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Aaron Davis (Steve Sandvoss), a young Mormon, arrives in Los Angeles with three fellow missionaries to evangelize. The group's promiscuous gay neighbor, Christian (Wes Ramsey), makes a bet he can seduce and sleep with one of them, and his flirtatious ways help Aaron realize he is actually gay. Joseph Gordon-Leavitt appears.

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With the help of our Into the Unknown exhibition advisors, we've created the ultimate playlist for any adventurer about to embark on a journey into the unknown.
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2007 Riserva Fuligni
|Sangiovese Grosso
|Italy, Tuscany
|Brunello di Montalcino
2007 was that fantastic ripe year in Tuscany, the 2007 'straight' is impressive for its weight and concentrated richness, leading me to expect the 2007 Riserva would be massive and rather atypical, but this is just not the case, it's as though they saved all the finesse of the vintage for this cuvée, so that it is precise, scented with blonde tobacco (very distinctive), and on palate completely seamless, delicate and yet with soaring power and complexity. Very very impressive and really just utterly gorgeous. I think it will go on and on, but say 2016-2025++? L&S (Mar 2013)
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We reviewed this very fine Brunello di Montalcino two-and-a-half years ago, giving it 94 points, but we thought it would be interesting to see how it's developed – and logically enough it's now a much more relaxed and savoury experience, the 'autumnal undergrowth' character we identified back then now moving more into focus, but that deliciously à point fruit concentration still evident in the squirt of juicy red cherry fruit. A fine wine that will continue to improve for at least another decade. Rating: 94 www.thewinegang.com(Mar 2017)
When we reviewed this Riserva a couple of years ago, we were struck by its elegance, particularly from a full-bodied, ripe vintage. We were just as struck this time. There's no shortage of power and intensity in the sweet, dried red-berry and autumnal undergrowth flavours and no shortage of tannin for the future, but there's a finesse that lifts this to another level. Rating: 94 www.thewinegang.com(Oct 2016)
Mature, evolved ruby. Lots of complexity and herbs and tar. Real intensity and wonderful lift. Great to have the chance to taste such a mature example. Really quite rich for Fuligni! Bittersweet memories of visiting here with the late Patrick Sandeman. Drinking range: 2015 - 2030 Rating: 17.5 Jancis Robinson MW OBE - www.JancisRobinson.com(Sep 2016)
The finest 2007 Brunellos from high ground, like this one, balance ripe and savoury hawthorn berries with intense and very clearly defined, slim tannins. Brilliant. Drink 2014 - 2022 Rating: 96-96 Monty Waldin(Sep 2014)
Fuligni's 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva captures the richness of the vintage while maintaining plenty of classicism in its structure. Tar, smoke, tobacco, savory herbs and incense emerge from the exotic, highly expressive bouquet. Layers of red fruit build effortlessly through to a deeply resonant finish. The 2007 has wonderful richness, but at the same time, it is clearly holding back some of its significant potential. Overall, this is one of the best of the 2007 Riservas. 2014-2027 Rating: 94+ Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com(Nov 2013)
Like Conti Costanti next door, Fuligni has made a fantastic 2007 Riserva, suggesting that the vintage conditions really suited this classic corner of Montalcino. This is a denser wine than the Costanti, with powerful, yet integrated tannins, notes of truffle, autumn leaves and mushrooms and plenty of ripe fruit. It's a powerful wine all right, but it has remarkable grace and persistence, too. Drink: 2017-28 Rating: 96-96 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com(Mar 2013)
Mid ruby with narrow orange rim. Hints of tobacco leaf, but otherwise quite backward on the nose. Not so on the palate. Quite full bodied with dense, mouthfilling fruit. Big. 2013-2020 Rating: 16.5 Walter Speller, www.jancisrobinson.com(Jan 2013)
Founded in 1923 by Giovanni Fuligni, the estate today is co-owned by Robert Guerrini Fuligni and his delightful aunt Maria Flora Fuligni. Together with his aunt, Roberto makes the wines with oenologist Paola Vagaggini, while agronomist Federico Ricci looks after the vineyards.
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If I had to wear black it wouldn't be for Zuma. He disqualified himself long ago.
If I had to wear black it would be for Tafelberg.
For the mothers on the Cape Flats.
It would be for Marikana.
For Napolean Webster.
If I had to wear black it would be for free decolonial education.
I would wear black to mourn the death of a thousand dreams of young ones that will never see that matric certificate.
If I had to wear black it would be for East London, and potholes and bad service delivery.
I would wear black for Buffalo Flats, joblessness, and gangsterism.
If I had to wear black it would be for the heartless perpetuation of a neo-colonial system that continues to oppress the most vulnerable in our society.
For Esidimeni.
I would wear black for the landless masses.
I would wear it for my coloured people, who still don't know whether there is space for them in South Africa.
I would wear black to cry for those who think we should get over it.
I would wear black only if it meant that we understood our president is merely a brief and periodic symptom of a centuries-old disease.
If I did wear black it would be for many other reasons, not for Zuma.
And before I wear black, I will remember my brothers and sisters who wear it on their skin everyday. I will remember what that means for them when they apply for jobs, and school. What it means on the trains in the townships and in the workplace.
Lord have mercy on me if I ever wear black and did nothing else to act toward making good the destruction and terrorism wrought on the people of this country. Lord help me turn this keyboard courage into action that costs me more than putting on another colour t-shirt for the day.


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The local paper, the Huntsville Item, featured a photo of me at the Deep Spaces exhibit on the front page on Friday. On Saturday there was a front page article about Patrick. The Nolans seem to be dominating the local news. You can check out Huntsville Item Online if you like.
Funeral will be Monday, January 30, followed by a reception at the museum.
We are doing OK. Friday was meetings and phone calls about funeral plans, finances, getting the equipment picked up. Phil's wife Kristi came up on Saturday, and we went through family photos, fielded lots of phone calls and visitors. Today Phil and I went to church, then they headed home. I am alone for the first time. I will figure out how much alone time I need before undertaking a lot of activity. Right now I have surges of sadness, and I need to give them the attention they require. Then I will begin a wall hanging for Phil featuring surveyors being eaten by bears.


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Staying with the "Breaking a Box" Theme of the last 7 days or so today I am opening a small box of Donruss Elite I was able to get my hands on. This wa san older one from 2012. If anyone is looking for cards from this set let me know as they are all for trade !!
Let's start with some New York ones that might stay in my collection ! To be honest, I don't know any of them so will need to do some digging later !!
Two more, a New York one (Mets or Yankees I am not sure of yet) and a numbered Coulter from Milwaukee !
Let's go to the two "hits" of the box, two auto cards, one of Wilson and one of Juengel, from the Cardinals and Marlin organisations I would figure !
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Nice pulls. Refsnyder had a huge 2014 and is in the mix to be the second baseman next year for the Yankees. Omar Luis had a horrible 2014 and likely would've been released of the Yankees hadn't invested so much money into him.ReplyDelete
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Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM HOPE SCOTT High Street Berwick On Tweed who dies at Twizel Boathouse 26th March 1866 aged 36 years. Also of a son who died in infancy. Also SARAH STAMFORD relict of the above who died at Kelso 23rd January 1902. Also MARGARET MARY their daughter and wife of GEORGE J. BROWN Solicitor Edinburgh who died at Corstorphine 21st Feb 1918.
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In loving memory of JANE wife of WILLIAM LITSTER who died at Newcastle 8th June 1898 aged 38 years. Also in loving memory of ELIZABETH LITSTER his wife who died at Newcastle 2nd August 1936 aged 72 years.
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Obelisk. Text on east side only. In memory of RICHARDS JACKS who died at Simprim Mains 10th April 1853 aged 58 years. And MARGARET LAMB his wife who died at Chackielaw 10th March 1873 aged 70 years. This stone is erected by their son WILLIAM. Tribute underneath: Fest au cott zu glaubeu heisst le peu. Heisst den tod die schsocken raubeen. Chackielaw may be today's Cheeklaw?
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A cross. In memory of ANN HAY who died at Cornhill 19th Sept 1896 aged 44 years and 11 months. Blessed are they that die in the Lord. There may be more text beneath this.
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In affectionare remembrance of JOHN FORD who died at Tiptoe on 8th December 1883 aged 60 years. Also MARY FORD of Tithehill wife of the above who died 18th October 1909 in her 90th year. Also of ELIZABETH FORD who died at Cold Martin Oct 16th 1916 aged 78 years. Also grandson JOHN FORD who died at Cornhill January 16th 1952 aged 82 years.
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Ballymena B travelled to Saintfield last Saturday hoping to put the disappointment of their defeat against Belmont just before the break well and truly behind them.
This clash between two promotion chasing teams ended honours even at 72 shots apiece.
Mark Pearson, Arnold Kenny, Nigel McFadden and John Coulter took on R Copes and the two rinks exchanged single shots over the first four ends until the Saintfield rink lifted a four in the fifth end and backed this up by winning the next two ends to go 8–4 up and then to 11-6 up after 11 ends. The Ballymena rink then kicked into gear and kicked on and won the next 3 ends to go into a 15–11 lead with a run of 3, 2, and 4 shots. Over the remaining ends shots were exchanged with the Ballymena rink retaining their advantage to win 22-16.
Alan McAuley, Leslie Barr, Tommy Hill and Roy Torrington played G McMullan. The mena men got off to a terrific start winning five out of the first six ends including lifting a 5 to race in to a 13-2 lead. At the half way point the Ballymena foursome had retained their 11 shot lead to see the score at 16-5. Throughout the second half of the game ends and shots were exchanged but the result on this rink was never in doubt with the Braid men winning 22-14.
Sadly for Billy McCandless, Stuart McCarthy, Danny McCullough and Ivan Lynn did not have the same fortune. In a tight contested battle which saw Saintfield go into a 6-0 lead after three ends the Ballymena men fought back to be only a shot down after 8 ends. However, a count of 5 for the home outfit saw them take a 12-6 lead over Lynn's rink. A mixture of 1,2, and 3 shots were exchanged between the two rinks over the next 10 ends to leave the Ballymena rink only a shot down with 2 ends left. The home men gained to single shots to take the victory and the first point for Saintfield 21-18.
Alan Smyth, Joe McKeown, George Graham and Chris Wilson suffered the same results as Lynn's men againist J Alexander. The Ballymena foursome battled well at the start and after 5 ends they were 4-3 down. However, at this point the opposition kicked into gear and only allowed the Braid men to win 3 out of the next 10 ends but this meant the score was 13-10. This was as close as Wilson's rink was going to get the Saintfield four as the latter won the remaining 6 ends to pencil an 11 shot victory of 21-10.
This is a big week for the men of Ballymena Bowling Club. Ballymena A entertain Belmont A on the bottom green at 2.00pm in the quarter final of the Irish Bowling Association Senior Cup and Ballymena B are also at home when they host Ballywalter on the upper green at 2.00pm in the quarter final of the IBA Intermediate Cup. Ballymena C are in league action when they entertain Falls. The Braid men will have to get to bed early on Friday night as this game will take place at 10.30am on the top green because cup games take precedence over league fixtures.


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Don´t miss El Campanario´s Traditional Turkey Christmas Lunch on the 25th December in their beautifully elegant restaurant located between Marbella and Estepona.
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Set in stunning oasis-like surroundings inspired by Indonesian- Mediterranean architecture, you will be guaranteed a very special Christmas day at this exquisite venue.
From 1pm – 6pm on Christmas day, El Campanario will be serving you a delicious traditional turkey Christmas lunch with all the proper yummy trimmings accompanied by the fabulous local singer and entertainer, Frankie B and his classic Motown Music, who will be keeping the relaxed Christmas atmosphere going all day long. You won´t want to go home!
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Glass of cava with appetizers upon arrival
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Goat cheese salad with apple and red fruits jelly
Fresh home-made tomato soup
Prawns dipped in tempura with sweet chilli sauce
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Traditional roast turkey with stuffing, chipolatas wrapped in bacon, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and vegetables
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Christmas pudding with custard
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Serve busy customers in your ANNIVERSARY KIOSK! here's the guide for cafe world cafe kiosk 🙂
Serve kiosk customers continuously to maintain a winning streak. Serve them within the order pick-up time or your serving streak will reset to zero.
Cook in advance and stockpile dishes so you never miss a customer. Don't overshoot the stockpile limit or those dishes will go to waste.
Meet daily targets to earn rewards every day. Hit a high serving streak to win a final reward at the end of the event !
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Whip up some quick treats for customers on the go ! serve as many customers as you can at your anniversary kiosk.
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mini oreo cheesecake : 12 min
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What is the Café Kiosk?
The Café Kiosk is a feature, which enables you to run a fast food kiosk and serve dishes cooked in the kiosk to a hungry queue. You will need to fulfill the demands of incoming customers and serve them one after the other to maintain a continuous streak.
How do I find the Café Kiosk?
The Café Kiosk is right outside your Café near the catering van. You can access the Kiosk by clicking on it or by clicking the HUD icon.
How long will this event be available?
Café Kiosk will be available from 25th September, 2012 to 1st October, 2012.
What is a streak?
Serve customers continuously one after the other within their order pick-up time to maintain a winning streak. If a customer leaves without being served, your serving streak will reset to zero. But don't worry, if your serving streak is reset to zero, your tasks will also become simpler.
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Hi All, I wanted to know if anyone on here has INSTITUTO BERNABEU before and if so have you had a positive pregnancy? I have tried twice now and have had failed cycles. I am slowly losing hope and would like to hear your stories positive or negative. I look forward to some responses. Also is there any places that anyone can recommend in the U.K for IVF bearing in mind we used donor eggs and are of Asian background.
Hi I am in the United States and have been talking to both Instituto Bernabu and FIV Marbella. I was inclined to IB, but the more i am reading, the more failed attempts I am hearing about. Did they give you a statistic for live birth rates? I am finding this particular statistic hard to acquire in Spanish clinics, but readily available in the US. The problem is the cost of treatment is more than three times what it is in Europe. What was your experience like at IB?
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Vintage Off The Shoulder or Strapless Purple Dress Size 8
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- 2-in-1 Autobot Powerglide figure
- Jet and robot mode
- Changes in 10 steps
- WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
- Ages 8 and up
Convert, arm and attack with all the Transformers action you can handle! This Autobot Powerglide figure is an aerial acrobat who knows all of the dogfighting tactics. He'll be a match for any enemy in robot mode, and when he converts to super-charged jet mode, no enemy can hope to escape him! Keep converting him back and forth so he can handle whatever his foes dish out! Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro. Includes figure, collector card and instructions.
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Weight: .94 pounds
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Regular menu 5 courses $120*
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Duck and rabbit terrine with Shaggy Mane,
Black Trumpet mushroom and long pepper,
Delicious Lactarious cloudberry chutney,
Chocolate Milk Cap jelly, King Bolete bread
Chopped Salad with Scaly Vase and Common
Chanterelles, Smoked Hen of the Woods, apple, celery
and squash, wild mustard leaf and Parasol Mushroom
cheese, King Caesars Mushroom nut crumble
Chicken Mushroom corn broth, Morel flan,
Pigs Ear Chanterelle and Graylings
Lobster mushroom curry, Matsutake sesame rice,
Autumn Oyster Mushroom tempura, spicy
Swollen-Stalked Cat pickle
Local venison duo : roasted and braised with Wild Honey
Mushroom Stroganoff sauce, root vegetable pave with
Giant Puffball, lambs quarters, Man on Horseback and
Sticky Gray Trich, Hedgehogs and Comb Tooth
Larch Bolete and cider granité
Wild mushroom cookie plate:
Aspen Scaber Stalk shortbread, Meadow Mushroom chocolate chip, Orange-Capped Bolete desert rose
Maple-Scented Lactarious Dacquoise with Red-Mouthed
Bolete Sabayon, Slippery Jack poached pear, mushroom
caramel and candied Yellowfoot Chanterelles
Wild mushroom coffee
Wild mushroom tea, Fair-trade espresso
Sparkling water (5$ supplement)
Bring your own wine
125$ including taxes, but not tip
Your host and forager: François Brouillard
Celebrating 30 years in the wild foods business!
Your chef : Nancy Hinton
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Solar Energy as Alternative to Fossil Fuels
Submitted June 8th, 2012
Nina C., Vanessa J., Jessica W.
Although the burning of fossil fuels is very efficient and cheap, there are many drawbacks as well. The burning of fossil fuels release large quantities of carbon dioxide, which is a great contributor to the issue of global warming. Moreover, the mining of fossil fuels also results in the destruction of natural habitats. Scientists have been seeking alternative sources of fuel, and solar energy is a popular choice for development.
Photovoltaic cells were first discovered in 1839 when a 19 years old French Physicist, Edmund Becquerel, discovered the photovoltaic effect when experimenting with a two metal electrode electrolytic cell. Many of the great scientists including Heinrich Hertz and Albert Einstein further studied this idea, providing an explanation to the photoelectric effect. Photovoltaic technologies started appearing in the market during around 1955, and were modified to maximize efficiency from then on. Today, photovoltaic systems are present everywhere from light switches, charge batteries, and almost all satellites cycling around Earth uses photovoltaic cells. A single photovoltaic device can only generate around 1V of electricity; therefore, they are usually connected into a solar panel to generate a larger potential difference. A solar panel is made up of basic building blocks of photovoltaic devices. Commonly seen solar panels are usually in dark colors, black and blue. They are designed to reflect as little visible light as possible for the intention to 'absorb' a larger number of photons. The size of current generated depends on the intensity of the incident light.
Photovoltaic systems are clean, quiet, and visually unobtrusive. It requires only sunlight to function; this indicates that it is a locally renewable resource since it does not require transportation of energy. The photovoltaic systems are very environmental friendly because it does not produce any harmful gases such as carbon dioxide. It is able to function for long periods of time and requires very little repair. Solar panels are more sustainable than common DC batteries. A DC battery's ability to generate electricity depends on the electrochemical potential difference between the cathode and the anode. Although the process is more stable and consistent, it is not permanent because it is possible for one phase to be used up. Solar cells are constantly recharged by light, in other words, it is able to generate electricity as long as the sun is present.
There are some drawbacks of using photovoltaic systems, however. Firstly, the photovoltaic production process still releases toxic chemicals into the atmosphere such as arsenic, but the quantity of toxic chemicals produced this way is much less than burning fossil fuels. Chemicals such as arsenic can be controlled via recycling and other types of treatments while carbon dioxide cannot. In industries, the common goal of investors is to maximize the shareholder value. However, the use of solar energy is more expansive from the production of equipment to the conversion of energy. Many industries are not willing to pay the price in return for a cleaner environment. The photovoltaic system is capable of producing power in all types of weathers. It can produce up to 80% of their maximum energy output on cloudy days and around 25% during days where the sun is virtually not present. However, the 25% is sometimes not enough to run, leading to periods of electricity shortages. The inconsistency of power supply became the third reason why photovoltaic systems are not hugely favoured.
To make a long story short, we are able to understand the basic concepts of solar panels by applying knowledge from physics 30 course. First of all, recalling the concepts from the quantum theory, light is made up of packets of energy called photons. When sufficient energy is present during collision with a metal surface, these photons are capable of excite and release the inherent electrons within the metal. This procedure is known as the photoelectric effect. Although electrons will escape to higher energy levels, they return to their ground state quickly.
Observing the behavior of the electrons, scientists came up with the photovoltaic device in order to obtain electricity before the electrons reach their ground state. Electricity is then transported into an external circuit in which a potential difference is created that allows work to be done. The work is then used to supply the heating and lighting system of building and houses.
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Fossil Fuels: Their Advantages and Disadvantages. (2012). Retrieved Jun 2nd, 2012 from the internet: http://www.alternativeenergysecret.com/fossil-fuels.html
Mary Bellis. History: Photovoltaics Timeline. (2012). Retrieved Jun 2nd, 2012 from the internet: http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Photovoltaics.htm
Matt Mozer. Solar Cell Panels and the Photovoltaic Effect. (Oct. 09, 2010). Retrieved June 2nd 2012 from the internet: http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Cell-Panels-And-The-Photovoltaic-Effect&id=5178365
Photovoltaic Cells: Electricity from Sunlight. (2012). Retrieved Jun 2nd, 2012 from the internet: http://www.dasolar.com/solar-energy/photovoltaic-cells
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Create an unforgettable memory in Otsu: surrounded by mountains, rivers, and Lake Biwa, play, eat, and explore to the fullest with your friends.
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Biwako Valley
The valley can be easily accessed from Keihanshin (train line). Our cutting edge large ropeway service will take you quickly to the silver white world. The grandeur view Lake Biwa will show up right in front of you as you slide down from the main ski slope.
BSC Watersports Center
As a one of Japan's fresh water lake, Lake Biwa is also popular as the center of water sports which you can enjoy in the long term from spring to autumn season. you can do a variety of water sports such as Yacht Windsurfing and others.
Opal is located in the Otsu Ogoto Onsen area. At Opal, you can experience various water sports, such as canoe and water ball which inexperienced people can also enjoy.
Friendship Adventure
This is the place where you can experience rafting on the rapids of Seta River which flows down from Lake Biwa.
The first half of the tour program is practicing on how to paddle and then you can enjoy a game on board while slowly flow down to the river.


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Buena Park is one of the most beautiful places in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, made all the more beautiful by the strong community within its borders. This community has grown around people genuinely caring for each other. You can see this in the institutions that have grown in Buena Park out of this care, institutions such as the Buena Park Youth Theater.
The Buena Park Youth Theater was established in 1980 by Ruth Walp after budget cuts severely limited what public schools could provide to children, especially in regard to extracurricular activities such as drama. The theater has been performing professional-quality musicals since its founding, musicals that show off the brightest talents of Buena Park's youth.
This year's summer production is Beauty and the Beast! Come on out to the Buena Park Youth Theater any day this weekend or next for a tale as old as time portrayed by Buena Park's youngest actors! Shows are held at the Buena Park High School Performing Arts Complex Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday matinee shows at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $10, with a $2 discount for seniors and children 12 and under.
There's always something to do in Buena Park for the whole family, but especially for kids. A community that truly cares about its children, Buena Park invests in kids through programs such as the youth theater at every opportunity.
For ticketing and more information on the Beauty and the Beast show, or to learn more about the history and traditions of the Buena Park Youth Theatre, visit: http://www.bpyouththeatre.com/contact-us/history/.
With such a focus on family and an investment in children, along with such a variety of fun things to do at any time, Buena Park is one of the best places for a family looking to move to the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Aldea Walk is the perfect community within Buena Park for the modern family. "Aldea" in Spanish actually means little village, which is exactly what Aldea Park is, a little village nestled into the larger city. If you're looking to move to the greater Los Angeles area, take the time to visit Aldea Walk and see why it's such a lovely place to live: http://www.aldeawalk.com/.


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Meghan meets Kate
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been together since at least last June. She met Prince Charles back in September around Harry's birthday. And she met Prince William later on in the fall. But she'd yet to meet Princess Catherine, until last week. According to US Weekly, Kate and Meghan met on Tuesday, January 10th at Kensington Palace. Princess Charlotte was there too. But not Big G. Supposedly because he was back in Norfolk for school but probably because Big G is a status queen and won't be gracing Meghan with his acknowledgement until she's actually been confirmed as The One.
It's looking good though, non?
Harry and Meghan spent the New Year in Norway, chasing the Northern Lights. They were initially planning on an African holiday destination but changed their minds at the last minute. This too was first reported by US Weekly. So, it's 2017 and the American royal gossips are continuing to scoop the UK royal gossips and publications on Prince Harry exclusives. What will the rest of the year look like? From the moment their relationship became public, it's been obvious that Harry and Meghan are serious. Which is why we've been waiting for the next step in serious. I guess what I'm trying to say here is… WE NEED THIS, HARRY. WE NEED THIS!
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The Hon. Joseph Wirba, Member of Parliament for Jakiri Constituency of the SDF Party today made a powerful re-appearance in the National Assembly after staying away for a season. Wirba was among several Anglophone activists who were earmarked for arrest for a strike action started by lawyers and teachers.According to accounts from the National Assembly, Wirba was interrupted from speaking when he took to the rostrum. But he managed to make a quick point before being forced to take his seat. "Wirba is back. I'm back for the same purpose. You cannot shut the mouths of a people," the courageous Wirba fired to an irate House Speaker Cavaye Yague Djibril who repeatedly tried hushing down Wirba to leave the rostrum.
In an audio recording that was surreptitiously recorded and posted on social media by another committed activist of the Anglophone cause, Tapang Ivo, Wirba can be heard with Cavaye, House Speaker. Wirba speaking in English is heard responding to Cavaye (trying to hush him in French) that he (Wirba) was "chased through the bushes for three months." He then ignores attempts from Cavaye to silence him by adding that "Our children are out of school and our lawyers in West Cameroon are in jail and all this means nothing to you? I am now telling you and the person who ordered for my arrest that I am here. He can come and take me from this National Assembly" the fearless Wirba thundered to French-speaking Cavaye in English.
"The representatives of the people have the power to say it as it is at any time…If we cannot talk about these things here, then where can we talk about them?" He asks rhetorically to 70-something year old Cavaye who avoids answering him.
"Every time it is the same thing. You keep intimidating us like this. We get to the church leaders, you intimidate them, we get to the lawyers, you intimidate them. We come here to represent our people and you tell me that I cannot talk about my people? Then you will need to shut my mouth with death. It cannot be done. If you have no space for that here, then it means that the country completely excludes us from its programs."
|A Must Read -- Wirba's Back to Enemy Territory, Rekindles Hope For The Revolution – "If an MP For The Country Cannot Talk, Who Else?" – He Questions
He continued, "It is the right of the MP to represent his people Mr. Minister," adding "I am not wasting anybody's time. Let us discuss our problems because I have a full file here to discuss about the problems of my people so can you give me space to talk about it? If I don't have it, then you are saying that I should be arrested for representing my people and you are saying that the last remnant of anything called democracy has died in this country. If an MP for the country cannot talk, who else? And if an MP for the country is not safe, who else is safe?" Wirba asked.
After insisting to talk on behalf of his people whom he referred to as West Cameroon (the name of the territory between 1961 and 1972, when Cameroon was organized as a federation of two states), Cavaye finally caves in and gives Wirba room to speak, but starts slurring something else in French. Later when Wirba asks him if he can go on, Cavaye says "Je n'est repond pas," meaning "I am not answering that."
Wirba came to the limelight last December after delivering a rousing speech which dug courage into the hearts of English-speaking Cameroonians on their sufferings. This was shortly after soldiers brutalized students at the University of Buea for protesting increase in late registration dues.
Speaking at the time, Wirba said the uprising in the South West and North West was the result of years of oppression and the refusal of the central government in Yaoundé to address Anglophone grievances. Citing an expression often attributed to US politician Thomas Jefferson, he said: "When injustice becomes law; resistance becomes a duty." A sentence since adopted like a slogan by all Anglophone Cameroonians.
"The people of West Cameroon have a duty to resist your oppression," he said.
Later in the speech, he added: "We the people of West Cameroon will resist you and if you want to take that territory by force, you will kill to the last man before you take it. And, you can start with me."
It should be recalled that Hon Wirba was absent during the last session of parliament but appear to have solidarity from other SDF MPs in spite of controversial statements from John Fru Ndi, National Chairman of the SDF who appeared to have unleashed the outspoken MP to his supposed oppressors- dissociating himself and the party from a rally Wirba held in Kumbo shortly before the delegate general for national security issued a warrant for his arrest.
SDF MPs rioted during the previous session of parliament and repeatedly blocked the election of a new executive bureau of the National Assembly, in protest of parliament's lukewarm attitude towards the warrant issued for an MP who is protected by parliamentary immunity.
The elections, however, took place with Cavaye Yeguie Djibril re-elected Speaker of the National Assembly, a post he has occupied since 1992.
Hon. Wirba for his part has reinvigorated the waning hopes of Anglophone Cameroonians after taking the tough decision to come out of his hideout and surrender himself for arrest on behalf of his people. At present, church leaders of the Cameroon Baptist Convention, the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon and the Catholic Church are supposed to reappear in court on July 24 to face charges of "not calling for school resumption" while Anglophone activists and others will reappear after several adjournments on June 29th.
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Artist Trust Executive Director Announces Move to The Seattle Foundation
For Immediate Release:
Artist Trust Executive Director Fidelma McGinn announced today her resignation to assume the position of Vice President of Philanthropic Services at The Seattle Foundation. She will remain at Artist Trust through mid-January 2012 to support its search for a new executive director.
"The six years I have spent at the helm of Artist Trust provided me with some of the most fulfilling experiences of my career," said Fidelma McGinn. "The mission of the organization is near and dear to me, and I will remain engaged as a supporter and member. I have the utmost confidence in the capabilities of the board and staff to continue Artist Trust's legacy as a creative catalyst for artists throughout Washington State."
Under McGinn's leadership, Artist Trust deepened its relationships with arts supporters and engaged new funders. She maintained a balanced annual budget of more than $1 million over six successive years, leaving the organization in a strong financial position despite industry-wide effects of the recession.
"We congratulate The Seattle Foundation in gaining an effective, inspiring leader in philanthropy," said Susan Wagner, Artist Trust board president. "Fidelma brought energy, vision and a collaborative spirit to Artist Trust during her six years here, and we are grateful for all of her contributions. As we prepare for our 25th anniversary in 2012, she has positioned us well to celebrate this milestone and the next chapter of Artist Trust's success."
With more than $600 million in assets, The Seattle Foundation's mission is to create a healthy community through engaged philanthropy, community knowledge and leadership. In McGinn's new role, she will oversee the philanthropic support provided to the more than 700 families who partner with The Seattle Foundation to make their charitable giving more impactful and rewarding.
During McGinn's tenure at Artist Trust, with support from community members and foundations such as the Washington Women's Foundation, the amount of grant monies awarded to artists through the Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) and Fellowship programs increased, and two new awards were added. In 2009, through a bequest from artist Su Job and in partnership with 4Culture, the Conductive Garboil Grant was created. In 2010, Artist Trust introduced the Arts Innovator Award, supported by the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation.
McGinn also led an expansion of professional development services for artists of all disciplines, offered through the Artist Trust Creative Career Center with funding provided by Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC), the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. In 2009, Artist Trust was honored with the Seattle Mayor's Arts Award.
McGinn championed the case for artists to be recognized for their vital role in the community through collaborative initiatives such as the Washington Artist Health Insurance Program (WAHIP). She introduced programs for underserved artists, including the Native Creative Development Program in collaboration with the Longhouse Cultural Center and forged new partnerships to develop artist residency programs in Port Townsend, on Camano Island, in the Methow Valley, and in Ireland.
In addition to her role at Artist Trust, McGinn has been a strong advocate for artists as a board member of the Washington State Arts Alliance and as a commissioner on the Seattle Arts Commission.
"Fidelma's leadership has had a tremendous, positive impact on Artist Trust, and on the lives of countless working artists in our region," said Carla Lewis, President of Washington Women's Foundation. "We wish her the best in her new role, and we maintain every confidence in Artist Trust's successful model of supporting and encouraging artists in the pursuit of their craft."
Artist Trust has invested over $9 million dollars in Washington State artists since its founding in 1987. In 2011 alone, Artist Trust awarded a grand total of $284,000 to 85 artists through its five grant programs. In addition to grant making, Artist Trust provides a comprehensive suite of career training, professional development resources and counseling to help artists achieve their career goals.
About Artist Trust
Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Since its founding in 1986, Artist Trust has invested over $10 million in individual artists through grant programs, and provides a comprehensive suite of professional development training and resources to help artists achieve their career goals. Learn more at artisttrust.org.


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It was a Marginal Cruise
4 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail Date: April 28, 2011
Ship: Carnival Destiny (RETIRED) 28
Cabin Type: Suite
Traveled As: Family (young children)
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Review SummaryShip was clean, however not enough non smoking areas, the staff was not as accomidating as they could of been and they never anticipated needs, they didnt go out of their way to make the cruise fun and our head waitor and asst were arguing the entire time through every dinner, which made it a very unpleasant experience, that was the most dissapointing part of the cruise
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After three lovely long holiday months, we came back in time for Soleine's fresh start of Grade 4 of the American School of Antananarivo (ASA).
Just like the one I found this morning by our chickens Tola and Chicky. Take a look at this !It goes to show: you can expect anything to happen in Madagascar!
|Has anyone ever seen a sculpted egg like this? It's real!
p.s. Hugo, are you still reading my blog. SOS: have you ever seen this?


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Polyphonic Spree mix it up with 'Psychphonic'
For the past 14 years, the Polyphonic Spree have been known for packing as many members as possible onto stages and creating music as jubilant and colorful as the uniforms the members don.
For the past 14 years, the Polyphonic Spree have been known for packing as many members as possible onto stages and creating music as jubilant and colorful as the uniforms the members don. The songs on last year's "Yes, It's True" album stayed true to that recipe, so it's surprising that there are moments on their brand new album, "Psychphonic," that sound a bit darker. It's especially surprising when one considers that every single song is from the "Yes, It's True" album, but remixed by different DJs.
Detached from the spectrum of the Spree's ornate instrumentation and placed on different backgrounds, the vocals of leader Time DeLaughter are more raw, the cold electronics on a song like "Carefully Try" bring out a desperation not as detectable on the original recording.
"I knew once we gave the tracks to capable engineers who are DJs that they were going to go crazy with it," says DeLaughter. "I knew they were going to turn it into something that you just wouldn't imagine was there."
We reach DeLaughter at his home in Texas, while he's engaged in what he refers to as his "domestic duties" in a two-week break in his band's latest tour.
Who from your family tours with the group currently? Does your wife still come out?
No, she's pretty much with the kids. They'll come out sometimes if it's not interfering with their social lives. They'd much rather do that then come out there, but it's just myself and then the kids might come out one by one, depending if it works for them or not. My daughter is 15, and she'll be 16 in November, my son Oscar is 14, my son Julius is 13 and Felix is 7.
Are they introducing you to new music yet?
Not really. I try to introduce them to music and keep them from being infiltrated by the bullshit that's out there. But my son's a songwriter and he definitely introduces some of his ways of writing songs, which is somewhat refreshing.
It's interesting that people who have been making music for as long as you have, and really got their start in the 1990s, their children are now at the age where they're able to hold their own onstage. Jeff Tweedy's son is playing drums with him now.
Yeah, and it's weird because we've always had instruments around the house and my kids have grown up with music around them, especially with being on tour at such a young age, but we've never forced them or been like, "hey, you need to take these piano lessons"or take guitar lessons. We've just kind of let them discover it and self-teach themselves, and it's been kind of cool to see how unorthodox their songwriting skills are or their skills on the guitar or piano. That part is always really interesting to me because I was the same way. And it makes for so much more of an interesting perspective when you're self-taught. So that's been kind of cool to realize and watch that. We get out there and jam from time to time, but really it's not as connected with them and me as you might think. I don't really engage in it with them that much and they don't really engage with me that much. It's just that sometimes we do it. But I could definitely see in the future where we'd be looking at each other as peers, like, "Hey, could you help me out with this?"
What do you mean you don't engage with them? Are you talking musically or are you saying that you ignore them entirely when you're both around the house?
[Laughs.] No, I don't engage with them musically. I mean, I play with them, don't get me wrong, but I'm not like what you would think; this father that plays music and pushes his ideals and his ideas on his kids. They pretty much do their own thing.
I think about a father who pushes sports onto his kids, but have never thought about a father pushing music on his kids.
Well, that's it exactly. They're around that kind of stuff and I see these dads that are so engaged with their kids in sports, and it's great and all that, but it seems like they tend to push their agenda on them and really kind of like hope that they're getting what they can for themselves through their kids. It's not like that for me. I could care less if they play music. To be honest, I'd kind of hoped they wouldn't get involved with it, but I think I'm shit out of luck with that. Two of them are really into it.
Tell me about the "Psychphonic" album and how it came about that every song from your "Yes , It's True" album came to be remixed.
Most of the time when people do remixes they'll just pick a couple of their songs or they'll pick a single and go off and get it remixed by somebody, and we had different people from all over the world make videos for us; we reached out to fans of the band to make videos. And there was one person who was also a DJ and really well-connected with other DJs and he kind of came up with the idea with my wife, like, "Hey, I'd like to do some remixes and I've got some friends who would like to do the same for you guys." And we said, "Hey, let's just check a couple of them out," and we did and then it was, "Would you mind if I gave this other one to another friend?" and he did and before we knew it we had every song remixed by 10 different DJs. And we got them all back and were like, "Wow!" I mean, it's a totally reinterpreted record. And we actually had nothing to do with it other than giving them the [audio] stems and the tracks to be able to do what they wanted to do, but if they wanted to re-imagine it, it was their opportunity to really go for it. We were really trusting with it. So we got together with Kirtland [the Dallas label that had put out the Spree's previous two albums] to see if they wanted to put it out. Because we really liked it. It was another way to see "Yes, It's True," and for us it was an opportunity to really enjoy our songs in a completely different way. And we just thought fans would get a kick out of it.
Are you playing any of these remixed versions live?
No. It's really so electronic and heavy into the DJ realm. It's not our bag. We do have each DJ if they're ever in the particular city we're playing come out and play as one of the acts on the show, and we had that happen on the first leg of the tour. We had four of them come out and spin songs before and actually play the songs that they did. So you'll see them if they happen to be in your town.
What have you learned from all of this? Anything you didn't know about yourself and the way you make music?
It's weird. Some of the DJs use some of the tracks, but some of them basically went off and wrote their own parts over it and completely reinterpreted the songs. Some of them kept the vocals, some of them flipped the vocal around, some of them autotuned the vocals. I knew once we gave the tracks to capable engineers who are DJs that they were going to go crazy with it. I knew they were going to turn it into something that you just wouldn't imagine was there.
Any particular reason that you only decided to draw from "Yes, It's True"? Or was it just that it happened that way?
Well, it does help support the record that we've got out there and keep the steam going on as well. I hate saying it, but times are hard right now. But we're proud of the record and it's a good record. But there's only so much that you can do these days and we're doing everything we can, and we just thought, "Wow, this is a completely different perspective on our record," and it's kind of nice to have this as a piggyback. Polyphonic Spree have always had a strong presence in the DJ world from the get-go, because there's so much instrumentation that they could pull from and sample, and they've been doing it for years with Polyphonic Spree and it made sense for that reason as well, since Polyphonic Spree's always been friendly in the EDM world. It's kind of cool and it make sense for us to put a record out like this because we've been dabbling in this for years and people have been using our tracks for years, so it's cool that Kirtland was willing to put a record out like that. But it's not like it's going to be this huge moneymaker. It's just nice for fans and for our core audience that sometimes gets neglected.
You mentioned times being hard. I saw that on your site you have a button to just PayPal you guys some money for tour support. Does that kind of appeal to fans go a long way to subsidize you?
No, I mean, we did that because people that are fans of the band are aware of what it takes for us to do what we do. C'mon, man, we get paid like a four-piece band, but we have four bands in our band.
How many people is it on this tour?
I think we have onstage 17. And that's pretty light for us. All of the basics are covered though, and we're killing it! The band is the best it's ever been. But what started that whole thing was that people would just come up to the merch booth and just give us money, and say, "We'd just like to donate to the cause." And we started thinking, "Hey, why don't we make it easier for them" and it's not like we're making all of this crazy money. Polyphonic Spree is a labor of love, but it's also a financial insanity. It just doesn't work out on paper, but we've been able to keep it going for 14 years with doing other things that subsidize it. We'll license songs and people will use our songs in movies and commercials and whatever. That's how we've been able to make it thus far and we did the Kickstarter thing for this last record, for "Yes, It's True" and that was the first time we embraced that. You know, we have to use all of the resources in the modern age for us to be able to continue because unfortunately record sales have never been a strong suit for us because we're not all over commercial radio. We're a large touring band and there's a financial reality to that. It is what it is, so you have to be like, "Wow, so we can put a 'donate' button on our website," so hell yeah, let's do that if people wanna give us money. It's like $5 here or $10 there, but every little bit helps.
You talk about this reality, which is a struggle, but the music of the Polyphonic Spree is such a removal from reality. I'd imagine it's hard to maintain both mindsets, since they're so opposite of one another.
At the end of the day it's art, and it's always been art, but c'mon, I have a family. I've got four kids, a wife, a house, I've got to balance what we need to flourish as human beings, my wife and I, and at the same time try to finance this thing and not let it interrupt your artistic flow and dictate what kind of music you're going to play and how many people you're going to have in your band and how it's going to describe your sound. That's the one thing that I can say I'm pretty proud of: We've always maintained the integrity of the size of the Polyphonic Spree, the sound, the justification of the sound and it's been there from the very beginning and it's been on every record. And we're still touring to this day, and it's not because it hasn't been a lot of work. And it's not because we haven't been through financial hard times. All of those things have played into it and it's so appropriate for the Polyphonic Spree. It's just the nature of this band. It'll come out one day what it's taken for us to be able to continue what it is we do. Hell, we've lasted longer than four-piece bands that started in 2000. We created a sound at a time when no one was doing that particular sound, and now you can find it everywhere. I'm pretty proud of what we've done, but it's still a struggle and [laughs] it seems like it's always going to be a struggle. We always thought it was going to get a little bit easier, but it hasn't. But it's always a blast.
You mentioned that you've lasted longer than a lot of four-piece bands, and even your previous band, Tripping Daisy, that lasted about 9 years. That must have blown your mind when you reached that point where your enormous band outlasts your previous band.
Yeah, it did. For something that I never thought would be a touring band, and for something that in its infancy stage I thought of as an experiment, for me to be having a conversation with you about a band I've been in for 14 years like the Polyphonic Spree, that's mind-blowing. It was never supposed to work. Everyone thought it was a gimmick. Everyone thought, "Oh, this is really good, Tim, but you know you're not going to be able to tour this. Man, it's a great idea, bro, but you know this is what it is." But I mean, hey, we're still there and we're still going and we're still putting out records and still making it interesting and I still feel the music is totally relevant and we're making a contribution. There's not much more that I could ask for other than record sales and shit-tons of money [laughs].
How do you maintain the jubilation that defines the Polyphonic Spree when you're up against all of these odds?
Because this is what I love to do! I feel that I'm at my best when I'm with the Polyphonic Spree. When I'm up onstage singing these songs, I'm at my best, so it's hard to ignore that. Life is hard enough, and if you can find something in life that really turns you on, even with the weight of what it takes to make it happen, it's just all worth it. I can't really ignore it. We've had many, many, many, many talks of "We can't keep doing this." We've remortgaged our house twice for this band. We've put ourselves in to financial duress quite a few times. We've been signed and dropped by eight different labels. We've overcome every single time, and the only thing I can think of is just what I've told you; it's just kind of hard to just turn off and ignore something that gives you that much joy and fulfillment. That's what it's about.
I've been looking at the setlists for this tour and there are some really interesting covers here. "Oh What a Night" by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, "Live and Let Die" by Wings and "Porpoise Song" by the Monkees…
Well the Monkees one is not really a traditional Monkees song. It's from the movie, "Head," and it's a real psychedelic trip. And I'm just really into psychedelic music so I love that. And "Live and Let Die" happened because somebody was like, "Man, you should do that song. You have all the instruments to do it," and we worked it up and it's like, "Yeah! We can do this!" We can basically do any song out there! That's why covers are so fun for us. We can nail it because we have the whole sonic landscape covered. We've done everything from Nirvana to the whole of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show." We can go anywhere we want, and when you know that and have that kind of power, and when there are so many wonderful songs that you love, it's hard not to dip in there and grab a couple every now and then.
The Polyphonic Spree play Brighton Music Hall in Allston on Aug. 25, Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Aug. 26 and Prince Music Theater in Philly on Aug. 27.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.comments2013-07-08T10:01:26.847-04:00LearningZealotMark Britzhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-64319008631724655752013-07-08T09:09:09.324-04:002013-07-08T09:09:09.324-04:00Outstanding examples. I would even argue that we a...Outstanding examples. I would even argue that we are constantly learning, but exactly because we're in the heat of the moment, we don't realize it. Even afterwards. Kudos that you've been able to see, and extract, these learning events objectively. Leo Salazarhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-66794553692896156242013-05-31T11:44:59.926-04:002013-05-31T11:44:59.926-04:00I'd like to apologize if you heard the languag...I'd like to apologize if you heard the language I used when I read the part about you getting up at 4:45 every morning.David Kellyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-65729008838612363172013-05-08T06:10:12.963-04:002013-05-08T06:10:12.963-04:00Mark, as a sometime cyclist myself, I'd agree that...Mark, as a sometime cyclist myself, I'd agree that smart working is absolutely about pull as well as push. If I could extend the metaphor – I'd point out that we all get punches sometimes and that's when having the right equipment and a good back up team are essential. Ara Ohanianhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-75894101771291011302013-05-02T09:30:11.710-04:002013-05-02T09:30:11.710-04:00Thanks Sarah. I agree more failure toleration is n...Thanks Sarah. I agree more failure toleration is needed. And leaders hiring creative passionate people must recognize that failure (when coupled with reflection opportunities) would go a long way to helping organizations achieve innovation. I'd also say that increased openness and transparency (where people narrate their work and their learning including executives) would help reveal the Mark Britzhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-32226384168952403002013-05-02T08:58:42.428-04:002013-05-02T08:58:42.428-04:00Hi Mark. Great article on informal learning. It...Hi Mark. Great article on informal learning. It's true that there is often resistance to informal learning in corporate situations, and I definitely agree that the traditional formal mindset plays a big role.

The question you posed, "How do we help our leaders to do more self-reflection to expose their hypocrisy?" is such a relevant one but such a tough one to answer! Sarah Millshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-31537408178674489872013-04-20T16:21:57.398-04:002013-04-20T16:21:57.398-04:00Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!...Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! These past months I've been discovering the strength of learning by social media for myself and I fully recognize your remark on 'being lulled to sleep' within the walls of your own organization. Promoting the use of social media for learning will become an important task within L&D and hopefully BYOD initiatives will bridge the Brigit Calamehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-51019085281578363282013-04-11T14:24:00.859-04:002013-04-11T14:24:00.859-04:00This is a great point, Mark. I think the progressi...This is a great point, Mark. I think the progression is pretty clear these days. We've seen the Enterprise attempts to replicate the Internet within the "safe" confines of their firewall and the frustration users still experience in that environment (SSO that is anything but, the need to understand and navigate multiple silos with poor quality content or outdated information, Megan Murrayhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-91927404107183108752013-04-07T21:58:54.761-04:002013-04-07T21:58:54.761-04:00Thanks Mark for sharing your social success story....Thanks Mark for sharing your social success story.

While all the steps you undertook were obviously important, I think "Each email or call he received from one of his team members he asked that they post it on Yammer and get more heads around it" was the lynchpin.

This kind of commitment from the executive to make it work *in practice* is email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-56046680200366171782012-12-29T10:40:00.096-05:002012-12-29T10:40:00.096-05:00Pausing to read was important an enjoyable even wh...Pausing to read was important an enjoyable even when my child was in the womb! Now, it is more meaningful and portrays a belief in the story we have chosen to read. For my growing child, the pauses increase comprehension. As for adults, wish they would pause before sharing thoughts instead of attempting to sound 'clever'. For leaders, well thought out comment that shows reflection is Maithreyee Dubéhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-64266319677982480542012-12-28T14:57:38.366-05:002012-12-28T14:57:38.366-05:00Nice post. Space to reflect is critical for allow...Nice post. Space to reflect is critical for allowing the whole encoding/storage/recall cycle. Often the "space" needed is rather small; but in learning, just as in visual arts, it's the negative space that makes the whole picture come alive.
(and you're right: narration is a powerful tool for learners of any age)jleffronhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-68679874552170680182012-12-04T13:57:48.139-05:002012-12-04T13:57:48.139-05:00Thanks Ryan. Not sure it belongs with an L&D ...Thanks Ryan.

Not sure it belongs with an L&D function but I could see how in the short-term they are best suited to support.

The culture (as always) is critical for an "obligated" workforce to bloom. People are driven by self interest still but in the Web 2.0 world the axiom of one must "give to get" has never been more true.

I've Mark Britzhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-18418599050522836372012-12-03T17:50:36.247-05:002012-12-03T17:50:36.247-05:00Excellent post, Mark. In the not-too-distant futu...Excellent post, Mark.

In the not-too-distant future, the idea of being a full-time employee who turns up to the office every day for years on end will seem quaintly old fashioned.

That makes knowledge management a very real challenge for the business, and it lands squarely in T&D's lap.

"Introducing employees to a rich culture that invites their email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-32950479147772474502012-12-03T17:01:03.582-05:002012-12-03T17:01:03.582-05:00Excellent post, Mark. In the not-too-distant futu...Excellent post, Mark.

In the not-too-distant future, the idea of being a full-time employee who turns up to the office every day for years on end will seem quaintly old fashioned.

That makes knowledge management a very real challenge for the business, and it lands squarely in T&D's lap.

"Introducing employees to a rich culture that invites their firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-12424026431210080652012-11-07T05:18:05.364-05:002012-11-07T05:18:05.364-05:00Employee on boarding has removed that barrier.inst...Employee on boarding has removed that barrier.insted of worrying.
New Ideas are welcome.steve hellarhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-89578598660331848962012-11-06T16:03:55.775-05:002012-11-06T16:03:55.775-05:00We are on our way #reallearn with us as we start d...We are on our way #reallearn with us as we start dissecting what makes up real learning using mindmeister!Mark Britzhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-85321595618718726812012-11-05T22:44:05.444-05:002012-11-05T22:44:05.444-05:00Hi Mark, I am happy to participate, and check what...Hi Mark,
I am happy to participate, and check what can be done in an a collaborative manner.

KulariKulari Lokugehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-79370952191142986682012-11-05T20:53:32.176-05:002012-11-05T20:53:32.176-05:00Great to have you all on board - as we wait to see...Great to have you all on board - as we wait to see who else may join in we need to think about a good tool set. Andrew I looked at Linoit.com but I think the linking of ideas that a mind map tool will allow would be a better visual. Rory, I have Mindjet as well - was hoping to explore a free one but I too will look into MJs "openness." Misha, Yammer would be great - but I could also seeMark Britzhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-5882182153129832432012-11-05T18:53:33.465-05:002012-11-05T18:53:33.465-05:00Mark - I would definitely be interested in partner...Mark - I would definitely be interested in partnering with you on this.

I've used MindJet, but I don't recall what limits they put on collaboration.

RoryRory Francishttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-1734450140706761292012-11-05T16:39:11.552-05:002012-11-05T16:39:11.552-05:00Nice idea Mark. Have you looked at setting up a b...Nice idea Mark. Have you looked at setting up a board on linoit.com? Not mind mapping but can be an effective way for others to firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-3167368914643158682012-11-05T15:57:35.431-05:002012-11-05T15:57:35.431-05:00I'd love to participate - it's a fantastic...I'd love to participate - it's a fantastic idea.

For collaboration, I'd suggest using a Yammer external network. I'm happy to set one up if you let me know what to call it :)Misha email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-55791740003736696732012-10-03T10:36:01.709-04:002012-10-03T10:36:01.709-04:00As a frequent presenter, you hit upon a topic near...As a frequent presenter, you hit upon a topic near and dear to my heart. I used to be one of those presenters that would say "if you have anything with an on/off switch, turn it off". However, with the advent of smartphones and other note taking technology, I had to change my mindset. Thanks for keeping this topic alive. Many still need to understand it's not always about playingKathy Baranyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-43697997370760552442012-10-02T20:26:05.272-04:002012-10-02T20:26:05.272-04:00Yes Sam - that's the second attribute I think ...Yes Sam - that's the second attribute I think Learning pros (if that's the best title) must possess; persistence. The first being empathy.Mark Britzhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-58914815132580906742012-09-29T06:41:57.889-04:002012-09-29T06:41:57.889-04:00Great post Mark. Love the quote at the end. It'...Great post Mark. Love the quote at the end. It's stories like these that help those of us who are setting fires, to keep on sparking. Thanks for sharingSam Burroughhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-81723824804249525512012-02-28T09:30:35.393-05:002012-02-28T09:30:35.393-05:00Stylianos - Thanks for commenting and I agree. I ...Stylianos - Thanks for commenting and I agree. I am looking (slowly) at how VW may help our distributed workforce and need to better understand the strengths and limitations of avatars beyond my own experience. I'd love to read more of the reasearch you have seen - please share at your earliest convenience.Mark Britzhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290063537078802150.post-38543109938454312252012-02-28T04:31:53.856-05:002012-02-28T04:31:53.856-05:00Valid observations, Mark. Indeed the power of Virt...Valid observations, Mark. Indeed the power of Virtual Worlds are deeply related with the psychology of the avatar.

As research solidly suggests, when we identify ourselves with our avatar, we are deeply influenced by what our avatar does in an immersive environment both in the conscious and unconscious level.

And this fact is a killer learning weapon in the hands of skillfulStylianos Mystakidishttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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St Brigid's College – Junk Kouture Workshop
Tuesday 3rd May saw a very successful workshop with the Transition Year students at St Bridgid's Callan. Following on from our previous visits involving workshops on gardening skills and biodiversity, including recycling and re-purposing, the students have taken on a project to use the waste materials from the school to produce unique outfits in the style of Junk Kouture.
Work on the project is well underway and the students are using, plastic bags, newspaper, used photocopy paper, drinks cans etc to make a range of exciting outfits.
The Transition Year students have really embraced the Susliving message over the past school year and the results are evident around the new schools. The window boxes made and planted during the gardening skills and biodiversity workshop are in full bloom looking beautiful and the anti litter drive involving the whole is showing great results!


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We went abstract. Our initial attempts to find a narrative didn't prove out. It was simply too boring. So, upon Gabe's suggestion, we went abstract, and even took the idea of putting Allen Ginsberg's poem underneath. Below you can see our final video – titled after the poem read in…Read More
Storyboard – How To Live in New York: Ride the Subway
Cliche? Definitely. But we thought it would be fun to subvert the expectations of everyone who's ever seen a kitschy, buzz-feed-esque video about the hijinks and hilarity that occurs on what basically amounts to an underground clown car. The camera follows our lone hero as he/she journey's through the subway…Read More
First Audio Project – Dreamscape, sort of.
The concept generation phase of this project was a bit tricky – we couldn't settle. It started with wanting to capture the sounds of a unique place and play them back using multiple channels to give a 360 feel of a space. Think birds in the sky, a guy playing…Read More
3 Favorite Sounds
Toilet: Who doesn't love a good toilet flush? Scream: Wait for it. She nails the scream, but we didn't properly level the recorder so it peaked a bit. But this girl screamed like that in the middle of Washington Square Park. What a champ. And my favorite –…Read More
Her Long Black Hair – A Reaction
Surreal. Trippy. And just plain cool. The audio was perfect. The way it moved past you as you walk. The way it blends with the natural sounds around you. The eerie accuracy of some of the observations. I was really, really blown away by it. Technically speaking, it was fantastic.…Read More
Cite me, bro?
They say that we are an amalgamation of the five people nearest and dearest to us. My personality, word choice, tone, sense of humor, world view, and general attitude isn't actually mine. It's a mashup. A borrowing and repurposing of others. It seems obvious to say that I have not…Read More


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Important information for trained divers : don't forget :
- your passport or your diver's certification card.
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- your medical certificate (less than 12 months old).
For the first time in your life,you will discover the sea world, the flora and fauna of the Valinco Gulf, 6 meters deep, with a personal instructor .
They will practise their first finning with an experienced instructor, between 2 and 5 meters deep.
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You will be able to complete your theoretical knowledge and diving techniques in order to become a scuba diver and dive with others, following a dive marshall's instructions.
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The paper is expected to give more details on the regulator's work-based assessment alternative to examinations. Unfortunately, it is likely the FSA will continue to oppose a strict split between sales and advice.
Money Marketing continues to support the move towards greater professionalism but hopes that central to the regulator's thinking will be the damage done to consumers by a massive cut in IFA numbers.


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Looking to get away? There are a number of great beach spots to visit in North Carolina. You can easily hop in your new car and drive to any one of these great locations, each of which offers supreme views, sandy settings, and relaxing atmospheres. There's nothing quite like these North Carolina beaches. Read on to learn about some of our favorites here at Trent Cadillac Buick GMC.
According to HomeAway, one of the top locations is Hatteras Islands. The Outer Banks have truly serene beaches, with a peaceful setting for surfing, fishing, diving, and more. The sunset is really spectacular in the Hatteras Islands, transforming the waters into surreal images. If you go one place this summer, be sure to visit this location.
Duck is also a popular spot in North Carolina. Don't let the name fool you—this vacation spot is well-known along the coast, offering rentals and sunny skies. The adventurous will love things like kayaking, deep sea fishing, and parasailing, though the town also has great shopping as well.
Finally, ride horses along the beach in Corolla. These beaches are perfect for those who want to spend time relaxing with the family. Visit golf courses, hiking trails, and more. There are also a number of famous seafood restaurants in the area to visit as well. Hop in your new Buick Encore or other vehicle to experience all that North Carolina has to offer.
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So what does a writer do when told by his agent to "Write what you know"? He writes a play "The Agent" based on how shabbily he was treated by literary agencies. Writer Martin Wagner's play The Agent premiered at the Old Red Lion this spring and transferred to the Trafalgar Studios for a movie version in the summer (Martin Wagner on literary agents) Excerpt:
"As far as agents were concerned, I was unashamedly promiscuous as a young writer. Like most budding writers I had been hoping for instant success, spurred on by endless headlines of first books getting improbably huge advances, but, for me at least, reality was invariably very different: there was the agent who reluctantly agreed to send out three chapters of my first novel to two publishers to prove to me that it was no good (one got on the phone straight away, wanting to read more); there was the agent who kept forgetting the title of my screenplay (The Writer, is that so hard to remember?); and there was the agent who has yet to find time to read an 80-page novella I sent them some years ago. So when yet another ineffectual agent suggested that I write about what I know, I decided that the thing I know most about is ineffectual agents."
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News and Announcements
Current parking regulations for the Village of Beach Park are as follows:
Ordinance 10.08.010 states: Parking will only be allowed where curbs and gutters currently exist, in an area that a parking plan is specified and posted, or between the hours of 6:00 AM and 1:00 AM the following day on the odd numbered side of the street.
Ordinance 10.08.050 states: It is unlawful for any person to park or permit to be parked or to leave standing, any motorized vehicle on any street or shoulder within the village limits at any time after a snow begins to fall and for a period of eight (8) hours after snow stops falling when the snow on the streets exceeds two inches (2") in depth, or until snow removal operations are completed.
New Waste Hauler Advanced Disposal - Garbage Page
This new service covers garbage, recycling, and landscaping waste. Click here for more information about our new expanded garbage services or Click here to visit our Village refuse page.
Need assistance with fueling your car????
Attention Benton Township Seniors: Every WEDNESDAY from 9am-1pm a station attendant will assist you by filling your tank at the following locations:
MARATHON STATION at Wadsworth & Green Bay in Beach Park
ANNA'S MARKETPLACE & CARWASH at Beach and Sheridan Road in Beach Park
MARATHON STATION at 9th Street and Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor
ANNA'S SHELL MARKETPLACE & CAR WASH at Rte 173 & Green Bay in Zion
Pick up your card at the Village Hall or Benton Township. This card is good from November 1st through April 1st.
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Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener™
Overview: Screen infants at risk for neurological impairment or developmental delay.
Age Range: 3-24 months
Administration: 10-15 minutes
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Publication Date: 1995
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Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener (BINS) quickly screens infants at risk for neurological impairment or developmental delay.
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- Assesses basic neurological functions, auditory and visual receptive functions, verbal and motor expressive functions, and cognitive processes
- Includes item sets containing 11 to 13 items selected from the Bayley Scales of Infant Development®–Second Edition (BSID–II) and neurological assessments
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Let us read together – Counting the Omar Day 12: ל Lamed
89 Forever, O Lord,
Your word is settled in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
You established the earth, and it abides.
91 They continue this day according to Your ordinances,
For all are Your servants.
92 Unless Your law had been my delight,
I would then have perished in my affliction.…
93 I will never forget Your precepts,
For by them You have given me life.
94 I am Yours, save me;
For I have sought Your precepts.
95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me,
But I will consider Your testimonies.
96 I have seen the consummation of all perfection,
But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.
Psalm 119:89-96
Day 12 ― Hod of Gevurah: Humility in Discipline
The results of discipline and might without humility are obvious. The greatest catastrophes have occurred as a result of people sitting in arrogant judgment of others. Am I arrogant in the name of justice (what I consider just)? Do I ever think that I sit on a higher pedestal and bestow judgment on my subjects below? What about my children? Students?


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|redirect in post-read phase
|Mon, 17 May 1999 21:58:43 GMT
I apologize for the x-post (I sent this to email@example.com yesterday), but I am just far too impatient. Not that a response is guaranteed on this list, but my odds are at least better. <X-POST> Anybody have any idea why something like this: if (cookie was found) return DECLINED; location = ap_psprintf(r->pool, "%s://%s:%d%s?request=%s", ap_http_method(r), ap_get_server_name(r), ap_get_server_port(r), sconfig->authenticator, r->unparsed_uri); ap_table_setn(r->headers_out, "Location", location); return REDIRECT; would cause NOTHING to be sent to the client? Can a redirect be done in the post-read phase? I haven't traced this down all the way, but it appears that apache is going through all the right motions to send the header out, it's just that nothing is being write()'d. </X-POST> -Tom -- Tom Vaughan <tvaughan at aventail dot com>
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