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Mariano Rodriguez | October 20, 2014 | Products Liability
It is every parent's worst nightmare: your child is happily playing with a new toy when, suddenly, disaster strikes. Perhaps there is a small, detachable part, perhaps the edges are too sharp or perhaps the toy contains or is coated with a hazardous substance. Whatever the case, such incidents could cause devastating harm to your child.
Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that all the products they produce meet certain safety standards. Unfortunately, not all companies abide by these rules and often it is the consumer, or their child, who pays the price. In a previous post we considered the parties that may be responsible in the event of a product liability case. It is important to keep this information in mind if your child is harmed.
Toys and other play equipment should all be durable and safely assembled. If you are concerned about one of your child's toys, a few things to look out for include the following:
- Sharp edges or corners, which can wound your child.
- Lead-based paints, as these can cause lead-poisoning.
- Small parts on which your child could choke.
- Loose wheels on toy bicycles, wagons or similar objects; the toy may tip over, causing injuries.
- Exposed wires or other electrical hazards, which put your child at risk of being shocked.
Of course, there are many other potential defects or design flaws that could endanger your child. Even packaging can be a hazard if it is not handled correctly. As such, it is vital to keep a careful eye on your child, even when he or she is simply playing with toys. Furthermore, if an accident occurs, it is important to challenge the manufacturer about the flaw in its product. Our page on unsafe toys has more information on the steps you can take if your child is harmed by a defective product.


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Indian & Buttles Streets Corridor Study
In May 2018, Midland City Council approved a 3-year lane reduction study of Buttles Street. This study temporarily barricades the far right lane of Buttles Street from M-20/Jerome Street to State Street in an effort to observe how the road would function as a two-lane street. During the 3-year study phase, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will periodically monitor the study area to observe four key factors of roadway service level: traffic speeds, traffic volume, traffic accidents, and traffic delays and back-ups.
Prior to the 2018 study being approved by City Council, MDOT also conducted several multi-day test closures on portions of Buttles Street in August 2017 and November 2017 prior to suggesting a full-scale trial be implemented. Monitoring first took place after a 6-month period in 2018, then proceeds to occur annually from the May 2018 through the end of the trial period. Throughout the study period, MDOT representatives and City staff report current data findings and observations to City Council and the general public at scheduled City Council meetings.
To view documents, presentations, and videos related to these findings, see the "City Presentations" sidebar.
Why consider a "road diet" in this area?
As MDOT and the City of Midland reviewed the 2015 study and planned for the future of our community, several goals were identified for the Indian and Buttles street corridors:
- Improve safety for motorized and non-motorized transportation users
- Encourage economic development in the corridor
- Improve inter-neighborhood connectivity and mobility
- Develop a corridor that better reflects current roadway design standards and best practices for both motorized and non-motorized uses
In each consideration, lane reductions have proven to be an effective tool utilized by transportation engineers and urban planners to meet these conditions. Keep reading to learn more about the vision for this corridor, the "whys" behind the study, and updates on current study data. You can also find a helpful list of documents on the right sidebar (desktop) or bottom of the page (mobile) to find public meeting presentations, study documents, and more.
Where did this idea begin?
Beginning in 2015, MDOT commissioned a study with consulting firms MKSK Studios and DLZ to analyze the entire US 10 Business Route corridor in both directions from Washington Street to Airport Road. The final study report, presented to Midland City Council in March 2017, included observations from consultants and public input collected by MDOT as well as a list of viable alternative options for improving traffic flow and pedestrian usage through the corridor. One of these options included a lane reduction on both Indian and Buttles streets in the current road diet trial area. Click the links below to see more information related to the US 10 BR Corridor Study.
Related items:
- Read the 2015 US 10 BR Corridor Study (PDF)
- Watch the March 27, 2017 study presentation to City Council (VIDEO - begins at the 12:10 mark)
- View the March 27, 2017 study presentation to City Council (PDF)
Video: History of the Indian & Buttles Street Corridor
If you're a newer resident to Midland, you might be surprised to learn that Buttles and Indian haven't always been three-lane thoroughfares. Watch the video above to learn more about the history of this corridor and why, now, it may make sense for a lane reduction to take place.
MDOT Documents
City Presentations
- City Council - US 10 BR Corridor Study Results (March 27 2017)
- City Council - Road Diet Trial Study Overview (December 18 2017)
- Planning Commission - Buttles Road Diet and Planning (September 11 2018)
- City Council - Road Diet Trial Objectives Resolution (October 8 2018)
- City Council - Road Diet Trial Update (October 29 2018)
- City Council - Road Diet Trial Update (May 20 2019)
- Public Info Session - August 14 2019
Case Studies & Articles
- Federal Highway Administration - Road Diet Informational Guide (PDF)
- Federal Highway Administration - Road Diet Case Studies
- AARP - Road Diets: A Livability Fact Sheet (PDF)
- NACTO - York Blvd: The Economics of a Road Diet (PDF)
- Catalyst Midland - Downtown Midland's Lane Reduction Test: Can less be more?
- NACTO - Market Street Protected, Buffered Bicycle Lane (San Francisco)
- Project for Public Spaces - Prospect Park West: Overcoming Controversy to Improve Safety & Mobility in Brooklyn
- Greater Greater Washington - Why Do People Oppose Road Diets?
- CityLab - Why One Florida City Reversed Its Road Diet
- Route Fifty - Why Speed Kills Cities
- CityLab - So What Exactly is a Road Diet?
- CNU Public Square - Road Diet Creates People-Oriented Corridor for Oak Park, Michigan
Recent Updates
November 2019: Council Requests Trial End
At its November 18, 2019 City Council meeting, the Midland City Council discussed the future of the Buttles Street road diet trial. At that time, Council voted to request that MDOT complete the current road diet trial by the end of the calendar year 2019. If MDOT believes additional data is needed to successfully end the trial, Council has asked that MDOT provide what additional data is needed and an estimated time frame for completion. On Thursday, November 21, City Manager Brad Kaye sent a letter to MDOT reflecting Council's position.
Click here to read a copy of the letter
It is anticipated that MDOT will attend an upcoming City Council to provide the most recently-collected study data and make its recommendation about the future of Buttles Street.
Watch the video below beginning at the 1:02:25 mark to listen to Council discussion regarding the road diet trial.
City Council Meeting - November 18, 2019
December 2019: MDOT to Remove Bollards, Conclude Trial Period
On December 9, 2019, MDOT responded to the City Council's letter asking for the trial period to conclude by the end of the calendar year. In its letter, MDOT indicates that it is satisfied with the amount of data collection received during the trial period and will return Buttles Street to a 3-lane configuration by the end of December 2019. MDOT will conduct additional data collection in January 2020 after the return to a 3-lane configuration and, following the conclusion of this data collection period, will return to City Council in February or March 2020 with a final analysis of all data collection and recommendation to Council. At that time, Council will make a decision regarding the future of the Indian and Buttles corridors.
Click here to read a copy of the letter
Watch the Council meeting below to hear a discussion about MDOT's letter and the end to the road diet trial period. The discussion begins at the 50:05 mark.
City Council Meeting - December 9, 2019
What is the study trying to address?
At the highest level, the Indian & Buttles Corridor Study is just that - a study to determine if Buttles Street can function as a two-lane road. However, the study is a part of an overall vision to transform Indian and Buttles streets into an area of the community that's functional and safe for all users - vehicles and pedestrians - while encouraging economic growth and development, neighborhood connectivity, and increased non-motorized use.
Lane reductions are conducted in communities throughout the United States for a variety of reasons. The current Indian & Buttles Corridor Study seeks to address six key factors that are vital to the future success of our downtown corridor and, to a larger extent, the entire community:
- Traffic
- Safety
- Economic Development
- Non-motorized Mobility
- Connectivity
- Context Sensitive Design/Solutions
For more information on each of these factors, please click on the tabs below to pull up more details. (The tab you're currently viewing will be shown in green; additional tabs available to be clicked will be shown in gray.)
Corridor Traffic
Since 2017, MDOT has observed the road diet trial area several times to understand how the road is performing:
- August 28 - 30, 2017
- November 6 - 13, 2017
- September 25 - 28, 2018
- October 12 - 14, 2018
- March 3 - 9, 2019
- April 28 - May 4, 2019
- May 7 – 8, 2019
When conducting roadway studies, MDOT and the City are analyzing four areas: vehicle speed, traffic volume, back-ups and delays, and accident data. Metrics for the first three areas are collected on-site by MDOT, while the fourth is provided by the Midland Police Department and other local agencies. Let's take a look at the most recent data for each area.
Traffic Volumes
Traffic volumes in the Buttles Street corridor have remained relatively consistent during the road diet trial as they have in previous years. Recent field counts found 13,875 vehicles per day at Jerome Street in 2018, right around the 5-year average volume, and a slight increase of about 1,100 vehicles per day at State Street. Volumes for the past 9 years as provided by MDOT are listed below:
|Monitor location
SE of Jerome St
|SE of State St
Vehicle Speeds
Buttles Street's posted speed limit through the corridor from Jerome to State Street is 35 miles per hour, increasing to 45 miles per hour at State. Prior to the lane reduction trial's implementation, vehicle speeds were frequently observed over the posted speed limit.
The red line on the above graph shows the street's speed limit of 35 miles per hour. At the most recent traffic monitoring by MDOT in April and May 2019, traffic speed observed at Buttles and Fitzhugh stayed at or below this speed limit with no impact on the flow of traffic.
During a similar observation period by MDOT in March 2019, Traffic observed at Buttles and State Street actually consistently stayed above the posted speed limit; however, this is at the end of the road diet trial area where the speed limit increases to 45 miles per hour. Drivers may naturally begin to speed up in this area in anticipation of the increase in speed limit or because they're leaving the two-lane area.
Traffic Delays & Back-ups
Traffic delay studies identify the number of vehicles that are left waiting at a signalized intersection through more than one light cycle. During MDOT's delay studies in May 2019, September 2018, and November 2017, no traffic delays in the road diet trial area were found.
Vehicle Accidents
From May 2018 to April 2019, 37 crashes were observed in the road diet study area. This number is an increase of 11 crashes - or 42% - over the same time period from 2017-2018 (26). While this is the largest number of accidents the corridor has seen in the past decade, it's not the largest percentage increase in year-over-year crashes that the corridor area has seen.
These 37 accidents in the corridor accounted for a very small percentage of total accidents in the community:
- 1.9% (1,946) of all crashes in the City of Midland in 2018
- 1.3% (2,755) of all crashes in Midland County in 2018
See the chart below for the description of each accident type.
While it's not unusual to see an increase in vehicle accidents in an area where traffic patterns have recently changed, it's important to dive deeper into the data to determine what we're seeing. In the first year of the road diet trial, 17 (46%) of the 37 accidents recorded by the Midland Police Department were the result of a driver running a red light on either Buttles Street or a cross-street. Failure to obey a traffic control signal or device is almost exclusively attributable to driver error and would not be less likely to occur with 3 lanes of travel on Buttles Street. See below for a breakdown of ticketed driver actions based upon these accidents.
(Please note: As a motorist can be ticketed for multiple offenses in each incident, the totals for each year will not add up to the total accidents for the same time period.)
Related Items
- Road Diet Trial Update to City Council - May 20, 2019 (VIDEO) Begins at 48:00
- Road Diet Trial Update to City Council - May 20, 2019 (PDF)
- Road Diet Trial Update to City Council - October 29, 2018 (VIDEO) Begins at 47:20
- Road Diet Trial Update to City Council - October 29, 2018 (PDF)
- Federal Highway Traffic Administration - Myth: Road Diets Make Traffic Worse (PDF)
Corridor Safety
For many motorists, a narrower roadway makes them feel uncomfortable while driving: believe it or not, that discomfort actually proves to make roadways safer for all users, including those both inside and outside vehicles. That's because many drivers base their travel speeds on "feeling" – and the more comfortable they feel, the faster and less cautiously they drive. Faster speeds and more careless driving leads to more accidents, more serious injuries, and more property damage.
Since driving by "feeling" is a subconscious action, simply lowering the speed limit in a corridor often doesn't solve the problem. While adding increased traffic patrols from law enforcement is a temporary solution, it's also reactionary and unsustainable to execute over a long period of time. If the design of a roadway can naturally encourage drivers to slow their travel speeds, drive more cautiously, and limit distractions, it's proven to be safer for everyone.
According to the Federal Highway Traffic Administration, road diets actually reduce rear-end collisions and sideswipe crashes by slowing vehicle speeds by 3 to 5 miles per hour as well as decrease the frequency of drivers speeding 5 or more miles over the speed limit by 70 percent.
But isn't Buttles "too busy" to see a lane reduction? No - in fact, our one-way pairs fall into many of the categories that experts say make a road diet most likely to be successful:
- Moderate volumes (8,000-15,000 average daily traffic)
- Roads with safety issues
- Popular or essential bicycle routes
- Commercial reinvestment areas
- Entertainment districts
- Main streets
Related Items
- Federal Highway Traffic Administration - Road Diet FAQ (PDF)
- AARP - Road Diets: A Livability Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Governors Highway Safety Association - A Right to the Road: Understanding & Addressing Bicyclist Safety (PDF)
- US Department of Transportation - Traffic Calming to Slow Vehicle Speeds
- Vox - Road Diets: Designing a Safer Street (VIDEO)
- Route Fifty - Why Speed Kills Cities
Economic Development
Our one-way pairs are over-engineered, which means that they're designed to handle much more traffic than they actually see. This has created some concerns for the future of economic development on Indian and Buttles Street.
When communities build roadways that are over-sized for their locations, a number of things happen:
- It creates less usable space for other purposes, such as sidewalks, non-motorized lanes, green space, or additional property development.
- It encourages unsafe driving conditions,like speeding and frequent lane changes, that make it difficult for pedestrian and non-motorized traffic to cross or use the road.
- Higher speeds create more noise pollution, which makes an area less enjoyable to live and shop in.
When an area becomes less accessible and less desirable to live or build in, its property values decline: not only for homes and businesses along the corridor, but just outside of the corridor as well. Lower property values make it difficult to see positive return on investment for property. Furthermore, when property values go down, property tax revenue decreases, which also impacts the services and amenities that the City is able to provide.
During the City's Master Plan update in 2007, input from residents supported expanding what we consider the "downtown" area to include the one-way pairs. This means that the goals of downtown development - high-quality, higher-density design; buildings closer to front property lines; and accessible spaces that promote both indoor and outdoor interaction – are also the future goals for the Buttles and Indian Street corridor.
At the end of the day, private businesses ultimately decide where to locate their organizations. Our goal is to create an environment that encourages economic development with the entire community in mind. And when a business or organization chooses to invest in Midland, the entire community benefits through increased job opportunities, higher property values, and more expanded service offerings.
Related Items
- City of Midland Master Plan
- Metro Magazine - Study Finds Value in Downtown, Center Cities Investment
- Smart Growth America - Complete Streets Stimulate the Local Economy (PDF)
- Federal Highway Administration - Road Diets' Economic Impact (PDF)
- National Association of City Transportation Officials - York Blvd: The Economics of a Road Diet (PDF)
Non-Motorized Mobility
Non-motorized transportation refers to all users of a corridor that aren't using an motorized vehicle: that includes pedestrians on foot, bicyclists, mobility devices (wheelchairs, power chairs, etc.), and others. In previous decades, streets were built with the primary accommodation being given to motorists; however, today's consumer trends show more pedestrians and cyclists on the streets than ever before. Some members of a community utilize non-motorized transportation because that don't have access to or own a vehicle, while others may enjoy getting exercise, limiting their carbon footprints, or experiencing their community in a different way. Regardless of the reasons why, the fact is: roads that are designed solely for automobile travel put people at risk and discourage pedestrian usage.
In 2005, MDOT created a policy to include the "context sensitive solutions" process in the planning of its projects.
Later, in August 2010, two public acts made the Complete Streets approach a requirement for all state transportation projects. Complete streets provide safe, efficient access and use for any type of legal transportation on a public roadway.
Since June 2010, Midland has had a "Complete Streets" policy that challenges our staff to consider creating roadways that are safe for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, residents with mobility devices, and automobiles. With more inter-community connectivity comes the potential for greater economic investment, increased social interaction, and a better quality of life for all of our tax-paying residents. Advances in non-motorized mobility benefit members of our community from all walks of life.
Related items:
- MDOT - Complete Streets Policy FAQs (PDF)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Traffic Safety Facts: Bicyclists & Other Cyclists (PDF)
- Smart Growth America - Complete Streets Help Create Livable Communities (PDF)
- Smart Growth America - Complete Streets Change Travel Patterns (PDF)
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center - Tools to Reduce Crossing Distances for Pedestrians
- Case Study: CNU Public Square - Road Diet Creates People-Oriented Corridor for Oak Park, MI
Context Sensitive Design
You may have heard the phrase "context sensitive design" in relation to the road diet trial. But what does that mean?
Context sensitive design means designing roads using standards and development practices that are flexible and sensitive to community values and encourages roadway designers to make decisions that balance economic, social and environmental objectives. That means that planners, engineers, and developers go through a process – called context sensitive solutions – that incorporates input from the community and its stakeholders to include less-tangible goals such as livability, mobility, economic sustainability, and more.
In 2005, MDOT created a policy to include the "context sensitive solutions" process in the planning of its projects. In fact, you may have participated in the context sensitive solutions process on this corridor before: MDOT conducted public input sessions at City Hall in March 2015, December 2016, and September 2017 to discuss the future use of this roadway. At these meetings, residents shared feedback with traffic engineers and viewed sample infrastructure designs proposed for the corridor. See the "Future Vision for the Corridor" section below this tab for more details.
Check out the "Non-Motorized Transport" tab for more information about how state and local policies, such as the Complete Streets initiative, incorporates many of these concepts.
Related Items
- MDOT - US 10 Business Route Corridor Study Results, 2017 (PDF)
- US DOT Federal Highway Administration - Context Sensitive Design/Context Sensitive Solutions Fact Sheet (PDF)
- US DOT Federal Highway Administration - Road Diet Case Studies (PDF)
- MDOT - Complete Streets & Context Sensitive Solutions (PDF)
- MDOT - Context Sensitive Solutions Policy, 2005 (PDF)
- MDOT - Aesthetics Policy, 2000 (PDF)
Whether to get healthy, to get outside, or to simply get to where they need to go, people are choosing to spend more time walking and biking to their destinations than ever before - and that requires us to take a deeper look at how our infrastructure network functions for that purpose. Walking, biking, and other forms of non-automotive methods of travel are all forms of transportation, too!
It's been a longtime goal of the City's Master Plan to incorporate the areas surrounding Indian and Buttles streets into the expanded downtown area to further drive economic development and create a more connected downtown core. With more inter-community connectivity comes the potential for greater economic investment, increased social interaction, and a better quality of life for all of our tax-paying residents. As we continue to see growth and investment in core areas of our community such as Midtown and the Downtown District, it's becoming more important to create a way for all transportation users to access these areas as safely and efficiently as possible.
Advances in non-motorized mobility benefit members of our community from all walks of life. In fact, the more connected and "included" a person feels in a community, the more likely he or she is to live there and contribute to that community in a positive way - both personally and economically.
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WATCH: Public Information Session - August 14, 2019
City staff held public information sessions on Thursday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 14 to invite residents to learn more about the road diet trial, review current statistics, and take a walking tour of the corridor to experience it as a pedestrian. The evening included a presentation by Director of Planning & Community Development Grant Murschel and a discussion of residents' observations at the end.
Watch the video below to see what you missed!
Public Input: Meetings and Information Sessions
In addition to regularly-scheduled City public meetings, additional opportunities for public involvement have also been implemented during the road diet trial.
Public Information Session & Walking Tour - August 14, 2019
Two public information sessions and walking tours of the corridor were held on Thursday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 14 at City Hall that covered an overview of the proposed trial, current data and statistics, and an opportunity for attendees to experience the corridor on foot and share their feedback. Watch the video below to see the August 14, 2019 meeting.
Related items:
- Presentation - Indian & Buttles Corridor Public Info Session, August 8, 2019 (PDF)
- Presentation - Indian & Buttles Corridor Public Info Session - August 14, 2019 (PDF)
City Council Community Conversation - September 18, 2019
On Wednesday, September 18, a special meeting of the Midland City Council was held at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland to facilitate a community conversation between City staff, residents, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and Council. City staff provided an overview of the study, followed by attendees' forming small groups to discuss the six objectives of the study to provide feedback, ask questions, and offer suggestions. Watch the video below to view the meeting.
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E-CityHall Online Public Survey
Through September 30, residents and M-20 corridor users are also encouraged to share their input with City staff and the Midland City Council on the City's E-CityHall public engagement platform. Click here to access the survey.
Future vision for the corridor
Now that we've covered the reasons why this trial has been executed, let's address the next question: What would Indian and Buttles streets look like if they were taken down to two-lane roads? If the road diet trial were to be implemented, we'd rely on the public's input to help shape the actual design, but MDOT provided some potential options for this corridor at its 2016 US-10 Corridor Study open house that residents were able to discuss. Find them below.
ARTICLE: Can less be more?
What are we looking to accomplish through this road diet trial? City staff sat down with Catalyst Midland to talk about our vision for the future of Buttles and Indian streets that could become a reality if the road diet trial proves successful. Click the image above to read the article.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you still have questions about the road diet trial after reviewing the information above, please look through a few of our FAQs to see if your question has been asked before!
- Who was responsible for initiating the US 10 Corridor Study in 2015?
- Who are the stakeholders that asked for this?
- Why were earlier trials conducted before the current trial was started?
- Why are there three lanes now? If they were needed before, why aren't they needed now?
- What is the purpose of the road diet trial now taking place?
- What is the long term goal?
- How does a lane reduction better connect downtown to the surrounding community?
- Are corridor improvements only being considered to benefit the immediately surrounding properties?
- What data is being collected during the current trial period?
- What is the plan for evaluating the lane reduction?
- Why are we considering closing a lane of traffic to accommodate bicyclists?
- I don't see pedestrians or bicyclists using the closed lane on Buttles Street. Doesn't this show that the trial isn't working and the lane closure is not needed?
- Wouldn't it be better to stop the trial until all construction downtown is finished?
- It has been reported that Buttles Street has seen an increase in crashes because of the road diet. What is happening there?
- How will this impact emergency vehicles traveling through the corridor?
- Has future development, growth, and increased pedestrian usage been considered?
- What has already been decided by City Council?
- The decision on this trial has already been made. Why should I participate in any future meetings?
- How can I share my experiences in the corridor with the City?
- What happens to my comments after I submit them in writing to the City?
- Does the City compile other communications about the road diet, such as letters to the editor in the Midland Daily News or posts on social media outlets?
- How will City Council address the public feedback it receives?
- The plastic bollards in place are ugly and make the area unattractive. Can't we do something that looks better?
- Why is the trial taking so long to complete? When will it end?
- What happens at the end of the trial period?
- Are there plans to do the same on Indian Street?
- Who will be paying for any future changes to the road and what would the timeframe be to start construction?
- How have road diets benefited other communities?
Contact Us
Grant Murschel
Director of Planning and Community Development
Email Grant Murschel
Midland City Hall
333 W Ellsworth Street
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989-837-3374
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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He once asked: 'Why is there so much bloodshed in Gandhi's country?'
In 1996, as a journalist covering India's tour of South Africa, I expressed my desire to interview Nelson Mandela to some high-ranking South African cricket officials.
A brief meeting was fixed for 6 am at Terminal 4 of Johannesburg airport where Mandela would board a flight to Zambia.
It was pouring and soon I noticed a car approaching the Terminal gate. A tall gentleman in a long raincoat came out of the car. I realised it was him when a volunteer sprinted out with an umbrella.
Mandela sans any security, waved to us where we were waiting. Without much fuss, he obliged me with his views and expressed relief that South Africa was free from apartheid. He hoped that the black and white people would live in harmony and build a new South Africa. "I hope the dark days won't hit South Africa again," he said.
He gave me the impression that he was well informed of what was taking place in India. "Why is there so much bloodshed in Gandhi's country?" he asked. "Have the Indian people forgotten Gandhi's principles? He was the ideal man for the new born India."
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Why Baptiste Yoga?
Break out of your rut and transform your whole life with this powerful yoga practice
What do you get out of your yoga practice? Some classes give you a great physical workout and nothing more. Others might offer mindfulness and spiritual lessons — but you barely break a sweat. If you feel like you have to choose between the two, you've probably never experienced Baptiste Power Yoga.
Because we have seen how Baptiste Yoga can transform lives, we recently became an official Baptiste affiliate studio — the first and only one in Colorado Springs! The change made sense because our mission aligns with the Baptiste Institute's mission. We want to awaken and empower students to discover their truth and live from their authentic selves.
Since that probably sounds abstract if you're unfamiliar with all of this, we'll break down what Baptiste Power Yoga is all about, hoping it will inspire you to try it for yourself.
What is Baptiste Power Yoga?
An easy way to describe it to someone at a party would be "a style of yoga developed by Baron Baptiste." Baron is a world-renowned yoga teacher in the U.S. who has practiced yoga since childhood (his parents were yogis), studied in yoga's birthplace of India, and trained with masters including B.K.S. Iyengar. His ubiquitous Journey Into Power sequence and best-selling book of the same name make yoga accessible to anyone looking for "physical, mental and emotional transformation."
Three qualities that make Baptiste Power Yoga unique:
- Physicality (asana): Power Yoga consists of a series of poses linked together with momentum. It's a full-body workout with the benefits of cardio, strength-building and increased flexibility.
- Meditation (dhyana): Baptiste yoga helps students get into the present moment and practice mindfulness so they can truly awaken.
- Inquiry (niyama): The third distinctive is all about looking within. Your yoga mat can be a mirror that shows you what's going on inside — and how you're showing up outside of yoga. You start to peel away layers of ego, recognize what makes you react, and get to know your true self.
By combining all three of those techniques and practices, Power Yoga can help students lose extra weight, build muscle, increase flexibility, and find relief from anxiety and depression.
But what actually happens in a Baptiste class? Let's take a look.
What to Expect in a Baptiste Power Yoga Class
In a Baptiste class, you can expect to come into alignment, give up anything holding you back from expressing yourself fully, and create new possibilities on and off your yoga mat. Oh and expect to sweat — it's not gross, it's good for you!
Baptiste classes are …
- Practiced in a room heated to at least 90 degrees. This helps you build an inner fire, get out of your comfort zone and shed what you don't need. You'll also learn to keep your cool when situations in your life heat up.
- Alignment-based. Teachers use specific language to help you find your "True North."
- Normally music-free until the final 20 minutes or so. This keeps the focus on your breath and encourages you to tune into your practice rather than distracting yourself from it.
- Not described in terms of "beginner, intermediate or advanced." Blocks, straps and modifications make the class accessible for every body.
- Not practiced along with the teacher, who is instead watching the students and offering tools to help them get more out of their practice.
Throughout a Baptiste class, the teacher will use special cues to keep you focused on five cornerstones of the practice. We'll break those down next.
The 5 Pillars of Baptiste Power Yoga
If a class includes all five of these, you'll walk out of it feeling like a new person!
- Gaze (drishti): When you fix your eyes on one point, your attention and energy go where you're looking. Being intentional about your gaze will bring focus and concentration to your practice — and help you hold balancing postures.
- Breath (ujjayi): The breathing technique we use will make you sound like Darth Vader if you're doing it right. You slightly constrict the back of the throat while breathing in and out of the nose, as though you were trying to fog up a mirror. It creates a powerful inner fire that helps you hold poses, flow with momentum and stay in the moment.
- Bandhas (foundation): Bandhas are "locks" created when we engage specific body parts. Baptiste yoga will activate your hands, feet, and core (abdominal muscles). Root down to rise up!
- Heat (tapas): The best way to create tapas to burn away what you no longer need is by building an inner fire. You can do this by hugging everything into the centerline of the body and using ujjayi breath. And of course the heated room helps.
- Vinyasa (flow): This means moving fluidly through a series of poses linked up with your breath. In a Baptiste class, one of the most frequent flows is the "half-series": Exhale from a high push-up position to a low push-up (chaturanga), inhale as you come into upward-facing dog, exhale as you press back to downward-facing dog.
But don't worry — you won't need to remember any of that during class. Your teacher will weave the pillars into the class. All you have to do is show up ready to play around!
Ready to Try It On?
We hope that learning the background, distinctives, pillars and themes of Baptiste Yoga has inspired you to try it! Check whether you have an affiliate studio in your area. If you're in Colorado Springs, come say hi to our team at Baptiste Power Yoga Colorado Springs!
One final note: Now that you know more about Baptiste Yoga, go ahead and forget it all. This practice is not about what you know — it's just about showing up. You're doing the work every time you step onto your yoga mat with a spirit of curiosity. To truly transform, Baron teaches, we must first drop what we think we know.
"There is such wisdom and healing power in not knowing. The paradox is that if we are really willing to not-know, we will. If you are in the now, you will always know how. You don't need to be an expert to understand this process. It's not intellectual, it's spiritual."Baron Baptiste, "40 Days to Personal Revolution"


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Get The Midcentury Modern Look In Your Home
Molly Grace4-Minute Read
July 23, 2020
You know that feeling you get when you go into a store and see clothing that was in style back in your day? Boomerang styles aren't just for your closet, and midcentury modern decor is proof!
As a style that largely peaked in the '50s and '60s, midcentury modern is back and better than ever. We spoke with professional interior designers for actionable ways that you can incorporate this timely trend into your home.
The Skinny On Midcentury Origins
The midcentury modern trend was born out of the mid-20th century movement to use modern architecture, artwork and furniture design in the home. The term also applies to the materials and technology that followed World War II.
There is some speculation as to when the trend began (most designers suggest a time frame between the 1930s and 1940s), but across the board, professional decorators agree that it reached its peak in the 1950s and 1960s.
"A post-war America was looking to break traditional design conventions and propel its design industries into the modern era," suggests Adam Watson, the head interior designer at Decorelo.
Much like the minimalist movement, midcentury modern decor calls for simplicity and functionality in its decorative pieces, with simple flairs of fashion like warm woodwork and metallic finishes.
Design Dudes founder and principal designer Drew Henry suggested its resurgence in the 21st century is a result of its sleek and simple design.
"The furniture pieces are fun, low profile, light and airy," says Henry. "Homeowners are allowing their homes to be more playful representations of themselves and really letting their personality shine."
The recent resurgence has found its way into urban living areas, as the designs were originally conceived for smaller, post-war dwellings. The furniture is typically designed to be mobile and lightweight, making it appealing to city slickers who move frequently, often residing in smaller abodes.
Telltale Characteristics
The midcentury modern calling card can be found in its low-profile structure, with sleek, uncluttered lines in both geometric and organic forms. Traditional materials (such as wood) as well as nontraditional (such as metal, glass, vinyl and plywood) are used interchangeably in midcentury modern decor, juxtaposing (often contrasting) materials.
"When it comes to midcentury modern furniture, form will always follow function," asserts Justin Riordan, founder of Spade and Archer Design Agency.
That being said, this style of decor includes little to no ornamentation, as it has no function outside of style, suggests Riordan.
The most prominent colors of midcentury modern are blues and greens, pairing perfectly with wood and rusty metal accents.
Other accent colors traditionally include burnt orange, blush pink, pea green and other classic vintage colors of the 1950s and 1960s. Plus, Henry highlighted the 21st century addition of grays and whites.
Get The Look
Interior designers agree that the most effective way to achieve a truly authentic midcentury modern look in your home is to go to thrift and vintage stores as well as estate sales, as most products sold in stores today are reproductions of original pieces and designs.
However, even if thrift shops aren't up your alley, you can still incorporate this style into your home, as it's making its way through mainstream stores like Wayfair, Target and Urban Outfitters.
Henry and Riordan concur: Start by incorporating accent pieces into your existing home decor collection, such as a coffee table, an accent chair, and small, decorative items like lamps and pillows.
For example, this coffee table found on Wayfair is a perfect example of midcentury modern decor, with a simple structure and striking shape that's as sleek at it is sturdy.
Unleash your retro side by incorporating this simple accent chair found at Target. The barrel shape, low back and wooden, tapered legs are classic midcentury modern design elements, and the neutral color will fit in easily with your existing home decor.
Mix it up by adding this ottoman, also from Target, with a retro style similar to the accent chair, but with a bold print to add a small pop of color.
Bring warmer wood tones into a room by using this modern side table, made from traditional materials that reflect the retro style of the midcentury modern aesthetic. Functional as well as stylish, the table has the capacity for storage on top and in its roomy drawer.
I love the simplicity of this patterned shag rug from Wayfair. The eye-catching geometry will liven up a room while still sticking with the style of midcentury modern.
If midcentury modern design is all about sleek, geometric shapes and function before form, this mirror from Urban Outfitters epitomizes the style. Lean the mirror against your wall and use the functional rungs to hang throw blankets, shawls or your go-to accessories.
This tripod floor lamp, found at Target, is another great example of the use of traditional wood material in midcentury modern decor. This functional shape is sturdy and stylish for any space in a room.
Midcentury modern decor is known for revolutionizing the notion of bringing the outside in by incorporating natural materials and motifs in interior design. This throw blanket from Urban Outfitters is perfect because it's made from natural materials (100% recycled cotton) while integrating a leafy, outdoor-inspired pattern.
In keeping with the theme of bringing the outdoors in, try adding nature to your space. If you don't have a green thumb, consider this artificial succulent found at Target housed in a modern wooden planter.
Harking back to the metallic finishes found during the style's heyday, this bar cart, found at Wayfair, is embellished with a rustic gold finish with a two-tier glass serving base, both materials used in traditional and nontraditional decor. The shape, with sleek lines, is also interesting.
"If you love the look in your home, I would then continue to invest in larger pieces to ground the space," says Henry. "However, stick to a specific color palette and incorporate complimentary colors and accents."
If you're looking for some serious design inspiration, check out our interview and photo session of a minimal midcentury modern home and let your decorative designs start flowing!
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Mayoral Candidate Crone Unrepentant
One of the first things ANY candidate for any position on Auckland Council or even Government does is read the bylaws around electioneering including when and where you can place election campaign material.
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have bylaws (that can be made available on demand) around when and where you can place your campaign signs.
Mayoral Candidate Victoria Crone thinks such bylaws are above her apparently.
From Radio NZ:
Mayoral candidate pulled up over signs
A candidate for Auckland mayor appears to have broken a local law by putting up election signs months before they are allowed to be erected
Victoria Crone's billboards on Hobson Street in Auckland's CBD, St Georges Bay Road, The Strand in Parnell and one in Orewa, have been deemed election signs by Auckland Council electoral staff.
The earliest an election sign is allowed to be displayed is 6 August.
Marguerite Delbet, Auckland Council manager democracy services, contacted Ms Crone by phone and explained the requirements of the bylaw and how the period for display applied to all election signs, including commercial billboards.
In a statement, Ms Crone said she disagreed with the council's interpretation and was seeking further advice.
"If only [the] Council was as focused on cutting waste and getting their spending under control as they are on my campaign.
"The Orewa sign was for a public meeting with the local community and it's incredibly disappointing that council's wasting time and resources trying to restrict candidates from engaging with local communities."
Source: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/top/299770/mayoral-candidate-pulled-up-over-signs
Even Cameron Slater of Whale Oil gives Crone a serve here: WHO IS ADVISING VIC CRONE? THE MUPPET SHOW?
It is rather simple: before any campaign is mounted you read up on any bylaws a local authority might have in place. Standard Elections 101 stuff.
Standard Elections 102 is to admit fault and apologise in which Crone did this:
Last I checked Council enforcing its own bylaws is a CORE (regulatory) SERVICE!
So if a Mayoral Candidate can't follow a straight forward bylaw how can they be Mayor when they sit at the top of the organisation that creates and enforces them? Seems it would just take the mickey out of bylaws including Booze Bans and Food Safety Bylaws!!!


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MINDFULNESS by iamgood - Personal Development
Dienstag, 24. Juli 2018, von 18:30 Uhr bis 22:00 Uhr (MESZ)
On July 24th, 2018 we host our next event #iamgood13 on Mindfulness!
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing. It is about being responsive instead of reactive. This gives you a new dimension of freedom - freedom you can use to increase awareness, make better decisions, be more efficient, be braver, be calmer, or simply be a little bit happier.
Bring your friends, your beloved ones or simply come by yourself! You will meet some awesome people and get some inspiring inputs.
18:30 Doors Open
19:00 Intro by Thomas Dori
19:10 Awareness of Thoughts by Beata Stanova, host of Iconique Psychology
19:35 Mindfulness Through Mindlessness by Asil Toksal (asiltoksal.com)
20:00 Pitches
20:15 Speed Networking
20:30 Music by Isaac Thompson
20:50 Networking and drinks sponsored by Lemonaid
FREE Museum Special!
Get inspired! All events participants can visit the exhibitions at the MAK free of charge on 24 July from 6 pm until 10 pm. Currently on view POST OTTO WAGNER points out the influence of Otto Wagner as the "Father of Modernism". He shaped Viennese architecture like no other. (www.mak.at/en_post_ottowanger)
THANK YOU to our partners MAK, Lemonaid, blueorange, soulbottles, Sonnentor, Verival, Headspace, and Inve Vegan.
MAK is easily accessible by public transport (U3 Stubentor, U4 or S1, S2, S3, S4 Landstraße/Bahnhof Wien Mitte, Straßenbahnlinie 2, Buslinie 3A and 74A Stubentor); or you can lock your bike right next to the venue.
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My last session with a student is always exciting. When Colton came to me, he'd taken the ASVAB a couple times, scoring below the minimum of 30 each time. After some hard work and preparation, Colton's practice ASVAB score is up above 60, and tomorrow morning he goes to take the full-length test. When he passes, his career as a sailor will finally begin. Colton's been working hard for months, and his hard work is finally going to pay off.
As for me, the hard work is done, and I get to watch another student graduate into service. So far I have yet to have an ASVAB student who failed to double their score, but it's still a great moment when it actually happens.


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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
How Do We Heal? Looking for solutions when our hearts hurt.
I look upon my dance community, and it causes me great pain to see and hear all of the anguish, suffering, and confusion. This dance is supposed to be about celebration, exploration, and expression. It should be a safe place for all to learn, grow, and share in.
I received notice that my own image was included in this controversy. I have not seen the images, but I don't need to - it doesn't change my anger and hurt over this. My heart goes out to my fellow dancers likewise directly or indirectly affected, and I appreciate all of those who wish to support us. I am deeply hurt, shocked, angered, and disappointed by actions taken by individuals in our community who claim to support us and our work. There is no excuse for such behavior, and wrong has been clearly done.
Having been a teacher, vendor, and volunteer at Tribal Fest for over a decade, I feel wrecked and raw. Kajira has been a close friend and mentor for many years, and has been there for me in times of need. I can't even properly express the amount of anguish I feel for her, and all of us affected - which really is...everyone. No one, it doesn't matter how many or how few, should be treated in the manners that were expressed.
I feel that I must make a statement about this situation for several reasons. I was not involved or consulted in the statement that went public on Sunday, and I don't feel comfortable letting other people speak for me or make actions on my behalf. My name and my word is my power. I want to talk about resolution, what is being done and what can be done to rectify this situation, what actions can be taken to further prevent these kind of activities and other dishonorable behavior within the community, and what sort of future are we building for our dance.
While I have not talked with any of the other members of the private group, I have spoken at length with Chuck and expressed my hurt and my anger to him in no uncertain terms. He was forthright in accepting his responsibility and apologizing unreservedly for his actions. But an apology doesn't remove the pain or make the situation go away. It is a step in the right direction, though - the first of many steps that he will need to undertake in order to properly make amends for his actions. I do believe he is truly sorry for his actions (and also lack there of), and that growth can come from this. Regaining trust and respect is going to be a difficult road and is going to take a long time - of that I have no doubt.
This past Tribal Fest was an especially powerful one for me. After years of working through difficult personal circumstances and professional drama within the community,TF15 truly felt like a homecoming. I feel like I was able to make peace with folks I have been estranged from, and I know others felt that way as well. So this tragedy makes that contrast all the more painful. Tribal Fest means so much to so many people, and has weathered so many changing conditions in the dance community. I believe it is possible to rekindle the spirit and beauty that is at the heart of the event, and get past this as well. I am willing to give Tribal Fest the benefit of the doubt, and lend my support to Kajira for reclaiming it as a safe, loving, and powerful space for our community.
Our society is in a state of flux, where outdated and small-minded acts are being purged for a more equal, healthy society that fosters respect and understanding. There are definitely some trees in our forest that need pruning, and I think we can do that without burning down the whole forest. I know that I, myself have made mistakes in the past, and have been granted the space to make it better - and I have extended this same courtesy to others. I believe in making amends and helping to facilitate positive change. I'm asking myself, those involved, as well as you, what are our next actions? What can we do to foster growth and healing, promote education and support, and strengthen our community?
One thing that I am doing to address this: In just a few weeks, the event that I produce, Waking Persephone, will take place for its 4th year. One of our features is our free, open-to-all community roundtable experience, where attendees can discuss problems, issues, and perspectives affecting them, and ask questions of their dance leaders. I am honored that Kajira is on our teaching staff this year, and I have asked her to address what has happened and be open to the community's questions and thoughts. I invite all attendees and the larger community in general to come and participate.
I am still absorbing the shock of all of what has happened, and it will take time to recover. I will do what I can to be available to my friends, students, and family, and I am very much interested in your thoughts and suggestions. My deepest hope is that the dance community will emerge out of this crisis even stronger, more beautiful, and more supportive.
Blessed be.
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Nicely written.ReplyDelete
Thank you for your courage, honesty and integrity. I'm proud to know you and look forward to hopefully more opportunities to get to know each other further in the future.ReplyDelete
Beautifully and compassionately written. Thank you for this.ReplyDelete
Wonderfully written. Your compassion and leadership in this situation is so inspiring.ReplyDelete
Through communication, together we can weather the storm.ReplyDelete
Much love and respect to you. So well spoken and direct. Let the healing begin.ReplyDelete
Eloquent and wise. Thank you.ReplyDelete
Thank you for these wise words.ReplyDelete
Thank you for these wise words.ReplyDelete
Well stated Tempest.ReplyDelete
A thought... for those of us who can not attend Waking Persephone; would you consider airing the community roundtable live, recording it and putting it online for a set amount of time or some other option in a similar vein?ReplyDelete
As an aside, I do not comment much, but I wanted to express how much I appreciate this blog. It's always thought provoking to read these posts.Replies
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Hi Joanna! Actually I am working with my staff to see what live-broadcasting would entail, or videoing. We also need to consider how others may feel about being videotaped/recorded. So I want to find the best solution so that more can participate while everyone being made comfortable about contributing.Delete
Good on you, Tempest! Your response is loving and kind; "fair and balanced".ReplyDelete
This is a wise response, with good perspective. Thank you.ReplyDelete
I'm sending love to all affected by this. I truly hope time passes by fast for those healing so that you can all recapture that Tribal Spirit soon. Much healing needed first. love and light.ReplyDelete


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Rachel is a wife and the mother of two, a 16 year old son and 21 year old daughter. Rachel and her family live in beautiful New Hampshire. And she confesses "I am owned by one Jack Russell Terrier named Gracie, she is my heart!" At this time Rachel is taking some time off and getting into her crafting. Her blog "Think Outside the Box" and her ETSY shop with the same name. you'll see that Rachel creates some really beautiful felting when you visit her Flickr, ETSY shop and her blog and you'll get up better idea of what a talented lady Rachel is. So be sure to pay her a visit and tell her you found her on Craft Gossip Felting.
Oh my gosh, those are just the cutest little ornaments! I love them all, but especially the little white and pink heart which is dying to take a spot on my Victorian Christmas Tree. I bought these tags from ThinkOutsideTheBox just recently. They are so cute. All of her stuff is.
Wow Linda! A very pleasant surprise. I thank you tremendously for the wonderful article and feature on my felted goodies. Your photo selections look beautiful and so colorful. I just can't thank you enough and I so appreciate the published links to my shop and sites. These particular selections were for two custom orders and all are one of a kind creations but I can and am very willing to recreate many of the designs if someone stumbles upon a 'must have item. I am so honored that you have taken the time to recognize my work!
Rachel's hearts are so pretty! I just adore them. They are the perfect thing to spread a little love and cheer. Thanks for featuring her!!
i have rachel in my favorites on etsy, fun and lovable things! (plus she's a girl from new hampshire….my home turf, need i say more?!! smile)
Rachel is as amazing a human being as she is a talented artist. I am proud to call her my friend. 🙂
I may not be the most objective reader of this blog, but I think Rachel's pieces are creative, beautifully hand-crafted and priced very reasonably. Thank you for sharing her talent with the world.
Since we are separated by great distance (Rachel in New Hampshire and I in Washington State), when Rachel began needle felting, I only saw pictures of her creations. I was, however, enthralled by the pleasing appearance of her work. When, on a subsequent family visit to the East Coast, I got to see, feel, and examine her pieces up close, I was impressed and delighted by their aesthetic quality and exquisite attention to detail.
Having, at one point in my life, made my living through art and craft, I like to think, even if only in the realm of fantasy, that I made a genetic contribution to Rachel's talent. I hope that she will continue producing her creative and imaginative pieces and that they provide not only a decent source of income but also the great satisfaction derived from the ability to express oneself artistically. I'm proud of her efforts and the very appealing works that issue from her labors.
OMG! How cute are my parents, really? My mom and my dad both have left such wonderful and heartfelt comments for and about me here. I am overwhelmingly touched by their words and their continued support of me and whatever I do! They really are the best people I know and I am so proud to call them my mom and dad…and yes, dad, you are largely responsible for my talent both through genetics and inspiration! Love you both so very much!
I am so excited that my mom found Rachel! She is going to make the ring bearer pillow that will be used in my fiance and my May wedding! So excited!!!
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Congrats Rachel!! Great article and it is so sweet to read the comments from Mom and Dad!
Rachel, Honey,
OK, I'll admit to some responsibility for your talents. But, I only provided 'seed' and a bit of 'fertilizer' (we all know what that's made of). You did all the work to cultivate and grow your own beautiful craft garden.


text: Earlier this year, renowned Peng Records presented the inaugural release of their brand new afro-deep label Peng Africa, created by Andy Compton and Mthulisi Patrick, now the label presents an amazing compilation titled "Silulu Vol. 1" that lets you experience first-hand what is happening right now in South African underground dance music. Artists such as Kojo Akusa, Nathan X, Cafrodeep, The Heavy Quarterz, Sumu Tribe, Gordheaven and Soul Side Up to name just a few impress with their spell binding, mind-blowing productions oozing with a fresh, deep and soulful sound. There is plenty more to come from the label, and as we said earlier "we can't wait to hear more from this label..."


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Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk
A Memoir of Breaking Barriers
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Compact Disc (12/15/2018)
Lesley Visser is living proof that, no matter where you start, if you are motivated and passionate, your dreams can come true.
When Lesley was 11, she told her mother that she wanted to be a sportswriter. The job didn't exist for women in 1964, but her mother--instead of suggesting she become a teacher or a nurse--replied, "Great Sometimes you have to cross when it says, 'Don't walk.'"
That answer changed Lesley's life. Even though no one had done it before, it gave her the strength and self-confidence to try--permission to cross against the light.
When Lesley began, the credentials said, "No Women or Children in the Press Box," but she didn't let that stop her. Lesley covered sports for more than 40 years, pioneering women's journalistic presence in men's professional sports, from inside the locker room to out on the field. She's the first and only woman to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and to ever present the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl. And she's the only sportscaster in history to have worked on the network broadcasts of the Final Four, Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Triple Crown, Olympics, U.S. Open, and the World Figure Skating Championship. Lesley currently appears on CBS's "We Need to Talk," the first-ever nationally televised all-female weekly hour-long sports show.
Lesley's had her share of hurdles and stumbles. But with passion, perseverance, and dedication, she found a way to achieve her dream, learning valuable lessons along the way. (Hint: Humor goes further than anger, and no, we can't all look like Beyonc .)
In Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says 'Don't Walk, ' Lesley Visser shares her historic journey through the world of sports broadcasting with innate wisdom and good humor. For sports fans who grew up with Lesley, her memoir reads like a walk down memory lane, full of behind-the-camera, VIP-access stories involving John Madden, Jerry Jones, Bill Belichick, Joe Torre, and many more famous sports figures. But even those hearing her story for the first time, no matter what their background, will be inspired to chase their dreams, blaze new trails, and pursue the life they want.
Benbella Books, 9781944648879, 200pp.
Publication Date: December 26, 2017


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Really nice look to this video for Guy Sebastian's track "Before I Go" by Australian director James Chappell (previously featured here). Cinemtography by Sydney-based DOP Jack Saltmiras. See full credits below!
Andrew Dodds
Chantelle Kerry
Leo Brown
Angelee Kadir
Ayden Williams
Jordan Dyson
Ethan Edwards
Yakov Praporshchikov
Directed by James Chappell
Producer: Linzee Harris
DOP: Jack Saltmiras
EP: Oliver Lawrence
Editor: Brad Hurt
Colorist: Matt Fezz
Steadicam Op: Tim Walsh
Phantom Op: Peter Lorz
1st AC: Neal Von Dinklage
2nd AC/Data: Rhavin Banda
Gaffer: Mat Wilson
Best Boy: Nathan Grant
Elx Assist: Andrew Ward
Grip: David Litchfield
Grip Assist: Paul Smith
Standby Props: Ben Walker
Stunt Co-Ordinator: Igor Breakenback
MU/Hair / Wardrobe: Jenny Roberts
Hero Stylist: Dale McKie
Hero Makeup/Hair: Katy Clucas
Caterer: Catering Dept
BTS / Stills: Lev Jutsen
Videographer: Chris Elder
Runner: Alessandro Guerrera
This video was submitted by James Chappell and selected by our team. Click here if you have a project you'd like us to check out!


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Padstow Town council is delighted to announce the launch of its new website. It hopes that the site will be an invaluable resource for the parishioners of Padstow. If there is anything you would like to see on the site that is not already there please let the Town Council know.
New website launches.
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July 2, 2012
Kate Holt
This is the first time we have visited Padstow in July, we generally visit out of season, hence the first time we have experienced this issue!
Your car parking provision in Padstow is terrible! The car park next to the lobster place, spaces are too close together, badly planned! During the short time we were there today we witnessed pretty much every user struggle to get in and out of spaces, and at least 1 car hit another whilst struggling to park! The poor layout results in many spaces being unusable! You would be better off changing the layout and perhaps having a couple fewer spaces, but so they are all more usable!


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The season premiere of Game of Thrones seventh season is almost upon us, and the interviews keep rolling in. Entertainment Weekly brings us a look at the coming conflict between Cersei (Lena Headey) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), the cast shares their thoughts on other character clashes and alliances with TVLine, and Jessica Henwick does a fun interview completely in character as Nymeria Sand on Instagram.
The war for the Iron Throne is coming to a head this season, with Cersei firmly entrenched in the seat of power and Daenerys on her way to take it from her. Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke discuss the situation with EW touch on each queen's strengths and weaknesses.
Cersei's position looks precarious given that she torched – literally – her alliance with the Tyrells last season, but Headey hints that Cersei has a plan. "Cersei's very smart and she's listened to her dad, unbeknownst to everybody who judges her," she explains. "She's put a lot of things in place politically, and we'll see her cash those in." One of those things may be Euron Greyjoy. "Cersei thinks he's a bit of a dick, but he's arguably dangerous in a good way, somebody else she might be able to manipulate and make use of." She definitely needs all the help she can get against Daenerys and her dragons.
Dany may not have an easy time of it though, as Cersei will be gunning for her. "The prophecy says somebody younger and more beautiful will take Cersei's place, so I'm sure that's at the forefront of her mind," Headey admits. "And since Tyrion is her Hand, she couldn't view Dany worse." And we all know how Cersei handles her enemies. Watch out, Dany.
As for Daenerys, Clarke implies she is ready for a fight. "Dany forces you to think about her objectives this season," Clarke says. "She's practiced patience and has this savior-like quality, but now it's game on." Although Cersei and Dany are on opposite sides, Clarke believes they have more in common than you think. "We both truly believe we deserve to be on the Iron Throne. Both of us think it's our birthright, we both had f—ed-up dads; it's a clash of similarities."
Read the rest at EW.
Speaking of clashes, several of the Game of Thrones cast spoke to TVLine about their characters' potential conflicts in season seven. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau teases tension between Jaime and Cersei. "Obviously that relationship has always been very complicated; it's not less complicated now. I think he earned his name Kingslayer when he killed the mad king who was about to firebomb the whole city – now his sister did something very similar. How does that affect him? You'll have to watch the show to find out."
Gwendoline Christine discusses some inner conflict for Brienne this year. Brienne has long been loyal to her oath to Catelyn Stark and subsequently, the Stark girls themselves, but Christie suggests Brienne's motives have evolved. "Brienne starts to question those preconceived ideas…of how her life should be, how she should live her life, what loyalty truly means. Does loyal mean adhering blindly to someone who perhaps is making poor decisions, or does it mean trying to steer them towards the better way?"
Jon Snow has evolved as well, as Kit Harington points out. "He has been an underdog…being this black sheep of the family and an illegitimate child," he says. "Now he's King in the North – that's a huge trajectory. There's a lot of pride in that for him, he's more than his father was; he's not even Warden of the North, he's King in the North. But it's not something he asked for, so we'll see how he deals with it."
Harington also reiterates the tension with Sansa, "Basically putting these two people together who we've never seen interact before, but we know have a history, and instantly they go back to disliking each other." For him, it's a case of art imitating life. "I really enjoy working opposite Sophie Turner, I think she's a fabulous actor, and she irritates me in real life just as much as Sansa irritates Jon so it works," he jokes.
Most interviews are conducted with the actors themselves, but Jessica Henwick decided to inhabit her character, Nymeria Sand, for her latest. She discusses her two favorite things – whips and killing – in the interview above. I have a feeling we'll see plenty of both from Nymeria this season.


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I think most of us Europeans are used to Japanese rules, but don't know the hidden rulings and the reasons behind them. (I won't bother introducing the basic rules because you probably know them.)
Japanese rules are the epitome of territory scoring. As such, playing in you own territory (even after dame) loses points. This comes with the inherent problem of not being able to solve life-and-death disputes, after the end of the game, elegantly without losing points.
In this post I am citing from The Go Player's Almanac (Richard Bozulich 1992: 230-242), chapter "The Japanese Rules" compiled by James Davies, to back up what I learned at the EGF referee's workshop at EGC 2017.
In case of disputes
What happens if players do not agree on the life-and-death of stones? Article 9 (end of the game), 3. states:
"If a player requests resumption of a stopped game, his opponent must oblige and has the right to play first." (Almanac 1992: 230)
This seems reasonable enough, but in certain cases (like the simple example below), no side would want the opponent to play first. In this case, Japanese rules solve it thusly: "Suppose both players would lose if their opponent played 'a', so neither requests resumption of the game. Then […] both players lose." (Almanac 1992: 237)
Fair enough.
Bent Four ruled dead
This version of the rule book does not explicitly mention Bent Four. It is ruled dead nonetheless because Article 7 (life and death), 2. says:
"In the confirmation of life and death after the game stops in Article 9, recapturing in the same ko is prohibited. A player […] may, however, capture in that ko again after passing once for that particular ko capture." (Almanac 1992: 230)
To explain this, below is the shape that occurs when White is proving Black's Bent Four dead.After White takes at A, Black's only ko threat is to pass. "Even if [Black] has unlimited ko threats (in a double-ko seki for example), he cannot use them to recapture a ko." (Almanac 1992: 234)
So after Black has passed, White can take all the stones off the board. (Unless White forgets to take, after which the rules allow Black to recapture the ko and White then has to pass.)
By extension, Black is alive in this very similar yet completely different shape.If the game ends without White actually fighting the approach-move ko, White's stone is dead and Black is alive without adding a move at A (and thus saves a point). (ibidem)If White wants to kill, White has to take at 1, and Black passes because rules. Then White continues at 3. Now it is legal for Black to recapture at A because Black has passed once. So after Black A, White has to pass and Black captures the white stones.
You probably knew before that Bent Four is dead, but not why. This is thanks to the extra rule that prohibits any ko threats except passing in the after-game stage.
That's enough on dead groups.
You should know approximately what a seki is, but not the details in Japanese rules. According to Article 8 (territory), "Stones which are alive but possess dame are said to be in seki". This section also holds the definition of territory to be "Eye points surrounded by stones that are alive but not in seki". (Almanac 1992: 230)
This means, nobody has territory in the diagramme below.Both White's corner and Black's two-eyed group are indisputably alive, but they are in seki because of the shared dame at A. So the territories don't count.
Here I should mention that, if you are planning on using this knowledge to cheat in a tournament game in Europe, this fortunately does not work 🙂
European tournaments do not use the super hardcore Japanese rules per se, but the EGF General Tournament Rules under which territory scoring is one of the options, albeit the most popular one. They are not as exact as other rule books, but founded on common sense and sportsmanship. Cheating is bad.
That said, the following position is a seki with points (?) which I find somewhat contradictory in the Japanese rules:Whoever plays at A first will get a worse result than having the opponent play there. It is somehow determined that White has 3 points in this position if nobody resolves it until the end of the game.
This extends to similar positions such as this one.So if White is smart, here White will take at A instead of accepting the 3 points.


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But even though I've been doing this for a couple of years I don't know it just seems like concentration is key.
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I found myself getting terribly distracted not with like real life stuff but just distracted in my mind. I felt cluttered. Staring at the screen blindly even though I knew what I was doing I just couldn't get the task done.
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The Internet Of Things: Is Brave New World Already Here?by QArea Expert on September 22, 2015
If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.
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Have you ever felt like a hero of a thriller movie? Have you ever had an inkling that you are constantly being watched and followed? Well, you might actually be. No, It's not paranoia or a product of your fevered imagination. In fact, you might actually be spied on by your smart gadgets. These ordinary objects with super power know about you more than you could have imagined. Not only do they know a lot about you but they can as well communicate with other things and share your personal information. Your smartphone knows where you are, your smart thermostat can tell if you are at home or not. Your smart fridge can tell what your eating habits are. Your wearable gadgets are aware of your physical shape. They know how much you have walked today, and how long you have slept tonight. Other smart devices can tell what medicine you are taking, what is your current weight, and medical situation, and even how fast your heart is beating now.
All these things, which can sense, communicate and interconnect with other things, are the Internet of things. Their futuristic capabilities mesmerize, captivate, and conjure up in mind clips from sci-fi films, with flying cars, and unparalleled opportunities for brand new life and brave new world.
Smart things can extremely optimize and facilitate human life. This especially concerns healthcare. They can even save your life signaling that your heart rate is going up and something is going terribly wrong. However, nowadays, the Internet of things is more of a geek paradise and a privacy hell.
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