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Giveaway: Custom Nursing Necklace from Monkey Mama Necklaces $19 ARV {1.3, Worldwide} CLOSED
Written by NPN Reviewers on December 3rd, 2011
Edited by Shannon R of The Artful Mama.
Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways
This giveaway is now closed. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the winner.
This is a joint giveaway with Monkey Butt Junction and Natural Parents Network. You may enter at one site only. Please find the section marked "Win it!" for the mandatory entry and optional bonus entries.
Monkey Mama Necklaces is offering our readers a giveaway of a custom nursing necklace, a value of $19.
Monkey Mama nursing necklaces are made with beautiful, fairly traded, and nontoxic handmade resin beads. This sophisticated and safe jewelry is perfect for busting twiddling while feeding babies or toddlers.
From our reviewer, Jenn at Monkey Butt Junction:
I was so happy when I was asked to review a nursing necklace from Monkey Mama Necklaces, and not just because we "monkey" mamas need to stick together: a nursing necklace was one of those luxuries that I never indulged in when I was nursing my son, but now having seen its utility for breastfeeding and beyond, I'm not sure why I counted it as a "luxury" rather than a necessity.
My son likes to get his fingers into things. If there's something to grab, poke, twiddle, or twist, he's all over it. I learned that the hard way when he was about eight weeks old: he yanked on a necklace I was wearing and sent about a million seed beads scattering all over my dining room. At the time, I knew that a nursing necklace was probably a good idea, but I wasn't thrilled with the prices or the styles of any I had seen. I only wish I had seen Monkey Mama's necklaces at the time.
There is a lot to like about these necklaces: As the photos show, they are absolutely beautiful. I chose a style with "twiddle buster" beads (more on that later) but Monkey Mama offers a variety of styles and colors, so there is something for everyone. The necklace cord is a strong, safe cotton fiber and the resin beads are child-safe. The beads are handcrafted in by a small Indonesian craft business and ethically traded.
The brilliance of the Monkey Mama necklaces is the "twiddle busters" – the beads that little fingers can turn and fiddle with while they nurse or snuggle. My son was immediately drawn to the big, colorful beads and immediately took to the task of turning them, examining them, and, well, "twiddling" them.
While Monkey Mama bills these as "nursing necklaces," I have to say that they are much more than that. They are elegant enough that I can wear my necklace to work in a professional office environment. They offer a wonderful distraction for a little one who always has to have his hands in whatever mama is doing at the time – I found that wearing my necklace while carrying my son in the Babyhawk carrier meant that he was content in the carrier longer because he had something to do.
You can purchase your own nursing necklace at Monkey Mama Necklaces. Prices start around $16.00.
And just for Natural Parents Network and Monkey Butt Junction readers, Monkey Mama Necklaces is giving a 10% discount on all orders from now through January 10th. Enter code NPN10 during the ordering process.
For your own chance to win a custom nursing necklace from Monkey Mama Necklaces, enter by leaving a comment and using our new Rafflecopter system below.
The winner will receive a beautifully designed nursing necklace of their choosing. This contest is open worldwide.
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Contest closes January 3, 2012, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Buck Rogers was the first American science fiction comic strip. It started in 1929 and continued until 1967. Buck has also appeared in comic books, movies, and, in the 1980s, a television series. "Comics modules" were published as flip-books in the 1990s. Buck Rogers first appeared as a main character in Phillip Francis Nowlan's 1928 novel Armageddon 2419 A.D. Any memorabilia connected with the character Buck Rogers is collectible.

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Lake Wanaka Tourism is working closely with local and national industry bodies to actively monitor the COVID-19, and the impact on our visitors, our industry and our community.
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It begins with the landscape...it breathes, there's an energy, a feeling, that sets Wānaka apart
Located in the stunning alps of the South Island in New Zealand, visitors from around the world are drawn to the Wānaka region by its outstanding natural beauty. Wānaka's lakes and mountains and proximity to Mt Aspiring National Park, makes it the ultimate base for outdoor activities.
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Discover what's happening in Wānaka – through photos, videos and stories from locals and travellers, as well as expert advice on hand to help
Wanaka stages more than its fair share of world class events throughout the year. Arts and music festivals, international sporting and aviation events, each as unique as the season it is staged
Explore our events calendar and find out what's on and when including our Annual Events
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Driving on the South Island roads of New Zealand is a great way to experience the region, with relatively quiet roads and some of the most amazing scenery right outside the window.
Major car and campervan hire companies are all located at Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown airports. There are also a number of rental car companies based in Wanaka.
Wanaka is unique and captivating; it inspires you to discover, and gives you the freedom to explore.
Located in the stunning alps of the South Island, New Zealand, visitors from around the world are drawn to the Wanaka region by its outstanding beauty.
Getting to Wanaka is easy. It's a short, scenic 60-minute drive to Wanaka from the closest international airport, where you will find all major rental car companies and scheduled bus services that provide transport to Wanaka throughout the day.
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by Tom Utescher
Last week, the squash squads from Chestnut Hill Academy and Germantown Friends School each closed out the pre-holiday portion of their schedules with important matches. The GFS Tigers notched a rare win over Haverford School on Tuesday afternoon, and the following day in a battle for Inter-Ac League supremacy (at least for the time being), the CHA Blue Devils were edged out by the Churchmen of Episcopal Academy, 5-4.
Although Haverford is not a geographical rival for GFS like Penn Charter or Chestnut Hill Academy, the Fords have appeared on the Tigers' squash schedule for many seasons. No one affiliated with the GFS program can remember Germantown defeating the Main Line school, until this year.
In a seven-match meeting last Tuesday at the Germantown Cricket Club, the Tigers pulled out a 5-2 victory.
Senior Alex Nalle gave the host team a win in the top spot, prevailing 3-1, but Haverford took the number two and three contests. GFS captured the rest of the matches, including 3-0 wins by sophomore number four Max McCafferty and senior number five Ben York.
The overall outcome hung in the balance during a pair of five-game matches at number six and seven. The scales tipped in the Tigers' favor both times, as sophomore David Sneed and senior Cole McCourt emerged triumphant.
The next day, Chestnut Hill Academy's team traveled to Newtown Square to take on the Churchmen. Episcopal number one Devin McLaughlin, the reigning under-17 national champion, has not been able to play so far this season due to injury, but his teammates stepped up to prevail against the Blue Devils.
Fans on both sides anticipated a number of close matches, but in actuality only two of the nine bouts went past the three-game minimum. One of these was the number one contest, in which CHA senior Jack Maine won 11-9 in the fifth frame for a 3-2 victory. At number seven, Blue Devils sophomore Alex McCall suffered a 1-3 setback, and at eight and nine Episcopal players posted 3-0 wins against senior Nick DiDonato and freshman Mason Blake of the visiting side. The hosts also logged 3-0 victories against two other CHA seniors, number five Anderson Good and number six Peter Lynn.
CHA was solid higher up the ladder, with Maine's triumph complemented by success in the second through fourth positions. In order, the 3-0 winners for Chestnut Hill were junior Augie Frank, freshman Philip Kelly, and junior Alex Ambrosini.
The two Inter-Ac title contenders will meet again on January 12 at CHA.


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K64 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 153 diseños de 42 diseñadores freelance.
For some weird reason my contest ended up in the wrong category, it should be the logo category. I send the 99design team an message about this.
We are a small start-up and we have a few fresh ideas for the traditional job sites that will set us apart from the rest of the market.
Our company is Cre8ive Thought (http://www.cre8ivethought.com).
We are physically based in Bergen (which means mountains) Norway, this doesn't matter much, but perhaps it gives some added inspiration.
This is an existing market, basically the people looking for a new job but it should also be attractive to the companies posting jobs. Our first target market is Scandinavia, when that is a success we will move outside of it.
See what you can do with mountains, we are based in Bergen Norway and Bergen is on the water surrounded by 7 mountains (google it). I have seen a few submissions that take an angle towards that and that is interesting. In that case threat it more as a logo independent from the text.
We want you to come up with the LOGO for FindWork4.me (or just "Find Work 4 Me") (including the starting colour palette and font style, so that we can extend the logo into the development of a website).
This brand will feature on our website and will also be used in magazine Ad's.
Ideally we want the logo to feature a small element that can be used independently of the company name. We want this icon to be highly recognizable for our business and something which works well when shrunk right down (e.g. web icon/digital button).
No 3D shadows are ok.
We added the winning logo for our company website as an indication what we like, this logo does _not_ need to match the color scheme or design.
I don't care too much about the loop (enlargement glass). Instead of finding think of matching. We find you work, but we do this by matching the person to the job.
Please leave questions, will be responding to them all.
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Cheltenham Township pools open the weekend after Cheltenham schools break for summer and close the day after Labor Day. The pools offer swim lessons, swim team activities, and several events throughout the summer.
To learn more about activities at Cheltenham Township pools or sign up for a membership, contact the Parks and Recreation Department by calling (215) 887-1000, ext. 227 or click on the links below:
Church and Yew Roads, Cheltenham
Facilities include: Outdoor swimming pool, full outdoor basketball court, outdoor sand volleyball court, playground, grills and picnicking, open leisure area, bathhouse, baby wading pool, parking area.
History: Formerly the "Cheltenham Swim Club," it was purchased by the Township in 1967 to provide swimming to residents. The area was dedicated to Mr. Conklin in July 1972, in honor of his service to the residents of the Township as Commissioner from 1926 to 1973.
Keswick Avenue and Waverly Road, Glenside
Facilities include: Lighted swimming pool, leisure area, bathhouse, baby pool, children's water slide.
History: The Glenside Pool was reconstructed and relocated in 1967 to provide aquatic recreation for all Township resident.


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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight to electricity.
We supply and install all of the equipment for both off-grid and grid-tie solar photovoltaic electricity systems. We have installed photovoltaic systems in municipalities across Metro Vancouver, including the first grid-tied photovoltaic systems in the districts of Vancouver and North Vancouver. Our extensive experience with BC Hydro's Net Metering Program will make your grid connection a simple and painless experience. BC Hydro's Net Metering Program allows BC Hydro customers to connect their solar photovoltaic systems directly to the grid, allowing customers to efficiently offset their electricity consumption, and even provide credit if they produce more electricity than they consume.
Before you buy or install a photovoltaic system, we recommend having an assessment done to estimate the solar energy potential at your site. Please visit our assessments page to see the different types of assessments or contact us if you would like further information.
We sell and install equipment from a wide variety of manufacturers including:
Photovoltaic Panels: Day4 Energy, Conergy, Sharp, BP Solar, SolarFun, SunTech, Canadian Solar, Trina, LG, Heliene
Inverters: Xantrex, Enphase, SMA, Outback, Fronius, SMA, APSystems, SolarEdge,
Solar photovoltaic electricity systems are a robust and excellent way to add home equity. Start reducing your electricity bills and environmental impact today!
Frequently Asked Questions - Photovoltaics
How do I determine if a system is worth it financially?
We offer a service to provide an assessment report for the various renewable energy technologies. The assessment will present the predicted system performance and provide financial analysis of the project. The assessment costs start at $200 and the amount will be credited against the cost of installing your system if you choose VREC as your supplier and installer.
How do I obtain a free quote?
If you you know what size system you are interested in we can provide a quote. Please use our Contact Us form or call us at 778.869.8333.
How much does PV cost?
Small portable systems start at about $2,000 We have designed and installed residential systems ranging from $7,000 – $45,000. Systems for commercial buildings can range from $10,000 to $200,000.
These prices include all equipment, installation work, electrical permits and utility paperwork. The range in price is primarily affected by the system size.
If you know what size system you are looking for we can provide a quote. If you provide an address we can use aerial photography to produce a remote estimate. If you want more information about the energy potential of your site we also offer the service of performing an assessment. The assessment report presents system performance and finanacial analysis for the potential project. Assessments prices start at $250. The assessment cost would be credited against the cost of installing your system if you choose VREC as your supplier and installer.
Can I buy just the panels?
Yes, we sell the individual sub-system parts. Photovoltaic panels have been constantly decreasing in price so please Contact Us to ask about updated pricing or for more detailed information.
And, as always, we offer our experienced installation crew to ensure your panels achieve maximum efficiency!
How will it work for my building?
Ideally the building should have a roof surface that allows panels to be mounted facing south with little or no shading. We recommend booking an assessment with VREC. This consultation will provide you with a report on your building's suitability for solar and what the costs and output will be for your specific conditions. Cost of this assessment is credited against your purchase of a system and installation from us.
Is there enough sun here?
Yes, there is enough sun in rainy Metro Vancouver to generate electricity. The nation that generates the largest percentage of its electricity from photovoltaics is Germany and most of that country receives less annual sunlight than Vancouver. In fact solar energy provides 100% of the electricity needed for this small, energy conserving household in North Vancouver.
Will PV pay for itself?
BC has some of the lowest priced electricity in the world. So, over the short term the financial payback of PV on grid-connected buildings does not look good. However, if you evaluate the financials over the lifetime of the system it will have a positive net return on investment. Currently, a PV system is more like a hybrid vehicle; it does save some money, but is generally installed more for environmental or energy security benefits. It is definitely more cost-effective for off-grid buildings.
Can I see a PV system that you have installed?
You can see and inspect one of our installations at the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, and we will happily give you a tour of their system. This is the first grid-tied PV system in Vancouver, designed and installed by VREC. See our portfolio for more pictures of installations.
Can I sell excess power to BC Hydro? Are there any grants or incentives?
Since 2004 BC Hydro has allowed renewable energy systems to connect directly to the grid, allowing you to "sell" surplus power to the grid. The BC Hydro program is called Net-Metering. The historical energy credit for annual excess power that BC Hydro has offered is shown below. VREC has installed the first such systems in Vancouver and North Vancouver. We also have experience arranging for permits and grid interconnection in municipalities that are unfamiliar with photovoltaics.
The BC LiveSmart grant for photovoltaic systems ended in 2014.
Can I be completely independent in case the power goes out?
If you want to be completely off-grid or to have fuel and noise free backup power in an emergency, you can add a battery bank to store the power on-site for later use. VREC can also custom design back-up systems, for example a generator/PV hybrid, where a gas generator will automatically turn on when the power from solar charged batteries is gone.
How do I get started on making my home solar electric?
Call VREC at 778-918-3973 to schedule an assessment of your building. An assessment includes a quote, shade analysis and report. Cost for this consulting service is currently starts at $200 for a residential photovoltaic system. This cost is credited against the price of a system purchased from and installed by VREC. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like further information.
What do VREC clients think of their systems?
"I would like to thank you guys for all your help in getting the Solar system installed. It has been a few years since I started this project and it was awesome to see it actually happen in just a few days. Your help certainly made the process easier, faster, and I feel much more confident that by going this route, as opposed to DIY, that the electrical work was done professionally and will pass inspection with flying colours. Darren did a great job of managing the project, getting everyone involved, and his attention to detail would make any Virgo happy."
– Doug Horn, North Vancouver*
* Featured on the cover of Home Power magazine summer 2007.
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A Savory Evening at Maggie's Farm in MiddletonPosted: August 28th, 2012 | Author: KN | Filed under: American, Drinks, Maggie's Farm, Middleton, Seafood | Tags: Blood Orange Margarita, Cody Brewing Co., Serenitee Restaurant Group, Sunshine Daydream, Sushi, Tater Tots | No Comments »
We recently headed out Rt. 114 to Middleton to check out the newest member of Mark McDonough and Jeff Cala's Serenitee Restaurant Group. Maggie's Farm (named after the Dylan song) took over the space next to Sol Bean Café most recently occupied by Rock's Tavern and opened in May.
Things were hopping on a Saturday night, and we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. The restaurant doesn't take reservations after 7:00, so unless you head over early, you may find yourself in the same boat, though spending time at the large, pleasant bar isn't a problem.
The celebrity-populated mural on the rear wall is fun, making it seem as though Jerry Garcia and Pee Wee Herman are jockeying with you for a seat at the bar. Other than that, the obviously music- and farm-inspired décor is a bit more sparse than some of Serenitee's other establishments and features more TV screens than we like while dining.
The brews on tap include several local offerings, including Cody Sunshine Daydream, a Belgian gold ale brewed specially for Serenitee. Perusing the cocktail menu, we decided to try the Blood Orange Margarita, made with Sauza Gold Tequila, Cointreau, fresh sour mix, and a blood orange puree ($10). It was nicely tart and refreshing, with a decent pour of tequila.
The menu, as expected, features a mix of seafood, grilled entrees, and Serenitee's trademark sushi. It also includes vegan and gluten-free offerings, which are clearly marked. Speaking of gluten free, once seated at our table, we decided to try the tater tots ($9) for a starter. Not the pre-fab frozen nuggets you've come to expect, these were a decadent surprise. Creamy, cheesy, slightly chunky mashed potatoes that had been deep fried and were served with a chive bacon sour cream sauce, they quickly disappeared.
The entrees we sampled were large and hearty. The meatloaf, made from both beef and pork, came as thick tender slabs served with cheddar mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli, and copious mushroom gravy ($19). The lamb shank really exceeded expectations. Savory, garlicky, and falling off the bone, it was served with a tasty summer veggie ratatouille on a bed of creamy polenta ($20).
One member of our party did go for the sushi, which was super fresh. The spicy roll ($10) is offered with a choice of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, or crab, and indecision led us to ask if the order could be made up of some of each. Our server checked with the sushi bar and happily reported it wasn't a problem.
There was no way we had room for dessert, so that will have to await further investigation. The flow of the dining space space is slightly awkward and parking limited, but the attentive service and enjoyable meal definitely warrant a return trip.
Maggie's Farm
119 South Main Street, Middleton
(978) 539-8583


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The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases.
The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.
Please select the relevant section below to help you get the information you need:
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There are over 30 blood test service locations in and around Coventry. Most clinics have appointments to book in advance online. Click on the map for details of the clinic most convenient for you.
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
You can also download a leaflet at this link.
We strongly advise all patients use our new online appointment system before attending for a blood test to avoid any disappointment. The new service helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Walk-in appointments remain available dependent on availability, however you may have to wait for the next available appointment time. Please note that walk-in patients will be given an approximate time slot and this may vary.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor.
Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Based on demand we are only able to see a set amount of patients per day so, once we have filled all allocated slots we can no longer accept walk-ins. This may mean you will need to revisit the site to have your blood test on another occasion or book online for another site.
Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here.
Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-8am Appointment only
Monday – Friday 8am-4.45pm *Appointments and walk-in available
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Appointment only
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Appointments only
* While we offer a walk in service, we highly recommend booking an appointment to save patients from waiting. If all walk in slots are filled, we may need to ask patients to attend again on another day, or to book online for another site.
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS
Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm - Based on demand we are only able to see a set amount of patients per day so, once we have filled all allocated slots we can no longer accept walk-ins. This may mean you will need to revisit the site to have your blood test on another occasion or book online for another site.
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.


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No matter which new 2018 Ford model you're interested in, Don Hinds Ford Inc is here to help you get behind the wheel. Feel free to have a look at our online inventory above, which is updated as new additions roll into our showroom. See one you like? Contact us to set up a test drive at our conveniently located Fishers, Indiana ,showroom.
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Can I still get there from here?
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taken from http://john-badassrides.blogspot.com...from-here.html
Today was not exactly what I would call a banner day on the road less traveled. That would be the road to being a superhero (or at least the one toward being forever out of load-pile-land). In fact from where I sat at two I would have said "you can't get there from here."
if you would like to see more please check out my blog at http://john-badassrides.blogspot.com...from-here.html Don't forget to show your support by clicking on an ad at the end of the entry. thanks!


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Finding support for Free Software
There are many ways to find help with Free Software applications.The Free Software support community consists of tens of thousands of volunters and hundreds of companies all over the world, in multiple timezones and languages. Knowing how to get the assistance you need is an important skill, and the resources below are designed to get you started.
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Moderate drinking 'not harmful' in pregnancy, according to British researchers
Three to seven glasses of alcohol a week does not harm the development of unborn babies, according to study carried out on 7,000 children
The majority of mothers associated with the study – 70 per cent — followed regular medical advice and had drunk no alcohol during pregnancy. Photograph: Eric Luke
Moderate drinking by pregnant women, defined as three to seven glasses of alcohol a week, does not harm the development of their unborn babies, according to British research carried out on 7,000 children up to age 10.
The research is published today in the British Medical Journal's BMJ Open online publication.
The children were drawn from a 14,000-strong group born in or around Bristol between 1992 and 1993, who have been examined frequently since birth as part of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children.
The majority of their mothers – 70 per cent — followed regular medical advice and had drunk no alcohol during pregnancy. The remaining women drank between one and two glasses a week for some and three to seven for others. A glass is defined as a British pub measure of spirits, half a pint of lager or cider, or a standard wine glass of wine.
The ability was tested of 7,000 10-year-olds to walk on a beam and stand on one leg, with eyes open and closed.
Curiously, the women who had drunk during and after their pregnancies had the best performing children.
Low to moderate alcohol consumption did not seem to interfere with a child's ability to balance, say researchers. However, income plays a role: better static balance is linked to wealth and education.


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wsbs necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 36 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
WorkSmartBeSmart.com (dba Smart Agent)
We offer a system for Realtors that systematizes their client relationship management by incorporating email campaigns, follow up plans, greeting cards and gifts. We also offer monthly coaching around best business practices and training to thrive in today's market. Our next step will be to offer the same system to other types of industries but with content relevant to their specific niche. We will offer training on how to use the most current technical tools available and if desired build those tools for their business for a fee.
We want to help small business owners have more freedom, more family time and a more predictable business.
Small business owners who want more freedom, more family time and a more predictable business
We want to convey the power of this product and the positive outcomes it can create. We have attached our current "logo" which is clipart and not appealing; feel free to completely re-invent or not use it as a reference at all. Please create a logo for Work Smart Be Smart only.
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Research and general acceptance
The Mediterranean diet is better described as a nutritional model or pattern of food consumption rather than a diet in the usual sense of the word. To begin with, there is more than one Mediterranean diet, if the phrase is understood to refer to the traditional foods and eating patterns found in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Francesco Visioli, a researcher who has edited two books on the subject, prefers the term ''Mediterranean diets'' in the plural to reflect the fact that ''the populations in the Mediterranean area have different cultures, religions, economic prosperity, and [levels of] education, and all these factors have some influence on dietary habits and health.'' For example, Visioli notes that alcohol intake is very low in the Maghreb (coastal northwestern Africa) because most inhabitants of the region are Muslim, and consequently cereal grains figure more prominently in their diet than in most other Mediterranean countries. In addition, the differences among the various forms of the Mediterranean diet are important in understanding some of the research studies that have been done on it, as will be described more fully below.
The origins of the pattern of food consumption found in Mediterranean countries go back several millennia into history; descriptions of meals in ancient Greek and Roman literature would not be out of place in contemporary Mediterranean diet cookbooks. The first description of the traditional Mediterranean diet as it was followed in the mid-twentieth century, however, was not in a cookbook; it was in a research study funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and published in 1953. The author was Leland Allbaugh, who carried out a study of the island of Crete as an underdeveloped area. Allbaugh noted the heavy use of olive oil, whole-grain foods, fruits, fish, and vegetables in cooking as well as the geography and other features of the island.
The Cretan version of the Mediterranean diet became the focus of medical research on the Mediterranean diet following the publication of Ancel Keys's Seven Country Study in 1980. Keys (1904–2004) was a professor of physiology at the University of Minnesota who had a varied background in biology and biochemistry before turning to nutrition almost by accident. Hired by the Army in 1941 to develop portable rations for troops in combat, Keys was responsible for creating what the Army then called K rations. His next wartime project was a starvation experiment, which he conducted in order to determine the food needs of starving civilians in war-torn Europe. American soldiers who were trying to re-feed refugees in the newly liberated countries found that there was no reliable medical information about treating starvation victims. Keys recruited 36 healthy male volunteers in 1944 who were conscientious objectors, most of them from the historic peace churches. For five months the subjects were given half the normal calorie requirement of an adult male and asked to exercise regularly on a treadmill. The average weight loss was 25% of body
Based on the Mediterranean diet pyramid. (Illustration by GGS Information Services/Thomson Gale.)
weight. Three months after the experiment ended, Keys found that none of the subjects had regained their weight or physical capacity. He learned that renutrition following starvation requires several months of above-average calorie intake, that vitamin supplements are needed, and that the proportion of protein in the diet must be increased. He wrote a booklet with this information for use by relief agencies after the war ended.
In the process of studying the effects of starvation in European men who survived the war, however, Keys noticed that the rate of heart attacks among them dropped markedly as food supplies decreased. He wondered whether dietary factors might be involved in heart disease. A study of Minnesota businessmen and professors in the mid-1950s showed him that the fat content of food—particularly the saturated fats found in the meat and dairy products consumed in large amounts by Midwesterners—was indeed a factor. After that experiment, Keys began to think in terms of diet as preventive medicine. He first encountered Mediterranean diets during visits to Italy and Spain to conduct research for the World Health Organization. His studies of food consumption patterns in those countries eventually led to the Seven Countries Study, which was a systematic comparison of diet, risk factors for heart disease, and disease experience in men between the ages of 40 and 59 in eighteen rural areas of Japan, Finland, Greece, Italy, the former Yugoslavia, the Netherlands, and the United States from 1958 to 1970. (Women were not included as subjects because of the rarity of heart attacks among them at that time and because the physical examinations were fairly invasive). In addition to asking the subjects to keep records of their food intake, the researchers performed chemical analyses of the foods the subjects ate. It was found that the men living on the island of Crete—the location of Leland All-baugh's 1953 study—had the lowest rate of heart attacks of any group of subjects in the study.
Subsequent studies of Mediterranean diets have been conducted in subjects who have already suffered heart attacks and in women subjects. One consistent finding of recent research, however, is that subjects are less healthy in the early twenty-first century than the participants of the late 1950s because the traditional diets of the Mediterranean region have been increasingly abandoned in favor of fast foods and higher consumption of fatty meat products and sweets, as well as other staples of American and Northern European diets that are high in trans-fatty acids. In addition, changing agricultural practices around the Mediterranean have resulted in poultry and meat with higher fat content than was the case in the 1960s. As a result of concern about these trends, an association for the advancement of the Mediterranean diet was formed in Spain in 1995 and later funded the Foundation for the Advancement of the Mediterranean Diet, which is presently headquartered in Barcelona. The
Foundation's objectives include publication and dissemination of scientific findings about the diet and the promotion of its healthful use among different population groups.
Typical Mediterranean diet
In general, Mediterranean diets have five major characteristics:
- High levels of fruits and vegetables, breads and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts, and seeds.
- Olive oil as the principal or only source of fat in the diet.
- Moderate amounts of dairy products, fish, and poultry; little use of red meat.
- Eggs used no more than 4 times weekly.
- Wine consumed in moderate amounts—two glasses per day for men, one glass for women.
Since wine and olive oil are obtained from their respective plant sources by physical (crushing or pressing) rather than chemical processes, their nutrients retain all the properties of their sources. Wine contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants and also have a relaxing effect on blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.
The Cretan diet
The Cretan version of the Mediterranean diet as it was used on the island in the 1960s was distinctive in several respects because it contained:
- A higher proportion of total calories from fat (40% ), almost all of it from olive oil. It was low in animal fats (butter was rarely eaten) and saturated fats.
- A relatively low level of carbohydrate intake (45% of daily calories), with most of the carbohydrates coming from fruits (2 to 3 per day) and vegetables (2 to 3 cups per day)—many of them foods with a low glycemic index. Vegetables are an integral part of meals in the Cretan diet—they are not considered side dishes.
- Generous portions of whole-grain bread (8 slices per day). The bread was made from slowly fermented dough, however, and had a lower glycemic index than most contemporary breads.
- Moderate intake of fish (about 40 grams per day), which, however, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- A higher intake of meat than in most versions of the Mediterranean diet, mostly as lamb, chicken, or pork.
- High intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA; an omega-3 fatty acid thought to lower the risk of heart disease) from nuts (particularly walnuts), seeds, wild greens (particularly purslane [Portulaca oleracea]), and legumes. Lamb is also a good source of ALA.
Online versions of the Mediterranean diet
Two of the diets available through eDiets.com as of early 2007 are Mediterranean-type diets, the New Mediterranean Diet and the Sonoma Diet. Both plans are recipe-based, are customized to incorporate foods that the dieter enjoys, and provide personalized weekly meal plans. The New Mediterranean Diet costs $4.49 per week, with a minimum enrollment of 12 weeks, or $53.88 for the three-month trial period. The Sonoma Diet, which is an adaptation of the traditional Mediterranean diet to foods more commonly available in the United States, costs $5 per week for a minimum enrollment period of five weeks. The Sonoma Diet comes with a portion guide and wine guide as well as a customized weekly meal plan.
The function of Mediterranean diets as used in the United States and Western Europe is primarily preventive health care and only secondarily as a means to weight loss. There are several books available with weight-loss regimens based on Mediterranean diets, as well as cookbooks with recipes from a variety of Mediterranean countries.
Preventive health care
Most of the scientific research that has been done on Mediterranean diets concerns their role in preventing or lowering the risk of various diseases.
HEART DISEASE. Mediterranean diets became popular in the 1980s largely because of their association with lowered risk of heart attacks and stroke, particularly in men, following the publication of the Seven Countries study. Mediterranean diets are thought to protect against heart disease because of their high levels of omega-3 fatty acids even though blood cholesterol levels are not lowered.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. A study published in Annals of Neurology in 2006 reported that subjects in a group of 2000 participants averaging 76 years of age who followed a Mediterranean-type diet closely were less likely to develop Alzheimer's than those who did not. Further study is needed, however, to discover whether factors other than diet may have affected the outcome.
ASTHMA ANDALLERGIES. A group of researchers in Crete reported in 2007 that the low rate of wheezing and allergic rhinitis (runny nose) on the island may be related to the traditional Cretan diet. Children who had a high consumption of nuts, grapes, oranges, apples, and tomatoes (the main local products) were less likely to suffer from asthma or nasal allergies. Children who ate large amounts of margarine, however, were more likely to develop these conditions.
METABOLIC SYNDROME. Research conducted at a clinic in Naples, Italy, suggests that Mediterranean diets lower the risk of developing or reversing the effects of metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The results from this clinic were corroborated by a study done at Tufts University in Massachusetts, which found that the symptoms of metabolic syndrome were reduced even in patients who did not lose weight on the diet.
Weight loss
People who are making any major change in their dietary pattern in general should always consult their physician first. In addition, people who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for the treatment of depression should check with their doctor, as these drugs interact with a chemical called tyramine to cause sudden increases in blood pressure. Tyramine is found in red wines, particularly aged wines like Chianti, and in aged cheeses.
People using a Mediterranean diet for weight reduction should watch portion size and monitor their consumption of olive oil, cheese, and yogurt, which are high in calories. Dieters may wish to consider switching to low-fat cheeses and yogurts.
Because olive oil is a staple of Mediterranean diets, consumers should purchase it from reliable sources. The safety of olive oil is not ordinarily a concern in North America; however, samples of olive oils sold in Europe and North Africa are sometimes found to be contaminated by mycotoxins (toxins produced by molds and fungi that grow on olives and other fruits). Some mycotoxins do not have any known effects on humans, but aflatoxin, which has been found in olive oil, is a powerful carcinogen and has been implicated in liver cancer.
There are no major risks associated with following a traditional Mediterranean diet for people who have consulted a physician beforehand if they intend to use the diet as a weight-loss regimen. Health crises caused by food interactions with MAOIs are uncommon but can be fatal (about 90 deaths over a 40-year period).
The risk of cancer or any other disease from aflatoxin-contaminated olive oil is minimal in the United States and Canada.
Research and general acceptance
Mediterranean diets have been the subject of more medical research since the 1960s than any other
regional or ethnic diet. Interest in Mediterranean diets has been high because nutritional research in general has moved away from curing deficiency diseases in the direction of preventive health care.
The Seven Countries Study
The results from the Seven Countries study were published in book form in 1980. The research teams found that Japanese and Greek men had far lower rates of cardiovascular disease than men from the other five other countries, with the Greek subjects from the island of Crete having the lowest rate of all. Although the study and thirty years of follow-up reports showed that the relationship among heart disease, body mass, weight, and obesity is complex, the Seven Countries research also showed that the type of fat in the diet is more important than the amount, and that the use of monounsaturated fats—particularly olive oil—is correlated with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. The twenty-year follow-up report indicated that 81% of the difference in coronary deaths among the seven countries could be explained by differences in the average intake of saturated fatty acids.
A detailed description of the Seven Countries study, the research that preceded it, and an overview of its findings can be found online on the website of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, at <http://www.epi.umn.edu/about/7countries/index.shtm>.
The Lyon Diet Heart Study
Ongoing research
Mediterranean diets continue to be fruitful subjects for medical investigators, partly because the countries where they originated are changing so rapidly, and partly because discussion continues as to which of the components of these diets is the most important in disease prevention. Although olive oil has been the focus of many studies, recent research done in Greece seems to indicate that the combination of the various foods and food groups in Mediterranean diets is what makes them so healthful, rather than any one specific component. This position is sometimes called the whole-diet approach.
In addition, other researchers are studying lifestyle factors other than food that may well contribute to the beneficial effects of Mediterranean cooking. These include a generally more relaxed attitude toward life; higher levels of physical activity (made possible in part by the warm sunny climate of the region); and the fasting practices of Greek Orthodox Christians, which lower fat intake and restrict the believer to a vegetarian diet for about 110 days out of every year.
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and, the following code runs in a seperate thread.Code:. . SOCKET RecvSocket; sockaddr_in RecvAddr; unsigned short u_listenport = 6088; . . RecvSocket = socket( AF_INET, SOCK_DGRAM, IPPROTO_UDP ); if( RecvSocket == INVALID_SOCKET ) { printf( "SOCKET ERROR.\n" ) return; } RecvAddr.sin_family = AF_INET; RecvAddr.sin_port = htons( u_listenport ); RecvAddr.sin_addr.s_addr = htonl( "184.108.40.206" ); if( bind( RecvSocket, (SOCKADDR *) &RecvAddr, sizeof(RecvAddr) ) != 0 ) { printf( "BIND Failed.\n" ); closesocket( RecvSocket ); WSACleanup(); return; }
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Papa was up town this morning, & this afternoon made a business trip out to George Sensel's & then down to Red Bud. The St. Louis Diary quit giving the people skim milk now. We traded our old red Christmas tree today for a green one. There are 3 schools going together & give a play at the Bob White Grange on Christmas Eve, one school being the Fairview School which Reuben Kammler teaches. O.J. Maul is giving a Grand Opening Dance at Breezy Hill tonight. Elmer Kammler's boy Billy has the chicken pox & also Perry Laut. There is to be a Euchre and Box Social in Tiptown on Dec. 28 Sun. night.
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Sydneysiders can expect to wake up to cooler weather on Christmas Day as a southerly change moves in bringing gusty winds and the chance of showers.
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a maximum temperature of 23 for the city and 24 in the western suburbs.
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Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy
Director: Paul Feig
Run time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
MPAA rating: R for some strong sexuality, and language throughout.
But it also takes the Judd Apatow-style buddy comedy, with its mixture of raunchiness, neurosis and sentimentality, and tailors it to female experiences and sensibilities.
That the film achieves both of these ambitious goals simultaneously while remaining (mostly) hilarious is a testament to the power of Kristen Wiig as co-writer and star, and to the awesomely eclectic ensemble cast of strong comediennes who surround her.Video: 'Bridesmaids' stars on 'lady raunch' film (on this page)
Like the comedies Apatow has directed — and here he serves as a producer — "Bridesmaids" drags on longer than it should. It also features a ridiculous gross-out scene involving some bad Brazilian food and a visit to an upscale bridal store that was unnecessary, and feels like an afterthought: a transparent attempt to appeal to the lowest-common denominator, and to men.Story: Here comes the Hollywood bride, and all her cliches
"Bridesmaids" is too smart, too clever and too inspired to fall back on formula. The presence of Wiig, front and center, ensures that. The "Saturday Night Live" player has stood out in supporting performances in movies including "Knocked Up," "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" and "Whip It." Now she proves she's a flat-out star: a comedian with a sweet and slightly off-kilter sense of humor, but also a strong, relatable presence full of foibles and vulnerability.
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The one bright spot in Annie's life is her best friend, Lillian (Wiig's real-life friend and former "SNL" cast mate Maya Rudolph). They're so close, they finish each other's sentences, and the energy of Wiig and Rudolph's comfort together leaps off the screen.
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Both actresses get their share of laughs, but the biggest and ballsiest scene-stealer of all is Melissa McCarthy as Lillian's future sister-in-law: a heavyset government worker who's brazenly hypersexual. She's always inappropriate — but she's also the only one in the group who's truly happy. McCarthy is fearless and commanding in the role: Just try watching anyone else when she's on screen.Story: From 'Corpse' to 'Crashers': Top 5 wedding movies
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Unlike a shrill comedy like "Bride Wars," where the female characters tear each other apart in a fit of screechy jealousy, "Bridesmaids" is onto something more honest, and more uncomfortable: the fragility of even the strongest female friendship, and the way in which insecurity can, sadly, tear people apart. Wiig is unafraid to delve into some of the uglier facets of her character's personality, and yet she's so likable in her oddball way, she always makes you root for her.Video: Maya Rudolph on bringin' home the baby (on this page)
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Also I did find some additional information on Anna Hyatt Huntington the scupltress.Anna was born in Cambridge which was our second home also ! See http://www.bronze-gallery.com/sculptors/artist.cfm?sculptorID=75
If some want to see more of her work in a breathtaking location, some of the GMG readers may appreciate especially learning about her beautiful garden in South Carolina – BROOKGREEN GARDEN/zoo in Myrtle Beach area http://www.brookgreen.org/ and for some images-
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The [http://freepats.zenvoid.org/ Freepats
The [http://freepats.zenvoid.org/ Freepatsproject provides a set of instrument samples which are compatible with timidity++. It can be installed from the [[Pacman#Repositories|community repository]]:
# pacman -S timidity-freepats
# pacman -S timidity-freepats
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timidity++ is a MIDI to WAVE converter and player which is basically used to play MIDI files if your sound card does not support the MIDI protocol natively.
Installing timidity++
The first step is to install timidity++ itself. It can be installed via pacman from the extra repository:
# pacman -S timidity++
However, timidity++ will not produce any sound yet. This is because timidity++ does not include any instrument samples. To produce sound, instrument patches and/or soundfonts need to be installed and timidity++ configured so it knows where to find them. This guide shows two ways of getting sound samples: Freepats and soundfonts.
Setting up the sound samples
The Freepats project provides a set of instrument samples which are compatible with timidity++. It can be installed from the community repository:
# pacman -S timidity-freepats
To use Freepats with timidity, add the following lines to /etc/timidity++/timidity.cfg:
dir /usr/share/timidity/freepats source /etc/timidity++/freepats/freepats.cfg
Then timidity++ is ready for use.
There are many soundfonts available. This example will show how to isntall the fluidr3 soundfont, which is accessible via the AUR.
- Note: It will be assumed that you know how to build packages from the AUR. If you have never used the AUR before, please take a look at the AUR User Guidelines.
As sfarkxtc, a decompressor for soundfonts, is a make dependency of fluidr3, we install it first:
# pacman -S sfarkxtc
After sfarkxtc has been installed, we will be able to build fluidr3 which may take some time.
# wget http://aur.archlinux.org/packages/fluidr3/fluidr3/PKGBUILD # wget http://aur.archlinux.org/packages/fluidr3/fluidr3/fluidr3.install # wget http://aur.archlinux.org/packages/fluidr3/fluidr3/license # makepkg # pacman -U fluidr3-122501-6.pkg.tar.gz
If fluidr3 has been installed properly, we have to add it's path to the timidity++ configuration file. Just add this line to /etc/timidity++/timidity.cfg:
soundfont /usr/share/soundfonts/fluidr3/FluidR3GM.SF2
Then timidity++ is ready for use.
How to use timidity++
There are two ways to use timidity++. Either as MIDI player or as daemon adding MIDI support to ALSA.
Standalone mode
You can simply use timidity++ to play MIDI files:
$ timidity example.midi
Add option -in or -ig for a text mode/gtk+ interface. E.g. as a Xfce/GNOME user you may want to set MIDI files to open with the custom command `timidity -ig'. There are many other options to timidity; see manpage or use -h to get help.
Alsa daemon mode
If you want timidity to run as ALSA daemon, just use:
# /etc/rc.d/timidity++ start
If you want to have permanent MIDI support, add timidity to your daemon list in /etc/rc.conf:
DAEMONS=(... timidity++ ...)
Or if you just want to run timidity with ALSA support once, you can use the following command which will make console output viewable:
$ timidity -iA
This will give you four output software MIDI ports (in addition of hardware MIDI ports on your system, if any):
$ aconnect -o client 128: 'TiMidity' [type=user] 0 'TiMidity port 0 ' 1 'TiMidity port 1 ' 2 'TiMidity port 2 ' 3 'TiMidity port 3 '
An example usage for this is community/vkeybd, a virtual MIDI keyboard for X:
# pacman -S vkeybd ... $ vkeybd --addr 128:0
Option --addr 128:0 connects the input (readable) software MIDI port provided by vkeybd to the first output (writable) ALSA port provided by Timidity. Alternatively you can use aconnect(1), community/aconnectgui or AUR packages patchage, kaconnect. As a result when you play around with the keys on the vkeybd timidity plays the appropriate notes. See also USB Midi Keyboards.
timidity++ does not play MIDI files
It may be that your soundfile is not set up correctly. Just run:
$ timidity example.midi
If you find a line like this in the terminal output, your soundfile is not set up properly.
No instrument mapped to tone bank 0, program XX - \ this instrument will not be heard
Make sure you've installed some samples and your soundfile is added to /etc/timidity++/timidity.cfg. See Setting up the sound samples above for more details.
How to make DOSBox use Timidity++
The following method is tested in version DOSBox 0.72 (don't know if this works for OLDER or NEWER!).
First of all, you need to write a config file. Input the following in DOSBox to create a configuration file:
config -writeconf dosbox.conf
you can replace dosbox.conf by anyname that you want, add a dot in front of it if you want to hide it.
Make sure you statred Timidity++ as DAEMON as the instructions above, use the aconnect command.
Edit this configuration file with any editor, go to the section:
[midi] mpu401=intelligent device=default config=
put the ALSA connection port into the back of config=, in default:
Restart DOSBox within a terminal so you can see its debug messages, by no accident you should see a successful initiation on port 128:0.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 108 diseños de 31 diseñadores freelance.
We are looking for a new logo for our insurance agency that is progressive with a touch of "old school" flair. Our company has been in business since 1946 but we are about to launch an aggressive re-branding effort focusing on expanded insurance line offerings while staying true to our roots in providing exceptional, honest, personalized service.
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We are looking for a new logo to be used for our website as well as print/letterhead. I would like our new logo to exude a feeling of strength, confidence and longevity, but also have a new/progressive feel to it.
We are an insurance agency that has traditionally offered insurance products for the hospitality industry (taverns, restaurants, liquors sotres), but we are expanding our offerings to include most types of commercial insurance.
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Denver native Sierra Boggess will again star as Christine in an Oct. 2 live simulcast of "The Phantom of the Opera" to be beamed from Royal Albert Hall to cinemas nationwide.
The fully staged production, featuring more than 200 original and current cast members, is being broadcast at select U.S. movie theaters to mark the show's 25th anniversary in London.
A four-night run begins with the live performance at noon (MDT) Oct. 2, followed by re-broadcasts on Oct. 5, 6 and 11. Tickets are $22.
Boggess, who was nominated for an Olivier Award for her work as Christine, will again play opposite Ramin Karimloo as the Phantom. They will be joined by Barry James as Monsieur Firmin, Gareth Snook as Monsieur André, Liz Robertson as Madame Giry and Wynne Evans as Piangi, together with a cast and orchestra of more than 200, including special guest appearances.
The concert will be shown at 14 Colorado cineplexes — all are participating in the first night simulcast, and many of them are also participating in subsequent rebroadcasts (check individual theaters by going here):
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AMC Orchards of Westminster 12 with IMAX (Broomfield)
Regal Pavilions 15 (Denver)
Regal Greenwood Plaza 12 (Englewood)
Regal River Point (Englewood)
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Regal Colorado Mills Stadium 16 (Lakewood)
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Boggess also recently played Sharon opposite Tyne Daly as Maria Callas in the Broadway revival of Terrence McNally's "Master Class." It ran through Sept. 4 at the Manhattan Theatre Club.