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Advice needed stat please: Contract Cancelled after driving across country!
- 1I need some advice regarding my situation. I waited 12 months for the right travel opportunity to come along. I scoured this blog, read 'Highway Hypodermics' and 'Hitting the Road.' Read every travel nurse article regarding dos and dont's of travel nursing. I'm a hospice nurse so I looked for recruiters that would work with me and find opportunities.
Just when I was going to give it up and just work for my company locally in Virginia. I received a call back from Nova Pro regarding a Hospice position in Auburn. I did a phone interview with this nursing manager on a Friday asked her all the appropriate questions including her census which she said was at 50 but they desperately needed someone to start as quickly as possible. She even asked me personal questions so she knew I was single and headed very far away from home.
Spoke with my recruiter who stated they were really impressed and wanted me but were concerned b/c I didn't have a license. I told my recruiter that if the hiring manager really wanted me I would fly out there and apply for the license in person. If it would get me the position I would be willing to fly out there.(I'd been on Short term disability due to a broken wrist so I had a lot of time)
My recruiter called me back and said she really wants to hire you so I bought a plane ticket to Sacremento for $500. Rental car $200. I flew out there to get license. Was told by agency we will pay for part of expense but that didn't happen. Received call from my recruiter they were really impressed and hired me to start this upcoming Monday 2/13/12 . I had a month out till I could began position plus was awaiting license.
Placed my two week notice with my company in Va. My coworkers were very supportive. Both my recruiter and this manager knew I was driving ACROSS COUNTRY for this position. I received a call on Monday 2/13/12 from my recruiter confirming I was on my way and making good time. Finally, received a decent housing apt that they found also Tuesday 2/14/12 along with address.( Starting to feel real). Received another call on Tuesday 2/14/12 stating that they were going to have me start on Tuesday 2/21/12 b/c Monday was a holiday....
On Wednesday, 2/15/12 morning I received a call from my recruiter that the nursing manager stated census had dropped and they were cancelling my contract. I was in Arkansas at the time. I continued on b/c I think I thought maybe it was an error or she would have a change of heart when she realized the plight she put me through. Plus, my recruiter stated they had other opportunities in Ca and having covered that distance I was really not in a position to turn around.
Originally they said they would try to get ne at least 2-4 weeks but they couldn't get her to budge on just cancelling the contract. I spoke with the nursing manager myself and didn't receive an apology until I stated thats what I was looking for. She just reiterated she debated the decision but can't justify having a travel nurse!
I'm angry because I spoke her three times since I interviewed was assured they desperately needed me. How can they just break a contract like this?! My recruiter states there is no recourse apologizes but I'M out of at least $1,500 and Nova Pro hasn't offered to cover me for anything but the standard $600 relocation fee which she was supposed to be getting back to me about wiring but she's left for the day before that was done. The furnished apt is no longer available I was supposed to be resting my head for free but now I'm shelling out another $100 for a hotel room! They didn't even offer to cover my expenses till I brought it up!
I'm not sure what to do. I'm not in a position to pay the $600 plus in gas and lodging to head back to Va. I called my other recruiters but they have to submit me and wait to hear back. Already was passed on by two positions since yesterday. I'm so disheartened and sick to my stomach. This was my very FIRST travel assignment! I cannot believe this has happened.
Has anyone ever had this occur? Anyone been in this predicament? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.Thank youLast edit by tnbutterfly on Feb 18, '12 : Reason: Reformatting post
- 1Feb 18, '12 by bagladyrn GuideI have had this happen to me once when I ended up in CA when my contract in Oregon was cancelled 5 days before the start of a contract. I was lucky enough to have a friend in the state with whom I could stay until obtaining another contract as I didn't want to keep crisscrossing the country.
In your case, unless you have contacts in the area I'd say that your best move would be to return home and regroup. As others have said, in the future do not leave home without enough to cover your expenses if the situation "goes south" and if told the contract is cancelled turn back.
Your agency really can't do anything to stop a hospital from cancelling the contract - they are out a chunk of money also. Any compensation the agency may give you is a good thing, but not an obligation on their part - they didn't cancel you.
The hospital, as an entity, doesn't care about the hardship caused to you. To the "powers that be" this is simply a wise business decision. Don't expect anything different. (Not saying this to be "mean" just stating the reality)
On the upside, this is not something that happens often. I've only had this happen once in 15 years of traveling. A recent survey I saw on a travel nurse board showed the percentages were low for others as well, although there are hospital corporations known to do this more frequently.
- 0Feb 18, '12 by RNERHOUSESUPORAnother example of Cross Country/TravCorp/Nova Pro leaving another Nurse away from home with nothing. Sorry it happened to you also. I can say nothing Good about that company or their subsidiaries
- 0Feb 18, '12 by groundedandrootedI'm sorry to hear this: I guess I would think twice about ever taking another contract with this company. They may not be at fault, but they benefit if you are stuck in Cali and have to take something with them. YOU DON'T.
This just happened to me in Florida. I signed with another agency immediately.
- 3Feb 18, '12 by NedRNDo you have a signed contract? What does it say about contract cancellation? The chances are good that it contains some at will language meaning that they can cancel without penalty. However, if it does not have such language, they will owe you the full balance of contract. That amount is between 20 and 30 thousand dollars. That is enough money to be worth running your contract by an employment lawyer. You can find one on nela dot org, their specialty association.
Do you have anything in writing about reimbursing your trip to Sacramento for a license?
Here is what you need to do now. Apply for unemployment immediately. There is usually a one or two week blackout for benefits to start, and the clock only starts ticking when you apply. Those benefits will help tremendously when they start coming in. You do not have to be in your home state to apply, and the checks can be sent anywhere.
There will be a bit of fuss that you voluntarily quit your job, but with a valid employment contract in hand that you did not cancel, you will end up eligible for benefits.
Are you in California now? If so, start talking to per diem companies about a job now. Don't limit your search to your immediate location. Have you signed up for several travel companies as you should have? Call them all now about ASAP assignments in California. Can you do other specialties if you must? Perhaps medsurg? Do it! Try a non nursing job with someone like Manpower - eating is important.
Don't be too proud not to look at local agencies that might provide food and shelter. Try also Travelers Aid International at travelersaid dot org. They been helping distressed travelers for 150 years. Another aid society to try is Nurse's House, a national fund for nurses in need at nurseshouse dot org.
Any relatives or friends that can give a short term loan?
That's all the immediate advice. It is great you did your homework prior to traveling and it sucks that you got burned your first time out. Here is a bit more advice albeit too late: Always have 3 months of living expenses before traveling because you never know when something like this can happen unexpectedly. Good advice for a perm job as well, but very important for travelers as our assignments are short term, so something unexpected can occur much more frequently. Even experienced travelers get cocky and are burned because they didn't have personal resources to see them through, and believed that it could never happen to them.
Traveler books are great, but often paint a rosy picture without enough sound advice. A good place for sound advice is pantravelers dot org, a specialty association for travelers. Membership is free and there is a paid membership that provides legal support for contract disputes with agencies such as this one with an employment lawyer.
Traveling is great, and I hope you get a chance to find that out. Again, sorry this happened your first time out. One of travel nursing's dirty little secrets is that on average, one out of ten contracts fails. This includes contracts such as yours that never started. With good advice, your individual odds are much better than that, but sometimes something like what happened to you is unavoidable. Don't take it personally, no one did it on purpose to you specifically.
- 0Thank you everyone for the great advice. It's all very helpful and I was able to find friends to stay with here in Ca. I'm planning on looking for a local agency Monday. Ned RN, thank you so much for your advice. I was not aware of the many avenues and organizations you suggested and I will definitely look into them. And no, there was nothing in my contract regarding a cancellation clause so I will be addressing that with a lawyer.This was truly a worst case scenario I didn't plan on but perhaps it was needed in order for me to have more insight if I want to continue to pursue travel nursing. Hopefully, will be posting a positive update in near future.
- 1Feb 19, '12 by NedRNI'm glad you have some friends to stay with, that should take some of the pressure off. Good luck with the lawyer, but recognize that even with a good contract, legal action will be difficult. Take care of yourself first, there will be lots of time to examine legal action. It is difficult to learn how often travelers successfully sue agencies, but I do know of one case won for a significant amount (you may have heard of TravelTax - it was him while he was still a traveler). All cases are different, and I also managed to sue a hospital once directly for the balance of a terminated contract even though I worked for an agency. (quite technical, and would not apply to any other situation). For now, take a deep breath and blow it off. I'd think a hospice nurse might be good at that. Not your fault, and you are still a good nurse and will be valuable to a good agency.
File for unemployment! That's a sure winner. Also, collect any emails you may have received from Nova Pro about the trip to California, or the cancelled assignment. In the future, document promises made by agencies. Ideally in the contract, but do confirm any verbal promises in an email sent to them after the conversation. That will help in court, even if they didn't send an email with the promise directly. Lack of an email denying your documentation is almost as helpful.


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SURPRISE, Ariz. — Mark Teahen has the experience and the contract. Brent Morel has the defense and the future.
Whatever becomes of the competition for the White Sox' starting third-base job, Teahen's not lying down. As he hunts for the accurate throwing arm that has deserted him in the desert, he has hit the ball as well as any Sox player this spring.
In the Sox' 7-6 victory Thursday against the Texas Rangers, Teahen went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI.
''You just go through the whatevers of getting your arm where you want it coming into spring,'' said Teahen, who has made four throwing errors in five Cactus League games. ''I've had a few off-balance plays where I haven't made the perfect throw I wanted to make. It's early; it's spring. At the same time, it's important because I am battling for a spot.''
If the Sox are leaning toward giving the job to Morel because of his glove, Teahen is trying to make them them reassess their thinking because of his bat. The double and homer against Dave Bush, both to the opposite field, raised his spring average to .529 (9-for-17). Morel had three hits in his first 21 at-bats.
''Teahen is swinging the bat really well right now,'' manager Ozzie Guillen said.
''You can't get too wrapped up with numbers,'' Teahen said. ''I just want to see the ball well and be comfortable with my mechanics. I am happy with where I am at. Last year, I got off to a terrible start in the spring. This year, I'm just so much more comfortable.''
The Kansas City Royals' player of the year in 2006, Teahen has yet to make his current employers comfortable with the three-year, $14 million contract he signed in December 2009. He was limited to 70 games last season after he broke a bone on the tip of his right middle finger.
That he's making a starting third baseman's salary and battling a rookie for a job has thrust him under the microscope this spring.
''I don't overanalyze it,'' Teahen said. ''Like any other year, I need to prepare as well as I can. Last year not going well and being hurt, it's kind of a wash. I need to do what I need to do to perform in the way I am asked to perform.''
Guillen said he wants to choose the starter as soon as possible. If it's Morel, Teahen can start breaking in his outfielder's and first baseman's gloves. He does have more versatility than Morel and a proven bat from the left side.
''I've done that [play different positions] in the past,'' Teahen said. ''I still expect to get plenty of at-bats. But that is in my control, too. I don't stress about it too much. I mean, I know as long as I am performing, whether it's at third or somewhere else, I will be in there helping us win games.''


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That is; until he arrived in a Hershey Bears uniform. Now we have a fresh look at the guy; a fresh look at the 'locker room cancer' and 'bad character guy' that is Sheldon Souray.
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Fast-forward to this season; with the well-documented saga continuing up the Hershey Highway (that's PA Rt. 322, just FYI); where he was loaned to the AHL's Hershey Bears after being asked not to show his face at Rexall Place for training camp. Don't want to sour the kids with all those bitter grapes right Tambellini?
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Winger Steve Pinizzotto: "It's funny how the Canadians are giving him the gears for fighting, because it's the Canadians who seem to love the fighting the most. He's not showing a downside at all to be down here. To have him in the lineup is huge. Clackson is a pretty tough kid. It just shows the damage this guy can do. It's nice to see him get out there and fight, for sure."His quote says it all. We're all here to try to make the NHL. Where the Edmonton folks want him to stay out of scrums, try not to get hurt, retain any and all value, while they work the phones. He'd rather play his game; regardless where; the same game that unfortunately gets him into injury trouble, that same game where he consistently stands up for his teammates (5 times plateauing over 100 PIMs). That sounds like the exact opposite kind of guy he's been portrayed by just about everyone, everywhere.
Sheldon Souray: "That's one thing I wanted to come here and make sure these guys knew is that I'm in it with them. We're all in the same boat. We're all here to try to make the NHL. I didn't want anything less to show on the ice."
So you can add Sheldon Souray to the laundry list of guys who've moved on from Edmonton: Chris Pronger, Ryan Smyth, Joni Pitkanen, Erik Cole, Lubomir Visnovsky, and on.
Maybe it's time for Edmonton to look at how they do business.
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Only Pronger specifically asked for a trade. Please do your homework before making any insinuations.
- November 1, 2010 at 1:43 PM
No where does it say they asked for a trade; rather they "moved on."
Pronger: Asked for a trade.
Smyth: Pending UFA traded; could've re-signed with the Oilers; chose Avalanche.
Pitkanen: Traded to Carolina on UFA day when it was clear he wasn't going to re-sign.
Cole: Yeah; Vance; do your homework.
Visnovsky: 5 year contract; traded after 2.
- November 1, 2010 at 6:09 PM
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I would have ask questions a long time to find out the real deal :)
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The Earth is the centre of the Universe, the sun, the stars and the moon circle round it. Above the Earth is Heaven, below are the fires of Hell; this is the cosmology of the great Aristotle and the basic tenet of the Roman Catholic faith. To disagree with this view is heresy and heretics will have their souls cleansed with fire. With that pronouncement by Cardinal Barberini (Ken Bones), the abject Bruno (Eric Carte) is dragged off and the stage is lit by the roaring flames of his "cleansing". This is Rome of 1600.
Terrifyingly realistic is the best way to describe The Hinge of the World now having its World Premiere at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Ken Bones, first as Cardinal Barberini then being promoted to Pope Urban VIII, is utterly convincing as the most powerful man in Europe, determined that no philosopher, mathematician nor astronomer shall be permitted to express views on creation contrary to those held by the Roman Catholic Church.
Galileo Galilei, however, embraced the theory put forward by Copernicus in 1543 that it was the earth that was turning and going round the sun. In a brilliant performance by David Troughton, he sets out to try and convince the rest of Europe that Copernicus was right, only to tall foul of the Pope and the Inquisition.
The props for this production are outstanding, a great ramped table, beautifully carved for Galileo to demonstrate that gravity is a constant whatever the size of the object, and superb early telescopes and a microscope and various reproductions of different pieces of equipment with which he said that God had opened his eyes to his Creation.
Of the many characters in this production, Galileo's assistant, Father Castelli, played by James Tucker, came out well as a man struggling to reconcile the teachings of the Church with what he was now learning from his master. A fine performance too from Alexandra Moen as Galileo's daughter as a nun. In the 34 years that the play spans, David Troughton gradually ages to a frail old man at the time he faces the Pope and the Inquisition. A most impressive characterisation.
The transformation of the stage for this set would seem to make it impossible to dismantle and take on tour. Francis O'Connor has created a wonderful setting of black mirrored flooring, a revolving stage with the centre moving in the opposite direction and a circular ring of curtains pulled round by two nuns and in the time it takes them to get round the scene inside has changed. At night, the stage is transformed by hundreds of stars, scores of candles burning on shelves around Galileo's study and the view of a wonderfully detailed moon visible through a window.
Edward Hall's production of Richard Goodwin's story is imaginative and convincingly cast with superb costumes and brilliant design. Whether whizzing characters around on a revolving stage will offset what must be by its very nature a very wordy, static play, will be enough to ensure its success, only time will show.The Hinge of the World runs until at the Guildford Yvonne Arnaud until April 12.
As the lights go down, suddenly dozens of candles on racks around the stage flicker to life in a moment of pure drama. Suddenly we are looking at the twinkling night sky - the perfect backdrop for Galileo's cosmic challenge to faith. Galileo is a man who looks at the evidence and believes what he sees - an approach which sets him on a collision course with the church.
And it's an approach which makes for two hours of absorbing and provocative theatre at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Playwright Richard N Goodwin has written speeches for the likes of John F Kennedy, Lyndon B Johnson and AI Gore. But he's clearly equally adept at turning speech into debate, pitching Galileo and the Pope against each other in a thrilling, impassioned argument in which all is at stake.
David Troughton gives a compelling performance at Galileo, the impetuous enthusiast, a brilliant mind incapable, it seems, of rooting in the real world the implications of the truth he seeks. Against him is Ken Bones, the friend who becomes the Pope and so becomes his enemy.
Quite how balanced the argument is will ultimately depend on you, the audience, to determine. But the sparks fly as two towering performances clash on stage. The reds, whites and blacks of the costumes make this is a visual feast, and the lighting by Ben Ormerod is stunningly done.
But it's also a feast for the mind, one that is bound to set you thinking. This isn't dry historical drama. It's a moment in history brought to life in its full passion and power. Director Edward Hall captures the full intensity and movement of two .fearsome intellects locked in mortal combat. Costume, lighting and staging underline the drama - though just once or twice the symbolism does tumble into the slightly annoying. Once too often and for far too long, the rest of the cast revolves around a central Galileo slowly revolving in the opposite direction.A piece of this subtlety doesn't need such obviousness. We know Galileo is out of sync. That's the whole point... All the same, to stage the world premiere of a piece such as The Hinge of the World is a genuine coup for the Yvonne Arnaud.
Stupendous, amazing, informative, brilliant..... need I say more! You will now have the impression that I rather liked this show. The story, based on historical fact, and written by the man who was senior speechwriter to John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon Johnson, is of Galileo and his attempt to convince Pope Urban VIII that - contrary to the believe of the Catholic church - the earth was not the centre of the universe, but, in fact, revolved around the sun. Such beliefs were regarded as heresy, and a denial of the existence of God. Galileo's reply was "Ido not believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forego their use". Makes sense to me! Sadly for Galileo, actual physical proof of his views was not available until nearly two centuries after his death, and Pope Urban had him put under house arrest, although previously (when he was Cardinal Maffeo Barberini) Galileo had enjoyed his patronage. At least Galileo fared better than his predecessor, Bruno, who - in 1600 - was burned to death for his heretic views. His statue now stands in the Camp di Fiori in Rome, where this horrific execution occurred.
The action begins with Galileo demonstrating his 'inclined plane' discoveries, where a ball - whatever its size - takes the same amount of time to travel down a track. The same ball will also continue its progress going up a track, seemingly defying gravity. His enthusiasm is so infectious that we all really want to learn more.
Now a group of senators arrive to inspect the new invention - the telescope - and are amazed to discover how far they can see - one senator commenting that he had better instruct his wife to be sure to close the shutters in future!
Francis O'Connor's set had me wide-eyed with wonder. Slightly reminiscent of his set for the Tempest (seen recently at the Yvonne Arnaud) in that there was the same shiny black floor and, when the 'candles' were lit around the room a myriad of lights were reflected in every surface. The centre of the stage was a revolving floor, with a map of the world in gold, and, when the lights came on, and more lights descended from above it became an observatory and we were among the stars. A very clever and effective design. Another small, but effective, touch was the fact that the scene-shifters were dressed in black hooded cloaks, making them at times almost invisible, so the scenes seemed to change almost by magic.
The play, I think, is superb - an exploration of the way science, religion, politics and wars (it being the time of the 30 years war in Europe) intermingle and shape our lives, and the dialogue has a flow and rhythm which speed us along with it - and suggests to us a modern 'Shakespeare'. It is no surprise to discover that almost all the excellent actors are very well experienced in Shakespearean productions.
This was a period when "the door of the spirit was beginning to close, that to scientific knowledge beginning to open" - hence the title 'The Hinge of the World'.
A really excellent play, superbly presented and directed. I urge everyone to see it.Review by Sheila Connor for Theatreworld Internet Magazine.
Standing on opposite poles - Surrey Advertiser, Friday 4th April 2003
IT is a measure of regard in which the Yvonne Arnaud is held, that it has been chosen to produce the world premiere of a new play The Hinge of the World. Not just the premiere, but the only performance. Unless the production goes to the West End. If it doesn't, there's no justice, for this is a powerful, involving play, immaculately acted and directed by Edward Hall. There's an ingenious flexible set and the costumes, dominated at times by a clutch of crimson cardinals, place us firmly in 17th century Italy. The language too, is of its time and has a Shakespearean ring to it.
We are in the world of Galileo and he is publishing his theory that the earth revolves around the sun. His friend, Cardinal Barberini admires him and is fascinated by his inventions. But after he becomes Pope Urban the 8th and Galileo's 'Dialogue' becomes a 17th century best-seller things change. Horrified by the thought that if men's minds were capable of understanding the universe then men would be as gods, Pope Urban requires his old friend to adjust all his works and Galileo is banished.
It's a play which will absorb you completely, written by Richard Goodwin who was responsible for many of President Kennedy's speeches.The two main protagonists are superb. David Troughton makes Galileo a man of enormous, childlike enthusiasm, totally immersed in his work. He's bumptious, cocksure, self-absorbed, and yet tremendously appealing. His faith never falters but he is required by the representative of this faith on earth to deny what he knows to be true. "I must not think. But still I think". It's a towering performance buttressed and enhanced by that of Ken Bones as the Pope. The scene in which the two face each other in duelling mode, using words not weapons is a great piece of theatre.
The saint and the philosopher stand at the hinge of the world. On one side is reason and scientific knowledge. On the other is faith and the life of the spirit. It runs until April 12.
Like most pupils my attention span at school was at times limited. The story of Galileo Galilei was one such subject, but this world premiere production based on Goodwin's script 'Downright thrilling' certainly fills that gap in a constructive and memorising way.
David Troughton is Galileo, the brilliant philosopher and inventor whose discoveries come in direct conflict with the Church. His main protagonist was Maffeo Barberini (Ken Bones) who later becomes Pope Urban VIII. The theme of this play may be difficult to comprehend nowadays but in the settings of the 17th Century Galileo's discoveries amounted to heresy. Through the telescope he invented the Church only saw a threat to them because it proved the earth was not the centre of the universe unlike their teachings.
What a terrific and shattering production this turned out to be, and leaves you thinking long after the end of the show. The set added to this impact by sheer large size yet fairly simple structures. The many shelves of candles coupled with the dramatic sky at night scenes created a stunning atmosphere.
It will be difficult not to be stirred by this play especially by the highly charged performance by David Troughton and Ken Bones. One particular example are the scenes where Galileo is being metaphorically torn apart by the Pope. It is like a war of attrition as he seeks to destroy the very mind of the philosopher.
This is a winning combination from Richard Goodwin whose credits include writing speeches for JFK and LBJ, and the highly acclaimed director Edward Hall of 'Rose Rage' fame.
A memorable evening that provides an opportunity to reflect upon the bravery of a man who opened up the frontiers of the mind to the benefit of all.Robert Wright
IT WAS a clash of the Titans on Tuesday last week, as Pope Urban VIII and Galileo Galifei clashed over the disparities of religion and mathematics. Another world premiere at the Yvonne Arnaud, the play was written by Richard Goodwin - speechwriter for JFK and Lyndon BJohnson. But it is perhaps his background in politics that made the play come unstuck - at times the piece felt like a dramatised history lesson, albeit a very well dramatised history lesson. Despite an astounding performance from David Troughton as the philosopher Galileo, the play left something lacking. Whereas the best drama is rather like an onion - layer upon layer - this play came across more as polemic, like a political debate. Some aspects of the production were excellent - the ideas, the parallels drawn between then and now - so, in many ways it was well drawn as a whole.
It was fascinating to see the way in which scientific and philosophical advancements were judged in terms of whether or not they could be backed up with scripture. How truth becomes a many faceted thing- not a single statement of fact, but a myriad of meanings always shifting. "Truth", says Pope Urban, "is a modern prejudice". And it has two aspects: "One is the word of God, the other is merely opinion."
It was intelligent, thought provoking and relevant - all essential components of theatre - yet it lacked a layer of humanity, which was sacrificed to the arguments being exposed.
There were moments of sharp wit - when Galileo proudly disproves Aristotle's theory by showing ice floating in water - the men of the cloth are concerned about whether such a discovery is backed up by the Scriptures, "The Judeans had little experience with ice" comes the reply.
But a play which relies too heavily on exposition, risks over burdening, even patronising the audience - and this might have worked better if some things had been left unspoken or implied, rather than explained in all their minutiae. The research that had gone into the script was incredible, but I would have liked to see the play try to create something larger than itself - be more than just a sum of its parts.
Having said that, it was a credit to the two principals, David Troughton and Ken Bones, that they made it work as a piece of theatre. Their performances served as a reminder that theatre is an act of simultaneous creation, and of the creative force required of actors to make theatre work.
Some aspects of the design and style of the production were inspired. The revolving circle within the stage, and the geometrical shapes that made up the set, served as a physical manifestation of Galileo's work, and the ongoing debate as to whether the earth moved round the sun or vice versa.
These were perhaps obvious choices - maybe even a little heavy handed, but the simplest things are often the hardest to achieve, and on the whole the design served the play well.
To Ed Hall's credit, he is never one to shy away from a challenge - many doubted that Rose Rage would work and he proved everyone wrong with his superb work.
And this, too, is a play with huge potential. The natural drama of the story is obvious, but if it is to fulfil its potential, some of the detail needs to be stripped away and humanity be allowed to shine through.Juliet Horsley
The Herald, Friday April 4th 2003
The Hinge of the World, at the Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford, this week and next, is a truly remarkable piece of theatre. Whatever your creed and your knowledge, or otherwise, of science, this powerful and atmospheric drama will grip your heart and mind. Written by Richard N Goodwin, former speechwriter to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, it has a richly woven text with a thread of iridescent humour running through it. The set, ranged around with row upon row of white candles and a central revolve overhung with circular, gauzy curtains, is evocative of the stifling power of the 17th century Catholic Church. Yet, at the same time its spaciousness has Galileo and his telescope at the centre of this universe, with the action revolving around him, as the earth revolves around its sun.
And that, in essence, is the central theme of the play. Galileo's fertile and original brain presents him with an unthinkable conclusion: the earth Moves. And with this comes the realisation that Copernicus's hypothesis that in a solar system, the earth is not the centre of the universe, must be right and is indeed flying in the face of the teachings of the Catholic scriptures.
Science apart, and there is a fascinating recreation of an experiment in motion, this is the story of two, once like-minded men whose convictions and fears set them irrevocably against each other. Into this battlefield, which is echoed in the war waged by the Catholic Church for the souls of its Protestant European neighbours and the inhabitants of "savage America", are drawn the friends and acolytes of both men.
This is not simply a story of blind faith or overweening ambition and it has many echoes of today's troubled planet. Barberini, later Pope Urban VIII (Ken Bones) and Galileo (David Troughton), both secure in their faith and open to the wonders of their age, have much in common. But "no one is safe from power" and "obedience is all". As the play opens, heresy is bloodily punished and the fear of falling foul of the church's teaching is tangible. While the world is impressed by Galileo's many "wonders and marvels" mathematics "is not a magician". His deeply sincere work, to glorify not detract from God, is misunderstood in a world where "truth is not enough".
In a global world where there can be no "above and below", those who understand and believe in these con-cepts are in danger of becoming like gods in the eyes of the church. But this is an intensely human battle in which thought may be taken prisoner but can never be quenched. That said, there are moments when its message is in danger of being over-stated. Room for some discrete editing, perhaps, to remove moments of unnecessary repetition.
Ken Bones as the ambitious pope with a taste for elegance and beauty is magnificent. Thoughtful, devious, and impassioned in turn, his performance is spellbinding. David Troughton's powerful and empathetic performance as Galileo makes him every inch the passionate thinker, full of wild enthusiasm for his subject, yet mindful of his faith. The evocative music is composed by Simon Slater and Alexandra Moen as Maria Celeste, Galileo's daughter, sends chills up the spine with her pure voice.
Running until April 12, this world premiere production, superbly directed by Edward Hall, is a must for all true lovers of theatre. It is a tour de force which leaves you with deeply ingrained impressions of the sheer beauty of its setting, the stature of its players, and the immense scope of its creator.
Less haste... but more, please... A show which charts the life and persecution of Galileo premieres in Guildford -and our critic Jeff Thomson, considers it a triumph.BBC Southern Counties, Friday April 4th 2003
"The Hinge of the World" - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Thurs 27 March - Sat 12 April
"The Hinge of the World" is premiered this at Guildford and while arguably a play of this complexity is still in a tryout phase it remains, at core, a triumph. James Barber from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is gambling that the production - together with award winning director Edward Hall - will attract audiences for two and a half weeks: it deserves it. Hall and playwright Richard N. Goodwin have blended a provoking script, design, lighting and direction into a splendid celebration of theatre.
Set in 16th century Italy the production stalks the 'dangerous' growth of scientific inquiry versus the passionate protection of 'unprovable faith': we have the ancient urge for spiritual fulfilment in conflict with the irresistible needs for explanation and logic. The opposing sides are personified by Pope Urban VIII and scientist philosopher, Galileo Galilei.
Played against a stunning set [realised by Francis O'Connor] we are taken through Galileo's early experiments into gravity, mass, motion and magnification. It's done at a breakneck speed which tends to deny sustained experimentation or frustrating failures: this Act 1 pacing did not indicate to me [on Wednesday night at least] the distrait genius of Galileo but suggested a 'science foundation course' from a 'crammer college'. It's just a point.
It is in Act 2, in my judgement when the production [currently] comes into its own. It reflected for me the fear, corruption and overarching power that the Roman Church of the time and Inquisition possessed. That it does so in a deliberately languid, toying, manner is all the more compulsive.
David Troughton as the blustering genius Galileo engages our support and identification. It is Galileo who "thanks the God of Creation for his talent" and is bewildered that he is perceived as a heretic and dangerous antichrist. Ken Bones brings a convincing obsession and menace to Pope Urban. The cast - and a superb technical team who melt expertly into the story - condone, connive and condense a brutalising segment of history. Galileo, I learned, while escaping execution spent much of his life under house arrest.
Despite my comments this play remains a wonderful achievement. See it!
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I have this in "Berry". It's not too sticky and the color is nice, which is good. But it's not "high shine" and has no staying power, which is bad. All in all, it's very mediocre and I wouldn't buy it again.
This is one of my many baby pink shimmery glosses. Really, I must be stopped.
I have this in Candy Floss. Smells like cake batter. It's a light baby pink with blue glitter. It looks great over my nude lipstick/liner. Tastes sort of odd, sweet. Looks pretty good all by itself.
I received this in Candy Floss as a free gift at Shoppers and it's too glittery! What's with the glitter? The colour and consistency of this is pretty good, and the smell is delicious. It doesn't change the fact that the sparkles are gritty and obvious. I'd like to wear a light gloss to work, but glitter looks rediculous except for a night out. Sorry, Boots!
one of a few lip-gloss that i find is not sticky at all. the the price is great
I have this in both the Clear and Flirt. I am happy with both. Reason I love them is because they have no scent at all. Not sure why a reviewer below said it smelled like vanilla. Only problems are that they wear off fast, and potentially dry your lips a little. Flirt is a nice pinky peach (more pink than peach) with zero shimmer. The Clear I think I'll wear mostly over lipstick on the bottom lip to add some shine. But it is a nice change to wear it by itself also. I can't stand some of my bad-smelling glosses and threw them away (Loreal and Neutrogena). For right now until I can get something better these are OK.
Update: very drying, Flirt is too bright.... .
NARS is much better for a non-scented gloss!


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ROSIE LOWE WELCOMED TO DEW PROCESSS Famil! Shares new single and video 'Water Came Down'"..... One of the most arresting debuts of the year… what a singer, what a find" â¨-The Sunday Times
Out today, but thirteen years in the making, Bluejuice release 'Retrospectable' - a commemorative, greatest hits collection of their favourite tracks from their past albums, alongside some brand new and unreleased songs.
Ivor Novello Award winners London Grammar were forced to postpone their Splendour In The Grass side shows earlier this year due to illness. Their rescheduled dates in Sydney and Melbourne sold out instantly, and the trio have just announced a Brisbane show, at the stunning Riverstage, to give all of the Northern New South Wales and Queensland fans who missed out on their Splendour set, a chance to see them live.
Little May the trio are set to bring to life the haunting tracks that have captured many fans from around the globe and celebrate their debut self-titled EP (out October 10th) - making Australian audiences the first to hear the yet unreleased songs spun live
After dropping a few hints here and there, THE LIVING END are stoked to announce they are performing 3 very special shows in the general NSW area this October and November because, well, they bloody feel like it. TLE fans in Canberra, Wollongong and Sydney will be treated to very intimate, loud live shows featuring all of their biggest hits.
After a stellar performance at Big Sound Brisbane six-piece Mosman Alder present 'Try Your Luck' the second single off their debut album "Humdrum Star" available now via Dew Process/Universal Music Australia. Also Opening for Courtney Barnett in Brisbane.
Eighteen year old Tkay Maidza has been firmly establishing a significant presence in Australia, the no-nonsense rapper with a hunger to explore and experiment. It is this versatility that sees her working with producer Bok Bok on new song 'Finish Them'.
To celebrate Gossling's national tour she will release a special digital only edition of "Harvest of Gold" featuring a bonus EP of new and previously unreleased music, including her stunning covers of Everclear's 90's anthem 'Santa Monica' and Vance Joys' hit single 'Riptide'.
Ballarat trio Twinsy are back with their anthemic new single 'Tear It Down', the first off the band's Espiritus EP due out October 31!
Invoking a Southern gentleman-turned-cowboy that's been untimely transplanted to Queensland, Many Things are set apart from the clatter of emerging bands with the distinctive drawl of Brisbane's Michael Tomlinson (formerly of indie favourites Yves Klein Blue), new EP "What We Are" is out now.
Having just released the first teaser 'Crazy' taken from the band's forthcoming debut LP due out mid-2015, Brisbane's Art of Sleeping announce an east coast tour of the same name. Shortly after their scheduled performances on some of the countries biggest stages over the New Year at Falls Festival, the band are set to take the stage in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this Summer.
Bernard Fanning offers up 'GROW AROUND YOU' lifted from his latest #1 album Departures. Berneard and his band will be stopping by the Fotty Show AFL Grand Final show on Thursday 26th September for a special televised headline-performance.
Returning in a wall of shimmering synth and hook-laden guitars, Guineafowl delivers a partnering video for new single 'Little Death (Make It Rain)' and announces details of a special EP launch night taking over Sydney's Club 77 on Thursday 10th October


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Nine Arrests in Belleview Drug Bust
By Sean Stewart-Muniz on February 21st, 2014 | Last updated: February 24, 2014 at 9:58 am
A drug bust by the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team resulted in nine arrests in Belleview on Thursday. The team was investigating the residents of 12250 SE 86th Ave. after receiving complaints from neighbors.
Access to Mayor Email Correspondence Varies in North Florida
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Of 24 towns contacted in North Central Florida, 18 sent their mayor's emails free of charge to WUFT. The others posed fees, lack of archived emails and other problems when confronted with a request for the public records.
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The Belleview Splash Park, a community project that will eventually become a water park play area for children, began as an idea from one of Belleview's former commissioners, Wilma Loar.
Ocala, Marion County representatives seek opinions on tourism
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Tourism representatives in Ocala and Marion County are hoping to gain public input about future tourism initiatives at workshops hosted this month.


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No one really knows where Hillary Clinton stands currently on marijuana, and that in itself is a problem. Even though she has not announced her candidacy, her huge lead in the Democratic primary for 2016 has scared off most challengers and so far allows her to avoid the gauntlet of questions the Republican hopefuls are [...]
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From the working paper: Politicians are much more likely to erroneously believe that their constituents are more conservative than they actually are than to erroneously believe that their constituents are more liberal than they actually are. As demonstrated by the loess curves, candidates generally overestimate the degree to which their constituents hold conservative views on [...]
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The beginning of the second term is normally a period of big changes in a presidential administration and President Obama's is no exception. He is going to get a new Treasury Secretary, Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense. One notable member of the cabinet that does plan to stay on for at least the [...]
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With the election entering its final stretch the campaign behind Initiative 502, which would legalize, tax and regulate marijuana for adults in Washington State, just started airing two new TV ads. The two ads are simple and direct. The ads hit on the three main selling points for why marijuana prohibition should end: 1) prohibition [...]
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We did it! Facebook is now running our marijuana reform advertisements. Here's what happened: Facebook banned our legalization ads for using marijuana imagery in 2010, citing its ban on ads for smoking products. It happened again this year, with Facebook claiming the ads violated their policy against promoting illegal drug use. The ACLU of Northern [...]


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2012 Banshee Marine Layer Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., 200 cases, $50. A blend of the best Sonoma Coast vineyard sources including Coastlands, Rice-Spivak, Hellenthal, Emmaline and Jack Hill. Winemaking consultant is Ross Cobb. Aged 15 months in 10% new French oak. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Aromas of black cherry and coffee-scented oak. Satisfying mid weight core of dark red cherry and raspberry fruit with some finishing length. Impressive balance and harmony with good integration of oak and juicy acidity. Score: 89. Reviewed July 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2011 Cobb Rice-Spivak Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
12.9% alc., 192 cases, $70. From a 6-acre vineyard near Sebastopol. Dijon clones and a Swan selection are planted in Goldridge sandy loam laced with volcanic ash on a northeastern-facing slope. · Light garnet color in the glass. Enticing aromas of red cherries, mocha, spice and toast. An ephemeral, feminine wine with demure flavors of red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, red licorice and subtle oak. Bright and refreshing with a surprisingly robust and satisfying finish. Score: 90. Reviewed July 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 LaRue Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 300 cases, $60. A blend of three coastal vineyards near the towns of Occidental and Sebastopol. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Demure aromas of black cherries, plum sauce, violets, hay barn and spice. Intense presence on the palate without weight, offering flavors of black cherries and red and dark berries with an underpinning of savory herbs, finishing with a hint of citrus peel and impressive fruit presence. Very soft and seductive in the mouth with supportive tannins and lively acidity, all in balance. Very good. Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 COBB Rice-Spivak Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., pH 3.29, 295 cases, $70 ($150 magnum). About six miles inland from the Pacific Ocean near Sebastopol, this vineyard is planted to Dijon clones and Swan selection in Goldridge sandy loam soils with volcanic ash. 25% whole cluster. Aged 20 months in 35% new French oak barrels. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely perfume evolves over time in the glass, revealing aromas of darker cherries and berries, forest floor, praline and subtle oak. Intensely fruity carrying royally through the mid palate and finish, showing the most body of the wines tasted here. Attractive finesse, with mild tannins, and a lively citrus-infused ending. Very good (+). Reviewed May 5, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2008 COBB Rice-Spivak Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 450 cases, $68. A 6-acre vineyard near Sebastopol planted in Goldridge sandy loam laced with volcanic ash. Dijon clones and Swan selection. Aged 17 months in 35% new French oak barrels. · Intensely aromatic showing vivid aromas of black cherries and black raspberries with hints of earth and oak. A little restrained upon opening, later revealing a core of racy dark red and black fruits with a refreshing lift of citrus peel on the finish. Showing a subtle caramel note from the oak which should integrate over time. Elegant and refined, with supple tannins. Very good. Reviewed April 11, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 COBB Rice-Spivak Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.3% alc., 360 cases, $68. · Like the 2006 version of this wine, this is a remarkable drink. Very expressive fruity nose emphasizing berry tart, the slightest oak and a hint of spice. Flavors of redder-toned berry fruits fan out softly on the palate, saturating every corner of the mouth and fading lithely in a lingering finish with a pleasing grip of acidity. Seamless in every way, urging you to reach for another sip. A little richer tasting than the 2006 vintage even at a lower alcohol. This vineyard is one fine piece of dirt. Reviewed February 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 COBB Rice-Spivak Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
13.8% alc., 495 cases, $72. 6-acre vineyardowned by Russell Rice and his wife, Dr. Helen Spivak. Goldridge sandy loam with ash. Dijon and Swan clone. · Stunning aromas of bright and pure cherries and berries with a hint of forest floor. Only Pinot Noir can offer a nose like this. Luscious attack of red and black cherries and berries on the mid-palate with an appealing accent of earthy loam and smoke lifted with balancing acidity (dare I say minerality), and caressed by fine-grain tannins. Elegant and refined all the way through to the vibrant and pleasing finish. This is a great wine that really shows off the frilly, sexy side of Pinot Noir. Reviewed February 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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Large 401(K) Funds in Growth Bind
Are 401(k) participants putting their money into the best funds? Probably not, says Mike Alfred, CEO of BrightScope, a data firm that tracks 401(k) plans.
After analyzing 50,000 retirement plans, Brightscope identified the 10 most popular funds chosen by participants.
The list includes giant funds, such as American Funds Growth Fund of America (AGTHX), which has $151 billion in assets, Fidelity Contrafund (FCNTX), $68 billion, and Dodge & Cox Stock (DODGX), $40 billion.
These funds gained wide followings because they delivered solid performance but Alfred says the success may not last. "When funds become big, it is difficult for them to continue outperforming," he said.All too often, growing funds follow a disappointing pattern. In a typical scenario, a fledgling fund starts by delivering strong performance that attracts a big inflow of assets as investors discover the hot manager. As the fund expands, the portfolio manager must work harder to employ the assets. Instead of just taking a limited number of attractive stocks, the manager may be forced to sop up cash by buying some less appealing shares. With more assets in the fund, trading becomes more difficult and expensive. A manager who wants to buy $1 million worth of shares in McDonald's (MCD) may complete the trade in seconds. By contrast, Fidelity Contrafund, which owns $1.6 billion worth of McDonald's, faces a monumental task. Buying billions of dollars worth of shares can take weeks or months. When the manager buys so much, the trading is likely to push up the share prices, making the transactions more expensive. All that drags down returns, as the nimble star fund turns into an unwieldy also-ran. Alfred would like to see the employers who sponsor 401(k) plans begin to select more small funds. But he said that isn't likely to happen any time soon. To pick funds, employers typically hire consultants who favor winning funds from big companies. The employers select a menu of funds, and participants tend to gravitate to those with the best track records.
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By Tomika Anderon contributed - Ray J is refuting Star Magazine's report that he has sexually explicit videos and photos featuring the late Whitney Houston.
"The despicable tabloid report released [Wednesday] claiming the existence of a sex tape between Ray J and Whitney Houston is not true," Ray J's rep told CNN. "This story, along with so many others, have been released to sell magazines. There is no sex tape or explicit photos."
Ray J recently spoke with CNN about his late friend, saying he's still in mourning.
"I really miss my friend," he said. "You know, I really do. I'm still hurting. It's just such a tough time for me. I've been through a lot in these past two weeks. I'm able to look at life in a whole different way. I always look at my phone because I've got a picture of somebody that I really love and it helps me through the day."
The recent attention brought on by sex tape rumors is not new for Ray J whose sex tape with Kim Kardashian was released by Vivid Entertainment in 2007 and garnered a lot of attention.


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According to pitpass.com the Kobayashi Helmet designed by Joe to benefit Music For Relief has raised 19 thousand dollars!
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The joint project between Sauber driver Kamui Kobayashi and the rock band Linkin Park has been very successful: 19,000 US dollars have been raised for the one-off helmet with which Kobayashi raced at the finale of the 2011 season in Sao Paulo. The revenue from the online auction goes to the Japanese aid through the internationally renowned charity organisation Music for Relief, initiated by Linkin Park. The idea was sparked by an encounter Kobayashi had with the band in September in Singapore. Joe Hahn, producer and band member of Linkin Park, personally designed the unique helmet. Since 2005,Music for Relief has raised more than $5m for disaster victims and environmental projects. Of this, $700,000 dollars alone have been donated to Japan to help it deal with the consequences of the disasters that struck on 11th March last year.


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Making Your Way to Pompeii
Exhibit Signage Reels in Visitors
By Cassandra Carnes
Part 1 of 3
Museums help preserve art, history, science, and general knowledge for future generations. Some are dedicated to renowned locations or people, niche interests, or famed events. Whatever their dedication, museums rely on signage to display, enhance, and direct visitors to permanent and temporary exhibits.
Attracting approximately one and a half million visitors a year, the Museum of Science, Boston, MA, is dedicated to providing an interactive experience to science, engineering, and technology. Founded in 1830, the museum features a number of flagship exhibits such as the Thomson Theater of Electricity, Charles Hayden Planetarium, Mugar Omni Theater, Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, 3-D Digital Cinema, and Butterfly Garden.
In addition to its permanent attractions and internally created temporary displays, the museum hosts high-profile travelling exhibits. The latest, A Day in Pompeii, is presented in partnership with Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompeii (SANP), which selected and prepared hundreds of artifacts. SANP operates four archeological sites and a museum at Boscoreale. The museum collaborated with three other museums and previous tour venues to bring this collection of artifacts to the U.S.
Carl Zukroff, manager of marketing communications, Museum of Science, Boston, oversees promotional on-site signage of such displays. While they don�t have the capability to produce wide format graphics in house, the work is outsourced to local experts. Zukroff says the museum tries to distribute sign work as consciously as it can between two or three companies.
There is no specific set of standards when it comes to producing innovative signage throughout the museum. Formats and paper stocks are varied from time to time, depending on the application or exhibit. �For example, we recently used an iridescent paper for posters promoting an exhibit on animals that live in dark environments,� says Zukroff. He notes that working in collaboration with the print suppliers, they are very careful about the substrates they chose, although at times they are limited by size.
To entice visitors to view A Day in Pompeii, which is a separate attraction from the museum itself, wide format signage is strategically used in locations throughout museum grounds. �We�re restricted to using established spaces that have been set aside for many years,� says Zukroff.
This includes the large entrance windows, and in the concourse from the garage that leads to the main lobby there is an opportunity for coming attraction and "now showing signs," some of which are backlit and some are overhead. Additionally, poster cases are available in various lobbies. For most exhibits a series of directional signage is also created. Pompeii also took advantage of hanging banners from the lobby ceiling, as well as a balcony in the lobby. Aside from printed graphics, there is an eight-foot volcano model that erupts in the lobby.
Zukroff shares that traveling exhibits are most often created by outside, independent groups, and are leased to institutions such as the Museum of Science. There are contract obligations, such as providing appropriate credits in all printed pieces. These exhibits also generally come with promotional art, whether it is rendered art or photographs of exhibit components. Depending on the particular exhibit, the museum has varying levels of freedom in terms of what art is used for promotional use. For Pompeii, Zukroff shares that they had some leeway with how to present the exhibit and the number of different elements they could show.
One notable installment for the exhibit is on the tower, which featured a rendered graphic of a volcanic eruption. This element was chosen due to the location of the graphic, as it needed to be viewable from a distance and still showcase the essence of the exhibit. �It�s only readable from certain vantage points. So, when we have to reproduce something on the tower, we look carefully at how photography will reproduce versus a flat drawing. More often than not, flat renderings are used. In the case of Pompeii, we have just a volcano with the word Pompeii. The smaller phrase �A Day In� would have been difficult to read, so they defaulted to the word Pompeii.
The 22x27-foot tower graphics were printed on vinyl, canvas-like material. This substrate was chosen because the graphic is exposed to winds that can exceed 100 miles per hour due to cross breezes from both the Charles River basin and Boston Harbor. Tower graphics were created by DGI-Invisuals of Burlington, MA.
DGI is also relied upon to wrap the museum�s traveling program vehicles, a fleet of three or four vans that go out to schools, libraries, and community centers to bring science and technology programs to these groups.
All other large format signage work for A Day at Pompeii was completed by BL Makepeace, Inc. of Brighton, MA. This includes a series of window graphics found on the entrance to the museum.
Perforated vinyl is always used because it allows light to come through the vinyl. �It�s also a lot of fun to know that you can�t see it from the other side. We stand with people in the lobby and ask them what they think of the graphics. They correctly say, �what graphics?� And we take them outside, have them look up, and they say, �how did they do that?� and it becomes a discussion of technology at that point,� says Zukroff.
Institutionally, traveling exhibits are planned anywhere from six to 12 months in advance of the opening. While the production of the signage only takes two to four weeks to output, many considerations, such as weather, need to be taken into account for installation. For example, the installation of entrance window is restricted by weather. If installation is scheduled during Winter, graphics may be put up or taken down early or late depending on whether the temperature is less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature, graphics won�t adhere or peel off easily.
Although the Pompeii exhibit travels from one location to the next, visitors can expect a different experience between museums. In Boston, A Day in Pompeii features over 250 artifacts, including 13 wall-sized frescoes, over a dozen pieces of gold jewelry, marble and bronze statuary, and gold coins.
Signage for the display is short term. Once installed, graphics are typically only up for four to six months. Depending on where pieces will eventually be displayed protective laminates and coatings are used only when needed.
Signage is used for many purposes. For the Museum of Science, a collaboration of design, marketing, and trusted print providers helps encapsulate the essence of Pompeii. In addition to the notorious eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the Boston exhibit strives to showcase the historic artifacts in a way that depicts the true spirit of the city, which is described as a bustling metropolis before its destruction�and preservation. Promotional and wayfinding graphics help visitors find their way to A Day in Pompeii.
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