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River Garden Rental Contract
This is the page for organizations and businesses to complete a rental contract for the Robert H. Gibson River Garden in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont.
If you have not yet spoken to Stacey Conn, the Stroll's general manager, about availability and rates, please do that first, before filling out the form linked below. Stacey can be reached at 802-246-0982 (office) or 802-490-6366 (cell) or via email: email@example.com.
For general information about the River Garden and event photos, please visit this page.
To rent the River Garden, please read the following information carefully. Then click the Contract Form button at bottom of page, complete the rental form, arrange for payment (online or by check) and click the "Submit" button.
Your completion of the River Garden Rental Agreement signifies your agreement with all of the following terms and conditions. The Renter and Strolling of the Heifers, Inc. ("SOTH") agree as follows:
The Renter ("Renter") as listed in the Rental Agreement form, agrees to the following conditions for use of the Robert H. Gibson River Garden ("Facility"),157 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301 which is owned and operated by Strolling of the Heifers ("SOTH"), 105 Partridge Road, East Dummerston, VT 05346.
1. Facility will be reserved upon receipt of signed Rental Agreement and deposit.
2. Renter must provide and keep in force during the Event a commercial or personal general liability insurance for personal injury, death and property damage occurring in, upon or about the Facility, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming SOTH as additional insured, protecting SOTH and Renter against loss, cost or expense by reason of occupancy of the Facility or by the Renter, its agents, employees and invitees. The policy shall be provided by reputable companies licensed to do business in the State of Vermont and in a form satisfactory to SOTH.
3. Renter must furnish SOTH with a full certificate or endorsement showing that its required insurance is in full force and effect, and if requested, with a copy of all such insurance policies.
4. No use shall be made or permitted, nor acts done or permitted, which will increase the rate or cause cancellation of any existing insurance covering the premises.
5. Smoking, open flame, cooking that creates smoke or use of hazardous substances is prohibited.
6. Use only appropriate tacks and/or pushpins on decorative panels and walls with permission from the River Garden Manager. Use art hooks and molding whenever possible. Use tape that will not pull off the paint on the walls. Use of nails or screws in the walls or decorative panels is prohibited.
7. Nothing can be hung from sprinkler pipes or within eighteen (18) inches of a sprinkler head.
8. Nothing may be placed or hung in such a manner as to inhibit the proper operation of any sprinkler head, emergency lighting or exit.
9. Event decorations and/or displays should be approved by River Garden Manager prior to event.
10. All doorways should be left unobstructed.
11. Signage and posters can be hung in the front windows WITH MANAGEMENT APPROVAL ONLY.
12. If extensive cleaning is deemed necessary at the Facility management's discretion a $50/hr fee will be charged. Repairs will be charged at cost. These costs will be deducted from the security deposit. Any remaining balance will be billed to the Renter.
13. Renter is responsible for conduct of its agents, representatives and participants and for any personal injury or property damage caused by them. Renter shall indemnify SOTH and its agents from any liability for personal injury and property damage or loss.
14. Compliance with all local, state, and federal laws which may govern any activity engaged in during the event is mandatory.
15. Posting of political signs inside or outside the Facility is not allowed.
16. Renter has exclusive use of Facility for the hours and purpose specified and has the right to exclude the Public from restroom and deck use at their discretion.
17. The space is provided "as is" and SOTH does not warrant the suitability of the Facility for any particular use.
18. SOTH will not be held liable for any loss or inconvenience incurred due to condition or availability of the Facility.
19. SOTH reserves the right to cancel this agreement at any time and will return the full payment if it exercises this right.
20. Cancellation Policy: 60 days prior – full refund 30-59 days prior – ½ security deposit refunded 15-29 days prior – 50% of full anticipated rental* 1-14 days prior – no refund*
*unless equivalent rental is obtained.
1. Set-up and clean-up of the Facility.
2. Pick-up of key no sooner than 2 days prior to the event (if key available).
3. Key to be used solely for specified event(s).
4. Check with manager regarding guidelines for use of walls and panels for displays and hanging art.
5. Discuss plan for decorations and/or display prior to event.
6. Clean Facility after event. Brooms, mops, sponges, cleaners, garbage bags are stored in the utility room.
- Broom sweep the floor.
- Mop up spills.
- Wipe table tops.
- Empty trash cans and put garbage into dumpster located outside the building.
- Put new garbage bags into trash cans.
7. Move River Garden tables, chairs and planters to original locations.
8. Return chairs and tables to the basement.
9. After event, re-set according to schematic.
10. Turn off all lights. (Light switches can be found on the wall to the immediate right as you walk into the utility closet. Spotlight switches are located on the left side of the column on the back wall).
11. Make sure all back doors are locked, including the door to the dumpster.
12. Lock front door with key provided.
13. Arrange for immediate removal and pick up of any and all materials and furnishings that were brought in.
14. Return key within 24 hours.
Monday – Thursday:
$70/hour (Non-profits: $50/hour)
Friday – Sunday:
$80/hour (Non-profits: $60/hour)
Gallery at the Garden wall space only — includes first Friday of the month Gallery Walk opening reception period (refreshments to be provided by exhibitor) and use of wall space for approximately one month, ending no later than the Wednesday preceding the following month's first Friday. No commissions are charged on sales when exhibitor has rented the wall space. Rates include promotion of Gallery Walk opening event in Gallery Walk guide, Gallery Walk press releases, Gallery Walk website, Stroll website, and Stroll Facebook page.
Front gallery wall: $180/month
Rear gallery wall: $130/month
Both front and rear gallery walls: $280 per month
Table rental: $8 per 8-foot table (9 available); $6 per 6-foot table (22 available). No charge: use about up to 70 stacking chairs, about 10 bistro tables and about 30 bistro chairs.
Security Deposit: 50% of anticipated rental, $50 min., due with contract. Security deposit will be deposited immediately and applied to the final rental amount. This rental agreement will be considered "tentative" until security is received.
Damage/Cleaning/Key Deposit: $50 for 1-149 attendees; $200 for 150 attendees or more. Damage/Cleaning/Key deposit will be returned if not used.
Balance Due: 60 days in advance of rental date
Refund policies: Cancellation 60 days prior: refund of full deposit
Cancellation 15-59 days prior: refund of 50% deposit
Cancellation 1-14 days prior: no refund*
*unless equivalent rental is obtained
Please make checks payable to Strolling of the Heifers. Mailing address: 105 Partridge Road, East Dummerston, VT 05346
If you have read the Terms and Conditions on this page, please click this button to go to the Agreement form page:


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Little John | |
Directed by | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao |
Written by |
Starring | |
Music by | Sridhar Kumer |
Cinematography | Tirru |
Editing by | N. P. Satish |
Studio | Media Dreams |
Release date(s) |
Running time | 126 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil Hindi English |
Little John | |
Directed by | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao |
Written by |
Starring | |
Music by | Sridhar Kumer |
Cinematography | Tirru |
Editing by | N. P. Satish |
Studio | Media Dreams |
Release date(s) |
Running time | 126 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil Hindi English |
Little John is a 2001 trilingual fantasy film directed and co-written by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Bentley Mitchum and Jyothika play the lead roles with Anupam Kher, Prakash Raj and Nassar playing supporting roles. The film released in Tamil, Hindi and English with Pravin Mani composing the music for the project.[1] The film opened to above average reviews and did moderate business at the box office.
The film opens with an historical story in which the goddess Parvathi while performing dance with her husband Lord Shiva drops her nose stud named "Mookuththi" on the Earth and because of which a temple was raised named "Mookuththi Amman temple" in Tamil Nadu. The nose stud has many powers in it and so an evil powered soul named "Kaalabhairav"(Prakash Raj) waits one thousand years patiently to capture it.
John McKenzie (Bentley Mitchum),an American student comes to India to visit and research the Mookuththi Amman temple and stays in his Indian friend Vasu's home. He is received warmly by his friend's family. John visits the temple and he learns the Mookuththi history by the temple key person Swamiji (Anupam Kher) and a leaf which guides them to protect Mookuthi from evil powers which is visible only to him and not to John. John does not believes the story yet he believes only whatever he sees in his own eyes. Meanwhile John develops a love for Vasu's sister Vani (Jyothika) which is disliked by Vasu's parents. Kalabhairavan wakes up from his long patience and captures the Mookuththi by one of his faithful servant by hypnotizing him. But the Mookuththi does not allow itself to go out of temple and hides itself in a snake hill inside the temple. John is charged for the theft of Mookuththi and arrested by police despite Swamiji's repeated words that he did not steal it. John escapes from police custody and seeks help of Swamiji. Swamiji throws a powder on him with an intention of making him invisible but John turns to a small tiny little being.
Swamiji was arrested for charge of concealing someone charged with a crime. John seeks Vani's help and they go to the police station with John in her pocket. Swamiji instructs him that the Mookuththi should be placed back in Amman's nose by that day's sunset else John will be 'Little John' forever. John takes away the Mookuththi from snake hill. Meanwhile Kalabhairavan attempts to capture the Mookuththi. After several struggles between evil and divine, Mookuthithi is placed back in Amman's nose by John which destroys the evil Kalabhairavan. John gets back to his normal size and unites with Vani.
In the late 1990s, director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao was asked by a producer to make a Hollywood film called Five and Half Hours to Dawn with lots of special effects and Rao went to Los Angeles and even engaged a casting director.[2] But when the chance bypassed him, it led to an opportunity to make Little John which would star an American lead actor. Bentley Mitchum, an American actor best known for being the grandson of Robert Mitchum, was cast in the lead role while Jyothika was signed on to play heroine.[3][4] The American actor revealed he was surprised that he made it through his audition and had never watched an Indian film and only had read Rao's resume. The project was made as a trilingual in Tamil, Hindi and English and was shot thrice, although the English version had no songs.[5] Ash Chandler, an English speaking comedian, was also selected to play a role in the film.[6] Prakash Raj was also roped in to play the role of Kalabhairava, revealing he had to sit before the makeup man from 5 am to get ready for a 9 am shot.[7]
The film was produced by Media Dreams, who at the time were also producing Kamal Haasan's Pammal K. Sambandam as well as the Shankar project, Robot in 2002.[8] Crazy Mohan, Sushma Ahuja and Mark Jaslov wrote the dialogues for the Tamil, Hindi and English versions respectively.[9] Mitchum's voice was dubbed by playback singer, Devan Ekambaram.[10]
The film won above average reviews,[11] with The New Straits Times wrote that the "movie is good in two respects: its fantastic hit songs and real graphics", while about the performances the critic writes that "Mitchum is charming and likeable" and "Jyothika looks sweet with her new make-up".[12] Another critic from LolluExpress.com also gave the film a positive verdict, praising Mitchum's performance.[13] However anothe reviewer mentioned that "it seems like a film meant for children. But then the director seems to have under-estimated the intelligence level of his targetted audience. Thiru's cinematography is a plus point for the film."[14]
CBS aired the movie as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, on May 5, 2002. In 2006, a Telugu language version of the film was dubbed and released with Prakash Raj's character being renamed as Patala Bhairavudu.[15]
Little John | |
Soundtrack album by Pravin Mani | |
Released | 2001 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
The film's music composed by Pravin Mani was critically acclaimed.[16]
Track-list | ||||||||||
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | |||||||
1. | "Lady Don't" | Srinivas, Sujatha | ||||||||
2. | "Paadava Paadava" | Sujatha | ||||||||
3. | "Laila Laila" | Pravin Mani, Vasundhara Das | ||||||||
4. | "Jagamengum" | Srinivas | ||||||||
5. | "Baila Re Baila" | Clinton Cerejo, K. S. Chithra, Gopi |


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I spent more hours watching the London 2012 Summer Olympics than I thought I would before they started. Maybe it was because my teens became interested in watching the games instead of their normal TV shows.
Of course there was the mainstream sports that we had all seen before. What really caught the attention of our household was the more uncommon sports which a person is rarely exposed to in the United States.
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- Rowing. My teens wished they could have been there riding their bikes along with the teams down the course. What a unique way to watch the race.
- Whitewater Kayaking. Really enjoyed the 2 person races.
- Fencing. The teens loved it more because it was electronic. They want a version for their XBox system.
- Synchronized Diving and Gymnastics. Both were amazing to watch.
- Handball. A soccer and basketball mix?
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The following home-sweet-homes captured our hearts in Good Housekeeping's annual gingerbread contest throughout the years. We've decided to visit with Christmas past and share some of our all-time favorite gingerbread houses. Get inspired by some truly tasteful architecture!
Home Sweet Home
Former Third-Place Winner
Leila Mercorelli of Bolivar, OH, got the idea to re-create her former home when she found red "shingle" candies in a store.
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Just another fabulously easy yet oh-so-cute dessert option — perfect for Valentine's Day, by the way! Join us over at FGG for Tuxedo Brownies!
Tuxedo Brownies
(adapted from Alice Medrich's Pure Dessert
and The Pampered Chef Celebrate! cookbook)
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into several pieces
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
scant 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (1.2 ounces) all-purpose flour
Position oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350˚F. Spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray.
Place chocolate and butter in heatproof bowl and set over a pan of almost-simmering water. Stir frequently until mixture is melted and smooth and warm. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla with a hand-held mixer on high speed until the eggs are thick and light colored, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the warm chocolate. Fold in the flour.
Using small scoop, place a level scoop of batter in each cup, filling 2/3 full. Bake 12-14 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are set (do not overbake). Remove from oven and immediately press tops of brownies with a mini tart shaper to make indentions (if you don't have a tart shaper, you can use the back of a measuring spoon or your thumb to gently press down the center of the brownie). Cool in pan briefly and then loosen edges and gently remove brownies from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack while making the filling.
Filling and toppings:
4 squares white chocolate for baking — 1 oz each
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
48 maraschino cherries
melted semi-sweet chocolate for drizzling(optional)
Microwave white chocolate and milk uncovered on medium power in 20-30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar; mix well. Gradually beat in white chocolate mixture until smooth.
Fill a decorator bag fitted with rosette tip with cream cheese mixture. Pipe mixture into cooled brownie cups. Place cherries on top. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Place in airtight container and refrigerate for 1-3 hours before serving.
Yield: 4 dozen


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The name of the Stadium refers to Lluís Companys, President of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalonian Government) during the Spanish Civil War.
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- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 07:00:58 -0400
The second session of the Mussar Study group is taking place tomorrow, Shabbat afternoon, at 2 pm at our home. Participants will have read chapters 1-4 and tried out some of the exercises. Please bring your experiences, insights and questions to the meeting. Shabbat Shalom, Jay
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by Clara Rose
Networking is not a skill we are born with. Sure some people are natural communicators who love the group setting but that does not guarantee successful networking. The skillset needed to effectively network is learned over time, or taught by an experienced networker. Here are the first 5 things I discuss with new clients when we talk about networking successfully:
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- Make good eye contact, this lets them know they have your attention and you are really listening. Connection starts with eye contact.
- Have a firm handshake, this displays confidence and implies character strength. Both are perceived as more professional.
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On Nov. 24, 1946, the newly federally recognized Colorado Air National Guard received a fleet of P-51s for use by the 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
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Volcano hikes and waterfall tours are each options in this incredibly diverse land.
Find the perfect balance of culture, beaches, history, and outdoor activities.
Explore excellent restaurants, champagne-hued beaches, and sights beneath the sea.
Researching your trip online is easy and fun, but when it comes to booking your all-important honeymoon, the advantages of working with a travel agent are myriad. Agents can offer you the benefit of their globetrotting experiences; inside lines to discounts not widely advertised; package deals and a range of itinerary options; one-stop shopping for air, car, and hotel reservations; and, last but not least, peace of mind. They are your saviors and advocates when travel plans go awry. Here are nine points to help you find the agent of your dreams.
Before searching for an agent, decide what type of trip you're interested in and approximately what you want to spend. The more specific your destination and activity wish list, the less time you'll waste on pipe dreams that are beyond your budget.
Good agents are patient, ask lots of questions, maintain rigorous quality standards, are forthright about a destination's drawbacks, and have a genuine interest in clients' feedback. (It's a good sign if an agent posts pictures from clients' trips on the bulletin board; it's a bad sign if all the pictures were taken at the same resort.) Good agents will entertain your dreams with an open mind and present a range of options. Seek out someone who feels like a kindred spirit; their opinion will jive most closely with your likes and dislikes.
Don't know where to start? Look for an agency that is a member in good standing with The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Thousands of agencies in the U.S. and worldwide are members. They do pay a membership fee, and while ASTA does not police its members per se, complaints are investigated and memberships revoked when warranted. Visit the ASTA website to find a member agency near you.
Some travel agencies, stung by potential clients who "window shop" for agents and itineraries then book the tickets themselves, have started charging a fee for their services and expertise. This fee varies according to the intricacies of the trip and may be waived when the trip is booked or included in the final quote. If you trust and like the agent, consider it a small price to pay for a perfectly planned honeymoon.
What's one of the most important agent credentials? First-hand experience with a property. An agent who has visited a specific hotel knows which room has the best view and can recommend what to order for dessert at the restaurant. Best of all, he may have an inside line to the owner and be able to make special requests on your behalf.
On a more formal note, agents who have CTC (Certified Travel Counselor) as part of their title have completed an 18-month course and have been in business for at least five years. Agents can also earn DS (Destination Specialist) credentials for Africa, the Caribbean, China, Hawaii, Latin America, North America, the Pacific Rim, Western Europe, and special interest travel.
Be up front and honest about your air/hotel budget and stick to it. Don't crack if the agent tries to steer you toward a more expensive trip or bigger resort (sometimes suggested because it's easier to book). Know thyself: What are your priorities? For example, if being in the center of a city's action is more important to you than a super-luxe room, tell the agent. Knowing what you can and can't live without will help them build a custom-fit itinerary within your budget.
You'll have greater access to discount fares and other promotions if your time frame is flexible, even by just a few days on either end. Travel agents can compare deals from all airlines and car rental companies to find the lowest prices available.
Tell your agent about all airline, hotel, car rental, travel award, and travel club programs you participate in. Many travel companies have formed synergistic alliances and share points -- frequent flyer points can be redeemed for hotel nights or rental cars, for example.
Any medical, diet, or exercise needs? Tell your agent. Are you a same-sex couple? An agent needs to know this to avoid booking a hotel that doesn't accept homosexual couples (yes, couples have actually been turned away on arrival). Also mention whether you prefer nonsmoking or smoking accommodations.
No question is stupid, so don't be shy! Ask your agent about the nitty-gritty details of your trip, including airport connections, bus and taxi services, tipping, foreign currency conversion, and safety concerns such as government-issued travel advisories and warnings. Most important, get a phone number that you can use for after-hours emergencies (at the airport early Sunday morning after your wedding, for instance) and on your trip (preferably toll-free or collect if calling from outside the country).
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Abbott dismisses data-retention cost complaints from telcos
The Australian prime minister and the Australian Federal Police have urged the quick passage of the mandatory data-retention Bill, explaining that it will not be a financial burden for telcos and will assist with criminal investigations.
Telstra's cloud director steps into CIO role
Telstra has appointed its executive director for cloud Erez Yarkoni as its new chief information officer, filling the gap left by Patrick Eltridge, who stepped away from the role at the end of November.
Telstra warns of data-retention goldmine
Telstra has said that setting up a centralised system within the company to store data it is forced to retain for the Australian government will create a lucrative target for hackers.
Telstra switches on global video delivery platform
On the back of its Ooyala acquisition, Telstra has continued its push to become a global technology company with the launch of a new video distribution network known as Global Media Switch.
Competitors fear Telstra HFC NBN coup
A coalition of Telstra's retail competitors have expressed concern that Telstra is going to be able to add customers on the HFC network before it officially becomes owned by NBN Co.
Telstra takes stake in Elemental to boost video solution
Telstra has led a series D round of funding valued at $14.5 million in software-defined video solutions provider Elemental Technologies.
Telstra buys Pacnet for $700m
Australian telecommunications giant Telstra has announced that it will acquire Asian telecommunications network company Pacnet for $697 million in a deal that will double the telco's size in the Asia region.
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Spark New Zealand has rolled out its 4G data service in more than 70 cities, towns, and other locations, with the telco claiming that it now covers roughly two thirds of the country's population.
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Nearly a quarter of Australian organisations have suffered an interruption to their business due to an IT security attack or breach over the past 12 months, according to new research by Telstra.
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Telstra's T-Suite: Screenshots
We've taken a quick peek at three business productivity products Telstra now offers online as part of its software-as-a-service T-Suite initiative.
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Photos: Telstra survival kit
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Video: Coonan talks telco regulation
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel took Telstra to task this week for not switching on high-speed ADSL2+ broadband nationwide. "Telstra argues that regulatory barriers are preventing it from rolling out ADSL2+ to more [telephone] exchanges," Samuel said in a landmark address to the annual conference of the Australian Telecommunications Users Group in Sydney.


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An Eyebrow-Raising "Submission"
MCC's new play tackles race and identity
Call a Spade is the name of a daring new four-character play by Shaleeha G'ntamobi, who has been called "our next Lorraine" (as in Hansberry) by no less than Lawrence James, the nation's leading black theatre director. "Shaleeha," however, is actually Danny Larsen, a 27-year-old gay white man who got the idea for the play when some black kids on the subway made fun of his shoes. The ruse works until the prestigious Humana Theater Festival decides to produce Call a Spade, forcing Danny to conjure a living, breathing Shaleeha out of thin air by hiring an actress to play, essentially, himself.
That's the story inside The Submission, which is an actual four-character play by Jeff Talbott that MCC Theater is producing at the Lucille Lortel.
The Submission's premiere also came about through an eyebrow-raising submission.
Talbott, 47, received the inaugural Laurents/Hatcher Award, which legendary writer-director Arthur Laurents named after himself and his late partner, Tom Hatcher. The award is arguably designed to force theatre companies to produce new works: The author gets $50,000 to spend as he or she chooses, while the sponsoring company gets twice that amount if it actually produces the winning script within 12 months. "He was a persnickety fellow, and he wanted what he wanted," Talbott says of the famously combative Laurents, who died in May. "He was dedicated to the idea that if a theatre wanted the money, they had to actually do it."
The two men worked together in 1999, when Talbott, who's also an actor, appeared in a revival of Laurents' play Home of the Brave. However, that was a nonfactor in terms of the award, which used a anonymous submission policy.
Such a policy would have saved Danny Larsen (played by Jonathan Groff) and his friends no end of trouble. The Submission explores with probing intelligence and a wicked sense of humor what happens when Emilie (Rutina Wesley), the actress that Danny hires, grapples with her own questions of representation and authenticity. It's no coincidence that the "our next Lorraine" comment takes place when Danny is outside of the rehearsal room, when everyone still assumes that a black woman wrote the play within the play.
"I think we can get caught up in the theatre community about who has the right to tell what story," says Talbott, who based some of the play's conflict on a heated argument he had with a black classmate when they were in graduate school. The characters in The Submission are grad-school age, which he says is intentional: "The late 20s are a very special time. You don't see the world as gray, and you always think you're right. I think Danny and Emilie have the same blind spot: They don't have any perspective."
Which is not to give Danny or Emilie a free pass for the fairly awful things they say to each other. "I think Danny raises some good questions that are worth talking about," Talbott says. "They're just not as answerable as he thinks they are—or as she thinks they are. I really tried to make them both about 50 percent wrong.
For his part, Talbott has few qualms about creating characters who aren't exactly like him. He recounts a conversation with the play's director, Walter Bobbie, on this very topic.
"Walter once told me that you shouldn't write what you know," he explains. "You should write what you imagine."
Eric Grode is the author of the recently released "Hair: The Story of the Show That Defined a Generation" (Running Press).
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Women's boxing more technical than men and less brutal
Posted By John Henderson On August 9, 2012 @ 4:43 am In 2012 London Olympics,Boxing | 1 Comment
LONDON — People who think boxing is too violent would like Olympic boxing, particularly the women. There are very few knockdowns, even fewer knockouts. The headgear is massive. So are the gloves. Also, the women's game is much more technical. It really is a clash of strategies rather than brute savagery.
"The women are more disciplined than most of the men," U.S. assistant coach Charles Leverette said. "Across the board, boxing is boxing but women do listen a little bit better and try to execute over the guys. Some of the guys have their ways and they have their ways. And women are a little more acceptable."
Then I asked a dumb question: Why do you say that?
"We lost (all the men) before we got to the medal round," he said.
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I saw his face through a screen today, his eyes like blinking lullabies, and I wondered if he knew I lied. I am undeserving, I am weak and self-destructive. No longer can I look in his eyes and say I have never lied. The nature of the lie itself is inconsequential but the simple act shows the worst aspect of myself - my desire for self-perfection, even only in appearances, on the surface.
Oh, I wish I could give all of you the love I have. You'd do much better with it.
How I miss him, dearly. How close he will be tomorrow, yet unattainable, distant. I think I will go surprise him, look into his eyes, see in them the purest love I'll know.
Efficient... not a word wasted!
And... the ambiguity is unsettling... but, with deliberate intention?
Can't tell :(
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PAS 78 is now BS 8878).
This publication provides guidance to organisations in how to go about commissioning an accessible website from a design agency. It describes what is expected from websites to comply with the UK Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), making websites accessible to and usable by disabled people.
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More recently the UK Government issued a consultation document on Delivering Inclusive Websites to 'improve' commissioning a new website.
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PAS 78: Guide to good practice in commissioning accessible websites.
Originally, the title was 'Guide to good practice in the design of accessible websites'. After the first Steering Group meeting it was decided to change the focus to 'commissioning' rather than 'design'. In April 2004, the DRC published the report of their Formal Investigation into accessible website design / web accessibility in the UK.
One significant finding was that 81 per cent of websites surveyed failed to uphold the most basic W3C accessibility guidelines and specifications, even though many website commissioners and developers claimed to be aware of the importance of making websites accessible. The DRC has concluded that there is a need for best practice guidance on the
process of commissioning accessible websites.
PAS78 has been commissioned to provide guidance to website
commissioners on:
- the steps that should be taken to commission accessible websites
- the W3C guidelines and specifications to be adopted
- the role of the guidelines and specifications, software tools and user testing within the development life cycle.
The purpose of the PAS 78 is to meet the needs of website commissioners, not website designers.
PAS 78 is not 'rules', is not 'new web design guidelines' and is not 'the law'.
PAS 78 is to help site commissioners (those that procure web design services via a website tender submission process, for instance) to ensure that they are able to commission accessible sites. It is intended to be a document that commissioners can understand and can discuss with web design project managers. For example, heavy reference is made to WAI guidelines, usability testing, automated checking tools, etc.
PAS 78 was published in March 2006.
The process is dictated by BSI. Standards documents follow a strict schedule and PAS 78 is no different.
Basics of PAS 78
- PAS 78 is NOT a consensus document (i.e. not all steering group members must agree on the content… this is very significant, actually…)
- PAS 78 will last not more than 2 YEARS before review
- the audience of PAS 78 will be website COMMISSIONERS. It is not a document for web designers (important).
PAS 78 is a 'work in progress'. It could mature into a British Standard.
PAS 78 a DRC-commissioned document, written by a Steering Panel, reviewed by a Review Panel and valid for not more than 2 years after publication, though it does have the potential to be further developed into a British Standard. BSI holds the copyright of the document.
Scope of PAS 78
This Publicly Available Specification outlines good practice in commissioning website designs that are accessible to and usable by disabled people. It gives recommendations for:
- the management of the process of, and guidance on, upholding existing W3C guidelines and specifications;
- involving disabled people in the development process and using the current software-based compliance testing tools that can assist with this.
It is applicable to all public and private organizations that wish to observe good practice under the existing voluntary guidelines and the relevant legislation on this subject and is intended for use by those responsible for commissioning public-facing website designs and web-based services.
Choosing A Website Designer
It is not possible to provide a definitive specification for a fully accessible
website which will satisfy the requirements of the DDA and PAS 78 does not try to expand on this further. Website commissioners should therefore be sceptical if contracting companies declare that they will create websites that are 'DDA-compliant' or 'compliant with the law'.
Conversely, website commissioners should not require a web designer to
design a website that is 'DDA-compliant' or 'compliant with the law'. Until case law has been established such claims cannot be made or honoured.
There is currently no nationally recognized system of accreditation for website developers who claim to create accessible websites that uphold W3C guidelines and specifications. Website commissioners should therefore perform their own reference checks until they are satisfied that the website development contractor has competence and experience in developing accessible websites that uphold W3C guidelines and specifications. Checks should include:
- a review of previous work
- references from previous clients
- a practical knowledge of PAS 78
- a practical knowledge of W3C guidelines and specifications
- an appreciation of the implications of "The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Goods, Facilities, Services and Premises)†2002 edition
- familiarity with assistive technologies.
Call for Tenders / Website Design / CMS / Projects
Hobo is more than happy to submit Tender / Website Specification Documents / or costings for any website design / CMS project you may have for your company or agency. Our award winning developers have built websites for many Scottish Colleges, Universities, the NHS and other public and private sector organisations.
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Driving, Pizzi had acknowledged his problems. "It's been a strain on my law practice," Pizzi concedes. "My partners have expressed their concerns about the amount of time I spend on [free] cases when I could be making money. It's also unfair to my family ..."
But Pizzi can't explain himself further, other than acknowledging a deep-rooted desire to help people. "I guess I don't want to let the bad guys like Mestre win," he reasons. "I guess sometimes I have more balls than brains."
Shohat, however, downplayed the consequences of Mike's extracurricular activities. "We understand that criminal law is not his entire life," he demurs diplomatically. "But we do have priorities that have to be established."
There is also the issue of Pizzi's outspokenness against unethical and corrupt politicians. "People have criticized me for making comments about Miriam Alonso," Pizzi says. "They tell me that as a criminal defense attorney, I should be the last person weighing in on a person's guilt. But when you have a compelling case against someone like Alonso, it's pretty hard not to."
Has it cost his law firm customers? "I don't know if we've lost out on potential clients because of Mike," Shohat shrugs. "His outspokenness may have prevented someone from picking up the phone and calling us. I can certainly tell you that Alonso never gave a thought to calling us."
Pizzi is leaning on the hood of his Toyota in front of Barbara Goldman High School in Miami Lakes. He is sucking down a Powerade after a long day of picking up garbage with some neighborhood teenagers. The former parole officer is waxing poetic on the endemic corruption that runs rampant through the county. "Everything is about who you know and who you owe a favor to," Pizzi says. "We have a political process where you can only get elected by raising gobs of money and putting your hands in the pockets of special interests. Do you know how many times people have asked me to back off? To play a little ball, mend a few fences, agree to certain things in exchange for $50,000, even $100,000, for a run at countywide or statewide office? My enemies would like it if I would shut the hell up and go home."
Pizzi alleges Lowell Dunn tried to get him to play ball once. Mike says he met Dunn on a sultry July day in 1999 on the corner of NW 89th Avenue and 154th Street at the dead end. "He was bragging that he could easily raise $100,000 for me if I ever decided to run for a countywide office," Pizzi says. "All he wanted was for me to be a little more cooperative, a little more reasonable to his plans. To me, that meant cutting a deal that compromises everything I believe in. I told him to take a hike."
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"I'll admit I like being a belligerent asshole," Pizzi shoots back. Kunstler is the famous 1960s radical lawyer who got regularly blasted for his politics and choice of clients (these included the Black Panthers, the Chicago Seven, leaders of the American Indian Movement, and John Gotti in the government's last show trial). Kunstler, with his glasses perpetually pushed up above his long flowing locks, was also persistently attacked for self-promotion and flamboyance.
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Then he gets serious again. His intense blue eyes gaze into the Northwest Miami-Dade horizon, bathed in pink and purple as the sun sets just past the Everglades. "Could you imagine if I had the subpoena power of the state prosecutor?" Pizzi says slowly, with relish. "I don't think people like Dunn, Robaina, and Mestre would be able to sleep at night!"