunton Museum. (1)
Nothing was seen on the ground to mark the grave (1) although
Boyd-Dawkins describes it as a tumulus. (3)
No quarry 50 yds north of the road can be identified<|fim_middle|> to the road and to the
south of it.
Grinsell notes a barrow (Oare 1) shown on the OS 2" 1804, at SS
812479. This cannot be found on the ground but may possibly have beenthat containing the cist burial. (4)
SS 815478 approx. Oare 7a. Cist found, as reported in Auth.1. It
contained a crouched adult male interment laid on the right side with
the beaker near the head. (5,6)
Cist and contents in Taunton Museum.
SS 812479 approx. Oare 1. Barrow shown on OS 2" drawing 1804/5. Theabove cist burial may have been from this site. (5)
The impression of a barley grain can be seen on the surface of the
beaker. (6)
The beaker, Corpus No 803, is of the Developed Northern British Group. In Taunton Museum, Acc No: A917. (7)
(Additional Bibliography 8,9,10.)
The remains of a cairn located in a pasture field on the summit of an un named hill at about 392m above OD.
It is visible as a rather ill-defined turf-covered raised area approximately 15m in diameter and 0.3m high at best. Probing showed a heavy consolidated stone content, more so than the surrounding area which has large amounts of small surface stone. The raised area has an even surface with no trace of quarrying or disturbance, althought this is to be expected as it is ploughed.
Prominently situated on an isolated summit, near the western end of Culbine ridge from Pittcombe Head to Yenworthy Common, this is obviously the site of burial cairn. It is at the same reference as the barrow shown on the 1804 Ordnance Survey 2" map. The site was also used as a Triangulation Point which is shown on the 1890 Ordnance Survey map a) in an area of moorland.
The exact findspot of the cist burial and beaker is not known, however althought this is not the site of a quarry it is quite probable, that this is the tumulus where the beaker burial was found in 1896.
Note: Authority 1 does not actually say it was found in a quarry but merely gives that impression. The "quarrying" could have been into this barrow as it is only 110m north of the road. The only quarry in the vicinity, centred at SS 8124 4782 some 110m to the SE of this barrow, is only 20m north of the road. It is not on the 1890 (a) map but is shown on the 903 Revision (b). It does not appear to be a likely situation for a barrow.
( 1) Somerset archaeology and natural history : the proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
F T Elworthy 42, 1896 Page(s)56-66
Archaeology of Somerset 1931 (D P Dobson) Page(s)39,237-8
( 3) edited by William Page 1906 The Victoria history of the county of Somerset: volume one
The Victoria history of the counties of England (W Boyd-Dawkins) 1, 1906 Page(s)189
F1 NVQ 20-JUL-65
( 5) by L V Grinsell Somerset barrows, part 1 : west and south
Somerset archaeology and natural history : the proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological and Natural History Societyvol 1 (1849) - 113, 1969 Page(s)36,37
( 6) Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society
H Helbaek 18, 1953 Page(s)199, 226
( 7) D L Clarke 1970 Beaker pottery of Great Britain and Ireland
Gulbenkian archaeological series Page(s)343,495
( 8) by the Hon. John Abercromby 1912 A study of the Bronze Age pottery of Great Britain and Ireland and its associated grave-goods
( 9) Archaeologia Cambrensis
7th Series (W F Grimes) Page(s)343
(10) Aileen Fox 1973 South-West England, 3500BC-AD600
(11) Field Investigators Comments
Sainsbury IS 02-NOV-1995
(11a) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)
1:2500 Somerset 33.2 1890
(11b) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)
BRONZE AGE BURIAL -2600 to -700
BRONZE AGE CAIRN -2600 to -700
BRONZE AGE CIST -2600 to -700 | in the area,
although there are old quarry pits adjacent | 11 |
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Charlie has overseen the operations and finances of the Dana Hall School in various capacities for the past twelve years, having joined the School in February 2005. At Dana Hall, Charlie serves on the Finance, Investment, Facilities, and Audit Committees. His work and volunteer experiences have been very rewarding and his proudest accomplishment was from his volunteer work on the Board of the Learning Prep school which serves students with learning differences. The Learning Prep School auditor provided his best compliment and which he recognized all the work the Board did to right the ship of Learning Prep School. Prior to Dana Hall, Charlie served as the Director of Finance for the Public Health Commission in Boston, which provides many health services to the residents of Boston. Charlie has a B.S. and M.B.A. in Management from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He brings over 28 years of experience in financial management to the Financial Executives Alliance. Charlie lives in West Newton with his wife Nancy and two daughters.
Patricia (Trish) Gannon, Executive Vice President, Finance & Planning, Chief Financial Officer, joined BGCB in 2006. Trish provides strategic leadership for the organization and direct oversight of all financial functions, ensuring long-range sustainability as well as fiscal stability for the agency's programs and Clubs. She manages a range of activities to support the financial, facility and technological functions of the agency, including relationships with auditors, vendors and insurance companies. Formerly, Trish served as VP for Fiscal Affairs and CFO of Merrimack College, where she provided strategic direction for a broad range of operations. She spent 10 years in senior leadership positions at the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, formerly Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, and began her career as Assistant to the CFO at Boston's Children's Museum. Driven by a lifelong passion for the not-for-profit sector, Trish has served on boards and committees for several nonprofit organizations and is currently a Trustee for Suffolk University. She holds a B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross and an M.P.A. from Suffolk University.
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Press Release -- November 17th, 2018
Source: Verizon
California wildfire network updates
Media assets highlighting our Northern California wildfire response and recovery efforts are available here.
November 17, 2018 – 4:30 p.m. PST
Camp Fire: Butte County
Deployed a Mobile Communications Trailer (MCT) to Chico Municipal Airport to improve service for CAL OES command center
Woolsey Fire: Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Service has been restored in northern Calabasas, Oak Park and Hidden Hills.
Service to several microcell zones along Pacific Coast Highway has been restored.
Deployed a Mobile Communications Trailer (MCT) to Fire Station 72 in Malibu.
Portions of Malibu continue to experience spotty coverage, as the work to repair damaged fiber continues. Fiber is important because it carries data traffic from our cell sites to communication centers in our network that provide connectivity to other parts of the state and beyond.
Residential neighborhoods of Westlake Village, Agoura, Saratoga Hills and parts of Calabasas are also experiencing spotty coverage until the microcell zones in these areas are restored
12 portable generators have been deployed to the microcell zones around Malibu, as commercial power is still unavailable.
Talk, Text, Data relief extended to November 30
In the areas hard hit by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires, we will relieve domestic Talk, Text and Data charges for customers in qualified affected zip codes through November 30.
We're continuing to provide communications support for shelter clients while they are away from their homes. We've provided stations equipped with Internet-connected laptops, phones and cell phone charging at the following evacuation centers:
Butte County Fairgrounds, Gridley
Neighborhood Church, Chico
Church of Nazarene, Oroville
Pacific Palisades High School, Pacific Palisades
Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
Pierce College, Woodland Hills
Supporting first responders and relief agencies is also a priority. We have staff working side by side with local emergency operating centers (EOCs) and California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). In addition, we continue to loan wireless equipment including phones, routers, mobile hotspots, tablets and charging cables to the following emergency response and relief organizations:
CalFire Incident Command Center, Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico
Emergency Operations Center, Chico
Emergency Operations Center, Oroville
Butte County Sheriff's Office, Oroville
CalFire Incident Command Center, Camarillo
CalFire Incident Command Center, Conejo Creek
CalFire Incident Command Center, Ventura
Basic service has been restored to all heavily affected areas and we're continuing to enhance service and capacity in areas where access is still restricted. We are actively engaged with fire command and search operations to be sure we're deploying assets where needed.
Replaced mobile communications trailer (MCT) with a cell on light truck (COLT) at Freedom Park<|fim_middle|> California, the fires are gaining ground due to extremely high winds. Due to the dangerous conditions, access to some of our cell sites is still restricted. Fiber damage has impacted our network performance in some areas and crews are standing by to inspect and make repairs as soon as it's safe. As with the Camp Fire in Northern California, our engineers are working diligently to deploy temporary network equipment to restore service where they can as quickly as possible.
Yesterday we announced that we are waiving overage fees through November 11 for customers in the areas hardest hit by the Camp Fire. We're also giving customers in areas impacted by the Woolsey and Hill Fires in Southern California free calling, texting and data through November 13.
The Camp Fire started early yesterday morning and has already burned more than 70,000 acres in Butte County. In Ventura County, the Woolsey Fire has burned more than 14,000 acres and the Hill Fire has burned more than 6,000 acres.
In some of the hardest hit areas we are experiencing service interruptions. Current conditions are extremely dangerous and in many areas public safety authorities are restricting access to service providers until conditions improve. We are hopeful that our crews have access tomorrow so they can begin inspections, assess the damage and restore service.
While wildfires pose a serious threat to wireless infrastructure, we plan ahead for power outages caused by extreme weather and other natural disasters. Backup generators are running where necessary and we have a refueling plan to keep our network facilities operating. We also have temporary equipment staged and ready to deploy as needed. Our network team is working 24×7 to keep everyone connected.
We are working closely with CalFire, California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and American Red Cross to provide support for Fire Command Centers, first responders and evacuation shelters to provide communications equipment and service where it's needed.
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Walmart parking lot, Chico
Service has been fully restored in Oroville.
Service has vastly improved in Paradise, though we are still making repairs in the North part of town and in Magalia.
Satellite cell on light truck (SAT COLT) deployed at Zuma Beach, Pt. Dume
Mobile communications trailer (MCT) is deployed at Fire Camp 13 in Malibu
Taft High School, Woodland Hills
American Red Cross, Canoga Park High School evacuation shelter, Canoga Park
Check here for updates on Verizon network performance, crisis response and community support during November wildfires
California Wildfire Update
Verizon satellite cell on light truck (SAT COLT), Pt. Dume, CA
Verizon supports North Valley Community Foundation through a $100,000 grant for CA wildfire relief
Mobile communications trailer (MCT) deployed at Fire Station 33 in Magalia
Service in Las Virgenes has been restored
Cell on light truck (COLT) deployed to improve service in Oak Park
MCT deployed at Pt. Mugu State Park Operations Center
MCT deployed at Camarillo Command Post, Freedom Park
Verizon announced a $100,000 grant to the North Valley Community Foundation and we're evaluating opportunities to support additional community relief efforts for both Northern and Southern California. Click here for more information.
Talk, Text, Data Relief
In the areas hard hit by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires, we will relieve domestic Talk, Text and Data charges for customers in qualified affected zip codes through November 15. Postpaid customers can click here for more information. Prepaid customers can click here for more information.
In addition to the progress noted in yesterday's update, Verizon engineers restored service to one more cell site in Paradise today. 100% restoration is the goal and our teams are working 24×7 to make that happen as quickly as possible.
Verizon's service in areas impacted by Southern California wildfires is nearly fully restored. However, we're still challenged by fiber damage, which is affecting Verizon service in parts of Malibu including the following areas: along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), between Highway 23/Mulholland Highway to the west and Highway 27/S Topanga Canyon Boulevard to the east. Commuter routes from Highway 101 to PCH such as: Kanan Dume Road, Mulholland Highway, Malibu Canyon Road, Las Virgenes Road, and S Topanga Canyon Boulevard are impacted.
While we work toward complete service restoration, we expect that performance issues will continue for some days in the residential neighborhoods of Westlake Village, Agoura, Calabasas, and Saratoga Hills due to the fiber damage. We are working closely with the fiber provider to make repairs as quickly as possible, and we will continue to explore temporary solutions in the meantime.
We are making great progress with our network restoration in the county, as we've implemented temporary backhaul solutions in much of the impacted area. We continue to focus on fully restoring service in Paradise and Magalia. We're using the following temporary network assets to improve performance:
Added capacity to cell site covering the Fire Command Center at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico
Added capacity to cell site covering the Fire Spike Camp at Loafer Creek Recreation Area
Mobile Communications Trailer (MCT) placed at Fire Station 33 in Magalia
MCT deployed at Butte Fire Center in Magalia
MCT deployed at Paradise Police Department, also covers Fire Station 81 in Paradise
MCT deployed at Fire Station 35 in Paradise
Cell on Light Truck (COLT) providing coverage in South Paradise
Network extender (e-femto) and a satellite solution set up at Fire Station 82 in Paradise
Woolsey and Hill Fires: Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Our network is almost fully restored in the fire impacted areas. We continue to work with the local fiber provider as they assess damage and begin repair work. We're also using the following temporary network assets to improve performance:
MCT deployed at Fire Station 71 in Malibu
Installed microwave backhaul solution to two cell sites serving the town of La Puente
We know how important it is for people to connect while they are displaced from their homes. We've set up communications stations with equipment such as Internet-connected laptops, phones and cell phone charging for shelter clients at the following evacuation shelters:
Camarillo Community Center, Camarillo
Supporting first responders and relief agencies is also a priority. We've loaned wireless equipment including phones, routers, mobile hotspots, tablets and charging cables to the following organizations:
CalFire Incident Command Center, Chico
Fire crews have been making some progress on containing the California fires, though high winds are contributing to the ongoing spread. Still, authorities have allowed increased access to the impacted areas and our engineers have made progress on restoring lost service and adding network capacity where needed.
Our network is performing well and we continue to make progress on restoring service in the areas hardest hit by the Camp Fire. We've deployed temporary solutions, such as microwave backhaul, to make up much of the lost coverage in parts of Chico, Oroville and Paradise. We're now focused on improving network performance around Paradise and Magalia.
In Southern California, we've made some progress. However, backhaul transport remains the primary issue impacting our network performance in parts of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. We've placed a mobile communications trailers (MCTs) at Fire Station 71 and Fire Station 99 in Malibu to provide coverage and add capacity in the area. We're bringing a portable generator to our cell site on Rattlesnake Mountain, which supports microcells in Western Malibu. A cell on light truck (COLT) will be placed in Oak Park to make up for lost coverage there, and we're working to restore service in South San Jose Hills with a microwave solution.
Supporting first responders and relief agencies is also a priority. We've loaned wireless equipment such as routers, mobile hotspots, tablets and charging cables to the following organizations:
Red Cross Shelter Canoga Park High School
CalFire – Ventura Incident Command Center
CalFire/Agge Gateway
In the areas hard hit by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires, we will relieve domestic talk, text and data charges for customers in qualified affected zip codes. For Southern California, the offer extends through November 13. For Northern California, the offer extends through November 15. Postpaid customers can click here for more information. Prepaid customers can click here for more information.
November 10, 2018 – 10:00 p.m. PST
Our network restoration efforts in California continue today. As power outages continue in areas affected by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires, some of our cell sites are running on backup generators or battery power, as they were designed to do. With 24×7 monitoring, we have a refueling plan in place in the event of long term commercial power loss. Our focus is maintaining service for our customers and first responders.
Access is still limited in active fire zones around Paradise and Oroville, but we have engineers in the field deploying temporary equipment to replace coverage lost due to fiber damage or other causes. Today we restored service in parts of Forest Ranch, Chico and Paradise.
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Hustle, hit, and never quit<|fim_middle|>The sound might be one of the most rewarding moments, but the memories are rewarding as well.
What is Badminton?
Badminton can be either a recreational or competitive sport. It is played on a court that is either slightly smaller or slightly bigger than a volleyball court, depending on if the game being played is singles or doubles, respectively.
Liu plays singles most often, but is sometimes paired up with others (who do not attend LHS) to play in doubles matches.
According to the Badminton World Federation, when played competitively, a match consists of a best-of-three games format, with 21 points needed to win a game.
Badminton, like volleyball, has rally scoring, meaning that you don't need to be serving to score the point. Scoring points involves hitting the shuttlecock, also known as a birdie, with a racquet over a rectangular net dividing the two sides of the court.
A point is made when either the opponent lets the birdie fall to touch the ground, it goes out of bounds or is hit to the wrong side of the court. The current score also determines the side both opponents are standing on.
"If your score is even, you stand on the right. If your score is odd, you stand on the left," explained Liu.
During the offseason (June-Febuary), time commitment does not cease for Liu's passion to play badminton. Finding spare time, Liu still tries to get out and practice as much as her schedule will allow her. Depending on the season, she sometimes has to take a lengthy 45-minute drive down to Schaumburg to play; she does this two-to-three times a week.
Single but ready to mingle
This school year, as well as the past three school years, Liu has been the only person who plays badminton for LHS. Her situation tends to attract people's attention, and then she has to explain her unique situation to them.
When asked about how these conversations usually turn out, Liu had no hesitation with her answer.
"I explain my situation, and then we become friends. I don't know how that works," Liu said, laughing.
Through badminton, Liu has become close with her coach, Mrs. Judi Neuberger, a counselor in the A-F LST.
"I have so much respect for [Katherine], as she is always willing to work hard and be present," said Mrs. Neuberger. "I think she respects me as someone who believes in her and her ability to excel."
Mrs. Neuberger and Liu met her freshmen year, but they previously knew each other from a friendship that consisted of Andy Liu, Katherine's brother, and Matthew Neuberger, Mrs. Neuberger's son, in second grade. They had not known each other on an athletic level yet; Mrs. Neuberger knew her solely as a loving sister.
Liu is the only athlete Mrs. Neuberger coaches. Therefore, playing against Liu at practice makes it hard to coach and make corrections while trying to concentrate on the game itself. This is something that Mrs. Neuberger has developed over time, along with learning new skills that contribute to the game of badminton.
The Supporters
In Liu's opinion, it is important to have the support of others. Because she doesn't play with a team, there is not a big fan section. The people who support her are the fans that count. One of her biggest supporters is her father, who got her involved with the sport and has been supporting her during the whole process. Close friends and family support Liu, but her father is the one who shows up to all of her invites and games.
"He's just always kind of been there, cause when you're by yourself, [and] you don't have anyone else, you learn to rely on [the supporters]. You don't need that many, right, so then I'm like 'Oh, my dad's here,' and then I can just see him. It's just really supporting knowing someone's there," explains Liu.
Between sports and school, managing both at the same time can prove to be a difficult task. Badminton is no exception.
At first, Liu only came to practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the days when intramural badminton was held. Come junior year, she requested a gym exemption, which meant that she must have practices every day to qualify. Arriving at school by 6 a.m. nearly every morning for practice has turned into a routine for Liu.
Liu joked that getting enough sleep for school is the biggest sacrifice she makes for playing badminton. Aside from that, she explained what her thinking process is.
"You just pick out what's important, like 'Oh, I have a Spanish test today, but my grade in Spanish is high enough to sacrifice a few points,"" she shared. "You can't do everything well, and that's important to recognize."
Years of practicing and hard work put into badminton for Liu have certainly paid off. In both her sophomore and junior year at LHS, she qualified to go down to state. Though Liu mentioned that previously she didn't get far in state, she hopes to reach this accomplishment of qualifying again this year.
Liu admitted that going to state alone was a bit lonely but also fun because she met new people who she still has a relationship with today.
Mrs. Neuberger also mentioned that Liu won two tournaments at 1st Varsity Singles last year before moving on to Sectionals.
To Liu, one of the most rewarding moments for her was not on such a big scale as these other achievements mentioned:
"Sophomore year sectionals, I was playing a girl and we were kind of the same level, so it was really close. Either one of us could win, and I'd be fine with it, because we were both kind of the same," Liu explained, reminiscing. "It's best two out-of-three. We were tied, and then I won and that was rewarding, because the score was something like 27-25."
Much of Liu's personal success can be attributed towards her positive outlook on life and bubbly personality that she brings onto the court during every game.
Wildcats Best Bears: Girls Basketball Team Secures Victory Over Lake Zurich
Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor
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On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, the LHS girls varsity basketball team played an away conference game against the Lake Zurich Bears, culminating in a loss for the Wildcats. Just...
"We are not a threat. Please be our friends!" Freshman-sophomore play spoofs Harry Potter in "Puffs"
Sarah Wuh, Editor-in-chief
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On Jan. 27-28, the LHS theater department presented the 2023 freshman-sophomore play, "Puffs," at 7:30 p.m. in the studio theater. The play was directed by theater and...
Senior speakers lead third-annual Wildcat Summit
Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
On Wednesday, Jan 25th, Libertyville High School held the Wildcat Summit for the third year since it began in 2020. The Summit was held in the Crawford House with a total...
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Getting ready to serve, Liu gets into position before she strikes the birdie
Abbey Humbert and Demi Glusic
Badminton is a physically and mentally exhausting game of strategic skills. It demands for the right timing and positioning to hit the birdie. Senior Katherine Liu knows the demand for such skill.
Born in Florida, right outside of Disney World, Liu's childhood was Goofy. She moved to Libertyville around first grade, where she and her family had to get to know a new area. The transition was difficult but worth it.
Liu has many qualities that make her stand out from other students at LHS. Her love for puns contributes to her witty sense of humor. Making people laugh is something that makes her happy. Liu plays the viola and is involved in musical activities at the school. Her family loves to travel and explore new places. But what stands out about Liu is that she has a love for badminton. Badminton is not a casual interest for Liu but rather, a passion.
According to Liu, her interest for badminton took off in seventh grade. In the beginning, it was just a "backyard sport" that was fun to play from time to time. One thing led to the next and Liu's father started playing for a team. Occasionally, she would tag along. Ever since then, the birdie has been flying off the racket since Liu learned the fundamentals of badminton.
Liu was asked why she plays badminton. Is it for the thrill or the adrenaline rush?
She responded, laughing, "This sounds really weird, but when you hit it right, the sound it makes, it's really satisfying. Obviously I don't play just for that sound, but I feel like that's one of the biggest rewards."
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S.W. Welch is the oracle of St. Viateur Street.
Behind his counter stacked with books, he issues pronouncements: "Rebus will be back. I'll tell you that right now," he says of the detective retired by author Ian Rankin. He also declares: "Harry Potter will be back."
The answer is, yes.
He keeps a luminous crystal ball on his countertop, but he doesn't need that to make his predictions.
On a recent weekday, the phone kept ringing and callers pressed him into instant evaluations. "I find it unlikely that that book would have much value," he tells one.
"It kills me when I tell someone their book is a piece of junk and they don't want to listen. I'm not the God of all bookselling but my opinion is that of one who's been interested in books for 30 years and has a fairly good idea of how much something's worth. It's a gut feeling based on years of experience. Then they'll say, 'is there anyone else I can call?'" S.W. Welch scoffs and shakes his head.
"I possess a certain amount of hubris and ego," he adds, with a smile.
"The general problem with being a used or antiquarian bookseller is that people's books are infused with love and personal interest. Let's say you have a lot of books but you are, unfortunately, deceased. Your daughter calls me to look at the books, thinking, 'This one was on mom's bedside table for years. She loved it, she traveled to Egypt with it!' And then S.W. walks in and says, 'I don't pay for sentiment.' "
Stephen Wesley Welch often refers to himself in the third person, as if to lend distance to his appraisal. At 6 feet 6 inches tall and 340 pounds, his physical presence adds gravitas. "As a young man I was 165 pounds. You turn into a fat guy," he shrugs, blaming his sedentary occupation for his weight. "Once I started gaining weight I got more respect."
A customer who's been wandering around asks to see some art books from the window display. (Another S.W. decree: "Booksellers live by<|fim_middle|> window behind the sci-fi shelves and there always seemed to be a tantalizing stack of old paperbacks there, next to a computer monitor. That one of those paperbacks could have been a lost gem is a classic bookhunter fantasy.
Your blog post motivated me to go up there today and it was a total score! I found the one Ross Thomas book I've been looking for on the dollar rack. Heinous '70s bestseller cover, but still quite a find. Not only that, but I also discovered that he has quite an impressive selection of Ross Thomas, who is only recently being rediscovered by hipster crime paperback geeks like myself. Man, Mr. Welch is on top of his game!
Sarah Gilbert
Sarah Gilbert likes to walk around Mile End where she has lived for an ever-increasing number of years. Parts of this blog have appeared in The Gazette (in a slightly different form); Taddle Creek (taddlecreekmag.com); carte-blanche.org; and Le Bathyscaphe. email: sarah_gilbert(at)sympatico.ca | their windows.")
"We enjoyed our meal last night, Leo," S.W. tells him, after retrieving the books. "Next time, just maybe not so much oil on the octopus." The bookseller and Leo the restauranteur, trade goods for services, books for meals.
"You know how to be a millionaire as a bookseller?" Leo jokes. "Start with two million."
S.W. counters, "You want to run a small bookstore? Start with a large bookstore."
That's what he did. The old S.W. Welch store on the Main was wider and deeper, with more room for books. But the Mile End space seems warmer. Three years after the move it feels like Welch's has been here forever, along with a permanent bunch of quiet browsers and a couch potato or two on the soft old sofa.
Someone comes in looking for Yann Martel's "Life of Pee." A student in search of The Magic Mountain finds it on a table. Someone else inquires about a particular Asimov and someone else asks for Kitchen Confidential from the window. Shoppers pay for paperbacks of Carl Hiaasen and Saul Bellow and a hardcover edition of George Steiner.
S.W. gets up to get books from the display, sits back down in the small space behind the counter and brews an espresso using the tiny machine wedged in at his elbow.
The countertop is littered with the tools of his trade: a box of wipes, a mug of pencils, utility knives and brushes; a bottle of Elmer's glue.
The squeaky door admits a collection of regulars, including a boozy smelling guy who wants to sell CDs someone was probably throwing out. S.W. buys 20, saying, "I hope that's pure profit for you," even though he doesn't sell CDs in the store.
"He's one step away from being homeless," says S.W. who likes to support people who exist outside of the traditional economy, such as the pickers who comb garage sales and church bazaars for books to bring him.
Every customer through the door comments on S.W.'s recent short haircut and beard trim. As a large white-whiskered man, he claims he sought it to avoid seasonal comparisons to Santa.
"I enjoy meeting people. But I'm actually quite shy," S.W. says.
Beany Peterson, S.W.'s wife of 35 years, confirms this revelation. "Stephen is shy to the point of..." she pauses as she searches for the right word. "He won't go to a party. He hates social functions."
She explains that the only way she got S.W. to agree to a party for her 50th birthday was to let him be the bartender. "If he can sit behind a counter with something to do, where people can come up to him, he'll have fun."
Behind counter at the store, S.W. says, "I'm in my comfort zone here. I'm in control."
In his zone he chats amiably about Beany, a librarian at the Montreal Neurological Institute and a partner in the store; about their sons, Andrew and Patrick; about his family's house in New Brunswick; his grandfather's sardine cannery; his preferred grocery stores and restaurants; how he's lost 80 pounds in the past year; what he's making for dinner (mussels tonight, slow roasted pork for tomorrow); fat-free Greek-style yogurt; photos he's taken lately; his camera; and, of course, books.
"I'm interested in every little tiny detail of every book," he says, pulling out a recently acquired, century-old paperback called: Kenya: Britain's Youngest and Most Attractive Colony. "This is just a goldmine of interesting stuff."
Yet, when someone comes in with a stack of books to sell, S.W. goes silent. All expression drains from his face. There are certain tricks to this trade.
"There's plenty of bluffing," he concedes. "The first thing about buying books is to show no interest whatsoever. The books are just widgets you're selling to widget buyers."
Of course this isn't true. It's the paradox of the whole enterprise. As S.W. himself knows, people invest books with feeling. Sometimes books may be the only thing that makes life interesting.
One time, S.W. went to the small basement apartment of a man who'd worked in the laundry room of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. He'd died and his mom was selling his books.
"This guy had everything," recounts S.W. "A complete set of Jung, Freud, Shakespeare. Everything. Every wall was shelved. He never cooked. He had a dictionary stand in the kitchen where he read his dictionaries. I told his mother I didn't have much money, that it wasn't enough, but I could give her $5,000 for it all."
At the store, a client pulls Dorothy Parker, ee cummings and Langston Hughes out of a knapsack. "Twelve dollars for these," is the verdict from behind the counter.
The shelves are packed, there are loaded carts of books and boxes on the floor, but the stock keeps coming in. "I'm not complaining," says S.W. "I'd spend my last penny on books."
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My friend, Merrianne Couture, suggested your blog to me via a Facebook link this morning. I'm very pleased to say that she was right in doing so.
This is fine, fine work, Sarah.
Be well, Lee
Isn't it "Life of Pi", not pee..?
What a lovely article! Thanks. Moments like this, I so love Montreal.
Leland Young said...
Another fine post, Sarah. Enjoying these more and more. Any thoughts on exploring the barber shops in the 'hood - Hollywood, Tommy, Raphael? Don't imagine they'll be around much longer... Again, great post! Thanks.
PI pronounced in French is Pee. This is Montreal...
OlmanFeelyus said...
Whatever the pronounciation, the title of the book is spelled "The Life of Pi".
Great post. I'm a big haunter of used bookshops, an industry that used to thrive and has recently shrunk down (though the ones that are left are still independent and of quite good quality, which is why they are still around). Welch's is a shining example. He can be gruff, but he really does know his books. What I want to know about is his online business, as I suspect a lot of real gems never make it to the store shelves. You'd probably have to use truth serum or kidnap his cat or something to get him to talk about that, though.
Which reminds me I should probably go up there and see if he has any Ross Thomas...
Sarah Gilbert said...
Thanks, Olman Feelyus, -- re: his online dealings, S.W. says he's made the decision to have a local business and sell books to neighbourhood people, rather than online or at antiquarian book fairs. I bet he'd be happy to reveal any rare titles, but these make up less of his business than they used to.
for the record, re: Yann Martel's novel, I like the mtl mix of français and English, a great source of colour and humour, pas vrai? hmmm...mile endings readers are not amused.
I liked the "Life of pee" thing. We all know the title is Life of Pi, but the way the person said it made a phonetic quote de rigueur. A nice bit of real neighbourhood flavour.
Oh, I didn't get that somebody had actually said the title out loud. That makes sense, then. I retract my previously stringent position.
Also, thanks for the info on his position on online selling. I just remembered that at the old shop, you could see his office through a | 1,647 |
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Oh I didn't realize how much I missed bodychecking and the thrill of the fight plus giving back to charity! Is there anything better? My week watching Bieksa's Buddies give back and the Chicago Wolves vs the Abbotsford Heat!
Bieksa's Buddies and the UBC Thunderbirds were introduced one by one right at 7:00pm! Everyone got a lot of cheers including man of the hour Kevin Bieksa!
Vancouver Canuck fans were eager to see Cory Schneider.
Wow, what a week it was. No NHL hockey yet but I am hopeful that a new CBA is reached sooner rather than later. In the meantime I got the chance to enjoy two very fun and very different hockey games! First up, a charity event hosted by the one and only Kevin Bieksa, and the second was a game between the Abbotsord Heat and the Chicago Wolves of the AHL (American Hockey League).
Unless you have been living under a rock here in Vancouver it was next to impossible not to know about the "Bieksa's Buddies" Charity hockey game out at UBC's Doug Mitchell Thunderbirds Sports Centre on October 17th. I myself have wondered how local charities the Canucks support and charities other teams in the NHL help support during the hockey season will feel the effects of the lockout. Enter generous hockey players willing to lend a hand. I have heard all over North America players have been trying to help out and one of the best stories I believe comes right out of here in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Kevin Bieksa was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2001 draft, 5th round, 151st overall. A defenceman who in the last 2 years has been paired up with Dan Hamhuis<|fim_middle|> lot of fun to see this warm up. The arena was full, music was on and players were skating. Then puck drop. It was an entertaining 3 periods to say the least. It was a tie game at 3's after the first period. The second period was a runaway period for the Thunderbirds! They scored 4 goals while the Buddies scored none. It ended 7-3. Then along came the 3rd period. I don't know what it was but Bieksa's Buddies mounted one of the greatest come backs of all time and won the game 8-7! Then for the fans a surprise shootout, with 10 players from every team taking part. UBC players got just as many cheers as the Buddies did. For me as a Vancouver fan it was fun to see Chris Higgins, Aaron Volpatti and a few other Canucks go to the shootout because they don't seem to ever get a chance during games. After the shootout the Buddies literally gave the jerseys off there backs to some very lucky young children. One by one the children got to announce who's jersey they were getting and one by one the players skated over, took off their jersey, got down on one knee, signed the jersey, had a conservation and posed for pictures. You could tell the players were having just as much fun as the children. Even Kesler, Garrison, Edler and Mitchell gave away jerseys. It made for one of the best nights. Everyone left happy, charities benefited big time! and all in all it was,simply put, a TON OF FUN!
Hunky Chris Higgins warming up. Instead of the players heading out onto the ice 30 minutes before puck drop for warm up, they didn't start till after the introductions. It was a 10 minute warm up and fans sure did enjoy it!
One of my favourite players to watch is Aaron Volpatti. The BC boy was injured last year in early December and was out for the rest of the season. It was not only a bummer for him but me as well. I heard a rumour Aaron was training in Vernon during the lockout and debating weather to go get back in the game in Europe since he hasn't played a game since December. It was a very fun treat when I saw his name in the program and then he came out on the ice. I think of him as a hidden treasure on the Vancouver Canucks. This guy has major potential to shine!
The program from the game! Notice the roster for the Buddies and the surprise coaches! What fun! It looks like every UBC Thunderbird dressed for the game including 3 goalies who each got to play a period!
NEXT UP HOCKEY TIME IN ABBOTSFORD!
My second night of hockey came four days later in Abbotsford. After a long drive we made it out to watch the Abbotsford Heat (AHL affiliate to the Calgary Flames) take on the Chicago Wolves (AHL affiliate to the Vancovuer Canucks). It is safe to say that even though the Heat are building a great fan base of their own, Canuck fans take over for the night when the Wolves are in town.
Again I got there early enough for warm up. It was great to see Zack Kassian, Andrew Ebbett and Chris Tanev all skating. These 3 all played with the Canucks last season and were sent to the AHL to start this season, but hopefully all will be returning to the Canuck lineup once the season gets underway. Another fan favourite is Eddie Lack. The swedish netminder is not only super cute, but very talented as well.
It was the second time these teams were meeting up in two nights. The first game ended in a 3-2 shootout win with Zack Kassian scoring the winning goal. The 2nd night didn't play out quite the same. The Wolves scored first. The Heat followed with a goal and in the 3rd period the Heat took over and scored 3 goals to end the game 4-1. There was a total of 3 fights during the game! Zack Kassian chucked knuckles with Zach McKelvie in the 1st period. To me it looked like Kassian didn't want to engage in the fight because he knew he would win but McKelvie must have said something to him because Kassian had McKelvie's jersey in his hand, threw 3 punches and McKevlie was on the ice. Both players skated off the ice to serve their 5 minute major penalties. Two more fights in the 2nd period and it was safe to say it was an intense game.
It was also a great game to watch. Having only seriously watched hockey for 4 years now I can still find it very fast at times. The NHL players are so skilled they fly up and down the ice passing the puck faster then I can keep up with sometimes but the AHL games move just a hair slower. The game had a different tone then NHL games. I will happily go back to see the Heat again. I highly recommend AHL games to anyone wanting to watch great hockey and for a fraction of the price of an NHL ticket but still get to see incredibly skilled, hard working hockey players. Click on this link and you can find out what teams play around you! Keep in mind the team closest to you might not be the team affiliated with the closest NHL team to you. The Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate team plays in Toronto and the Buffalo Sabres team isn't far away in Rochester, New York but the Heat play in Abbotsford while their NHL team is the Calgary Flames and the Wolves play in Chicago while they are the affiliate to the Vancouver Canucks. http://theahl.com/stats/schedule.php?view=season Enjoy X
Warm up starts in Abbotsford and Yann Sauve was focused but having fun! It was great to see Zach Kassian, Chris Tanev and Andrew Ebbett skating plus Jordan Schroeder and Eddie Lack!
Across the rink I spotted 3 familiar faces on the Wolves bench. Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis, Canuck head coach Alain Vigneault and assistant GM Laurence Gilman. Even thought the lockout is on these guys are watching their AHL players like hawks. It was great to see them there.
There were a total of 3 fights Saturday night. The 1st was between Zack Kassian and Zach McKelvie. Kassian didn't jump right into the fight. It looked like he knew he would win. I don't know what McKelvie said to him but three punches later, Kassian was still standing and McKevlie was on the ice. Then both went to their respective locker rooms with 5 minute major penalties with just under 4 minutes left in the period. You can see the gloves and sticks post fight still on the ice.
Yann Sauve again during warm up having a little fun bouncing the puck off his stick!
It got hot and heavy during the last minute of the 3rd period. It was 4-1 for the Heat and the Wolves were desperately trying to score.
It was a big week for me considering their is no NHL hockey. I cant wait to see what this week brings!
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Interesting thoughts, just wanted to mention I came from Google. | and who has never been shy about showing his emotion on or off the ice. Not only can he shut down a lot of the forwards who are trying to get a shot in on his goalie whether it be Loungo or Schneider. Bieksa scores goals, assists goals, drops the gloves to defend his team, and plays 25 minutes a game or more! At practice Bieksa shows a great work ethic. He is always improving his game and now at the age of 31 seems to be taking on a more veteran roll helping to show the younger defencemen on his team the ropes. I did see him drop his gloves with Dale Weise at practice last year to help Weise improve his fighting prowess. Throwing a few punches with Weise while Max Lapierre looked on.
It wasn't a big surprise that after spending 7 years playing for the Canucks and his entire career within the Canuck organization that Bieksa wanted to find a way to give back during the lockout. It was just the scale of what the event grew into that blew everyone's mind. Kevin managed to pull off one of the best charity events I had ever been too. Locked out Vancouver Canucks plus a few surprise Buddies took on the UBC Men's Hockey team. Tickets sold for $20 each, 5,000 tickets total and every penny of that money went to support 3 charities including the Canuck Place Children's Hospice, the Canucks Autism Network and the Canucks Family Education Centre. Tickets sold out for the event in less then 90 minutes which meant that $100,000 was raised for the charities. Not a bad start. At the game there was also a 50/50 draw and raffles but the biggest donation aside from the money raised by Canuck fans buying tickets would have been Michael Buble's personal donation. Michael Buble can not only belt out old fashion tunes he is also a big big hockey fan! Raised in Burnaby B.C., Buble's #1 team is the Vancouver Canucks. Buble did have a roster spot to skate with his Buddies but opted out and instead took a coaching position along side Ryan Kesler, Jason Garrison, Alex Elder and Willie Mitchell. He assumed his bench job after announcing that he was so inspired and impressed with what was happening in the arena he decided to match the $100,000 raised by fans and donated $100, 000 out of his own pocket!
The arena got going right at 7:00pm. First up the introduction of the UBC Men's Team. Next came the introduction for Bieksa's Buddies. Next came Buble's donation and finally a surprise 10 minute warm up. I have to say when I go watch a NHL games or a AHL game I love the warm up! It was really a | 596 |
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Larry has a special talent for helping kids to feel confident. His encouragement of their creativity and collaboration is remarkable- kids leave his classroom feeling respected, safe, and proud, at a time in their lives when those feelings can be hard to come by. Many students who would likely not have pursued theatre have become ardent performers because of the passion Larry ignited in them. Larry was always adored and highly respected by the student body.
As a colleague, Larry can be counted upon to consistently demonstrate the utmost respect and teamwork. In our work together, I found Larry to be kind, approachable, supportive, collaborative, and patient, and I feel lucky to call him a friend to this day. He truly loves working with children, and that passion is reflected in all he does. Any institution would be lucky to have Larry as part of its community, and will certainly benefit from all the experience, expertise, and passion he brings.
Josh Brener - Actor - Silicon Valley, Maron, The Internship, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars Resistance
Larry Dachslager taught me everything I know. Whether this speaks positively or negatively of Larry, I leave for others to determine. But I can say, without hesitation, that Larry's brilliance as an expert in film, theatre, and music is singular. His breadth of knowledge alone is unparalleled, but when coupled with his keen artistic eye and profound analytical abilities, Larry is a truly unique specimen of creative genius. I am just one among hundreds of beneficiaries of Larry's immense talent, wisdom, and kindness, and for that, I am eternally grateful. He is still the person I turn to if I have questions that I need to figure out. Pretty much everything good that's come to me in my career can be traced back to Larry Dachslager.
Andy Einhorn - Broadway Musical Director/Conductor
I commissioned Larry to write new lyrics for a Cole Porter tune for Broadway and six-time-Tony-Award winning actress Audra McDonald. He has always had a knack for creative parody lyrics and lyric-writing in general, and it seemed like a natural fit. The song was one of the biggest hits of our 2015 concert tour, including performances at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
Ron Falzone – Associate Professor Columbia College Chicago
Larry is easily in the top 5% percent of my students over the past 25 years. A superb researcher and a thoughtful writer, Larry is the kind of student that elevates the play of the rest of the class.
Karla Fuller – Associate Professor Columbia College Chicago
Larry is a fantastic writer. He is insightful, articulate and delivers analyses of the highest order!
Noa Gutow-Ellis
The best teachers are not always the ones teaching the core classes. I took a film appreciation class in 8th grade and learned more information in a single semester than I've learned during an entire year of math. The teacher was fantastic because he was incredibly passionate about film studies. When imagining a teacher discussing Shakespeare, many would picture a bunch of teenagers staring out into space, barely listening. But, when Mr. D talked, no heads went down and no eyes wandered. Everyone was focused intently on what he told us because his passion for the subject was contagious. I admire teachers that are so passionate about their subject that they inspire students to look further into it, ask questions, and leave the class with a sense of wonder | 708 |
A sneaker that never, ever goes out of fashion... What would you say? Converse's Chuck Taylor's of course. Time in and time out I've purchased them in black, white and red and they've either been outgrown, stained with rosé from Sixth Form garden parties or soaked in mud from festivals... But truth be told I will always go back. Thanks to Octer, I was able to replace the neglected pairs and start a-fresh, this time, opting for the most classic style of all - the canvas high top in black/white (coincidentally, the same as my first ever pair when I was 1<|fim_middle|> Net-a-Porter.
As my obsession with gingham continues, I picked up this dress in the Mango sale in Paris last week which also looks great layered over a white tee - shame I haven't caught my summer tan yet! | 0-years-old). Octer is a site aiming to make all your online shopping needs as simple as possible; listing 200 of the biggest UK stores and 8,000 brands from Topshop to | 44 |
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Midland-planners-OK-new-Savant-Group-Headquarters-14399864.php
Midland planners OK new Savant Group Headquarters
Officials applaud global company for great site plan
By Ashley Schafer, Midland Daily News
Published 5:00 am EDT, Friday, August 30, 2019
Midland City planners approved a proposed 53,000-square foot building that will serve as the new headquarters building for the global, Midland-based company, Savant Group.
At their regular meeting this week, planners applauded Savant Group and its engineers and architects for a well-thought-out site plan that preserves most of the natural wetlands on the property.
"This is about as low impact, from what I've seen, of an Industrial A (zoning)<|fim_middle|> so we carefully positioned where the old drive-in theater was so we could build on the existing infrastructure that was there."
She said the style of the building will be contemporary and clean, and it will fit in with the natural surroundings — and they have plans to add walking trails for employees.
"(It's) well put together; well documented – (Savant Group) did a great job," said Commissioner Dave Heying. "They situated themselves on a bit of land which has water in places that they didn't want and they used what they could and they're willing to sacrifice a whole bunch of acreage to preserve what we like to see in our community. So, I think it's fantastic."
Cox and her husband, Gordon Cox, have been running the generational business since 2012. Savant Group, which is comprised of Tannas Co., King Refrigeration, Inc., and the Institute of Materials, operates in 70 countries and employs about 90 local employees.
Cox said they expect to gain about 35 to 40 new employees over the next five years.
"We hope that this is the type of business that the city will help support grow," she said. "We have an employment base that continues to grow. It's a highly skilled, diverse workforce comprised of chemists and engineers, and technicians, and IT programmers, and marketing and sales professionals, and a variety of administrative professionals."
The Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve the site plan, which will appear in front of Midland City Council for final approval. | that you can do," said Commissioner James Bain Jr. "For Industrial A (zoning), it could be a lot more controversial stuff (going) in there."
In addition, Commissioner Shawn Pnacek commented how the site plan had very few contingencies for the large size of the proposed site.
The site of the new building is located on Bay City Road, just south of the railroad tracks from Savant's current location. It is where an old drive-in theater used to be — across from Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center.
The city hopes this new development will encourage similar activity along Bay City Road, which has been largely undeveloped, or "quiet," as Community Development Planner Nicole Wilson said during the meeting.
"When we see a big development like this happen, we tend to attract additional development," she said. "So, the hope is, of course, that seeing such a great facility being built will encourage the same."
While the site is 30 acres, only a portion will be used to build the new building, preserving the natural wetlands that exist there.
Co-owner of the company, Rebecca Cox, said: "We truly embrace nature and we didn't want to ruin that beautiful 30-acre site, | 250 |
Why Your Childcare Centre Should Be Part Of Your 'Village'
by TheCarousel 13/10/2020, 11:19 am
They say it takes a village to raise a child. For single mum Annabelle Wilson this is truer than for most. In 2017, Annabelle's soul mate and husband, Josh Chalmers, passed away from a brain tumour – a mere two months before the birth of their beautiful daughter, Primrose.
Josh Chalmers on chemotherapy
"Although we both knew it was coming, and we had the opportunity to talk about his life, our life together, and what he wanted my life to be like in the future, I was still grief-stricken," Annabelle said.
"It was incredibly overwhelming thinking I was going to raise my daughter alone in circumstances I never could have imagined, nor wished upon anyone else."
Thankfully, Annabelle had the support of her family and best friend, Dann, who moved in to support her through those early days, weeks and months. Dann brought colour, company and hope into Annabelle's life at a time when she saw very little.
"Dann was there for me, adding some semblance of normality to a situation that was anything but, and that truly was a game-changer. So too was my local childcare centre. Primrose was just six months old when she started going two days a week, because I needed to work."
Now working four days a week as an ambassador for Cure Brain Cancer, Annabelle explains that, alongside friends and family, that local childcare centre has played a crucial role, becoming her extended family.
Prim and Annabelle
"As a parent you hear people say that it takes a village to raise a child, and as a single mum that's magnified. My village is my incredible family, friends and Guardian Lemon Tree, all of whom have been with me throughout my parenting journey with Primrose, and are still by my side."
Guardian Lemon Tree Centre Manager Lily Donaldson still remembers the first day she met both Annabelle and Primrose. And while they're a very special duo at the centre, their experience is no different to that of any other family who walks through the door each morning.
"It's important to remember what we do here – we aren't just educating and caring for children, we're also educating and caring for families," Lily said.
"We build partnerships with families to help raise these children and create a strong learning community that all of us can benefit from. Childcare really is an extension of the family, and it's not lost on me<|fim_middle|> they are doing – the list really is endless. The educators observe what sparks her curiosityand interest, and that's something I explore during my time with her, too, to encourage her in her learning and development."
"I see how much she enjoys her days at Lemon Tree, and how much she is learning and growing. As a single mother this is so important, because her educators are showing her it's OK to learn from other people. That mum is not the sole source of truth.
Baby Primrose
"As a parent you hear people say that it takes a village to raise a child, and as a single mum that's magnified. My village is my incredible family, friends and Guardian Lemon Tree, all of whom have been with me throughout my parenting journey with Primrose.
"And, of course, Josh, who gave me a pathway out of grief. He wanted me to be happy, for Primrose to be happy, and for me to meet someone, which I now have. Honestly, without all this support I really couldn't have made it to where I am today. Despite it all, I feel very lucky."
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"Primrose and Annabelle have always embodied the true meaning of community with their warmth and inclusivity in everything they do. For example, 'Prim' always makes sure everyone in the classroom is fed and happy, and will readily share her snacks with a friend!"
Annabelle says Lily, alongside the educators and staff at the local childcare centre, have played a key role in helping her raise her daughter.
"She loves her educators and comes home each day brimming with stories of what she's learned and activities she's enjoyed. Some of the activities they do I just wouldn't have the time to do, as life gets in the way."
For those parents – single and coupled alike – Annabelle shares the top five ways childcare at Guardian has helped Primrose grow into a secure, happy two-year-old.
Socialisation: "Many people think starting a child at childcare at six months is too early, but for Primrose that just wasn't the case. It's really improved her social skills; she's not just learning cues from me, but she's interacting with other children."Not having siblings, childcare presents an important opportunity to learn from and with other children. I already see her forming her own friendships and she's developing an understanding of her own space and independence, which is incredibly important for her and rewarding for me to see."
Opens up the world: "When you're a single parent, you and your child can very easily end up in your own bubble. Attending Lemon Tree has ensured we stay connected to the world. Her world isn't just me and her, it's the whole community at the centre."She loves her educators and comes home each day brimming with stories of what she's learned and activities she's enjoyed. As a working single mum some of the activities they do I just wouldn't have the time to do, as life gets in the way. At Guardian she can do the messy craft activities, she has time to explore and I can see she benefits enormously from those experiences."
Learning how society works: "Prim is learning how the world works, but on her scale. By interacting with her peers and educators she's learning about the real world but in a way that has real meaning for a two-year-old. For example, she's learning to sit at the table and use utensils when she eats, she's saying, 'thank you' and 'please', and learning to wait for others to finish speaking. Primrose has learnt this from interactions with her peers and educators."
It's not babysitting, it's learning: "The benefit of going to Guardian has been the breadth of experiences Primrose has had, from playing with other children to everyday learning and growth."One day she came home saying she wanted to start toilet training because she'd seen other children doing it. I can already see her having an interest in numbers and letters and I try to support that at home by reading before bed, and counting things with her such as pegs or steps as we do things together."
Helps parents to parent: "Well, this is the case for me anyway! The team have helped me through many of Primrose's developmental stages, such as the transition from breastfeeding to toilet training, to forging good eating habits through trying different meals. I have taken cues from the activities they do with the children, including replicating the songs they are singing, the crafts | 707 |
There are software platform can be used by an organization and analyze different location of inventory and also control a movement of an application within a warehouse system. It is a software application that increases an important warehouse application like procurement, shipping, replenishment and others. With the help of it, you can decrease the process time, make an automatic transaction, reduce stock levels and obtain complete traceability on all operation. it is formerly known as open enterprise resource planning. It is important for every organization and small stores across the world.
It improves process time and performance and efficient method for increasing the productivity easily on the organization. You can use order points and automatic request for quotation in order to make the supply chain more effective forever. It is a simple and easily customizable tool to sort out a warehouse. You can use the advanced features like drop-shipping, cross-docking, and multi-warehouse to manage any warehouse in the organization. You can experience with total traceability and track every stock move through the unique system.
This is a most important asset of an organization and perfectly matched among the physical inventory. An adequate visibility can lead unique inventory build-up and expected storage and maintain it properly. This is one of the common challenges in warehousing system and overcomes it through the enterprise resource planning software. You can open the warehouse structure from the location structure within a location. You can also generate counterpart locations to map the operations like customer deliveries, inventory profit or loss, and others. This allows you to perform the complete analysis of stock operation. This one gives a good insight of<|fim_middle|> features of odoo and use automatic schedulers for scheduling the order in each time. You can easily handle it and properly make the shipments in odoo. | a warehouse organization.
An enterprise resource planning enables a user through automated warehouse management system. This helps to produce an accurate stock report and check the stock limitation. You can also compare it with other and restocked within a time. This is the best way for you to make a good inventory management system. You can perfectly keep the inventory location as your wish reducing inefficiency within the warehouse. This process potentially slows the operation cost and increase performance. You can more time to locate the product if you don't know the location of the product. This is very much important for you and you can gain quick loading process and shipment.
This is the simplest one for you to track the location of the products through an enterprise resource planning software. This uses a barcode technology under warehouse module. If the scanner reads the barcode of the product, then the information will be sent directly to a central computer system. The information contains a list of products that can be picked for packing and shipping. Enterprise resource planning software serves many benefits to the user.
This is help for find the product location on the order list of the warehouse.
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You can use the double unit measure in order to express same products in different stages and then simplifying it automatically for invoice procedures.
You can check the stock levels for different products for any type of selected location at a time.
This is used for measuring current quantities for the products in stock into the system. If you can simply click on the location, you can get the complete process for the location analysis for the specific time period. You can flexible to start inventory and get the perfect result with the odoo. You can change after checking the actual quantity of the stock. This is supported by the periodical inventory process that allows checking the process of stock operation on a regular basis. Otherwise, you can also option for the automatic stock moves for the customer need for the purpose of ensuring correct level of products at stock location.
This is automatically generated by the procurement orders in odoo and set minimum stock rules that help you to avoid unwanted situation. The stocks will be reordered if they fall into the minimum stock level set. This is useful for you to create a purchase order confirmed by the purchaser. You can generate the procurement exceptions if you have any configuration issue which can be fixed by the system automatically and correct it properly for the future needs. This system supports you to produce the manual procurement orders within the stock level set.
There are two types of shipments such as incoming and outgoing and both require different features. In incoming shipments, all the order can be received by the suppliers and generate the purchase order confirmation. You can keep back orders, automated inventory valuation, serial numbers, and quality control, control invoices to suppliers, information on production and packs and lot more. You can access multi-order reception process, partial and complete shipments in an easy manner without any distraction. You can rapidly receive and handle the products and get various features of odoo.
It is flexible for the business improvement and boosts the business strategy across the world. According to the sales order product, outgoing shipments are generated by the sales order which is based on the manual data entry. You can send the good things to potential customers even if you forgot stock level and then later correct it. You can utilize the | 704 |
(Wilmette, IL- August 25, 2018) – (RealEstateRama) — The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Jewel-Osco property located at 199 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL for $13,150,000.
The 66,4<|fim_middle|> company based in the southwest. The buyer was a 1031 investor based in California. | 37 square foot building sits on a 14.55 acre parcel in an affluent suburb of Chicago. The property is strategically located at the signalized intersection of Brook Forest Avenue and Jefferson Street which experiences a combined traffic count of 52,800 vehicles per day. The property is also less than one-half mile from Interstate 55 with interchangeable access to the 75,100 vehicles that travel the thoroughfare per day. National retailers located in the area include Walmart Supercenter, Target, The Home Depot, Party City, Staples and a number of national banks, auto shops and quick service restaurants. The property is also located within close proximity to multiple residential communities, local businesses, and schools. There are over 55,000 people living within a three mile radius of the property with average annual household incomes of $100,648 per year.
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a private real estate investment | 207 |
Pennsylvania-based American Glass Research plans to open a European research laboratory in Delft this October. The 5,500-square-foot facility will offer glass packaging research and testing services. It<|fim_middle|> research lab is part of Agr International's commitment to global expansion.
The Netherlands is a prime location for research and development and is home to many research labs and institutes. In fact, as the European R&D location of major companies like Philips, IBM, Intel, Mars, SABIC, Huawei and UL, Holland has the second highest number of patent applications per million inhabitants in Europe. The Netherlands' unrivaled technology infrastructure, highly educated, English-speaking workforce and accessible government provide companies with the knowledge and resources they need to turn innovation into bottom-line results. | will also have office space and provide training seminars. American Glass Research's new research lab will reduce turnaround time and lower shipping costs to European customers.
Dutch executive Peter de Haan will lead the Delft laboratory. De Haan previously spent several years at the company's Pennsylvania facility.
American Glass Research is a division of Agr International. Agr International supplies quality assurance and process automation equipment to global packaging companies. The new | 84 |
Ever since watching his first lawn mower race in Agassiz, B.C., Andy McMahon says he has become hooked on the sport.
May. 19, 2012 1:00 p.m.
Most days Andy McMahon is a truck driver who hauls milk products for Dairyland.
But, a few weekends a year, that identity changes. Crowds cheer for him, competitors try to beat him and some little ones even look up to him.
McMahon is a lawn mower racer.
He, along with several others, competed in the lawn mower racing event at the 53rd annual Rutland May Days.
McMahon, who lives in Agassiz<|fim_middle|>iz and I thought it'd be cool to get into," said McMahon.
The truck driver said that, despite not playing any other sports, he's hooked on lawn mower racing.
According to McMahon, usually 15 to 20 riders show up at events where races are divided into two classes: Stock mowers and modified mowers. They race on an oval track, with similar rules to stock car racing.
Lawn mower racers are in it for the fun, said McMahon. Prizes for winning races usually consist of nothing more than ribbons or trophies.
He said that he is confident that popularity will increase as the sport gets more exposure.
In his first race of the weekend, McMahon turned in a solid performance and finished first. The next two races saw him finish middle of the pack.
After his third race he looked disappointed.
The disappointment doesn't linger long, within minutes he's off his mower, chatting with his competitors about the race.
After the weekend concludes, McMahon will head back to Agassiz.
But once he goes back to work and is sitting in his truck, it likely won't be long before he's daydreaming about his next lawn mower race. | , B.C., said that the sport first caught his interest when he watched an event in his hometown.
"I watched them race in Agass | 28 |
Not to mention, there is no point in causing a baby, or even a child, stress and aggravation of having to work to get a multitude of portraits when we can focus on what is actually wanted.
Amazingly we had an easy go of photographing this lovely little boy, particularly considering he was just over a month old, rather than the 2 weeks or under I prefer for newborns, and much to the surprise of Mum and Dad who didn't often get to enjoy such a lengthy amount of<|fim_middle|>01455 611069 or follow this link to send us an email. | peace and quiet. Once we got him off the weighing scales where he wanted to continually stretch his legs out he lied peacefully and in quite a deep sleep on the beanbag leaving me to photograph him endlessly.
I love a sleeping baby and I could shoot for ages, forever finding different angles or a slightly better way to prop babies head up. I actually have to consciously tell myself to stop before I shoot far more than we could possibly need, making more work for me during the selection stage.
And I'm finding that I really love being able to incorporate something about a child in their portrait, like in the one below, making it a more valuable keepsake for the future. The portraits mean much more to me so I can only imagine what they are going to mean to the family in years to come.
So as always, if this is something of interest to you please get in touch. I offer no cost, no obligation consultations so you can meet me and see our studio along with everything we have to offer. Its a great chance to discuss your ideas. I don't ask you to book your session during these meetings so there is no need to feel obligated. Pre-shoot consultations are also a great way to get to know each other before the session making it more comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.
To book call us on | 266 |
Nathan Anderson holds up a pint of Second Best's nitro cold brew.
Nathan Anderson grabs a chilled pint glass from the cooler behind the counter at Second Best Coffee (328 W 85th Street). He tilts the glass under a tap, pulls the handle and watches as a frothy head builds over the chocolate-colored pour. Rather than a pint of Russian Imperial Stout, Anderson hands over a glass of nitrogenated cold brew coffee.
Nitro cold brew coffee filled a niche for the Waldo coffeehouse.
A pint is poured at Second Best.
Serving cold brew coffee on tap involves less preparation and setup time on-site, allowing the barista more time to interact<|fim_middle|>ruity and acidic coffees don't deliver the same balanced flavor profile when served as nitrogenated cold brew.
Until nitro cold brew coffee is commonplace around Kansas City, Anderson and Second Best will be ready with a pint. | with customers out of a coffeehouse setting. Anderson is still fine-tuning the nitro cold brew coffee process. Soon, he also plans to offer the coffee to area restaurants and bars.
Currently, Second Best Coffee uses an organic coffee bean from Chiapas, a southern state in Mexico. The organic status satisfies organic requirements for products sold at some area farmers markets.
"This coffee has a nutty character that works well with the nitro," Anderson says.
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June 2012 , Volume 17 , Issue 4
Special issue on fluid dynamics, analysis and numerics
Thomas P. Witelski, David M. Ambrose, Andrea Bertozzi, Anita T. Layton, Zhilin Li and Michael L. Minion
2012, 17(4): i-ii doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.4i +[Abstract](1639) +[PDF](383.5KB)
Studies of problems in fluid dynamics have spurred research in many areas of mathematics, from rigorous analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations, to numerical analysis, to modeling and applied analysis of related physical systems. This special issue of Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems Series B is dedicated to our friend and colleague Tom Beale in recognition of his important contributions to these areas.
Thomas P. Witelski, David M. Ambrose, Andrea Bertozzi, Anita T. Layton, Zhilin Li, Michael L. Minion. Preface. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): i-ii. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.4i.
Vorticity jumps in steady water waves
Walter A. Strauss
There exists a large family of water waves with jump discontinuities in the vorticity. These waves travel at a constant speed. They are two-dimensional, periodic, symmetric, and subject to the influence of gravity. Some of them have large amplitudes. Their existence is proven using local and global bifurcation theory, together with elliptic theory of weak solutions with nonlinear boundary conditions.
Walter A. Strauss. Vorticity jumps in steady water waves. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1101-1112. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1101.
Well-posedness of a model for water waves with viscosity
David M. Ambrose, Jerry L. Bona and David P. Nicholls
The water wave equations of ideal free-surface fluid mechanics are a fundamental model of open ocean movements with a surprisingly subtle well-posedness theory. In consequence of both theoretical and computational difficulties with the full water wave equations, various asymptotic approximations have been proposed, analyzed and used in practical situations. In this essay, we establish the well-posedness of a model system of water wave equations which is inspired by recent work of Dias, Dyachenko, and Zakharov (Phys. Lett. A, 372:2008). The model in question includes dissipative effects and is weakly nonlinear. The present contribution is a first step in a larger program centered around the Dias-Dychenko-Zhakharov system.
David M. Ambrose, Jerry L. Bona, David P. Nicholls. Well-posedness of a model for water waves with viscosity. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1113-1137. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1113.
A partially implicit hybrid method for computing interface motion in Stokes flow
Anita T. Layton and J. Thomas Beale
We present a partially implicit hybrid method for simulating the motion of a stiff interface immersed in Stokes flow, in free space or in a rectangular domain with boundary conditions. We assume the interface is a closed curve which remains in the interior of the computational region. The implicit time integration is based on the small-scale decomposition approach and does not require the iterative solution of a system of nonlinear equations. First-order and second-order versions of the time-stepping method are derived systematically, and numerical results indicate that both methods are substantially more stable than explicit methods. At each time level, the Stokes equations are solved using a hybrid approach combining nearly singular integrals on a band of mesh points near the interface and a mesh-based solver. The solutions are second-order accurate in space and preserve the jump discontinuities across the interface. Finally, the hybrid method can be used as an alternative to adaptive mesh refinement to resolve boundary layers that are frequently present around a stiff immersed interface.
Anita T. Layton, J. Thomas Beale. A partially implicit hybrid method for computing interface motion in Stokes flow. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1139-1153. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1139.
Some new finite difference methods for Helmholtz equations on irregular domains or with interfaces
Xiaohai Wan and Zhilin Li
Solving a Helmholtz equation $\Delta u + \lambda u = f$ efficiently is a challenge for many applications. For example, the core part of many efficient solvers for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations is to solve one or several Helmholtz equations. In this paper, two new finite difference methods are proposed for solving Helmholtz equations on irregular domains, or with interfaces. For Helmholtz equations on irregular domains, the accuracy of the numerical solution obtained using the existing augmented immersed interface method (AIIM) may deteriorate when the magnitude of $\lambda$ is large. In our new method, we use a level set function to extend the source term and the PDE to a larger domain before we apply the AIIM. For Helmholtz equations with interfaces, a new maximum principle preserving finite difference method is developed. The new method still uses the standard five-point stencil with modifications of the finite difference scheme at irregular grid points. The resulting coefficient matrix of the linear system of finite difference equations satisfies the sign property of the discrete maximum principle and can be solved efficiently using a multigrid solver. The finite difference method is also extended to handle temporal discretized equations where the solution coefficient $\lambda$ is inversely proportional to the mesh size.
Xiaohai Wan, Zhilin Li. Some new finite difference methods for Helmholtz equations on irregular domains or with interfaces. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1155-1174. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1155.
An augmented immersed interface method for moving structures with mass
Jian Hao, Zhilin Li and Sharon R. Lubkin
We present an augmented immersed interface method for simulating the dynamics of a deformable structure with mass in an incompressible fluid. The fluid is modeled by the Navier-Stokes equations in two dimensions. The acceleration of the structure due to mass is coupled with the flow velocity and the pressure. The surface tension of the structure is assumed to be a constant for simplicity. In our method, we treat the unknown acceleration as the only augmented variable so that the augmented immersed interface method can be applied. We use a modified projection method that can enforce the pressure jump conditions corresponding to the unknown acceleration. The acceleration must match the flow acceleration along the interface. The proposed augmented method is tested against an exact solution with a stationary interface. It shows that the augmented method has a second order of convergence in space. The dynamics of a deformable circular structure with mass is also investigated. It shows that the fluid-structure system has bi-stability: a stationary state for a smaller Reynolds number and an oscillatory state for a larger Reynolds number. The observation agrees with those in the literature.
Jian Hao, Zhilin Li, Sharon R. Lubkin. An augmented immersed interface method for moving structures with mass. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1175-1184. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.20<|fim_middle|> the resulting schemes conserve momentum. The interpolation weights, which have previously been used by Anderson and Colella to spread charge from particles to the mesh (but not to interpolate the force from the mesh to the particles) use discretizations of the differential equations the forces satisfy. The methods are most accurate when the forces satisfy homogeneous elliptic differential equations or systems of equations, and the precise accuracy levels of the interpolation formulas depend on the accuracy of certain corresponding quadrature formulas. We describe the methods and give results of numerical experiments which demonstrate their effectiveness.
Anita Mayo. Accurate two and three dimensional interpolation for particle mesh calculations. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1205-1228. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1205.
Jet schemes for advection problems
Benjamin Seibold, Rodolfo R. Rosales and Jean-Christophe Nave
We present a systematic methodology to develop high order accurate numerical approaches for linear advection problems. These methods are based on evolving parts of the jet of the solution in time, and are thus called jet schemes. Through the tracking of characteristics and the use of suitable Hermite interpolations, high order is achieved in an optimally local fashion, i.e. the update for the data at any grid point uses information from a single grid cell only. We show that jet schemes can be interpreted as advect-and-project processes in function spaces, where the projection step minimizes a stability functional. Furthermore, this function space framework makes it possible to systematically inherit update rules for the higher derivatives from the ODE solver for the characteristics. Jet schemes of orders up to five are applied in numerical benchmark tests, and systematically compared with classical WENO finite difference schemes. It is observed that jet schemes tend to possess a higher accuracy than WENO schemes of the same order.
Benjamin Seibold, Rodolfo R. Rosales, Jean-Christophe Nave. Jet schemes for advection problems. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1229-1259. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1229.
Random walks, random flows, and enhanced diffusivity in advection-diffusion equations
We study the phenomenon of enhanced diffusivity, introduced by G. I.Taylor, for a class of advection-diffusion equations, modeling, for example, the spread of an ink drop in a fluid engaged in Poiseuille flow. We consider such flow in a pipe of general cross section, and compute variances and covariances of certain random flows associated with the advection-diffusion. We examine both long time behavior, including a central limit theorem, and short time asymptotics.
Michael Taylor. Random walks, random flows, and enhanceddiffusivityin advection-diffusion equations. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1261-1287. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1261.
Simulating binary fluid-surfactant dynamics by a phase field model
Chun-Hao Teng, I-Liang Chern and Ming-Chih Lai
In this paper, the dynamics of a binary fluid-surfactant system described by a phenomenological phase field model is investigated through analytical and numerical computations. We first consider the case of one-dimensional planar interface and prove the existence of the equilibrium solution. Then we derive the analytical equilibrium solution for the order parameter and the surfactant concentration in a particular case. The results show that the present phase field formulation qualitatively mimics the surfactant adsorption on the binary fluid interfaces. We further study the time-dependent solutions of the system by numerical computations based on the pseudospectral Fourier computational framework. The present numerical results are in a good agreement with the previous theoretical study in the way that the surfactant favors the creation of interfaces and also stabilizes the formation of phase regions.
Chun-Hao Teng, I-Liang Chern, Ming-Chih Lai. Simulating binary fluid-surfactant dynamics by a phase field model. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1289-1307. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1289.
Asymptotics of blowup solutions for the aggregation equation
Yanghong Huang and Andrea Bertozzi
We consider the asymptotic behavior of radially symmetric solutions of the aggregation equation $ u_t = \nabla\cdot(u\nabla K*u) $ in $\mathbb{R}^n$, for homogeneous potentials $K(x) = |x|^\gamma$, $\gamma>0$. For $\gamma>2$, the aggregation happens in infinite time and exhibits a concentration of mass along a collapsing $\delta$-ring. We develop an asymptotic theory for the approach to this singular solution. For $\gamma < 2$, the solution blows up in finite time and we present careful numerics of second type similarity solutions for all $\gamma$ in this range, including additional asymptotic behaviors in the limits $\gamma \to 0^+$ and $\gamma\to 2^-$.
Yanghong Huang, Andrea Bertozzi. Asymptotics of blowup solutions for the aggregation equation. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1309-1331. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1309.
Fundamental limitations of Ad hoc linear and quadratic multi-level regression models for physical systems
Andrew J. Majda and Yuan Yuan
A central issue in contemporary applied mathematics is the development of simpler dynamical models for a reduced subset of variables in complex high dimensional dynamical systems with many spatio-temporal scales. Recently, ad hoc quadratic multi-level regression models have been proposed to provide suitable reduced nonlinear models directly from data. The main results developed here are rigorous theorems demonstrating the non-physical finite time blow-up and large time instability in statistical solutions of general scalar multi-level quadratic regression models with corresponding unphysical features of the invariant measure. Surprising intrinsic model errors due to discrete sampling errors are also shown to occur rigorously even for linear multi-level regression dynamic models. all of these theoretical results are corroborated by numerical experiments with simple models. Single level nonlinear regression strategies with physical cubic damping are shown to have significant skill on the same test problems.
Andrew J. Majda, Yuan Yuan. Fundamentallimitations of Ad hoc linear and quadratic multi-level regression models forphysical systems. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1333-1363. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1333. | 12.17.1175.
Error estimation for immersed interface solutions
Ben A. Vanderlei, Matthew M. Hopkins and Lisa J. Fauci
We present an error estimation method for immersed interface solutions of elliptic boundary value problems. As opposed to an asymptotic rate that indicates how the errors in the numerical method converge to zero, we seek a posteriori estimates of the errors, and their spatial distribution, for a given solution. Our estimate is based upon the classical idea of defect corrections, which requires the application of a higher-order discretization operator to a solution achieved with a lower-order discretization. Our model problem will be an elliptic boundary value problem in which the coefficients are discontinuous across an internal boundary.
Ben A. Vanderlei, Matthew M. Hopkins, Lisa J. Fauci. Error estimation for immersed interface solutions. Discrete & Continuous Dynamical Systems - B, 2012, 17(4): 1185-1203. doi: 10.3934/dcdsb.2012.17.1185.
Accurate two and three dimensional interpolation for particle mesh calculations
Anita Mayo
We present accurate two and three dimensional methods for interpolating singular or smoothed force fields. The methods are meant to be used in particle mesh or particle-particle particle-mesh calculations so that | 286 |
Eamon S. "Chick" Deacy, auch Eamonn S. Deacy (* 1. Oktober 1958 in Galway; † 13. Februar 2012 ebenda) war ein irischer Fußballspieler. Zumeist auf der linken Außenverteidigerposition und im Mittelfeld eingesetzt, war er besonders als langjähriger Spieler von Galway United (früher: Galway Rovers) bekannt und beliebt. Dazu agierte er zwischen 1979 und 1984 fünf Jahre beim englischen Erstligisten Aston Villa und war als Ergänzungsspieler am Gewinn der englischen Meisterschaft 1981 beteiligt.
Sportlicher Werdegang
Erste Jahre (1976–1979)
Erste Erfahrungen im organisierten Fußball sammelte der in der westirischen Stadt Galway als jüngstes von zehn Kindern geborene und aufgewachsene Deacy im Norden bei den Sligo Rovers und im Süden beim FC Limerick – beide Städte liegen jeweils etwa 100 Kilometer von Galway entfernt. Dank seiner generellen Sportbegeisterung war er dazu an anderen Sportarten interessiert und neben seinen Rugby-Aktivitäten für das St. Joseph's College und den Galwegians RFC spielte er auch Gaelic Football. Dennoch lag sein Fokus deutlich auf dem "runden Leder" und auf dem geplanten Weg zum Profifußball versuchte er sich in Schottland beim FC Clyde mit einem Probetraining. Schließlich nutzte er aber die Gelegenheit, sich in seiner Heimat den Galway Rovers anzuschließen. Dort war er Teil der Mannschaft, die in der Saison 1976/77 erstmals mit dem Verein am irischen Ligapokal teilnahm.
In der folgenden Spielzeit 1977/78 wurden die "Tribesmen" erstmals für die Teilnahme an der höchsten irischen Spielklasse, der League of Ireland, zugelassen und Deacy, der sich zunächst im Mittelfeld versuchte, trug sich mit seinem Tor gegen Thurles Town in die Annalen als erster Erstligatorschütze des Vereins ein. Die sportlichen Erfolge waren jedoch mäßig und in den beiden ersten Jahren sprang nur der vorletzte Abschlusstabellenplatz heraus. Den Ambitionen von "Chick", wie ihn sein Vater als Kind stets genannt hatte, entsprach dies nicht und so schrieb er Brief um Brief, in denen er um ein Vorspielen bat. Schließlich erhörte ihn Ron Saunders – Trainer des englischen Erstligisten Aston Villa – und im März 1979 trat Deacy den Weg nach Birmingham an.
Aston Villa (1979–1984)
Am 15. Dezember 1979 gab er gegen Tottenham Hotspur (2:1) als Einwechselspieler sein Debüt in der höchsten englischen Spielklasse und gegen Leeds United folgte am 19. April 1980 sein erster Auftritt in der Startelf als linker Außenverteidiger. Er verschuldete dort am gegnerischen Flügelspieler Carl Harris einen Elfmeter, der jedoch keinen Schaden anrichtete und die Partie endete 0:0. In der Saison 1980/81 teilte er sich zunächst die Position auf der linken Abwehrseite mit Colin Gibson, bevor dann ab November 1980 Gary Williams zur dauerhaften Lösung im Team von Saunders wurde, das schließlich die englische Meisterschaft gewann. Deacy kam nur noch sporadisch zum Zuge und sein Beitrag zum Titel beschränkte sich insgesamt auf jeweils fünf Einsätze von Beginn an und per Einwechslungen. Die ihm zugewiesene offizielle Meistermedaille nahm er nur zögerlich an, da er das Gefühl hatte, nicht genug dafür geleistet zu haben. Nächste Bewährungschancen in der ersten Mannschaft erhielt er erst wieder im Herbst 1981 während der Abwesenheit von Kapitän Dennis Mortimer als defensiver Mittelfeldspieler,<|fim_middle|>chaft (1): 1981
Irischer Pokal (1): 1991
Irischer Ligapokal (1): 1986
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Profil bei Galway United
Nachruf in der Irish Times
Statistische Daten der Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database
Einzelnachweise
Fußballnationalspieler (Irland)
Fußballspieler (Sligo Rovers)
Fußballspieler (Limerick FC)
Fußballspieler (Galway United)
Fußballspieler (Aston Villa)
Fußballspieler (Derby County)
Sportler (Galway)
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Geboren 1958
Gestorben 2012
Mann | aber unter den sechs Pflichtspieleinsätzen der Saison 1981/82 war keiner im Europapokal der Landesmeister, den die Villans schließlich überraschend gewannen. Im Finale gegen den FC Bayern München (1:0) saß er nicht einmal auf der Ersatzbank, da er stattdessen bei der irischen Nationalmannschaft weilte. Nachdem er dort am 28. April 1982 gegen Algerien (0:2) seinen Einstand gegeben hatte, verlief die Amerikareise aber mit Niederlagen gegen Chile (0:1), Brasilien (0:7) sowie Trinidad und Tobago (1:2) unglücklich.
In der Saison 1982/83 bestritt Deacy auf dem rechten Außenverteidigerposten vier Ligaspiele und schoss am 5. März 1983 beim 3:2-Sieg gegen Norwich City sein erstes und einziges Pflichtspieltor für die erste Mannschaft von Aston Villa. Weiterer Höhepunkt war drei Tage zuvor seine Einwechslung im Viertelfinalhinspiel gegen Juventus Turin im europäischen Landesmeisterwettbewerb gewesen, das daheim mit einer 1:2-Niederlage geendet war – mit dem späteren 1:3 in Turin schied der Klub aus dem Europapokal aus. Im Oktober 1983 lieh man ihn dann für einen Monat an den Zweitligisten Derby County aus. Dort bestritt er fünf Ligaspiele und nach seiner Rückkehr vertrat er häufiger Stammspieler Gibson und kam mit insgesamt 13 Ligaeinsätzen in der Saison 1983/84 auf seine größte Ausbeute. Dennoch verließ er den Klub dann im Sommer 1984 und ging in seine irische Heimat nach Galway zurück.
Zurück in Irland (1984–1991)
Bei Galway United, wie die vormaligen Rovers nun hießen, nahm man ihn dankbar wieder in die eigenen Reihen wieder auf und in den folgenden sieben Jahren bis 1991 half er dabei, den Verein in der höchsten irischen Spielklasse zu etablieren. Größte Erfolge waren 1986 der Gewinn von Vizemeisterschaft und Ligapokal sowie fünf Jahre später der Sieg im FAI Cup nach einem 2:1 im Finale gegen die Shamrock Rovers.
Der stets bescheiden und etwas schüchtern auftretende Deacy zog sich aus dem Erstligafußball schließlich zurück und widmete sich mehr dem Familienbetrieb im Obst- und Gemüsehandel, den er mit seinem Bruder Ernie führte. In Vergessenheit geriet er damit aber nicht und für seine Verdienste um den Sport in Galway verlieh ihm die Universität NUIG 2009 die Ehrendoktorwürde. Knapp zwei Jahre später erlitt er auf dem Weg zur Arbeit einen Herzinfarkt und verstarb im Alter von 53 Jahren. Kurz zuvor hatte ihn Galway United noch in die vereinseigene "Hall of Fame" aufgenommen und der Beerdigungszeremonie wohnten über 2000 Leute bei.
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Cullors encourages audience to "reclaim" the legacy of Martin Luther King Cullors encourages audience to "reclaim" the legacy of Martin Luther King
Cullors encourages audience to "reclaim" the legacy of Martin Luther King
Nearly 500 people of varied ages, races and hometowns<|fim_middle|> was an active and visible presence in Ferguson, Mo., in the weeks after the tragic shooting of Michael Brown in August. | listened as Patrisse Cullors, cofounder of Black Lives Matter, shared her view of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the need for continued social activism and community organizing.
"This is our holiday," she said of the observance of King's birthday on campus and across the country. "Community activists don't have many holidays."
Cullors pointed out that King was arrested 32 times for purposeful actions related to his work as an activist and organizer. "He understood the role of civil disobedience," she said. "Over the last two decades, we've seen a sanitized version of MLK. We need to reclaim his legacy."
Cullors, an established community leader and performance artist, has become a prominent voice for those afflicted by social injustice and discrimination. She was inspired to action by the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Cullors cofounded the Twitter hashtag—and movement—#BlackLivesMatter with Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi that has prompted activism nationwide, including Chicago.
"BlackLivesMatter comes from a place of love but also a place of rage," she said. "Our role as community organizers is to imagine something different and then create it … we need to imagine black life."
Before Cullors started her speech, she encouraged audience members to talk among themselves about what they are doing to save black lives. Her appearance included time for meetings with North Central College students (photo, right) and her talk was followed by audience questions, moderated by Stephen Maynard Caliendo, professor of political science. Among the questions asked regarded what people of all races could do to help the movement. "We should challenge racism in the spaces where we are," she told the audience member.
"She's thoughtful, compassionate and educated," said Brandon Barnes '16, a sociology/anthropology major, who attended with his high school-aged son.
On Thursday, North Central College welcomes another prominent speaker as part of its MLK Week activities. Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, associate dean for contextual education and assistant professor of Christian education at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, will speak at 12:15 p.m., in Meiley-Swallow Hall. Gunning Francis | 469 |
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In the mid-19th century, modern artists had no use for the middle class, which could be counted on to misunderstand them. In the 100 years that followed, shocking the bourgeoisie racked up easy points for the edgy.
In the late 1960s, however, the edgiest idea of all was breathtaking in its simplicity. Instead of us against them, why not engage? Today, pioneers in the public-art realm have spawned heirs who find their own way to keep such encounters fresh.
Take the Bumbershoot artists' projects in Seattle Center's Northwest Courts. Despite their differences, if their motivating principles could be reduced to one word, it would be "welcome." An open-hearted hospitality is their point and reason for being.
Not in my memory have all the Bumbershoot art projects been pulling in the same direction. Beware, cynics: These shows are out to get you.
Most remarkable is Harrell Fletcher and Miranda July's well-named "Learning To Love You More."
"Learning To Love" exists largely online (learningtoloveyoumore.com), although in the five years of its existence, presentations have occurred in museums around the country, from the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York to the Seattle Art Museum. The project exists to trigger creative aspirations in others by offering them a series of challenges: Make an Encouraging Banner. Record the Sound That Is Keeping You Awake. Act Out Someone Else's Argument. Braid Someone's Hair.
People e-mail evidence of their results back to the project, which grows.
Some find "Learning To Love" hard to take. They don't want art to give them a big wet kiss. They want depth, trouble and dry wit. They want a clear view of a rare place or maybe a pummeling but never a pat on the head. Isn't there a trick in this project somewhere?
The trick is that there's no trick, just the belief that art is everywhere and anyone can make it.
To date, more than 5,000 people have completed at least one assignment. Nobody's done all 63 till now. Stepping up to the plate to claim the honor of a clean sweep is the Oliver family from Capitol Hill, whose efforts are featured at Bumbershoot.
Michael, the dad, fixes antique clocks. Carol, the mom, works at Boeing in plane assembly. Nigel, 21, was a Greenpeace fundraiser and now is considering his options. Peter's 15, Sydney's 12 and Mary's 5.
Their invention is staggering but not surprising. This is a family of makers. Their success with the "Learning To Love" assignment does not prove that anyone can do it but instead creates an intimate portrait of people who are creative as a matter of course.
The long line of couches in the center of the project is there to be used. Take a load off, lean back and listen to the various sound installations embedded in the pillows as you survey the pleasures of art that grows out of the day to day. All by itself, the Olivers' version of "Learning To Love" makes Bumbershoot worthwhile, and there's more.
Instant Coffee is a service-oriented collective from Toronto, sponsored at Bumbershoot by the University of Washington's Henry Art Gallery. Its room has a 1970s feel, with padded, afghan-covered pallets on the floor, coffee nooks for intimate conversations and disco balls on the ceiling hanging in clusters, some adorned with Whole Earth catalog-style weavings.
The seven artists, writers and curators in the collective (instantcoffee.org) don't claim that instant coffee is the best, only that, like them, it gets the job done. On Friday, the free day, the space is open with videos playing and a little dance music.
Saturday to Monday, Instant Coffee hosts performances in its space and on the International Fountain lawn, selected by the Henry's Betsey Brock and Sara Krajewski.
These include music from The Watery Graves of Portland, the Whiting Tennis Band, the Vis-à-vis Society Polka Party and On the Double (Dutch). Stop by to pick up a schedule.
A Place To Be was curated by the estate of English singer-songwriter Nick Drake, who died in his early 20s in the 1970s. I'd never heard of him, but thanks to the efforts of Drake's older sister, many people have. "A Place To Be" presents the art made by friends and admirers in<|fim_middle|> volume. People will want to hear him, not the thud of their feet.
Seattle-Havana Poster Show: Love this show. Daniel R. Smith and Jacob McMurray from Seattle joined forces with Pedro Contreras and Pepe Menendez from Cuba to present 20 silkscreen pairs. Despite embargoes and whatever else governments do to keep people apart, graphic design is a universal language. The call and response of these silkscreens not only crosses borders, it knocks them down.
Claimin' Space -- Context and Urban Art: Damion Hayes, curator of Blvd Gallery, has his best foot forward in this show, which advances the idea that graffiti-based artists want nothing more than to light up your life. While nothing leaps off the wall as original, the space looks terrific.
Portable Confessional Units: Seattle's three-man art collective known as PDL started out as a fake art collective, possibly in honor of Jon Stewart. If they call themselves fakes now, nobody listens. Saturday through Monday, each is spending hard time in the back of a booth. People enter, sit down and say what's on in their minds. How else can anyone get an intimate discussion going at Bumbershoot, other than turning it into art? | response to his lean and lovely music. The only suggestion I have is turn up the | 17 |
Childhood in Wales is changing, Wales' services must change too
<|fim_middle|> new ways of approaching mental health services for children and ensuring children and young people across the country are given meaningful opportunities to be informed, involved citizens.
The full survey analysis and evidence review (also by Dr Rhian Barrance, see earlier news item) are available on our website.
The Commissioner's three-year plan – A Plan for All Children and Young People, 2019 – 2022 – as well as the full survey analysis and evidence review can be accessed from www.childcomwales.org.uk
Education | Beth Nawr Survey on children's rights in Wales: Children's Commissioner for Wales | Published: 9th May 2019
Related people: Rhian Barrance
New data from over 10,000 children and young people in Wales reveal the impact pressures of modern life are placing on their mental health.
WISERD Research Associate, Dr Rhian Barrance carried out the Beth Nawr, 2019 survey for the Children's Commissioner for Wales, which collected data to help shape the Commissioner's new three-year work plan.
The survey found that children as young as seven were worried about:
- 42% worried about school tests
- 40% worried about bullying
- 27% worried about family problems, including parental separation, and 38% had asked their parent to stop using their smartphone in their presence
"I get worried that my dad will leave our family again." (Girl, 10)
"…because (parents) won't listen to me or anything or attend to my needs when they are on their mobile phone." (Girl, 10)
Young people, aged 11 – 18, were concerned about:
- 45% worried about school work / exams
- 40% worried about life after school
- 28% worried about the way they look and about mental health/wellbeing
"In general, I worry a lot about many things on a day-to-day basis." (Girl, 14)
On most questions about worries or concerns, girls expressed higher levels of concern than boys, as did children from more materially deprived backgrounds than those from wealthier backgrounds.
Commenting on the findings, Professor Sally Holland, Children's Commissioner for Wales, said:
"I've heard the message loud and clear: the new pressures of modern life are impacting heavily on children, even our youngest citizens. We cannot continue with our established systems and pathways of support – we need mental health services and structures designed round children and their families' needs. It makes no sense for children's mental health teams and social services to be organised separately for families who need all the support they can get when their children are struggling with mental health difficulties. There must be no wrong door for children and their families needing support.
"What this tells us is that factors that could have a negative impact on our children's mental health are everywhere. How we respond to this as adults is crucial.
The Commissioner's team also surveyed 585 professionals working with children and young people:
- 86% of them were worried about the mental health of children
- 81% were worried about the effect of social media and
- 82% worried about family problems
Over 600 parents also took part and shared their top worries:
- 74% worry about mental health
- 68% worry about bullying
- 60% worry about the effect of social media.
Professor Holland added:
"Before surveying, I wanted to consider the national information which is already collected about children and young people. That review shows that some aspects of children's lives are improving, including areas of health such as lower infant mortality, better dental health, less smoking and drinking and much lower rates of teenage pregnancy. But here are areas which remain a concern.
"All this work provides me, and other decision makers, with a broad picture of children's lives. Having access to such detail about what children, young people and those care for them experience and worry about provides me with a very clear direction about what I need to do to enable all children and young people an equal chance to be the best that they can be."
The Commissioner's new three-year plan includes details of the team's ambitions and specific areas of work, including shaping | 758 |
CJAM-FM's melodic metal radio show "The Signals Of Int<|fim_middle|>, and anything else coming in becomes kind of distracting to what it is you're trying to work on. But I like a lot of music. I think I probably own ten thousand albums in my collection. I've got everything — from classic stuff and R&B and jazz and pop music and metal to, you name it… show tunes. [Laughs] All kinds of stuff."
OPERATION: MINDCRIME's next album, which has already been completed, will arrive in September. | uition" recently conducted an interview with former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate. You can now listen to the chat below.
Asked what other artists he is listening to nowadays and who his "muse" is at the moment, Tate replied: "I wouldn't say I have a muse at the moment. I'm pretty involved with my own stuff at the moment, which is typical for me. When I'm working on an album, I don't listen to anything else. I really honestly find it to be a distraction, because a lot of writing is mental — you've got a song in your head, or you've got a melody in your head, or you've got a rhythm in your head | 151 |
The event was held on the Olympic Park in the Chinese capital and at venues used during the 2008 Games, including the Water Cube Aquatics Centre<|fim_middle|>2022 as it will be transformed into the venue for curling.
An exhibition has been opened at the National Stadium, entitled "From 2008 to 2022, Olympic Spirit in Motion", to commemorate the 10-year anniversary since the 2008 Olympics began on August 8.
One of the four sections of the exhibition is dedicated to "importance of after-competition use of the stadiums", with another focusing on the 2022 Games in the Chinese capital.
Beijing's Olympic legacy from hosting the 2008 Summer Games is also documented, along with a section entitled "Exhibition of the Olympic Culture".
More than 3,000 people also gathered in the Olympic Park to take part in table tennis, badminton, football, basketball and popular Chinese folk sports like jianzi - where players aim to keep a heavily weighted shuttlecock in the air by using their bodies, apart from the hands. | and the Bird's Nest National Stadium.
The Water Cube and Bird's Nest have become popular tourist attractions since the conclusion of Beijing 2008, however.
The Bird's Nest will also feature at Beijing | 43 |
Meet William Towns, Loyola Alumnus and Baumhart Advisor
William Towns ('02) recognized the importance of profit and purpose in the private sector when he graduated with a BBA in Marketing. Now, he works to build a better society as the executive director of<|fim_middle|> Benedictine University. | Benefit Chicago, which provides nonprofits and social enterprises with impact investments.
Benefit Chicago is a collaboration between The Chicago Community Trust, The MacArthur Foundation, and the Calvert Foundation to create a $100 million impact investment fund for Chicago's social enterprise sector. The initiative supports organizations such as Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Garfield Produce Company, and Sweet Beginnings.
Towns first noticed differences between civic and urban systematic structures on the south and north sides of the city at a young age. This observation fostered his interest in the social enterprise sector.
"I became curious as to how two sides of the same city could have such stark differences, with respect to amenities and services, and became committed to understanding why these inconsistencies prevailed," Towns said. "The social enterprise sector became increasingly the answer I was looking for to help narrow the disparities I witnessed."
As executive director, Towns focuses on strategy development, investor relations, and deal sourcing. He is committed to helping solve civic and urban issues, making him a distinguished example of a Loyola alum who uses the power of business for good.
Along with being a Rambler, he is an alum of the University of Wisconsin, the University of Notre Dame, and the Harvard Kennedy School. He is currently enrolled in MIT's Sloan School of Management's Advance Management Program and is a Ph.D. Candidate at | 275 |
Local Songwriter Christie Huff's Music Video Makes It Into G.I. Film Festival
Chelsea Hough April 30, 2014 9:47AM
Being a local<|fim_middle|>icks Off Tonight in Chandler | singer/songwriter is never easy, especially at the age when one needs to decide whether to attend college or focus full-time on music. However, 19-year-old Christie Huff has found motivation to move ahead with music. A music video for one of her songs made it into a film festival in the nation's capital.
Huff's "Soldier Song" will appear May 24 during the "Heroes From Each Generation" film block at the G.I. Film Festival in Washington. Mark Fletcher, with whom Huff has collaborated on her other music videos, produced the video and found director Jacob Lees Johnson to work with them as well.
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Queen´s Park Primary School, London, W10
At Queen's Park Primary we have gained Excellence in the healthy workplace charter, where we looked at policy and procedure, attendance management, CPD and supporting others. Following this achievement we then looked at our wider workforce by training as mental health first aid trainers and delivering this to every member of staff as a mental health first aider. This is unusual as if you are lucky, generally only one member of staff is trained in this field.
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At Queen's Park Primary we have gained Excellence in the healthy workplace charter, where we looked at policy and procedure, attendance management, CPD and supporting others. Following this achievement we then looked at our wider workforce by training as mental health first aid trainers and delivering this to every member of staff as a mental health first aider. This is unusual as if you are lucky, generally only one member of staff is trained in this field.
Further to this, members of staff attended bereavement training, completed stress awareness training and workplace assessments we completed. We changed the way we collected attendance data, breaking down the stigma associated with time off for mental health, opening a wider dialogue and offering a range of services available. Regularly coffee and a croissant mornings were hosted, bringing together all staff. In order to further cement our impact, we began sharing the importance of staff wellbeing on a wider scale.
We became Westminster Centre of Excellence, where we delivered staff wellbeing training to 15 other schools, looking at policies, procedures and drawing together local services. Supporting the council newly qualified training programme has also meant that people new to their career have been given the opportunity to reflect on their own wellbeing. As a school we have also signed up as the first school in Westminster to follow the NEU Workload charter, committed to supporting teacher workload to promote a positive worklife balance.
We have also committed to the 'Where's your head at?' programme which supports<|fim_middle|> staff mental health to governors, other schools and informing practice from a council level. We have been able to share outcomes with others to demonstrate why focussing on staff wellbeing is so important. We strive to demonstrate that despite the cut in budgets that schools can do a lot to support their staff wellbeing and regularly share this practice.
We have given all our staff the skills needed to support their own and others in their care mental health. Currently some staff are undertaking Masters in mental health leadership, cognitive behaviour therapy and impact of mental health in teaching and learning. As our staff have developed their own skills, they are then in a position to support others. Since becoming Westminster Centre of Excellence, they have begun delivering the positive impact and ideas to further support wellbeing on others. Within the school we have a trained cognitive behaviour therapist, councillor and supervisor. There are many trained in coaching and mentoring and all know who to tap into for support. What is good about Queen's Park is our internal support mechanisms. We regularly do lesson study to support one another in the workplace and this is just another element of the support we give our staff. All staff can access local counselling services, but can also find support within the school. Because of all the internal training we have completed we understand the needs within our school and continue to offer peer support but also outside support.
Within our school we have 42 members of staff, these range from those responsible for the office, cleaning, kitchen, support staff and teachers.
As a school we work closely with Westminster policy makers to further support the promotion of mental health and wellbeing of staff. We have consulted regularly with Ealing, Westminster and Hammersmith council to develop programmes to meet the needs of their staff. Our promotion of mental health first aid for all staff, and having already trained over 120 others from educational settings has further supported the wider system. As a school we are drawing our knowledge of local services to support others, and have already embedded a foodbank to meet the needs of our families and lower paid staff, we regularly use the housing services and have used charities such as Child Bereavement UK, Westminster Talking Services and CAMHs practitioners to support the needs of our employees families.
We share our work through conference speaking e.g. London Grid for Learning, Mental Health First Aid, National Governor's Conference. We have delivered personalised training to 5 schools, delivered wellbeing training to a variety of delegates and continue to actively promote. We recently had an article published in the Guardian newspaper too.
Our outcomes have been measured through staff wellbeing questionnaires, sickness absence data and retention figures. What we have seen is that staff wellbeing is at an all time high, with regularly people reporting as 10/10 in many of the questions. Our outcome now sits firmly in the top 90%. With regards to attendance, we have seen a significant decrease in the number of days off, reducing by 41% across the board. Our staff retention figures are extremely high in comparison to other schools with any vacancy being quickly filled due to our positive mental health reputation.
Our services are regularly evaluated through course evaluations. We have been involved in research through MA work on the impact of MHFA and Whole School Mental Health Planning.
We would like to continue to deliver a high quality approach to staff mental health through continuous evaluation of our impact. We are committed to continuing offering MHFA training to all our staff and actively seek other CPD opportunities. Regardless of management changes, our school now has a governor for wellbeing and all the policy and procedures in place to continue supporting mental health and wellbeing. Through regular funding to promote mental health and wellbeing for staff we will continue to share with other educational settings.
That despite budgets, schools can actively promote the wellbeing of staff, which in turn has positive outcomes for the school. Equipping staff with their own understanding of mental health breaks down stigma.
How do you ensure you provide timely access?
We have an open door policy which means we can support our staff sooner
What is your service doing to identify mental health inequalities that exist in your local area?
We work with Westminster policy team to support the needs of the local area.
What is your service doing to address and advance equality?
We actively work to reduce the stigma, improve access to mental health support and work with the local community to support outcomes for all. | breaking down the stigma. What we do for our staff we also do for our children, leading by example and opening the wider message. Going forward, we intend to further support governors by introducing those responsible for mental health through wider governance conference support, continue to lead the field in staff wellbeing and continue to prove the outcomes we have achieved in reductions in staff absence rates, increased staff retention and positive outcomes on staff surveys.
By being a primary school who has changed a whole school ethos to support the wellbeing of the staff, children and families sets us aside from others. Committed from the governors, to the senior leadership team and all members of staff mental health and wellbeing runs through the core of everything we do. We have members of staff focused on further learning and completing Masters in the Mental Health field. We have shown our dedication to getting it right for staff through investing in completing the excellence level of the Workplace charter. Our staff are fully trained in mental health first aid and we have demonstrated our wider impact through the delivery of support in | 205 |
The only constant in the automotive industry is CHANGE. Whether you work at a dealership, auction or finance company, it's likely your world looks different now compared to even last year. This is just a byproduct of living in a world that's constantly evolving.
When I purchased my first car over 20 years ago, air conditioning and a functioning tape deck were essentials that I couldn't live without. I didn't care about anything else as<|fim_middle|> How does a dealership maintain high sales volumes? How does an auction continue to attract wholesale buyers and sellers? And lastly, how do finance companies ensure there's enough capital to fund it all in a timely fashion?
Remain committed to building strong relationships. No matter how big of a role technology plays in shaping the future, people still make the difference.
Stay connected to your customers. Know what motivates your customers and understand how to keep them coming back. The biggest compliment a consumer can give your business is REPEAT business.
As your business grows and the pace becomes hectic, these three tips will help determine whether you stay relevant or get lost in the shuffle. | long as I could stay cool and listen to good music.
Fast forward to present-day: I couldn't imagine life without Bluetooth®, navigation, parking assist and heated seats. I'd imagine my list of necessary features will look completely different again in another 20 years.
Our industry is a microcosm of a global society that demands bigger, stronger and faster. Speed, and ease of use, continue to influence the changes we've experienced across all areas of our industry. Quite frankly, it can be tiresome trying to keep pace!
So, how do we remain relevant as businesses and individuals in the midst of this constant evolution? | 127 |
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Performer: En Vogue
Genre: Hip hop / Media
Title: Don't Let Go (Love)
Style: RnB/Swing, Theme
1 Don't Let Go (Love) (Fulton Yard Mix)
Mixed By – Fulton YardMixed By [Assisted By<|fim_middle|>ompson Twins - The Best Of Thompson Twins (Greatest Mixes)
Lime - Your Love
Madonna - Love Profusion
Dr. Motte & WestBam - Love Parade 2000 (One World One Love Parade)
Silk - If You | ] – Ted Programmed By [All Programming By] – Fulton YardRecorded By – NHP, Ted
2 Don't Let Go (Love) (2000 Watts Remix)
Featuring – Raw DiggaProducer [Produced By] – Darrell "Delite" AllambyRap – Rashia "Raw Digga" Fisher
3 Don't Let Go (Love) (2000 Watts Instrumental T.V. Track)
Producer [Produced By] – Darrell "Delite" Allamby
4 Don't Let Go (Love) (Radio Edit) 4:04
5 Don't Let Go (Love) (Soundtrack Version) 4:51
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Absolutely love your Muse card! Now as for the wax card - it is totally amazing! I really need to see your video, but the link didn't work. I'm ignorant when it comes to this technique, but I'm sure you should be able to enter in challenges!
Love the Muse card - then I saw your other card. It is amazing - wow, how do you do this?
Gorgeous - love your shadow stamping on your Muse card and I think you'll be starting a new trend with this wax technique - can't wait to look at the video and see how you do it - the results are stunning! Thanks for joining us at Muse this week!
I love encaustic!! I think it is so stunning, as is your card! I am off to learn "how to" on your video. Thanks for showing us how! Congrats on a sell too!! Yes - encaustic works for challenges!!
That encaustic card is just out of this world - I watched the video - absolutely awesome, Shirley!
Yeah, I couldn't watch the video either. Maybe you need to be on Google+?
Anyways, I think both cards are fantastic but in totally different ways. The encaustic card looks like a painting! I think you should be able to enter it in challenges!
Absolutely love your hello card, great colours and super layout, and a fun way to combine these challenges.
And wow! I think your video on the wax card is fab. You make it look so easy. I think I wouldn't know when to stop! Love the card you made.
I love your clever hello card, and your wax card is amazing, Shirley! Such a unique way to create a card, and the results are stunning! Thanks so much for the video!
Shirley, I came by to tell you how much I<|fim_middle|> times so that I wouldn't miss a bit! I always new you were talented and now I am in awe! You do make it look easy...however I am sure it's not quite the case! I am thrilled I came by! HUGS!
your happy card- LOVE! Your watercolor stunning!
Absolutely STUNNING, love the pastels and double stamping! Love your Bokeh!
Fabulous card, Shirley and awesome take on the challenges. And the encaustic card is amazing. Thank you so much for participating in our first Playdate!
Holy moly that is such a neat technique! How long have you been doing this? It's totally awesome!! I'm going to watch it again....and again! | love your Fusion card entry (and I do) but I've been mesmerised by your wax card and the video tutorial (thank you for telling me it was only 3 minutes, or I may not have clicked to watch). THAT was amazing to watch! And the card is gorgeous. I've always wondered how wax cards are made. In my opinion, this is no different to any other card techniques - stenciling, embossing paste, watercolour, copic, fussy cutting, etc. - they're all techniques.
I'm in awe of your skill with the wax but even better to watch you create it!!! You make it look so easy!!!!
Shirley.....I am blown away by your card and video...I watched it 3 | 155 |
29-10: Students meet astronaut
CTS students got the chance to meet NASA astronaut Dr Michael Foale CBE.
Dr Foale, who is a veteran of six space shuttle missions and was the first Briton to perform a space walk, gave a talk urging students to work hard to achieve their dreams at a conference held by XMA at CTS partner school Corby Business Academy earlier this month.
A group of CTS students and Principal Angela Reynolds went<|fim_middle|> Foale said: "I thought the only way to becoming an astronaut was to be a test pilot because that's what had happened in the past. I thought my dreams might be finished when an eye test prevented me from taking this route but I've realised that you should never look to the past to determine your actions, always strive to create a new way of doing things - you are the future and you are better equipped than anyone to see potential for change."
He also urged the students to focus on achieving dreams and being consistently good. Dr Foale said: "When the Soviet Union collapsed (whilst I was in space!) and the USA were suddenly working with Russia, I moved out there and learnt Russian. It was a challenge but an exciting one and you should never be afraid to take risks - risks are a good thing when taken with the right measure of caution."
CTS Principal Angela Reynolds said: "This was a really fantastic opportunity for our students to meet Dr Foale and to hear all about how he went on to become an astronaut. Meeting Dr Foale and listening to his talk was absolutely inspiring." | along to hear Dr Foale's talk.
Speaking at the event, Dr Foale recalled his experiences through school and admitted that it was a challenge due to the constant "reality checks" his friends and teachers insisted on giving him.
But, determined to realise his dream of becoming an astronaut, he defied his doubters and went on to become one of our most acclaimed astronauts.
Speaking of his route to NASA, Dr | 85 |
Film Screening: From My Point of View & Unseen Wars
Informing Communities
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On Thursday 06 March, JumpStart Georgia will host a screening of two documentary films, From My Point of View and Unseen War, created by the Tactical Tech Collective.<|fim_middle|>9, Tbilisi Georgia
info@jumpstart.ge | These two films are the second and third episodes of the documentary film series Exposing the Invisible by Tactical Tech. The first episode, Our Currency is Information, was screened by JumpStart Georgia on 13 February 2013.
From My Point of View documents the investigative stories of three different people. In each case, their investigations started with a personal question or an attempt to look at a problem from an unexplored angle. Their focal areas range from Syria's 'YouTube Conflict', to urban land grabbing in Lebanon, and home demolitions in East Jerusalem. Unseen War, the third and final film, changes the angle slightly, and explores the subject of invisibility -- both physical, moral and political -- in the context of US drone strikes in Pakistan.
Following the film, JumpStart Georgia will host a group discussion during which we will talk about how to use the tools featured in the movie, and how these tools could be adapted for the work of journalists and investigators in Georgia. If you are interested in investigative journalism and information activism, join us at 19.30pm on Thursday for this exciting event.
JumpStart Georgia has had the privilege to work with Tactical Tech, an organization dedicated to the use of information in activism. Tactical Tech and JumpStart both focus on the use of data, design and technology in campaigning, and last year JumpStart Georgia participated in TT's Info Activism camp, hosted in Italy from 23-30 June.
The movie will be played in English with Russian subtitles. Spaces are limited so please RSVP here to reserve your seat.
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JumpStart Georgia seeks to translate complex issues into a language a wider audience can understand and use to participate in fact-based discussions and ultimately make more informed decisions.
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This Michigan Town Ranks in Top 10 Hallmark Movie Vibe Small Towns
Lisa Marie Published: January 18, 2023
From tiny New England towns in Maine to charming Midwestern cities with Amish horses & buggies, Hallmark movie holiday backdrops are real-life experiences across the country. With or without the snowfall, these towns are like something out of your favorite Rom-Com.
BestLife has put together a list of the Top 10 Small Towns you'll want to run away to that have full-on Hallmark movie vibes to enjoy<|fim_middle|> resort town that sits on the shore of Little Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan with a population of around 5,877.
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Although Petoskey is the place to be during the summer months, it definitely shines during the winter with all its charm even after the Hallmark holiday season is over.
"In the winter, there is plenty of snow everywhere, and the downtown is beautifully decorated for the holidays," said Pam Howard, owner, and author of the travel blog "Our Adventure is Everywhere".
On a recent visit she noted, "light, fluffy snow started falling," and she told her travel companion that it felt like they'd stepped into a Hallmark movie according to the BestLife write-up.
"There are dozens of adorable shops, several comfortable coffee shops, and plenty of delicious and cozy restaurants," Howard adds. "You can also explore nearby ski resorts for a 'wintery vacation feel'. Grab a hot chai latte at Roast&Toast and wander into the nearby bookstore to browse after spending a morning on the slopes. In the winter, the town has 'Hallmark movie' written all over it!"
Although the snow has been on the scarce side here in mid-Michigan, a Hallmark winter scene is waiting for you Up North in Petoskey.
See the full list of "10 Small Towns in the U.S. That Feel Like You're in a Hallmark Movie" here.
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Jim Harbaugh To Remain As Head Coach Of The Michigan Wolverines | . Much like the movies they inspire, these towns are perfect for "stepping away from life" and enjoying some downtime with a magical backdrop.
One town on the list, in particular, happens to be right here in Michigan and is no stranger to being a hot spot for visitors not just during the winter, by all year long. Petoskey, Michigan is a popular "Up North" | 79 |
Downtown beavers left without food
A family of beavers living behind the White Pass Building may starve after their home and feed pile were destroyed by Community Services in November.
"There was a whole colony of beavers there – young ones, old ones," said local grizzly bear expert Phil Timpani.
Walking along the waterfront in the summer, Timpani watched the beavers busily building up a feed pile before the onset of winter.
Then, in November, he noticed heavy machinery tracks near the bank where the beavers lived.
"They'd taken a loader and a backhoe and destroyed the beaver's feed pile," he said.
An ice-covered river sealed the beavers' fate.
"They were left to starve," said Timpani.
Community Services asked "our conservation officers to deal with the beavers at a site near White Pass," said Environment spokesperson Nancy Campbell.
The officers decided the ice and swift water made it unsafe to live-trap the beavers, she said.
"And it was unsafe to trap them even to kill them."
So, Environment issued Community Services a dam-removal permit.
But it wasn't a dam that was removed, said Timpani.
It was the beaver's feed pile.
"Calling it a beaver dam is just terminology," said Campbell, who was not sure what exactly was destroyed under the permit.
The beaver's lodge was in the bank, she added<|fim_middle|> of sticks surrounding the entrance in the bank where the beavers lived, Community Services hoped to force the beavers to relocate, he said.
Why the beavers' food and lodging were destroyed during the winter rather than waiting until spring remains a mystery.
"Would removing it in March be any different that November?" said Molloy.
"I don't know, I'm not a beaver expert.
"But the intent was for the beavers not to be there in the spring."
Initially, there was some suggestion the beavers might relocate to a big lodge upriver.
But beavers are territorial, said Campbell.
Hungry, homeless beavers would not be welcomed at another lodge.
On Thursday, Molloy walked around the area and saw some markings that suggested the beavers could still be around, he said.
Lots of people knew these beavers, said Timpani.
People walking their dogs, or hanging out with their kids saw the beavers all summer.
"And now they're sitting there with no food."
It's a very sad story about wildlife in the city, he said.
"It's not like we've done a terrible thing to the beaver population," said Campbell.
"These were not the only beavers in Whitehorse."
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"And I think they dug that up too."
Community Services is building a wharf in the area.
But construction doesn't start until spring, said Timpani.
"So why would they destroy the feed pile now, when there's ice on the river and the beavers can't get more food?
"They could have let the beavers live through the winter, then relocated them in the spring before work began on the dock."
"If beavers pose a problem for a project, we take a look at that," said Campbell.
It's not clear why the "dam" was destroyed in the winter, instead of waiting until spring, she added.
"You'd have to talk to Community Services," she said.
Planning for the wharf as been underway for a number of years, said Community Services infrastructure and development director Pat Molloy.
In October, brush was cleared from the site in preparation for the concrete pilings and underwater wharf supports.
"Our permit from Fisheries and Oceans requires the in-water work be done in March and April," said Molloy.
During these fall preparations, the beavers were discovered.
At first, Environment suggested fencing off the area, so they beavers could be trapped, said Molloy.
But after Environment assessed the situation, a decision was made to remove the lodge.
"The intent was to relocate the beavers," he said.
By removing the pile | 277 |
Introduction. In<|fim_middle|> teachers.Method. Six focus groups were conducted with Swedish elementary school teachers during the fall of 2014. In total 39 teachers from four different compulsory schools participated in the study.Analysis. The empirical material was analysed from a sociomaterial perspective, particularly informed by Actor-Network-Theory. Technology is here not perceived as a tool to be mastered for different purposes but as an actor actively taking part in the co-construction of educational practices.Results. The study points to three important consequences of the changing relations between searching for and memorizing information in elementary schools: memorizing is to an increasing degree replaced by different activities related to "facts"; although more sophisticated cognitive labour is being outsourced to digital technology, analytical capability is still perceived as something particular to the human mind. As a consequence, analytical capability stood out as the most important criterion considered by the teachers when assessing their pupils' performances.Conclusion. The analysis shows how external memory systems are not merely tools for pupils and teachers to make use of. These systems are also actors that co-shape requirements on pupils' capacities and performances in contemporary schooling. | contemporary society increased access to and dependence on digital technology has produced richer possibilities for outsourcing memory to external systems, an issue that becomes especially tangible in educational settings. The aim of this paper is to make visible how the changing relations between searching for and memorizing information is formed in the context of elementary schools, from the perspective of | 64 |
Kill the crabs with an ice pick or by dropping in boiling water. Remove the legs, top shell, internal organs and discard. Break the remaining body in half (it is traditional to leave the backfin attached). Heat a wok or skillet to high heat and add the oil. Stir fry<|fim_middle|> were packed excellently, a fantastic size & medium seasoning is how MD crabs are usually served. They were very easy to heat up. (We did it in the oven) And, are certainly worth getting again. | the crab body halves and claws for 4 to 5 minutes until claws are bright red. Add garlic, onions, ginger root, red peppers and black beans; stir fry another 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and reduce heat. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Uncover an increase heat to reduce sauce. Stir frequently until done. Serves 2 to 4.
» The black beans are an essential ingredient; they give the dish its unique flavor. These beans are sold in small bottles in the Chinese markets and last indefinitely without refrigeration. They are very strong in flavor, so be careful not to add too many. Mash them with a spoon before adding to the dish.
Being a Md girl livimg in Las Vegas I miss my steamed and soft crabs. Linton's has been a God send. Just like I remembered in Md. Would highly recommed.
I was worried about getting crabs in the mail...these | 196 |
The chorus melody is very straightforward. Without the melodic pause and hook at the end, it would be too static, but with that sweet, subtle alteration in the rhythm, the melody becomes very infectious and danceworthy.
I really like the production style of the song. There's a 90's dance pop vibe in the backbeat bassline and sound. Mostly, though, the track sounds very modern and kind of timeless, which I appreciate. Electronic pop music should always be looking forward, looking for fresh sounds.
<|fim_middle|> It sounds quite juicy, so I guess there's something to be learned from this song.
I will definitely look into hearing more of Daya's songs, especially if she continues to work with producer Jake Agger. | It's a love song about craving, to the point of insomnia. My favorite part of the song is probably the end of the bridge, where the melody takes some unexpected quick detours to the underworld. That creates a nice contrast before the more straightforward chorus melody. There are some nice pauses in the melody at the very end of the song. I rarely have courage to leave too much empty space in between notes. | 83 |
As the TED acronym stands for "Technology, Entertainment, and Design", many of the topics in these conferences focus on tech and design, but there are also a number of inspiring insights into cultural and scientific matters. Driven forward by the "ideas worth spreading" maxim, TED talks (given by some of the most respected names in the world) have prompted world-changing insight and national motivation.
With so much vision to share, it only makes sense that TED<|fim_middle|> research in the topic; or, who knows, maybe these ideas will lead you down another path entirely. The more we know, and the more we seek to discover, the more productive action we can take for a progressive future.
Which are your favorite TED talks about solar power? Let us know in the comment section below! | talks provide an excellent platform for learning about solar energy, solar power, and the changing landscape of energy production. If you're excited about the future of our planet – and ready to learn – check out some of the most illuminating speeches given on the topic of solar, and how they've helped us evolve.
This slightly older TED talk, filmed in 2003, addresses perhaps one of the most significant restrictions on the universal adoption of solar power and renewable energy: accessibility. Gross, an entrepreneur since he founded his own solar energy company in high school, talks about his life as an inventor, and his dreams for making solar energy cheap, and abundant. This talk marks the rise of a revolution to make solar power into something that is available to everyone and anyone, and since then, costs for installing panels and solar solutions have begun to fall drastically.
Donald Sadoway's TED talk, "The Missing Link to Renewable Energy", achieved viral status thanks to its consideration of the rising energy needs and threats the world is facing. This exploration into the energy of tomorrow emphasizes the point that storage is necessary when making the most of solar power. Sadoway suggests that the battery will be the shining star; the device that allows for a truly renewable world of natural power. Explaining how lessons he learned during his time at MIT can apply to the concept of grid energy storage, Sadoway helps provide insight into what the future of solar could hold.
In order for a development project to be successful and sustainable, it needs to be an organic process managed by the people it serves. In other words, renewable energy goals must be actively supported by people, if they hope to survive. In the village of Tilonia in Rajasthan, India, a man called Sanjit Bunker Roy funded the Barefoot College in 1972. The educational facility provides solutions in rural communities that promote self-sufficiency in the form of solar energy, education, health care, and more. The school now teaches locals in rural villages how to find their calling as solar engineers, dentists, artisans, and doctors – and in his TED talk, Bunker Roy explains how the fascinating concept works.
Dan Miller's approach to climate change shows how compassion and empathy can go a long way towards saving the planet. This talk was produced independently from the TED Conferences, for a local TEDx event; in his conversation, Miller addresses the simplest solution to climate change: involvement. His aim is to inform humanity of our responsibility to get involved, and inspire us to take actions towards facilitating solar power, environmental assistance, and renewable energy. Miller tells us that our "bystander" approach to the environment is no longer sustainable if we want to look after our planet, and society.
Besides pollution from fossil fuels, deforestation ranks as one of the highest contributors to climate change. Topher White – a conservation technologist responsible for founding the "Rainforest Connection" – uses his TED talk to discuss how solar panels and old technology can protect remote areas of rainforest across the globe. Your average cell phones, powered by solar energy, can alert rangers on the ground when chainsaw sounds are detected – which often indicate illegal logging. The conversation highlights innovative use of tech and solar power to help protect our planet.
The TED talks outlined above are just some of the most inspiring videos circulating in the realm of TED discussions on solar power. As inspirational minds come together to discuss how solar energy and renewable sources of power can improve and repair the earth, we will continue to learn as a community about what we can do to protect the planet. Perhaps one of these motivating speeches will inspire you to share knowledge with others, get involved in the energy movement, or do more | 750 |
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Mass. border stores have more plans than worries about NY legalization
by Zack Huffman March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022
Theory Wellness in Great Barrington, Mass. near the border with New York state. Credit: Instagram / Theory Wellness
Massachusetts adult use operators in western Massachusetts are planning for New York's new legal market, even if the new market is not expected to impact sales any time soon.
"People who reside in other states and come visit the Berkshires are part of our customer base," said Jesse Tolz, marketing director for The Pass, a retail store in Sheffield, Massachusetts. "We opened our dispensary back in 2020, and since then we've increased our grow capacity with indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse cultivation. We launched our wholesale channel over a year ago, distributing to plenty of other great dispensaries throughout Mass. Very soon we'll be opening another facility in town, where we'll significantly scale up our production capabilities to increase supply for retail and wholesale."
The Pass is a vertically integrated company with a single retail outlet on Massachusetts' western border. The region has been a popular one for retail outlets, considering it draws New York, Vermont, and Connecticut customers. Now, all three states are in various stages of creating their own legal adult use markets, potentially cutting into the market shares that western Massachusetts currently dominates.
There are about nine New York municipalities along the Massachusetts border, none of which opted out of the new adult use market, unlike the 57% of New York municipalities that voted to bar retail adult use sales. Two towns on the border, Ancram and Copake, voted to ban social consumption.
New York state regulators have said they are aiming for the first retail sales to begin by the end of 2022 or early 2023. Although that is roughly a year away, the market will also likely need time to stabilize before prices in New York can begin competing with Massachusetts.
Other producers see legalization in New York as an opportunity for growth.
"I think we have a great following in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey," said Berkshire Roots CEO James Winokur. "We'd like to participate in the New York market." Winkur said that he plans to obtain a manufacturing license in New York to spread the Berkshire Roots brand.
At the same time, Winkokur said he expected that there is a possibility for his retail store in Pittsfield to take a hit, but that the company was planning to make up any potential losses by increasing its wholesale business.
"Customers with access to cannabis in New York will stay in New York and we're preparing for that," said Winokur.
Winokur estimated that about 30% to 40% of the customers that visit their Pittsfield location were from out of state, but he added that it is tough to determine how many of those people are commuting for cannabis, or simply purchasing while on vacation.
"It's a vacation area, so we see a lot of out of state license plates," he said.
Theory Wellness is a multi-state operator with facilities in Maine and Massachusetts, including a retail store in Great Barrington along the New York border. They see legalization as another opportunity for the growing company.
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"On our end, the end result is more access to cannabis, which is better," said Thomas Winstanley, VP of marketing for Theory Wellness. "We hope to<|fim_middle|> or closest dispensary for a large number of New Yorkers for a long time," he said.
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Although it fluctuates, at times as much as 50% of the customer base is from New York, according to Winstanley.
"We're just stoked to see more states legalizing," he said. "The cannabis industry in New York will be interesting as it opens up. We know it's going to affect us but I think the benefits outweigh the negatives."
Canna Provisions operates an adult use retail facility close to the New York border in Lee, Massachusetts. As a result, roughly 25% of their customer base comes from the Empire State, according to co-founder and COO Erik Williams.
"The normalization of cannabis is good for everyone," said Williams. "It's good for the industry as a whole."
Williams also said that despite cannabis currently being legal for adult use in New York, there is still a long way to go before the adult use market matures enough to become competitive with Massachusetts.
"When I look at the next year, New York has zero effect on us," said Williams. He added that even after the first retail location opens, the market will still be at a disadvantage when competing against Massachusetts.
"There needs to be the wholesale supply and production needs to stabilize," he said.
Williams also said that there was a grocery store that was about as far away from the highway as his retail store, and that, in his opinion, there was a similar ratio of New York license plates in the parking lot.
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Stay ON WATCH (9D: Doing sentry duty) for tomorrow! | puzzle all about WOW FACTORs, there wasn't much exciting going on in this Monday's. I probably spent the majority of my time making up rhyming sentences with the clues (i.e. "OH GEE, SWEDE SNEE, play REEDS like STEVE ZEE!" Also, it was pretty fun to pretend the W-O-W theme was sarcastic and read all the clues in a Ted voice (see below).
Solving time: 14:52, but only because I misspelled the abbreviation ASSN (5A: One of the a's in Nascar: Abbr.) Overall, a fairly straightforward solve.
Theme: A lot of W-O-W clues based around WOW FACTOR (36D: Pizazz): WAR OF WORDS (18A: Heated argument), whose clue alternatively could have been "Any Popular Discourse post that mentions politics"; the graceful WALTZ OFF WITH (23A: Take while no one's looking, say); the awe-inspiring WALKS ON WATER (46A: Exhibits a superhuman ability); and the classic WAY OUT WEST (56A: 1937 Laurel and Hardy romp in the frontier).
Head-scratchers: A little thrown off by the adjective ALGAL (3D: Like some pond growths), mainly because I wanted to pronounce it with a hard 'g'.
Nota bene: the horizontal line-type things on the serif font.
Latin of the day: Slim pickings, but I'll settle with the 32D clue "By Jove!"(I SAY). I feel | 338 |
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The large size of the prize and the large size of the field created an atmosphere of spectacle. Puggy Pearson famously made an appearance dressed as an Arab sheik that year, although he wouldn't last long in the tournament. The large tournament size began to require that a player receive more than their fair share of luck to go along with their<|fim_middle|>30,000 preflop and Daugherty chose to reraise all in for 190,000 with A-K. Green then reraised all in for 305,000 with two eights in the hole and Veltri called them both down with pocket jacks. An ace came on the flop to triple up Daugherty, give Veltri the side pot, and eliminate Green in fifth place.
The battle that led to the fourth-place elimination was a battle of Dons as Holt called an all-in bet by Williams preflop. They turned up their cards and Holt had Williams dominated with A 10 over A 9 . A 10 on the flop settled the matter when Williams failed to pick up a flush draw, and he was out in fourth place. Another hand came up soon thereafter where one player had the other dominated, but things went a little different the second time around. Veltri held K Q over the K J of Daugherty, but the board was dealt Q 10 9 , and Veltri called Daugherty's all-in raise after the flop. It was the final decision he made in the main event as he was eliminated in third place.
Daugherty kept his good fortunes and momentum going in the heads-up match against Holt, making a ten-high flush to defeat Holt's nine-high flush and win a half-million pot at the start. He jumped into the lead in yet another dominant-hand situation. Daugherty was the owner of A-10 in the hole against Holt's K-10. A 10 fell on the flop and the kicker battle went to Daugherty. He took down another 1.15 million and was now in control. A few minutes after that Holt moved all in on a flop of J 9 8 and Daugherty called him down. Holt turned over 7 3 and Daugherty was way out in front with K J . The turn and river brought a 5 and an 8, and the tournament was over. Daugherty was the first millionaire world champion in the history of the WSOP. | poker skill if they hoped to make the final table. None of the 13 prior champions of the event made it to the final table. Bobby Baldwin came the closest, busting in 29th place.
The three players who did make the final table in 1991, but not the television table of six were Donnacha O'Dea, Danny Hunsucker, and Hilbert Shirey. When the cameras started rolling on the final six, the table included: Ali Farsai, Perry Green, Don Williams, Rob Veltri, Don Holt, and Brad Daugherty. Outside of Green (runner-up in 1981) none of the players had final-table appearance. Farsai quietly exited in sixth place before a hand that changed the complexion of the table went down. Veltri raised to | 173 |
THE WORLD'S WORST MARBLED PAPERS...BY THEODORE BACHAUS.
Bird & Bull Press.
North Hills: Bird & Bull Press, 1978. 7 x 10 1/2. (5) pages of text and 10 double-spreads of marbled papers. Wraps. Fine. One of 400 copies. This being # 1 -- as were all other 400. More
MARBLING: A HISTORY AND A BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Easton, Phoebe Jane.
Los Angeles: Dawson's Bookshop, 1983. 8 1/2 x 11. xiii, 190 pages, color frontis, 5 leaves of plates (3 in color) and 6 samples of original marbling. Oatmeal cloth with inset marbled specimen by Rubovitz. Fine. One of 850 numbered copies. Inscribed by the author in the colophon... More
LOUGHBOROUGH MARBLE.
Marbling.
(Loughborough): Plough Press, 1971. 3 x 4. (7) pages accordion-fold, tipped into green cloth boards. One page of text is followed by 5 specimens of marbled paper. Fine. No. 8 of only 18 copies of this near-miniature spoof. The five funny-named marbled specimens are from an imaginary industry. This was..... More
HARVESTING COLOUR. THE YEAR IN A MARBLER'S WORKSHOP. Introduction by Barry McKay.
Muir, Ann.
Oldham: Incline Press, 2000. 8 x 11. 96 pages, 12 marbled specimens. Two-piece cloth & marbled boards, in cloth & board slipcase. Fine., with prospectus. One of <|fim_middle|>45 original tipped-in samples of marbled papers.
Tübingen, 2002. 8 1/2 x 12 1/2. 58 broadsheets: 13 text pages in English and German, 45 large specimens tipped to printed sheet. Each of the specimens is signed. Laid into portfolio of blue cloth and marbled boards tied with ribbon. Fine. The Turkish ebru patterns from the earliest to..... More
The Mysterious Marbler. With an Historical Introduction, Notes, and Eleven Original Marbled Samples by Richard J. Wolfe.
Sumner, James.
North Hills: Bird & Bull Press, 1976. 6 x 9. 68 pp. Quarter morocco and marbled boards. Fine. One of 250 copies printed by Henry Morris at the Bird & Bull Press. More
MARBLED PAPERS. Being a Collection of Twenty-two Contemporary Hand-Marbled Papers, showing a variety of patterns and special techniques.
Weimann, Christopher.
Los Angeles: Dawson's, 1978. 9 3/4 x 12 3/4. 61 pages. Quarter morocco and cloth by Gray Parrot. Fine in handsome custom slipcase, with prospectus. One of 200 copies printed at the Bird & Bull Press, signed by Weimann. Twenty-two (20 of which are full-page) marbled specimens include a Turkish..... More
THREE EARLY FRENCH ESSAYS ON PAPER MARBLING 1642-1765.
Wolfe, Richard J.
Newtown: Bird & Bull Press, 1987. 7 x 10. 106 pages. 13 marbled specimens. Quarter morocco, marbled boards. Fine with the prospectus. First publication of a manuscript (Lyon, ca. 1642) on Turkish marbling. "The best Method of making Marbled Paper" from Journal Oeconomique 1758. The Marbler of Paper from Diderot-Alembert..... More
LOUIS HERMAN KINDER AND FINE BOOKBINDING IN AMERICA. A Chapter in the History of the Roycroft Shop.
Wolfe, Richard J. and Paul McKenna.
Newtown: Bird & Bull Press, 1985. 6 1/4 x 9 3/4. 161, (2) pages including illustrations & color plates. Morocco and deocorated paper boards. Fine. One of 350 copies printed at the Bird & Bull Press. More
THE WHOLE ART OF MARBLING.
Woolnough, C. W.
(London, 1881). Facsimile reprint by Plough Press, 1985. 5 x 8. 82 pages plus 38 leaves with 52 mounted marbled paper specimens. Cloth, gilt. Fine. One of 150 copies. The marbled papers by Katherine Davis of Payhembury reproduce the patterns of Woolnough's specimens. Lovely edition of a classic work... More | 250 numbered & signed copies, printed by Graham Moss in black & several colors. Each of the 12 monthly chapters is preceded by..... More
VARIETIES OF SPANISH MARBLING. A Handbook of Practical Instruction with twelve original marbled samples.
Nevins, Iris.
Bird & Bull Press, 1991. 6 x 9. 79 pages (52 text pages, 12 mounted specimens). Quarter cloth & marbled boards, leather spine label. As new. One of 250 copies. "Spanish techniques differ from regular marbling. They are a lot more intricate, complex, and require mush more concentration." "I have..... More
Klassische Marmoriermuster. Classic Marbling Patterns.
Sönmez, Nedim.
Tübingen, 2002. 8 x 12. 127 broadsheets: 17 text pages in English and German, 110 original specimens (each identified) tipped to printed sheet. Loose in portfolio of cloth and marbled boards tied with ribbon. Fine. No. 41 of 100 signed copies. Stone, Snail, Fantasy, Comb, Peacock, Bouquet, Tiger's Eye, Double-Marbled..... More
Sönmez on Stamps I. "Marbled Flowers." With six stamps printed by Turkish postal system.
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Sonmez on Stamps II: "Marbled Landscapes." With six stamps printed by Turkish postal system.
Izmir, 2017. Miniature. 3 x 2 1/4. 60 numbered pages (but many are blank or have a single word). Twenty-eight text pages in English are followed by 6 original postage stamps loose in plastic mount. Red cloth gilt. Fine. No. 5 of 99 signed copies. More
Tigeraugen-Marmor. Tiger-Eye Marble.
Tübingen, 2004. 8 1/2 x 12 1/2. 63 broadsheets: 5 text pages in English and German, 58 specimens tipped to printed sheet, loose in portfolio of cloth and marbled boards tied with ribbon. Fine. No. 38 of 42 copies. Signed by the author/marbler. These patterns are also referred to as..... More
TURCKISCH PAPIR. A Short History of Marbling in the Orient and in Germany. With 10 Original Marbled Papers.
Tübingen, 1995. Miniature, 2 x 2 3/4. 75 pages, including 10 tipped in specimens of ebru. Full green morocco with envelope flap, gilt decoration on both covers, miniature marbled endpapers. Fine. No. III of 70 copies in this deluxe binding, signed by the author/marbler. The ancient art of Ebru, or..... More
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Keeping your home carpet clean is not an easy task. Neglecting it results in either having to live with less than appealing floor covering or spend a lot on professional carpet cleaning services. Below you can find nine very useful tips and tricks to maintain your domestic carpeting in good shape. However, keep in mind that no matter how much time and effort you invest, you simply can't replace a service from a professional carpet cleaner.
1. Vacuum your carpets thoroughly as often as you can, most of the wearing is caused by dirt. Oily soils attract more of the same and frequent vacuuming will reduce dirt particles build-up.
2. Remove stains quickly. Almost all stains can be removed with ease if they are cleaned in the first few days. The longer a stain is left to react chemically with your home carpet the harder it will be to clean it.
3. Test a spot of the carpet before scrubbing, extracting or spotting<|fim_middle|> and be fast to neutralize high alkaline or high acid cleaners after use.
5. Never dig or brush spots. This could cause a damage to the carpet fabric. The right carpet cleaning procedure is to scrape the spot towards the middle and then tamp the spot into the white towel or cloth. We have covered this topic extensively here.
6. Overuse of cleaning solutions is bad. Too much detergent will result in residual leftovers in the carpet that even thorough vacuuming may not remove. More cleaning compound used does not mean good results. On the contrary, chances are you would ruin the carpet doing it.
7. Be careful with moisture. Most carpet cleaning detergents are chemically active so they do not need huge amount of water. Over-wetting can cause brownout, carpet shrinkage, adhesion problems and all kinds of carpet damage.
8. Remove residue if possible. Scrubbing will clean the carpet fibers the best by uniting dirt and detergent residue, which powders off the carpet. Periodic steam cleaning will flush out this dirt and other particles trapped deep into your home carpet.
9. Never "coat" a dirty or spotty carpet. After scrubbing or extracting a dirty carpet, if you are not satisfied by the results, do not apply a coat of carpet protector you will be making it harder to remove it the next time. Either re-scrub or extract dirt and soil or leave it for the next cleaning before you coat.
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Herakles facts for kids
Roman equivalent
Herakles (Latin: Hercules) was a divine hero in Greek mythology. He was the greatest of the Greek heroes. He was the son of the god Zeus and the mortal woman Alkmene. Herakles was strong and courageous—even as a baby. When he was a young man, he dressed in a lion's skin, carried a club of olive wood, and was an expert with the bow and arrow.
Hera, the Queen of the Gods, hated Herakles because he was the son of her husband and a mortal. She designed some difficult tasks for Herakles to do and hoped they would kill him. These tasks are called The Labors of Herakles. He finished them all with success and Zeus gave him immortality. He had many adventures. When he died, he went to live with the gods on Mount Olympus.
Herakles was worshipped throughout the Greek world. He was popular among athletes because he was the god of gymnasiums and wrestling schools. He started the Ancient Olympic Games and marked out the length of the Olympic stadium. The Romans called him Hercules. He was the subject of much ancient and modern art, and even of movies like Walt Disney's Hercules.
Birth and childhood
Lion of Kithaeron
Madness, murder, and The Labors of Herakles
Zeus was the greatest of all Greek gods. He fell in love with a beautiful mortal woman named Alkmene. She gave birth to his son and named him Alkides. He would one day be called Herakles. Alkmene lived in Thebes.
Zeus' wife Hera was angry with her husband because he had become the father of a child outside their marriage. She hated Herakles and looked for ways to hurt him. The goddess Athena felt sorry for the baby. She tricked Hera into breast feeding him. This was one step on the road to immortality. Hera hated Herakles more than ever. She sent two snakes to kill him, but the baby Herakles killed the snakes with his hands. This was his first great act of courage and physical strength.
Herakles became a strong teenager. He learned to use weapons and to drive a chariot. One day he killed his music teacher Linus because the man had tried to whip him. Herakles was charged with murder, but said he had acted in self defense. He was freed. People feared him though, so he was sent far out of town to work on a farm. Herakles became stronger with the hard work. He was seven feet tall. He was eighteen when he left the farm.
Herakles was eighteen when he hunted the large and powerful Lion of Kithaeron. This lion was killing cows in a land near Thebes. The hunt lasted fifty days and ended when Herakles smashed the lion's skull with a club of olive wood. This club is seen in pictures of Herakles. He dressed in the lion's skin.
Herakles slept in King Thespius' palace while the hunt progressed.
Herakles was going back to Thebes when he met the heralds of King Erginus. They were on their way to Thebes to collect tribute. They treated Herakles with contempt. Herakles cut off their ears, noses, and hands. Erginus made war on Thebes, but was defeated and killed by Herakles. For saving Thebes, King Kre<|fim_middle|> Hesperides (Gilded bronze, Roman artwork, 2nd century CE)
Heracles and Omphale, Roman fresco, Pompeian Fourth Style (45–79 AD), Naples National Archaeological Museum, Italy
The protector Vajrapani of the Buddha is another incarnation of Heracles (Gandhara, 1st century CE)
Herakles Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia. | on gave his daughter Megara in marriage to Herakles.
Hera could not rest easily because Herakles was becoming more and more famous. He was loved by everyone. Her anger and hatred made her look foolish. She tricked Herakles into thinking his sons were his enemies and, insane with anger, he murdered them.
When he came to his senses, he was overcome with grief. He ran from other people and lived for a time in exile. He looked for advice from the Oracle of Delphi. The priestess sent him to serve King Eurystheus, King of Tyrins in Mycenae. In this way, she said, he would be washed clean of his crimes.
Eurystheus was a dull and bad man. Herakles hated him. Eurystheus set some tasks for Herakles to do. These tasks came to be called "The Labors of Herakles". It was said that Hera designed them. She hoped the tasks would kill him. Zeus would grant Herakles immortality with the successful completion of the Labors.
Temple to Heracles in Agrigento
Greek mythology influenced the Etruscans. This vase at Caere shows King Eurytus of Oechalia and Heracles in a symposium. Krater of corinthian columns called 'Krater of Eurytion', circa 600 B.C.
Heracles as a boy strangling a snake (marble, Roman artwork, 2nd century CE)
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Y ou'd be forgiven for being surprised about Uotora's location. A small nook in a subset of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, it resides in an area not exactly known as a culinary hotbed. Or it wasn't at least, until recently, when soaring rents in Manhattan, Williamsburg and Long Island City have pushed some of New York City's true tastemakers further (or farther?) outside the city's center. This isn't the place for massive restaurant groups or celebrity chefs with venture capital funding. It's for people like Hiroyuki Kobayashi and Atsuomi Hotta, two experienced New York City sushi chefs, who've finally decided to push out on their own and open a sushiya in more reasonably priced real estate. Their decision benefitted me, since I'm sort of tired of tapping a line of credit to review omakase spots for this blog.
It won't be surprising to read that Uotora's interior is as comfortable and pretty as the sushi that they serve. Capacity is small, so for some, comfortable might stray into cozy. But the staff, some of whom Hotta and Kobayashi knew from their previous stops, are friendly, knowledgeable and patient, especially with customers who can't fathom that no liquor license includes BYOB isn't allowed or that not having a reservation may shockingly mean you won't get sat.
The less traditional but no just as delicious sake (ocean trout in this case) came next, followed by a Saba (mackerel) from Kyushu, one of Japan's large islands in the southwest. Kinmedai (goldeneye snapper), torched aburi and pictured below, is a tane that's appeared more frequently stateside. Given how delicious phot<|fim_middle|> the overwhelming, palpable, addictive anticipation for good sushi (ok, maybe that's just me).
And - big Bill Simmons voice here - *ohhhhhhhhh* that sushi. 10 pieces of nigiri, efficiently made despite a full barrel of other customers for the two itamae to serve. We're started with red snapper followed by shima aji (striped jack), a tane (aka Neta aka rice adornment) that is particularly excellent in the summertime, since that's when it spawns. The glossy shine (pictured below) almost made me remorseful to eat it. Almost.
L: Chu Toro. R: Uni.
Eagle eyes might have noticed the slightly different look to the shari (rice in the nigiri). That reddish hue stems from Uotora's use of red vinegar, called Akazu, to season the rice. As Atsuomi-san will gleefully and correctly tell you, most sushi restaurants use rice vinegar, a cheaper and more available ingredient. Rice is the lifeblood of good sushi, so you'll notice the taste of the Akazu immediately. It's worth trying if you haven't before, especially accompanied by the briny, lean, two day aged kohada (below).
New York, NY. Crown Heights.
Entering Uotora, the first thing I notice is the coziness. Capacity is tight: there's room for about 20 in the main restaurant and 8 or so at the sushi counter itself. Atsuomi-san, who served me at the counter through the duration of the meal, explained that the size of Uotora was a natural check on what him and his partners felt would be muted initial interest. Well, turns out he was wrong: incredible initial reviews coupled with demand for great sushi in Crown Heights (slash the world) have meant throngs of customers, despite the fact that Uotora does not yet have a liquor license. That's a great problem to have but it means that if you're planning on going - and you should - a reservation is probably wise. | ogenic it is, you won't hear me complaining.
The counter at Uotora is omakase only, which is important information for those of you want to order yourselves (it's offered at the tables). Both chefs stand behind the counter in harmony, methodically preparing sushi for every customer. Incredibly, until the aforementioned and unexpected popularity surge, Kobayashi and Hotta prepared everything, including the cooked food, by themselves. Fortunately, they've since hired kitchen support to help with cooked beauties like cod, scallop and salmon.
Other highlights of the table-only, a-la-carte menu are the well-balanced negitoro (chopped medium tuna belly with scallions) and the Kanpyo, a simple but delicious vegetable maki. But frankly, the moment I saw the online menu , with a sushi omakase priced at a so-reasonable-I-knew-I-wasn't-in-Manhattan $70, my mind was made up: the wooden counter would be my destination.
The restaurant may appear simple from the outside, but Uotora is no simple sushiya. Food is meticulously prepared and delivered, despite the fact that the undermanned roster of employees would easily fit inside a minivan. Vibe, that four letter word of nebulousness, is essential to any good restaurant. Uotora balances the neighborhood chill with a modern, professional restaurant, to create an excellent vibe. Recommended.
The meal begins with three accompaniments (pictured above), including yakimono (grilled dishes): Bonito from California and Tilefish from North Carolina. The third bite, a kunomoto oyster, is simply dressed with shoyu and a touch of heat. These dishes serve to wet the palette without removing | 364 |
Scientists have put forward a number of different explanations for this, including that certain growth hormones could play a role in both height and cancer, or that environmental factors such as childhood nutrition or illness could be a factor.
"One of the major hypotheses was that something was happening early in life that was making your cells more susceptible to cancer and, sort of incidentally, causing<|fim_middle|> why men are at greater risk of many cancers than women.
The research also threw up some surprises: for example, the skin cancer melanoma shows a much stronger link to height than expected – something Nunney suggests might be down to taller people having slightly higher levels of a growth hormone called IGF-1.
Nunney said a slight boost in the rate of cell division, as a result of higher levels of IGF-1, might have a stronger effect on these cells than it does in other tissues, possibly because melanoma might need a larger set of mutations to develop than other cancers.
Prof Dorothy Bennett, director of the Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute at St George's, University of London, welcomed the research, although she said Nunney's calculations involved a number of assumptions, including that cancer risk increases in direct proportion to adult height.
That said, Bennett said there was no obvious reason melanoma should have a particularly strong link to height. | you to be tall," said Leonard Nunney, professor of biology at the University of California Riverside.
Nunney said his work, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, is based on the fundamental model of how cancer develops, whereby individuals accumulate mutations in their cells (other than sperm or eggs) over their life: if a particular set of mutations arise then a certain cancer will initiate. The theory suggests that having more cells, or more divisions per cell, would therefore increase cancer risk.
Nunney compared the overall risk of men and women developing cancer of any type with increasing height, as found from previous studies of large cohorts, with what might be expected from calculations based on the number of cells in a body.
The results reveal that his predictions are in tune with the real-life observations, giving a 13% increased risk for women for every additional 10cm in height compared with 12% from observations, and an 11% predicted increase in men for every 10cm taller compared with 9% seen in real life.
Overall, an increased risk with height was seen for 18 out of 23 cancers considered. Nunney says some cancers may have shown no link because the effect of height was masked by other drivers such as HPV infection for cervical cancer.
Nonetheless, Nunney says the findings suggest sheer number of cells is important. "Whether that comes from a better diet or the fact that your parents happen to be tall doesn't matter … it is purely a number of cells, however that comes about," he said, although he admits height differences only appear to partly explain | 329 |
Avalon 4.7 part 4 of 6 Paghat
July 25, 2016 July 17, 2016 M G Kizzia Leave a comment
The travelers got to the gate by lunchtime, having successfully avoided the five-hundred-man army that was camped just far enough away to be out of sight from the city. Abandoned farm fields stood between the army and the city on the hill. The city itself appeared to have a good, solid wall. While the wall offered no protection for the people to work those fields, the city would not be easily overrun. The travelers supposed without the use of those fields, the people might be starved into submission, but it would not be easily taken.
Lockhart and Katie got down to stand in front of the gate. Lockhart banged on the big wooden door while Katie shaded her eyes and looked up at the battlements above. Lincoln shouted from his horse.
"Yadinel. We have come to see Yadinel."
A man's voice answered from above. "Lord Danel is in seclusion. He sees no one."
A woman's<|fim_middle|> main spring that gave water to the whole city. They found Yadinel, an old man, tending the flowers.
"Lockhart, good to see you with these old eyes," Yadinel said. He turned and opened his arms for Boston. She hugged him carefully, since hugging the elderly seemed to be the theme for the day. "Katie, are you and Lockhart working things out?"
Katie glanced at Lockhart who preferred to stand, statue-like. "I am honestly trying," she said. She did not explain what she was trying and she did not speak for Lockhart.
"Good, good," Yadinel accepted whatever she was willing to offer in answer. "Father Mingus." He turned to the elder elf. "Are you loving your daughters?"
Mingus dropped his head and echoed Katie's words. "I am trying." Lincoln hushed Alexis before she could say anything about just how trying he was.
"Good, good," Yadinel said. "I have my own headstrong daughter to care for."
"Father," Paghat protested with her voice, but stepped up and kissed Yadinel's cheek before she turned again to look at the travelers. "You are welcome to Salem and welcome to share whatever we have."
"Yes, yes," Yadinel said, and spoke to Paghat. "You best go tell Missus Rondel and the ladies that we have guests, I hope for the next several days at least. That means eight more at meal time, not that the dwarf ladies don't already cook for an army."
"Yes, Father. But more Jebusites are coming to the army camp. I saw from the top of the wall."
Pluckman spoke up. "My guess is Mibdrus himself. That makes some eight-hundred men at arms, almost as many as we got men, women and children inside the city."
"Paghat, go on and tell the ladies," Yadinel said, and Paghat nodded and left so he had to shout after her. "And stay away from those Jebusites, especially that Mebdred fellow."
"We met Mebdred," Lincoln said.
"Don't tell me, she and Mebdred…" Lockhart did not finish his thought. Yadinel let out a wry smile.
"Did you ever see The Fantastiks? The play in New York was performed for, I don't know, twenty years or more." A few heads nodded. "Well, Mebdred's father Mibdrus and I have an agreement, to avoid as much bloodshed as possible. You see the wall. You must always keep the wall. But I don't have long to live, then Paghat and Mebdred will be together and the city will become a Jebusite city. I can only pray that the Elohim will survive."
"Elohim?" Katie was curious. "You worship El?"
Yadinel began to walk, slowly, almost staggering in his old age. He shook his head. "You must understand that history often repeats itself. Lord Melchizedek's father was like Saul, the King. He turned the people to worship the Most-High god, but he stumbled, often. Lord Melchizedek was himself like King David. He was not perfect, but God approved, you might say. I play the part of Solomon, though my failure has not been infidelity. In my case, my son and wife have both been taken from me, and my daughter will marry the enemy, and the gods of infidelity will once again move into the city."
"How old are you?" Boston got weepy, watching him struggle.
"I am fifty-seven," he said, and quickly added, "You can't judge with twenty-first century eyes. Fifty-seven is a good, long life in this day and age. For me especially. I don't think I live more than sixty years right up through the middle ages. There may be a couple after Y1K, but honestly Doctor Mishka in the twentieth century is about the first to begin living longer than sixty years."
"There are historical crisis points where the Kairos is needed," Mingus explained. "He can't age gracefully here if he is needed in ten or twenty years in China, Africa, or the Americas."
"Even when I am young and healthy," Yadinel nodded. "I will die when it is time to move on, sad as that may be. I am like everyone else in that respect. I have no control over when I die, and it can come at any time."
People walked in silence for a while, not unlike a funeral procession, Boston imagined. Eventually, they got back to the threshing floor building, which turned out to be much bigger from the outside. There were any number of oversized rooms, all attached. The horses were in one room. The noise, like a raucous celebration, was coming from another great room, and Lincoln thought he better say something before his words got swallowed up by the noise.
"We ran into a Marzilotipan on the way here."
Lockhart took up the story. "She said the Anazi have overrun her home world and she escaped. She is here seeking refuge and apparently she will trade any sort of advanced technology for some land."
"A foolish idea," Yadinel said. "Property and ownership is a fluid concept for the human race. Humans give land, and then change their minds." They went in to lunch. The dwarfs were celebrating extra hard, and extra loud and wild for the arrival of their friends.
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Avalon 4.7 part 5 of 6 Setting Things Straight → | voice interrupted. "Why do you wish to see Yadinel?"
"We are old friends," Alexis shouted, as they heard an all too familiar voice in response.
"Get that gate open," the voice ordered. "Hop to it. Hurry," the voice continued as the big gate slowly opened wide enough to get two horses in abreast.
"Pluckman," Katie named the dwarf, and actually smiled while Lockhart turned to tell the others.
"It's Pluckman and his gang."
"I wonder how many stooges they have by now," Decker mumbled.
"Sixty?" Elder Stow suggested.
"Maybe eighty by now," Alexis suggested with a grin. "Those women folk keep pushing out the young 'uns, you know."
"Pluckman," Boston ran up front and left her horse, Honey, for Father Mingus to bring inside. Boston paused before she bent down to hug the dwarf. He showed some signs of age, his hair graying, and his beard long, almost to the ground. Boston glanced at the woman, just shy of thirty, who stood a bit to the side and stared at the travelers, but Boston spoke to Pluckman. "How old are you now?"
Pluckman smiled broadly, not the least for being hugged by the pretty red-head, even if she was an elf. "I'm four-hundred-years old, but I still got plenty to go," he said, nice and loud. "My great uncle Donner lived to be nearly eight hundred years, he did."
"I thought Donner was one of Santa's reindeer," Lincoln said as he passed by.
"No surprise there," Decker mumbled, without explaining.
Pluckman led the travelers to a big barn where they could stable their horses. There appeared to be dwarfs everywhere, but also some gnomes who knew all about the care and feeding of horses.
"This is the threshing floor," Pluckman explained. "You can see there isn't much grain here at the moment. Lord Danel lets us go out and glean the Jebusite fields after they get harvested, and I am not saying we steal Jebusite grain, mind you, but there's plenty that has to eat here in old Salem town."
"It is a wonder the Jebusites don't starve," Mingus suggested quietly to the group.
Once the horses were in good hands, the woman who followed them from the gate spoke one word. "Come." She turned to walk, evidently used to being obeyed. Boston started to follow without question, but then stopped suddenly as a question came to her face. She turned to ask Mingus, but Pluckman answered.
"Lord Danel's daughter, Princess Paghat."
Father Mingus explained to Boston. "The children of the Kairos are to us like children of the king. We have used the terms prince and princess from the beginning, even though most human people do not yet know the terms. They have a special relationship and some authority over all the little ones, even to the third generation, that is, the grandchildren of the Kairos. We all feel the obligation to protect and defend them, and listen to them, even if we do not always do what they ask."
Boston understood. When Paghat told her to come, she felt a compulsion that was by no means irresistible. Still, the travelers followed the woman and soon found a large home with a beautiful garden, not far from the | 710 |
A few words about Potamia..
It took its name from the plentiful waters and the many small streams that pass though.
Many of the residences are built following the traditional local architecture.
Polignotos Vagis was a famous local sculptor born in Potamia, whose sculptures are exhibited in the homonymous museum, founded in his honor.
Every year, on July 31st, revives the custom of 'Anavrochiaris' that is about appeasing to God in order to<|fim_middle|> during the event.
Explore the village's natural beauty by following the path that leads to the top of mountain Ipsario (1208m) and observe the stars during the Astrocamping that is organized there every year.
Potamia is suited in the east area of Thassos and built on the foots of Ipsarion. It is surrounded by intense vegetation and has a wonderful view. | avoid the summer droughts. For this purpose, someone covers himself with leaves and crosses the streets of the village while residents splashing him with water from the balconies.
On Sunday of Carnival, a very entertaining parade with makeshift chariots that satire current events and everyday life is organized. Food, dance, wine and lots of fun are abundant | 69 |
I've not been posting much about Discovery Bay as such, but as you can guess, I've been busy exploring other corners of Hong Kong.
A few days ago I finally managed to get to the other end of Discovery Bay (it's not that far, 10 mins on the bus from the plaza or a 45 mins walk from our flat) to see what has changed there.
… Paisanos, which is popular for its American pizzas. The pizzas are well made, but huge in size!
Next to the restaurants are a few empty shops – they look like they could be small flats, but fact is that Discovery Bay Plaza North is a commercial space, so you can't live there. However, rumour has it that the hotel that's to be open some time in 2012 might offer horseback riding and hence some shops will be converted into stables. I've not seen anything being confirmed<|fim_middle|> this is another picture of the shops (some empty – some in use) and in the background you can see the hotel that will be ready some time in the coming months. Not sure who will run it or whether it will have a pier that's connected to Central (or maybe Disney) but I guess we'll find out some time in the future.
Of course, there are some real estate agents – as they are at every corner in Hong Kong.
Plus a children's clothes and a Marc James design shop (great for kitchen, living room and bedroom furniture).
… and a coffee shop.
Finally another shop catering to kids – and that's it. That's currently all there is in Discovery Bay Plaza North. | , but I guess if it uses the space then it's a win-win situation for all. Now the empty shops make the Plaza North look like a ghost town, which is a shame. It's in a nice, quiet location and would be convenient for a lot of the residents living in this area.
Anyway, | 63 |
The FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series kicked off to great local fanfare - and made history when two of Argentina's most renowned open water swimmers swept the awards podium.
2017 FINA Open Water Swimming<|fim_middle|>. He waited until his fellow Cordovan to cross so they celebrated together with the roaring crowd at the end of the 57 km Maratón Acuática Internacional Santa Fe - Coronda. | Grand Prix circuit champion Guillermo Bértola and four-time Olympian Cecilia Biagioli won the 57 km FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series yesterday from in Coronda to Santa Fe in Argentina.
Bértola finished in 7 hours 32 minutes 9 seconds, relatively comfortably over Italians Edoardo Stochino (7 hours 34 minutes 33 seconds) and Simone Ercoli (7 hours 34 minutes 36 seconds).
The oldest woman in the race and the only mother, fellow Argentine Biagioli finished second overall in 7 hours 33 minutes 47 seconds. Italy's Barbara Pozzobón finished second in 7 hours 42 minutes and Alice Franco finished third in 7 hours 44 minutes.
Under a bright sun and unusually favorable conditions of the river, the 26-swimmer pack began at 10 am from the East Coast of Santa Fe.
Biagioli led the pack with Guillermo Bértola, Evgenji Pop Acev, Simone Ercoli, Edoardo Stochino and Barbara Pozzobón following closely behind. Ultimately, Bértola passed Biagioli, but the arrival of the two Argentines in first and second overall created an emotional final for the multitudes of fans.
It was Bértola's first career win after five races in the river | 285 |
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Marcquise Reed netted a game-high 20 points in his return to the court to help lead Clemson University men's<|fim_middle|> … Shelton Mitchell has 888 career points in a Clemson uniform – just 112 points away from joining the 1,000-point club at Clemson … Elijah Thomas is one block away from tying for 10th all-time after posting two blocks tonight – he now has 125 career blocks at Clemson … John Newman III grabbed a season-best six rebounds … Clemson made eight 3-pointers, its most in a game since making nine against Sam Houston State … the Tigers shot 40.0 percent from distance – its best mark since the season opener vs. The Citadel (.423) … Clemson's shot a season-best 61.5 percent in the first half … the 78 points scored were the most by Clemson in a victory over South Carolina since 2008-09 (W, 98-87). | basketball to its third-straight victory over in-state rival South Carolina, 78-68, on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers (9-3) were paced offensively by Reed's 20 points. Reed also grabbed five rebounds, dished out a team-high four assists and finished with a game-high three steals in 30 minutes.
Five Tigers in total scored in double-figures on the afternoon. David Skara finished with 14 points and a game-high eight rebounds, while both Elijah Thomas and Shelton Mitchell notched 11 points each. Clyde Trapp added 10.
Clemson shot 61.5 percent from the floor in the opening half. John Newman III posted five points and a season-high six rebounds in the opening half, including an emphatic two-handed slam that helped swing momentum in the Tigers' favor. Clemson led by 11 points after the opening stanza.
The Tigers would continue to push the pace in the second half and open up its largest lead of the game at 54-38 with 16:32 to play in the game. The Gamecocks (4-7) would cut the Tiger lead to just five on four occasions, but Clemson was able to keep South Carolina at bay and finish off the 10-point victory.
Clemson returns to the floor on Dec. 30 when it hosts Lipscomb from Littlejohn Coliseum as the Tigers close out its non-conference slate in preparation for ACC play. Tip time is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Notes: Clemson won its third-straight game against its rival South Carolina … the Tigers now own a 37-18 record against the Gamecocks since they left the ACC (1971-72 season) … head coach Brad Brownell won his 158th career game at Clemson and now has 325 victories for his career … Marcquise Reed netted at least 20 points for the 30th time in his career and for the sixth time in nine games this season … Reed now has 1,057 points in his Clemson career – just five away from moving into 36th on the all-time list | 459 |
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Obi Toppin reflects on historic UD basketball season, looks ahead to NBA future
June 4, 2020 June 4, 2020 Peter Burtnett
High-Flyer Obi Toppin reflects on his special season at UD and looks ahead to his future in the NBA and the draft, where he is projected to be a Top<|fim_middle|> lot, just because of all the ups and downs that I've been through throughout this season, and my whole college career. I've been through a lot, like sitting out, not having really a winning season my freshman year of playing, to having the best season of Dayton's (history)."
Brotherhood and a mentor
During the special season the Flyers had in 2019-20, Toppin said the best part of the season was the brotherhood the team created and the bond that was formed. The overwhelming response from Toppin was that each player on the court wanted to see everyone else succeed.
"Everybody on the team was just so close and so bonded," Toppin said.
"And that's what made us a very good team, because everybody was willing to follow directions and push each other. Like, everybody wanted to see each other succeed, and that's why we were so successful. We always gave up good shots for a better shot, and (we) always loved to see another person score… we love to see each other succeed, and that's what made us such a dangerous team, because everybody on our team was able to get the ball and facilitate or score off of that. The bond we created as a team on and off the court was just amazing."
Another important piece of the Flyers success was, of course, their head coach Anthony Grant, who Toppin said he built up a close connection with.
"Coach Grant was telling me every single day to be the same person that you are," Toppin said.
"With my personality, it helps with a lot of things. The personality that I have and the work ethic that I have, he said if I continue having that same energy every single day on and off the court, I should be perfectly fine."
Grant was also the person who called Toppin when he won the Naismith Award, which broke Toppin down.
"(Winning the award) really meant a lot," Toppin said. "When coach called me and told me, 'You won the Naismith,' I almost broke down in tears, just because I knew how much it meant, it was crazy."
A special day, for team and fans
The players and coaches on a team are part of what makes a season successful, and Flyer fans won't soon forget the special season led by Toppin, his teammates, and Grant. But perhaps more than the players and coaches who create them, the moments and memories of games (or gamedays) stick with fans through it all. For Flyer Faithfuls and Toppin alike, the game against George Washington on March 7 could remain the best day in the Flyer's storied history for years to come.
"It wasn't just the game that was so special," Toppin said.
"It was honestly that whole day, just because… College Gameday came to our gym (Frericks Center). It was just wicked, the whole day. Leading up to that game, people were like, 'Oh, they got College Gameday, they're gonna lose the game,' because that was our last conference game. People were doubting us that game, but we did have a slow start, we didn't have the start that we wanted, but we knew we could have something special: the first team to go 18-0 in A10 conference play, and we did that. We all worked really hard the whole season to accomplish what we accomplished that day."
After the game, Toppin and stand-out junior guard Jalen Crutcher (also declared for NBA Draft) shared a moment where they felt a strange sense that the March 7 game would be their last.
"(That day) was just amazing," Toppin said. "Me and Jalen were talking after the game, and we looked at each other like, 'Damn, that's crazy, because this feels like our last game' . . . when we got to Brooklyn (for the A10 Tournament), and we found out that we had to fly back because the conference tournament was over, me and Jalen looked at each other and were like, 'Wow, that's crazy,' because it really felt like (March 7) was our last game, and it really was."
Throughout the season and the final game, the Dayton fanbase motivated the team to fight, even on the road.
"Dayton definitely, by far, has the best fanbase ever," Toppin said.
"They travel well, they sell out home games every single game. It even looked like, to me, that we had more fans than other teams at their home place. It's just crazy, our fans are so connected with us, and we were fighting every single day for our fans, as well as we were for us. They put in the work to get to our games and cheer us on, and they put that battery in our back to push us to play even harder. We definitely love our fans, we thank them every single day for what we did and what we were accomplishing. Without them we wouldn't be the team that we were."
As Toppin now moves forward towards a future in the NBA, the fanbase that fed into and benefitted from the success of both Toppin and the Flyers will follow him into his NBA career. The "family atmosphere" in and around the UD basketball family is something that Toppin will carry with him into his future.
"The family atmosphere that they have, it definitely brought me closer to everybody," Toppin said. "Coming from a big city where there's not a lot of interaction…to a place where everybody is talking to each other, it was very different, but I got used to that family atmosphere."
Future focus on the NBA
Now, with his UD career in the rearview, Toppin finds himself among the upper echelon of prospects entering the 2020 NBA Draft. With the date now set for October 15, Toppin will be among the first ten picks.
Even through the tough times we have all faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Toppin has still been able to get into the gym every day to work on "ball handling and getting shots up," along with getting in the weight room at night.
The toughest adjustment for Toppin has been the uncertainty surrounding the situation around COVID-19 as it continues to develop and change.
"The only thing (that has been tough) is that everything is word-of-mouth right now, because nobody knows a guarantee of what's going to happen with the NBA or with anything," Toppin said.
"Right now, it's just adjusting to being able to move quickly with what's being said… if I have to go to a different state to train, I just have to pack my stuff and go… other than that it's been pretty much the same. I'm in the gym every day doing what I love best."
As Toppin continues to train and better himself, there are still areas for improvement for him to be ready to play at the NBA level.
"First, the pace of the game, I'll have to get used to that," Toppin said. "Then I'll have to work on a lot of ball handling. With that, I feel like with me being as tall as I am, I have to get lower with my ball handling, and just master that. And then just have shot consistency. I feel like during college, I was very efficient inside and outside, and so I feel like if I just continue working on my shot and consistency, everything will be fine."
For Toppin, everything should be more than fine, and as a lottery pick, there is a lot that the Brooklyn native can bring to the NBA.
"Honestly, I feel like I run the floor really well," Toppin said. "I'm very athletic and I can bring different tools to different teams. Whatever team needs me, I feel like I can bring different things for them and be a huge threat for other teams."
As he takes the next step into the highest level of basketball, Toppin said he will keep his ears open and listen to everybody and trust the process, which is something he learned a lot about when he sat out a year (redshirted 2017-18 season).
"The year that I sat out, I learned a lot that year," Toppin said.
"I was sitting out and I was very frustrated because I wasn't able to show what I was working on and how I was improving. So I feel like just trusting the process and listening to the coaches and the people around you – because they can see things that you might not be able to see because you're so focused on the game. So just being able to open your ears and listen to others and follow directions, I feel like that's the most important thing (I learned at UD)."
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University of Dayton men's basketball star Obi Toppin is training every day as he prepares for the NBA Draft, and took some time to reflect on UD's historic 2019-20 season that was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a season where the Flyers went 29-2, a perfect 18-0 in A10 play and undefeated at home, Toppin averaged 20 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game on the way to a litany of national awards, including the Karl Malone Award (Best Power Forward) and the vaunted Naismith College Player of the Year.
Toppin didn't just post good numbers (63.3 percent shooting from the field, 39 percent from behind the 3-point arc) or win national awards, he was a catalyst for the Flyers' historic season.
Even as the Flyers continued to grab win after win, the doubters still crept in, questioning the level of competition and wondering whether Toppin was really as good as the highlight reels showed.
Facing doubt
That doubt became only stronger when the Flyers lost their opportunity to prove themselves against the "major" teams in the NCAA Tournament, where the Flyers were projected to be a No. 1 seed before the tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19.
"Honestly, I was very upset, very emotional (when I found out the tournament was cancelled)," Toppin said.
"Everybody on our team was very emotional because we knew how much this season meant to us. We put in so much work in the off-season and in the non-conference that it kind of felt like a waste, like we were just throwing it away."
Even with the cancellation of the tournament, Toppin said he felt the Flyers had a lot to prove going into the tournament.
"A lot of people were saying we can't play against these big schools, we can't play in the tournament because we're a young team," Toppin said.
"Whatever they were saying, we had a lot to prove when we got to the tournament, and I feel like we didn't get the opportunity, even though we showed a lot, (like) going to Maui, going undefeated in our conference. I feel like we proved a lot…if we got to the tournament it would have been a lot better for myself and everybody else on the team… it would have opened the eyes of a lot of scouts for other players on our team to give them… better opportunities if we had gone far in the tournament."
The doubt throughout the season gave the team an added edge and Toppin said the "smart, physical" A10 competition was downgraded by college basketball fans and analysts alike.
Finding an edge, winning awards
Now, as Toppin shifts focus towards his future in the NBA, he said the doubt he faced during his college career will "for sure" give him an edge as he trains and prepares for the draft, where he is projected by some to be taken as high as the No. 2 selection.
"People still doubt things that I do, and doubt things that our team did," Toppin said. "So it's just an edge for me to push even harder when I'm working out so that I can get better, so that I can get to the next level and prove to (the doubters) that I can do what they say I can't."
From receiving no Division I offers out of high school, spending a postgraduate year at Mt. Zion Preparatory School in Baltimore, Maryland, before sitting out a year after transferring to UD.
After facing the doubters even as he lit up the scoreboard and helped bring national attention (and ESPN's College Gameday) to Dayton, Ohio, Toppin has had what he called a "roller coaster career" that made winning the national awards extra special.
"(Winning the Naismith Award) was definitely very special," Toppin said. "I was very honored winning that award, and it meant a | 858 |
Campbell calls for Louisiana lawmakers to stop Trump's election challenge
by: KTAL/KMSS Staff
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is calling for state lawmakers to put an end to President Trump's election challenge.
Campbell, who represents District 5, released an open letter on Thursday asking Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and four other Congressmen to stop disputing the outcome of the Presidential election.
You can read Campbell's letter below:
No one likes to lose. It does not matter if it's dominos, cards or touch football.
Or a seat in Congress. In April 1988 I lost a Congressional race by 526 votes out of 126,654 votes cast. That is .4 percent. Over the course of my political career I have won more races than I've lost, and I can say with assurance that it is better to win.
After that 1988 race, despite my deep disappointment I accepted defeat. That is the American way.
Today, two full months after he lost his re-election campaign for President by seven million votes, Donald Trump still disputes the outcome. He has repeatedly cried foul and done what he does best – file lawsuits. Yet he has produced no evidence of election fraud sufficient to change a single vote in courtrooms across four crucial battleground states and before the United States Supreme Court.
"Sore loser" doesn't describe Trump. His attempt to overthrow the November election is reckless, unpatriotic, and deeply un-American.
But what of the four of Louisiana's six Congressmen and our Attorney General supporting Trump's hollow claims of election fraud? Weren't they elected to office themselves? Aren't they using the positions granted to them<|fim_middle|> public office to accept defeat and pledge support to the victor. Otherwise we may as well declare the great American experiment of democratic self-government to be dead and finished.
George H.W. Bush, the last president to lose re-election, left a note for the incoming president. It said, in part, "I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success is now our country's success. I am rooting for you."
It is time for our top Louisiana politicians to follow the example of former President Bush, do what's right and end this dangerous challenge to the Presidential election. Donald Trump won Louisiana but lost America. The election is over. It's time to move on.
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WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- It's official, Julia Letlow, the wife of the late Luke Letlow, is running for Congress to fill the seat of her late husband.
Following the passing of Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow, his wife Julia Letlow has officially announced her running for the available seat. | by the voters to deny other voters a say in the Presidential election?
Didn't they swear an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution?
This is beyond reckless and unpatriotic. It is dangerous.
Americans take pride in knowing that we are a nation of laws, not men. We enact laws to govern ourselves and rely upon men and women to enforce those laws. That is what we mean by "the rule of law."
And the ultimate expression of the rule of law is another phrase heard a lot lately: "the peaceful transition of power." If we are a society governed by laws, those of us in public office understand that we only "hold" that office temporarily, until the next election. We hold it because a majority of the people in our nation, state, or locality choose us to occupy it.
When we lose the support of the majority — even by less than one percent, as I did in 1988 — we lose the office.
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On the 9th October I went to my very first Buckingham Art For All (Bafa) meeting. Bafa is a wonderful group for artists living in and around Buckingham... Laura began by talking about her eight week residency at Nagasawa Art Park in Japan, working under the guidance of master craftsmen and artists. Laura showed us some wonderful slides of the Japanese countryside where she stayed, including one that showed the resident bugs that she had to share her<|fim_middle|> little about Japanese culture and attitudes and got a feel for the importance the Japanese place on this craft. Laura talked about suitable types of paper and wood to use and showed us images of the brushes and cutters needed. She also talked about various methods of sharpening the cutters. | living quarters with which made everyone gasp and wriggle with horror! We were also shown a fascinating slide taken of four men in a paper factory making a very large sheet of mulberry paper. We learned a | 43 |
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Conversation Piece: Untitled by Jordi Bonet
Check out this fantastic piece of public art at the EPL's Mill Woods branch.
By Steven Sandor | January 30, 2018
The mural is made up of 10 cast-iron panels finished in bronze, but the first thing that strikes you is the pools of colours.
Jordi Bonet's "Untitled" is mounted on one side of a study box inside the Edmonton Public Library's (EPL) Mill Woods branch. The insulated box acts as an isolation booth, where people inside can have quiet reading time. And the box<|fim_middle|> mural. He succumbed to leukemia on Christmas Day, 1979.
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Fiction, Essays & ReviewsPerforming ArtsVisual Arts | sits in the middle of the library, which has windows on all sides. So, light comes in from different angles, hits the mural and creates some truly unique colour effects that change as the day goes on.
When I look at the contours, cracks and crevices in the metal surface, there are reflections of yellow, blue, deep green, lime and turquoise.
The mural is made up of 10 panels, each weighing 2,000 pounds. There's a definite topography to the piece; peaks of metal are carved by deep cuts, like a river rushing through a mountain range. And within you'll find human shapes; heads, narrow bodies, arms – as if Nazca lines had been hacked into the art.
The piece debuted in Edmonton's downtown Centennial Library in 1967 during the country's 100th birthday. The library, currently under re-construction, was later renamed for former EPL chair Stanley Milner. Three years ago, Bonet's mural got new life when it was installed in the new Mill Woods branch, after six months of painstaking restoration work.
Bonet was born in Catalonia (read: Not Spain), lost his right arm as a child and moved to Canada when he was in his early 20s. He became a vital part of the Montreal arts scene, and his work is a key part of that city's famed Brutalist architecture that has made its Metro system so famous. His work can also be found at the University of Alberta's Students' Union Building.
Sadly, Bonet passed away at the young age of 47, only 12 years after finishing the EPL's | 340 |
Q: Matching S22 with a metal plate at the output So assume we have a highfrequency device which has a missmatch at S22. Some of my colleagues solder a little round metal plate, placed on top of the signalpath it self (shortly before the SMA Connector) to improve S22 by 5 to 10dB.
My question is, why is this improving the signal that much?
Is it behaving like a capacitor? Does it depend on the resonance frequency?
A:<|fim_middle|> connector, and a phase that told them whether it was high or low impedance. They may have measured the S22 with a TDR, which basically does the sums of the last sentence for you. Or they may have been dabbing a bit of extra C around experimentally, to see if anything improved the S22 (it's not illegal and it's quick to do, I'm not ashamed to do it!)
| If the metal plate is 'little', then it's behaving like a small capacitance.
If the connection has excess inductance, or in other words is high impedance, then this extra capacitance can form a low pass filter with the inductance to match it across the frequency range of interest.
Ask your colleagues how they knew where to add the extra capacitance. It may be that that particular assembly always needs a bit of extra C there. Or they may have measured the S22, and noticed some ripple, with a frequency that told them how far the defect was from the | 119 |
All the new Paper Smooches can be found over at the PS online store! And get ready, because the NEW Release will be available Tomorrow NIGHT, Saturday at 8pm PT! 🙂 Weeeeeeee!!!
Paper Smooches October Pep Rally!
It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of<|fim_middle|>Please check the Paper Smooches blog on Monday, October 2nd to see if you are one of the FOUR lucky winners.
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For Santa's face, I decided it would be fun to use the Flower Frames dies. These Santa Card dies cut a larger beard to fill a card front, but I trimmed mine down to work on the Flower Frame. I added a little Liquid Applique to his hat brim and a huge pom-pom! 🙂 Oh what fun it is!
Happy [Technique] Tuesday! Exciting news about a new Simon Says Stamp/Technique Tuesday STAMPtember Set in the house! You can check out the new set, Sassy You're Not Normal (haaaa!) HERE! It is SUPER funny!
For these cards, I also used the delightful Enjoyed Layered Flower Stamp set. Isn't that Sunflower fun!?
And to finish off, I had to also use this sentiment, so I colored for Kathy's Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge with it! 🙂 Have you joined in The Daily Marker 30 Day? There's still time! It's quite fun and great practice! I have no idea how Kathy keeps up with all?!! Amazing! You can check out all my misgivings and successes HERE on Instagram!
Today, I'm popping in with a few more cards from the September Release (and others!) of Technique Tuesday! All the new goodies can be found HERE!
I colored this cutie with Copic Markers and cut him out using the Clipboard die.
Next up, is this perfectly seasonal sentiment paired up with these layered leaves from the Fall Favorites set. These leaves stamp in such a cool fashion and I love the look in the end! It's pretty subtle is these photos, but in person, it is lovely. Imagine the possibilities of layers with these!
I also added in some sweet acorns from the Fall Accents dies. When I made this card, we were actually experiencing sweater weather and I loved it! Suddenly, we are back into the low 90's. Phew!
Oh my word! ❤ him! 🙂 This sentiment is from PS's awesome Kindness Sampler.
Another card I made with Dinky Doodles. For these cards, I used both Paper Smooches Dinky Doodles 1 and Dinky Doodles 2.
I thought the TREmendous sentiment from Paper Smooches Huge Hugs 2 set worked perfectly and punfully! 🙂 Also, I used the newer Flower Frames dies! I have those die cuts all over my desk right now. All. Over! Haaaa!
And last but not least, I thought I'd share the anniversary card I made for my hubby this weekend!
I made this background with watercolors WEEKS ago and then it just sat on my desk. I masked off this wonky frame and I'm pretty darn sure I used my Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors (I can't imagine what else that is? LOL!). They are still super awesome in my book. 🙂 I colored the birds with Zig Clean Color markers.
This cute little bird set is PS's Feathered Friends (and dies) and the I Love You die is a great staple for anyone's stash! <3!
All the new Paper Smooches can be found over at the PS online store!
Hello all! I'm popping in with some super fun Monster cards from Paper Smooches September release! You can find all the new products HERE.
For both the cards above, I used Paper Smooches Huge Hugs 2 for the sentiments. Such a great set!
And last but not least, I thought I'd share this card again, in case you missed the DT Hop. Gah! Such fun!
These new dies are called Monster Dies and the sentiment is from the new Halloween Sampler. | the NEW Paper Smooches OCTOBER 2017 release with you! ONE new stamp set and SIX new dies will be available to purchase at 8:00pm PT on September 30th. You will find our new products HERE once they go live.
To add extra fun to our blog hop…we are offering up a prize!
The prize – a $25. gift code to choose what you like at the PS online store.
FOUR winners will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the design team blogs and the PS Blog to win the $25. prize.
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Spider Bags Shake Out The Past Year
There is something undeniably raucous about Spider Bags, a North Carolina rock band fronted by a New Jersey vagabond. Maybe that's why it can sometimes be a struggle to define most of it; an offbeat alternative rock sound that sputters around like a few friends banging out beats in a back street bar.
At the heart of it is Dan McGee (vocals, guitar) and (for three albums) Gregg Levy (bass), who had played together on and off for the better part of 15 years. The rest of it was largely made up of whatever friends wanted to show up at studio sessions and live shows, until Rock Forbes signed on as a steady drummer.
The year ahead will mark another lineup shuffle as the band tours with Odessa labelmate Gross Ghost. Levy left shortly after the release of Shake My Head, leaving the bass open for multi-instrumentalist Steve Oliva, one of several guests who joined in for the last album.
There's something deliciously sticky about Shake My Head.
As one of the most overlooked albums released earlier this year, there aren't many better albums to play loud tonight. There is a recklessness to the 10-track lineup with grimy guitar work and always honest and sometimes medicated lyrics.
Queztacotl Love Song is a fine example. The lorazepam-induced song plays out like a middle-aged hippie trading in tie-dyed psychedelia for white collar comfort, while retaining tree hugger tendencies — peace, drugs, and nature traded up for peace, prescription meds, and environmentalism. Somehow it all goes together, especially with that crazy restrained rock calm.
Not everything they play is so medicated. Think of it as the exception. Keys To The City is a high strung gang song fantasy that begs for someone to kick up the debauchery. Permission to party, granted. The same spiraling frenzy is found on Friday Night, with its hard luck fall-out-of-love barstool confessional. (The track is still listed as a free download if you need another sample.)
Much of the album is like that. There isn't a whole lot of seriousness across the release, given it's a cross of drunken goodness and the unfortunately sad side effects that go along with it, usually on the morning after. Daymare plays to it all as the best twangy, slowly drawn out rock lament put out this year. Save it for the after party as everybody's eyelids get heavy and the bottles are nearing empty. Or not.
Pairing up McGee's music, both uptempo and downbeat, is what gives Spider Bags its addictiveness as it wavers back and forth between rock and roll or garage rock. Other standouts on the album include the swooning Shape I Was In, smooth The Moon Is A School Girl, and 60s-infused Standing On A Curb. There are also some stellar instrumental moments throughout Shawn Cripps Boogie.
All in all, there isn't a dud on the album, although you might consider adjusting the track arrangement. Most of Shake My Head is McGee finding the sweet spot between dirty rock with occasional punk- and deep South leanings and a meticulously produced album. It's especially amazing that Spider Bags can lay down what sounds to be a spontaneous ruckus even if it is all carefully planned. While other bands sometimes attempt to capture the energy of their live performance, these guys really do.
Shake My Head By Spider Bags Shake It Out At 8.2 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
There really isn't any better way to wrap up another year of music reviews than with a band like Spider Bags. They can both close the show and kick off another round, which is exactly what they will be doing in January as they tour around with Gross Ghost for five back-to-back shows, starting with Durham, N.C., on Jan. 15.
Shake My Head by Spider Bags can be downloaded off iTunes. You can also find Shake My Head on Amazon or order the CD from Barnes & Noble. They also put out the single Teenage Eyes with Eileen as a B-side earlier this year. The two extra tracks are worth a listen too, although neither quite measure up to the romp found throughout Shake My Head. For band updates, look for the label Odessa Records on Facebook.
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Labels: music, Odessa Records, Rich Becker, Spider Bags
FlipBooKit Rekindles Kinetic Motion Art
The first thing that comes to mind when anyone mentions a "flip book" is its origin as a primitive form of animation. But after the initial spark, individual memories vary.
Some people remember making doodles in the corners of a notebook starting in grade school. Others recall picking their first flip book out of a box of Cracker Jacks. A few might think about those vintage coin-operated machines that used to be commonplace at amusement parks, one of the earliest forms of moving pictures.
It's something between the latter design, a mutoscope by Herman Casler, and a later invention, the filoscope by Henry William Short, that inspired artists Wendy Marvel and Mark Rosen to recreate an artistic exhibition based on the motion studies of Eadweard Muybridge. By placing flip books in a hand crank or mechanized box, Marvel and Rosen could tell artistic stories in 24 frames.
FlipBooKit marks a resurgence in kinetic arts.
The result was a stunning series of gallery-caliber work, featuring original motorized flip books made out of found objects. But as the work was exhibited and well received, Rosen and Marvel discovered they did more than resurrect a kinetic art form. They were at the forefront of rekindling a lost medium.
With so many people interested in telling their own 24-frame stories, Marvel and Rosen began to kick around the idea of a DIY kit that would make the medium more accessible. To make this dream come true, they enlisted the help of former Disney Imagineer Steven Goldstein.
Goldstein, a product designer with more than a dozen patents, worked with these artists to make mass production possible. Inside every kit, would-be artists could find a buildable box, hand crank spindle, and 24 frames to tell any story they might think up.
What's inside the FlipBooKit.
The development team (Marvel, Rosen, and Goldstein) turned to Kickstarter and cut a few corners to ensure early backer kits would arrive before their Christmas deadline. So it is very likely that only the first recipients will ever notice it. While the kits are complete, none were shipped with packaging to hold everything together.
Instead, the entire kit slipped right out of the shipping envelope. It included the die-cut notebook plastic encased cardboard box that folds together in about five steps. It included a spindle assembly, which has a hand crank. And it includes two sets of laminated flip cards, plus a set of stickers.
The first set of flip cards sport the classic image of a running horse. The second set is blank, allowing anyone to either affix their series to the cards or draw/print images on precut stickers. (It pays to be careful in removing the contents as some cards will separate from their sheets.)
It may seem slightly daunting as the contents fall out of the envelope, but the instructions make sense. All told, most people can assemble the box with the preprinted horse frames in about 28 steps. Making their own creations, however, requires considerably more thought.
The creativity of motion media is limitless.
Much like the artists discovered in creating their own work, one box with a 24-frame story can be interesting. However, stories that sprawl across more than one box are even more memorable. In looking at the work of Marvel and Rosen, many of their motion vignettes sprawl across three boxes — either in a horizontal row or with other spatial considerations.
Ergo, a horse running in place is interesting, but a horse running from one box to the next can be all the more captivating. Or, as Marvel and Rosen's work have shown, a woman climbing up a ladder and diving into a tub or an elk walking across two boxes before transforming herself into a woman can be unforgettable.
But then again, depending only on someone's imagination, anything might be unforgettable in the span of 24 linear or looping frames. We can see anything and everything from a series of stills to time lapse photography playing out in an endless loop. With enough foresight, someone could even capture themselves in the same position for 24 years and age themselves with the turn of a crank.
FlipBooKit Moves Art Toward Motion At 5.8 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
FlipBooKit is still in its infancy, with the next rounds likely to ignite something lasting more than the first round. In other words, the development team has a few kinks to clean up. The kits deserve better packaging and a spare spindle assembly. The upcoming motorized kits might require programmable timing (like the work on exhibit). And the materials used in making the box ought to include metal or wood, which many people are already expressing a willingness to pay more for.
There is also plenty of room for preassembled boxes, where the artist is only responsible for adding content to spindle cards, which could be sold as cartridge kits. These might seem like small changes, but could eventually make all the difference — especially as others build upon the work of Marvel and Rosen to prove what's improbable can also be possible.
Currently, FlipBooKits are only be sold direct through the bigcartel. They are modestly priced at $43 per kit. They are especially attractive to anyone who sees potential around the corner, artists and creatives that want to move into the kinetic arts medium rather than confining themselves to the digital space. Sometimes art needs high touch and low tech as opposed to the other way around.
Labels: Art, FlipBooKit, gadgets, Mark Rosen, Rich Becker, Steve Goldstein, Wendy Marvel
Of Monsters And Men Back In Rotation
Already regarded as one of the best full-length debuts on the indie scene this year, the Icelandic six-pack Of Monsters And Men is finding that My Head Is An Animal gets better with age. Much like when they won last year's battle of the bands contest in Iceland, every live performance and festival introduces more people to one of the best indie folk play lists put together this year.
"We just kind of ... won," recalls co-singer/guitarist Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdóttir. "We weren't expecting it at all."
The band wasn't expecting anything that followed either. After making waves in Iceland with the subsequent release of My Head Is An Animal, the band earned enough support for an international release in 2012. None of them have seen much of their native Iceland since — Hilmarsdóttir's original solo project is giving way to the accidental band she brought together in 2010.
My Head Is An Animal makes for the best indie success story this year.
Of Monsters And Men, which formed in 2009, was never meant to be a band. Originally, Hilmarsdóttir was hoping to recruit more members to round out her sound. The first three additions included Ragnar "Raggi" Þórhallsson (co-lead vocals, guitar), Brynjar Leifsson (guitar), and Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson (drums), and they immediately changed the dynamic of the band by giving the project two lead vocalists and an arsenal of instruments that include the melodica, glockenspiel, French horn, and trumpet.
Shortly after, Kristján Páll Kristjánsson (bass) and Árni Guðjónsson (keys) filled out the band's roster (although Guðjónsson has since dropped out), giving Of Monsters And Men diverse musical depth. Their signature song, Little Talks, remains their best example.
Sung as a duet with Hilmarsdóttir and Þórhallsson, Little Talks doesn't seem like it would be anything special on the front end with its anthem-sized big band open and chants. But as soon Hilmarsdóttir and Þórhallsson break into the alternating verse of loneliness and regret after heartbreak, Little Talks becomes as addictive as it is meaningful. Even stripped back and played in a cramped little room, it has weight.
Little Talks is certainly accomplished, but it's the balance of the thirteen tracks that locks in Of Monsters And Men as a band to watch. Opening the release is Dirty Paws, a semi-surreal metaphorical masterpiece that captures the loss of innocence and how every imbalance is eventually corrected.
The musical arrangement is as haunting as the lyrics, with a soft acoustic opening that erupts into something more forceful. Like many of the songs written by Of Monsters And Men, King And Lionheart also starts with a hushed open before it is interrupted by an invasion, transforming what could have been a lullaby into a larger-than-life, even-tempoed folk epic.
It's in these contrasts that Of Monsters And Men shines, much like Iceland. As Hilmarsdóttir explains it, Iceland can be a "very isolated country and that translates into music." But in many ways, it's really the contrast of this isolation and the vastness of the sea around it that stands out in most tracks.
When Of Monsters And Men neglect the contrasts, the compositions unravel a bit. If not for its sincerity, for instance, Slow And Steady is almost too much of a slow burn for its own good. Soft and gentle duets, even with a restrained drum fill to give a climax, play better in person than on the album.
Instead, songs like Six Weeks show a real spark with more urgency and amped up guitars. Lakehouse too, with its acoustical moments and orchestral fullness. Both songs are heavily metaphoric, which is another reason this band never comes across as too contrived. It's easy to get lost in vivid lyrics and dual meanings, especially when accompanied by impassioned musicians.
Another track worth a listen is Numb Bears. The thirteenth track makes a better conclusion on the album than Yellow Light, with Hilmarsdóttir's vocals taking on a much more staccato presentation. The track tackles what it is like to reach a destination while everyone stays home and plays it safe. It's lonely and celebratory at once, probably not all that different than the band feels lately.
My Head Is An Animal Crosses Oceans At 7.8 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
Another track to check out off the album is Sinking Man, which was released as a hidden track on the more listenable and long version of Yellow Light. The stripped back track that appeared on the Icelandic album release (at 10:52) proves how the duet-led band can demand attention with even the smallest measure of effort on their part.
My Head Is An Animal by Of Monsters And Men is currently enjoying a resurgence on iTunes after cutting into the best new artist album listing. You can also find My Head Is An Animal on Amazon, even if the album does not include the thirteenth track Numb Bears. The CD at Barnes & Noble is also missing the additional track. For a continuation of their tour that starts in Iceland on Jan. 3 before continuing on to Australia, visit the band on Facebook.
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Labels: Justin Iger, music, Of Monsters And Men, Universal Republic
Dick Wolf Thrills With The Intercept
Dick Wolf will probably always be associated with the television franchise he created: Law & Order. This television series and its spin-offs made a fortune, with story lines that revolve around sex crimes and homicides.
The characters had minimal back stories. And although the series won several Emmys, it was formulaic if not predictable. It was also highly successful.
Maybe that is why watching Wolf's work unfold for print instead of the small screen is so interesting. Sure, he previously wrote Law & Order Crime Scenes, a nonfiction companion to the show. But his new novel, The Intercept, truly marks his debut as an author.
The Intercept, A Jeremy Fisk Novel is a Dick Wolf debut.
There has never been any question that Wolf is an outstanding storyteller. The question is does his storytelling ability hold up in a novel? Yes, it does.
In The Intercept, Wolf trades in sex crimes for terrorism and to excellent effect. The scenario finds the United States just days before July 4 at the much-anticipated dedication of One World Trade Center at Ground Zero.
The ceremony of such an occasion is a pivotal moment in history, recognizing what has passed as well as the resilience of the American spirit. But unfortunately, there is something else percolating beneath the seemingly upbeat vibe in New York City.
Six passengers and crew members are attempting to take down a would-be hijacker on a commercial flight from Stockholm bound for New York City. These six, or "The Six" as these brave passengers and crew come to be dubbed by the media, are a focal point. They are immediately thrust into the international spotlight as heroes, becoming instant celebrities.
Nothing is ever as it seems to be with Wolf.
NYPD detective Jeremy Fisk, who is assigned to the NYPD Intelligence Division, is part of an elite anti-terror unit not dissimilar to the CIA. His job is to investigate the hijacking, which seems pretty routine. Except, things are not nearly as clear cut as they seem.
Despite all the fanfare, the would-be hijacker was nothing more than a pawn in a very complicated game. There is something much larger in the works and Fisk has to figure it out.
He doesn't have to do it alone. One of the other detectives assigned to the case is Krina Gersten, with whom Fisk is having a secret romantic relationship. She gives Wolf more breathing room too, toggling the action back and forth from Fisk to Gersten.
Still, Fisk, who is fluent in Arabic and not afraid to break the rules, is the apparent lead in the investigation where nothing makes sense. There are holes in every security system that the terrorists know how to exploit. There is a Saudi national who disappeared in Manhattan. And there is a bomb plot directed by none other than Osama bin Laden before his death, one that is suspected to take place on the same day as the dedication.
With several action-driven plots to drive his story forward, Wolf only provides minimal back stories for Fisk and Gersten, much like he did for Law & Order. However, that is not to say he skipped their stories entirely. As a novelist, he does provide a few tidbits to make them personable in what is otherwise best described as a tightly-wound thriller, well paced to sustain interest while<|fim_middle|> her aunt could love her.
While most boxes are managed and delivered via volunteers, one young 12-year-old girl named Evilyn Pinnow had the chance of a lifetime. She was asked to travel around the United States with the symbolic 100 millionth shoebox that would eventually be delivered to Brenda.
Along with the gifts inside the colorfully hand-printed box, two other items stood out. The first was a photo album of all the people who contributed. The second was two silver chains with brightly colored hearts inscribed "best" and "friends." Brenda kept one, but gave the second to her new friend Evilyn.
The back story might be equally remarkable. The woman who put the chains in the shoebox, Livia Satterfield, was inspired to do so because she received a similar gift she was 12-year-old orphan. Today, she still remains in contact with the person who wears the other half.
A bit about the man who penned the editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
While there is no tangible connection between the The New York Sun editorial and Operation Christmas Child, there is an intangible one. Francis Church lived to be 67 and never had any children, but he will forever be connected to Christmas because of his response to a girl who wanted to believe.
What he shares with Operation Christmas Child is an under-appreciated notion that everything we cannot see does not need to be dismantled. Sometimes it is best to leave it all intact because it's the magic in these moments that make life something more than the circumstances we are dealt.
You may tear apart a baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the stronger men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. It is all real! Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.
Operation Christmas Child Is A Liquid [Hip] Good Will Pick.
At least once a month, Liquid Hip highlights good will efforts undertaken by people with big hearts. We don't score them. That belongs to you.
We chose Operation Christmas Child because beyond the organization that runs it, there are hundreds of thousands of people who bring the impossibility of receiving gifts at Christmas to millions of children every year. The effort is heart warming in its ability to connect people and sometimes establish a connection that transcends childhood and leaves a lasting impact as they grow into adults.
Operation Christmas Child is organized and managed by Samaritan's Purse, an organization that delivers aid to the world's poor, sick and suffering. It is involved in many different programs designed to rebuild people's lives and communities. Although the organization is faith based, there is little evidence that such good deeds detract from the hearts of the people who want to make it work.
In this case, children around the world experience the wonderment of generosity — a brief but unforgettable opportunity to discover that people halfway around the world aren't so different after all. Happy holidays.
Labels: Good Will, Operation Christmas Child, Rich Becker
Metal By Newsted Already Rocks 2013
Heavy metal is already shaping up to have a banner year in 2013 with the upcoming release of a four-track EP by former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted. The new band, Newsted, puts Jason Newsted on vocals as well as bass. Joining him to round out the new three piece is Jason Mendez, Jr. (drums) and Jessie Farnsworth (guitar).
The names might not be familiar now, but they likely will be. Mendez is a long-time friend to Newsted, having played with him for the last ten years. They originally met when Mendez was working as a roadie for Metallica in California. Farnsworth has been playing with Newsted for about four years. He also handles backup vocals.
Newsted picked these players for their talent and friendship. He said he didn't want to make a super group or invite anyone in who might be jaded after playing in a recognized band. It's all new and it works too.
There is a real effort by Newsted to make Metal real.
There doesn't seem to be any doubt this is not the Newsted who played with Metallica more than a decade ago. Instead, he seems to have a real interest in reshaping heavy metal as a more approachable and even personal genre (something more commonly associated with punk or rising alternative rock).
There was never any news release or press call in advance of the new EP by Newsted. He just sat down in front of his computer at Chophouse Records and made a YouTube video. That was it.
Along with the video, Newsted has taken to personally managing the band's Facebook page, reading responses and sometimes answering questions. It's hard to say how long he'll be able to keep up with the growing fan base, but he tries to visit the page at least once a night.
Live shows won't be any different. Although the band will play big venues, Newsted also wants to find smaller venues that never have an opportunity to book big metal bands. In fact, even after the EP climbed to number 11 on iTunes (as a preorder), he said the band's success will not be measured in millions of sales but by how much he can move people with the music.
The Metal EP does do that. The first track released, Soldierhead, revives old school metal from the turn-of-the-century Metallica era. As the opening single, it makes a great case for no-holds-barred metal. Here is the placeholder until the upcoming video is released in the days ahead.
Like everything else Newsted is doing, the upcoming Soldierhead video will be a bit of a throwback, featuring the band as opposed to any overblown production. In this case, the trio just headed out to an old dusty factory and played their tribute to servicemen and women as hard and fast as they could.
The second track, Godsnake, is significantly slower and sludgier. Heavily influenced by Black Sabbath, Newsted takes long draws off lyrics that talk about differences and judgements. It's the perfect contrast to Soldierhead and proves that there was an additional payoff in playing with Ozzy Osbourne.
King Of The Underdogs mostly retains a steady and sure-handed tempo, but with frantic bursts and a spooky but purposeful guitar showcase when it counts. Somewhat in keeping with the Godsnake theme, King Of The Underdogs is all about being the best of the worst — the outcast that every other outcast in the group admires.
Rounding out the EP, Skyscrapers closes down one of the most promising starts for a new metal band. The song, which was originally written a few years ago, was refreshed to address all the ugliness on this planet, everything from terrorism to the end of the world.
While Skyscraper doesn't feel nearly as powerful or as memorable as the previous three, it was by design. Newsted and crew wanted to make a song that sounded like it came right out of the seventies and showcase some old-style guitar work. It's not necessarily the strongest closer, but will be a solid addition to the future album.
As it stands, these tracks are only the beginning. Newsted has said that the band has 10 or 12 tracks, with some of the second batch already recorded. The next set of three or four will be released as another EP after Metal. The remaining songs will be delivered as part of their full-length debut.
Metal By Newsted Nails Down 9.1 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
Newsted might wear his influences on his sleeve (they're all obvious in the music) and Metal might not necessarily break any new ground, but this EP is a welcome addition to any metal playlist. It's prominent and personal, giving off a vibe that nobody has put out in some time.
Metal by Newsted will be released on iTunes. Jason Newsted has said he intends to release the first two EPs via iTunes and then follow up with a complete package in time for the full length, which will appear sometime in 2013. Touring dates have yet to be set, but you can follow the band on Facebook.
Labels: Chophouse Records, Metallica, music, Newsted, Rich Becker
David Kowalski Keeps Dead Company
In one of the most inventive alternative reality stories published this year, David Kowalski creates a very different world from the one we know. In his novel, The Company Of The Dead, the United States entertains a second succession, permanently splitting the country in two. Germany and Japan emerge as dominant world powers. Mammoth-sized helium-filled military airships roam the sky.
All of these sweeping differences and others can be traced to a single event. On the eve of April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic never hits an iceberg. So rather than having to brave icy waters 375 miles south of Newfoundland, more than 2,200 passengers arrive in New York City and are greeted by the buzz of expected fanfare. Or, in yet another timeline, it sinks three hours later with different survivors.
Either way, John Jacob Astor survives. As the wealthiest American in the United States, this German-born businessman becomes the primary catalyst in keeping the United States out of World War I. But without this unifying moment in American history, old arguments that lingered after the Civil War resurface while Europe clings to its Imperial past.
Kowalski's debut is the epic alternative history and time travel adventure.
At the heart of the story is Major Joseph Kennedy, grand-nephew to John F. Kennedy and grandson of Joseph Patrick Kennedy (who was actually killed in action during World War II). In the Kowalski timeline, World War II never happens. Germany wins the Great War without American intervention.
Major Kennedy is a special ops commander for the Second Confederacy. His mission is to organize a covert operation to reunite the United States. If he succeeds, his company will establish a new world order to thwart an ever-expansive Imperial Japan that already had several footholds in North America: Alaska, New York, and a significant portion of the Pacific coastline.
This dramatic and ambitious plan may (or may not) have worked, but Kennedy becomes distracted from Operation Camelot when he learns the truth. The world he as he knows it should have never existed. Worse, the world he knows is about to rush headlong into a global conflict that doesn't end with nuclear weapons like World War II did. It will begin with nuclear weapons and eventually end with every living thing on the planet snuffed out. He and his team want to stop it.
If there is even a hint of head-spinning confusion at the thought of this backdrop, expect plenty more moments like it inside The Company Of The Dead. Although Kowalski keeps his timeline in meticulous order, reconciling the names, dates, locations, and connections isn't always easy.
In fact, keeping the alternative world map handy is a must as the author spins various layers of change that occur on an individual, national and global scale. It may even catch some readers off guard because the opener is vastly different than the larger body of work that is about to unfold.
The first few pages don't begin with an alternate reality, but rather the cause. As with the climatic end, it all hinges on the sinking, unsinking, or alternative sinking of the Titanic as the semi-reluctant time traveler Jonathan Wells has done a hundred times before. And with each successive strike or counter strike, time is becoming too strained under the weight of a tightening loop. It's about to snap.
The Company Of The Dead is ambitious and bloated because it has to be.
The size of The Company Of The Dead at over 750 pages (832 paperback) makes for easy criticism as plenty claim it could be cut back by as much as one-third. And yet, no one pinpoints what might be cut beyond a character or two (which would have profound consequences). But I couldn't cut any of it.
As much as the book leans long in the storytelling, almost all of it needs to be included. In fact, Kowalski could have entertained making it longer, as some characters do feel bland and some suffer motivational flips that happen on a whim. More troublesome is the style variation.
Depending on where you are in the story, The Company Of The Dead reads like a different book. It can be easily described as alternative history, science fiction epic, military narrative, covert thriller, conspiratorial saga, or indie adventure. But it never reads like this all at once. It's one or any combination of those descriptions, depending on the page. The shifts can be a bit jarring at times.
What is constant in The Company Of The Dead is its vivid storytelling. Picturing massive stratolite airships navigating wind currents in the upper atmosphere feels as real as walking the decks of the Titanic. Connecting the dots between time travel and conspiracy theories like Area 51 and Roswell is made effortless. Visiting the still segregated south, Japanese-occupied New York, or brush-covered and largely undeveloped American Southwest has an air of familiarity as if this timeline exists.
Prior to writing his first novel, Kowalski practiced medicine in Western Sydney, Australia. His first writings had nothing to do with fiction. He saw his work published in professional medical journals. He didn't have time to write anything else. This novel took between seven and 10 years to write.
The Company Of The Dead By David Kowalski Turns Over 6.1 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
Almost unbelievably, the novel started as short story, something that played out on the decks of the Titanic. The universally known tragedy, Kowalski has said, prompts many people to wonder what might have happened had it arrived safely. It was from this notion that hundreds of well-researched ripples led him to the world he wanted to create. And then he had to invent a way to get it back.
The Company Of The Dead is not for everyone, but it is for anyone who has been looking for an alternative reality epic that was born of out of science fiction conspiracy. The Company Of The Dead by David Kowalski is currently available at Barnes & Noble or the novel can be purchased from Amazon. It is also available for download on iBooks. The book was originally published in Australia in 2004, taking almost a decade to land stateside.
Labels: Books, David Kowalski, Macmillan, Rich Becker, The Company Of The Dead, Titan Books
Blink 182 Unleashes Dogs Eating Dogs
Nobody really knew what to expect when Blink 182 broke from Interscope to become what might as well be called a reverse indie band. Dogs Eating Dogs answers any questions with five stellar tracks.
As the first EP to be released since the split in October, the EP also proves that there was some truth that the recording methods on Neighborhoods was less than perfect. The idea that the band could record in separate studios and email in their recordings was an experiment gone wrong.
Sure, there were some songs fans could stand behind, but the album felt like the recording process. Dogs Eating Dogs is different. Mark Hoppus (vocals, bass), Tom DeLonge (vocals, guitar), and Travis Barker (drums) stepped into the studio on Nov. 5 and produced a handful of tracks that were ready for release during a week when so few bands or labels put out new music.
Dogs Eating Dogs is Blink 182 on their very own again.
There is plenty to like off the EP. The opening track, When I Was Young, is an authentic look back on childhood. Blink 182 neither glorifies nor defaces it, taking the good with the bad and the bad with the good. The sound is smoother and more relaxed, in some ways reminiscent of their earlier work.
The title track, Dogs Eating Dogs, is easily the most aggressive song on the EP. Naturally, all things are relevant, even the most aggressive track on this release doesn't compare to the most aggressive tracks across their career. There's nothing menacing about it.
Suffice to say that with Hoppus leading the song, it's more pop than their punk roots but still brilliant. Instead of grabbing people in the throat, there are moments in this song where the sound will just wash over any space where it is played. The musical arrangements, particularly toward the back half, become exceptionally fluid. And yet, the band never allows a single beat, chord or musical nuance to drop by the wayside. It all counts, every detail.
The back half of Dogs Eating Dogs is perfect in introducing the even more anthemic song Disaster. Just don't let the fullness fool anyone. The song is all about love, death and resurrection. It could play well as a song about loss or a paranormal romance, which seems odd but somehow works nonetheless.
On the whole, both songs showcase a band that sounds more confident. The confidence doesn't come across as rising punks ready to take on the world, but rather competent and talented artists settling into something remarkable. You can even hear it in their cobbled together interview clips that made up the EP teaser last week.
Boxing Day, which was originally titled The Day After Christmas, begins as an acoustic until it gets bumped up by a drum kit. It has become one of the most popular tracks off the EP because it's pretty. Too pretty, really. It's my least favorite track on the album as this is one time Blink 182 infused too much style over substance in making a feel good breakup lullaby.
Pretty Little Girl, which was originally written by DeLonge for his wife, starts out shaky with weak open but then builds into something memorable. Skip the first 20 seconds and the song powers up into something significant as an overview of a relationship from beginning to an almost end.
It's easy to be torn on the guest delivery by rapper and former pro skateboarder Yelawolf (a.k.a. Michael Atha). DeLonge nails it down in the writing and Yelawolf does the delivery justice when he weaves in some of the most compelling lyrics in the song.
Where it feels slightly wrong, almost like the opening of Disaster and possibly Boxing Day, is that the contrasting styles don't always complement each other. It would be interesting to hear all three tracks played straight, with Boxing Day retaining only the folk acoustic, the rap section in Pretty Little Girl dropped back into the verse, and Disaster without the manipulated radio frequencies.
Dogs Eating Dogs By Blink 182 Bites 7.2 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
Dogs Eating Dogs and When I Was Young are easily the best two tracks off the album. The other three are excellent tunes that work despite wondering how they could be arranged differently. (That's not a criticism as much as a curiosity.) Stack it all up any way you like, but what is obvious is that Blink 182 isn't blowing smoke when they say they want to bring the band back better. They obviously mean it.
The Dogs Eating Dogs EP by Blink 182 is available on iTunes. The EP is an excellent testament to how the band has evolved over the course of two decades, including the disastrous split that they have since made the best of after reforming the band. For tour dates before they sell out, make sure to visit their Facebook page or take a long look back ten years ago at Blink 182 by Tim Footman.
Labels: Blink 182, music, Rich Becker
Another Side To Seattle Is Underfoot
Growing up in Washington state, I never gave it much thought. But after moving to Los Angeles, the buried city under Seattle took on a different meaning. It's part of the city's rich and colorful history, something everyone there shares.
Under some parts of Seattle, there is still a sprawling network of underground passages and basements that originated with a tragic start. When a cabinetmaker kicked over a glue plot, he started small fire that would consume 30 city blocks.
Fires of this size weren't unusual in the 1800s, but the outcome of this one was very different. Every building after the 1889 fire was required to be built out of stone or brick. Every building was also built one or two stories higher than the original street.
The latter resolution was an effort to solve another problem. The city was growing, but it continually faced setbacks because it was founded on a mud flat. The retrograde aimed at solving other problems, anything and everything from flooding to backed up toilets.
Underground Seattle is both enchanting and spooky.
After the fire, the rebuilding was something of a spectacle. The streets were lined with concrete walls, making steep alleyways where they didn't belong. Eventually, the city installed sluices (water channels) and covered up the alleys, creating a new street that was 12- and 30-feet higher.
During the transition, people would use ladders to climb from the old streets to the new streets as the once street level storefronts become basements. It must have been odd, especially as a few tried to remain open underground.
Eventually, the city condemned the Seattle Underground for fear of a plague outbreak, leaving most of it abandoned. The few pockets that stayed open attracted a seedy clientele — flophouses, gambling halls, opium dens, and speakeasies.
Even those were eventually forgotten, along with Pioneer Square. Most businesses wanted to move uptown after the Yukon Gold Rush and even the above ground Pioneer Square was falling apart.
All that changed when Bill Speidel took an interest. While some accounts say his story started in 1965, it began much earlier. In 1954, he researched all he could about the downtown area until stumbling across newspaper articles that the then-rumored "passageways beneath the city" were real.
Shortly after, he shared his rediscovery with the Seattle Times and a single newspaper story resulted in 300 letters and a flurry of phone calls. Some people would call Speidel almost daily, all inquiring about tours to the Seattle Underground. Except, there were no tours yet.
Speidel's efforts to save Pioneer Square (and Underground Seattle) took almost a decade. The first tours were offered in 1965, but it would take another 20 years to become an historic district.
The Seattle Underground Tour as it exists today.
Nowadays, the tour has become refined enough that a couple sections of Underground Seattle have been restored. Most notably, the tour begins in Doc Maynard's Public House, a saloon that originally existed in 1890. The introduction is probably longer than it needs to be, but some of it is interesting, much like this clip from Weird US TV.
Afterward, guides lead guests to three different sections, which includes about a three-block walk through Pioneer Square. Not all of the tour is underground and it doesn't include every underground area. It does, however, end in what is called the Rogues Gallery, an underground gift shop.
Along with the Underground Seattle Tour, the operators have opened another section that focuses on the seediest areas. Called the Underworld Tour, it includes details of the infamous Red Light District as well as some of the long-forgotten opium dens and speakeasies that temporarily inhabited the city. The stories are colorful enough that the operators require all guests to be 21 years of age or older.
The man who started the Underground revival.
Speidel was something of a character himself. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1936 with a degree in literature, he took a job as a reporter for the Seattle Times. In 1946, he quit the news business and opened a public relations firm instead.
In addition to working with his clients, Speidel became a lead activist in preserving Pioneer Square. The idea purportedly started with his wife. She suggested saving Pioneer Square as a means to help him earn some publicity. He decided to take it on, joking that he could do anything his wife said he could.
Underground Seattle Will Busy You At 6.1 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
Bill Speidel's Underground Seattle is more often buried under the more visible attractions. With so many museums, parks, and a vibrant arts and music scene (including the addition of the dazzling Chihuly Garden and Glass), the hour and 20 minute tour still retains its charm as something unique despite its sometimes overt touristy and campy flavoring.
As with any off-the-beaten path experience, some people will love it and others will hate it. Unless you're traveling with people under 21, always opt for the Underworld version. That tour includes a drink and, depending on the guide you draw, you might need it. It also doesn't include everything. Little bits of the Underground are located all over Pioneer Square, including at the Alexis Hotel. For travel information and hotel bookings, start with the top travel deals at Expedia.com.
Labels: Justin Iger, Places, Seattle, Seattle Underground
Harper And Musselwhite Don't Believe
There has been some buzz around Ben Harper ever since Rolling Stone had the honor of premiering the first cut off the upcoming Ben Harper - Charlie Musselwhite collaboration Get Up! Much of it is well deserved for the Pomona, Calif., singer-songwriter with an affinity for mixing blues, folk, soul, and rock.
Although the single I Can't Believe A Word You Say is lean on lyrics and perhaps too repetitive at times, the dueling guitar and harmonica is a musical masterpiece in reminding everyone where rock and roll came from. The breakdown is exceptionally adept at delivering maximum effect with minimal means.
I Don't Believe A Word You Say is a rock-infused blues howler.
The breakdown is every bit of what Harper does best while showcasing Musselwhite, one of the greatest electric blues harmonica players ever. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2010 after a resurgence in his career a decade earlier.
Musselwhite has put out more than 20 records and contributed guest performances on albums by singers as diverse as Bonnie Raitt, INXS, and Tom Waits. He met Harper during a recording session with John Lee Hooker. Ever since, the two have discussed collaborating for a nearly a decade.
It's obvious that the pairing shows two musicians who have connected personally and musically. Accompanied by Jason Mozersky (guitar), Jesse Ingalls (bass) and Jordan Richardson (drums), I Don't Believe A Word You Say comes across as spontaneous as it is heartfelt with bits of instrumental finesse to create a wildly layered sound.
The song itself is politically infused, without being overbearing. Much of it comes across like a buring commentary of the times. Some folks are quick to blame current circumstances on anything and everything else but never take responsibility. The few lyric lines that don't get swallowed up in the chorus capture a growing world weariness of rhetoric with little action.
"Blame it on hard living. Blame it on the times. Blame it on the victims all stumbling begin. I don't even need to look you in the eye. I don't believe a word you say." — Ben Harper
Not all of the upcoming album, Get Up!, due in January, is expected to be as pointed or blend elements of blues and rock. Much like previous work by Harper, the 10-track call-to-action album mixes in blues, gospel, roots, and R&B. All of the songs were written (or co-written) by Harper.
Still, Musselwhite lends plenty of himself to the album, making arrangements that not only accompany but also accentuate the vocals. There is a spirituality to it at times as Musselwhite either responds to or repeats the sentiment of Harper's lyrics with his own musical punctuation.
If the album does anything, it demonstrates that blues is meant to be a community, with each musician complementing or lending something to the music. The depth and substance have the capacity to move people, often telling a story that sticks with you from the first chord to the last refrain.
It's also great to see Musselwhite get equal billing on the Harper album. Musselwhite is truly a legend in some circles, given that he lived the blues as much as he played them. As people like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash were defining music, Musslewhite was digging ditches, laying concrete, and running moonshine before immersing himself in music.
It all nearly came to end in the 1980s when alcoholism almost got the better of him. He stopped drinking in 1987. And a few years later he found himself signed with Alligator Records.
I Don't Believe A Word You Say Starts At 7.7 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
Knowing Harper, there will no doubt be better songs (lyrically) on the 10-track album. But I Don't Believe A Word You Say still wins in its ability to showcase the musicians and Harper's incessant vocals as they punch the air. A little more to the story would have lit up the boards, but we'll still take it.
I Don't Believe A Word You Say by Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite is available on iTunes. You can also find I Don't Believe A Word You Say on Amazon. Harper is also seeing another dream of his come true. He is serving on the Tony Hawk Foundation to help build skate parks for at-risk kids and came up with an idea to match skaters, musicians, and artists together. The idea is cool enough to be a good will pick here in the near future.
Labels: Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite, Concord Music Group, music, Rich Becker, Stax Records
Bastard Out Of Carolina Hits 20 Years
For two decades, Bastard Out Of Carolina by Dorothy Allison has received its share of praise and scorn. The praise came from critics like George Garrett with the New York Times and K.K. Roeder of the San Francisco Review of Books. The scorn comes from misguided school districts, those still quick to ban a modern classic that has been likened to Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger or To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
For every challenge, the author still finds some solace in individual encounters, people who thank her for helping them make sense of what makes no sense. Such compliments both lift and break Allison's heart when they happen. They lift her up because her story made a difference. They break her heart because she understands what people have to live through to provide such a thoughtful response.
In the afterword of the 20th anniversary edition of Bastard Out Of Carolina, Allison retells this encounter and her feelings about it. It was the second time her heart was broken that day. The first time was the very reason she had traveled to California. A school had banned her book, breaking not only Allison's heart but also the conviction of the teacher who chose it and the students who discovered they weren't alone.
Bastard Out Of Carolina chronicles coming of age under the shadow of abuse.
Although often described as semi-autobiographical, Allison frequently draws distinctions between her life and the life of her protagonist, Ruth Anne "Bone" Boatwright. She had written fiction, not a memoir — a child very different from her in that Bone was brave, stubborn and resilient. She was also a child who could maintain hope even in despair, something Allison would need years to find within herself.
"I invented a loved creature to set against the memory of helplessness and rage," says Allison. "I wanted to invent a stronger and more resilient character and give her a family much like my own."
In doing so, Bone becomes not only memorable but also mythic in her presentation. Even as a young child, Bone is both purposeful and observant, frequently pointing out how people dehumanize others based on nothing more than the slightest of differences. And yet, Bone is saddled with labels too, with the one that is most unseen carrying the most impactful and heart-wrenching consequences.
The story that some people struggle with and why it matters.
Set in rural South Carolina, Bastard Out Of Carolina is the story of a tormented girl and how she attempts to reconcile her circumstances and find a way to see herself in the world. It isn't easy. Bone is born to a teenage mother in an era where "illegitimate" carried a stigma deeper than any snickers might suggest.
Even when her mother attempts to amend the birth certificate out of pride, her efforts are met with resistance. "White trash," especially those with any Native American and possibly African-American ancestry, are expected to wear any stains they pick up along the way.
At the same time, her family presents a compelling and mesmerizing paradox. Bone's family, the Boatwrights, are both proud and broken. For many of the women, their only opportunity for a better life (and sometimes sense of worth) is always tied to finding the right man. After Bone is born, her mother does, has a second child, and is unfortunately widowed shortly thereafter.
When her mother, Anney, marries a second time, it seems their fortunes might change again. Glen Weddell is the son of a socially prominent dairy farmer. But the celebration is short lived as the story isn't kind.
As his family's fortunes change, he loses his job, and his first child (Anney's third) is stillborn, Weddell begins a transformation from a gentle and loving man to one who objectifies his stepdaughter and expects subservience. As he does, Bone becomes the outlet for his failings — the sexual advances and physical beatings escalate to outright abuse and broken bones.
Although Anney leaves Weddell when she discovers the physical abuse (but not the sexual abuse that Bone hides in shame), she ultimately decides to give him a second chance. And, eventually, justifies the abuse by coaching her daughter to avoid the unavoidable. All the while, Anney finds reasons for Bone to live with relatives and friends, providing a deeper portrait of both the family and the community.
A bit about author Dorothy Allison.
Bastard Out Of Carolina was Allison's debut novel. Although fiction, Bone does share some similarities of circumstance. Allison was also born to a 15-year-old mother in South Carolina. She was poor and worked as a waitress and cook until she married. Allison's stepfather sexually abused her.
She became the first in her family to graduate high school and eventually attend college. It was there that she joined a women's movement that helped her learn not to hide her suffering but state it frankly, not only for her sake but for any child who comes after her. Many people are grateful that she did.
Bastard Out Of Carolina Stirs 9.2 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
While some might separate the work of Salinger or Lee from Allison, it's impossible not to recognize this novel for finding its power from a different place. Bastard Out Of Carolina is not only near flawless in its telling, but also crafts its own legacy in painting the portrait of a child, a family, and poverty-stricken communities so that others may understand what can't be understood. The lesson here, if there is but one, is that truth remains the cure while censorship feeds cruelty.
Bastard Out of Carolina: A Novel by Dorothy Allison can be found on Amazon. The book is also available from Barnes & Noble and can be downloaded from iBooks. The audio book, available at iTunes, is narrated by Elizabeth Evans. Evans courageously balances the tragedy and atrocity, pride and audacity of every character, punctuating it all with brief flashes of innocence.
Labels: Bastard Out Of Carolina, Books, Dorothy Allison, Plume, Rich Becker
Babysitter Has An Eye On Scuzzy Rock
Two months ago, Psychic Handshake Recordings proved again that they have a hand on the pulse of Canadian underground as they signed the scuzzy garage rock trio Babysitter out of Victoria, British Columbia. The Montreal-based label was right in time to help the band release its first proper debut, Eye.
While only a handful of people have been introduced to the band stateside, Babysitter has been both elusive and ubiquitous in Canada, putting out small-run cassettes and 7-inchers and touring coast-to-coast. Any time there is a lineup of rising alternative and underground rock bands, Babysitter is there.
Eye is 13 tracks of gritty, imperfect rock.
Heavily influenced by the lo-fi alternative scene, Babysitter puts out garage rock with punk and proto-punk leanings. There are often nods to other genres too, anything and everything from rural rock to hair pop and from 60s slow to 90s wild.
Some of it is hardwired to their roots. Two early members, Andy Vanier (bass) and Renny McClure (drums), used to play with a fuzzy indie folk collective of revolving musicians called Seaweedhead before cutting out with frontman Kristian North (vocals, guitar) to lay down something infinitely harder and less restrained.
Although McClure has since split, Babysitter quickly recruited Seaweedhead vet Aden Collinge to pick up the sticks. The transition has taken almost no time, something North and Vanier say has been fortunate. The biggest requirement, it seems, is finding someone who is ready to bust out a string of shorts that somehow meld into 60 minutes of near-continuous music. It's how they roll — urgent but fun.
The video, Holiday, is the two-and-a-half minute short version that appeared on the 7" split with Korean Girl. On the full-length album Eye, Holiday is much longer at nearly four minutes. The longer version is more explicit, packing in more pointed commentary (the kind of stuff that possibly prompted the band to be a bit more elusive about their everyday lives in recent months).
They seem to have that paradoxical approach to nearly everything. They take a never-look-back approach to their music, pushing out songs as fast as they can write them, but also recording everything they do inside their home studio. The contradiction fuels their creativity, with North writing straightforward lyrics about whatever they talk about and the music arranged to convey the feel of it.
Listen carefully to some of it and any meaning gleaned is likely to change. As direct as North can be, metaphor is also part of the repertoire. And his ability to scream it all out effortlessly lends to its honesty within whatever they make.
Eye is essentially a virile live set cut in a studio, maybe at home.
Standouts from the album include the punked up Talkin Bout The New Generation and its garage rock companion 1969Ties. Both serve up the severity of the band (much like Gotta Be Me, Gotta Be Free), but their slower moments strike the right chords too. Crace Mountain is a solid stripped back, acoustically-driven folk rocker and 1000 Girls plays like it is positioned — a meandering, croaky closer when energy is all spent but not the experimentation. It's a healthy, addictive dose of cross-genre noise.
Calling out a few standouts might give people a place to start, but Eye is best listened to in its entirety. Anyone cutting up the album into little tiny bits will miss out considerably (much like if they skipped tracks off anything put out by Jamestown Massacre). In this case, the entirety of the album creates a wildly bipolar wave of egomanic elation and deflated depression.
Eye By Babysitter Blinks Up 8.8 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
There is something exciting about Babysitter and its ascent out of the otherwise quiet community of Victoria. Never mind that you'll sometimes hear arrangements that sound uncomfortably familiar. Babysitter makes everything abrasive and scrappy enough that any such nod is offset by their impromptu spontaneity. They are definitely a band to watch and worth seeing live.
Eye by Babysitter was recently released on iTunes. Eye is also available for download on Amazon. In keeping with their elusiveness, there aren't many places to connect with the band. The best bet to find tour dates is off their sparsely appointed tumblr page. Otherwise, follow their label, Psychic Handshake, on Facebook.
Labels: Babysitter, music, Psychic Handshake Recordings, Rich Becker
Safety Not Guaranteed Sees A Future
"Wanted: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. P.O. Box 91 Ocean View, WA 99393. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before." — Classified advertisement
As impossible as it might sound, the indie comedy-drama film Safety Not Guaranteed was inspired by an advertisement that ran in Backwoods Home Magazine in 1997. The ad was one of two placed by freelance writer John Silveira as a joke, meant to fill space. His surprise was in the response.
He received more than 1,000 responses.
It was this ad that eventually inspired screenwriter Derek Connolly and director Colin Trevorrow to wonder what might have happened if someone else had placed it — like Kenneth Colloway (Mark Duplass), a stock clerk at a local grocery store who spends his spare time decipering time travel.
The ad does attract some attention, including the editorial team of a Seattle magazine, which assigns one of its writers, Jeff Schwensen (Jake Johnson), and two interns (Aubrey Plaza and Karan Soni) to investigate the person who placed it. It doesn't take long for the three of them to discover someone who is paranoid about being followed by government agents isn't very easy.
Colloway rejects Schwensen as a companion outright, leaving intern Darius Britt to partner up with the would-be time traveler. Britt, a despondent college student who lives at home with her widower father (Jeff Garlin), must pass a series of training exercises before Colloway is willing to accept her as a companion. As she passes them easily enough, she begins to endear herself to him.
While Britt continues to bond with Colloway, his paranoia is proven real as the Seattle journalists discover federal agents really are following him. At the same time, they debunk his reasons for traveling back in time. The girlfriend he claims that he wants to save is alive. And she was never his girlfriend.
Overall, the film is brought together by an amazingly strong cast, frequently clever writing, and a warmth that comes out of the disillusionment of having to grow up more than time travel storyline. While the characters feel less grounded than those in the more thrilleresque time travel indie Sound Of My Voice and Duplass plays Colloway too affable to ever be considered dangerous, the entire film comes from a different place. It relies more on heart, trust and quirkiness to propel itself.
A bit more about the people behind Safety Not Guaranteed.
Although Connolly has written for television and film since attending film school at New York University, Safety Not Guaranteed is his first produced screenplay. Since Safety Not Guaranteed became a light-hearted indie success, he has signed on to co-write another film with Big Beach Films and to rewrite and remake Flight Of The Navigator with Disney.
On both projects, he will be working with Trevorrow as director. Trevorrow is a long-time film enthusiast who started making shorts when he was only 12. Like Connollly, Trevorrow also graduated from New York University. They met while interning at Saturday Night Live. Trevorrow also produced, directed and wrote a handful of titles, most notably the short Home Base in 2002 and Making Revolution in 2003.
While the entire cast turns in memorable performances, Duplass and Plaza are especially sharp in being purposefully one beat off from everyone else. They do develop an oddball spark between them, even if any flame feels more like friendship than a developing romance. The only place either of them seem to struggle is in a script overreach that gives the character Colloway a prosthetic ear.
Safety Not Guaranteed Bends 4.2 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
This is the indie flick that reverses the notion that the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. Here, precisely, the opposite holds true. It is all the independent parts that somehow manage to elevate Safety Not Guaranteed into an offbeat, feel-good film that (albeit being amazingly light) is plainly deserving of attention.
Safety Not Guaranteed is available for rent or purchase from iTunes. You can also find Safety Not Guaranteed on DVD and Blu-ray via Amazon. The film is also available at Barnes & Noble. Since making appearances at several film festivals this year, the movie earned several awards, with Plaza deservedly earning Breakthrough Performance Award from Young Hollywood Actors (among others) and Connolly receiving the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance.
Labels: Big Beach Films, Colin Trevorrow, Derek Connolly, Movies, Rich Becker, Safety Not Guaranteed, Video
The Weeks In Gutter Gaunt Gangster
As a holdover to their upcoming Southern rock/sludge pop album slated for early 2013, The Weeks put out an extraordinarily sharp albeit under-the-radar EP a few weeks ago. It does a fine job mapping out the continuous progression being made by the band that once hailed from Jackson, Mississippi.
With two additional songs added to the rerelease of the original six, Gutter Gaunt Gangster is ambitious enough to be a full length while retaining its EP status. And, with the possible exception of the 50-second Southern folk ditty Goodbye Winston Churchill, there isn't anything quiet about it.
Gutter Gaunt Gangster with The Weeks.
Gutter Gaunt Gangster is all about roots and change. Change because the EP took the band from Jackson, Mississippi, to Nashville and a label change from Esperanza Plantation to Serpents and Snakes, the new label founded by Kings of Leon. Most of the changes occurred over the last two years.
In addition to the new label and base, The Weeks have added Admiral Collier on piano, organ, and vocals, bringing the band back to five members for the first time since 2009. The fuller sound suits the founding members Cyle Barnes (vocals) and Cain Barnes (drums), Samuel Williams (guitar), and Damien Bone (bass).
What hasn't changed is that Cyle Barnes is a dynamic songwriter who cut his teeth at the age of 14 playing any bar that that would let him, his twin brother, and other band members in the front door (and a few more inclined to let them in the back way). This gave The Weeks more than a three-year head start before their debut album Comeback Cadillac (although Olympic Records pressed Dog Days back in 2006).
The roots aspect of the EP is especially notable on Slave To The South. Although some people give props to Stigmata (produced with Justin Louck and Ian Fitchuk), Slave To The South remains my favorite. The track, cut while they were still in Jackson, is all about being born in Mississippi.
"I'm a slave to the South, there's a curse on this house. I've been dying to leave, but I just can't get out."
The song captures a sentiment that pushes Cyle Barnes beyond his years. You don't even have to be from the South to appreciate it. We all feel stuck sometimes. The difference for The Weeks is they did something about it.
The other track that epitomizes the band is The House We Grew Up In, with its uncanny ability to meld Cyle Barnes' Southern rock vocals with pop melodies backed by hooks and sludge. One of their favorites to play, it picks up on the sound they strive for — pop music played at the bottom of a swamp. (Personally, I prefer the original cut but this one still works well enough.)
Stigmata, which is frequently listed as a standout, is a slow-moving Southern brooder. It takes advantage of the smokiest stylings of The Weeks. It is a beautifully composed and arranged track, even if my leanings are more in sync with the band's raunchier and less restrained songs.
You can get a sense of that with the bust out I've Broken All Your Windows, which wavers back and forth between Southern blues smooth and big Southern rock choruses. Harmony and I'm Not Dead Yet also lend well to the band's six-year pursuit of having a good time while still delivering on desperation.
The diversity is what sometimes makes the band polarizing in that people either love them or hate them. Expect more people to love them in the months and years ahead. As the members mature, everything they play is meatier and more meaningful. Collier will only add to that. (Agree if you've ever seen him.)
Gutter Gaunt Gangster Is The Weeks At 6.8 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
Gutter Gaunt Gangster isn't new for anyone who knows the band, but it does make for a great introduction for anyone who doesn't. As long as the band keeps close to its Southern roots without drifting too far over into pop territory, their next album has every chance to be on the radar.
You can pick up Gutter Gaunt Gangster by The Weeks on iTunes or look for Gutter Gaunt Gangster on Amazon. Barnes & Noble also carries the CD. The original 12" vinyl edition did not include the new version of The House We Grew Up In or Goodbye Winston Churchill. Recently, the band pulled off a successful series of shows in London. You can check on their current show schedule on Facebook.
Labels: Justin Iger, music, Serpents And Snakes, The Weeks
SMS Moves Closer To Wireless Bliss
Fifty feet. This is the maximum range you can expect from the SMS Sync by 50 Wireless Headphones. Most people will experience a little less, without any sizable degradation to sound quality. After about 30-35 feet, expect a few dropouts depending on where and how far away you are from the transmitter and depending on line of sight.
The sound quality is decent in comparison to similarly branded models, even if it is well under what audiophiles are listening for and don't have the booming bass associated with Beats Studio or Dr. Dre. What these do offer is a smoother response across the entire spectrum and two other considerations.
While SMS Sync by 50 has its share of shortcomings, the combination of wireless technology and durability makes them worth consideration. Having even one pair of wireless headphones you're not afraid to take out of the house can be a real plus. And the SMS Sync by 50 are also more comfortable (longer) than other headphones and almost ear buds.
SMS Sync by 50 is a solid wireless solution for headphones, mostly.
The sound quality hinges on Kleer Technology, which is used in a number of wireless platforms that rely on low latency wireless distribution and deliver CD quality audio. The performance is notable because Kleer works in the 2.4 GHz range and can stream 44.1 kHZ, 16-bit audio with greater resistance to interference. (It is probably the only serious competitor to Bluetooth technology.)
Sure, the headphones still lean toward the highs and lows but not nearly as much. Overall, the sound quality is passable but not on par with headphones like Able Planet or Clear Harmony (which aren't wireless) or Sennheiser (which is the best wireless but not for rough and tumble usage). Even the "THUMPP" bass boost only helps moderate level (especially when it's cabled up). Expect more distortions at higher levels while using wireless.
There is another advantage to the Kleer Technology. Battery usage is minimal. A full charge can deliver uninterrupted performance for 17 hours (longer than most mobile devices). The 3.5mm tangle-free headphone cable, included among the accessories, allows them to work even without the charge.
Ironically, the cable adds functionality and more stable, distortion-free sound and includes a microphone, which will allow you to answer any incoming calls on your iPhone (or for gaming purposes). The same controls also adjust audio and skip tracks (forward or back).
Without the cable, the adjustments are all made on the ear cups. The left side includes sync or bass boost. The right side adjusts the volume and skips tracks. The track forward and reverse feature, however, only works when the headphones are connected via a USN or 30-pin transmitter. Go figure.
How the SMS Sync connects to almost everything.
The cable works with any 3.5mm audio source, including iPhones, iPods, iPads, tablet PCs, and some mobile devices, laptops, and gaming devices. Wireless works much the same way, but uses the 3.5mm dongle instead. Syncing is easy. It only takes a few seconds.
One of the better and more interesting features of SMS Sync by 50 is that you can sync up to four headphone sets to the dongle. This makes it passible for sharing music with a few friends or listening to the same playlist while working out.
Like the headphones, the dongle is charged using a USB port. While some people find it inconvenient that they have to charge them separately, it beats battery changes. And like any chargeable device, it's best to avoid charging them fully every 15 minutes or you'll notice significant battery draw over time.
I also suspect most owners will have a little more battery life if they turn off one of the most annoying features of SMS Sync by 50. The illuminated S symbol is annoying, especially when it blinks. For yourself and everyone around you, toggle the headset to airplane mode. (Don't confuse 'airplane mode' for noise cancelation. Sync by 50 has noise isolation, which means you'll hear less but still plenty.)
SMS Sync by 50 Clears The Bar At 2.8 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
These aren't the best headphones in terms of sound quality, especially for the price. But where they do excel is delivering better-than-average wireless music from a model that is more durable, flexible, and least likely to break. (Trust me. You're not going outside with Sennheiser headphones.) In another year, given the progress SMS Audio has made on wired, its wireless will be even better, especially if it can clear up the sometimes muddy baselines.
You can find the wireless headphone (SMS Sync by 50) direct. The wireless model is priced at $400. The wired models (STREET by 50) range from $180 to $300. For people listening for sound quality over durability, check the Sennheiser RS 220 Headphones at Amazon. They retail for almost $200 more (Sennheiser does have other models), which makes the Able Planet models (wired) the best value.
Labels: Able Planet, gadgets, Justin Iger, Sennheiser, SMS Street by 50, SMS Sync by 50
Something To Keep In The Basement
This Book Review Is Full Of Spiders
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Radical Face Lays Down Always Gold | keeping everyone guessing who or what is the real target.
A bit about author Dick Wolf.
The 65-year-old Wolf began his career as an advertising copywriter who churned out screenplays in his spare time. Like many people in his field, he dreamed about a career in the film industry.
Eventually, he landed a job as a staff writer on Hill Street Blues and then parlayed that into supervising producer on the television series Miami Vice. A few years later, he created a runaway success with Law & Order.
The series was the longest-running scripted show in television history and earned Wolf a number of awards, including two Emmys. Although the original Law & Order went off the air after 20 seasons, don't worry about Wolf. The Montecito, Calif., resident is still #54 on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list with Law& Order reruns to look forward to. Even more interesting is a stellar start to his off-screen career.
The Intercept By Dick Wolf Thrills With 8.7 On The Liquid Hip Richter Scale.
There is a lot more to Wolf than the series that kept him busy for more than 20 years. His newest character, Jeremy Fisk, makes a engaging and smart start to a terrorist crimes series that will provide him with more flexibility than he ever had on a television show. In fact, many people will find The Intercept is hard to put down as Wolf proves his writing is as crisp and compelling as ever.
The Intercept: A Jeremy Fisk Novel is available today (Dec. 26) at Amazon and the novel can be picked up on Barnes & Noble. The Intercept is also available from iBooks before the new year.
This review is based on an advanced copy of the book from Harper Collins. An audio version of the book is also expected for release, but was not available at the time this review was published.
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Labels: Books, Dick Wolf, Harper Collins, Kim Becker, The Intercept
Operation Christmas Child Is Good Will
Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. ... Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. — Francis Church, editorial, The New York Sun, 1897
All over the world today and tomorrow, millions of shoeboxes will makes their journey to places and spaces many people have never heard of before. But these destinations — remote and impoverished communities — are less important than the recipients.
Operation Christmas Child creates connections across continents.
They are children in need, some of whom have never experienced the magical moment of opening a box brimming with generosity. Inside each, sorted by gender and age, is a collection of gifts that range from toys just small enough to fit in a shoebox to staples like school supplies and hygiene items.
The people who pack them are individuals and families, churches and groups. Most of them are just everyday people who want to share the same generosity that they enjoy together every year during the holidays. And some of them take advantage of two unique aspects too.
Individuals and families many include a personal note to the unknown recipient, sharing who and why they decided to participate in the program. Many of them will also receive an email that reveals where their shoebox was sent. A few of them, depending on what information they were inclined to share, might even receive a note, letter, or thank you from the child who received it.
There have even been some occasions when these initial correspondences have opened a lifelong dialogue between two people. It's this dialogue that makes many people realize that much more is opened than a shoebox.
Even the smallest shoebox contains much more than gifts.
One of the several stories shared by Operation Christmas Child includes that of Brenda Valdez. After Brenda was born, her mother decided she no longer wanted a child so her desperate father packed her up in a box and drove out to a a small village outside Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
When he arrived, his aunt took one look at the tiny, malnourished 4-pound baby and made a difficult decision. Although her own family was barely getting by, she accepted the baby and nursed her back to health. Had she decided not to, there is little doubt Brenda would have died.
Today, Brenda is a healthy, vibrant 5-year-old girl despite growing up in an impoverished community without the most basic services (like running water). What she does have, however, is faith. And what she received this year, is the knowledge that someone other than | 970 |
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Powered by the generous gifts of donors and volunteers, the 33 foot, fully outfitted ophthalmology lane aboard the Casey Vision Screening Van takes to the road, providing much needed eye exams at no cost to low income, uninsured and underinsured Oregonians.
Thanks to generous grants from the Oregon State Elks association, the Elks Childrens' Eye clinic provides thousands of preschoolers with necessary vision screening, and offers screening kits and training for schools across the state.
Casey Eye Institute's International Ophthalmology Program strives to reduce treatable and preventable blindness by bringing high quality training to eye care providers working in developing countries.
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Darren is a highly accomplished and popular voice artist and impressionist.
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You may well have seen Darren on this years Britain's Got Ta...
You may well have seen Darren on this years Britain's Got Talent where he narrowly missed out on a place in the final of 2016, coming 4th in his semi-final doing celebrity impressions. At the end of his audition, Darren received incredible comments from all 4 judges, who simultaneously rose to their feet and gave him a standing ovation.
He is a popular choice of awards presenter with our female impressionist from Britain's Got Talent Francine.
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Famous Cryptozoologist hosts Symposium
We hope that you will join us for this memorable event that brings together a diverse group to discuss issues of cryptozoology, science and art: Cryptozoology: Out of Time Place Scale. October 28th and 29th, 2005.
The keynote speaker on Friday night will be the famous cryptozoologist Loren Coleman who is widely published and viewed as the authority in the field.His books include Tom Slick: True Life Encounters in Cryptozoology, Bigfoot: The True Stories of Apes in America; and The Field Guide to Lake Monsters, Sea Serpents, and Other Mystery Denizens of the Deep. He recently founded the Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine where he lives and works.
Often considered a marginalized science or a farcical adventure, the practice of cryptozoology is the quest for unknown, rumored or hidden animals. Its most notorious pursuits include the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman, though it has also revealed animals that are now part of the classified natural world. CZ is a fascinating zone of inquiry for contemporary artists interested in the fertile margins of the history of science and museums, taxonomy, myth, creativity and discovery. The theme out of time place scale provides an opportunity to challenge the taxonomic limitations of hierarchy, linearity, chronology and/or context that museums and art history manipulate to control presentation and reception. Staking out a position or non-site that blurs the boundaries between time place scale and choosing not to deconstruct predominant museum ideologies, this project constructs an alternative mode of address that favors a return to the organized mayhem, wonder, delight, spiritual and intellectual adventurism of pre-Enlightenment curio cabinets.
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The 12 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Paris
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We couldn't possibly compile a list of the city's best veggie eateries without mentioning its numerous, fantastic falafel restaurants and stands. And the one that keeps people coming back in hordes, L'As du Fallafel, makes a particularly addictive version of the natural vegan sandwich, featuring crispy falafel balls, crunchy carrots and cabbage, slices of deliciously greasy eggplant, and a generous smear of tahini.
This is perhaps the perfect meal when you're touring the city or want to sit in a park or square to enjoy a light meal. Fortunately, if the lines are too long at L'As, Paris has many other excellent purveyors of falafel, some on the same popular Marais street in the old Jewish quarter. And if you choose to take your sandwich away, this is a satisfying meal that won't set you back more than a few dollars.
L'Arpège
Arpège has vegetarian tasting menus lauded by gourmets-- but they'll set you back a pretty penny.
84 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France
When celebrated French chef Alain Passard decided to eliminate meat from the tasting menus at 3-star Michelin restaurant L'Arpège, many scoffed in disbelief, mocking him for daring to base an entire concept around the beauty and flavors of vegetables. Yet his bet has proven a success, and many now credit the chef-- who sources produce from his own organic gardens outside Paris-- with forcing French gastronomy to take vegetables (and vegetarians) more seriously.
The vegetarian tasting menus at this high-end restaurant will set you back quite a lot, and are not affordable for many, sadly. The lunch tasting menu is a tad more accessible, but will still represent a huge spend for most travelers.
Still, we had to applaud this gastronomic reference for pioneering the concept (along with Alain Ducasse at the 3-Michelin-starred La Plaza Athénée) of a top French restaurant that treats vegetables with the respect and passion they deserve. Examples of dishes recently presented on the tasting menus include vegetable sushi with lime leaves and Orléans mustard; onions au gratin with fresh parmesan, vegetarian brioche burger with fresh hibiscus flowers, and topinambour soup (a root vegetable) with Xeres vinegar.
Le Potager du Marais
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26 Rue Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris, France
Also located in the Marais, Le Potager du Marais is a vegan restaurant that offers innovative takes on traditional French cooking such as "beef" bourguginon, creme brulée and French onion soup. It's also a convenient stop following a visit to the Centre Georges Pompidou or a wander through the hip surrounding neighborhoods. Compact and hectic, the restaurant has a relaxed, homey atmosphere-- no starchy white tablecloths or snobbery in sight here.
All dishes are prepared with organic ingredients, and many are gluten-free. Another plus? The staff is reputed to be friendly and to speak excellent English.
Macéo
15 Rue des Petits Champs, 75001 Paris, France
Macéo has carved out a solid place for itself in the competitive, ever-changing Parisian culinary landscape. This traditional-looking restaurant near the Palais Royal in the city center placed creative, gorgeously presented vegetarian cuisine at the centerpiece of its menu long before others dared to.
There are several à la carte options, and all of the seasonal lunch and dinner menus are guaranteed to have at least one option for non meat-eaters. Vegan options are usually present, and you don't have to worry about being presented with a bland raw vegetable platter, either. Here, the Japanese chef treats his vegetarian creations with as much care as his meat-based entrees—if not more. Recent vegetarian dishes served at Macéo include Provence green asparagus with ginger cream and citrus vinaigrette, pink-lentil dhal lightly spiced with turmeric & coriander, and gnocchi with old parmesan, broccoli and mushrooms.
If you're a fan of wine, the extensive wine list offers perfect pairings for your meal. Reserving ahead is essential here.
Bodhi Vegan
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23 Av. Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France
This casual Vietnamese-style eatery at the edge of the trendy Canal St-Martin neighborhood is relaxed and inexpensive, and the Asian-style offerings-- all vegan-- are reliably delicious and full of flavor.
In the summer, when it's hot and sticky out, try a crunchy, spicy mango salad followed by a vegan Bo Bun (a traditional Vientnamese dish composed of filled spring rolls called nems, various vegetables, noodles and a flavorful sauce). Or try their mock fried shrimp, caramelized mock chicken or vegan cheescake with fruit coulis. If you prefer, you can get lunch or dinner to go and enjoy your feast on the banks of the nearby canal.
Le Grenier de Notre-Dame
18 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France
A five-minute walk from Notre Dame Cathedral, this quaint little left-bank restaurant arrived on the scene way back in 1978. It proudly touts itself as the first all-vegetarian and macrobiotic restaurant in the city, and has had the same friendly chef, Abib, since its opening year.
The fare here is fairly traditional and straightforward. In other words, don't expect anything hugely innovative, but do expect the dishes will be healthy, simple, and tasty. The restaurant has been turning to the same local farmers for many of its base ingredients, including pumpkin, endives, cabbage and other fresh produce.
Seating is available on two floors, and the set lunch and dinner menus provide good choices for vegetarians and vegans alike. Popular current choices from the menu include Indian-style raita made from avocado, couscous with vegetables, vegetarian cassoulet (a traditional French dish made with white beans that is usually quite meaty), a macrobiotic plate and a variety of giant salads and platters that combine proteins and grains with colorful vegetables.
Many of the menu options are vegan, and the juices here are highly recommended too.
Krishna Bhravan
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24 Rue Cail, 75010 Paris, France
Authentic South Asian curries can be as hard to come by as good vegetarian food in many parts of the city, but fortunately, Krishna Bhravan offers a satisfying dose of both under the same roof. South-Asian-style crepes (dosa) and basmati rice are served with spiced vegetables and sauces (which are often dairy-based, so vegans should check ingredients before ordering). Value for money here is second-to-none: for less than a tenner, you can feast on a main course, pappadams, soup, salad, and a traditional Indian dessert.
If you're the sort of person who likes to try a bit of everything, order a thali: a huge platter that comes with several small portions of different dishes, plus rice or bread and spicy sauces. Takeout is also available.
Travel tip: The surrounding neighborhood, frequently referred to as "Little Jaffna" owing to its large Sri Lankan community, is full of restaurants and cantines catering to vegetarians and vegans. See more about the area and find further recommendations in our full guide.
So Nat
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5 Rue Bourdaloue, 75009 Paris, France
This tiny, always-overpacked vegan cantine at the far end of Paris' hip Rue des Martyrs district in South Pigalle has become a local favorite for healthy, quick lunches. In theory, you can sit in, but the lines are so long that you may be better off ordering a Buddha bowl or other dish, then tucking into it on the steps of the nearby Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church. Go on-- many others are doing the same!
The bright, airy cantine smells of freshly squeezed juices and chopped vegetables, and looks like it belongs in San Francisco or Berlin. But the wild success of So Nat-- which has another location near the Gare St. Lazare in the 9th arrondissement/district-- seems to underline just how far Paris has come from the days when being a non-meat-eater meant not going out for meals.
The one disappointing piece of news? So Nat is only open for lunch, from around noon to 3:00 pm. It's also closed on Sundays. So make sure you plan accordingly before attempting to come get a taste of the delicious bowls, platters, salads and desserts here.
Tip: If you're craving ice cream, head just up the street on Rue des Martyrs to Impronta, which serves a variety of tasty vegan sorbets and ice cream flavors made with coconut milk or other ingredients.
Hank Burger
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55 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris, France
Craving a good burger? Hank is an excellent choice. Serving several vegan patties (some gluten-free) with as many yummy toppings as you can possibly conjure, the small eatery at the edge of the Marais and near the Musée Picasso is yet another inexpensive option in an area where sit-down restaurants can stretch your budget.
If you're after vegan pizza, meanwhile, try Hank Pizza near the Arts et Métiers metro stop. (18 rue des Gravilliers, 3rd arrondissement)
Veggie Tasty
78 Rue La Fayette, 75009 Paris, France
This humble, ultra-friendly eatery in a busy Parisian business district makes an ideal choice for lunch when you're visiting the nearby Opera Garnier, Galeries Lafayette Department store, or just got off the Eurostar train at Gare du Nord and are wondering where to find decent vegetarian options nearby.
Opened by two passionate chefs who say they're as committed to environmental responsibility as they are to excellent vegan food, Veggie Tasty has comfortable, spacious seating and a simple but excellent menu of wraps, salads, soups, juices and desserts. Choose from six vegan "bases" then add your protein-based "veggie balls" of choice, all served in a wrap or salad.
All dishes are homemade and produce is sourced locally or organic. The restaurant, while serving food in a "fast" format, doesn't distribute single-use plastics.
Unlike many of the city's other vegetarian and vegan cantines, this restaurant is open from lunch through dinner, six days a week. It's closed on Sundays. No reservations are necessary, but try to show up on the early side at lunchtime to ensure you get a spot if you prefer to eat in.
Sol Semilla
23 Rue des Vinaigriers, 75010 Paris, France
Last but certainly not least, this bustling cantine located on a side street just off the Canal St-Martin is incredibly popular with the neighborhood's young professionals and hipsters. Based around the concept of superfoods and their health benefits, Sol Semilla offers a large variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, many raw and gluten-free.
Choose from soups and main courses of the day, including one raw option, superfood bowls that include a variety of vegetables combined with grain and protein of choice, and a number of freshly squeezed juices and smoothies. There's also an unusually large selection of vegan desserts.
People-watching from the windows here is always amusing: the Rue des Vinaigriers, plastered with street art, is typically crawling with creative and interesting locals.
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Paris has long been a key city for culinary delights-- unless, of course, you don't happen to eat meat or animal products. Not only did many Parisians formerly respond to assertions of vegetarianism with confusion or outright scorn, but restaurants would often refuse to make substitutions for non-carnivores-- or expect them to dine on plates of unseasoned vegetables. Luckily, that's all been changing at an astounding pace over the past few years. These days, there's a flourishing vegetarian--and even vegan--restaurant scene in the capital: one that's gaining in force and reputation all the time. So don't fret if the sight of yet another beef bourguignon sends you packing. It's becoming much easier to find delicious, reasonably priced veggie options, provided you know where to go. These are 12 of the best places in town to head if you're vegetarian, vegan or a flexitarian wishing to cut back on animal products.
Le Potager de Charlotte
12 Rue Louise-Émilie de la Tour d'Auvergne, 75009 Paris, France
This cheerful restaurant wedged between the Grands Boulevards district to the south and Pigalle/Montmartre to the north is one of our favorite spots for vegan cuisine that goes beyond the ultra-casual, often cramped "cantine" format. Here, flavorful, inventive dishes debunk the misguided idea that vegan cooking is necessarily bland or without texture.
House specialties we recommend trying include savory chickpea and rice galettes (pancakes) filled with cashew cream, herbs and spices, fresh, nicely seasoned gazpachos, colorful supersalads and a range of vegan desserts, including a solid mousse au chocolate topped with coconut cream. The generous brunch menu includes fresh juices or smoothies, savory and sweet pancakes, coconut cream yoghurt, an avocado presented "hard-boiled-egg" style and a hot drink.
In addition to the primary location on 12 Rue de la Tour d'Auvergne, there's a second one at 21 rue Rennequin, 75017.
L'As du Fallafel (and other top-rate purveyors on Rue des Rosiers)
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Outright Mobile Buying: Does it make sense?
By Alex Kidman
24 Nov 2014, 10:08 a.m.
Phones used to be sold on plans, but a rising number are only available as outright purchases. Do contracts still make sense, or are you better off paying up big upfront?
When Huawei announced its latest premium smartphone, the Huawei Mate 7, it did so with a glitzy launch at Sydney's Star City Casino, complete with booming sound, ebullient speeches and laser lights. Because apparently nothing says high-end smartphones like lasers. Huawei's usually played in the "value" category for smartphones, offering sensible models for moderate prices, and sometimes dipping in the shallow end of the premium pool with slightly higher end offerings.
Not so with the Huawei Ascend Mate 7, which is genuinely a top notch contender, although this isn't intended to be a review of that handset. The interesting thing with the Ascend Mate 7 is that the first wave of sales won't be through a telco or on a contract, although there will be a separate model with less storage offered on contract through Vodafone.
Or in other words, if you want Huawei Ascend Mate 7, you've got to pony up $699 upfront for the privilege, plus carrier costs. It's not just Huawei going down this path, either. HTC's camera-centric Desire Eye smartphone is a JB Hi-Fi exclusive at $799. You can't even buy any of Motorola's recent phones except as outright purchases.
The same has been true for handsets from Nokia/Microsoft, and Australia was notable as one of the few places to offer Apple's iPhone ranges for outright sale before anywhere else, although that has also given rise to the spectacle of launch day queues at Apple stores awash with folk looking to buy phones for quick shipment overseas where they've yet to launch.
Being able to pay upfront for a smartphone is nothing new, although what has changed here are the quantity of premium handsets that aren't being offered by telcos on contract plans. Contracts make sense for a lot of people because they figure they can pay whatever the monthly fee is and absorb the cost over time, but the reality in the Australian marketplace is that carriers appear (from the outside; I'm not privy to their internal discussions per se) less willing to subsidise the costs of handsets as they once were, and as a result there are fewer handsets being offered that way, and the handsets that are offered often have heavier repayment schedules built into them. If you want an outright-only handset you simply don't have the choice and will have to pay the full handset cost upfront, but that doesn't have to equate to actually paying more over the life of the contract itself.
Let's look at some figures here to illustrate the point, using Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 as an example, and Telstra's network as our pricing guide.
The cheapest Telstra plan for the Galaxy Note 4 on contract is the S plan, which at the time of writing would set you back $77 per month over 24 months with $550 "worth" of talk and text and 500MB of data. I'm going to throw out the talk and text value, not because people never call me any more, but simply because on both contract<|fim_middle|> for a total cost over two years, including the handset of only $1669. Not only that, but because you're only using $20 of your saved credit, it would be feasible to buy more data every other month if required, whereas adding more data to the contract version of the same device will just increase your overall contract spend.
Buying the Note 4 outright would put a larger initial hole in your wallet, but over time you'd actively save money, and that's without the added ability to shift providers at will if you discover that a given carrier's performance isn't what you need and the easy ability to onsell the device if a newer and shinier model takes your fancy. Android handsets don't tend to keep their value quite as well as iOS handsets, but you'd be able to easily and reliably onsell from day one by buying outright, whereas going on contract can leave you with a network locked handset and the hassles that come with that. I rather deliberately used Telstra as the reference point particularly because they do charge a premium for their service. I have no doubt that Telstra would argue that it's worth it, but that mileage can vary markedly.
It doesn't follow that contract is the wrong way to go for absolutely everybody. There's an undeniable convenience in a single monthly payment over time, and if it's a business phone there can be tax implications regarding mobile phone costings and depreciation to consider as well. But with an increasing number of genuinely appealing mobiles being available for outright purchase only, it's worth doing the sums and considering your options before blithely signing on the dotted line.
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Navman MY650LMMT | and prepaid it's almost ludicrously easy to get a quantity of talk and text time that approaches unlimited with very little difficulty. Data is where the real consumer cost actually is. That plan comes with 500MB of data per month, and at the time of writing there's an option to get another 500MB of data each month over the life of the plan, for a total of 1GB per month. Minimum total cost there is $1848 over two years.
What's the prepaid alternative? The Galaxy Note 4 has an official Samsung RRP of $949, although if you're buying outright it's not too hard to score one for around $900 instead. Let's go with that official pricing for now, however.
If all you want is 1GB of Telstra data to use per month on a prepaid basis, you've got a few choices. Telstra's best plan used to be Cap Encore, but it retired that plan in favour of its "Freedom" plans, which temptingly offer double the data for a limited period, but require cold, hard cash for data packs rather than letting you use your accumulated credit. Its Beyond Talk package however will let you use cap credit to buy data packs, and you could opt for a $30 recharge with 300MB of included data, spend $20 of that $30 "worth" of credit on a 700MB data pack and end up with a phone with 1GB of data to use each month | 317 |
Sanlam One Rand Family placed second in the Integrated category for May-July 2015 at Creative Circle Ad of the Month.
Directed by Arcade's Rob Smith for King James, One Rand Family is a five-part documentary series about a South African family living beyond their means, who get their salaries paid in one rand coins for one month to give themselves<|fim_middle|> Cannes Lions; and the only Golds for for Branded Content and Integrated Multi-Platform Campaign at The Bookmarks.
Arcade delivered 20 minutes of content every week for over a month, meeting deadlines for e.tv and YouTube while also working closely with King James to keep the brand films aligned with the broader integrated campaign.
View more of Rob's work here. | and South Africa a new perspective on spending and saving. The brand films screened on e.tv and have generated over 400 000 views on YouTube so far.
One Rand Family is a sequel to the massively successful One Rand Man, which Rob also directed. Among other accolades, One Rand Man picked up the African Leadership Grand Prix at The African Cristal Festival, Creative Circle Ad of the Year; five Golds at The Midas Awards; two Golds at The Loerie Awards; a Bronze at | 105 |
An ideal workspace: coffee shop window seat with strong wifi.
At first, I felt I had limited time and money. It's always hard to tell how many new clients you'll be able to get or retain, so I gave myself a finite amount of time (10 months) and a budget. Luckily, my client list has continued to grow and I'm now looking to adapt my 2016 mode for 2017.
Still, this year I traveled all over the United States, staying in any one location for two to sixteen days. My average was five days in a location. At first, I stayed in cities or national parks for an entire week or more. This was a little too slow and I slowly reduced the time. Eventually, if I visited a large city, I stayed for five days. A small city or national park warranted a 3-4 day stay.
I also didn't take long travel days. I didn't want to be cooped up in the car, even though I enjoy the driving, for more than eight or nine hours. I averaged 470 miles each travel day or about six to seven hours.
This pace allowed me to travel, arrive, settle in, unpack, and find the first coffee shop. I could then plan my excursions around my client workload, blocking off large chunks of time for clients interrupted by trips to museums, parks, more coffee shops, restaurants, and events.
I wish I could travel in one of those converted vans, complete with solar power, back-up batteries, and wifi boosters. But I'm just moving along in my 2005 Toyota Corolla. I also carry my bicycle on the back so that when I arrive in a location, I can get around by foot or by bike rather than by car.
Working from a movie theater lobby.
I experienced the full range of lodging options in 2016, including camping, AirBnB, hostels, friends, housesitting, hotels, two nights in a yurt, and even a few nights in my car (when<|fim_middle|> a considerable distance to get access to electricity and wifi in order to work. Our national parks aren't exactly digital hotspots. But I never missed deadlines, calls, or project benchmarks.
Invoicing clients from a campground game room.
I've mentioned a few components of my working conditions above. Initially, I preferred working in coffee shops, but that adds caffeine, often food, and something of a time limit to any work session. Over time, I developed a calmer routine of work. I would eat a regular breakfast where I was staying and then head out to a coffee shop. I'd get 1-2 hours of work done there and then head to a library for 2-4 hours of solid client work. After that, I'd head out to lunch and a museum or sightseeing. I'd often head back to the library, or return to my place of lodging if it was amenable, for 2-4 more hours of work. I often headed out for another coffee shop visit and any last project threads. The evenings were often left open for sightseeing or, since I'm a bit of a digital addict, more work or pitching.
I was always clear with my clients that I traveled while I worked. These days, if you're hiring someone to do online marketing for your company or non-profit, you can select from a national talent pool. Sure, you can work with local professionals and bring them in for meetings occasionally, but you can also find the perfect candidate for your project and keep in touch with them via e-mail, phone, and text. With one client, there was daily communication via all three channels. With another, we had occasional e-mails and then phone calls every few weeks. With another client, we had regularly scheduled phone call check-ins and lots of e-mails in between. And with another, we had some initial phone calls and then communicated largely by e-mail until the end of the project.
I really enjoy the flexibility that this profession and lifestyle afford me. I can give my best energy to client projects without being locked into an arbitrary schedule. I also worked seven days a week and it did not once feel taxing. Plus, the travel and stimulation kept me engaged and excited about all other areas of my life. I saw and learned a lot that I could then pass on to clients or even incorporate into the projects we were working on.
Libraries make for comfortable, productive, reliable workspaces for digital nomads.
I scratched my Wanderlust itch in 2016. I'm planted in Kentucky for a few months now, but I would like to continue traveling in 2017. I would like to do it slower, staying in one location for 1-3 months at a time. This would allow me to stress less about the day-to-day living arrangements as well as explore an area more thoroughly and possibly even meet more people.
This has been a great year, though. I got to do work I love with interesting clients in locations which excited me. I also learned a lot about myself in the process – I guess the exploration was internal as well as external.
Are you a digital nomad? Do you have recommendations I should add to this list?
Or are you thinking of working with a freelancer remotely? Do you have questions I can help you answer?
Post your comments below and I'll respond asap. | Big Bend National Park decided to flood the campgrounds to keep them green).
Over time, I noticed two divergent trends. One, I got more and more comfortable in hostels, so I was able to spend less on lodging when I found a hostel in a city. On the other hand, I had to increase my AirBnB budget. Cheap AirBnBs can be worse than my old memories of cheap, dirty, noisy hostels, so I decided to spend a little more on AirBnBs to make sure I could get a quiet and clean night's sleep. So, with hostels I got cheaper and with AirBnBs my budget grew.
In planning my moves, I would look ahead one month at a time and book lodging that far out.
The day-to-day details of living were what tired me out most in 2016. Every day a digital nomad must figure out where they're going to work, eat, grocery shop, shower, use the restroom, get cell phone coverage, find wifi, charge laptops and cell phones, and work.
Every week a digital nomad must figure out where to do laundry, how to stay in touch with friends, check the bank accounts and budget, pitch new clients or apply for projects, restock groceries, clean out the car, get ice for the cooler and dump water from the cooler, and gas up the tank.
Every month a digital nomad must decide how to collect mail drops from home, book lodging at the next stops, look for events or places to see at the next stop, invoice clients, think about car repairs and maintenance, plan the general direction of the next leg of the trip, dry out the tent and make gear repairs, and plan for seasonal weather changes.
In traveling while working, I realized how much of our life is built on routines – just knowing where you're going to do laundry each week alleviates a significant amount of brain work that can be devoted to other things. Oddly, though, if it weren't for the above-mentioned things, I might have been a little bored without the "to do" list. Still, I'm glad to be stationary for the next few months!
The initial tech set-up was a mess. I eventually bought a laptop backpack with more compartments and organized the cords much better.
I love reading about all the tech and gear digital nomads stock up on to work from the road. I kept it simple, though. I have a 2015 Dell laptop, an older laptop that serves as a backup, an iPhone that also serves as my wifi hotspot, three sets of earbuds, one of which I use for client calls because it's much higher quality, a bunch of thumbdrives, lots of documents stored digitally, a Nikon camera, all the charging cords for the above-mentioned gear, and a mouse and notepad to make my laptop set-up a little more comfortable.
At times, when I was in remote/rural places, I do wish I would have had a cell phone or wifi booster. There are still so many places across the US that don't have adequate coverage. But I eventually settled into a routine of working at libraries with solid wifi and at coffee shops which, if they didn't have solid or secure wifi, I at least had my own wifi hotspot.
I prioritize my work with clients, even if I'm in a remote spot. So, there were a few times I took client calls in my car, since I could drive to a place with better cell coverage than where I was staying. There were also times I drove | 733 |
Perfume made with Slovene Honey? Not just an idea, a reality!
As a lover of all things sweet, though not a beekeeper myself, I consider myself a beekeeping enthusiast. So, when I read that Bostjan Noč, President of the Slovene Beekeeping Association, had just launched a perfume made with Slovene honey I buzzed straight over to visit and take a smell for myself!
Fortunately I didn't have far to go since the family-run Noč Beekeeping is in the hamlet of Selo<|fim_middle|>'t come away empty handed without some Slovene honey! | , near Žirovnica, just a few kilometres from Radovljica. At the front of the family home there is a hive featuring 42 front panels painted with motifs from beneath Mt. Stol – the highest mountain in the Karavanke range. The interior of the hive is used as an outlet for selling honey and honey-related products.
The family have been practising beekeeping for centuries and have over 400 hives spread across various locations in Slovenia.
In future it is planned that the perfume will be available in other outlets, so I'll provide an update on that here in due course.
The scent is described as being reminiscent of "delicate flowers, warm early-summer evenings, with a subtle undertone of honey" and I wouldn't disagree. It really lasts too, I could still smell it hours after my test spritz! In a blind 'smelling' I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to identify honey as a key ingredient, as it's not immediately obvious, but in a good way, as it means its not too sweet smelling and the combination of ingredients works.
The painted front panels on this small hive are dedicated to the Slovene folk music legend, Slavko Avsenik, from nearby Begunje na Gorenjskem.
And, of course, I couldn | 274 |
Big Smiles after a Long Week of Learning<|fim_middle|> I appreciate it. Rachel and I are excited to prep for the next studio year and we're ready to share some good stuff.
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It's been a crazy Summer y'all. Our travels took us to Philly, Los Angeles, Louisiana, Miami, Ohio, and now we're settling back in Texas.
We did a studio redesign too. We'll have some pictures soon on Instagram for y'all to see. The walls no longer have that "custom" purple-pink-brown that I had before, and Rachel's studio looks great too. Also, we moved the turntables so it's easier to record jams, as you can see in our most recent YouTube video:
We learned a lot in our trips this year. Special attention goes to Christian Howes' Creative Strings Workshop in Ohio. This year we brought a friend from The 440 Alliance (definitely click that link if you want to see me rocking out a LONG time ago) and he was blown away by the experience. It was life changing.
We also wrapped up a project today that has been in the works for years--Twinkle Factory is live today, the violin counterpart to Twinkle Arcade. It's been a real labor of love combining the kind of beats I like to scratch to and putting it into a kid-friendly format for string players. Submitting that was exciting, because we have a lot more projects that we put on hold while finishing TF. There were lots of stretches of non-existent social life while hitting certain checkpoints, but that can go with the territory of musician life.
All the while, our students have made us proud in the weeks we were here between flights and road trips. A lot of them are growing, needing longer endpins and bigger instruments. I love telling them how I'm growing too, graduating from size M shirts to L after eating bigger and hitting the weights more--see the pic below with Chris.
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How video can help your business adapt to hybrid working
The trend for hybrid working took root during the Covid-19 pandemic and is only likely to grow in the coming years.
Four in 10 workers are currently working remotely part of the week or working entirely from home, according to a recent Gallup study of over 12,000 U.S. employees.
Gallup's forecasts also overwhelmingly indicate that hybrid work schedules will become the new norm for most offices.
Many see this as a good thing. Employees like the flexibility of hybrid working and not having to commute as much. Nearly seven in 10 workers say they would prefer to be fully remote or hybrid.
Businesses benefit by saving money on office space and being able to hire from a wider pool of talent.
Little wonder that Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky recently said that<|fim_middle|> to a hybrid workforce via an instructional video. Accountancy giant PWC, for example, has won plaudits for its video to support its diversity initiative Open Mind.
Communication professionals, on the other hand, can turn to branded corporate video to help improve staff engagement among a hybrid workforce, and to make remote teams feel connected to their organization's culture. Unilever focuses on its video content on its approach to sustainability to help it employees around the world feel connected to the organization. General Electric, meanwhile, received a lot of attention a while back for this great employer brand video about a six-year-old girl fantasizing about her mother's inventions at work.
And a company's leadership can effectively reach people who are working remotely and in the office with a video presentation. Or they can deploy training videos to improve productivity or safety. Home Depot did just that with this effective, no-nonsense video on how to dispose of hazardous waste effectively.
Sometimes, it just takes a simple video that offers tips on staying productive and happy when working from home to make a real impact with team members.
Equally, to attract job applicants, a company might want to showcase its approach to hybrid working. A video can show what it's like to work for your company and provide a unique insight into your company culture and working environment, and put a human face to your brand. Microsoft illustrates its approach well in this video about hybrid working at its Silicon Valley campus.
With hybrid working set to become the norm in most workplaces, and most workers preferring to be hybrid or fully remote, a smart video strategy like this could reap dividends for your company in a short space of time.
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Unsurprisingly, though, hybrid working throws up plenty of challenges. How can you keep your team collaborating like a team when half are in the office and half are at home? How do you ensure employees feel engaged and connected to your organization's culture, and that they continue to learn and develop?
This is where video can help. Businesses can address many of the challenges thrown up by the hybrid working model by employing a smart video content strategy.
At the beginning of the pandemic, video platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams quickly became the norm for remote workplaces. As businesses transition to hybrid, these kinds of video conferencing platforms are still crucial for communications.
But using a full range of video is important too. When you need to communicate business-critical thinking, break down complex topics, or align a team around a consistent message, video content is a proven way to success – particularly if your team is disparate and spread out. In a recent Forrester Research survey, for example, 88% of businesses said that video is crucial for their company's ability to foster corporate culture.
Many businesses – from Avon to Vodafone – have turned to video to communicate more effectively with their staff. They realize that video delivers substantially more engagement than alternative types of content such as text and graphics. Our brains are hardwired to retain visual information, so video delivers messages in a format that people can easily absorb.
In fact, viewers remember 95% of a message when they watch it in a video compared to 10% when reading it in text.
This makes video the ideal medium for learning, development and communication in the workplace, and particularly for companies that have adopted hybrid working practices.
Video can be deployed by HR, leadership, and communication professionals to keep teams informed, engaged and productive, whether they're working from home or on the front lines.
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On the set of "Relentless Justice" May 2012. I am anxiously awaiting the screening and release of this film!
Sonia Curtis as Deputy Goodrich arresting Eric Cash Behind the Scenes and with the star Leilani Sarelle.
In this stage play, one disaster after another falls into the laps of three Southern sisters. The playwright presents the tragedies in the form of story-telling gossip which kept the audience captivated and enthralled. The play is Greek tragedy meets Southern comedy.
The 3 siblings, Lenny, Meg and Babe share a love/hate relationship with one another, which is particularly evident between the oldest sister Lenny (played brilliantly by Sonia Curtis) and the middle sister, Meg (portrayed by Victoria Profeta). The story takes place on Lenny's 30th birthday, in which every one has appeared to have either forgotten or treated it as if it were no big deal. In addition to her 'turning-30 blues,' she is told that her 20 year old horse, Billy Boy, has been struck and killed by lightning. As if this weren't enough to keep her in a funk, she is continually reminded by her sisters that she has a shrunken ovary, which Lenny fears will keep her from finding a husband.
"My<|fim_middle|> into and sold as a TV series.
As for the short film my writing/producing partner Jill and I are working on, we have a couple of new investors and plan to have all the necessary funds together to begin filming by March 08. "The Negotiator" will be Jeremiah Acerra's directorial debut.
I just finished shooting the Film "The Boston Strangler, the Untold Story" for Barnholtz Entertainment with The Weinstein Company distributing. I got to play the role of Sondra Desalvo opposite David Faustino (Married With Children), Johhny Liska, and Kostas Sommer. It was fun and I got to do a Boston Accent!
That's it for now as far as business goes, but let me get in a quick plug……please adopt stray cats and dogs and love each other! Peace! | self I'm from NYC have a strong desire to raise the bar. I have a strong theater background. LA theater is not as prevalent or respected as theater in NY. Hopes are to bring that belief-system to LA, and bringing the respect for Theatre here in Los Angeles. Why not ? The audience gets to see a live performances at affordable prices , and every nite as you know is different. Spontaniety is good ! As I'm a working Actress, I will continue to produce plays and films." Concluded Ms. Benavides.
With Babe in deep trouble, the middle sister, Meg, returns from Hollywood, where her singing career has fallen apart due to going temporarily insane and becoming a lush, involving herself with too many men. The siblings grandfather is in the hospital possibly on his death bed and Meg doesn't have the heart to tell him that she's working a regular job and no longer singing. She concocks a few far-fetched stories about co-starring in a film and recording her new album to appease him. The story weaves in the fabric of life experience, just a true life experience molds us as children into who we become as adults. The 3 sisters have become accustomed with a dramatic and tragic existence, starting from their own troubled childhood, having to deal with their mother hanging herself with her cat to escape their abusive father.
Although the stories are comedic and seem chancy, Henley has created a touching story which relates to all and transcends time. The zany, offbeat behavior of the sisters take on a life of their own – silly, yet believable logic – so much so that when Babe explains that after she shot Zachary she made herself a pitcher of lemonade because she was thirsty, it seems perfectly realistic and normal. The writing of this play is sheer perfection, and the actors portray the characters with a believable brilliance. The sisters deal with each catastrophe in their own maniacal manner. It's their survival instinct, bond with one another, honesty and love that makes this play believable as the audience sympathizes and laughs with them through each embellished experience. Through the silliness, the sadness and the wacky tales, this comedy drama is ultimately about letting go of the past and facing the future with hope, uncertainty and freedom.
It is a perfectly blended mix of laughter and emotion. Under Veronica DiPippo's sensitive direction, the Whitmore Lindley Theatre production comes across funny, believable and moving. The actors played their roles truthfully and their comedic timing was excellent. Their accents were convincing and the stage and dress were set true to the time period.
"My husband and I are going to produce a short film called "Most Precious Blood" about human trafficking, and I have a few scripts around town that I am trying to get the financing for or get sold to a network and made for television." Ms. Acerra concluded.
The actresses – Sonia Curtis as Lenny, Brenda Lasker as Cousin Chick,Victoria Profeta as Meg and Kincaid Walker as Babe.
The actors – Nate Orr as Meg's former boyfriend – Doc Porter, and Alec Beard as Babe's lawyer, Barnette.
At the core of this tragic comedy are the three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at Old Granddaddy's home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, after Babe shoots her abusive husband. The trio was raised in a dysfunctional family with a penchant for ugly predicaments and each has endured her share of hardship and misery. Past resentments bubble to the surface as they're forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with the latest incident that has disrupted their lives. Each sister is forced to face the consequences of the "Crimes of the Heart" she has committed.
An award-winning filmmaker, director and writer, Veronica has directed numerous original works for theatre including Sins of the Father at The Met Theatre, Los Angeles, Off-the-Wall at the Writers Theatre, New York, and Roaring Girls at Musical Theatre Works, New York, as well as classics such as August Wilson's Fences. As a playwright, over thirty productions of her plays and one-acts have been produced at theatres across the country. Her newest play Lulu's Last Stand is set to premiere at Theatre 40 in Los Angeles in October, 2010.
In 2000 Alicia Founded the NewMan theatre Company a non-profit theater company in NYC. She produced original pieces such as "Dinner at the Manse" by Ara Anasa, as well as "'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" by pulitzer prize winning writer/directer John Patrick Shanley in which she played the lead role as Roberta.
Alicia Majored in Film/Media at NYU and has consistently trained and worked as an actress for the past 15 years.
I just finished playing Beth in Neil Simon's California Suite at the Actors Workout Studio in NoHO from Feb 8- 23. I also got to play the role of Diana for a week while the other actress recovered from the flu. Very fun and very challenging! I especially loved the Brittish Actress role of Diana (a bit of a diva) but she has a great heart and really loves her husband…it's a touching scene of unrequited love, and I got to do my Brittish accent! Fun! Beth was a great character too, very witty dry humor, she's on vacation from Chicago with her hubby and two best friends and it gets hilarious when they end up in a full brawl in the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Chicago accent was really fun to use too, but very different from Standard Brittish so I really had to change from two extremes throughout the show.
Neil Simon's writing is awesome to work with and we had a very talented cast and crew, so all in all it was a good experience.
Now I'm preparing a scene from the one act play Rosemary With Ginger for an intensive master class with my favorite acting teacher Larry Moss. Larry has coached several actors in academy award winning roles such as Hilary Swank and Leonardo DeCaprio. He is truly a master of the craft and one of the most inspirational people I've ever met; so when I get the chance to take his workshops I do so with relish! It's very demanding work, but the best training I've ever received.
Recently I was given three books written by Paul J. Stam that are going to be turned into movies. The Producer who has the rights to all three, Wendell "Skip" Wright has already asked me to play a lead role in "A Question Of Reputation" and we are currently working on the development/production status of this film as well as the others. Skip and his Production Company "Pohaku Productions" are based in Seattle Washington, and the first production will most likely be shooting in the Pacific Northwest region.
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Animals: The Ultimate Guide To The Animal Kingdom – Information, Fun Facts & Awesome Pictures
Animals – the ultimate guide to the animal kingdom. On this page you'll discover many different types of animal and how they're classified – with awesome pictures and links to further information.
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Animals – The Ultimate Guide: Introduction
From the smallest insects to the largest whales, deep sea fish to high-flying birds; animals come in many different shapes and sizes and are found in nearly every part of the world.
Animals play a big part in our lives. They provide us with entertainment, companionship, transport, security, scientific knowledge, clothing and food. (Even if you're a vegetarian, you rely on insects to pollinate the plants that you eat!)
Of course, we're animals ourselves. Humans are members of a group of animals known as primates. Our closest relations in the animal kingdom are chimpanzees and bonobos.
Animals bring color and joy into our lives, and we should never take them for granted. Without animals, we wouldn't be able to survive.
It's like looking in a mirror! Chimpanzees, along with bonobos, are our closest living relations.
From the familiar … to the freaky!
We are taught about animals from an early age, and many species are familiar to us. Even if we've never<|fim_middle|> young, known as 'joeys'. Joeys undergo further development within a special pouch in the mother's body.
The developing fetus of a placental mammal receives nourishment from a special organ called a placenta while being carried in the mother's womb.
You can find out more about mammals here: Mammals: The Ultimate Guide
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Hello I don't care much about anything but cats and wild mammals | seen one in the wild, we can instantly identify animals such as tigers, orcas, elephants and pandas.
However, there are many animals that aren't nearly as well-known, and some that don't even look – or act – like animals at all. On this page we'll explore the entire animal kingdom, and meet many different types of animal – some familiar, and some downright weird!
Classification of Living Things
All living things are classified into groups of related species.
We'll begin our exploration of the animal kingdom by finding out what makes an animal an animal.
In order to make sense of life on Earth, scientists separate all living things into groups. This process is known as classification. All of the species in a particular group are related and therefore have certain things in common.
For example, all of the members of a group of animals called Mammalia (otherwise known as mammals) have hair. They also feed their young with milk produced by the mother's body. (Imagine how beneficial it is for young mammals to have a ready-made source of food waiting for them!)
All of the animals in a big group such as Mammalia can be further divided into smaller groups that contain animals that are even more closely related to each other.
For example, a smaller group of mammals called Carnivora contains every species of both cat and dog (and several other animal groups, such as bears).
Carnivora itself contains smaller groups such as the family Canidae , which contains every dog species, and Felidae, which contains every cat species.
This process continues until the groups can no longer be divided and all that is left are the individual species themselves.
(In actual fact, species can be divided into subspecies, but we won't go into that here!)
The eight levels of classification are: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species.
The classification of living things is a science in itself, and is known as 'taxonomy'.
You can find out more about classification here: Animal Classification.
These wild horses are mammals, and members of the Equidae family.
Some of the largest groups of living things are known as 'kingdoms'. An animal is any member of the animal kingdom, Animalia.
Other kingdoms include Plantae (the plant kingdom) and Fungi.
As we've found, all of the species in any group must have certain things in common. So what characteristics link all of the members of the animal kingdom? What makes an animal an animal?
These sea anemones are animals.
Animals are incredibly varied, and have adapted to live in just about every environment on Earth. However, there are certain things that all animals have in common – things that make them animals, rather than plants, fungi, or any other type of organism.
Characteristics of Animals
There are a number of characteristics that define an animal. We'll start off simple, then get down to the nitty gritty …
Animals can move
While not all animals are fast as this one, they can all move!
All animals are 'motile' for at least some of their lives. This means that they are able to move under their own steam, consuming energy as they do so.
Animals feed directly or indirectly on living things
Even herbivores like these zebras eat living things – just not other animals!
All animals are heterotrophs, which means that they obtain nourishment from living things (or the products of living things). This separates animals from other organisms such as plants that obtain energy from sunlight.
Remember that a plant is a living thing, so even herbivores (plant-eating animals) are reliant on other living things for energy.
Animals are Multicellular
Cells are the 'building blocks' out of which living things are made. Some of the simplest organisms, such as bacteria and protozoa, are 'unicellular', which means they are made up of just a single cell.
Animals, on the other hand, are multi-celled (multicellular) organisms: they are made up of thousands, and usually millions upon millions, of cells.
Animals Have Eukaryotic Cells
Cross section of an animal cell.
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and other organelles that are enclosed within barriers called membranes.
(The nucleus contains the information that tells the organism how to grow. An organelle is a structure within a cell, such as a nucleus, that has a specific function.)
Both animals and plants have eukaryotic cells. Plant cells have certain features, such as a rigid cell wall and chloroplasts that enable photosynthesis, that are not present in animal cells.
Before you read any further, think of an animal – any animal – and picture it in your head.
What did you come up with? A tiger? A dog? Perhaps you thought of a bird, or a frog, or even something like an octopus (you crazy independent thinker, you).
Even those animals, as varied as they may be, don't represent the whole range of species within Animalia.
We'll look at the familiar types of animal further down the page, but let's start by looking at some less 'typical' animals.
An incredible 97% of all known animal species are invertebrates.
Animals are often grouped into those that have backbones (vertebrates), and those that do not (invertebrates).
It's probably because we're vertebrates ourselves that when we're asked to think of a 'typical' animal, it's usually a vertebrate that pops into our heads.
However, in the grand scheme of things vertebrates are somewhat of a minority. Invertebrates – animals without backbones – make up as much as 97% of all the species in the animal kingdom.
The term 'invertebrates' isn't actually used in 'proper' animal classification. This is because animals without backbones aren't necessarily related to each other. In fact, some invertebrates are more closely related to vertebrates than they are to other invertebrates.
However, some of the weirdest, least animal-like animals are invertebrates, which is why we'll start our exploration of the animal kingdom here.
Surprising as it may seem, sponges are animals.
Although seemingly more like plants than animals, sponges are nevertheless members of Animalia.
Sponges are very primitive animals, lacking organs and a nervous system. (A nervous system consists of nerves that transmit signals between different parts of the body, allowing them to 'talk' to each other.) Unlike other animals, the bodies of sponges are not symmetrical.
Although most sponges attach themselves to the sea bed and don't move as adults, sponge larvae are able to swim.
Sea squirts are tube-shaped sea animals, which, after a short time spent as free swimming larvae, fix themselves onto the sea bed. They filter particles of food from water that is passed through their bodies.
Although, like sponges, sea squirts look more like plants than animals, they have organs and a simple nervous system.
Lancelet
Lancelets are small fish-like animals with translucent bodies. Although they don't have a backbone – and are therefore not vertebrates – they do possess a flexible central nerve cord called a notochord.
Lancelets are harvested for food in some Asian countries. They are also studied by scientists for clues as to how vertebrates (animals with backbones) evolved.
You might think of coral as the rocky substance that makes coral reefs. In fact, corals are invertebrate animals that, in their larval form, are able to swim. Most corals remain in their larval form for just a few days before settling in a suitable position.
The body form of a coral is known as a 'polyp'. Polyps are tubular, with tentacles and a mouth at one end. The coral secretes a hard substance called calcium carbonate as a protective exoskeleton. Coral reefs are formed by the exoskeletons of coral colonies.
Insects have been around a lot longer than us!
In case you were feeling pretty smug about being a mammal, here are some facts about insects that will wipe that self-satisfied smile off your face!
Insects are quite possibly the most successful animal groups ever to have existed. They've been around for 400 million years, appearing in the Devonian Period. (By comparison, modern humans only appeared a measly 200 thousand years ago.)
Over one million insect species have been identified – that's more than half of all known animals. It is estimated that there may be as many as 10 million extant (living) species in total – so there are plenty more insects waiting to be discovered!
All insects share the same basic body plan. An insect's body is divided into three parts: the head, thorax and abdomen. Their six legs are attached to the thorax, and the two antennae are attached to the head.
The hermit crab is a crustacean
Most people know that crabs are crustaceans, but the group contains many other types of animal, including lobsters, shrimps and water fleas. Most crustaceans live in the sea, but some, such as wood lice, are adapted to living on land.
A crustacean's body is protected by a hard exoskeleton. Many crustaceans have a carapace (hard shell), which is part of the exoskeleton. The crustacean has to shed the exoskeleton in order to grow.
Mollusks (Molluscs in British English)
The common octopus is a cephalopod
The number of mollusk species living in the sea is greater than that of any other type of animal. The phylum Mollusk is extremely varied. It contains groups such as the bivalves (clams, oysters and mussels); gastropods (slugs and snails); and cephalopods (squid and octopuses).
Most mollusks live in the sea, but some, such as snails and slugs, are also found on land.
A characteristic of all mollusks is a specialized fleshy skin part called a mantle. The mantle covers much of the body and forms a cavity which houses the mollusk's vital organs.
The red fox, like all mammals, is a vertebrate.
Unlike invertebrates, vertebrates (members of the subphylum Vertebrata) form a scientific group in animal classification. Vertebrata includes all animals with a backbone (or rather, a vertebral column). According to the IUCN, there are 1,305,075 recognized vertebrate species.
As you probably know, humans are vertebrates. You can prove you're a vertebrate right now by reaching round and feeling the ridges of your backbone running along the center of your back. (The backbone should actually be called backbones, because your spinal column consists of several separate bones called vertebrae).
Vertebrata are a varied bunch. The group includes animals such as fish, which have gills and live in the water, mammals which breathe air and mainly live on land, and amphibians, which do both (at different points in their lives).
Let's meet some vertebrates!
The tiger shark is a member of the class Chondrichthyes.
Fish are aquatic animals with streamlined bodies, fins instead of limbs, and gills. Gills are organs that extract oxygen from the water and excrete carbon dioxide.
Fish were the first vertebrates to evolve. Today, around half of all vertebrate species are fish. There are two main types of fish: bony fish (Osteichthyes) and cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes).
The skeletons of bony fish are made of bone (duh), whereas those of cartilaginous fish are made of a flexible, bone-like substance called cartilage.
Bony fish are by far the largest group of fish. The group includes fish such as trout, goldfish, cod and marlin. Cartilaginous fish include the sharks, rays and skates.
Frogs start life as tadpoles, before metamorphosing into frogs.
Amphibians evolved from fish around 360 million years ago. They were the first vertebrates to live on land. Amphibians have moist skin, and don't have protective scales.
Many amphibians begin life in water as larvae equipped with gills. After undergoing a process known as metamorphosis, amphibians develop lungs and are able to live on land. (Some amphibians, such as axolotls, don't undergo metamorphosis.)
There are three main groups of amphibian: Anura (frogs and toads), Urodela (salamanders), and Apoda (caecilians).
Caecilians are burrowing animals that resemble worms or snakes. They are found both on land and in water.
Salamanders have long tails and cylindrical bodies. Most have four legs, but some species spend most of their lives in the water and only have two small front limbs.
Frogs have tail-less, muscular bodies, and well-developed hind legs for jumping and swimming.
Olive ridley sea turtle
Reptiles are members of the class Reptilia. They evolved from amphibians around 310 million years ago.
Protected by scales, and able to lay eggs, early reptiles were no longer reliant on water, and could occupy habitats unavailable to amphibians.
Reptiles rose to prominence during the Mesozoic Era – the 'Age of the Reptiles' – and, as dinosaurs, were the dominant land animals. One branch of dinosaurs evolved into birds, and some scientists consider birds to be part of Reptilia.
Reptiles are cold-blooded and most lay eggs, although some reptiles give birth to live young. Today's reptiles include crocodilians (crocodiles, alligators and gharials), snakes, lizards and turtles.
A golden eagle is an expert predator – but its ancestors were even more fearsome!
Birds are now considered by many scientists to be 'the last of the dinosaurs'. They evolved from dinosaurs around 150 million years ago, gradually losing their teeth and tails and developing beaks.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates, most of which are able to fly. They are found on every continent and are able to survive in a wide range of conditions.
There are around 10,000 species of bird. More than half are passerines, or perching birds, members of the order Passeriformes. Passerine feet have three forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe, an arrangement favorable to perching.
Other well-known bird groups include ratites (ostriches, cassowaries, kiwis, etc.), Psittaciformes (parrots), Sphenisciformes (penguins) and Accipitriformes (eagles, hawks and vultures).
Tiger cub – a member of Mammalia.
Last but not least we come to the mammals, members of the class Mammalia. Mammals have hair, are warm-blooded, breathe air, and all but five species give birth to live young.
(The five species that don't give birth to live young are the monotremes. Monotremes are egg-laying mammals. The group comprises the platypus and four species of echidna.)
The Platypus is one of just five monotreme species.
One of the most important characteristics of mammalia is that female mammals have mammary glands. These are modified sweat glands that produce milk. This ready-made source of nourishment is highly advantageous to infant mammals.
The three main types of mammal are monotremes, marsupials and placental mammals.
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