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COVID Testing for ABCUSD Students
ABCUSD is now offering free COVID-19 testing (PCR) through our partner World United.
Students wishing to be tested for COVID-19 may do so on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Artesia, Cerritos, and Gahr high schools from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Next Generation Scientist Club for 7th and 8th Graders
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ABCUSD Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant Plan
The ABC Unified School District has developed a comprehensive plan for the Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant through the State of California.
Cerritos Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education has been recognizing outstanding schools through the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program for 38 years. This year, the program is recognizing Cerritos Elementary School.
ESSER III / LCAP Survey Results
Thank you to the families and students who provided input on how the District might spend funds from the ESSER III and LCAP S/C funding sources. We are now sharing the data from those surveys.
Artesia High School Celebrates New Athletic Field
Last week, elected officials joined members of the ABCUSD Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu at Artesia High School to cut a ceremonial ribbon "opening" the school's new athletic field before a varsity football game. Measure BB, the school improvement bond passed by voters in 2018, funded the new state-of-the-art | 573 |
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Deep River Selectmen Approve Contract for Replacement of the Village Street Bridge
December 30, 2011 by Charles Stannard
DEEP RIVER— The board of selectmen has awarded a contract for the replacement of the Village Street bridge, picking Brunalli Construction Company of Southington for the job on a bid of $1,119,241.
First Selectman Richard Smith said at Tuesday's meeting that Brunalli Construction was one of 16 bidders for the bridge project. Smith said the company was the second low bidder, picked after the low bidding firm was disqualified because the company had not completed a required prequalification with the state Department of Transportation.
Replacement of the bridge, located on Village Street behind the Deep River Public Library, will be funded under the Local Bridge Program, with 80 percent of the project cost covered by federal funds. The town is responsible for 20 percent of the total cost. Smith said work on the bridge replacement is expected to begin in the summer of 2012, with most of the town share of the cost included in the 2012-2013 town budget.
In other business Tuesday, the board formally appointed nine members of the new Deep River Town Hall Auditorium Restoration Committee. Voters at a Nov. 22 town meeting had authorized the new committee to coordinate ongoing efforts to restore the second-floor auditorium at the historic 1892 town hall. The new committee replaces the now disbanded Deep River Town Hall Restoration Association Inc., which had directed town hall restoration efforts since the early 1980s.
The members include Sally Carlson-Crowell, Bruce Edgarton, Carol Jones, Janice Kmetz, Dennis Schultz, Richard Nagot, Kim Olson, Frances Strukus, and former Selectman Arthur Thompson. Carlson-Crowell and Strukus had served previously as directors of the restoration association. The ordinance creating the new committee called for up to 11 members, leaving two openings for any other volunteers interested in serving on the committee.
Singer-Songwriter Freedy Johnston to Present Jan 14 Show at Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
Singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston will perform on Saturday Jan. 14 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
OLD SAYBROOK— Singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston will perform on Saturday Jan. 14 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. The solo acoustic show begins at 8 p.m. with tickets priced at $20.
A Kansas native, the 50-year-old Johnston alternates between an apartment in New York City and Madison Wisconsin, where his girlfriend owns a bar. Johnston described the Midwest-Big Apple split as "the best of both worlds." Johnston attended the University of Kansas, participating on the local music scene, before moving to New York City in 1985.
By 1990, he had recorded and released his first CD,"Trouble Tree" on the New Jersey-based Bar None label. A second CD, "Can You Fly" in 1992, generated a strong positive response in Rolling Stone magazine and other music publications. This led to a major label deal with Elektra Records, and the release of "This Perfect World," in 1994."This Perfect World included one of Johnston's most popular songs, the single "Bad Reputation" which reached Number 54 on the Billboard top-100 chart.
Three CDs followed on Elektra, "Never Home" in 1997, "Blue Days Black Nights" in 1999, and "Right Between The Promises" in 2001. His most recent CD is "Rain In The City," released in January 2010 on the Bar None label.
In an interview via email, Johnston said he expects to play songs from all of his CDs at the Old Saybrook show, including a personal favorite, "The Farthest Lights" from the "Blue Days Black Nights" CD. Johnston said he will also be doing some cover songs, including numbers by two songwriters who have done shows at the Kate, Jimmy Webb and Marshall Crenshaw. The writer of many of Glen Campbell's hits, Webb played a solo show at the Kate in October 2010.
Johnston said the January solo tour is a short one, including dates in Madison, Wisc., Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Johnston said he will have a new CD in 2012 titled "Neon Repairman". He is also working on a side project, a band called the Hobart Brothers with guitarist Jon Dee Graham and Susan Cowsill, a member of the early-1970s family band.
Filed Under: Charles Stannard, Old Events, Old Saybrook Tagged With: osn
The strangest New Year's Day I've ever had…and I never expect another like it
December 30, 2011 by John Guy LaPlante
John Guy LaPlante
All my life, like you probably, I have celebrated New Year's Day in winter—most often in a cold, icy, snowy winter. Not a Florida winter.
Winter arrives on Dec. 21, of course, and New Year's Day 11 days later, on Jan. 1. My saying this seems silly, I know, but I say it for a reason.
My seeing the New Year in, as for you, has often meant stepping outside into freezing cold air that takes my breath away and then suffering in my frigid car until the engine begins to blow in wonderful hot air.
For many decades this was always the way I experienced New Year's Day. With just one exception!
That exception came eight years ago when I traveled around the world for five months. Yes, nearly all of it alone—147 days, 20 countries, 36,750 miles by plane, train, and for only $83 per day, with everything included, right down to every snack and phone call and all the visas required. That trip was my present to myself for my then approaching 75th birthday.
It was a grand adventure. More than that, an odyssey. It led to my book, "Around the World at 75. Alone, Dammit!" It's a book still selling, and in fact, one that got to be published in China in Chinese—well, Mandarin, which is the principal language.
As New Year's Day approached, I arrived in Durban, South Africa. That's nearly as far south in Africa as you can go, and I had come a long way, all the way from Cairo near the Mediterranean in the far north.
I arrived on Dec. 28, I think it was, just seven days after the start of winter and three days before the new year dawned. However, I had crossed the Equator to get here and in fact was far south of it.
But the seasons are opposite on the other side of the Equator. Yes, it was December, but it was not winter. Summer had just started here and it was summertime, with long daylight, short nights, shirtsleeve temperatures, even bathing suit temperatures. How remarkable. How wonderful.
Durban is a big city. An impressive city. And I was here to enjoy it. I was lucky. I was staying in a nice hostel right downtown, the Banana Backpackers. Not hotel. Hostel. I was using hostels because they were cheaper (hotels for five months can get expensive) and I got an experience more true to my purpose.
Don't ask me why that name. I never found out. And I was making friends. And I was making the most of the city, taking in everything I could—its bustling downtown, its historic and tourist attractions, its museums. It's all in my book.
New Year's Day was a great celebration here, too. It's a big day all over the world. I read everything I could in the big Durban daily about activities coming up. English is the official language. There would be all the usual merry-making. I was looking forward to it. Planned to enjoy it as much as I could.
New Year's Day rose, bright and sunny and warm and beautiful. But none of my senses told me that this was New Year's Day. This was so dramatically different. But my brain did.
Durban is right on the Indian Ocean, just north of where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans merge below Capetown. Durban has great beaches. I had not glimpsed them yet, but I knew they were gorgeous. I intended to get to them today. They were not far, at the end of a broad avenue that nosed right into them. A cinch! I could get to them in just a few blocks.
But imagine my surprise. My stupefaction. Thousands of people were planning to do the same thing. I noticed that the minute I stepped out of Banana Backpackers. People jammed the street, walking in from various directions.
So many! Amazing. The boulevard was closed to vehicles for the day. People were heading south on it in a broad torrent. They took up the whole width of the street. All going the same way, toward the salt water. Some on bikes but most hoofing it. Carrying all the usual stuff—towels, picnic baskets, folding chairs, parasols, toys. Many with children in hand.
Instantly I saw they were all black. Durban is a typical South African city. It has the usual mix of blacks and whites, but the blacks were there first and predominate. In fact, apartheid had been the law of the land until quite recently. Apartheid mandated the enforced separation of the races, the same as in many places in our U.S.A. when I was young, but even more severely, I've read.
Right away I saw this was a black crowd. I could not see any whites. Of course, white people like nice, warm, sunny, summer beaches, too. Why this river of people was all black, I don't know. And I didn't find out. I still don't know. But right away I decided, This is just too much! No way can I walk with them!
I gulped hard. I was so disappointed. But then I braced up. A main reason for this big and crazy adventure of mine–I knew some thought this–was to visit other countries, and the more different the better. I wanted to see what they were really like. I was deliberately staying clear of the heavy tourist areas. I wanted to see the real people in their real everyday life. So how could I chicken out now?
Uptight I was, but I stepped forward and slipped in among them. I saw dark eyes studying me but I looked straight ahead and walked on. I was uncomfortable. Nervous. Apprehensive. I admit it and am embarrassed to say so. I was tempted to drop out and head back to Banana Backpackers. What I was experiencing, of course, was plain, classic culture shock.
My head was battling with my emotions. My head was telling me that 99 percent of these people were good, fine, no-problem people. I knew that this was true of people all over the world. Yellow, brown, red, black, white, mixed. In every country the bad ones—the malicious ones—are a tiny minority. True, too, in our U.S.A.
The only thing these folks had in mind was getting to the beach for a fine New Year's outing.
My heart made me fearful, insecure, borderline panicky. But I walked on. I was feeling this way because they were so many and they were all black and I wasn't used to this and there was no other white person around. But on I went.
I wasn't going to the beach to sun myself or swim. I did like these things back home. I was going because I wanted to see the Indian Ocean and smell the sea air and be part of the festivities and observe everything going on and get some exercise and see what a New Year's Day was like in this country and how folks enjoyed it.
We got to the beach. A great big, broad stretch of sand. The Indian Ocean stretched out ahead, clear to the horizon, with not even a tiny island in between. A few pleasure boats, yes.
But know what? The Indian Ocean didn't look a bit different than many other stretches of salt water I have gotten to see. The only reason I knew that this was the Indian Ocean was because I was told it was, period.
What I noticed was the great numbers of people. Right away I thought of Coney Island. Who isn't familiar with Coney Island? I've never been to Coney Island. But I've seen the photos of the packed crowds on the Fourth of July.
For sure this huge turn-out would rival Coney Island in the Guinness Book of World Records. And of course all these people were black. But they were behaving just like white people would.
I became more relaxed. I began walking around. I roamed the beach. I made my way between all these people. Families in tight clusters. Kids frolicking and romping and tossing balls. Couples making out. People reading, snacking, applying suntan lotion, snoozing.
Not easy to walk in that loose sand. I made my way down close to the beach and walked along the shore on the packed sand, moist from the outgoing tide. Some people were in the water, swimming, splashing, floating, but quite few. Which is typical on any beach anywhere.
I walked a long way to the left, then a long way back and to the right. Some people looked at me and followed me with their eyes. Most people were too busy. I had my camera and I began sneaking pictures. I learned long ago it was not smart at times to face whoever I wanted to photograph and snap a picture.
I had developed a different way. I would spot someone I wanted to focus on. Then I would turn 90 degrees and face in this new direction. But slowly I would turn my camera back 90 degrees. Very stealthily, all while gazing straight ahead. And click the shutter. Sometimes I missed the shot. But often I got the good candid shot I hoped for. Rarely did anybody catch on.
Now I got bolder. I even walked up to some people. Made sure I smiled. And asked if I could take their picture. Nobody said no.
It was all pleasant. I was happy to be part of this. But this was a film camera. And of course my roll of film got used up.
In all this, I did not come upon another white person. How come? Maybe this was a traditionally black beach. Maybe there was a traditional white beach elsewhere. But I thought of this much later.
Satisfied and content, I walked back to the Banana Backpackers. I quit long before the others did. There were just a few of us heading back. I was happy I had not caved in to my apprehensions and had had what turned out to be a most pleasant experience.
Back at the hostel, I found practically nobody around. That evening I ran into a couple of people and mentioned what I had done. But they were foreign tourists, too. They were interested. But they had nothing to say that enlightened me.
Later I had another thought. It was about black people in the U.S.A. Men and women of all ages born there and grown up there. Like me. Just as much an American citizen as I.
And I thought of the many times when for sure they must find themselves alone among whites. At times they must feel as alone and isolated and apprehensive as I on this New Year's Day. This is probably a common experience for them in our section of Connecticut where blacks are still a small minority, although the situation is changing a bit. And surely they get used to it, adapt to it, and develop a certain comfort.
I felt these disturbing emotions just for a few hours on just one day. I'm sure some of our blacks back home must feel it frequently, on and on, all their lives.
That New Year's Day in Durban made me more understanding. More sympathetic. I learned a powerful lesson. And the lesson has stuck. We're all much alike. Little reason to be nervous among strangers.
I'd like to include some of the photos I took that day but they're not at hand. Sorry.
Happy New Year to you, one and all!
Filed Under: Deep River, John Guy LaPlante, News Tagged With: osn
Deep River Library takes part in Library Science Film Festival
This January, Deep River Library will be participating in the Library Science Film Festival. The films selected all have the library playing a central role.
They will be showing Desk Set on Jan 16, Fahrenheit 451 on Jan 14, The Librarian: Quest for the Spear on Jan. 15, and Soylent Green on Jan. 19.
All in the evening at 7:30 p.m. Please call for more information the library at 860-526-6039 for more information.
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Chester Planning and Zoning Sets Jan. 5 Public Hearing on Proposed New Main Street Restaurant
CHESTER— The planning and zoning commission has scheduled a Jan. 5 public hearing on a special permit application for a new restaurant at 6 Main Street in the downtown village. The hearing convenes at 7:30 p.m. in the Chester Meeting House on Liberty Street.
Chester Properties LLC, which has an address at 102 Sill Lane in Old Lyme, is seeking approval for a full service restaurant in the former Chester Savings Bank building at 6 Main Street. The restaurant would have 40 to 50 seats, with a liquor license and bar. There would be 8 to 15 full and part-time employees.
The site plan for the property also calls for a "small retail space with a separate entrance," and two residential apartments on the second floor of the building. The proposed restaurant would be open seven days a week.
Essex Elementary School Foundation Funds New iPad Lab, Kicks Off Annual Appeal
Students at Essex Elementary School work on math application using the new iPad lab funded by the Essex Elementary School Foundation this fall.
Centerbrook, CT –The Essex Elementary School Foundation, a not-for-profit, volunteer organization that provides independent financial resources for worthy enrichment projects and programs at Essex Elementary School, has granted $23,480 to fund various programs during the 2011-2012 academic year. Specific programs receiving grant money this year include an iPad Lab enrichment program with $13,000 given for the purchase of 19 iPads, 19 smart covers, 19 Apple care protection plans and iPad Applications in the math and science areas for all grade levels; the Justus W. Paul World Cultures Program with $5,000 granted for the development of a new Haitian culture program and for the implementation of previously developed programs on China and India; Grade Level Grants of $1000 per grade awarded to three grades each year on a three year rotating schedule; the Art Spot: Artist-in-Residence with $1480 to help fund a student wall mural inside the school; and the Historian-in-Residence Program with $1000 given to fund program implementation costs.
On Tuesday, November 30, EESF board members met at the school's media center to launch the Foundation's annual direct mail campaign to Essex area residents and businesses. Last year's campaign netted over $35,000 with increased participation from the community at large. Continued growth in financial support will allow the Foundation to expand the enrichment programs and projects now underwritten by the organization. In October, the Foundation announced grant awards totaling $13,300 for the development and implementation of several programs during the 2010-2011 school year. $5,000 was approved to fund the Justus W. Paul World Cultures Program, $2300 to fund the Historian-in-Residence Program, $2,000 to fund the Artist-in-Residence Program, and $4000 to underwrite the purchase of one SMART Board. Additional grant requests will be considered when the Board convenes again in April 2011.
Since its inception in 1996, the Essex Elementary School Foundation's primary goal has been to create a significant endowment that can support the school's strategic vision to be a world-class educational institution. Each year, 5% of the EESF endowment is allocated for programs and projects proposed by Essex Elementary School administration and staff. Past grants have also funded a Scientist-in-Residence program, literacy support materials, equipment for musical and physical education, playground improvements, logical thinking games, and audio/visual equipment.
For more information about the Essex Elementary School Foundation or to make a tax-deductible donation, go to www.essexelementaryschoolfoundation.org or make checks payable to "Essex Elementary School Foundation" and mail to Essex Elementary School Foundation, PO Box 882, Essex, CT 06426.
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State Police Investigate Killing of Four Alpacas at Ivoryton Farm
ESSEX— State police are investigating the apparent killing of four alpacas on the Applesauce Acres farm at 99 Bushy Hill Road in the Ivoryton section.
Police were called to the farm, located near the Incarnation Center camp complex, Friday around 7:50 a.m. The alpacas, which are related to camels, were found dead in a pasture area at the farm.
Police and officials with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reported the animals had been stabbed. The farm, which is owned by George MacLauchan and his daughter, Sara, has had more than two dozen alpacas on site at one time. At least a dozen alpacas remained at the farm after Friday's incident. The incident is under investigation by Resident State Trooper Kerry Taylor and state police at the Westbrook Barracks.
Chester Selectmen Approve 15-Year Contract for Solid Waste Disposal
CHESTER— The board of selectmen has approved a new 15-year contract with the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority for disposal of solid waste and recyclables.
Meeting after Tuesday's town meeting, the board approved a new contract that will replace the current CRRA contract that expires in November 2012. Chester has been a member of CRRA since it was established in the mid-1980s, and is one of 13 area towns that dispose of solid waste and recyclables at the CRRA regional transfer station located off Route 154 in Essex. Solid waste is compacted and trucked to the CRRA Mid-Connecticut incinerator in Hartford.
First Selectman Edmund Meehan said Chester would be paying a tipping fee of $59.50 per ton under the new contract, less than the $70 per ton fee the town is currently paying. Meehan said Chester has one of the highest number of residences and businesses served by commercial trash haulers of any of the towns using the regional transfer station, with nearly 99 percent of the properties in town served by paid haulers that collect trash at the curbside. Chester becomes the third area town to approve new disposal contracts with CRRA, following Deep River and Lyme.
In other business, the board appointed Melvin Seifert to fill an alternate vacancy on the planning and zoning commission. Seifert, a lawyer, had served on the commission in a vacancy appointment since last year, but failed to win election running on the Republican and Common Ground Party ballot lines in the Nov. 8 town election.
When the board appointed Democratic commission alternate Henry Krempel to fill a regular member vacancy on Dec. 6, Seifert asked to be considered for the regular member opening. Republican Doreen Joslow, who was elected to a two-year regular member vacancy term on Nov. 8 actually offered to resign to open up a spot for Seifert.
Meehan said Joslow has decided to remain a regular member, with Seifert stepping in to the alternate seat. There remains one alternate member vacancy on the commission, a spot that was not filled in last month's election.
Essex Town Meeting Approves Funding for Emergency Purchases – Date set for Emergency Management Center Move
ESSEX— Voters at a town meeting Wednesday quickly approved a $32,528 special appropriation to purchase various emergency management items that were lacking during the response to Tropical Storm Irene on Aug. 28.
About 30 residents, many of them volunteer firefighters, turned out to approve the special appropriation on a unanimous voice vote. Many of the items are radio communications equipment, along with various signs. Emergency Management Director William Buckridge said the new radios would provide additional frequencies, and coverage in all sections of towns. The radios would remain operational even when cellular communications towers are knocked out of service.
The list of needed items was developed after town emergency services personnel reviewed the local response to the tropical storm last August. First Selectman Norman Needleman said town emergency responders were "looking at Irene as a fire drill for a worse event."
Needleman said the funding approved Wednesday is the first of three funding requests intended to upgrade the town's emergency management operations. The second step is a relocation of the town emergency management center from a damp ground floor room at town hall to the former judge of probate office on the west side of the building.
Meeting after the close of the town meeting, the board of selectmen scheduled a Jan. 4 public hearing and town meeting vote on a proposed $38,000 special appropriation to pay for relocation of the EOC. The expenditure was approved by the board of finance last week. The total cost of the EOC relocation is $71,880. The town's insurance carrier has agreed to cover about $34,000 of the expense for damage and water problems at town hall related to the tropical storm.
The public hearing on the EOC relocation expenditure is set for Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in town hall. A town meeting vote on approving the expenditure will follow at 7:30 p.m. Needleman said a third and final funding request for emergency management upgrades would be discussed by the board of selectmen in January.
Congressman Courtney Goes Shopping for Holiday Gifts in Deep River
December 22, 2011 by Jerome Wilson
Joe Courtney and Dick Smith with Amy Fowler directing
Eastern Connecticut's Congressman Joe Courtney put his money where his mouth is, when he visited Deep River on December 21, and bought a not inconsiderable number of holiday gifts. He made his holiday purchases at the town's Deep River Toy Company, rather than shopping for gifts at one of the big box stores at the mall.
The Deep River Toy Company is located at 202 Main Street, just a little ways down from Walgreen's, if you are going out of town towards Route 9. At the time of the Congressman's visit, it was literally packed with people, not especially to see the Congressman, but rather to buy presents for friends and loved ones.
There was also a children's choir on hand to greet the Congressman, directed with considerable animation by Deep River's Amy Fowler. Ms Fowler is also the Director of the Tree House Players, a local performing group.
The owner of the Deep River Toy Company is the "super friendly" Janet Gessner. By the time the Congressman had left her shop, he was carrying very respectable bundle of the store's holiday gifts.
Shop owner Janet Gessner helps Joe Courtney shop
In an interview, after the children's choir had stopped singing, and the Congressman had finished buying his presents, he was asked why he felt it was important during this holiday season "to buy local."
In response the Congressman said, "I think that small businesses, just like the Deep River Toy Company, will lead the way to the recovery of the national economy." "These small businesses," he said, "have the connections with the local communities, not the big box stores in the malls."
The Congressman, noting that Deep River First Selectman Dick Smith was also on hand, said of the First Selectman, "Dick Smith is the best. He really knows how important small business is."
Filed Under: Deep River, Jerome Wilson, News
Republican Mario Gioco and Democrat Ann Monaghan Elected to Chester Region 4 School Board Vacancies
CHESTER— Voters at a town meeting Tuesday elected two new members of the Region 4 Board of Education, with Republican Mario Gioco and Democrat Ann Monaghan picked to fill vacant seats through the November 2013 town election.
The vacancies were created by the resignations of two Republican members, Richard Strauss, who had served as the board's treasurer, resigned in October. Pamela Christman, the board's vice-chairwoman, resigned effective Dec. 6.
Three candidates were nominated for the first vacancy, a six-year term that expires in November 2013. Nominated were Gioco, the longtime chairman of the zoning board of appeals who is also chairman of the Chester Republican Town Committee, Monaghan, a lawyer with three children attending Region 4 schools, and Michael Hotkowski, a graduate of Valley Regional High School. Hotkowski had been an unsuccessful candidate for the regional school board on the Chester Common Ground Party line in the Nov. 8 election, losing to incumbent Democrat Elaine Fitzgibbons. Fitzgibbons is the town's third representative on the nine member regional school board that also includes three members each from Deep River and Essex.
Gioco won the seat on a paper ballot vote with 28 votes to 18 votes for Monaghan and eight votes for Hotkowski. The second vacancy was for a six-year term ending in November 2015, but town attorney and meeting moderator John Bennet announced the seat would also be on the town's November 2013 election ballot for the final two years of the term.
Monaghan was nominated again, along with James Gordon, a former member of the Chester Board of Education who was nominated by Glen Reyer, a founder of the Chester Common Ground Party. Monaghan was elected on a voice vote, with a handful of votes for Gordon.
Gioco and Monaghan were sworn in to office by Town Clerk Debra Calamari immediately after the town meeting. Their first regular meeting is Jan. 5, when the board is scheduled to elect a chairman and other officers for 2012-2013.
The "Nays" had it at a Recent Gateway Conservation Meeting in Essex
The "nays" appeared to be in the majority at an Essex Town Hall meeting convened to discuss new environmental policies for Essex that would affect the owners of property next to the Connecticut River, for the overall protection of the river and its shores. The "informational" meeting was convened by the Essex Zoning Commission at Town Hall on December 19.
Essex is a member of an eight town Gateway Conservation District. Seven of the eight towns in the district, which are located at the southern base of the Connecticut River, approved these environmental standards years ago, but Essex has been holding out adopting them.
The new rules at issue would do the following: (1) the present 50 foot limit on building next to the shoreline would be extended to 100 feet, (2) new restrictions on "clear cutting" trees along the river's shoreline would be adopted by creating a "no cut" riparian buffer, (3) an additional procedural step, by requiring a Special Permit, would be required before new structures of 4,000 square feet or more can be build, and (4) measuring the height of a new structure from its "existing natural grade" rather than from a built-up platform would be put in place.
Among those attending the meeting were recently re-elected Republican Selectman Joel Marzi, as well as the defeated Republican candidate for First Selectman Bruce MacMillian. Democratic First Selectman Norman Needleman and Selectwoman Stacia Rice-Libby did not attend.
The vast majority of speakers at the meeting opposed the proposed Gateway rules for Essex. "We don't need Gateway," said one. Another questioned whether home owners, who lived right next to the river's edge, could even cut the grass on their properties. "Essex as a town would not exist, if we had had these rules in effect," said another critic.
A member of the town's Wetlands Commission also spoke in opposition to applying the Gateway rules to Essex, saying that all the perceived problems addressed by the proposed Gateway District rules for Essex could be addressed by the town's Wetland Commission.
A few speakers at the meeting supported Essex's adoption of the proposed Gateway rules, but they were decidedly in the minority. One said, "It is an embarrassment for Essex," not to adopt the Gateway rules, like the other seven Gateway towns have done.
The Gateway Conservation district consists of eight towns. They are: Haddam, East Haddam, Chester, Deep River, Lyme, Old Lyme, Essex and Old Saybrook. As noted, Essex is the only town in the district that has not approved the Gateway rules.
Filed Under: Essex, Jerome Wilson, News
Study Committee Recommends Two Options for Deep River Firehouse
Deep River Firehouse - options proposed for upgrade
DEEP RIVER— A town study committee has recommended two options for upgrading the fifty-year-old town firehouse, with both calling for construction of a new and larger firehouse.
In a final report submitted to the board of selectmen and board of finance at the end of November, the Firehouse Study Committee advised the volunteer fire department needs a structure of at least 9,000 square feet to house four fire trucks and other vehicles while also providing a meeting/training room of about 1,600 square feet. In the concluding recommendations, the committee proposes the options of constructing a new firehouse at the site of the existing firehouse on the corner of Union and Elm streets, or building a new firehouse on a 14-acre parcel at the intersection of Route 80 and Bahr Road, across from the Plattwood Park recreation area. The second option would require a land purchase.
The board of selectmen established the eight-member committee, comprised of department members and other volunteers, at the end of last year to determine the space needs of the Deep River Volunteer Fire Department, and research options for a firehouse building project. The move came after a proposed $2.4 million bond authorization for a 7,000-square-foot expansion of the existing firehouse failed on a 347-312 referendum vote in July 2010. A larger and more costly renovation and expansion project failed by a wide margin in a November 2007 bonding referendum.
The committee estimates the cost of building a new 12,000-square-foot single-story firehouse at about $1.8 million, a figure that does not include the expense of any possible land purchase. The existing firehouse, built in 1961, is 5,084 square feet. The department also maintains a satellite fire station in a 2,484-foot structure located on Route 80 in the rural winthrop section.
In outlining the option of building a new firehouse at the site of the existing firehouse, the committee noted that construction would have to be phased "to take place without impacting operations of the existing firehouse." The new firehouse would be built first, followed by demolition of the existing firehouse.
The new building on site option would also require demolition of a two-story house on an abutting parcel at 57 Union St., and use of the quarter-acre parcel as part of the building project. The fire department acquired the 57 Union St. property in August 2007 for $275,000 to provide space for the firehouse renovation and expansion.
The second option forwarded to town officials calls for construction of a new firehouse on the 14-acre parcel at the corner of Route 80 and Bahr Road. Under this option, the existing firehouse would become a satellite station, and the Winthrop site of the existing satellite station would be sold. The property at Route 80 and Bahr Road is owned by the estate of Warren Diffendal. It is appraised at $184,600.
First Selectman Richard Smith said he was hoping the study committee would make a single specific recommendation for a firehouse building project. He said the board of selectmen and board of finance would discuss the committee report, and the two building options, at a future meeting. The selectmen would appoint a firehouse building committee if the board decides to pursue a firehouse building project in 2012.
New Sweet Shoppe in Essex Makes You Forget the Sour Economy
Friend Connie Connor; owner Celene Sweck, and customer Judy Heiser
"She's an entrepreneur," says one of her friends about Selene Sweck, who has just opened Selene's Sweet Shoppe in downtown Essex. Not only has Sweck launched a bright new Sweet Shoppe on Main Street, she also has a number other businesses.
For one, Sweck owns Porky Pete's BBQ out on Westbrook Road. ("Pete" is the name of Sweck's husband.) This extremely successful business has its tenth anniversary coming up soon.
Sweck also owns an extensive catering business, which she used to run out of Porky Pete's. However, she felt that wedding planning was a bit incongruous in the middle of a barbeque operation, so she moved her catering consultations to the room right next to the Sweet Shoppe.
This new room is tastefully decorated, and just perfect for wedding planning and other special events. As for planning a wedding, Sweck says that her Event Planner, Lori Blair, "can handle the whole thing."
Cake in the window of new Sweet Shoppe
In addition to organizing weddings and special events, Sweck's catering operation provides corporate lunches on weekdays for four cafeterias of a major local cooperation.
Completing the reach of Sweck's businesses is the outdoor food station that she and her husband run at the Clinton Crossing Shopping Mall. Open from Spring until November, the menu is hot dogs and grilled meats, which they sell to hungry shoppers.
A sweet spot for the Sweet Shoppe
Still, among all her ventures, Sweck clearly takes great pride in her new Sweet Shoppe. The staff members at the shop are all personal friends, and sometimes there appears to be more chattering going on among sales people and customers, than there is about selling the sweet stuff.
People who are shopping at the new Sweet Shoppe give it rave reviews. "It's wonderful," said Judy Heiser of Essex the other day; "It bubbles. It's gorgeous, and it's just what you need for Christmas."
Children's candy on the Honor System
The Sweet Shoppe also is the kind of place where it is perfectly appropriate to buy just one piece of candy. However, be warned that some of the candies can be so intensely sweet that they should be eaten only in small bites. Otherwise the taster may end up with "sugar shock," at least for awhile.
Another tantalizing specialty at the Sweet Shoppe is a collection of chocolate turtles of varying sizes. The turtles have a pecan base, a caramel inside, with the whole encased in chocolate. If you want to buy a little turtle, they are a reasonable ninety cents, with a larger turtle costing $3.95, and they can be addictive.
The Sweet Shoppe sells four kinds of special breads. They are: (1) a French baguette, (2) an Asiago cheese bread, (3) a multi-grain baguette and (4) a black cranberry and walnut bread. In addition, of course, the Sweet Shoppe sells a wide variety of cakes with thick, thick frosting.
Children on the honor system
Another highlight of the Sweet Shoppe is that one whole side of the shop is now dedicated to offering tempting delicacies for children. The children can select whatever candies they wish, and they pay for them strictly under the honor system. Small piggy banks are among the candies, so that the children can insert the proper number of coins for their purchases.
The new sweet shop appears to be on its way to becoming a great success, if the number of people visiting it the other day is any indication. Also, very importantly, the existence of this evidently successful new business on Essex's Main Street is a healthy sign of a better local economy.
Right next door to the Sweet Shoppe is another new business that has just opened its doors on Main Street. It is a new interior and decorating business, which offers professional decorating consultations by its co-owners, Jessica Whelen and Dennis Pough. Also on the premises is an extensive line of home accessories including, pillows, candles, faux floral arrangements and hand blown glass creations.
Giving even further evidence that new, good things are happening on Main Street, is the new ownership of the "Silkworm of Essex Village" just down the way. The new Proprietor, Raeann Groves, notes that the new Silkworm offers a variety of high end women's clothing that cannot be found in ordinary department stores. She mentions, specifically, the Gerard Darel and the Sitamurt clothing brands that the store carries.
Also, there is presently a 20% off sale on select items at the Silkworm.
The "Silkworm" on Main Street under new ownership - has 20% off sale
However, downtown Essex still has perhaps an overabundance of real estate sales offices on Main Street. There were no less than six of them by last count. However, one cannot gainsay that when tourists come to Essex, looking at the realtors' photographs of houses for sale, is a favorite pastime.
Finally, on the down side of Essex having a truly vibrant Main Street is the still empty, former Left Bank Gallery space. This property is owned by the Paul family, who also own what is truly an Essex landmark, the Griswold Inn.
Still vacant, former Left Bank Gallery
Reportedly, Essex First Selectman Norman Needleman will be discussing with the owners of the old gallery property new strategies on how to get this most attractive downtown property bustling again.
One possibility that ever the entrepreneurial Sweck tossed out in a recent conversation, is that the old gallery space might be converted into an entertainment venue for wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations and the like. If this were to happen, you can be assured that Sweck would be delighted to do the catering.
Essex Savings Bank Employees Know How to Donate!
Not only is the Bank generous with its donations to over 200 charities, but the Bank's employees understand the importance of giving as well. Each year during the holiday season, Bank employees rally together as a team to support a worthy cause. This year, each employee donated an entire grocery bag filled with non-perishable items for those less fortunate. Recipients included the Shoreline Soup Kitchen, the Westbrook Soup Kitchen, and the Madison Food Pantry. Bank officers transported almost 70 bags of food to these organizations.
Pictured by the donated goods are Senior Vice President Lynn Giroux and Loan Servicing Representative Kathy MacArthur.
Essex Savings Bank is a FDIC insured, state chartered, mutual savings bank established in 1851. The Bank serves the Connecticut River Valley and Shoreline with five offices in Essex (2), Madison, Old Lyme and Old Saybrook. Financial, estate, insurance and retirement planning are offered throughout the state by the Bank's Trust Department and subsidiary Essex Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. Investments in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities are not FDIC insured, may lose value, are not a deposit, have no Bank guarantee and are not insured by any Federal Government Agency.
Coldwall Banker Realtor Apologizes for Posting Sign at Essex's Main Street Roundabout
Holiday branches decorate the Essex roundabout
Coldwell Banker real estate agent Laurel Peters has personally apologized to Essex Zoning Enforcement officer Joseph Budrow for placing an "Open House" real estate sign in the middle of the Essex roundabout at the top of Main Street. Budrow said that Peters came up to his Town Hall office a short while ago just to deliver her apology.
Budrow had send Coldwell Banker a Notice of Violation for Peters' earlier signage posting stating, "The location of the signage in the middle of the roundabout in Essex square must cease." He also said that Peters' posting of Coldwell Banker signage had been "placed in a public right-of-way from time to time to promote Open Houses."
As authority for his Notice of Violation, Budrow cited Town of Essex Zoning regulation, paragraph 111A.6, which provides that no sign may be designed in a way, "which may be confused with a traffic control sign or signal." He cited two other paragraphs in the zoning regulations which might apply as well.
In a separate interview Budrow also said that by March of next year the Essex Zoning Enforcement office was going to promulgate new zoning regulations that were going to apply specifically to real estate signage.
Presently, there is no reference to real estate signage in Essex's Town zoning regulations, nor are real estate signs referred as an exception to the blanket prohibition of all signs found under Essex Town regulation, 111C. "Political signs," on the other hand have a specific exception from this regulatory prohibition.
For her part Coldwell Banker real estate agent Laurel Peters confirmed that she had met with Zoning Enforcement Officer Budrow, and that she herself had initiated the meeting with him.
Coldwall Banker office on Main Street in Essex
According to her, she told Budrow that the practice of posting real estate signs in the middle of the Essex roundabout was a common practice, and that she had no idea that it violated Essex Zoning regulations. She also assured Budrow that in the future she would refrain from putting up signs next to the "silent policeman" in the center of the roundabout.
Deep River Congregational Church Christmas Services
Deep River Congregational Church, would like to extend an an invitation to all to attend their special Christmas services listed below. Please see the church website www.deepriverchurch.org or call the church office at 860-526-5045 for further information.
Christmas Eve in Deep River
The annual Christmas Pageant, "Thy Light Is Come" (presented by the youth and children of the church) will take place on Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m.
There will also be a Candlelight Communion Service beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All are welcome.
On Sunday, December 25, there will be only one worship service at 10:00 a.m. It will be a family service, featuring carols and a Christmas story by our Seminary Intern, Ally Glass instead of a sermon. Everyone is invited to bring some kind of bell or bells to ring during the final hymn of the day, making a glorious noise in celebration of Christ's birth!
On Sunday, January 1, there will be only one worship service at 10:00 a.m. It will be a family service, featuring Carols, Communion, and our annual pageant performance of Good King Wenceslas! After the service, we will join in the spectacle of the "Twelve Days of Christmas," aerobic style! Come and enjoy these wonderful traditions.
Middlesex County Coalition on Housing and Homelessness Annual Appeal
The Middlesex County Collation on Housing and Homelessness is working hard to prevent and end homelessness in our county and we need your help. We are in the middle of our annual appeal and we're inspired by the amount of support we have received through our mail campaign. We've been blessed with many generous donors, whose support helps us every day as we work to end homelessness in Middlesex County. Our donors have helped so many, and we are thankful-but we aren't there yet.
During the first two years of implementing our Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, we saw a dramatic decline in the number of homeless. However, due to the ongoing pressures of the poor economy, homelessness is increasing again in Middlesex County.
Please make an online donation today at www.AnEndInTen.org. or mail a donation to:
MCCHH/MUW
100 Riverview Center Suite 230
Checks can be made payable to: MCCHH/MUW
We all know someone affected by a job loss…an illness…a foreclosure. Perhaps they have reached out to the Coalition and its partners for help.
Because of support from donors like you, we have been there:
With over $125,000 in assistance that prevented 170 families from becoming homeless-including over 200 children
Creating an additional 56 units of supportive housing for the chronically homeless
Supporting and encouraging people who have experienced homelessness to advocate and educate community leaders about the plight of the homeless
Assisting people who are homeless find jobs
This success would not be possible without the help of over 250 dedicated donors and volunteers. Your donation is essential to reaching our goal of ending homelessness in Middlesex County. With your help, we can end homelessness!
Filed Under: News, Towns
Local Man Buys Vacant Ivoryton Car Dealership Site
Vacant car dealership site at 7 Main Street, Ivoryton (photo courtsey of Jerome Wilson)
ESSEX— A local man has purchased the vacant car dealership site at 7 Main Street in the Ivoryton section. In a property transfer filed with the town Wednesday, the 1.5-acre parcel was sold by the Grand Pacific Holding Company of Flushing, N.Y. to Little Village Construction LLC of 19 Little Point St., Essex for $250,000.
Richard Ayotte confirmed Thursday that he had purchased the property, and that Little Village Construction LLC is his company. Ayotte, who has lived in Essex for about 15 years, has been on the property since Nov. 29. Over the past week he had crews on the site removing the asphalt blacktop where vehicles were displayed.
Site after crews have removed the asphalt blacktop (photo courtesy of Jerome Wilson)
The parcel, which fronts on the widest section of the Mill Pond of the Falls River, is the site of one of the first car dealerships in Middlesex County dating back about 100 years. It was operated for decades as the Behrens & Bushnell Buick dealership, and since 2005 as a Crest Mazda dealership. The site has been vacant since July 2010. The parcel had been assessed at $777,000 on the 2009 grand list of taxable property.
Ayotte said Thursday he has not decided on an exact use for the property, which contains one large garage-style building. "I just don't know yet," Ayotte said, adding that he may have more to say about the future use of the property next week.
But town Zoning Enforcement Officer Joseph Budrow said last week Ayotte had told him he plans to use the property for a private car club. Budrow said a private car club could operate on the parcel without the need for a special permit and public hearing before the zoning commission.
First Selectman Norman Needleman said he is pleased the parcel was sold to a local resident. Needleman said he plans to have lunch with Ayotte soon to discuss potential future uses of the property.
Meet the Dogans – Proud New Americans To-Be
Izzet (left) and his wife Nuray have packed their store inside and outside
Izzet and Nuray Dogan, man and wife, left beautiful Istanbul, Turkey, to start a new life here. That was a few years ago. I know that sounds vague and there's a reason. Now they live in Westbrook and work in Old Saybrook. Not an unfamiliar story so far.
But their details are interesting. Amazing. They were good citizens and not fleeing for political reasons. Educated, middle-class, and successful. Not desperate for the next dollar. Close to middle-aged with three children. Not young and unschooled and not sneaking into the U.S.
For 21 months, since March 22, 2010, they have been nurturing a small business right across from Johnny Ad's Drive-in on Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook. Truly a Mom and Pop business. People drop in also from neighboring towns…Deep River, Old Lyme, Essex.
They both work at it seven days a week, from 9 to 6. They thought it had a name until I pointed out that it really wasn't a name. All it says out front basically is Thrift Shop. They're trying hard but their English is still less than fluent.
They sell all kinds of stuff. Clothes and shoes. Housewares. Books. Furniture. Pictures and decorative items. Jewelry and watches. Tools. They take in some stuff on consignment. Whatever is sell-able. In a sense, it's a small, private Goodwill, but operated for profit. Their way of making a living in a strange new land.
In fact, they have two signs up on the front window saying "We Buy Gold." That takes a bit of expertise, it seems to me.
They arrived with two common problems. Scant English. And they knew hardly a soul.
Their store is jammed with thousands of offerings. But the remarkable thing is that everything is so well organized. So clean and tidy. You get the impression every item has been washed, cleaned, dusted. This is not a dump. Lots of heavy labor going on here.
These are hard times, as we all know, and they are struggling. Fewer people are out buying, even for used stuff priced to sell. But they are catching attention. They caught mine. Especially because I kept noticing all the odds and ends they put out in front outside, in the fresh air, every day. Dozens of things. Furniture. Clothes. Knickknacks. This attracts quite a few.
They do everything that needs doing. They're a team
I've gotten to know them. The mom, Nuray Dogan, is 47. Attractive. Outgoing. Energetic. Smart. She flew over on July 17, 2000. She came alone with their three children. Just for a two-week vacation.
How come? Her daughter, Damla, now 27, was a student at the prestigious. English School in Istanbul. So was her older son, Cemre, 21. Damla kept begging, "Mama, let's go to America!" Mama gave in. Younger son San was only two and a half back then.
They flew to a friend's in Brooklyn. Somehow Nuray became dazzled by America. She made phone calls back to Izzet. She—they—made the huge decision. They would both start anew, together, in America. They had much to settle, at both ends. They would work out the many details and unanswered questions later.
Meanwhile, husband Izzet, who is 50 now, stayed home working. As a young salesmanselling textiles, he had started a factory making children's clothes. He was 26 then. It had prospered. He took in his two older brothers. They had 200 employees. He was plenty busy.
She went to the Turkish consulate for advice. They told her: "New York City is not a good choice. Go to a nice small community somewhere." She knew another friend, in Westbrook.
She says that in one week she found an apartment, got a driver's license (the fact that she had an international license made it easier), enrolled the children in school, and found the best stores for food and other necessities. She started the immigration process. And before long she was a full-time student at Middlesex Community College. She wanted to learn English. Learn other things, too.
She says, "At the supermarket at first it was so hard. Even to find bread."
How to make a living? She wanted to be her own boss. Her difficulty with English was a problem. She had discovered something: yard sales. She began buying stuff at yard sales and holding her own. She discovered the Westbrook Flea Market. Began buying and even selling stuff there.
She got the idea of her own shop someday. She began buying stuff with that in mind– cleaning and washing it, putting it away for the day when.
She got the children started in school. Daughter Damla and older son Cemre graduated from Westbrook High School. Son San is a freshman there. Daughter Damla went on to get a bachelor's in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University. Cemre is finishing at Middlesex Community College. He is passionate about music, plays drums and piano, and is finding gigs here and there.
Meanwhile husband Izzet carried on in Istanbul. Things there had become difficult. The big recession hit. Business fell off. He had friction with the two brothers he had invited in.
All along, Nuray and Izzet looked at their separation as temporary. She would fly back regularly for a visit. He would fly here for a visit. Then they decided: he would settle things in Istanbul and fly here, too. Permanently. They would make a new life together and strive to become Americans!
I stop in now and then for a little chat. Have gotten to know them. Have seen how they have been struggling and slowly succeeding.
One day last summer near their shop, I spotted a huge yard sale in an empty lot. Izzet and his son Cemre were presiding there. The yard sale was Izzet's idea of a way to expand the business. They were toying with the idea.
The strip block they're in has several little businesses. They are at one end. One day, I noticed a new used furniture store near the opposite end. I went in. Loaded with beds and bureaus and chairs and tables. Cemre was manning the place. Another try. Not successful. They shut it down.
Today Izzet and Nuray are a true team. They roll up their sleeves and do whatever has to be done.
Both Nuray and Izzet learned a few words of English in school back home. Nuray has made great gains and is doing her best to get better. Izzet is trying, too, but she got a six-year jump on him here. He throws in some good words now and then.
I stopped in at 4 p.m. a couple of days ago with this interview in mind. They were eager to tell me their story. I sat with them in their neat office at the back. Nuray was at her desk with her computer on.
There was a video of a pretty young woman on. She was playing with her tiny son. This was not a video. It was her daughter in Istanbul. And her new grandson Toprak. Mother and daughter were on Skype and carrying on a conversation. Daughter could see Mama on her own computer monitor.
I chatted with Damla 5,000 miles away. She speaks beautiful English, so it was a pleasure. She operates an English school for pre-schoolers. Her husband is in sales and marketing. He came to the United States to study and that's how they met. They met and married and Istanbul is now home. She explained her husband has a good career started there.
A happy, free-wheeling conversation like this takes place every day.
A Turkish friend of theirs stopped in. He sat with us in the office. He was Ihsan (Ben) Akin of Old Saybrook. A few years older perhaps. Excellent English—he eased our conversation. Came to the U.S. 40 years ago, after mandatory service as a young officer in the Turkish army and university studies to become an architect. He is now the staff architect at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain.
Husband Izzet was participating in our talk also. But before long he walked away. Later I saw why. He was outside, moving in all the stuff that was weather-vulnerable for the night. Not a small job. He puts it out every morning, takes it in every evening.
Christmas will be here soon. The Christmas sales have been okay, but not as good as hoped. Both are philosophical. They are learning every day. The recession will end. The children are doing fine. They are all together. They are enjoying their own home, a split-level ranch, in Westbrook.
Nuray has only one course left at Middlesex for her associate's degree—an English conversation course! They are making more and more friends. Slowly the two of them are proceeding toward citizenship in the great United States of America. Surprising how much they have accomplished.
And I have suggested a name for the store. "Treasures and Surprises."
Filed Under: News Tagged With: osn
Rep. Phil Miller Named to Vice Chair of Environment Committee
December 15, 2011 by Press Release
State Representative Phil Miller has been named Vice-Chair of the legislature's Environment Committee by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden).
"The Environment Committee's work is vital—from protecting Connecticut's natural resources and open space to improving the quality of our air and water," said Miller. "I'm truly honored to have been appointed to the leadership of such an important committee in my first year at the legislature."
The committee conducts public hearings, issues reports of its findings and originates legislation concerning the environment, including conservation, recreation, pollution control, fisheries and game, state parks and forests, water resources and flood and erosion control. The committee also has oversight over all agricultural matters, including farming, dairy products and domestic animals.
"Agriculture is important to Connecticut—and to our economy. It contributes $3.5 billion and 20,000 jobs to the state's economy." said Miller. "Protecting and preserving Connecticut's farms is a top priority for me."
Since being elected in a special election last winter, Miller has been a strong voice at the capitol on environmental issues. The Essex Democrat was one of only 29 state representatives to earn a 100 percent rating from the League of Conservation Voters this year.
In addition to the Environment Committee, Miller will continue to serve on the legislature's Human Services, and Public Health Committees.
Filed Under: Essex, Towns
Deep River Selectmen Announce First Members of the New Town Hall Auditorium Restoration Committee
DEEP RIVER— The board of selectmen Tuesday announced five prospective appointments to the new town hall auditorium restoration committee, but is holding off the formal appointment until additional volunteers step forward to serve on the 11-member committee.
The new Deep River Town Hall Auditorium Restoration Committee was created under a resolution approved at a Nov. 22 town meeting, taking the place of the Deep River Town Hall Restoration Association Inc. that had coordinated restoration work at the historic 1892 town hall since the early 1980s. The association has previously decided to disband and transfer its donated fund for the restoration work to the town.
First Selectman Richard Smith said five residents had volunteered to serve on the new committee, including former Selectman Arthur Thompson, Carol Jones, Janice Kemetz, Dennis Schultz, and Richard Nagot. Thompson had pushed for formation of a new committee to complete the auditorium restoration during his term on the board of selectmen that ended last month.
Smith said three members of the former restoration association board of directors are expected to volunteer to serve on the new committee, leaving three openings for additional volunteers. The board is expected to formally appoint the 11-member committee at its Dec. 27 meeting. Smith said Building Official Richard Leighton has already prepared a list of improvements needed to meet all current fire safety and building codes for the second floor auditorium, and would meet with the new committee to discuss the project early in 2012.
In other action Tuesday, a handful of residents at a town meeting approved a 15-year contract with the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority for disposal of solid waste and recyclables. The contract, which provides for a tipping fee of $59.50 per ton, was approved on a unanimous vote.
Deep River has been a member of CRRA since the regional trash authority was established in the late 1980s. It is one of 13 area towns that send solid waste to the authority's regional transfer station in Essex, where it is compacted and trucked to the authority's Mid-Connecticut incinerator in Hartford. Contracts for 70 Connecticut cities and towns served by CRRA expire in November 2012.
Smith said a long-term contract with CRRA was the town's most cost effective option for disposal of solid waste and recyclables based on both the tipping fee, and the close proximity of the regional transfer station.
2011 Essex Great Outdoors Pursuit Concludes with Turkey Romp and Plunge
Hikers enjoy the Turkey Tromp and Plunge at Viney Hill Brook Park
The 2011 Essex Great Outdoors Pursuit, sponsored by the Rockfall Foundation, wrapped up this year's program after Thanksgiving with the Turkey Tromp and Plunge at Viney Hill Brook Park, when half a dozen brave swimmers took to the freezing water. Organizers say they will be hoping for more turkeys to participate next year.
The 2012 Essex Great Outdoor Pursuit calendar is shown below. Please join them for these great outdoor events.
2012 Essex Great Outdoors Pursuit
The Essex Great Outdoors Pursuit is a cooperative effort between Essex Land Trust and Essex Park and Recreation Department. Our mission is to bring the families of Essex together through positive and healthy outdoor endeavors, while increasing the presence and awareness of our local parks, open spaces, and preserves. For more information, please visit the Park and Recreation website: http://essexct.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/
How to Play!
All families who participate will receive a Great Outdoors Pursuit passport. With each event you complete, your passport will be stamped. For a family to officially complete the event, at least one parent and one child must participate (except for Turkey Tromp and Plunge). You may pick up your passport at any event or in the Park & Recreation office. Participants will receive a small prize for attending an event.
Families must turn in their stamped passports to the Park and Recreation office no later than December 7, 2012.
At the conclusion of our program, we will hold a drawing for a really cool grand prize valued at $250. Each family will have their name placed into the drawing the same amount of times for each event they officially completed. For example, if a family did 2 events they will have 2 tickets in the drawing, or for all 8 events, you will have 8 tickets in the drawing. The greater number of events a family completes, the greater the chance of winning the grand prize!
2012 Essex Great Outdoors Pursuit Program – List of Events
Winter Walk at Falls River Preserve and Jean's Island 2/4/12
Arbor Day Event 4/28/12
Birding Seminar / Spring Migrants 5/5/12
Fishing Clinic 5/11, 5/12/12
Great Meadows Hike & Tremendous Turtle Program 6/27/12
Kayaking Program 8/9/12
Mountain Bike Ride 8/25/12
Ivoryton 5k Run/Walk/Road and Trail Race and Pumpkin Run 10/20/12
Family Turkey Tromp and Plunge 11/17/12
Where the Winter Wild Things Are – National Wildlife Refuge System and How to Track Wildlife
Join wildlife biologist Kris Vagos at the Deep River Library on Saturday January 21 from 1-2 p.m. to learn about your National Wildlife Refuge System and how to track wildlife. Also you will have the opportunity to participate in activities related to habitat loss.
Holiday Concert at The Ivoryton Playhouse presented by Madhatters Broadway Show Choir
On December 21 at 7 p.m., Madhatters Broadway Show Choir will present Holiday Concert at The Ivoryton Playhouse.
General Admission tickets $5.00. To reserve tickets call (860) 395-1861..also available at the door. www.ctkidsonstage.com/madhatterstheatrecompany
Filed Under: Old Events
Chester to Elect Two Region 4 Board of Education Members at Dec. 20 Town Meeting
CHESTER– Voters will elect two new members of the Region 4 Board of Education for vacancy terms at a Dec. 20 town meeting. The town meeting will convene at 7 p.m. at the Chester Meeting House.
The vacancies were created by the recent resignations of two Republicans on the board. Richard Strauss, who had served as board treasurer, resigned in October. Pamela Christman, who served as vice-chairwoman, resigned effective Dec. 6.
The board of selectmen was preparing to fill the two vacancies by appoint, but First Selectman Edmund Meehan announced last week that he was advised by town attorney John Bennet that a town meeting vote was required to fill a vacancy on the regional school board.
The town meeting has a single agenda item, to fill two vacancies on the Region 4 board through the November 2013 town election. The Chester Republican Town Committee has recommended Mario Gioco, the chairman of the town's zoning board of appeals, to fill one of the openings.
Meehan said last week that at least two other residents had expressed interest in serving on the board. Nominations will be made from the floor of the town meeting, with the top two vote-getters elected to fill the vacant seats.
Filed Under: Charles Stannard, Chester, News, Region 4
Remembering Summer Days at Essex's Pettipaug Yacht Club
Pettipaug Yacht Club clubhouse and grounds in winter
It is all quiet now. The Pettipaug Yacht Club, located on 12 acres of land on the Connecticut River, has been put to bed for the winter. The heavy docks are stacked. The anchors and their chains for the sailboats are out of the water, their mooring balls resting beside them.
Also, the club's office in the clubhouse is locked up tight, and the clubhouse deck is now a jumble of stored picnic tables. On the club's grounds, there are still many boats scattered about. Although the club-owned powerboats are fully accounted for, according to the club's ever present Paul Risseeuw, "We just don't know who many of the other boats belong to."
The cold stillness at the club is starkly different from the way it was last summer. Then in the bright, hot days of July and August, over 150 young people were actively participating in the sailing courses of Pettipaug Sailing Academy. Under the watchful eye and careful supervision of the Academy's instructors, the club's grounds were literally teeming with activity. Boats were being launched, sails hoisted, and races getting underway, amidst the happy voices of the young participants.
Sailing Academy Director Paul Risseeuw
Paul Risseeuw, who is the Director of the Pettipaug Sailing Academy, is a retired naval architect and engineer, who spent his career at Electric Boat, designing and constructing atomic submarines for the U.S. Navy. Now during the summer he spends literally seven days a week, every week, working at the club's Sailing Academy, among other activities.
Paul Risseeuw among the boats at the club
The Sailing Academy's program is divided into two sessions, and both sessions run for three and a half weeks. The first session takes place in July, and the second session runs from the latter part of July into the month of August.
Each of the two sessions is in turn divided into a morning program and an afternoon program. The morning programs offer sailing lessons to children, ages 8 to 11 years old; and the afternoon programs are designed for more advanced, young sailors, ages 12 to 16.
There are 41 students in each of the morning programs and 55 students in each of the afternoon programs. Tuition to attend the Sailing Academy costs $375 to attend a single program, and $600 for a student who takes both of the morning programs, or both of the afternoon programs.
105 students at a Sailing Academy picnic on Nott Island last summer. (Photo courtesy of Paul Risseeuw)
It is never permissible, under Academy's rules, for a student to mix morning and afternoon programs. If they are morning program sailors, they stay in that category. If they are afternoon program sailors, they stay in their category as well.
In directing the Sailing Academy Risseeuw supervises a faculty of seven sailing instructors. Each of the instructors is out on the water in his or her own powerboat, while the students are sailing in the waters off the club. Also, it is a strict rule at the Academy that all students wear lifejackets, while they are on the dock or sailing.
One factor in learning to sail is that it is a fairly common occurrence for young novice sailors to be hit by a sailboat's boom. The boom is not particularly heavy on a 7' 6" Opti sailboat, which is used in the morning programs, but it can still hurt. All of the sailing instructors are First Aid and CPR trained, and know how to handle these and other mishaps.
Boys and girl sailors, there's a difference
After directing the Sailing Academy for many years, Risseeuw has made a number of observations about the different ways boys and girls approach learning to sail. For one, whereas the number of boys and girls taking sailing lessons is about fifty-fifty in the morning programs; in the afternoon programs the ratio is about seventy percent boys and thirty percent girls.
"The older they get, the fewer the number of girls there are in classes," Risseeuw says. Also, he observes, "Boys like the racing; they like the competition." As for the girls, "Girls generally are less competitive sailors. Girls like to be together. They prefer socializing." Also, he says that sometimes in the afternoon programs, "Some of the girls show up in bikinis, at an age when boys don't know where they are."
Also, Risseeuw observes that as a general rule the younger sailors in the morning programs are easier to manage than the teenagers in the afternoon.
A singular treat for teenage sailors in the afternoon programs is that every Monday they hold races with the junior sailors of other yacht clubs. Sometimes these races are held at Pettipaug, and other times at other clubs. When they travel, Pettipaug sailors and their boats are transported with the help of parents.
Generally, when Pettipaug sailors race other clubs they engage in what is called "team racing," which is a very popular and competitive type of racing. The goal in team racing is to have the team win the race, and not a single individual sailor, as is the case with traditional "regatta" racing.
Boats engaged in team races make extensive use of the priority of the starboard tack while sailing, and other right of way rules, so as to clear the way for the members of their team to advance.
The club's Opti sailboats on the river last summer (photo courtesy of Vic Hoehnebart)
Clubs which compete with Pettipaug's sailing teams are all members of the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association, who's Commodore just happens to be Pettipaug's Paul Risseeuw.
Something for adults as well at Pettipaug
In addition to running the Sailing Academy, Risseeuw oversaw the running of twelve U.S. Powerboat courses last summer. The courses consist of one full day of training, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a guaranteed six hours on the water.
The tuition for taking the course was $170, and the U.S. Sailing Association contributed $10,600 to support the program.
There are also many traditional yacht club programs at the Pettipaug Yacht Club run by other club members. Specifically, there were ten sailing races and regattas for members of the club throughout the summer sailing season. They include the traditional Charles Birch Memorial Race, won this year by veteran sailors, Ed Birch and Jeff Going. Charles Birch was the father of Ed Birch.
Also, last summer the club conducted a two-evening windsurfing course for adults.
Organizationally, there are three commodores at the club, which presently include Commodore Cameron Taylor, Vice Commodore Chris Manero and Rear Commodore Vic Hoehnebart, as well as a Board of Governors.
If they ever need help in running the club, they can always call on club member "extraordinaire," Paul Risseeuw.
Deep River Rotary Club provides Dictionaries to Elementary School Students
Deep River Elementary School 3rd graders are overwhelmed with excitement at receiving their own dictionaries from local Rotary Club of Deep River.
Last month Deep River Rotary Club provided dictionaries to all the 3rd grade students at Deep River Elementary School as part of their involvement with The Dictionary Project. DR Rotary enjoys providing all students with a dictionary of their own given to them as a gift for use in school and later taken home. Gail Onofrio of Tri-Town Youth Services and Past President of Deep River Rotary Club is head of the committee for the Dictionary Project. Gail stated, "The kids are absolutely rapt with the dictionaries as you can see in the photo". Rotarian, Jimmy DeLano, was stopped at Deep River Elementary School's PTO BINGO event by another 3rd grade girl and she told him, " Thank you for giving me a dictionary, I love it!".
For more information on Deep River Rotary Club please see our website, www.deepriverrotary.com or call Jimmy DeLano (860)227-1159
Nutcracker Magic Comes to Essex Library
The Sugarplum Fairy passes out treats to her fans at the Essex Library's holiday Nutcracker event, featuring dancers from the Eastern Connecticut Ballet's company (Photo courtesy of Jessica Branciforte)
The Essex Library welcomed a visit from Clara, the Sugarplum Fairy, and the Nutcracker Prince last week, when members of the Eastern Connecticut Ballet appeared for an enchanted evening of music, dance, and story-telling. An enraptured audience of children and parents listened to a reading of "The Nutcracker", then got to watch real, live dancers demonstrate ballet, and even join in themselves.
This program was a gift from Eastern Connecticut Ballet to the community, who are marking their 10th Anniversary Nutcracker at The Garde Arts Center in New London. Performances are December 10 at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. and December 11 at 1:30 p.m., an ideal holiday treat for families. Sets and costumes transport you to 1850 New London while the legendary music of Tchaikovsky is performed by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. For tickets: call 860 444-7373 or online at www.gardearts.org.
Essex Selectmen Approve $38,000 Appropriation to Relocate Emergency Operations Center at Town Hall
December 8, 2011 by Charles Stannard
ESSEX— The board of selectmen Wednesday approved a $38,000 special appropriation to pay for relocating the town's emergency operations center in to the former judge of probate office at town hall.
The board's vote is the first step in a process that includes review of the proposed appropriation by the board of finance at a Dec. 15 meeting, followed by a public hearing and town meeting vote on the expenditure early next year. The emergency operations center would be relocated from a ground floor room that has been plagued by water leakage and mold problems to the former judge of probate office on the second floor, which has been vacant since the regional probate court in Old Saybrook was established last January. The board began discussing the proposed relocation after the water problems in the existing EOC were worsened by Tropical Storm Irene on Aug. 28.
First Selectman Norman Needleman said the town insurance carrier has agreed to pay $34,000 to repair damage caused by the tropical storm. Needleman said the total cost of the relocation, and improvements intended to remediate water leakage in the ground floor room, is estimated at $71,880.
The total includes $48,000 for construction and basic electrical work, about $10,000 to hook up all radio communications equipment in the new EOC, $1,500 for removal of asbestos in the ground floor room, and a contingency of $6,500. The total also includes about $5,000 for installation of a sump pump, dehumidifier, and exterior drainage improvements intended to remediate the water problem in the former EOC area.
Needleman said the net new expense for the town would be $38,000. He said the work would be completed by spring if voters approve the special appropriation.
The EOC relocation is the second special appropriation for emergency management and response items to be approved by the selectmen this fall. A proposed special appropriation of $32,538 to purchase emergency response related items, including new radios and road signs, will be presented to voters for approval at a Dec. 21 town meeting.
In other business, Needleman said he would retain two public comment periods on the board's regular meeting agenda. The first, at the beginning of the meeting, would be for public announcements and general comments, the second, at the close of the meeting, would be dedicated to further public comment on issues that were discussed on the meeting agenda.
Monday Afternoon at the Opera Takes a Bow at the Essex Library
December 19 at 3 p.m., Essex Library's Monday Afternoons at the Opera begin with a quintessential holiday classic, the 1955 broadcast version of Amahl and the Night Visitors. Sung in English, this Gian Carlo Menotti piece was written for television, and is beautifully performed by a cast including Rosemary Kuhlmann, Bill McIver, and Andrew McKinley. Bring the kids – it's the perfect family-friendly introduction to this rich art form. Make it part of your holiday tradition. Cookies and eggnog will be served.
Superstar tenor Jonas Kaufmann lights up the screen with Caterina Antonacci in Carmen, Monday January 16 at the Essex Library
Next, we heat things up with opera's reigning tenor heartthrob, Jonas Kaufmann, in a sizzling, sexy Carmen, co-starring Caterina Antonacci as the gypsy temptress. Kaufmann's more than a world-class singer, with acting skills as impressive as his smoky voice. See it Monday, January 16 at 3 p.m. February 20 at 3 p.m., Strauss's spine-chilling Salome takes center stage, starring Teresa Stratas at the peak of her impressive vocal powers, in one of the most highly acclaimed opera films ever made. And we'll be showing an encore presentation of the documentary, The Audition, March 19 at 3 p.m. Watch as a talented group of tomorrow's opera superstars compete in this most prestigious of vocal competitions, The Metropolitan Opera's National Council Auditions; it's got all of the tension, the heartbreak, and the triumphs of a great sports movie – but with singing! Even if you're not a fan, we guarantee that this film will move and inspire you.
Call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 to register for any or all of these free films, and we'll see you at the opera.
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Chester Selectmen Learn Town Meeting Vote Required to Fill Region 4 Board Vacancies
CHESTER— The board of selectmen decided Tuesday that a town meeting vote is required to fill the town's two vacancies on the Region 4 Board of Education.
First Selectman Edmund Meehan, at his first meeting of the board since assuming the top job on Nov. 22, said he had learned Monday that a town meeting vote would be needed to fill the two vacancies on the regional school board. Chester selectmen, along with the boards of selectmen in the other district towns of Deep River and Essex, had been operating on the assumption that vacancies on the Region 4 board could be filled with appointments by the board of selectmen. "This is a new wrinkle in this process," Meehan said.
Meehan said he was advised of a state statute that requires vacancies on regional school boards to be filled through a town meeting vote, even though the Region 4 towns have 1950s ordinances that call for an appointment of the board of selectmen to fill vacancies. Town meeting votes have been used to fill vacancies on the board of other regional school districts in the area, including Region 17 (Haddam-Killingworth) and Region 13 (Durham-Middlefield). Meehan said Town Attorney John Bennet had advised that the state statute on the vacancy process would supersede any local town ordinance.
Chester has two vacancies on the Region 4 board in seats that were held by Republicans. Richard Strauss, the board's treasurer, resigned in October, while board vice-chairwoman Pamela Christman resigned effective Tuesday. Meehan said three residents have expressed interest in serving on the school board, including Mario Gioco, an accountant and chairman of the zoning board of appeals who has been recommended for one of the vacancies by the Chester Republican Town Committee.
The board agreed to schedule a town meeting to vote on filling the vacancies, and made no recommendations of candidates at Tuesday's meeting. Meehan said he would schedule the town meeting as soon as possible, probably before the end of the month. Nominations would be made from the floor of the town meeting, with the winning candidates serving on the Region 4 board through the next town election in 2013.
The board also appointed a new member of the planning and zoning commission while offering support to a possible post-election switch among Republicans on the commission.
There were four residents interested in filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of long-time member Janet Good, a Democrat. The interested residents include current commission alternate Henry Krempel, a Democrat, former Republican member Melvin Seifert, who failed to win election in the Nov. 8 town election after serving as an appointed member of the commission, former member Steve Tiezzi, and Patricia Bisacky, an unsuccessful candidate for the commission in last month's election on the Chester Common Ground Party line.
Meehan said he favored appointing Krempel for the vacancy, following an informal tradition of appointing an active alternate when a regular member seat is opened up by a resignation. Seifert asked to be considered for the appointment, contending his background as a lawyer had been helpful to the panel over the past year.
After Democratic Selectman Larry Sypher indicated he also favored Krempel for the appointment, newly elected Republican member Doreen Joslow made an unusual offer. Joslow had won election to a two-year vacancy term on the commission in the Nov. 8 vote, defeating long-time commission chairman Michael Joplin, a Democrat, in the major upset of the 2011 election.
Joslow said she would be willing to resign her regular member seat, possibly stepping in to an alternate position, if the board of selectmen would agree to appoint Seifert to fill the two-year vacancy seat she won on Nov. 8. Joslow said she believes Seifert would bring valuable experience in filling a regular member seat on the panel.
Meehan and Sypher said they would be willing to support a possible switch of the two Republicans. Krempel's appointment leaves two alternate openings on the commission, along with the regular member opening that could be created if Joslow resigns the seat.
In other business, the board reappointed Bennet as town attorney for the 2011-2013 term. The appointment comes despite a pending increase in the firm's fee, from the current $140 per hour to $175 per hour next July.
Deep River Town Meeting to Vote on 15-Year Contract with Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
DEEP RIVER— Residents will vote at a town meeting Tuesday on a proposed 15-year contract with the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority for disposal of solid waste and recyclables. The Dec. 13 town meeting begins at 7 p.m. in town hall.
The contract would require the town to send all solid waste and recyclables to the CRRA's Mid-Connecticut incinerator and collection facility in Hartford. The solid waste is compacted first at the regional transfer station off Route 154 in Essex, just south of the Deep River-Essex town line. The contract, which would expire in 2027, calls for a tipping fee of $59.50 per ton, with some provisions for a higher fee if there is a sharp increase in fuel oil costs.
Deep River was one of the first towns to join the regional trash authority when it was established in the mid-1980s. Currently 13 area towns compact solid waste at the regional transfer station in Essex for trucking to the Hartford facility.
CRRA contracts with 70 Connecticut cities and towns expire on Nov. 15, 2012. Area towns have been asked by the authority to act on new long-term contracts by town meeting votes in the coming weeks. Lyme has already approved the new contract with CRRA.
Courtney Claims New Federal Prescription Drug Plan Helps Eastern Connecticut Seniors
Congressman Joe Courtney
Eastern Connecticut Congressman Joe Courtney, citing new data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), said in a recent press release from Washington, that eastern Connecticut seniors saved $3.388 million on prescription drugs from January through October of this year. These savings were as a result of new improvements in the federal Affordable Care Act. These improvements meant that Medicare beneficiaries now automatically receive a 50-percent discount on covered brand-name drugs in the Part D coverage gap, or "donut hole." "The amount of this discount will continue to grow until the Part D donut hole is completely phased out in 2020," the Courtney said.
"This newest data confirms that the Affordable Care Act is making a significant positive difference in people's lives across our country," he continued. "Not only are seniors taking advantage of no-cost wellness screenings, but they are getting critical assistance in paying for life-saving prescription drugs. Fewer young people are uninsured today thanks to the Affordable Care Act, and, as more people take advantage of preventive care services and the annual wellness benefit, medical problems will be discovered and treated earlier, improving the chance of recovery and reducing overall treatment costs."
According to the Congressman, CMS data shows that approximately 5,560 eastern Connecticut beneficiaries received prescription drug assistance between January 1st and October 31st this year. According to their statistics, the three towns with the most beneficiaries that received Part D assistance are Enfield (405 beneficiaries), Vernon Rockville (279 beneficiaries), and Madison (219 beneficiaries). "These numbers, as well those in other Eastern Connecticut towns will continue to increase as the calendar year ends and two additional months of assistance reach other seniors as they hit their deductible," the Congressman said.
Essex Winter Series Begins with Frederica von Stade with pianist Laurana Mitchelmore
Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
The Essex Winter Series 2012 will be holding their first concert of the year on January 8 at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School, when they will present mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade with pianist Laurana Mitchelmore.
Recognized as one of today's most beloved musical figures, Frederica von Stade has enriched the classical music world for three decades with appearances in opera, concert and recital, and on PBS specials and Live from Lincoln telecasts. Her achievements include more than 60 recordings, six Grammy nominations, two Grand Prix du Disc awards, theDeutsche Schallplattenpreis, Italy's Premio della Critica Discografica, "Best of Year" citations by Stereo Review and Opera News, appointment to France's L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and an award from President Reagan and the White House for her significant contribution to the arts.
World-class pianist and long-time collaborator Laurana Mitchelmore will accompany Miss von Stade, who has described this moving concert as a "musical autobiography."
All concerts are at Valley Regional High School in Deep River Ct. and begin at 3 p.m.
Ticket information is available at www.essexwinterseries.com
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Essex Savings Bank Joins Team to Help Madison Town Field and Coach Ciotti
Left to Right: Standing – Allen Jackson, Robert Paolucci Essex Financial Services, financial advisor, Duo Dickinson Architect, Ed Cull Essex Savings Bank Vice President and commercial loan officer, Jonathan Mayhew. Sitting – Rose McLaughlin, Essex Savings Bank, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager, Greg Shook, Essex Savings Bank, President & CEO, Chairman Larry Ciotti.
The Strong Center Field at the Surf ClubCommittee, Madison, is planning a mailing to communicate their plans to get even stronger with the help of Essex Savings Bank. "We noticed the groundswell of this nonprofit group of local residents who started an initiative to overhaul and renovate the field, the structures and the entrance to the area. It is our pleasure to join in and help promote and underwrite a portion of the costs to deliver information, raise funds and requests for assistance for the town treasure known to us as the 'Surf Club'," noted Greg Shook, President and CEO of the Bank. Customers of the Bank will be able to vote to direct funds to the surf club in the annual community investment program from February to March.
The field is used by boys and girls soccer, football and lacrosse teams, in addition to recreational teams, such as the adult softball league.
"The town is in no position to put a great deal of money into the field in terms of renovating and beautifying it," said Ciotti.
"We have made excellent progress so far, but we need to solicit more private donors and look into other areas of fund-raising," said Ciotti.
The group has $1 million so far, one third of what they hope to have by the end of the fundraising initiative. The project will cost about $3.2 million, and the group is aiming for completion by Sept. 1, 2012.
For questions or for an opportunity to help with the project, call Ciotti at 203-671-9805. http://www.strongcentersurfclub.org/vision.html
Since 1851, Essex Savings Bank has been a "safe financial harbor" for individuals, families, and businesses along the Connecticut shoreline. Today, the bank provides checking, savings, loans, trust and wealth management services, along with a full range of investment services through it's subsidiary Essex Financial Services, Inc. Its five branches are located in Essex, Madison, Old Lyme and Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
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There's no Place Like…Home for the Holidays – At The Ivoryton Playhouse
Carson Waldron, Addison Marchese, Kearney Capuano, Kaitlyn Vitelli, Carolina Read and Michael McDermott* (Photo courtesy of Anne Hudson).
Ivoryton: Why not stay close to home this holiday season? If you are looking for festive entertainment that won't blow your budget and has something for the whole family, then head on down to Ivoryton. Home for the Holidays, written and directed by Playhouse Executive/Artistic Director is a new old fashioned Christmas story with the music and songs you love to hear.
Take an unexpected blizzard, add a sprinkling of the Nutcracker, a pinch of Dickens' Christmas Carol, stir in a little romance and festive song, top it all off with holiday magic and you get a new family tradition called Home for the Holidays premiering at the Ivoryton Playhouse on December 8. "This has been such an important year for the Ivoryton Playhouse,' says Hubbard. "Not only did we reach our 100th birthday but we weathered a hurricane that tore down our beautiful spruce and narrowly missed the building. I feel as though something was watching over us on that day and that was the inspiration for this story."
This heart warming family story is filled with carols, new and old, and many faces familiar to Playhouse audiences. Cast includes Playhouse favorites – Beverley Taylor, Norm Rutty, Michael McDermott*, John DeNicola, Maggie McGlone Jennings, Celeste Cumming, Caroline Read, Alanna Burke, Gayle LaBrec, Jason Naylor, Brandon Clark and Addison Marchese. And some new local talent will be making their Playhouse debut in this show – Erica LuBonta, Liz Pester, Will Schneider, Kaitlyn Vitelli, Kearney Capuano and Carson Waldron. The set for this production is designed by Jo Nazro and lights by Doug Harry.
Come and experience the true magic of the season with this original Connecticut Christmas story – for two weeks only.
Home for the Holidays opens on Thursday, December 8 and runs thru December 18 for 2 weeks. Performance times are Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Evening performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for students and $15 for children and are available by calling the Playhouse box office at 860-767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org (Group rates are available by calling the box office for information.)
The Playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton.
*member of Actors Equity
Filed Under: Essex, Old Events Tagged With: osn
Three Cruisers, Three Hours, Over 2300 Pounds of Food Collected: A New Record
Resident Trooper TFC Kerry Taylor and Officer Russell Gingras of the Essex Police Department with Mark Bombaci and Chris Rodriguez of the Essex Community Fund. Please help them beat their current record at the next Stuff-A-Cruser event at the Colonial Market on December 16 from 4 - 7 pm.
The Essex Community Fund and the Essex Police Department joined together once again to Stuff-A-Cruiser for the Shoreline Soup Kitchen. On November 18 volunteers were stationed outside the IGA at Bokum Center to gather food that will help prepare hundreds of meals. They collected over 2,300 lbs of donated food, which beat the previous record by over 100 lbs.
Please come by again on December 16 between 4 and 7 p.m. and help beat the 2,300 lb record. Canned, boxed or jarred non-perishable food items are requested. (Pasta, rice, sauces, cereals, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, jelly, etc.) If you can't stop by during the events, you can also drop your donations in the Soup Kitchen Box by the exit door of the IGA. For further information call 860-767-1633.
Essex Sends Coldwell Banker "Notice of Violation" for Real Estate Advertising Sign at Roundabout
December 4, 2011 by Jerome Wilson
Coldwell Banker signage at the Essex roundabout, Nov. 13
Essex's Zoning Enforcement Agent Joseph Budrow has sent a "Notice of Violation" to the Essex office of the real estate firm of Coldwell Banker after a finding "that [Coldwell Banker] signage is being placed in a public right-of-way from time to time to promote Open Houses." "The location of the signage in the in the middle of the roundabout in Essex Square must cease," the Enforcement Officer wrote in the Notice of Violation, dated December 1.
The Notice was sent to Coldwell Banker's Essex office on Main Street, c/o Laurel Peters.
The Coldwell Banker signage that triggered the Notice of Violation took place on Sunday, November 13, when one of its brokerage signs was placed next to Essex's "silent policeman" in the middle of the roundabout at the top of Essex's Main Street. The sign advertised an Open House by Coldwell Banker real estate agent Laurel Peters, and gave a contact telephone number.
In an interview on November 13, when the sign was in place, a Coldwell Banker real estate agent at the firm's Essex office, who declined to give her name, said that the posting of real estate signs in the Essex roundabout was a common practice. "Everybody does it," she said, "particularly on Sundays, when real estate brokers hold open houses at the properties that they are selling."
Sign on roundabout said to violate Zoning regulations
Zoning Agent Budrow's letter to Coldwell Banker said, "The signage appears to violate the Town of Essex's zoning regulations," and he cited three regulations.
1) 111A.6, which provides that no sign may be designed in a way "which may be confused with a traffic control sign or signal." Budrow said in an interview that this regulation was particularly relevant to the Coldwell Banker sign placed in the roundabout.
2) 111A.9, which provides that a posted sign must be necessary to the same use as the premises on which it is located. (This could mean, for example, that Coldwell Banker can clearly place signs at its office on Main Street, as they are necessary to the business on the premises.)
3) 111C, which lists exceptions to the requirement that signs must be necessary to the use of the premises. The listed exceptions include off premises signs for church and charity events, political signs, signs of civic and fraternal organizations, and museums signs, among others. Real estate signs are not mentioned in any of the exceptions found in regulation 111C.
Permissible signage at Coldwell Banker offices on Main Street
In his Notice of Violation Zoning Enforcement Agent Budrow also wrote, "The Zoning Commission will soon undergo a revision of our current signage regulations, and real estate signs will be addressed as they are currently not listed as allowed at all."
This appears to mean that off premises real estate advertising signs, unless they are related to the necessary use of the premises under regulation 111A.9, such as a broker's "for sale" sign on the premises, are currently not permitted in the town of Essex.
Attempts to reach real estate agent Laurel Peters, whose name appeared on the Caldwell Banker sign at the Essex roundabout, were unsuccessful.
Child & Family Agency Essex Holiday House Tour
Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT announces its 11th biennial Essex Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The tour will feature seven beautiful village homes, including a landmark house, all decorated for the holidays and within walking distance from the Town Hall for easy access to village shops and restaurants as well. Essex Historical Society's Pratt House and the Connecticut River Museum will also be open free to ticket holders.
Enticing boutique wares for everyone's shopping list and a small café at Town Hall will also merit exploring.
Tickets will be available at $25 each in advance from The Griswold Inn Store (Essex), Stoneware (Essex), Gather (Ivoryton), Saybrook Country Barn (Old Saybrook, The Bowerbird (Old Lyme),
Celebrations (Deep River), Ceramica (Chester), and Walker & Loden (Madison). Tickets on the day of the tour will be sold at the Essex Town Hall for $30 each, and tickets ordered after December 5 will be held there. For groups of 15 or more, tickets may be ordered in advance at $20 each. When ordering by mail,<|fim_middle|>00 new signs and 1,750 illustrations. And this is an "abridged edition"! "From "the most comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published," according to a cover blurb by the Los Angeles Times.
I check. It was published in 1994 by Harper Perennial. A fine outfit. Written by one Martin L.A. Sternberg. A blurb identifies him as a professor at Hofstra University and Adelphi University, with a doctorate in education.
Martin L. Sternberg Sign Language became his life's work.
The blurb says, "Deaf since the age of seven. Dr. Sternberg has spent most of his career working with deaf people." Impressive. So, for six years he could hear—I suspect that's harder to take than coming into the world deaf.
The price back then was $18, $25 in Canada. (Those poor Canadians!) It looks hardly used. I take it home. It's mine for the taking. Who disposed of this—it was not a library discard. No idea.
Why do I want it? Well, a simple answer. I love dictionaries. I have a number of them. Conventional dictionaries. Pictorial dictionaries. Dictionaries of slang and idioms. Even a "thematic" dictionary, which lists words by subject, such as "medicine." In English and French and Spanish and Russian. Which may seem strange to you. Even a Latin dictionary that I used every day eons ago. As a kid I never thought I would develop such an interest. I look forward to poking into this one.
Long ago, I wrote a magazine article about a dictionary. In fact, exactly 50 years ago. A wonderful experience for me.
It was Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language. Completely new. Commonly known as the Merriam-Webster Third. Published by G.&C. Merriam. That's a very fine name. That was back in 1961—yes, just half a century ago.
That dictionary made big headlines. It was a historic event. It was the first American dictionary that did not tell people whether a word was good or less good. It simply reported the various definitions a word could have. Sometimes they were many. A huge dictionary—three hefty volumes.
Merriam achieved this by building a huge, amazing file of how words were actually being used. M-W had a big staff of lexicographers and editors. They read an enormous variety of things and saved what they called "citations" from books and newspapers and other publications showing a word used this way or that way. And they paid experts out in the field to send in unusual examples. Words are like people. They change as they grow older.
Thousands of signs. All carefully illustrated.
A few minutes ago I went online to wikipedia.org and this is what I found. I include it because it's so interesting.
After about a decade of preparation, G. & C. Merriam issued the entirely new Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language in 1961. Unabridged It was edited by Philip Babcock Gove and a team of lexicographers who spent 757 editor-years and $3.5 million.
It contained more than 450,000 entries, including over 100,000 new entries and as many new senses for entries carried over from previous editions.
The final definitio, "zyzzogeton," was written on October 17, 1960; the final etymology was recorded on October 26; and the final pronunciation was transcribed on November 9. The final copy went to the typesetters, R.R. Donnelley, on December 2. The book was printed by the Riverdale Press in Cambridge, Mass.
The first edition had 2,726 pages (measuring 9 in wide by 13 in tall by 3 in , weighed 13½ lbs and originally sold for $47.50 (about $350 in 2010 dollars). The changes were the most radical in the history of the Unabridged.
Although it was an unprecedented masterwork of scholarship, it was met with considerable criticism for its descriptive (rather than prescriptive) approach. It told how the language was used, not how it ought to be used.
It was big news. Newspapers everywhere carried at least a few words about it. I was excited to read all this. I admit I had a personal interest. In September, 1943, on my first day as a fresham at Assumption Prep in Worcester, at age 13, I walked with my new classmates to the school bookstore. We were handed our books for the year. My stack included The Merriam-Webster Abridged Dictionary—Webster's Collegiate. I used it for eight years (I moved on to Assumption College from Assumption Prep). I still have it. More than a thousand pages, and well-thumbed.
Right away I pitched writing a piece about the Webster's Third New to my editor as a full feature piece and he gave me a "Go!"
Merriam's office was in nearby Springfield. Still is. I drove there and met Dr. Gove. Philip Babcock Gove was a distinguished-looking man in a double-breasted suit with a fine necktie. He spent a lot of time showing me around and explaining their procedures and introducing me to two or three of his many experts. Later I returned with a photographer. This was a standard procedure on our magazine. He would take shots to illustrate my article. I would take along a draft I had written and would double-check this or that.
(An interesting aside. On my first trip to any assignment, I would always be paid my expenses. On the second trip, the photographer always got the check.)
I uncovered something extraordinaty about the scholarly Dr. Gove. He had a small farm in nearby Ware. And he kept half a dozen cows and milked them morning and night.
We had to show that! He smiled and agreed. We met him there out in the country in his farmhouse. But now he had his bib overalls on and was out in the smelly barn sitting on a stool by one of his cows. This lexicographer with a famous reputation!
"My hobby!" he told me. He'd feed them their hay, clean out the muck, do it all. It turned out to be a great article. People can be so fascinating.
But back to my sign-language dictionary. Extraordinary, as I said. It was put together with the help of a dozen specialists in various fields. Some gathering business signs, some children's signs, some Catholic or Jewish, on and on.
It turns out there is a specific finger sign for every letter of our alphabet. D, K, P, V. So you use these signs to spell out a word.
Then there are signs for a whole word—a whole concept. "Carrot," say, or "rash" or "secret." Wonderful to see the imagination that inspired each and every one of these signs.
I thought to myself, "Who used this sign or that one for the very first time? Surely different signs came up for the same word or thought. Which ones fell into use along the way?"
Many words have sharply different meanings. "Opportunity," for instance. The book shows four meanings, each with its own sign.
I checked for certain words, as I thought of them. Bankrupt. God. Idiom. Mail. Pollute. Round. Urinate. I found them all.
I looked for others but did not find them. But the book was published in 1994, and some of those words did not exist.
I also found phrases. A sign for "Go to bed." Another for "Go off the track." Another for "Go as a group." Another for "Go by car" or "Go by train." But I did not find one for "Go by plane," which I found strange. I'll bet it's in a newer edition.
I also checked for some sex words. I remember doing that with my new dictionary when I was 13. In this one I found "intercourse" and "lesbian" and "masturbate' and I am sure there were others.
Also naughty words, "four-letter" words, as I did back then. (Didn't you?) None in this dictionary.
But remember, this sign dicitionary I had picked up was also an abbreviated edition. And it was the first one in the Computer Age. Dr. Sternberg explained this at the very front.
How were all these drawings created? What an enormous effort. Well, the latest technology was used—a first. Here's how Dr. Sternberg explained it:
"It involved making videotapes of the signs using different models and then time-freezing appropriate poses. These poses in turn produced computer-generated drawings—rapidly and accurately."
Oh, I just stumbled on this: A CD-ROM edition of this book was also created. Not included in my book.
This specialized work became Dr. Sternberg's career, it seems. The original Unabridged Edition took him 19 years to produce! Between that one and this one he produced two other editions. He had a career that was as daunting and meaningful as Dr. Gove's.
I wondered about some things. Deafness is a world-wide affliction, of course. So, such dictionaries must exist in other advanced countries. France, let's say. Germany. Russia. China. Well, I found out this dictionary is for American Sign Language.
I think a scholar would have a ball checking the signs for words in those languages. "Baby," for instance. Or "Wheel." Wouldn't it be interesting to check for similarities and differences in signs in these different languages and cultures? Do deaf Chinese use the same sign for baby as Americans do? Do Russians use the same sign for wheel that we do?
I'm sure that originally each sign was the spontaneous creation of a deaf person who had an inspiration…an insight…a flash of imagination. As a person got older, he would use more and more signs of his own devise. As well as signs picked up from other deaf persons. Deaf persons must pass on signs to one another and the best signs survive. I'm speculating, of course.
I think of a scenario: suddenly a family with normal hearing has a baby that is deaf. They are alone in their situtation; they don't know any other family with a deaf child. As the child grows, the family develops signs for this and for that. So does the child. These signs do the job of communicating between them. These signs are unique to them. So, there must be thousands and thousands of such unique signs out there. Think of the task of collecting them all and standardizing them.
This was the job that Dr. Sternberg took on. To me, his achievement is as monumental as Dr.Gove's. Think of how meaningful it must be to anyone who is deaf.
I kept poking into the book, finding all kinds of interesting tidbits. On the back cover I found a local angle. Some glowing testimonials are printed there. One is from David Hays. Right from our own Chester. He opened the National Theatre for the Deaf there in 1983. Now it's in West Hartford.
He wrote, "Four thumbs up. Martin Sternberg's intelligence and passion for his subject gleams in this monumental work."
Martin Sternberg was a giant, without a doubt. He did for the deaf what Louis Braille did for the blind. He was the blind French church organist who in 1825 devised the raised system of dots permitting them to read and write.
I feel lucky indeed that I don't need Dr. Sternberg's precious book. But countless people do. And how lucky they are indeed to have it.
I'm so curious: did those two men who were "talking" so fluently back at Burger King pick up some of their marvelous signs from this dictionary?
And did the person who gave up my copy ever have to use it?
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Bushy Hill Nature Center Invites You to Celebrate the Winter Season
Ivoryton, CT – The Bushy Hill Nature Center will be hosting its annual Winterfest on Saturday, December 10 at 6 p.m. Join the Bushy Hill staff for an evening of pot luck delights and winter fun for the whole family. There will be arts and crafts for the kids and other seasonal activities. The event is open to the public and there is a suggested minimum donation of $10, all proceeds will go towards some much needed improvements to the Nature Center.
Bushy Hill is a non-sectarian part of Incarnation Center located on 700 beautifully wooded acres surrounding a mile long private lake. We provide several types of programs throughout the year, many of which are geared toward school-aged children. We specialize, however, in helping people of all ages develop a strong connection to and reverence for our natural world.
Please call Bushy Hill at 860-767-0848 if you have any questions. Winterfest will take place right at the Bushy Hill Nature Center, which is located at 253 Bushy Hill Road in Ivoryton.
Area Legislative Districts Remain Intact After 10-Year Redistricting
AREAWIDE— The state House and Senate districts that cover Chester, Deep River, and Essex have remained largely unchanged by the 10-year legislative redistricting. Redistricting of the state 151 House districts and 36 Senate districts is required every ten years after completion of the national census.
In maps released Thursday by the General Assembly redistricting panel, the 36th House District will remain comprised of the towns of Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam. The four Connecticut River valley towns have been together in a single House district since 2002, though from 1992 to 2002 Chester, Deep River, and Essex were in district that also included Lyme and portions of Old Saybrook. The district is currently represented by Democratic State Rep. Phil Miller, the former Essex first selectman who won the seat in a special election held last February.
Chester, Deep River and Essex will also remain in a largely unchanged 33rd Senate district. The 33rd Senate District will remain comprised of the towns of Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Portland, Westbrook, and portions of Old Saybrook. The district, with some changes after the 2001 redistricting, has been represented since 1992 by Democratic State Senator Eileen Daily of Westbrook.
Filed Under: Charles Stannard, News, Politics | please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and send your check to: Child & Family Agency, Holiday House Tour, 168 River Road, Essex 06426. For more information about the tour or the Agency, please visit the website at www.cfapress.org.
Since its founding in 1809, the mission of Child & Family Agency has been to promote the well-being and development of all children and their families. Priority is given to the unmet needs of children lacking physical, emotional, and intellectual care and nurturing.
Programs deal with child abuse prevention, the treatment of family violence, teen pregnancy, children's health care, childcare, parent education, and child guidance. Last year, over 16,000 children were served in 79 towns in New Haven, Middlesex, and New London Counties. Child & Family has 172 staff – social workers, teachers, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physicians, administrators, and support staff – dedicated to helping children at 27 service centers.
As a non-profit, with a budget of over $10 million, Child & Family Agency's funding comes from private, state, United Way, and federal sources. Fees for service reflect costs, and a sliding scale assures that no one will be refused service for financial reasons.
Much private support of the Agency is derived from six auxiliaries, located in Essex, Lyme/Old Lyme, East Lyme/Niantic, New London/Waterford/Groton, and Mystic/Noank/Stonington. Auxiliary members are a diverse group, who give generously of their time and talent through caring for children, fundraising events, and educational services to further the mission of the Agency. New members and donors are always welcome.
Those who participate in the tour are helping to strengthen families in communities in Southeastern Connecticut.
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Letters: Essex Blood Drive Thanks
We are writing to thank the many donors and volunteers who supported the blood drive at Essex Town Hall on December 2. The goal was to collect 80 pints. Eighty-four pints were successfully donated. We are fortunate that so many people in the area are personally dedicated to donating. One person achieved the one-gallon mark; another received an 8 gallon pin. Eileen Patrie donated her 100th pint! And there was one first-time donor.
Blood is always in short supply. We are extremely gratified that so many recognize the ongoing need and are able to donate so that blood is available to transfuse those who are ill.
You may be surprised to learn that 19 volunteers were involved in this drive. This includes friends who prepare the homemade goodies for the hospitality table as well as workers at the event. In addition, we are very appreciative of the contributions made by local merchants. Riggio's Flower Shop donates roses for each of the drives, which we give to first-time donors and those who reach new "gallon" benchmarks. IGA and the Knights of Columbus provide some of the food used to make sandwiches for the hospitality table.
We will be in touch for the next drive in Essex scheduled for February 3.
Dick and Linda Levene
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Chili, Cheap and Chilly Art Sale
Essex Art Association will be hosting a Chili, Cheap and Chilly art sale on December 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the unheated gallery building at 10 North Main Street, Essex.
This is a fun one day art sale in their unheated gallery. They will have steaming pots of complimentary chili and cider to help browsers stay warm and happy while they're looking at original artwork for under $200.
Estuary Council of Seniors Open House Dec. 9
The Estuary Council of Seniors Cordially Invites You to Our OPEN HOUSE on Friday, December 9, 2011from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Come to the Tom Farrell Game Room in the M. Monica Eggert Senior Center 220 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
Please join us as we celebrate the reopening of the lower level of our building. Tour our renovated Tom Farrell Game Room, our new exercise room, and our expanded Thrift Shop. The Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc. is a nine-town community resource providing services, programs, education, and advocacy while promoting independent living for seniors. Refreshments will be served.
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Food for Fines at the Library
Children's Librarian Jessica Branciforte and the Food For Fines canned food drive
From December 1 through 30, 2011 Essex Library be accepting non-perishable food items in exchange for your Library fines. All items collected will be brought to the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries.
Please be sure that any item you donate has not reached its expiration date. Glass jars and bottles will not be accepted, but we will gladly accept canned goods and anything contained in plastic or a cardboard box. Up to $1.00 will be forgiven for each item you donate.
Start the New Year off right with a clean Essex Library record, while simultaneously helping your neighbors in need!
Stone Deaf, But Still They Manage a Fine Conversation
December 2, 2011 by John Guy LaPlante
Who knows what each day will bring?
I was returning from New London. It was 4 p.m. and I needed my coffee pick-up. I swung into a Burger King, bought a cup, sat down and opened a Newsweek I had brought in.
Quiet in there. Just two men in a booth a dozen feet away. About 35. Engaged in a very lively conversation. But I couldn't make out a word. There were no words! No sounds! They were talking in sign language. Were deaf. Not a problem.
They were enjoying their "talk." Their "words" were flying back and forth. They were talking by making signs. Using their hands. Their fingers. Their arms. Amazing. And facial expressions. Frowning. Smiling. Raising their eyebrows. Expressing surprise. So many emotions. I kept glancing at them. Couldn't stop watching. They didn't seem handicapped.
One noticed me. It didn't bother him. He kept right on with his buddy. He was used to curious people like me.
They left. They were still signing as they walked away. I left, too, my Newsweek unread. What I had just observed was more fascinating than anything I could have found in the magazine.
Now flash forward a few days. I'm at the Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook. I love libraries, stop in one wherever I am. Spend half an hour, more often an hour. Always a delight. I measure a community by its library.
This was my big find. An eye-opener
On the way out, I pause by the front door. There's a bookcase there. It's loaded with books the library no longer wants. Perhaps donations from somebody. Take one. Take two. They're free. I always look. Often take one. Sometimes I read it, maybe just bits of it, then take it back for somebody else. Books have a long and strange life. Some I keep.
I spot a big thick one. "The American Sign Language Dictionary." What an amazing coincidence!
I had no idea such a dictionary existed.
The cover shows four close-up photos of a woman. She's signing, just like the men I had watched. I thumb through. 512 pages! Loaded with words and definitions. Even synonyms and references to other words. From "abandon" all the way to "zipper." Incredible.
But each word also has a small drawing of a man. Just the outline of a man. He's making a sign for that word. For "devil." Or "important." Or "revenge." Very clear, very explicit. Little arrows show the direction of his moves, even how he repeats the moves. Even what expression he uses with this sign or that one. Fascinating.
The cover claims the book has more than 4,400 signs and 6,60 illustrations! Imagine that! Featuring 1,1 | 1,729 |
A lot of us know what it really is and what Search Engine Optimization stands for. To recap, it's search engine optimization also it refers to how search engines rate your content found on websites. Since there are not many people who go to a second, third or fourth results page, everyone needs their site to rank at least on the first page, if not in the top five of all hunts. While Search Engine Optimization itself has distinct types, we're interested here in taking a look at the organic variety, in other words, approaches used to have a high ranking in outstanding, algorithm results<|fim_middle|>? | that are driven on any given search engine.
Web Design Broxbourne – Organic Search Engine Optimization is a style of doing things like back-linking, using high quality content and fostering keywords. It's known as organic since it may grow and develop your website, if done accurately, much like every organism can grow and develop, but it must be done properly.
There's of course many backhanded approaches used to foster a website ranking. That isn't a great thing as it uses keyword stuffing and link forming along with other things that may get your website shut down by the large search engines to do. No one needs that. But, using some kind of this none might just make your internet site useful for some time, in other words, what happens afterward and until the users realize it isn't actually what they were looking for after all and has awful content? Traffic dwindles, individuals go elsewhere for advice as well as your website loses rankings in the future.
So what do you do to fight this? Organic Search Engine Optimization can easily be reached by optimizing your web site pages to be useful, by incorporating metatags throughout your site and by spreading links. You do not need to stuff your posts with keywords to get clicks, you have to have the right keywords to get your audience to your website.
Key words may be something that is vital, but changing them up only a little to get maximum yield in the way of visits and clicks is much better than stuffing uninteresting posts in the very first place with them.
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Marion Cotillard on Playing a Prostitute in 'The Immigrant' and Seducing America
The Oscar winning French actress with the arresting gaze on her turn as an Ellis Island immigrant who falls into prostitution in 'The Immigrant.'
It is true, there is some angels in this city.
With those ten words, delivered in her alluring wisp of a voice—and in broken English, no less—Marion Cotillard's grande séduction of America began. Since being awarded the Best Actress Oscar for her spellbinding turn as Edith Piaf in La Vie en Rose, she's done what no other French actor in history has done: see their star shine just as bright in America.
In the wake of that fateful 2008 evening, Cotillard has worked for, and alongside, some of the biggest names in Hollywood. As Johnny Depp's arm candy in Michael Mann's Public Enemies; Leonardo DiCaprio's nightmarish ex-wife in Christopher Nolan's Inception; an artistic muse in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, the list goes on.
But she's never carried a movie before—until now. James Gray's The Immigrant sees Cotillard play Ewa Cybulski, a Polish émigré who lands at Ellis Island in 1921. Things don't exactly go as planned. Her sister, Magda, is quarantined after catching tuberculosis aboard their cramped vessel, and her aunt is nowhere to be found. Out of options, Ewa falls into the clutches of Bruno Weiss (Joaquin Phoenix), a seedy character (think: a latter-day club promoter) who uses his burlesque troupe as a front for prostitution.
Gray based the story on recollections from his Jewish grandparents, who came to New York in 1923. And he wrote the role of Ewa with Cotillard in mind. The pair's first meeting, however, was a catastrophe. Gray and Cotillard had dinner in Paris and, after arguing over an actor—Gray thought he or she was terrible, Cotillard disagreed—the actress launched a piece of bread at his head.
"I never play with food—ever—but I couldn't believe it!" exclaims Cotillard. "And when James says something, and has a very strong feeling about it, there's no word you can use to make him change his mind, so I became kind of violent. That was my way out. I was like, 'Okay, fuck it! BAM!'"
Cotillard—who wouldn't disclose the actor's name for fear of "embarrassing James"—says the pair eventually made amends, acknowledging that Gray has a tendency to "argue for the sake of it."
In The Immigrant, Ewa soon finds herself inveigled into pleasing Bruno's more affluent clientele in order to raise enough money to spring her sister from Ellis Island's hospital ward, despite her protestations. It's a courageous performance by the 38-year-old Frenchwoman, whose ability to elicit pathos via her arresting gaze is virtually unmatched.
And the role is, interestingly enough, a full-circle moment for the actress. Cotillard's first leading role in a film was as the title character, a runaway teen forced into prostitution, in 1996's Chloé, and the last time she played a Polish character was in 2003's Love Me If You Dare, where she'd meet her eventual husband, French actor-filmmaker Guillaume Canet. She laughs when I bring up the myriad coincidences.
"Oh, wow! I never thought about that," she shrieks. "It's funny, actually. The difference with Chloé is she didn't have the necessity—the need—to do this, she was just trapped,<|fim_middle|> of Happiness | whereas Ewa has nothing left but this. She prostitutes herself even though she knows it's against her religion, which is very judgmental about it. She does it because she will do anything for her sister."
She adds, "She experiences such horrors, but she's full of light and hope; she's pure. She fights for her sister and she's a beautiful woman, so it was not hard to live with her even though she goes through a lot."
It's hard to capture Cotillard's aura with the written word. Most male writers end up looking like drooling sycophants. I can tell you that, having spoken with her a handful of times, her beauty is just as ethereal in person as it is onscreen, which she holds with the magnetism of classic screen sirens like Maria Falconetti in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc, or Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. Her genes may have a little something to do with it. Cotillard's father, Jean-Claude, was a former mime turned director, and her mother, Niseema, is a drama instructor.
Cotillard made her acting debut in one of her father's plays when she was six, and developed what she calls a "good ear" by playing classical piano during her formative years.
A "good ear," by the way, is a massive understatement. After taking in a screening of Thomas Vinterberg's The Celebration at Cannes, Cotillard was so impressed she taught herself some light Danish. For The Immigrant, she had just two months to learn a ton of Polish dialogue, as well as master a convincing Polish accent.
"With this project, there were 20 pages of Polish dialogue, which is close to Chinese for me," she says. "There were three words over the course of the 20 pages that looked like French or English, but I just went for it. I'm never afraid of the amount of work it's going to take, I'm just afraid I won't have enough time to do it."
Then came her tour of America. After making her American screen debut in Tim Burton's 2003 fantasy Big Fish, Cotillard viewed the experience as "super painful not to understand anything," so she took a total immersion English language course at Berlitz.
"When we decided to do the awards campaign for La Vie en Rose, I felt the need to go back to Berlitz," says Cotillard. "I rented an apartment in New York a month before, and started the total immersion process again. But my English really improved when I did Public Enemies because Michael Mann wanted to completely erase my French accent, so I worked for six months every day with a dialogue coach—four months before shooting, and then two months on set. Michael wouldn't even let me speak French with my boyfriend or family."
It's a big reason why, in addition to her unique acting talents and screen presence, she's been able to conquer America in a way none of her fellow countrymen have. While Cotillard considers herself "lucky to cross the road of crazy people" like Mann, Nolan, and the rest, she seems to be blessed with a preternatural ability to navigate the human psyche.
"Exploring human beings by being different human beings in different cultures is what I've wanted to do since I was a kid," says Cotillard. "I didn't think I'd do American movies, but at the same time, I didn't even think about it, so I never thought it wasn't possible. By not putting boundaries on myself, I left the door open for anything to happen."
She pauses. "I wasn't aware that I wanted to explore the human soul when I started out acting; I just wanted to tell stories and play different people. Now I know it's my need to explore the human soul that makes me do what I do, and to be able to explore different cultures is an even bigger gift than I could have imagined."
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25 Graduation Quotes-Graduation comes after a time of hard work and commitment. It is a time to celebrate the achievement and progress attained. It comes with a great promise of better prospects and outcomes. These Graduation Quotes summarize the hope and pride that is a major part of the celebrations at graduation.
Graduation is sometimes seen as the end of a journey. We graduate after every level from elementary to college. We don't stop learning, but in essence, graduation is only the beginning of a life of learning. The more we learn, the more questions we have. That is why people continue studying even when they seem to know too much. Carol's quote explains this and she encourages a never-ending pursuit of knowledge. Life always has something new to teach us.
<|fim_middle|> take away from us. Education gives us knowledge that stays with us no matter what else we lose. The skills acquired can keep us moving even if we lose the paperwork that affirms our educational background. We are well equipped when we have knowledge because it is ours to use as we please. We determine the value of our knowledge and how far we can take it. This is one of the only things in life that is still within our control.
Michael celebrates the magnitude of graduation because of the growth achieved. It is easy to, settle on one success while you could always go further. He helps one see that they can achieve much more. It is great to progress in life, but not at the expense of happiness. We can always progress while we are enjoying our lives. Happiness will help you achieve greater heights and do bigger things. The power to make a difference is within you if you never stop believing in yourself.
Graduation is a step in education that highlights a person's achievements. These Graduation Quotes help the achiever to keep achieving while enjoying the progress they have made. Our minds become more open as we learn more about the world and the people in it. | "Every person that you meet knows something you don't; learn from them." H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
"Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures." H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
In a world of uncertainty and loss, we sometimes forget to invest in the things that no one can | 60 |
It was the third day of the retreat. Enter the story, my director tells me. Experience the moment, the whole scene.
The passage he gave me was the wedding at Cana.
Tell Jesus how you are feeling and what you need and listen as he speaks in your imagination.
This Ignatian way of meditation took time. But it was worth it for the Spirit was free to inspire my often unused right-brain to yield insights and applications otherwise missed by normal left-brained, logical, rational interpretation.
The silence at mealtimes seemed odd but I got used to it. We avoided eye contact. Eyes can talk too, as lovers and children know. We ate in silence, even if those who sat opposite or beside were friends.
Never liked food for the masses. Especially hotel food in church camps. The Thai food here was mostly rice, vegetables with slivers of pork or chicken, and gourd (and good) soup, and the occasional spicy dish(we had chicken curry once). But no complaints from anyone, which was unusual for Singaporeans, even Christians. Maybe the enforced silence.. haha. For me, I was happy with the food. Slowed down, with no distracting talk, my senses, including taste, became sensitive.
Be gentle with yourself, was his mantra to me. Was I so harsh with myself, or was he just warning me in advance, knowing my tendencies to condemn or judge myself? Be gentle, he kept saying.
You are suffering from burn-out, he said.
This was after having heard me for a few days. He had thus joined a chorus of pastor friends who had sung the same song. Well, that was why<|fim_middle|> special. The Lord whispered, Everything I have is yours. My faith was stirred and joy bubbled up in song within.
Learned to doodle (see right) with my Samsung Jet Dynamic Canvas, some sketch software in my mobile. Yep, I guess I just had to touch something electronic. No laptop, no TV, no newspaper, no radio here in the desert. | I was there.
Do not make any major decisions until after you have taken your sabbatical. Certainly, don't make any major decisions here.
Was that a relief for me to hear? Not really, I did not enter into retreat with any intention of praying about making any major decisions.
Just enjoy Me, the Lord had said to me the morning before I left, and I have stayed with that word, since day one of the retreat.
Holy Communion every night. Eucharist sounded better. It means "thanksgiving". Our reasonable response to his gifts of blood and body is, Thank you Lord.
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Topsy Offers Developers More Insight Into Your Twitter Data
By Kurt Wagner <|fim_middle|> pay Topsy for the data.
Topsy, which has raised a total of $36 million in funding since its founding in 2008, is optimistic that its existing customers will jump on board the new offering through the company's API, says de Guerre. The new service has already been successfully beta tested, he adds, most notably during the Oscars.
Since partnering with Twitter in July of 2010, Topsy has recorded and categorized more than 300 billion tweets, and currently analyzes 450 million tweets per day.
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Topics: APIs, brand marketing, Marketing, Politics, Romney, social analytics, Social Media, topsy, twindex, Twitter | 2013-08-13 20:00:23 UTC
The Twittersphere is a gold mine of information. With more than 99% of tweets sent out publicly — many of them containing at least some shred of your personal identity — a lot of valuable user data floats around cyberspace. The issues come with sorting through it all.
Beginning Tuesday, San Francisco-based social analytics company Topsy hopes to make that easier. Topsy — one of only four companies with permission to resell Twitter's master stream, known as the Twitter "firehose" — is opening up its API so that developers can begin to incorporate social analytics directly into their own applications.
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Even though other companies can share twitter data, Topsy believes the analysis it provides alongside the information will set it apart from competitors. "Our hope is that we shake up that existing market and take some market share from those existing incumbents," says Jamie de Guerre, SVP of product and marketing at Topsy.
Topsy's current customers, namely brand marketers, government agencies, and news publications, already use the site's analytics to monitor news cycles or follow their hashtag campaigns. Customers can receive instantaneous feedback on traffic surrounding any topic on Twitter, or even compare a sponsored hashtag's social traffic with that of a competitor. But even those analytics served primarily as a behind-the-scenes tool, says de Guerre.
Tuesday's announcement should change that by enabling developers to put real-time Twitter data out in the open for users to see. For example, Twitter's government and politics team used Topsy to gauge the nation's political temperature leading up to last November's presidential election between President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
The Twitter Political Index — or "Twindex" as they called it — used Topsy's analytical features to determine public sentiment towards each candidate based on information pulled from publicly available tweets. The Twindex was picked up by numerous media networks and became an important part of campaign analysis due to its immense reach.
Topsy's analysis determined everything from sentiment (was a tweet positive or negative toward a particular candidate), to a user's geographic location down to the city level. Now, such an index would in theory be possible for any developer willing to | 470 |
Workers idled by work stoppages in 2003
The number of workers idled because of strikes and lockouts rose in 2003, but was still low by historical standards. Fourteen major work stoppages began during the year, idling 129,200 workers. In 2002, there were 19 stoppages and 46,000 workers idled.
Three work stoppages beginning in 2003 accounted for about three-quarters of all workers idled. The largest was between Albertsons, Ralphs Grocery Company, and Vons and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), with 67,300 idled. The second largest was a stoppage between General Electric Company and the Communications Workers (IUE-CWA) and the United Electrical Workers (UE-Ind.) that idled 17,500 workers. The third was a stoppage between Dierbergs Markets, Schnucks, and<|fim_middle|> stoppages in 2003 at https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2004/mar/wk4/art02.htm (visited January 19, 2022). | Shop 'n Save and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) that idled 10,200.
These data are from the BLS Collective Bargaining Agreements Program. Learn more about work stoppages from news release USDL 04-418, "Major Work Stoppages in 2003" (PDF) (TXT), Major work stoppages are defined as strikes or lockouts that idle 1,000 or more workers and last at least one shift.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Workers idled by work | 135 |
Franklin Graham's Northeast Oklahoma festival wraps up
Monday, September 22nd 2003, 12:00 am
Franklin Graham<|fim_middle|>. Organizers aren't sure if offerings collected over the weekend will make up for the rest.
News On 6 Franklin Graham's Northeast Oklahoma festival has come, and already organizers are tallying the attendance.
Close to 60,000 people were expected over the three-day weekend. But early numbers | 's Northeast Oklahoma festival has come, and already organizers are tallying the attendance.
Close to 60,000 people were expected over the three-day weekend. But early numbers show only about 38,000 people came out. News on 6 reporter Patrina Adger explains that organizers are still pleased with the turnout, especially when you consider the rain. Festival crews were quick to wipe down the bleachers after a heavy but brief rainfall minutes before the Graham festival was set to begin Sunday afternoon.
But folks came prepared, decked out in their rain gear and ready for another night of uplifting words and songs. "It don't stop you from the football game can't stop you from praising the Lord!" Just as the festival began, the sun peaked out of the clouds, giving these folks more reasons to rejoice.
The evening started with music from gospel singer Nicole Mullen and the Gaither Vocal Band. Then, Franklin Graham ended the night with another inspirational message of forgiveness. "I'm a sinner, I'm sorry for my sins, please forgive me!" Art and Betsy Knack attended a Billy Graham Crusade back in 1970 and jumped at the chance to watch his son's first event in Oklahoma. "The big difference with this one is the young people coming forward!"
But while the Graham's styles are different, Betsy says the messages are still the same. "No matter who we are, no matter what we've done in life God loves us and he's ready to forgive!" Boyd Smith: "been great, wonderful experience, good message, good music. It's uplifting!"
The overall cost of the three-day festival is said to be around $800,000. 60% of that was funded before the event started | 365 |
With the end of 2018 approaching, it is time to start deciding where the first moments of 2019 will be spent dancing. After the release of this year's phenomenal lineup, it can go without saying that Decadence Arizona 2018 will be ringing in the New Year in a huge way.
Glitz, glamour, and a lot of glitter are three things you can expect to find in Arizona during this year's installment of Decadence AZ. Held at the Rawhide Events Center, this two day event taking place from December 30-31 will unite music lovers for two nights of celebration and festivities.<|fim_middle|> both days. However, music will not be the only form of entertainment provided at this event. While walking between stages, don't forget to hop on one of multiple rides that will be available throughout the venue. There will also be various food vendors available in the likely case that all those hours of dancing bring on an appetite. However, an important thing to remember about this event is that purchases can only be made using festival wristbands so don't forget to add funds on the wristband before getting in line!
For the past four years, Decadence Arizona has blown visitors away with their New Years festivities. After this year's flood of exciting announcements revealing the performing artists, they have proven that their fifth year celebration will be bigger and better than ever. Grab your warmest clothes, glitter, best friends or the love of your life and celebrate another year of music in style at Decadence Arizona 2018.
Checkout the day to day lineup below and if you haven't already purchased tickets, click here to become a part of Arizona's biggest New Years Eve experience. | For its fifth installment, the City of Lights is bringing a massive lineup exploding with big names such as Green Velvet, Rezz, Eric Prydz, Solardo, Christoph, and even Skrillex. With dozens of familiar names that we know and love and a range of genres all across the electronic music spectrum, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Not to mention, another endearing quality about Decadence is the festival's dedication to exposing Arizona talent. Arizona natives such as DJ Tranzit will be returning to the City of Lights to help throw one of Arizona's largest music festivals. When pairing this lineup with the dazzling production that Decadence brings to the stage, it is no wonder why people travel from near and far to experience the wonder and magic of this New Year's event.
With three stages providing the soundtrack to this event, there will be plenty of entertainment throughout | 178 |
Former Cemex president joins Command Alkon board
By Allison Barwacz| September 6, 2016
Command Alkon added Karl Watson Jr. to its board of<|fim_middle|> audience desires and create content that is appealing and relevant for any client across any platform.
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According to the company, Watson has more than 25 years of experience in the construction materials industry. He most recently served as president of Cemex USA, and he also served as president of Rinker Materials West, chief executive of Rinker Australia and vice president of Rinker Florida Materials.
Watson is also a past chairman of the Florida Concrete & Products Association, as well as the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association. In addition, he served as vice chairman of the Portland Cement Association and on the board of directors for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.
"We are honored to have Karl join our board of directors and bring his passion for our industry's success to our organization," says Phil Ramsey, Command Alkon president and CEO. "We are confident his industry leadership and depth of knowledge will make a significant contribution to the value we bring to our customers and to our industry."
Command Alkon, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is an integrated software solutions company with offices in Columbia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, India, Malaysia, Australia and North America. The company has served the construction materials industry for more than 40 years.
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About the Author: Allison Barwacz
Allison Barwacz is the digital media manager for North Coast Media (NCM). She completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio University where she received a Bachelor of Science in magazine journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She works across a number of digital platforms, which include creating e-newsletters, writing articles and posting across social media sites. She also creates content for NCM's Portable Plants magazine, GPS World magazine and Geospatial Solutions. Her understanding of the ever-changing digital media world allows her to quickly grasp what a target | 388 |
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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London • 4 August 2007 • 2:30pm
Music by George Gershwin. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Book by Guy Bolton & Fred Thompson.
Director: Ian Talbot. Musical Director: Catherine Jayes. With Chris Ellis-Stanton (Dick Trevor), Kate Nelson (Susie Trevor), Norman Bowman (Jack Robinson), Hattie Ladbury (Josephine Vanderwater), Charlotte Warren (Daisy Parke), Giles Taylor (Bertie Bassett), Paul Grunert (Watty Watkins), Rachel Jerram (Shirley Vernon), Thomas Padden (Manuel Estrada), Steve Watts (Rufus Parke)…
The gods of scheduling have been good to me: right after The Drowsy Chaperone, they allowed me to see the very kind of show that Drowsy pays tribute to. The 1924 Lady Be Good boasted a score by George & Ira Gershwin and a cast led by Fred & Adele Astaire. It is the quintessential 1920s musical: fun and light-hearted. The score of Lady Be Good may be an early effort by the Gershwin brothers, but it<|fim_middle|> co-wrote with his wife Dorothy. Gareth Valentine has reduced the score for 20 musicians. And, of course, there is amplification.
The result, I have to say, is spectacular. The score shines throughout and benefits in places from the "lighter" treatment. Some pieces that never made it into the 1935 score, like a funky prologue, are wonderful discoveries. The staging is magnificent, with superb visuals and great choreography. Good performances from the cast and orchestra.
Another proof that, whether as an opera or as a musical, Porgy and Bess is truly a masterpiece of the musical theatre.
Royal & Derngate (Derngate Auditorium), Northampton (UK) • 4 November 2006 • 2:30pm
Music: George Gershwin. Lyrics: Ira Gershwin. Libretto: Ken Ludwig.
Presented by the Northampton Amateur Operatic Company. Director/Choreographer: Martyn Knight. Musical Director: Paul Truman.
I have a very special relationship with Crazy For You, one of the first shows that I saw in London, in 1995. I was overwhelmed then by the luscious Gershwin score (enhanced of course by Bill Brohn's orchestrations), the superlative production values, the inexhaustible inventiveness of Susan Stroman's choreography (I can still feel my eyes get misty the moment those spotlights pinned the girls-turned-basses in "Slap That Bass") and even by the cleverness of the libretto. To this day, Crazy For You remains one of the CDs that I will play when I need to cheer myself up.
I saw two other professional productions after the original London production (one in Millburn, New Jersey and the other one in Amsterdam). It came as a surprise when I heard that the Northampton amateur operatic society would be doing the show right when I was there to catch a much talked-about production of Follies (see next post).
I think I'd only ever seen two amateur productions in my life (not counting France), both in Windsor, Ontario: Once Upon a Mattress and The Wizard of Oz… so I didn't really know what to expect, especially since C4U (as it's also known) is a demanding show.
There was no need to worry. The minute the orchestra started playing the overture, I knew I was in for something special. The sound coming from the pit was spectacular… with one significant exception, the ugly synthesiser used to replace the string section (there was a real double bass, of course). Ten excellent brass and reed players, most of them playing two, three or even (it seemed) four instruments. And these guys are amateurs?
The overall scenic design was great and allowed for the smooth scene changes that the show requires. There were only two awkward scene changes in the whole show, which is a feat. The sets were greatly enhanced by a lighting scheme that seemed to bathe the stage in rather spectacular swashes of colour.
The acting and singing was mostly of near-West End caliber, with some especially strong performances (Lisa Simpson as Irene Roth, for instance). What was lacking, sadly, is the dancing. Sure, you can't probably expect amateurs to be first-class dancers, but Crazy For You was designed as a showcase for Stroman's choreography, and when everything else is of such great quality, well, you tend to become demanding. Most of the dance scenes, especially those involving Bobby, seemed to have been choreographed in slow motion.
But that orchestra was really something…
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"Bad Girls, the Musical" | already contains much of what made their songs so unique.
The setup of the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park doesn't allow for elaborate set changes or for a large orchestra. But the charming score, the energetic cast and a respectful staging which doesn't resort too much to a defiant second degree combine to make the experience highly enjoyable.
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Savoy Theatre, London • 25 November 2006 • 7:30pm
"A new musical production by" George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin.
Adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn. Music adapted by Gareth Valentine. Choreography by Jason Pennycooke. With Clarke Peters (Porgy), Nicola Hughes (Bess), Cornell S. John (Crown), O.-T. Fagbenle (Sporting Life),…
It's amazing that the opera that sometimes was accused to be a musical in disguise is now officially presented as a musical. Trevor Nunn has made the show shorter, has replaced the recitatives by spoken scenes taken either from the original novel, Porgy, by DuBose Heyward or from the non-musical play Heyward | 254 |
This press release is the "face" of the SPCA. This is what it tells the media and the public. This is what it has always said. The following four letters from ex-volunteers tell what it is really like. This is not just the Surrey SPCA. Over the years AAS has received countless letters from volunteers from all over BC. It is not surprising to us that the SPCA hasn't changed.
They are the unsung heroes of homeless and abused animal in B.C. – the 4,000 volunteers who help the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) care for nearly 34,000 animals in need every year.
There are volunteers on duty 24 hours a day, fostering entire litters of abandoned kittens that are so young and so vulnerable that they require bottle-feeding every two hours.
There are volunteers who walk dogs every morning and every afternoon.
And there are volunteers who clean kennels, arrange events, solicit donations and offer humane education programming to school children.
SPCA volunteers regularly lend their talents both for and on behalf of animals. Volunteers walk dogs, foster kittens, cuddle cats, clean animal habitats, fundraise, organize special events, create promotional materials and perform dozens of other tasks to protect and enhance the quality of life<|fim_middle|>, farm animal welfare, spay/neuter programs, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. | for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C.
The BC SPCA salutes its volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 10 to 16. According to Volunteer Canada, 11.8 million Canadians volunteer to help others, contributing almost two billion volunteer hours per year.
Volunteering for the BC SPCA is both exciting and rewarding. You can find more information on how to become a BC SPCA volunteer on our website.
The BC SPCA provides care and protection to more than 34,000 animals each year. Your gift of time or generous donation can help give a homeless, injured or abused animal a second chance. Please donate today.
The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to prevent cruelty and to promote the welfare of animals through a wide range of services, including cruelty investigations, emergency rescue and treatment, sheltering and adoption of homeless and abused animals, humane education, advocacy | 195 |
During the event, faculty enlightened the crowd about the work they've created, sharing the inspirations that've contributed to the overall value of their work.
With the support of everyone involved, everybody had a chance to have the spotlight for the day<|fim_middle|>-portrait of a naturalist, by Russell Read. Wood and Photography.
Paco Hadley strung his instrument called a berimbau.
"Hat," sewn by Minna Gelder.
So Corazon, by Peter Davis.
My Second Tea Set, by Teresa Bell.
(left) Crystal Vessels and (right) Amethyst Vessels, by Teresa Bell. | to showcase the talent they have.
The art will be displayed from the 10th through the 19th of September, with the hours for the gallery being from 10 in the morning up until 5 in the afternoon.
Diana Inch explain her works of art. (Top) Quiet Reflections, (Bottom) Shadow Spots. Also shown is Crow Medicine by Mike Dahl.
(Left) Jake, (Top) Levi, (right) and Poochie, with hand sanded wood below..
Solar Motion, by Micheal Paruch.
Slick 50, by Peter Davis.
The Immigrant, by Heidi Preuss Grew.
Caleb Stratemeyer shares what it means to him to write poetry.
Caleb's Poem, The Hint Of The Season.
Self | 164 |
We are the BEST! Mokoia the School with<|fim_middle|> over". | Heart!
At Mokoia Intermediate School we are 'humble', 'resilient' and have 'a sense of achievement'. Our whole environment & culture is based on 'Building Relationships' - 'Whakawhanaungatanga' and we accept and respect all differences. We believe that parent engagement will empower both students and the wider community. Families are well informed, up to date and encouraged to support the school.
Findings by Olsen and Fuller in 2008 showed:"...parental involvement improves achievement regardless of socio-economic status, ethnic background, or the parents' education level; it improves grades and test scores, self-esteem, mental health and behavioural problems.
Students have an input in to what they are learning and are able to develop their passions and interests. This promotes discovery and inquiry which allows students to pursue and investigate their interests with teachers as facilitators. We have less teacher talk and more student investigation. Teachers teach the process and students choose the context. Our students enjoy thinking beyond set knowledge.
"I like all the opportunities it gives you like Rotomaths, Lit Quiz and Science Fair. It's been really fun going to all those different events"
"I really enjoy the sporting opportunities, getting to go to Tauranga, Taupo and all | 256 |
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What is meant by the term: Muslim Mindset?
A mindset, generally, is a belief system that directs the way we act, react and handle situations. A point to note here is that mindsets are not only beliefs, but beliefs that govern our actions and reactions.
A similar concept is seen in Islamic literature. The word "AQL" is used by Allah in the Quran. It means the use of intellect.
Allah tells us in the Quran that we should use our Aql in order to see Allah's signs and grow closer to Him. So when a person is using his intellect to observe and understand Allah's message, we say he has high level of Aql.
To a Muslim, Mindset roughly (for the sake of understanding) comprises of Aql + belief, both of which govern his actions. In other words, A Muslim mindset is his underlying beliefs and the use of his intellect (Aql) that orients his actions, reactions and tendencies.
When your mindset translates actions into routines, or in other words becomes habitual, then it defines who you are. It defines your personality.
To "restrain yourself from desires" requires both; a strong belief system + the use of Aql.
A unique quality specific to Mindsets..
The quality that differentiates mindsets from skills is the ability of mindsets to dramatically change in short moments. Whereas skills, habits, routines etc require repetitive cycles of practice and effort.
Ever wondered why that's so? It's because according to Muslims (like I mentioned earlier), Mindsets are comprised of 2 things: Beliefs and the use of Intellect (Aql).
1. The ability of underlying beliefs to change/ adapt, strengthen/ weaken. Guidance (beliefs) is in the hands of Allah. He guides whom He wills (He only gives guidance to those who seek it). And when a person receives guidance from Allah, his mindset changes immediately.
2. The fact that Allah has blessed humans with Aql and given them full control over the usage of Aql.
Important point to note here is that the use of Aql could be triggered slowly over time or in a matter of minutes (when you get inspired by a person's company or by reading something etc, and you start thinking differently) and accordingly the Mindset will change.
These are the 9 major categories of Muslim mindsets that you come across generally, each with its own spectrum. The spectrum has two mindsets at the opposing ends grossly, and sometimes other types in the middle.
There's no clear demarcation between the types of mindsets in one spectrum. Because the intensity & frequency of thoughts & beliefs in a particular mindset are best described over a range within the spectrum rather than as black or white.
Another thing to note is that one mindset can shift into another pretty quickly or shift back to the prior type. And even once a personality is formed, mindsets still possess the ability to change.
People with a growth mindset belief that all accomplishments are achieved through hard-work, consistency and dedication. They believe that traits can be molded or even changed over time.
1) They believe that with effort, hard work, and consistency their intelligence and abilities can be improved.
2) They believe failure is a chance to learn more and become better.
3) They are more likely to choose challenging and difficult tasks as well as take risks.
4) They see obstacles as problems to be solved, and continue their effort in the face of adversity.
5) They take critical/ negative feedback as a chance to become better and improve their system.
To summarize, they have a love of learning & growth.
People with a fixed mindset think that the basic qualities such as intelligence, talents etc are fixed traits which don't have the capacity to change.
1) They believe their intelligence and talents are inherited and can't be changed or improved over time.
2) They believe failure is the end-point in the learning curve.
3) They are more likely to take the easy road and play safe.
4) They tend to give up sooner as they come across obstacles or at the first sign of failure.
5) They take critical/ negative feedback as personal hits and get offended.
Quran is the only Book that has a guideline for each and every aspect of self-development. Most importantly it highlights that the purification of Nafs or Jihad Al-Nafs or Self-development (all are the same) forms the basis of success as a Muslim.
Allah Almighty said in Quran: "He has succeeded who purifies the soul, and he has failed who corrupts the soul." [Quran, Surah 91: Ayahs 9-10].
And the mindset needed for self-development is (I'm sure you've already guessed) the GROWTH mindset.
Let me give you an example to help you understand better.
Example: A very common example would be failing in your exam or test etc.
A fixed mindset response would be cursing oneself, quit taking the exam/class again and believing that "I" am a failure/ loser or simply not "smart enough".
The Good Muslim Mindset: Muslims should show a growth mindset response. A growth mindset response would be to identify your weak areas and start working on them, put in more effort and time before taking the exam again.
Point to remember is that in either case, the feelings of low self-esteem, unhappiness or sorrow are NORMAL. The difference is in the way those feelings are directed; either towards growth or stasis.
No rocket science behind this one.
Positive thinkers look at the bright side of things and expect good from life. They deal with negative outcomes by finding a positive aspect of the negative situation and focusing on that.
Positive thinking is contagious to the extent that sitting in the company of a person with a positive mindset can transform another person's negative mindset into a positive one!
Negative thinkers frequently experience negative feelings such as depression, anxiety, sadness, low self-esteem and enter into repeated cycles of depression as a result of negative thinking.
They either blame themselves or others, for every negative situation in their lives.
In other words, their attitude is either self-inflicting (blaming themselves) or they see themselves as victims (of assaults/ actions committed by others).
Islam teaches us that we have control over our thoughts. We might not be able to control the thoughts that pop up in our minds initially, but we have the full power to either pursue them or ignore them.
Muslims believe that negative thoughts are the work of Shaiytan, the devil. He puts these "waswaas" into our heads and as a result we end up hurting our self by following those thoughts.
Furthermore, Allah tells us to always expect the best from Him. Allah teaches us to have hope in the mercy of Allah no matter how difficult the situation is.
To constantly rid yourself of negative thoughts is a great struggle for the SELF. And that can only be achieved through positive thinking.
There should be no reason for a Muslim to pursue the negative thoughts that Shaiytan puts in his head or else a chain of thoughts will begin and lead the Muslim to committing a sin.
Both person A and person B applied for the same job with the same level of credentials.
Negative Mindset- Person A looks at his CV and figures he would never get the job because of his low credentials. He stays in a depressed state days before the interview, yelling at others for no reason (projection).
He hardly puts any effort whatsoever in preparing for the interview thinking to himself, "What's the point? Why should I bother putting in the effort when I know I would never get the job?". When the day arrives, he doesn't even go for the interview.
The Good Muslim Mindset- Person B looks at his mediocre CV and feels a sense of low self-worth. But he puts his trust in Allah with the firm belief that whatever Allah has planned for me will be for my best.
He says to himself, "All I can do is pray and put all my efforts into getting the job. After doing that I'll leave the rest on Allah". He then plans ahead for the interview, wakes up at Tahajjud to pray Salatul-Hajat and goes for the interview.
Whether he gets the job or not, he followed the Positive Muslim mindset.
Gratitude is practiced by people all over the world belonging to various different cultures and religions in different forms.
After years of research, even the scientists and psychologists agree on the amazing outcomes of the practice of gratitude.
Practice of gratitude has a great positive impact on mental and physical health, relationships, happiness, self-growth, self-esteem, emotional resilience and productivity.
Humans have a natural tendency to be ungrateful.
But that natural tendency does not justify ungrateful behaviour.
Gratitude is the key to happiness, satisfaction and growth.
Ungrateful behaviour only harms the person himself. It is associated with so many negative emotions including sadness, anger, hate, envy, jealousy, self-pity, arrogance, lack of kindness or sympathy towards others etc.
An ungrateful person rolls over in self-pity. He constantly compares himself to others above him and has a hard time feeling compassion for the ones beneath him in terms of provision.
Islam teaches us to practice gratitude several times in a day. In fact, every situation for a Muslim is a win-win situation.
The concept of gratitude is slightly different for Muslims as compared to the followers of other religions as well as athiests.
For a Muslim, gratitude lies in the phrase "Alhamdulilah". The first surah of the Quran- Surah Al-Fatihah begins with the phrase "Alhamdulilah- All prase is for Allah".
For people of other faiths (except for the ones who believe in One God) the feelings of gratitude might be directed towards "life" itself, or the mother nature, or the earth, or a certain person (to the level of worshipping the person) etc, depending on their beliefs.
But to a Muslim, gratitude in reality means submission to the Ultimate Supreme Authority of Allah.
It means that no matter how good "I" get at something, there's no reason for me to gloat about it since it's a favor and<|fim_middle|> the entire meaning of the word "Sabr".
1) Endurance required to obey the commands of Allah ( obligatory acts ).
2) Restraint from committing sins/ prohibited acts.
For doing all of the above successfully, emotional resilience is a MUST-HAVE.
To wake up for Fajr when you are massively tired, to stop yourself from backbiting about a person you truly dislike, to deal with the loss of loved ones or a bad marriage or loss of health in a graceful way…. ALL of the scenarios DEMAND that you keep your emotions in check.
Both Person A and B are being yelled upon by their parents.
Emotionally labile Mindset- Person A shouts back, even swears and walks away. He then takes his anger out on the servants, slams the door of his room and stays in there for hours.
The Good Muslim Mindset- Person B listens quietly while his parents are yelling at him and apologizes for upsetting them. He then enters his room and lies down to let go of his anger. He then drinks a glass of water, goes back in his parents room all calm and talks to them normally.
Obviously as the name suggests, these people like the act of giving more than taking (and for good reason).
Giving could mean anything- giving your time, presence, effort, money, food or other material things all lie under the umbrella of giving.
Givers are the "helpers" in a society. They are the "voluntary workers".
The act of giving makes a person humble, kind, soft, mindful and more grateful as a human. Generosity can pay back a person in this life and the next, in more than one way.
The cool part is- Giving also has a contagious tendency. It can inspire other people to become more helpful and generous.
The not-so-cool aspect of being a giver is.. you will "burnout" sooner or later if you are a dedicated giver who says yes to everything.
When people with this type of mindset give, they will want something in return. This category was introduced by the psychologist Adam Grant.
These people have the tendency to give more when inspired by the company of givers.
They will do things for others but will "set expections" for the person whom they have helped. They will expect that person to help them back when in need.
Matchers believe in the concept of "an eye for an eye". They believe on seeking revenge on the people who have wronged them.
This type of mindset is fairly common.
These people are greedy and selfish.
They will go out of their way to help someone higher in the hierarchy so that they can gain some profit in return.
People with this type of mindset are nice to your face when they need something from you but will either ignore or pretend that you don't even exist when you can't give them anything.
They will never feel the need to "give" anything if they don't see a profit in it for "themselves".
The act of "taking" could be small such as- taking time, energy, money or other assets of people by tricking them by being nice to them….
Or it could be as BIG as a crime such as- taking someone's assets illegally or even taking someone's life.
Yet again, the teachings of Islam take you by surprise once you start seeing the logic behind them.
The concept of generosity and justice go side by side in Islam.
We ordained for them therein a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth, and for wounds is legal retribution. But whoever gives up his right as charity, it is an expiation for him. Whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed, then it is those who are the wrongdoers.
The "eye for an eye" does not necessarily mean asking for the exact same punishment as the crime. The punishment would be decided by Islamic authorities accordingly to the nature of the crime and other factors.
On the other hand, the right to seek justice does not imply Muslims should lose their character or manners in the event of seeking justice.
Rather, Allah tells us in the Quran that the act of "giving" and "forgiving"(a type of giving) is dearest to Allah.
He commands us to forgive people for their evil actions, be merciful, patient and kind. These are the attributes of Allah and these are the attributes Allah expects from His beloved believers.
Now I know this might sound counterintuitive to some, but there's a Hikmah (wisdom) behind everything Allah has declared in the Quran.
The right to seek justice ensures a just society, void of illegal activities of the takers.
The command of being forgiving makes the givers and matchers in a society more generous.
Taker Mindset- Person A goes out of his way to make his teacher happy so he would let him cheat in exams. He also refuses to help other students who reach out to him to understand difficult concepts, since it would "waste" his time.
The Good Muslim Mindset- Person B goes out of his way to help other students as much as he can. He takes out time every day to teach his fellow classmates and never denies a single one of them despite the fact that he himself "needs" to study in that time. During exams, even though he doesn't know the answers to some questions, he still doesn't resort to cheating.
There's a clear but fine line between confidence, overconfidence and arrogance. People with a confident mindset have less insecurities, higher self-esteem and a deeper level of self-acceptance.
Confidence is the pillar of strength that you need in order to get past your fears and take control of your life.
It is strongly related with optimism.
Another thing to note is that being confident means being vulnerable and admitting your mistakes.
With a confident mindset you will be able to acknowledge your weakest areas and accept your humanly ability to fail.
Overconfidence is usually a product of immaturity and self-deception. This type of mindset can cross the line and enter the territory of arrogance.
Arrogance stems from insecurity and inability to accept your personal weaknesses.
Arrogant people survive by feeding off the self-esteem of others. Their way to establishing self-esteem is through walking over the esteem of others and "winning" or becoming "better" than others around them.
This type of mindset generates a false sense of self-worth by putting itself in a game of comparison with others.
Fearful mindsets suffer from low self-esteem and are unable to overcome their insecurities.
They wallow in despair over their shortcomings and failures to the point that it gets extremely difficult from them to take risks or keep moving forward (from the fear of failure).
Their self-worth has a flawed perception and is a victim of itself.
This is an unhealthy type of mindset that does more damage to the person himself than others.
1. The fact that Allah has created humans in the best of form.
2. Allah has stated in the Quran that humans are responsible for their actions and this sense of responsibilty builds an understanding of "self" for Muslims.
As a Muslim, you will begin to realize that what you do or think is actually "in your control". And with control comes confidence.
This will motivate you to let go of the feelings associated with low self-esteem and become confident to "take charge of your own life". Hence, the concept eliminates the "fearful type of mindset" from Islam.
3. Allah repeatedly talks about "Tawakkul"- Trust in Allah. This is the most important of all concepts to understand.
When you set out to do anything, you do your best and leave the rest to Allah. This "Tawakkul" in Allah removes the "fear of failure" from a Muslim's mindset. Allah becomes the support system of the Muslim.
5. Finally, the arrogant mindset is strongly associated with "Shaiytan- the Devil" in Islam. He compared himself to Prophet Adam A.S and refused to bend. His behaviour was a result of deep-rooted insecurity that he, as a Jinn, was supposed to be "better" than mankind.
This is the worst quality a Muslim can possess according to Allah, so it's best to rid yourself of it if you suspect you have this type of Mindset.
Arrogant/ over-confident- Person A is a talented girl who walks into an interview, knowing she will get the "position". She says to the interviewer, "You will not find anyone smarter than me for this job".
The Good Muslim Mindset– Person B, an equally talented girl, walks into the interview confident and prepared. She says in her interview, "I have been blessed by Allah with the skills needed to work here, and will work very hard to prove that I'm suitable for this position".
Mindfulness is the ability to connect to the present, the surroundings, personal feelings, and events through the active process of "Contemplation".
This type of Mindset is set on asking the questions, WHY? and HOW?
Mindful people think beyond the superficial, common thoughts that cross the mind of every human, such as "I have to eat something because I'm hungry", or that "I need to wake up early because I have work".
Contemplation begins where the everyday common thoughts end.
Do you think about how you are able to breathe every second and the moment you hold your breath for longer than a few seconds, you start panicking and losing your mind?
Or maybe you take a minute to ponder about why you feel depressed when you have everything to be grateful for?
Most of the time our minds are wandering in self-created dreamlands.
Our minds are either taking a walk on the roads in past or cruising through the future-land.
This type of mindset is a wandering mindset or mindlessness. They fail to live in the present most of the time or contemplate about the realities of life.
Another aspect of mindlessness is actively choosing "not to think", specially when there are some unpleasant feelings associated with those particular thoughts.
You will choose to ignore thinking about death or life because the feeling of "uncertainty" or "fear" or "emptiness" creeps inside you.
I'm pretty sure it must be obvious by now the type of mindset Islam speaks about.
Allah talks about the act of contemplation- Tafakkur and Tadabbur- multiple times in the Quran.
"Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation off the heavens and the earth, [saying], "Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Mindfulness should be an essential and integral part of daily life of a Muslim.
Without actively contemplating, a Muslim's mind will begin to wander in the direction of Shaiytan's Waswaas.
Besides, contemplation is the first step to correction. If you don't think about your mistakes, your achievements and your failures, you will never be able to move into the direction of growth. This type of mindset is strongly related to the growth mindset (mentioned above).
The cool part is- You carry your mind everywhere with you (Do you though? I hope you do :D).
Mindless/ wandering Mindset- Person A rushes through the day on autopilot. He wakes up, prays in a habitual robotic way, eats breakfast, works all day in a rush, comes home, eats dinner, watches some TV to relax and escape the stress that has been piled up inside and sleeps.
The Good Muslim Mindset- Person B wakes up, prays and goes out to take a walk in nature. He writes in his journal, observes the beauty of nature, reflects upon Allah's signs and does Zikr of Allah every morning for an hour. He then continues his usual activities of the day. Before going to bed, he reflects upon the activities of the day. He then recognizes all the mistakes he made that day, makes a resolution to not repeat them, empties his mind of evil thoughts for others, does Zikr of Allah and sleeps.
Purposeful mindsets have designed for themselves a purpose in life that directs their day-to-day actions. They don't live, think or work aimlessly.
There life is brimming with energy and passion.
To become purposeful…the first step is to begin contemplating (mentioned above).
Therefore, the purposeful mindsets are also the contemplating mindsets.
These type of mindsets truly "live" life to the fullest and become the pioneers, the leaders and the ambassadors in whatever they choose to do in life.
The opposite of purposeful could be either aimless or confused.
The difference between aimless and confused is that the confused mindset "wants" to be purposeful but doesn't know "how" to.
The aimless mindset is "okay" with living a purposeless ordinary life.
Aimless people have no plan in life or no direction in which they can regulate their energy and time.
"Why would anyone choose to live so aimlessly?", is a question I often ask myself.
And I've come to the conclusion that people with such mindsets find it "easier" to live aimlessly.
They just want to go with the flow, fit in their environment and continue to live life the way it unfolds.
They will not choose to step out of their comfort zone to grow nearer to their purpose (since they don't have one). They don't feel the need to "do something" in life, since it's easier to "not do something".
Confused mindsets are always on the lookout for "the missing element" in their life.
They want to find a purpose that aligns specifically with their desires, skills and knowledge. They just don't know how to find it or how to follow the purpose they have decided upon.
The purpose of life of a Muslim is pre-defined in the Quran by Allah.
However, that does NOT imply that Muslims don't have to "contemplate" to find their purpose. With the purpose said above, Allah has blessed each and every human with a unique set of qualities, talents and skills.
Muslims have to complete the second step of finding their purpose through contemplation and application.
"How will I worship Allah to the best of my abilities?" is a question every Muslim needs to ask him/herself.
The Good Muslim Mindset- Person B lives by the motto "You DON'T live once (there's HereAfter), but you are given only ONE life to prove yourself to Allah". Person B has defined a purpose larger than his personal life goals. A purpose that will help Islam, the Muslim community, and leave Sadqah-e-Jariah behind so that his purpose is being served even when he dies. He reminds herself of his purpose everyday, breathes it, lives it and takes action on it every. single. day.
Under EACH category, Which TYPE of Mindset do YOU possess?
ACTIVITY: Write down each type of mindset you possess in this free worksheet I've created for you. (It's NOT a quiz, it's a worksheet you can print and keep with you as a reminder).
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Is that ALL about Mindsets??
Practical tips on how to attain the Muslim Mindset!
Wrapping up… What can you expect from this Self-Development In Islam series?
In this particular series, I will cover topics under emotional, physical and mental aspects of self-improvement. | blessing of Allah upon me.
And no matter what I "lose" in this life, I have nothing to be ungrateful for since it was of Allah's in the first place- He is the owner of all worlds and beings including myself.
Ungrateful Mindset- Person A opens the fridge, sees some fruits, vegetables and bread there, goes to his parents and yells about how there's never any decent food in the fridge. He then stays grumpy all day and goes out with his friends to eat "better food" at a restaurant.
The Good Muslim Mindset- Person B responds to a complete lack of food in the fridge by thinking about the needy who carry empty stomachs for days and feels extremely blessed to be able to eat a meal everyday. He then fasts on the days there's less food, thanks Allah for every bite of his food and shares his food with the poor people in the neighbourhood. That should be the attitude of a Muslim.
A productive mindset will make the most of resources such as time, energy, money etc. People with this type of mindset focus on goal setting, planning ahead and putting an effort in everything they do.
Being productive is the key to every kind of success.
Productivity keeps the mind and body healthy. Productive people keep their energy levels high by self-motivation and risk-taking. They are not brought down by failure, create opportunities to go after their dreams and are the doers in real life.
Lazy people, like the name suggests, are simply— LAZY.
They might dream, think and even plan. But when it comes to actually "putting in an effort" to achieve what they want… They either don't want to try or are ready to give up at the first hint of failure.
They stay in a state of low self-esteem because of not achieving their goals and blame their lethargy to the lack of opportunites, unfavorable circumstances or "fate".
Islam teaches us that "Effort" is true success. Yeap, you read that right!
Allah doesn't care about the outcome of all your efforts because whatever outcome is decided by Allah, there's wellness in it.
So basically productivity in Islam is thinking about what you want to do, planning it well, putting in your best effort, having faith in Allah (Tawakkul) and leaving the outcome upon Allah.
Both Person A and B want to become successful in their career.
The Good Muslim Mindset- Person B stays late to work every night. He then wakes up in the middle of the night to pray Tahajjud and makes sincere dua to Allah. He wastes no opportunity to learn and work more. Even after being told repeatedly by the jealous critics that he's not going to become successful, he continues to put in effort anyway. And after all his efforts, he sleeps with a light heart having complete faith in Allah (that whatever Allah gives or takes from him will be for the best).
Emotional resilience is being able to control your emotions in tough situations that can normally cause emotional turbulence.
In difficult times, it is so much easier to let the bubbling emotions burst out in a matter of seconds.
You might be angry with someone, or hurt by something someone said, and you keep it inside you until a point comes when you need to let it out because the negative emotions are eating you up from the inside.
1. You can't NOT feel negative emotions because they are NORMAL, natural emotions that are a part of human physiology.
Being emotionally resilient doesn't imply that you don't feel "negative feelings" such as anger, hurt, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression etc.
2. Also harboring negative feelings for somebody by being quiet outwardly and letting them reach the threshold also does NOT fall under the meaning of emotional resilience.
Then what IS meant by emotional resilience?
Emotional resilience is to be able to direct your emotions into the path of growth. It requires you to take value driven steps in order to deal in the best possible way with your emotions.
Emotionally labile people are, like I mentioned above, easily prone to letting their emotions control them.
They react to everything that doesn't go their way in life. They will let their emotions (negative or positive) make decisions for them.
Expectantly, they are unable to take value-driven steps to deal the best with their emotions and ultimately become a victim of their own emotions.
It is an unhealthy type of mindset.
In Islamic terminology, emotional resilience is need to do "Sabr". There's a complete Surah of the Quran that has summarized the meaning of Sabr in 3 short Ayahs (verses). It's Surah ASR.
The inadequate translation of this Arabic word "Sabr" is patience. It does not even remotely encirculate | 974 |
The great law of culture is, let each become all that he was created capable of being.
-Thomas Carlyle
Arts for All Nevada's mission is to provide quality arts opportunities for all focusing on children and adults who have a disability, are disadvantaged, at-risk, or under-served by the arts.
Arts for All Nevada is responsible for the thoughtful preservation and year-round use of the Lake Mansion as a cultural and historic site.
Quality experiences in the arts, designed to engage participants in the development of artistic skills and expressions, are the foundation of our program.
The arts, as a part of education, leisure and recreation, provide a viable, effective way of teaching skills to ALL individuals. It can also be a chance to succeed, a chance to build self-control and self-esteem, and a chance to focus on ability rather<|fim_middle|> for the athletes and the public. In 1995, Mary Barker joined the organization. In 1996, outgrowing office space and wanting to expand programming, VSAN offices moved to the historic Lake Mansion in Reno adding the preservation and maintenance of the mansion to their mission. In 2004, under the direction of VSAN, the Lake Mansion was moved to the corner of Court Street and Arlington Avenue in Reno's Arts District. VSAN became the owner and operator of the Lake Mansion in 2007.
VSA Nevada, now Arts for All Nevada, conducts over three thousand workshops each year throughout the state for ALL individuals, provides arts and disability advocacy, and cultural access activities.
History of VSA (national/international)
VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, was founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to provide arts and education opportunities for people with disabilities and increase access to the arts for all. With 52 international affiliates and a network of nationwide affiliates, VSA is changing perceptions about people with disabilities around the world. Each year, 7 million people of all ages and abilities participate in VSA programs, in every aspect of the arts – from visual arts, performing arts, to the literary arts. VSA is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
VSA is a pioneer in the field of arts and disability and has been a leader in changing society's attitudes toward people with disabilities. As society evolves, the attitudes and language used by the disability community also evolves.
When founded in 1974, the organization was named the National Committee – Arts for the Handicapped. In 1985 the name changed to Very Special Arts. Since words such as "special" and "handicapped" do not reflect current language trends in the United States and many other countries, in 1999 we became VSA arts to reflect these changing language trends. In 2010, it became simply VSA – The International Organization on Arts and Disability and VSA Nevada in our state.
Although VSA Nevada has changed our name to Arts for All Nevada, we remain the State Affiliate for VSA.
Four principles guide Arts for All Nevada:
Every young person with a disability deserves access to high quality arts learning experiences.
All artists in schools and art educators should be prepared to include students with disabilities in their instruction.
All children, youth, and adults with disabilities should have complete access to cultural facilities and activities.
All individuals with disabilities who aspire to careers in the arts should have the opportunity to develop appropriate skills. | than disability.
The arts serve as an important link for all individuals to experience the expressive, aesthetic and therapeutic elements within themselves and others through their capacity to create.
An aerial view of the historic Lake Mansion at the corner of Court Street, Flint Street and Arlington Avenue in Reno
The Lake Mansion
Can a community lose its memory? It happens every day when historic buildings are torn down or allowed to deteriorate. A part of our past can disappear forever. When that happens, we lose opportunities to live and work in the interesting, attractive and supportive surrounding that older buildings and neighborhoods provide. We lose the connections with history that help us know who we are.*
The Lake Mansion is one of the only places in Nevada where visitors can tour and enjoy a residence with period furnishings, several that were owned by the Lake family plus portraits of family members and an original oil painting of Reno in 1862.
The Lake Mansion has been called "Reno's First Address" for good reason. The mansion has been owed by five well-known families in the area as featured in Patty Cafferata's book, Lake Mansion: Home to Reno's Founding Families which is sold at the mansion. The Lake Mansion was moved in 1971 and again in 2004 to its present location.
*from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
If you would like to partner with Arts for All Nevada in providing these important programs please consider a tax deductible donation or learn more Ways to Support Us.
In 1986, with a dedicated board of directors, part time executive director (Mary Ellen Horan), a borrowed desk, filing cabinet and typewriter (yes, typewriter), Very Special Arts Nevada (VSAN) was founded as the 49th member to become a state affiliate of Very Special Arts, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. VSAN shared a corner space of Sierra Arts Foundation's offices in Reno. Originally, VSAN festivals were the major focus with busloads of special education students participating in day-long arts activities at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts in Reno.
VSAN later moved offices with Sierra Art Foundation to 200 Flint Street. In 1989, the part time VSAN executive director position became full time with the International Winter Special Olympics being held in Reno/Lake Tahoe. VSAN played an integral part in the festivities providing extensive hands-on arts activities and several performances | 495 |
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Our breakfast club service is temporarily suspended. We are currently offering juice and healthy cereal bars at each bubble entrance for students.
We will resume our 8.15 am to 8.45 am breakfast club as soon as it is safe to do so, offering a selection of bagels, fresh fruit, and healthy drinks. Funded by the Department for Education as part of the National School Breakfast Programme, the club will be free for all students.
Our school restaurant offers snacks, meals, and refreshments for our students and staff at break and lunchtime.
We operate a cashless catering system for our students and staff to purchase from the canteen and snack shack. Keeping the school cashless helps prevent bullying, and guarantees that pupils are spending their money on healthy food.
Parents are issued with<|fim_middle|>020 Hewett Academy Registered number: 08179349 | a ParentPay account which allows them to add money to their child's account, and then students can make purchases at break and lunch using their fingertips at the till.
At break time the restaurant offers hot snacks, drinks, and fruit from the chiller cabinet, sandwiches, and baguettes.
At lunchtime, pupils can feast on freshly made main meals - including meat and vegetarian options, a hot snack of the day, jacket potatoes with a range of fillings, pasta pots, pizza, drinks, sandwiches, and cold desserts from the chiller cabinet.
Is my child entitled to free school meals?
Children of families receiving income support, employment support allowance (income-related), or income-based jobseeker's allowance are entitled to receive free school meals.
Families receiving child tax credit but who are not entitled to a working tax credit, and whose annual income (as assessed by the Inland Revenue) does not exceed £16,190, are also entitled, as are those who receive the guarantee element of state pension credit. Those families receiving working tax credit are not entitled to free school meals.
Note: Where a parent is entitled to working tax credit during the four-week period immediately after their employment ceases, or after they start to work less than 16 hours per week, their children are entitled to free school meals.
If you are receiving one of these benefits, please contact the academy to obtain an application form or call 0344 800 8020 for further advice.
You can also visit the website below for more information and to download an application form.
Norfolk School Meals
Once entitlement has been assessed children can continue to receive free school meals until the family stops receiving a qualifying benefit. Parents are required to inform the authority of any changes and regular checks will be carried out against records held by the Department of Work and Pensions, the Home Office, and HM Revenue & Customs by the free school meals team.
Our canteen is an important part of the social fabric of the school.
Students are welcome in our Breakfast club from 8.15 am. They can access free hot and cold breakfast foods during this time. A member of the Leadership Team will be on duty each morning.
At break and lunchtime, there should be a member of staff on duty, in between the till point and the door.
The member of staff is there to ensure all students are polite and say 'thank you' to the staff. They should also keep the area between the rope line and the first row of tables free from students so that hot food can be carried through.
The member of staff by the door should ensure one straight, quiet queue is formed.
Where students eat in, they should do so using a china plate with proper cutlery. Only take out food should be in a cardboard box. If a student asks for a box and then sits down, they should be asked to leave.
All students are responsible for clearing rubbish, tucking in their own chair and clearing any mess or spills.
Students should always be polite and use 'please' and 'thank you' to canteen staff.
When sat down, coats should not be worn in the canteen.
Bags should not be on the tables.
The 'canteen culture' rules are on clear display and should be adhered to at all times.
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CLOUT, NANDO'S DESIGN PROGRAMME
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From competitions to find emerging designers, and platforms that share stories about local creatives, to business-development programmes and a buying portal filled with South African products, Nando's has, over the past five years, made so many great strides in the design industry that it would be hard to single out just one of its recent initiatives. This is a truly South African brand that serves more than food – it delivers heartfelt purpose. Under the curation of Creative Director Tracy Lynch, and the business direction of Nando's Property and Development Director Michael Spinks, the restaurant chain has aided established design studios in growing their networks, while also helping launch the<|fim_middle|> competitions such as Hot Young Designers and Clout Industry Days, the company is often the first to spot rising talent. Its winning designers are not only awarded the chance to produce and sell their products, but are nurtured through mentorship and business programmes that help get their businesses off to the right start. "Our commitment is to create opportunities for young designers to earn revenue from their creativity," says Lynch. Nando's, through its very active design programme, is demonstrating just that, and so much more.
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http://www.instagram.com/clout_sadesign | careers of aspiring creatives in its mission to showcase South African design to the world and create opportunities for young designers. Nando's is known for its bold, colourful interiors filled with furniture, wall surfaces, lighting and crockery produced by our country's designers, and has become the biggest exporter of local design. But, says Spinks, this vision goes beyond furnishing interiors with tables and chairs. "It's about creating meaningful and sustainable change in a sector that will help grow the economy and create opportunities for young South Africans," he says. Such opportunities include the Portal to Africa website launched in 2018 that displays the work of 52 local designers available to Nando's international outlets, making the ordering process from interior decorators in various countries seamless while resulting in a revenue stream for these 52 designers (Nando's takes no commission and over 7,000 pieces have already been sold around the world). "We want to inspire other businesses to engage like this," says Lynch about actively supporting the South African design industry and being a catalyst in its growth. "A lot of businesses have the potential to bring shifts and change in their supplier worlds." She says bold expression and colour, unexpected organic shapes, and an interesting use of technology combined with hand-crafted elements draws people to South African design, adding that the narratives behind the pieces and the stories of their designers and makers "bring a whole different universe to life". These stories, interviews and essays can be read on Nando's Clout platform, an annual magazine and 160-page compendium, as well as on its just-launched website that now makes these stories accessible to a global audience. "It's always been part of the Nando's DNA to support South African creatives," says Spinks. Through | 366 |
Pregnancy & Pediatric Chiropractic Care Lexington Bertrand, Elwood, and Overton NE | Heartland Family Chiropractic, P.C.
When we say we're here to provide care for your entire family, we mean it!
Whether you want to give your growing toddler the best start in life possible or are currently pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, Heartland Family Chiropractic, P.C. is the place for you.
During pregnancy, it's important to make sure your body stays balanced. Unfortunately, it's common for the hips to become misaligned, leading to tension and in-uterine constraint for your growing baby.
At our practice, Dr. Chelsa can focus on adjusting your spine, hips and pelvis to make sure they remain in proper alignment and help you experience a better pregnancy. As delivery approaches, many moms have claimed that their labor is smoother and easier, too!
Dr. Chelsa is certified in the Webster technique, a safe and effective method for ensuring proper and comfortable adjusting during pregnancy.<|fim_middle|> our practice today to learn more and book your first visit! | During your visit, we'll do everything we can to help you relax.
As the saying goes, "It's easier to grow healthy kids than fix broken adults." At Heartland Family Chiropractic, P.C., we couldn't subscribe to that idea more! Dr. Chelsa has recently finished all courses required to become an ICPA certified chiropractor, which gives her the knowledge and skills necessary to restore the nervous system in children.
So, why should you choose chiropractic for your child? When they're born, an astounding 90 pounds of force is placed on their tiny neck and heads during the birthing process. As you can imagine, this can cause big problems in their small spine! And though babies and children aren't often able to communicate pain or symptoms verbally, it doesn't mean they aren't there.
Whether you're child is two hours old or two years old, we'd love to see them in our care!
Does Chiropractic for Children Hurt?
The short answer—absolutely not! If you're worried about the amount of force, Dr. Chelsa will happily show you what it will feel like. Many parents are surprised to know that the amount of force applied is incredibly gentle—just about the same as you would use to check the ripeness of a fruit or vegetable.
Ready to learn more about how Dr. Chelsa can improve your family's life without the need for drugs or surgery? We'd love to speak with you and are happy to accept most insurance plans. Contact | 310 |
The Pickled Weasel: Hello, Kitty!
Munchkin has very generously passed a cold<|fim_middle|> them. | on to me and mr pickled weasel, and we are both feeling quite sorry for ourselves. My symptoms were at their worst on Thursday, and so Grandma Pickled Weasel came and took Munchkin out for the morning so I could get some sleep and sit in the sun feeling wibbly. I sat and stitched the last bit of a kit I've been doing for a while, a lovely little Hello Kitty which was done on soluble canvas.
I've never used soluble canvas before, but it was easier than I thought. I think the fabric you use it on is quite important, and I chose a nice cotton dress to embroider because I knew it would be easy to stitch on. The kit was fab, came with everything I needed - canvas, threads, chart, instructions and even a needle (excellent, as I am always losing mine. Slightly scary prospect now I have a small child). The only difficult bit was the inclusion of *shiver* FRENCH KNOTS in the design. I hate french knots. Until now! I followed a fabulous tutorial from Sublime Stitching and finally mastered | 229 |
Four Plans For County Courthouse
Architects presented four plans for the Marshall County Law Enforcement<|fim_middle|>iles to $23,127 per year. It approved a name change from Prairie Sky to Mealy Holdings for a retail on-off sale liquor and South Dakota wine license, and it approved paying drainage board members $40 per meeting.
The next meeting of the board will be Tuesday, July | Center to county commissioners at their regular meeting on Tuesday.
A dozen people attended the meeting to listen and provide input on the latest plans, all of which included keeping the current courthouse and constructing an addition.
Dean Marske and Scott Sikkink of HKG Architects in Aberdeen met with commissioners and explained the four plans they developed, calling them the Eden Plan, the Sheriff's Plan, the Optional Plan, and the Original Scaled Down Plan.
The Eden Plan had been presented by Curtis Samson at the last commission meeting. It calls for the first floor of the current Courthouse to be used for the jail and for the current courtroom to remain. An office building would be built apart from the current structure to house county offices. No structural changes can be made to the courthouse without big expense, so jail space would not be significantly changed. The total cost of that project would be $3,105,941.
An addition attached to the courthouse is called for in the Sheriff's Plan. That plan calls for remodeling the first and second floors of the courthouse and adding a two-story addition. That would move law enforcement out of the courthouse and leave the county offices. A second stairway would need to be added to the second floor of the courthouse and the third floor would be used as storage. That plan carries a price tag of $8,616,091.
The Optional Plan is similar to the Sheriff's Plan, but it would also include a basement level for storage. All the county offices would be housed in the current courthouse with slightly more jail space than the Sheriff's Plan. The cost for that plan would be $9,254,691.
Two weeks ago HKG had presented a scaled back version of its original $13.1 million plan that called for an entirely new structure and the demolition of the current courthouse built in 1908. The scaled back version was priced at $11.6 million and included keeping the old courthouse as part of a Courthouse Plaza, but the jail and county offices would be housed in the new building.
"We feel the Eden Plan would cover most of our needs," said Samson. "That new building at eight to nine million dollars is a tough sell in my neck of the woods. You may ask for it and end up with nothing."
"I think that after the public meetings most people thought something needed to be done with our jail," said meeting attendee Kirk Moeckly. "We're past due in getting something done, and I think the Eden Plan is a little like kicking the can down the road."
"Five years ago the price for a whole new building was $5.9 million," said Sheriff Dale Elsen. "Down the road the cost will just keep climbing."
Commissioners plan to look over the plans presented on Tuesday and asked HGK representatives to come back to the July 23 meeting to answer questions that may arise.
In other action, the board held conditional use hearings for a laying hen operation at Newport Colony and for a substation on the Hillhead Road for East River Electric and approved both requests.
A variance for Dirk Weber of 126 feet from the high water mark and three feet from the property line setback was approved. Plats were approved for the East River electric substation and for the Allen Subdivision in Fort Township. A drainage permit application from Kirk Rabenberg was also approved in Waverly Township.
Building permits were approved for Dirk Weber, Newport Colony, Ward Satterlee, Richard Wismer, Gerald and Arletta McGregor, Mike Werner, and Randy and Lynn Carlson. Building permits were denied Roger Johnson due to the location being a public alleyway and lack of compliance on a previous permit, and to Brad and Paula Heitmann because the structure did not conform to the zoning ordinance.
Highway Superintendent Dustin Hofland said workers are trying to fix roads and haul gravel but are limited due to wet conditions. He noted that he is looking into switching the chip seal project from the Fort Road to the Hillroad this summer due to a greater need. Work would be done on the Fort road next summer. Hofland told the board that the agreement with DOT for two tall lights at the rail crossing north of town has been signed by the state, and he said a 1992 Ford pickup has been declared surplus.
The board received a letter from Phil George of Red Iron Township requesting the weed department to spray ditches on the Sica Hollow Road. That request was passed on to the weed supervisor.
Travel was approved for Hofland to Custer for the state LTAP demo on July 17, for Shannon Lee to Bismarck, ND, Aug. 13-14 for a NCRAAO Conference, to Linda Haaland to Pierre July 9-11 for an office of child and family service conference.
Two bids were received for a lawnmower declared surplus and awarded to Ryan Biel for $375. No bids were received for a patrol car declared surplus.
Commissioners approved a $2 per hour raise for Erin Collin-M | 1,039 |
From His Recent Shoot in SOHO, NYC.
Last year, Tobi "OT" Oluwalana was featured on MODA Blog for his hard-to-match fashion sense. Read his article here. However, this summer, as he interned for one of his favorite brands (Suitsupply) something new happened for this passionate incoming second year.
Nothing seems like too much for OT and his team. After OT sold some of these personally designed T-Shirts to his friends over spring quarter, Tobi and two other close buddies had a vision to make this T-Shirt not just a T-Shirt. They wanted to start a movement.
The T-Shirts read "Blessed Not Cocky." This naturally may incline the reader to take a step back and think about what was just<|fim_middle|> are doing here at BNC, is merely using the platform advantage that we have been given, and trying to so some great things with it."
Aug 26 More Than Just Clothes! | read even more so than texts you may currently be reading in Sosc or Hum. For OT and his team it was simple. It was their philosophy. To them, "Blessed Not Cocky" or BNC is a mission to communicate that "it is okay to revel in your success because you know that it is through your hard work that you are Blessed Not Cocky." This may also have your mind spinning. Why? Some might define a blessing as a sort of divine favor. This of course is true for the BNC team but only through "toil and labor." They target "athletes, entrepreneurs, and hustlers" as the optimal examples of hard workers. In the end, their results or successes have inspired them to show that it is okay to be proud of what you do. In essence, BNC is a "mindset that spurs confidence and pride in yourself." They hope, that through their efforts, more people will be themselves. It is the same lesson we have all heard since we were young. Be yourself and "the world will adjust." Their slogan is appropriately "If they call you cocky tell them otherwise."
BNC knows that you accomplish "the unthinkable in the eyes of others." So revel in your success. We know that you have have worked hard for it: you go to UChicago. Be the man or woman you want to be and do not change who you are for the world around you. Be different. Be sick.
You can JOIN THE MOVEMENT on their Website and follow them on Instagram. New T-Shirt designs are in the pipeline and will be released sometime at the beginning of fall quarter.
Tobi shares BNC with SOHO streetwalkers.
Was there a specific event that inspired you to start BNC?
OT: "At the core, the inspiration for BNC was driven by what I like to call the "entrepreneurial pursuit". It just so happened that I had a compelling idea that enabled me to explore this, and I also found a friend, who shares the same drive that I do for it, Ravi Bakhai. I am sure that millions of people have ideas they would like to pursue, but I believe that the pro-activeness that catalyzes you to bring your vision into existence, as well as an unwavering confidence in what you are doing is what truly makes the difference. Sure people might have negative perceptions of our brand, and think our message emanates a sense of arrogance. However, I truly believe there is a powerful distinction between arrogance and confidence. We want to let people know that confidence lies at the heart of everything you do as a person, and you should not be afraid to champion that."
How is blessed not cocky NOT just a T-Shirt?
OT: "I believe that the essence of our brand truly lies in the message we are trying to promote, you know, being Blessed Not Cocky. In such a condensed industry your ability to tie one key message or symbol to your brand is so vital to your success. Like right now there are couple brands that I think are doing some pretty dope stuff by establishing their brands less as design oriented labels but instead creating a movement through a message they deem powerful. So we are not aiming to win any design accolades, but I mean, if we can find the perfect alchemy of creative designs while maintaining our message at the forefront of everything we are doing I believe we can be very successful."
What do you hope for BNC at UChicago?
OT: "The ability to develop a strong following within your community is integral to the success of any brand. And this grass roots support is exactly what we are trying to capture here at UChicago. Our goal is to replicate the success other companies have found first locally, that has really propelled their brands to the next level.
Foremost, I believe that college students are given a fantastic platform to really explore entrepreneurial avenues if they choose to. Campuses are such a fertile ground for the creation and innovation, and you are able to utilize your college community as market or "playground" to test any ideas you generate. As an aspiring entrepreneur you really could not ask for much more. What we | 852 |
<|fim_middle|>Navigation" for a name? Whatever you name it, it is beautiful. | This is my latest quilt. Does anyone have a name for it? Autumn thought I should call it "Under the Sea". Yes it is a little modern for me.
My friend Shirley and her "Saturday Sampler" quilt.
Another one of Shirley's Saturday Sampler quilts. If you are interested in the Saturday Sampler classes call Patchwork Plus to sign up. March is the beginning of a new year.
My Bible Study Fellowship leader Naomi beside a candlewicked quilt she made.
Each block had a different pattern.
Aunt Ida came today and returned some quilt books she borrowed. She brought her "Scrappy Trials" quilt she pieced in browns, greens and reds. It is hand quilted.
A velveteen pillow top she stitched.
Candlewicking seems a lost art. I used to love candlewicking when I was young. It is lovely.
Barbara, after losing my sister, I love reading about the good times you sisters have when you get together (either in person or by Internet!) Your turquoise/orange star quilt makes me think of navigating by the stars; how about " | 227 |
Foster + Partners to build China Merchants Bank HQ in Shenzhen
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London, UK – Illustrating the practice's growing presence in Shenzhen, designs for China Merchants Bank's new global headquarters have been revealed. The first building to be approved in Shenzhen's new prestigious Super Headquarters District, the 350-metre office tower will bring the company's 13,000 strong workforce under one roof. Complemented by a 180-metre-high luxury hotel and office mixed use tower, cultural and retail amenities, and green connections to the waterfront, the design makes a positive contribution to the Shenzhen Bay Area.
Young Wei-Yang Chiu, Partner, Foster + Partners commented: "The tower forms part of a new complex that connects with the next phase of the Shenzhen Bay development, featuring a well-connected urban square linked with the metro, retail, cultural spaces and Shenzhen Bay's amazing waterfront."
The 310,000 square-metre office tower features large-span column-free floorplates that are supported by offset<|fim_middle|> for pedestrians. The green plaza, lined with shops and restaurants, links to the waterfront, while the north side of the building provides adirect link to the metro. The podium level features a gallery area for art alongside sport and fitness facilities for employees.
The top of the building is open to the bank's customers and invited members of the public, and are arranged around a quadruple height atrium, offering a gallery and event space alongside executive meeting and dining areas against the stunning backdrop of the Shenzhen Bay. The location of the split cores towards the east and west helps reducesolar gain and the rainwater harvesting systems will satisfy up to 70 percent of the water demand. | cores on either side. This unique structural solution maximises flexibility in planning the office spaces, while also allowing the building to be lifted up off the ground at ground level to create seamless connections with the outside. The glazed façade has been carefully designed to avoid downdrafts and make the open spaces on the ground floor more comfortable | 66 |
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David. Shepherd boy with slingshot, brave warrior, poet-musician, deceitful adulterer, repentant sinner, beloved king, "a man after God's own heart." David faced some desperate circumstances and some tough choices. So do you, day by day. In this book Rebecca Manley Pippert shows how you, like David, can choose the good, find hope and grow to be one who hase a heart for God.
Evangelism isn't something you do, it's a world-changing way of life. Rebecca Manley Pippert shows how we as Christians, who are called to be the salt of the earth, can get out of the saltshaker and into life itself. People crowd the pages, with language and lifestyles to match. She confronts them with a Jesus as contemporary as themselves, a Christ they can see, who cares. Reading her book we laugh at her mistakes, identify with her failures, and find ourselves eager to emulate her spiritual progress.
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Hearts window depicts how one LOVING heart can change many, many lives and really the only control we have is faith,, Ponder this quote. I will write my laws on their hearts and minds, this will be done. GOD powerful hey. I believe our HEARTS are a spiritual WINDOW looking inward. Our futures view. An internal brail witch once touched echoes emotional thoughts into reality. Like water touching a seed, love sprouts feelings to reach its maximum GLORY. The food source, composted emotional feelings and thoughts derived from blood, sweat and tears | 418 |
Washington, DC's Sub-Radio makes smart, danceable pop rock that's always expanding its boundaries. The<|fim_middle|>ord (bass). | sextet's high-energy live performances and variety of outstanding vocalists have put them on the map up and down the East Coast. The band's clean guitars, dancefloor rhythms, and powerful vocals have garnered comparisons to established pop-rock acts like Walk The Moon and Two Door Cinema Club. Multiple songs have been recognized in national songwriting competitions, and Sub-Radio has gigged heavily across the region, playing at the Cherry Blossom Festival, LAUNCH and Firefly 2017. Following the success of their 2016 debut Same Train//Different Station, the band embarked on an ongoing series of monthly singles in April 2017. Sub-Radio is composed of Adam Bradley (vocals), Matt Prodanovich (guitar), Mike Chinen (guitar/keyboards), John Fengya (guitar/keyboards), Michael Pereira (drums), and Barry Sif | 184 |
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SEOmers helps businesses all the time. We are known for saying it how it is and giving advice or help whenever we can. We have never asked anybody to say thanks for any of our support. We have never asked for anything in return.
The time has come, to ask for help from people living in Ipswich… if we've done you a favour, giving advice or got you out of a pickle…… now this is the time for you to help us, not just us but everyone who has any involvement, struggle or got over issues related to mental health.
We are incredibly passionate about helping people who may be less fortunate than ourselves. We often help quite a few charities every single year. We never mention which charities for our own marketing purposes, we do it because we like to think of ourselves as honest people who just care about others. We love helping people do good for the community.
We have decided to run a campaign for ourselves with the help of many others who have already jumped at the chance to join forces, for the good of the community.
We have liaised with schools, council's, police and businesses so we can work together to pull off one of the most significant and different male mental health awareness campaigns within the UK, to our knowledge, this has never been done before.
We are looking to reach out to males who may be suffering in silence. We're looking to encourage males who are putting on a front to their friends and family, while secretly hating themselves on the inside.
Let's face facts, men are absolute rubbish about being honest with their emotions or what's going on inside their heads…we are rubbish at it.
Society, for years, has kept telling men to "man up" which indirectly has caused men of all ages to have issues with their mental health.
We want to help change that, and those helping us are making this happen in a big way!
We would like to invite any male, from any background, race or religion. We do not care if you an accountant, bin man or one of the world's richest men…. we are merely asking you to come and join up to 1000 other men to go and put their hand up in a photo to tell other men that is ok to have mental issues<|fim_middle|> with reputation and a firm that has a cast-iron plan – don't be afraid to invest more in getting factors such as your long-term SEO sorted out sooner rather than later – or you'll be paying for it in the long run. Found a website for £50 for your new e-commerce store? Are you sure the exact same template hasn't been used in 163 otehr websites? Will it grow with your business?
With internet marketing expanding like never before, there has of course been a boom in web developers and social media experts popping up – all of them offering expertise and, so they advise, something different. For small business owners such as those which we help in East Anglia, we cannot stress enough that doing your homework before you leap into a new partnership or before signing over your website or social media accounts is incredibly important? The reason? You could end up paying an awful lot for absolutely nothing at all.
There are, sadly, some merchants out there looking to exploit businesses and individuals who reportedly have less expertise than they are letting on. This means your so-called 'social gurus', 'web security aspects' and the like aren't necessarily as clear-cut as they may seem. Many of these gurus and 'experts' offer fancy tools and techniques with buzzwordy names which do very little – which means, we are afraid falls to you to look into a firm's reputation and previous projects to ensure that you are set to partner with an expert who genuinely knows their onions.
Check out their own social media – have they got a legitimate portfolio of clients and past projects to back up what they've been able to do for customers in the past? Are there success stories that you can read into and rely upon for your own peace of mind? Surely partnering with a firm that has proven experience and expertise is worth your while – why throw your precious time and money behind a shyster who is keener to fill you full of marketing spiel than faith in what they can do for you long-term?
Web design, development and social media may be a lucrative market, but that does not mean you should fall prey to some of the shadier operatives trying to spin the industry to their own ends. Legitimate services for SEO and web development are not difficult to find – never go to the lowest bidder and do your research so you will not be paying a difficult price later down the line. Reputable businesses and developers who have legitimate tools and expertise will be shouting their success stories from the rooftops, and rightly so – why opt for anything less, or anything shadier? Don't let the future of your business down by partnering with the wrong people now.
Anyone who dabbles in web design and SEO will already know that Google likes to change things around every so often – and the landscape for search and browsing in general is always evolving, largely beyond our control. This means, of course, that we need to stay on our toes as marketers – so that we can continue to produce brilliant, worthwhile SEO action plans that reach the right people and offer the traffic and click-through conversions you are looking for. Having kept our ears solidly to the ground for the past few months, here's what we are expecting to see take off in a big way come January.
Not the ones in your head, but the ones your searchers are using to throw at Siri, Google and Alexa. Around 40% of adults, believe it or not, are now using voice search on a daily basis – and with 55% of web-browsing teenagers reportedly making daily use of the feature, it is time your website made room for conversational keywords and lingo as part of your SEO make-up.
This has been a long time coming – believe us – but Google is now picking up on linkless mentions. For years, many SEO experts have been insisting upon backlinks always connecting to off-page authorities – yet, apparently, brands are now being readily associated with casual mentions. The times, they are-a-changing, although SEOmers suggested this was happening back in 2016 at a conference.
Search results have never been more personal. You will likely find search results now tailored to your regular browsing, your app usage and your location more than you would a year ago – and this is only set to get more personal in 2018. While personalised Google searches are on the increase, there are ways and means around the phenomenon – and it is all about making sure that you stay on top of your white hat SEO technique.
Visual search – even if you have never heard of it – is getting bigger. We all love learning through images and video content – and it seems that Google is set to become more visual as the months go by. Google, Bing and more are investing heavily in visual search – meaning that we now need to think about working around text to cover all search bases.
This is the clincher – SEO has never quite stayed the same for more than five minutes. That's no bad thing – but it does mean that the rise of factors such as local search, voice search and more besides all add up to a year where we may have to rewrite the rulebook yet again. However, it's all worth it – take it from us – as it means that you can continue to pinpoint those users who genuinely need you amidst a sea of results that are otherwise full of filler. | , which is quite simply, it is ok!
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Today, Dan helped Macmillan raise over £600. If you are unaware of what they do, then please do visit their website here.
One of Dan's friends was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago. He decided that he would try to raise some money towards his treatment, his attitude was that he would lose his hair, why not raise some money?
He Braved his own Shave, here is the video that was streamed on various social media platforms on Tuesday 13th August.
Dan has helped raise over £600 so far. We want to give a huge thank you to Lee Cousins who owns LGC Mobile Hairdressers in Ipswich for donating his time to do the shave which was chopped on blade '0'.
No one ever said getting started online was easy – but we've all seen a few disasters in our time. Some of the ways in which we start out on the web really do us no favours whatsoever – and while some of these factors can be fairly easy to spot, a lot of them go unnoticed, astonishingly regularly. Let's take a look at seven of the biggest ways you can really set yourself back before you really get started.
Too many people are keen to jump straight in and build a catch-all website and fill it with content that appeals to a wider competition – this really is doing yourself a disservice. What you should be doing is plenty of research – honing your online presence to a specific need an audience to capture their interest and to provide them with a one-stop shop. Don't just guess – do your homework.
This is a big one – plans do matter, and when it comes to ensuring that your business and brand survives online, you're going to need to know where you want to go and what it is you want to do. This is essential for communicating with web designers as well as your prospective clients – build yourself some goals, set yourself some targets and be ruthless – reward yourself at the small milestones but for your own sake, think big – don't do this on the fly.
Yep – one of the biggest ways you can truly shoot a website in the foot before getting started is leaving it to its own devices. You're not going to start ranking highly for keywords people are searching for on Google unless you partner with a professional who knows what they're doing, or at least work on it yourself – Anyone can rank "rent elephants in Ipswich" but if no one is searching for it, it is not SEO or marketing.
You're likely to be tempted to market your brand and your social media to your family and friends – this makes sense particularly if you're just starting out and are unsure about what you might be doing – but you're going to need to start branching out and approaching people who are beyond your network to get long-term success to come to you. Facebook isn't being particularly kind to businesses right now with regard to proposed changes to the News Feed – and you should take advantage of really branching out.
This goes for all walks of life and work – but work with toxic people who are more about their own success and less about yours and you're only going to dwindle. Partner with firms and professionals who offer genuine support – build mutual relationships for long-term success! You want the right men, not yes men! (or woman).
When you're promoting yourself online, you may be tempted to leap into something like Facebook promotions – but a lot of these social media campaigns – the funded ones – aren't as simple or as cut and dried as something like Pay Per Click. Facebook promotion, where you pay a premium for a few added likes or shares, can have a habit of getting a little bit out of grasp – so be careful!
Spending less now on what might be getting sold as professional SEO for a bargain rate might sound worthwhile, but long term, you're in for a world of poor results. Cheap, poorly-realised SEO is hardly worth the money you fork out for – go | 840 |
UrbanCincy: 35 center city businesses extending business hours with "Lite the Nite"
35 center city businesses extending business hours with "Lite the Nite"
Thirty-five businesses throughout Downtown and Over-the-Rhine will be extending their dining and shopping hours, and offering some special promotions as part of the first "Lite the Nite" retail event that is meant to highlight the diverse collection of shops, restaurants and services located throughout Cincinnati's center city.
The Cincinnati Historic Midtown Merchants Association teamed up with Mayor Mallory on this effort that will bring extended hours to the participating stores on Friday,<|fim_middle|> going on during the same time as Midpoint Music Festival so there should be tons of live music and festivities sprinkled all over Downtown and Over-the-Rhine. MPMF runs through this Saturday, September 26.
All stores will be open until 9pm or later, with many staying open late into the night. View a full map of the participating stores below with their extended hours and locations. | September 25. The "Lite the Nite" event will | 14 |
Georgia Dome flashback: Revisiting 25 years of sports history
Updated 1406 GMT (2206 HKT) November 17, 2017
Photos: Georgia Dome flashback: Revisiting 25 years of sports history
The Georgia Dome, seen here in November 1992, was the home of the Atlanta<|fim_middle|> Olympics. Standing, from left, are Charles Barkley, Grant Hill, Penny Hardaway, David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Miller, Karl Malone, John Stockton and Shaquille O'Neal.
The Atlanta Falcons, led in part by running back Jamal Anderson, defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-18 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs in January 1999. The Falcons would go on the road to defeat the Minnesota Vikings and reach Super Bowl XXXIII.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson falls short of the goal line when St. Louis Rams linebacker Mike Jones tackles him as time runs out in Super Bowl XXXIV in January 2000. The Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23-16. | Falcons for 25 years. The stadium is set for implosion Monday, November 20. Take a look back at some of the historic sporting events held at the Atlanta venue:
James Washington of the Dallas Cowboys recovers the football after a fumble by the Buffalo Bills' Thurman Thomas during Super Bowl XXVIII at the Georgia Dome in January 1994. The Cowboys went on to defeat the Bills 30-13.
Kerri Strug vaults during the women's team gymnastics competition at the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta in July 1996. Strug injured her left ankle following this routine but completed her second vault to clinch the team gold medal for the US women.
The "Dream Team's" Reggie Miller, center, flashes his gold medal surrounded by other members of the US men's basketball team during the medal presentation at the 1996 Summer | 187 |
Precarious Work: The Growing Précarité of Youth
The second and completely revised edition of the Routledge Handbook of Youth and Young Adulthood draws on the work of leading academics from four continents in order to introduce up-to-date perspectives on a wide range of issues that affect and shape youth and young adulthood. It provides a multi-disciplinary overview of a dynamic field of study that offers unique insights on social change in advanced societies. It is aimed at researchers, policy-makers and advanced students on a global level.
The Handbook introduces the main theoretical perspectives used within youth studies and sets out future research agendas. Each of the ten sections covers an important area of research – from education and the labour market to youth cultures, health and crime – discussing change and continuity in the lives of young people, introducing readers to some of the most important work in the field, while highlighting the underlying perspectives that have been used to understand the complexity of modern youth and young adulthood.
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June 28, 2016 June 29, 2016 hudson bell3 Comments on Ross Alley & the Truth about Chinatown's side streets
Ross Alley & the Truth about Chinatown's side streets
Ross Alley is a one-block alleyway in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown District, running north and south between Washington, Jackson, Stockton, and Grant streets. While there are many one-block alleys in Chinatown, Ross is heavily traversed by visitors in search of the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, the last place in Chinatown still making fortune cookies the old-fashioned way. Given this foot traffic, a number of folks in the Chinatown community thought Ross a choice spot for a historical plaque. "Alleyways in Chinatown were created during the early settlement of Chinese in the late 1870's," reads the plaque on Ross's east wall near Jackson Street. "During that period, the rapidly-growing community was restricted by anti-Chinese sentiment to a six block area behind the back streets of the Barbary Coast. To maximize space within the confines of its boundary, the community created a maze of secondary streets and pedestrian walkways." This is not true.
While it is true that an exploration of Chinatown reveals a maze of alleys unlike other districts of San Francisco, the reason has nothing to do with the factors mentioned on Ross's plaque. The truth is that most all of the alleyways in Chinatown date back to the time of the California Gold Rush of 1849, when the exploding population was centered around and pushing out from the Plaza, that is Portsmouth Square, otherwise known as "the cradle of San Francisco."
Ross Alley is named for Charles L. Ross, one of the city's pioneer merchants, who built a house next to where the alley is all the way back in 1847, when the town was still known as Yerba Buena. The alley itself was not instituted until the later part of 1849 however, and was originally called Stout's Alley, as at the time Dr. Arthur Breese Stout, one of San Francisco's pioneer physicians, had turned the old Ross residence into a hospital.^
Sketch of Charles L. Ross's "New York Store" located at corner of Montgomery and Washington streets before the California Gold Rush of 1849. Following the arrival of the steamship California (which carried Dr. Stout) in February 1849, Ross's store briefly became San Francisco's first post-office.
A native of New York, Dr. Stout arrived in San Francisco on Feb. 28, 1849, aboard the steamship California. The California was the pioneer of the North Pacific Steamship Line, and therefore a sign of things to come for a town about to undergo amazing transformation: "as she came in sight off the Town," reported the Weekly Alta, "called forth cheer upon cheer from our enraptured citizens, who were assembled in masses upon the heights commanding a view of the Bay, and in dense crowds at the principal wharves and landing places. She passed the vessels of war in the harbor under a salute from each, returned by hearty<|fim_middle|> us but put a positive spin on our whole visit to this city." - Travel_addict13_10, Australia, on TripAdvisor
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While Stout initially opened a "private Hospital on Pacific street, near Dewitt & Harrison's store, at the Embarcadero [Pacific and Sansome at the time]," by November of 1849, he'd purchased Ross's "elegant" old residence up from the Plaza on the east side of Washington Street, between Dupont (Grant) and Stockton streets, and transformed it into his new hospital. In January of 1850 one reported: "The building is large and is divided into suitable apartments; it is upon high ground, dry and well ventilated. Great care is taken to preserve cleanliness, and few institutions in any part of the country offer greater facilities to treat the sick more successfully, or secures to the convalescent greater comforts than are here provided." (Weekly Alta, May 17, 1849, p. 2, c. 2; Weekly Alta, Nov. 8, 1849, p. 3, c. 2; Daily Alta, Jan. 25, 1850, p. 3, c. 1)
Stout's hospital was located on a lot which in today speak took up the NE corner of Washington Street and Ross Alley. While Stout's Alley does not appear in a city directory until Parker's Directory of 1852-53 (Appendix, p. 7), it's quite clear that the institution of the alley was in tandem with access to Stout's from Jackson Street.
Jumping back to the plaque: "Ross Alley is located in the center of this maze," the plaque continues. "The alley is a narrow passage running between Washington and Jackson Streets. Ross is actually an extension of Spofford Alley in many ways [Not true]. In the past, both alleyways were infamous as a place for gambling and prostitution [as were most alleys in San Francisco's old downtown area in the later part of the 19th century]. Ross is known as 'Gau Leuie Sung Hong' (Old Spanish Alley) because of the many latins that patronized the area. [Not true. The reason the Chinese community called it Old Spanish Alley was due to the fact that in the 1850s and 1860s, the alley was a Latino enclave. In other words, the Chinese community didn't begin to inhabit the alley until the 1870s.]"
Daily Alta, April 8, 1863, p. 1, c. 2 — In the later part of the 1850s and in the 1860s, Stout's/Ross Alley was a Latino enclave.
In the 1870s, the Chinese population in San Francisco rose steadily, especially with the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad which saw many immigrant workers coming to the city. While anti-Chinese sentiment was already present surrounding labor issues, etc., it swelled to new heights at this time, not only locally, but nationally, escalating all the way to the federal government's passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. It was indeed dangerous for members of the Chinese community to venture outside of Chinatown. Therefore, the Chinese community expanded out from where it first settled during the gold rush on Sacramento Street between Kearny and Dupont (Grant) into places like Ross Alley. What this plaque gets terribly wrong is the fact that Chinatown's history and make-up didn't suddenly appear in the 1870s, instead, the Chinese community came to inhabit much of the original downtown area of San Francisco as it shifted toward Market Street in the later part of the 19th century. The alleyways were already there, as they had been since the gold rush. But in the 1870s, they became part of Chinatown.
^ While the alley is first listed as "Ross" in Langley's City Directory of 1861 (p. 366), Ross Street, Ross Alley, and Stout's Alley were all listed and used interchangeably by the press throughout the 19th century.
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Amy November 6, 2017 — 7:22 am
Can you share your sources? Thanks.
hudson bell April 30, 2018 — 11:51 pm
Hi, thank you for the comment. I will look at this again, however, I believe all the necessary sources are embedded within parentheses within the body of the article (as at that time, creating footnotes in WordPress was not as easy).
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Perth, Western Australia, is a vibrant and attractive city with a unique selection of budget and exclusive accommodation with many things to do for the visitor such as attractions and tours.
Perth has always been a tourist destination in Australia due to its unique characteristics and gateway to outstanding natural scenery.
With many great accommodation specials and interesting tours, visitors get to enjoy the eclectic mix of modern and historical sites around the CBD whilst sampling the great selection of dining and bars.
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With a lot to see and do, and an atmosphere of lazy sunny days, a good way to tour Perth is by public transport.
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Perhaps the best place to start is the western edge of the CBD, in Kings Park and the Botanic Gardens.
Other interesting attractions of the CBD area include the Fire Safety Education Centre and Museum in the original Perth City Fire Station; Francis Burt Law Education Centre and Museum near the Supreme Court Gardens.
On the banks of the Swan River, Barrack Square was originally built as a military parade facility. Today it is an attractively manicured garden square surrounding the unique Bell Tower , with a surrounding jetty of cafes, shops and a busy ferry terminal. The Swan Bells in the Tower include 12 original bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in London, celebrated in the old nursery rhyme Oranges and Lemons.
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Returning to East Perth after visiting Heirisson Island, wander by Trinity College and the WACA Oval.
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Plymouth Creek Center project to be considered at two meetings
To view additional design images, amenities and more information about the proposed project, visit plymouthmn.gov/pccproject.
The proposed Plymouth Creek Center renovation and expansion project will hit a major milestone at two meetings in September. The City Council will consider whether or not to proceed with the proposed project or give direction for a different scope. The meetings are slated for Sept. 5 and Sept.<|fim_middle|>-$11 per month.
For more information, visit plymouthmn.gov/pccproject. | 10 at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd.
The City Council will consider whether to approve the proposed design, including building plans, amenities and layout for the project. Additionally, council will consider authorizing construction documents, so the city may proceed with the bidding process in the future.
The proposed project includes gym space, a walking track, an indoor playground, fitness studios, senior spaces, classrooms, meeting spaces and an arts studio.
Study Session Sept. 5
The project architect, HGA, presented the schematic design – which showed building layout and amenities – to the City Council at a study session 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Plymouth City Hall. A refined cost estimate was also presented at the meeting.
To view the schematics and cost projections discussed at the meeting, visit here.
Regular City Council Meeting Sept. 10
At its regular meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Plymouth City Hall, the City Council is scheduled to consider the next phase of the project, including authorizing construction documents. Public comment and questions will be heard at the meeting.
The September meetings follow the most recent round of community engagement for the proposed Plymouth Creek Center project. The city held a year-long community engagement process throughout 2018 to determine the types of spaces included in a potential project.
Another phase of community engagement took place this summer with a FlashVote survey, online feedback forms and an open house.
In late July, City Council reviewed community feedback and directed staff to continue developing plans for the potential renovation and expansion.
The preliminary project cost estimate is roughly $50 million, which includes an estimated $8 million for existing building renovation and maintenance. The city is seeking $15 million in state bond funds and other offsetting revenues to help pay for the project. If the project were to be solely funded by property taxes, owners of $300,000-$500,000 homes would see an average tax impact of about $78-$135 per year or $6 | 428 |
Motorola Solutions on Friday acquired mobile computer maker Psion for US$200 million, as the company moves ahead to distinguish itself following the Motorola split last year.
Motorola Solutions offers rugged products including smartphones, tablets, while Psion sells enterprise mobility products such as organizers used in mostly in enterprises and vertical sectors. In early 2011 Motorola completed a split into Motorola Solutions and Motorola Mobility, which was acquired by Google for $12.5 billion in a deal that closed last month.
Psion is the second, and biggest, Motorola Solutions acquisition to date since the split and it will make the company stronger, said Gene Delaney, executive vice president of product and business operations at Motorola Solutions. Motorola Solutions acquired startup Rhomobile in October last year to boost its software portfolio.
"We see an opportunity to take the combined customer set," which should Motorola reach more vertical markets worldwide with a wider range of products, Delaney said.
Based in the U.K., Psion made a name for itself offering mobile computers since the 1980s, including the popular Psion Series of PDAs (personal digital assistants). The company recently made the news in 2009 for getting into a dispute with Intel on the netbook trademark, which was ultimately resolved. An out-of-court settlement<|fim_middle|> give Motorola Solutions a stronger presence in vertical sectors such as warehousing, and a strong presence in regions such as EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Delaney said.
The acquisition also signals a step ahead in Motorola Solutions' growing product strategy, which was well-defined at the time of the split. The company's focus is on rugged, industrial products with voice, push-to-talk and scanning capabilities, and is now developing a strategy around software developed in HTML5 that works across OSes.
The Motorola split was smooth for both Motorola Solutions and Motorola Mobility, Delaney said.
"The separation itself was well executed," he said. "Our customers felt no degradation whatsoever."
After completion of the acquisition, Psion will become part of Motorola Solutions' Enterprise Mobile Computing business. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012. The company did not talk about the potential impact on employees as a result of the acquisition, with officials saying decisions will be made after the acquisition is complete. | allowed Intel to continue using the netbook name. But Psion's focus over the last few years has moved to enterprise products.
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2022 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
On: May 4, 2022
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The $1.25 million Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race for 3-year-old fillies in the country. Top fillies flock to Churchill Downs on the day before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve each year to take their shot in the "run for the lilies," with over 100,000 fans in attendance rooting them on.
Just like the Derby, the Kentucky Oaks has been held annually since 1875. It was contested as a Grade 1 race for the first time in 1978, and in the ensuing decades the 1 1/8-mile race has taken a very prominent place in the racing landscape. Notable fillies to have won the Oaks in the past half-century include Davona Dale, Bold 'n Determined, Princess Rooney, Open Mind, Silverbulletday, Ashado, Rags to Riches, Rachel Alexandra, Blind Luck, Untapable, and Monomoy Girl.
This year's 148th Kentucky Oaks on May 6 is considered by many to be one of the best renewals in the race's history. It's been a bumper crop of 3-year-old fillies, with horses like Secret Oath, Echo Zulu, Nest, and Kathleen O., among others, looking like potential superstars. We'll see which filly will confirm her status as the head of her class on Friday.
The Oaks will be televised by NBC Sports on the USA Network, as part of a broadcast spanning from 1 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET. Post time is set for 5:51 p.m. ET.
Let's meet the field for this year's Longines Kentucky Oaks:
1. Secret Oath (6-1 morning-line odds)
Jockey: Luis Saez
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
Owner: Briland Farm
Career record: 7 starts – 4 wins – 0 seconds – 2 thirds
Career earnings: $590,167
Earnings per start: $84,310
Top Equibase Speed Figure: 100
Kentucky Oaks points: 80
Pedigree: Arrogate – Absinthe Minded, by Quiet American
Running style: Stalker
Notable achievements and interesting facts: From late February to early April, Secret Oath was everyone's darling on the Oaks trail. She had an extremely impressive start to the Oaklawn Park season, winning three races there by a combined 23 lengths. In her final win of that streak, she won the Feb. 26 Honeybee Stakes by 7 ½ lengths and ran a higher mark on every speed figure scale than Un Ojo did in winning the Rebel Stakes later that day. Off those impressive victories, and with a spot in the Oaks already locked up, Secret Oath was entered against the boys in the April 2 Arkansas Derby in a bid to qualify for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. A top-two finish would've been good enough to qualify for the Derby, and bettors thought she was more than capable, sending her off as the 7-5 favorite. After settling back early on, she made a strong move on the final turn but flattened out and ended up third. In the last few jumps, Barber Road rallied on the inside of Secret Oath, denying the filly second and a spot in the Derby starting gate. Her performance was no disgrace, though, as she ran a Brisnet figure just two points lower than the one earned by Yuugiri in the Fantasy Stakes earlier on the card. If Secret Oath had run in and won the Fantasy, she'd likely be an overwhelming Oaks favorite. As such, if you liked Secret Oath to win the Kentucky Oaks before the Arkansas Derby, you almost have to bet her here, considering she may go off at an inflated price. Her legendary trainer, D. Wayne Lukas, has won the Oaks four times: with Blush With Pride in 1982; Lucky Lucky Lucky in 1984; Open Mind in 1989; and Seaside Attraction in 1990. With one more win, Lukas will equal Woody Stephens' record for most Oaks victories<|fim_middle|> Geroux has won the Oaks twice in the past three years, doing so with Monomoy Girl in 2018 and Shedaresthedevil in 2020. Rodolphe Brisset has saddled one prior Oaks starter.
7. Echo Zulu (4-1)
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Owners: L and N Racing and Winchell Thoroughbreds
Career earnings: $1,720,000
Pedigree: Gun Runner – Letgomyecho, by Menifee
Notable achievements and interesting facts: On pure talent, Echo Zulu might be the best horse in Oaks 148. She inspired racing fans to dream big last year with a dominant 2-year-old campaign when she went a perfect 4-for-4, including three Grade 1 victories, and was voted champion juvenile filly at the Eclipse Awards. Her average margin of victory in those races was 5 ½ lengths. However, Echo Zulu got a late start to her 3-year-old season. She did not turn in a recorded workout until Feb. 8 and had time for only one prep race, the Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks on March 26. What looked like a coronation on paper turned dicey on the track as Echo Zulu set the pace and had to fend off a stout challenge of Hidden Connection in the stretch. The two fillies hit the wire together, and the photo finish camera revealed that Echo Zulu had won by a nose, preserving her perfect record. Echo Zulu enters this race with not as much recent experience as her rivals, having made just one start this year. However, it's worth noting that Malathaat won the Oaks last year with only one 2021 prep under her belt, so it's not completely unprecedented for a filly light on 3-year-old experience to win. Echo Zulu has blazing early speed and will almost certainly be in front when the field reaches the first turn. If she runs her race, she might be very tough to catch. Echo Zulu's co-owner Winchell Thoroughbreds and her trainer Steve Asmussen won the Oaks in 2005 with Summerly and 2014 with Untapable. Joel Rosario, the reigning Eclipse Award-winning jockey, is seeking his first Oaks victory.
8. Venti Valentine (20-1)
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Trainer: Jorge Abreu
Owners: NY Final Furlong Racing Stable and Parkland Thoroughbreds
Pedigree: Firing Line – Glory Gold, by Medaglia d'Oro
Running style: Pacesetter/press the pace
Notable achievements and interesting facts: Although she was a stakes winner against fellow New York-breds as a 2-year-old, Venti Valentine served notice to the broader racing world on March 5, when she won the Busher Invitational Stakes at Aqueduct by seven lengths. She ran a Beyer Speed Figure of 92, a figure identical to that earned by Secret Oath in the Honeybee Stakes the week prior. Off that win, she was the 11-10 favorite in the April 9 Gazelle Stakes. Venti Valentine set the pace as usual, but Nostalgic came up the inside and outkicked her late. This filly is another Oaks hopeful who has done far and away her best work as a 3-year-old, and she also figures to be prominent on the early pace. She's not a need-the-lead type, however and should be able to avoid getting caught up in a duel. If Venti Valentine wins Friday, she'd be the first horse to capture both the Busher and the Oaks since Princess of Sylmar in 2013. Trainer Jorge Abreu, a familiar name to New York racing fans, is looking for his first graded stakes win in his Oaks debut.
9. Desert Dawn (20-1)
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Trainer: Phil D'Amato
Owner: H & E Ranch
Pedigree: Cupid – Ashley's Glory, by Honour and Glory
Notable achievements and interesting facts: It's not every year that you see an Arizona-bred in the Oaks starting gate, but Desert Dawn will try to do the Copper State proud here. She had won just once in six starts prior to the April 9 Santa Anita Oaks, and bettors didn't give her much of a chance, sending her off at 14.60-1, far and away the longest odds of anyone in the race. However, Desert Dawn proved almost everyone wrong with a shocking neck victory to clinch her place in the run for the lilies. She rated off a very fast pace, then took advantage when her rivals began to weaken. That was a career-best race on just about every speed figure scale, and the nature of the performance might make one skeptical that she can do it again in the Oaks. It's not likely that many of the pacesetters will melt down, and if they do, there's going to be some high-quality horses closing along with Desert Dawn. This scenario stands in stark contrast to the Santa Anita Oaks, where no one else made up much ground. Regardless of what happens, it's cool to see horses from smaller racing states like Arizona get their moment in the sun. Desert Dawn was bred by her owners, Hollis and Elena Crim, who operate 400-acre H & E Ranch in Globe, Ariz. Her owners, trainer, and jockey are all searching for their first Oaks wins. Desert Dawn would be the first horse to pull off the Santa Anita Oaks/Kentucky Oaks double since champion Rags to Riches in 2007.
10. Kathleen O. (7-2)
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Trainer: Shug McGaughey
Owner: Winngate Stables
Pedigree: Upstart – Quaver, by Blame
Running style: Closer
Notable achievements and interesting facts: Kathleen O. was dominant all winter long at Gulfstream Park, cruising to three impressive stakes wins. She served notice on New Year's Day when she crushed the field in the Cash Run Stakes by 8 ½ lengths. Next out, she rolled to victory in the Davona Dale Stakes Presented by FanDuel by two lengths. And finally, she affirmed her status as one of the Oaks favorites with a 2 ¾-length triumph in the Gulfstream Park Oaks. She earned an impressive 98 Beyer Speed Figure in that race, the best of any Oaks rival by six points. On the Equibase scale, the 100 she earned is tied for the second-best last-out figure. She turned in her first workout on the Churchill Downs surface on Saturday, April 30, going four furlongs in 47.80 seconds. Kathleen O.'s deep closing style makes her susceptible to getting stuck in traffic, but if she can avoid getting into trouble, she's going to be rolling late. Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey won the Oaks in 1993 with Dispute. Dispute is the last horse to date to pull off the Gulfstream Park Oaks-Kentucky Oaks double. Javier Castellano, also in the Hall of Fame, won in 2016 aboard Cathryn Sophia.
11. Cocktail Moments (30-1)
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Trainer: Ken McPeek
Owner: Dixiana Farms
Career record: 4 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 2 thirds
Pedigree: Uncle Mo – River Maid, by Where's the Ring
Notable achievements and interesting facts: Cocktail Moments broke her maiden in impressive fashion last November at Churchill Downs. She rallied from 10th place early on in the seven-furlong race to win by 9 ¼ lengths going away. Off that performance, the daughter of Uncle Mo was the odds-on choice in the Untapable Stakes at Fair Grounds on Dec. 26 to close out her juvenile campaign, but she finished a flat third. In her most recent start, Cocktail Moments was a distant second behind Nest in the Central Bank Ashland Stakes at Keeneland on Apr. 8. She won a photo for second over Interstatedaydream in that race – meaning she secured her Oaks spot by a matter of inches. Her best races have been a cut below those of the major Oaks contenders, and she's going to have to weave through traffic late in this big field. Cocktail Moments is capable of rounding out the trifecta or the superfecta at a decent price, but that's about it. Jockey Corey Lanerie, trainer Ken McPeek, and owner Dixiana Farms are all seeking their first Oaks victories. Over the past five years, McPeek has finished second twice in the Oaks, with Daddys Lil Darling 2017 and then in 2020 with Swiss Skydiver, who went on to win the Preakness Stakes.
12. Candy Raid (30-1)
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Owners: Don't Tell My Wife Stables and Keith Desormeaux
Career record: 10 starts – 3 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds
Pedigree: Candy Raid – Lady Samuri, by First Samurai
Notable achievements and interesting facts: The most experienced member of the Oaks field was on the radar of few fans or horseplayers prior to the April 2 Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway Park. She was unplaced in two stakes tries earlier in the season and had won just two races: a maiden claiming race at Ellis Park last summer and then an allowance race at Delta Downs in December. After drafting at the back of the pack early on in the Bourbonette, she exploded with a powerful rally and won by 4 ½ lengths going away at odds of 52.30-1. It was an impressive performance, but it took place over the synthetic Tapeta track at Turfway, which is generally more favorable towards closers. The field in the Oaks is also much tougher than the one she beat that day. While this filly is coming into the race in career-best form, a repeat of the Bourbonette performance is not likely. Jockey Rafael Bejarano won the 2010 Oaks aboard champion Blind Luck.
13. Shahama (15-1)
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Owner: KHK Racing
Top Equibase Speed Figure: n/a
Pedigree: Munnings – Private Feeling, by Belong to Me
Notable achievements and interesting facts: No horse has won the Kentucky Oaks in their first American start, but Shahama will try to buck that trend. She's one of three undefeated horses in the field, having most recently won the UAE Oaks Feb. 18 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. In that race, she came from last place and struck the front under minimal urging from her jockey, who then kept her to task in a two-length victory. Shahama was transferred to Todd Pletcher's barn not long after that race, and she has been working consistently in Florida and then at Churchill since early April. Friday will mark her first start since the UAE Oaks, which may put her up against it compared to some of her more recently-raced rivals. She's the "X" factor in the Kentucky Oaks field, and gets top jockey Flavien Prat to ride. This Munnings filly has it in her to run a big race, but it's hard to gauge how she'll do against a tough field in her first American appearance. Pletcher can tie Woody Stephens as the all-time winningest trainer in the Oaks with five victories if one of his three fillies entered comes through. He previously won with Ashado (2004), Rags to Riches (2007), Princess of Sylmar (2013), and Malathaat (2021). Ashado, Rags to Riches, and Malathaat were all voted champion 3-year-old filly in their respective seasons.
14. Turnerloose (20-1)
Jockey: Manny Franco
Trainer: Brad Cox
Owners: Ike and Dawn Thrash
Pedigree: Nyquist – Goaltending, by A.P. Indy
Notable achievements and interesting facts: After racing exclusively on grass in her 2-year-old season, Turnerloose made her dirt debut in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes Presented by Fasig-Tipton at Fair Grounds on Feb. 19. She rated off the pace and got up late to win in a 17.50-1 upset. She then got a similar trip in the Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks next out on Mar. 26, but fell flat and was well-beaten. This Nyquist filly has never run a speed figure that is competitive with her Oaks opponents, and her dull last race is somewhat concerning. Her backers can take solace in knowing that the 2019 Oaks winner, Serengeti Empress, had a similar profile as Turnerloose. That speedy filly won the Rachel Alexandra Stakes, was well-beaten in the Fair Grounds Oaks, and then won the Kentucky Oaks at 13-1 in a gate-to-wire performance. We'll see if lightning strikes twice. Trainer Brad Cox has won the Oaks twice, doing so with Monomoy Girl in 2018 and Shesdaresthedevil in 2020.
15. Beguine (also-eligible, 30-1)
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
Trainer: Daniel Peitz
Owner: Charles Matses
Career record: 4 starts – 1 win – 1 second – 1 third
Pedigree: Gun Runner – Shananies Song, by Eltish
Notable achievements and interesting facts: A late-blooming sort, Beguine did not debut until Jan. 7, and did not race around two turns until March 5. The daughter of Horse of the Year and excellent young sire Gun Runner broke her maiden that day in front-running style, inspiring her connections to take a shot in the Fantasy Stakes. Beguine pressed the pace and battled gamely in the stretch, but could not get by Yuugiri and finished second by a neck. In another example of racing being a game of inches, if Beguine had won the photo, she'd be in the main body of the Oaks, and Yuugiri would be on the outside looking in. As things stand now, Beguine will need one defection to get into the Oaks field. If this filly gets in, she has good tactical speed and is getting better at the right time. Could be an upset candidate.
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2. Nostalgic (15-1)
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Trainer: Bill Mott
Owner: Godolphin
Top Equibase Speed Figure: 90
Kentucky Oaks points: 101
Pedigree: Medaglia d'Oro – Been Here Before, by Tapit
Running style: Stalker/closer
Notable achievements and interesting facts: Nostalgic is a prime example of a filly getting good at the right time. She didn't show much in her first three starts. The daughter of Medaglia d'Oro won a maiden special weight race on debut last October at Belmont Park in a mediocre time and then was well-beaten in her next two starts, both in graded stakes. The second of those came in a turf race when she finished ninth, and after that, Nostalgic dropped to allowance optional claiming company at Gulfstream Park on March 6 and woke up in a big way, drawing off to win by 6 ¼ lengths. That victory inspired her connections to take a shot in the Gazelle Stakes at Aqueduct on April 9, where she went off as the 4.30-1 third betting choice. She saved all the ground she could under Jose Ortiz and came up the inside late to win the Gazelle by 1 ¼ lengths. While it's true that Nostalgic got a great trip that is unlikely to be duplicated, it's also true that her two best races by far were her last two starts. It wouldn't be surprising if she took another step forward in Friday's Oaks, and that might be good enough to win. Although Godolphin is an international racing and breeding powerhouse, and Bill Mott is a Hall of Fame trainer, neither have won the Oaks. Jose Ortiz won the Oaks in 2019 aboard Serengeti Empress.
3. Hidden Connection (20-1)
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Trainer: Bret Calhoun
Owners: Hidden Brook Farm and Black Type Thoroughbreds
Career record: 5 starts – 2 wins – 1 second – 0 thirds
Pedigree: Connect – C J's Gal, by Awesome Again
Color: Dark bay or brown
Running style: Press the pace
Notable achievements and interesting facts: If the Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks was a few inches shorter or longer, Hidden Connection would likely be a much lower price on Oaks day than she'll end up being. She lost to Echo Zulu by a nose in that March 26 prep, rating off her rival throughout and fighting her gamely down the long Fair Grounds stretch. This filly has enjoyed success at Churchill Downs, having won the Pocahontas Stakes last September by 9 ¼ lengths. She has good tactical speed and will likely rate right off the leaders. As noted above, if you liked her race in the Fair Grounds Oaks, you'll get the right price on May 6. Young jockey Reylu Gutierrez makes his Oaks debut, in search of his first Grade 1 victory. Trainer Bret Calhoun is also looking for his first Oaks win.
4. Nest (5-2)
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Owners: Repole Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Michael House
Earnings per start: $124,610
Pedigree: Curlin – Marion Ravenwood, by A.P. Indy
Notable achievements and interesting facts: Nest made the leap from Oaks contender to one of the favorites in her last start, the Central Bank Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. Sent off as the 1.70-1 favorite in the eight-horse field, she stalked the pace and moved four-wide on the final turn. From there, she powerfully accelerated away from the others and won by 8 ¼ lengths in an eye-catching performance. The Equibase scale was very kind to her; her 106 figure earned in victory is far and away the best last-out mark of any Oaks contender. She's the only filly in the Oaks who has run at least a 99 twice on that scale. In addition, Nest's last-out Beyer Speed Figure of 92 is the second-highest mark in the field. This filly has improved rapidly in her last few starts and could be ready to run another career-best race. Look for her to rate right off the early pace and pounce as the field enters the final turn. If she wins Friday, Nest will be the fourth filly in eight years to pull the Ashland/Kentucky Oaks double, joining Lovely Maria in 2015, Monomoy Girl in 2018, and Malathaat last year. Trainer Todd Pletcher has won the Oaks four times, with Ashado (2004), Rags to Riches (2007), Princess of Sylmar (2013), and Malathaat. If he wins this year, he'll match Woody Stephens's record for most wins in the race's storied history. He'll have three chances to do so, and Nest looks like his best shot. Irad Ortiz Jr is looking for his first win in this race. He finished second by a neck last year aboard Search Results.
5. Goddess of Fire (15-1)
Jockey: John Velazquez
Owner: Red Oak Stable
Career record: 6 starts – 1 win – 3 seconds – 1 third
Pedigree: Mineshaft – Feel the Fire, by Lightnin N Thunder
Notable achievements and interesting facts: A classic "always the bridesmaid, never the bride" type, Goddess of Fire has hit the board four times in stakes company without winning. In the Rachel Alexandra Stakes Presented by Fasig-Tipton, she made what looked like a menacing move, but she was outkicked by Turnerloose and lost by a half-length. Next out in the Gulfstream Park Oaks – her final Oaks prep – she once again made a serious bid for the lead on the final turn, but Kathleen O. pulled clear late and Goddess of Fire had to once again settle for second. This filly packs a pretty powerful middle punch, but she's unable to sustain her moves and often stops in the last eighth of a mile. With some of the horses who defeated her coming back in the Oaks on top of many other high-quality fillies, there's not much reason to believe Goddess of Fire will manage to outkick them unless she takes a dramatic step forward. Overall, she looks like a much better candidate to round out the trifecta and the superfecta. Todd Pletcher has four Oaks wins (Ashado in 2004, Rags to Riches in 2007, Princess of Sylmar in 2013, and Malathaat in 2021) and he can tie Woody Stephens as the all-time leading Oaks trainer if one of his three starters earns the garland of lilies Friday. John Velazquez has teamed up with Todd Pletcher to win the Oaks twice, doing so with Ashado in 2004 and Malathaat last year.
6. Yuugiri (30-1)
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset
Owners: Tsunebumi and Sekie Yoshihara
Career record: 5 starts – 2 wins – 2 seconds – 1 third
Pedigree: Shackleford – Yuzuru, by Medaglia d'Oro
Running style: Pacesetter
Notable achievements and interesting facts: This filly is very familiar with the Churchill Downs main track, having raced on it three times as a 2-year-old. She broke her maiden on debut in very impressive style, winning by 7 ¼ lengths, and in her next two starts she was second in the Rags to Riches Stakes and in the Golden Rod Stakes. After finishing a well-beaten third in the Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park to launch her 3-year-old season, Yuugiri bounced back with a hard-fought win in the Fantasy Stakes over the Hot Springs, Ark. oval. She set honest fractions while racing on the lead and the rail, and then fended off a two-pronged attack from Bubble Rock and Beguine to win by a neck. In the Fantasy, she earned a lifetime-best Equibase figure of 98, an 88 Beyer Speed Figure, and a 92 Brisnet figure. Although Yuugiri likes to set the pace, she does not need the lead to win – and with Echo Zulu to deal with up top, this filly might be better served trying to rate off that rival. Yuugiri has not gotten much buzz in the runup to the Oaks, but her speed figures fit in with the other contenders and she will go off at a decent price. Florent | 1,910 |
Poonam was 13 years old and blind from cataracts when Project Prakash provided her with surgery to restore her sight.
Images courtesy of Project Prakash
Since it was founded in 2004, Project Prakash has provided 500 surgeries and 43,000 opthalmic screenings to children in need.
Poonam choreographs a dance with her caregiver.
Sinha says goodbye to Poonam when she is discharged from Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital in Delhi, India.
As part of their community outreach efforts and ongoing patient care, Project Prakash offers an art program "Unruly Art" to both patients and students in local communities. The purpose of Unruly Art, or "art without rules," is to empower children with developmental disabilities to become creators. Working with paint and canvas, the artists use tennis balls, brushes and their bare hands to discover new textures, colors and sounds while strengthening their social skills and building their self-confidence.
Detail of artwork created by a Project Prakash patient in the "Unruly Art" program.
The gift of light, through science and service
Professor Pawan Sinha addresses a humanitarian need — treatable blindness — and advances our understanding of visual development in the brain.
Stephanie M. McPherson | Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Sara Cody
Email: scody@mit.edu
Pawan Sinha, a professor of vision and computational neuroscience in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, first met Poonam when the girl was 13<|fim_middle|> established Project Prakash. Her name was also Poonam.
"We are all shaped by the people we meet, and especially by the ones we admire," says Sinha. "Seeing my sister's devotion as a doctor to helping those in need, even at great cost to her own health, affected me greatly. Project Prakash is a small tribute to her memory, and the future of many more Poonams."
Topics: School of Science, Brain and cognitive sciences, India, Health, Health care, Research, Volunteering, outreach, public service, Neuroscience, Medicine, Vision
Video: "The Gift of Light"
Paper: "Potential downside of high initial visual acuity"
Pawan Sinha
Sinha Lab
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Mapping the brain, cell by cell
Neuroscientists gain new insights through innovation
As brain extracts meaning from vision, study tracks progression of processing
Study shows where brain transforms seeing into doing | years old. She lived in a remote village far from the urban bustle of Delhi, the second most-populous city in India. Poonam had grown up among lush trees and straw-thatched roofs and white cows with pointy horns grazing languidly along the dirt-packed road. But she had never seen any of it. Like many of the patients Sinha has worked with since he began Project Prakash, Poonam had been blind since birth due to dense cataracts, a treatable form of blindness more often seen in elderly patients.
Project Prakash, from the Sanskrit word for light, is a nonprofit organization that provides surgeries to congenitally blind children in India, and observes them during recovery to track the development of sight in the brain. Volunteers from Project Prakash travel to remote villages with limited access to health care to screen blind children and, if they are eligible, enroll them in the program.
Sinha first conceived of Project Prakash in 2002 while visiting his father in Delhi. He encountered two young siblings, living in poverty on the city streets, both blinded by treatable cataracts.
"This opened my eyes to the pervasiveness of childhood blindness in India, and more broadly in the developing world," says Sinha. "Many children have treatable forms of blindness, but they stay blind because of lack of access to medical facilities, lack of knowledge of treatment options, and lack of financial resources to pursue medical care. These children languish in their blindness and lead difficult lives with little education, almost no prospects for employment and sadly, in many cases they die very young."
Volunteers transported Poonam from her village to Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital in Delhi, where, after a full examination, she received cataract removal surgery. The very next day, the bandages came off. During Poonam's post-operative check-up, the caregiver held up her fingers both close to her face and from a distance and asked how many. Poonam answered correctly. She could see.
"The name Prakash reflects our immediate goal to bring light into the lives of children who suffer from blindness," says Sinha. "In meeting this humanitarian need, as a neuroscientist I realized we had an scientific opportunity. With surgery, we can transition a child from blindness to sight in less than an hour and from the very moment the child's bandages are removed, you have a ringside seat into the process of visual development."
The call to action
According to data collected by Project Prakash, current estimates suggest that between 200,000 and 700,000 children suffer from potentially treatable forms of blindness, such as cataracts or corneal opacities. Only 50 percent of these children are expected to survive into adulthood, and many suffer physical or sexual abuse at some point in their lives.
Compelled to act, Sinha quickly realized he wanted to create a lasting impact beyond a one-time donation to cover the cost of cataract surgeries for individual children. From the perspective of a vision researcher, Sinha felt he was in a unique position to tackle this problem on a larger scale. He recognized an opportunity for synergy between this profound humanitarian need and a longstanding neuroscientific question he was interested in as a researcher. It would also address a common problem that arises when studying visual development.
"Until now, almost all the approaches we had to observe visual development happening in real-time was by working with infants, and they are notoriously difficult to work with experimentally," says Sinha. "Not only are they unable to follow instructions or report out, their brains have many developmental processes progressing simultaneously, so it is hard to isolate one from the others. Visual development proceeds very rapidly, so we have a very short window to work with before infants become very sophisticated visual perceivers."
And that is one of the key scientific benefits of Project Prakash. Older blind children, like Poonam and the kids Sinha met while visiting with his father, have physiologically mature brains, but have not yet been exposed to patterns in the visual world. This makes it much easier to identify the processes of visual development as they unfold as part of the follow-up care. Using functional MRI data acquired from post-operative Prakash patients imaged at various points throughout their recovery, Sinha and the rest of the Project Prakash team observe how a child's brain incorporates new information into existing structural and functional organization. These studies then inform Sinha's MIT lab work on computational models of visual learning.
Prakash patients range from children as young as 6 to young adults in their mid-20s; if a young person presents to the Project Prakash team with a treatable form of blindness, they won't be turned away. A few days after surgery, children begin visual acuity tests using the standard eye charts anyone with glasses would be familiar with. While no child winds up with perfect vision, patients gain significant functional vision, and Project Prakash provides glasses to correct their sight further.
After securing an initial round of funding from the National Institutes of Health, Sinha officially launched Project Prakash with three of his students in 2004. Since then, Sinha has added 20 team members and together they have provided 500 surgeries and 43,000 ophthalmic screenings to children in need.
A ringside seat
Since Sinha established Project Prakash, the humanitarian work has become inextricably linked to the work in his research laboratory at MIT. Many of his lab members are also involved with Project Prakash and pursue a number of research questions related to data gathered from its patients. Typically, the research team travels to India twice a year to volunteer with the humanitarian efforts of the program, interact with the patients, and of course, to gather data.
Conventional wisdom in childhood blindness suggests that older children should not see significant gains post-surgery, since their brain's visual machinery should be set. However, in one of his first key scientific findings enabled by Project Prakash, Sinha found that even young adults can make significant gains in visual function after surgical intervention.
Members of the Sinha laboratory at MIT have also found new avenues of research probing the development of different visual skills in the Prakash children. For example, Sruti Raja, a research associate in the Sinha laboratory, is working on a project that looks at sensitivity to visual motion before and after surgery. Another ongoing study, led by Sharon Gilad-Gutnick, a staff research scientist in Sinha's lab and Project Prakash team member, looks at how patients learn to translate what they see into drawings.
"How are they able to recognize and then copy or draw from memory basic shapes?" says Gilad-Gutnick, who has worked with Sinha since she was an undergraduate. "What does that tell us about their internal representation of these shapes, and of objects in general? We are looking at that as a function of time after sight onset."
Another study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Oct. 30, details how some Prakash patients struggle with the task of recognizing faces. Newborn babies have notoriously bad eyesight, with an average visual acuity of 20/600. According to the American Optometric Association, good visual acuity refers to the ability to see sharply and clearly. Normal visual acuity is referred to as 20/20 vision, which means that you can see patterns as clearly at 20 feet as an average person at the same distance. In this paper, the researchers hypothesize that poor eyesight has an important function in infant visual development, acting as a visual low-pass filter. The filter induces the brain to develop visual processing strategies that emphasize the gestalt rather than local details, or as Sinha describes it, the 'forest from the trees."
The Project Prakash patients miss out on this benefit of poor initial acuity, which leads to difficulty organizing and recognizing the spatial relationships of distinct faces. In the paper, Sinha and the team refer to this as the high-initial acuity (HIA) hypothesis. To test this hypothesis, Sinha's research team used a deep learning algorithm designed to mimic the many layers of the human visual system. They fed the algorithm series of images simulating different visual learning scenarios, from only blurred images to only high resolution images to a mix of the two. The series that led to the most robust recognition performance began with blurred images and progressively increased in resolution — echoing the progression in normal human development and consistent with the HIA hypothesis.
These results have significant clinical implications. Post-operative outcomes for cases of congenital cataracts can potentially be improved by blurring visual stimuli to mimic the acuity of a newborn. By gradually increasing the resolution of visual stimuli, the regimen may provide the Prakash children's brains the inducement to encode larger scale structures in images and improve subsequent recognition performance.
While the Project Prakash children are a unique subset of individuals, lessons learned from them can be applied to brain development in general. The work reported in the PNAS paper illustrates how studies of newly sighted children can inform our thinking of normal visual development, and also guide the creation of more powerful computational strategies for visual recognition.
"We are essentially providing a possible answer to why normal visual development unfolds in the way that it does," Sinha says. "It's not just a limitation imposed upon us by immaturity of the retina, but it might actually have adaptive value."
Looking beyond vision, this idea could potentially provide insight into auditory development as well; the muffling of sound by the amniotic sac may have adaptive significance akin to the blurring of images in early development.
While Sinha appreciates the opportunity to tackle these scientific questions, he doesn't lose sight of the transformative impact Project Prakash has on real lives. In the days following Poonam's surgery, Project Prakash staff watched her blossom as she healed. She created artwork, she made up dance moves with her caregiving team, and she even took it upon herself to lead another blind patient receiving care at the hospital around the hallways. In addition to this newfound sense of independence and self-confidence, Poonam's follow-up exams showed a marked improvement in visual abilities.
Poonam's outcome was not an outlier for Project Prakash participants. Even though the speed of healing and level of visual acuity varies from patient to patient, most report significant improvement both to their vision and their quality of life. Sinha and his team surveyed a group of 60 patients and their families to gauge how their experience participating in Project Prakash improved their sense of independence, their ability to perform in school, and their relationships with friends, family and their communities.
"Across all of these dimensions, they reported big gains, and both patients and their families are uniformly ecstatic about the outcomes of the treatment, says Sinha. "When you take a step back to look at the whole picture, we have made a relatively small contribution by providing this routine surgery. But the consequence of that surgery is so profound for the child and for their family that the families think of us as more. It's incredibly rewarding."
But Prakash patients and their families are not the only ones who have been impacted by this work.
"In general, scientific research can be very frustrating, ambiguous and at times, difficult. But when you get to work so closely with children in need and you get to have that real-world impact in addition to pursuing these interesting questions, the motivation is huge," says Gilad-Gutnik. "As scientists, I think we need to find more ways to work at this intersection of basic science and humanitarian need, and I think that neuroscience and the study of behavior presents a lot of unique opportunities to do that."
Looking ahead, Project Prakash aims to improve patient outcomes even further through their newest initiative: a year-long residential educational program where patients who have fallen behind in school due to their visual impairment can receive specialized instruction, bringing them to an age-appropriate grade level before integrating them in local schools. They also intend to track how learning and education affects brain structure.
For Sinha, though his experience with Project Prakash has led to many immeasurably meaningful moments, meeting the Prakash patient named Poonam and following her success through the program hit especially close to home. His older sister was a doctor before her untimely death at age 25, and she was one of Sinha's main sources of inspiration when he | 2,559 |
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The Weill Center is pleased to shine a spotlight on the first few performances booked for the 2018-19 Season!
WEILL CENTER 2018-19 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday, August 10, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.
Show Sponsorships: PLENCO and Masters Gallery Foods
In the course of Chris Isaak's career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically acclaimed TV series.
FOUR BY FOUR - A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY MUSIC OF... THE BEACH BOYS, THE BEATLES, THE BEE GEES AND MOTOWN
Saturday, September 29, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.
Individual Sponsorship: Wisconsin Bank & Trust
A stellar cast of FOUR exciting performers present the legendary hits of FOUR of the most iconic musical styles in pop music history. The dynamic stars of FOUR BY FOUR perform these instantly recognizable classic pop songs in fully staged and choreographed production numbers. Informative and often humorous banter ties all of this extraordinary music together for an evening of feel good, raise-the-roof entertainment!
ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA
Saturday, October 13, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.
Exclusive Sponsor: PLENCO
This production has all the features a great ABBA show needs: lovely costumes<|fim_middle|> or stopping by the ticket office.
The Family Series and other performance announcements are going to be announced at a later date.
Feel free to reach out to the Weill Center online or during Ticket Office Hours. | , extremely talented musicians and breathtaking singers. Millions of people all around the world celebrate this show as the best ABBA show in the world; in fact this is the only ABBA show the world needs. This production is the closest you will ever get to see ABBA!
THE WAILIN' JENNYS
Thursday, October 25, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.
Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin' Jennys have grown over the years into one of today's most beloved international folk acts. With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression. Together they forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three.
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TALKERS | May 21, 2013
Radio Goes into Emergency Mode in Oklahoma City. The EF5 tornado that moved through the Oklahoma City area on Monday reportedly has taken at least 24 lives, including 9 children trapped in an elementary school in the suburb of Moore. But officials are saying the death toll could have been worse had it not been for the local radio stations that went into action warning residents about the storm almost 30 minutes before the tornado touched down. As the twister approached and cell service began to overload, local radio outlets remained on air. Reports to TALKERS indicate most stations went into wall-to-wall storm mode using either audio from a news/talk outlet or by using audio from a local TV station. Radio's role has just begun as many of those who are seeking information about emergency services will rely on radio. Numerous broadcasting companies are already organizing relief efforts for those affected by the tornado. As storms moved across the Plains states on Sunday, Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth was cited in an Associated Press story crediting local TV and radio stations' wall-to-wall broadcasts covering the storms for keeping the death toll low.
KNTH, Houston's Sam Malone Goes Multi-Platform. Morning drive host Sam Malone, heard daily on Salem Communication's news/talk KNTH, Houston "AM 1070 The Answer," is now broadcasting his program in multi-media fashion, making it available to fans in a video format. Malone partnered with Houston-based tech company Phonoscope to develop the web-based video component. As you can see in the photo here, Malone's set is able to deliver some of the aspects of a television broadcast that news/talk audiences can use: a news crawl, the ability to identify guests/callers via chyron, a backdrop for photos/video, and other promotional messages. For example, today (5/21) he's able to constantly provide the toll-free number to donate to victims of the Oklahoma tornado. From a sales perspective, the format obviously allows for still photos and video in commercial spots.
Play Ball: Fun with Flagships. Baseball season is well underway and the recent April 2013 PPM data from Arbitron gives TALKERS managing editor and West Coast bureau chief Mike Kinosian the opportunity to delve into the numbers and get a glimpse of where the flagship stations for most of the Major League Baseball teams stand at this point. As Kinosian notes, baseball is a very important programming element for many stations, "Sandwich a typical three-hour game between pre-game and post-game programming and a station can devote approximately 20% of its 24-hour broadcast day to being a MLB flagship." Baseball has a reputation of being a cume-builder and baseball fans certainly know where their team can be heard on the radio. Check out Mike Kinosian's analysis of the nation's baseball radio broadcast flagship stations here.
Five Secrets to Hiring Excellent Digital Sellers. "Made you look!" teases Sabo Media chairman and TALKERS magazine columnist Walter Sabo. The truth is that finding effective digital media sellers is exceedingly difficult and anyone who's tried to hire digital sales pros knows this. Walter Sabo writes that the reason is digital buyers don't know how to buy digital advertising. Who's fault is that? According to Sabo, the rules for return on investment for a digital ad do not exist – or at least there's no industry-wide agreement on how to measure ROI. Read more about this vexing problem that is hampering the sale of digital ads here.
NAB Announces Ginny Morris to Receive National Radio Award. The National Association of Broadcasters announces that Ginny Hubbard Morris, chair of Hubbard Radio LLC, will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Show
Luncheon on Friday, September 20 at 2013 Radio Show in Orlando. NAB EVP of radio John David states, "Ginny Morris is highly regarded for her leadership and success. It is a tremendous honor to recognize Ginny for her continuous dedication to radio and for her many accomplishments and contributions to the business." The NAB notes that Morris has more than 30 years of broadcast industry, business and general management experience. As chair of Hubbard Radio LLC, Morris is responsible for managing the strategic direction for Hubbard's 21 radio stations throughout Chicago, Washington D.C., Minneapolis/St. Paul, St. Louis and Cincinnati. As part of the company's growth strategy, in 2011, Morris led Hubbard's acquisition of 17 radio stations from Bonneville International Corporation, strengthening Hubbard's national reach and significantly expanding its industry footprint. Morris originally joined her family's broadcasting business in 1982 and worked her way to management positions before becoming president and general manager of KSTP-FM and KSTP-AM in 1995.
Odds & Sods. Cumulus Media sports talk WNKT, Columbia, South Carolina "107.5 The Game" re-ups with IMG College on a new four-year deal to serve as the flagship for University of South Carolina Gamecocks play-by-play. The package includes football, men's and women's basketball and baseball…..Sports USA announces the first five games of its 2013 NFL broadcast schedule. The season will kick off with the Cincinnati Bengals at the Chicago Bears on September 8. Sports USA president Bob Moore says, "We are thrilled with the first part of our schedule. These matchups are second to none. Additionally, Sports USA will be the only Sunday afternoon NFL broadcasts to feature a sideline reporter at every game in order to offer insights and quicker access to injury reports."…..Cumulus Media's WPRO and 99.7 FM in Providence announce a series of summer radio shows hosted by New England area tradesmen Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns – both nationally known for their TV shows "Rock Solid" and "Indoors Out" on the DIY Network and their appearances on the PBS Series "Victory Garden." The duo will host a monthly program, the first episode airing on Sunday, May 26.
Oklahoma Tornado, IRS Targets Conservatives, Benghazi Investigation, and DOJ Investigates Fox News Channel Journalists Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (5/20). The devastation from the EF4 tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City area yesterday; the allegations of the targeting of conservative groups by the IRS; the ongoing investigation into how the deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was handled; and the Department of Justice's investigation of Fox News Channel journalists were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing<|fim_middle|> KDWN, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and GCN is known to occasionally get up on the stage during musical performances, grab the mic, and belt out a tune. True to form, she is pictured here doing exactly that at her son Stone's recent Bar Mitzvah. Wachs (l) is singing Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me" with the band Vegas Underground. Wonder if they do the Electric Slide. | research from TALKERS.
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Saturday was the annual Help Portrait day. The team in Columbus, Ohio had a pretty amazing day. At one of our sites, we had about 60 families come through in a 2 hour period. We did about 40 families at the last site of the day. I haven't seen the grand total, but if it's anything like previous years, we normally have about 300 families come through on that day. I took the image above at our my team's second site. It was the YMCA in Grove City and the room we were shooting in was near the pool. Someone left the door open to the pool and the humidity in our room shot up about 300%. Talk about steamy. One person decided to add a little finger "painting" art to the condensation on the glass and I felt the need to capture it. The fact that it was a<|fim_middle|> bring a new life into the world and raising their child.
And for you photographers in the crowd, this was natural lighting coming in through their dining room window. I couldn't have asked for better lighting. | heart felt like the right image to capture.
There were about 30 people on the Help Portrait team between photographers, editors, and people just helping to get the clients through the process. As I said in my previous posting, this is a truly amazing event. Not only do we get to pay forward to people in need, but we also share a lot of camaraderie and knowledge as well. I learn so much from my fellow photographers.
One of the happy stories of the day was from an 8 year old that Gabe and I were talking to. Gabe asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and he said he wanted to be a photographer. We were impressed and asked him why he wanted to be that. He said that he took a photography class at summer camp and enjoyed it. He went on to explain to us the rule of thirds (where you divide your image into thirds and center the subject in one of the outside thirds, not in the middle) and he explained why you did that. OK, so for an 8 year old to get that and remember it, we were very impressed. He was looking forward to going back to summer camp this year to attend another class "cause he would be a year older now and be interested in the advanced class." I think Gabe and I are going to sign him up for next year! His little brother is about 1 and a real cutie. His dad was holding him while they were waiting to view their pictures and I was talking to the little boy. He stretched out his arms for me to take him, so I did and he promptly laid his head on my shoulder. Most kids that age are scared of strangers and this little guy practically jumped into my arms.
Later in the day, I had a mom and her two young sons come to my station. The boys were dressed in Ohio State Buckeye gear and they loved the Buckeyes. I had their mom sit on our posing bench and positioned them behind her. I told them that when I counted to three, I wanted them to pop out from behind mom and shout "Buckeyes!" They loved it. They were giggling and having a great time.
My saddest moment of the day was with a mother and her two children, a boy and girl. The mother seemed to be very angry and unhappy while she was there. She was snapping at the children while I was getting them posed, though I didn't see or hear the children say or do anything unpleasant or disrespectful. In fact, the two kids seemed very happy and easy going. I don't know the whole story, but I was a little concerned about her and them. To exhibit that behavior in front of a perfect stranger was, to me, odd, and I had to wonder what it was like when they were alone. It's not that I feared for their safety, but to be that unhappy in front of a stranger, how must she be when alone?
I guess that I see the young children as full of hope and life. Children don't come into this world with the preconceived notions and biases of their parents. In a way, they are a blank book waiting to be filled with memories, hopes, and dreams. No matter what their situation, they can be filled with joy and a desire to make their way through the world, like the young photographer, or they can be filled with anger and resentment and see only the dark and unhappiness that is in the world. I wish the young photographer success as me moves through life and the two children a way to avoid gathering in the unhappiness and anger they see coming from their mother.
Help Portrait 2012 is done and I'm looking forward to next year.
Sorry that I've been gone for so long. I've been traveling on business and in meetings all day, and had to do some homework during the evening, and just didn't get a chance to get near the camera, let alone near the wordpress.com site to post anything.
I'm back and here's today's posting. This is a portrait I took of my friend Carrie. She's expecting her first child and, as with all women who are nearing full term, are just plain beautiful. I spent a few hours at Carrie's taking some maternity images for her and her husband. It's really kind of strange to me. When Carrie and her family moved in next door, she was just a young woman in Middle School. It just seems like time has gone so quickly for her to be grown up, married and now expecting her first child. From what I was on Saturday, she and her husband are ready. I look forward to watching them | 950 |
If you still haven't played the mobile game Duet, you should. It's a rare gem – simultaneously easy to learn and infuriatingly difficult to complete.
Sometimes a game's core concept is so simple, yet so engaging, it feels like it always existed. Tetris is a good example of this, as is Minecraft. I'd put Duet in that same category. The core idea: you're steering two circles, attached to a ring, through obstacles.
If one of the circles hits an obstacle, splat: you immediately restart the level. And you're going to restart. A lot. Duet features levels named after various stages of grief, and it doesn't take long to figure out why: this game is brutal (but never feels unfair).
Duet is unique. I could compare it to endless runner games 7 Endless Running And Jumping Games You Need On Your Device [iOS] 7 Endless Running And Jumping Games You Need On Your Device [iOS] Two of the more popular gaming genres on iOS are the endless runner and endless jumper game types. In these games, you are tasked with moving either forward or up through a level and attempt... Read More , but only in the sense that you're constantly moving and trying to avoid obstacles.
The controls couldn't be simpler, meaning common frustrations aren't an issue. Touch one side of the screen to turn one way, another side of the screen to turn the other – that's it. Spin the ring to guide your circles through obstacles.
It sounds simple, it looks simple, and then you try it. It seems impossible at first, but the level restarts so quickly that you try again. For most levels, you'll need try a few times. You might yell. But you'll learn a little bit every attempt, until you finish a level and then immediately start the next.
The monochrome levels become more colourful<|fim_middle|> of levels to play through here. The main "story" spans 49 levels and an "epilogue" provides 48 more. There's also a "Challenge" screen with an "Endless" mode you can try, along with a "Daily Challenge" that presents three new stages every day.
That's a lot to do, so if you like this game it's going to take a long time until you "finish".
I'm far from the first person to notice this game. Joshua Rothman, writing for The New Yorker, called it one of the best iOS games of 2013.
I've been more frustrated by Duet than by any other game this year; on the flip side, few other games are as fun when you succeed.
Its unique circular controls require a complete shift in thinking. That's what's so rewarding: watching your malleable little brain slowly comprehend what's going on.
If you're hungry for more well-crafted yet challenging games, I suggest you check out Joel's list of crazy difficult games on Steam 5 Crazy Difficult Games You Can Get On Steam 5 Crazy Difficult Games You Can Get On Steam Thanks to Steam, you can play these games without spending too much money. Read More . You won't be disappointed (you'll be infuriated). Or, you could check out the comments below. I'm sure your fellow readers will highlight all sorts of difficult yet rewarding games to try out.
I was hoping you'd guys would spotlight duet soon :) yay! | as you fail – every splat leaves a record on the otherwise white obstacles, showing you all the places you've failed so far.
The soundtrack, by Gotye collaborator Tim Shiel, sets the mood and provides a useful rhythm to play by. We've eveb featured the music in a free soundtracks edition of Sound Sunday Free MP3 Download: 10 Instrumental Soundtrack Albums [Sound Sunday] Free MP3 Download: 10 Instrumental Soundtrack Albums [Sound Sunday] Energizing soundtrack music from a range of genres, including rock, electronic, and classical. Free downloads as MP3 or FLAC. Read More , if you want to check it out.
It's usually pretty funny, and the voice actor makes it even better. Little touches like this go a long way.
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The company has just announced that its new Atlantic power amplifier, touted as being more affordable than Tron's other products and among the most compact 300B designs in the market with its 40 x 25cm footprint, is now ready to ship to interested audiophiles…. especially those using high-sensitivity horn speakers.
The concept of the Atlantic is a "platform" amplifier – so the case and circuit design can be configured as a stereo power amp (300B, 2A3, 45 etc), monoblock or integrated amplifier. The power amp version emerged at a show earlier this year.
This extremely low-noise amp, which is designed, manufactured and assembled in England, puts out 9-10 watts per channel (4, 8 and 16-ohm taps are provided) across the 20-20kHz spectrum, with a usable bandwidth of up to to 95kHz (-3dB).
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by isabellawhitworth.com 13 Comments
Getting to Blue
In my last blog A Purple Pursuit, I wrote about Browning's Popularity, in which he referred to shellfish dye in a complex poem on inspiration,<|fim_middle|> not orchils!
Mordants
Neither orchil nor crotal requires a mordant although some historical recipes recommend an alum mordant for orchil.
Lichen dyes on wool. Note the use of Evernia prunastri which can make a soft pink
Once you start an orchil vat it needs regular attention
Parmelia saxatilis: a crotal dye
Yarns showing colour affected by vat strength and pH
Parmelia omphalodes: a crotal dye
Orchil dyed silk and wool samples
The Wood & Bedford Orchil Story
I found a vast number of items in the archive which related to the nineteenth and twentieth century trade in orchil. A couple of them can be seen in the previous post. The records defined several sources of orchil lichen. Around 1830 these included Scandinavia, Sardinia, the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. Political changes and colonial interests affected trading in the later 1800s, as did the slave trade and, eventually, its abolition. A picture emerged of a voracious trade that reached an industrial and even global scale by the mid nineteenth century. There is a certain irony in the fact that stocks of what, in effect, is a non-renewable product were saved by the synthesis of mauveine by Perkin in 1856. The demand for lichen then dropped. Nevertheless, Wood & Bedford, later the Yorkshire Dyeware and Chemical Company, continued to buy and process orchil lichen well into the twentieth century. I understand that the last unused lichen stocks went to Johnsons of Hendon who presumably used lichen to make their indicator papers.
Lichen ethics
You will see that I have learned to make orchil and to dye samples for research purposes but I don't use it in my studio work. You can read some of my thoughts on lichen use here. I am extremely grateful to all those who taught me about making orchil and how to dye with it.
How do you pronounce lichens? I say it to rhyme with kitchens. Most people and academics (ok, sorry, academics are also people) say 'likens'. The OED pronunciation makes it official: you can say it either way:
/ˈlʌɪk(ə)n, ˈlɪtʃ(ə)n/
The Politics of Purple: Dyes from Shellfish and Lichens Karen Diadick Casselman and Takako Terada
Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science; Dominique Cardon, Archetype Publications
The Colourful Past: Origins, Chemistry and Identification of Natural Dyestuffs; Judith H. Hofenk de Graaff, Archetype Publications
Lichen Dyes: The New Sourcebook and Craft of the Dyer by Karen Diadick / Leigh Casselman
Categories: Fibre, General, History, Mordant, Natural dyes, Orchil research, Research into historic dyes, Shellfish purple, Sketches, Tyrian Purple, Wood and Bedford, Yorkshire Chemicals | Tags: endangered plants, Fibre, History, natural dye, orchil, shellfish purple, Tyrian Purple, Wood & Bedford, Yorkshire Chemicals | Permalink. | skill and genius. What I didn't say, but others wisely pointed out, was the oddity of Browning referring to the dye as blue throughout the poem. Shellfish dye (from the 'Tyrian shells') is quite definitely purple and the colour, history and source of Imperial Purple were well known in Browning's time. So, why blue?
Who has not heard how Tyrian shells
Enclosed the blue, that dye of dyes
Whereof one drop worked miracles,
And coloured like Astarte's eyes
Raw silk the merchant sells?
I scratched around many sources but failed to find a historical reference, or image, defining Astarte's eyes as blue. Maybe I have missed something. But the Resident Poetry Advisor says that Browning was more than capable of implying non-existent references, or even inventing them. This seems most perverse, but Browning was a poet and that's the kind of thing poets do.
Author's indigo-dyed wool yarn, using increasing vat strength
Putting Browning firmly aside, I happened across a reference to William Gladstone's Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age. Gladstone (1809 – 1908) was a British Liberal politician, three times Prime Minister, living at a time when politicians digested more than soundbites.
Gladstone studied the Iliad page by page, and as he did so he recorded the occurrence of words for colour. What he noticed was rather remarkable. He came across much mention of black, some white, less red, very little yellow, tiny amounts of green…but no blue. Was Homer 'colourblind', or unable to perceive colours? Were all Greeks the same, and their perception of colours (and the words to describe them) inherited, building over several generations? It left me wondering whether Astarte's eyes could have been blue if there wasn't yet a word for it, which was a head-spinning prospect.
Lazarus Geiger (1829-1870), a philosopher and philologist, took Gladstone's research further and studied other ancient texts (for instance, Icelandic sagas, Vedic literature, and the original Hebrew version of the Bible) finding that none of them contained a word for blue. Geiger concluded that across ancient cultures, words for colour developed in an oddly consistent order. Black was always first, followed by white, red, yellow, green. Blue came next, eventually.
If this intrigues you, I suggest you listen to the Radiolab broadcast linked below. It makes more sense of it than I can here, but still left me wondering what exactly was being said. One of the programme's guests is linguist Guy Deutscher. Listen, particularly, to the account of his little daughter trying to name the colour of the sky.
Author's watercolour from sketchbook, 1995, recording the many dyed colours and fading shades of Buddhist monks' robes in Sikkim and North India
My head can't get itself round the concept that without an object to attach it to, a colour didn't 'exist' and didn't acquire a name. But that's partly what is being said and it leads me to dyeing, and the need to name colours. I was dyeing felt last week, trying to achieve a good range of reds. I used different amounts of mordant, varied the percentages of weld, cochineal and madder and overdyed in different sequences. Small variations occurred in the reds and I sought to describe these to a client in words. Colours need adjectives like 'bright', 'dark', 'dull' etc but one inevitably ends up with a comparison to a universally understood coloured object, such as a poppy, a pillarbox, a brick, a patch of rust, a rose. We take this for granted but it's very sophisticated, relying on a well-established set of understandings. We often need an object when we describe colour.
In her book Tintes y Tintoreros de América, Ana Roquero records the many changes that took place in Central and South American textile practice during the Spanish colonial period. One of the imports from Spain to the New World was an entire vocabulary for textiles. As well as words for machinery, tools, technical terms and cloth and fabric, this included words for colour. These colour words are still alive in parts of Latin America amongst mestizo weavers and dyers, when their use in today's Spain is long lost.
In this case it's the itinerant word that has preserved the colour, and I find that fascinating.
Radiolab broadcast 'Why Isn't the Sky Blue' here
The Himba and the perception of colour Anthropology and the Human Condition: here
Roquero, Ana, 2006, Tintes y tintoreros de América: catálogo de materias primas y registro etnográfico de México, Centro América, Andes Centrales y Selva Amazónica, Ministerio de Cultura, España
Deutscher, Guy, 2010, Through the Language Glass, Heinemann
Please also check out the very interesting links offered in comments for this page. Many thanks to those who have written and included them
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A Purple Pursuit
Orchil: For a few years I have been researching a (mostly) nineteenth century archive relating to a Leeds dye manufacturer. The early fortune and later success of this Leeds company were built on the manufacturers' skill in the making of a dye called orchil. Orchil is an ancient dye, made from lichens of several varieties, and it dyes silk and wool various shades of purple. It does not need a mordant, a fact that was valuable to the historical dyer as it omitted the expense in the mordant process, and additionally avoided any harshening which mordanting can impose on silk. Purple could normally be achieved with natural dyes only with overdyes, such as indigo over cochineal, but orchil 'got there in one'.
In its clearest and most beautiful form, orchil dye will give a glorious fuchsia colour and the clarity of this shade is assisted by the purity of the ammonia in which dyestuff is prepared. Historically, orchil was known to impart a freshness and bloom in 'bottoming' other dyes – e.g. when used as a base before overdyeing. Orchil was a much used and valuable dye throughout history, although its use is sometimes an enigma. It is often found in costly tapestries, which is surprising as orchil is not at all lightfast – a fact that was well-known.
The orchil vat before straining dyestuff
Roccella gracilis Bory: orchil lichen imported from South America from 1830s
Lasallia pustulata: an orchil lichen
Orchil on fleece
With the advent of synthetic dyes in the later nineteenth century the use of orchil began to decline. Records in the Leeds archive indicate that large sums of money were still tied up in stocks of lichen in the 1870s and in trying to comprehend the place of orchil in the nineteenth century I found the archive inextricably linked to the history of the colour purple. We will publish in due course but an extract from the abstract of my co-authored paper with Professor Zvi Koren at DHA 32 offers a clue:
One of the more astounding discoveries associated with this archive was that it included a small envelope signed by Charles Samuel Bedford declaring the content of the packet to be 'Tyrian Purple'. But what was really inside the envelope? Was it truly Tyrian Purple…?
Shellfish dyes: Much has been written on the history of the shellfish dye Tyrian Purple (Imperial Purple, The Purple of the Ancients, murex etc) and its association with wealth and status. There is a lot of utter rubbish online about Tyrian Purple, so beware if you are researching and look for reliable sources, such as those listed in Chris Cooksey's Tyrian Purple Bibliography, linked below.
Nucella lapillus shells, Somerset
For the purposes of this particular post, it's important to realise that long after the method of shellfish dyeing* was lost, probably around the fifteenth century, the reputation of purple as a high status colour lived on. Purple retained a kind of status independent of its original connections to shellfish dyes. There are contemporaneous references to shellfish dyeing (e.g. in Vitruvius, and Pliny the Elder in his Natural History) and something has always been known of the preparation process, although modern interpretations of commentaries vary.
Since the mid nineteenth century chemists, scholars and dyers have researched shellfish dyes and the ancient dye process has been patiently and painstakingly rediscovered. Shellfish dyeing can again be undertaken although it is only seriously done for research purposes: you will see how small some shells can be from the image and only the tiny hypobranchial gland yields dye. In the mid nineteenth century, no-one knew the full process, which is why I found Robert Browning's poem Popularity (1850s) so interesting when I came across it this week. Crucially within it is a several-verse reference to Tyrian Purple and shellfish dye. As I couldn't fathom what the whole poem was about, this reference was a puzzle. I sought out the RPA (Resident Poetry Advisor) who explained it to me, along with some literary context which includes Browning's life and work, a knowledge of Keats and the poets that imitated him. Popularity is dense and complicated.
Popularity: As I now understand it, and in simple terms, the poem is about inspiration and skill. Browning asks himself about genius, as he did when studying, say, the paintings of Old Masters. What is genius? Where does it come from? When some 'poets' recognised genius in others, as in the work of Keats, they picked up superficial, outward facets of the verse and imitated them. They basked in their hollow cleverness. Browning describes the humbleness of the shells, or conches ('Mere conchs!') and celebrates the 'cunning' of those who learned how to refine this costliest 'dye of dyes'. What's the humble origin of Keats' unique genius, he wonders wittily in his last line:
What porridge had John Keats?
Contemporary knowledge in the 1850s
Considering the knowledge that Browning appears to have of dye preparation:
Till cunning come to pound and squeeze
And clarify,—refine to proof
The liquor filtered by degrees
it could be that he knew a little more about the process than was available through classic texts. Henri de Lucaze Duthiers was working on shellfish dyes in the 1850s, but not for dyeing. He was demonstrating the potential to use the molluscs for a photographic printing process. I don't see enough evidence to draw any conclusions about what Browning knew, but it's been fun speculating, and a reminder of the magic we dyers experience liberating colour from simple, natural materials.
To read the whole poem Popularity, you can go here, but two key verses are below.
XI.
Mere conchs! not fit for warp or woof!
The liquor filtered by degrees,
While the world stands aloof.
NOTE: *Dyeing, as opposed to smearing. Traditional use of shellfish to colour threads and cloth, such as in Oaxaca, Mexico, is not true vat dyeing, but more akin to surface smearing.
Links about my research, on this blog
Overview Dyes, History and a chilly trip to Yorkshire
About orchil: Talking Orchil
My research information: Historical Dye studies
Cooksey, Chris (2013) Tyrian Purple: the first four thousand years, Science Progress, 96(2), p 171 – 186
Jordan, Maria (2012) Recreating the life of a tapestry: Fading dyes and the impact on the tapestry image available online from The Institute of Conservation here
Chris Cooksey's Tyrian Purple Bibliography
Wikipedia on Tyrian Purple
With thanks to Dr Maurizio Aceto for some input on dates, Nigel Phillips for giving me the Nucella lapillus shells in Somerset last summer, and especially to the RPA.
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A Scottish Post
I'm just home after a fortnight in Scotland, which started at the annual DHA (Dyes in History and Archaeology) conference at the University of Glasgow. I tend to know people by their research – and that's how they know me. Someone at DHA greeted me as Mrs Orchil: she could also have hailed a Dr Indigo, a Ms Madder and Professor Purple. It's a friendly conference attended by many world experts in the fields of dyes and pigments, but it welcomes independent scholars like me as well as dyers and textile makers.
I wasn't giving a paper this year so it was an entirely stress-free conference and I sat back and enjoyed it, or at least, all the bits I understood. There are always some technical papers at DHA concerning dye analysis; the ones packed with acronyms, graphs and molecular structures streak comet-like above my head. But factual gems can lurk amongst figures and statistics, so it's worth not totally tuning out.
I took a small 'suitcase' exhibition with me about orchil and my research studies; most delegates came to look at it and talk to me, and as a result I learned new things about orchil from new perspectives.
The conference tour, after two packed days of papers, took us to Glengoyne Distillery for a fortifying wee dram preceding a tour of the plant, and thence to Stirling Castle where we visited the Tapestry Studios to see the final piece in the Unicorn Series nearing completion.
Sherry and tannins
The Glengoyne tour outlined the lengthy procedure for ageing whisky in casks. Casks are made from different types of oak, but have once held sherry (and some, if I remember correctly, Bourbon). The ageing whisky gradually absorbs colour and flavour from the sherry, and the tannins in the oak cask. The two images above illustrate ageing over thirty years in two different types of cask, with coloration intensifying every year. Evaporation is also evident, with around half the liquid being lost over the period. This lost alcohol is called 'The Angels' Share'.
Textile Tweets
Lobaria pulmonaria, or lungwort. This lichen is endangered and should not be used for dyeing
Workers' cottages at Alexandria, Levenside, near old Turkey Red works
Explanation of 'crotal' from Dwelly's Gaelic dictionary. Note the old name for lungwort 'Stricta pulmonacea'
The Plaiden Ell at Dornoch. Two metal pegs set apart in the slab created the standard measurement for cloth
Ochrolechia tartarea, or the cudbear lichen, on the banks of Loch Ewe
Visit to Stirling Castle on DHA tour to see the last of the Unicorn tapestry series being woven
Explanation of 'corcur' from Dwelly's Gaelic Dictionary
About the pictures
Above is a small selection of textile-related images from Scotland, most of which I tweeted during our trip. My obsession with dye lichens was rewarded by finding Ochrolechia tartarea alongside Loch Ewe, and Lobaria pulmonaria at Oban; Parmelia saxatilis and P. omphalodes were growing at many locations. Note: I was looking, not collecting. A Gaelic-English Dictionary in a hotel room confirmed that in Gaelic crotal refers to boiling water method lichens, but corcur to orchil lichens. If you want to know what orchil is, or read more about my research and views on dyeing with lichens, please visit this page.
Turkey Red
I spent a week with Deb Bamford (aka The Mulberry Dyer) learning how to dye Turkey Red at a Summer School in 2013. Read about it from this blog post forwards. In Scotland I found remnants of the Turkey Red industry buildings at Alexandria, on Levenside. There is a great website about the Turkey Red industry here. And read this wonderful book:
Colouring the Nation: The Turkey Red Printed Cotton Industry in Scotland c1840-1940 by Stana Nenadic and Sally Tuckett. Published by National Museums Scotland. From Amazon here.
Unicorn Series: Stirling Castle and West Dean Tapestries
For more on the Unicorn Series, go here for the Stirling Castle story, and here for West Dean's version.
Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne Glengoyne Distillery
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It's all gone a bit Rumsfeld..
"… there are known knowns; there are things we know that we know.
There are known unknowns; that is to say, there are things that we now know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don't know."
United States Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld, 2002
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With the Christmas break just round the corner I know that if I don't hit certain things right now it will be endlessly harder to pick them up in the New Year. So I have stopped making new work (see above) and am organising the references for my co-authored DHA paper.
I am into Harvard References. I don't have an academic background but occasionally I stray into Dark Territory and have to abide by the mighty rules, one of which is correct referencing. Writing up the DHA paper has meant revisiting texts read and absorbed maybe five years back. I have been favoured with a good memory and this means I sometimes remember very well that I know something, but don't remember how or why. If I recognised the need to know at time of reading I will have taken a note of a source. But as is the way with research, sometimes I don't always know the relevance of a fact or a comment until a few years down the line. Then it can become vital – and that's when it all goes a bit Rumsfeld.
So to his much lampooned statement (which I have always felt is more sane than many suppose) I'd add the following:
"… there are known knowns; there are things we know that we know. We just don't know where we read them…"
And I recommend the University of Exeter's helpful online resource here.
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French Connections
I'm back from a trip to the DHA (Dyes in History and Archaeology) Conference in La Rochelle. La Rochelle hosted the ISEND Conference in 2011 and so I was already familiar with the conference venue – a former fishmarket, now the exhibition and conference centre L'espace Encan.
This is a text-heavy post, so here's a picture of La Rochelle to keep you going.
A DHA conference annually attracts a wide variety of delegates from various disciplines. This year there were about 90 of us. Our number included chemists, conservators, artists, historians, researchers working with natural dyes, and students at various academic levels. At a DHA conference you can find yourself sitting next to someone from the British Museum, the Louvre or the Rijksmuseum, or an independent scholar who is simply passionate about parchment. It is a friendly assembly and all are welcome. Even if, as a non-chemist, you sometimes sit boggle-eyed through muscular technical papers full of graphs, analysis and molecular data, there is always something to be learned. I'm told that in early DHA days (this was the 32nd meeting!) there was a heavy bias towards these more scientific analytical papers but that nowadays the balance is more even, with a good mix of historic /scientific presentations. The selection committee who choose proposed papers must have an intensely hard job. Of the 24 or so papers accepted, several intrigued me but as none have yet been published this handful of comments remains general.
Purple Parchments
One paper involved the analysis of purple-dyed parchments. Very little work has been done to analyse the source of the purple colour in such codices and as far as I understand, there is currently no scientific evidence that shellfish dyes were used on the parchments. Non-invasive methods are normally used in their analysis, essential if precious manuscripts are to be studied without damage, and these methods can make it more difficult to identify dyestuffs. (With a parchment it isn't so easy to remove a physical sample as it can be from a textile, where a loose fibre may be available).
There was a mention of dyeing parchment with orchil, and my ears twitched. Last year I was asked to dye some parchment samples with orchil – and dye they certainly did. But it was apparent that the temperatures and immersion involved in dyeing with orchil stiffened and damaged the parchment quality. I felt that this method wasn't viable. Cold-dyeing seemed to yield a more sympathetic result but I have no idea to what extent the parchment quality was affected as I was only sent miniscule pieces of parchment to dye.
In the post-presentation question session it emerged that the term 'dyeing' means different things to different people. Some delegates considered 'dyeing' could be the layered painting on of dye and not dyeing by immersion, as working dyers think of it. Now, I should say that I tried painting orchil on too, but soon lost the will to live. It would be immensely protracted to paint on sufficient orchil to build up a good colour. That's not to say it would be impossible, I just didn't have the time or the resources to continue.
It will be interesting to learn more about this research. Maybe at Glasgow and DHA 33 next year? The dates are October 30th – 31st 2014.
Shearings and Clippings
Magnified images had been studied by the presenters which showed lumpy-looking particles in the red lake used in several medieval paintings. These indicated that they were reclaimed dyes from red-dyed wool, made into lakes for painting. The reclaiming of red lake pigment dyestuffs from clippings of dyed wool revealed that it made good economic sense to extract the dyes and to reuse them as painting materials. The dyeing of red, from whichever dye source, was expensive and thus waste material might be reprocessed. Again, I encountered problems with a mutual understanding. Initially I was confused by the words 'shearings and clippings' which were used by the presenters. I associate these words primarily with sheep-shearing! In the paper the words referred to waste dyed cloth after cutting woven material – or yarn.
The finding of these 'reclaimed reds' isn't in itself new. A 1996 paper by Jo Kirby and Raymond White goes into great detail (find it here) and also lists a number of paintings in which red lake pigment dyestuffs have been found. Have a look. You may be amazed.
A couple of years ago, at DHA in Lisbon, I presented a paper about the trade in dye lichens from Angola through Lisbon. I have yet to publish this, for several complicated reasons. But I had an interesting conversation with another delegate which led me to sending a very small quantity of dye lichen and a recipe to the University of Évora. I heard no more, and forgot all about it. At La Rochelle my Portuguese colleague and her team presented a paper in which they had measured and tracked the breakdown of the depsides and depsidones (the dye precursors) in the orchil preparation process until purple chromophores formed. Chromophores are the part of the molecule responsible for colour. The chemistry was patiently explained to me in a coffee break and I now understand rather more about the process that before – although I wouldn't like to take an exam just yet. DHA is great for this kind of contact and co-operation.
DHA=GFZ: A Gremlin Free Zone
If you read the previous post you will now that I was co-presenting a paper at DHA 32 and I wrote about the snaggly-toothed IT gremlins that lurk for unprepared presenters. I am pleased to report that my eminent co-author, Zvi Koren, had done an admirable job on gremlin-bashing (he's ace at puns too) and everything loaded and presented totally as expected. So did everyone else's, and we all benefited from calm, unobtrusive technical expertise delivered by Florent Glatard of ARRDH- CRITT Horticole. Our presentation was really well-received but I will not be writing about it until formal publication.
Thanks to DHA 32 organisers Anne de la Sayette and Dominique Cardon
Anne de la Sayette is the Directrice of ARRDHOR – CRITT Horticole, a 'centre of research, innovation and technology transfer in horticulture'. Dominique Cardon is well known to most natural dyers as author of Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science. She is also Emerita Senior Researcher at CNRS, the French national centre of scientific research. CIHAM UMR 5648 CNRS (an institution, not a mathematical equation..) is one of the most important research centres in France for history, literature and archaeology of the Middle Ages. A new book by Dominique is about to be published but I don't have the details: as soon as I do I will add them to a post.
If you have got this far you deserve a pictorial prize. Using photos from DHA is tricky as I feel I should ask people's permission before posting their images on a blog, so here is something rather special from the trip home.
Orchil lichen on stone at Carnac
One of the Carnac alignments
Viewpoint over Kerlescan alignments
I had never been to Carnac in Brittany until last week and I had no idea of the scale and breadth of the entire site. But it seemed most serendipitous to discover, on some stones of the alignments, a quantity of orchil lichen. Naturally, I did not touch it. But here are some images to reward stalwart readers. The orchil lichen is in the left hand image only.
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Reasons to be Stressful
I'm halfway between two presentations. The first was for the 6 Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers at Stratford where I spoke about orchil and how the trade in lichen dyestuff reached global proportions in the late nineteenth century. I thoroughly enjoyed my day at Stratford which included a talk by co-speaker Joan Baxter on the way the East Sutherland landscape influences her tapestries. Her recent collaborative work with dancers Between the Web and the Loom was interesting and she showed some video clips. But I can't find any images on the internet to provide a link beyond this one (about the dance) and this one (about the tapestry she wove).
The second presentation is for the Dyes in History and Archaeology Conference (DHA) in La Rochelle, France. That's later this week, is about something else entirely, and it's going to be rather sensational.
Friday 4th October
11:45 Treasures from a Leeds Dye Chemist: A Century-Old "Tyrian Purple"?
Isabella Whitworth, Zvi C. Koren
If you want to know more about the sensational, come to La Rochelle. Otherwise, I'm sorry, you may have to wait a little. To download the whole DHA La Rochelle programme, visit this page and follow the links at the bottom.
For the moment, here is a taster in the form of some images. You will see two men, both chemists. There is a brother and a sister, and the son of a famous father.
Charles Samuel Bedford
Annie Perkin, née Bedford
Arthur G Perkin, second son of Sir William Henry Perkin
Lectures and technology
Those who are of 'a certain age' will remember that one of the worst things that could happen when giving a lecture was that you dropped all the slides just prior to going on stage then reloaded them upside down, in the wrong order and back to front.
Technology wasn't satisfied with such piffling levels of stress. So it created Macs and PCs and system updates; memory sticks and SD cards and PowerPoint and embedding. It now arranges that hosts provide an ancient laptop unable to read anything post 1910; it organises missing leads, the wrong leads, deflating batteries, clickers that die, videos that won't load and projectors which will have nothing to do with your laptop.
I have watched entirely respectable speakers show a presentation devoid of images because they haven't checked their Mac presentation on a PC – or haven't embedded their photos.
As a result I am obsessive about options. At the 6 Guilds event I took my own Mac laptop, own projector, requisite leads plus a boggling array of memory sticks and SD cards correctly formatted and checked out on a neighbour's PC. In fact, the options proved unnecessary as the 6 Guilds laptop was up-to-date, the memory stick loaded, and two super-calm techies were in control.
For DHA, all presentations have to be sent in advance of the Conference which is good sense – in theory. You will be informed that something has arrived, but you still don't know if the presentation shows exactly the way you designed it. So, when you get there, you need to check – and have some options up your sleeve. I didn't do the DHA PowerPoint: my co-author did, for which I am deeply grateful. It can all be his fault.
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Talking Orchil
Lichens in a Canterbury graveyard: from my 1960s sketchbook
In my last post I started to write about orchil, and how I became fascinated by its story through my researches on an eighteenth / nineteenth century Wood & Bedford / Yorkshire Chemicals archive.
To start at the beginning, orchil (pronounced or-kil) comes from lichens. It has been used for millennia to dye wool and silk a purple colour. There is some confusion over ancient recipes for purple. It isn't always possible to decipher which recipes refer to lichen and which to shellfish dyes. Both dyestuffs produce a remarkably similar colour, were to be found in the same areas (e.g. the Mediterranean coast) and descriptions of lichen are often a little vague. For instance, dyestuff might be referred to as a plant, or a moss, or a seaweed.
There is evidence (Pliny, Theophrastus, Dioscorides) that orchil was used in conjunction with shellfish purple and it's a ready assumption that this was done to defraud – which of course it may have been. The processing of orchil would have been significantly cheaper than for shellfish dye. But the combination was also undertaken to produce a legitimately cheaper alternative to pure shellfish-dyed cloth. Nevertheless, orchil and shellfish-dyed cloth seems regarded with disdain because of the great and unique reputation of shellfish purple, and orchil's tendency to fade.
The beauty of fresh orchil on woollen yarn
Orchil dye is extremely beautiful in its first, fresh bloom of colour but it normally proceeds to fade fast. It is therefore interesting to read a 2012 paper (link below) in which Casselman and Terada demonstrated that a combination of orchil and shellfish dye may in certain circumstances, stabilise the orchil. They also reported that the use of orchil as a base dye would to some extent neutralise the intensely unpleasant odour of shellfish-dyed cloth. Those facts cast an entirely different light on the historic combination of orchil and shellfish dye.
It occurs to me that in more recent days, far from being 'poor man's purple', orchil could have been considered a great luxury. If you could afford the rich glories of orchil-dyed silk, and these would be obvious to all by the colour, it might indicate one's financial indifference to fading and the realities of a soon-spoiled garment.
Dye lichens
Not all lichens will dye, not all dye lichens will make orchil. Orchil-producing lichens (and there are innumerable species) contain precursors of the dye and to make this available the dyestuff must be crushed in ammonia or stale urine and water and then kept well-oxygenated. It undergoes a type of fermentation, and the purple colour develops over several weeks.
Orchil is very sensitive to changes in pH and by adjusting vat strength and acidity, a wide variety of colours can be achieved, ranging from browny reds to reds, pinks and purples.
Crotal / crottles
There are lichens that will dye rusty reds, browns and golds. They are often referred to as 'crotal', (a Gaelic word) or crottle, lichen. These require no fermentation and are normally boiled up together with fibre, yarn or cloth. They have been in traditional use in Scotland for centuries and the warm, earthy smell of crotal-dyed yarn is also a moth deterrent. But crotals are | 7,550 |
NORTHFIELD, Minn. (5/12/18)---Relay teams and the shot put helped Concordia finish in eighth place at the MIAC Championship Meet at Carleton.
The Cobbers scored five points in the two relays on Saturday and then added nine more team points in the shot put and finished with 44 total team points to grab eighth place in the final standings.
Senior Maria West<|fim_middle|> for the Cobbers by posting a time of 4:07.97 in the 4x400-meter relay. Their time was a season best by over five seconds and earned them seventh place.
WHAT'S NEXT: Concordia will have one meet to try and qualify more athletes for the NCAA National Meet. So far senior Bailey Hovland is the only CC athlete in position to earn a spot at nationals. She is 13th on the list in the hammer throw with the Top 20 earning a spot at nationals. The Cobbers will head to Wisconsin to compete in the Wis.-La Crosse last chance meet on Thursday, May 12. | led off the Cobber team scoring on Day 2 when she smashed her career best in the 3000-meter steeplechase and came home in eighth place. West crossed the line in a time of 11:35.79 which is the fourth fastest time in program history. Her time is almost 30 seconds fastest than her previous season best.
West also competed in the finals of the 1500 meters and placed 12th with a time of 5:11.35.
The 4x100-meter relay squad then added to the Cobbers' team total. The quartet of Mollie Francis, Kaitlyn Page, Lauren Santl and Zahra Banks won the first heat and their finishing time of 50.79 was good for sixth place overall.
Concordia's highest scoring event of the day came in the shot put where Bailey Hovland, Kelsey Rajewsky and Emily Albers all finished in the Top 8 to earn team points.
Hovland backed up her super Friday by placing fourth in the shot put. She put up a distance of 38-02 in her final attempt of the prelims to advance to the finals and then bettered that mark in her final try of finals. Hovland posted a mark 39-11.25 which pushed her into fourth place. The distance on her final try in an MIAC Championship Meet was a personal best and ties for the 12th farthest in school history.
Hovland finished off her final conference meet by earning honors in three different events. She was MIAC All-Conference (Top 3 finishers) in the hammer and discus and All-Conference Honorable Mention (places 4-6) in the shot put.
Rajewsky qualified for the finals with a heave of 37-11.25. That mark was the fifth best heading into finals. Rajewsky then bettered that distance on her first try of finals before fouling in her final two attempts. She finished with a distance of 38-04.75 which was good for sixth place and the final MIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention honor.
Albers finished off Concordia's triple threat in the shot put by qualifying for finals in seventh place. Her prelim best would turn out to be her best mark of the event as she dropped one spot to eighth with her distance of 36-05.75.
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Guillermo Del Toro has provided a brief update on the Hulk TV show for ABC and a snippet about his new movie project, Pacific Rim. Check it out!
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Mark Ruffalo talks more about that big reveal in the latest episode of She-Hulk, and suggests he could eventually play a much older version of The Hulk akin to Maestro or Old Man Logan's Green Goliath.
Marvel Studios appears to be setting the stage for World War Hulk, and if that means we're getting more Hulks, there are some specific takes on the character - and others - we're hoping to see on screen. | October 2010. Since then all has been relatively quiet. See what the Hellboy director had to say in a recent interview with Fear.net:
How will Pacific Rim differ from other giant monster movies?
It's not a Godzilla film. I don't think any of [the giant monster films] have been done quite like this one. And the plot is very special. I'm under the mother of all non-disclosure agreements, so I can't reveal much. But it's a very particular film. I love it.
Is Hulk still happening?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. We turned in the outline to ABC about four weeks ago. And then we did a rewrite for ABC on the outline, and now we are lining up the pages.
Is it safe to assume this will be a different Hulk than we've ever seen before?
I think so. Or we wouldn't be trying it. Actually, one of the points of this project early on with Marvel, was "We're going to do this thing different, and here's how. Are you interested?" And they were.
Are you guys wondering like me, whether Del Toro's series will be set in Marvel's main continuity? Or will this be a "re-imagining" of the series like Smallville? I just hope Del Toro delivers a hit so that tv execs push forward with a Cloak &Dagger series and we get that cable network Punisher series.
Guillermo del Toro and Battlestar Galactica executive producer David Eickvare are producing the show along with Del Toro's managing partner Gary Ungar and Marvel's Jeph Loeb and Joe Quesada. Del Toro will be in charge of the Hulk's look and will bring Bruce banner's alter ego to life using prosthetics, puppetry, and CGI. ABC is looking at a Fall 2012 release date to coincide with a release of The Avengers movie.
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Selena Gomez's Song "Lover In Me" Released!
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Selena Gomez's new album "Stars Dance" is set to hit airwaves officially on Tuesday—but she's giving her fans an early look at of one of her new jams!
"Lover In Me"—one of the tracks on her new album—was just released. This is one of the few first looks at her new album. Sel's fans also got to hear "Sad Serenade," "Love Will Remember," and "Come And Get It" before the entire album launch.
This new song is super dance-y (perfect for a summer bash!) and all about love: "I know we're not the lonely people that we used to be/ I'm never giving up on this" are just some of the romantic lyrics in the song.
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Taylor Swift's Heartfelt Message For A Fan Being Bullied Will Bring You To Tears | anything to do with the lovey-dovey lyrics? These aren't the only lyrics from her new album rumored to be about her ex-BF—some fans think that the voicemail left in "Love Will Remember" is a real voicemail from him while they were dating!
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Ventola Projects shines a spotlight on new bowling experience in the USA
Above: The new bowling experience at Thunder Road, South Dakota
Ventola Projects, an LED lighting specialist, is optimising the customer experience at a brand-new family entertainment center in South Dakota, USA.
UK-based Ventola Projects operates across the UK, the US and the Middle East and has been working hard over the past few months, as facilities managers look to make the most of COVID-19 inflicted downtime to renovate, build and improve family entertainment centers.
Thunder Road, a new 30,000 square foot facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the latest to team up with Ventola to deliver its new bowling center lighting products, which incorporate a range of video game elements into the traditional bowling experience.
Ventola Projects has installed its next generation VAvR range, a multi-function LED system that can switch from general task lighting to color changing mood lighting glow effects.
Using low power network cable illumination control technology, the system ensures the facility can save money in a tough economic climate.
"This is a stunning new attraction in South Dakota and we are really proud to be part of it," said Ventola Projects founder, Mick Ventola.
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"What we've done with our new range of VAvR lighting is to incorporate advanced lens technology, which allows the system to be hung much higher than previous generations to illuminate two lanes at any one time.
"It makes the product almost 50% cheaper to supply and install, so we're pleased to offer these benefits and assist facilities managers as best we can during the pandemic."
Thunder Road underwent construction in February, combining a cutting-edge bowling system, bumper cars and a two-story laser tag game for visitors to enjoy.
The new VAvR LED lighting system was designed to give multiple color changing options, including general white lighting, from one Ventola produced product, without the need for additional lighting or control and to enhance the overall experience.
"When you see the lighting system above the bowling lanes and the mini bowling, it's awesome," added Thunder Road general manager, Ryan Friez, adding "It's looking just how I envisioned it and it's impressive."
Mick Ventola has installed similar lighting systems across the US in recent years, including installations at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and Tricorp Amusements JW Marriot Resort in Florida.
The South Dakota installation was carried out by Ventola Projects official US distributor, Las Vegas based Kool Amusements, who completed it efficiently in just a few days.
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Incidentally, the benefits of virgin coconut oil are not restricted to our canine friends. Many people are embracing it in their own diets with positive results. Used externally it is an effective skin lotion. In addition to making skin smooth and supple, it nourishes it and provides anti-aging properties. Coconut oil is also used with good results as a promoter of healthy hair and hair growth.
This entry was posted in Health and tagged adding virgin coconut oil to a dog's diet, health benefits of virgin coconut oil for dogs, how coconut oil is good for a dog's skin by memulock. Bookmark the permalink. | is always a high priority here at German Shepherd Place. And where possible we point you in the direction of some good nutritional possibilities that you may not be familiar with – the kind of thing that promotes vibrant health in your dog, which in turn means a better quality of life, and less money spent on vet bills!
Virgin Coconut Oil has been demonstrated to carry a broad array of healing and health promoting properties. It contains 90% saturated fats, and since they are all the medium chain kind (medium chain Triglycerides, or MCTs), they are highly beneficial. Lauric acid is the main one. It is loaded with antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Most commonly, lauric acid is found in mother's milk and builds the immune system. Adding virgin coconut oil to your dog's diet also helps promote a healthy coat and supple skin.
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Written by: Jennifer Redelle Carey on February 22, 2013.
Here are some of my favorite cosplayers I came across during the 24th annual Gallifrey One (a Los Angeles-based Doctor Who convention) that happened President's day weekend. I am a big fan of the new Doctor Who series, and especially the Ponds. I was very impressed by the variety of costumes this year.
This is River Alexandra Song dressed as Melody Malone from "The Angels Take Manhattan." I met her at WonderCon last year and I adore her cosplay! She is the best looking River Song I have seen. She even has an authentic TARDIS diary that she made.
Here we have my favorite Jamie McCrimmon (I have seen him at all four Gallys that I've been to) and my favorite First Doctor. I saw her cosplay as the First Doctor last year as well and between her look and her costume she really captures the First Doctor's character very well.
How about some love for Canton Everett Delaware III! Canton is one of my favorite characters from the Eleventh Doctor's tenure. And come on, how can you not love a character played by Mark Sheppard (AKA the man who is in all of your favorite fandom universes)?
Here we have the Tenth Doctor holding his own severed hand. Cosplayers are ingenious and clever. This Tenth Doctor cosplayer created the hand himself! He also made use of his Ten attire for a totally different costume, because I snapped him earlier in the weekend as a newly-minted Eleven!
Being a fan of the Ponds, this trio homage to "The Eleventh Hour" was definitely a favorite of mine for themed costumes. I love how in character they are, especially Amy. She cracks me up.
Now another trio homage that ties for my favorite homage cosplay are these three! Captain Jack Harkness, The Ninth Doctor, and Rose Tyler from "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances." The banana barrettes were a nice touch for<|fim_middle|> dressed as one of the Doctor's trustiest companion, his Sonic Screwdriver!
Even kids cosplay at Gallifrey! This girl is dressed as Harriet Jones, Prime Minister! I also met her father when I was at Gally. He is a part of Sontaran Stratagem, A Doctor Who tribute band. You never know who you're going to meet at Gally!
I saw many a wee one who had been dressed up by his or her parents, but this baby Eleventh Doctor was too adorable for words! It makes a girl want to have a kid just so I can dress him or her up too! 😀 I love that Gallifrey offers a family friendly environment. I haven't really seen this done at other conventions I've attended in the past. | the Ninth Doctor. One of the Ninth Doctor's lines from "The Doctor Dances" is about bananas: "I like bananas. Bananas are good." This Captain Jack Harkness also has one of the most amazing coats for Captain Jack that I have ever seen–and she made it herself.
Here is a trio of cosplayers I got a snap of while my friend and I were resting outside the con suite and by the pool. Here we have a stylized K-9, TARDIS, and the Tenth Doctor from Voyage of the Damned. The TARDIS cosplay is one of my favorite interpretations that I have seen of a TARDIS costume. The blue in her hair was lovely and I adore the bodice and skirt.
These two made up one of my favorite cosplay sets during the whole weekend: Rory Williams and Amy Pond from the episode "The Power of Three." To accompany their outfits, they made little black cubes (a focal point of that episode) and were giving them to people! Inside the cubes they had included their twitter names. I thought it was a great touch and a fun way to engage in social media. The cosplayer playing Amy also actually sounded like Karen Gillan, but with an American accent.
This cosplayer wins most creative costume; she is | 262 |
«Рамос фіз» (, також «рамос джин фіз» — , або «Нью-Орлеанський джин-фіз» — ) — алкогольний коктейль на основі джина, соків лимона та лайма, цукрового сиропу, вершків, яєчного білка та газованої води з<|fim_middle|>ують в хайбол без льоду та додають содову воду. Готовий коктейль прикрашають гарніром з часточки цитруса або завитка цедри.
Варіації
У різних варіаціях коктейлю вершки можуть замінюватися молоком, змінюється обсяг кожного інгредієнта (в тому числі виключатися ваніль), використовуватися різні сорти джина..
Примітки
Посилання
Лонґ дрінк
Коктейлі з джином | додаванням апельсинової води і екстракту ванілі. Класифікується як лонґ дрінк (). Належить до офіційних напоїв Міжнародної асоціації барменів (IBA), категорія «Незабутні» ().
Історія
Напій створив в 1888 році бармен з Нового Орлеана Генрі Рамоз (), на ім'я якого коктейлю дано назву. Пізніше його привіз в Нью-Йорк губернатор Луїзіани і сенатор США Хьюи Лонг, великий любитель цього напою.
Спосіб приготування
Склад коктейлю «Рамос фіз»:
джин — 45 мл (4,5 cl);
цукровий сироп — 30 мл (3 cl);
сік лайма — 15 мл (1,5 cl);
сік лимона — 15 мл (1,5 cl);
вершки — 60 мл (6 cl);
білок яйця;
вода з ароматом апельсина — 3 краплі;
екстракт ванілі — 2 краплі;
содова вода — додати.
В змішувальний стакан без льоду виливають компоненти (крім содової). Перемішують протягом 2 хвилин. Додають лід і дуже сильно струшують у шейкері. Відфільтров | 458 |
<|fim_middle|> | Looking for something different to watch at the movies? Check out some new independent films at Alexandria's Film Festival this week from November 9 – 12.
Over 50 films will be shown at Beatley Library and AMC Hoffman 22 Theater. This year's event includes 20 premieres with films from the local area and countries around the globe. You can watch documentaries, dramas, comedies, and children's movies. And some of the film makers will be available for Q & A's.
The Family Showcase will offer six films for younger audiences Saturday, November 11th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM where you can watch "Save Your Future," a film by local student Dylan Fox.
Active-duty service members and veterans can receive free admission for themselves and a guest to a "Salute to Service Members" showcase on November 11th and 12th.
Alexandria filmmaker Sam Hampton's "A Change in the Family" will be shown, which documents the story of Zo transiting to a man and his family's response.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. An all-access festival pass is available for $50. Click here for more information and to buy tickets. | 262 |
Toronto-based Hummingbird Ltd., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that provides enterprise content management (ECM) and network connectivity applications. Hummingbird, founded in 1984, recorded revenues of $2<|fim_middle|> of a driver for [companies] to say, 'I'll move forward with Office 2007.'" | 36 million (in U.S. dollars) in fiscal 2005.
Hummingbird and Microsoft will align product management and development teams to integrate Hummingbird Enterprise, the company's flagship ECM product, into various Microsoft applications and platforms. The partnership will give customers access to Hummingbird Enterprise through Outlook, SharePoint Portal Server, Office and Internet Explorer.
Hummingbird will offer native support for SQL Server 2005 and early support for Office 2007. Hummingbird has also pledged support for Microsoft's .NET strategy.
Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Kyle McNabb, senior analyst at Forrester Research Inc. in Cambridge, Mass., speculates that Microsoft has made a "significant joint marketing investment." He says the deal is in the top third of all Microsoft partnerships in terms of importance.
The partnership will focus on marketing integrated applications to three vertical industries -- legal, government and financial services -- primarily in the midmarket space. ECM software lets companies manage the lifecycle of corporate information from capture and storage to retrieval and dissemination.
Forrester cites Hummingbird as a strong player in a crowded market that also includes companies such as EMC Corp., FileNet Corp., Interwoven Inc., Mobius Management Systems Inc., Open Text Corp., Stellent Inc., and Vignette Corp., as well as giants such as IBM Corp. and Oracle Corp. and, to an increasing extent, Microsoft.
Hummingbird is looking to the Microsoft channel to provide expertise in the three targeted verticals.
"We want to engage more aggressively with the Microsoft channel because it is a channel that has understanding of these markets," said Andrew Pery, CMO and senior vice president of marketing at Hummingbird. "We see the midmarket as a significant opportunity for incremental growth. The demand for enterprise content management solutions is really accelerating with midmarket customers."
"The new and exciting [aspect] will be the fundamental recognition that users who use [Hummingbird Enterprise] spend most of their time in the Office suite to begin with," McNabb says.
"Now you're going to get much more comprehensive functionality exposed through that environment. The Office suite becomes a platform and not just a productivity tool."
Forrester's McNabb says Hummingbird is wisely staving off Microsoft in the ECM arena by embracing Microsoft platforms.
"It's not so much Microsoft helping Hummingbird get into the midmarket as it is Microsoft encroaching on the space where Hummingbird has been a leader," he says. "Do you want to fight Microsoft or embrace it? Hummingbird has chosen to embrace it. The sooner you embrace the infrastructure from the likes of IBM and Microsoft, the better. You don't want to be left on an island trying to compete for infrastructure spend. For Hummingbird, it's a very wise move."
Integration of Hummingbird Enterprise should help speed widespread adoption of Office 2007, McNabb says.
"It is important for Office 2007," he says. "Microsoft wants to avoid the issues it has had with adoption of Office 2003. It's that much more | 640 |
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Dublin Port complex covers a 650 acre area, is the second largest industrial estate in Ireland and employs over 4,000 people. 136 are employed by DPC and the remaining are employed by different operators within the port estate including persons involved in, stevedoring, haulage, warehousing, shipping, oil handling and storage, ship repair, maintenance, etc.
DPC employees are based in the Port Centre building, the Operations building, the Oil Jetty Fire Warden Control building and the Maintenance and Services building. The Port Centre building is located on Alexandra Road where central administration, finance, procurement, corporate services, (human resources, marketing/public relations, communication) are based. The Operations building, on Breakwater Road, houses the harbour and land (including port security) personnel. Fire Wardens are located in the Fire Warden Control building on Jetty Road. Maintenance and services personnel, Engineers and Environmental, Health and Safety departments are located at the maintenance and services building and workshops on Bond Drive Extension.
Dublin Port Company was established as a state commercial port company, in March 1997, under the Harbour's Act 1996. It is also subject to the Companies Acts. The Company has a board of directors which includes the Chief Executive Officer.
The port caters for a large number of cruise liners (93 in 2015) facilitating over 189,000 cruise line passengers.
In addition, the port accommodates<|fim_middle|> Alexandra Road
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Covered warehouses are provided within which goods are stored or handled, loaded or unloaded from containers, etc.
The Company's executive management team consists of:
Company Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
Port Engineer
Land Operations Manager
Head of Corporate Services
Port Estate Development Manager
Dublin Port caters for the movement of goods and passengers through the port and in 2015 handled almost 33 million tonnes of cargo and 1.9 million passengers. Goods are handled by the following modes, namely:
Ro Ro (Roll-on Roll-off), passenger and freight ferries.
Lo Lo (Lift-on Lift-off), containers.
Bulk liquid (oils, molasses, liquefied petroleum gases, etc.).
Bulk solids (grains, animal feeds, cement, petroleum coke, furnace slag, scrap metals, etc.).
Break bulk and general cargo
Vehicle imports (new and used), cars, vans, trucks, etc.
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PIA06553: Fresh Crater?
Target Name: Rhea
Is a satellite of: Saturn
Mission: Cassini-Huygens
Spacecraft: Cassini Orbiter
Instrument: ISS - Narrow Angle
Product Size: 418 x 446 pixels (w x h)
Produced By: CICLOPS/Space Science Institute
Primary Data Set: Cassini
Full-Res TIFF: PIA06553.tif (42.74 kB)
Full-Res JPEG: PIA06553.jpg (4.518 kB)
Click on the image above to download a moderately<|fim_middle|>ini-Huygens mission visit, http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov and the Cassini imaging team home page, http://ciclops.org.
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Rhea has been heavily bombarded by impacts during its history. In this Cassini image the moon displays what may be a relatively fresh, bright, rayed crater near Rhea's eastern limb. Rhea is 1,528 kilometers (949 miles) across.
This view is centered on the side of Rhea that faces away from Saturn as the moon orbits. The image was taken in visible light with the Cassini spacecraft narrow angle camera on Nov. 10, 2004, at a distance of 3.6 million kilometers (2.2 million miles) from Rhea and at a Sun-Rhea-spacecraft, or phase, angle of 86 degrees. North is up. The image scale is 21 kilometers (13 miles) per pixel. The image has been magnified by a factor of two and contrast enhanced to aid visibility of surface features.
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. The Cassini orbiter and its two onboard cameras were designed, developed and assembled at JPL. The imaging team is based at the Space Science Institute, Boulder, Colo.
For more information, about the Cass | 303 |
11 Moments of Sporting History from the Yankees Dodgers World Series.
The Yankees-Dodgers rivalry has lain dormant for too long. The former crosstown rivals have met in the World Series 11 times, and yet, they haven't faced each other on baseball's biggest stage since 1981.
Both teams have a slew of young talent to keep them very good for a very long time. We're talking players like Luis Severino, Yasiel Puig, Gleyber Torres, Cody Bellinger, Walker Buehler, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Corey Seager, and Luis Urias. Just dreaming of these names gives us hope of this rivalry returning at any moment.
In anticipation of the 2019 World Series (yep, we're calling it now) and in honor of the number of times they've met in the Fall Classic, we've created a guide to this matchup. Here are our picks for the most insane, hilarious, and unbelievable moments from the history of the Yankees-Dodgers World Series.
Yankees-Dodgers World Series Moments to Remember.
Before you even ask, yes, we included Jackie Robinson stealing home. Yes, Reggie Jackson made our list. But we also included some lesser-known names to give you a deeper dive into this legendary sports rivalry.
These are the players, the plays, and the moments that define this matchup for us.
1. Don Larsen's Perfect Game.
It's the only postseason perfect game and just one of two postseason no-hitters in Major League Baseball history, and it didn't come from a star.
Don Larsen was a middling pitcher for the Yankees. In his 14-year career up to that point, his record was 81-91. But on October 8, 1956, 27 Dodgers went to bat and sat right back down.
Larsen was appropriately humble in interviews after the game, not taking much credit. The whole story is evidence of the magical randomness of baseball, and especially the baseball playoffs.
2. Bill Bevens' Nearly No-Hitter.
Here's a similar story to Larsen's that ends much differently.
Bill Bevens was another Yankee journeyman,<|fim_middle|> of Yankees-Dodgers' World Series gone by, we're craving another championship matchup between these two teams. C'mon boys, let's bring the total to an even dozen in 2019.
If you want tickets to the inevitable Yankees-Dodgers World Series or any other MLB game in 2019, check out the pro baseball tickets we offer. | pitching for the team 10 years prior to Larsen's perfect game. On October 3, 1947, he took a no-hitter down to the last out in the ninth inning. The hit he gave up next saddled him with the loss.
Cookie Lavagetto was the pinch hitter for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He hit a double that scored two runs, thanks to the walks that don't count against a no-hitter. This gave the Dodgers a 3-2 win and Bill Bevens a broken heart.
3. The Catch That Shook DiMaggio.
Joe DiMaggio was famously unemotional, but in the same 1947 World Series, he wasn't able to contain himself. Al Gionfriddo was another Dodgers replacement, this time on defense. In Game 6 of the series, Gionfriddo caught a ball that DiMaggio smoked in the sixth inning.
The catch preserved a three-run Dodger lead and led to DiMaggio kicking the dirt at second base. This is a classic story that pokes a hole in the traditional picture of the Yankees superstar.
4. Reggie Jackson Earns His Nickname.
They don't call him " Mr October" for nothing. Reggie Jackson actually makes this list twice, but let's just stick to the homers for this one.
In the 1977 World Series, Reggie homered off Burt Hooton, Elias Sosa, and Charlie Hough on three consecutive pitches. He actually hit five home runs in that series overall, and he's had that nickname ever since.
5. Reggie Jackson Sticks His Hip Out.
Mr October got a little frisky the very next year against the Dodgers. He interrupted a double-play relay throw during the sixth inning of Game 4 by jutting his hip into the path of the ball. The Dodgers led 2-1 in the series.
We shouldn't state this definitively since there is some controversy about whether or not this move was unintentional. You can judge for yourself on YouTube. But the Yankees didn't lose in this series from this moment on, and Dodgers Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda still blames Jackson for the momentum shift.
6. The First Walk-Off Home in World Series History.
Game 1 of the 1949 World Series was a pitchers' duel. Brooklyn's Don Newcombe was National League Rookie of the Year. He and the Yankees' Allie Reynolds combined to strike out 20 batters.
Classic. The Yankees won that series 4-1.
7. The Dodgers Win Their First!
For all of their matchups against the Yankees, the Dodgers had never won a World Series against any opponent. The trend-which included losses to the Yankees in 1947, 1949, 1952, and 1953 changed in the 1955 contest against the Yankees.
It was a hard fought championship. It went to seven games, with plenty of lead changes throughout. Thanks in no small part to 22-year-old left-hander Johnny Podres and his two complete games, including a shutout, the Dodgers held on to win the series 4-3.
8. Jackie Robinson Steals Home.
That 1955 World Series also gave us one of the most famous plays in baseball history.
Jackie Robinson became famous for stealing home throughout his career. His Game 1 steal of home that year is one of his most famous. That's partially because moving pictures were new at the time, so people watching from home could see the play.
Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to put Brooklyn over the hump that game, as they lost 6-5. As you already know, they came back to win the first World Series in franchise history.
9. A Move and a Shutout.
The Dodgers 1963 World Series victory was much more decisive than the 1955 series. The team had moved to their current home in Los Angeles after the 1957 season, and they actually won the World Series in 1959 four games to two against the Chicago White Sox.
Don Drysdale joined him to shut out the Yankees in a 4-0 series win.
10. and 11. Steinbrenner's 1981.
Late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was enough of a character to snag both of our last two entries, and in one World Series no less!
According to lore and his own reports, Steinbrenner got into a fight with two drunken Dodger fans in a hotel elevator during the 1981 World Series. He showed up in front of the press with the bandages and cast to prove it.
After the Yankees lost the series in humiliating fashion, Steinbrenner prostrated himself before New Yorkers and Yankee fans everywhere. He said he wanted to "sincerely apologize" for the team's performance and that they would get right back to preparing for the 1982 season. Unfortunately, the Yankees didn't return to the Fall Classic until 1996.
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Discovered: Secret four-wheeled Reliant that could have tipped the balance for the Robin
by Hagerty
1 April 2021 2 min read
Picture: Derek Boy/Reliant Archives
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Automotive history Only Fools & Horses Reliant | has been named Britain's worst car and proved the butt of countless jokes over the years. Jasper Carrott said it would cause tailbacks – of pedestrians – and was for people who couldn't afford a proper bicycle. The Regal van version didn't fare any better, being ridiculed in front of the nation for years, on Only Fools and Horses.
Conceived as an affordable runaround that could be driven without a full licence, the Robin, which followed on from the Regal, was launched in 1973. However, the car went on to earn the nickname "the plastic pig" and was discontinued in 1981.
Now Hagerty can reveal that engineers at Reliant had almost perfected a secret solution to prevent the three-wheeler from tipping over: a fourth wheel.
Examining the British company's archives, plans were unearthed showing a system that deployed a fourth wheel in the event of an emergency. It was hoped to offer reassurance to prospective customers that Reliant's Robin was safe in all driving situations – particularly those involving turning a corner.
The secret wheel was stored in engine bay and was operated by a primitive gyroscopic tilt sensor – referred to by engineers as a lean-to – that detected extreme angles of body roll. This would trigger the spring-loaded fourth wheel to release, preventing a roll-over and saving Reliant drivers from having their leg pulled.
Reliant Regal would have been safer with a hidden fourth wheel
Derek Boy, a former archivist at Reliant, says the solution was a last roll of the dice for the Staffordshire-based manufacturer, which was struggling to maintain interest in its three-wheeled cars as the 1980s came around. "It was almost ready for production. We'd done a lot of testing on right-hand bends, because we knew roundabouts were one of the most risky hazards a Robin or driver faced. The fourth wheel would drop on the left side, to prevent the car turning over. The head of engineering was convinced sales would boom, telling staff 'This time next year we'll be millionaires.' Sadly, the plug was pulled before it could be introduced."
A spokesperson for Hagerty, Rod Ney, said the system could have worked wonders. "This discovery shows Reliant had a plan that would have been extremely effective, albeit only on right-hand bends. Even without it, Hagerty welcomes owners of Robin and Regal models and can provide comprehensive and agreed value | 501 |
Who Is The Amazing Spider-Man 2's Electro?
Eric Eisenberg
Published: Nov. 1. 2012 7:08 AM
It's been a week of crazy big news for geeks. First it was announced that George Lucas is going to be selling Lucasfilm to Disney and that Star Wars Episode VII is now<|fim_middle|> you excited to see the charged antagonist on the big screen? Do you think Jamie Foxx is the proper actor to play him? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!
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news Star Wars' Daisy Ridley Got John Boyega An Amazing Spider-Man Wrap Gift | in development. Then it revealed that Bryan Singer had officially signed on to replace Matthew Vaughn on the X-Men: First Class sequel Days of Future Past. But the hits just keep on coming and today we found out the identity of the villain in one of the biggest upcoming superhero sequels and the name of the actor who could very well end up playing him.
Just a little while ago it was announced that Jamie Foxx is now in talks to star as the villainous Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (or whatever it ends up being called). And while I'm sure there are many comic book fans out there, like myself, who are excited about what this could mean for the movie, there are far more people who are probably saying to themselves, "Who the hell is Electro?" Well, I'm here to help.
To take you back to the beginning, Electro was first introduced as a Spider-Man villain very early on, appearing in "The Amazing Spider-Man #9," which was released in February 1964 (Spider-Man was introduced in 1962). The villain was originally an electrical engineer named Maxwell Dillon – traditionally drawn as a white guy – who was involved in a lightning accident that caused his body to turn into an electrical capacitor. Though his powers were initially weak after the accident, needing to steal electrical equipment to make himself stronger, eventually he grew stronger and quickly gained full control over his awesome powers to control electricity.
Over the course of his long run in the comics the character has been able to do a number of impressive things with his power. These abilities include being able to fire lightning bolts, electrocute people through simple contact, expand his electrical energy through recharging (which can make him grow to enormous size and look like pure energy), create localized electrical storms, ionize metal and even shut down the wall-crawler's wall-crawling ability. As for weaknesses, water isn't exactly his friend.
It's also worth noting that Electro was one of the original members of the Sinister Six, the team organized by Doctor Octopus to try and kill Spider-Man. In addition to Electro and Doc Ock, the group also included Vulture, Kraven The Hunter, Mysterio and Sandman.
But how does Electro fit into the world created in Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man?
For starters, it's clear that the mystery man in the shadows at the end of the first movie was definitely not Electro - Michael Massee, who played the mysterious figure, likely won't be returning to the part once the character's identity is finally revealed, but there's no way that was Jamie Foxx in some kind of disguise. But that doesn't mean there weren't hints about Electro in that final scene. Remember the flashes of lightning that appeared behind the cell walls? It seems as though that wasn't just being used for dramatic effect. After all, when I talked to director Marc Webb earlier this year he confirmed to me that The Amazing Spider-Man would have a hint about the villain in the sequel. Looks like we found out what he was talking about.
So now let's have a discussion, shall we? Obviously there are hundreds of ways that Electro can be used in the movie – we've seen multiple variations in comics, television shows, video games and so on – but which version of the character would you like to see? Are | 682 |
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*Full Disclosure - I'm part of the team that helped create SCHAR. | some really great promotions and prices going on. First off - just about every game of the almost 400 listed in the store are marked down up to 75% off their normal price. Certain games available during the promotion will also offer you three free additional downloads if you purchase them. One such game just happens to be SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance*, which is also marked down to $2.49. Included with the purchase are Dynasty of Dusk (normally $4.99), Huntsman - The Orphanage (normally $14.99), and The Curse of Nordic Cove (normally $19.99).
So you get $45 worth of Video Games just by spending $2.49 on one. Amazon is even giving 100% of proceeds for certain games right to the developers. That's pretty amazing!
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Ed: This post is one of a series on Book Design for Self-Publishers. In the last article we looked at getting<|fim_middle|> found some help here, Henry, good luck with your book. | the raw materials for your book design project organized. Now it's time to turn to the workflow for your book design project.
Do you really need to pay attention to your workflow? Isn't it more work than you need to do just to get your book in print?
Well, yes and now. Workflow describes the order in which we'll address the tasks that all together make up your book design process. For instance, stopping first to take stock of materials and aims, as we did in the last section, is a really helpful part of our workflow.
Properly sequenced, each task in the book design (and production) process naturally leads into the next tasks, and gives you the assurance that you haven't neglected anything as you move forward.
I'd like to lay out for you a typical workflow that you can use or modify to meet your own needs. Every book is different, and every author has her own habits and preferences. Within those constraints, if you understand why the pieces fit together the way they do, you'll have a more secure and efficient process getting to press.
Because this workflow describes the entire design and production process, I'm going to break it down into three distinct sequences, and we'll look at each one separately.
Tasks in this stage include organizing your files, creating book page elements, experimenting and selecting typefaces to use in the book, selecting your trim size and binding, creating master pages, paragraph and character styles that embody the final design choices.
In this stage you'll flow text into your layout, create different sections, paginate the book, assign master pages, deal with local formatting issues, create part and chapter breaks, and add graphics, charts, tables, photographs, sidebars and other non-text elements.
Now that the book is coming together, you'll be checking your work, adjusting the page length, killing widows and orphans, dropping in last-minute items like the copyright page and index, checking font usage and graphic links, and finally, creating the files you'll need for printing.
Books that rely on graphics need special attention to make sure your project will come together properly when the graphics meet the text when you layout your book.
Whether you have 100 family photos or numerous charts and graphs, line drawings or other graphics, it makes sense to process these elements in the most efficient way.
The way we design and produce covers is a process all its own. Understanding a workflow that brings all the elements you need for your cover together at the right time can be a real help when you're looking at a deadline approaching.
With hardcover books we have to account for jackets and produce designs for the cases as well, so they get included here too.
Books are, by definition, long documents. One of the implications of working on a 90,000 word book is that small changes can have very large effects when multiplied by thousands of lines or hundreds of paragraphs. Workflow helps give us the best chance of getting our book through the process efficiently and safely.
In the next in this series we'll look at the first step of interior book design and production—the Design Stage.
I am a big fan and love your content. An individual I worked with quite a bit on other projects, who had "done" books before, helped me get my first book turned into a reality. It was a bit of a beast and proved to be a much larger project than this person could handle.
When I say a beast, I mean it's an 9″x12″, 210 page, fully illustrated with hundreds of photos. I have never been 100% happy with the layout, everything else-yes. But the photos, font size and design of pages have never been amazing to me, as I would want it.
Is there anyway to re-design? He used InDesign and I also have the word and PDF format. If so, who and where could I go?
Michelle, yes the book can be redesigned. It's hard to say anything more specific without seeing the files, but if you would like help with the next step, please use my contact form and I will respond privately. Contact Form.
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Mikhail Mamistov wins third gold at FAI World Aerobatic Championships
Mikhail Mamistov reigns supreme at 29th FAI World Aerobatic Championships in South Africa.
Russia's Mikhail Mamistov has been crowned FAI World Aerobatic Champion for an incredible third time after a hard-fought competition in South Africa.
The legendary Aerobatics pilot won the Gold Medal at the 29th FAI World Aerobatic Championships in Malelane, South Africa, after a competition that lasted a week, from 9 - 17 September 2017.
He came out top ahead of two strong French pilots. Francois Rallet was in second place with French teammate Olivier Masurel in third. The top three pilots were all flying the Extra 330SC, a specialist Aerobatics plane.
Mamistov was leading the competition when he went into his final flight but was not entirely happy when he had finished. "I did not expect the strong crosswind," he said, "and I had to correct a lot of manoeuvres, but it was not too bad." In the end though, he had done enough to take the win.
The weather sometimes made things difficult for the pilots over the week. "It has been a very interesting competition," Mamistov said. "It has been hot weather, with poor visibility –<|fim_middle|> European Aerobatic Champion five times – 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2016.
In the Team results, France took home top honours. Francois Rallet, Olivier Masurel and Alexandre Orlowski all took home FAI gold medals.
Russia was second, with the USA in third.
In the separate, one-day Freestyle World Championship competition, Rob Holland (USA) took gold, with Olivier Masurel (FRA) and Castor Fantoba (ESP) in silver and bronze.
Mikhail Mamistov learnt to fly in 1983 in the then Soviet Union and went on to become one of the most decorated pilots in the history of Aerobatics competition. He is a fulltime aerobatics instructor based in St Petersburg, Russia. He teaches aerobatics at home and abroad.
• More about Mamistov
• Official website
• Prize-giving photos
• Competition photos
• Freestyle competition photos | interesting conditions for competing."
Some 36 pilots from eleven nations took part in the competition, which saw four complete Aerobatic runs, or programmes take place over the course of the week. In Aerobatic competitions, each pilot must complete a ten-minute programme consisting of numerous Aerobatics manoeuvres before the competition moves onto the next round. Medals are awarded for each programme.
Just missing out on the overall podium was Alexandre Orlowski (FRA), who won the first two programmes and was leading the competition. However, he slipped back to fourth place overall after the second two flights. Also experiencing disappointment was Spain's Castor Fantoba, who went from second overall after three programmes, to finishing seventh following a low-scoring fourth programme.
Winner Mikhail Mamistov is no stranger to the podium in international Aerobatic competitions. He has been FAI World Aerobatic Champion twice before – this is his third time – having won in 2001 and 2011.
He has also been FAI | 211 |
One thing that makes my farm work hard is the wet ground at the forest. This forest was never used until we moved in our Jersey cows. The soil there doesn't get dry easily because it is very dense and sticky like clay.
Before the next rain comes, I decided to move the sand to the forest that we dug out before to make the new patio. This sand should prevent me from slipping on the wet ground, and help me work better<|fim_middle|>Well, I'm not sure."
Ehime: "It's hard to live outside. I'm glad I can use the pillow and sleep on the couch."
Kona: "I agree. I love to have my own quilt and sleep on it."
Mommy: "When did the quilt become yours?"
For mommy who has arm-aches, please click the puppy photo on the right above or a dog picture below to vote for a doggie blog ranking. Thank you! | in the rain. I put the sand in the wheelbarrow and pushed it down the hill. It was super super heavy!
Sunny: "What!? What!!!??? What is it?"
Mommy: "I'm sorry for scaring you, Sunny. This is just the sand. You don't need to worry about this."
Mommy: "Let's spread the sand on the wet ground... It already looks better!"
Happy: "Sunny. If you don't eat the hay, Serene and I are going to eat up."
Mommy: "There is nothing for you to be scared of. Come closer. You can see the sand."
Mommy: "I didn't say you can eat."
Sunny: "I guess I can be a friend of the sand."
Mommy: "Glad to hear that. Because you are already standing on it."
Sunny: "I haven't stood on the sand yet, right, mother?"
Happy: " | 199 |
The big show this weekend in electric racing is the 2013 eRoadRacing event at Laguna Seca. It's being held in conjunction with some other little event you may have heard of, MotoGP, and is a continuation of the e-Power/TTXGP joint events which began in 2010. The last three years it has been hands-down the best electric motorcycle action of the season if only to see the competition develop between Mission Motorcycles, Lightning Motorcycles, MotoCzysz and Brammo. However, this year it seems Brammo may be the only team fielding top-end bikes.
Brammo's lineup is Eric Bostrom and Shane Turpin for "Team Icon Brammo," and Shelina Moreda for "Team Parker Brammo". Additionally one of their customers, Arthur Kowitz, an AMA pro racer, is present with his personally owned Empulse TTX. Yes, Brammo has an Empulse TTX customer. No, Steve-O is not on Brammo's roster.
Zero's lineup is Kenyon Kluge (a Zero employee) and three of Zero's customers, Ted Rich, Jeremiah Johnson and Brandon Nozaki-Miller. Rich, Johnson and Miller are all riding Zero S's prepped by Hollywood Electrics, while Kluge is riding something we should consider to be a prototype bike.
I haven't been to the track yet to see what's actually going on, but the results sheet from Friday's practice does not show results from: Lightning Motorcycles, MotoCzysz, nor Virginia Tech.
We understand MotoCz<|fim_middle|>Basically there are two segments to this race, the fast bikes and the not-so-fast bikes. In the fast bikes all we have left are the two Brammo Empulse RR's. In the not-so-fast bike category we have a mix of Empulse R, Empulse TTX and Zero S's. The results are mixed together in this group, so it's not clear which manufacturer makes the fastest bike.
Bostrom and Turpin gave nearly identical performances. Turpin, had a 1:34.119 best lap time, to Bostrom's 1:34.134, and Bostrom finished all of .015 seconds behind Turpin. This is shaping up to be a fun battle of the Empulse RR riders for 1st and 2nd place.
For 3rd and 4th was a battle between Ted Rich (Zero S) and Shelina Moreda (Empulse TTX). The two of them finished 17 secs behind the leaders, and only .033 seconds apart. Rich's best lap time was 1:51.386 to Moreda's 1:51.419.
Behind them was Kluge (Zero S prototype), Johnson (Zero S) and Kowitz (Empulse TTX), with best lap times between 1:52-1:57. Brandon Nozaki-Miller, also on a Zero S, had a 2:05.759 best lap time, which was well slower than the 1:59.856 threshold for the 120% margin. It may be that Miller won't qualify for the race, unless some kind of special dispensation is granted. | ysz' absence because of Michael Czysz' health challenges. Also it was going to be a surprise if Mission were there, because they've been focusing more on the business of designing and building stuff and less on racing. But, both Lightning and VA Tech promised they would contest the eRoadRacing season. Virginia Tech has been working on building a proper superbike and regularly posting updates and pictures on Facebook. Lightning had sent out a press release a few months ago saying they'd be contesting every event they could get to, and this one is in their back yard. Further, they're coming off having made an astounding win at Pikes Peak, demonstrating they've got a powerful bike on their hands this year.
What I've been able to learn is that Lightning either never signed up, or pulled out last Friday, and no, I don't know why. As for VA Tech, their last Facebook posting is from a week ago and made it clear they're still building the bike. MotoCzysz, well, let's all wish Michael Czysz good health and a well-deserved speedy recovery.
Let's get back to the business at hand which is the results from the practice round.
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2017 Ford GT at Lightning Lap 2018
Lap record or not, it drives like a masterpiece.
By David Beard, K.C. Colwell, Josh Jacquot, Tony Quiroga, and Eric Tingwall
Chris Doane AutomotiveCar and Driver
Lap Time: 2:45.5
Class: LL5 | Base Price: $494,750 | As-Tested Price: $525,750
Power and Weight: 647 hp • 3381 lb • <|fim_middle|>apped a Ford GT at VIR. It's not even the first time we've lapped this exact GT at VIR. Last November, in a single-day, single-car test we dubbed Lightning Lap 11.5, we turned a 2:43.0 on the Grand Course, which was then a new record for us. Thinking we could run quicker with more than a day's exposure, we invited the 2016 Le Mans GTE Pro–class winner back. Considering there are still pages to go in this year's coverage and there's a 2:45.5 at the top of this one, you can guess how that went.
All the signs were pointing in the right direction. The GT felt familiar. The brutal torque pouring from the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, the ferociously sharp handling, and the nearly perfect steering feel and feedback—all present and accounted for. But a quicker run wasn't in the cards, and it wasn't because of any of the problems we had before, which included a fuel-pickup issue, a weird hydraulic software glitch, and worn brake pads. No, this was all down to Mother Nature.
Back in November, the weather was much cooler. The GT just couldn't make the same power this time around in the May heat. The GT was down 6.9 mph on the front straight. On the back straight, the deficit was 3.8 mph. Our cornering speeds were similar between the two sessions, but in looking at the data, the speed trace clearly follows a shallower arc. For the record, we were a tenth of a second quicker through the flowing infield this time.
It goes to show how much influence ambient conditions can have on track performance. People with better ears than us say that the sounds coming from one of Antonio Stradivari's masterpieces change with temperature and humidity. It's a shame the GT is such a sensitive machine, because it feels even faster than it looks—and it looks mighty fast. Lap record or not, it drives like a masterpiece. | 5.2 lb/hp
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, F: 245/35ZR-20 (95Y) R: 325/30ZR-20 (106Y)
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The FCO770 is the latest high specification leak detector from Furness Controls and builds on the highly successful FCO750. Suitable for bench-top mounting or integration into automated assembly fixtures, the FCO770 offers a touchscreen graphical interface to combine great<|fim_middle|> within the FCO770, both improving and simplifying product traceability. | functionality with simplicity of use.
The graphical display allows the operator to have product images and screen prompts to assist in the test cycle. Live graphs of the test cycle can be seen and are stored automatically for easy recall.
The FCO770's flexibility has been improved still further with the development of programmable inputs and outputs, maintenance early warning systems (MEWS) and the inclusion of programmable pneumatic outputs. Programmable I/O can negate the requirement for PLC controls, reducing test station costs and complexity. With various logic functions and timers, the FCO770 offers a perfect platform for cost effective test station requirements.
In addition to the RS232, RS485, Ethernet and USB type B ports that the FCO750 offers, the FCO770 also has two USB type A ports for connection of peripheral devices such as a USB memory stick and a mouse. A second Ethernet port allows direct access to logged results and a VGA connector allows connection of a remote display.
The built-in datalogger stores not only the test results but also the pressure profile for each test, allowing for in-depth analysis of all test results. Results can be saved to a memory stick for transfer to a PC.
Barcode product selection has until now, required PC's, PLC's or additional hardware to utilise this effective feature. As a result, its use has been restricted to predominantly large scale automated assembly fixtures. Following requests by our customers and World Wide Agents, Furness Controls have included the facility to read both 1D and 2D barcodes directly into the FCO770. Using the Barcode feature, specific product test parameters can be quickly and easily selected simply by scanning the code directly from a product or via a pick list. Product selection is straightforward and simple with the chance of operator error being significantly reduced. This impressive feature has been improved still further with the inclusion of serial number scanning. Leak test results can now be stored against a products unique serial number | 402 |
The variety of fishing line from which to choose is enormous. From nylon and fluorocarbon monofilament, to gel-spun polyethylene—widely known as 'braid'—and the many variations within each of those categories can make things confusing. So, how do you choose the best line for your style of fishing?
Standard nylon monofilament is a good start for beginners—it's cost effective, comes in many varieties that suit all styles of fishing, plus it's easy to handle and to tie knots with.
Fluorocarbon monofilament has basically the same properties as standard nylon monofilament except it is considered to be less visible to fish, often feels a bit stiffer and is more expensive. It's only needed as a mainline if you're fishing for timid species with sharp eyesight in crystal clear water. Many anglers prefer to use fluorocarbon as a leader, while running monofilament or braid as the main line.
Braided lines offer superior strength-to-diameter ratios<|fim_middle|> different name, relating to the estimated weight-load at which the line will break. A rule of thumb for those unsure about which line strength to use is to choose one of the line strengths quoted on your reel's line capacity listing.
Another way is think about what fish you plan to target andto what size that fish grows; this information should give you a rough estimate of what line strength you need. Otherwise, you can work in reverse from the drag setting and choose a line that is rated to three times the drag setting you intend to use. If you're still unsure, ask your local tackle store staff for a line recommendation that matches the local species.
Avoid overkill. It may be tempting to cover all bases by using a line rated at 50kg, but heavy lines have disadvantages to consider. Thinner lines offer better casting distance and less drag in the water, but too thin and you'll be sacrificing abrasion resistance. Go for balance and also remember that your line can only be as strong as your knots. | to monofilament lines and the near-zero stretch properties offer anglers unmatched sensitivity and 'feel'. The thin diameters facilitate more line on reel spools and less drag through the air and water, all of which are great advantages. Tying secure knots is more difficult with braid but this is easily overcome with some homework and practice and the effort is usually rewarded by its fishing advantages.
All fishing lines and leaders are rated in sizes referred to as either 'breaking strain', 'strength', 'test' or 'rating'—all the same thing by a | 112 |
OAKLAND, Calif. (Sporting Alert) — Stephen Curry scored 28 points and Draymond Green added a career-high 24, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 121-104 for their fourth win in a row and stayed undefeated on the season.
Curry also dished out seven assists and six rebounds for the Warriors (4-0), while Green pulled down eight rebounds and had five assists in the victory. Klay Thompson, who picked up two early fouls, scored 19 points for Golden State.
"It was very intense," said new coach Steve Kerr, who is the first coach in franchise history to start his career with a 4-0 record.
"We have such an incredible crowd; it's electric in this building.
"When we get moving, like we did tonight, we get a lot of momentum, and we should use that momentum and noise in our favor.
Jamal Crawford paced the Clippers (3-2) with 24 points off the bench, DeAndre Jordan added 17 points and 13 rebounds and Chris Paul finished with 15 points, 12 assists and four steals for the Clippers, which never recovered from their slow start.
Golden State, which scored 65 first half points, shot 60 percent from long range, 58 percent from the floor as a team and knocked-down 20-of-20 from the free throw line in the rout.
"Our first-half defense, that was beautiful," said Warriors' said Kerr.
"Draymond was playing Blake (Griffin) tough in the post. Guys were flying to the ball, covering for each other, getting out on their 3-point<|fim_middle|> 10 rebounds for the Charlotte Hornets to beat Miami 96-89 at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Dwyane Wade scored 25 points and seven assists and Chris Bosh added 23 points and 13 rebounds in the defeat for the Heat.
The Memphis Grizzlies (5-0) also continued their undefeated start to the season, following a 102-91 victory over Phoenix Suns (3-2), which secured their fifth successive win on the term. | shooters.
Griffin had 14 points in the defeat for the LA Clippers and J.J. Redick added 12.
Meanwhile, at the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Gordon Hayward hit a buzzer-beating game-winning jumper and the Utah Jazz stunned LeBron James the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-100.
Hayward, who finished with 21 points in the game, made the step-back 21-foot jumper to win the game for the Jazz, after James had scored three free throws to tied the scores at 100-100 with 0:03 seconds left on the clock.
The small forward, who was scoring 20-plus points for the third successive game, was full of emotions after hitting the winning basket.
"I've never really done that before," Hayward said. "It was just one of those moments.
"But how can you not show emotion after a finish like that?
Derrick Favors also scored 21 points and 10 rebounds for Utah (2-3), with Enes Kanter adding 18 points.
Kyrie Irving had 34 points, James finished with 31 and Kevin Love added 14 for the Cavaliers (1-3), which dropped back-to-back games.
Utah controlled the game for most of the way and even led by as many as 16 points before Cleveland made a run to cut the gap.
"It's tough. You work hard to get back and once again we dug ourselves a hole," James said. "We came out and didn't defend like we did in the second half.
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra warned that their good start to the season could turn with one defeat and he seems to have hit the nail right on the head after the Heat suffered its second defeat in two nights.
Al Jefferson finished a game and season-high 28 points and pulled in | 390 |
Underside engraved Rev. J.J. McLoghlin, In remembrance of St. Mary's Cortland, N.Y., July 22, '07, A.S.M. 5-20-26, F.R.D. 3-19-77.
"McLOGHLIN, John Joseph, clergyman, was born near Strokestown, Roscommon County, Ireland, in 1855. Having acquired a liberal education in the national schools of his native town, he evinced a desire to study for the priesthood. Entering the College of the Immaculate Conception, Summer Hill, Athlone, in 1874, he completed his classical course in 1877. He passed the examination for philosophy in the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels, Niagara, October, 1877, and completed the seminary course in 1881. Having been adopted by the Rt.<|fim_middle|>, Albany, by Bishop McNierney. His first curacy was at St. Mary's, Oswego, where he endeared himself to all by his amiable disposition, priestly character, and faithful attendance to his sacred calling. When his cousin, Rev. Thomas M. McLoghlin, then assisting his uncle, Very Rev. Dean McLoghlin in St. Mary's, Cortland, was promoted to the pastorate of Philmont. N. Y., Father John, as he was familiarly called, was sent by the Rt. Rev. Bishop McNierney to take his place. So faithful was he in the discharge of his duties, and so beloved by the people, that after the death of his venerable uncle, 1888, he was appointed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Ludden pastor of St. Mary's Church, Cortland, N. Y. During his administration a palatial parochial residence was erected, and a new cemetery of forty-five acres purchased, artistically laid out, and consecrated by Bishop Ludden. The church has been enlarged and beautified, and the congregation is in a most flourishing condition."
Condition Report*: In excellent condition with little signs of use. | Rev. Bishop McNierney of Albany, he entered St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, there receiving all orders preparatory to holy priesthood. He was ordained priest, Dec. 27, 1881, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | 57 |
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There is<|fim_middle|> removed from the activity flying around. | a cave temple on an island in the bay of Mumbai in India called Elephanta. Sculptures abound inside this rock-cut temple inside a mountainside. One of them is the Trimurti A Trimurti is a depiction of the three deities: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, which represent the Cosmic Forces of Creation, Maintenance, and Destruction. In the Elephanta cave, this Trimurti stands about 20 feet tall in a prominent corner of the main hall.
The purpose of meditation is to still the mind and bring the thought of the mind to silence. The purpose of art is to do the same. I consider my paintings visual meditations. The Elephanta Head is a painting to look at. You may even like to look at the dot in the middle, the "bindu" that focuses your attention. By focusing your attention on a point, you can be | 185 |
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<|fim_middle|> | Minnesota Orch drops "Keys to New Orleans" concert
In Tuesday's (2/3) St. Paul Pioneer Press (Minnesota), Rob Hubbard writes, "The Minnesota Orchestra has decided to put all of its Mardi Gras beads in one basket. Minneapolis' Orchestra Hall was going to host two concerts featuring the music of New Orleans this month, but slow ticket sales have led to the cancellation of 'The Keys to New Orleans,' a Feb. 28 concert that was to feature three top Crescent City pianists: Allen Toussaint, Henry Butler and Jon Cleary. The orchestra is recommending that those interested in that concert should instead check out the Feb. 12 concert, dubbed 'A Minneapolis Mardi Gras.' The Minnesota Orchestra's head of jazz programming, Irvin Mayfield, is assembling an all-star band of top New Orleans musicians for a program that also features the 'soul queen of New Orleans,' singer Irma Thomas, as well as the Rebirth Brass Band."
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We were lucky enough to spot two Black Harrier adults in two separate locations. Later when I chatted to Rob Simmons of the Fitz Institute (Mr Black Harrier himself) he mentioned that he and a student had not managed to see a single Harrier in a trip up there 3 weeks before. Lucky, lucky us!
We also spotted a gazillion Rock kestrels. They are such wonderfully agile little raptors. This one (and his partner) was very agitated with us as we sat and had a snack on the edge of the canyon. There must have been a nest close by. They eyed us out constantly, leaving the rocky ledge frequently to hover and swear at us on the wing.
There were one or two other really big sighting highlights for us on this trip….an African Wild Cat leaping across the road (striped tail and all), a Freckled nightjar doing its bat-like flitting and calling outside our cottage just after dusk, a glorious little Bat-eared fox family (two babies) with Mum and Dad right on the side of the road and then a Cape Fox….very skittish and leaping away from us, across a field.
I left the Groot Karoo with the image of that<|fim_middle|> – and such a good point on moving road kills – we should all do it! | little Bat-eared fox family in my mind, and I had to wonder how much of a struggle it is for these and all the other creatures to survive in this environment.
The odds are stacked against them, what with the traffic (we came across this very sad road kill casualty from the previous night – a large hare), fences at every turn, and, tragically…farmers with guns and traps.
BUT, we saw so much and this means that creatures are incredibly resilient and (I live in hope on this one) that farmers are starting to come around to friendlier, more sustainable ways. Seeing so many raptors is always a very good indicator indeed.
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Celebrating its 29th year, the National Veterans Golden Age Games offer sports and recreational competitive events for Veterans 55 years of age and older. It is the largest sports and recreation competition for this age group of military Veterans in the world! The Games continue to serve as a showcase for the rehabilitation value that wellness and fitness provide in the lives of older Americans.
The National Veterans Golden Age Games are an outgrowth of the historic involvement in geriatric programs by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For many years, VA has put major emphasis on health and fitness with the goal of Veterans living healthier, longer lives. Many of the events began as recreational activities at VA hospitals and nursing home care units across the country. Inspired by the health and fitness movement for America's senior citizens, the Games extend that concept to our nation's aging Veterans. In 1985, the first National Veterans Golden Age Games took place in Albany, Georgia, with 115 competitors representing VA medical facilities across the<|fim_middle|> a truly adaptive therapeutic sports competition that has become a model for other local, state and national senior sports events.
Since 2004, the National Veterans Golden Age Games have been a qualifier for the National Senior Games, a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee. Through this partnership, gold, silver and bronze medalists in certain events have the opportunity to compete further, among America's elite senior athletes.
This outstanding program has grown from 115 participants its first year to more than 700 in 2010, making it the largest of VA's six rehabilitation special events. For the past several years, the aging Vietnam Veteran population has entered the Games in greater numbers each year, making up the largest group of competitors by period of service. By age group, the over-70 age categories are now the largest.
Since the Games began, Veterans have competed in cities across the United States. A listing of event locations and hosting VA medical facilities follows. | United States.
A "fountain of youth" for the rapidly aging Veteran population, the Games provide a multi-event sports and therapeutic recreation program for eligible Veterans receiving care at any VA medical facility. It is the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program in the United States, and the only national seniors' program designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. This event truly reflects VA's mission – to provide quality programs and health care for America's aging Veteran population. It has become one of the most progressive and adaptive rehabilitative senior sports programs in the United States and the world.
Over the years, competitive events at the National Veterans Golden Age Games have been adapted to meet specific needs of the participants. The Games have separate age groups and gender divisions. Additionally, because many Veterans also face medical challenges, events were added for those who use wheelchairs and those who have visual impairments. To accommodate the varying degrees of physical conditioning, motor and cognitive skills of the participants, basic competition rules were adapted. The modification of rules and use of adaptive equipment in many events allow non-ambulatory and visually impaired Veterans to participate, in separate divisions where needed and with ambulatory and sighted Veterans when possible. This has made the National Veterans Golden Age Games | 261 |
The past 2 weeks have been crazy in my house. We've dealt with the flu, a concussion, and an entire week off of school because of sub zero temperatures. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm ready for a little quiet time!
I had the chance to photograph these two for<|fim_middle|> 2 weeks ago and they agreed. It was a great day for pictures until literally within minutes the temperature dropped 15 degrees and the wind was out of control!! Even though we had locked the keys in Halee's car and it was cold and windy, they rocked it out and we were able to get a few great shots! Editing these pictures made me smile because I remember them laughing constantly and smiling. I like to photograph happy people, they make me happy.
These pictures right here…… are my favorite!
Posted In: 2014, Blog, cherub, Class of 2014, downtown, KY, Personal, Portraits, senior, Wilmore, Winter. | the first time early in the Fall. They were super cute then and they are still super cute. I asked them to give me 30 minutes on a Saturday | 33 |
(1979-1984) - San Zenone degli Ezzelini (Treviso) - Park with pool and tennis court at Villa di Rovero
The park (17,000 hectares) surrounds the splendid 16th-century Villa di Rovero<|fim_middle|> (_Prunus laurocerasus rotundifolia, Taxus baccata, Carpinus betulus, Chamacerasus pileata,_ etc.) leading to the pool area and the tennis court. The sober, linearly-styled pool appears unexpectedly beyond a low hedge. Set in a lawn overlooking the valley, it is surrounded on three sides by trees and shrubs and adorned with flowering shrubs and plants (roses, _Hibiscus_, Japanese anemones, _Iris kaempferi_, etc.). The overflow, which carries off fallen leaves from the surface of the water, runs into a channel and is recirculated. The various different levels along the path are nuanced by plantings of shrubs (hornbeams, laurels, boxwood, _Abelia_, etc.) and creepers _(Hypericum calicinum, Hedera algeriensis, Lonicera pileata_, etc.). (Ph.: © Paola Porcinai)
All content is © 2023 Paola Porcinai | Contacts | Credits | on a rise dominating the valley. The hilly configuration and the extent of the surface area were such as to leave the Landscape architect a free expressive rein; he modeled the terrain of a large portion of the park and inserted functional, modern elements: a pool and relative auxiliary facilities, and a tennis court.
The wide drive in pebbles and stone leading to the villa is flanked by trees (prevalently _Cedrus atlantica)_, shrubs (_Rhododendron, Azalea, Sarcocca, Skimmia)_, and ground covers (_Convallaria japonica, Ruscus hypoglossum, Hedera algeriensis)_. The plaza at the end of the drive, at the rear of the villa, is an ample space, partly grassed and partly in gravel (in the car parking area). A narrow passage is the start of a path, bordered by cypresses and high hedges | 195 |
Global free shopping for all – how do we do that?
In the age of global aviation and shipping, and the short history of buying online, it is now possible to shop from anywhere in the world – and with growing economies of scale in international shipping, the costs to you are coming down.
Many carriers now offer us flat global rates – which in turn helps build volume for more remote areas to bring their own costs down to maintain and grow these routes.
This give us access to very competitive worldwide shipping rates, opening up the places you<|fim_middle|> your orders safely and quickly. | can order for delivery to.
We truly want everyone to benefit from the online shopping revolution – with affordable access to an increasing range of products, wherever you live.
Of course, "free shipping" is not free of cost – as you presumably know, your delivery agent also needs a respectable living.
Free shipping in this context means we simply include the worldwide shipping cost within the price.
This makes it much simpler for you to compare prices and calculate overall costs – and no unpleasant surprises in the checkout when you only need one thing and it other's can charge double to ship it.
Of course, if you order some products for domestic shipping, then there are some lower costs, which we pass back to you as discounts, special offer and vouchers.
Our primary objective is delivering a reliable service at the best possible price, and we negotiate on your behalf, with the volumes of custom you bring, to keep prices low and pass on all available discounts and offers.
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Depending where you live and the route that packages will take, delivery times will vary – but we give the best possible estimates we can on the product page and checkout, so that you know what to expect and when.
You can always let us know if you have a different experience and we will review the forecast calculations for your area, and we log all information to keep improving our times and forecasts.
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Screen savers were invented back in the days of monochrome CRT monitors<|fim_middle|> workspace.
Leave your desk for a while, and co-workers might be tempted to peek at your screen while you're gone. Running a screen saver will at least discourage walk-by peepers--and running a program like Don't Touch My Computer, in which a virtual guard dog barks at anyone who touches your keyboard, will really do the trick.
Screen savers also let us express who we are. Just like family photos and funky paperweights sitting on a hand-made walnut desk, screen savers on a 24-inch LCD let us make our mark on the world--or at least on the office. For example, you could show your quirky side with the fabulous Book of Time 3D, which displays a photorealistic parchment book with an antique clock face printed on every page; each time a page flips, the correct time displays. Très chic!
Maybe you want to let co-workers know that you're intellectual or artistic. LinguaSaver, teaches you French, German, Italian, or Spanish in your idle moments. And the mesmerizing Da Vinci Encoded makes characters rearrange themselves on screen into an electronic version of the Mona Lisa.
But let's not forget that screen savers are fun. And we all need a little fun in our life, especially when we've been working long hours in front of a computer screen. Just try to be grumpy when you've got 3D Good Ole Summer Time and you're listening to a string quartet play as giant daisies and a goofy cartoon sun float about your computer screen.
For reviews of these and many other screen savers, read on. You're sure to find something that suits your style.
For a list of all the files in this story, go here. | to prevent phosphor burn-in, and they served their purpose well.
Nowadays, however, almost everyone uses LCD computer monitors, which are impervious to burn-in. And though burn-in remains an issue for older CRT monitors, most of us don't give it a thought.
So why are screen savers still as popular as ever? It could be because they help protect your privacy in a busy office environment, or perhaps because they let you inject a little flair into your | 96 |
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50 years of The FEBS Journal
The FEBS Journal celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. The journal's past, present and future are feted in the last issue of the year, with an editorial providing an historical perspective of the journal, a science communication competition, and special selection of highlights of recent papers.
The FEBS Journal Volume 284, Issue 24, December 2017
The first issue of what was then called the European Journal of Biochemistry appeared on 1 March 1967 (in 2005, the European Journal of Biochemistry was renamed The FEBS Journal). The journal has come far in the intervening 50 years, and this editorial looks back at some of the notable editorial and technological advances that have occurred since volume 1, issue 1. The Editor-in-Chief also provides a glimpse into the journal's future, laying out new article types and features that will be developed in the next few years.
To help celebrate this anniversary, The FEBS Journal's community was invited to join a science communication competition aimed at describing a scientific concept or advance in the life sciences in written, video, cartoon or animation form. Three entries captured the spirit of the competition in terms of relevance, accuracy and appeal to a broad audience: congratulations to Antoinette Fong, for her video on the differences between subcutaneous and visceral fat; Diego Estrada-Rivadeneyra, for his poster on Sanger sequencing; and V Mitheera, for her video on exercise and endorphins. You can read more about the competition and view the winning entries here.
To wrap up these anniversary celebrations, an accompanying selection of Research Highlights draws attention to some of the notable papers published within the journal's pages in the past few years. The research papers and reviews highlighted here cover diverse topics, from A(utophagy) to Z(ebrafish).
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greyskycastdj melodic goth rock, retro-ish, great vocals, and some romantic lyrics, very nice.. this album asks the ultimate question.."will you wait for the never-ending"...well..will<|fim_middle|> a cliché. Vocals, guitars and wonderful chord changes make "Unfulfilled Promises" a standout track about love and loss. It's splendid and magnificent… and cold inside. Favorite track: Unfulfilled Promise.
Includes unlimited streaming of Midnight Conversations via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Florida's foremost Post-Punk and Darkwave band worked tirelessly with producer Tom Shear (Assemblage 23) for create this single, which will be included in their upcoming full length Midnight Conversations, due July 21st via Cleopatra Records.
Additionally, the album is now available for preorder! Get your copy today, for with the preorder you get to download "Unfulfilled Promise" in top quality!
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Christian Schaefer Featured this album on the forty ninth issue of RULE of THREE (bit.ly/RULEofTHREEbc). If you immersed yourself in the Gothic/Darkwave scene of the 90s chances are you have a bit of a sweet spot for the emotional, the epic and the over dramatic side of the dark underground. Astari Nite captures those attributes without becoming | 86 |
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Highlights from the 2014 AIBC Recognition Awards
On the evening of November 20, 2014, members of the AIBC community gathered to celebrate volunteerism and to pay tribute to some of the institute's most dedicated volunteers. The evening's gathering, which took place at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, included presentation<|fim_middle|>.M. Yustin Architect AIBC (former AIBC Council elected member); and Derek DeLand Intern Architect AIBC (former Intern Architect Liaison from 2012/13).
Photos from the ceremony are available on FLICKR. We will also post links to photos on our social media channels and in eNews.
The 2015 AIBC Recognition Awards call for nominations is now open through August 17, 2015. Please consider nominating a worthy candidate who should be recognized for his/her contributions to the profession, the community or the institute. Visit the AIBC Recognition Program for more information.
Filed under AIBC Happenings | of the institute's AIBC Lifetime Achievement Award. There were two recipients of this award: Paul McCarley Merrick Retired Architect AIBC, and the late Bonnie Karen Maples Retired Architect AIBC. The award recognizes current or former members who have made exceptional, sustained, and significant contributions to the profession and its public appreciation in British Columbia through an outstanding, career-long body of work.
Outgoing members of the 2012/14 AIBC Council were also recognized: Laurence W. (Chip) Barrett Architect AIBC (former AIBC Council elected member); Calvin Meiklejohn Architect AIBC (former AIBC Council elected member); Lynne Werker Architect AIBC (former AIBC Council elected member); David N | 152 |
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David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain's most powerful, political plays.
As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.
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Art & Architecture On Screen, Stage On Screen | -winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor's timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (The Bay). Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.
"One of the hottest tickets in town" – Daily Mail
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Originally published in California Civil Litigation Reporter (December 1990), by Farley J. Neuman.
Commercial litigation frequently involves accounting issues.
How much money was paid to a partner?
How much profit did a company obtain from a particular product?
<|fim_middle|> process. Parties retain more control when there is a lawyer-referee and the parties provide their own accountants.
There are situations when a party would prefer that all the accounting issues be presented to a jury. Thus, that party would not want to file a complaint or cross-complaint that states a cause of action for an accounting, and would not want to move for the appointment of a referee. This is a strategic decision for which there are no absolute rules.
Generally, a party will want a referee to decide the accounting issues if that party has investigated those issues and has determined that its position is consistent with the decision a certified public accountant would likely make. There are other times when a party would rather confuse the accounting issues in hopes of obtaining more than an accountant would want to award.
A party to a case involving accounting issues should always consider the possibility of either appointing a referee to decide the accounting issues, or of having the accounting issues separately heard by the judge without a jury. The issues should be clearly defined before any motion is made to the court. However, keep in mind that the issues may include accounting and related nonaccounting issues. A strategic decision of whether to move for the appointment of a referee should be made after considering the advantages and disadvantages of a trial on the accounting issues, the ability to obtain accurate accounting information, likely discovery problems, and the litigation budget. | Discovery for accounting issues can be difficult, complex, and extremely expensive. A trial to decide accounting issues can be equally frustrating. One solution may be the appointment of a referee to help decide the accounting issues and participate in the discovery related to those issues.
(a) When the trial of an issue of fact requires the examination of a long account on either side; in which case the referees may be directed to hear and decide the whole issue, or report upon any specific question of fact involved therein.
(b) When the taking of an account is necessary for the information of the court before judgment, or for carrying a judgment or order into effect.
counsel challenged the reference of the issue of the reasonableness of the attorneys' fees, arguing that the referee may properly only consider the billing data to determine the accuracy of the account, and may not address the reasonableness of the fees. The court of appeal held that this issue involved the examination of a long account, therefore the "whole issue," including the reasonableness, could be referred to the referee under the specific language of CCP §639. Thus, once a long account is involved, a compulsory reference may be made of the entire issue–even issues that go far beyond the parameters of a commonly understood accounting. See Fredendall v Shrader (1920) 45 CA 719, 726, 188 P 580, 583 (determination of market value of oil sold or disposed of by defendant who was improperly in control of an oil company).
However, to avoid the issue of whether a "long account" or the "taking of an account" is involved, it is helpful to include a cause of action for an accounting in either the complaint or in a cross-complaint. If the plaintiff does not state a cause of action for an accounting, the defendant may do so in a cross-complaint. Because an action for an accounting is an equitable action (Verdier v Superior Court (1948) 88 CA2d 527, 530, 199 P2d 325, 327), the action must be tried by the court without a jury (United States Fid. & Guar. Co. v Superior Court (1988) 204 CA3d 1513, 1529, 252 CR 320, 330; Strauss v Summerhays (1984) 157 CA3d 806, 811, 204 CR 227, 230). Thus, when faced with an action for an accounting combined with a motion to appoint a referee, the judge must decide whether to hear and decide the accounting issues without a jury or to delegate the task to a referee. In light of the aversion of most judges to accounting issues, and the congestion of the courts, judges are inclined to grant motions to appoint referees, particularly when a cause of action for an accounting is stated.
The accounting data often does not mean much unless it is properly organized and explained; and Critical information is often contained only in computer storage.
Code of Civil Procedure §639 (in addition to authorizing a referee for accounting issues) also authorizes the court "(e) to appoint a referee to hear and determine any and all discovery motions and disputes." When the accounting referee is also empowered to decide discovery issues, discovery disputes are resolved swiftly and economically, and tend to arise less frequently.
Occasionally, a referee is appointed not only to resolve discovery disputes, but to actually conduct discovery. For example, if the referee is a certified public accountant who will actually perform the accounting, the trial court sometimes grants the referee authority to directly interview the parties' accountants, bookkeepers, and other witnesses, and to directly request and examine original accounting records and related documents. Vesting such investigatory powers on the referee raises both strategic and legal issues.
From a strategic perspective, the process can become much more economical because (1) the parties will generally be more cooperative when dealing with a referee directly, and (2) the referee will attain exactly what he or she needs to examine without relying on one of the parties to conduct the discovery and then presenting the information to the referee. However, in granting such broad powers to the referee, the parties also give up the ability to control the flow of information and evidence, and may not even know what information and evidence the referee actually receives.
addressed the appointment of a referee under the Code of Civil Procedure, and was therefore not applicable to the appointment of a referee under the Corporations Code. Abrams held that a referee appointed under Corp C §2000 need not conduct a formal hearing.
Should the Referee Be a Lawyer or an Accountant?
Referees for accounting issues are generally lawyers, such as retired judges, or accountants. The type of referee chosen will largely determine how the process will work.
If the referee is a lawyer, then each party generally retains its own certified public accountant, analyzes all of the information itself, and then presents its opinions and conclusions to the referee. After each side presents the testimony and conclusions of the accountants and any other relevant evidence, the lawyer-referee makes a decision and issues a report to the court.
If the referee is an accountant, then the referee normally performs his or her own analysis of the accounting information and a formal hearing is not held. However, under the holding in Rice, it would appear that a formal hearing would be required, although it also appears that the parties could waive the right to a hearing. The accounting documents are presented directly to the referee, and the referee generally asks questions to the accountants and other witnesses. When the referee is an accountant, he or she generally acts more as a special investigator who independently determines the facts. A referee who is a lawyer generally acts more as a judge. Having an accountant-referee normally results in a more economical | 1,238 |
The free press was always intended to serve a specific function: Inform the American public on the important issues of the day. The Fourth Estate was also supposed to be an entity that fought on behalf of the American public against the wrongdoing and corruption of those in power, both inside and outside the government. Indeed, journalists were supposed to be a bulwark against bad actors who wished to prey upon those who could not defend themselves.
Unfortunately, the American media establishment has failed to live up to this ideal. Throughout its history, members of the press have used their platforms to pursue their own agendas. In some cases, their practices have pushed the United States into war. The yellow journalism of Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst is credited with igniting the Spanish-American War.
Unfortunately, the press has not changed for the better. American news media has continued to neglect their intended role in favor of pursuing a progressive political agenda. It remains an influence machine — one that deals more in persuasion than factual reporting.
Fortunately, there are journalists who take their craft seriously. They use their platforms to expose corruption and to make sure the world is informed of the wrongdoing of bad actors on the world stage. The International Center for Journalists recently held their awards dinner where they honored several members of the press who distinguished themselves through superior journalism.
Joseph Poliszuk, the co-founder of a news website named Armando.info, was one of the winners of the Knight International Journalism award. He was given the award for his work in exposing a Colombian businessman who financially supported Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who has oppressed the people of Venezuela for years.
The businessman in question is Alex Saab, who recently filed a defamation suit against Poliszuk and his partners for publishing articles detailing Saab's business ties to the Venezuelan government's program designed to fight starvation. The program, which is called Local Sourcing and Production Committee (CLAP), has come under fire because Maduro has been using the program to cement his hold on power.
Poliszuk discovered that one of Saab's companies had a deal with the Venezuelan government that allowed them to transport food used for the CLAP<|fim_middle|> weaponize food to support his allies while harming his detractors. The journalists and his partners were forced to leave Colombia as the defamation suit could result in jail time.
Filippino journalist Maria Ressa was the second recipient of the Knight award for her work in exposing President Rodrigo Duterte's increasingly violent actions in the country's war on drugs. The war, which has killed about 8,000 people, has received worldwide condemnation.
In response to the negative news coverage, Duterte first boycotted the media. Then, he decided to use the power of the government news outlets that were critical of him. Eventually, he set his sights on Rappler, Ressa's news site. The country's Securities and Exchange Commission began harassing the company, forcing them to turn over a plethora of documents, including paperwork confirming that the company is Filippino-owned.
"It was clearly a fishing expedition," Ressa told reporters. "It was a case of being guilty until proven innocent. There was never any formal charge given.
What About The American Press?
The American press once idolized people like Ressa and Poliszuk. Both of these individuals are waging legitimate battles against injustice, not simply promoting a political agenda. And yet, it is not likely that either of these people will be touted as excellent examples of journalism by the American media establishment.
Regrettably, the legacy media now props up individuals like CNN's Jim Acosta, whose only goal seems to be grandstanding and attacking the Trump administration. Indeed, when President Obama was in office, neither Acosta — or any of his colleagues — engaged in the blatantly unfair attacks that they have embraced under President Trump.
What is truly interesting about the de-evolution of the establishment media is their apparent lack of awareness when it comes to their bias. They seem to believe that the American public does not see the game they are playing. Studies have shown that the public not only distrusts the media, but they view them as more divisive than President Trump. Nevertheless, the press persists, thinking they are pulling the wool over the eyes of the people. Unfortunately for them, the public isn't falling for it.
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Greater Noida police today had arrested a bike thief from a roundabout in Greater Noida during a routine checking drive.
Police had registered a case against him under different acts and he is been sent to jail.
Global Assemblage of Intellectuals at 3rd International Conference on Digitization, Innovation & Disruption (ICDID 2k18) at GLBIMR , Gr Noida.
GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Greater Noida (GLBIMR) successfully organized 3rd International Conference on "Digitization, Innovation and Disruption: Keys to Achieving Global Competitiveness (ICDID 2k18)" at its Greater Noida campus on Saturday, September 15, 2018, with participation from more than 500International & National delegates from corporate & academia.Ceremonial Lamp lighting by Mr. Pankaj Agrawal, Vice Chairman, GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, Dr. Urvashi Makkar, Director General, GLBIMR along with the elite guests including Dr. Rattan Sagar Khanna, CMD Kwality Ltd, Dr. Yasho V. Verma, Mentor, Winning Solutions, Noida, Dr. Saurabh Agarwal, Managing Director, Edge India Publishing Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Rajiv Kapoor, Executive Director- Group HRM, UNO Minda Group, Mr. Prem Akhauri, Group Head-HR, L&T and MHPS JVs, South Delhi, Mr. Aditya Agrawal, VP & Head – Customer Experience Management, Trans Union CIBIL Limited, Mr. Sanjay Singh, Vice-President & Global CoE – HR, The Hi-Tech Gears Ltd., Gurgaon, Ms. Vandana Madhusudan, AVP – HR, ACME Solar, Gurugram, Mr. Shikher Gupta, Director, Indifi Technologies, Dinesh Kumar, Senior GM, Aircel Ltd, Ms. Shamli Prakash, Senior Vice President, Opera Solutions Republic marked the inauguration of the highly intellectual event.
Mr<|fim_middle|> Conference Proceedings of International Conference on Digitization, Innovation & Disruption 2k18 with the publication of 116 vetted abstracts and the Conference Book – "Digitization, Innovation & Disruption: Keys to Achieving Global Competitiveness", along with the launch of the Information Brochure of GLBIMR for the year 2019. | . Pankaj Agrawal genially welcomed the guests and extended gratitude for their august presence. He shared that GLBIMR has its strong impetus on reinforcing quality research in alignment with industry leaders and corporate practitioners. He stated that carrying forth the legacy of International Conference on "Innovations in Technology: A Road Map to Achieve Global Competitiveness" in 2016 and the 2nd International Conference on "Achieving Sustainable Strategic Advantage" in 2017, this 3rd International Conference provided a global platform to the academicians, corporate strategist, practitioners, policymakers, regulatory authorities and NGOs, in identifying & discussing latest innovative developments in every functional area of business to fuel digital transformation.
Dr. Urvashi Makkar highlighted that more than 100 research papers were presented in the conference which brought together academicians, researchers, practitioners and students from around the globe for the culmination of enriching discussions by encouraging contributions from researchers across academic institutions and industry worldwide. The event witnessed the unveiling of the | 212 |
Camaro sway bar holes are swaged by piercing the metal and pushing it upwards into a tube shape. On the assembly line, air tools turn the sway bar bolts in and they cut their own threads as they go. The swaged area gives more metal for the bolts to bite into. Smaller 5/16" bolts are used which were strong enough for the small diameter sway bars of the day. The bolt hole spacing is fairly narrow so larger diameter sway bars put the bolt heads very close to the bushing. Frequently, the bolts tear out of the frame and if you drill the hole out to put a larger 3/8" bolt in, there isn't enough metal left to prevent the new bolt from stripping out. Another problem is the frame has a dimple right where<|fim_middle|> a mis-match in frame half heights that limits room for a flat plate.
I have had good luck with making a flat 3/16" thick plate with 3/8" nuts tack welded on top, then welding washers to it to space the plate up so it does not contact the bump. I drilled the old holes to 7/16" to get rid of the swaged metal. If you drill to 3/8" there will be metal sticking up and you won't be able to get inside the frame to grind it down.
Some guys just weld a flat plate on the bottom. I hate to do it that way because it will lower the sway bar and it's already too low for a lowered car.
Below are the sway bar holes with a stiffening bump between them. This bump prevents you from putting a flat plate inside the frame rail.
These are not rivets sticking up, the frame is punched inward and metal swaged up to form an area the bolts can thread into. You must drill to around 7/16" to fully remove the protruding metal. | the sway bar goes. this dimple sticks up into the frame and prevents a flat reinforcement plate from being used. The inboard half of the frame rail is welded on and there is | 37 |
Choosing to stay at Park Regis City Centre was such a great treat to begin my vacation in Australia. I couldn't find any better accommodation to make my stay in Sydney more convenient and relaxed one than staying on this hotel.
Park Regis City Centre is a hotel in Sydney that caters both business and leisure travellers. Located in Sydney's central business district, Park Regis City Centre is an ultimate base to stay while in the city. I knew I made a right choice that I spent my first few nights here. It is close to almost everything I needed while I was in the city – train station, restaurants, shopping centers, tourist attractions and so on.
Coming from an 8-hour flight from Manila, what I initially wanted was to get to my hotel immediately and drop my things. Gratefully, the hotel wasn't difficult to reach. It only took me about half an hour drive via shuttle bus from the airport to get to the hotel.
Checking in was smooth. A friendly Filipino staff accommodated my reservation for check in. He asked for my name and my passport, and then in<|fim_middle|> room with comfy bed and cozy ambiance that Park Regis City Centre had indeed provided me. Staying in this hotel was certainly a great choice when spending a holiday in Sydney. It was truly a welcome treat when I arrived in the city that my hotel provided me with great location, friendly staff and comfy room. It had completely fulfilled my need, that is a well spent stay to start off my vacation in Australia.
Previous story How to Apply for Australian Tourist Visa in the Philippines? | a matter of few minutes, I already had my room. He gave me my room keycard and another keycard for the elevator.
The hotel currently has 122 rooms. Room types are Executive Plus, Park Suite, Premier, Triple Room and Premier Twin. My room was an Executive Plus, which was a nice sized room. It was air-conditioned with a queen-size bed. The room was also equipped with work desk, telephone, flat screen TV, iron & board, luggage rack, refrigerator and tea / coffee making facilities.
The room was also en-suite. It has a clean bathroom provided with complimentary toiletries. A hair dryer is also available for use.
I was pleased with my hotel room. It had every basic room amenities that I hoped. It looked comfortable and cozy. My room was clean and well presented. It also had a lovely view of the city.
Park Regis City Centre also has a range of business and recreational facilities. The hotel offers 24-hour reception and security. The hotel provides business services to its guests. The hotel also provides complimentary Wi-Fi for up to 250 MB per day.
The hotel also has a rooftop outdoor pool, which is free to use by guests. The hotel also has an observation sun deck.
The hotel also extends its services by providing transfer service and tour assistance. Laundry service is also available for a fee.
I spent two nights at Park Regis City Centre. My stay in Sydney definitely became more wonderful and easy because of this hotel. There was nothing more that I could ask for than a lovely | 318 |
Are we raising mean kids?
BABY STEPS When was the last time you made an effort to teach empathy or kindness to your child? Sudha Subramanian says it's about time parents got their act together.
Harvard psychologist Richard Weissbourd runs a programme called Making Caring Common. You may wonder why anybody would want to run such a programme. Is caring not something we teach our kids? I am not sure. I cannot remember the last time I made an effort to teach my child about helping others.
A recent study suggested that parents are happy only if their kids are high achievers. We are all too wired and focused about our children getting top grades and excelling in activities. We don't pay any attention to whether our kids are kind or not. We don't take that extra effort to teach our children empathy or encourage them to do any community service. Which means our kids may become high achievers in terms of grades, but may not have much to show by way of being a caring human being. And this brings us to the big question – are we raising mean kids?
When was the last time we articulated our pride to our kids when they were involved in an act of kindness? We don't go around talking about our child's kindness or empathy like we do if s/he were to win a trophy. Yes. We want our children to be compassionate. But, surely, we don't value that attribute more than their grades.
children to help others. It is just too much of a hassle.
Not to forget the all-pervasive competitive environment that we live in. We seldom value what our children are good at. We wonder why they are not as good as the other kids. We encourage jealousy and hatred. We simply don't teach our children sportsmanship. We, as parents, have become so competitive that we don't celebrate others' victory. We don't teach our kids to be happy for their friends.
Instead, we pit them against each other and totally kill their camaraderie.
We live in a world that lacks kindness. For kids and adults alike, caring for others will decrease bullying and foster friendships. We have become very intolerant and our lives revolve around instant gratification. In such a scenario, practising empathy can go a long way in healing a troubled world. Parents can play a huge part in helping children become kind human beings. Our kids need to hear a lot more from us about why we prioritise acts of kindness. For example, we should not tell our kids to 'mind their own business' when their friend is being bullied.
Instead, we could ask our child to stand up for his/her friend. In fact, according to the Harvard psychologist, we should stop telling kids that "the top priority is for you to be happy". Instead, we should start telling our kids that "the top priority is that you are kind". When we bring in such a paradigm shift in our approach, children will see how important it is for them to be kind. They will begin to value others before their own happiness. By stressing<|fim_middle|> lecture them and hope that they will turn out fine. For that, we have to start in a small way – by being kind to people around us. The world needs a lot of goodness and taking care. A small act of kindness can go a long way. Let us take those baby steps. | on our child's happiness, we are, in fact, making our kids very selfish and narcissists.
In a bid to increase our understanding about compassion and appreciation, parents have the onus of setting good examples. It is never too late to learn to be kind and nice. We may be soccer moms, but we should also appreciate what other children are good at. By appreciating other kids, we help our kids see the goodness in others; we take away the pressure on our kids to perform perennially. Kids can be competitive, but we should also help them accept defeat gracefully. Winning is not always everything. We learn from defeats. Appreciating others' achievement does not belittle our child. We just offer an opportunity for our child to see the goodness that is out there.
Kindness is not some science that we can teach. It has to be learnt by observation and practice. We may say 'be nice', but kids don't know what it means, unless they see it in action. We cannot | 204 |
I am not going to go over the details of the strange events of what is now being called Stepneygate<|fim_middle|> reserve judgement and hope that the remaining races of this season are not affected by the matter. | ; Autosport magazine has an excellent article summarising the events and there is no point in retelling the story. A few thoughts do spring to mind, however.
When Ferrari first presented their case to the Italian prosecutor, we were told that the problem was not about a specific offence but rather concerned with Stepney's behavior. If we are to put credence in what is now being hinted at, there is a link between the allegations and McLaren's chief designer, Mike Coughlan, and it has been confirmed that incriminating material was found in both Stepney's residence in Italy and Coughlan's in Britain.
Our thoughts turn immediately to industrial espionage, the supply of important Ferrari documents to a competitor. But how does that fit with Ferrari's original statement that no particular incident is being specified? The action of delivering confidential documents to a McLaren employee is very definitely a specific case and not just a matter of behavior. Either Ferrari were being less than open and honest in their initial statements or more than they suspected has been revealed in the course of investigation.
Of course, we would like to know the nature of the evidence apparently uncovered in the search of the two houses but it is unlikely that this will be revealed for a long time to come. It is easy to assume that we are talking confidential and sensitive documents or plans but that need not be so. Anything found in Coughlan's home with a Ferrari heading would be regarded by the police as suspicious - their job would not have been to assess the value of any such documents but merely to find anything that might be evidence. And they could not be expected to know that Coughlan had worked for Ferrari in the past and would therefore be quite likely to have old Ferrari documents in his possession.
So much hinges upon the nature of the evidence found and we would be jumping the gun to assume that, because Mclaren have reacted so quickly and firmly in suspending Coughlan from his position, that they are in agreement with the allegations having seen the evidence. They are merely doing the correct thing in calling a halt to matters until the facts are known.
Then there is the matter of Stepney being in Asia when all this blew up. Ferrari are saying that he appears to have departed suddenly and without reason, whereas Stepney maintains that he is on leave and that his flight was booked through normal Ferrari channels. That should be a pretty easy thing to prove one way or the other and there seems little point in either party lying, since the facts will be revealed very quickly. And a lie in this case must inevitably cast doubt upon other statements made by that party.
The possibility of sabotage to the Ferrari cars before the Monaco GP looks highly unlikely to me and I expect that it will fade into the background as events proceed. The mysterious white powder would have been identified by now were there any truth in the story.
So we are left with a very odd sequence of events indeed. What little motivation there might be for Stepney to act as alleged seems insufficient and yet it would be unwise for Ferrari to embark upon such a serious course without strong evidence. I wonder if the truth will ever be known, especially in view of the fact that the Italian legal system can take years to reach a conclusion on such cases.
In the meantime, the atmosphere in F1 is soured by suspicion and doubt, leaving us tempted to believe first one side, then the other. I guess our best reaction is to | 693 |
Hiroshima atomic bomb site more popular than ever
Richard Ehrlich and Jane Darby Menton, for CNN • Updated 6th August 2015
(CNN) — More than seven decades after the U.S. military dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, effectively ending World War II, the site of the devastation remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.
And it appears to be getting more popular.
Visits by foreign tourists to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum hit a record high of 338,891 in 2015. That's more than a 100% increase from just four years ago.
Visitors to Japan come to bear witness to preserved burnt wreckage, painful survivor testimonies and human shadows left permanently visible after the atomic bomb explosion's incandescent destruction.
A number of factors lay behind the site's continuing hold on travelers.
Some describe Hiroshima as a gripping, educational and emotional example of "dark tourism," "grief tourism" or "battlefield tourism," which includes Nazi concentration camps in Europe, Cambodia's torture prison and killing fields, and West African slave ports, as well as the Nagasaki Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum.
The latter site memorializes the events and devastation surrounding the second atomic bomb dropped on that Japanese city three days after the Hiroshima bombing.
Most tourists gaze in mute awe at Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Genbaku Dome, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
The now-iconic structure, designed in 1915 by a Czech architect, was the city's Industrial Promotion Hall. When the United States dropped the bomb on August 6, 1945, it exploded just above the building<|fim_middle|> to bear witness to the need for eliminating nuclear weapons."
Though the number of surviving hibakusha is dwindling, the city is making a concerted effort to document their stories on paper and film.
"Japan is the only place where there is a really vivid example of what the nuclear age means," said Bruce Blair, the president of Global Zero, an international organization dedicated to the elimination of nuclear weapons.
Blair said that the emotional resonance of survivor stories can galvanize people to take a more active interest in nuclear issues.
MORE: The first use of the atomic bomb
Originally published August 2014, updated May 2016.
Richard S. Ehrlich is a freelance writer from San Francisco. He's reported for international media from Asia since 1978, based in Hong Kong, New Delhi and now Bangkok.
A former CNN production assistant, Jane Darby Menton is a Rhodes scholar working on an MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford. | , but didn't totally destroy it because the immediate blast and heat buffered the air at ground zero.
Renovations ongoing
In addition to the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima officials are actively promoting the city's peace-centric identity.
In 2015, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui launched a series of projects around the park. Exhibition rooms in the museum's East Building, for example, were scheduled to be closed for renovations until October 2016. The Main Building remains open.
The city's various projects, estimated to cost roughly 107 million yen (about $861 million), focus on preserving the memories of the bomb's survivors and enhancing the city's ability to attract and accommodate tourists.
Projects include renovations to the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims that stands at the heart of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and renovations to the Rest House, one of the few buildings that survived the blast.
TripAdvisor calls Peace Memorial a top Japan attraction
Even without the new projects, Hiroshima is one of the most well-known destinations in Japan. Americans comprise the largest number of foreign visitors, followed by Australians and Chinese, according to local government statistics for the city and surrounding prefecture.
Countless Japanese also visit.
"The name 'Hiroshima' has been well-known among foreign countries from its history, and recently word-of-mouth effect from visitors adds more reality to it," Hiroshima Convention and Visitors Bureau representative Taeko Abe told CNN. "In recent years, word-of-mouth information from the Internet also has a strong influence."
TripAdvisor currently lists Hiroshima as the country's No. 2 attraction, behind Miyajima island, also located in Hiroshima prefecture.
MORE: What atomic bomb left behind
Nightmarish displays
School bag with wooden grip: student Mitsuko Kawamura (then 13) was exposed to the bomb. Her sister Yaeko searched the city but found only her bag.
Toshio Kawamura/Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima from an American B-29 bomber. The explosion obliterated nearly everything within 10-square kilometers (six square miles) in the downtown area, killing 60,000 to 80,000 people. Radiation poisoning eventually sickened others, resulting in an estimated final total death toll of 135,000 people.
Across the Motoyasu River, which flows in front of the A-Bomb Dome, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum displays evocative exhibits, including a blistered and fused tricycle that a four-year-old boy was riding during the blast that burned him to death.
Photos, documentary films, nightmarish drawings by survivors, scientific explanations of the explosion, plus other artifacts, including melted glass and charred clothing, hint at the unimaginable.
"This museum was established by the city of Hiroshima to convey the reality of the atomic bombing to the world, and contribute to the total abolition of nuclear weapons, and realization of lasting world peace," Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum director Kenji Shiga has told CNN.
READ: Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor shares story of survival
Why so many visit
This clock, displayed at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, stopped at the time the world's first atomic bomb hit Hiroshima,
Junko Kimura/Getty Images AsiaPac/Getty Images
"Hiroshima City has achieved a remarkable recovery" since the atomic bomb was dropped, said Abe of the Hiroshima Convention and Visitors Bureau.
"Visitors say they feel its most powerful message, that of hope, and appreciate anew the importance of peace," he said.
"The impression of Hiroshima that visitors take away seems to be affected by whether they have had the opportunity to meet and communicate with local people," Abe said.
Peter Kuznick, director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, has been taking students to Hiroshima for two decades.
"To be in the moment there, especially after you've studied it so much, is very powerful. It's different than just reading about it or learning about it," he said.
Working with his colleague, Koko Tanimoto Kondo, an A-Bomb survivor, Kuznick began bringing Japanese and American students together each summer to travel to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
"My goal for the past 20-plus years has been to educate students about nuclear history and this trip seemed to me to be a perfect opportunity to do it both intellectually and experientially," Kuznick explained.
For Keni Sabbath, the granddaughter of a Hiroshima survivor, visiting Hiroshima and the Peace Memorial Museum helped her identify with her family's history.
"Walking (into the museum) one of the first things I saw was these figures of children, a mother holding a baby," she told CNN. "These wax figurines have melting flesh on them, and in the background is a real photo of the landscape, the destruction and it was just something out of a horror movie.
"I thought, here's a peaceful city and it was at one time hell."
MORE: Drawings show haunting memories of Hiroshima
Survivor testimony key to experience
Many visitors say the testimony of bomb survivors (known as hibakusha) helped them humanize history. The hibakusha have been important players in Hiroshima's peace-centric identity since the immediate aftermath of the bombing, and an important part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
"The hibakusha took their anger and suffering and rather than becoming embittered, they led the fight for nuclear abolition and opposition to war," Kuznick said.
"They committed themselves to turning Hiroshima into a city that was going | 1,162 |
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