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Ms. White (Cheryl Ronning), Nice Gal Eddie (Ariel Dumas) and Ms. Pink (Emily Gunyou)
Red Eye Mounts the Midwest Premiere of
RESERVOIR BITCHES by Laura McGhee -
A brutally funny dramatic parody that turns a cult classic on its ear.
Right now you can walk into any big box media store and pick up a copy of the just released 15th anniversary special edition DVD of RESERVOIR DOGS, director Quentin Tarantino's influential milestone of independent filmmaking. What better occasion to revisit this modern cult classic with a splendidly re-imagined, all-female theatrical parody? And what better company to bring it to you than the Twin Cities' own Red Eye theater, known not only for its expertise in creating multimedia stagings, but also - like Tarantino - for liberally referencing pop culture throughout the company's 24-year production history to explore and exploit the humor found in the darker side of contemporary life.
Award-winning Canadian playwright Laura McGhee was listening to the song Stuck in the Middle With You, when she wondered what connotation the dancing torture scene would have had if a woman had been playing the role portrayed by Michael Madsen in Reservoir Dogs. Then she started to speculate about what else would have been different
RESERVOIR BITCHES premiered last June in Toronto to sold-out houses and rave reviews: McGhee's script taps the comic potential while retaining the strength of Tarantino's original plot - it will appeal to film buffs and gender freaks alike. (Toronto Star) The production takes Tarantino's exercise in machismo and turns it on its head, blending all the bad-ass gangster posturing with a healthy dollop of estrogen-fuelled neuroses and Dr. Phil self-psychoanalysis
hilarious results. (The Torontoist)
For the Red Eye production, Artistic Director Steve Busa works with long time design collaborators Ron Albert (lights), Liz Josheff (media, costumes & set), and Gary Johnson (set), a team that's joined by a very talented roster of performers: Laura Coates (Ms. Orange), Ariel Dumas (Nice Gal Eddie), Emily Gunyou (Ms. Pink), Georgia Hallman (Jo Cabot), Katrina Hawley (The Cop), Alia Mortensen (Ms. Blonde), and a special appearance by Cheryl Ronning (Ms. White).
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by Graydon Royce, Star Tribune
April 24, 2007
Emily Gunyou has quietly become one of the more interesting young actors in the Twin Cities. Working on small-theater fringes, she shows a consistent eagerness to go deep with character and measure a performance in such a way that eccentricity appears natural.
The latest evidence is on display at Red Eye in "Reservoir Bitches," a slight but clever turn on the Quentin Tarantino movie "Reservoir Dogs."
Gunyou plays Ms. Pink, one of the ill-fated gang of thieves who stumbles into a robbery that turns out to be a set-up. There isn't great depth in Laura McGhee's script, but the playwright does allow an actor to take hold of a role and shake some fun from it. Gunyou does just that with her portrait of a nebbish -- a nasally voiced worrier who paradoxically carries a steely nerve for danger and a profane toughness. Her portrayal is easily the most interesting among Red Eye's cast, under Steve Busa's direction.
Gunyou, though, is the zest here. She makes "Reservoir Bitches" as ridiculously fun as the playwright intended.
by Quinton Skinner?, City Pages
April 25, 2007
I've wandered out of the Red Eye on more than one occasion wondering how I was going to describe what I just saw without sounding as though I had gone barking nuts. (That's more a function of the limits of my descriptive abilities than of the coherence of the work. Usually.) No such worries this time.
Emily Gunyou nearly steals the thing as Ms. Pink (seeing an attractive woman channel the spirit of Steve Buscemi leaves one feeling, shall we say, confused). Meanwhile, as Katrina Hawley's cop waits to be mutilated, she pronounces herself "strangely aroused"which is not a bad way to describe this evening at the Red Eye.
by Quinton Skinner, for Variety
Apr. 24, 2007
While Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" oozed flop sweat and testosterone, Laura McGhee's "Reservoir Bitches" takes the same heist-gone-wrong scenario and flips it on its head, recasting all the familiar characters -- from the undercover cop to the homicidal maniac to the crumb in search of redemption -- as women. Result is a fast-paced show that never really aspires to rise above entertaining parody. While previously staged at the New York Intl. Fringe Festival, this Red Eye production comes from a company that generally specializes in the avant-garde but makes the transition nicely to lighthearted farce with an arthouse undertone.
Emily Gunyou is a standout as the nasal Ms. Pink, and Cheryl Ronning tackles pivotal tough-gal Ms. White with a hint of Harvey Keitel's filmic thief with a heart of gold. Georgia Hallman lends a pleasing note of callousness to ringleader Jo Cabot.
The show appeals by smartly toning down the script's inherent shtick, and on the strength of not pretending to be more than it is: a 90-minute riff on what was partially satiric and self-referential in the first place. At least the original film kept a straight face; one hardly imagines where to start in sending up, say, "Kill Bill." The line between parody and self-parody can be hard to draw indeed.
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Passage of Dreams
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged]
Slavic Love: An evening of Romantic Russian Song (Twin Cities Chekhov Festival)
The Deception
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Reservoir Bitches
Ugly Girls (and Plenty of 'Em): 9x22 Dance Lab February 2007
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She, So Beloved
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they got kelly johnson at one of the best offseason deals that no one seemed to care about...1yr/3m
good D, 20 HR power, doubles...$3m
Patrick Newman@npbtracker
Rakuten is really balking at the $20m posting fee limit.
Patrick Newman@npbtracker
Rakuten is going to talk posting with Tanaka by the 10th. Exec: "asking him to stick around will be the priority" http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20131207-0000014... …
in the 22nd inning, when the entire 25 man roster has been used and Kelly Johnson breaks his ankle.
With Beltan there, think Yanks might try Sori at second for a year?
Jayson Stark makes multiple predictions on the Winter meetings. Shark gets a few mentions.
Gardner would look good in a Cubs uniform
Thank you! I understand...it's not as bad as you think, I know the difference - more of a mental typo; I work in pro audio and I occasionally type BASS instead of base ... and MUTE instead of moot etc. ugh.
So you are saying that the Cubs aren't spending because they can't? Not because they have a plan. Is that your point?
beltran/yanks 3/45
napoli/bos 2/32
...at this rate there's going to be no FA's left for winter meetings
also, the yanks have one hell of a crowded OF situation even with the DH in play...beltran, ellsbury, a.soriano, ichiro, b.gardner, v.wells
Who said we're enjoying it?
fair point, as Cubs fans we're use to being the abused in an abusive relationship, yet we just can't stop coming back for more.
Who said we're enjoying it?
I kid, it's my only source for Cubs news, pretty much.
At the Cubs current stage it's too much but there may be a time in the future where they need to get a player like that. I don't think the Ricketts have the financial chops to do it.
We covered it. But the Cubs playing like a mid market team isn't going to cut it long term. Cano isn't the point here.
My thoughts about it are conflicted: http://www.thecubreporter.com/comment/218570#comme...
But at the end of the day I do get the sense that the Ricketts are in way over their heads and have no business trying to play this game.
Thank you.
Ha. Thanks for letting us all vent and postulate here. Thanks for turning us on to AZ PHIL. And Tim. And CUBSTER. But not for The Real Neal, or Silent Towel.
Damn right you will. And a smile wouldn't hurt, either.
Seriously, though, the work's appreciated.
the tale of Fernando Tatis
poor guy said the Granderson to Mets deal was as good as done, then had a meltdown last night because it hadn't happened yet and felt terrible for mentioning it, then turned out to be right.
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Modern Prohibition Takes It On The Chin With Uruguays Marijuana Legalization
Uruguay became the first country to legalize marijuana completely yesterday.
We're not just talking about "decriminalizing" it, or allowing recreational use while still prosecuting pot's cultivation and selling. The government will still limit amounts to six plants per home per year. And as with alcohol purchases in the US, selling pot in Uruguay will require a license.
Mountain Man's Justice
The "mountain man" they call him, Ernie Wayne Tertelgte's curious way of handling charges against him in court has recently raised some eyebrows. Tertelgte was discovered fishing without a license by police and resisted arrest when he refused to stop fishing. A YouTube video of his court hearing is blowing up online:
Mainstream Media's Hype Over Gun Control
According to the C.D.C's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control & the National Crime and Victimization Survey done by the U.S. Justice Department, the overall murder and violent crime rate has dropped by 50% since 1993. On top of the government's own statistics, self-reported gun ownership has also been at its highest since 1993. Violence in the US is not becoming an epidemic. The media is simply reporting on shootings more often to scare the public into supporting gun control.
Adam Kokesh Pleads Guilty: His Sentencing Is January 17th
On Wednesday, November 8th, 2013 activist Adam Kokesh was released from jail after pleading guilty to multiple gun charges. The judge stated multiple conditions Kokesh must follow while waiting his January 17th 2014 sentencing: Kokesh must report to authorities on a weekly basis, must not possess weapons of any kind, and is prohibited from entering D.C. except for legal appointments.
Prior to pleading guilty, Kokesh was sitting in a jail cell since the July 9th arrest after posting bail, because a judge ruled that Adam was "too dangerous" and must remain in custody until his sentencing. Now that Kokesh has chosen a guilty plea, with a new attorney at his side, he is now looking at a maximum of up to 6 years in prison.
How to PREDICT Your future wealth….
This Simple "Litmus Test"
Predicts Your Future Wealth…
We're going to have some fun today.
In just a minute I'm going to share a simple 10 second test that will predict your future wealth.
Sound corny?
This isn't mentalism or phony crystal ball stuff.
This "test" been an extremely accurate gauge of future wealth for over 50 years, and was originally invented by Confucius over 2500 years ago!
What's The Truth Behind Climate Change?
The planet is cooling, despite what the Intergovernmental Panel on Climatic Change (IPCC) has claimed. Ice core samples continually exhibit and prove CO2 isn't the main driver of climate change.
Demonizing CO2 which is what plants need in order to survive?
We need plants with plentiful CO2 levels to grow our food, and studies have shown that biomass explodes with heightened CO2 levels. With all of this in mind, it is no surprise that the majority of scientists are skeptical of climate change. CO2 doesn't lead changes in temperature; temperature leads CO2 levels by at least 800 years of lag.
Congressmen Call For Declassification Of 9/11 Files Discussing Hijacker Links To Saudi Government
Since terrorists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, victims' loved ones, injured survivors, and members of the media have all tried without much success to discover the true nature of the relationship between the 19 hijackers — 15 of them Saudi nationals — and the Saudi Arabian government.
Many news organizations reported that some of the terrorists were linked to the Saudi royals and that they even may have received financial support from them as well as from several mysterious, moneyed Saudi men living in San Diego.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly denied any connection, and neither President George W. Bush nor President Obama has been forthcoming on this issue.


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The Blue Lagoon water park is situated at Bluestone National Park Resort, a five star luxury resort within 500 acres of spectacular countryside in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
Designed to resemble an enormous upturned coracle, Blue Lagoon is believed to be the only biomass-heated water park in the world. It is a unique facility, and an excellent location for a corporate event that will stay in the memory of delegates and guests for a long time.
Meeting Rooms
The facilities at Blue Lagoon are all finished to a high standard and can be configured to the requirements of a client's needs.
The Blue Lagoon water park can accommodate 660 swimmers at any one time.
It can easily cater for 600 delegates and guests for a formal function. The world is your oyster and with the option of exclusive use, let your creative side run wild.
Technical Facilities
Blue Lagoon has the latest audio visual and lighting facilities, ensuring events are heard and seen – and remembered. Technical facilities include Wi-Fi access in certain areas, PA System, various lighting options, décor can be altered and the entire venue can be themed including the colour of the water.
Catering forms an important part of any corporate event and the Blue Lagoon can provide a range of menus and ideas to suit all, we offer a wide range of catering options, from barbecues and parties to formal dinners and functions of up to 600 delegates. Bespoke menus and packages can be tailored to suit clients requirements.
Leisure Facilities
Blue Lagoon is a great indoor venue water park with a range of aqua based adventures, including a large wave pool with indoor and outdoor water flumes, a lazy river, bubble pool and outdoor spa pool.
It also has its very own 'beach' areas. In addition, clients can also opt to utilise the range of all-weather facilities at the neighbouring Bluestone National Park Resort for additional events or activities. From the Adventure Centre and Wild Wood Café, to the Steep Ravine with its high ropes and Woodland Warrior Laser Combat and Camp Smokey.
Then there's The Well Spa and its thermal rooms and a wide range of holistic treatments, the Carreg Las fine dining restaurant, and a private village with a range of shops and facilities. All within easy walking of the Blue Lagoon.


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Many years ago I bought Macromedia Flash 5, and never got around to doing anything with it.... Lately I've gained a lot of interest in learning how to animate and develop small applications like games and I figured flash would be a good place to start...
Now I don't currently have to the money to purchase a 600 dollar copy of Adobe CS6, and I'd feel like I wasted a lot of money if I never got to use the version I purchased even if it was like 10 years ago. So I had a few questions to ask before I invest any time into Flash 5
1. If I learn actionscript in Flash 5, and one day I get adobe flash, will I know what I'm doing? Or will I basically be learning a brand new system of coding
2. Is it possible to make a moderately complex interactive game with Flash 5? (One with many seperate values for score, health, etc. etc.)
3. All in all, is it even worth me using such an old version of Flash?
1. Using Flash 5 will not help you with newer versions, though you can work with files developed with it. Flash 5 is Actionscript 1... manys folks these days recommend people stop using Actionscript 2 which came later in Flash MX 2004 and get with the modern world and use Actionscript 3 which debuted in CS3 and has been enhanced since.
2. You probably could, though if you have little to no experience don't aim so high for starters. Chances are you will not be able to match what can be done with new versions.
3. It really depends what you plan to use it for. You might also find that it is too old to be able to use if you happen to have a newer machine.
I suggest you try getting a trial version of the latest release. It's good for 30 days and has no limitations. If you are not bitten by the bug early on, chances are you and Flash aren't meant to be.
The language used in Flash 5 is Action Script 2, but the newest is Action Script 3 being the most optimal language. There are still people using Action Script 2, but will eventually have to migrate through 3.
You want to make games, you can do and if after you get a newer version, you can continue working (in the old version of AS2 code).
Working with an older version is not as bad, but the true power of Flash Action Script 3 explodes.
Have you thought about using the cloud and pay only for Flash months, I think it costs 60 dollars per month
Yeah sorry to say Flash 5 would probably be about the worst old version (unless it was Flash 4!) to try and learn actionscript on. Flash 6 and 7 would be better, but the future is AS3. There were big changes in Actionscript between Flash 5 and Flash MX (6). And even more in MX 2004 (7) which was pretty much the pinacle for AS2 coding.
Like esdebon said AS3 is the future. And if you plan to do much with Flash it would be better to just start with AS3.
As for animating and timeline stuff without code, there have been changes since Flash 5, but not as many. And the animating timeline skills you learn in Flash 5 will transfer well to newer versions.


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Vaginal yeast infections, also called "Candida vaginal infections," typically are caused by the Candida albicans fungus. During a lifetime, 75% of all women are likely to have at least 1 vaginal Candida infection, and up to 45% have 2 or more. Women tend to be more likely to get vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, or when they are pregnant or taking antibiotics. Women with immune-suppressing diseases such as diabetes and HIV infection also are at increased risk.
The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include:
Your doctor will suspect an infection based on your symptoms. Your doctor will do a pelvic examination to look for inflammation and a white discharge in your vagina and around the vaginal opening. Your doctor may also take a sample of the vaginal discharge for quick examination under a microscope in the office or to send to a laboratory to test for yeast organisms, such as Candida fungi.
Proper treatment cures up to 90% of vaginal yeast infections within 2 weeks or less, often within a few days. A small number of people will have repeat infections. Usually, these will improve with repeated treatment. However, patients with unexplained, repeat episodes should be tested for diabetes or HIV -- 2 conditions that can suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infections.
To help prevent vaginal yeast infections, you can try the following suggestions:
Vaginal yeast infections can be treated with antifungal medicines that are inserted directly into the vagina as tablets, creams, ointments or suppositories. These medications include butoconazole (Femstat), clotrimazole (Clotrimaderm, Canesten), miconazole (Monistat, Monazole, Micozole), nystatin (several brand names), tioconazole (GyneCure) and terconazole (Terazole). A single dose of oral fluconazole (Diflucan Oral) also may be used, although this treatment is not recommended during pregnancy. Treatment of sex partners is not usually necessary, since most vaginal yeast infections are not transmitted sexually. However, if a male sex partner shows symptoms of Candida balanitis (redness, irritation and/or itching at the tip of the penis), he may need to be treated with an antifungal cream or ointment.
Although many medications used to treat vaginal yeast infections are now available without a prescription, you should use these medications only for treating repeat infections, not for your first episode. Any woman who experiences symptoms of a vaginal infection for the first time should visit a doctor. This is important to be sure that the vaginal discharge and discomfort is caused by yeast and not sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis.
About 5% of women with vaginal yeast infections develop recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), which is defined as 4 or more vaginal yeast infections in a 1-year period. Although RVVC is more common in women who have diabetes or weakened immune systems, most women with RVVC have no underlying medical illness that would predispose them to recurrent Candida infections. Medical experts still are trying to determine the most effective way to treat RVVC. Currently, most doctors treat this problem with 2 weeks of oral medication, followed by up to 6 months of a lower maintenance dose.
Call your doctor whenever you have vaginal discomfort or an abnormal vaginal discharge, especially if you are pregnant.
Medications cure most vaginal yeast infections. About 5% of women develop RVVC and may require further treatment with prolonged antifungal therapy.
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Frozen Fenway 2014 is go. May be impossible for me to be any more done with this event.
The Crusaders (November 29) and RPI Engineers (October 13) added to the sched.
Please make this stop. Think of the children!
The Pioneers bench boss retires after 19 seasons and 2 National Championships at Denver.
According to sources, Boston College will play Notre Dame at Fenway Park next year in Frozen Fenway XXXII: Electric Boogaloo.
The semifinals are now set: UMass Lowell-Providence, Boston College-Boston University.
BC now leads Vermont 1-0 in the best-of-3 series.
The no. 2 Boston College Eagles will face the no. 7 Vermont Catamounts in the Hockey East Quarterfinals.
Where will the Eagles finish? Who does BC draw in the first round of the Hockey East Tournament?
Boston College hockey is a perfect 14-0-0 in the gold sweaters, outscoring opponents 61-17. Bless you, Jack Cadagan (BC '58).
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Number of Students Employed at Graduation Anticipated to Rise for Third Year
Posted December 10, 2012 | Atlanta, GA
As commencement approaches, another group of students faces the rite of passage of landing their first full-time jobs.
Thankfully, and with the help of people such as Career Services Director Ralph Mobley, new Tech alumni are getting jobs despite a challenging economy. The job market for graduating students has improved during the past two years and, though he doesn't claim to be clairvoyant, Mobley believes it will do so for a third year.
Data from Georgia Tech's Office of Assessment shows that in spring 2012, 67.2 percent of students were employed (and nearly 77 percent had offers) at the time of commencement – up from 63.4 percent in 2011. The percentage from 2012 nearly matched that of the most recent pre-recession high of 2007, when 69.5 percent of students graduated with a job.
"Overall, one can assume engineering and technology will remain strong, but even in those areas, dips and downslides happen," Mobley said.
What gives Mobley the confidence that 2013 will be an even stronger year? More students have secured interviews and taken offers earlier this year than last.
Austin Harvey, who graduates in December with a degree in biomedical engineering and a job with Abbott Laboratories, is one such student. He found Career Services' Optimal Interview helpful in his search. This resource lets students record and replay their responses to potential interview questions.
"Not only does it assist in grooming your confidence in responding to common interview questions, but it gives you ample opportunity to record responses to your own set of questions to better structure an approach in specific situational interviews," he said.
Knowing about the prospective company helps as well. "Simply researching what a company offers and familiarizing yourself with why they believe in what they do – and more specifically how that translates back to you – can be a deciding factor in their understanding of your interest," Harvey added.
Davina Morrow graduates in May with a degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering and will move to Houston to work for BP. For Morrow, CareerBuzz and the annual Career Fair were integral to landing her job.
"I made sure to apply to all the jobs I was interested in before the Career Fair, because most companies had application deadlines the week of the fair and even had interviews beginning the day after," she said. Though it's a crowded environment, Morrow advised students to attend the fair, talk with companies and leave resumes behind.
"Face-to-face interaction is extremely important, and they may even sign you up for an interview on the spot," she said.
CareerBuzz is an online starting point, but Mobley encourages students to take advantage of the many other Career Services resources, such as career counseling and advisement. Career Services is located in the Bill Moore Student Success Center near Tech Tower.


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Press Release Archive
New Business School Building Wins Craftsmanship Awards
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Honored for Work on Rafik B. Hariri Building
Washington, D.C. – The Washington Building Congress recently announced that the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company will receive Craftsmanship Awards for its work on the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Rafik B. Hariri Building.
Undergraduate Students to Host Case Competition Focused on Non-profits
Business Strategy Challenge to Feature 15 Schools, Feb. 26-27
WHAT: Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business will host the 2010 Business Strategy Challenge, a case competition that asks teams of undergraduate students to find solutions to a real problem faced by a non-profit organization.
Students Place Second at Battle of the Beltway Case Competition
A team of undergraduate students in Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and the Walsh School of Foreign Service placed second at the inaugural Battle of the Beltway Federal Consulting Case Competition, sponsored by Deloitte Consulting's Federal Practice.
MBA Students Score Case Competition "Hat Trick"
Georgetown McDonough School of Business Teams Win First Place in Three Separate Case Competitions, Feb. 17-19
Washington, D.C. – Teams of students from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA Full-Time program have earned first place in three separate case competitions over the past week: the ACG Cup, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Venture Capital Investment Competition, and the San Diego State University International Sports MBA Case Competition.
Snow Make-Up Dates Announced for Global Executive MBA Students
Classes in the Global Executive MBA (Georgetown Campus) Program that were missed due to recent snow days have been rescheduled in March.
Friday, March 26, 2010, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
(Make-up day for classes missed on Saturday, Dec. 19)
Organizational Behavior, Professor McCabeFriday, March 26, 1:45 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
(Make-up day for classes missed on Saturday, Feb. 6)
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MBA Students to Host Strategy World Cup Case Competition
Georgetown's McDonough School of Business to Host Event April 8-9
Washington, D.C. – The Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business Graduate Student Consulting Group will host its first Strategy World Cup case competition April 8 and 9, 2010.
'Too Big to Fail' Event Postponed
New York Times reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin's discussion of his book, Too Big to Fail, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18, has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
Alumna Receives Emerging Scholar and Mentor Award
Wendy W. Moe, a graduate of the MBA program at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, is the recipient of the 2010 Erin Anderson Award from the American Marketing Association for an emerging female marketing scholar and mentor.
REIT CEO Summit Postponed
Due to expected inclement weather on Tuesday evening, the REIT CEO Summit scheduled to be held at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business on Feb. 9, 2010, has been postponed. The event is being rescheduled, and a new date will be announced soon.
Professor Novelli to Serve on Bipartisan Debt Reduction Task Force
William Novelli, distinguished professor of the practice at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business, has been asked to serve as a member of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Debt Reduction Task Force.
Co-chaired by former Senator Pete Domenici and Alice Rivlin, the Domenici-Rivlin Task Force will develop a comprehensive, balanced, and politically viable package of spending reductions and revenue increases for expedited consideration by Congress and the Obama Administration. A plan is expected to be released later this year.
Author of 'Too Big to Fail' to Speak
Andrew Ross Sorkin to Discuss His Book Feb. 18
WHAT: New York Times reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin will discuss his book, Too Big to Fail, at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
The event is sponsored by the school's Center for Financial Institutions, Policy, and Governance.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
MBA Students Visit eBay during CalTrek
MBA students at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business embarked on CalTrek 2010 in January, visiting companies such as eBay, Cisco, Deloitte, Google, and LinkedIn. The group was led by second-year student Erik Buurma.
CalTrek is a student group that facilitates West Coast recruitment across many industries and functional areas. Each January they organize a trip to the San Francisco Bay area to visit companies of interest to current students and network with Georgetown University alumni.
Professor Guerrero Cusumano Invited to Join Think Tank
Jose Luis Guerrero Cusumano, an associate professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, recently spoke at the American Society for Quality (ASQ) about the convergence of quality and ISO 26000. ISO 26000 is the future ISO standard for social responsibility. In addition, he was invited by the ASQ to join its International Think Tank for Quality and Social Responsibility, which seeks to facilitate research on how corporate social responsibility is measured and linked to shareholder value and other stakeholder outcomes and its interaction with quality.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Summit to be Held
CEOs to Participate in Panel Discussion, Feb. 9
Live Webcast: Former Deputy Secretary of the Treasury to Speak at Distinguished Leaders Series
Robert Kimmitt to Deliver Remarks at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business
Entrepreneurship Summit to be Held at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business
Event to Feature Keynote Lectures, Panel Discussions, and an Elevator Pitch Competition
WHAT: The Georgetown Entrepreneurship Summit, hosted by Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, will introduce students and other participants to a variety of topics related to entrepreneurship through a series of lectures and panel discussions. The event is open to the public.
MBA Students Visit the Federal Reserve
Professor Phillip Swagel (back row on the left) and MBA students from his finance course on monetary policy visited the Federal Reserve on January 15 to learn about the Federal Open Market Committee and how it makes decisions on monetary policy.
Financial Times Ranks Full-Time MBA Program No. 38
School Advances Two Positions in the Global MBA Ranking
The Financial Times 2010 ranking of Global MBA Programs lists Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA Full-Time Program 38th in the world, up from No. 40 last year. The school also was named the third best for international business, up from No. 4 in 2009.
Live Webcast: Managing Director of World Bank to Speak, Jan. 27
Juan José Daboub To Discuss Global Financial Crisis and Reform Experience in El Salvador
WHAT: Juan José Daboub, managing director of the World Bank, will speak about the global financial crisis and its impact on Latin America, as well as the reform experience from his country El Salvador, at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
The event, which is co-sponsored by Georgetown's McDonough School of Business and the Latin American Board, is open to the public.
Marriott Distinguished Leaders Lecture Rescheduled
J. Willard Marriott Jr.'s Distinguished Leaders Series lecture, originally planned for late January, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 12. It will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the Rafik B. Hariri Building's Lohrfink Auditorium.
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has identified 11 goals for Centennial 2013. This report shows progress toward those 11 goals. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted the Centennial 2013 Plan to prepare the park system for a second century of service and a 100-year celebration in 2013. The Plan's three priorities – fix what we have; upgrade existing parks, trails and services; and build new parks and trails for the future – are reflected in 11 goals The Commission adopted for completion by 2013. This annual report shows cumulative progress on these goals through December 2011. Following are archived progress reports.
Goal No. 1 – Stewardship
93 state parks will have land-use plans supported by the public and commission . . .so that citizens can participate in park planning and understand and support the care of their parks and environment. Progress: 81 of 93 state parks had land-use plans supported by the public and Commission at the end of 2011.
Public helps with park plans: This planning meeting for Lake Sammamish State Park is one example of the public planning process State Parks uses to identify land uses and develop classification and management plans for all parks. The inclusive process builds public interest and encourages participation. The resulting plans help park managers provide appropriate public recreation while caring for natural and cultural resources. To comment on park planning processes under way or to view completed plans and public comment, visit www.parks.wa.gov/plans/.
Goal No. 2 – Enjoyment, health and learning
All state parks will have community events and interpretive programs . . . so that citizens understand that parks are places to enjoy healthy recreation and learn about Washington's history and cultural heritage. Progress: 56 state parks had both community events and interpretive programs in 2011.
Fun and education: Programs such as State Parks' Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks, in partnership with the Washington State Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Washington State Parks Foundation, offer visitors a diverse array of exciting cultural programs. Park staff work hard to provide visitors a sense of discovery and environmental education, through interesting campfire programs and nature walks. In 2011, State Parks staff presented more than 61,225 interpretive programs with an estimated 396,225 people in attendance.
Goal No. 3 – Public service
The public will rate agency public service "B" or better on surveys . . . so that the Commission can guage citizen confidence in the management of the park system and help to assure accountabililty.
Parks a popular destination – The 2008 survey contracted by Washington State Parks showed that more than 70% of Washington residents had visited a state park within the previous two years and thought the Commission did a good job managing their park system. The Commission is committed to investing in its employees with training, recognition and advancement opportunities that contribute to the delivery of excellent service to the public.
Goal No. 4 – Facilities
Improve the old, well-loved park system . . . so that citizens have safe and modern parks. Deferred maintenance progress: In 2011, the agency began adding new projects to a larger deferred maintenance list and retired the original 1999 Proviso List, now obsolete. Future agency budget requests will include requests for resources to inventory and track agency needs.
Major renovations progress: In calendar year 2011, Washington State Parks completed 35 major renovations projects. These projects, which improve the quality and safety of parks, include new cabins, trail projects, building restorations, water and sewer systems and more. The following document includes a full list of 2011 major renovations:
Examples of improvements Left: Rehabilitated guard house at Fort Worden State Park. Right: New comfort station at Columbia Hills State Park.
Goal No. 5 – Partnerships
Double participation to 500,000 annual volunteer hours and 500 partnerships . . . so that citizens are actively recruited, welcomed and engaged in improving their parks and recreation opportunities. Volunteer progress: State Parks recorded 271,260 volunteer hours in 2011.
Total Volunteer Hours(in thousands)
Partnership progress: State Parks staff reported the goal of 581 partnerships was met in 2010.
Pitching in to help: Volunteers help park staff provide excellent services by pitching in with campground hosting, office work, park cleanup and program offerings. The hours provided by volunteers in 2011 added help nearly equivalent to 130 full-time staff. Meanwhile, partnership efforts such as the annual Coastal Cleanup and a new alliance of agencies and organizations called the Washington Clean Coast Alliance help with the care and improvement of parks.
Goal No. 6 – Financial strategy
All state parks will have business plans that include cost-saving strategies and four revenue sources (facility fees, product and service revenues, taxes and donations) . . . so that parks are managed with a focus on financial sustainability, efficiency and innovation. Progress: 102 state parks had business plans in place by Dec. 31, 2011.
Financial sustainability: Offering visitors new options also results in greater revenue to help operate parks. Examples are the popular cabins and historic house rentals available in several locations. In the past few years, park stores have been added in more than 20 parks around the state.
Goal No. 7 – Trails
Improve facilities and add trail miles on winter recreation, land and water trails . . . so that recreational trail opportunities are expanded and improved for citizens. Trails Progress in 2011: Added 5.5 miles of hiking trail at Columbia Hills; added water-trail campsites at Daroga, Lincoln Rock and Wenatchee Confluence; added composting toiled on trail at Wallace Falls.
Happy trails: Long-distance land and water trails, as well as in-park trails offer visitors plenty of healthy exercise options. The Commission is committed to developing long-distance and cross-state trails as well as increasing features that make trails more usable to visitors. Plans include making connections between state and local trail systems. Clockwise from top: A cyclist breezes along the Columbia Plateau Trail; equestrians enjoy a ride-and-camp experience on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail; hikers walk the trails at Dosewallips State Park; and kayakers encounter an orca on the Cascadia Marine Trail in Puget Sound.
Goal No. 8 – Expanded and new parks
Work toward expanding popular existing parks and opening three new parks . . . so that parks and recreation opportunities are available to meet future needs in a growing state.
Progress on expansion parks:
Progress on new parks:
Park improvements Left: New campground loop and picnic facilities at Grayland Beach State Park Right: New yurt at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park.
Goal No. 9 – Historic sites
Improve four major historic sites. . . so that the state's heritage is available to citizens now and into the future.
2011 Historic site progress:
Goal No. 10 – Interpretation
Tell the Ice Age floods story. . . so that our state's dramatic geologic history is available to citizens.
Progress on Ice Age floods interpretation:
A landscape defined: This view of the Columbia Gorge from Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park near Coulee City captures the drama of the epic Ice Age floods that swept through much of the state 13,000 to 15,000 years ago. State Parks staff is working with geologists and other agencies and states to capture the excitement of the story for citizens and out-of-state visitors.
Goal No. 11 – 100 Connections
100 citizen gift improvements enhance parks all over Washington. . . so that citizens contribute to their favorite parks.
Progress: 63 of 100 citizen gift improvement projects were complete at the end of 2011.
Gift projects
Working together: Park managers are working with friends groups, communities, and youth and recreation organizations all over the state to complete gift projects that enhance and improve favorite parks. State Parks staff works hard to strengthen bonds between communities and parks with such activities.


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When I was pregnant with Ella, I discovered this song by Colbie Caillat. I fell instantly in love with it. The lyrics...the meaning....everything about it made me excited about my growing baby & my soon-to-be-moment of becoming a Mother. {In fact I love this song so much, that when we we're pregnant with Ryder, I wanted to call the bub CAPRI if it was to be another girl. We had a boy! And I'm pretty sure we're done with having kids...but if by any chance another little girl enters our life....I'm still sticking with the name! Love it!}
Anyways...where was I? Once Ella was born, life got busy & different....and that song was no longer played over & over again! BUT....I then discovered another of Colbie's songs: Bubbly. And again, I fell in love with the lyrics & feel of the song. With Ella just a few weeks old, I would play it to her to settle her whenever she was fussy. {We're a very music orientated family}. It became HER song. To me, that song was all for Ella. I made a video of her first year of life in early 2009 & used it as the theme song. She was my 'bubbly'.
A few months ago, I was streaming songs from my iPhone to the car radio as we were driving somewhere. Bubbly came on. I explained to Ella that I used to play this song to her LOTS when she was a tiny baby. I told her that it reminded me of her, because she makes me smile. She makes me feel bubbly to be her Mum. She liked that! It became her new favourite, and every time we got in the car, she would ask for "the song you used to play me when I was little."
Yesterday afternoon, Ella asked if I would put some music on so she could dance :) At first we danced to Jason Derulo, then a song from the Tangled soundtrack, next came BUBBLY. I sat down and observed my little girl. She spun & twirled & danced with purpose. She sang with passion & moved so unco-ordinately yet so gracefully! I smiled at her. She made me feel bubbly.
I looked over at Ryder and had to pinch myself that Ella too, was that little, just a few short years ago.
Gosh time is flying by. One minute I'm stroking my first born's baby face & singing her a recent hit.....then the next minute, she's four and dancing to the very same song.
Not a baby anymore...not even a toddler....but a big, beautiful, BUBBLY, dancing girl!!!
Is there a certain song that reminds you of your kids? Does anyone else feel like time is just fanging' by way too quickly?


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Chicago Cultural Center Catch a glimpse of the Chicago art scene on a free tour of the center, an 1897 Beaux Arts-style building (left) that hosts hundreds of programs and exhibits annually. Both audio and group tours are available. The Chicago Office of Tourism also has a visitor information center here, so it's a good place to start your Chicago trip. Chicago Cultural Center
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BACKGROUND: VirtuSphere is the first all-directional virtual reality device. It is an 8.5-foot hollow ball. The user steps into the ball wearing a wireless, head-mounted virtual display, and can walk, jump, roll, crawl or run in any direction over virtually unlimited distances -- without encountering real-world physical obstacles. Possible applications include rehabilitation, exercise, gaming and other forms of entertainment, museum exhibits, virtual travel, fire prevention training, and even science education, since the VirtuSphere would enable a simulation of walking on the Moon.
HOW IT WORKS: The head-mounted display provides the user with the virtual environment. Sensors under the sphere provide the speed and direction of the user's movement to the computer running the simulation. So as the user moves, the VirtuSphere ball rolls, sending coordinates to the computer. The computer then evaluates this information and relays it back to the user's display, changing the view. Users can also interact with objects in virtual space using a manipulator called a haptic interface.
THE DOPPLER EFFECT: Doppler radar, an ultrasound device, helps detect precisely how much the sphere is moving so the user can be tracked step by step. Doppler radar uses a well-known effect called the Doppler shift. A moving object that's emitting light can seem to change color depending on whether it's moving toward or away from you. Light emitted by a moving object seems to increase in frequency, and looks more blue, if it is moving toward the observer; if the object is moving away from us, it will be shifted toward the red end of the spectrum. The same is true of sound: sound waves reflected by something moving away from the source change to a lower frequency, while those from an object moving toward a source change to a higher frequency. That's why a train whistle will sound higher as it approaches a platform and then become lower in pitch after it passes you and moves away. Doppler radar sends out radio waves that bounce off objects in the air, such as raindrops or snow crystals, and then measures how much the frequency changes in returning radio waves to better determine wind direction and speed.
WHAT IS VIRTUAL REALITY: The term "virtual reality" is often used to describe interactive software programs in which the user responds to visual and hearing cues as he or she navigates a 3D environment on a graphics monitor. But originally, it referred to total virtual environments, in which the user would be immersed in an artificial, three-dimensional computer-generated world, involving not just sight and sound, but touch as well. Devices that simulate the touch experience are called haptic devices. Touch is vital to direct and guide human movement, and the use of haptics in virtual environments simulates how objects and actions feel to the user. The user has a variety of input devices to navigate that world and interact with virtual objects, all of which must be linked together with the rest of the system to produce a fully immersive experience.
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From Sept. 2013 to Jan. 2014, our Tumblr is dedicated to MatterApp: Pyramidial, a collaboration between the UAM, DESN 360A, and Oliver Hess of Materials & Applications, an LA-based nonprofit that strives to increase public participation in the built environment.
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