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- This is a wonderful birthday party for kids, which includes some smart fun. Also provides a private space for birthday child's family and friends to gather. It was a wholesome experience at Party Smarty.
Almas about Noah's party in January 2020 @ HMNS
- Overall, my family thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We are more than willing to celebrate many more birthdays or whatever event my come up! We had MULTPILE people asking us when will my son's second birthday occur as they had such an AWESOME time at this one.
Thank you all so very much for making these first-time parents help throw their very special one-year old an astounding party!
Maria about Chandlin's party in January 2020 @ HMNS
- The entire booking process, payment process and party itself was so easy and organized. Several parents approached me after the party and asked me how to set one up for their child. Everyone was extremely impressed with our party coordinator. She was extremely helpful, professional and genuinely put me at ease from the start. Also, I've never seen someone so easily take charge of a room full of crazy 4-year-olds and make them follow directions! She's amazing!
Thank you so much! We will definitely keep hosting my kids' parties here as long as they let us!
Ari about Reagan's party in May 2019 @ HMNS
- Everything was AWESOME about the party! The coordinators were absolutely incredible, and I can't say enough wonderful things about them. Several parents of children attending complimented them and commented how impressed they were with how everything was. They were able to hold the attention of a group of 5 year olds (and some younger ones). Everything was so organized and went so smoothly!
Brooke about Philip's party in March 2019 @ HMNS
- Our coordinator was a wonderful party organizer and we really appreciated how patient she was with the kids and her expertise with dinosaur questions. I really wouldn't be able to adequately tell you how great she was—great with kids, slime, and knowledgeable about dinosaurs.
- Thank you so much. We will absolutely be recommending the experience.
Valerie about Carter's party in February 2019 @ HMNS
- The party experience was fantastic – and our party host was really great. In fact, I had been meaning to send you a note commending her for the great job she did. She handled everything from meeting us in the garage, to helping set up the room, to passing out pizza, working with the slime, emceeing the event, cutting the cake, etc. She made the event smooth and easy and has a great personality, she really helped make our day special for Eli. The Slime activity was definitely fun for the kids, and the Planetarium experience felt very "VIP," even though it wasn't a private screening, it sure felt like it was.
Jeff about Eli's party in January 2019 @ HMNS
- The Birthdays team have done an awesome job! The managers were very patient and responsive to my inquiries before and after the party. The coordinators were super nice and efficient setting up the party and organizing the activities. They are the best coordinators I have ever met. Highly recommended!
Shuo about Allison's party in September 2018 @ HMNS
- Our favorite part of the party was the Butterfly exhibit. The kids loved it. We were very pleased that the room was set up when we arrived and all we had to do was set up our items. We also loved that there were emergency supplies (i.e. scissors, extra balloon weights, etc.). I loved the size of the room. It was the perfect size and didn't feel crowded. We loved the ease of transporting our items to and from our car as well as the signage. Overall it was a fantastic experience and one of the best we have ever had! Thank you to the amazing staff!
Lissette about Sofia's party in September 2018 @ HMNS
- We thank you for all your help in planning and organizing Shwetha's birthday party. It was our first time doing something like this and so was a bit anxious going in. But you both had all the details sorted out ahead of time, so it ended up being a very pleasant and memorable experience for us. All our guests gave a very positive feedback too. Special thanks to the coordinator who did an awesome job running the party so smoothly.
Kavya about Shwetha's party in September 2018 @ HMNS
- We really liked the classroom and all of the decorations. Our host was super helpful throughout; the kids (and adults) loved the tour of the exhibits. Everyone had so much fun. Our coordinator was great!! She helped with all of the initial setup, was great with the kids, helped to keep us all on schedule, was a great tour guide, and helped us pack up when the party was over. She took care of everything for us! Thanks for an amazing time!!
Christine about Xavier's party in September 2018 @ HMNS
- Can I say that it was all my favorite? I absolutely loved that we had a dedicated person to not only guide the party along but to help load/unload stuff from our cars. It made it so seamless. She also made a moment really special where she had my son stand up on a chair at the end of the party to say thank you to everyone. It was precious and made him feel so special.).
The coordinator. Was. Amazing. She helped us actually set up and told us what would work based on her experience. She was so spot on when getting the kids to change to the next task and guide them to the exhibit, etc. She was absolutely on the spot the whole time we loved her.
Everyone was talking about how great the party was and I wouldn't be surprised if some of our guests scheduled a party there in the future. Also, we went back to the museum for a regular visit the next day and our son asked if he could go back to his birthday party 🙂 Thank you again
Amy about Quint's party in September 2018 @ HMNS
- I would like to thank you for an outstanding job! You guys have the reservation process so easy and stress free. Thank you for answering all my questions timely and in great detail. Please also pass on our appreciation to our coordinator. She was so good controlling the time, making announcements, and keeping kids engaged on tour. She was very enthusiastic and catered to our specific needs! We will definitely recommend HMNS to our friends and families. Can't wait to have another party there!
Yulia about Ethan's birthday party in August 2018 @ HMNS
- I loved everything about this party! We showed up and were greeted by staff who were quick to assist moving our party supplies. The coordinators were awesome with setting up, staying flexible, while moving along our schedule as needed. They made the clean up easy and the party fun! Thanks HMNS- this one was incredible. We hope to do more with your team in the future!
Chelsea about John Marc's birthday party in July 2018 @ HMNS
- The party was AMAZING! The birthday boy, guests and parents have not stopped talking about it. Everything went SO smoothly. The timeline was SO organized. The party room setup was perfect, and our coordinator was AMAZING! When the party was over, our son asked if he could come back to the museum to visit her. She helped with all of the setup and clean up. She was so friendly and personable to all of the guests. She is SO knowledgeable about all of the exhibits. The tour that she did of the facility was fantastic and very informative. She definitely went above and beyond the job of a coordinator and we're so appreciative of all her hard work. And the kids LOVED her!!
Everything was absolutely perfect, I can't think of anything that I would change. Thank you so much!! We will definitely consider this location for a future party. And we have one happy birthday kiddo (which makes for happy parents as well!)!!!
Abbie about Miles' birthday party in April 2018 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- We were so thrilled by the service and attention we received during the party by your expertly trained staff, not to mention the quick responses that you provided during our planning of the party. The coordinators kept the party going smoothly the entire time, and were great with the kiddos. I really appreciated them collecting our catering order from the curb so that I could stay with the dinosaur tour, and how great they were with serving cupcakes and drinks to all of our party attendees. All in all, it was a great party experience, and we will always treasure the day!
Meghann about Elizabeth's birthday party in January 2018 @ HMNS
- Our favorite part was that our guests/kids had a well-rounded experience in the museum with the craft, science exploration, dino alley, and dig pit. There was no least favorite part 🙂 Our party coordinator was excellent! He was very helpful and did a great job leading the party with the kids and keeping everything on track. Thank you!
- Lynn about her son's birthday party in January 2018 @ HMNS
- Our coordinator was amazing! She did such a great job interacting with the birthday girl and all of us! She was just as excited to hang out with the kids as they were to follow her through the hall and learn lots of interesting things about Texas Wildlife. She did such an amazing job keeping us on schedule while encouraging fun and participation from the kids (and parents).
We loved the ability to interact and engage on the tour. Our coordinator and the additional person who hosted a q&a on the animal furs, birds, and skulls were great! I wasn't sure what to expect with the Texas Wildlife selection but this blew us away!
I'd also like to thank you all for the help scheduling the party so quickly. Our daughter requested a museum birthday party and we have been so busy time just kept going by. I was so happy the museum birthday party team responded so quickly with information, scheduling, payment, and 'day of' reminders. It was so helpful for this mom! Everyone at the museum was so nice. I truly appreciate each of you and thank all of you for providing such a wonderful experience for my little girl!
Leslie about Issabella's party in October, 2017 @ HMNS
- We got so much help during the party and the ladies who assisted us were super engaging. We had a ton of kids and they were all so engaged the entire time. We loved the fossil activity, and the fact that the kids got to touch real fossils. We got extremely positive feedback from our guests. We have no negative feedback to give! We loved it all!
Nicola about Jacob's party in October, 2017 @ HMNS
- The party coordinators and did a fantastic job coordinating everything. Kids loved the tour of the dinosaur hall with the coordinator and the interesting nuggets/stories they told them. As a parent, loved that the party coordinators took care of everything from meeting us in the parking garage with the cart, to serving the food, leading the craft, cake and tour. We didn't have to do anything. No issues with the party. We loved it and will recommend to friends.
Rohini about her son's birthday party in October, 2017 @HMNS
- My favorite part of the party was the ENTIRE party! Everything from booking all the way to loading the vehicle was a success. I have never had an experience with a birthday party that was this smooth sailing. The coordinator was amazing. I have contacted the museum over 4 times with changes to the party. Each time they responded with ways to assist me. I always felt that my daughter's party was important and that meant a lot to me as a parent. Thank you for doing a phenomenal job at coordinating this party. Your patience and your hard work does not go unnoticed. As a parent and an educator, I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to through a fun, engaging, parent conscious party!
LaToya about Jeila's party in September, 2017 @ HMNS
- I wanted to take a minute to say we had an excellent experience. Our party coordinator was great. He was very calm and composed and did a great job in leading the group of 20 kids. I also appreciated the little details the staff took, including: setting out the coloring pages on the table, the oversized birthday card, filling up the dig pit so the pit was full and ready for the kids to jump into, and outlining the events from the very beginning. I would certainly recommend your venue and services to others. Thanks so much for a great experience and an easy booking process as well.
Nancy about Ethan and Jack's party in July, 2017 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- Cameron's party was AMAZING!!! Every adult and every child was so pleased! We were treated so well – from the time we walked through the doors of the Museum until we left. Everything was so well executed and so well organized. The young man who provided security making sure to redirect people who came to our floor was OUTSTANDING as we're the two young ladies who facilitated the party. Several who attended were attending the Museum of Natural Science for the first time. They had no idea. Several have already been back since Cameron's party…and I became a member – all because of Cameron's party. Thanks so much!!!
Debra about Cameron's party in June, 2017 @ HMNS
- I wanted to tell you that we had an AMAZING experience with Wesley's birthday party this past Saturday at HMNS Sugar Land. Not only was the schedule of the party a blast and kept everyone busy and having fun (the craft, dino tour, cake time), but everything ran so incredibly smoothly. The room set up was perfect and we also had help before the party to get decorations and food in beforehand.
I also wanted to share with you how great of a coordinator we had for our event. She was so energetic and well organized. She talked with all our party guests to make sure they were having a blast, did a fantastic job on the dino tour (both the kids and adults learned a lot), and was so gracious in helping us throughout. I believe the party was a huge success in large part to her enthusiasm and care for our guests!
Thank you again and I will very happily recommend HMNS Sugar Land for party – or for a fun day out – anytime!
Nell about Wesley's party in July, 2017 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- I just have to tell y'all that it was the BEST birthday party we have ever booked. The coordinator was amazing and so knowledgeable. The kids and parents loved her. Thank you so much for making my little girls day so special.
Jaime about Jenna's party in June, 2017 @ HMNS
- "It was a rolling success and the guests were constantly entertained. The staff was more than cooperative from décor to serving to entertaining, I couldn't ask for more. They melded in with the kids very fast. This was my first big party for my daughter and they totally took all the worries away and ran it like champs.
I would highly recommend HMNS for birthday parties. They give you so many options for so little. My guests to this day think I must have spent thousands! But most of all, the kids and the parents had a blast. They also allowed food delivery so I was also able to have my own choice instead of dried up pizzas 🙂 The staff was amazing, and I found myself enjoying the party instead of running around trying to manage it. They took over and everything was beyond me and my 7 yr old daughters expectation. We were on the second floor in the Morian overlook and the view was amazing with gigantic dinosaur fossils all around us, that was a priceless view. It was extremely educational and all my friends talk about this party to this day! Thank you HMNS and all the staff for make it a memorable event!"
Atif about Hana's party in January, 2017 @ HMNS
- My goals for Jaisley's party was for it to be both fun and educational and I felt both goals were achieved. Favorite part of the party: Planetarium Show: We Are Stars and Tour of the Hall of Ancient Egypt. Both parents and kids loved it. I loved the coordinators! They did an exceptional job! I can tell they were experts in controlling the flow of the party as well as the kids and they made sure they gave us what we wanted/needed. They were AWESOME!
Thanks to all for helping me give my daughter a fantastic 10th Birthday party! Her friends were still talking about how awesome her party was when they arrived to school the following Monday. I had never given a party at the Museum, thus had only been accustomed to the typical (high-energy gaming party venues.) So I was a bit skeptical about choosing HMNS as I didn't know what to expect or if the party would meet the kids' expectations. Astoundingly though, it was better than what I expected and more. I am a firm believer in feeding kids with as much knowledge as possible and we achieved that in a fun setting. So, that I couldn't be more thrilled about. Finally, Jaisley's end take as her opinion is the most important. "It was the BEST PARTY she's ever had!"
Akayla about Jaisley's party in January, 2017 @ HMNS
- We loved having Eli's birthday party at the museum. It's one of his very favorite places, and having his birthday there was an amazing experience for him. It was wonderful for us, too, because there was absolutely no stress! We just brought in our food and decorations, and everything else was handled. The kids loved the whole thing! No complaints. They especially loved making the slime. The coordinator was AMAZING! We didn't have to worry about a single thing!! We have already recommended the museum to our friends for their kids' parties because it was so well done.
Morgan about Eli's party in January, 2017 @ HMNS
- The experience was amazing – the kids had a great time, the tour was excellent and my favorite part was that the party coordinators were incredible, friendly, and helpful! The coordinators were amazing! I can't thank them enough. They were super helpful and polite – really took control of one or two "crazy" kids and went above and beyond. You have an amazing team – and I heard feedback from guests about how excellent the coordinators were as well. Thank you! We really loved our experience and will be doing that again as well as recommending it to family and friends. Thank you for a fantastic job!!!
Alla about Samuel's party in January, 2017 @ HMNS
- It was all great! The flow was fantastic. The coordinator was a ROCKSTAR! We were so happy with her. She kept everything flowing and on track, she helped with passing out the pizza and cake, she was great with the kids and overall did an outstanding job. We didn't know we'd have that level of attention to detail- a wonderful surprise! Overall a great experience. Definitely worth the investment! Thank you!
Elizabeth about Riley's party in January, 2017 @ HMNS
- It was a pleasure. We were very well impressed and received positive feedback from everyone. They all had a good time, especially Pedro. The coordinator was incredible. She was outstanding and had the kids under control the whole time.
Eduardo about Pedro's party in October, 2016 @ HMNS
- From a parent's standpoint, the excellent customer service I received from the management preparing for the event and having the helpers on the day of…especially meeting us at our car with carts, etc. was amazing. It was an excellent party, everyone complimented us on it. The planners were excellent to work with and the coordinators (day of) were great. We've already recommended a party at the Museum to several families and friends.
Amy about Amelia's party in October, 2016 @ HMNS
- I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you from the beginning of planning this party to the very end and for making Ali's birthday so amazing. My husband and friends and family were very impressed with the coordinator and the entire staff in executing such an amazing party. Ali had so much fun and so did all her friends! The coordinator did an amazing job entertaining the kids, helping me set up and break down, keeping us all informed and letting us relax and enjoy the day. We will be back soon enough. THANK YOU SO MUCH from the bottom of our hearts.
Sarah about Ali's party in September, 2016 @ HMNS
- Everything was amazing and so well organized. I cannot complain about one single thing. The coordinator was a rock star! She made the party so much fun for the kids. She was knowledgeable, personable, and an overall great person! My son felt so special and had so much fun. He even learned some new information on dinosaurs. This was money well spent. I am so happy we chose this venue for his birthday party.
Amanda about Evan's party in August, 2016 @ HMNS
- I just wanted to tell you thank you for all your help in making my son's party a success. He had such a great time and said it was the best party he has ever had! We have heard nothing but good things from guests that attended the party as well and everyone commented on how much fun their kiddos had and how great the party flowed. I have to say, the two young ladies that helped out during our party were wonderful and they went above and beyond. I credit a big part of the fun and success to them. They did such a great job engaging the kids and just making sure everything ran smoothly.
Sandra about Reagan's party in August, 2016 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- It was an awesome experience. Loved the organization and attention to detail. The coordinator was a delight. She was so sweet with the kids and super adorable. She made our party feel so special. Others parents were super impressed with the party. Most importantly, my kids said it was the best party ever.
Marian about Eli's party in June, 2016 @ HMNS
- We just wanted to say Thank You all so much for all of the help and assistance you provided for Addie's party at the Museum on Saturday. It was fantastic and the kids had a great time. The coordinator was BRILLIANT. I had no idea she would be doing so much work and providing so much help for us. She made it really easy and we could actually enjoy it too. Our balloon artist was also fantastic. Your birthday party service is outstanding!
Jillian about Addie's party in May, 2016 @ HMNS
- I loved everything about having my child's 5th birthday party at the museum. The two coordinators assigned to our party were fantastic. I can't say enough good things about them. They did a great job engaging the kids in activities and the tour- not a small feat for leading a bunch of 4 and 6 year olds! All the guests raved about the venue and the coordinators. Some of the kids already asked their parents if they could hold their party there. Thank you so much. I wanted my son's 5th birthday party to be special. He had a wonderful time and we created beautiful memories with the help of your staff and of course, all the dinosaurs!
Patricia about Logan's party in May, 2016 @ HMNS
- We just want to thank you all again for everything. Delaney had a wonderful time and so did all the kids. The coordinator was amazing! She was so helpful and organized and kept the party running smoothly. :-))
Kat about Delaney's party in April, 2016 @ HMNS
- Thanks so much for everything. The party went very smoothly and everybody enjoyed themselves. I was very impressed by the details, like the birthday greeting on the blackboard and the giant card for the guests to sign! I have already started recommending HMNS birthday parties to friends and colleagues!
Yesim about Emilia's party April, 2016 @ HMNS
- We had a great experience! Thanks for making my daughter's birthday celebrations so special.
Emily about Mira's birthday in February, 2016 @ HMNS
- I didn't have a least favorite. It was EXCELLENT! The staff was so sweet and helpful and everyone had a great time. The tour exceeded our expectations and the room was perfect. Loved it!!
Rachel about Jack's party in January, 2016 @ HMNS
- Just wanted to let you all know what a memorable and amazing time we all had with you on Saturday!! Our party coordinators were absolutely incredible, helpful and patient. Everything went off without a hitch and thought we would let you know how much we truly appreciate it! Thank you again for making our son's birthday so special!!
The Ramirez Family about Jaime's party in February, 2016 @ HMNS
- Such a fun day. The party coordinator was great. The craft was fun and the tour was so great and educational and interactive The kids loved touching the dinosaur poop. This is our 3rd party at the museum and each has been better than the last one. All the parents loved how the party made learning fun for the kids
Traci about Abigail's party in February, 2016 @ HMNS
- Thank you for making my son's 5th birthday a wonderful experience. I loved seeing his face when he was excited about all of the cool things he got to do. The room was beautifully decorated and was perfect size. The staff was very helpful when booking the party as well. I would definitely do another party here. Thank you!
Jennifer about Dylan's party in January 2016 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- It was absolutely perfect birthday party. Staff was extraordinary helpful, and I cannot think what else I should expect. Party goodies for kids was pretty good, and including add-in magic was just blast – everybody had really good time. Thank you very much indeed.
Yumi about Satoshi's party in January 2016 @ HMNS
- The party turned out great! We had plenty of time and the room was spacious. The coordinator did a great job with the kids. I think it was a first time for a lot of our guests and they all thought it turned out great! I will probably do another party once Jonathan starts school.
Stephanie about Jonathan's party in January 2016 @ HMNS
- Thank you so much! My husband and I feel this was one of the best parties we have ever had in the six years of our daughter's life. Made for a very special day. My favorite part of the party was watching how much both the parents and children enjoyed everything. The staff was amazing. The coordinators were so accommodating and kind to my daughter. I had no least favorite part. I could not of asked for a better party.
Kristin about Sadie's party in January 2016 @ HMNS
- Loved everything about the organization of our party HMNS put on for us. We had lots of guests, but you were very accommodating and everyone enjoyed very much. We loved it. I hope to go back the next year.
January 2016 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- Thank you so much for everything! Our daughter had a wonderful, memorable birthday!!
Patricia about Lucia's party in January, 2016 @ HMNS
- I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful birthday experience for our daughter! This was her favorite birthday and it was so much fun! I cannot thank you enough for making her day so special!
Jessica about Maia's party in December, 2015 @ HMNS
- I wanted to let you know how pleased I was with the party. The preparation and activities were wonderful and the team members with our party did an amazing job helping with setup, food etc., coordinating and entertaining the kids. It was awesome.
Naveen about Amelie's party in December, 2015 @ HMNS
- We had a great time! It was a great experience and all the kids had a wonderful time!! Diego had a wonderful birthday…Our party planner was amazing and I have to give her kudos for doing such a great job with the kids! I will definitely recommend the museum to everyone I know!!!
Ninfa about Diego's party in October, 2015 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- As a parent, I loved how easy and organized everything was from start to finish! I actually got to enjoy the party for once!!! Having activities for the kids at the beginning was also great.
The coordinators were FABULOUS! The whole event definitely exceeded my expectations: from running the party, accommodating needs as they arose, taking care of every detail, going the extra mile to be helpful, all with a smile, our coordinators were seriously top-notch! I can't sing their praises enough.
We will certainly be back in for another party in the future. The whole process was really well done and well thought out! Thank you for creating a fabulous memory for our family!
Sarah about Eleanor's party in October, 2015 @ HMNS
- I just wanted to take the time to thank you all. The party was absolutely flawless. I appreciate everything that all of you did in order to make it run the way it did. I have two friends already saying they are going to book there as well for their children. That's always a great sign on my part! I have no idea how the coordinator kept their attention but she did and was amazing with them.
Sarah about Garrett's party in October, 2015 @ HMNS
- The party was a big event. The kids talked about the party two days later. The Tour of the Hall of Paleontology was fantastic and Wildlife on Wheels presentation was fantastic as well. Definitely we will recommend your place to friends and families. For us the most important was the kids talking about the party. Getting together to celebrate Alex's BD and learning at the same time was a fantastic idea.
Alfonso about Alexander's party in September, 2015 @ HMNS
- I loved how easy the process was to book and plan the party. Everyone was extremely helpful. My son loved all of the activities and had a very special 8th birthday. I have no complaints and will definitely recommend the Museum to friends.
Robin about Seth's party in September, 2015 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- Amazing Staff! They took so much stress off but helping with set-up and clean-up. Plus, they were FANTASTIC with the children. I'm still amazed that they could keep the attention of a large group of 3 & 4 year olds on the dino tour. Everyone loved the party and the tour. Superwoman status. Amazing energy, engagement, excitement and true passion for what they do. Had every detail covered and made it a great experience for the parents and children. Thank you for making this the BEST birthday party we've hosted.
Debra about David's party in September, 2015 @ HMNS
- Wonderful venue for a party!!! We were very pleased and our guests were very happy. Thanks!!!!
Caroline on Asher's party in September, 2015 @ HMNS
- This was the first time I threw my son a birthday party. I'm so glad I chose HMNS because it was easy and so much fun! All the kids had a blast and even the parents enjoyed the tour. I would absolutely recommend this venue to friends and family. My son loved his party.
Lorena about Travis' party in August, 2015 @ HMNS
- Just wanted to thank you all for everything you did. Zachary and the kids had an amazing time. I cannot begin to tell you how special it was. A huge thank you to our party coordinators. They were amazing. It would not have gone nearly as smoothly without their help and constant guidance. Thank you for making my son's birthday something so special.
Allan about Zachary's party in August, 2015 @ HMNS
- The party was absolutely fantastic. I was blown away with the level of service, the ease of set up/tear down and the quality of help facilitating and executing from booking, to sending party go-ers off with stickers to stay in the museum. I really don't think y'all could have done a better job.
My husband can't stop talking about how great the party was- and if you impressed the Dad who never notices or understands that kind of stuff….you know you're knocking it out of the park!
Sarah on Maggie's party in August, 2015 @HMNS
- Everything was great, it was the best party my son has had yet and all the guests had a fantastic time.
Ashley on Holden's party in August, 2015 @ HMNS
- Favorite part was working with the party coordinator. She was amazing! She was very helpful and supportive. She was positive and always willing to help in any way. She did a great job keeping a room full of 3 year olds interested in the tour. I also liked that guests could explore the museum after the party.
Antoinette on Reid's party in August, 2015 @ HMNS
- My son had the best time! Our guests cannot stop raving about how awesome it all was and they can't wait to visit the hall of paleontology again!
Amanda on Braydens party in August, 2015 @ HMNS Main
- We had a wonderful time at the party. Everything went smoothly, and we loved our party coordinators. They made everything stress free. Beautiful job! I would highly recommend this to everyone I know. Thanks a million!
Elsa about Athena's party in August 2015 @ HMNS
- I had to take a moment to tell you all what an awesome party we had on Saturday – it was absolutely perfect which was mainly because of the amazing service of the staff! Both the party team and museum staff went above and beyond what we ever expected for just having a birthday party – their attention to every detail was so appreciated and such a great help to me! Without a doubt, we will definitely be having another birthday party at the Sugar Land HMNS!
Farrah about Jayden's party in June, 2015 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- Fantastic, Fantastic, fantastic. I was not prepared at all for how much help would be provided. The coordinators were absolutely incredible. [The best part was that there were] so many activities to keep the kid's attention during the party; so much help from the museum staff. Not sure I had a least favorite part. Both my husband and I thought it was all really wonderful, as did the guests.
Meredith about Norah's party in June, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- I would give our overall experience an A+. This was our first birthday party at the Museum, but we have been to LOTS of birthday parties at other venues. My favorite part of the party was not having to clean it up! I also really loved how well the room was set up, and how seamlessly everything ran. The kids really loved the dino dig–there were kids wearing their dinosaur necklaces on Monday at school! They also really loved passing around artifacts in the Hall of Paleontology, and getting to roar like dinosaurs. The coordinator was awesome!! The kids absolutely loved him, even the most timid among them. He had the kids engaged, and having a great time. I can't say enough great things about our experience. I would definitely recommend a HMNS birthday party to any of our friends or family. It was also such a nice change from the typical birthday party!
Michelle about Margaret's party in May, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- Thank you so much for everything! We had such a wonderful time. The coordinator was just fabulous! She was so friendly and helpful. We all just loved her! Thank you again! Seeing how happy my son was with his friends just made my day!
Noshin about Devin's party in May, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- We absolutely loved everything about his party! Yes, it was our first birthday party at the museum. We first visited the museum a few months ago and Jackson just fell in love with it. He woke up every morning asking to go back to the museum and would say that the day he spent at the museum was the best day of his life! He loved it so much we decided to book his party there and bought a membership for our whole family. Our favorite part was the tour of the paleontology wing. Our coordinator was beyond AWESOME! I would love to have him at another one of our parties! He was great with the kiddos and he seemed to be an expert as far as the museum goes! Booking was extremely easy and convenient and I would recommend it to all my friends and family. Thank you!
Becca about Jackson's party in April, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- Everybody loved the party and the coordinator did a fantastic job. She was great with the kids and I really appreciate her help with the food and setting things up. I really liked the room, and the tour, which was my favorite parts of the party – the tour information the coordinator gave is something you don't hear when you're on your own. I recommend the party to any kid, especially to those that are interested in science. I think even older kids would really enjoy it too.
Jannathan about Isabella's party in April, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- Thank you for organizing our party. It was just wonderful and the coordinator was fantastic. He could not have been more helpful or cheerful. We will always have fond memories of that special day.
Mary about Rory's party in April, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- This was my first time having a Bday party at the museum. I knew that you offered Bday parties, because a friend of mine attended a Bday party at the museum in Houston. I loved the museum at Sugar Land for many reasons, close location, size of museum (not to overwhelming), attention of the staff, and overall the atmosphere of my bday party was quaint. The kids who attended had lots of fun. My favorite part of the party was the dig pit and the museum tour. The kids really wanted to spend more time in the pit. The coordinator was great and very attentive. He was informative during the tour and really kept the kids engaged. The booking process was very easy and management was fantastic in meeting all my needs and answering any questions I may have had. Yes, I would definitely recommend birthday parties at the museum. Thanks again for everything!
Lisa about Logan's party in March, 2015 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- This was the first time we have done a party at the museum. We attended one in May of 2014 which is how I found out about them. All the kids had a fantastic time. They all really enjoyed the slime and the planetarium show. I also loved that anyone who attended the party could stay and enjoy the museum exhibits for the rest of the day, that was a pleasant surprise. The booking process was really simple and the management staff were so very helpful. I would definitely recommend the museum to friends looking for a unique birthday experience.
We had such a great experience that we've signed John and his older brother up for the scout camps this summer.
Monica about John's party in March, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- Simply put, I could not have asked for a better party! My son has wanted a party at the museum since the first time we set foot in the building many years ago. I cannot explain the depths of his joy to share something he loves with his friends. The tour was fantastic and the coordinators were friendly, knowledgeable and a general joy to be around. The coordinators were invaluable for their help setting up and really wowed us all on the tour. Some of the kids had never been to the museum. They helped make this a memory they will never forget! I would definitely recommend a party at the museum to anyone! The best comment that I got from a child who attended was "this is the coolest way I ever started spring break." From a ten year old, that is a huge hit! All of the families that attended said it was worth the trip from Conroe and a wonderful way to spend time with each other and their families. And they all learned something new. I would call that a smashing success! Thank you so much for all that you do. You made my son's birthday one he will NEVER forget! I cannot thank you enough for all your help!
Staci about Colby's party in March, 2015 @ Hermann Park
- Birthday party was great! It was our first party at the HMNS and I found out about the party after thinking about a party at the museum. The coordinator was great! She had smile on her face throughout the party and also did a great job interacting with 5 yrs old toddlers. I liked everything about the party. Thanks for the smooth booking process.
Eunah about Elijah's party in January, 2015 @ HMNS Hermann Park
- Thanks the party was fantastic! We thought the coordinators did a great job and the kids seemed to really love making the slime. My son said that was his favorite part. This was our first party here and I will consider a party here for my daughter in a few years. My favorites were the dig pit and dinosaur tour. The balloon artist was great and the kids loved that as well. You guys made everything so easy and will definitely recommend your site to friends. Thank you!!!
Rani about Brynden's party in January, 2015 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- We all had a fantastic time at the party, thank you! Beth loved every moment. The kids were all really engaged throughout, it was fantastic. Answers to your questions below:
What was your favorite and least favorite part of the party? Our favorite parts were the tour of the paleontology hall and of course the dig pit! We enjoyed all of it. I thought the party bags were great and very good value for money.
How did your coordinator do running the party? She was wonderful. She made Beth feel really special, was very helpful, fun, knowledgeable and engaging, kept the activities moving along really well.
Was the booking process easy? Yes.
Would you recommend our birthday parties to your family and friends? Definitely!
Is there anything you feel we need to improve upon? No – we loved it!
Imogen about Beth's party in January, 2015 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- This was our first party at the Museum and the kids and adults enjoyed it a lot. Management did a very good job in the organization and made it easier on me. The most favorite part was the butterfly display tour. The coordinator managed things very well. Booking was easy.
Julio about Daniella's party in January, 2015 @ HMNS Hermann Park
- Overall, the party was great! The coordinator was very helpful, very attentive. The kids had a blast. One of our guests mentioned that her daughter actually suggested having her birthday party at HMNS next time. Overall, it was a great experience. Thank you so much for all your help.
Christine about Abigail's party in July, 2014 @ HMNS Hermann Park
- I would like to thank you guys for all of your hard work that y'all put together for Alexander's birthday this past weekend. He had a great time, as well as everyone else at the party. The coordinators were especially accommodating when our pizza delivery was very very late. They made sure to keep everyone occupied and busy while that was being taken care of. They did a great job, and I wanted to let you guys know that they were excellent. Thanks again for all of your help.
Brent and Lindsey about Alexander's birthday party in July, 2014 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- We had the most amazing time! The coordinators were fabulous to work with and I especially appreciated their flexibility. They went out of their way to make sure that everything was the way that I wanted it and also to make Katie, who has Asperger's, comfortable. Most of the adults really appreciated being able to walk around the museum while we were having the party. My only problem is that Katie loved the Bugs on Wheels so much that she now wants pet hissing cockroaches and a pet tarantula. It was an incredible event and I would not change a thing!
Brandee about Katie's birthday party in May, 2014 @ HMNS Hermann Park
- We had a fantastic party! It truly was one of my favorite parties that I have had for my children and I got a lot of great feedback from the other parents! We have been members for some time now and my children love it! My son told me he wanted a dinosaur party at the "dinosaur museum" so I looked online and saw that you did parties. I have been working with the Assistant Manager and she was wonderful from the beginning! You all made it very easy for me. Our coordinator was great with meeting all our expectations and was wonderful with the kids! She kept them engaged and the timing for all the events was perfect for 4 year olds. I was actually surprised how she kept all the kids attention throughout the tour! Thanks so much for a great memory!!
Kathryn about Luka's birthday party in April, 2014 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- I just wanted to let you know that the coordinator was a pleasure to work with on Saturday. The room was ready when we got there and she was very helpful throughout the whole experience. The kids had a terrific time and she was so good at keeping their attention! It was the best birthday experience we've had!
Cristina about Lucas' birthday party in April, 2014 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- I thought the party was GREAT! It was easy to book, especially at the last minute. I would definitely recommend HMNS to my friends (already have)! The coordinator did a great job; she set everything up beautifully, successfully corralled 15 four year olds and was very knowledgeable about the dinosaur exhibit. I don't have a least favorite part. My favorite part was the tour of the paleontology hall. This was our first party and it was overall a lovely experience!
Carissa about Caitlyn's birthday party in April, 2014 @ HMNS Hermann Park
- Allen really enjoyed his party! This was our first Birthday party at the museum. We went to one of his friends' party there last year. Everything about the party was great – we especially liked how the coordinator interacted with kids. Booking was very easy and we definitely recommend it to our friends. All of the party guests really enjoyed the party!
Fizza about Allen's birthday party in April, 2014 @ HMNS Sugar Land
- Evan had a wonderful birthday party at HMNS Sugarland and my husband and I couldn't be happier. Evan loved that the coordinator made sure he was first in line. Also, when he had fallen behind, she waited on him to arrive to let the kids into the Dino Dig. I appreciated the flexible scheduling and how I was able to rearrange the party schedule based on my wishes. Party room was a good size, with enough seating. I liked the large group (20 kids, 20 adults) allowed. Staff was all very nice. Party guests gave really positive feedback about what a fun and different party that Evan had; most had not been there before. I really appreciated the "during the week" discount! Also, LOVED the group photo op in front of the dinosaur fossil; really great idea and well done. The coordinator did an outstanding job; she really has a great ability to work with groups of young kids (and parents). She was good about keeping us on schedule yet flexible when I wanted a little more time eating. She was good at communicating with me during the party. She did a good job decorating the room and helping me out with last minute party prep (found a serving spoon for me.) She was knowledgeable about the areas of the museum that we visited. I was very impressed with her! Thank you!
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Confession: A couple of months ago, when I was wedding-dress shopping with my best friend Emily for her wedding…
Sneaky, sneaky--she must've taken off her rings.
…I was so tempted to slip on a wedding dress. I resisted because I was there to help Emily (and we were on a tight schedule!), but gosh, I feel like the wedding dresses that are out now in my price range are so much prettier than what was available when I was looking (as much as I loved my own wedding gown).
I don't think the fact that it was a wedding dress that made the temptation so high. I'm just a sucker for lace and all things frilly, and the wedding dresses that we were looking at that day all fit the bill (the one Emily picked is GORGEOUS by the way--I can't wait to show you ladies!).
Would I ever make a special trip to try on wedding dresses on my own? Absolutely not. But would I judge a married girl for ducking into a store with a stunning wedding gown in the window? No way. Wedding dresses are pretty, and if putting one on for a few minutes and doing a couple of twirls in the mirror will make you happy, go for it. You don't need an occasion to wear a dress to see how fabulous you'd look in it.
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Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung was reportedly affected by her ex-husband, Nicholas Tse's reconciliation with his old flame Faye Wong, and cried while on the phone with her ex-manager Tiffany Chen.
But the 34-year-old, who relocated to Singapore early this year with her sons, Lucas Tse, 7, and Quintus Tse, 4, was seen bringing them out for a meal on Monday. The three even posed for photos under the requests of fans, and she did not seem affected by news of the reconciliation at all.
On the same day, a netizen revealed his conversation with Tiffany and said, "The reports from Hong Kong are fake, there is no such thing (that Cecilia cried)."
Cecilia's current manager shared that she is currently resting and thanked the public for their concern.
Responding to how Cecilia had blamed Nicholas for not visiting their sons, the actor's manager, Mani Fok, said, "He is actually working hard to save up for his sons."
"Speaking as a woman and not Nicholas's manager", Mani felt sad for Cecilia and hopes "she can let go and understand. When she is happy, her sons benefit as they can grow in a positive environment and she can open her heart for a second love too".
Insiders revealed that when the celebrity couple divorced in 2011, they had an agreement where Nicholas cannot reveal his new love interest if he finds one within the next five years.
While Cecilia felt that this was for the sake of their sons, others guessed it was to give herself a chance to get back together with Nicholas.


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Instructional Materials Thesaurus for Special Education
"The thesaurus delineates the standard terminology used to index and retrieve instructional materials for exceptional children in the Special Education Instructional Materials Center/Regional Media Centers Network. The thesaurus is presented in three formats: an alphabetical listing (word by word rather than letter by letter), a rotated index, and a listing by category. The alphabetical listing of descriptors provides definitions for all terms, and scope notes which indicate the scope or boundaries of the descriptor for selected terms. Numerous cross references are provided.


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Functional equivalence refers to the role or function that behavior plays in different cultures. One cannot assume that behaviors play the same role or function across cultures; therefore, assumptions made about the function of behavior in a cultural group must be verified. This concept extends to include the differences in people's perceptions about, and responses to, a particular product or activity according to their cultural features. The value that is placed on products or social activities can be culture sensitive and the exact purpose that each serves across national and cultural boundaries should be thoroughly established in marketing research.
To illustrate how perceptions of the sample population may vary across cultural patterns, we can consider two different countries, the Netherlands and the United States, and compare substantial differences in individual interpretations of products such as bicycles.
Not that it's unknown in other countries, but the Netherlands is the country where almost everybody bikes.
Virtually every mile of road is paralleled with its own bike lane. Bicycles are extended the same respect as cars, even having their own designated traffic lights. In the Netherlands, the roads are narrow and parking spaces are hard to come by and usually quite expensive. Whereas in Holland, hundreds of miles of lush green farmlands and shoreline are accessible only by bicycle, making it thus the most valuable mode of transportation among the Dutch, in the United States a bicycle can be said to serve solely as a recreational sport and seldom used as an equally comfortable and reliable means to travel within highways. Consequently, in the Netherlands, competing products would consist of other similar modes of transportation, while in the United States relevant means of recreation would be seen as different products that compete against bicycles.
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Michael Vincent Manalo and his art photos which are difficult to distinguish from painted pictures.
Incredible photographer will make you look at the pictures completely from the new point of view by his works. Currently the artist lives in Taiwan, and creates his masterpieces. Surprisingly, he has never specifically studied photography.
Looking at his work, you do not immediately realize that it is a photo, instead of painted picture. Michael possesses so skillfully digital technology and modern technologies that easily attaches to the photos the look of real paintings. He takes us to a completely different, dreamlike world. Michael Manalo has a very fine processing technique of photography. Looking through his work, we can move far beyond the ordinary perception of photography. We can feel ourselves inside the picture and sometimes even look into the soul of the protagonist - he conveys so much emotion through color and the air in his works.


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My Struggle: Book One introduces American readers to the audacious, addictive, and profoundly surprising international literary sensation that is the provocative and brilliant six-volume autobiographical novel by Karl Ove Knausgaard. It has already been anointed a Proustian masterpiece and is the rare work of dazzling literary originality that is intensely, irresistibly readable. Unafraid of the big issues-death, love, art, fear-and yet committed to the intimate details of life as it is lived, My Struggle is an essential work of contemporary literature.
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More from George's conversation with the Minister of Canadian Heritage, James Moore, who opens up about his life as a newly married man and reflects on the passing of his mother.
One Being a 'Small-C Conservative':
James Moore says that while there is a range of views among conservatives, there is no doubt that he closely identifies with the right on the political spectrum:
"I'm a conservative, I'm a small-c conservative. I believe in lower taxes, less government, and personal freedom and responsibility. Within that broad phrase and sentiment are certainly areas of disagreement, but I'm a conservative."
He goes on to say that since he was first elected to Parliament at age 24, he's realized that answers are rarely limited to yes or no: "You're full of energy and you're sure about thing, but what you realize is there is black and there is white, but there are a thousand shades of grey, and that's more often than not where answers to difficult questions are found. But on some issues I am black and white, and I am quite conservative."


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A total of ten musicals have won an Academy Award for Best Picture, but none have been as exquisitely and painstakingly crafted as An American in Paris (1951). This Technicolor masterpiece tells the story of a struggling young artist, Jerry Mulligan, in love with both the city and the captivating Lise Bouvier.
An American in Paris tabletop was inspired by this magic. Turner Classic Movies commissioned artist Sarah McMenemy to use the seminal film as inspiration to develop illustrations that capture the evergreen charm of both the movie and Paris of the early 1950s. Sarah was influenced by every aspect of the film including the festive storyline, vibrant set design and iconic cityscape.
"What a joy to be a part of this collaboration! I love this movie and so it was extra important for me to stay true to its original vision. I'm proud of my work and feel I successfully designed a contemporary look inspired by this evergreen classic. The colors, the emotions, the scenes all are directly inspired by the film, capturing its style and essence."
Great detail went into the planning and execution of the designs. The goal was to distill the film for a modern audience, and to capture the fun and allure of the film and of classic Hollywood. The collection needed to capture more than just Parisian scenes. It needed to be An American in Paris.
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Dr Solomon DDS teaches Botox-Fillers-TMJ Level 1 and Advanced Injection Techniques for Dentists; exclusively for Advanced Dental CE
The 1st State Approved Botox Certification course for Dentists. Price of $4750 includes 2 staff. Venue: Roseman University
SEATING LIMITED to 15 participants State APPROVED
Course is designed for dentists and includes appropriate TMJ training allowing dentists to incorporate therapeutic botulinum procedures into their normal course of practice.
Every attendee of any Advanced Dental Institute course is responsible for finding out and interpreting the dental board laws related to Botox/Fillers in their own respective states. As a courtesy to out of state doctors, we are happy to provide our own understanding of their state policy as it relates to our course and our interpretation of their state regulations.
What this means:
Botox and Fillers can be administered by a licensed general dentist as long as these treatments are within the scope of dentistry, which the act defines to includes the stomatognathic system which includes TMJ. This is exactly the best reason to take our course because this course is designed to teach attendees how to implement Botox and fillers into a bonafide dental treatment plan. We teach attendees how to incorporate these treatments within dentistry, from product selection to charting to injecting. Specifically, TMJ treatment involves temporalis, corrugator and masseter muscles and those are the muscles we teach you to inject. As for fillers, we teach you the charting techniques and what to look for in being able to incorporate them into dentistry as well.
We hope this helps and look forward to helping you incorporate this much needed and lucrative treatment option into your office if you feel it's right for you.
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Dr Sid Solomon DDS, is a proud member and graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), as well as a graduate of the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics and the highly reputable Occlusion Connections.
Dr. Solomon has very successfully been treating patients in the scope of cosmetic, orthodontic, neuromuscular and full mouth reconstructive dentistry for 30 years. Dr. Solomon works with specialized cases, including TMJ Disorder treatment, Injectables, Invisalign, and Full Mouth Restorative Rehabilitation and Reconstruction.
Expertise: Full Mouth Cosmetic and Therapeutic Reconstruction Temporomandibular Joint Treatment and Therapy; Usage and Administration of Botulinum Toxins and Dermal Fillers; Neuromuscular Orthodontics Implants; Sedation/Sleep Dentistry
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There are several variables to consider when treating patients with Botox and/or Dermal Fillers; however, the average revenue you expect from a vial of Botox/Xeomin is anywhere from $1000 - $1500 profit and with fillers, you can charge the patient double, to triple what your cost is – all within a 15 min visit with your patient. Also, it should be denoted the overhead is very minimal since most of the supplies you already have in-office and you are paying for the cost of the product.
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Specialized Training for Dentists: Advanced Dental CE offers specialized training for Dentists in Botox injections, as well as other techniques specific to facial aesthetics. Botox injections, protocols, guidelines, patient selection, and hands on training is provided for all participating dentists. The program is very structured allowing the dentist to learn the material in a relatively short period of time, being prepared to implement the techniques immediately following the course. The morning covers all the dialectic presentations in significant detail with topics not only pertinent to botox injections, but also essential to properly understanding Aesthetics. In addition to learning Botox injections and Aesthetics, our Botox training programs include topics specific to Dentists to help them enhance their Dental practice and patient carent.
This professional training course serves as an in-depth introduction to the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to safely and successfully administer Botulinum Toxins in treating TMD and myofascial pain cases. Our course objective is to enable professionals to new services and be fully educated and proficient with the usage and administration of BOTOX® for TMD and myofascial pain therapy, Botulinum Toxins, and Dermal Fillers. Advanced Dental CE assumes no liability regarding medical, nursing, dental, esthetician or other state board requirements. Participants need to determine whether they are able to acquire and use prescription based products and perform these procedures at Advanced Dental CE courses and in their own practices. Advanced Dental CE is not responsible for decisions or changes made by state medical/dental/nursing/esthetician boards about their state practice acts prior to or after Advanced Dental Institute courses. It is the responsibility of each individual practitioner to diagnose, treat, and document patient care within their training, scope of practice, and experience and to ensure patients under their care are diagnosed, treated, and documented appropriately.
Healthcare professionals attending Advanced Dental Institute courses must exercise independent, professional judgment, and perform the full standard of care in treating their patients, including but not limited to obtaining a medical history, examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Advanced Dental Institute assumes no responsibility for patient care and provides no specific medical, dental, or legal advice.
Attendees must provide proof of professional license and current malpractice insurance to attend an Advanced Dental CE course. Advanced Dental Institute assumes no liability if a participant is refused coverage by an insurer for any reason or is unable to obtain materials for use in practice.
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Twice a year my partner and I visit Katowice, Poland. At Christmas and also during the summer. It is a great time to visit Ewa's family and it is also partly my writing retreat. I feel at home there even though my Polish is still basic. Like any forever beginner, I can of course understand a lot more Polish than I can speak. Someday I will speak better. I also lived in Poland for a number of years, in various parts of the country, and I feel connected to Poland, but per usual with every country, I am also an outsider. Occupying the outsider position is a good place to be, with the right mind.
One Christmas, it must have been 2012, there was magic snowman, with over 100 lights, and I sat next to the snowman, in my own mini room, tucked away to the side of the living room of Ewa's parents. There was no door, but it was a nice writing nook. I sat on a nice hardwood rocking chair and took out my notebook. I was reading a lot of so-called Alt Lit back then (although that label, like most, encompasses a lot of very different writers). It was the big peak of so-called Alt Lit writing. Writers such as Chelsea Martin, Sam Pink, Melissa Broder, and many others. I finally felt like the writing I had been writing and reading, absurdist, sometimes surrealist, and often plainspoken, sometimes broadly confessionalist, had a larger community. Previously, closer to my generation, there were other writers with some similar inclinations as the so-called Alt Lit writers, and I was drawn to their writing very early. Poets like Matthew Rohrer and Dorothea Lasky and Zachary Schomburg.
I was never at the centre of that Alt Lit community, but I attempted an essay/review entitled The New Poetics of Confession. The Alt Lit community had a lot of potential, as well as problems that led to its demise. It was good to feel that potential. That aliveness. Art outside the walls of various academies/universities. Something fresh. It all dissolved, as most artistic communities are prone to dissolve, with quite a bit of controversy. But no matter. Many of the writers associated with that largely online community have continued writing some interesting work.
So there I sat, with my notebook and pen, Christmas 2012 in Katowice, Poland, writing a nomadic surrealist prose poem. It all came at once. The voice and the story/lines. This doesn't happen often. Usually there are years of tinkering and collaging. But it was a whole birth. It feels nice to be written though completely, to lose yourself. The radio of Orpheus speaking through you, as Jack Spicer would say.
It was also the Christmas my sister sent me a t-shirt. In Utah there is small town called Beaver, it is very famous, and my sister sent me one of their famous t-shirts for Christmas. I was wearing that t-shirt, in that little compartment, rocking on the wooden chair with my notebook, feeling the heat from the snowman with 100 lights, and remembering the dancing from the previous night, at Ewa's brother, with Gangnam style. Gangnam style was sweeping all the nations, and I was feeling it. The birth of the Polish beaver.
Here is a reading of that prose poem/story, "I Love Beaver," from my new book The Spirit of the Bathtub


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New Canaan Country School: Teaching character skills in the 21st century
What do today's learners need to know for tomorrow's workplace? And is it, in fact, knowledge alone that will help students excel, innovate, and meet the challenges of the future? The answer is: Not necessarily. Noncognitive skills, sometimes called "soft skills," have garnered increased scrutiny in recent years. Grit, determination, collaboration, self-regulation, and even optimism — these qualities, commonly defined as character traits, are now seen as the best indicators for future success, both in school and in life. New Canaan Country School is part of a small consortium of independent schools that developed and have now adopted the Mission Skills Assessment, a tool to help chart the learning of six essential character strengths.
These are: n Teamwork n Creativity n Ethics n Resilience n Curiosity n Time Management The Mission Skills Assessment also serves as a template for the teaching of character skills. For the past two years, Country School has intentionally integrated the mission skills into its entire curriculum, both in and out of the classroom. "It permeates everything we do here," says Kathleen Holz, Head of Lower School (grades 1-4). Character education has been a hallmark of independent schools for centuries. Common wisdom has long held that character was essentially innate and could only be fostered, not taught. However, thanks to recent research and inquiry by thinkers like Paul Tough (How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character, 2012), schools are now making a concerted effort to teach — and assess — these essential skills. Good character, it turns out, is both teachable and measurable. Why character? Doesn't this emphasis on "soft," noncognitive skills hamper the essential academic mission of independent schools? In fact, quite the contrary. As Kirsten Rosolen, Head of Middle School (grades 5-6) puts it, "It's all about balance. We are seeking ways to instruct specifically to the mission skills and to weave them in with academics in authentic ways." As the Middle School pilots the use of iPads in the classroom, students will have increased opportunity to create, to collaborate on core subject matter — all in an environment that Rosolen calls "purposeful engagement." New Canaan Country School has incorporated these mission skills into its curriculum across its four divisions, always in an age-appropriate fashion. "When you're learning something new, you can't give up," said a four-year-old student recently. "That's resilience," says her teacher, Diane Scanlon. "The earlier we can add these skills to children's toolboxes, the better." Twenty-first century skills have become an essential part of the curriculum at New Canaan Country School. The timing is excellent, according to visionaries like Sir Ken Robinson, the influential educator, author, and speaker. "Creativity is as important now in education as literacy and we should treat it with the same status." New Canaan Country School has accepted the challenge.
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Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
DVD Release Date: May 27, 2014
Conductor: Enrique Mazzola
Director: Mariame Clément
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Language: Italian
Subtitles: English, French, German, Korean
Running Time: 128 minutes + 23 bonus minutes
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This acclaimed Glyndebourne production of Donizetti's comedy Don Pasquale was recorded live at the Royal Opera House in October 2013. Mariame Clément's production features Italian baritone Alessandro Corbelli in the title role, with Danielle de Niese as his wife. Enrique Mazzola conducts. Bonus features include Behind The Curtain, Ms. de Niese introduction, Staging the Opera and cast gallery.
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Even the All-Star Game is not immune to the biggest scandal in sports today.
During the 21-minute press conference at Citi Field Monday, managers Bruce Bochy and Jim Leyland addressed the simmering Biogenesis scandal.
According to a published report on Sunday, Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez could be facing an unprecedented 150-game suspension. Other prominent players ensnared in the scandal are Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun and Texas outfielder Nelson Cruz.
Reportedly, MLB is contemplating a 100-game suspension for Braun and Rodriguez.
"I'll just say this, I totally — and baseball, the players, the coaches — we all are 100 percent behind MLB in cleaning up this game and just trying to eliminate any kind of drugs that these players get involved with," Bochy said.
Bochy managed the final year of Barry Bonds's career, which was tainted by allegations of steroid use in his breaking Hank Aaron's all-time home run mark. Leyland managed the first seven years of Bonds's career before he is believed to have turned to PEDs.
"I think we all support MLB's efforts to get this behind us once and for all," Leyland said. "Then I think you leave it to the people a lot smarter than me to make sure it gets done. But I think it's a tremendous effort on MLB and I don't think there's any question that we support it totally."
MLB investigators met with Rodriguez on Friday. The results of those findings could be revealed shortly after the All-Star break and lead to lengthy suspensions. Rodriguez could get just a 100-game ban since this would be his second offense after he admitted to using during 2001-2003 when he played in Texas.
Rivera to pitch regardless
Mariano Rivera hasn't appeared in an All-Star game since 2009 in St. Louis but AL managers (Joe Girardi and Ron Washington) have subscribed to the theory that Rivera closes out wins and there hasn't been a save situation for Rivera in his two recent appearances.
The AL hasn't had a lead in the last three years and Rivera was forced to miss last year's game with a serious knee injury.
Tuesday is his last appearance before the greatest closer of all time retires as the all-time saves leader in regular season, postseason and All-Star Game history and Leyland plans on pitching him at some point even if there is not a save situation.
"I think I've gone on record, I think it would probably be the most beautiful touch in the world if we can somehow get a lead on the National League and get the greatest closer of all time, coming out of the bullpen," Leyland said. "I can assure you that. That would happen but we need to get that lead first."
Rivera pitched in a non-save situation when the game was held at old Yankee Stadium and he relieved Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth inning of a 3-3 game. Rivera pitched the 10th inning, which is what Leyland seemed to have in mind if a save situation does not happen, though it could be the eighth inning if the AL is losing.
"Mariano Rivera, I assume is going to come here very healthy and you can rest assured that he will be on the mound in this game at some point," Leyland said. "You will see him pitch, whether it be to a hitter or an inning, depending on how the game goes obviously, you will see No. 42 pitch."
Wins matter to Leyland
Many subscribe to the theory that wins don't necessarily mean everything when defining how good a pitcher is. Recent Cy Young voting in both leagues indicates that fact, but for Leyland, they still matter.
Leyland said that was the primary reason he selected his own right-hander when he named Max Scherzer the starter. Scherzer is a name that many Yankee fans should know from the fact that in the last two postseasons, he has held the Yankee to one run and four hits while striking out 15 in two starts.
"Thirteen and one, Max Scherzer and I don't think I need to explain any more than that," Leyland said.
Scherzer began this season with 13 straight wins over his first 18 starts through July 7 after going 16-7 with a 3.74 ERA last season.
Wins is the only category Scherzer leads the American League in, though he is second with 152 strikeouts and batting average against at .208.
Scherzer has capitalized on better run support, getting 119 runs as opposed to Harvey's 79. Also falling into the low run-support department is Hiroki Kuroda, who has eight wins but has the second-lowest ERA in the AL and has pitched in both of Rivera's blown saves.
He was among the list of five names Leyland considered as replacements but lost out to Baltimore's Chris Tillman, who is 11-3. Tillman's 3.95 ERA is tied with Oakland's Jarrod Parker among AL qualifying starters and his 89 strikeouts are 24th among AL qualifiers but in the end wins trumped everything for Leyland.
"At the end of the day I added Tillman because I'd almost be embarrassed not to take a guy that's 11-3 to the All-Star game," Leyland said. "I think when you get 11 wins by the All-Star break, that's pretty hard to keep a guy off."
Follow Mets beat writer Denis Gorman on Twitter @DenisGorman and Yankees beat writer Larry Fleisher on Twitter @LarryFleisher for coverage of the All-Star Game festivities.


text: Friday Fleurs: Inside Dior's Retro-Style Lunch at Le Petit Paris 8:38 PM PDT 5/13/2016 by Carol McColgin FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Getty Images Dior Lunch Private Beach Cannes - Getty - H 2016 A Pinterest-worthy recap of the chicest blooms and fashion fetes of the week, including Dior's dreamy seascape and Neiman Marcus' Mad Hatter tea party with tulips aplenty. Dior Beauty Dinner and Oceanfront Lunch in Cannes Dior, take deux—diner et le déjeuner. On May 9, Dior Beauty hosted an intimate dinner at Château de la Colle Noire, a countryside estate near Grasse that was originally purchased by Monsieur Dior in 1951. VIPs such as Charlize Theron (a face of Dior), Bella Hadid and THR power stylist Leslie Fremar dined by candlelight on the historic grounds. Dior himself grew scented roses, jasmine and grapevines, and produced his own olive oil and wine on the estate—it was also where he dreamed up his iconic fragrances. Pink and white fleurs including centifolia roses lined one long table. Fireworks finished off the spectacular evening hosted by LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault. On May 11, the Parisian house feted the brand's new Cannes boutique (7 Boulevard de la Croisette) with cocktails and lunch at Le Petit Paris restaurant's private beach terrace. Retro-style dove gray-and-white striped cabana changing rooms (think seaside in To Catch A Thief), Dior lifeguard rings, wooden folding chairs and tables filled with mini arrangements of wild blooms in delicate spring shades of white, lilac and blush greeted guests including Chinese actress Liu Yifei, who is a beauty ambassador for Dior in China, and Dior CEO Sidney Toledano. Individual place cards on the dining tables were origami boats, especially charming given the backdrop. Matches Fashion x Emilia Wickstead Afternoon Tea To celebrate Emilia Wickstead's debut capsule collection for MatchesFashion.com, the designer co-hosted an English tea on May 11 with the company's founders Tom and Ruth Chapman at Eric Buterbaugh's floral design studio in West Hollywood. Assorted garden blooms were inspired by the prints on Wickstead's summery cotton dresses and skirts—the designer wore a sundress with her favorite flowers, hydrangeas ("I just love hydrangeas…especially blue ones."). Buterbaugh's team used green viburnum, light pink Keira garden roses, Mother's Choice peonies and blush sweet peas throughout the open-air space, including a rustic floral wall at the entrance. Guests including Jennifer Meyer, Nasiba Adilova and red carpet stylist Petra Flannery sipped hibiscus lemonade and champagne with strawberries in addition to traditional English tea (served in vintage floral china tea cups). A selection of tea sandwiches and homemade confections—petit cream scones with churned butter, clotted cream and local jam, sea salt and valhrona chocolate-dipped Scottish shortbread, mini profiteroles with vanilla bean cream and apricot preserves, mini meyer lemon possets and macarons— were also on the menu. Mad Hatter Tea at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills Timed to Alice Through the Looking Glass (in theaters May 27), Disney and Neiman Marcus co-hosted a private Mad Hatter-themed tea party at the Beverly Hills outpost. Mackenzie Childs patterned china and checked linens, Queen of Heart place cards and vibrant parrot tulips, roses and hydrangeas were all part of the whimsical tablescape. "Brightly colored garden flowers in contrasting hues are a feast for the eyes! Apothecary jars and other unusual containers add a sense of playfulness to the table," said John Kelly, a member of the Neiman Marcus visual team, who was responsible for the #Flowerstagram-worthy arrangements. Triple-tier platters were filled with charming sweets and tea sandwiches by The Peninsula hotel's pastry chef Stephanie Boswell—mini cakes featured illustrations from the original Lewis Carroll fairytale. A special Mad Hatter tea service will be available exclusively at the Beverly Hills store's Mariposa restaurant beginning May 18 to June 6 ($45/per person for Signature Tea service; $55/per person for Grand Tea service, including Gloria Ferrer Private Cuvee Brut; $60/per person for Royal Tea service including Etoile Brut Rose). Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood's fantastical fashions from the film starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Mia Wasikowska will also be on display in the Beverly Hills store windows on May 18. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Carol McColgin firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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CONTEST: Win Paul Simon's 'Live in New York City'
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Just back after a nice long Labor Day weekend? Well be excited to be at your desk cause you've found another fantastic PopMatters contest. We're offering two of our readers to get their hands on the new Paul Simon 2 CD and 1 DVD special packages Live in New York City! This live performance set featuring some of Simon's most beloved and classic songs as well as newer selections was filmed at NYC s Webster Hall. and is not available till September 18th, but you can win a copy in advance. Keep on reading to find out how to enter.
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During the first leg of Paul Simon's triumphant, 2011 U.S. tour, he thrilled hometown fans with a special club performance at New York City's historic Webster Hall. The show, captured on film for PAUL SIMON LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY, is set for release on September 18th, 2012 and presents this iconic artist working at the peak of his artistic and creative powers in an unusually intimate setting.
PAUL SIMON LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY (Hear Music/Concord Music Group) recorded in superb high-definition by director Martyn Atkins along with sterling audio mixed by Phil Ramone and Andy Smith, will be available in three formats: 2-CD/1-DVD special package, Blu-Ray and Standard DVD.
The 20-song, 90-minute set list was drawn from his legendary career and includes several songs that haven't been performed live in many years. "Kodachrome," "Mother and Child Reunion," "Gone At Last" and "The Obvious Child" are just some of the highlights as well as songs from Simon's most recent album, 2011's So Beautiful or So What (Hear Music/Concord Music Group) including "Dazzling Blue," "Rewrite," "The Afterlife" and the album's propulsive title track.
Joining Paul on the show is a stellar band of musicians including Cameroonian guitarist Vincent Nguini, guitarist/drummer Jim Oblon, pianist Mick Rossi, saxophonist/ keyboardist Andrew Snitzer, bassist Bakithi Kumalo, guitarist Mark Stewart, master percussionist Jamey Haddad and multi-instrumentalist Tony Cedras.
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Define the term poor and what is accepted average calories requirement in India for rural and urban areas.
Define the term poor and what is accepted average calories requirement
Poverty Line It is an imaginary line used by any country to determine its poverty.
Poor It is person which lacks the financial resources and essential things to enjoy.
Calories and Rupees fixed for rural and urban areas to measure poverty line
The poverty line fixed for the rural and urban areas in India according in the year 2012 was ? 816 and ? 1000 per person per month respectively. It is higher in urban areas because of high prices of many essential commodities in urban areas.
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Since Coutinho picked up his injury, Divock Origi has replaced the Brazilian in the side, and it's fair to say the Belgian has been nothing short of excellent.
He's scored a goal in every outing, including today versus West Ham at Anfield, early in the second-half.
Sadio Mane beat his fullback and delivered into the box, but keeper Darren Randolph could only parry to our 21-year-old, who happily slotted home.
Origi's presence shows the benefit of playing with an out and out centre-forward, although Roberto Firmino has not been as effective from the left, in fairness.
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Microsoft buys UK AI firm SwiftKey
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UK-based artificial intelligence firm SwiftKey has been acquired by Microsoft, the company has confirmed.
The Financial Times reports the deal is worth $250m (£174m).
SwiftKey is known for its predictive keyboard, which can be found installed on millions of smartphone devices.
The company said it was a "milestone" in its history.
"Our mission is to enhance interaction between people and technology. We think these are a perfect match, and we believe joining Microsoft is the right next stage in our journey," said SwiftKey's founders Jon Reynolds and Ben Medlock in a blog post.
The company, started by the Cambridge University graduates in 2008, is the latest UK artificial intelligence (AI) firm to be bought up by a US tech giant.
DeepMind was bought by Google in 2014, for £400m. Another firm, VocalIQ, was bought recently by Apple.
As well as the popular smartphone app, SwiftKey is known for being behind the computer software on Prof Stephen Hawking's wheelchair.
The deal furthers Microsoft's new mobile strategy, spearheaded by chief executive Satya Nadella.
Instead of focusing on hardware - where the company has a tiny share of the market with its Windows Phone range - the firm is now looking to build up a range of productivity software to be used on any kind of device.
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text: Agtech Passport and METStech Passport: linking Australian and Latin American innovation RSS Feeds 07 Mar 2018 Two startup exchange programs are fuelling the commercialisation of technology and ideas between Australia and Latin America (LATAM) in agriculture and mining. The Agtech Passport and METStech Passport exchange programs were launched in 2017 by Austrade in partnership with the Argentinean and Chilean Governments, and private-sector and non-profit organisations. Both programs are accepting applications from Australian startups looking to break into the large LATAM market. Agtech and METStech Passport are part of Austrade's ambitious LATAM Passport program, which seeks to capture the momentum and ride the growing "innovation wave" in Latin America. Shannon Powell, Austrade's Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for Andean LATAM, says Latin America and Australia's mining and agtech industries face similar challenges that can be addressed by innovation. 'Through the cross-border passport programs, Australian startups will gain access to the enormous markets of Argentina and Chile,' says Powell. 'They will create pathways for increased exports of both technological know-how and goods and services. 'The main aim is to solve industry challenges and develop strong global METS and agtech networks that will benefit Australia's economy as a whole.' The agricultural and mining industries play a vital role in the Australian economy as well as the economies of many LATAM nations. Mining accounts for 10.3 per cent of Chile's GDP and 6.3 per cent of Australia's. 1 Agriculture accounts for 7.56 per cent of Argentina's GDP. 2 Likewise in Australia agriculture is booming, with farm production increasing by 8.3 per cent to more than A$63 billion in 2016–17. 3 Agtech Passport Launched in March 2017, Agtech Passport is a partnership between the SproutX agtech accelerator and NXTP Labs, a LATAM early-stage venture fund. This initiative between Australia and Argentina was facilitated by Austrade, with the support of the Argentinian Government and Qantas. The exchange program will help agtech companies gain international exposure and market entry. In December 2017, WaterSave, an Australian farm irrigation tech startup, won the first round of the Agtech Passport program and is going to Argentina. WaterSave produces affordable, automated farm irrigation sensor technology, which has enabled power and water consumption to be reduced considerably on farms close to the Great Barrier Reef, resulting in economic and environmental improvements. The program, which includes a return flight sponsored by Qantas and on-the-ground expenses, will enable WaterSave to pitch to potential customers and investors in Argentina, a market where water management is also an enormous issue for farmers. From the LATAM side, there were two winners who will immerse themselves in Australia's agtech startup ecosystem in early 2018: Spacedat (Peru) captures crop data from drones, satellites and high-tech sensors, permitting farmers to make comprehensive harvesting decisions. Rizoma (Uruguay) provides integrated and traceable systems for crops to provide real-time information on parameters that affect production. The Agtech Passport program is open again in 2018 and SproutX is currently accepting applications. METStech Passport Following the success of Agtech Passport, the METStech Passport program was launched in November 2017. This new exchange program will send Australian startups and scaleups to Chile and vice-versa for an immersion in the host country's METS startup ecosystem. Austrade facilitated the alliance between METS Ignited and Fundacion Chile, a private Chilean non-profit organisation that fosters innovation. Applications for the first round of the program will open on 26 April 2018. The winners (two per country) will receive flights and on the ground costs for an immersion program, which includes meeting with customers and potential investors in October 2018. Applications for METStech Passport close on 27 May. To find out more about the 2018 Agtech Passport and METStech Passport programs, contact Shannon Powell at firstname.lastname@example.com. ______________________________ 1 Chile: 10.3% in 2016 (using provisional 2016 data), source: Central Bank of Chile, Statistical Synthesis of Chile ; Australia: mining GVA 6.3% of GDP, source: 2018 Why Australia Benchmark report – Australia's GVA by industry 2 Argentina: 7.56% in 2016, source: World Bank, Agriculture, value added (% of GDP) 3 Australia: A$63 billion in 2016–17, ABARES, Snapshot of Australian agriculture reveals record production in 2016-17


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Whatever perspective you come from the perspective is Autism. Autism as it is variously and sometimes controversially understood in our current time in the UK, Europe and the World beyond.
However you found this blog, wherever you come from with regard to the debates and controversies about Autism this is new, this is unique.
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I want this to be a happy space, I want people with very different opinions to post here, but I want respect above all.
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The site is newly minted today (10 September 09) so there is a long way to go.
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The stage collapse before Radiohead's Toronto show this past weekend is now being investigated by the Ontario Ministry Of Labour. Four companies, including Radiohead's Ticker Tape Touring company, have been "asked to comply with the investigation," according to The Toronto Star. 33-year-old Radiohead drum tech Scott Johnson died in the collapse.
The Star reports that the investigation targets "mainly" LiveNation, though Optex Staging And Services, Inc. and Nasco Staffing Solutions are also being questioned. Blueprints for the stage, which had been signed and approved by a professional engineer, have already been turned over to the investigators. A ministry spokesperson told The Star, ""We're still trying to figure out who owns what, who's responsible for what. You've got lighting technicians, sound technicians, the band's people—we're trying to figure out who worked for whom."
Radiohead issued a statement about the investigation, saying they were "unable to comment concerning the stage structure at Downsview Park," and that in any performance the band does, it "installs its production into the performance space as provided by the venue and/or promoter."