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Paris: A-door-ingly
(both above by Georgianna)
Amazingly, it's very difficult to find two alike. Just another thing to "adore" about Paris! (by David and Georgianna)
(by Georgianna)
(all by David)
The door and steps seen in the movie Midnight in Paris, where Gil waits for the car each night. They are located on the Place de l'Abbe Basset, near the Pantheon. (by Georgianna).
We've collected up more of the movie's locations in a little 2012 calendar here. (just for our wonderful blog readers, use coupon code CALENDAR20 for a 20% discount)
And we'd like to say Merci Beaucoup to all of you who visit, comment and are following. Your enthusiastic response has been so encouraging!
A Bientôt!
Georgianna and David
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Dearest sweet g, these doors are so beautiful! I especially love that first one lots! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!ReplyDelete
Oh wow. What a beautiful collection!ReplyDelete
I can even begin to tell you where my heart is. I just adore windows and doors. I opened you blog and wow. Thanks so much.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous, gorgeous.
I lived in Europe when my Dad was working over there for five years.
Love your Blog .G and D.
I want arched doors in my new home inside. I have them picked out.ReplyDelete
OK, where have I been? I didn't know about this blog! Good grief! Ahhhh, the power of Twitter...saw your link. "A door ingly"...HOW clever! I soooo love doors! They have such character and charm. Isn't it interesting how the entrances to buildings vary from region to region! The door to our home...kind of a window to our soul.ReplyDelete
So glad you identified the steps in Midnight Paris--I've been very curious about where they were, and now I know!ReplyDelete
The doors are delightful!
Love all these gorgeous doors!! xoReplyDelete
All these doors are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. :) And I saw Midnight in Paris last week, what a wonderful film. Have a nice Sunday! xoReplyDelete
They could all be movie sets, really! I see hearts in lots of them.. I love the capture of the gentleman heading inside...I can't imagine how lovely the residence is beyond!ReplyDelete
haha! i love this title! such gorgeous photos!ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous collection of beautiful doors! Love all the pattern, ornate scroll work and color!!!! Thanks for sharing these gems :)ReplyDelete
There's just something so beautiful about doors ... perhaps it's the invitation they offer and the way they give us an opportunity to say something about ourselves ... LOVE these, they're SO beautiful!!!! What a collection!ReplyDelete
Left you a little luv note in response to your comment on the blog, darling ...
Have a wonderful day!
Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
Georgianna and David, these are simply magical, and it is such a pleasure to visit you here.ReplyDelete
very nice blog! I follow you!ReplyDelete
Big hug from Italy! Nick
if you want look my sketches
I'll take door number two, please. And whatever treasures lie behind it.ReplyDelete
I just bounced off and took a look at your new calendar. I am having a fit I tell you. A FIT!ReplyDelete
Hi Georgianna and David,ReplyDelete
All the door photographs are wonderful - and isn't there so much material in France, with the gorgeous architect. I always wonder what is behind the doors.
Hope that you are having a lovely week
I thought those steps and door looked familiar. :) Lovely photos as always. This is just the place to drop by for my Paris fix. :)ReplyDelete
Wow! What an absolute treat this blog is. Your photos are breathtaking... Thanks for sharing this with us!!!ReplyDelete
I love photographing door myself!You just reminded me I should have a posting on doors, too! Wonderful photos!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful collection of doors. Fantastic!ReplyDelete
It is impossible not to go to Paris and fall in love with the doors!! This is a wonderful collection, you've taken me back to my honeymoon and first trip there with Daniel, falling in love with the city and it's gorgeous architecture and unique doors.ReplyDelete
Wow! Stunning and so very interesting! I cant wait to go to Paris!ReplyDelete
- Liz Piccione-VolgerJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Love your photographs of these beautiful doors. Can I pin them on Pinterest giving you credit of course? http://pinterest.com/lizbpv/door-doors-more-doors-and-windows-too/ReplyDelete
Why does everything in Paris seem to be so stunningly beautiful? I bet my locksmith in Wichita hasn't seen doors like this around.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Al, It's true, isn't it? Everything in Paris seems to be incredibly beautiful. Thanks for stopping by.Delete
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Lets assume we have a FileUpload control (named fuImageFile) and a Button control (btnUpload) and we're going to upload the image when we click our button. The simplest method of uploading our file might look something like this :
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protected string savePath = "~/uploaded/"; protected void btnUpload_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { string fileName = fuImageFile.FileName; string saveName = Server.MapPath(savePath) + fileName; fuImage.SaveAs(saveName); }
So now we can upload an image to our server, what about resizing that image? For this to work you will need to add a using directive
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using System.Drawing; using System.Drawing.Imaging;
we'll look at how we go about resizing an image (in the form of a Bitmap object) and then at how to integrate that into our upload page.
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public Bitmap ResizeBitmap (Bitmap src, int newWidth, int newHeight) { Bitmap result = new Bitmap(newWidth, newHeight); using ( Graphics g = Graphics.FromImage((System.Drawing.Image)result) ) { g.DrawImage(src, 0, 0, newWidth, newHeight); } return result; }
This method takes a Bitmap object and two numbers specifying the height and width of the required image. We then create a new empty Bitmap at the desired size (result) , we then obtain a Graphics object from it (NB: the Graphics object remains associated with the Bitmap) and draw our source image into it.
When we return the result we have an Bitmap object with the image data we drew into the Graphics object.So now lets work it into our page
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protected void btnUpload_Click (object sender, EventArgs e) { string fileName = fuImageFile.FileName; // Get the bitmap data from the uploaded file Bitmap src = Bitmap.FromStream(fuImageFile.PostedFile.InputStream) as Bitmap; // Resize the bitmap data Bitmap result = ResizeBitmap (src, 200, 200); string saveName = Server.MapPath(savePath) + fileName; result.Save(saveName, ImageFormat.Jpeg); }
What we do here is take the InputStream of the FileUpload's PostedFile property and create a Bitmap with it, once we have this bitmap object we can call it's Save method to save it to the local disk.
Proportional Resizing
The problem with this ResizeBitmap is that it will stretch and pull your input image to fit the dimensions supplied which 99% of the time is not what we will want. We usually want to scale an image keeping its proportions. Take a look at the ProportionallyResizeBitmap method below:
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public Bitmap ProportionallyResizeBitmap (Bitmap src, int maxWidth, int maxHeight) { // original dimensions int w = src.Width; int h = src.Height; // Longest and shortest dimension int longestDimension = (w>h)?w: h; int shortestDimension = (w<h)?w: h; // propotionality float factor = ((float)longestDimension) / shortestDimension; // default width is greater than height double newWidth = maxWidth; double newHeight = maxWidth/factor; // if height greater than width recalculate if ( w < h ) { newWidth = maxHeight / factor; newHeight = maxHeight; } // Create new Bitmap at new dimensions Bitmap result = new Bitmap((int)newWidth, (int)newHeight); using ( Graphics g = Graphics.FromImage((System.Drawing.Image)result) ) g.DrawImage(src, 0, 0, (int)newWidth, (int)newHeight); return result; }
This method takes a maxWidth and a maxHeight instead of a newWidth and newHeight, it then does a bit of maths to figure out which is the longest, the original height or the original width, works out the ratio of these two numbers and applies them appropriatley to the target size and resizes the image accordingly.
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Had a cancellation, so if you are interested, message me or e-mail me at winewithkristen at gmail.com! First come first serve!
***You must sign up and pre-pay for class. RSVPing here, at the Meetup website, does not guarantee you a spot. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Must be 21 or older to attend.***
Spring is in the air and you know what that means – time to Pop Your Cork with Wine with Kristen! And whether you prefer white or red wines, this class is for you!
This class will discuss how Rosé isn't just a four-letter word and demonstrate some gluten-free food and wine pairings to prove it. Let us teach you how to look at wine through Rosé colored glasses!
We have expanded this class to include more wine and more food pairings with the goal of helping students learn about why "what grows together, goes together" can go a long way toward making wine purchasing decisions easy and rewarding.
We will cover topics such as:
· How to properly (and safely) open a bottle of sparkling wine
· How to hold a wine glass
· How to identify what you like (or don't) about wine
· Tasting Rosé wines: Dry vs. Sweet
· Tips to pair your wine and food
You'll be able to ask us anything about wine and get helpful tips to pick the perfect wine to go with any situation.
We will taste five great value wines that are perfect for Spring imbibing. In addition, Chef Laura will prepare, present and provide take-home recipes for three perfectly paired gluten-free noshes and some other nibbles that are spot-on matches for Rosé wines.
The menu (which will be gluten-free) is expected to include a Seafood Medley with Herbed Olive Oil, Spanish-style Almonds, Olives and Wine-Braised Chorizo.
With these nuggets of knowledge, you'll be in the Pink!
***Please be aware that all food will prepared in a non-GF household, but with the most care taken to not cross contaminate. This event is open to the public so there will also be non-GF people in attendance***
Please contact me at kristen at winewithkristen.com if you have any questions!
Thanks to all who came to class! A+++ More about the class here: http://winewithkristen.tumblr.com/post/47718058353/thanks-to-all-my-popping-your-cork-students-for-a
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We've had a cancellation, so ONE SPOT is open! Email me at winewithkristen at gmail.com if you are interested!
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This class is currently SOLD OUT.
If you are interested, please RSVP here for the waiting list and if a spot opens up I will contact you through Meet-Up.
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Update! Three spots left!
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Only 5 spots left! Make sure you sign up with the link provided and use the discount code for 10% off
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Boursin® cultivates solidarity
Searching for a social initiative in tune with Boursin®, the brand's teams at Bel UK came up with the idea of partnering with Thrive, a charity that seeks to bring positive change to people living with disabilities or in ill health, and who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable, through gardening and horticulture. The goal is to renovate an herbal garden in London's Battersea Park, a project in which Boursin® and Thrive have every reason to get involved! Assisted by Bel UK teams, 51 handicapped gardeners participated in the project, thereby offering participants an opportunity to develop new skills, boost physical and mental well-being and ultimately improve the chances of success in the job market.


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When Broken Glass Floats Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge Paperback
by Chanrithy Him
In the Cambodian proverb, "when broken glass floats" is the time when evil triumphs over good.
That time began in 1975, when the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia and the Him family began their trek through the hell of the "killing fields." In a mesmerizing story, Him vividly recounts a Cambodia where rudimentary labor camps are the norm and technology, such as cars and electricity, no longer exists.
Death becomes a companion at the camps, along with illness.
Yet through the terror, Chanrithy's family remains loyal to one another despite the Khmer Rouge's demand of loyalty only to itself.
Moments of inexpressible sacrifice and love lead them to bring what little food they have to the others, even at the risk of their own lives.
In 1979, "broken glass" finally sinks. From a family of twelve, only five of the Him children survive.
Sponsored by an uncle in Oregon, they begin their new lives in a land that promises welcome to those starved for freedom.
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 330 pages
- Publisher: WW Norton & Co
- Publication Date: 17/04/2001
- Category: Autobiography: general
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Like all book about the Khmer Rouge period of Cambodia, Chanrithy's book is evocative and depressing. Many parts of the book are informative and educational, but what sets it apart is her narrative through the eyes of lost childhood. In her account, the reader is pulled into the setting and forced to image a life upside down - where the rules and protection of parents, society and religion are gone and murderous thugs and sycophants have turned the country into a prison.Highly suggested for anyone interested in learning more about the traumas of genocide. Also provides some valuable insight into Cambodian culture.
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The Khmer Rouge seizure of Cambodia in 1975 began a period of horrific cruelty and death. Pol Pot's regime evacuated families from Phnom Penh, forcing them into the countryside into forced labor camps and makeshift villages where they were starved, beaten and more often than not executed for even the smallest disobedience. The author was 10 years old when her world violently fell apart, beginning the execution of her father. Before she was even 16, her mother was thrown into a well and she had lost younger brothers and sisters to disease and starvation. Having fortunately and successfully been sponsored to the America by the only one of her father's brothers to escape the Khmer Rouge, the author shares the story of her amazing survival and that of her remaining siblings during this tragic period of Cambodia's history. While it is not surprising that memories of that period in her life would be extremely painful, she writes without notes of any self-pity. If anything there is a sense of pride in being Cambodian that permeates. Amidst the terror, violence and sorrow, she shares glimpses of the gentle side of Cambodian culture and some of their language. The subject matter is disturbing, but it's an incredible work and one I'm so very glad to have read.
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Another great book written about 'The Killing Fields'. Nothing but admiration for anyone that came through this. well written, would read again


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As industry professionals from all over the world gathered for the sixth IMEX America many shared their experience online. We continue to be impressed by the tweets, blog posts, photos and videos shared. In this post we share our favourite pieces of content and celebrating those who shared their experience.
Welcome | Keynotes | Wellbeing | Technology | Sharing Economy | Creative Learning | Podcasts | Safety & Security | Reviews | Music | Recaps | Social Media | Networking
The IMEX America team sent a special welcome video to everyone at the show...
We also reported live from the IMEX America 2016 show floor on Facebook LIVE. You can view the recording of the live stream on our Facebook Page.
The conversations this year at IMEX America were saturated with insightful knowledge, touching on trending industry topics and predictions. The IMEX America keynotes, powered by MPI, started each day of the show. MPI reported on these via their blog.
The full keynote sessions were recorded in full and you can catch up on these sessions via our YouTube channel.
Wellbeing was once again a hot talking point at IMEX America and LeePapa, IMEX America 2015's keynote speaker, returned to educate and inspire. Lee led education sessions and guided meditation in our Be Well Lounge which was sponsored by Hilton and designed by AWG FAB LABwith furniture provided by CORT. In this Meetings Today video Lee shares a technique to manage your thought process.
The 4th edition of the #IMEXrun was sold out with over 800 runners signing up for the 5K fun run. Event Professionals Run The World created a great first person view of the IMEXrun. Below is the official video of the #IMEXrun at IMEX America 2016.
Before the show started, The Venetian Palazzo and IMEX America went head-to-head on the football pitch (soccer field). In the end The Venetian Palazzo team were victorious with a score of 6-3 to the home team. The players and fans enjoyed the experience and can't wait for the rematch.
At the#IMEXpitch 5 innovative event technology start-ups were given the chance to showcase their product to a panel of expert judges. It was a close call between the five contenders, as mentioned by The Meeting Pool, but when the judges came to a decision Grip won the #IMEXpitch.
There was so much going on at IMEX America; Smart Meetings dwindled down the show to some great Defining Moments from IMEX America with technology at the forefront, in particular New Tech Tools Enhance Every Part of a Meeting. Another leading highlight was the VR experiences at the show. IMEX America Proves VR is More Than a Trend with more exhibitors than before actively using VR to showcase their venues and cities.
Continuing the sharing economy conversation from IMEX in Frankfurt, industry professionals gathered to discuss their understanding of how the US events industry is adjusting to this economic trend. Companies like Maritz are altering their services and partnering with the major players in the space such as, Airbnb and UBER. In this video interview Gary Schirmacher, CMP shares details on this with Tyler Davidson from Meetings Today.
There was plenty of education opportunities throughout the show and one of the most popular was The Play Room. This video from our partners Play with a Purpose explains what this area of creative learning has to offer and how this type of learning can be applied to any event or conference.
Amongst the ample amount of content produced at IMEX America, we received some great content from various podcasts. Here are three that we spotted online:
The topic of conference safety and the initiatives needed to protect events from security threats, including terrorism, was top of mind at IMEX America. The newly formed EMSSI was announced at a the show and a high level security panel took the stage to talk open up the discussions about the conference industry promoting security initiatives.
After three days of business to business interaction had been digested and skills were being put to practice, some great content was created. First timer, James Goalen, wasn't sure what to expect but wanted to get a feel for that part of the [planner] industry. Ashfield and eveology also newcomers to the show, documented their experience at IMEX America including their expectations and discoveries. IMEX America veteran, Tahira Endean was there too exploring event experience design and the positive impacts we can have when planning relevant and thoughtful meetings.
Music was a big part of the show. Once again the DMC Network and Ovation Global DMC held their Annual Talent show: IMEX Blues by Brian Carraher @ DMC Network Talent Show 2016
Relive the show or catch up on what you missed:
Allied PRA posted a recap on the show on their Facebook page.
Pacific world shows how they maximised their exposire and networking opportunities at IMEX America 2016:
Every year US Motivation sends a team to IMEX America to expand their network of vendors and service providers, nurture relationships and educate their team on future industry trends. The US Motivation team had a some great comments, tips and highlights mentioned in This Just Happened – IMEX America 2016.
Throughout the show our social team were listening to all the #IMEX16 conversations and saved all the best posts in a Storify stream:
Eveology and Exclusive Destinations showcased their three days at IMEX America in great Facebook albums. Meetings Net created an online gallery from all the best shots from the show: On the Scene at IMEX America 2016.
Team Holland keeps it moving at IMEX America with a great day-by-day gallery of show floor activities.
All work and no play can wear a planner out, that's why we encourage all of our attendees to have fun and enjoy their time in Las Vegas. With that, The Cosmopolitan Hotel put on a great IMEX party:
We would like to thank everyone who contributed their kind words, videos, pictures and podcasts about IMEX America. We hope to see you at next years show.
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- If we could all take a minute and send a quick email, it would be a big
help. Wind farms are great, but they are putting them in the worst places...
Thanks - Cheryl Day, Hotchkiss
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From: "STROM, Ken" <KSTROM@...>
To: <CO-GENERAL@...>
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 8:37 AM
Subject: ALERT: Pawnee NG - Potential threat to birds
New Windfarm to be Built on Pawnee Escarpment
I want to alert everyone to some possible damaging impacts on birds and
habitats from a new wind energy development that's about to be constructed
on the northern edge of the Pawnee National Grassland. Audubon is certainly
not opposed to wind energy, and no one is proposing to stop this
development, but we and the widlife agencies are trying to head off serious
impacts from the placement of various turbines (windmills) in the large
array that's being designed. If you share our concerns, please consider
submitting comments to the developer and/or attending an important hearing
in Greeley next Wednesday.
The proposed windfarm, known as Cedar Creek, will consist of up to 300
turbines that will be erected in the area north and west of the Pawnee
Buttes, extending over a large area, with the southernmost row of turbines
stretching along part of the rim of the escarpment that includes the chalk
bluffs and stretches from east of Grover to the area of the Buttes. Because
it is being constructed on private land, there are few regulations that can
keep them from building the turbines wherever they want. However, the
Colorado Division of Wildlife has been making recommendations to the
developer to place the turbines and conduct their construction and
operations in a way that will avoid serious disturbance and damage to
nesting birds, etc. This week we've learned that the developer (Greenlight
Energy, of Virginia) has been unwilling to commit to voluntarily following
all of the DOW recommendations, which have actually been negotiated down
from some more stringent requests (which Audubon and others believe were the
more appropriate ones for protecting the values of the habitats). Although
there's been some movement on their part this week, we still have not heard
a public commitment or seen a commitment in writing from Greenlight Energy
that they will voluntarily follow the DOW recommendations to protect birds
and wildlife habitats. The problem is that they are going before the Weld
County Commissioners next Wednesday, Aug. 2, to ask for their construction
permit, which they might very well receive that day without any commitment
on their part to protect birds and bird habitats. They expect to have many
of the turbines erected by next summer.
We believe it would be very helpful for the developer and county
commissioners to hear from Colorado citizens that the escarpment and the
surrounding shortgrass prairie are important to birders, conservationists
and others, and that these are an important part of Colorado's heritage that
need to be protected. If they realize that the public is watching them, we
hope that Greenlight Energy will do the right thing. I can't possibly cover
all of the issues in this email, but some of the key recommendations from
DOW are that the turbines be kept out of a buffer of 1/2-mile from eagle and
prairie falcon nests and 1/4-mile from other raptor nests, while the siting
of other turbines is being negotiated at distances closer to the rim of the
escarpment (100 to 200 meters in some cases). These buffers are to protect
the nesting birds from human disturbances associated with operating and
maintaining the turbines. (FYI, some biologists believe that none of the
turbines should be within 1/2-mile of the rim -- where roughly 75 active and
inactive raptor nests have been identified this year.) Another
recommendation calls for avoiding ground-nesting birds during the
construction of each of the turbines.
If you want to help put pressure on the developer to be a good corporate
citizen, please send an email to Greenlight Energy expressing your concerns,
along with anything you may want to say about the importance of the prairie
in and near the Pawnee NG and the escarpment itself. Your email can be very
short. If you want, you could request that they voluntarily follow the DOW
recommendations, at a minimum. (Send to: Matt Hantzmon, Managing Director,
matt@... ; and to Kevin Davis, Director of Project Development,
kevin@... ) You can also copy those comments to the Weld County
Commissioners (e-address: egesick@... ) or send separate comments
to them for their consideration at Wednesday's hearing. Please identify
yourself as a Weld Co. resident if you are, or as a birder who spends money
in Weld Co. while birding if you do. (If possible, please blind copy me, as
well, kstrom@..., or at least let me know off-list that you've
commented.) Some of you may also be concerned about the impact of the
turbines on the viewshed. They will stretch for miles along the top of the
escarpment, and they aren't small. These turbines reach roughly 400 feet
into the air and each turbine's blades sweep an area about the size of a
football field. It's important to recognize that no matter what happens,
these turbines are going to become a permanent pa brt of the landscape along
the escarpment. The only question is how far back they will be set from the
top rim.
It would be great to have a showing by both Weld County residents and
birders from other places who care about the Pawnee. You don't have to
testify unless you want to. Just being there will help a lot. We're
working with one of the ranchers who will testify at the hearing and would
love to have birders in the room who support his position (in support of the
DOW recommendations) and will stand up if he asks for a show of support.
He's asked me to tell you that if any birders show up at the hearing, he'll
be glad to treat them to a birding trip on his property in the future, which
is a beautiful ranch that includes a portion of the escarpment and has
nesting prairie falcons and other raptors right now. I'm especially hoping
that folks from Weld County and nearby Larimer County will try to attend.
The hearing will take place in Greeley in the County Commissioners Chamber
at 915 10th St., First Floor, at 10 AM on Wednesday August 2, 2006. (Here's
a link to the on-line notice:
http://www.co.weld.co.us/meetings-minutes/Notices2006/No06-46.html .) If
you plan to attend, it would help me if you would let me know off-list. If
you have questions or want more info, please contact me off-list as well.
No matter what the outcome of the hearing is, we intend to keep pressure on
the developers to do any siting and construction properly. You can continue
to help in the coming months with additional communications with the
developer to encourage them to minimize environmental damage, so you could
make more detailed comments in the future.
PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS who might comment, whether birders or not, and
especially with Weld/Larimer Co. residents who might be able to attend the
hearing. Thanks a lot for helping in any way.
Ken Strom
Director of Bird Conservation
Audubon Colorado
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Simm, 37, latterly seen on TV as Dr Who's psychopathic nemesis The Master, couldn't have wished for a more unanimous or thrilling response from the London theatre critics for his West End debut.
"Elling is one of those rare, precious pieces of spoken-word drama that persuades even sour old cynics like me to go home riding high on waves of joie de vivre," wrote Nicholas de Jongh in the Evening Standard. "An involved and brilliantly funny performance from current flavour of the month, John Simm, makes Elling tick," added Kieron Quirke. "[It is] a pocketful of sunshine to see us through this lousy summer." Others have called his performance "flawless", "a rare treat", "blissfully funny and touching".
Simm admits to feeling enormous pressure to impress in the West End. "I've never done anything here before because I never wanted to do a long run. I get terribly bored and I'm sure I'll get bored towards the end of this, but at least I come with a kind of confidence because of those reviews and because it's been a hit already."
Originally a cult novel by the Norwegian Ingvar Ambjornsen, Elling was an undoubted gamble in subject matter. Two adult men - one (Simm) fixated by his mother; the other (Bower) a sex-obsessed virgin - are released from a mental asylum and set up flat together in Oslo where, like the Odd Couple, they attempt to survive the rigours of daily life "outside".
Simm also admits, frankly, to feeling "a bit nervous" about coming into town every day, to a district, indeed a block, already targeted by terrorists. "But if it closes early, I can always say it's not my fault," he deadpans.
We meet on the first day of rehearsals in a dressing room painted, according to Simm's orientation letter from the theatre management, in "Alan Cumming yellow" - presumably in tribute to Cumming's sunny, if not radiant, disposition backstage. Simm grins and immediately demands that the company manager repaint it "John Simm red", in tribute to his beloved Manchester United.
He has just dropped off his five-year-old son Ryan ("sort of" named after Ryan Giggs) at school in north London, where he was instantly ambushed by a phalanx of primary school children freaking out at The Master in their playground. "There was this big semi-circle around me - all these kids going 'Aaahghghghgh!'"
With the Dr Who cast list increasingly reading like a Who's Who of British acting and comedy it was surely the biggest honour of all to bag The Master. Simm says he took the role - played with a frantic kind of insanity and edge - expressly for his son, who loves the show, and despite the recent arrival of Ryan's sister Molly, born in February.
"The hardest thing about it was I had to leave to start filming in Cardiff just three days after my daughter was born, which was a pain in the arse. I was very tired and obviously my wife [actress Kate Magowan] wasn't ecstatic." How did Ryan cope? One day, dad - the next, the baddest villain in the whole wide universe? "I think he was a bit confused when he first saw the episodes, but he's very proud now. I was doing it for him essentially."
Simm is widely recognised as one of the finest actors of his generation, whose presence in TV credits itself lends a kind of class and adult seriousness. This is partly because he has chosen his telly, and its writers, so well: from The Lakes (Jimmy McGovern) in 1997; to Crime and Punishment (Tony Marchant); State of Play (Paul Abbott), Sex Traffic (Abi Morgan), and now Dr Who (Russell T Davies). But it's for Life on Mars, the 1970s cop show with an X-Files-type twist in which he plays DI Sam Tyler, the 21st-century detective lost in a world of unreconstructed blokes and downtrodden birds, that he's now most famous.
Having been a cult-ish actor, most often employed in heavyweight one-off dramas, he's now as mainstream as a soap star - and as frequently recognised. Primary school kids are one thing; obsessive adult fans quite another. As we leave the theatre, a complete stranger points at him and shouts at the top of his voice: "I was watching that man on telly last night!" Simm blanches and swears beneath his breath.
"I've reached a zenith of it with Life on Mars. It's driving me crazy. There were people queuing at The Bush to get me to sign DVD box sets, and I probably gave them fairly short shrift. I don't open fan mail anymore. I've got piles of it, which is not a boast, but a fact, and I just can't be bothered with it. The whole thing becomes a bit narcissistic after a while. I've run out of photos and I'd be there for months reading it, so I just don't look."
His agency filters the mail for "nutters" (and knickers: Life on Mars also confirmed Simm's sex-symbol status) but occasionally they get through and scare him a little. He and his wife went to Glastonbury this year, "for a bit of a blow out" without the children, but Simm had to keep scuttling backstage to avoid the shouts of recognition, and then the hordes of people swooping on him.
He confesses to a growing streak of misanthropy as he grows older - one of the problems with Simm as an actor is that, save the greying hair, he never looks much older than 25 - and, it's true, he does sound quite Meldrewish. "I got really really angry with people falling asleep at The Bush," he says. "I know it was hot in April, and I know it's a very small theatre, but if you're old and you're tired, don't sit in the f***ing front row. Don't come to the theatre."
The success of Life on Mars came as a shock. "I had an inkling, because the production company, Kudos [maker of Spooks] had a good track record, but I didn't think for a minute it was going to be massive. I didn't even know if it would work. Let's face it, the premise is ridiculous!
"The challenge was obviously to make it believable, so I told them the only way I'd do it was to approach it as I approach everything, which is with absolute realism. I couldn't just wake up in the 1970s and say, 'OK, let's get on with solving crime!' It had to be an absolute nightmare for Sam Tyler, particularly the first couple of episodes. It was a really hard job, the hardest thing I've done by miles."
There won't be a third series, he confirms, though his co-star Philip Glenister is now filming a spin-off show, Ashes to Ashes, which follows Gene Hunt into the 1980s. Simm has made no secret of his anger at the BBC's inexplicable decision to cut the budget for the second series, and of his eventual annoyance at playing the nerdy straight guy, the continual butt of Gene Hunt's razor-sharp one-liners.
But it was the strain of filming for six months at a stretch that convinced him not to sign on the dotted line. "I just couldn't bear to be away for another half a year. Life came banging through the door: I just thought: 'Wait a minute, you're going to miss seeing your children grow up for three years here.' And I wasn't about to do that - actually, I don't know if I'd have had a marriage left if I'd carried on. It was a single man's part, Sam Tyler."
Simm grew up in a council home in Nelson, a fairly grim mill town near Burnley, Lancashire, and for five years of his childhood his parents were separated. Stability and normality for his kids - with the exception of that star turn as The Master - are clearly pretty important to him.
He was once a well-known party animal: he describes the club scene in Manchester in the late 1980s, and the Britpop era in and around Camden in the mid-1990s, as "two of the greatest times of my life", but nowadays he goes to the pub with mates to watch football, or he parties at home.
Rumours of a second series of State of Play, Paul Abbott's brilliant 2003 political drama in which Simm played Cal McCaffrey, chief reporter on a fictional Sunday paper, are sadly untrue. "God, I'd do that if they rang me tomorrow," he says. "I've read about it with everyone else, but I haven't heard anything, so I have to say it's probably bollocks."
But Hollywood is making a film version, set in Washington, in which Bill Nighy will reprise his role as the paper's editor and Brad Pitt will play McCaffrey. Simm screws his face up. "I understand they need big names, and it's America, but, you know, it does piss me off a bit. It'll be a big glossy thing, nothing like what we did. To get on in America you've got to play the game, and I'm 37 and just not up for it. They know who I am, and they know where I am. I'm not going to go over there and start begging for work."
Not that he needs more work, of course. The success of Elling, and his current ubiquity on TV, have made him very hot property indeed. But if you see him in a pub in Crouch End, honestly, don't try to tell him that.
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The Monster High 1 book: Monster High
The new Monster teenagers have just started at Monster High and like all teenagers they are anxious to make a good impression. Ah yeah right, when you have monster blood running through your veins that can be a little difficult, sometimes it is really difficult being the new ghoul in school.
Just don't be drooling and chewing all over the pages when you get your paws on the 1st edition of the Monster High book series.
Monster High 2 book: The Ghoul Next Door
You are going to want to scream when you read this book. It is that stress relieving indeed. Almost enough to make your hair fall out and eyeballs flip around in circles (if you are prone to that kind of stuff like some ghouls are).
Want to know what's inside this book? Well I will tell you that Cleo de Nile is having problems adjusting to the new Monster High school ghouls. It seems that they are getting a lot of attention lately and she seems to be losing a lot of hers. What's a monster to do when there are new ghouls at Monster High school.
The Monster High 3 book: Where There's a Wolf, There's a Way
This book has dirty paw prints smudged all over it and they just might be yours. Clawdeen's upcoming sweet 16 party promises to be more than just a howling good time but she has to figure out how to keep her 6 wolfish brothers from stealing the show.
It is enough to make a she-wolf want to bite off an ear or two. Now please excuse me while I go outside to howl at the moon. I can't resist. The urge grabs me every time the fur starts growing on my face.
The Monster High 4 book: Back and Deader Than Ever
What's a vamp to do when your vampire dad pulls high rank on you. Draculaura is about to find out. She's got her fangs out and is ready to do battle with daddy even if it means losing her life (again). Gosh you gotta hate it when stuff like that happens.
Monster High 4 is one vampire book that is truly worth reading by the light of a full moon. Just be sure to wear a strand of garlic around your neck, and keep a cross or two handy, this book is ghoulishly delicious.
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Be one of the first creatures to get each brand new Monster High book. Oh that is just so vampishly exciting! I could just go chew off someone's nose I am so very excited grrrrrowl.
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The Boston Celtics are in a free-fall, having lost seven in a row. The Pistons aren't doing much better. Tonight, these two bottom feeders square off in a matchup where the only thing that matters is draft position. Boston continues to hold onto that fourth slot, whereas the Pistons are trying to maintain having one of the eight worst records in the NBA. That's about the only thing to look forward to tonight. And oh yeah, the Pistons are 2-1 in the season series against Boston this year.
PG: Phil Pressey
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WHAT TO WATCH FORTankapalooza: Are the Celtics tanking? Who knows. But members of the Pistons organization this week said that they are going to "experiment" with young players the rest of the season. Hmmmm...experiment. Same thing M.L. Carr said regarding the 1997 Tankalicious Celtics. Detroit owes a first round draft choice to Charlotte if it falls out of the top eight. They have major incentives to lose games. How will the Celtics respond?: Rajon Rondo called out the team following a loss at home to the pathetic Philadelphia 76ers. Brad Stevens and Kelly Olynyk voiced displeasure to the media as well. Will Boston come out guns ablazing or will they continue to go through the motions? Will Avery Bradley play?: He's actually listed as questionable.
NOTESThe Celtics have dropped 11 straight road games. Rajon Rondo will once again not play, being it being the second night of a back-to-back. Home teams are 42-22 in games John Goble, tonight's lead ref, officiates.
This is going to be ugly. But the Pistons really want to lose. Whereas the Celtics may show some pride after last night's pitiful showing at home against Philadelphia. They'll bounce back.
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At the national championships held in July, the UNIZULU chapter of Enactus was named the first runner up team.
However after an audit was conducted last month, Enactus South Africa took a decision to disqualify the team which had been named the national champion.
This was after the organisation found that the impact of some of the projects by that team had been overstated.
"As per Enactus regulations, the 1st runner up team from the University of Zululand will therefore be representing South Africa at the 2015 Enactus World Cup to be held from the 14th to the 16th of October 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa as they now become the 2015 Enactus South Africa National Champion," said Letitia de Wet, the CEO of Enactus South Africa in a letter.
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"We are now representing the country and the stakes are high. But this means that we have to prepare very thoroughly It is encouraging however that we have other Universities rallying behind us".


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Thunderbirds Fall to Grizzlies in Montana's Homecoming Game
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MISSOULA, Montana – Despite trailing just 15-14 with just one minute remaining in the opening half, the Montana Grizzlies managed to blow open the second half for a 43-20 homecoming victory in Missoula.
Patrick Tyler threw 16-41-1, including three touchdowns to Mike Sharp. Malik Brown led the Thunderbirds on the running game, rushing 15 times for 118 yards.
The total attendance at Washington-Grizzly Stadium was 26,092, which marks the sixth largest crowd in UM history.
"We did pretty good, but we have a lot of things to work on. I know I have a lot of things I need to work on," Sharp said. "But I think we responded well to the atmosphere. Hats off to Montana's community. They brought out a big fan base. It was loud, and they made it difficult."
The Grizzlies put up the first points of the game with a 25-yard field goal before the Thunderbird answered less than two minutes later as Tyler connected with Sharp on a 26-yard pass. Keita Calhoun knocked in the extra point to give Southern Utah a 7-3 lead.
Responding with a TD, Montana's Brady Gustafson found James Homan for a 3-yard pass before a failed kick put UM ahead 9-7 to round out the opening quarter.
SUU's Tyler-Sharp combo opened the second quarter as Tyler threw a 22-yarder to Sharp to regain Southern Utah's lead at 14-9.
Montana then took off with a 27-point scoring spree. UM's Brady Gustafson launched the rally as he connected with John Nguyen on a 28-yard pass followed by a 43-yard pass to Justin Calhoun to capture a 22-14 lead at halftime.
Continuing through the third quarter, UM posted back-to-back touchdowns as Gustafson hit Josh Horner on a 10-yard touchdown pass before Jeremy Calhoun rushed in an 8-yarder to extend Montana's lead to 36-14 heading into the final quarter.
"They have a great defensive line, and that was a great team that we played," head coach Demario Warren said.
Southern Utah snapped its scoring drought a few minutes into the final quarter as Tyler and Sharp connected for their third touchdown of the game to cut the gap, 36-20 in favor of Montana.
"Sharp is one of the best receivers in the country," Warren said. "We have weapons outside, we just need to make those plays a little more consistently."
UM chalked up one final touchdown near the end of the game to seal the 43-20 win.
Ethan Tuilagi led the Thunderbirds defensively with 10 tackles—four solo and six assisted. Tyler Collet and Mike Needham each added nine tackles. Needham and Akili Gray both posted one interception in the loss.
"We just have to figure out what we need to fix and come back next week," Needham said. "I'm pretty dead right now. I'll rest . . . and we'll come back Monday ready for next Saturday."
The Thunderbirds return home next weekend to take on UC Davis in Eccles Coliseum on October 8 at 6 p.m.