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PR Theories and Systems
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5 Elements of a Communication Model
1. Sender/source (encoder)
2. Message
3. Channel
4. Receiver (decoder)
5. Feedback
5 Parts of Public Opinion
1. Direction (usually yes/no answer)
2. Intensity (how strong people feel)
3. Stability (how long respondents have or will hold same direction/intensity of feeling)
4. Informational support (how much knowledge people hold on opinion)
5. Social support (evidence of extent to which people think their opinions shared by others)
Individual's perception of issues/objects in one's environment, as well as perceptions of significant others' views of the same issues/objects.
8 Steps of Public Opinion
1. Existing mass sentiment
2. Issues/crisis
3. Creates a public
4. Public debate
5. Time
6. Public opinion
7. Social action
8. Mass sentiment (new social value)
9 Publics in PR
1. Employee
2. Community
3. Customer
4. Industry/business
5. Media
6. Academia
7. Investment/financial
8. Governmental
9. Special Interest
Mental position with regard to a fact of statement. Feeling/emotion toward a fact or state.
A view, judgement or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter.
Refers to what individual brings to a situation as a result of history. How individuals feel about an object independent of the situation.
6 Types of Distortion
1. Hype
2. Minimizing
3. Overgeneralization
4. Categorization
5. Labeling
6. Image transfer
8 Types of Crisis Communication Management
1. Natural
2. Technological
3. Confrontation
4. Malevolence
5. Skewed management values
6. Deception
7. Management misconduct
8. Business/Economic
5 Elements of a Successful Message
1. Be Received
2. Get audience's attention
3. Be understood
4. Be remembered
5. Be acted upon
Complete consensus on an issue exists in a group when there is an infinite series of reciprocating understandings between the members of the group concerning the issue.
Co-Orientational Public Opinion
3 Types of Consensus
1. Monolithic (represents high levels of actual agreement accurately recognized as such by those involved).
2. False (exist when there is actual disagreement but majority of those involved think they agree).
3. Pluralistic Ignorance (represents state of public opinion in which majority perceive little agreement, but in fact there is a widespread agreement)
When two or more individuals' preientations include some issues/objects and each other. Social or interpersonal concept of public opinion requires two or more individuals oriented to and communicationaout an object of mutal interest. Has intra- and inter- personal elements.
Represets the extent to which your estimate matches the other person's actual views
3 Times frames for Crisis Communication
1. Immediate Crisis
2. Emerging Crisis
3. Sustained Crisis
Lippmann's 6 Barriers to Communication
1. Artificial censorship
2. Limitations of social contract between sender and receiver.
3. Lack of time for public affairs
4. Distortion
5. Making a small vocabulary express a big complicated world
6. Fear of facing facts that seem to threaten established routines.
Depends on how an individual defines a situation
Decribes extent to which your own views match your estimate of another's views on the same issue. Some refer to this as "perceived agreement".
Represents extent to which two or more persons share similar evaluations of an issue of mutal interest. Understanding measures similarities in definitions of two or more persons.
PR deals with the interdependence of organizations and others in their environments. PR is o help organizations adjust and adapt to their environment.
Public Relations Ecology
A system is a set of interacting units that endures through time within an established boundary by responding and adjusting to change pressures from the environment to achieve and maintain goal states. In case of PR, the set of interacting units includes the organization and the publics with which is has or will have relations.
Systems Theory
All charities under tax expemt umbrella - whole system
Produce changes in the system and environment. PR is part of what organization theorists call the adaptive subsystem, as distance from the production, supportive-disposal, maintenance and managerial subsystems. The managerial subsystem is defined as "direction, adjudication and control" of the other sub-systems.
Living Systems
Changeable ogal to determine if it is relatively open of closed. Differentiates dynamic state of relatively open systems from statis states of closed systems.
Anything that generates change pressures - information, energy and amtter inputs - on a system.
Environments in Systems
A component in one system may be itself analyzed as a system in another context.
Exchange inputs and outputs through boundaries that are permeable. Social systems cannot be completely closed or totally open, so they are either relatively open or relatively closed. Anticipate changes in their environments and make corrective action before major problems.
Open systems
Refers to changes in structure and process element in the open system.
7 Areas that Encounter Great Change with Time
1. Protecting the environment
2. Health care reform
4. Globalization of business and economics
5. Global communication in information age
6. Realignment of the family and work
7. Civil rights and the empowerment of individuals
Study of the input-output self-regulatons process in systems. 5 elements: goals established in control center; outputs related to goals which have an impact on the state of the system and its environment; feedback to the control center on effects effects the output; a comparison of the new system state with the goal state; and control center determination of the need for corrective output.
Cybernetics in Open Systems
(by Walter Buckley)
4 Approaches to Gaining Compliance
1. Sanction strategies (reward/punishment)
2. Altruism strategies (call upon receiver to help)
3. Argument strategies (direct requests)
4. Circumvention strategies (misrepresent situation)
Something people do. It has no life its own. There is no magic about it except what people in the communication relationship put into it. When one studies communication, they are actually studying people, relating to each other and their groups , organizations and societies - influencing each other and being influenced, informing and being informed, taching and being taught, entertaining and being entertained - by means of certain signs that exist separately from either of them. To understand the human communication process, one must understand how people relate to each other.
Definition of Communication (Wilbur Schramm)
Changing both the organization and environment. Relationship with organization and publics maintained/changes on basis of reciprocal output-feedback adjustment. PR has potential to act in an advisory capacity and have impact on decision-making.
Functional Approach (Professional PR)
A very fluid dynamic attempts to get the attention of the media, the publics and/or policy makers
Agenda-Setting Process
PR functionaries attempt to preserve and promote a favorable image of the organization in the community on the idea that is the organization is "liked" the public will continue to absorb the organization's outputs. Only conerned with supplying information about the organization to the environment. No feedback.
Functionary Role (Craft PR)
Set of issues. To be effective and part of the process, must be communicated. Agendas result from a dynamic interplay.
Diffusion Process
How people adopt or reject new ideas.
1. Process
2. Complexity
3. Sources of information
4. Individuals
5. Timeline
Four Step Process for Informing
1. Attracting attention to the communication
2. Achieving acceptance of the message
3. Having it interpreted as intended
4. Gatting the message stored for later use
Includes those constituents that can positively or negatively influence the organization's effectiveness. It's unique to each organization and changes with conditions.
Organizations Specific Environment
Something intrinsically valuable or desirable; something esteemed and deeply rooted.
State/habit of mind in which tust or confidence places in some person or thing.
Occurs within groups of communicating people, who together determine what the issue is, why it is a cause for public concern, and what can be done about it. While process unquestionable involves private cognition, individuals thoughts about a social issue are largely dependent for both form and content on public discussion.
Public Opinion
3 Factors That Make Latent Publics Active
1. Problem recognition
2. Constraint recognition
3. Level of involvement
4 Public Types
1. All-issue publics (active on all issues)
2. Apathetic publics (inattentive and inactive on all issues)
3. Signle-issue publics (active on limited number of issues)
4. Hot-issue publics (respond/become active after bring exposed to an issue)
By the time majority group is trying the idea, the process has been diffused tremendously and this is what that point refers to.
Tipping Point
Older; less education; less active in the community; fewer sources of information. Relies heavility on influence of early majority.
Younger, more education; participate more in church/school/community; avoid untried ideas, but quickest to use tested ideas. Important group.
Early Adopters
5 Types of Individuals
1. Innovators
2. Early Adopters
3. Early Majority
4. Majority
5. Non-Adopters/Laggards
Individuals who think their opinion conflicts with the opinions of others and tend to remain silent. Silence can cause an erroneous conclusion that not majority. Spiral starts when indiviudals remain silent.
Spiral of Silence
Less activity; less information; less education. Family ties likely to be very important. New ideas may conflict with teaching of parents, religion, tradition. Likely to be non-adapters.
Slightly above average in age, education and experience. Medium high in economic and social status. Active in community groups but not in leadership roles. Respected in own circles. Not innovators. Informed leaders. Important group.
Early Majority
First to adopt new ideas. Independent thinkers; prestige/power; high net worth; out in front of others; have risk capital. 2-3 in a community.
5-Stage Adoption Process
1. Awareness (hard of idea/lack details)
2. Interest (develops interest/gathers info)
3. Evaluation (can I do it?)
4. trial (how to do it?)
5. Acceptance/Adoption (satisfaction)
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Market Synopsis of Conductive Polymers Market:
The global conductive polymers market has witnessed a positive growth over the recent past and is expected to continue to rise over the forecasted year. The increase in usage of light weight conductive compound, high performance and cost effective products have driven the global market for conductive polymers. Moreover, the conductive polymers' properties such as flexible, stable, chemical resistance and strength have accelerated the demand globally. Conductive polymers are mostly used in the application areas such as batteries, capacitors, solar cells, packaging, ESD and EMI protection and among others. Moreover, huge demand from the application side has also become a major contributor to growth in the global market. ESD and EMI protection together are estimated to be the largest application markets. However, high manufacturing, production and processing cost is expected to hinder the overall market growth. The technological advancements and R&D activities are estimated to open more opportunities for the current leading players in the conductive polymer market.
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Have you ever wished you knew the insider secrets of the mysterious city of Melbourne? Which hot spots to photograph? Where to take the kids without a fuss? And where to find the hidden gems?
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We interviewed 12 locals with their finger on the pulse and asked them to share their secrets and favourites. Warning: this email may inspire a hasty trip to Victoria's capital and surroundings.
Read about what they have to say and where to take the best photos. Check out their Instagram and give them some love.
Ash @ashworethat
Ashworethat is a creative account by Ash Bagga that showcases an inspired touch on all things Fashion, Lifestyle and Beauty.
Ash is a Retail Planner and Marketing professional by day and can't survive without coffee. She's got a Masters Degree in Fashion Management and Entrepreneurship and has worked in the fashion and beauty industries in the UK and Australia for more than a decade.
Recently featured in Vogue and Elle Magazine, Ash's style as seen on her Instagram feed reflects day-to-day, real life with an elegant, minimal, effortless and achievable approach.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Ash: My most favourite thing to do in Melbourne would be to go for brunch (maybe twice) to a new place every week. I have travelled a lot around the world but nothing can compare to Melbourne coffee and food, especially brunches. There are so many amazing cafes here and I believe even if I go to a new one every week, I still won't be able to cover all of them!
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Ash: There is just so much to do and experience in Melbourne that it's hard to choose but here is what I would say is on top of my bucket list right now:
Overnight Safari tour at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Melbourne City
Anything else you would like us to know?
Ash: Nothing can beat Melbourne coffee!
Bianca @biancamelb
Bianca is a Melbourne-based fashion and lifestyle blogger on Instagram. Her fashion and lifestyle page has been operating for over 5 years now. Her pages key focus is current trends, Australian labels and Melbourne to-dos. In addition to this and due to Bianca's love of food and how great Melbourne's food offerings are; she recently developed @melb.eats to showcase delicious, mouth-watering Melbourne dishes.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Bianca: My all time favourite thing to do in Melbourne is to head out to the Yarra Valley and spend the day at the winery. I definitely recommend doing one of the Yarra Valley winery tours so you can really enjoy the day without having to drive.
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Bianca: On my Melbourne bucket list is:
Otway Tree Top Walk & Zip Line
Overnight Safari Tour at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs
Callum @callumfrommelbourne
Callum is a freelance creative currently based in Melbourne, Australia. There's not really one word to describe his work, he has a passion to take photos of anything he finds interesting or beautiful, which often leads him into some interesting places.
Callum: One of the best things about being a creative in Melbourne is that there are so many places to explore whether it's the beautifully alive alleyways in the heart of the CBD or the golden coastlines, beautiful native forests or other jaw dropping natural attractions we have scattered across the state.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Callum: My favourite thing to do in Melbourne is to get up early, set up my bag full of camera equipment and head out on a day trip. One of my favourite trips I've done has to be heading to the Grampians on a day trip, getting there before sunrise and watching the stars light up the valley of Boroka Lookout as the fog moved across the mountains like waves to the morning sun was an incredible sight to see, having the rest of the day to explore there is plenty to check out down there as MacKenzies falls, The Balconies, Hollow Mountains, etc. The list is endless and I'm always finding new exciting places to check out whenever I'm up at the Grampians.
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Callum: I feel like I have travelled almost all across Melbourne but surprisingly there are still things that are on my bucket list that I still haven't done. As a Melbourne city lover, I have always wanted to go for a helicopter flight over Melbourne for golden hour.
Having so many vantage points such as the Eureka Skydeck to see the whole city skyline, I fell in love with the city and I feel seeing Melbourne from that high up it gives you a whole new perspective of how incredible our city really is, I mean it was the worlds most liveable city for 6 years for a reason!
Another one on the bucket list for me is kind of the same as a helicopter ride, whenever I am in the city early in the morning I love seeing the hot air balloons start to float over our city, they look like a lot of fun and it'd be an awesome way to start your morning that way, it'd definitely start your day off better than a cup of coffee being 1,200 to 3,000 feet in the air!
I think the last one on the list for me is skydiving, the idea of being that high in the air falling definitely freaks me out but I know it'd be a lot of fun especially for a thrill seeker like me, A lot of my bucket list ideas comes from being a creative, such as the helicopter and hot air balloon ride because I can capture the city and all it's gems from up above but I know that skydiving for me is just personally something I've wanted to do for a bit of fun for a long time.
Anything else you would like us to know?
Callum: My advice for anyone in Melbourne is to just enjoy yourself and take your time, there's so much to do and so much to see so you'll never run out of activities, enjoy a cup of coffee in one of Melbournes alleyways, go check out some street art at hosiers lane or see some art at the NGV, rent out a car or join a tour group to go out to some iconic attractions.
If you're a creative like me the creative circle in Melbourne is huge and there are plenty of others like us in Melbourne, you can reach out to most through socials like IG plus there are plenty of photography tours out there!
Connie @connieandluna
Connie Cao is a Melbourne based blogger, photographer & creative. Born and raised in Melbourne Australia, but with a Shanghai Chinese heritage, Connie has always been fascinated with art, nature and the beauty of both these things. Inspired by the world around us, Connie has a passion for creating beautiful photographic content and uniquely personal stories revolving around the topics of travel, lifestyle, home decor, fashion and beauty. Connie and Luna is the place to browse all this content.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Connie: My favourite thing to do in Melbourne is exploring its various national parks – some of my favourites are Dandenong Ranges (close to the city) and Wilsons Prom. Melbourne is spoilt with national parks, forests and beaches so close to the city so it's a fabulous place to get on the road and explore.
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Connie: My top 3 bucket list are:
Hot Air Ballooning over the Yarra Valley
Helicopter Ride over the Great Ocean Road
Connor @connorjvaughan
Connor is a landscape and city photographer that captures just the right moments from the ground or the sky.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Connor: Coffee and sunrises, together or separate – it really doesn't matter; I'm happy with either. There's something so incredibly satisfying about being up before everyone else, seeing the sunrise, the hot air balloons soar over skyscrapers as they're hit by golden light. Coffee, I feel like this doesn't really need an explanation – we are in Melbourne after all.
What do you love to capture in Melbourne?
Connor: Melbourne is a hub of so many beautiful things it's hard to pick just one. Having said that, I think the beaches are pretty special. Early mornings spent on the coast watching surfers always makes for a good time (and photo).
Which experience is on the top of your bucket list?
Connor: It's not an experience that money can buy but I'd love to shoot sunset from the roof on Eureka Tower. It's been on my bucket list since I started taking photos and I'd love to tick it off one day.
Emma @emxreblog
Emma is 22 years old, born and raised in Melbourne. She completed a Bachelors degree in Business, majored in Marketing and owns a fashion & lifestyleInstagramm account. Emma currently works in SEO, Social media management and customer service.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Emma: Any winery tours, especially to the Yarra Valley. The Great Ocean Road has amazing views and is great to spend a weekend or day trip there.
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Emma: I would love to try out:
Morning Peninsula horse riding
Jessica @jessalizzi
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Jessica Alizzi is the founder and editor behind the personal style blog Jessica & Love. Jessica's humble digital beginnings started in 2014, where she was working as a paralegal at a city law firm, but ironically constantly found herself pages deep in fashion magazines, journals and blogs alike. Jessica originally started her blog as a hobby, with no intention for it to ever become a business, let alone be read by anyone other than her family, but the organic growth she experienced was difficult to ignore.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Jessica: Head down to the Yarra Valley for wine tastings or Mornington Peninsula/Red Hill, especially during Summer and enjoy lunch and wine with friends & family.
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Tour from Melbourne
Anything else you would like us to know?
Jessica: Melbourne is the most amazing city for coffee/food and wine. The restaurant/café culture is what makes Melbourne the most liveable city in the world and if you are ever visiting, you should absolutely make eating out and trying as many places as possible an absolute priority during your stay!
Jim @walking_perspective
Jim started his journey by walking, initially purely for medical reasons, to and from work and as well on weekends.
His passion for photography started early on but took a back seat whilst he focused on family commitments and it consisted mainly of family shots, portraits and occasional forays into landscape photography.
Rekindling his love for photography much later in life and viewing the world through his lens has given him a different perspective of things as well as finding beauty in the most unexpected places.
Jim works in the CBD and had ample opportunities to cultivate this creative outlet by capturing the many facets and moods of this wonderful city, colourful laneways as well the many iconic landmarks, The Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Phillip Island to name a few.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Jim: One of my top things to do in Melbourne is to visit the many amazing laneways. I have done a couple of MCG tours, which have been interesting. The Melbourne Star has some spectacular views of the city. Luna Park is amazing. Penguin Parade is quite a site. The Great Ocean Road is a must! The many wineries at Yarra Valley, Mornington and Rutherglen.
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Hot air balloon ride over the city
Julian @julianlallo
Julian Lallo is a fashion and lifestyle photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. When picking up the camera back in 2015 he was heavily influenced by street photography and capturing city-scapes – this was before he started to venture out of the city discovered a passion for capturing the unison of nature and people.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Julian: My favourite thing to in Melbourne is to get out of the city for a road trip. By driving anywhere from 40 minutes to 3 hours you can find some of the most amazing natural scenes – from moody forests to epic coastlines.
What do you love to capture in Melbourne?
Julian: My favourite thing to capture is a moody winter morning. Just 40 minutes outside of the Melbourne CBD is a heavily treed winding road called the Black Spur. When you time it right you can capture thick fog as first light hits.
Which experience is on the top of your bucket list?
Julian: I love a good trip along some epic coastline so the Experience Oz Great Ocean Road tour would definitely be on my bucket list.
Ray @rayofmelbourne
Ray is an aspiring amateur Photographer from Melbourne. He showcases and captures his city to be as the World's Most Liveable City. He loves taking photos of the vibrancy and ever changing graffiti laneways. He enjoys taking a walk and admiring that beautiful views of the city along the Yarra River and the Southbank. As a local, he also does enjoy going to the rooftop bars when signature cocktail drinks and picturesque city views collide. His aim is to inspire people around the world to visit Melbourne and to make this city as a top destination to travel.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Ray: Taking photos and Exploring my photography skills in the city. But of course, enjoying my sips of Melbourne coffee in the city's friendliest boutique cafes.
What do you love to capture in Melbourne?
Ray: I always love capturing Sunsets and the ever changing graffiti Laneways in Melbourne. The vibrancy in the city suits my unique photography style.
Which experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Ray: I have been wanting to challenge myself to do Skydiving in the city or on the Great Ocean Road. Even a nice chopper ride over the city during the sunset would be lovely!
Anything else you would like us to know?
Ray: Melbourne has its best looks during the Autumn season. Autumn is my most favourite season in Melbourne. I just love how the red Autumn leaves slightly falling off the trees lining up the streets of Melbourne.
Rebecca & Marissa @twiceblessed_
Identical twins Bec & Marissa are Social Media Marketers as well as Fashion & Lifestyle influencers based in Melbourne, Australia. Their love affair with fashion and styling started when they worked for top Australian label Sass & Bide. Both went on to complete their Bachelor in Marketing, work in Fashion & Social Media Marketing (in London and Melbourne), as well as setting up their own Social Media Agency TB Digital, which was a natural step for the digital natives.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Rebecca & Marissa: Definitely a must, if you're from Melbourne or visiting, is to organise a Hot Air Balloon ride over the Yarra Valley and CBD, it's such a wonderful way to experience the sites of Melbourne and get a beautiful view of this amazing city.
Which 3 experiences are on the top of your bucket list?
Yarra Valley Winery Tour from Melbourne
Dolphin and Seal Swim Tour in Queenscliff
Anything else you would like us to know?
Rebecca & Marissa: A MUST would be to head down to the Windsor end of Chapel street to eat as much food as possible! They have some awesome restaurants down there!
Tom @tomsimak
Tom is a 22 year old travel agent and videographer. He is all about nature, and adrenaline. So a lot of his hobbys are cliff jumping, surfing, skating, and hiking. It makes him feel alive, and gives him the inspiration to take the photos and videos that he does, capturing the candid beauty in each location.
What is your favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
Tom: I love doing the day trips to the coastline. I cannot count the number of times I've done the Great Ocean Road drive, and really gone into the Otways and spent time with my shoes and socks off standing in front of the amazing waterfalls.
What do you love to capture in Melbourne?
Tom: I love capturing nature, the beach, and all the diverse surroundings. I'm mainly a nature shooter, so I spend most of my time around waterfalls in the Great Otways, and The Grampians, as well as the stunning beaches like Fair Haven and Sorrento Back Beach, even though they're at opposite sides, definitely worth the trek.
Which experience is on the top of your bucket list?
Tom: The Helicopter soaring over Melbourne would be my go-to. For the same reason, I love droning. It shows a whole new perspective on an amazing subject, and to be able to capture that and share it with the world is truly a blessing. I've done a lot of the experiences actually, my favourite 2 are the Great Ocean Road Skydiving which was beyond amazing, and the Melbourne Star, I think it's a little underrated, it's a tranquil start or end to a night out.
The biggest thank you to all Melbourne content creators for giving their insights. For more ideas and inspiration follow us on Instagram or check out our other experiences in Melbourne.


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President Donald J. Trump has been empowered by a higher means and chosen as a leader to find a cure to save millions of lives before it is too late. He signed an executive order approving a vaccine that saves millions of American lives. People from all over the world are gathering as one, from all walks of life, to defeat the evil among us. The violent career criminals are out preying on our loved ones: the innocent, the vulnerable and the weak.
President Donald J. Trump, played by Thomas Mundy, is implementing solutions to do whatever it takes to protect the American people in the United States of America.
Actor Wilfredo Torres Jr. plays a police captain, Frank Santos. Frank was trained by The United States Army with six other soldiers under Operation Mindset. Upon Frank arriving back in the United States, he became a police captain who was programmed to kill violent criminals.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, played by Actress Elisa Gonzalez, believes that the world is coming to an end within the next 12 years if changes are not made now. She fights and protects the legal rights of those who are less fortunate in our society. Alexandria believes that no one is above the law, and due process needs to be enforced.
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April 2017
Blue Jays Game Time Alert: DOUBLE HEADER TOMORROW
Due to rain all day in St. Louis, the Toronto Blue Jays will be making up tomorrow's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in a good, old fashion double header.
I am not a fan of double headers, as I'd rather watch each game, than miss half of one, but it should be fun for the players none the less.
The games will be part of a day/night split.
The first game will be at 1:45p.m., while the second game will be at 7:15pm. I assume Martin will be catching in one game, and Saltalamacchia will be catching in the next one, I am unaware of the order officially. I believe Mat Latos will be starting the afternoon game, and Casey Lawerence will be starting the evening one. Let's hope our offence comes to play!
This Week in the Jays Nest #3: From Worse to OK
"This Week in the Jays Nest" is a Toronto Blue Jays weekly recap that will be posted once a week on the Alyssa Cohen MLB Blog. It will feature the highlights of the past weeks Toronto Blue Jays baseball games, injury updates, roster updates and a question of the week.
The Jays hitting came back, and they won not one, not two, but THREE games this week! It's only a matter of time until the hitting comes back in full force and the quest for the top spot in the division begins!
Roster Updates:
- Angels aquire catcher Juan Graterol for PTBN or cash, designate OF Ryan LaMarre for assignment.
- P Casey Lawerence and P Matt Latos added to the 25-man roster. Made starts against the Angels on Friday and Saturday.
- Jays trade INF Ty Kelly to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash.
Injury Updates:
- Troy Tulowitzki added to the 10-day disabled list (DL), due to a sore hamstring.
Games Played this Week:
April 18, 2017 – Jays (7) vs. Red Sox (8)
Smoak, Martin, and Carrera all homered in the Jays 11th loss of the season. Marcus Stroman allowed 6 runs in 4 2/3 innings, giving 10+ hits.
April 19, 2017 – Jays (3) vs. Red Sox (0)
The Jays looked great in this game, and although the score doesn't really show it, they were hitting. This looked like a 2016 Jays game, stellar pitching and just enough offence for the team to win. Liriano looked great, throwing six complete shutout innings. Biagini, Grilli and Osuna were good, giving Osuna his first win of the season!
April 20, 2017 – Jays (1) vs. Red Sox (4)
After Morales hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth, the Jays fell apart in extra innings due to Grilli loading up the bases and giving up a bases clearing hit.
April 21, 2017 – Jays (8) vs. Angels (7)
This game lasted over four hours, and finished at 3:40am EST! Darwin Barney was SO close to a grand slam, and that's when I called it a night… only to wakeup to a Jays win! Joey Bats hit his first home run of the season, and while the bottom of the 13th (!!) innings was scary, the Jays managed to walk away with a win!
April 22, 2017 – Jays (4) vs. Angels (5)
The Jays sure made this one interesting, but they couldn't come away with a win.
April 23, 2017 – Jays (6) vs. Angels (1)
Had the Jays lost the game, it would have been fault of the home plate umpire and his stupid illegal pitch call. It seemed like innings one through seven were one game, and innings eight and nine were another. The Jays had 3 hits and 0 runs through innings 1-7, and 6 runs (including 3 homers) in innings 8-9. Marcus Stroman pitched his second complete game of the season (and it's only April!!) and the Blue Jays came away with a win!
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I think that there has been a difference because most of the players that have been having slower starts seem to look more comfortable in their at bats. Whether they may be taking an extra pitch or being more pitch selective, players like Russel Martin and José Bautista look like they have been slowing down their approach, making their at-bats better. Behind closed doors, there have probably been many pep-talks lead by veteran players or coaches. I am sure those help a lot too!
Although the Jays may not have had an amazing week on paper, this week felt different than the past two. The hitting seems to be coming back, even when having two veteran players on the DL (Tulo and Donaldson).
Let's hope that next week will be even better!
Kevin Pillar: The New and Improved Blue Jays Superman!
Kevin Pillar has been the Toronto Blue Jays lead-off hitter for the past six games. He now has a seventh game hitting streak, and looks better than he has ever been before at the plate. Along with Justin Smoak and Darwin Barney, he has been one of the best hitters on the 2017 Blue Jays team. But from striking out in almost every at bat last year, how did he come to where he is today?
The 2015/2016 Jays sluggers have had freezing bats in the past thirteen regular season games. Bautista, Martin, Pearce and Travis have a combined batting average of .125, while Pillar, Smoak and Barney are averaging .328 combined. Who would have guessed that?
In thirteen games, Pillar has a .345 batting average, one of the highest among blue jays starters. He has adjusted his stance and mind at the plate, helping him get to his high average. In Spring Training, Pillar was one of the hottest hitters, while Bautista, Travis, and Donaldson were all absent (due to the World Baseball Classic and injuries). He has taken all of the things he practiced in spring training, and has successfully applied them into his major league at bats.
Buck Martinez, Pat Tabler and Dan Shulman (Toronto Blue Jays play-by-play announcers/colour commentators), have praised Pillar of his new offensive approach. Pillar has started to resist the urge to hit un-hittable pitches, while hitting the ones that he should be able to touch. And while Kevin Pillar has still struck out a few times this season, he has not been striking out at the same rate he was throughout last season. He has been able to force the pitcher to throw deep into the count, while waiting for the certain pitches that he know he can hit. Remember, the Jays are not paying him to hit home runs, they are paying him to get on base for the other hitters who can hopefully bring him back around home (although, that has been the Jays main trouble early in the season).
Kevin Pillar has stated before that he wants to be known as an all-around player, not just known for superman like catches. If he can continue to play the way he has been for the past 13 games, fans will definitely start to think of him as the Superman who is saving the team (and Canada)!
This Week in the Jays Nest #2: From Bad to Worse
"This Week in the Jays Nest" is a Toronto Blue Jays weekly recap that will be posted once a week on the Alyssa Cohen MLB Blog. It will feature the highlights of the past weeks Toronto Blue Jays baseball games, injury updates, roster updates and a question of the week.
Last week, the Toronto Blue Jays were 1-5, now they are 2-10. But… it's still early!
Roster Updates:
- After being on the disabled list (DL) for 10-days, Roberto Osuna was activated onto the 25-man roster. The Blue Jays optioned Casey Lawerence back to AAA to make room for Osuna on the roster.
- Blue Jays claim 3B Ty Kelly off of waivers from the Mets.
- C Juan Graterol designated for assignment.
- Chris Coghlan added to 25-man roster, replacing Josh Donaldson.
- LHP Matt Darmody recalled onto 25-man roster, replacing Aaron Sanchez.
Injury Updates:
- Blue Jays rule five draft pick, Glenn Sparkman, transferred to the 60-day DL after breaking a bone in his thumb early in spring training.
- Josh Donaldson added to the 10-day DL.
- Aaron Sanchez added to the 10-day DL.
- J.A. Happ injured after start on Sunday.
Games Played this Week:
April 11, 2017 – Jays (3) vs. Brewers (4)
The Blue Jays home opener was an interesting one. J.A. Happ didn't look as sharp as usual, giving up a few home runs. The Jays have now lost nine straight home openers.
April 12, 2017 – Jays (0) vs. Brewers (2)
Marcus Stroman had an amazing game, giving up 2 ER in a complete nine innings. But, the Blue Jays offence was dead-silent and couldn't seem to come up with one run, let alone a big hit!
April 13, 2017 – Jays (1) vs. Orioles (2)
Liriano struck out 10 in a good rebound game, since his previous start. While Donaldson had a good game, he exited the game in the sixth with an injury.
April 14, 2017 – Jays (4) vs. Orioles (6)
Justin Smoak had his first home run and an RBI single, but Aaron Sanchez gave up 5 runs in 5 1/3 innings.
April 15, 2017 – Jays (2) vs. Orioles (1)
The second win of the season comes thanks to Kendrys Morales (AGAIN!). The Jays took a 1-0 lead in the eighth, but closer Roberto Osuna came in and gave up the tying run. K-Mo hit a walkoff home run in the bottom of the ninth and the Jays won! Fun fact: While Osuna blew the save, he still got the win. Baseball, eh?
April 16, 2017 – Jays (4) vs. Orioles (11)
J.A. Happ was throwing a great game until he was taken out suddenly in the fifth. Matt Dermody came in to relief a few innings later… here was his stat line: 0.1IP, 4H, 5ER, BB, 3HR. And the Jays finished the week 1-5… again.
Question of the Week:
While I'm not against the hashtag, I think there are other better options. A fun things that the Jays could have done, was have fans submit hashtag suggestion. They could have chosen the best one, and the winner would get a free pair of 2017 seasons tickets! I think we should hang on to the new one, as it is the official hashtag. But, most of the time I just use #BlueJays.
While we are only 10 games in, this season is definitley progessing weakly. Just remember, the 1995 Reds started the season 1-8 and won the division by nine games! Yes, I'm saying there's a chance!!
Injury Update: J.A. Happ
In the bottom of the fifth inning on April 16, 2017, SP J.A. Happ exited the game suddenly after throwing a pitch and jumping off of the mound. J.A. Happ was having a great outing, allowing just four hits and no runs with three strikeouts over 4.1 innings pitched.
According to sources, J.A. Happ left the game due to left elbow soreness, but not has been officially confirmed. J.A. Happ says the pain came in his elbow "out of nowhere," after the last pitch of the fourth inning (two-seam fastball). He didn't hear a pop. J.A. Happ will be getting an MRI tomorrow, and once information has been released this post will be updated.
The Toronto Blue Jays have now (potentially) lost two starters in under 24 hours. So, what now?
In the post game press conference, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons told media that it would be unlikely that we will see Biagini would have a stretched out into a starting roll, and more likely to bring up a AAA starter for depth. The Blue Jays have Mat Latos to lean on, which would be a the likeliest option. He has starting pitching experience, although he was not great for the Blue Jays in spring training. The Blue Jays did get Latos for "worst case scenarios", and it seems like those are happening right now.
UPDATE: J.A. Happ was added onto the 10-day DL with elbow inflammation. INF Ty Kelly recalled from AAA Buffalo.
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Ice Is For Everyone
The Center Ice Foundation of Central Ohio is a non profit 501c3 Foundation, dedicated to expanding access to ice-related recreational activities through the construction of an ice rink in Pickerington, Ohio.
Produced By: David Hirsch
Wonder why we are so passionate about making #picktownice a reality? Give this video a watch to see what inspires us! Does it inspire you, too? Contact us today to get involved!
Why should YOU support us?
Did you know that of the 8 ice rinks in Central Ohio, NONE ARE SOUTH OF I-70?
Did you know that the City of Pickerington has DONATED 8 acres of land for the construction of an ICE RINK?
Did you know that our team is tasked with raising $8 million for the construction of this facility and that this facility will use NO TAXPAYER DOLLARS - EVER?
Did you know that our closest hockey neighbor, Pittsburgh, has over 50 ice rinks, managed by a variety of organizations?
Did you know that for the upcoming 2019-2020 youth hockey season, there are over 100 players WAITLISTED due to not having enough ice in Central Ohio to accommodate the demand?
Did you know that Central Ohio boasts the LARGEST ADULT HOCKEY LEAGUE IN THE COUNTRY, with over 180 teams?
Did you know that an ice rink would bring HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES to Pickerington EVERY DAY to spend money at our local businesses?
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Did you know that Pickerington is a SPORTS TOWN, with world-class high school varsity football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, swimming, tennis, and lacrosse, but NO OHSAA-SANCTIONED HOCKEY?? Because of the lack of availability and easy proximity to ice, our high school isn't able to offer this sport. Bringing ICE to PICKERINGTON will COMPLETE our high school sports offering, making our community a more desirable place to live!
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British Columbia Dentists' Wives' Association, Vancouver Branch fonds
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- 1958-1977
The fonds consists of constitution and by-laws, minutes (1951-1968), agendas, executive and committee reports, membership and officers' lists, copies of the group's publication, "The Amalgamator" and two scrapbooks detailing the history of the Association, with clippings, certificates, photographs, invitations and newsletters.
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Lost among gentle and characteristic landscapes of the Valley of Mugello, near the beautiful architecture of the Medici Trebbio Castle, the Fortress S. Martino and the castle of Cafaggiolo, as well as the near by Autodrome Mugello, the Cantine Zanieri are accessible from the motorway exit Barberino of Mugello and Florence along the road Bolognese or road Faentina.
You can easily reach Cantine Zanieri
• by car: A1 motorway, exit Barberino del Mugello, drive on to the village of San Piero a Sieve;
• by air: Land at Florence Peretola airport, then by coach to Borgo San Lorenzo. Get off at La Luna stop;
• by train: to Borgo San Lorenzo. Get off at San Piero a Sieve;


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CUGC Connect ControlUp 6 0 Live Demo Video
In the following on-demand webinar, the folks at the Citrix User's Group and ControlUp give a deep dive demo of the ControlUp 6.0 solution.
About ControlUp
ControlUp Real-time is a powerful VDI management and monitoring solution which provides a bird's-eye-view of the entire VDI environment, from hypervisors to individual processes. ControlUp offers performance visibility and end-user experience metrics, allowing sysadmins to easily detect, troubleshoot and remediate issues in real-time and within context.
Our brand new ControlUp Insights is a new analytics platform which offers not only historical reporting, but also the ability to compare reports with global benchmarks from ControlUp's community.
ControlUp 5.0 ships with the following features and benefits:
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Imperfect Magnificent
Stainless Steel Minimalist Fine Jewelry Handmade Polymer Clay Statement Earrings
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Rose Gold plated Stainless steel earrings for sensitive ears. Simple and comfortable for everyday wear.
As being handmade, there are minor imperfections but that makes them quirky and individual. They are beautiful in their own means.
Made with care and love and that doesn't hurt to share a little. Great as gifts or something special for yourself!
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Here's a new pic of Sam Heughan from his Instagram
Here's a new pic of Sam Heughan from his Instagram
Looking relaxed and dapper-enjoy your break, Sam. Son and I, in Colorado, Outlander mode-enjoying "Naughty Scot" ale (and a bit of "Wicked Elf").
Looks a bit chilly there Sam. Are you on a boat or in a convertible sports car?
I enjoyed your exquisite acting in Series 3 of Outlander. The beach scene was over the top!
No one could have played Diana's Jaimie better than you! We love you. 😘 Have a Happy New Year. Hope to meet you in Chicago in August. Hugs
I wish I was In Edinburgh even more! Beautiful scenery and the bridge is pretty impressive too!
Great shot Sam! Hope your holiday is going well & you're having fun!
Beautiful! Enjoy!
The sun is shining upon your face, beautiful picture enjoy your rest. It is very, very cold where I am too!
Such a great photo of Sam Heughan. A very handsome man and a very talented one too. It looks a little chilly where he is, I hope he is keeping warm. I hope he is having a great holiday. His acting is brilliant – can hardly wait to have Outlander back in the Fall of 2018 – just to see Sam back on the screen again as Jamie. I wish Sam the best of the coming new year 2018 – and that it will be good to him in every way.


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By Allison Jacobs
Photography by Ed Morykwas, River of Time Photography
Birmingham Restaurant Week is right around the corner, with three-course menus from Adachi, Bella Piatti, Social Kitchen & Bar and more.
Renowned Birmingham chefs are getting creative in the kitchen for the 14th annual Birmingham Restaurant Week, which runs from January 28 – February 1 and February 4 – 8. Treat yourself to three-course lunches for $18 and three-course dinners for $36 all week long!
The 2019 Presenting Sponsor is Bank of Ann Arbor and the 2019 Birmingham Restaurant Week Social Media Sponsor is Broadway in Detroit.
To view menus and discover more about the featured restaurants, head to www.BirminghamRestaurantWeek.org.
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Water is clear and transparent yet full of contrasts. As a molecule and as a resource, it can bond—and it can polarize. It is seemingly abundant—yet critically scarce. Its value is priceless—yet it is wasted daily. While water scarcity has always been an issue for arid climates, across the globe more and more regions are maxing out reserves and threatening human health, local development and global economic growth. Currently, two billion people are living in areas of excess water stress.1 Without change, demand for water will exceed supply by 40%.2
Global challenges like population growth, rapid urbanization, climate change, and rising living (and water) standards guarantee that water challenges will only exacerbate. The UN predicts a global population of 8.4 billion by 2030.3 As populations grow, water consumption and water waste increases. More food must be produced—and not just rice, wheat and potatoes but water-intensive varieties like beef, chicken and pork. In parallel, people are shifting from rural to urban centers increasing demands on utilities to support life and industry. By 2030, 60% of the world's population will be in cities— most of these will be in emerging markets (See Figure 1).4,5
Emerging markets will not only be the population engines but also the economic engines fueling global growth. As a result, infrastructure improvements are needed to support manufacturing and industrial processing. Emerging market countries on every continent have already embarked on massive infrastructure programs. China, as part of its 13th Five Year Plan, aims to spend 0.75% of its GDP on water treatment. 10
Countries aren't the only agents investing in solutions to the water crisis. From food and beverage to technology and textiles, companies from a broad swath of sectors are spending billions on water-related projects particularly in growing emerging markets. 11
French food giant Danone will spend nearly US $60 million in Sub-Saharan Africa and China to secure water for dairy and fruit products. Electronics maker, AU Optronics, has invested $1.5 billion to improve water efficiency across production sites. Coca-Cola is investing $160 million to build water plants in Cambodia and Bangladesh and spent US $2 billion between 2003-2014 on improving water efficiency. 12,13
The energy sector also has a keen interest in securing and conserving water. Roughly 75% of all industrial water withdrawals are used for energy production. Not surprisingly, energy companies are pumping billions into desalination technologies in areas of water scarcity. 14, 15
The problems are as old as they are chronic. Ground water stores, river basins, and aquifers not sufficient in many emerging markets due to intensive overuse and mismanagement. The size and scope of need eclipses public budgets. But countries are proving, a little financing, ingenuity and long-term thinking, can go a long way. Singapore, Jordan and the Gulf States are just a few water stressed zones that are either pioneering and deploying innovation to combat water scarcity. Their success can be applied to other water-stressed areas.Singapore – the small city-state is a powerhouse in water management. It is one of the most water stressed countries on the planet, but has invested heavily in water management technologies and techniques including natural rainwater capture, waste water treatment, and purification methods like microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet disinfection (See Figure 5).
The water fund gives investors exposure to not just water but also companies with the passion, perseverance and ingenuity to overcome challenges despite the odds.
Water management is addressed by SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, but water's essential role in supporting healthy populations, ecosystems, economic development and global growth is more far-reaching. In fact, water management has a direct impact on more than half of the 17 SDGs. Investing in water companies, not only helps safeguard clean water supplies, it's also an effective way to optimize SDG contributions, reduce inequalities, and improve the lives of billions across multiple economic and health dimensions.
1 United Nations SDG 2016 Report
2 United Nations Environment Program, Policy Options for Decoupling Economic Growth from Water Use and Water Pollution, March 2016, https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/half-world- face-severe-
3UN Department of Econ & Social Affairs Population Division, World Urbanization Prospects, the 2014 Report
4 Ibid
5 UN The World's Cities in 2016
6 United Nations En vironment Program, Policy Options for Decoupling Economic Growth from Water Use and Water Pollution, March 2016, https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/half-world-face-severe-water-stress-2030-unless-water-use-decoupled
7 Fidelity In ternational Research Brief, Water: Structural demand growth creates investing opportunities, https://www.fidelityinternational.com/middle-east/news-insight/21-century-themes/water.page
8 United Nations World Water Development Report 2017, Wastewater: The Untapped Resource
9 Aquastat, FAO Global Water Information System, 2014
10 China's 13 th Five Year Plan: What Role will Wastewater Play?, Water World, h ttp://www.waterworld.com/articles/wwi/print/volume- 2/issue-7/technology-case-studies/china-s-13th-five-year-plan-what-role-will-wastewater-play.html
11 Big Companies invest billions to secure water supplies, Financial Times, November 6, 2017
12 BBC, Future Now Project, Is the World Running Out of Fresh Water?, April 12, 2017
13 Harvard Business Review, Sept ember 9, 2015, Coca - Cola met its water goals early. Were they too easy?, https://hbr.org/2015/09/coca-cola-met-its-water-goals-early-were-they-too-easy 14 United Nations World Water Development Report 2014, Water and Energy,
15 Financial Times Water Scarc ity Report, World without Water: six solutions to a shortage,
16 United Nations World Water Development Report 2017, Wastewater: The Untapped Resource
17 Speech by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary - General, delivered at the High - Level Panel on Infrastructure Financing for a Water Secure World, http://www.oecd.org/environment/financing-infrastructure-for-a -water-secure-world.htm
18 United Nation's Sustainable Develop ment Goals, http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/
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October 25, 2020
This Week at Newark UMC
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Performance Index: Mbappe, Neymar & Pepe lead Ligue 1 Team of the Season
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe was named Ligue 1's Player of the Season in a gala in the French capital on Sunday, and the forward leads the Opta Ligue 1 Team of the Season with an average score of 94.4 over the course of the season.
The 32-goal attacker has enjoyed a stellar campaign, with his dizzying tally nine marks better than anyone else in the entire league.
Opta calculate the performance of each player in every match over the course of the season and give them a mark out of 100 based on their statistical performance. To get the elite unit of the campaign, the average score from every player's performance is collated and the best performer from each position selected.
It is no surprise given the barrage of goals he has scored that Mbappe comes out on top, with his score a measure of just how consistently excellent he has been over the season.
The league's other best performers also come in the attacking areas, and it is no surprise the identity of this pair.
First comes Mbappe's PSG team-mate, Neymar, who netted 15 times this term, despite a recurrence of a foot injury keeping him out for a succession of key matches in the spring.
Lille sensation Nicolas Pepe comes next. Having built on a successful conclusion to the 2017-18 season, the Ivory Coast winger has established himself as one of Europe's hottest properties and is set to be on the move to a big club for a large fee over the coming weeks. He has 22 goals to his name and a further 11 assists – better figures than Eden Hazard ever achieved while playing for Les Dogues.
There is PSG dominance in the midfield, too. Marco Verratti has enjoyed another strong season with the Parc des Princes club, who also have Germany international Julian Draxler representing them in the heart of the midfield.
Marseille's sole addition to the XI also sneaks into this area, with Maxime Lopez's shrewd use of possession earning him recognition.
PSG centre-backs Thiago Silva and Marquinhos form the heart of the defensive line, which is fitting as the Brazilian duo have once again enjoyed an excellent season, though it was Lille who finished the campaign with the league's best defensive record.
Either side of this pair are Lyon stars. On the left is Ferland Mendy, whose strong offensive performances at the start of the season caught the eye, notably in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Leo Dubois had a very strong debut campaign in the Rhone Valley after signing on a free transfer from Nantes last summer. He has grown stronger as the season has wore on.
Finally, in goal is Nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez, fittingly known as 'The Wall'. He had to fight for a starting spot under Patrick Vieira but once installed in the XI was simply immense. Indeed, he has been tipped for international recognition with Argentina, so strong his performances have been.
PSG's dominance of Ligue 1 this season has been reflected by their strong presence in this squad, though the inclusion of clusters from other clubs show there is more to the league than simply the capital outfit.
The chasing pack, however, will expect to have more of a say in the title race next season and more of an influence in this squad come 12 months' time.


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Alvon Johnson: 2005 Guitar Player of the Year, Former vocalist with the Rock and Roll Hall of fame group "The Coasters", Regional winner of the Guitar Centers "King of the Blues" national contest in 2006 and 2007, his CD "The Blues Grew up was nominated for Outstanding Blues Album 2004 and Voted in top ten CD in Japan in 2005. His latest CD Guitars and Cars was voted in top ten CD's of 2008 by the prestigious Blues magazine "Real Blues ".
His early influences were Guitar players such as Wes Montgomery, Andre Segovia, Charlie Christian, and of course Jimi Hendrix. His vocalist influences were Joe Williams, Johnny Hartman, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra.
Throughout his career he has performed with many well known artists, including The Drifters, The Shirelles, Bobby Day of Rocking' Robin fame, Otis Day and the Knights, and Jimmie Rodgers of Country and Western fame. Alvon sought out, and learned, at the feet of many icons of the blues, including: John Lee Hooker, Pee Wee Crayton, Little Joe Blue, Harmonica Fats, Sonny Green, Frankie Lee, Guitar Shorty, Lowell Folsom, and Buddy Ace.
Alvon worked with comedians such as Renaldo Rey, Robin Harris, Skillet and Leroy, and Lawanda Paige (Aunt Ester), from the Redd Foxx show. Having the opportunity to learn from these outstanding comedians helped to develop Alvon's own special sense of humor. Alvon has performed on the international level as well as nationally in such places as Malaysia, Russia, China, France, Italy, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Europe, Canada, The Bahamas, Australia, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City and many other cities all across the United States.
His performances have been described as :
This is one man that can send any woman out of her mind with his soulful voice and moving guitar music. If you have ever seen and heard Alvon, then you know his singing and playing his guitar can send you into ecstasy with his soft, soothing sexy voice and then turn you into a wild woman with his magnificent guitar playing and body movements. This is a true showman, and he gives his all in all of his performances. If you have not been to one of his shows, you owe yourself this one pleasurable evening with a man that can change your life in just one night. You will be glad you did. Described by a Fan…….
His self titled CD was spoken of and described as :
This month was Muddy Waters Month on "Blues Edition" which is a radio program I host on Saturday nights in the Chicago area. This week's show was dedicated to Muddy's legacy - covers of Muddy's songs ect. Well the listening audience was unanimous that Alvon's version of "Hoochie Coochie Man" was spectacular. It is a cutting edge rendition which holds its own with Muddy's original which is, of course, one of the top ten blues recordings of all time. Chicago is drenched in blues talent (we're proud of it too) and Alvon can go head to head with the best around here.
Greg Freerksen, host "Blues Edition" Public Radio from College of DuPage, 90.9 FM WDCB, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 7-9 pm Saturdays.
His second CD was spoken of and described as :
If there ever was a blues album that could change the face of every blues album to come, it's got to be this one. Alvon delivers the blues in a smooth, exciting, and energetic fashion. The thing that I liked most about this album, was that everyone on it seemed like that were having a great time playing the music. This is real blues with a touch of flavor. I loved every single song on this album. The lyrics where great, the guitars where smokin', and the feeling was oh so right! I like to feel the music, and there wasn't a problem at all with the feeling being presented on this album. It's too bad I can't hear blues like this more often. I am truly honored to review this music. The Blues may have grown up, but it's still as good as it's ever been. Alvon shows that here with every note and every word.
- Michael Allison - THEGLOBALMUSE Song Pick: "Heaven" - (This is just great blues guitar baby) Sound Quality: Five Stars
Production: Five Star
Musicianship: Five Star:
Originality: Four Stars
Over All: Five Star
Review of Alvon "The Blues Grew Up" AVJ2
- Screen name:
- Alvonjohnson
- Member since:
- Apr 19 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years together:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Age:
- 109 years
For the Love of You
For the Love of You Track number: 3 Year: 2009 Album: Guitars and Cars Genre: Jazz
The World is a Ghetto
The World is a Ghetto Track number: 5 Year: 2009 Album: Guitar and Cars Genre: R&B
A Salsa infused arrangemet of the Popular tune my the group War.
Ooh Wee
Ooh Wee Track number: 2 Year: 2001 Album: The Blues Grew Up Genre: Jazz
An original song written in the Swing style.
Autumn's Swing
Autumn's Swing Track number: 8 Year: 2001 Album: The Blues Grew Up Genre: Jazz
A great instrumental song written for artist daughter.


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We are pleased to announce the new SLCC Belly Dance Club! The first meeting will be held Monday, January 9, 2017 at 4:00 pm in the racquetball courts of the LAC (Taylorsville Campus).
This club offers
- Fitness
- Creativity
- Social experiences
- Culture, and
- Performing (optional) opportunities
Meetings and dance classes will be held
- On Mondays during Spring 2017 semester, at 4:00 pm at the Taylorsville Campus Life Activities Center (LAC) in the racquetball courts
- And SOME Saturdays, in the Taylorsville Campus Life Activities Center (LAC) room 176.
- If these times don't work for you, please let us know times that do work for future reference (contact info below).
Benefits of joining Belly Dance Club are greater than you might think:
In addition to a very low cost way to dance, our efforts as a club and student dues help us pay for your costumes, music and props. Also, active club members are eligible for tuition waivers (that's FREE TUITION) and other benefits. Kassidy Ricks received our tuition waiver for this semester!
More information
- Belly Dance Club's website is on SLCC's orgsync account. You can access it with your My Page/Canvas login and password at https://orgsync.com/home/477, then search for SLCC Belly Dance Club.
- Information Will be posted on our co-advisor's e portfolio as it becomes available, https://therubberroom.wordpress.com/
For more information, contact:
Club President
Amber Ward
(801) 635-9429
Club Co-advisor
Anna West
(801) 505-8223
We look forward to seeing you at weekly meetings at 4:00 pm on Mondays in the racquetball courts.


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Mrs. Anne K. Baker
Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown
305 West Main Street
Anne Baker
Easley, SC
Mrs. Anne Baker, 93, of Easley, wife of the late Robert Harold Baker, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
Mrs. Baker was born in Montreal, Canada. She retired from General Motors in New York City and was a member of Pendleton Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed golf, traveling both locally and internationally, animals, and history. Anne shined her positive outlook and gentle disposition on all she met. Anne and Robert moved from New York to Boscobel, in Pendleton, in the 1980's. Anne then made The Willows home in 2017.
She is survived by her niece, Candace A Blodgett of New Mexico, step-daughter by Robert Baker, Elizabeth Johnson, of Washington, DC and nieces and nephews located in Arizona, California and North Dakota.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, which is assisting the family.


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These days, if you are doing business, it is important to stand out from your competition to ensure you get the lion's share of the market. Businesses come up with different ideas to attract customers, and one restaurant in Thailand found a rather hilarious way to put their name on the map: hiring hunky waiters who dress up like ladies! LOL.
Putting a hilarious twist to their uniforms meant that the restaurant has become a popular one in the area. Customers really love the novelty of getting served by these hunks who pretend to be gay.
Take note that them being straight guys made the who thing more hilarious and cute.
The guys gamely wear skimpy outfits, even wearing make up on some nights.
For greater impact, they wear similar outfits for the night. Customers keep coming back to check out what these guys would be wearing for the night.
We're not so sure about the deliciousness of the food on the menu but many of the customers were attracted to the restaurant mainly due to the waiters. Although we're willing to bet that the food must have been also great because you just don't repeatedly come back to a place just to check out the waiters, right?
The guys are also having fun dressing up and entertaining customers with their hilarious antics.
What do you think of this idea? It's surely fun!