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The Trump administration will get files on 789 North Carolina voters
Elections officials will turn over to a U.S. attorney records on fewer than 800 voters rather than the millions of voter records and ballots that the federal prosecutor initially wanted.
The State Board of Elections told county boards in a memo Wednesday that the request for voter records had been reduced to 789. Eastern North Carolina counties will turn over records of 289 voters, and the State Board of Elections will send 500 voters' registration records, the memo said.
A spokesman for the board wouldn't say how voters were selected.
Last August, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina subpoenaed state records on all voter registration applications, early voting application forms, federal write-in absentee ballots, and other voter records from Jan. 1, 2010 to Aug. 30, 2018, The News & Observer reported. Forty-four counties in the Eastern District also received subpoenas for voter records.
The subpoenas were issued on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The State Board of Elections voted in September to ask state Attorney General Josh Stein's office to fight the subpoenas, saying they were overly broad and would divert officials' attentions from preparing for the 2018 elections, The N&O reported. The original date for producing the information was Sept. 15. That deadline was pushed to January.
In a Sept. 7 letter, an attorney from Stein's office asked U.S. Attorney Robert J. Higdon Jr.'s office to narrow the request.
"We invite you to reissue subpoenas that are appropriately tailored to documents relevant to your request," the letter said.
Stein issued a statement Wednesday saying he looked forward to the issue being resolved so investigators can focus on alleged fraud in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District.
No winner has been certified in the congressional race while the state investigates potential election fraud centering on absentee ballots.
"The sanctity of our elections is essential. It is critical that North Carolinians know that their votes matter," Stein said in the statement. "I support law enforcement's efforts to combat election fraud, but the recent federal subpoenas affecting millions of North Carolinians' voting records were overbroad and highly burdensome to the state agencies.
"I will continue to fight for the integrity of our elections. I will also fight to protect the privacy of law abiding North Carolinians from overreaches by the federal government."
Officials haven't said why ICE is seeking voter records, but Higdon's office is prosecuting citizens from other countries that have voted here, The N&O reported.
The state's elections director wrote the U.S. attorney's office about suspected fraud in the 9th Congressional District in January 2017, but it appears federal authorities did not follow up with an investigation that year, The N&O reported.

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Experiencing coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness?
Not a fun experience.
An estimated one out of twelve people suffer from asthma – a chronic respiratory disease which typically becomes present during childhood.
Here's a fact that might surprise you:
While many people experience minimal symptoms with treatment, asthma was linked to over 3,000 deaths in 2010 alone.
So, how does cannabis fit into the picture?
Naturally, many asthmatics choose to stay away from cannabis for fear of exacerbating their symptoms.
But contrary to popular belief, studies have shown cannabis has little to no long-term impact on the lungs.
In fact – recent research is showing cannabis is helpful rather than harmful for asthma patients (especially if you use the best cannabis delivery method for asthma patients).
Cannabis opens rather than restricts the airways
Here's what you need to know:
Essentially, cannabis acts a bronchodilator rather than a bronchoconstrictor.
The science on this is very interesting.
A study in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics showed that cannabinoids protect the lungs.
Using guinea pigs, the researchers measured the ability of cannabinoids to inhibit bronchoconstriction.
The researchers in the study specifically looked at cannbinoids THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, CBD-A, and THC-V.
Surprisingly, the study revealed that THC and THC-V were the only cannabinoids to inhibit constriction, with THC being the most-effective.
The results from this study are astonishing considering that bronchoconstriction is one of the biggest problem plaguing asthma sufferers.
During an asthma attack, the bronchioles (air passageways in the nose and mouth) become constricted. As a result, the rate of oxygen flow is severely restricted.
Cannabis helps to open up these airways.
Several studies have shown that cannabis improves bronchoconstriction while resting and during an asthma attack.
Dr. Rachel Knox, co-founder of American Cannabinoid Clinics, talked to Green Flower about the plant's efficacy for asthma patients.
"THC is actually a very potent bronchodilator and that's exactly what we need when we're treating asthma," she says.
"When we are suffering from an asthma attack, those bronchioles are squeezing on themselves, making it very hard to breathe. Well, enter THC. It opens those bronchioles right up and we can breathe better."
That's not all...
Cannabis possesses powerful anti-inflammatory effects -- great for asthma
Why is inflammation important here?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the lungs' airways, and cannabis happens to be a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.
Essentially, this inflammation of the air passages causes a temporary narrowing of the lungs, which reduces the amount of oxygen carried throughout the body.
For asthma sufferers, this makes breathing difficult, to say the least.
In fact, inflammation is not only present during an asthma attack but also when resting.
Low-level inflammation can also be found in bronchi and bronchioles of asthma sufferers. And when an asthma attack does occur, inflammation increases further.
In severe cases inflammation can even cause total loss of breath.
Cannabis is a well-known anti-inflammatory, interacting with cannabinoid receptors throughout the body, including the lungs.
A study in the journal Mediators of Inflammation revealed that the cannabinoid CBD contains potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory responses.
In addition, the findings also showed that CBD reduces mucus hypersecretion – a hallmark characteristic of asthma.
While the study has not yet been replicated on humans, the researchers concluded CBD could be a powerful treatment for asthma as it regulates exaggerated inflammatory responses in the body.
Here's another important benefit for cannabis and asthma:
Cannabis reduces muscle spasticity
What's the story here?
Bronchospasm, otherwise known as bronchial spasms, are a sudden constriction of the muscles in the lungs. Causing difficulty in breathing, reactions range from mild to severe.
For those with asthma, this likely comes as no surprise. Bronchospasms are a hallmark symptom of the condition.
But cannabis has shown to be incredibly effective for alleviating, and even eliminating muscle spasms.
How is this possible?
According to Dr. Jessica Knox, it has to do with two components in specific cannabis strains – CBD and alpha-pinene.
"Alpha-pinene and CBD have some muscle spasm relief effect which is crucial to hitting those bronchial muscles and helping them relax so that you can breathe better," Knox says.
By relaxing the muscles in the lungs, the airways expand, allowing for an increase in airflow.
A study in 2014 also indicated cannabis' effectiveness for alleviating muscle spasms in the lungs.
In fact, the researchers believe this mechanism may explain the acute bronchodilation (expansion of the bronchial air passages in the respiratory tract) produced when ingesting cannabis.
Cannabis alleviates asthma-related pain
If you're still asking yourself whether cannabis is good for asthma, or if you should consume cannabis with asthma...
Don't forget about the pain relief.
While pain is not a primary symptom associated with asthma, over 75% of people who experience an asthma attack also experience chest pain.
For those with severe forms of asthma, this pain can be uncomfortable and even debilitating.
However, it is important to note though that there are no pain receptors in the lungs.
Asthma sufferers primarily experience pain because they are unable to breath properly.
When normal airflow is interrupted, additional stress is placed on accessory muscles such as the sternocleidomastoid and scalene.
During an asthma attack, these muscles must contract to help expand the ribcage.
Because there is additional stress on these muscles, asthma sufferers often experience pain. This is primarily due to the fact that these muscles are rarely (if ever) used for normal breathing.
It is essentially the same principle that applies after a tough workout for the first time. When a muscle is worked that has not been used, pain ensues.
While there have yet to be any studies that specifically address whether or not cannabis is effective at treating asthma-related pain – we do know that cannabis can reduce pressure and muscle spasticity in the lungs.
This in turn allows for better airflow, causing less stress on accessory muscles.
Not to mention the numerous studies indicating the powerful pain-relieving effects of cannabis.
Best delivery method for cannabis and asthma?
Is cannabis good for asthma? Science and a lot of asthma patients who've tried it are saying yes.
However, many asthma suffers are still hesitant to try cannabis. After all, isn't smoking cannabis the last thing someone with asthma should do?
While studies as early as the 1970s suggest smoking cannabis widens rather than restricts the airways, thanks to technology, there are more treatment options than ever before.
One of those options is vaporization. Dr. Dustin Sulak, a leading medical cannabis physician, finds that vaporizing cannabis is a highly effective solution for asthma patients. This is because a good vaporizer provides superior temperature control.
"Probably 90% of people with asthma can take a single vaporize inhalation," Dr. Sulak states.
"If they do it right, they're going to be able to breathe deeper, expand their lungs, and relieve constriction."
Dr. Sulak recommends a daily dosing to get a baseline level of medication in your system for better overall asthma control.
For quick onset relief, such as in the case of an asthma attack, he recommends a tincture or vaporizer. These are much gentler on the system and can deliver the medication without increasing irritation.
However, Dr. Sulak suggests that above all, patients listen to their bodies.
"It's very important to realize that your body talks to you. So if you are using a vaporizer as a method to treat your asthma and it's causing you to cough or worsening your symptoms, vaporizing may not be for you," he adds.
In those cases, Dr. Sulak recommends an edible or tincture (best administered sublingually).
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My kitchen floor. Where to begin?
We could begin in 1939, when the original builder looked down at new, gorgeous, red oak floors and decided to cover them with a layer of vinyl flooring without first sealing the wood.
We could begin with subsequent owners: the one who updated the floor with snazzy mid-century hard tile, or the one who carpeted --actually carpeted-- the kitchen in orange shag, or the one who built cabinets atop four layers of plywood and linoleum.
We could begin with the duct work that screwed with the subfloor that led to the bulge that led to the crack: the 15-foot, kitchen-to-library Crack of Doom. Yes, let's begin there.
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As a certified bicycle safety instructor, I always ride vigilantly, and I am hyper-aware of the dangers of side-paths with multiple driveway crossings. But, all my training and experience was still not enough to keep me from being hit by a van crossing the Hank Aaron State Trail. Yes, it can happen to any of us! Like many crashes in urban areas, the low speed of impact resulted in only minor injuries (sore back and neck) and little damage to my bike. My safety training helped minimize the impact and helped me almost completely avoid the crash, but the driver was so inattentive, he did not stop before hitting me even though I shouting and banging on his passenger window. To add insult (and criminal behavior) to injury, he stepped on the gas and fled the scene!
Crash Details: I was biking eastbound on the Hank Aaron State Trail where it runs along the north side of Canal Street. The trail is a "sidepath" here, serving as a sidewalk and trail along Canal Street and as such, it crosses a number of low volume driveways. By law, the operator of any vehicle crossing a sidewalk or entering an alley or driveway from a highway shall yield the right−of−way to any pedestrian, vehicle or conveyance on the sidewalk or in the alley or driveway [346.18(7)b]. Too often they don't stop until they cross the sidewalk, then they stop at the street and only look to their left for oncoming motor vehicles. The designers of the Hank Aaron State Trail addressed the potential for crashes at these driveways by installing stop signs and curved mirrors at the exits and high visibility ladder-style crosswalks where the trail crosses the driveways.
I was in the marked crosswalk when a van began pulling out of a driveway to make a right turn. The driver did not stop before the crosswalk as required by law. Knowing this was a potential crash situation I waived and shouted to alert him to my presence, the driver continued to move towards his right while only looking to the left for traffic on the street. I then stopped and continued to shout and wave, but the van continued forward and even angled more to the right, directly toward me. As it got right next to me, I banged on the front passenger door and window while shouting just before he hit me. Even after I was banging on the door, the driver continued forward, and hit my front wheel, knocking my bike out from under me. Then, the driver stepped on the gas and took off! Luckily landed on my feet and seemed to be uninjured except for a sore neck and back, so I called 911.
"Even after I was banging on the door, the driver continued forward, hit me and hit my front wheel, knocking my bike out from under me."
The driver seems to have broken a few laws (failure to yield at a crosswalk, failure to properly check for traffic before turning, and failure to remain at the scene after striking a person). Thank goodness there was a witness who, coincidentally a driving instructor himself, got the plate number and remarked how negligent that driver was. This good samaritan even followed the van and took a picture of the license plate. Thank you, kind sir!
Normally I suggest people call the police non-emergency number if there are no injuries and only call 911 if there are serious injuries. In this case I called 911 because the person who hit me fled the scene. Either way you should make sure a crash report is filed. The police officer who responded told me that because I was not sure that I was injured nor was there any property damage , he could not officer file a report. He did try to call the company emblazoned on the side of the van repeatedly but they did not answer. He instructed me to call him if I did seek medical attention to call him and he would file. It must have been a busy night in the 3rd District because my three calls to the station went unanswered. Because I was still shaken after the crash, I didn't argue and insist that the officer write tickets and submit a crash report.
I woke up the next morning calmer, but still sore, so I made a few calls to a doctor to get my back looked at the police department to try and get the report filed but, since the officer at the scene of the crime is on a 10 day vacation, I will have to wait until he gets back. I will have to follow up with the reporting officer when he returns to encourage appropriate tickets and crash reports are filed.
I hope to update everyone 10 days from now! In the meantime, we can all learn what to do following a minor crash like this:
First, assess yourself for injuries, but recognize that adrenaline and the shock effect, will dampen your ability to notice injuries for the first 15-45 minutes. I was apparently unhurt, having landed on my feet after my bike was knocked from under me but later realized that I had moderate neck and back pain once the adrenaline wore off. If there are serious injuries, call 911 and do not worry about anything else. Do not move anyone with possible neck injuries. In serious crashes, the police should take care of getting all the contact info for the driver and any witnesses. Call the police for any crash involving a bodily harm or property damage or other criminal action (including hit and run). While both this crash and most adult bicyclist/motorist crashes are most often the fault of the motorist, there are many things we can do when riding to reduce our chances of being in a crash and/or it's severity:
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- Ride where others ride/encourage others to ride
- Advocate for road designs that support all kinds of travel
- Buy and put up our "3 Feet is the Law" yard signs
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Lewis & Clark Pioneers built a 16-point lead in the first quarter and sustained it until the end in a 73-56 victory against the Warner Pacific Lady Knights on Monday night at C.C. Perry Gym.
Ayisat Afolabi nearly matched her season high with 22 points, including 16 in the first half, to go with 11 rebounds. It was her fourth double-double of the season.
Miyah Leith added 12 and Sara Hogman had 10 off the bench. Lewis & Clark nearly tied its season-high 26 3-point attempts, shooting 25 times from long range, making 10 of them.
The win is Lewis & Clark's seventh in eight games to begin the season after winning only a total of three games a year ago. The Pios are holding teams to the second-fewest points (55.0) among Northwest Conference teams and scoring the third-most, averaging 74 points per game.
"The coaching has done a lot for us," said Afolabi, who is averaging nearly a double-double with 14.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. "We need to play as a team, and I think we've been doing that. We need to run the floor and come out hard."
Lewis & Clark started quickly on Monday night by leading 21-7 at the end of the first quarter. The Pioneers shot 41 percent while holding the Lady Knights to 18 percent shooting in the opening period, eventually leading by 21 points at halftime.
"We're really good at running the floor and hustling and our team has special players in general, so that has been really crucial," said Rachel Cox, who added seven rebounds off the bench, which was second most to Afolabi's 11.
Overall, the Pioneers held a 51-33 advantage in rebounds, including a 20-5 edge offensively.
Lewis & Clark is done with its pre-Christmas slate of games, taking to the court in Las Vegas, Nev. next week for the D3Hoops.com Classic.
"We're excited to have the trip to come together as a team and see what we can do," said Cox.
The Pioneers play Simpson at 10 a.m. on Dec. 28 before a 2 p.m. tip against Stevens on Dec. 29. The two teams have a combined record of 3-11.
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Aphis gossypii
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|Aphis gossypii Glover 1877
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|English: Cotton aphid; German: Grüne Gurken-Blattlaus; French: puceron du cotonnier; Spanish: pulgon del melon
|The winged morphs are black, although the abdomen can be a different color. The wingless morphs are very variable in color, mostly from yellowish to green, occasionally gray. The wingless adults are 1-2 mm (0.039-0.78 inch) in length.
Initially, leaves will yellow, and with an increasing number of aphids, they will begin to curl. Ongoing infestation can cause stems to become stunted and twisted, especially in cucurbits. Leaves can be damaged to such an extent that they wilt and fall off. The effects of chlorosis and heavy sap loss through sucking severely reduce plant growth and health. The honeydew that forms a sticky film on the leaves after a time, supports sooty mold growth. This impairs photosynthesis, thereby weakening the plant even further, and may render fruits unmarketable.
Like most aphids, A. gossypii is an important virus vector: it can transfer about 70 different types, some of which may cause more damage than the aphid itself.
In temperate regions, A. gossypii is partly holocyclic; but in warmer areas, it will always reproduce asexually. It is unusually resistant to summer heat for an aphid. The generation time can be less than seven days under favorable conditions, and it can produce up to 60 generations per year. With offspring production at more than 70 nymphs per female, the population density may increase very rapidly.
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Mainly Cucurbitaceae (melon, cucumber, pumpkin) and cotton, but also various vegetables (e.g. okra, eggplant, pepper), and sometimes citrus.
Agricultural Importance
Aphis gossypii is found worldwide, wherever its host plants are grown. It prefers warm climates; in colder areas, it is often a pest in greenhouses. It feeds by sucking on nearly all of the green parts of its hosts, preferring young shoots and leaves. Damage can be considerable locally. In some areas of Africa, A. gossypii is one of the most important pests of vegetables.
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The Toledo Zoo was voted BEST Zoo in the United States in USA TODAY'S 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
The Toledo Zoo's animal collection consists of thousands of mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and invertebrates, representing 750+ exotic species from all over the world. From polar bears to penguins, from king cobras to corals, if you have a favorite animal, chances are you will find it here. We are consistently recognized as one the nation's top-ranked zoos, and we're the #1 destination in northwest Ohio!
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Wind farms to power global cities?/
Over the last few years, there has been a huge rise in people opting for more eco-friendly ways to power their home. However, it's not always down to individuals to ensure their homes are greener, which is why governments around the world are also looking into ways of providing renewable energy to homes and businesses. One of these ways is wind power.Read More


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Every home needs upkeep and maintenance, especially older ones. The electrical switches and outlets are often overlooked. Although any particular outlet may not be important, if it isn't working it's likely a sign of a larger problem. Switches usually aren't replaced when they should be but rather as an afterthought when they stop working altogether. Even if an electric outlet or switch is still working, there are times when you should go ahead and have them replaced.
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If you're looking to create a statement with your dining room lighting, the best way to do this is with a chandelier directly above the dining room table. Below, you will find some tips on purchasing as well as hanging your chandelier. Remember, you should always consult with an electrician here in Minneapolis for the installation.
Old fixtures rarely wear out and stop working, although they can get to a point when they're putting off excess heat or making a crackling sound due to electric current running through a worn out connection. Even if working, they may have been painted over the years, or eventually get stained and dirty beyond cleaning.
There are plenty of people who want to be able to make their own home repairs. While some repairs are perfect for DIY-ers, electricial work simply is not. Here are three instances when you may need the help of a local electrical contractor:
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Your challenges...our skills...
an opportunity to forge something together
Strategy Coaching & Consultation
What's next for your company? How are you going to get there? What happens when you're ready to disengage from the day-to-day and enjoy the fruits of your labors?
Identifying where your company is today and mapping a course forward can be a challenge. FusionForge Consultants is ready to be your outside set of eyes, asking the right questions and helping you find the answers that lead to a bright future for your company.
Operations policies & procedures
As your business grows and you add additional staff your need for solid policies and procedures changes. Do you find yourself spending time concerned about how your team interacts at the margins instead of providing value to your clients? It may be a great time for you to define the ground rules that pave the way for a silky smooth customer experience.
Accounting & Financial Systems
How much time to you spend thinking about bookkeeping and accounting? Is the answer none? Is the answer, "too much?"
Whether you need a review of your existing chart of accounts or are considering a revamp of your entire financial system, FusionForge Consultants is prepared to be your guide through the process of setting up an accounting & financial system that provides insights into your business. Allow us to help you turn your data into business intelligence.
Brand Development & messaging
What do your potential customers know about you? Do you know how to find them? When you find them, how do you "talk" their language?
The way your brand is presented to the public has an enormous impact on how your organization is perceived. Let FusionForge guide you in putting the most accurate version of yourself forward.
Social Media & web consulting
Tackling the digital world can be a real challenge. How do you put your best foot forward? Which social media platforms are right for you? Should you manage your own website or find a local developer to help out? FusionForge Consultants can help you craft a plan to meet your business needs while successfully avoiding the black hole that internet marketing can be.
Financial Modeling
It's impossible to plan for the future if all you're doing is looking at your past. Effective budgeting and forecasting combines your past experience with an educated look at the future--allowing you to make decisions with eyes turned firmly ahead.
Organizational Structure
Our operations professionals can help you create an organizational hierarchy and investigate your various options for structuring your business. Let us be your guide for making the early decisions that will impact your business for years to come.
Special Projects
Do you have an initiative that you are ready to launch and lack the on-staff resources to manage that project right out of the gate? FusionForge Consultants is here to provide short term day-to-day or special project management while you determine the right fit to join your team on a permanent basis.
Web development
Your brand needs a website. Whether you are a new startup or an established company having a presence online is critical. What everyone doesn't need is an expensive, custom designed website. There may be a better way. For a fraction of the price FusionForge Consultants may be able to deliver the right-sized website for your needs--delivered in a timely manner at a fraction of the traditional costs.
Custom consulting & problem solving
Your pain points don't fit into a box, and neither should your consultant's solutions. FusionForge Consultants would love to begin a dialogue about what is holding your organization back. We want to know what makes you tick and what makes your business unique. Only after we gain a thorough understanding of your situation will we provide your no cost analysis of how we can work together to make your business the best that it can be.
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In 2011, FusionForge Consultants founder Josh Perry started work with a local non-profit. The mission of the organization was going great and they were highly respected in the community. However, their growth had begun to slow. The board of directors recognized that what it was going to take to move the organization to the next level was different from what had gotten it to where it was today.
Working with the executive director, Josh was able to create a system of operations processes, Human Resources procedures, an accounting system that provided real insight into the business and a concrete strategy to help push the organization toward its next sets of goals. Since that time growth has sped back up: contributions are on the increase and service is being provider to even more members of our community than ever before.
As he looked around, Josh saw many other non-profits and small businesses suffering from the exact same challenge: business owners and leaders who were so busy working in their businesses that they didn't have the time, energy or resources to devote toward crafting solutions for future growth.
Tbis problem was creating an artificial ceiling on the potential of the life blood of our economy. What our small businesses and non-profits needed was a one-stop partner to collaborate with them in creating custom solutions for their unique situations. As a result, in 2015 Josh launched FusionForge Consultants.
core values
We strive to create an environment of efficiency and effectiveness that honors the value of our clients' & employees' time; allowing them to be successful in business without sacrificing their outside commitments & opportunities.
community Impact
Passionate people make the world go around, and we work with passionate clients & employees to create an impact on our greater community.
Authentic relationships
We seek to build long-term, authentic relationships with our clients; taking the time to get to know them and their business and creating an on-going partnership between our brands.
FusionForge Consultants eliminates the roadblocks to growth for small business or non-profit enterprises by solving operations challenges and providing tools & training to raise their potential to the next level. As small businesses are the life blood of our economy and a key driver to the well-being of our community, we provide the best client experience to hardworking & passionate leaders, putting relationship and responsiveness over short-term profit.
OUR VISION IS your BUSINESS, AS BIG AS YOU CHOOSE.
The Team
Geoff Cocanower - social marketing strategist
A student pastor by day, Geoff has 10+ years working with businesses & non-profits to get their brands refined and into the market. Geoff works with organizations to establish healthy consistency in their online marketing presence. He regular puts on seminars for parents to educate them on the technologies that are available to their students. Geoff will work with you to develop a marketing strategy that works for you so you don't have to.
Josh Perry - Founder
Josh's career has spanned a variety of industries and a wide array of responsibilities. The constant through every position has been his role as an agent of change. A desire to drive improvement and efficiency has followed Josh his entire career.
As founder of FusionForge Consultants, Josh now focuses on helping business owners do what they love. Josh spends his time getting to know business owners and delivering custom tailored solutions to ease their pain points and take the next steps toward growing their businesses.
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As a veteran, you have earned many benefits for your selfless service to your country. As you age and begin to experience more health issues and incur medical expenses, taking advantage of these benefits becomes increasingly important in order to protect your financial security. Veterans benefits can provide payments for many of the types of care that seniors need, and can offer services which can help you to maintain and improve your quality of life. The key, however, is knowing what benefits are available to you and taking the right steps to maximize the benefits that you receive.
Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates P.C. is a Connecticut law firm focused on helping former service members and their families to receive every benefit they deserve. We are grateful to those who have served their country and are proud to be able to provide legal guidance and advice to help veterans to take full advantage of their earned benefits. To learn more about the personalized advice and assistance we can offer, give us a call now. We'll also answer questions that you may have including:
- What types of veteran's benefits are available to me?
- What do I need to do in order to get veteran's benefits?
- How can a Connecticut veteran's benefits lawyer help me?
What Types of Veterans Benefits are Available in Connecticut?
There are many different types of benefits available to veterans, with your eligibility for particular programs determined based on things like your income, health status, and service record. Some of the different kinds of benefits you could potentially receive include:
- A pension increase. Many veterans who served get a pension, but you could actually have your pension increased if you are eligible for Aid & Attendance benefits. Aid & Attendance benefits are available to eligible veterans who live in nursing homes, who cannot do routine daily activities without assistance, or who have vision of 5/200 or worse in both eyes.
- Nursing home benefits. Veterans may be able to get free or subsidized care in community living centers or VA nursing homes.
- Elder care services. There are a variety of geriatric care benefits available, which range from adult daycare to home healthcare. These benefits may provide free or subsidized services depending upon income level and the particular services you receive.
- Hospice and end of life care. Respite care may be available so caregivers get a break when providing help to patients who are seriously ill or injured. Hospice care may also be provided. These services are also either free or subsidized, depending upon income.
- Medical care. Medical care can be provided at VA hospitals, from providers who accept Tricare, and with other private providers in certain circumstances. Your eligibility for medical care and insurance coverage will vary based on age, service record, and other relevant factors.
In some cases, getting these benefits can be a challenge. For example, there may be limited placements in VA nursing homes, and there may be a waiting list for healthcare at the VA. However, if you know your rights, you should be able to get the benefits that you have earned.
What Do I Need to Do In Order to Get Veterans Benefits?
The specific steps you will need to take to get benefits will vary depending upon what benefits and programs you need. You may need to make sure you have information about your military service, your income, and your health status. It is imperative that you complete all applications in their entirety and that you provide all supporting information, because the process of applying for benefits can be a lengthy one with delays in application reviews.
Unfortunately, antiquated computers and other issues at the VA have made it more difficult than it should be to obtain benefits. Having a legal advocate who knows the system, who can provide assistance in cutting through the red tape, and who can advocate for you can be invaluable as you try to get the full benefits you both need and deserve.
How Can a Connecticut Veterans Benefits Lawyer Help You?
Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates P.C. provides legal representation to veterans and their family members. Our Connecticut veterans benefits lawyers can review your situation, advise you of programs for which you may be eligible, and assist you throughout the entire process of applying for benefits. Give us a call today at (860) 548-1000 or contact us online to learn more about the personalized legal services that we can provide to you and your family.


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Inkstain Bolete - Boletus pulverulentus
Cap 8 to 13 cm. The yellow pores and the reddish marks on the stem, coupled with the intense blueing of the flesh when cut are diagnostic.
Identification difficulty
Usually found under deciduous trees, particularly Oak and Beech.
When to see it
Summer and autumn.
UK Status
Fairly widespread in Britain but not very common.
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Evelyn Lozada has officially filed for divorce from her husband Chad Johnson after he was arrested on domestic violence charges this weekend. The couple has only been married since July 4.
Update: Johnson has released a statement about his arrest, offering his "sincerest apologies" to fans. Click through for the full statement.
Lozada filed the petition for divorce today in Broward County:
While it's a bit beside the point at this time, the divorce petition should put to bed any Internet rumors that the two were never legally married in the first place.;
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TMZ reports that in the filing, Lozada claims the marriage is "irretrievably broken." TMZ also reports the two had a prenup.
Update: Johnson posted a statement late this afternoon to his personal website apologizing for the incident. Here's the full statement:
I would like to apologize to everyone for the recent events that have occurred. I would like to wish Evelyn well and will never say anything bad about her because I truly love her to death. I will continue to be positive and train hard for another opportunity in the NFL. To all the fans and supporters I have disappointed, you have my sincerest apologies. I will stay positive and get through this tough period in my life.
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The Brisbane Institute at Morehouse College
Welcome to the new homepage for the Brisbane Institute at Morehouse College. This site is still a work in progress. We hope to add more features in the future. For now, you can learn about the mission of the institute, sign up for our newsletter and mailing list, and learn about the institute's namesake -- Robert Brisbane. Thanks again for taking the time to visit.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to further Dr. Robert Brisbane's legacy of engaged political science. The institute seeks to connect students to politics and political science beyond the classroom. Through internships, collaborative faculty-student research opportunities, and guest speakers the Brisbane institute affirms Morehouse College's commitment to investigating the most relevant questions in black politics at the local and national levels.
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Review: If you are sitting here reading this, searching for a product to repair your dry, dull and lifeless locks then get thee to an O&M stockist - run, don't walk! Seven Day Miracle Moisture Masque is the best product I have found to soften and repair dry hair. Being free from nasty chemicals used in other brands, one would think it takes some time for hair to adjust to a more natural alternative but that is incorrect. I use Seven Day Miracle Moisture Masque once per week on my dry, tangled and tatty ends to nourish and soften them while avoiding my new-found greasy roots, and I can honestly tell you that I noticed a change in my hair from the first use! After the first wash, my hair felt soft and really smooth even while it was still wet and it stayed lovely for a few days afterwards. Close your eyes and forget where you are - the coconut scent is unforgettable and makes me want to board the next flight to Vanuatu! Its signature O&M plastic packaging is great for carrying around and the pop lid is super easy to open single-handedly. Beware to avoid applying to the top of your hair because the product is so rich it may latch on and make roots look oily. An award winning formula for savvy and smart beauties who want only the best for their hair, I want to scream it from a swinging chandelier: I Love Seven Day Miracle Moisture Masque!Official product page.


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May the world be kind to you, and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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Monday, June 30, 2014
There is a Way
Where there's a will, there's a way.
- old English proverb
Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution.
If you don't have any problems, you don't get any seeds.
- Norman Vincent Peale
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up.
Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
- Michael Jordan
The less I take the difficulties of my life as personal affront,
and the more I use them as an opportunity to learn and grow...
the easier I sleep at night.
- Mary Anne Radmacher
Be resolute in your goals,
but flexible in your tactics.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
In their own way, problems can be blessings. They can be the prod to get us out of our complacency and into action.
Problems create an opportunity for us to exercise our ingenuity, to plan, to persevere, to interact with our social network, and to feel a sense of accomplishment when we finally overcome the unexpected roadblock.
Further reading: Problem-Solving Abilities
Ask Better Questions
Overcoming Obstacles
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I consider myself an expert-level quitter, and it's a distinction to which I firmly believe more people should aspire.
Why? Because quitting is the most underrated tool for achieving success not only in business, but in relationships, personal happiness and well-being. In fact, it's one of the most underrated self-care tools out there.
The walls of Amazon's virtual bookstore are overflowing with self-help books telling us to live our best lives. But rarely do they address one of the main reasons that people get stuck in something less than their best life: no one tells them how to get through the necessary quits to leave whatever isn't working. They just tell you to transform your life and strive to make progress…until one day you've suddenly arrived at said ideal life.
And quitting ain't easy.
It's a process fraught with unwarranted stigma -partially thanks to unhelpful sayings like "quitters never win and winners never quit." And if you can get past the stigma, you're then smacked in the face with many of the fears associated with quitting, like wondering if another opportunity will arise to replace whatever you're leaving, or wondering what people will think about your quitting, or fear that the new scenario you find post-quit won't truly be more fulfilling than the original one.
It's enough to make someone just stay put. Stuck in the less-than-ideal.
But it doesn't have to be. Quitting can be your best friend. But not just regular old quitting. Strategic quitting.
Now I could tell you theoretically about why strategic quitting is the greatest thing since avocado toast, but I think it will be slightly more effective if I show you what it looks like in the real world. Because at this point you may be (understandably) wondering how someone with both medical and law degrees has ever quit anything.
I quit all the time.
Because what does it take to get through that much school and training? Time, money, and energy. How was I able to make sure I had enough of all three to get through? By quitting things that were draining my time/money/energy and focusing only on the things that served me.
So what does it look like in action? Before medical school, I was a multimedia designer, but the sinking feeling I got while sitting in coding classes learning new programming languages told me this was not the field for me — so I quit. I started completely fresh and decided to try to get into medical school.
And after I finished medical school and residency in family medicine, I finally got to my sports medicine fellowship, as I had decided I wanted to be a sports doc. However, I got that same feeling when I was doing sports medicine — like something just wasn't right. Mostly I didn't like that the hours were somehow both 9 to 5 and nights and weekends, leaving little time for myself.
So I quit. Again.
At this point you may be thinking, "whoa…but what about all of that time and money you wasted on medical school?" Well that's where strategic quitting comes in. With regular quitting, I would have walked away from medicine altogether and tried some other career that may have had all the same attributes I disliked about medicine.
But with strategic quitting, you take stock of exactly what parts of a job or relationship, etc. aren't working for you, and quit only those…and you stay vigilant not to get in new situations that have features that didn't work for you previously. And as long as you learned something from a past situation, it wasn't a waste.
So I quit the long hours of sports medicine, and took a job where I make my own schedule. And in the future, you can bet that I won't be taking any new jobs that have night or weekend hours, because I learned from my previous experience. And as for the money and time I spent? Well having spent a lot of time or money on something that isn't working for you is a terrible reason to spend more time or money on it. Sticking it out doesn't get you back your investment, it just gets you further from where you want to be.
Now you may be plenty happy in your job or relationship, but what about some smaller things that may be stressing you out?
Here's another real-life example. I finished yoga teacher training last year, and during my training I had an unlimited membership to the yoga studio. However, shortly after receiving my instructor certification, I started volunteering with a political campaign and didn't have time to go often enough to make the membership worth the money, which started to stress me out. Yes, you heard that right, yoga was stressing me out.
So what did I do? Did I quit yoga? Obviously not! I just quit the unlimited membership and switched to a class card, thereby taking away all the guilt and stress I felt over not being able to make it to class as much as I needed to.
Now look at your own life…is there something that brings you stress or causes a sinking feeling in your stomach? Is your body subtly trying to tell you to make a change by giving you heartburn or keeping you awake at night? As a doctor, I can tell you the effects of staying in something that is wrong for you are not minimal. Stress is a leading health risk these days, and a major cause of stress is doing something that's not in line with your own personal good.
So if your job doesn't light you up, or your relationship brings you anxiety, or your city just isn't working for you anymore, I urge you to make close friends with strategic quitting before your body stops whispering to you and starts yelling in the form of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and more.
Strategic quitting is the self-care tool you never knew you needed, but that you'll never give up once you've got it down.


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From early inception and all the way to decision junctures at scale and exit, we continuously serve our portfolio startups with a unique mix of entrepreneurial mindset, corporate savvy, and strong investor performance. Our robust network ecosystem, ֿbolstered by our advisory team and our serially successful venture partners, provides full-gamut support on the Israel-Silicon Valley axis.
Big risks and complex challenges can be mitigated with dedicated mentorship. The experience of our team members and close advisors spans many junctures that founders face across inception, development, productization, go-to-market, leadership, and exit dynamics. Company building is a craft that requires patience and skill, inspiring us to carter to our portfolio companies far beyond funding, on the full path from vision to reality.
"Crossing the ocean" is a top barrier for Israeli startups that we help hurdle, for targeting potential markets overseas. This challenge is multifaceted, including physical, conceptual, mental, and cultural gaps that StageOne is expert at bridging. We help seed-stage founders clear the chasm by by leveraging our accumulated multinational experience, and long-standing dual presence in both Israel and the U.S.
The broad scope of support that StageOne offers is built into our practical investment approach, assisting early-stage innovators to strategize, evolve, scale, and raise follow-on rounds successfully. We catalyze so that you lead!


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Curriculum enrichment through Forest School
What is Forest School?
Forest School is an internationally recognised process in which children are educated in the outdoors environment, preferably a woodland setting, on a regular basis. It is a planned and well organised programme of child-centred learning. Through a balance of responsible risk taking and building trust, Forest School explicitly supports children's social, emotional and physical development.
At St John's, every child has the opportunity to experience this type of learning - the usual arrangement is for each class to attend Forest School every Wednesday afternoon for a six-week block. This is led by Miranda Rickard, a fully qualified teacher and specifically trained Forest School Leader. Mrs Rickard works closely with class teachers to enrich and enhance the whole curriculum.
What happens at Forest School?
The session may often begin with a teacher-led, whole class activity and then the children move on to work in small groups,at their own pace, on a wide range of activities. These may include finding and collecting things, learning about the plants, trees animals and insects, creating art and sculpture using natural materials, making shelters and other structures and playing games. The afternoon ends with sharing what we have discovered, enjoyed and even found challenging.
How do children benefit from Forest School?
Through Forest School we aim:
- to help children understand, appreciate and care for the natural environment
- to develop children's confidence, independence and self-esteem
- to develop children's thinking and problem-solving skills
- to develop children's ability to work effectively as part of a team
- to develop children's understanding of the link between freedom and responsibility
- to support areas of the curriculum, in particular science.
What clothes do they need?
- play clothes, appropriate for the weather, that can become muddy
- a spare pair of socks
- waterproof clothing if possible
- sun hat and sun cream when appropriate
Please make sure that all items are clearly named. We have some Wellington boots and waterproof clothing that we can lend – please ask.
Risk and Health & Safety
At Forest School, children have clear boundaries and rules and are supervised as appropriate to their age, development and Forest School experience. There is a high adult to child ratio (1:8 or better). Risk assessments are carried out for the area, for activities and for any equipment they might use. These, together with all relevant policies and procedures are in our Forest School Handbook which is updated on a regular basis.
Parent or other adult volunteers
If you would like to be part of a group of Forest School Volunteer Helpers to support our Forest School, please let us know.


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Pictures of the authors, my sister Rachel and I.
My Signed Books & Epic Reads mascot "Snarkles".
Pictures of the authors, my sister Rachel and I.
My Signed Books & Epic Reads mascot "Snarkles".
Snarkles haha That must have been really awesome to go to!ReplyDelete
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Ichiro's milestone for career hits is worth celebrating, whether Pete Rose agrees or not
Pete Rose has cast himself once again in a familiar role: As cantankerous and bitter, playing Angry Old Man in begrudging the Marlins' Ichiro Suzuki his milestone accomplishment. I sort of get it. Rose, 75, is only protecting what's his and what's left — the one major plank of his legacy that is untarnished and undisputed. He is the Hit King. Nobody in the history of Major League Baseball has topped his 4,256 hits, and it is a record that appears unassailable. When the game you love has ostracized you with a life sentence for gambling, when you are resigned to never being voted into the Hall of Fame that otherwise would have welcomed you as royalty, you hang onto what you can.
"The next thing you know," groused Rose in an interview about Ichiro this week, "they'll be counting his high school hits."
You know how athletes annoyingly like to say of an accomplishment, "Nobody can take that away from me" … even though nobody is trying to? That is sort of what's happening here.
Ichiro is not on the cusp of breaking Rose's record and nobody is claiming that. But he is about to surpass Rose's career total if you include Ichiro's hits collected in Japan before he came to America in 2001, and that's a notable achievement on its own. There is no arguing Rose remains the Hit King because MLB is king of that sport. But what Ichiro is accomplishing is understandably being celebrated in Japan and should not be ignored stateside, either. The Marlins undoubtedly will honor Ichiro's career achievement during the homestand that begins Friday against Colorado, and should.
After Wednsday's first-inning single and ninth-inning double, Ichiro had 2,979 MLB hits in a career still flourishing in Miami at age 42. He had 1,278 in Japan. That combined total of 4,257 leaves him one ahead of Rose's total. Not his record, but his total.
That there might be any controversy at all about this takes me back to when Dan Marino retired from the Dolphins after the 1999 season. He left owning the NFL record for career passing yards with 61,361. But it wasn't the professional football record, because Warren Moon at that time had 64,905 yards if you included his totals from the Canadian Football League with his 49,325 NFL yards. There was no disputing Marino retired as the passing yards king because the NFL is king of that sport. Nobody outside of Moon's immediate family or maybe Edmonton Eskimos fans might have dared claim otherwise. Still, that Moon had a greater career total wasn't nothing. It was an accomplishment to be proud of.
The two situations are analogous because the Japan League is to MLB what the CFL is to the NFL.
Canadian pro football is plainly inferior. Doug Flutie was not an NFL star (he made one Pro Bowl in a journeyman's 12-year career here), but was a superstar to the north, winning six CFL league MVP awards and four Grey Cup MVPs.
The Japanese big-league likewise is indisputably inferior. Tuffy Rhodes, after a checkered, lurching six-year MLB career in which he batted .224, went to Japan and became an unlikely legend, launching 464 career home runs.
In Ichiro's case, one can only imagine that he might be breaking Rose's MLB hits record for real — or already broken it by now — had he spent his entire career in the United States, rather than his first nine seasons with Japan's Orix Blue Wave. Ichiro's .314 career MLB batting average (Rose's was .303) verifies he is a superior hitter no matter the continent. The record will remain Rose's, but there is every argument that Ichiro is his equal — or better — as a bat master.
The humble Ichiro downplays surpassing Rose even as 50 Japanese journalists are stateside to watch him do it, and Japan's national public broadcasting network, NHK, is televising every Marlins game to rapt audiences back home.
"I think the people that are watching are the ones that are really thinking about [the total]," he said through an interpreter.
Reaching 3,000 MLB hits is a bigger deal to Ichiro than surpassing Rose's career total. He will be only the 30th man ever to do it, and it will be the greatest accomplishment by anyone who has worn a Marlins uniform. Before the season there were doubts Ichiro, the team's fourth outfielder, would even reach 3K this season, but his .349 average has accelerated the timetable to a degree it's now possible he will do it before the July All-Star Game break. (And by the way, if Ichiro is hitting close to .350, has surpassed Rose's career total and just reached 3,000 hits — somehow, some way, baseball needs to find a way to honor that man during its All-Star break).
What a year it has been for quadragenarian athletes down here at the bottom of the peninsula.
The Florida Panthers' Jaromir Jagr, at 44, led the Cats in scoring and moved into third place in all-time NHL goals.
Now Ichiro, at 42, has has highest batting average in seven years as he chases history.
Pete Rose might not be celebrating, but the rest of us — Japan to South Florida and all of baseball — should be.


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"I have been forced to make a difficult decision: to become complicit in crimes against the American people, or walk away from nearly 10 years of hard work by shutting down Lavabit," Lavabit LLC owner Ladar Levison wrote in a letter that was posted on the Texas-based company's website on Thursday.
Mr Levison said he has decided to "suspend operations" but was barred from discussing the events over the past six weeks that led to his decision.
That matches the period since Mr Snowden went public as the source of media reports detailing secret electronic spying operations by the US National Security Agency.
"This experience has taught me one very important lesson: without congressional action or a strong judicial precedent, I would strongly recommend against anyone trusting their private data to a company with physical ties to the United States," Mr Levison wrote.
The US Department of Justice had no immediate comment.
Later on Thursday, an executive with a better-known provider of secure email said his company had also shut down thatservice. Jon Callas, co-founder of Silent Circle Inc, said on Twitter and in a blog post that Silent Circle had ended Silent Mail.
"We see the writing the wall, and we have decided that it is best for us to shut down Silent Mail now. We have not received subpoenas, warrants, security letters, or anything else by any government, and this is why we are acting now," Mr Callas wrote on a blog addressed to customers.
Silent Circle, co-founded by the PGP cryptography inventor Phil Zimmermann, will continue to offer secure texting and secure phone calls, but email is harder to keep truly private, Mr Callas wrote.
Mr Snowden has been charged with espionage but was granted asylum by Russia, prompting US President Barack Obama to scrap a planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Lavabit's statement suggested a gag order was in place, and lawyers said that could accompany any one of a wide range of demands for information. The government could be seeking unencrypted versions of Mr Snowden's email correspondence, other information about him, the technical means to decrypt his future emails or those of other customers, or basic information on all of Lavabit's hundreds of thousands of users.
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If you want to feel deeply involved in all aspects of a show, you've found the right staffposition. Stage managing demands a pretty heavy time commitment, but it is incredibly rewarding and a fantastic learning experience.By SMing a show, you get to see what everyone else does, you are a friend of both the cast and the staff, and you play a vital role in pulling everything together.
A stage manager's job is primarily one of organization. The job's responsibilities include:
You keep track of everything that happens at rehearsals and generally act as an assistant to the director, although your artistic involvement may vary.
Frequently asked questions:
Someone just asked me to SM their show, but I've never done it before! What now?
Congratulations! Your first step is to talk to the director more specifically about their vision for the show process. Make sure you know exactly what they expect of you. Your job really depends on the other people working on the show and can vary a lot in terms of responsibilities. Find out if you're going to be the one in charge of taking care of conflicts, scheduling, finding rehearsal spaces, etc.
Who do you work most closely with?
You work most closely with the stage director, your assistant stage managers, and, in a smaller capacity, the producer(s). Since you will be at most (if not all) rehearsals and you will work with the director to create the rehearsal schedule itself, expect to work very closely with him/her. You will attend full staff meetings, which are usually scheduled and presided over by the producer(s), and you may also frequently meet in a smaller group with the director and producer(s). Your ASMs will be a godsend to you when you need someone to fill in for you at a rehearsal or when you have a million tasks to get done during tech week or performances.
How will I know what to do? What resources can I turn to?
Each director has his/her own style, and each stage manager does as well. The first thing you should do when working with a new director is to have a conversation about what he/she will want and need from you. Ask questions about what you should write down at rehearsals (how specific do blocking notes need to be? character names or actor names?) and how scheduling will go (will you create a schedule from week to week, or for a month at a time? what rehearsal spaces does the director prefer?). From there, you can figure out a system for organizing your process.
Make sure you are constantly checking in with the director, the actors, and the producer(s) about what more you can do, and don't be afraid to take initiative when you see a task you could help with. When in doubt, write everything down, because you never know when a piece of information will come in handy. Talk to more than one experienced stage manager, if you can, to get an idea about how they work and hear any advice they may have. If you do not know who to contact, ask a member of the Board!
How well do I have to know the play?
Being the stage manager means you have to call the show, so you should know the play better than anyone else – including the director. You don't necessarily need to have a deep understanding of the artistic vision of the play, but you should know exactly what happens, and when, in every scene. This will happen organically during the rehearsal process; being in the room for every rehearsal and every run will cement the show into your brain.
What is my role during a rehearsal? How do I create the schedule and keep track of everything?
Make sure you know the schedule for the rehearsal – write it down. Also be sure to write down everyone's conflicts for that night. And don't forget your copy of the script! During a rehearsal you need to call actors who are late and take blocking notes (and other random notes for the director). Sometimes you will be asked to read lines for missing actors. After rehearsals, send out a rehearsal report to the staff/cast lists with updates for designers, other important announcements, and perhaps something lighthearted, like funny quotes from the rehearsal.
Rehearsal report formatting can vary, but you should always include when the rehearsal was, where it was, who was present (and absent), and what scenes/portions of the piece you rehearsed. You should also include any information that people who were not in the rehearsal room need to know – things for the producers, props master, set designer, costumes designer etc.
You create a schedule based on the casts' conflicts and the director's needs. Sometimes, the director will let you know exactly how much time he/she needs for each scene if he/she wants you to write the schedule. In other cases, however, the director will prefer to write the schedule because it can be pretty complicated. In this situation, your only responsibility is to make sure the director gets the cast's conflicts in order to do this. In other cases, the director will prefer to sit down with you and make the rehearsal schedule together.
How do I go about reserving rehearsal space?
There are tons of rehearsal space options on campus for you to check out! Most spaces require emailing the person in charge of the space, although a few spaces on campus have online reservation forms. Reserve space as early as possible, otherwise you may find yourself scrambling for a spot to rehearse at the last minute. Ask your director if he/she has any preferred spaces or special needs for the space – whether a mirror or piano is needed, for example. Make sure to consult this PDF frequently. It contains a pretty comprehensive list of how to reserve space.
Some of the best options include:
Keep in mind that for most houses, you need to be in the house to reserve the space. Just ask anyone in the house about reserving it – preferably someone who's also involved with the show!
What is my role during the run of the show? What must I do each night before the show opens, during the show, and after the curtain closes? Who helps me?
This depends on the venue. You may have to turn on the light board and help set the stage or sweep it. Make sure that the actors are there on time and call them if they're late. Make sure that you've got your script, clip light, pencils, and headset ready to go. Also, make sure the props are preset. When the house is about the open, you need to be the point of contact between the house manager and everyone else so that you know exactly when the house is opening. Make sure you let the everyone know when the house is about to open so that nobody is hanging around on the stage inappropriately.
Give the actors a 10-minute warning, 5-minute warning, and "places!" announcement. Also, make sure the light/sound ops are in place before you begin, and let them know about any tricky cues if it's the first time for them to light op this show or if it has been a little while since they light opped.
Call the show! This usually means following along with your script and cueing the light and sound ops for when they are supposed to hit their cues. You may also have ASMs backstage who will be able to be your connection to the actors should there be any problems. Every show will have very unique cues, and you might get the chance to cue some pretty crazy things! If anything goes wrong during the show, you are the one in charge of fixing it or telling people to fix it, so you need to be able to think on your feet. Also, always have a pad of paper ready to take notes if light cues seem weird, actors are missing their entrances or lines and this should be fixed, etc.
Clean up and make sure the actors get out of the dressing rooms before the building closes. It is your responsibility to be the last person in the building and make sure that the appropriate lights are off. While you're waiting for the actors, take the time to clean up in the audience and make sure that orchestra lights are turned off (where applicable) and programs/ticket stubs are off the ground.
How do I call a cue?
Styles will vary with this one, but the following method is very effective:
SM: Standby cue A.
Sound op: Standing.
SM: Cue A… GO!
Make it clear to your light/sound ops that they should only press their cue when you say "Go!", not when you say the name of the cue. You should have all of your cues written in the margins of your call script so you know when they're coming. Make sure to say "standby" well in advance of the cue, especially if it's been awhile since the previous cue happened. Warn your light/sound ops if a lot of rapid-fire cues are approaching – you might find it necessary to have some sections of the script where you eliminate the initial "standby cue X" and simply say "X… Go!" Generally, light cues will be numbers and sound cues will be letters.
Have fun and good luck! If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact any member of the board with questions!
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2018 Economic Update
I joined the Financial Association of Maryland for a meeting at the Baltimore Office of the Federal Reserve on January 17th, 2018. Andy Bauer, Senior Regional Economist, presented a favorable economic outlook for 2018. Inflation pressures remain low as businesses are reluctant to raise prices because of competitive markets. Mr. Bauer presented the reasons why the unemployment rate is under 4% and Maryland jobs are still growing at 2%. The underemployed and part-time workers supplement of the supply of new workers entering the job market. There is still a real inbalance between job requirements and job skills. Housing is for first time home buyers in short supply. Affordability is affected by wages and heavy debts of many young families. Predictions based on tax reform are difficult to make as the new laws will affect individuals and businesses differently depending on their special circumstances. The question is how does the economic forecast affect estate planning? First, passing assets to children or helping them retire debt will greatly assist them enter the housing market. Second, demand for the skills of many older workers should keep them in the work force allowing them to build wealth. Finally, economic growth will benefit the portfolios of clients with substantial portfolios. All these factors add up to an environment where estate planning allows the senior generation to have a positive impact. Assets can be left to children who may need to start families and build their own retirement portfolios. Charitable giving is more important than ever. The social net grows thinner and technological change adversely affects many people who are unable to adapt to the changing job market. Our office stands by ready to assist those who want to be a good stewards of the assets they have accumulated over many years of work, budgeting, and good choices.


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Fort Hood
A million acts of kindness…untold?
Sheila Liaugminas | 01 December 2009 | SHEILA REPORTS |
tags: foreign policy, Fort Hood, Islam
Here's the walkup to Thomas Friedman's incisive piece in the New York Times about what Maj. Hasan may have been thinking at Ft. Hood.
Death at Fort Hood
Theron Bowers | 19 November 2009 | FEATURES |
tags: evil, Fort Hood, psychiatry, tragedies
Every element in the media's template for multiple shootings by sick and stressed killers is wrong. Have they forgotten about Evil?


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Justice for Cabela..
Skamania County Sheriff's deputies arrived to the home of 45-year-old Christopher Dillingham, who operates Thundershack Fireworks, after 911 calls came in about an explosion of some sort.
According to Oregon Live, when deputies responded to Dillingham's property, they found the body of the dog, whose head had been blown off.
Dellingham is said to have told the authorities that he was preparing for "the rapture," and that the dog had been killed because his ex-girlfriend had "put the devil in it."
Amazingly, though the dog was killed in a decidedly heinous fashion, the man believed to be responsible is not facing animal cruelty charges because the Skamania County Sheriff's Office does not feel that the dog suffered because he was killed instantly.
Please continue reading.
Link: http://www.examiner.com/article/man-accused-of-blowing-up-dog-and-he-is-not-facing-animal-cruelty-charges
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Other ways to take action are:
Individuals who are concerned over the lack of animal cruelty charges can direct their inquiries "politely" to:
1/ Skamania County prosecutor:
Adam Kick: [email protected]
phone 509-427-3796, fax 509-427-3798
2/ Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Yarden Weidenfeld - [email protected]
3/ Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Daniel McGill - [email protected]
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Skamania County Sheriff's Office
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October's 31 Days of Real Food-Day 19by Olivia Furlow October 19, 2015
Day 19-Seafood
Should You Buy Farmed-Raised or Wild-Caught Fish?
As much as I like to keep things simple for you, I'm afraid there's no easy answer to this one. There are a lot of factors to weigh…nutrition, safety, sustainability, and cost. And the outcome will be different depending on what kind of fish you're talking about and where it comes from.
The best resource I know for keeping it all straight is the Seafood Watch program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. You can search their website by type of fish, learn what the issues are and get recommendations for best choices and better alternatives. They do an amazing job of keeping up with constantly evolving industry practices and environmental issues all over the world. They have an awesome app that makes it easy to do a little research right from the fish counter or restaurant.
In the U.S., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regulates wild-catch fishing, setting, and enforcing standards that protect the marine environment and fish populations. Fish farming operations in the U.S. are also strictly regulated. Unfortunately, this is not the case everywhere. Farm-raised fish now constitutes 50% of the global food fish supply and 90% of U.S. consumption, but the U.S. only produces 2.5% of that. And what we do produce is often more expensive than farmed fish imported from areas of the world that have laxer regulations. For example, U.S. tilapia farms are held to a higher standard than international farms. They're fed a natural diet and they're farmed sustainably. So, in this case, it's best to get U.S. farmed tilapia rather than Costa Rican farmed tilapia. Not all farmed fish are equal. Just like any other farming practice, it can be done responsibly, reducing the impact on the environment and creating a healthy product, or it can be done poorly, harming the environment and creating a poor quality product.
Seafood contaminants can include metals such as mercury, which affects brain function and development, industrial chemicals, antibiotics, pesticides and toxic waste. These toxins unfortunately originate on land and make their way into the smallest plants and animals at the base of the ocean food web. As smaller species are eaten by larger ones, contaminants are concentrated and accumulated. Large predatory fish, like swordfish and shark, end up with the most toxins. So it's not always safe to go with wild-caught fish, even though they are in there most natural state, and for that we must blame ocean pollution. You can minimize risks by choosing seafood carefully by using the Monterey Bay Aquarium website or app.
With sustainable management practices, the farming of the fish can be much better for the environment than capturing the fish in the wild. But, as always, the choice between wild and farmed fish needs to be made on an individual case by case basis. Often, farmed fish can be superb quality, may have a higher oil content naturally and is harvested in a far quicker, far more humane way than much of the wild catch. We need to look to a reliable fish supply for generations to come. Our children and grandchildren will be eating way more farmed fish than wild, just as we do with land-based animals , and so long as it's farmed sustainably, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Here are the links to Seafood Watch from the Monterey Bay Aquarium…
Other seafood tid-bits to think about…
Fresh or Frozen?
I like to buy fresh seafood but I want to make sure it hasn't been sitting in the display case very long. They want the fish to stay fresh and look fresh so often times additives are added to preserve the fish. Don't be afraid to ask questions, like when did the fish arrive at the store? And if you're still feeling uncertain about how "fresh" the seafood might be, it is best to go with your gut and pass. I don't mind if seafood has been previously frozen because in some cases I feel like it will be "fresher" than the "fresh" fish at the grocery stores.
No Artificial Dyes.
Believe it or not some colorful seafood, such as salmon and even fish eggs, are treated with artificial food dyes. If you're buying your seafood from a mainstream supermarket this is something you want to ask questions about and avoid, of course! You may have seen "color added" printed on your store-bought salmon package? If you haven't noticed, start looking. This is a common practice. Wild salmon eat plankton and krill, naturally occurring sources of astaxanthin, giving wild salmon their rich coral coloring. Fish meal just doesn't do that. Unless food coloring is added to the fish feed, the farmed salmon would look greyish white. Synthetically-derived astaxanthin and canthaxanthin (another type of pigment) are added to the fish meal.
I hope everyone is having an amazing Monday! 🙂