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Keys to a Better Life
In late November 2o12 I blogged about Work Blueprints and towards the end I wrote, "Today and every day is now the next step towards becoming and experiencing myself as a company cultural change agent…"
Two weeks ago, the Senior Executive I support invited me to become the next greatest version of myself. The role I was invited to fill is, and I quote, "a cultural change agent". My response…I was almost speechless.
With hindsight, I've observed an internal shift that took place that day, and continues to occur, as my awareness, vitality and enthusiasm for life and this area of service continues to grow.
I recognise that a role like this is an inevitable part of still greater goals.
While this offer is not surprising, based on my acquired knowledge and implementation of the laws that govern life, I do find it amazing and immensely exciting that it is occurring as it is. What's also amazing is the manner in which the circumstances around this role are transpiring…
While I have experienced being invited to move onwards and upwards within organisations before, those offers generally came with lengthy discussions, a job description, a letter of offer, and an action plan. This one however, is the second invitation I've received from this Executive to pretty much make it whatever I want.
The first time he extended such an invitation, in early July this year [2o13], I didn't come up with anything. Although I gave his invitation a lot of thought and consideration, I just couldn't see how to bridge the gap from where I was to where I wanted to be. While there was an opportunity to apply for a role within an area of one of his direct reports, I didn't feel good about carrying out duties and responsibilities I wasn't totally passionate about and interested in – even if it did include coaching and a clearly defined job description, expectations and outcomes which I mostly met or could achieve.
In response, I returned to my ideal internally (cultural change agent) and continued to do the work that was before me, to the best of my ability. I also continued to look for opportunities to add more value.
This most recent offer on the other hand, came with three or four broad points, including the area he thought my services could first be applied, and an open invitation that while he's opening the door, the rest is up to me.
The weekend immediately following the offer, I came up with a role that would ease me into the position of cultural change agent while overseeing the higher duties for him. When I relayed my half-cocked plan on Monday morning his response was along the lines of this needs to be one or the other and if I'm going to do this I should jump in heart and all.
Throughout last week I had a number of conversations with the Team Leader to whom I thought I would report and a couple of brief ones with the Executive – he's a clever man of few words.
This direct report is enthusiastic and keen about hooking up and creating unique change also, so on Friday I went home with information about the John Whitmore et el GROW model to be facilitated throughout our network along with divisional key performance indicators (KPIs) for the new financial year which began on 1 September.
Having not been aligned to KPIs since arriving 15 months ago and receiving a broad directive of expectations that weren't formalised, fortunately, I now had some structure and direction to proceed from.
Yesterday, I spent the morning familiarising myself with the department's and direct report's KPIs and reviewing the GROW model; recognising that GROW was a significant part of a $42,000 investment I made in 2006 to become a registered Business Improvement Specialist™ (a business coach).
By late morning I began feeling uneasy, as though I had started rowing up stream, so I pulled my oars in, left the material and made time to assimilate what I had been reading and feeling about it.
By doing so I gained further clarity in a few areas:
- the structured coaching, training, and $42,000 investment of 2006 became most effective to and for me after an additional four years of full time study in the fundamentals of a variety of methodologies and philosophies (including neuro linguistics programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, metaphysics, quantum physics, and science of the mind). Anthony and I applied concepts from these areas to improve the quality of our life (at home, in business, and in relationship).
An outcome of this study and training was the releasing of vast amounts of limiting beliefs, decisions and anchors we had learnt and consolidated in our lifetime and the development of a four step process of coaching and self-coaching we refer to as Keys to a Better Life (Keys).
Based on our experience and results, as well as that of others, the process becomes easier and elegant, rapid and lasting the more it is applied.
With an additional three years of living these Keys, individually and together, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our small but significant shifts are now becoming large, significant ones gaining momentum towards our version of an ideal life. - Keys is not a process that is absorbed into an existing culture and way of doing things.
While everyone is doing the best they can with the information they have, to become part of the problem (or rather an immature system of beliefs and behaviours) doesn't enable me to be part of the solution (or rather the cultural evolution) I seek to be.
Keys has been designed to radically change culture and the way we perceive, speak about and do things. It is however implemented parallel to the current way of perceiving, doing and achieving and can definitely integrate with models like GROW which are already commercially accepted. - Keys is a process to open doors to our mind which enable new thoughts to emerge that give meaning and purpose to goals, targets, KPIs, relationships, and much more. These new thoughts also provide the ability to achieve and exceed expectations by embracing the benefits of taking ownership and responsibility for our current conditions and our experience of Life.
Knowing the value of what we have produced off the back of some of the strategies and methodologies of the greatest thinkers and personal development gurus of the past two centuries; having had 15 months to observe the current culture of a company poised for greatness because of the great people who work there, lead by a genius, young gun, Senior Executive and his awesome leadership team; and having the greatest partner, friend, lover and coach, Anthony Harvey; I now know the value I can provide, I know the way to provide it, and for the first time, I feel I know what it is I want and what's ideal in order to draw me to jump in heart and all…
As a work in progress in this extraordinary, psychological game called Life, I'm delighted and grateful for this latest invitation to continue to GROW.
Now to produce supporting documentation that outlines how I can assists others get what they want!
Until I post again…
Live the Life you Love
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On Aug. 20 a team of IT Professionals descended upon Northern Chautauqua Catholic School to install and "fine tune" the school's computers and network. The team included Team Leader George Condoyannis, Scott Reslink, Scott Smolen and Mark Martin of Catholic Health Systems along with Brian Universal and Max Condoyannis. Full Article
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Take an organization such as the Boys & Girls Club running a program in an old space, such as a gymnasium or a warehouse. Often, there's little or no money available to provide the technological experience expected for children in 2013. Filling that gap is the reason for the Education Technology Foundation of Western New York's existence. Read the full article from Business First >>
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Establishing a well thought out crisis strategy could be the difference between an early resolution to a crisis and a complete breakdown in relations between you and your stakeholders.
To do this you need to examine your organisation, its people, its critical processes and how these are dependent upon considerations such as IT and infrastructure support, internal dependencies and suppliers.
At JMC we have the expertise you need to ensure a return-to-business as quickly as possible, and with a number of established relationships with other specialists, we ensure organisations of all sizes have access to the necessary services such as emergency offices, IT facilities and backup generators.
And, of course, we put our money where our mouth is. With over 400 supported clients we know that making sure we're as protected as possible, with established business continuity planning means we never let you down. As such, we have the systems in place to be able to access data, emails, phone systems and client support history so that your business doesn't suffer should we face an emergency.
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Spare is a terrible way to describe his prose, I think it's the polar opposite of spare, all meat, no bone....
...a great American story teller.
/The Road/ is "spare, action-describing prose sometimes interrupted with dialogue"? Really? From the NYTimes review: On the Interstate "long lines of charred and rusting cars" are "sitting in a stiff gray sludge of melted rubber. ... The incinerate corpses shrunk to the size of a child and propped on the bare springs of the seats. Ten thousand dreams ensepulchred within their crozzled hearts." Just sayin'.
I think he does a good job of juxtaposing the love/savagery in order to fully appreciate the extremes of both, leaving one gratefull for love.
Well, if that's all you got it's only mildly violent compared to Blood Meridian, a book that's arguably the best work of 20th Century American literature.
Some of these are great books. Thanks for sharing!
So nice that Mr. Gaiman has replaced the archetypical wicked stepmother with a nanny. Sorry nannies, but you don't have as bad a rap as centuries' worth of so-called wicked stepmoms. We've tried to turn the tide and present stepmothers in a positive light in our own fairytale called My Fairy Stepmother. Here's the link if you're interested: http://www.amazon.com/My-Fairy-Stepmother-Marni-Prince/dp/1481041967
Gee, thanks guys! The Wu Tang Clan are also poets of note…
Cash Rules Everything Around Me
C.R.E.A.M. get da money
Dolla dolla bill y'all....
-Wu Tang Clan
This review makes me want to read the collection of poetry!
I, too, have always thought there was something mystical about money. Love the review!
Seldom does a review of a book of contemporary poetry send me scurrying to the bookseller, but this one is likely to do just that. Ms. Black appears to be a major talent.
Disdain for histrionics sounds good to me.
Great review!! Sounds like an interesting book. The moving toward God and orgasm, though, to me sounds mystical--I think particularly of Bernini's famous sculpture of St. Teresa of Avila, which maybe suggests an opening in the Puritan self-paring, some more noise. I'd be curious to see what happens to that dynamic as the book progresses into the language of financial exchange and ritual sacrifice. I'll have to check it out.
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Henry, you're not one of those people who used to highlight entire paragraphs, nay, pages, of their college textbooks, are you? Please explain.
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The "Red" era is officially under way for the Miami Marlins.
Wearing his 2003 World Series ring like he did to his interview, Mike Redmond was introduced as the club's new manager Friday afternoon at Marlins Park — less than two weeks after owner Jeffrey Loria dismissed Ozzie Guillen after just one season on the job.
"I had a little media training this morning, and I want you to know they advised me to keep my clothes on," joked Redmond, who during the Marlins' last World Series-winning season took batting practice in the nude to help the team snap a losing streak.
"To the fans — things are going to get better. I can't wait to get started. Anyone that knows me, especially the guys in this room, you understand my passion, you understand my loyalty. I will give every ounce of effort out on that field. Like Larry [Beinfest] said, I'm going to get it done."
Despite his penchant for sharing funny baseball stories, the 41-year-old former Marlins backup catcher, who interviewed for the position one day after Guillen was given his pink slip, is expected to be much more low-key than his predecessor.
Guillen's over-the-top personality, profanity-laced tirades and 69-93 record (last place) in the National League East didn't sit well with Loria, who still owes Guillen $7.5 million over the next three years.
The Marlins have ultimately turned to Redmond, Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said, because they think he can get them back to the Marlins' way "when the team outperformed our challenges."
Said Beinfest: "We had an interesting, productive interview process, several viable candidates who could be sitting here today. But it was our first interviewee who stands out for a variety of reasons.
"A lot of those traits of Red the player are going to shine through as Red the manager and that was very attractive to us. What stands out is that he's genuine. There's nothing fake about Mike Redmond."
Playoffs? World Series? Those lofty expectations aren't expected of Redmond right away like it was a year ago when Guillen was hired. But the club wants to get back to winning and being competitive in the division, Beinfest said, adding that "2012 was the most disappointing season in this ownership's tenure."
Redmond, the franchise's 13th manager and sixth in the past four seasons, is also the first former Marlin to get the club's managerial job. And Beinfest said that has already brought a sense of unity to the organization.
"You will not find a Marlin, a former Marlin, whether it be in the front office or who worked with Mike or alumni that wasn't 100 percent behind Mike Redmond," Beinfest said. "This isn't somebody from outside our family. This is our family. I think that's going to help in a lot of ways."
Although Redmond, signed to a three-year deal, doesn't have much managerial experience — he went 155-115 in two seasons managing at the Single A level in the Blue Jays farm system — the Marlins were not dissuaded. Experience, Beinfest said, wasn't a requirement in the team's managerial search this time.
"Some of that could be the [Mike] Matheny, [Robin] Ventura factor," Beinfest said in reference to how the Cardinals and White Sox had successful 2012 seasons after hiring managers with little to no experience. "But I think [Redmond] would have been on the list'' even if he hadn't managed in Single A."


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Broken window in #205 means people can see in when you have a shower unless you rig up a curtain with your towel. No water in shower - you have to ask someone to turn it on. Fan in room only works if the light is on - so stupid. Half the lights in the place are out so this hostel is generally dark. There seemed to be a lack of pillowcases (and some pillows). The curtain in # 205 is so thin it did nothing to shield the morning sun. Major lack of powerpoints. Very noisy. I wouldn't stay here again
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Staff was cool and helpful. Eclectic place, which is fun. Security good, felt safe. Was no hot water for my shower, so it was quick :-) overall, just needed a place for the night and Aldea totally worked.
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A large hostel with a lot of young staff from all over the world means there's a melting pot of different people to meet here! In terms of facilities the kitchen is pretty standard and the hostel has two computers that you are free to use. It's a little out of the centre of San Jose, but at the same time it is close to the cities main park and close to transport to neighbouring towns. Also just 100m away from the bus stop too and from the airport - convenient when you've travelled a long way!!
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We stayed here twice at either end of a very busy week. First time we had a night in dorms - very comfortable, good mattresses and a great night's sleep. Second time we treated ourselves to a private room for a relaxed weekend and it was well worth it. Aldea is very clean, the staff are super helpful and it has hot powerful showers. Wifi throughout, good kitchen facilities and great decor.
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One of the worst hotels I have ever been!!!. They offer breakfast and only serve coffee. Do not allow to close doors of the dorms, the bathroom is so old and small that I, who am short, hit my head with the ceiling. Furthermore, no soap in the bathroom and the window was broken, so I had to shower with the lights off to avoid being seen by the neighbors across the street. To make matters worse, they do not accept credit card!
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Why I chose FAU? "I chose FAU because of the enthusiasm and great energy from the coach. Also, the weather in Boca Raton is nice 12 months of the year. Boca Raton is a great area and a great place for a college and that's another key factor in my decision."
Prep: Two-time player of the year at Satellite High School under Head Coach Jim Crane...finished state runner-up...named Cape Coast Conference Player of the Year all four years.
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West Palm Beach hotel with free breakfast, tennis, and spacious 2-room suites
Near Airport and Downtown
Situated near the airport, in the city center, this eco-friendly hotel is close to Palm Beach County Convention Center, CityPlace, Palm Beach Zoo, and area golf courses. Free Shuttle to airport and CityPlace.
Free Hot Breakfast
Wake up each morning to a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast and relax in the evening at our complimentary Evening Reception serving cocktails and snacks. Enjoy our pool, tennis courts, and much more!
Spacious Two-Room Suites
Enjoy 2 LCD televisions with premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature kitchenettes, complimentary wireless Internet access, and sofa beds. Our modern bathrooms are stocked with a range of amenities.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, Embassy Suites West Palm Beach - Central provides outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Atrium Restaurant, features classic Floridian cuisine prepared by our expert culinary team. A bar/lounge is also on-site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary Evening Reception every night. Public areas and all guestrooms are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 3.5-star property for all your working needs. Event facilities measuring 18,000 square feet (1672 square meters) include a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and exhibit space. This eco-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and a shopping center shuttle are complimentary for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2011. Embassy Suites West Palm Beach - Central is a smoke-free property.
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- Air-conditioned public areas
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- Total number of rooms - 194
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- Multiple large conference rooms
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- Gift shops or newsstand
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- Free guest parking during stay
- Free self parking
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 1672
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 21
- Complimentary reception
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 18,000
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Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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Free parking, Free guest parking during stay, Free self parking
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A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast area. A complimentary Evening Reception serving cocktails, beer, wine, drinks and snacks is offered in the evening each day. For added luxury, our on-site restaurant, Atrium, specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Room service is available.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Minimum check-in age is 21
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Check-out time is noon
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Pets not allowed
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TUCSON - Tucson Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection with the shooting of patrol sergeant, Robert Carpenter.
Carpenter was shot in the head around 5:50 in the morning after responding to the sounding of an alarm at a residence in the 4000 block of East Elmwood.
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text: Where Are They Now? Share Did you know that a number of past and present OSF actors/artists are readers for audiobooks produced by Blackstone Audio? Ray Porter and Anthony Heald are particularly prolific, with 72 and 40 titles, respectively. Other readers include Claudia Alick, Kevin Kenerly, Peter Macon, G. Valmont Thomas, Armando Durán, Eddie Lopez, Barry Kraft, Malcolm Hillgartner (95 audiobooks!) and Caroline Shaffer. To search for books by reader, click here and type in the reader's name in the search box on upper left portion of the screen. Ako (at OSF 2010-11) is currently appearing in Tamar of the River with Prospect Theatre Company in New York City, through October 20. Actor/director Kenneth Albers' (at OSF many seasons) adaptation of Kafka's The Trial played at New Century Theatre Company in Seattle in April/May 2013. Ken also recently directed Brian Friel's Molly Sweeney at American Players Theatre in Spring Green, WI. Linda Alper (at OSF 24 seasons) appeared as Lynn Fontanne in Ten Chimneys at Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland in May 2013. She recently returned from a second visit to Taiwan, via a writers' grant from the National Science Council. Her translation of Napoli Milionaria!, written with Beatrice Basso, will be produced by American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco in 2014. Frankie J. Alvarez (at OSF 2011) will star in an as-yet-untitled dramedy project on HBO, exploring the highs and lows of life as part of a new generation of gay men. Tanya Saracho (playwright of 2013's The Tenth Muse) will be writing for this series as well. Ryan Vincent Anderson (at OSF 2008-09) appeared in Clybourne Park at PCPA Theatrefest in Santa Maria, CA September 12-29, 2013. Charlie Bachmann (at OSF two seasons) is the Community Arts Coordinator at Creative Clay Cultural Arts Center in St. Petersburg, FL teaching Theater, Film and Visual Arts to artists with physical, emotional and/or developmental challenges. Marco Barricelli completed his sixth season as artistic director of Shakespeare Santa Cruz in 2013, and acted in the production of Henry V. Former OSF director (1982, Black Swan) and Education director Paul Barnes recently retired as the artistic director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, MN, after nine seasons. Paul and 36-year OSF veteran James Edmondson both directed in the company's 2013 season. Robert Alan Barnett (1986-'88) will be playing Judge Wargrave in Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None for Renton Civic Theatre in October-November 2013, and then remounting Neil Simon's Chapter Two (George Schneider) in Tacoma in March 2014. Stephanie Beatriz (at OSF three seasons) is currently appearing as Rosa Diaz in the new comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine premiering this fall on FOX, also starring Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher. Aldo Billingslea (at OSF eight seasons) teaches at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA. He recently appeared at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley, CA, in Neil LaBute's This Is How It Goes, and also appeared Lady Windermere's Fan at California Shakespeare Theatre. Tim Blough (at OSF six seasons) guest-starred on TNT's Leverage and NBC's Grimm. Actor Mark Booher (OSF 1991-92) is the artistic director of PCPA (Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts) in Santa Maria and Solvang, CA. Orion Bradshaw (at OSF 2009-10) spent his second season in a row with the OSF School Visit program, then returned to Portland and began his new year by directing Post5 Theatre's production of Macbeth, which runs through March 17. In May, performed as Jacobo in Dance for a Dollar at Milagro (Miracle) Theatre. In June, he was seen as Antony in Antony and Cleopatra (Human Being Curious theatre company). In late summer, he will portray Caius Cassius in Julius Caesar (Post5 Theatre). Throughout the year, Orion is also a Drama & Shakespeare outreach teacher with NW Children's Theater, the Young Players Co. & From the Ground Up. www.postfivetheatre.org Thomas Chapman, once part of the OSF backstage crew, returned again to the Sebastopol Shakespeare Festival as a director/playwright with his own adaptation of The Servant of Two Masters. He also joined Christopher Liam Moore as assistant director for the play Red Herring at Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, OR and will do the same for Lady Windermere's Fan at California Shakespear Theatre in Orinda, CA. Desdemona Chiang (assistant director, King Lear) received a best director award from the Seattle Theatre Critics Association for her 2012 Azeotrope Theatre production of Jesus Hopped the A Train at A Contemporary Theatre. Actor Megan Cole (at OSF 1970s, 80s & 90s, most recently in 1993) continues her work as "Actor In Healthcare" at venues such as the Mayo Clinic and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She received the 2010 McGovern Award from the American Medical Writers Association and has a new website: www.megancole.net. Megan recently appeared in Three Tall Women at Seattle Repertory Theatre. Here is a sample of Megan's recent work at Cerimon House. Actor Lesley Schisgall Currier (at OSF 1987) is the founding Managing Director of Marin Shakespeare Company, since 1989. OSF Resident Costume Design Assistant/Designer Denise Damico (1998–2007) is now the costume shop manager of Seattle Repertory Theatre. Eileen DeSandre (at OSF 16 seasons) appeared in Athol Fugard's The Road to Mecca at Profile Theatre in Portland and received a Drammy Award for the show. Actor Dante DiLoreto (at OSF 1985-87) is an executive producer of the hit TV series Glee on the FOX network, as well as the television series "The New Normal" and "American Horror Story". Actor Christopher DuVal (actor at OSF 1999-09) and guest fight director (at OSF 2010- 2013), has started as an Assistant Professor teaching in the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He is teaching Acting, Stage Combat and Voice in their respected BFA program. He continues to act and fight direct regionally, and he recently certified as an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework. Susannah Flood (at OSF 2010-11) is appearing in Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play at Playwrights Horizons in New York through October 6, 2013. Laura Griffith (at OSF 2012) recently played Marian Paroo in The Music Man at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Anthony Heald is guest starring in selected episodes of the television series Monday Mornings on TNT. Malcolm Hillgartner (actor, '78-'79, 2003-04, 2006-07)) and Jahnna Beecham (actor, '77-'78) directed their original musical Holmes and Watson Save the Empire (book, lyrics by Jahnna and Malcolm, music by Malcolm) at First Impressions Theatre in Vancouver, BC in February 2013; directed their musical Dogpark (book, lyrics co-written with Michael J. Hume, music by Malcolm) at Oregon Cabaret Theatre in April 2013; are writing book, lyrics and music for a new musical adaptation of the best-selling children's book The Doll People by Ann M. Martin, which will have its world premiere at Smith College, Northampton, MA, in October 2013. Brenda Hubbard (at OSF 1982-84) has more than 35 years of experience as a professional actor, director , playwright and artistic director, and has worked with some of the leading theatres in the nation including Artists Repertory Theatre, Portland Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, A Contemporary Theatre, The Empty Space Theatre, Tacoma Actors Guild, Salem Repertory and San Jose Repertory Theatre. Read more about Brenda here. Lighting designer extraordinaire James Ingalls (many shows at OSF) began his fall designing The Body of an American with Bill Rauch and Christopher Acebo at Portland Center Stage, and just completed work on Sam Shepard's The Curse of the Starving Class at Long Wharf Theatre in Connecticut. Next, Perpetual Dawn for the Paul Taylor Dance Company, then John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary for Peter Sellars and Los Angeles Philharmonic. After that, it's The Big Knife at Roundabout Theatre Company in NYC, the new musical Sense and Sensibility at Denver Center Theatre, and The Master Builder at Brooklyn Acadaemy of Music. Kelly Koehn (OSF costume props artisan from 1986-2006) is now the costume crafts/dyer at ACT in San Francisco, having most recently worked on a production of Vigil with Marco Barricelli. Kelly's husband Russell Huddleston was the assistant Master Electrician at OSF from 1989-98 and is now working in Oakland as a biologist for CH2mHill. Priscilla Lauris (at OSF 1982-86) appeared in Rapture, Blister, Burn at ACT Theatre in Seattle recently. Gregory Linington (at OSF 12 seasons) appeared as DeGuiche in Cyrano de Bergerac at PCPA Theatrefest this summer. He also appeared on an episode of the TNT series "Major Crimes". Kevin C. Loomis (OSF actor, 1981) is currently in Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway (with another OSF alumnus, Patrick Page) and recently has played Max in The Producers in one of the first regional productions in Salt Lake City. He toured last year with the new musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians, directed by four time Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks. Louis Lotorto (at OSF 1980s) appeared in The 39 Steps at Glendale Center Theatre July 13 - Aug. 17. Daniel Mayes and Helen Machin-Smith (at OSF 1981-83) began Island Stage Left in the summer of 1999 with The Tempest and have performed "Shakespeare under the Stars" for the past fourteen years, with a spring, fall and winter shoulder season of modern work including Art, Doubt, Rabbit Hole, The Clean House, The Drawer Boy, Trying and many others. Dan and Helen worked many years in Seattle at Intiman, ACT, Tacoma Actors Guild, and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Helen has directed the company's productions and Dan has played everything from Iago to Malvolio, Macbeth to Lady Bracknell, Father Flynn to Shylock. They bring other actors (many Equity) to the island from New York, Chicago, Seattle, etc., and their audience comes from around the country. They have two outdoor venues for the summer shows. Phil Davidson came a few summers ago to play Egeon in A Comedy of Errors. Kathryn Meisle (at OSF 2012) appeared in Clybourne Park at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, MN, through August 4, 2013. Former associate artistic director Penny Metropulos recently directed An Iliad at Syracuse Stage, which ran May 15 - June 9, 2013. Penny also directed Cyrano de Bergerac at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, which runs Sept. 24 - Nov. 10, 2013. Christine Meyers (OSF costume shop) now lives in Seattle and has designed shows for Seattle Repertory Theatre (including their recent production of Circle Mirror Transformation) and other companies. Christopher Liam Moore (at OSF five seasons) recently directed Red Herring by Michael Hollinger at Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland. Christopher also directed Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan at California Shakespeare Theatre, in addition to A Streetcar Named Desire and A Midsummer Night's Dream at OSF this season. The recent production of Measure for Measure at Chicago's Goodman Theatre featured past and present OSF actors James Newcomb, Alejandra Escalante and Kevin Fugaro. Paige Newmark (assistant director to Andy Traister on his productions of The Threepenny Opera and Strange Snow in 1986) is now artistic director of Shakespeare WA (Western Australia). Paul Vincent O'Connor (at OSF in 1980s and 90s) recently appeared in Cops and Friends of Cops at the VS Theatre in Los Angeles. Brooke Parks (at OSF 2010-12) recently played Ophelia in the Yale Repertory Theatre production of Hamlet, starring Paul Giammati. She was also in the acting company at Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, MA this summer, appearing as the Princess in Love's Labor's Lost and also in Mother Courage with Olympia Dukakis. Kal Poole (at OSF 2001-03) is now managing director of the Grandstreet Theater in Helena, Montana, where he got his acting start at the age of five. Kal came to OSF in 2001 as the Rex Rabold Fellow, and then earned an MFA in Acting and the Creation of New Work from Ohio State University. Ray Porter (at OSF over 15 seasons) appeared in the movie Argo, directed by Ben Affleck. Margaret (Peggy) Rubin (OSF actor 1957-85, director of Information/Education 1973-85, and director of Public Relations 1986-87) received the following awards for her book To Be and How to Be: Transforming Your Life through Sacred Theatre – two Nautilus Silver Seal awards and a Living Now book award. Read more about Peggy Rubin and Sacred Theatre here. Aura Sperling (OSF costumes and wardrobe for five seasons) spent two years as a costume designer for theaters in Albuquerque, NM before becoming a union film seamstress and costumer in 2010. Her film/TV credits include Breaking Bad, The Avengers and Last Stand. She is currently working in the tailor shop for The Lone Ranger, due for release in 2013. Actor and director Randall Stuart (at OSF 1981-82, Daedalus Project 1986-91) is the artistic director of Upon These Boards and Founder and Director of Cerimon House in Portland, Oregon which has featured the collaboration of other OSF grads Megan Cole, Gretchen Rumbaugh, Constance Doolan, Brenda Hubbard and Dawn Lisell. His recent directing assignments include Artists Repertory Theatre, Southern Oregon University and Shakespeare Santa Cruz. Actor G. Valmont Thomas (at OSF 13 seasons) appeared in three shows at the recently concluded Intiman Theatre Festival in Seattle, WA. The 2013 Utah Shakespeare Festival company featured former OSF company members James Newcomb, Henry Woronicz, Jeanne Paulsen, Robynn Rodriguez, A. Bryan Humphrey, and Joe Vincent. Derrick Lee Weeden (at OSF 21 years) appeared in a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Friedrich Schiller's Wallenstein at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., March 28 -June 2, 2013. The shows also included former OSF actors Lise Bruneau, Patrick Page, Michael Santo and Robert Sicular. Derrick also appeared as Cyrano in Cyrano de Bergerac at PCPA Theatrefest in August 2013. Julie Wilson, former OSF costume crafts artisan (1985-1998), has worked with the Shakespeare Theatre Company and Arena Stage in Washington D.C. Her biggest and most enjoyable recent project was working as a lead stitcher for HBO's seven-part series, "John Adams." She is currently the costume crafts technician for Cirque du Soleil's "O" in Las Vegas. Kurt-Alexander Zeller (Green Show company, 1990, 1991) is Director of Vocal Studies and Opera at Clayton State University in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, and recently (January 2013) directed a program of sacred opera for the National Opera Association. (The cast included former OSF Green Show singer Amanda Kelley.) The second edition of his book, What Every Singer Needs to Know about the Body, has just been released by Plural Publishing of San Diego, and he will be presenting at the International Congress of Voice Teachers in Brisbane, Australia in July of 2013.


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Commissioner John King issued this statement Thursday: "The new evaluation plan is great news for Buffalo teachers, administrators, parents, and most important, Buffalo students. It's a strong step toward helping teachers and principals improve their practice, which will in turn help students improve their performance and build a better future. Our goal is to make sure every student graduates from high school ready to succeed in college or careers. Buffalo's evaluation plan is a major step toward helping Buffalo students reach that goal."
Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Pamela Brown issued this statement: We are extremely pleased to have to come to agreement on all sides in this two-year approval that will allow students to benefit from sorely needed funding. Not only have we made the deadline for $33 million in funding, but through this approval, we stand to recover most of the funding dating back to July 1st of 2012.
In addition, we will be eligible to apply for School Improvement Grant funding for 9 additional schools for the 2013-14 school year. Another added benefit of the two-year agreement is that it will free the District and the Buffalo Teachers Federation from the distraction of reapplying for the upcoming school year, allowing us to concentrate our efforts on teaching and learning.
This is a big win for the students of Buffalo that clearly shows the dedication of all the adults involved—the Buffalo Teachers Federation, the Buffalo Council of School Administrators, the New York State Education Department, and District staff, and all community members who supported our efforts.
Regent Bob Bennett told WBEN earlier in the day there were some minor issues in the agreement that had to be worked out. "There was some language about the appeal process, and about the use of Buffalo Public Schools as opposed to district, I guess that's a legal issue," explains Bennett. He adds timing issues and which criteria go into which of the three categoriess, worth 60, 20 and 20 points.
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Events at Lakewood Public Library
September 5
Lakewood Historical Society
Looking Back from the Future: How Cultural Resource Management Will Transform Our Future
In the past, preserving cultural heritage meant recreating history. This was often accomplished by period costumed docents giving tours of historic sites, hearth-cooked meals and other quaint practices. Today, we are beginning to understand the importance of integrating the past into the context of everyday living. Current trends in historic preservation demonstrate how public policy has switched from a focus on saving what is deemed elite to protecting the whole historic fabric of neighborhoods. Jonathan Wotring, Executive Director of the Lakewood Historical Society, will discuss the positive economic impact of these trends that are creating new industries and professions as we switch the cultural focus from redevelopment to revitalization.
Wednesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 8
Lakewood Public Cinema
Tetro (2009) Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Rated R
The director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now awakes from a long slumber to create the greatest film of his career using snatches of autobiography, dreams, travels, anecdotes and lies to fashion the operatic story of a family with a secret. When Bennie turns eighteen, he races to Argentina to seek out the older brother who disappeared from his life so long ago. But Tetro, a happy failed writer, does not want to look back. A simple embrace reopens old wounds. Bennie thinks he can solve the mystery of his family by finishing a script that Tetro abandoned—but sometimes the truth can destroy what little we have left. And sometimes it can restore us.
Saturday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 9
Sunday with the Friends: Tracy Marie & Friends
She has the voice of storied heartbreak, but somehow she makes it all sound very inviting—a wail that will knock you off your feet and pick you up again. You won't forget her... Mike Barrick, Carl DeScott and Mike Jacobs join Tracy for a special afternoon of blues, rock and jazz. How did she get them all in one place? It's that voice!
Sunday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 12
Health and Wealth: What You Need to Know About Your Hearing
Audiologist Kathy McGowan and hearing instrument specialist Michael Wallett care about your hearing. It's even more important than you think. Learn how hearing works and what happens mentally and physically when you suffer from hearing loss. Consider the impact diminished hearing can have on your family. Find out what you can do to prevent damage to your ears. This illustrated presentation will also cover what is involved in a screening and lay out possible solutions to hearing loss.
Wednesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 13
20 Minute Resume Tune-Ups
Get one-on-one help with your resume from professional career consultant, Vernice Jackson. She'll show you how even minor changes can vastly improve your hirability by better reflecting your skills and potential. Space is limited. Call 216-226-8275 ext. 127 to sign up for a twenty minute face-to-face appointment.
Thursday, September 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
September 13
Booked for Murder: Tales of Cleveland
The Cleveland Connection by Les Roberts
For a good, spine-tingling mystery, look no further than your own backyard. Cleveland has plenty of dark tales that will keep you up late at night. Share your midnight thoughts with this friendly, law-abiding group of mystery lovers. Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs for more clues and full book descriptions.
Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
September 15th- 28th
September 15
Western Movies: The Golden Age, Part 1
Wagon Master (1950) Directed by John Ford
Shunned by conventional society, the Mormons were among the many pioneers who headed west in search of a better life. Ward Bond leads the wagon train through a poetic landscape toward the promised land of the American dream and its many obstacles. Ford, like the Mormons, often found himself fleeing society (in his case Hollywood) in search of something more lasting and meaningful. This simple adventure was one of Ford's favorites, he said it was "the closest to what I had wanted to achieve."
Saturday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 16
Sunday with the Friends: The John D. Rockefeller Story
Cleveland's master storyteller, Dan Ruminski, is back to paint a picture of the legendary Rockefeller and his time in Cleveland. Learn where fact and folklore meet and where they part ways in a most fascinating story of ambition, success and charity. Nobody tells the story like Dan. This program takes place in the First Floor Multipurpose Room.
Sunday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room
September 18
Knit and Lit
Gail Eaton hosts a social club for multitaskers—a combination book club and stitchery group. She's looking for readers who can enjoy intense discussion of modern classics while relaxing with their latest project. Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs to find out which book will be discussed next.
Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
September 20
20 Minute Resume Tune-Ups
Get one-on-one help with your resume from professional career consultant, Vernice Jackson. She'll show you how even minor changes can vastly improve your hirability by better reflecting your skills and potential. Space is limited. Call 216-226-8275 ext. 127 to sign up for a twenty minute face-to-face appointment.
Thursday, September 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
September 22
Five Star Films
Strictly Ballroom (1993) Directed by Baz Luhrmann Rated PG
In this sparkling film, maverick ballroom dancer Paul Mercurio breaks the rules during a Federation competition and is disqualified. His partner quits. He settles on new partner Tara Morice. One night after rehearsing for the upcoming Pan Pacific Grand Prix, he walks her home. Angry father Antonio Vargas confronts them. The encounter takes a surprising turn.
Saturday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 23
Sunday with the Friends: The Swinging Bavarians' Biergarten Memories
How does one go from calm, cool Clevelander to Swinging Bavarian? This is not your typical oompah band. In addition to the traditional Oktoberfest marches, polkas and waltzes, these brothers in brass mix in big band, pop and even a little rock 'n' roll. What matters is that everybody has a good time!
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium


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you learn the controls and some of the units, but the only way to learn properly is MP/vs AI. for example, SP will never teach you the timing that players use to attack you, or when you should be attacking.
I'm gonna start a new drinking game, every time JC gets supply blocked you have to take a shot! I think I'd be pretty knackered by the end of one of your games...
i run a private TS3 server. JC and deathmore use it, due to trolls, assholes, and bandwidth limitations i only let people who play with me regularly use it. if anyone from TPU joins in with me and JC, we'll pass on the details. its push to talk only, and i can permaban people i dont like. deathmore and his waifu managed to find every security/permissions hole in the server, so its pretty safe for now. currently no password, that will change should someone ever make the server details public. edit: mlee, i'm glad someone got enjoyment from the video. uploading them was just something random JC did.
Too bad I dont have HoTS yet I'd love to get in some team games with some fellow TPU'ers. @JC, what are you using to record? Fraps?
Yeah, my biggest weakness is getting supply blocked. It's the one thing that I don't pay enough attention to. Open Broadcast Software. It's a free program, found it in the video streamers club on here.
how about this: one of you guys post up a replay from a SCII match you played, and me and JC will commentate on it. dooooo iiiiiiit. the stupider the better.
Seems to me that doing our least stupid matches would be the most productive assuming you give constructive commentary
you either get constructive commentary, or you get to listen to us laughing our asses off as we try and figure out what you're doing. win for everyone.
I think its time to update the front page list again, so if you cant see your name can you please list it out (name, server, number) if you want to be added in the front page. Darkleco, I take it as you are active in NA?
me, JC, and probably deathmore will likely be on in about 2 hours. dont forget to join the TPU group - its NOT a clan, so you can join multiple groups (or be in another clan) without worries.


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Tried this based on that 4 star review. Tried using it for a season on 4 boards covering both extruded and sintered bases throughout the year (splitboarding too).
Technically, it works. You have to apply it let it cool to warm and then scrape before it turns into armor (and I have dinged a board trying to scrape it off while cold). However I found when you wax a board with this stuff normally, it's gone halfway through your day. It was better just to get the smoothest base coat on there and grind it off while riding.
What it was great at though is being that super hard, extra thick layer you just glob on there so your base doesn't dry out while waiting for next season. So, in short...
It's a great wax to protect your board in the offseason with.
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You can't even scrape this wax if you let it cool. It scrapes off like hard plastic and leaves a non-uniform texture to the base.
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I was excited to try this stuff. All temp, inexpensive, non-toxic, some decent reviews...
But I really don't care for this wax. It seems to soak into the base nicely and does the normal stuff you would expect a base wax to do when applying, but when it comes time to scrape, omg, it's like plastic. I usually will do 2 snowboards, or a pair of skis, or the 2 halves of splitboards at once: I hotwax one and while it cools I will wax the other. When the second is done receiving wax, I scrape and brush the first. Finally I scrape and brush the second. This works perfectly with normal wax where it is still just barely warm and scrapes and buffs easily. This bio-wax however is rock hard like plastic and does not scrape pleasantly at all. I have to go over it multiple times with a lot of pressure and I am concerned about dinging the base of my boards. Brushing to buff the structure seems to have no effect on this stuff either. And this would all be acceptable if it lasted for a week of use, but it is gone after two days of backcountry riding. Backcountry, as in most of your day is spent hiking up and very little is spent riding down. I imagine this wax would not even last a morning of resort riding. After just a few runs down our local mountain the base of my boards looks dry and needs a new tune.
It's inexpensive, non-toxic, smells neutral, and melts ok. The short time it's in the base it seems to work alright. However it is just no fun to work with and while it seems to be impervious to the usual tuning and waxing tools, it is no match for snowflakes. That's pretty backwards.
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Definition of TROLL
: a lure or a line
with its lure and hook used in trolling
Once again it would seem that Greg Staffa, a.k.a. @HomelessDefend , @staffaroadtrip has nothing better to do but lead otherwise well-meaning friends down the path of misinformation on his eternal quest to feed his need to troll but when does trolling cross over to outright harassment and libel? What I present here is the full context of what I've been watching for several months now and copies of Greg's behavior as it has been for quite a while. What's interesting about Greg's behavior is that he construes any kind of criticism of his own behavior as personal attacks rather than finding better things to do with his life, like real activism. A true activist doesn't waste all their time making up fake accounts on the internet then sending friend requests to people under aliases so he can phish through their accounts.
Is deliberately following someone around to try to get them fired from jobs and cancelled from speaking gigs harassment? If so, Staffa is guilty. Let's take a look at an example of one of the kinds of letters Staffa sends to people once he finds out Mark Horvath might be associated with. Keep in mind comments in parenthesis are mine!
From: Greg Staffa [mailto:email@example.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 12:47 AM
Subject: harassing the homeless
This is a email I wish I did not have to write. I had written a similar email several months ago with no luck in fact it got worse.
If a nurse in a nursing home constantly harasses a patient there would be outrage.
If a person working with the homeless constantly harasses homeless it goes ignored……. why?
(Because Greg, sane people already figured out you're not telling the truth.)
For my protection I have Bcc'd Politicians of the Glendale area as well as other members of the community and people who might have a vested interest. I've also included the Glendale Chief of Police as well as the California Attorney Generals office. (I'd like a follow up with Glendale's Chief of Plice and the California Attorney General's office to find out if in fact Greg's claims have any truth in them or if they just threw is allegations into a oval file cabinet)
I have done so because as a homeless person the Harassment must stop. It is bad enough when it is some chucklehead who does not know better but its another thing when it is done by someone in the Homeless services.
Since 2009, while homeless I have been exploited and harassed by Mark Horvath of Glendale's Ascencia.
(Where's the proof Greg was harassed? This statement is an allegation only)
It has reached a point where I no longer feel safe even though im a 1000 miles away.
I had written the Ascencia Executive Director begging for the harassment by one of her employees to stop but that simply made it worse.
(Executive Director is sharp enough not to pay attention to allegations with no real proof)
The tough part is Mark is a king on social media like Twitter. With his 16,000 plus followers he has been able to say whatever he wants and get away with it.
Mark Horvath has tried to bribe me, use lawyers to silence me. lied about police investigating me (Ha ha ha! Where's the part where Greg shows responsibility in admitting it was his slanderous claims that got him into trouble in the first place?) in order to get my silence from speaking out about his exploiting of me.
(Where's the proof of a bribe? As I remember it, Mark tried to show he was willing to support you regardless of your behavior and since when does Greg's WILLINGNESS to have his pictures used grounds for claiming exploitation? If donating money to somebody to help them out is a bribe then Greg needs to start saying all donations Greg gets are in fact, bribes! Following his line of reasoning then, Greg needs to tell ALL the people he willingly let interview him and take his photos that they exploited him for personal gain but notice how he doesn't do that with anybody else but Mark Horvath!)
Two weeks ago it reached a whole new level where for 5 days almost 200 tweets Mark lashed out at me on twitter.
(Mark didn't lash out at Greg, he simply stated the facts Greg was twisting out of context.)
It reached a point when Mark tweeted dozens of time that I hurt children and focused on a child he claimed I attacked online named Zach. Never mind Zach came forward saying he had no clue what Mark was talking about.
(This is an outright lie on Greg's part regarding what Zach said and is completely out of context. What kind of adult drags innocent kids into
his perverse dramas? I invite anyone who see's Greg's tweets to go back and find the original tweets, blogs and comments that were actually said by other people and compare them to how he spins them in his own posts.)Im not the first person to come forward saying Mark exploited them. Marks outed homeless people who dont want their name or location given out over twitter but mark has done it.
(Name who all the people were that came forward to say they were exploited and let's see their proof that Mark personally made money off them without their permission. If you can't, you're a liar, pure and simple.)
In my opinion, Mark Horvath should not be left alone with homeless people let alone working in a shelter.
(Greg, this is just YOUR opinion and nothing more than that! Mark helps homeless people on a daily basis. Many of the people Mark helps no one else will, and you want him to stop helping homeless people?!!)
The sad thing is groups like Blog World embrace him. And the Pierce Family foundation are set to give him a $10,000 grant. Why so Mark Horvath can exploit more of us?
(Where's your proof that the grant is from exploitation, Greg? Again, you make allegations with no sound evidence. In case you forgot, hearsay is not court evidence as you try to make it seem.)
Brianna Karp was a homeless woman who wrote about Marks abuse. But nobody listens to us homeless people.
(Brianna Karp wrote a lot of things that were exaggerated and she failed to admit she gave Mark permission to talk to her otherwise, wouldn't she have just simply chosen not to talk to him at all? How hard is it to say "no"? Fyi to Brianna, I write too but I don't need to exaggerate the truth just to sell a story)
I WANT THE HARASSMENT TO STOP. Mark Horvath is a NATIONALLY KNOWN PUBLIC FIGURE yet to me he is a bully.
(Greg seems to think his hijacking conference tags isn't a form of bullying or poor judgment on his part which leads the rest of us wondering when Greg's lunacy will stop!)
Mark claims my first letter tried to get him fired. I don't believe that was the case, but now given the level of his actions and the nature of his job I am asking for Mark Horvath to be let go.
(Greg, you did and continue to try to get Mark fired but then, what else would you do with your time? If you want credibility, stop your obsessing with Mark and get to work filling up your time with helping people which by the way, would be the main theme in your blogs and tweets. In case youhaven't figured it out yet, you are the one making a fool out of yourself every time you make claims you can't substantiate. Taking Mark's words out of context and lying on videos are not evidence.)
The sad part is I doubt anyone I bcc'd will speak up meaning that I am 100% certain Mark Horvath will retaliate against me in some very public way
(Again, Greg shows us he can't handle criticisms on his own behavior so he lashes out by calling criticisms "attacks". )
I invite you to check out my blog which outlines some of Marks actions and flat out lies
Im disappointed that the people of Ascencia sat back and watched even after I raised concerns
Im disappointed that Delta Hotels and Murphy followed his tweets and said nothing
Im disappointed the Pierce family foundation is about to give him a $10,000 grant.
(The above statements just proved that Greg admitted he harasses Mark's sponsors. How did he know about grants and who sponsors Mark unless Greg trolled for information to use on his smear campaign?)
Please make the bullying by Mark Horvath stop. Will someone help me please? Picking on a homeless person???
Who stands up for the homeless when the homeless are bullied by the people suppose to be helping them
And when you read what Mark did/said about Zach you will be outraged
(Actually, reading your pathetic attempt to drag an innocent boy into your warped reality is enough to enrage anybody, Greg.)Why was this allowed to continue??????
Please help
Greg Staffa
This is only one of the several poorly written letters Greg wastes his time sending out to people. If Mark has been exploiting and harassing people, why are legit organizations behind him?
Another example of Greg's behavior is brought out in a case where he made all kinds of allegations against one Carolyn Sampson. Needless to say, the judge dismissed Greg's allegations:
Here is one of several letters that Mark has gotten, do you see any claims of feeling like Mark was harassing the homeless?
Anne Marie Batten
Community Outreach Street Nurse
4 Flowers Crescent
Ajax, Ontario L1S 4C1October 4, 2011
Sean French
Community Liason
Community Action Committee
c/o 925 7th Ave. SW
Ste. 308
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4E8Dear Sean:
I wish to extend my appreciation for the opportunity to be involved in Mark Horvath's recent visit to Canada and his invisiblepeople.tv roadtrip. It is difficult for me to describe my work these days without including the impact that Mark's visit had on my outreach work.
When Mark arrived in Toronto, I was in the process of attempting to expand our outreach services as the needs are changing demographically in our part of the city. In preparing for Mark's visit I had travelled around to other areas of Toronto and met with other service providers as well. Many of our clients are marginally housed but I knew that there were many experiencing absolute homelessness as well. I had the opportunity to travel outside of my area and discovered a tent city as well as two girls living on the roof of a church. During Mark's visit, he met one of these girls, Terra. I have been able to follow up and may not have found her if not for this tour. My outreach rounds have now expanded and I am also doing some volunteer work in a different area as well.
On a personal level, working with Mark reminded me of the importance of really listening directly to the voices of our clients. Traveling with Mark and experiencing his interviews with those who are homeless and vulnerable was an inspiration to me. I was impacted by the realization of how we often make program decisions based on what we feel is best for people without getting their opinions. I have always been involved with advocacy in my work. However, I have been reminded to communicate what I am hearing directly from my clients as well as my own impressions.
We have several challenges in Toronto right now and one is the suggestion of criminalizing panhandling. During Mark's visit, he met Billy who is dealing with this issue everyday. Our local City TV has also done a short series on this issue. When asked my opinion, I refer to Billy's story as it is genuine and told by someone who is actually experiencing this.
I have recently had the honor of being interviewed by the College Of Nurses of Ontario for an article about my work. Of course, Mark Horvath's tour has been mentioned as this experience has impacted my career. I have signed up with the Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness. I am very grateful to be involved and to be connecting with other service providers and agencies all across Canada raising awareness and working toward finding a solution for homelessness.
Anne Marie Batten
Need more? Here you go!
Here is a reference letter from State of Utah:
Here are the reference listed by some very important nonprofit executives and others on Great Nonprofits
Would an organization like The Salvation Army work with Mark if he were truly exploiting the homeless? Judge for yourself:
The above are only a few examples of organizations that know Mark Horvath is a legitimate advocate. Any reasonable person can plainly see that Mr. Horvath is not engaged in exploitation because if he was, all these organizations wouldn't be working with him now would they? But hey, the key word here is REASONABLE. I could go on and on with examples of how Greg lies to feed his victimization fantasies but quite frankly, I got better things to do than waste my time on internet trolls. I made this blog post simply because as a homeless person myself who has worked with Mark, not once have I felt like I've been "exploited, harassed or bullied." How sad it is then, when people who are presented the facts, choose to ignore them.
P.S ….It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Greg uses my words out of context like he does with Mark and anybody else he makes up reasons to have a beef with. After all, when Greg came up to Seattle and told me he wanted to meet me for coffee, he got awful snotty when I told him I couldn't because the transmission on my mini van was being worked on. His attitude told me then and there what kind of guy he is. I feel Greg only wanted to "exploit" meeting with me to give his little road trip more validity.


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