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On August 6-8, in partnership with the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan, PAAC coordinated a bustling program for a delegation comprised of five Japanese mayors, one vice mayor, their staff, and U.S. State Dept. representatives from various Consulates in Japan. The mayors came from the cities of Iwakuni, Kyotango, Misawa, Urasoe, Ishigaki, and Mizuho, all of which host U.S. military or Japanese Self-Defense Force bases and personnel.
The program was designed to connect participants with their peers and stakeholders in Hawai'i who are working to improve local community-U.S. military base relations. Professional meetings facilitated constructive dialogue and revealed that Japan and Hawai'i's communities share many of the same concerns, challenges, and unique opportunities.
During their short time on O'ahu, the delegation formally met with Governor David Ige and Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell; State Representatives Lei Learmont and Bertrand Kobayashi; City & County of Honolulu departments that frequently engage O'ahu's military facilities and leadership; the East-West Center; Marine Corps Base Hawai'i in Kaneohe; the Chamber of Commerce Hawai'i's Military Affairs Council; U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; Wahiawa and Schofield Barracks community leaders; the State of Hawai'i Department of Defense; and the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency.
PAAC supporters and prominent members of the community, including Kaua'i and Maui county mayors Bernard Carvalho and Alan Arakawa, welcomed the delegation on August 7th at a reception held at The Kahala Hotel & Resort.


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Choosing a broadband connection for your business
Choosing the right broadband solution for your head, branch or home office can often be confusing given the choice of access technologies available. Each "last mile" offers slightly different features, benefits and comes at a different price point. Whether you require connectivity to a private IP network, cloud hosted services, voice, backup or simply an internet connection, your choice will be influenced by that requirement. In this article, I will provide an overview of the primary business broadband access technologies available.
Standard ADSL – Stands for asynchronous digital subscriber line. It is a digital broadband technology that is delivered over copper wire meaning that distance is a primary factor in its performance. The further away a location is from the exchange, the less speed can be delivered over that technology. ADSL is widely available across Australia. Speeds with ADSL vary. The download speed has a greater capacity than the upload speed meaning that it is not well suited to hosting. Speeds in Australia range up to 8Mb/384Kb which means a theoretical 8Mb download and 384Kb upload capability. It is best suited to small business and remote office workers.
ADSL2+ – It is an enhancement on standard ADSL in that it effectively doubles the speed of traditional ADSL. The effective maximum performance is 24Mb download and 1Mb upload. ADSL2+ is also widely available. There are some interesting enhancement on ADSL2+ technologies with Annex M (which delivers 2MB/2Mb over ADSL) and Annex A (which delivers 20Mb/3Mb over ADSL). Due to the high speed of upload Annex A is a fantastic solution for branch offices with an entry level price point.
SHDSL – Stands for symmetric high speed digital subscriber line. It means that the upload and download speeds are equal in transfer capability. SHDSL is perfect for branch offices that use IP telephony, have a private IP network or operate a VPN. The access technology is not as widely available as ADSL and most often comes with a service level agreement (SLA). SHDSL is considered a business grade broadband service, however with a maximum speed of 4Mb/4Mb, it's only suited to smaller businesses. Its use is not as popular as it was 5 years ago and newer technologies deliver greater speed.
Ethernet over Copper – EoC is a most widely used broadband technology in Australia as it makes use of the existing copper network lines to provide high speed access. Because the service is handed off to the customer as an Ethernet (RJ45) connection, it can be easily plugged into a switch or firewall. EoC is available in most capital and regional centres and is increasingly used as the primary technology method for Australian businesses. The service almost always comes with a SLA, is uncontended (1:1) and very reliable. Provided on copper, the maximum speed that can be provided is again impacted by the distance the location is to the exchange. The current maximum connection is 80Mb/80Mb. EoC meets the needs of most Australian businesses and is suitable for cloud computing, hosting, voice and other such technologies.
Ethernet over fiber – EoF is a highly reliable, scalable, high speed solution which offers dedicated and guaranteed bandwidth from 2Mb up to 1Gb. Handed off as Ethernet, it's simple to connect directly to a switch or firewall (plug and play). In many ways, EoF is the best technology but its availability is mostly limited to CBDs and larger metropolitan areas. If the location address has fibre close by, the installation charges are often reasonable. However for locations further away from fibre there is the installation price which often makes the technology prohibitive.
Wireless 3G/4G – Differing from the fixed line technologies presented so far is wireless 3G/4G. It is suitable for mobile/roaming users who require Internet access or connectivity to a private IP network. 3G/4G is a cost effective access technology suitable for a single user or small branch office as a backup link. The technology is a shared service (the more users accessing a 3G/4G tower the higher contention) and suffers from high latency and slow upload speed.
Wireless Point to Point/Multi-Point – This technology bypasses the traditional fixed line technology and delivers fibre type speeds from 1Mb to 1Gb. Under the right circumstances, this technology is cost effective and high performing. Coverage is continuing to grow as the reliability and footprint of wireless carriers expands . The range of a wireless link is determined by many variable factors. Distance from the major base stations, line of sight (no interference such as trees and buildings), the equipment used and environmental factors all play a part in the performance and reliability of the connection.
Satellite – In the most remote locations where traditional wireline and wireless services cannot be accessed, there is satellite technology. Unsurprisingly, the performance of satellite services is quite limited and expensive. The satellite service is roaming or you can instal it into a branch office. Speeds vary, with most providers able to deliver speeds up to 1Mb.
There are other technologies on the market such as cable and dark fibre, however I thought these would be irrelevant to this post. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how you can put these differing technologies to work for your business, please feel free to contact me.


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- leif said...
cool picture. assuming you've heard by now of the new haven skeleton unearthed by an overturned tree in new haven. i'm guessing the URL of the news article won't survive posting here, but i'll try anyway:
if not, you can check google news and get it easily enough.
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California Second Only to New York for Lowest Freedom
You might be forgiven for looking at the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees and inferring that American voters don't much care for freedom. Both favor bigger, more invasive government, and neither seems to put a premium on liberty.
But the evidence suggests Americans do care about their own freedom. After all, they have been moving from less free to freer states, according to a new study we just published with the Cato Institute. Americans consistently vote with their feet for freedom, even as they sometimes vote with the ballot box for candidates who want to legislate away the freedoms of others, be they entrepreneurs or workers, religious minorities, those who buy or sell intoxicating substances, and other unpopular groups.
Our study, "Freedom in the 50 States," ranks the American states according to how their public policies affect individual freedoms in the economic, social and personal spheres. We examine state and local government intervention across a wide range of policy categories — from taxation to debt, from eminent domain laws to occupational licensing, and from drug policy to educational choice.
Unfortunately, the Golden State is among those states losing people because of their relative lack of freedom. Our study finds California second only to New York for lowest freedom in the U.S., due to onerous regulation, high taxation and nanny statism. Moreover, since the Census Bureau started collecting statistics on interstate migration in 1990, more Americans have been moving out of California than have been moving into the state despite all of its natural advantages. Since 2000, California has had the fifth‐lowest rate of real personal income growth in the country. Yes, part of the reason for these problems is expensive housing due to strict planning and zoning laws, but freer Oregon and Washington are similarly expensive yet have been growing like gangbusters.
California does better than most other states on some personal freedoms, like marijuana laws. Incarcerations and drug arrest rates used to be higher, but have thankfully fallen in recent years. But on other personal freedoms, like gun rights, tobacco use on private property, and school choice programs, California is one of the most restrictive states in the country.
It is fiscal responsibility and economic freedom, however, where California's score really suffers. Despite Proposition 13, California is one of the highest‐taxed states in the country with a combined state and local tax burden of 10.8 percent of personal income. Government debt is also high, at 22.8 percent of personal income. California also subsidizes business at a high rate.
California is one of the worst states on land‐use freedom. Some cities have rent control, new housing supply is tightly restricted in the coastal areas and eminent domain reform has been nugatory. Labor law is anti‐employment, with no right‐to‐work law, high minimum wages, strict workers' comp mandates, mandated short‐term disability insurance and a stricter‐than‐federal anti‐discrimination law.
Occupational licensing is extensive and strict, especially in construction trades. The states' mandatory cancer labeling law (Prop. 65) has significant economic costs. It is one of the worst states for consumer freedom of choice in homeowner's and automobile insurance.
There is a lot that California can do to increase its freedom ranking. Government spending as a share of the economy exceeds the national average significantly in the areas of general administration, housing and community development, and employee retirement. The state could trim these budgets and use the proceeds to reduce debt and tax burdens. It could also reform its occupational licensing regime so that people could more easily earn a living for themselves and their families.
On personal freedom, one area ripe for progress is to expand legal gambling. Legalizing nontribal casinos would require a constitutional amendment, but we find such a change could easily raise California from 16th to 9th on personal freedom.
Californians should reflect on how to make their state freer. Their low freedom ranking isn't just some abstract philosophical label; it translates to tangible, real life disadvantages and an overall lower standard of living. Higher rates of economic and personal freedom means people are wealthier and able to pursue their own happiness by living life without arbitrary constraints.
The states with low freedom rankings tend to be less economically prosperous. They tend to have higher rates of corruption and more lobbyists seeking government rents. Lower labor‐market and regulatory freedom typically discourages business investment and raises the cost of living, which then can scare off businesses and individuals from other states looking to relocate.
Freedom really does mean something for your everyday life. And while California has gradually improved on some metrics in recent years, it has to do better.


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Calling on dedicated people throughout the basin, CRF has assembled a Board of Directors with a diverse background and reach. We are proud to have these volunteers set organizational policy, make strategic decisions and facilitate community outreach and fundraising. They bring CRF talent, energy and expertise, and we are fortunate to have them on our team!
Board Members
Tyler Richardson
Chairman of the Board
Tyler Richardson works in Global High Yield Product Management at Barings and is a Lake Norman native. He spent his summers boating, kayaking, swimming and enjoying all aspects of the Catawba River Basin. Tyler graduated a McKissick's Scholar at the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he studied Finance and Public Relations. After college, Tyler has worked in several roles within the asset management industry. Tyler has been on the Board of CRF since September of 2016 and sits on the Executive Committee. In his free time loves to golf, visit Charlotte's many breweries, and watch the Panthers play.
Shirley Greene
Vice Chair
Shirley earned an undergraduate degree in Economics from Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC, and a master's degree in elementary education from Temple University, Philadelphia. In 2004, she retired from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, Georgia, as National Director of Cancer Control Training and Development. Shirley has been on the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation board of directors since 2014 and enjoys being a mother, grandmother and disciple of Christ active in various church ministries.
Will Piner
Board Treasurer
Will is a partner with Peter Bell, PLLC in Charlotte, NC. He has been in public accounting in North Carolina for 15 years after graduating from UNC. He is married to Sara and they have three boys, Alex, Jack & Drew. Will has previously volunteered with CRF, Carolina Raptor Center & Hands on Charlotte and served for two years as the Treasurer for the Vermillion Homeowner's Association. He is passionate about the environment and wants to contribute to keeping our waterways clean for the future.
Katie Forster
Board Secretary
Katie Forster graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in meteorology, which fostered her interest in the environment. She was born and raised in the Lake Norman region and knows first-hand the importance of protecting the Catawba River. She has been a member of the CRF Board of Directors since 2015 and is an avid runner – completing the New York Marathon in 2016.
Chad Burel
Chad Burel is the Founder and President of LakeHickoryAdventures.com, a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments, a husband to Lisa Burel, a father to 7 children and a grateful follower of Jesus Christ. He grew up as an Eagle Scout on the historic Eno River in Hillsborough, NC where his love of the water began. Chad earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at NCSU and was commissioned as an officer in the USAF. He earned his M.S. in Engineering and Environmental Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology, became a Registered Environmental Manager and taught topics including environmental law, regulatory compliance, pollution prevention and cleanup technology at the Air Force Civil Engineer and Services School. Chad moved to Hickory in 1995 to make his home and raise his family on the banks of the Catawba River at the western end of Lake Hickory. With his investments office on the Catawba River Greenway in Morganton, his home on headwaters of Lake Hickory and his yachting business on the main body of Lake Hickory, Chad's fondest memories and greatest passions flow daily through the Catawba River Valley.
Ellen O. Goff
As a long-time CRF volunteer and community philanthropist, Ellen Goff brings invaluable experience, connections and knowledge to the Board. Ellen Goff served for many years as the Lakekeeper for Lake Wylie. In that capacity, Ellen managed the Lake Wylie Covekeepers, organized Lake Wylie Riversweep (which is one of the largest and most successful cleanup events in the Carolinas), and various other events to raise money and promote awareness of issues affecting the River.
Dr. Bob Dawkins
Raised in a home along the Enoree River, Dr. Bobby Gerald Dawkins is a chemist, philanthropist and family man. Retired from PBI Performance Products, Inc. as a Senior Polymer & Fiber Associate in Research and Development, during his career, he co-authored 16 publications and US chemical patents. His appointments include research positions at Savannah River Laboratory, Celanese Corporation, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation. Bob graduated from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) with a B.S. in Chemistry and Cornell University with a PhD in Analytical Chemistry. In terms of synergistic activities, Bob is a member of the American Chemical Society (Carolina-Piedmont) and served on the Mayor's Chemical Safety "Blue Ribbon" Study Committee and Citizen's Advisory Council on Hazardous Materials. He engages in numerable JCSU alumnae activities, including community service projects with fortune 500 brands such as Toyota. Bob also collaborates with faculty researchers at the University of South Carolina, JCSU, and researchers at RPI/Troy, NY.
Randy Kelley
Randy, a retired executive from Sonoco Producs, Fenner Dunlop Conveyer Belting Americas, and Caraustar Industries, has been living on Lake Wateree since 2003. He is originally from Hartsfield, SC and is married with two grown children. Randy is active in his community and serves on multiple Boards, such as the Lake Wateree Water Watch Advisory Board (Chairman) and the Fairfield County Zoning and Planning Commission.
June Lambla
June Lambla is on the Catawba River several times a week, rowing competitively and coaching high school rowers from surrounding counties. As an arts curator, she has developed exhibitions documenting the Catawba River and highlighting the importance of this region's water and natural resources. On the board since 2011, she has witnessed the importance of citizen advocacy on issues that affect our waterways and values the knowledgeable "watchdog" role of CRF.
Marsha LePhew
Marsha is the founder and president of LePhew Financial Services, Inc. Her practice specializes in providing comprehensive financial life planning, investment advisory, accounting, and tax compliance services. Professional activities include public speaking engagements addressing personal financial planning and investment advisory services at AICPA conferences, SCAPA conferences, and local industries. On a personal level, Marsha is always happiest when close to water and watching things grow. She also loves to read, read, read, and travel as life allows.
Michael Lindsey
Michael and his wife Nancy have lived on Lake Norman with their three sons for 28 years. The Catawba River is their home and they are proud of what the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation has done to protect the River and to ensure clean, plentiful water for today and for the future. Michael has served three terms on CRF's Board of Directors and is a former Chairman of the Board. He is an avid river recreationalist – Paddle on!
Ron Pfeffer
Ron lives on Lake Norman in Mooresville and is graduate of the University of Connecticut (B.A. Biology), University of Hartford (MBA), and Central CT State University (M. Ed, Educational Technology). Early in his career he was Executive Director of the Farmington River Watershed Association. He moved on to a series of corporate headquarters positions at Northeast Utilities over 18 years. More recently, he was a High School science teacher and an eLearning Instructional Designer.
Susan O. Tompkins
Susan Oast Tompkins grew up in and on the water in Tidewater, Virginia, before moving inland in the late sixties. She lives in the floodplain on Briar Creek with appreciation for water. She was instrumental in getting her neighborhood association to ask the owners of the land fronting Randolph Rd. and Briar Creek to donate 22 acres to the Catawba Lands Conservancy – now the Catawba Urban Preserve. Susan went as a photographer to the BP oil spill off the coast of Alabama in 2010 and continued her service in water on the Mecklenburg Storm Water Advisory Committee for 6 years and one as its Chair in addition to the Charlotte Tree Advisory Committee, the Charlotte Public Arts Commission and the NC Climate Change Commission in Raleigh. Currently she is an art consultant at the Foundation For The Carolinas. She is interested in how to create dialogue with diverse groups about the importance of water.
Bob Webb
Bob Webb is a long-time resident of Lake Norman who cares about the lake, the river and the surrounding environment. He is Chairman of Myers & Chapman where he had also served as CEO until June 1, 2017. Bob is a LEED Accredited Professional and has been advocating for and helping his clients build sustainable, healthy, energy efficient, and water efficient buildings for a number of years. He has also traveled and studied water issues in other areas, including a 2016 trip with an Appalachian State University student group to the Amazon. Bob enjoys time with family and friends and is an avid swimmer, cyclist and gardener. Bob joined the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Board in 2017.
Volunteer Photographers
Nancy Pierce
Volunteer Documentary Photographer
Documentary still photographer Nancy Pierce's work often reflects her personal interests in land, air and water protection, active transportation and recreation, equality and the common good. A Minnesota native and U of M Journalism School graduate, she has covered the Carolinas for various publications since moving to Charlotte in 1979 as a Charlotte Observer staff photographer. Since then she has worked in most of the 50 states photographing conferences for non-profit organizations, which she enjoys because she can listen in on interesting proceedings without having to sit still.
Tom Carroll
Volunteer Documentary Photographer
After decades of film photography, Tom entered the digital era in 2007 and has since been making a wide variety of imagery including travel, landscape, macro, flower, wildlife, and, during several bouts of cerebral hemorrhage, wedding photography. His primary equipment includes Canon 5D3, 7D2, Fujifilm X-T1, and X-T2 cameras. He has given presentations to numerous photography groups on a variety of topics including the principles of visual design, travel, wildlife, and street photography. His images have been published in national photography magazines, used by BBC-TV, hung in local art galleries, and earned awards in national and international competitions. After 30 years in Minneapolis, he now resides in Davidson, North Carolina.


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Despite its developer being sued and it being legally outed as a League of Legends clone, the controversy has not seemed to stymie Mobile Legends' popularity. Why should it though? Underneath it all, it's still a well-crafted MOBA game with an accessible design (admittedly stolen from LoL) and intuitive gameplay.
Mobile Legends was conceived and released at a time when competition for MOBA games on mobile devices was relatively non-existent. By the sheer number of times, it has been downloaded, it stands as the most popular MOBA mobile game. In addition to this, it's received wide critical acclaim.
Regardless of the emergence of new alternative MOBA games, Mobile Legends is still worth the download. Its game mechanics are pretty easy to learn, especially if you're familiar with most multiplayer online battle arena games, but new users may still benefit from Mobile legends tips and strategies to help them gain the lay of the land before they dive in. For seasoned veterans, it's important to refine your strategy and cover any blind spots you may have previously not known about.
After sinking days into the game, we've come up with ten of the best Mobile legends tips and tricks to make you a better Mobile Legends player. I am sure that this Mobile legends beginners guide will surely help you in evolving as a better player.
#1 Remember to collect your free chests
Free stuff? Who doesn't like free stuff? The first thing you need to do upon logging into the game is visiting the rewards tab. There are free chests randomly filled with experience battle points, hero tickets, magic dust, and emblems. Each chest is available every four hours that and is stackable up to two times. Make sure to collect your chests every four hours.
#2 Do your daily rewards
Next in our list of Mobile legends tips is Daily rewards! Daily Rewards are tasks you can complete daily to secure more experience points, daily activity points, and other prizes. Make sure to check your rewards tab every 24 hours for new daily rewards and tasks.
In addition to this, you also get medal chests. Medal points are gained from winning matches. You need at least ten medal points to unlock a Medal Chest daily. These chests contain skin fragments that you can use to eventually purchase new premium skins once you've reached 100 fragments.
#3 Pick a Hero that suits you and take the time to learn how to use them.
With around 77 heroes and counting, players are spoilt with choice. Decide what your play style is and choose a character based on this. This is one of the most important Mobile legends tips. Classes and categories include Tank, Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman, and Support. Each hero has their own idiosyncrasies, abilities, and weapons. Take the time to research and read up on them as your character evolves and levels up. Pay attention to your opponent's heroes and their strengths. For instance, it would be foolish to turret against heroes like Karrie and Layla.
#4 Pay attention to your hits on minions
Try to always land the last hit on minions. This gives you more gold and exp (farm). Inversely, if you see your opponent trying to gain the last hit on one of your minions, try to block them by attacking them.
#5 Mind the Bushes
This point can be summarized in two golden rules: hide in the bushes if you're looking to gank (steal), otherwise stay far away from the bushes, lest you be ambushed and ganked too.
#6 Make sure to keep pushing your lane
Instead of micromanaging your attacks, you want your minion horde to stack up and be able to push against the turret and help you storm against the enemy base without you being there.
In order to accomplish this, you have to build up your minion waves by eliminating and farming your enemies' waves. As soon as you see the opposing team's waves spawning and forming, try to clear it as fast as you can before it gains any traction or momentum. Once the lane is clear, your minions will take care of the rest.
#7 Don't play ranked games if you don't have a stable connection
This is more of a general Mobile legends tip than an in game one. Avoid playing ranked games if you don't have a stable connection. You may lose connectivity and ultimately mar your track record.
#8 Focus on tower sieging
The ultimate goal is to gain access to and destroy the enemy nexus. The easiest way to get closer to the enemy nexus is by getting tower kills. Too often, players will lose focus and attack enemy players. Be cautious when engaging in a tower dive. If you die while you're on one, you may risk a counter-siege. Don't be too overzealous and confident. Don't attack towers without the presence of minions.
Initiate a tower lock during a push to prevent target switching. This option is available under the advanced aim option.
#9 Keep your Strategy fluid
Try to keep your approach malleable. It's okay to abandon a strategy, especially if you're losing. Depending on your teammates and minions, sometimes a split push would be more beneficial than a single lane push. Pay attention to the game and read it as best as you can.
#10 Get into formation
The lane phase is usually chaotic and grouping your team is unnecessary. Once you reach past it and siege a tower, fight a boss or the Lord, it's important to know where your allies are. So ping out some commands to let everyone know what they should be doing.
This is vital in 5 v 5 battles. Each hero needs to be positioned according to their abilities and class. It makes no sense for marksmen and assassins to be in front of the line when engaging the enemy team. This is a job more suited for tanks.
Stay away from Mobile Legends Hack
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The owners of these Mobile Legends Hack sites earn a lot of money because of the tasks (surveys and app downloads) completed by you. If you want a guide on how to earn Mobile Legends Free Diamonds and BattlePoints then leave a comment in the comments section. We will do it just for you!
Final Word
Hopefully, these Mobile Legends tips will help you become a better player. Remember to have fun and remind yourself that it's just a game. If it feels like work, then you're doing it for the wrong reasons. If you have any Mobile Legends tips of your own that you would like to share, please do not hesitate to comment below. As always, sharing is caring so share this article with your friends and family. We hope you have found this article helpful. Thank you for reading.


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New Canaan Boys Tennis Preview: Rams courting third straight state championship
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The New Canaan Rams' boys tennis team captured their second consecutive state Class L championship last June.
When they got together for their first team tryout this preseason, it felt as if it the title had just happened.
"We haven't been together as a group in a little under a year now, but it seemed like no time had passed," head coach Ben Young said. "It seemed like it was just yesterday that we were there and it's nice to see that the camaraderie has not deteriorated in any way.
"It's an honor and a privilege to be their coach. It's just a great group of guys."
The Rams are indeed in a very good place this season. They're coming off year in which they went 15-3, reached the semifinals of the FCIAC tournament, and had the state title wrapped up following the Class L quarterfinal round. They also graduated just four players from that roster.
"It's very interesting position that we're in," Young said. "We were very successful the last two years and we return just about the entire starting lineup. That's a very, very fortunate position. We're excited at the potential we have."
New Canaan will feature two senior co-captains in Alex Merjian and Tommy Gilio, both veterans of the program who had great campaigns last year.
"The captains truly embody so many of the amazing qualities that you hope for in a student-athlete who's going to be a leader," Young said. "They're both very organized, they're both very team-oriented, and they're both driven by team success. They're amazing individuals, and they go out of their way to help their teammates. At the same time, they're also gifted players who work very hard."
Gilio has been a doubles standout, playing last season with Theo Crowley before finishing as the Class L runner-up while paired with Kyle Mettler.
Merjian moved up to the No. 1 singles slot and was outstanding.
"They've both achieved success at the highest levels, but they don't rest on what we've done previously," Young said. "That's inspiring for the younger ones to see because as good as they are and as high as they are in the lineups, they're still the first ones out there hitting and they're the ones getting the extra sessions in. It's impressive."
For Merjian, the keys were consistency and confidence.
"He started going for his shots more and he had more faith in what he wanted to do," Young said. "He dictated points. He went out there with a mission and knew what he wanted."
The format for boys tennis has changed this season, as singles matches have been reduced to four, and doubles matches expanded to three.
"This year, we only have four spots in the singles, so that's a big change and we're excited about the challenges that presents," Young said. "I'm confident in the fact that we have such a strong overall team, we can plug in any of these players and have success."
Returning to the singles ranks alongside Merjian are junior John Warner and sophomore J.J. Lee, along with sophomore Erik Hoets, and seniors Chris Greene and Sebastian Mauleon.
Warner was very consistent last year, and was a close No. 2 behind Merjian.
"Alex and Johnny Warner, who truly is continuing to grow and impress — he and Alex would go back and fourth last year and this year, they're next and neck," Young said.
Lee played at No. 3 singles and showed tremendous ability as a freshman last spring.
"He was incredible in the sense of how he handled situations," Young said. "He was playing up in the big matches and had some very big wins. He definitely finished on a high note and he's come back this year looking very poised."
Hoets got his chance towards the end of the season, and in the state tournament, and was outstanding, with Greene and Mauleon also looking good.
"J.J. Lee, Erik Hoets, Chris Greene and Sebastian Mauleon round out the group that played singles last year and all of them come back looking very strong and significantly improved from last year," Young said.
In doubles, Gilio is the captain with sophomores Luke Crowley and Matt Brand returning, and senior Jack O'Connor back on the team for the first time since his freshman season.
How the doubles pairings will look is a question mark right now, but those four will be in the mix, and the other two spots could go to a singles player moving over, or several of the younger players on the roster.
No matter what the final starting lineup looks like, the talent and depth is in place for the Rams to compete at a high level once again in 2017.
"It's an incredible group of student-athletes and these boys are unbelievable with how they carry themselves," Young said. "Academically, they're very driven, they're very polite and respectable, and they truly support each other. It's become a very strong brotherhood where we've banded together. It always feels like a very strong connection."


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An Artful Summer with TraillWorks
Summer art lessons and workshops finished off a few weeks ago with these fruits of my students' labors. I had the fullest teaching schedule I've experienced since closing my Newton studio, enrolling several new students in a part-time summer drawing camp, an after-camp art class, and a watercolor workshop. Since putting my youngest in part-time childcare, I've been able to promote my lessons to a wider audience and offer more sessions.
These are just the tip of the iceberg from the summer:
What's even better than this visual eye candy is the experience my students had. None of them wanted the classes to end; my watercolor workshop students couldn't come up with one criticism. I worked with several adults, particularly mothers, who carved out time for themselves for the first time this summer. To see their joy and satisfaction from their work was priceless. And, whether the students were children or adults, the process of making these works was a conduit to growth, learning, and joy (despite occasional frustration).
Interested in experiencing the joy of creating? Check out my Fall lesson schedule online. I'm offering several small group sessions in my West Orange Studio on the 3rd Floor including after school kids classes, an AM jumpstART for adults, and my signature Saturday teen class, as well as two classes (Painting in Watercolor and Taking Watercolor & Drawing Further) at Work & Play in South Orange.
Art and camp shouldn't just be for the kids! Take a break this summer and enrich yourself artistically with a workshop designed to allow you to explore the art of painting in watercolor. This is an affordable and accessible medium that you can participate in with little investment and you don't need a studio at home to create in watercolors. We will begin the workshop with some basics about painting in watercolor and each week build on your skills, eventually exploring ways of including collage and mixed media in your watercolors. The entire workshop will focus on creating art in a watercolor pad (similar to a sketchbook that is portable and easy to store).
It's a five week workshop, Exploring the Art of Painting in Watercolor (July 8th - August 5th, Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30am AND now, Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 9:30pm) designed to offer you an introduction to the medium and gradually allow you to develop an understanding of its breadth, starting with the basics of painting in one color to incorporating collage into your watercolors. No experience is necessary and on-site babysitting is available!
What I love about Work & Play is the setting and space. The photos below show the workroom where the watercolor workshop will be hosted. Can't you just wait to spend time painting in this brightly lit, open and airy room? Congrats to designer, Hanh Truong, for creating a simple, yet inviting room that just begs for creativity.
Owner, Deborah Engel, founded Work & Play in 2010 after her own experiences juggling young children, commuting into the city, then freelancing from home and wanting an opportunity for connection with other professionals. Work and Play opened in early 2015. In short it's a membership-driven coworking space that allows for drop in babysitting, caregiver & me classes and birthday party space, and now Adult Camp, located in downtown South Orange.
Enrollment will be accepted through July 1st only, since your tuition covers all supplies, plus coffee and healthy snacks! If the timing of this workshop doesn't work for you, but you are interested in the topic, please send me a message or fill out the survey below and if we generate enough interest, I might be able to offer another time or day. Offering these workshops are always a shot in the dark, so the more you tell me, the more I can accommodate you. Hopefully I will get a chance to work on letting you play with watercolors this summer at Work and Play!
Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Sometimes called the Kitchen God's Artist, I'm balancing mothering two energetic sons, a big mutt Ringo, making and teaching art. TraillWorks is the apron under which I create and teach. My own art develops mostly in my West Orange home studio, but is sometimes spurred through my teaching.
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Be careful for what you wish for
So here I sit... all alone...except for my dog Cali-we already took our walk (Buffy went to DE with the guys for this week)
To many women this would sound like Nirvana... I remember the days when all 3 kids were driving me crazy and I would've killed to have a few hours to myself... Be careful for what you wish for- it's not all it's cracked up to be... being alone that is.
I find myself watching tv. playing games on facebook, doing laundry... and being bored. I seriously need to find a hobby. On the upside I have a new book to read... but after having my whole family home over Christmas- this alone most evenings is going to get old... FAST.
Somehow way back when when I was wishing for some time to myself- I didn't actually think it through, because an occasional few hours is nice- night after night is not. Last month when I went for my check up with my dr. he told me I seemed depressed. He wants me to get out around people and suggests I join an exercise class or something. I wish I actually liked exercising and was in shape enough to actually do this, but the idea of trying to do an exercise class is really intimidating. I looked in the adult education flyer that came home and they are offering a pottery class beginning in March- that actually sounds like fun to me.
So what do I do in the meantime?
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People give me a hard time on my blog all the time when I wish for snow days so my school age kids can stay home - and they deride me for wanting my husband to be home from work to hang out and "play" [our word] And to be honest, I get tired of it.ReplyDelete
There has never been a time that I haven't wanted my kids by me or my husband home - sure it got noisy, of course they fought, yes I had to do a lot of stuff for them....but the whole point is I HAD these kids and married this man and I don't see what is so strange to want to be around them all the time.
I am fortunate because I don't have the type of kids that disappear into their rooms or to their computer games. They LIKE to hang with us.
I wouldn't have it any other way. I am dreading September when we dwindle to just one kid. I have no idea what Dad and I are going to do with ourselves except spoil her. :)
In the meantime, for you, could you join a book club? Or start a potluck supper group that meets once a month with your friends? Or you could volunteer for "Meals on Wheels" - every town has one and it is only about one hour once a week - but I am telling ya' - it rocks. I loved doing it.
Or you could just call me everyday on the phone and we can chat and scheme and plot world dominance. LOL
You just make me smile- thanks! :)
I'm with you guys. I always loved when my kids were home and underfoot. That said, with only one kid left at home, I find myself already planning stuff to do when she's gone in a year and a half. I'm actually getting a little bit excited about it. I would never admit that to most people, but really, I feel like there's so much to do out there that can be done if I'm not stopping at 2:30 to go pick up from school or run to piano or bassoon lessons or to the mall or . . .ReplyDelete
I find that a charitable organization can do a lot to fill days, weeks, months. I started helping at an immigrant center and before you know it, they sucked me in and now I'm doing three jobs, on a committee and a board.
BUT, back to you - you should write a book.
and what would the book be about???? :)ReplyDelete


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10 things you can relate to as a gardener
With the first day of spring set to arrive this month, it's almost that time again when your garden starts growing, ready for the bloom of summer.
There's nothing quite like spending hours pottering away in your garden on a sunny afternoon, but there are just some things you'll only understand as a gardener.
How many out of the ten below can you relate to?
- Your fingernails will always have that slight off-green shade. It doesn't matter how much you try and scrub them clean, green fingers will always be a part of you.
- You get the same feeling walking into a garden centre as a child does when they walk into a sweet shop. Even just thinking about all those colours and smells gives you a type of sugar rush!
- The Chelsea Flower Show is an even bigger event for gardeners than the World Cup is for die-hard football fans. Our 3 Piece Garden Set can help you create your very own prize-winning garden.
- You have an endless supply of plant pots that you're only keeping because you've convinced yourself they'll come in handy one day. Sometimes you'll dream about them because you have that many in your life!
- As well as a Mount Everest worth of plant pots, you're always looking for alternatives to use as plant pots – just in case you should run out. Did you know you can use an old welly boot as a great flower container?
- While many people shy away indoors when the rain descends on the UK, you relish in it. A little rain isn't going to keep you from your garden. Not only is the rain good for your plants, but it also mean you don't have to water them. And you can spend more time doing other jobs in the garden, such as digging using our Digging Fork!
- You can lose hours of your life when you're immersed in your garden, especially when it comes to the warmer seasons. In the summer, you often find yourself gardening right up until the last remnants of daylight.
- Seeing a flower bloom that you grew and nurtured from a seed makes you almost as proud as your child's greatest achievement – honestly!
- Slugs are your worst enemy. And there's even more bad news for gardeners this year, as the influx of wet weather this winter means we're set for a bumper season of the pesky lettuce-eaters come springtime.
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This morning we're heading to the North East to relive the stunning wedding day of Lerina and Joelif.
Having fallen head over heels for The Grand Hotel in Tynemouth, Brides Up North reader Lerina set about organising a fun and fancy wedding in just six months! Certainly no mean feat but she pulled it off perfectly with a big day full of smiles, tears and laughter, as well as lots of pretty hearts and flowers. Who run the world? Girls!
With images by Brides Up North Sponsor Paul Liddement Photography.
lerina says: We got engaged the day after my birthday last year. Joelif decided that we should have a wonder into Tynemouth, where we live, for some food. We went down to Riley's Fish Shack which is on King Edwards's beach. It was a lovely bright, crisp afternoon. We had a hot chocolate and fresh grilled lobster salad whilst we sat overlooking the beach. When we finished, we walked back up the stairs from the beach when Joelif suddenly stopped and got down on one knee and produced a red ring box. He opened it and there was the biggest diamond ring inside. My jaw almost hit the round. He asked if I would marry him and I instantly said yes. He put the ring on my finger then was quick to tell me it wasn't a real diamond, he'd decided that we could go ring shopping together as he knows I'm fussy with jewellery. After that we went to one of our favourite bars and sat outside in the sun drinking champagne to celebrate. I then called my family to tell them the exciting news! Just over a month later we had our engagement party at a local bar/bistro called The Sandpiper. It was a fantastic night.
Our wedding date was 7th May 2016, exactly 15-and-a-half years to the exact date that we first got together.
We got married at The Grand Hotel in Tynemouth, which is just a five-minute drive from our house. The Grand was the last venue we looked at as we had been guests at a number of our friends' wedding there and didn't think it would feel special if we held our own wedding there. However on the day that we attended an open event there we instantly felt excited about it. The venue had been refurbished since we had last been. It was so much brighter and fresher and had new furniture in the bar area. The ceremony room looked stunning, so classy and exactly what we wanted. When we went up the grand stairs to the main room where the wedding breakfast takes place, it over looks Tynemouth Longsands beach and it just took our breath away. Instantly we knew that we had found our venue. We thought we would enquire about availability or late summer 2016, however the latest summer date was 7th May so we immediately went for it and paid the deposit. This gave us just six months to plan everything.
We wanted the style of the wedding to reflect the venue, which is grand, classy and romantic, but at the same time, we wanted the wedding to be fun and relaxed to match our personalities as a couple.
We had hearts as a theme in the form of heart cookies as wedding favours, a DIY personalised drop box as an alternative to a guestbook for people to write their name and message on wooden hearts to put into a frame, and we had gold hearts hanging on the aisle chairs in the ceremony room.
Another theme was flowers. My best friend is a florist, she did all of the flowers, so the main decoration was lots of flowers on tables in vases and in tea light holders. It felt perfect for a spring wedding to fill the rooms with lots of fresh white, cream and pink flowers.
Our chosen colour scheme was blush pink and gold. The bridesmaids' dresses, men's ties and pocket squares, chair sashes, wedding favours and middle tier of the cake were all pink, and I had a pink themed wedding table. The place names were in gold, we had some mercury vases and picture frames also in gold. When planning the wedding I was instantly drawn to those colours. Blush pink is a flattering colour on all skin tones and looks so dreamy, and romantic. It feels like a symbol of love and hearts too, which tied in with our other theme.
My dress was by Essense of Australia, bought from Accent Original Bridalwear in Newcastle. It was the second bridal shop I went to. The ladies in the shop were fantastic, they really listened to what I wanted, and they took an interest in my wedding and gave me great advice and ideas for my dress. I am extremely top heavy and only 5'3" so I had a vague idea of what style of dress would suit me but I was open minded to suggestions of other options.
As soon as I tried the dress I knew instantly it was 'the one' – I felt amazing and so comfortable in it.
The dress was a beautiful all-over ivory lace fit and flare style with sparkling diamante beading throughout, sweet heart neckline and romantic cap sleeves which could be worn off the shoulder or on the shoulder. I had the dress customised by an amazing seamstress, Gayle at Accent. The dress came with ribbon sash with a diamanté detail centre which I chose not to wear on the day as I felt the dress did not require any additional diamante detail and it kept the dress more simple, which I preferred.
In terms of accessories, I wore a simple full length veil which had no detail as I wanted all of the attention to be on my dress. I also took a day trip to The Trafford Centre in Manchester and bought Jimmy Choo court shoes in a classic silver and gold design. I felt so special in my dress and shoes.
On the day of the wedding Emily Nealon, from Jem Hair Design in North Shields, did mine and my bridesmaids' hair while Rubey Lalia MUA, who is a friend of my sister's, took care of our makeup.
Joelif, my dad and the four ushers wore three-piece navy blue slim fit suits from Next, white shirts with blush pink ties and pocket squares, which had a subtle floral pattern in the same pink colour. Buying the suits worked out not much more money than hiring the suits and doubled up as a gift for the ushers.
My bridesmaids wore blush pink full length tulle dresses. The design was by Kelsey Rose. The style had a high neckline with subtle beading detail on the neck and a ribbon waist band. My bridesmaids were all so different in shape and height, but the style suited all of them beautifully. I got them from Brides Dream in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.
On the morning of the wedding I gave each of my bridesmaids a box with a white and blue floral linen dressing gown and matching blue flip-flops so that we were all coordinated for the pictures, along with a pair of silver diamanté earrings and a Chanel lip gloss along with a thank you card. I'd also ordered personalised white coat hangers from Stag Design to hang my mam's, the bridesmaids and my dress on. They had our names, wedding date and venue engraved on them.
Our photographer was Paul Liddement. He had been used by a couple of people I know and he was also recommended on Brides Up North. I had looked at his work online and loved the relaxed style of his images so I got in touch and he was available for our date. I liked the idea of Paul capturing natural pictures as it feels organic rather than lots of awkward formal pictures with forced smiles. Also the natural pictures feel more artistic and would actually love to hang them up on our walls at home to display them and feel really proud. Paul also happens to live nearby to us so it felt great having a local guy who knows the area and the venue do our pictures. We also had a pre wedding engagement shoot with Paul in February 2016 at King Edwards's beach where Joelif proposed. It seemed very appropriate and Paul was able to capture some lovely pictures there as well as up at the Tynemouth village green area. This helped us to get to know Paul and his style of photography as well as getting comfortable with having our pictures taken.
We had a videographer for the day as well – 2 Little Ducks, who are based in Leeds. I found them via Brides Up North. The company is ran by Jamie and Becki who stayed all day to film. They didn't intrude at all and were very reasonably priced. The trailer of the wedding day was sent to me whilst we were on honeymoon which we were delighted with and we can't wait to see the full video. As part of the package they asked family/friends to film a best wishes message to us which will be added to the video. I thought this was a lovely personal touch to our video.
The bouquet I carried was the same as the bridesmaids but bigger. It included pink, cream and white roses and peonies. They were created by my best friend and florist Naomi – or Naomi the Flower Girl – who was also one of my bridesmaids.
The same types of flowers in our bouquets were also use to dress all of the tables for the wedding breakfast, registrar table, on the mantel piece in The Oak Room where the ceremony took place and in The Grand Chambers where we had our night time reception. We had gyp tied to the aisle chairs along with the gold hearts that we bought from B&M. All of the flowers were so fresh and beautifully presented!
Crosby Hire supplied the chivari chairs that we hired. I like the vintage yet modern look of the chivari chairs which were a reasonable hire plus delivery and collection was prompt.
To provide further décor we bought lots of vases and mercury tea lights from Dunelm Mill, B&M, The Range, Country Baskets and Fenwick. We also had a "get drunk and dance on the table" sign and I bought organza chair ties in pink. The photo booth props used in the evening were placed in mercury bottles on the guest tables – I got these from company called Ginger Ray who I found via Not On The High Street.
As a special touch we had a table of pictures of the family on display, including the ones that we have lost as it was important to us that they were remembered.
In keeping with the colour scheme, I had a pink sweet table where the wedding cake was displayed along with marshmallows, bonbons and doughnuts. I bought the sweet jars and cake stands from Home Bargains.
Finally, for the extra wow-factor, we had our initials in lights provided by Coco Luminaire. The letters were displayed in the wedding breakfast room then transferred to The Grand Chambers in the evening.
We gave our guests two favours: heart shaped cookies with a light icing with our names stamped on, which were presented in pink organza bags tied with pink ribbon. They were made a local company called Vanilla Teas. The cookies were delicious and everyone loved the personal touch. I also ordered wooden calligraphy place names for the wedding breakfast which were sprayed in gold. They were practical but also doubled up as favours. So many people said how unusual they were. They were made by an online company I found through Facebook called VMM Bespoke.
Our wedding cake was a three-tiered design in pink and white to coincide with the colour scheme. The bottom layer was chocolate sponge and the icing had a white ruffle effect. The middle was pale pink, with edible white lace and a silver diamanté broach in the centre. That was lemon sponge. The top was white with white and pink flowers on top and was a traditional fruit cake.
For the wedding breakfast we had a starter of cream of butternut squash soup with chive crème fresh, followed by mains of fillet steak, parsley and truffle mash potato, creamed leeks and Madeira jus. To finish we had dark chocolate tart with berry compote, hazel tuile and Chantilly cream.
As entertainment we had magician Chris Cross, who was there after the ceremony to entertain guests while Joelif and I had our pictures taken on the beach. Later, for the night time reception we had good friend and local radio DJ Wayne McDonald. He played all of our favourite songs and we danced all night. We had a photo booth provided by Snaparazzi for the evening too. Our guests had lots of fun with that and we also got a copy of the pictures in a guestbook.
After our wedding we would absolutely recommend The Grand as a venue to other couples. It overlooks the beach, is great for pictures and the venue itself is a listed building so it really does feel special and grand. The decor inside is beautiful. It had traditional feel but also feels current with its light decor and white voile draped at the windows. The staff were very helpful and ensured our day ran smoothly.
Looking back, my favourite party of the wedding day was our first dance. The song we picked was a simple choice, Wifey by an R&B group called Next. It has always been our song. It is upbeat and the lyrics were appropriate and got everyone in the mood to dance all night. At that point we could forget about all of the formalities of the day time and just dance the night away. It was so much fun to see all of our guests dancing, getting drunk and enjoy the food and photo booth.
Following the wedding we went on honeymoon to Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. We wanted to just go somewhere hot where we could just dump our stuff for two weeks and relax. The hotel was called The Royal. There were five restaurants to choose from, the day and night time entertainment was fantastic and cocktails aplenty! There were many options for day trips and sightseeing. We spent one day catching a ferry to the neighbouring island of Cozumel where we hired a scooter. The island was so small and the roads were quiet. We spent the day stopping at a couple of beautiful intimate beaches, we had fresh seafood on the beach and I had massage whilst overlooking the sea. It was breath taking. It was a perfect honeymoon, everything we could have hoped for.
My top tip for other Brides Up North would be – don't stress. We only had six months to plan our wedding so I didn't have much time to overthink things. I just went with my heart and booked things that I liked the look of, which meant I was able to keep calm and go with the flow. Also, I know it's a clique but it's so true that the day goes so quick so just enjoy every moment. Finally, we had a videographer for the full day which is definitely worth it because there are parts of the day that you forget or don't get to see. It's great to look back on the DVD – something to show the grandkids!


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We will be holding our next General Meeting of the members on Sunday, Nov 8th, 2015 at the AB Sports Hall of Fame located on the East side of Hwy 2, just North of the 32nd st exit in Red Deer 1pm till 3pm. Pls note access to the Ab Sports Hall of Fame can only be achived from Hwy 2 Northbound. The address is # 102 - 4200 Hwy 2.
**The meeting room will be open to the public from 3pm to 4pm. If you have had questions for AACET or have been thinking about becoming a member, please join us!! Please be sure to RSVP to Tralauney @ email@example.com
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March Madness in the Arts District!!!
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First Friday Las Vegas
March 5, 2010
6:00 pm -10:00 pm
Come down this month to enjoy both visual and performance art! See the Shaolin Kung Fu Academy performance in front of the Land Rover stage @ 8:45pm, live improv on the street, artists, vendors and more artists!
We will be hosting more than 100 artists on the sidewalks and in the gallery spaces within the outdoor festival area on Casino Center Blvd and Colorado. Check out Holsum Lofts, Commerce Street Studios and the Arts Factory in the surrounding area.
Donate to support First Friday: http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/fundraise.html
El Cortez/First Friday Express Trolley
The El Cortez Hotel & Casino joined with First Friday and is sponsoring an Express Trolley. The trolley will take patrons from the El Cortez, 600 East Fremont Street at the Cortez Garden Gateway (with 1,200 free parking spaces in the garage and also valet) to The Funk House Trolley Stop at First Friday (and back again). The bus will run from 6:00 p.m.(starting at the El Cortez) until 10:00 p.m. with the last First Friday stop at approximately 9:30 p.m. Take advantage of the convenient parking and avoid traffic after the event. You can also enjoy the Entertainment District's after parties when you arrive back at the El Cortez.
Outdoor Festival Information
Buy a Best Friend of First Friday card and help support your favorite Las Vegas arts event for just $25 per year. (go to this link for benefits: http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/foff.html) We also have special "I 'heart' First Friday" t-shirts available for just $7 (for 7 years) at the First Friday Las Vegas Information Table (located in front of The Funk House). Make a $2 donation at the info table and receive a coupon for a 10% discount at Naked City Sandwich Shop (http://www.nakedcitylv.com/).
City ordinance requires no glass bottles or cans!
Artists Showing Outdoors
Below is a partial listing of Outdoor Artist Exhibits:
- Leslie Ann Farrell--painting/mixed media
- Patti Backer--painting/mixed media
- Jesse Heinreich--acrylic on canvas
- Christoper Reese--pen and ink
- Miss Marilyn B--Soul jazz @ 6pm
- The Inhalers-Classic rock @ 7pm
- Dj Noel-indiekrush.com @ 8pm
- Fiero pop @ 9pm
Art @ The Funk House
Featuring Derrick McAdoo from Feb 5-March 1, 2010. Abstract watercolors and prints.
1228 S. Casino Center Blvd.
Presents Full Figured Neon Kiss opening exhibition February 4, show runs through Feb 28th — This exhibition will feature established painters Constance Edwards Scopepolis from Indianapolis, Kristine McCallister from Las Vegas and Sculptures by Christopher Schulz from Los Angeles.
1112 Casino Center Blvd
The Box Office
Showing new artists each month
1129 S. Casino Center
City of the World Gallery
Now retired, Patty Clark, featured artist for March, was selected Art Educator of the Year in 2003. She loves the sensation of spreading paint and the challenge of creating art with any object she encounters. Come see Patty Clark's "Taking Flight" artworks.
1229 S. Casino Center Blvd.
Art on Main Street
The recent economic meltdown has been difficult for Las Vegas, especially for the design community. Architectural and interior design firms have either shut down their offices or have had to lay off the majority of their staff. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, a group of talented, young emerging designers are transforming and breaking from tradition. Leaner, greener, and meaner from living in the fast age of cookie cutter box buildings, this new force is taking center stage in a exhibit titled "2010 RFP," which happens next month on First Friday at Alios, 1217 S. Main St.
"RFP" is an acronym for "Request for Proposal," a word commonly seen during the past boom days by developers and city planners. Taking on a new meaning in today's bust age, "2010 RFP" is the first exhibit to feature the works of local architects and interior designers in the Arts District. A common thread in this new generation of designers is their passion to express their creativity in multidisciplinary forms merging art, architecture, furniture, and industrial design to give meaning to a new vocabulary of ideas. All eight designers exhibiting in "2010 RFP" have branched out on their own and created their own identity.
Sharon Gainsburg
Will host many artists in many media such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, fabric and mixed media for March First Friday
1039 #130 Main Street
The Place Gallery
Sculpture exhibit featuring two Las Vegas artists, Kenny Karchmer and Scott Sandoval. The opening reception will be held March 4 and 5, 2010 from 6pm until 9pm with both artists in attendance. "Pick Up Sticks" incorporates rare rose wood from Africa and Central America intertwined with contrasting glass, stone or tiles. Each work is carefully tied using fly-fishing techniques and explores the relationships between lines and curves intersecting with the objects used in these three dimensional wall sculptures.
Scott Sandoval's abstract metal sculptures are inspired by his environment and especially his love of all things aquatic. These brilliantly colored, perfectly executed monuments in steel show his absolute mastery over his medium and an eye for detail and flawless design. The exhibit runs through March 31, 2010. The gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 7:00pm and Monday through Thursday by appointment.
Please call 702-782-0319 to schedule an appointment or for further information. This exhibition is co-sponsored by Debbe Sussman, Art Creates.
1054 Main Street
Retro Vegas
featured artist is Bill Murr Johnson (1924 - 2005). Bill completed his art school training in the late 1940s and established himself as a commercial artist. He practiced his hand at fine art throughout his life with an emphasis on water colors, acrylics and paper (specifically origami). Keeping with Retro Vegas theme, this exhibit will focus on several of his works from the 1950s and 1960s.
1211 South Main Street
(702) 384-2700
Art on Charleston
Gaia Flowers, Gifts and Art
In March, "Ancient Art of the Mojave," continues at Gaia. The show is a collection of Hamilton Moore photographs of ancient rock art, evocative landscapes and modern development of the Mojave. On hand will be members of the Southern Nevada Rock Art Association, who can answer all your burning questions about petroglyphs, pictographs and geoglyphs. Also returning to Gaia for an encore performance is jewelry maker Heidi Haydon, who will be demonstrating her unique technique for turning recycled leather, natural stones and other items into gorgeous rings, necklaces and bracelets.
New Works 8 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104.
S2 Art Group
One East Charleston Blvd. Fine art publisher and gallery operator S2 Art Group, Ltd. has its world headquarters in Las Vegas' burgeoning downtown arts district, in a renovated facility. S2 limited editions are hand-pulled on extremely rare, antique lithography presses at the company's 22,000 square-foot Las Vegas atelier – the largest such facility in the world. Opening Reception on First Friday from 6-10 pm. http://www.s2art.com/
Cottages Castles and Closets
"Feed Your Soul with Wonderful Treasures for You and Your Home" We are a neighborhood Antique, Vintage, Shabby Chic, Home Decor Shop located in our Las Vegas Arts District
220 E. Charleston Blvd and 3rd Street.
Art @ Commerce Street Studios
1551 South Commerce
Circadian Galleries
Inside the Commerce Street Studios presents, Spirits and Ghosts a completely new and exciting show by Daniel Pearson consisting of all new abstracts. Show times are from 6pm to10pm a great stop on the trolley route! For more information call 525-2850
The Fallout Gallery
Exhibit from March 3-April 10, 2010 "Character Matters" featuring 3 artists: Cristina Paulos, Kelly Shon, Maranda Espinosa.The show features new work from these artists. All have Animation & Illustration backgrounds. Celebrate Girls Day (a Japanese holiday) by checking out these unique Character driven pieces in the heart of Vegas at The Fallout.
Open First Friday 6-10pm. Regular hours: Thursday, Friday and Sat Noon-4pm.
Naked CityTattoo
Inside Commerce Street Studios
Special shows on First Fridays.
Open daily.
|Estardas by Justin Favela
Presents Tomorrow People -February 4-March 20 Painting, drawing and sculpture by emerging artists Leah Craig, Catherine Cruise, Justin Favela, and Thomas Willis. First Friday 6-10 at the CAC. 101 E. Charleston, Suite 107 in the Arts Factory. Visit http://www.lasvegascac.org/ for more information.
Cricket Studio
Studio 203. Cricket Studio--107 e. Charleston Blvd. Studio 210--Upstairs in the Arts Factory--continuing thru -"Bugspeak" illustrations by Brian Swanson - visit us during the week...12 - 4pm tues-fri. Open FF and Tues - Fri 12 noon - 4pm, Evenings/Weekends by Appointment, 24/7 on the web.
Damned Ink Studios
Suite 204, showing new work. Located in the Arts Factory upstairs. Open First Friday Fri/Sat 1-6pm and by appointment.
(702) 480-9090.
Face Up Gallery
107 E. Charleston Blvd. Studio 210 "FACE UP": the "TEXT" show, acrylic on wood and canvas featured artist: Dar Freeland - Open First Friday
The Green Gallery
Announces the unveiling of the "Dresses" collection of artist Kimberly Cockrum at February's First Friday. Cockrum hails from Arkansas, where she has been contracted for murals and custom home decorating. In addition, Cockrum also created hundreds of pieces of artwork in her nature and life collections. For more of her work, go to http://www.kimberlycockrum.com/
|Down in the Town by Joseph Watson
The Joseph Watson Collection
Featuring Spencer Davis, creator of the world famous Booty Babe figures. Also new urban paintings from Joseph. The Arts Factory Suite 115 (downstairs) First Friday & Preview Thursday 6:30-9:30pm March 4 & 5, 2010. http://www.josephwatsoncollection.com/
|The Art of Dray
107 E. Charleston, Arts Factory Suite 115
Niki J Sands Contemporary Fine Art
Featuring original oils, acrylics, giclees and prints by artists Niki J Sands and Eric Belanger... Gallery is open Monday thru Friday 9am until 5pm.
Arts Factory Suite 105A. Please call for an appointment 702.499.3984
The Ortego Gallery
Peg Lozier is exhibiting her new original art nouveau watercolors, along with still lifes, painted furniture, and portraits. Arts Factory Suite 115. For more info. call 702-281-6714.
PeaceNart Studio
Presents: I Don't Wan't To Know The Rules! Finished Artwork and Works In Progress By Alexander P. Huerta. Arts Factory Suite 220
|The Art of Leonardo Aguirre
Introducing Leonardo Aguirre di Matteo 'En Escena', Educated in Montevideo Uruguay as an architect Leo changed his tune to painting. Architectural references are made and one would think the artist also studied theatrics. The well drawn paintings take on a surreal stage presence but with an extremely compressed depth of field. The fun begins when you start following lines that lead to trap doors, wrap around pinball bumpers and dangle heavy objects from what appears to be simply a line- not a cable, and sometimes a dotted line. You begin to doubt your sense of weight, space and even time by the clever choice of totally unrelated objects drawn into his scenes. Trifecta Gallery http://www.trifectagallery.com/ 702.366.7001 Through March 26. Arts Factory Suite 160
Valentino's Zootsuit Connection
WEARABLE ART at it's best, "for the COOL in you". Featuring a great selection of fine suiting, classic clothing, and stylish fedoras. Inside the Arts Factory
107 East Charleston Boulevard, Arts Factory Suite 135
Art on 3rd Street
3rd St. Revolution Art Gallery
Artist Ezequiel Lee Orona.Pop Dada Art. Metal and Wood Sculpture.
Paintings ,Drawings and Prints.Artist Juan Ybarra ,Bronze Sculpture and Steel Mobiles. Paintings and Drawings.Tues-Sat The art Revolution.Declaration of Independence.
224 Imperial Avenue
Cob4lt blu3 Studio Gallery
Ed Dominguez artist: This renowned artist from Puerto Rico is passionate about creating art that changes the attitude of any wall. His oil paintings are vibrant in color; warm yellows, deep blues and intense reds! This architect-turned-artist takes urban cityscapes and adds a whimsical touch, be it Vegas or any other.
1400 S. 3rd Street
Neon Venus Art Theatre live performances.
Southern Nevada Center for the Arts
An innovative and creative mix of artist studios, galleries and teaching facilities featuring paintings, ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, jewelry and more. Come joins us for our first open house this First Friday! Having a meeting or party? "Where Culture and Community Come Together"
Contact us at 702-888-3400 for details
1310 S. 3rd St.
A referral-based, by appointment only hair salon which celebrates ART, creates BEAUTY, demonstrates MUSIC and produces FASHION accessories. The home of MY FIRST RODEO. All events are smoke-free, free of charge and all ages and take place between 5-9PM.
1104 s 3rd St, Las Vegas
Art @ Holsum
Open at Holsum Lofts
- Stephen Jackson - 382-9200
- Lola's (the restaurant) - 227-5652 http://www.lolaslasvegas.com/
- Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater - 878-1227 http://www.lvdance.org/
- DIGS Studio - 651-6000 http://www.digsstudio.com/
|Art at the Pop-Up Gallery Holsum Lofts
Presents A Celebration of Women, a one night only multi-media art event, honoring Women's History Month, at Holsum Design Center, 241 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 150 on First Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Art and About
ArT Gallery at Not Just Antiques
Vintage ART from established artists as well as new talent. Combine a cup of tea and ART. Open First Friday until 10pm. www.NotJustAntiquesMart.com PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF NOT JUST ANTIQUES.
The Bridge Gallery
Located on the second floor of City Hall, near the information desk. The City of Las Vegas Employee Juried Art Exhibit opens on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Bridge Gallery in Las Vegas City Hall , located at 400 Stewart Avenue . This exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs through February 5, 2010.
Visitors may enter through the breezeway from the second floor of the parking garage, which is on the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Stewart Avenue . Parking is by paid meter only. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Call (702) 229-1012 for more information.
Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery
"Teetering on the Brink..." February 1 - March 12, 2010 Solo exhibit by artist John Bissonette whose new sculptures flaunt and deconstruct myths of stability, wealth, and excess. Hours: 8am-5pm M-F, 8am -10pm First Fridays
The Historic Reed Whipple Cultural Center
Open until 9 pm on First Friday. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211. Local artists explore the title of the exhibit through their artwork. Free admission
The Attic
On First Friday The Attic offers a special discount. Open till 8pm.
1018 South Main Street
(702) 388-4088
J.J.C. Clocks and Antiques
Open First Fridays 6-10pm. For all of your clock repairs. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5pm.
On Main South of Colorado
Opportunity Village Thrift Shop on Main
First Friday store hours 9:00am till 10:00pm. Sales throughout the entire store. 50% off selected items. Collectible items and wild funky items for sale.
Not Just Antiques
12,000 sq. ft. filled with Antiques, Collectibles & Art. Voted Las Vegas Review-Journal Best Place to Buy Antiques & Collectibles 2007. Open daily. Holsum Loft Lamp Showroom Liquidation. Open late First Friday.
1422 Western Avenue
Restaurants and Cafe's
Proudly presents LIVE Fridays Every Friday (6 pm to 12 Midnight) Where YOU are a part of the EXPERIENCE! This Week FEATURING: Live Artists painting musically inspired ART! Models and Photographers in a LIVE photo shoot and more...
$10 Donation helps us keep the cause going! http://www.electronicmusiccafe.com/
Lola's (the restaurant)
227-5652, http://www.lolaslasvegas.com/ in Holsum Lofts
Paymon's Mediterranean Bistro
107 E. Charleston Blvd. #155, located in the Arts Factory. Open M-F 11am-3pm. First Friday 5pm-9pm. 272.0200
The After Parties
N.O.I.S.E!!! network of immersive sensory entertainment
We present a Forum for local art and music to inter-weave an impulsive synergistic event for all to be a part of . First Friday at the Aruba and Thunderbird lounge
1215 Las Vegas Blvd. ABSOLUTELY FREE! 10pm- till?
Drums and Instruments Encouraged!
Downtown Cocktail Room
On First Friday: Soulful House, Downtempo by DJ Carlos Sanchez. Live Percussions by Cayce Woody. Valet Parking provided in adjacent alley after 8pm ($5 all night). Seating is limited and may require reservations, so arrive early. Please dress appropriately.
702-880-DOWN (3696) for questions or reservations.
111 Las Vegas Boulevard South (100 Ft South of Fremont)
Beauty Bar
Presents The Get Back, funky soul dance party w/ deejays: John Doe, Danny Boy, Phoreyz, Aurajin, 8-bits and special guests. 10pm until the wee hours. $5 for girls, $10 for guys. A funky good time guaranteed!! http://www.thegetbackvegas.com/
Dino's Lounge
Drink Specials! Karaoke with host Danny G 10pm to ??. 382-3894
Frankie's Tiki Room
A unique combination of South Seas exotica and modern primitivism with just a hint of Las Vegas kitch. Frankie's is the place you can escape to the fantasy any hour of the day or night. Enjoy the exotic rum drinks from the menu and traditional cocktails. Every First Friday DJ BEELZEBOZO spins from 10 pm - 2 am 1712 W. Charleston Blvd.
First Friday Las Vegas
Nevada Public Radio
For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this link http://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm


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He lets it loose beneath the entire heavens— His lightning, to the ends of the earth Job 37:3 (The Israel Bible™)
On the second evening of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), thunder and lightning storms hit Israel on Monday night illuminating Jerusalem's skyline. One local man snapped a photograph of a lightning bolt that appeared to have hit the minaret tower of the Al-Aksa Mosque on the Temple Mount.
Reports of lighting hitting the Al-Aksa mosque have not been confirmed however. More images of lightning flashes over the site can be seen below.
But the Temple Mount plaza wasn't the only Jerusalem landmark to get struck by lightening. The tower at the Hebrew University in Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, was struck by thunder as well.
Meanwhile, social media in Israel was filled with a wide array of beautiful lightning images as you can see below.
Still photos weren't the only media format capturing the heavenly lightening storm. Videos of the thunder storms illuminating the sky were caught on video as well. Below is just one of many examples of God's lightning show over Gilo, a Jerusalem neighborhood overlooking Bethlehem:


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David & Anne Honeyfield
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06 758 9239 | 0211 658 748
3km from SH3
3/4 acre town garden. We have 5 merging gardens featuring 60 rhododendrons and plenty of colourful roses and other plants and flowers. All this is complemented by a lovely soft lawn, a short bush walk at the back and views of Mount Taranaki. Plants for sale.


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Investigation of ducts as a "radar pinhole" for detecting objects through a wall
Whitelonis, Nicholas John
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There is a continuing interest in the through-the-wall capabilities of radar. It has been found that walls behave as a low-pass medium, and therefore through-the-wall radar has been restricted to frequencies in the low GHz range. Unfortunately at these lower frequencies the resolution of the radar system is sacrificed. This thesis investigates the possibility of using a duct as a means of detecting objects through a wall. Ducts have been extensively studied in the past; however there has been limited research of ducts with two open ends. In this thesis the difference between an open-ended duct and a duct with two open ends is investigated through measurement and simulation. For simulation an approximate method is used that treats the duct as a waveguide. It is found that a significant amount of power is transmitted through a duct with two open ends. It is then shown that an object can be detected through a wall by using a duct that has been inserted into the wall. Then the two-way insertion loss of a duct with two open ends is determined through measurement and simulation. It is shown that a duct behaves as a high-pass medium and can be used as a propagation channel through a wall. The insertion loss due to the duct and the insertion loss through a concrete wall are compared


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Under the direction of the Manger Laboratory Services the Laboratory Technologist is responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of biological samples within the Qikiqtani General Hospital Laboratory in accordance with recognized international laboratory practices, upholding the philosophy and objective of the Department of Health to ensure that medical and non-medical professionals have the test results necessary to diagnose, treat, and manage disease and sorting, analyzing and distributing biological samples collected within the Qikiqtani General Hospital and biological samples referred in from the health facilities. Incumbent will be performing, recording, interpreting and monitoring Quality Control (QC) on all instruments and procedures to ensure the precision and accuracy of results reported.
The successful candidate must have a recognized diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a Canadian College or University and be licensed with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science. Also, a minimum of 6 months experience in all departments of clinical laboratory (hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology) is mandatory. An ability to complete a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check is mandatory. Incumbent must have advanced knowledge of Laboratory Technology, Principles and Standards of Practice with a focus on a laboratory functions, principles, and standards of practice including venipuncture, medical terminology and the ability to operate and understand complex laboratory instrumentation is required. The incumbent must be able to acquire within a reasonable time frame and remain current with the following training and certifications: WHIMS, Internet and Email service, fire training, Dangerous Goods Course and hand washing in service. Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.


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More than 250 children are taking part in Tameside Council's production of 'Mother Goose'.
The panto arrives in Tameside for its Christmas tour in two weeks' time, Friday, November 28, youngsters who will be starring alongside the professional actors from Pendle Productions.
Over the last 10 weeks the children have been working with two of the show's stars - Sue Fulton, who will be playing the Wicked Fairy Vanity and Dan Costello who returns this year as the ever-popular comic Silly Billy - on their dance moves and acting techniques.
"Mother Goose is a fantastic story" commented choreographer Sue, "and with so much traditional humour and slapstick there is lots for the audience to get involved in.
"It has been a real joy working with the young dancers and putting them through their paces. There is such a wealth of talent in Tameside. Not only will the children have had the opportunity to work on stage with professionals but their work will go towards an Arts Award qualification they will be able to use at school and for college entry."
The dancers have come from across the borough and are representatives of Ashton School of Dance, Base Performing Arts, Nicholson Academy, Dance Gallery, Artsync, Freedom Dancers, Sarah England School of Dance and Kirsten's Dance Academy.
Director Tim Lince stressed that the dancers are as much a part of the production as the professionals.
He said: "'Mother Goose' is a community production touring town halls in each part of the borough so it has to reflect the community by having local involvement. Panto is often the first opportunity for children to see theatre so we have a great responsibility to make sure that this experience is one that will last a lifetime.
"Mother Goose" will be staged at Ashton Town Hall, November 28 to December 1; Dukinfield Town Hall, December 3 and 4; Droylsden Concord Suite, December 6 to 10; Hyde Town Hall, December 12 to 15; George Lawton Hall, Mossley, December 17 to 28.


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Corporate Finance Deal Announcement: European Filtration Limited
We are delighted to announce we have advised the shareholders of Northampton-based European Filtration Limited on the sale of the business to Dutch-based Affinia Netherlands Holdings. European Filtration Limited is a distributor of Wix filters in the UK. Wix is a US-based company that has production facilities in Poland and is the second largest filter manufacturer in the world. Wix has announced its intention to grow UK sales to £20 million over three years which will create significant growth opportunities for European Filtration Limited.
The business was part of the Filtration Control Group prior to completion of the deal. The Filtration Control Group is based in Northampton and is a leading distributor and manufacturer of engine filtration technology and components for the commercial vehicle, rail and automotive sectors worldwide.
Corporate finance advice to the shareholders was provided by partner Laurence Whitehead and director Martin Shaw who also oversaw tax and accounting advice provided by members of the broader MHA MacIntyre Hudson team in Northampton.
Deryck Norville, one of the European Filtration shareholders commented:
"The team at MHA MacIntyre Hudson did an excellent job from start to finish. The team saw us through to completion, whilst providing solid advice and support on the financial, accounting and tax aspects of the process. Good professional advisers with the expertise and tenacity to get the job done."
Laurence added:
"We wish Deryck and all the ex-shareholders further success as they continue to pursue equally exciting business opportunities in the fast-growing Filtration Control Group."
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Lewis School's Title I Remediation Program Students Are Soaring!
Lewis School's Title I Reading and Math students received special recognition at the Awards Ceremony this week at Lewis School. The students were honored for making outstanding growth in Reading and/or Math Remediation. Teachers, Mary Carnahan, Reading, and Suzette Breckenridge-Martin, Math, could not be more proud of the growth these students are achieving. Way to go Falcons!
Pictured (in both pictures) are Bella Lambert, Aaron Leach, Jaylee Manning, Hope Bentley, Jazlynn Barahona, Carly Mills, Riley Gresham, Jalen Johnson, Arieanna Latham, Riley Nolin, and Mykell Munro.


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