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Last night at Town Hall we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Redfern Legal Centre. Redfern Legal does incredible work in our area. Just last week their lawyers were in court applying for an injunction to stop the eviction of one of our elderly social housing tenants – a woman who'd lived in that house as long as the RLC has been around!
Read my speech from last night below.
Redfern Legal Centre certainly has cause to celebrate – not just 40 years, but 40 years of unremitting service to the disadvantaged and under-represented in our community.
I wonder if that motley crew of law students, academics, lawyers, social workers and activists who set up the state's first community legal centre had any idea of how it would grow and the changes it would bring.
Offered space in the Redfern Town Hall by the then-South Sydney Council, the service opened in March 1977 with just one paid staff member, social worker Clare Petré.
Volunteer lawyers from NSW University and from private practice would assist clients two afternoons and five evenings a week.
From these relatively low-key beginnings, the centre spread its activities and its influence. The Nagle report into the prison system in 1978 led to the RLC advocating for prison reform and taking cases on behalf of prisoners.
Virginia Bell, now of the High Court, was an early volunteer, and with John Terry defended the 53 people arrested during that first Mardi Gras protest in 1978.
Another now-respectable citizen, Meredith Burgmann, sought help from the RLC when she took action following demonstrations against the Rhodesian Government's refusal of legal rights for black citizens.
The centre was also active in areas of poverty – credit and debt, especially – and of housing and domestic violence issues.
Given its Redfern location, it's unsurprising that the centre worked on many cases involving Aboriginal people, though not all of them involved Redfern residents. The case of David Gundy, shot dead during a police raid on his Marrickville home in 1989, was one important matter taken up by the RLC.
The City has helped fund the Centre's work for the many long-term residents of Millers Point, being forced out of their homes in a State Government cash grab.
Most recently, they successfully sought a Supreme Court injunction to allow Sally Parslow, 74 years old and living in Millers Point for 40 years, to have her claim for equitable life tenancy heard in the courts.
Without the skilled and supremely dedicated staff at the Centre, she would have been yet another victim of the government's greedy and inhumane grab.
The centre's work, not only in the high-profile cases like this, but in the myriad everyday matters where the powerless and voiceless collide with a system that can seem loaded against them is something we all should value.
The City is proud to support the centre as we strive to ensure that our City is a place where everyone matters, and everyone can feel their rights will be upheld and their voices heard.
So our thanks and our congratulations to all who have made – and continue to make – Redfern Legal Centre such a force in our City. I urge everyone here this evening to support tonight's auctions and help the centre wonderful work.


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Rockies' Jhoulys Chacin throws 4 innings, gives up slam in rehab start
Jhoulys Chacin got slammed in his rehab start with Double-A Tulsa Thursday night.
Wait, it's not as bad as it sounds. Chacin actually made some progress in his road back to the Rockies, but former big-leaguer Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a grand slam off Chacin in the third inning of Northwest Arkansas's 6-3 win over the Drillers.
Chacin threw 62 pitches (45 for strikes) and pitched four complete innings, giving up four runs on five hits while striking out two and walking two. He'll make another rehab start at Double-A before moving on to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
"Overall he did a nice job," Drillers manager Duane Espy told the Tulsa World. "He had good velocity, he's healthy and he's able to be aggressive."

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Collegiate athletics has never experienced as much turmoil as in the past few years and, as a result, it is undergoing a tremendous identity crisis. Conferences have realigned for two reasons: They are trying to increase revenues and are joining forces with like-minded institutions. As this trend continues, three questions come to mind:
Is NCAA Division I collegiate athletics a capitalistic or socialistic system?
Historically, athletics was a loss leader for universities, and it still is for most schools. For most of the approximately 350 institutions at the NCAA Division I level, the single largest donor to the athletics department is the institution itself. Institutions determine what percentage of the general fund will go to athletics to be used for subsidizing scholarships, paying salaries, funding operational budgets and building/maintaining facilities. If it was purely a capitalistic system, collegiate athletics for 325 of these institutions would have declared bankruptcy long ago. For these athletics programs, it is indeed rooted in a socialistic system, receiving payments from the greater organization, the university.
There is a growing number that indeed operate as an auxiliary or subsidiary of the university. They are not only able to operate nearly independently of the institution, but also generate profits. The largest donor is no longer the institution, but the television network. The media and all it entails will grow the number of profitable programs from the 20s to the 60s in the coming year. They will almost exclusively be members of the five major football conferences. For these institutions, their decisions will be based less in the philosophical and more in the fiscal reality of their programs.
Is NCAA Division I collegiate athletics an educational endeavor or a business?
The answer is yes and yes. One can easily argue that the lessons learned by athletes are educational, and students who attend games and cheer on their teams are equally educationally impacted. Athletics is a microcosm of life and, therefore, an efficient way to learn life's lessons.
In its earliest and most traditional form, collegiate athletics was also a business. Coaches were hired and budgets were formed to operate those teams comprised primarily of students who wanted an education. Eventually, scholarships were offered.
Today, Division I has dramatically shifted toward the business model. Coaches are looking for athletes first and students second. And those above the coach on the institutional org chart permit it because of the pressure to win. Winning generates revenue and creates perceptions about the quality of the institution. It generates larger student applicant pools, faculty who want to work at a successful institution and a spiral upward of numerous other positive benefits.
But it comes at a price. Athletes incapable of measuring up academically are admitted. Ongoing curricular and academic scandals seriously question the nobleness of the educational endeavor in keeping athletes eligible to compete. The NCAA and its academic standards are an effort to combat this trend. However, institutions have circumvented these standards with a blind-eye or the blessing of administrators.
Is NCAA Division I collegiate athletics an amateur or professional enterprise?
Stanford football coach David Shaw has frequently stated he believes that college is a place where athletes should learn how to make money, not make it. The value of a four-year Stanford education approaches $60,000 per year, and with 85 football players that is approximately $5 million annually allocated for the team's education, tax and debt free at graduation. The same individual value can be attributed to that golfer, swimmer or fencer who attends Stanford on an athletic scholarship.
However, with the recent vote of the Northwestern football players to determine whether or not to unionize, the question of being truly paid to play has arisen. In addition, the various lawsuits that institutions and the NCAA are besieged with, specifically around the sports of football and basketball, stem from the fact that the monetary stakes of collegiate athletics have risen dramatically in recent years and advocacy for that money to go to student-athletes has also grown. The motives are not newly fallen snow. Division II and III NCAA football and basketball players are not a part of this discussion. Why? Because there is little money to be made by lawyers, agents and unions.
With over 3,000 institutions of higher learning in this country, the collegiate athletics scene and discussion has, and will continue to be, dominated by the 65 universities that play big-time football. The issues faced by these institutions, which can be argued are already capitalistic and a business/professional athletic enterprise, will be much more easily resolved than for the other 285 NCAA Division 1 programs. For those institutions, the three questions above are not so easily answered because they are less sure of who they are and what they want to be.
Dr. William S. Husak has been the Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Loyola Marymount University since 1998. He is a graduate of SUNY-Cortland and Texas A&M University and has 35 years of higher education academic and athletic experience.


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It was super-cool that U.S. Nationals was held right here in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia a few weekends ago. What was even better was finding out that my friend and Magic Historian Brian David-Marshall would be in town for the event. While everyone knows that Brian is deeply ensconced in the Pro Magic community, what you may not know is that BDM is a huge fan of Commander! It always amuses me listening to the Top 8 Magic podcast he does with Mike Flores; whenever Brian brings up Commander, you can practically hear Mike's eyes glazing over. Quite a few people who play competitive Magic just do not grok the appeal of a casual format like Commander, so it is always fantastic to run across big names in Magic like BDM enjoy both sides of the game.
I first met BDM about ten years ago when he was in town for a big Magic event; I believe it was a Grand Prix. I had heard through the grapevine he was just getting into Commander, so I asked if he would be interested in playing a game Saturday night. We ended up roping Pro Tour Hall of Famer Mike Turian to join us in a three-person game. Brian had his newly made Momir Vig, Simic Visionary deck. If I remember correctly, Turian had never played Commander but was curious to try it; since I had a couple of decks with me, I let him pick one. He chose my Jacques le Vert Naya deck and crushed us with it. I had built it to be my fun durdle deck, but Turian is a master and showed us that any Magic card is a dangerous weapon in his hands. We had a great time.
I reached out to BDM about sneaking in another Commander game this time around and he was up for it, so Saturday night Wendy and I met him in the lobby of the hotel a lot of the Nationals staff were staying in (a cool place called The Graduate). BDM got Magic coverage maestro Corbin Hosler to join us with Karador, Ghost Chieftain. BDM of course played Momir Vig, Simic Visionary. Wendy played my modified Edgar Markov Vampire tribal deck, and I brought out my beloved Feldon of the Third Path deck. Before the game even started, Corbin started talking smack to Brian about recurring Bojuka Bog and exiling Brian's graveyard, and being that my Feldon deck was much more graveyard-centric than a Simic deck, I felt a twinge of worry about my deck choice. However, Feldon has some great tricks and uses some awesome old-school cards I thought Brian and Corbin would appreciate, so I stuck with it.
Based on what I drew, my gameplan was to play out the cards in my hand and then switch gears into Feldon mode and start with graveyard shenanigans. Well, the first part of my game went according to plan, but the turn before I was going to cast Feldon, my graveyard was exiled by Bojuka Bog. Then someone wiped the battlefield. I was out of gas, no Feldon shenanigans to speak of, and the top of my deck offered up nothing interesting for quite a few turns. It did not take long before I was eliminated from the game and turned into a ghostly spectator.
Wendy and her Vampires, however, were having a grand time feasting on Brian's and Corbin's life totals. Corbin spent a lot of time dealing with Wendy's threats and getting in the occasional digs at Brian. Brian mostly just drew lots and lots and lots of cards. He cast Praetors' Counsel so he had no limit to his hand size and drew even more cards. He tried to assemble the classic "Pickles" lock with Brine Elemental and Vesuvan Shapeshifter, but thankfully, someone killed Brine Elemental. He did some funky things with Ixidon, turning all the creatures on the battlefield into facedown vanilla 2/2s, and eventually killed Corbin. Tidespout Elemental came down and started making Wendy pick up all her lands. Eventually Brian used the ultimate on Karn Liberated to start a new game with Wendy, only Brian got to start the game with Whisperwood Elemental and another big creature, and it did not take long to finish things from there. BDM certainly dominated the end-game in decidedly Simic fashion!
Afterwards he mentioned that he played one Commander game where he killed one player and then used the ultimate on Karn Liberated to start a new game. He killed another opponent and managed to use the ultimate on Karn Liberated again to start a new game, but his opponent conceded before BDM could officially tick off a "Karn-ception" victory, killing a different opponent in each level of the games.
Karnception… now that is one for the Bucket List, eh?
Speaking of Simic, Ixalan brings us a brand-new U/G Commander to build decks around, doesn't it? If ever there was a Simic legendary creature that might push Brian off Momir Vig as Commander, it might be Tishana, Voice of Thunder!
Unlike Admiral Beckett Brass and Gishath, Sun's Avatar, Tishana, Voice of Thunder is not explicitly looking for you to build a tribal deck around her. That has not to say you cannot build a sweet Merfolk deck with Tishana as your Commander, but you are not limited to that. Tishana is just a great collection of abilities stapled to a slightly expensive (in Commander terms) card that could see play either in a stack of 99 or from the Command Zone. I read one Ixalan set review that pointed out Tishana, Voice of Thunder was actually an improved Regal Force, a card that has seen action in competitive 60-card formats. We are all used to being skeptical of cards that cost more than six mana, but it gets your attention when framed that way. Let us take a closer look at that text box.
Power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand: Ah, Tishana joins a distinguished club of creatures all modeled on the classic card Maro. The original Maro was designed by Mark Rosewater and was given his nickname Maro: Ma(rk) Ro(sewater). Since then there have been quite a few creatures where power and toughness are determined by hand size so we might want to include them in our Tishana deck.
You have no maximum hand size: If there is one universal truth about Magic players, it is that they love to draw cards. Thus it's no surprise that cards like Reliquary Tower are incredibly popular, and having it stapled onto Tishana is sweet. I mean, what is better than a 7/7 Tishana? How about an 8/8, 10/10, 20/20, or 50/50 Tishana!
When Tishana enters the battlefield, draw a card for each creature you control: Okay, so here is the new and improved Regal Force clause, though thankfully the "green" restriction has been jettisoned so you can draw cards for each creature no matter what the color. Sweet!
Okay, let's start brewing...
Creatures with Card Draw
Since Tishana's card-drawing ability is linked to the number of creatures you have on the battlefield, the first cards I looked for were creatures who could replace themselves. That way you could develop your battlefield while keeping your hand flush with cards for Tishana's power and toughness. Not only did I snap classic "cantrip" creatures, but also ones that can keep filling your hand with even more cards as the game goes on. I am particularly happy to find a home for River Hoopoe, a card with gorgeous artwork, an adorable creature with decent stats, and a fun name to say. Whoooo-poooooo.
I am suffering serious Standard withdrawals with Tireless Tracker's rotation out of the format, so I am eager to find new homes for it in Commander. Of course, Tireless Tracker pretty much goes into any green deck that plays lands, so…
Other Card Draw
Green and blue also offer lots of raw card-drawing spells and engines not necessarily tacked onto a creature, so I included many of those as well. With Tireless Tracker in the mix, I am happy to drop in Ongoing Investigation and Ulvenwald Mysteries for some additional Clue-fueled shenanigans. Greater Good is a potent card-drawing spell in any green deck with big creatures but it plays particularly well in a deck with a fair number of "Maro" creatures, especially when one is your Commander. When power and toughness are tied to hand size,and you can sacrifice a creature to draw cards equal to its power (and then discard three), it can be easy to start nearly doubling the power of any "Maro" creatures that are still on the battlefield. Rishkar's Expertise can do a good one-shot Greater Good impression with a "Maro" creature, with the spell you cast for free a sweet bonus.
Hand Size/Card Draw Matters
Even though Tishana has the "no maximum hand size" clause tacked on, I thought it would be wise to have the added redundancy of Reliquary Tower and Thought Vessel, which you get free tacked onto a card used for mana. Venser's Journal is not free, but the lifegain you can get from it can keep your opponents scrambling to beat you with creature damage.
Let me tell you a quick story about Spontaneous Generation. Many years ago, before Commander or EDH was a thing, I had a group game deck that used Maro and Greater Good to "go off" and draw lots of cards. I also has Spontaneous Generation that could turn your large hand into lots and lots of Saprolings, which you really would not want to sacrifice to Greater Good, but I had another plan for those Saprolings, and it involved Elvish Farmer and Fecundity. When I drew all those moving parts, the engine was fun for me and horrifying for my opponents, to the point that a friend would kill every Elvish Farmer I played for the longest time.
Speaking of Greater Good and "Maro" creatures, Empyrial Plate does a great job of turning any creature – maybe River Hoopoe! – into a Maro. Equip to an actual Maro and you get to double its size. Now that is the very definition of good times!
By the way, if you have never played Psychosis Crawler with Greater Good, I suggest you remedy that.
Simic Good Stuff
Green and blue offer up quite a few great utility spells we can pepper in here. After all, if the plan is to draw many cards, you want to draw cards that do stuff other than just draw more cards. For the counterspells, I mostly chose ones that replace themselves (at least) to keep with the theme of keeping your hand full. I was also excited to include Rite of Replication, Spitting Image, and Progenitor Mimic to keep the "Maro" creatures flowing. I mean, playing Rite of Replication kicked on your Psychosis Crawler with a Greater Good on the battlefield should strike fear in even the most smugly secure opponent.
I would like to take a moment for a Public Service Announcement: you can expect to see Conqueror's Galleon is most Commander decks from now on, so prepare yourselves. I think the card has fantastic utility for just about any Commander deck that plays creatures with four power or greater, particularly when the Commander fits that bill. The value that Conqueror's Foothold offers in a format that typically goes long is incredible. I have been picking up copies while the card is cheap and plentiful because I will be using lots of them for the foreseeable future.
Okay, so here is the full list:
Creatures (26)
- 1 Psychosis Crawler
- 1 Solemn Simulacrum
- 1 Aeon Chronicler
- 1 Chasm Skulker
- 1 Coiling Oracle
- 1 Duskwatch Recruiter
- 1 Elvish Visionary
- 1 Jushi Apprentice
- 1 Maro
- 1 Masked Admirers
- 1 Mulldrifter
- 1 Nullmage Shepherd
- 1 Progenitor Mimic
- 1 Reef Worm
- 1 River Hoopoe
- 1 Sage of Ancient Lore
- 1 Seedborn Muse
- 1 Sturmgeist
- 1 Tireless Tracker
- 1 Trygon Predator
- 1 Wall of Blossoms
- 1 Edric, Spymaster of Trest
- 1 Masumaro, First to Live
- 1 Multani, Maro-Sorcerer
- 1 Soramaro, First to Dream
- 1 Thrasios, Triton Hero
Lands (38)
- 10 Forest
- 9 Island
- 1 Alchemist's Refuge
- 1 Blighted Cataract
- 1 Blighted Woodland
- 1 Breeding Pool
- 1 Command Beacon
- 1 Command Tower
- 1 Flooded Grove
- 1 Hinterland Harbor
- 1 Lumbering Falls
- 1 Mirrorpool
- 1 Reliquary Tower
- 1 Simic Growth Chamber
- 1 Temple of Mystery
- 1 Terrain Generator
- 1 Thespian's Stage
- 1 Throne of the High City
- 1 Yavimaya Coast
- 1 Minamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1 Miren, the Moaning Well
Spells (35)
- 1 Conqueror's Galleon
- 1 Empyrial Plate
- 1 Lifecrafter's Bestiary
- 1 Simic Signet
- 1 Skullclamp
- 1 Sol Ring
- 1 Sword of War and Peace
- 1 Thought Vessel
- 1 Venser's Journal
- 1 Greater Good
- 1 Ongoing Investigation
- 1 Rhystic Study
- 1 Shapers' Sanctuary
- 1 Sylvan Library
- 1 Ulvenwald Mysteries
- 1 Zendikar Resurgent
- 1 Arachnogenesis
- 1 Arcane Denial
- 1 Blue Sun's Zenith
- 1 Cryptic Command
- 1 Dream Fracture
- 1 Krosan Grip
- 1 Mystic Confluence
- 1 Pongify
- 1 Pull from Tomorrow
- 1 Rapid Hybridization
- 1 Swan Song
- 1 Cultivate
- 1 Hunter's Prowess
- 1 Praetor's Counsel
- 1 Rishkar's Expertise
- 1 Rite of Replication
- 1 Seasons Past
- 1 Spitting Image
- 1 Spontaneous Generation
If you like drawing cards, Tishana is the commander for you! What do you think? How would you go about building it differently?
New to Commander?
If you're just curious about the format, building your first deck, or trying to take your Commander deck up a notch, here are some handy links:
- Commander Primer Part 1 (Why play Commander? Rules Overview, Picking your Commander)
- Commander Primer Part 2 (Mana Requirements, Randomness, Card Advantage)
- Commander Primer Part 3 (Power vs. Synergy, Griefing, Staples, Building a Doran Deck)
- Commander Starter Kits 1 (kick start your allied two-color decks for $25)
- Commander Starter Kits 2 (kick start your enemy two-color decks for $25)
- Commander Starter Kits 3 (kick start your shard three-color decks for $25)
Commander write-ups I've done (and links to decklists):
Zurgo Bellstriker ( Bellstriking Like a Boss )
Dragonlord Ojutai ( Troll Shroud )
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund ( Dragons, Megamorphs, and Dragons )
Dromoka, the Eternal ( One Flying Bolster Basket )
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest ( Tempests and Teapots )
Tasigur, the Golden Fang ( Hatching Evil Sultai Plots )
Scion of the Ur-Dragon ( Dragon Triggers for Everyone )
Nahiri, The Lithomancer ( Lithomancing for Fun and Profit )
Titania, Protector of Argoth ( Titania's Land and Elemental Exchange )
Reaper King ( All About VILLAINOUS WEALTH )
Feldon of the Third Path ( She Will Come Back to Me )
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant ( Calling Up Ghouls with Sidisi )
Zurgo Helmsmasher ( Two Times the Smashing )
Anafenza, the Foremost ( Anafenza and Your Restless Dead )
Narset, Enlightened Master ( The New Voltron Overlord )
Surrak Dragonclaw ( The Art of Punching Bears )
Avacyn, Guardian Angel; Ob Nixilis, Unshackled; Sliver Hivelord ( Commander Catchup, Part 3 )
Keranos, God of Storms; Marchesa, the Black Rose; Muzzio, Visionary Architect ( Commander Catchup, Part 2 )
Athreos, God of Passage; Kruphix, God of Horizons; Iroas, God of Victory ( Commander Catchup, Journey into Nyx Edition )
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient ( Ghost in the Machines )
Jalira, Master Polymorphist ( JaliraPOW! )
Mishra, Artificer Prodigy (Possibility Storm Shenanigans)
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard (All-in Yisan)
Selvala, Explorer Returned (Everyone Draws Lots!)
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden (Cleaning Out the Cellar)
Doran, the Siege Tower (All My Faves in One Deck!)
Karador, Ghost Chieftain (my Magic Online deck)
Karador, Ghost Chieftain (Shadowborn Apostles & Demons)
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed (GREED!)
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind ( Chuck's somewhat vicious deck)
Roon of the Hidden Realm (Mean Roon)
Skeleton Ship (Fun with -1/-1 counters)
Vorel of the Hull Clade (Never Trust the Simic)
Anax and Cymede (Heroic Co-Commanders)
Aurelia, the Warleader ( plus Hellkite Tyrant shenanigans)
Borborygmos Enraged (69 land deck)
Bruna, Light of Alabaster (Aura-centric Voltron)
Damia, Sage of Stone ( Ice Cauldron shenanigans)
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Tribal Birds)
Emmara Tandris (No Damage Tokens)
Gahiji, Honored One (Enchantment Ga-hijinks)
Geist of Saint Traft (Voltron-ish)
Ghave, Guru of Spores ( Melira Combo)
Glissa Sunseeker (death to artifacts!)
Glissa, the Traitor ( undying artifacts!)
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born (Necrotic Ooze Combo)
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord (drain you big time)
Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge ( Suspension of Disbelief)
Johan (Cat Breath of the Infinite)
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer (replacing Brion Stoutarm in Mo' Myrs)
Karona, False God (Vows of the False God)
Konda, Lord of Eiganjo ( The Indestructibles)
Lord of Tresserhorn (ZOMBIES!)
Marath, Will of the Wild ( Wild About +1/+1 Counters)
Melira, Sylvok Outcast ( combo killa)
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker ( Outside My Comfort Zone with Milling )
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis (evil and Spike-ish)
Nicol Bolas (Kicking it Old School)
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius ( new player-friendly)
Nylea, God of the Hunt ( Devoted to Green)
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic (Life Gain)
Oona, Queen of the Fae (by reader request)
Phage the Untouchable ( actually casting Phage from Command Zone!)
Polukranos, World Eater (Monstrous!)
Progenitus ( Fist of Suns and Bringers )
Reaper King (Taking Advantage of the new Legend Rules)
Riku of Two Reflections ( steal all permanents with Deadeye Navigator + Zealous Conscripts )
Roon of the Hidden Realm ( Strolling Through Value Town)
Ruhan of the Fomori (lots of equipment and infinite attack steps)
Savra, Queen of the Golgari ( Demons)
Shattergang Brothers (Breaking Boards)
Sigarda, Host of Herons ( Equipment-centric Voltron)
Skullbriar, the Walking Grave ( how big can it get?)
Sliver Overlord (Featuring the new M14 Slivers!)
Thelon of Havenwood ( Campfire Spores)
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice ( new player-friendly)
Uril, the Miststalker (my "more competitive" deck)
Varolz, the Scar-Striped (scavenging goodness)
Vorosh, the Hunter ( proliferaTION)
Xenagos, God of Revels (Huge Beatings)


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Short film 'The Date' has been selected for the 2017 St Albans Film Festival. It will screen on Sunday 9th July at the Odyssey Cinema in St Albans.
Tickets and further information can be found here: http://www.stalbansfilmfestival.com
Short film 'The Date' has been selected for the 2017 St Albans Film Festival. It will screen on Sunday 9th July at the Odyssey Cinema in St Albans.
Tickets and further information can be found here: http://www.stalbansfilmfestival.com
Comedy short 'The Date' has won in the Best Humor category and received a further nomination for Best Writing at the Top Indie Film Awards.
We are delighted to announce that The Date was nominated in the category of Best Direction and also a Runner Up for the Jury Prize (Best Short Film) at the Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards.
This was the first thing that the film has been submitted to, so we are incredibly pleased for it to have caught the eye of the jury and the nominating committee.
The Delta Collective, a group focused on connecting people in the creative industries and facilitating events, have confirmed Michael Beddoes to give a workshop: 'Beginners Guide to Making Your Own Short Film'.
The event will take place in London (location TBC) on 9th May between 7pm and 10pm. More information can be found here: https://www.thedeltacollective.com/workshops/
From their website: 'The Delta Collective is a collaborative group of performers and creators spanning all aspects of the theatre and film industries. We are passionate about connecting you to like-minded peers from all walks of life. We exist to connect creators and performers to each other and to professional-level workshops, advice and guidance from industry professionals, and to help them discover new ways of working'.
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We've been somewhat quiet on the website for a while (well, more than a little while truth be told). That was down to a combination of projects and changes both professionally and personally. But we are back. First of all, you can follow us on a number of social media channels such as Facebook (@organisedchaosfilms), Twitter (@Org_ChaosFilms) and Instagram (organisedchaosfilms).
Here is a quick update of the things that happened while we were away:
- 'Cold Reader' played at a number of film festivals and scooped Best Short Screenplay for writer Kristina Heaney at Southampton International Film Awards.
- Our director Michael Beddoes did a talk about short film making at the Exit6 Film Festival
- Writers/ Producers/ Actors Lydia King and Richard Soames picked Organised Chaos Films and Michael Beddoes as production partners at their short comedy 'Bungee'. The Kickstarter was a roaring success and hit their target in 10 days from launch.
- 'Forget Me Not' cemented it's reputation as a "zombie film" (as in, it just won't die) by playing another two events in the US. The film was shot in 2013.
We currently have short film 'The Date' entering the festival circuit, 'Bungee' in post production and some very exciting projects on the horizon, so expect updates more frequently from now on.
The latest trailer for apocalyptic horror, Survivors, will receive its premiere at this year's HorrorCon, taking place in Sheffield across the weekend of 11th and 12th July.
Cast and crew, including Director Adam Spinks, Producer Michael Beddoes and Make-Up Designer Sian Revill, will also take part in a live Q&A session on the making of the movie. Tickets available now at HorrorCon 2015.
Organised Chaos is delighted to finally be able to announce its involvement with this year's Creative England iShorts Scheme, supported by BFI Net.Work.
Vanishing Trick, directed by Robin Schmidt and produced by Michael Beddoes, is a story about family, belonging and the power of blind faith. When his grandfather is brought home to die of stomach cancer, a working class Liverpudlian boy convinces himself he can use the magic tricks the old man taught him to make the tumour vanish.
The project will be locally cast and filmed entirely on location in Liverpool this summer with assistance from the lovely folks at the Liverpool Film Office.
While Creative England are providing a portion of the funding for the short, we are seeking some additional financial support via Crowdfunder to cover the cost of preliminary location recces, casting workshops and hiring a professional magician to develop the magical elements of the script. If you're interested in getting involved, check out the Crowdfunder campaign video below, plus perks available for financial backers here.
Organised Chaos director Michael Beddoes and writer Kristina Heaney were joined by fellow filmmakers Adam Spinks and Ben Roper to discuss the boundaries of the fantastical.
Chaired by Festival Formula CEO Katie McCullough, the panel debated the rules of successful sci-fi and high-concept genre movies and how to develop and sustain a cohesive and believable fantasy narrative. With an audience made up of would-be filmmakers and sci-fi fans, the panel fielded questions on a variety of topics, including writing for passion versus commercial viability, and the importance of strong human characterisation.
Organised Chaos' psychological short, Flotsam, received its first festival play this Saturday, in St Albans Film Festival's 'Dark Matter' Official Selection block. The short was nominated for the Jury Prize for Best Short Film, and its star, Sikander Malik received a nomination for Best Performance in a Short Film.
The film received a special mention at Sunday night's awards ceremony hosted in the newly refurbished Odyssey Cinema, where Awards Judge and The Thick Of It actor, Vincent Franklin noted, "if you ever find a body washed up on a beach, just keep on walking."
Forget Me Not has been selected as Short of the Week by online trendsetters Hunger TV and Collabor8te, both of which are part of acclaimed publisher and photographer Rankin's network of publications.
In an interview with Hunger, which appears alongside the film, Director Michael Beddoes talked about the challenges of balancing commercial shoots alongside developing a career in narrative filmmaking.
Read the full interview here.
Acclaimed online comedy troupe, Bloody Comedy have selected Organised Chaos Director/Producer Michael Beddoes to direct their latest online short. Written by and starring Laura Evelyn, 'Parents Evening' will film in North London in late March.
Organised Chaos in association with Mini Productions was delighted to welcome cast, crew, family and friends to the premiere of psychological short thriller, Flotsam at London's home of film, BAFTA.
Starring Sikander Malik as the troubled Vinay, Flotsam played to a packed audience at the Princess Anne Theatre inside BAFTA's iconic building at 195 Piccadilly. Director and co-writer Michael Beddoes paid special tribute the film's crowdfunding backers, who allowed Organised Chaos to complete the project when the shoot was threatened with technical problems.
The party continued into the early hours at Piccadilly's Jewel Bar, before a classy late-night meal at Tottenham Court Road's 24-hour McDonalds restaurant.


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Our War: Belleville man survived B-17 crash, German POW camp
B-17 co-pilot 2nd Lt. Kenneth Vaughn and his crewmates froze in the English Channel until Germans captured them and took them to a little hotel on Guernsey Island called "Happy Landings."
"Kind of ironic, isn't it?" said Vaughn, 85, of Belleville. "Only two of us survived to make it onto Guernsey Island and the Germans had to carry us because we couldn't walk from the exposure. Our legs were nearly frozen."
Nine of the 10 crewmen from Vaughn's B-17 Bomber, the "Speed Ball," survived the crash into the English Channel at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, 1944. Seven froze to death while drifting in rafts all night.
Vaughn volunteered for service, knowing he wanted to become a pilot. He knew if he were drafted he might be assigned to a less-than-appealing job.
"I knew we were going to get into war and I wanted to do something interesting," he said. "I knew since I was a kid that I wanted to fly. I built models all the time and I had my room papered with pictures of planes."
Vaughn flew with the 351st Bombardment Group, 511th Bomb Squadron out of Deenethorpe, England. The plane was brought down by anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes. The tailgunner was killed in flight.
From the Happy Landings hotel, Vaughn and about 10 more prisoners of war were evacuated to France and eventually to Frankfort, Germany. The group spent two days on a train.
"We were fortunate," he said. "A lot of people were put on box cars. Because there were so few of us we were put on a regular passenger car -- like real people -- but with guards."
After processing and interrogations, the group found itself at German prisoner of war camp, Stalag Luft I, in Barth, Germany.
"We were among the first Americans in the camp. It had been a former British camp," Vaughn said. "When I got there, there were about 600 of us. When I left, there were probably 6,000."
Vaughn was sent to the most escape-proof camp in the region.
"In its entire existence only two people ever made it out," he said. "It was on a sandy shore so if you tried to tunnel under it, it would collapse."
The POWs survived on food they prepared themselves: Porridge, soupy stew, potatoes and a portion of a dark bread.
"There were no greens to speak of and no meat at all," Vaughn said. "We were very hungry most of the time. I weighed 185 pounds when we were shot down. I weighed 145 pounds when we were liberated."
A few creative prisoners tried to use the potatoes for something other than stew.
"Some of the fellas were going to try to make some whiskey out of the potatoes, so they boiled them and let them sit," he said with a chuckle. "When it came time to drink it we saw the mess had eaten a hole in the metal container, so we decided not to drink it."
He credits the American Red Cross care packages for his survival. Once a week his barracks received a package from the organization. It was filled with cans of Spam, candy bars, cigarettes, cans of veggies and macaroni.
The boxes were supposed to last a week.
"The Germans would punch holes in the cans of food to make sure it wouldn't keep," he said. "They didn't want us stockpiling food."
What did a POW do to pass the hours in a prison camp?
"We spent a lot of time reading, walking, playing cards and playing some sports like soccer," he said. "I learned to play bridge there and I still love the game. We had bridge games that lasted several days."
They also spent a lot of time talking about food and women.
"We were young, healthy men," he said, his blue eyes shining with the memory. "You could always tell when someone had eaten because they'd talk about women. When we were hungry, we talked about food."
His dream meal? A big steak, a huge baked potato and a large glass of milk.
Because he was an officer, the Geneva Convention prohibited the Germans from forcing him to work, he said. They weren't tortured or mistreated by the Germans, he added.
"Being a prisoner of war really gave me an appreciation for what I had," he said. " There are a lot of things we take for granted as necessities and when you're stripped of a lot of that you realize it's not a necessity. My main worry there was my teeth. I didn't brush my teeth for six months and when I finally did, it was with a second-hand toothbrush from a British POW."
He only lost one tooth.
The Russians liberated Stalag Luft I in May 1945 but the American prisoners were told to stay in the camp and wait for U.S. forces to arrive.
"One day the Germans were guarding us, the next day we were guarding ourselves," Vaughn said. "We wanted to keep the German civilians out because at that point things were pretty bad in Germany and we didn't want them to get our food."
The "Speed Ball" is still in the English Channel, Vaughn said. He and his wife, Jean, took a trip to England about 15 years ago to visit the site and were able to get a piece of the plane.
He retired from the Air Force in 1967 as a colonel while he was stationed at Scott Air Force Base.
"You believe in a supreme being after you survive some of the things you survive and you feel grateful," he said. "I consider myself very fortunate."
Contact reporter Jennifer A. Bowen at firstname.lastname@example.com or 239-2667.


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I was born and raised in beautiful Lake Tahoe, CA to two of the most wonderful parents anyone could ask for. I also have a younger brother named Scotty (fun fact - he was a member of the U.S. Freestyle Aerial Team and we competed together at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver). Lake Tahoe was the perfect place to grow up in for a girl with lots of energy, enthusiasm and a love of the outdoors. I grew up climbing trees, swimming in our crystal clear lake, rolling blading down steep mountain passes, mountain biking, playing soccer, little league baseball and of course in the cold winter months - skiing.
I always loved being outdoors in the sunshine with my friends but never wanted to be a competitive athlete. Sure, I'd watched the Olympics but always thought that everyone on TV was special and possessed a quality or several qualities that I did not have. However, when I was 12, the coach of the Squaw Valley Freestyle Team, Ray DeVre, approached me about joining their team and my first response was "NO WAY." I hated moguls and more than that, I tried to avoid them at all costs when I was skiing with my friends.
Luckily, I made the U.S. Ski Team that very year and never looked back. My entire 12 year career I was a member of the U.S. "A" Team, won the Overall World Cup title in 2003, had 7 World Cup victories, 26 World Cup podiums, 6 U.S. National titles, member of 6 World Championship Teams with 2 medals, member of 3 Olympic teams and brought home a silver medal in 2002 as well as a bronze medal in 2010. During that time period, as most athletes encounter, I had to overcome 2 major knee surgeries as well as a broken jaw. All in all, almost 2 and a half years sidelined with injury. Phew, a lot of hard work and dedication, but some of the best years of my life!!
After a few months of trying to convince me I finally said yes. Instantly I fell in love with the sport of freestyle, all of the friends I had made and maybe the most important part - getting to leave school at noon every day to go practice!! Things slowly progressed for me and eventually I made the big move to Salt Lake City when I graduated from high school in 1998. There were several opportunities that awaited me there - I was attending a World Class University - University of Utah, I was a walk on tryout for their Division 1 soccer team (turns out that I am terrible at soccer in the grand scheme of things), the U.S. Ski Team was based in Park City, UT and if none of those worked out, I could hopefully make the University of Utah Marching Band as a trumpet player.
When I met my future husband, Matt Happe, in 2004, he started up and owned his own bike shop, Revolution. I was always extremely proud of what he had built and knew that at some point I wanted to own my own business as well. We always talked about what that venture would be and after numerous discussions and reading business plans we settled on coffee. He loved roasting and working through processes in the warehouse and I loved the atmosphere of coffee. I had traveled all over the world and somehow, in most countries I had visited, coffee was a constant in gathering friends together. So it was settled - in the future we would start our business one day. That day came sooner than I would realize. In 2008 I crashed in Tignes, France doing a d spin and needed to have major knee surgery again. As I lay in the snow crying, it hit me that I could go home, get surgery and we could start up our business. I would do rehab in the morning and evening and during the day we would work on getting everything in place to start up Silver Bean Coffee. Our company was named after my silver medal in 2002 and we thought we might be able to change it to Gold Bean Coffee in 2010 if I were to bring home the gold medal, lol. Silver Bean Coffee was a wholesale business that roasted, packaged and distributed fresh roasted coffee from all over the world to local and national businesses. Our coffee fueled athletes that were training at the Olympic Training Centers, atheltes that worked out at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's Center of Excellence, visitors from all over the world that came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and even guests at the most luxurious properties and hotels around the country. We also owned and opperated 3 coffee shops in Salt Lake City and Park City and had a blast serving latte's made with love!! In 2013 our priorities shifted as we welcomed a little girl into our world and all of the sudden we wanted more time to be with her. We sold the majority share of our business in 2015 to one of our fabulous distributors Brog Distributors, Inc. and they still carry on the quality of coffee, the extraordinary customer service as well as the integrity of our brand we worked so hard for. We are definitely going to start another business one day and who knows what it will be, but we are both entrepreneurs at heart and know we'll get the business bug again soon!!
I am currently a Mommy to a 5 year old little girl and 9 month old little boy. They are changing my world for the better each and every day. I am trying to lead by example how to live a fit, active and healthy lifestyle. I know how important it is to explore our beautiful mountains and cherish the moments we live in not the things we own.
In 2017, I decided I couldn't wait any longer, I needed to spread my wings again and see if I could create something magical. I know I have found my true place in life - connecting with people, inspiring and empowering them to be their absolute best, while providing jobs for both Olympic hopefuls and newly retired Olympians. We are a corporate team building company with a twist! We help companies and their people Dream Big, Plan Meticulously & Execute Brilliantly!!
I have the best job in the world as a Ski Champion for Deer Valley Resort! I have the privilege of taking guests and corporate clients skiing at one of America's Top Rated Resorts. I get to share my passion for skiing, sunshine, smiles and snow - lots of snow!!
Member of 3 Olympic Teams (2002, 2006, 2010)
Bronze Medal in Vancouver, CAN, 2010
Silver Medal in Salt Lake City, UT, 2002
World Championships:
Member of 6 World Championship Teams
2nd place Madonna di Campiglio, ITA 2007
3rd place Deer Valley, UT 2003
World Cups:
Member of U.S. Freestyle Ski Team for 12 years (1998-2010)
On "A" Team (top 10 in the world or higher) all 12 years
Over World Cup title, 2003
7 World Cup wins
26 World Cup podiums
U.S. National Championships
6 U.S. titles
Born: Nov. 7, 1980
Height: 5'4"
From: Tahoe City, CA
Lives in: Salt Lake City, UT
Married on: 10-10-10
Married last name: Happe (pronounced Happy, wooo hooo)
Favorite place to compete: Japan & Deer Valley, UT
If I had a 3 foot powder day where would you find me: Squaw Valley USA (doing laps on KT 22)
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Sport (other than skiing): Mountain bikes & motorcycles
1 fact about me you would never guess: I HATE being cold!!
Place I would most like to visit: Bali
Most beautiful sunset I've ever seen: El Colorado, Chile
If I could be an Olympian in any other sport: Beach Volleyball or Tennis, I can't decide
Olympic Hero: Kristi Yamaguchi


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There are a lot of classics out there, so it's easy to miss a few. Still, you'll be sitting there with some gaming friends, they'll reference a game, everyone will laugh, except you, who is still wondering why your friend would say such a bizarre thing. Then, the red starts streaking across your face as your friends notice your silence and ask "Have you even played that game?" Post which games you're embarrassed at never picking up.
I've never played Final Fantasy 5, 6, 7, or any FF games since then. I wonder how many people would brand me a "s0ft c0r3 n00b" for missing out on most of this series.
"I will destroy everything! I will create a monument to non-existence!"~Kefka Palazzo (FFVI)


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short works
Everything a dance performance installation evoking the ever-expanding universe, transforming the performance space into a constellation of stars and human bodies in various states of formation and explosion. Inspired by astrophotography, string theory, interconnectivity and meditations on space and time. The new dance work weaves together a visual, physical and emotional translation of the cosmos.
Premiered at Zawirowania Dance Theater, Warsaw, Poland June 2019
Hinge, an abstract movement tour de force for six dancers accompanied by original music played live on stage in collaboration with MuSE, Multicultural Sonic Evolution, this work celebrates the time honored tradition of music made uniquely for the dance.
Premiered at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, New York City, February 2014
Womb realistically channels the fluid movements of a fetus in the amniotic sac, alongside previously recorded projections of the dancer on three planes of vision.
Premiered at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in February 2014
Inexplicable Space
Inexplicable Space is an abstract work developed from over 50 fortunes cookies, resulting in a mysterious, odd collection of movements and encounters amidst an installation of steaming crystal balls and flying orbs.
Premiered at Baruch Performing Arts Center, New York City, January 2012
Skimming the Surface: Fragments of Collective Unconscious
Skimming The Surface. Inspired by trauma and emotional wounds, four women begin at what appears to be the end. The work's action centers around a table and 24 knives engaged in precarious acts used to skim the emotional surface in an attempt to reveal a root life altering moment.
Premiered at Green Space, New York City, February 2013
Titanic. SI
Titanic.SI , a collaborative work between Valerie Green and Slovenian artists Michael G. Alujevic and Mojca Majcen, is a short dance/theater work based on the story of the great ship Titanic, inspired by and dedicated to boat number 15 which had on board two Slovenians. Historical facts frame the work and the fate of the individuals, as they find themselves in the middle of a catastrophic event.
Premiered at Queens Theatre, New York City, November 2014
Echo of a Trace
Echo of a Trace is an abstract mystical affirmation of presence and location, inspired by ancient Greek architecture, mythology and nature, displayed through intricate sensuality by iconic female figures.
Premiered at Cunningham Studio, New York City, January 2005
Con-Joined is a duet inspired by the many different phases of a relationship, from introductions to the eventual parting of ways, and the merry go round of attempts to make a situation work. This dance features clothing as a unifying object whereby the performers slip in and out of situations, forced to deal with the comfort and discomfort of habit and intimacy.
Premiered at ARC Pasadena, California, October 2012
Thread timelessly loops together an intriguing sense of relation and ceremony, whereby three women ravel, unravel, tangle, attach, separate, and are drawn back to one another to eventually knot.
Premiered at Tribeca Performing Art Center, New York City, June 2008
Secret of the Girl of the Flowers
Secret of the Girl of the Flowers is a metaphor for transformation, while suggesting a non-linear expression of a life cycle, aging, and the disruption of order amidst an installation of hundreds of flowers. The girl of the flowers breaks the rules of nature by disobeying conventional behavior, and changing her forms. Executed through cunning sensuality, juxtaposing a dose of ugliness alongside beauty and unpleasant seductions, all sourced from the deep recesses of the character's psyche. The work is rich in texture, while exhibiting raw power mixed with delicate human vulnerability.
Premiered at Palais Kabelwerk, Vienna, Austria, June 2012
Underground ia dynamic solo whereby the dancer ritualistically creates and alters her secret subterranean environment out of a visually theatrical display of small lights.
Premiered at the Body Navigation Festival, St. Petersburg, Russia July 2007
Twilight explores a surreal state where images, thoughts, and boundaries are vague, ill defined, or not as they appear to be. Half way through this work, time shifts and catapults the dance into an abstract retrograde of bizarre interchanges and occurrences. In the midst of the action the dancers spit, release, throw and gather up pearl stones from their mouths.
Premiered at Interborough Repertory Theater, New York City, December 2003
Right Now
Right Now exposes a window into the performers being as she experiences the immediacy of different emotions.
Premiered at Movement Research @ Judson Church, November 2001
Rip Tide
Rip Tide is inspired by all things water; from ocean waves, hurricanes, seaweed to sprinklers, and then some.
Premiered at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, New York City, December 2008
Weapons of Time
Weapons of Time is designed as a pre-performance or event installation (flexible configuration depending on venue). Dancers revolve on circular platforms in long meticulously designed garments, making use of slow gestures each working with a significant prop: lantern (to guide), rock (to protect), and book (to learn).
Premiered at Performance Mix at Joyce Soho, New York City, March 2005
Immeasurable is a site-specific work made for Socrates Sculpture Park inspired by Nari Ward's G.O.A.T Again series. The work winds its way through the landscape, offering twists and turns inspired by the parks eclectic terrain and Ward's exhibit. This work can be partially adaptable to other sites.
Premiered at Insitu Site Specific Dance Festival, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens, NY, July 2017
Kindred is a vibrant action packed dance playing of the multi-layering of rhythms in the accompanying Balkan music score.
Premiered at Mannes College, New York City, January 2008


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If there's one special childhood media memory people around the world have in common, it's watching Sesame Street. This ground-breaking show has been a global phenomenon for more than 40 years, providing the perfect blend of education, entertainment, and powerful life lessons for children of all ages, from all walks of life.
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Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization responsible for Sesame Street and much more,
leverages the power of multimedia to make their unique blend of education and entertainment accessible to children all over the world, regardless of their social or economic status.
Since 1969, the iconic Muppets of Sesame Street, originally created by Jim Henson, have been welcomed into homes, creating a beloved neighborhood that continues to delight children of all ages, including the young at heart. From the beginning, familiar feathered, furry, and smiling faces such as Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar the Grouch, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Count von Count, Bert and Ernie… lived alongside humans such as Susan, Gordon, Maria, Luis, Bob, and company. The results of that magical merger have become indelibly etched on the nation's consciousness, and represent the wonder of childhood as well as the value of quality early education.
As the years passed, more and more friends joined the Sesame Street lexicon. Today's favorites for little ones include Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Rosita, Zoe, Telly Monster, Baby Bear, and more—all dedicated to maintaining the warm, supportive, and endlessly fascinating environment of the longest street in the world.
Reading with your child is an excellent way to reconnect, strengthen bonds, and allow everyone to take a break from the whirlwind of everyday life. When you snuggle up with these Sesame Street books and discover familiar faces and places that your child already loves, you'll help your little one strengthen skills in the learning process from an early age, while creating precious moments that will stay with your children for life.
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Automobiles Tips for The Average Joe
Some of the Things That You Should Put In Mind When You Are Purchasing Used Vehicles
You might be in a financial situation where you cannot afford to buy a new car. This is because new autos tend to depreciate a lot when they are being driven. When you do this, one of the things you should put in mind is that the used autos are the economical choice. Most people have a hard time to determine if the type of deal that they are getting is good. Here are some of the things that you should put in mind when you are buying used vehicles.
It is paramount to warrant that you have a budget. This is paramount whether you are making the purchase out rightly, or you need someone to finanace it for you. When you have a budget you should stick with it and make sure that you do not do any impulse buying. You should note that this is the ideal time that you need to haggle so that you can save on the money.
You will be required to carry out your investigation. You need to make sure that you have some ideas for the cars that are within your price range. You also need to find out things like the price that the people in your area have to pay. You should make sure that you have taken some time to look out for any warning signs and what you should look out for.
When you get something that you like and is within your budget the other thing that you have to do is to take it for a test drive. Since you will be spending most of the times in the car, one of the things that you should note is tat you need to be as comfortable as possible.
When you are buying a car, one of the essential things that you have to do is to look at the paperwork. You should not buy a car that does not have a clean title. One of the things that you should note is that you should not pay without taking a look at the title and the registration. You should especially do this if you are dealing with a private seller. The other thing that you need is a bill of sale. With the car being in your possession, you need to make sure that you have signed the title and updated the pages. Use the guides to protect your investment.


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Theresienstadt was called Hitler's "gift to the Jews." In an 18th-century military town some 40 miles north of Prague, this "model ghetto" was established to show the world that life in a concentration camp was practically halcyon. Grown-ups lingered over delicious meals between fulfilling workdays and evening concerts or lectures. Children devoured sweets. Soccer matches were played in the town square.
That was the brief, meticulously staged show — the "embellishment," as it was called by a survivor — created in 1944 for inspectors from the International Red Cross and, more significant, for a propaganda film screened that year that had been ordered up by Adolf Eichmann, the architect of the Holocaust.
Beyond the cameras' viewfinders, four crematorium ovens worked furiously, reducing their inexhaustible supply of human fuel to ashes. Between Theresienstadt's creation as an internment and transit camp in November 1941 and its liberation by Soviet troops in May 1945, 33,000 of its 140,000 prisoners died of starvation and disease. Some 90,000 more were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau and other extermination camps. Ninety percent of the ghetto's 15,000 children did not survive.
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Grab your neighbors and best friends and bring them to a fun evening that begins with you enjoying light refreshments
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Then you will design your own wreath to take with you! This workshop is $45.00 and includes a FRESH fir wreath
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You get to pick either an 20" or 24" wreath to perfectly fit your door size.
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I hate Facebook. I love free Wi-Fi.
I don't want to check in on Facebook wherever I go, but I need Internet access.
Facebook is bringing Wi-Fi to users as long as they check-in on their mobile devices first. With all of this information, Facebook and Cisco will be able to paint a better picture of consumer shopping habits and serve more relevant ads to users.
This tends to be a marketer's dream come true and a conspiracy theorist's worst nightmare.
Cisco announced the main benefits of this program yesterday, which was strategically planned as businesses are bracing for Black Friday and the holiday shopping season.
At its roots, this is an incentive program for shoppers to check-in. Brands see an increase in check-ins, which translates to brand exposure in the form of Facebook posts on user News Feeds, with minimal effort on their part.
Next, when Facebook users check-in to a location, the brand can immediately offer a coupon, suggest a product, or prompt a page like. They may have just wandered into Macy's to use the free Wi-Fi, but a coupon or shoe sale ad might prompt them to look around a little more.
More importantly, this is an opportunity to harvest information about the gender, age, and interests of shoppers. This information will be used to target them with personalized ads.
This partnership has the potential to increase ROI for brands that invest in Facebook ads and sponsored stories. If the ads are more customized to the individual's desires then they're more likely to interact with them than if the ads are based just off of demographic information.
For example, if a woman checks into Victoria's Secret, she's increasingly more inclined to like the brand page or click on targeted ads. Victoria's Secret starts to see the payoff as more people interact with their sponsored posts – more social engagement, higher click-through rates – and thus increases their quarterly budget for Facebook ads. Facebook users win by not seeing irrelevant ads, and brands win when their message is in front of active brand advocates.
Embracing free Wi-Fi opens the door for showrooming. The practice has become a plague upon stores – particularly in the tech fields where people do their research in the brick and mortar locations and then shop around for the best deal online. If users check-in at these locations, Facebook can show them ads and deals that would either bring them back to buy something or direct them to the company website.
Facebook is trying to make checking-in cool again. Checking-in to locations fell completely out of style before many users even started doing it. 74% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept of checking-in as of 2012, and 25% of users gave up the practice in the course of a year. Foursquare, Yelp, and Facebook are all trying to make it popular, and so far the best bet has been to offer Wi-Fi in exchange for check-in love.
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Bloomberg Businessweek released an early mock-up for the cover of its next issue which will feature the cover story, "Latter-day Lucre: How the Mormon Church Makes Its Billions," by Caroline Winter. The article itself, which has been online since Tuesday, seems relatively balanced and non-controversial, and the online version is simply titled, "How the Mormons Make Money."
The mock-up for the next Businessweek cover, however, is something different. It features an 1898 lithograph of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood by the angelic John the Baptist to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, a sacred and important event in Mormonism's origin story. However the Bloomberg mock-up features speech-bubbles of the angel saying, "…and thou shalt build a shopping mall, own stock in Burger King, and open a Polynesian theme park in Hawaii…," with a speech-bubble over Joseph Smith saying "Hallelujah." The bottom of the cover is captioned in large capital letters, "INSIDE THE MORMON EMPIRE."
The logic behind the offensive cover presumably is to stir up a small amount of controversy in order to get attention for an otherwise relatively objective article on the finances and investments of the LDS Church.


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The Auckland based artist Paul Cullen will be exhibiting a new project entitled Mezzanine in the Engine Room, Massey University School of Art's gallery space as the inaugural research exhibition of this season. Paul, currently Associate Professor of Visual Arts at AUT University, is one of New Zealand's most important sculpture and installation artists, and his work has been exhibited internationally in a wide variety of gallery and museum contexts. The opening will be held tomorrow Friday Feb 28 at 5:30 pm. All are welcome! The Engine Room is located at the East end of Block 1 on Massey University's Wellington Campus, accessible from Wallace Street Entrance C. For more on Paul's work, particularly if you are reading this blog post from afar, please see: www.paulcullen.info. Image below is of a recent project entitled Moon, featuring a rotating moon globe on sandpaper. You can see a clip of this work here.
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'In a republic, who is the country?
Is it the government which is for the moment in the saddle? Why, the government is merely a temporary servant: it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn't. It's function is to obey orders, not originate them.
Who, then is the country? Is it the newspaper? Is it the pulpit? Why, these are mere parts of the country, not the whole of it, they have not command, they have only their little share in the command.
In a monarchy, the king and his family are the country: In a republic it is the common voice of the people each of you, for himself, by himself and on his own responsibility, must speak.
It is a solemn and weighty responsibility, and not lightly to be flung aside at the bullying of pulpit, press, government, or the empty catchphrases of politicians.
Each must for himself alone decide what is right and what is wrong, and which course is patriotic and which isn't. You cannot shirk this and be a man.
To decide it against your convictions is to be an unqualified and inexcusable traitor, both to yourself and to your country, let men label you as they may.
If you alone of all the nation shall decide one way, and that way be the right way according to your convictions of the right, you have your duty by yourself and by your country. Hold up your head. You have nothing to be ashamed of'."
Cap continues, "Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right.
This nation was founded on one principle above all else: The requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences.
When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree besides the river of truth, and tell the whole world--
--No you move."
-- Mark Twain


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Lake Morena Community Church: to know God and make him known
"From Wrecked to Reconciled."
Joseph O'Brien 9 a.m., Nov. 22
"If I had sold music alone, I wouldn't have been able to survive," says Elliot Leib, who cofounded Trade Roots with Renee Romano 20 years ago.
Leib had a master's degree in African studies when he earned a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Jamaica for a year. While there, Leib and Romano (a '68 SD High grad) produced a film on Rastafarian culture. The pair came up with the idea of Trade Roots, and when they arrived in San Diego in the early '80s, they set up shop in a South Park garage. Their merchandising concept (selling Jamaican clothes, art, jewelry, and records) enabled Trade Roots to outlive two stores that sold reggae records only (Ratner's Records, Strictly Records).
Leib and Romano presented all-ages reggae shows in the '80s and early '90s. They founded the Zion High label, which has released two albums by Yami Bolo (of Jamaica) and Ras Attitude (of St. Croix).
"We always wanted to educate people about the Rastafarian movement," says Leib. What does he have to say about the current Spanish-language dance music -- reggaeton -- that has none of the spirituality of pure reggae?
"Bob Marley said this music will keep growing and growing until it finds its right and proper audience. Even though [reggaeton fans] may not have the awareness of [reggae's] Jamaican roots, original rhythms are driving this music."
"Tribute to the Roots," a show commemorating the 20th anniversary of Trade Roots, is this Saturday at Soma; Horace Andy, Cornell Campbell, Martin Campbell, Kush, and Fiyah Angels play.


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June 7th, 2013 – Female Students Banned From Wearing Bras To Exam Halls In China
New security regulations in Jilin Province mean that female students cannot wear underwire bras during the national college entrance exam on June 7 and 8.
The "silent admission" guidelines require senior students taking the "gaokao" to go without bras and belts, and wear plastic sandals to avoid triggering the alarm on the metal-detecting equipment. Those with metal fillings or implants will need a doctor's letter.
Netizens have criticized the security checks as too harsh, and some students are unhappy about being treated like "goods," according to Beijing News.
One examinee told the newspaper: "I feel like we are a group of animals, ready for the market."
Nearly 10 million students nationwide will compete for less than 7 million places available at colleges and universities.
The new checks are aimed at preventing cheating. More than 4,000 devices have already been seized during an anti-cheating campaign in Jilin.
The pressure to get into college can lead to breakdowns and suicides in the run-up to the exam, and has also encouraged many to resort to cheating.
[Source: Epoch Times]


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Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Pour over the steaks, toss to coat then cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight if possible.
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius or 325 Fahrenheit. Drizzle the bulb of garlic with a little olive oil, wrap in foil and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until soft.
Squeeze the flesh from the garlic bulb and mix with the butter, anchovies, horseradish and tarragon. Season to taste then spoon onto a sheet of clingfilm. Roll into a sausage shape, wrap tightly and refrigerate until needed.
For the salsa, heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan or wok, add the spinach and cook for 20 to 30 seconds until wilted. Add the remaining ingredients, stir to combine then remove from the heat. Season to taste and set aside.
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Peel the cassava, cut into chips then boil for 8 to 10 minutes until softened but still holding their shape. Drain thoroughly and leave to steam dry for a couple of minutes.
Heat a large, heavy based frying pan or griddle over a medium-high heat. Drizzle the steaks with a little oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (or until cooked to your liking) then transfer to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.
While the steaks are cooking heat the oil for deep frying to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry the chips in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown then drain on kitchen paper. Season with sea salt whilst still warm.
Serve the steaks with the chips, spinach salsa and slices of the garlic butter.


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Friday, August 26, 2011
The Winner!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Oh, hey there.
So, I lost 12 lbs this season! But then I gained 3 back. Still, 9 lbs is pretty good.
I may not qualify to win any of the prizes, but I'm still pretty happy with the results.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Season 4: Cast Your Vote
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Quick review of last week challenges:
I did not do Jillian, and I did not give it all I had. I was focused on finishing school and working.
I did fine on the no sugar diet. Easy as pie. Sugar free non mushy pie.
I did not do as well as I would have hoped. I was very consumed with work (bought by a new company) and school (full time) I found it hard to have the drive to exercise once I completed all of my tasks. The nutritional challenges we not hard to do, just making time for the physical ones.
I did not loose any weight. I did not lose any inches either.
I think I did pretty well with my lack o carbs diet. I even got Jimmy to not detest brown rice! I also tried new grains and even made banana bread for others will all whole wheat flower!
I completed 14 Challenges. It could be worse, but could be better.
I am so proud of you girls! You rock it and I am proud to have you as my sisters!! :)
Friday, August 19, 2011
My final update for season 4
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The End
Before I get to my final results, I want to play a little catch up. I was out of town last week, and that meant I had no internet, cellphone reception or even electricity. So if you guys don't mind, i'd like to post about how I did on the last few challenges!
- I worked out with Dave (we went walking!) for the physical challenge
- For the Emotional Challenge I made a list things I would like to change. I also found that I have more confidence (it keeps growing!) and have been dealing with stress much better.
- Nutritionally I was able to do the 4 meals without any simple carbs (it was tough, I didn't have my normal food around because we were out of town!)
- The other Physical Challenge was to give it your all, I couldn't do the ripped in 30 (no electricity) last week but I did do a lot of physical activity and I did give it my all!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Season 4 Final Week
This week when you post about how you did with last weeks challenges also tell us how you did this season.
Include the following information:
Did you lose any weight or inches?
Did you meet your goals?
What (if anything) did you learn?
How do you feel?
How did you do with your diet?
How many points did you win with weekly challenges?
We are going to wait to vote for who we think deserves to win this season after everyone has posted their results. That means you have to write your post by Saturday 8/20.
Then next week we will vote on the winner.
This season has been a lot of fun!
I've enjoyed writing the challenges, and I hope you guys had a fun time doing them :-)
Friday, August 12, 2011
I'm really happy
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Season 4 Challenge 12
Each week we are given two challenges. These challenges will start on Sunday and go through the following Saturday.
On our designated blogging days we'll let each other know how we did with the previous weeks challenges!
BE HONEST. If you failed the challenge, tell us why. If you rocked it, tell us how. Most importantly, tell us how you feel about it.
So lucky us, we get a physical, nutritional, and an emotional!
I'll give instructions for next week on Sunday.
Emotional: We make fun of it, and we don't really listen, but this week when you do level 4 of Ripped in 30 on your own, really LISTEN to what Jillian says at the end. Sure, it's corny, and maybe you'll roll your eyes. But she gives some pretty good advice, and I think it would be beneficial for you to lay there, close your eyes, listen and internalize before you stretch.
AND remember our continual challenge this season is to do the Ripped in 30 DVD twice each week.


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Marisa Campbell
Marisa Campbell has been a Certified Celebrant for six years, specializing in weddings and vow renewals. She is dedicated to and energized by providing personalized ceremonies to people of all cultures, faiths and genders.
Marisa came to Celebrancy through her own inter-faith marriage, and the realization that every marriage, regardless of where it takes place and by whom it is conducted, should be a celebratory and/or sacred event. With these beliefs held firmly in her heart, Marisa approaches each ceremony and couple she encounters with creativity, love and open-heartedness. She enjoys connecting with engaged couples to learn about their lives, relationships, and hopes for their wedding ceremony.
Each ceremony Marisa crafts is tailored to the couple she is serving, and solidly reflects their voices and sentiments. Bringing a wealth of knowledge on rituals and literature from around the world, Marisa will build your ceremony to be as layered or simple as you wish, but it will always be a reflection of your unique relationship.


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Projects Inspired by eXe
- An active evolution of eXe
- Being led by INTEF and CeDeC under the Ministry of Education of Spain. Their intention is to keep evolving the tool and make it a web application.
- eXe Next Generation
- Adds export to XML format and a Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) app that allows eXe generated content to run on basic $40+ feature phones on the memory card. Also adds new idevices inc. sort, hangman game, memory match, object placing, click according to hint, and more.
- WikiEducator
- A project started by the founder of the eXe project that builds on the pedagogical template (iDevice) scheme, but adds online collaboration among authors. Reuse can be as simple as an IFrame or exporting into a content package for use in a traditional LMS.
- eXe forks at TU Munich
- Investigating both desktop and web-based enhancements.
- eXe Modifications
- Updated TinyMCE with additional plugins and additional language features. Daniel Pascual.
- Italian eXe Community
- Promoting eXe in Italy.
- A clone of the eLearning XHTML editor for a Project at TH Mittelhessen, Germany
- Ivo Benner has contributed some fixes/enhancements back to the eXe community. (The only one to submit git pull requests for eXe. Thanks!)
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