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Pandemic Response: Coronavirus & Business Continuity Planning
With the recent outbreak of coronavirus, businesses and alternative investment firms are enacting pandemic response plans in an effort to keep their day-to-day operations running smoothly and without major disruptions due to staffing issues. According to the World Health Organization, those living or traveling in the areas affected are most at risk for contracting the illness. Coronavirus is currently circulating in China, and those affected in other locations either contracted the illness after recent travel to China or close contact with someone who recently traveled to the area.
Developing a pandemic response and business continuity plan is essential for any type of disaster - especially for businesses where zero downtime is critical.
We've outlined six key steps firms should take to ensure their businesses remain at peak performance during disastrous times:
Begin response procedures BEFORE a disaster strikes.
Organizational resiliency starts by strengthening your organization during normal business operations prior to a disaster such as a pandemic. It should not take a disaster to compel your firm to evaluate its business continuity and response processes. One should be in place long before disasters strike.
Identify who will serve as crisis leaders and be in charge of handling situational changes that may occur, including communication to other employees about response procedures and alternative site locations. Also, certify that all employees are cross-trained within the organization; if there is a staff shortage as a result of a pandemic, employees will need to fill additional roles and responsibilities. Non-critical employees may be able to take larger roles and assist during a pandemic response phase.
Develop disaster/pandemic procedures based on a variety of scenarios.
Be proactive. As part of the planning process, create a list of potential scenarios and define your firm's response strategies. Impact scenarios should include both potential internal and external occurrences.
For instance, what is your response if access to your office building is restricted? How will you access your email, market data and portfolio management systems? Where will employees work and how will they communicate with colleagues and counter parties? Externally, how will you operate if your prime broker or fund administrator contacts are unavailable? Being prepared will ensure your business operations continue seamlessly and without interruption.
Thoroughly review and modify your business' Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
An EAP provides assistance and access to counseling services for issues in and out of the workplace. In the event of a disaster, employees may wish to speak with a professional counselor to deal with any stress or negative emotions that have resulted from the event. If you cannot provide a physical counseling presence, provide a list of area clinics that offer comparable services. In advance, consider preparing educational materials that inform employees of the various stress indicators and reactions they may experience as a result of a disaster. If employees know that support is available prior to a disaster, it will mitigate panic and stress, and they will be better able to adapt to changes in their environment.
You should also inform employees about current sick leave and family support policies in the event that someone is forced to take an extended leave of absence.
Test alternate site and remote access capabilities.
If a crisis situation is directly affecting your physical workspace or your employees, you must be prepared to provide alternatives. You may choose to move business operations to an alternate site where employees can go without risk. An alternate site would make sense for crisis situations that are confined to specific areas, such as natural disasters, outages or other situations.
In a pandemic situation – particularly if you have had any outbreaks of illness among your employees – you may choose to allow employees to work remotely. If this is a viable alternative, ensure ahead of time that you have adequate capacity and infrastructure to support multiple virtual private networks (VPN) and remote access capabilities. Confirm the number of Citrix licenses you have available; if there are not enough to support your complete staff, you may need to consolidate responsibilities.
Review your business response plan and procedures with team members and leaders.
Develop communication notification and escalation procedures for response team leaders and assign internal notification tasks to each leader. Identify if there are external business partners who need to be notified as well (i.e. investors, service providers, etc.). Assign a primary and secondary spokesperson in case the public needs to be notified, and ensure the spokesperson(s) has training and experience dealing with the media. If your spokesperson does not have training, now is the time to arrange for crisis communications training.
Test your pandemic response plan.
It is important to test your company's response plan with leaders and response team members to ensure there are no glitches or obstacles in the event of a real disaster. Test internal communication strategies – from response team leaders to staff members. This can be done manually or through an automatic notification system. You can also send employees to work at the alternate site or to work remotely to ensure there are no technical issues that can affect productivity.
Business Continuity Professionals say that "planning" helps mitigate panic and downtime. It takes work and resources to develop a resilient organization prior to an interruption or disaster, but it is imperative if businesses want to stay operational. Businesses cannot function without employees that maintain knowledge and expertise to operate the business, and those employees need to know what to do during an interruption or disaster. Without a plan, you will spend the entire time chasing the incident instead of recovering from it.
Additional Resources:
Business Continuity Planning: The Importance of Table Top Exercises


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out of (one's) shell(redirected from out of someone's shell)
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out of (one's) shell
Less shy, reserved, or reticent and in a more sociable, outgoing, or enthusiastic state. Samantha was quite a quiet girl growing up, but she really started coming out of her shell in college. Jack is actually a very funny, engaging guy once he's out of his shell.
out of one's shell
see under in one's shell.

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George Karl: you can win without a superstar
It has nothing to do about individuality and basically screw all the guys out there that think you gotta have a superstar to win a championship. I'm just not into the hype. I'm into some of the things we did when we went 18-7 and I can take anyone who wants to come into our film [room].
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: It sounds good, but isn't accurate.
Veteran coach George Karl is trying to appease Nugget fans and the Denver marketplace by declaring a superstar isn't necessary to win a championship.
Not surprisingly, Karl's Nuggets don't have a top-tier player. He's wrong, though. A superstar is necessary.
Sure, Karl will mention the 2004 Detroit Pistons, but it was a different time when superstars weren't concentrated in a few major markets.
To beat a trio of superstars, you must have superstar(s). For instance, the Dallas Mavericks beat CB4, LeBron, D-Wade and the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals with All-World Dirk Nowitzki and an exceptional supporting cast.
So Karl's statement sounds good, but isn't reality.
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Ron Dawson is on fire, with so many projects and ideas he makes me look like a stoned tortoise, sitting on a rock in the blazing sun. He has so much energy and talent that I find him enormously inspiring. I met over the phone with Ron first when he had me on his fantastic interview program F Stop Beyond. Later he and his equally talented and energetic wife Tasra came to NYC to help me with a project I'm working on, and then they filmed me for this piece which you can see on his site below. I did not realize until I saw this he'd borrowed a lens from my lovely neighbor in the studio next to mine- Jason Groupp -small world. The best part for me was getting out my old harps- an early passion from my days in the blues band. It was the height of disco in NYC and that's a long other story. I'm practicing again now, who knows, maybe getting the band back together 🙂
Menuez on Manhattan – Act 1: The City on Vimeo
Read Ron's blog about it here:
Menuez on Manhattan – Adventures in Filming with an 85mm Lens « Blade Ronner: The Personal Blog of Ron Dawson
Filmaker, marketing consultant, author, interviewer, teacher, social media expert: Here's some of Ron's many world's he inhabits in cyberspace, check it all out:
Ron Dawson « F-Stop Beyond: THE EXPERIENCE
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This question is really for Leaf. Any new updates when Capture 10 will finally work on the Intel Macs? I know you had a beta, but need info on final release.[{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
John hi,By the end of this week you'll be able to download version 10.0.3 from our website that supports the Intel Macs. Best regardsYairCreo UK Ltd., a subsidiary of Kodak.---------------------------------------Yair Shahar | Leaf EMEA | Regional Manager | | leaf-photography.com[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70248\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Yair,I have a beta of 10.0.3. working on my intel Macbook Pro.Thanks,Eric[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70324\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Yair,I have a beta of 10.0.3. working on my intel Macbook Pro.Aptus 22 files that I capture tethered are no longer recognized by ACR 3.4, but when I shoot to CF cards there is no problem. Is this just a beta issue? I currently use 8.4.3 to tether but convert all my files with ACR 3.4.Thanks,Eric[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70324\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Every time I try to use 10.0.3 on my Intel Macbook pro I get a window telling me " Leaf Capture Cannot start"? And 8.4.3 works but no live video. Any chance the new 10 on the Intel will have a working live video? At this point I have a $1,200 piece of plastic that is useless. I have been waiting since version 10 came out to have live video. At this point it has become a bad joke to wait this long.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70330\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
All,This is an email that came from Leaf HQ a few minutes ago:"Dear Friends, Download the new Leaf Capture version 10.0.3 now, at: http://www.leaf-photography.com/pages/softwaredownload.aspxDownload Release Notes at: http://www.leaf-photography.com/files/Capt...eleaseNotes.pdf [a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70366\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
This is good news, does this release coincide with V8 working with live video on the Intel Mac?
The release notes PDF indicates that the mini is supported, but not recommended. Could you explain why? Is it just about processing power, or are there technical issues with the system? Also, do you know if the Intel iMac provides adequate firewire power or is a powered hub necessary? Thanks,Andy[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70410\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Also, do you know if the Intel iMac provides adequate firewire power or is a powered hub necessary?
I have already used live video with an Aptus 65 tethered to an Intel iMac running LC 8.4.2 and Mac OS 10.4.7 on an RZ67.Forgot to mention that I did download new drivers from Aladdin for the dongle driver. ftp://ftp.aladdin.com/pub/hasp/hl/mac/HDD...ller_MacOSX.dmg[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70409\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
I am a little happier now that Yair sent me an email with the link to the patch to run live video, and Cfranson posted here on LL.With out this thread I would have no clue about live video working on the Intel Mac. this posting shows why Leaf needs a user forum and a better way to communicate. I asked a Leaf rep these question and they never had a clue about this? I am happy to finally have t live video with 8.4.2 working. Since I have solved one question, I think its time to ask another question. The version 8 software utilizes the gain file correction will 10 also have this function soon?[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70482\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
I am a little happier now that Yair sent me an email with the link to the patch to run live video
Glad we could help John and our forum should be up in a few days (I'm not supposed to pass this info but anyway...).Regarding Gain calibration in LC10, yes the fuction is planned to be implemented with a few improvements, but it is too soon for me to give an estimate date...Yair[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70486\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Did Yair send the same link I sent or does he have a different solution?-Chris[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=70487\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]


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EXP.ALL (Neo Destiny 93)
Exp. Share (known until Next Destinies as EXP.ALL) (Japanese: 学習装置 Learning Equipment) is an Item card. It was first released in Neo Destiny as a Pokémon Tool card.
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Release information
This card was first released in the Neo Destiny expansion with artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. It was later reprinted in the EX FireRed & LeafGreen expansion, first released in the Japanese Flight of Legends expansion. Next Destinies featured new artwork by Ryo Ueda, first released in the Japanese Psycho Drive expansion. This print was later released as a Tinsel Holofoil in the English Dragon Vault and the Japanese Dragon Selection. During the XY Series, it was reprinted in the Primal Clash expansion with new artwork by Toyste Beach, first released in the Japanese Tidal Storm expansion. It was later reprinted with different artwork by Toyste Beach during the Sun & Moon Series, first appearing as part of the Sun & Moon expansion, which was released simultaneously in the Japanese Collection Sun and Sun & Moon Starter Set on December 9, 2016.
Despite the change in the card's name for the Next Destinies print, it was ruled that "EXP.ALL" and "Exp. Share" are the same card in the English-language printings, with all old "EXP.ALL" printings considered to have the name of "Exp. Share". However, a copy of the Next Destinies print is required as a reference card.
The Dragon Vault print was printed without the Pokémon Tool card rule box. On October 15, 2012, this card received an erratum that stated the card should have the rule box, matching the Next Destinies print.
Exp. All is an item that was available in the Generation I games that spread experience points evenly among all party members. By the time this card was released in the TCG, however, the Exp. All had been changed into the Exp. Share (the two items have the same Japanese name), while the English card still uses the old name.
|This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
- Trainer cards
- Item cards
- Pokémon Tool cards
- Neo Destiny cards
- Darkness, and to Light... cards
- EX FireRed & LeafGreen cards
- Flight of Legends cards
- Next Destinies cards
- Psycho Drive cards
- Dragon Vault cards
- Dragon Selection cards
- Primal Clash cards
- Tidal Storm cards
- Sun & Moon cards
- Collection Sun cards
- Sun & Moon Starter Set cards
- Illus. by Keiji Kinebuchi
- Illus. by Ryo Ueda
- Illus. by Toyste Beach
- Holographic cards


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How to Have a Backyard Birdwatching Adventure With Your Kids
Do you remember spending hours outside exploring as a kid?
Looking for a way to share some of that fun with your own children?
Birdwatching is a great way to get the family out of the house and into nature.
In this article, I'll show you how to have a birdwatching adventure with your kids from your own backyard and I'll share a few projects and activities to make the experience last long after the birds have flown away.
Why Go Birdwatching?
Birdwatching will open up worlds to your kids that they never knew existed.
Exploring the great outdoors through birdwatching—even if it's as close as your own backyard—gives you an opportunity to talk to your kids about how they see the world around them and what it means to them.
It gives your child a chance to discover and connect with the natural world.
Plus, it's a fun way for your family to spend some time together outside.
Read on for ways to get the kids off the couch and into the great outdoors, loving their new feathered friends.


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The very quick overview of our recommendations:
- Static compare() methods for all non-void wrapper classes, not just Double and Float.
- Static hashCode() methods on all non-void wrapper classes.
- Integer.mod() and Long.mod()
- RoundingMode.round(double)
- Arrays.concat()
- EnumSet.complementOf(Collection)
- All JDK maps should implement putIfAbsent(), etc.
- Proxy.newProxyInstance(type, handler)
Please have a read over the document. What do you think about our proposals? What do you think we've missed?


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As if we didn't know it already, the Olympics opening ceremony only confirmed it: Corgi-mania is real. And starting today on The Pet Collective — the fastest-growing pet channel on YouTube — corgi lovers can get a dose of corgi cuteness whenever they want it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on CorgiCam.
The newest offering from The Pet Collective, which is created by FremantleMedia, the company behind American Idol, made its debut today, and offers four tiny, adorable corgi pups (just two weeks old) and their mother, Brinkley, as they grow, play, sleep, eat and discover the world.
Corgis have been hugely popular with The Pet Collective's viewers — though the channel just debuted this spring, its No. 1 video stars "Corgi Rae Jepsen" in a "petody" of the popular "Call Me Maybe" … and when the naughty little corgi Yogi got caught starting an explosive fire, the results set the Internet ablaze, too.
Now, by visiting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS8QI-j8yb8, pet lovers will be able to see the live streaming of CorgiCam day or night. The corgis, who will be under professional supervision, will grow up right before viewers' eyes. And we welcome you to feature CorgiCam, as well.
Full information about CorgiCam can be found in the attached announcement. If you have any questions about CorgiCam or any programming on The Pet Collective, please do not hesitate to let me know!


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Tradition says that in 1531 the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to an Indian named Cuauhtlatoatzin, or Juan Diego, on the hill of Tepayac, near Mexico City. Mexico was in crisis, her territory only recently conquered by the Spaniards, her population diseased, her pride crushed. "Juanito," said Mary, "Let not your heart be troubled. Am I not here, who is your Mother?"
Tradition also says that where the Virgin Mary appeared to Cuauhtlatoatzin, roses of Castile grew and bloomed overnight, even though it was the middle of winter. Mary is the mother of botanical miracles. In Europe, the swaths of marigolds that sprang up in green fields in the spring were said to mark the footsteps of the Virgin Mother. On my farm, when the rosemary patch bursts out with tiny, sky blue blossoms, tradition says we can thank the Virgin Mary for that too.
The Bible says in Genesis that God created the heavens "for signs." The sun and moon measure out the days, months and years so that we know where we stand in the present. The billions of stars scattered across the night sky serve us like a diamond-studded Rorschach test to open up inner vision and give access to the future.
With all the sky to serve as a billboard, it's no surprise the early Christians said the Lord chose a blazing star to announce the birth of a son. The Christmas story tells of three wise men in the East who read this news in the heavens, and I imagine royal Persian astrologers sighting on a newly bright star from observatories atop their ziggurats. Three astrologers didn't confuse the message with the messenger and deem the star itself to be a King like Cepheus or a Queen like Cassiopeia. Instead, they took the Christmas star as a road sign, and followed it to the court of King Herod in Jerusalem.
"You say the stars announce the birth of the Prince of Peace," said Herod. His eyes narrowed as he addressed the men of the East. "When you find the infant, report back to me, so that I can go and worship him too."
The three astrologers were wise because they could read the faces of men as well as the stars of the sky. "Herod means to kill the child," they said to each other. The three wise men reached the end of their journey, and found an animal shed where a carpenter's young bride cradled her infant in her arms. The astrologers gave the baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They gave his mother some frank advice: "Get out of Bethlehem while you can. "
They astrologers must've also given Mary the star-spangled burkha she wears in icons, where she's portrayed, standing on a crescent moon, back-lit by sunbeams, in her role as Mother Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of Heaven and Mexico. A carpenter's wife couldn't have afforded such a splendorous and significant garment. But what an appropriate gift for wealthy astrologers to give a poor young Queen Of Heaven! Mary fled with her young family into Egypt. Along the way, perhaps still in the hills of Judea, or in the stony wastes of Sinai, Mary spread her burkha over a rosemary bush and took shelter underneath. While the sun was still up, the blue cloak could cast cooling shade, and after dark, the burkha could serve as a makeshift tent to protect her baby from the dew and chill of a desert night.
Rosemary, like Mary, is native to the Mediterranean. The pointed, waxy, and resinous leaves of the rosemary plant are drought adaptations that reduce water loss through transpiration. The Holy Lands are revered by three religions, but that doesn't mean the climate is any kind of paradise. Mary had practical reasons to spread her starry, blue cloak over the rosemary bush before she slept beneath it with her baby. Rosemary is a mint family member, and eighteen different essential oils are produced in its leaves, giving the herb its complex pine, camphor, and citrus aroma. Most people enjoy these scents, and find them healing— but flies, lice, and fleas do not. Country girls all around the Mediterranean have known for ages how to take advantage of rosemary's bug repellent properties by spreading their wet laundry out to dry on rosemary bushes, so that the scent infuses the fabric. Mary, who'd already talked with angels and astrologers, would also have had mystical reasons for draping her cloak over rosemary brush. Rosemary was said to ward off the "evil eye."
In the morning Mary gathered up her things from the ground. She wrapped herself in her blue shawl once more, and took up her journey east towards exile in Egypt. The Bible says the sun and moon and stars were placed in the heavens for signs, but tradition tells us that plants have things to say too. The rosemary plant that had given shelter to Mary and her child, which before that night had flowered white for purity, now bloomed blue for fidelity. Today, in Spanish, rosemary is called romero, which means "religious pilgrim." And to this day, rosemary's flowers reflect the blue of heaven where Mary will always walk.
Heidi Swanson's Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Recipe
Julia's Rosemary Recipe page, including rosemary lemonade, cheese fingers, and other uses of the herb.
Virgin Mary's Shrine in Watsonville


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24015 Community Colleges
- For the 2020 school year, there is 1 top community college in 24015, Roanoke, Virginia, serving 8,632 students.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is more than the state average of 36:1.
24015, VA Community Colleges (2020)
- College Location Students
- 3093 Colonial Ave
Roanoke,  VA 24015
8,632 students
Recent Articles
Learn about the growing trend amongst four-year universities to recruit from community college campuses. Enjoy an academic head start and a competitive edge against other applicants by starting first at community college.
The role of community colleges in the world of higher education has expanded over the years and, as the country works to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, they may be more important now than ever. Read on to learn more about the changing role of community colleges.
Colleges across the country are struggling to recover from the massive upheaval to the 2019-20 semester wrought by COVID-19. Housing refunds and slashed budgets are bound to have long-term impacts for the institutions that survive. Some experts suggest community colleges may be the best equipped to ride out the storm and may have the greatest impact in helping America recover.


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Roy Lichtenstein (American, New York 1923 - 1997 New York)
Craig, 1964
Signed on verso vertically from center to top in charcoal: rf Lichtenstein/'64
Oil and Magna on canvas
30 x 12 in. (76.2 x 30.5 cm)
Gift of Ellen H. Johnson in memory of Ruth C. Roush, 1979
Craig belongs to Lichtenstein's series of "Girl" paintings (1963-65), which copy, enlarge, adapt, and reframe preexisting comic-strip images of "pretty" young women.1 Lichtenstein's "Girls" are usually blond, and nearly always in a state of vulnerability, suspense, or anxiety. In Craig, the sliced-off profile of the girl in distress fills most of the canvas. She looks off into the void at the right-hand edge and beyond: wistful, open-mouthed, and overwrought.
The composition of the painting isolates and magnifies the theatricality of the girl's feeling. Lichtenstein first made a small drawing2 that established the format, thought-balloon, and nearly all the lines of the composition (though not the dots). The composition of the drawing, and of the Oberlin painting, is probably an adaptation of a (as yet unlocated) panel from a D.C. Comics romance comic, such as Secret Hearts or Girls' Romances, most of which were drawn by Tony Abruzzo, John Romita, and Bernard Sachs.3 Lichtenstein rarely replicated a comic panel exactly. He simplified the drawing, eliminated narrative detail, turned brunettes into blondes, changed character names from "Mal" to "Brad" (or "Craig"), and accentuated the Ben-day dots, in every instance, as Gopnik puts it, "making [his] comic images more like the comics than the comics were themselves."4
Lichtenstein's technique also intensifies the fabricated character of the girl. Using an opaque projector, he transferred the preliminary drawing to the primed canvas.5 The Benday dot halftones were then applied on canvas, by hand (although in later works tha artist used a commercial screen for the dots, which were applied by his assistants). The artist then filled in the hair and background with primary colors, whose effect is heightened by the stark white of the exposed ground. Traces of handwork and chance were suppressed as much as possible, resulting in a cool image of great detachment. The black lines were painted last. These conventionalized marks of anatomy, recession and relief--three long lines for the light that reflects off the cheekbone, three short lines for the declivity above the nostril, and so forth--effectively enlarge the artifice of comic book realism.
A. Kurlander with contributions by J. Wilker
Work (C) Roy Lichtenstein
Born in New York City in 1923, Roy Lichtenstein received his art-school training in New York City under Reginald Marsh, as well as at the Ohio State University in Columbus. After military service in Europe in World War II, Lichtenstein had his first one-man exhibition at the 1030 Gallery in Cleveland, where he lived from 1951 to 1957. In 1961 he began to appropriate not only the subject matter but also the style of popular comic books. It was during this early usage of the comic book aesthetic that Lichtenstein created the "Girls." Other series incorporated war themes (such as Whaam!, 1963; London, The Tate Gallery) and romantic love (such as We Rose Up Slowly, 1964; Frankfurt, Museum für Moderne Kunst). During the mid 1960s, Lichtenstein emerged as the emblematic artist of the Pop Art movement and received critical acclaim for his exhibitions at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York. Many of his later works translated iconic paintings, including works by Cézanne, Picasso, and Mondrian, into his signature style. Throughout most of his career, Lichtenstein also created prints, sculpture, and ceramics, as well as public commissions (such as Brushstrokes in Flight, 1984; Columbus, Ohio, Port Columbus International Airport; and the five-story Mural with Blue Brushstrokes, 1986; New York Equitable Center). At the time of his death in 1997, Lichtenstein was one of the most popular American artists.
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General References
Coplans, John, ed. Roy Lichtenstein. New York, 1972.
Alloway, Lawrence. Roy Lichtenstein. New York, 1983.
Waldman, Diane. Roy Lichtenstein. Exh. cat., Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1993.
Busche, Ernst. In The Dictionary of Art. Edited by Jane Turner. Vol. 19. London and New York, 1996, pp. 327-29.
With Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Collection Ellen H. Johnson (1964?), by whom given in 1979
Berkeley, University Art Museum, University of California, 1987. MADE IN USA: An Americanization in Modern Art, the '50s and '60s. 4 April - 21 June (also shown at Kansas City,
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; and Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts). Cat. no. 156.
Stich, Sidra. MADE IN USA: An Americanization in Modern Art, the '50s and '60s. Exh. cat., University Art Museum, University of California, Berkeley, 1987, p. 156.
Johnson, Ellen H. Fragments Recalled at Eighty: The Art Memoirs of Ellen H. Johnson. Edited by Athena Tacha. North Vancouver, 1993, p. 6.
Technical Data
The plain tabby-weave canvas is covered with what appears to be a commercially prepared and applied ground layer, possibly bound with oil. The paint medium is a mixture of oil and Magna.6 There is some indication that the artist may have used a thin grey-black wash to initially sketch in the black outlines. The white ground is used for all the whites in the painting, a significant area of the work. The work is in good and stable condition with minor surface grime.
1. Other "Girls" include In the Car, 1963, oil and magna on canvas, 172.7 x 203.2 cm, Edinburgh, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art; Hopeless, 1963, oil and Magna on canvas, 111.8 x 111.8 cm, collection Peter and Irene Ludwig, on loan to Basel, Kunstmuseum; and Drowning Girl, 1963, oil and Magna on canvas, 171.6 x 169.5 cm, New York, The Museum of Modern Art. All reproduced in Diane Waldman, Roy Lichtenstein(exh. cat., Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1993), pls. 103, 104, and 106, respectively.
2. Craig!!, graphite and colored pencil, 15 x 15.2 cm; sale New York (Christie's), 4 May 1989, lot 147.
3. For a brief introduction to and anthology of romance comics, see Richard Howell, Real Love: The Best of the Simon and Kirby Romance Comics: 1940s and 1950s (Forestville, Calif., 1988). These comics are all illustrated by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.
4. On Lichtenstein's recasting of images from the comics, see Adam Gopnik, "Comics," in High and Low: Modern Art and Popular Culture(exh. cat., The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1991), pp. 199-208.
5. On Lichtenstein's technique, see John Coplans, "Talking with Roy Lichtenstein," in Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1972), pp. 86-87.
6. Magna is a brand of synthetic permanent colors that can be mixed with turpentine and mineral spirits. It dries quickly and with a matte finish. See John Coplans, "Talking with Roy Lichtenstein," in Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1972), p. 87.


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Acts Symbolic of Siege and Exile. 1* You, son of man, take a clay tablet; place it in front of you, and draw on it a city, Jerusalem. 2Lay siege to it: build up siege works, raise a ramp against it, pitch camps and set up battering rams all around it. 3Then take an iron pan and set it up as an iron wall between you and the city. Set your face toward it and put it under siege. So you must lay siege to it as a sign for the house of Israel.a 4Then lie down on your left side, while I place the guilt of the house of Israel upon you. As many days as you lie like this, you shall bear their guilt. 5I allot you three hundred and ninety days* during which you must bear the guilt of the house of Israel, the same number of years they sinned. 6When you have completed this, you shall lie down a second time, on your right side to bear the guilt of the house of Judah forty days; I allot you one day for each year.b 7Turning your face toward the siege of Jerusalem, with bared arm* you shall prophesy against it. 8See, I bind you with ropes so that you cannot turn from one side to the other until you have completed the days of your siege.c
9* Then take wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and spelt; put them into a single pot and make them into bread. Eat it for as many days as you lie upon your side, three hundred and ninety days. 10The food you eat shall be twenty shekels a day by weight; each day you shall eat it. 11And the water you drink shall be the sixth of a hin* by measure; each day you shall drink it. 12And the barley cake you eat you must bake on human excrement in the sight of all. 13The LORD said: Thus the Israelites shall eat their food, unclean, among the nations where I drive them.d 14"Oh no, Lord GOD," I protested. "Never have I defiled myself nor have I eaten carrion flesh or flesh torn by wild beasts, nor from my youth till now has any unclean meat entered my mouth."e 15Very well, he replied, I will let you use cow manure in place of human dung. You can bake your bread on that. 16Then he said to me: Son of man, I am about to break the staff of bread* in Jerusalem so they shall eat bread which they have weighed out anxiously and drink water which they have measured out fearfully.f 17Because they lack bread and water they shall be devastated; each and every one will waste away because of their guilt.g
* [4:1–5:4] The symbolic actions in this section prepare for the series of oracles that follow in 5:5–7:27.
* [4:5–6] Three hundred and ninety days…forty days: a symbol to represent the respective lengths of exile for the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Israel had already fallen to Assyria in 722/721 B.C. The numerical value of the Hebrew consonants in the phrase translated "the days of your siege" (v. 8) is three hundred and ninety. Forty years conventionally represents one generation.
* [4:7] Bared arm: a symbol of unrestrained power.
* [4:9–13] This action represents the scarcity of food during the siege of Jerusalem, and the consequent need to eat whatever is at hand. Twenty shekels: about nine ounces. The sixth of a hin: about one quart.
* [4:11] Hin: see note on 45:24.
* [4:16] Break the staff of bread: reducing the supply of bread that supports life as the walking staff supports a traveler; cf. 5:16; 14:13; Lv 26:26; Ps 105:16; Is 3:1.
b. [4:6] Dn 9:24–25; 12:11–12.
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Selling the fine homes of Boulder Valley
Sellers Market in Full Swing
January 30th, 2013 by Gazaway Group
Categories: Seller Strategies
Have you spent the winter thinking that it might be time to sell your house? Maybe move up to more square footage and nicer amenities. Or possibly downsize to something with less maintenance and overhead?
Turbo Charged
Boulder and the surrounding communities of Louisville, Lafayette and Superior all are seeing significant sellers markets so far in 2013. So much so in fact, that I have been advising my buyers to turbo charge their shopping strategy in order to position themselves for the best opportunities.
New listings are being toured the same day they come on the market. In fact, I have alerts on my computer to tell me when new listings arrive that support my buyers needs. If there is a possible match we are out the door that afternoon.
Are You a Smart Seller?
Smart sellers are those who have done their research, kept their property updated and attractive and priced their homes right. Those homes will likely go under contract very quickly.
The Numbers Tell The Story
Of the current single family homes on the market today here is the story for listings under contract:
Boulder: 41% under contract
Lafayette: 42% under contract
Louisville: 58% under contract
Superior: 64% under contract
I am a Boulder County real estate specialist. Over the past three years, I have earned the distinction of being named a 5280 Five Star Realtor. This puts me in the top 7% of all Realtors in the Denver Metro Area for customer satisfaction. If you would like to schedule a buyer or seller meeting with me, please feel free to call me at 303-579-1617 or contact me by email.
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Knowledgable and Experienced Jeff proved to me that he was willing to work hard to see the sale of our home through. Knowledgable, experienced, a great communicator, and a friend. I have, and will continue to recommend Jeff Gazaway to anyone looking to have a positive, stress-free real estate experience.Don Yaffe, Louisville, CO
Dear Jeff Thank you again for working so hard to get our house sold. We appreciate your diligence and professionalism with this whole process. With our house being on a busy corner, it was not an easy task, but you did it! Jeri and Rick NatterJeri and Rick Natter, Louisville CO
First Time Home Buyers Jeff was a wonderful help. He went out of his way and worked long hours to help us find our home. Jeff was very patient and was always ready to answer any questions we had. Jeff must have driven me around for miles to look at fifteen homes the first day and well into the evening. When we decided on our home, he was very quick with the process and offered wonderful advice. We would recommend Jeff Gazaway to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. We plan to use J…Audra Perisho and Benjamin Short, Broomfield, Colorado
Thanks Jeff! Thanks again for getting our house sold. The timing could not have been better!Eric and Peggy Norberg, Louisville, CO
Like Working with a Longtime Friend I wanted to send my thanks for your help with my first home purchase. Your guidance and expertise served invaluable in teaching me the steps and helping to create a seamless process into the details required of home ownership. The professionalism and friendliness you showed me made this process enjoyably and comfortable when it could definitely had been the opposite under different circumstances. At no point did I feel uneasy to ask the inexper…Christopher Root, Louisville CO
Jeff Pays Attention to the Details Jeff provided exceptional, personal service. He was thorough and went out of his way to make the process as easy as possible. Jeff was very responsive and particularly attentive to detail.Steve Hoffman, Boulder, CO
Jeff Made it Easy and Fun We can't say enough good things about Jeff. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. The whole process of buying a home is stressful enough, particularly when you are coming from out of town (as we did), but Jeff provided expertise, diligence and friendship that really made the process easy, and dare we say "fun"! Jeff's vast knowledge of the market, from neighborhoods to schools to finding the best lunch spot, coupled with expertis…Matt and Aileen McConnell, Boulder, CO
We Appreciated Jeff's Honest Answers Thank you for all of your help and expertise! This was the easiest purchasing experience we've ever had. It was nice to know that any question we had would receive an honest answer. We both know that you were doing a lot "behind the scenes" to make this home purchase go so well for us. Thank You!Kate Russell and Bill Vivas, Broomfield CO
Hi Jeff – A brief note of THANKS for all your hard work. You deserve some kind of award. You more than earned your money on my deal. You have been great throughout the entire process. I greatly appreciate all that you have done. I'll be happy to send along any referrals I can find! Julie Reynolds, BoulderJulie ReynoldsJulie Reynolds
Jeff Kept Us All Informed Jeff, we just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work in selling our parents home – and so quickly! You did an excellent job of keeping all of us (siblings and spouses) informed during the entire process.Kennetha and Warren Paetow, Pat Paetow, Boulder, Colorado
Jeff Gives Real World Advice Jeff, you did a great job, both in servicing our needs, and giving us valuable real world advice on how to successfully accomplish our goal of selling our house when the market was challenging. This was extremely critical under our personal circumstance and I know you gave an extra effort to help us out. Thanks – I would recommend you to any house seller or buyer out there!Roberto LaRosa, Louisville, CO
I Feel Ten Feet Tall After Working with Jeff Start to finish, Jeff Gazaway is a consummate professional. In a house-selling environment where realtors are a dime a dozen, Jeff provides a quality service. He knows how to show a property for all its worth. His marketing tools are the best in the business. He stays in touch. He's excellent in closing the deal – calm, clear, thorough and attentive. I would work with him in the future because Jeff is a man of his word, resourceful, skilled and ded…Jim Cohn, Boulder, CO
Honest, Efficient And Does Things The Right Way I´m not the first buyer in Boulder Valley area to say great things about agent Jeff Gazaway. I also share with many of them feelings and perceptions as complete trust on his professional services and knowledge of the market, commitment to his work and serious concern on his clients best interests. Obviously, this is not something you easily find in the real estate business of today. But the most important fact for new serious buyers in this …Maria Gabaldon, Venezuela and now Superior CO
Caring and Thorough As my family and I were moving back to India, I was very motivated to sell my home for the highest dollar possible. Jeff demonstrated that he was extremely dedicated to helping me reach that goal through his excellent marketing plans. He was very thorough and caring in the handling of all the details involving my transaction. Thanks Jeff for all you did for me. I have already given your name to my friends.Vijay Rajagopalan, Louisville
Patient and committed Hi Jeff, We want to thank you for all your help in finding us the right house. We also thank you for your help, kindness, patience and committment to your professionalism in making it all happen. You are highly recommended to anyone we know that is looking to either buy a home or sell their home. Thanks again and you'd better visit us whenever you want!Yong Sin, Broomfield CO
Jeff's Service Makes Him a First Class Realtor We had a wonderful experience working with Jeff throughout our entire house buying experience. Jeff truly enjoys helping his clients find the perfect home; I think he was just as excited as we were when we reached the closing table! Using Jeff for a real estate transaction makes the whole experience virtually worry free. From house hunting to closing the deal, Jeff takes care of all of the details so you never have to worry that there is somet…Leslie Speer and Chris Meyer, Louisville, CO
Thanks Jeff Terrific service and great advice! We found the house we had hoped for.Rex O'Neal and Steve Lee, Lafayette CO
"Jeff, We're Counting On You!" Dear Jeff, It was a great pleasure to meet and work with such a great person as yourself. Not only did you help us find and purchase our dream home but you also helped us sell our home of 13 years at a time when the market for selling a home wasn't very good. But with all your hard work, and persistence you did it in a short amount of time, and today we are living in an unbelievable home thanks to you. You made our dream come true! We felt like we gained a…Jim and Claire Barnes, Brighton, CO
Our Builder Even Commented on Jeff's Great Service We were on a tight schedule when we came out to Colorado from the East Coast to look for a house. Jeff found the perfect place for us – in terms of cost, location and features. Jeff went beyond the normal protocol for a real estate agent and helped advise us on design elements for both style and future resale. Since we were moving from out of state, we couldn't be here for critical steps but we had every confidence that Jeff would repres…Andrea Berman and Kevin Avent, Broomfield CO
We Couldn't Recommend Jeff More Highly! Dear Jeff, Thanks for all you've done for us. We really couldn't recommend you more highly to anyone in need of real estate consultation/help. You were above and beyond informative, patient, sincere and accommodating. This, of course, was very important, but the single most important characteristic we saw in you was your trustworthiness – so valuable in such a major purchase and life decision. Again, thank you so very much for making this process …David and Hila
Jeff's insight and knowledge was extremely helpful Jeff was recommended to us by friends of ours, and we couldn't have been happier. We were moving from out of state and only had a short window of time to house hunt. Jeff did a great job helping us prepare before hand and we were able to find our house, along with several other great options in only a few short days of looking. As first time home buyers, we especially found Jeff's insight and knowledge to be extremely helpful. Six …Mike and Tracey Ferrara, Westminster CO
My Other Agent Was Such An Ordeal As far as selling my Louisville condo, I couldn't be happier with the whole process. But the beginning was such an ordeal with the other agent! I chose to do business with you, Jeff because you were respectful, upfront, honest and authentic in our conversations. I respected and valued your judgment and suggestions on how to best show my condo. I was delighted with the end result of how beautiful it looked on your virtual tour and web sites. You did a fab…Christine Corrigan, Louisville CO
Fantastic Marketing…and a Great Sense of Humor As owners of a property near Jeff's home, we knew Jeff as a neighbor who was caring and friendly. Jeff let us know many times of problems and concerns with our tenants that could have escalated into costly disasters. When we decided to sell our home during the holiday season, Jeff did a fantastic job of marketing the house in both print and internet formats. In under two weeks, we had an offer which Jeff negotiated and resulted in a smooth, …Jacquie and Ed Arnold, Louisville CO
We Put Jeff's Name at the Top of Our List! We contacted Jeff to help us sell our tortured rental property. We had given up on ever feeling good about the property or any transaction associated with it. Then entered Jeff Gazaway. He took control, took pictures, offered advice and optimism. Everything turned around. We sold the house within the first week it was on the market, got our asking price, and located another property to satisfy our 1031 Exchange needs. Jeff is still in the wings…Denny and Chris McCloskey, Broomfield, Colorado
Smooth, Easy and Stress Free Jeff, As someone completely new to home buying, I couldn't have imagined a less painful process. Your help made for a smooth, easy and stress-free experience that I never would have dreamed of when I first began looking into real estate. Thank you for all your help!Neal Kruis, Boulder CO
Navigating Anything and Everything Hi Jeff, We wanted to thank you for all your hard work on our purchase of Mallard Drive. With all the peculiar things that came our way, you were able to navigate anything and everything that surfaced. Your quick replies to emails and constant updating of new information made us feel that you were really taking care of our needs. Your calm demeanor also helped quiet nervousness on our part. As frustrating as it was for us at times, we're sure it wa…Frank, Becky and Emily Book, Superior CO
"We Win" with Jeff's Help I've only heard a couple of people who have said that their home buying process was simple and problem free. And then there is the rest of us. Thank goodness for real estate agent Jeff Gazaway who makes it his mission to turn what can be a nerve wracking experience into an easy, fun one. Jeff's broad scope of knowledge and committment to helping my fiance and I find the perfect first home made us feel comfortable and confident in our purchase. Jeff always provided…Linnea Selinga and Josh Puyear
Our First Agent Made a Huge, Costly Mistake. We're So Glad We Found Jeff! Making a major purchase at at time when stress levels are high, you need and rely on a professional real estate agent. That's what Jeff Gazaway proved to be. Jeff was knowledgeable, quick to return calls and emails, kept us informed and never pushed us to make a decision. Jeff and Kay are genuine and that's the kind of people you want to surround yourself with when buying your new home.Denise and Tim Necker, Longmont,CO
Jeff Gazaway is the go-to real estate guy! He made our recent purchase of a Boulder condo a smooth and pleasant experience. He was the consummate professional – thorough, knowledgeable and attentive. During the purchase process, we made many changes and adjustments – Jeff was consistently helpful and patient in working through it all. We appreciated his guidance and valued his suggestions and advice from beginning to end. He was always readily available and responsive to our questions with…Jami and Mike Jacobson, Superior
Dear Jeff Thank you for all your wisdom, insight and guidance. It was so nice to have someone we trust helping us with this important decision. Thanks for everything! Colin and Becky Spear and Tim and Cheryl SpearColin and Becky Spear, Tim and Cheryl Spear
Our Easiest Purchase Yet Jeff provided impeccable service, knowledge and expertise when aiding us in finding a home. He was creative, thoughtful and caring throughout the process. His experience made this the easiest home purchase yet.Dr. Cindy Hall and Hans HaberernDr. Cindy Hall and Hans Haberern
Thoughtful, Thorough and Easy to Work With Dear Jeff, We cannot thank you enough for all your help and support in finding a home for our daughter. She feels safe and very comfortable there in Hearthwood. It was the perfect choice. Continue your good work – we wish you the best. You are thoughtful, thorough and easy to work with. Regards from California,Penny Birn, California
Jeff Guided Us Through the Home Buying Maze Jeff is outstanding; a model by which others in the profession should be measured. He is skilled , knowledgeable, helpful and more than willing to hold the hand of the first time homebuyer through the bewildering maze that is the first purchase.Richard and Rebecca, Lafayette CO
Dear Jeff, Thank you so much for all of your help and advice these past few months. We felt lucky to have the benefit of your expertise. You're a rockstar! 🙂 Eric and Darcy JahnEric and Darcy Jahn, Erie CO
International Buyers Our situation was special in that my parents were purchasing a home while living overseas in Iceland. I, their daughter, therefore needed to handle things on this end on their behalf. Considering the long distance and the need for special assistance, I found Jeff Gazaway both knowledgeable and very helpful every step of the way. Our experience with Jeff was a positive one!Olina Thormar Scher, Longmont, Colorado
Always Responsive Jeff was always responsive to my phone calls and he was very professional in all aspects of the entire transaction. Jeff's sales brochure was top notch and did a great job of marketing my property. The weekly advertising and open houses were well planned.Bob Nelson, Boulder, CO
We're finally living our dream. Thanks Jeff! We have always dreamed of escaping our city life and moving to Steamboat Springs. But with a young family and an aging mother to care for we knew there would be significant challenges in moving our lives to the mountains. Thankfully, we called Jeff. Jeff gave us an excellent plan for marketing our home and my mother's condo. Since we were building our dream home in Steamboat, we needed every nickel from the sale proceeds. Jeff's good advice and…Jim and Ellen, Steamboat Springs, CO
Thank you so much for all your help in making this moment happen! We both agree that the best decision we made in this whole process was choosing you as our realtor! Colin and Becky SpearColin and Becky Spear
After Dodging a Bullet, Jeff Wrote an Iron-Clad Contract For Us In March Mariah and I began an 8 month journey towards purchasing a home. Our circumstances were a bit unusual in addition to the tumultuous times in the housing market. We were blessed to have been referred to Jeff Gazaway. We saw many homes and Jeff always kept a critical eye towards our needs. We wrote several offers and Jeff worked tirelessly to do everything in his power to make our dreams come true. After dodging a bu…Richard and Mariah Lockwood, Westminster CO
Julie Goldan, Broomfield, CO
Hi Jeff,Just wanted to thank you again for all your hard work and helping me so much. I appreciate all you have done more than you will probably ever know. It really helped knowing that you were there looking out for my best interests. I am gradually getting unpacked and settled in here in my new home!
Julie Goldan, Broomfield


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Dinner Tonight: Spicy Black Bean Cakes Recipe
Your source for quick recipe every single week day.
I've been talking smack about this recipe for months. Whenever my wife and I can't decide what to make for dinner, she'll lobby hard for this one—and it makes sense. I love black beans and we tend to have the rest of the ingredients around the house. It's a perfect pantry meal. The only problem? I couldn't picture how they'd turn out. I feared they would become chalky and dry like hockey pucks.
But that couldn't be further from the case for this Epicurious recipe. Perhaps stuffing them with loads of veggies and chiles helps them stay moist.
My only criticism? The "spicy" label is a misnomer. Unless you think "medium" packaged salsa is spicy, then you'll need to add some firepower of your own. Hot sauce these guys at will.
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- Yield:4
- 2 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 scallions, white parts removed, green parts thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Sour cream
- Salsa of your choice
- Hot sauce (optional)
Toss the beans into a large bowl. Mash them up coarsely with a potato masher or just a large wooden spoon. Add the scallions, belle pepper, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and cumin. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the egg and 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal. Mix well.
Pour the oil into a large skillet set over medium heat. Add as many of the cakes as can comfortably fit in one layer. Cook for about 6 minutes a side. They break easily, so be careful when you flip. Drain the cakes on a paper towel when done. Repeat with the remaining cakes.
Serve with salsa and sour cream, and maybe a little hot sauce, too.
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Caught this on Doug D's Hardcourtbikepolo.com, and it reminded me to give a shout out.
A lot of us take pictures of bike culture, but Ed Glazar is a true professional photographer with an incredible eye for bikes and those of us who make up the community. He's been documenting racing, alleycats, polo and bikers of all creeds for years.
Check out his website for just a taste of what he's all about and he's got a blog too.


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Writer-director Aaron Katz's "Cold Weather" is one part Sherlock Holmes, one part Raymond Chandler, one part love letter to Portland and one part family drama. Mixed together, the result is a funny and subtle gumshoe tale.
The film centers around Doug (Cris Lankenau) is a twenty-something going nowhere. Following a break-up, he moves back to Portland, where he shares a place with his sister Gail (Trieste Kelly Dunn). Once a promising student of forensic science who hoped to follow in the footsteps of the great Sherlock Holmes, Doug ends up taking a job in an ice factory.
Around the time that his ex, Rachel (Robyn Rikoon), shows up from Chicago for a visit, Doug befriends his co-worker Carlos (Raúl Castillo), and wouldn't you know it, Rachel and Carlos begin hanging out. When Rachel fails one night to show up to watch Carlos DJ, Doug is enlisted to use his detective skills to help find her.
Where Holmes worked the streets of cold, damp, dreary London with Watson by his side, Doug prowls the ins and outs of the similarly rain-soaked Portland, following one clue after another in pursuit of his ex, with his sister riding shotgun.
Watching Katz's depiction of Portland play out on the screen, it's clear that he has for years been cataloging the very best locations in the city. From the bird's-eye view of a street crisscrossed with multi-colored pennants to a set of mossy stairs descending from a park, most every moment is a perfectly composed picture.
Lankenau has a great rapport with both Dunn and Castillo, forging a low-wattage vibe with each that feels totally natural. He's the every essences of understated, his Doug a clever and resourceful crime fighter sneaking through life in the guise of a doofus. But in classic slacker tradition, he needs a good shove to overcome the inertia that pervades every corner of his being.
Spoiler/baseball nerd alert: There's a point in the film where Doug discovers a secret code, which he later realizes is a string of baseball stats. He dashes off to the library and grab from the shelf what is unmistakably a copy of MacMillan's "The Baseball Encyclopedia." Figuring out which player generated what line of stats in a given year using that book would be needle-in-a-haystack impossible, but one could easily find it on baseball-reference.com in about five seconds. It's a minor annoyance, the kind of thing maybe .3% of the population would catch, but totally unnecessary—the trip to the library doesn't even help move the plot forward.
Watching "Cold Weather," it's clear that Katz is poised to follow fellow "mumblecore" vanguard members Mark and Jay Duplass into the world of seven-figure budgets and Hollywood talent. Whether or not that's something he wants is another question entirely.
"Cold Weather" opens Feb. 4 in NYC and is available on VOD nationawide


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The Triumph of Madame Chiang
The Last Empress: Madame Chiang Kai-shek and the Birth of Modern China
Charlie Soong, born in 1866, was a new kind of figure in Chinese history, an independent-minded youngster with an openness to the world who came to Boston from Hainan Island at the age of twelve to work in a store. At fourteen he stowed away on a Coast Guard cutter, was baptized a Christian, enrolled in school, and learned enough English to graduate from Vanderbilt. Returning to his homeland as a preacher and Bible salesman, he became an innovative businessman in eastern China. Before dying at the age of fifty-two in his Shanghai mansion, Charlie married and had six children, three boys (two of whom graduated from Harvard and one from Vanderbilt) and three girls.
Two of the girls graduated from Wesleyan College in Georgia, and the third girl, May-ling, lived in the South from the age of ten before enrolling and graduating from Wellesley. All six of the children played active parts in Chinese politics and finance, covering between them a gamut of political positions, from far left to far right. May-ling Soong, born in 1897, was the youngest of the three girls, and because she later married China's Nationalist leader, Chiang Kai-shek, her story has long fascinated a wide readership in China and the West. The fact that despite much historical burrowing it has not proved easy to find any clear explanation of why and how May-ling did what she did, or to interpret the scattered elements of her story that have become available over the years, has merely piqued our interest further.*
After finishing Hannah Pakula's lengthy and intensely detailed study of May-ling's life—a life that spanned 106 years, from 1897 to 2003—it seems to me that we can now identify one specific period, from late 1942 to the summer of 1943, as providing a kind of turning point in May-ling's story. For it was in this short period that the complex and contradictory facets of her life became sharply visible, and that her personal predilections and self-regard began to edge out her better judgments concerning her role in the formation of China's future.
In late November 1942 the United States government flew Mme Chiang and her sizable entourage of assistants and servants from southwest China to Florida, at taxpayers' expense. There she was put on a connecting flight to New York and booked into the Harkness Pavilion of New York Presbyterian Hospital. Her room had been reserved under a pseudonym, and residence on the entire twelfth floor was restricted to her entourage. The United States Secret Service provided around-the-clock security, and the department of state assigned her the code…
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Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone is located in the centre of the business district of Gladstone adjacent to shops, restaurants and the entertainment centre. Only two minutes from the Heron Island departure point and rail / bus stations, with the airport 10 minutes away.
Comprising of 51 comfortable, fully serviced one bedroom apartments, most with superb views of the harbour, marina and city from private balconies, Metro Hotel and Apartments are the place to stay. All rooms are air-conditioned with free Foxtel and wireless internet access. Each apartment has a separate bedroom, spacious living area with balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.
Property facilities include a swimming pool, licensed, award-winning restaurant and complimentary off-street security parking.
Attractive, fully serviced one bedroom apartments, many with views over the harbour, marina and city from private balconies. All rooms are air-conditioned with digital television, free Foxtel, wireless broadband, separate bedroom, spacious living area and fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Free undercover security parking available.
Gladstone's most central accommodation,in the hub of retail, business, dining and entertainment.
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Food Chat: Rescue my Christmas dinner!
If you haven't planned your Christmas dinner yet, you might need to enlist our pros to help you through the home stretch. Our Holiday 911 food chat will provide the last-minute emergency help you need to make a memorable holiday dinner.
Didn't buy a turkey? We'll provide alternatives. Forgot to pick up eggnog? We'll give you recipes for other drinks to wow your guests. Don't want to be in the kitchen all day? We'll share our best make-ahead meals ideas that you can finish up this weekend. So don't stress — yet. Our food editors, writers and bloggers are here to help.
On our regular panel: Journalist Ron Eade was the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen for more than two decades and now writes about food in his blog, Omnivore's Ottawa, Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.


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Male Engagement in PMTCT Services
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01903889
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : July 19, 2013
Last Update Posted : January 9, 2015
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|Other: clinic based intervention Other: clinic and community based intervention
|Not Applicable
This study will be conducted in Kabale District, Uganda, a rural district where prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) and care and treatment (C&T) services are offered in eight public sector health facilities. The primary aim of this study is to test an intervention for increasing use of the full spectrum of PMTCT services, including family planning (FP), through enhanced constructive male involvement in reproductive health decision making. This aim will be accomplished by conducting a cluster randomized trial, whereby a "constructive male engagement" intervention package will be introduced in four randomly selected health centers and surrounding communities; the other four sites will serve as comparisons. Pre- and post-intervention cross sectional surveys will be conducted with male and female C&T clients to assess intervention effectiveness, measured in terms of dual method use. In addition to the male engagement intervention, reinforcements will be introduced in all eight participating facilities to enhance providers' capacity to serve the FP needs of C&T clients. We hypothesize that the percentage of clients reporting dual method use will increase slightly in all facilities as a result of this "HIV-FP integration intervention." To measure the independent effect of the reinforcements, the study will compare contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of clients measured pre- and post-intervention in the comparison sites only, in the absence of the male engagement intervention. We further hypothesize that improvements will be incrementally greater in the four facilities exposed to the additional constructive male engagement intervention.
The study will include additional data collection and analyses to support secondary objectives.
- Services statistics will be tracked to assess changes in uptake and continuation of PMTCT services.
- The study will include a qualitative component to investigate condom use behaviors. Based on other investigations, it is anticipated that rates of self-reported condom use among C&T clients will be high. To examine those behaviors more closely and to circumvent courtesy bias often associated with quantitative surveys, the study will conduct individual in-depth interviews with a subset of female and male C&T clients reporting consistent condom use.
- The constructive male engagement intervention will comprise both community- and clinic-based components. To assess the effectiveness of the community-based men's workshops, the study will assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among men exposed to the community-based intervention by surveying them before and 4 months after community-level training is held. Interviews will assess knowledge and attitudes related to FP and HIV services (PMTCT in particular), with particular focus on gender norms supporting constructive male involvement. Interviews will also examine clients' recollection of services and messages received in the health center, along with their direct and indirect exposure to the community-based men's workshops.
- The effectiveness of the intervention components aimed at reinforcing the capacity of clinic-based providers to serve the family planning needs of HIV-positive individuals and to engage male partners constructively in FP decision making will be assessed in terms of its impact on C&T clients. Specifically, interviews with C&T clients will include questions about messages communicated by providers and service delivery practices reflecting successful implementation of the intervention components.
- Finally, the study will examine the resource requirements for adding each the interventions (reinforcement of FP and male involvement) into C&T services. Based on costs of the piloted interventions, the study will arrive at an estimate of the cost of implementing these interventions at scale under the direction of the district management team.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|3806 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Health Services Research
|Official Title:
|Promoting Constructive Male Engagement to Increase Use of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Services
|Study Start Date :
|January 2013
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|May 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|August 2014
Active Comparator: Clinic based intervention
basic intervention is introduced, whereby HIV/AIDS providers are trained on contraception for HIV-positive women. They are charged with counseling C&T clients on FP; offering condoms, pills and injectables; and referring clients for other FP methods
Other: clinic based intervention
counseling C&T clients on FP; offering condoms, pills and injectables; and referring clients for other FP methods
Experimental: clinic and community based intervention
The basic intervention is introduced along with an intervention for constructive male engagement in HIV and FP services. This includes training of C&T providers on gender-based influences on health behaviors; provision of couples' HIV testing and FP counseling services; and community-based education for men to promote gender equitable norms and male participation in health services.
Other: clinic and community based intervention
basic intervention is introduced along with an intervention for constructive male engagement in HIV and FP services
- To assess the effectiveness of an intervention aimed at constructively engaging men in FP decision making [ Time Frame: 12 months ]Dual method use among couples with at least one partner using C&T services
- To measure changes over time in uptake of Prong 3 PMTCT services, comparing facilities that are and are not exposed to the constructive male engagement intervention [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Number of new ANC clients
- To assess the effect of reinforcements introduced to enhance C&T providers' capacity to serve the FP needs of HIV-positive clients, as reflected in C&T clients' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to FP. [ Time Frame: 12 months ]Dual method use among couples with at least one partner using C&T services 2) Knowledge and attitudes related to FP
- To explore condom use dynamics and the factors favoring and discouraging consistent use by cohabiting couples [ Time Frame: 1 month ]1) Consistency of condom use 2) Factors encouraging and impeding consistent condom use
- To evaluate men's knowledge and attitudes related to gender norms and FP and HIV services before and after participation in a 10-week community education and mobilization program. [ Time Frame: 10 months ]1) Perspectives on acceptable gender norms 2) Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to use of family planning and HIV services.
- To document the technical, human, and material resources required to implement the study interventions and to estimate the financial cost of implementation at scale. [ Time Frame: 12 months ]Cost of implementing HIV-FP integration intervention and male engagement intervention.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
female participants
- attending pre-ART and ART services;
- non-pregnant women;
- age 18 to 45;
- sexually active with any type of partner within the past 3 months.
male participants
- attending pre-ART and ART services;
- age 18 to 60;
- sexually active within the past 3 months with partner, either co-habiting partner or steady, with partner aged 18 to 45 and is not pregnant.
Exclusion Criteria:
- For the post-intervention interviews, clients who initiated Care & Treatment services in one of the intervention facilities less than 3 months prior will be excluded given insufficient exposure to the intervention.
- Clients unable to speak Runyankole, the dominant language in the region, will also be excluded
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01903889
|Bukinda Health Center
|Kabale, Uganda
|Kamkira Health Center
|Kabale, Uganda
|Kamwezi Health Center
|Kabale, Uganda
|Maziba Health Center
|Kabale, Uganda
|Mparo Health Center
|Kabale, Uganda
|Muko Health Center
|Kabale, Uganda
|Rubaya Health Center
|Kabale, Uganda
|Principal Investigator:
|Theresa Hoke, Ph.D., MPH
|Responsible Party:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|July 19, 2013 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|January 9, 2015
|Last Verified:
|January 2015
AE adverse event
AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ALT (SGPT) alanine aminotransferase
ART antiretroviral therapy
AST (SGOT) aspartate aminotransferase
DCF data collection forms
DMC Data Monitoring Committee
FDA (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration
GCP Good Clinical Practice guidelines
HB sAg Hepatitis B surface antigen
ICH International Conference of Harmonization
IND Investigational New Drug Application
IRB Institutional Review Board
IU International units
mg milligram(s)
mm3 cubic millimeter(s)
PCR polymerase chain reaction
SAE serious adverse event
µg microgram
ULN upper limit of the normal range
WB Western Blot
ANC Antenatal care
ARV Antiretroviral
C&T Care and treatment
CPR Contraceptive prevalence rate
DHS Demographic and Health Survey
EGPAF Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
FP Family planning
HIV Human immunodeficiency virus
HTC HIV testing and counseling


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Daniel Marcus: Thunderbird Cafe, Monday, August 22 at 9pm
If you're in the area, I'm playing at the Thunderbird Cafe, this Monday, August 22 at 9pm.
Thunderbird Cafe
4023 Butler Street
Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh PA 15201
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Daniel Marcus: CD Release of "My Street"
Hello Everybody!
I'm so excited to finally be releasing my first solo effort.."My Street". The songs were a collaboration between Claire Waters Marcus (lyrics) and myself, and were written and recorded over a two year period in Brooklyn, NY.
I'm really looking forward to the CD release Show:
Friday, January 07, 2011
Daniel Marcus (CD Release of My Street)
featuring Rich Hinman, Chris Morrissey and Rob Heath, and Emily Pinkerton
Club Cafe
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56-58 South 12th Street
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Doors 6:00pm / Show 7:00pm
Purchase Tickets here / 866-468-3401
Thank You!
So many people were involved in making this happen, and I'd like to thank my beautiful wife Claire (lyrics and artwork), my parents Bernie and Marsha, Isaiah Abolin (co-producer), Steve Addabbo (mix), Oscar Zambrano (master), Rob Heath (drums), Chris Morrissey (bass), Adrien Reju (harmonies), Rob Burger (keys), Rich Hinman (pedal steel), Michael Kroll (design), Kenneth Feldman (site design), and Kris Bauman (for lending me guitars)


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As the Knockdown Center prepares for two shows from Sri Lankan born pop-star MIA on May 8 and 9, a last-minute push from the center to get a liquor license will get its final vote just days before the first show.
A temporary, 600-plus person permit was denied at a State Liquor Authority (SLA) general board meeting last week, and several members from the community voiced their opposition at the public hearing regarding a permanent permit for the center.
Terrence Flynn, the attorney representing the Knockdown Center, was denied a two-week extension for the approval for the permit, however he was granted one week to provide a detailed outline for the center's upcoming events to be voted on by the SLA at its next meeting on May 6, just two days before the MIA performance on May 8.
"The concern of the precinct is a valid concern and they want to address it," Flynn told the board, addressing a letter from the 104th Precinct in opposition to the proposed 5,000-person assembly permit and liquor license. "We're going to show the precinct what we're doing and the manpower we're going to have."
Flynn explained that the center agreed to provide one security guard for every 75 people at the venue, and assured that there would be ample parking on premises and in surrounding private lots and streets. According to Flynn there are an upwards of 960 total spaces for cars in addition to the 50 spaces on site.
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Christina Wilkinson, a nearby resident and representative of the Juniper Park Civic Association, said the neighborhood has been receiving complaints about the location since 2011, including that there have been children on the premises while alcohol is also present.
"We don't feel it's safe for people to be partying with alcohol in the presence of children," Wilkinson said.
Flynn denied those accusations.
Community Board 5 district manager Gary Giordano also attended the meeting.
"I don't know anyone who is in favor of it," Giordano told the board. "There is a residential community across the street, and there have been some very rowdy events there before. So we have some grave concerns."
Giordano noted the board's concern of losing manufacturing space at the site, explaining that the venue would potentially create a limited number of jobs in comparison to a manufacturing facility.
"When they first approached me it was supposed to be an arts venue and they would have small events in different parts of the facility," Giordano said. "It's gone from there to the potential for 5,000 people there at one time."


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Global smartphone shipments jumped 39 percent in the quarter ended September 30, while brisk demand for low-priced Android devices in China eroded Apple's market share.
With growth in smartphones slowing in the United States and Europe, attention has turned to technology-hungry consumers in developing countries, many of whom favor devices that are less expensive than Apple's iPhones.
Apple's profit and margins slid despite selling 33.8 million iPhones in its September quarter, and greater China revenue climbed just 6 percent even though two smartphone models hit store shelves in its second-largest market last month.
Samsung Electronics increased its global smartphone market share 0.4 percentage points to 31.4 percent in the quarter compared to a year ago. Its 40.5 percent increase in shipments was driven more by its low-end mass market smartphones than its flagship models like the Galaxy S4 and Note 3, IDC said.
"Price points have declined significantly, driven largely by low-cost Android solutions. This has helped China to become one of the fastest growing smartphone markets in the world," IDC analyst Ryan Reith said in a press release.
IDC said it expects strong momentum to continue into the December quarter.
In the September quarter, Apple's smartphone market share declined 1.3 percentage points to 13.1 percent.
Huawei, Lenovo and LG, which all sell mass market products, grew at a faster percentage rate than Samsung and Apple although their shipments were smaller.
Huawei, Lenovo and LG Electronics each expanded their market share by about 1 percentage point, bringing each one's market share to nearly 5 percent.
The "Other" category, made up of manufacturers below the top five, like Coolpad and ZTE, saw the biggest jump in market share, rising from 33.7 percent a year ago to 41.3 percent at the end of September.
Google provides Android for free but since it is the most widely used smartphone platform, manufacturers are struggling to differentiate their offerings.
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Motorcycle modder and detested celebrity Jesse James took delivery on a new Hennessey VelociRaptor, a 575-hp, supercharged version of the Ford Raptor truck, fulfilling the new-pickup ownership legally required of all divorced men relocating to Texas.
James, famed for having his extramarital affairs and other unfortunate behavior become public just after ex-wife Sandra Bullock won an Oscar, moved to Austin to be close to his children and oversee his stake in the Austin Speed Shop.
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Oil Pumpkins
Posted by Rot at 6:54 AM
Labels: art, artist, how i'd like to be buried, jack o'lanterns, ken jackson, pumpkins
6 comments:
- Nev said...
Nice stuff. He seems to enjoy autumn and winter a lot which is cool.
I like - http://www.kenjacksonart.com/precambrianoak.htm
It would be cool if he added jacks all over that one. heheh
- July 13, 2009 at 7:35 AM
- Rot said...
Yeah, that's a great one.
I agree about the pumpkins all over.
- July 13, 2009 at 7:54 AM
- Brandi McKenna said...
Rot these are so nice, makes me want to try, too.
- July 13, 2009 at 9:05 AM
- bean said...
Damn - I love his work.
- July 13, 2009 at 9:58 AM
- Rot said...
Yeah...that last painting has some text beneath it on the site.
He says he used to arrange his yard like that every Halloween.
And his finishing touch would be twisted branches placed around the yard.
The guy knows how to do Halloween : )
- July 13, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Ghostsoldier said...
That's some seriously beautiful art there, friends...
- July 14, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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