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Gabriele Eleonore Jeske
December 2, 1933 - October 8, 2017
Memorial Service: Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 1 p.m.
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Gaby Jeske was born in Germany in 1933. Her Dad, Gustaf Treger, & her mother, Nora Jaschke, are deceased. Gaby came to America with her family and settled in Ohio. She learned to speak English by watching TV Shows.
Gaby moved to TEXAS with her daughters. She then started her 20+ year Career with Alright Parking as a Shuttle Bus Driver in Humble.
Gaby later moved Back to Germany for a Decade to be closer to her German family. Each year, Gaby would make trips to visit her Texas family. She finally moved back to TEXAS because she loved it so much. Her Great Passions were Shopping, Traveling, Camping, & Fishing. She loved animals (Squirrels & dogs), dancing, & going to garage sales. Gaby loved Country music & German Festival music.
Gaby was Friendly, Outgoing, and Loved People. She could go into a room full of Strangers & make at least 3 new Friends before leaving. She made people SMILE. She was a great friend to all who knew her. She is loved and will be missed greatly.
Daughters: Sabine Johnson & Britta Treger (deceased); Son-in-law: John Johnson; Brother: Udo Treger; Grandchildren: Michelle Treger & Johnny Choate. Texas Family: Melissa, Melinda, Marilyn, & Stephan Koonce; David & Quinn Ansley & Sierra Davis & Cat Hosmer, Mike & Taylor Coursey & Tonee & Baylee Riggins, Mikey & Cayden Coursey, Amber Foster; Morgan Coursey & Steve Marsh & daughter Juliette; Veronica Reese; Rod & Sandra Howell (& Ashley, Brittany, Cassie); and Allyne Columbus, Steve Howard, Nilda Manning.


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ASOP Tour
Jillian Bullock is launching an empowerment tour beginning April 2017 during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and ending on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017, in conjunction with her upcoming movie "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives," which deals with veterans, post-traumatic stress disorder and military sexual assault.
Jillian, the writer, director and producer of the movie, will tour the country to conduct speeches, which includes the following:
• Sexual assault and rape
• Military sexual trauma
• Mental illness and depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• How sexual assault and rape in the military affects millions of veterans and men and women who currently serve
• Recovery and coping skills to live a productive and fulfilling life
Jillian will also share her story of how she coped with PTSD after she was raped by a family member when she was eleven. How her life spiraled out of control where she found herself homeless, addicted to drugs and involved in prostitution at age fifteen. What steps she took to transform her life from a Victim to a Victor, and how as a certified life professional coach, she helps others, especially girls and women, strive and thrive.
After a segment of the movie "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives" is shown to those in attendance, Jillian will conduct a Q&A.
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After a segment of the movie "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives" is shown to those in attendance, Jillian will conduct a Q&A.
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Jillian's Speaking, Events, & Public Appearance
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Philly Black List (Writers' Group)
Bridgett ReDavid, organizer of the Philly Black List (center) with guest speakers filmmaker Jillian Bullock and actor Tamara Woods. They screened the trailer for "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives." Q&A to follow.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Community College of Philadelphia, Veterans Resource Center | Center for Business and Industry, Room C2-28. Screening of scenes from "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives." Q&A with director, Jillian Bullock.
(Jillian Bullock with Stephen J. Bachovin, Coordinator for Veteran Programming)
Friday, April 21, 2017
Award winning director Jillian Bullock and lead female actor Tamara Woods were invited to be on the panel at the Women Veterans Forum 2017 at Temple University. The theme was: A Day Honoring Military and Women Veterans. HER STORY: She Wore Her Boots With Pride Breaking the Silence - Can We Talk? Later in the program the trailer for "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives" was shown for those in attendance, followed by a Q&A with Jillian and Tamara.
(Jillian Bullock and Tamara Woods)
Saturday, April 22, 2017
The VMC invited director Jillian Bullock and lead actors Tamara Woods and John Quinlan to show a few clips from the movie and do a Q&A for those in attendance.
'A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives' Movie at the Veterans Multi-Culture Center in Philadelphia. Shown Here (L to R): Anna Stormer, Rick Borgerson, Tamara Woods, Jillian Bullock, John Quinlan and Dr. Charmaine Ijeoman.
Getting political support for A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives. Director of Photography Lamont Fountain, Lead female actor Tamara Woods, Philadelphia Councilman David Oh, Director Jillian Bullock, and Rashon Christopher, Constituent Service Representative .
Director Jillian Bullock and lead female actor Tamara Woods talk about PTSD, mental health and re-entry for military veterans at Temple University.
July 4 2017
Jillian was asked to participate as a speaker at the Paul Robeson House and Museum on in Philadelphia as part of the Minority Mental Health Month. Jillian will show the trailer for her film "A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives," which deals with veterans, PTSD and military sexual assault. After the viewing, Jillian will lead in a conversation on PTSD and veteran's re-entry.
Why The ASOP Tour Is Important?
It is estimated that 2.4 million Americans, males and females, have served on the front lines in Iraq or Afghanistan over the past 10 years or so. Many of these men and women return home with no physical disabilities so people assume they are the "lucky" ones. However, inside their minds they are fighting a different kind of war still going on as they deal with witnessing traumatic events and death all around them or being the victim of military sexual assault.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event, e.g. combat, sexual assault, natural disaster, terrorist attack, etc. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. This can lead to depression, alcohol and drug abuse, violent outbursts, homelessness, inability to hold down a job, withdrawal, and much more.
It's estimated that 22 American military veterans die by suicide every day. That's nearly one every hour, of every day, of every week, of every month. That's over 8,000 veterans every year.
Men go off to battle and get trained in how to become a killing machine. Not only are they up close and personal with the mentality of "kill or be killed," but they suffer greatly from seeing so much death all around them on a constant basis. It's especially difficult when one of the men in their unit has been killed by firefight or witnessing an IED blast blow up children. Even women, who may not be soldiers, often have roles as medics or military police, or other jobs, which still puts them front and center to see the effects of war and all the ugliness that goes with it.
Once they come home many have a difficult time shutting off that aggression, the nightmares, looking over their shoulder for "the enemy," the guilt from surviving when friends have died, which leads them to drinking, using drugs and getting into fights or taking out that aggression on their spouses, loved ones, children, employees or complete strangers.
Leon Panetta, the former defense secretary, called the suicide rate among service members an epidemic.
Many military women face an even greater problem, having been the victim of sexual assault by men in their own unit. In fact, according to U.S. military facts women are more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by the enemy in Iraq or Afghanistan. One out of three women who serve in the military will be sexually assaulted or raped. This means women must deal with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when they return home. What makes the healing process even more difficult is the fact that more than 90 percent of alleged rapists aren't found guilty because the judicial process is handled by military commanders.
The Department of Defense estimated that 26,000 incidents of sexual assault occurred last year in the military, up from 19,000 in 2011. But that number is actually higher as many incidents go unreported (80%) due to women feeling pressure or fear of being singled out, shunned, losing their rank, negative responses from their unit or superior officers or retaliation. The latest Pentagon survey found that 62 percent of women who reported being sexually assaulted experienced retaliation.
Considering more than 282,000 American women have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan during a decade of war, according to Pentagon figures, even President Obama had to address the severity of this problem in the United States Armed Forces.
President Obama stated: "This type of crime has no place in the greatest military on earth."
More Facts
● There are an estimated 23.4 million veterans in the United States.
● 57,849 veterans are homeless on a single given night.
● 311,688 veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan were coded with PTSD.
● 22 veterans die from suicide each day.
● There were an estimated 140,000 veterans held in state and federal prisons.
● Cumulative lengths of deployments are associated with more emotional difficulties among military children and more mental health diagnoses among military spouses.
● $8,300 is the average cost for first year of treatment for a recent veteran with PTSD.
● 85.9 million dollars spent treating recent veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder during first year of diagnosis.
● On average, 1 in 5 active duty service members attempt suicide each day.
● Military veterans account for 20% of all U.S suicides.
● Women are not always trained for combat. Yet they often take part in stressful and dangerous combat or combatsupport missions where they find themselves receiving hostile fire and returning fire.
● Women are twice as likely as men to develop posttraumatic stress disorder.
● Half of military veterans suffer from mental illness; twothirds suffer from substance abuse problems; and many from dual diagnosis (which is defined as a person struggling with both mental illness and a substance abuse problem).
● Veterans have low marriage rates and high divorce rates.
● Approximately 45% of the 1.6 million veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are seeking disability compensation. The average wait to get a disability claim processed is now eight months.
● Children of deployed military parents more at risk for alcohol, drug use.
● Children often struggle to adjust when a deployed parent returns home who is not only wounded physically, but also wounded mentally.
● These problems affect about 1.8 million military children.
● Every four hours a sexual assault or rape is reported in the United States Military.
● A military survey indicated that there were 26,000 cases of unwanted sexual contact in one year; only 3,300 were reported.
● Today, a woman serving in Iraq or Afghanistan is more likely to be raped by a fellow service member than to be killed in the line of fire .
2013 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress – conducted on a single night in January 2013
Report on VA Facility Specific Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn veterans diagnosed with Potential or Provisional PTSD Released March 2014
Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide – June 2013
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
PTSD Foundation of America
DVNF.org veteran-homelessness
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So, in a few days I leave Australia, for just over six weeks, and head over to the UK to catch up with family and friends. Of course, I will be taking my camera and taking the odd photo or two, but do you think I have done any packing or organising of the trip? Nope! Apart form having a rather vague idea about visiting Ireland just after Christmas, I haven't really got a clue what I will be getting up to. To some, that might appear to be a rather slap dash approach to such a big trip, but to be honest that is the way I like it.
Apart form the obvious benefit that not organising anything means that I, well, don't have to organise anything and can do something else more interesting instead. It also means that I am not locked into any itinerary and can get up to just about anything I like.
Over the years, I have learnt that some of the best photo opportunities are to be found off the beaten track. Not that the UK has many unexplored places, but sometimes by going to the places that are not in the tourist guide, it is possible to get some great images. These places are not marked on maps and it is a case of heading down random roads and pathways, that lead to something special turning up. Most of the time, you don't find anything of particular interest, but sometimes you come across something that you would never have found if you were looking in the guide books or tourist information sites. This is often because, to the everyday person, these places might not hold much charm, but to a photographer, they are a gem. By not having a firm itinerary, I am free to wonder around anything that catches my eye.
I am heading to the UK in winter, and I think I am going to freeze. I am English, and I spent most of my life in the UK, but after spending the last 15 years in a considerably warmer climate, it is going to be a bit of a shock. I last visited about 4-5 years ago, and although it was about the same time of year, I was lucky to go during a bit of a heat wave and it wasn't really that cold. I don't think I am going to be that lucky this time.
One thing I am definitely not looking forward too, is the flight. 26 hours flying, and that is if there are no delays. There are only so many movies, tv shows and magazines you can watch and read, before time really starts to drag. I'm not lucky enough to go 1st class. Maybe one day, but in the meantime, I am stuck with the rest of you, in cattle class.
Although I might be a little unprepared, I am really looking forward to this trip. It will be great to catch up with everyone, and I anticipate getting some great images. Sometimes you have to leave a place to appreciate what you had. By taking the time to actually look at my homeland, I hope to be able to see it in a different light.


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o Levels eleven through twenty and 30 through 39 are the main habitation levels for the city. Think of pretty nice hotels that stretch on for miles and miles. Each of the hab units is like a decent sized studio apartment with power, water, recycling and a tap for food base. Oh, if I haven't mentioned it before; foodbase is the standard food source of the citizens who actually live within the city. It is totally nutritious with all the calories, vitamins and minerals a human (or Sime) needs. It is usually dispensed in plugs that are the shape and size of a can of beans. The foodbase itself has the texture of oatmeal mixed with tuna fish — it tastes nothing like either one of those — and at leas two of you might be thinking of Soylent Green … well SG would be a step up from foodbase. The bulk of foodbase comes from plants that are grown in hydroponic gardens on the park levels (levels 40 to 50.)
Back to the hab units, the Ethereals didn't give any furnishings so that much is totally different from hab to hab, but if you live on the hab levels you have the exact same room layout and dimension as everyone else.
These levels can look like standard "hotel" corridors or there can be large open air galleries with each "floor" of rooms having connecting balconies . These galleries often become mini parks or recreation centers for a neighborhood. They are also the locations of guerrilla markets that spring up that can sell everything from food to weapons to slaves. Slavery is illegal in most neighborhoods but that doesn't stop some of the less scrupulous from trying to make a little profit. That reminds me I am going to have to talk about the economy at some point, but not this second. The markets most often leave when the the sales or the inventory drops off but some with decent connections to supply are semi permanent.
There are sections of each level where people haven't lived for centuries. Because of the more or less sealed nature of the hab levels animals and vermin are not a big problems (except for Carrion Crabs – more about them later) but these uninhabited areas are places where Nightmares often spawn and dwell. A psychic creature can stay in an area for decades after humans have left feeding off the psychic residues left behind. Sometimes if a Nightmare or a Desire manifests in a habituated area sometimes the people will leave rather than try and fight it. The market levels are not as plagued by Nightmares and Desires as much as the hab levels because there are more dojos, fencing schools and martial academies on those levels, and that means there are more adventurous types who would be willing to hunt them down.
since basic needs are met by the hab units, most people don't have to work for anything, but they try and find jobs just so they have something do do. There is no tv and no internet so the people are desperately bored most of the time. there are lots and lots of hobby craftsmen and musicians and actors, artists, scholars, philosophers, and warriors. There are breweries and pharmaceuticals and (ahem) horizontal dancers…. Most people are very serious about their jobs but there is no peasant class or working classes. Some neighborhoods have an upper class, a nobility that is based on military power verses wealth. Some neighborhoods are governed around a corporate or trade union guild structure, some are communistic and some are totally democratic with public elections.
Real sources of power come from control of vital goods, medical help, transport access points (like the elevators or the transway stops) or military power. the heads of fighting schools are often powerful people and if the fighting school is close to a transway stop they can be very powerful, or at least influential in deciding who gets where or who gets what resources.
o Oh, another big big source of power is control of the Terminals and the UCs. there are Terminals all over the city in various places that let someone talk to the Ethereals and to command some of the trillions and trillions of nanites that help maintain the city. With a Terminal someone can have buildings built or torn down. Terminals can also control the army of Ottos that help maintain the city. The Ethereals don't really like it when someone takes over the Ottos for extended periods but they ignore when someone uses them to tote and haul goods for a day or two. The UC is a Universal Constructor – they use raw materials, nanites and three D printing tech to make just about anything that anyone wants. Raw materials can be obtained (with the use of the Terminal) from on the the thousands of RT Fusion reactors that the Ethereals use to power the city. the RT is for Room Temperature- using these and sufficient raw materials the RTF can make boatloads of energy and turn the fuel in to a new denser material. With the Terminal and the UC an operator can create anything in the Ethereal database – withe the exception of some of the weirder UNITY tech – that requires the reality bending power of the group mind.


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Mr. Hellawell is a consultant urological surgeon at Northwick Park and St. Mark's Hospital and at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
He trained in laparoscopic oncology at Imperial College and at the Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia. He completed a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy fellowship in Leipzig, Germany with Professor Stolzenburg at the University of Leipzig.
In addition to general urology he has a sub-specialty interest in urological oncology including prostate, bladder and renal cancer. He has a high volume practice in laparoscopic pelvic oncology (laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy) and upper tract laparoscopy (laparoscopic nephrectomy).
He provides a complete general urology service including surgery for benign prostate disease and renal stone disease. He maintains an academic interest in clinical research and has published book chapters and papers on prostate cancer and laparoscopic surgery.
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The gifted, expatriate San Diego band Burning Bridges delivered a fine but all-too-brief set at the Bacchanal last Saturday night, where they opened for a suddenly long-in-tooth British folk-rock sextet, Fairport Convention. Although Burning Bridges have existed since 1985, won 91X's "Battle of the California Originals" two years ago, and enjoy a respectable following in various pockets of the county, until Saturday they were virtual newcomers to me. I can only explain this by saying that in the last couple of years, some colleagues and inveterate nightclub fixtures have been dangerously liberal in their praise for Burning Bridges. The typical music enthusiast tends to become very protective of his or her favorite artists; and unqualified compliments for a group will always make me wary. But such diffidence can harden into indifference and, eventually, indolence and procrastination ("I'll get to them when I have the time"). It is always a pleasure, however, to rectify a mistake.
It was undeniable, upon receipt of their new eponymous EP, that Burning Bridges stand at a demonstrable distance from their more visible local peers. The kick-off of the six-song collection is, as was their performance at the Bacchanal, anchored by a tightly packed funk riff ("False Alarm") that bolsters the band's tempestuous ambiance. This hook-laden tune is a wise opening selection, showing off the unit's confidence, panache, and instrumental capabilities. Both their EP and their live set at the Bacchanal were clever, variegated, and impeccably executed and paced.
It should be mentioned that the Bacchanal set was also ludicrously short (approximately half an hour). This could have been a consequence of trying vainly to cajole a sparse crowd that seemed beset by communal apoplexy. Crowd reaction is a by-product of concert attendance that has always seemed to be irrelevant. But since Burning Bridges play a panorama of volatile, highly kinetic music, it is plausible that the group requires a substantial degree of audience feedback. Fortunately, the players have enough professional polish to overcome an apparent lack of audience involvement and still perform impressively.
Burning Bridges' music is full of globe-trotting nuances, inspirations, and references. And it is precisely this cultural cross-pollination that makes them so thoroughly fascinating and entertaining. The integration of exotic instrumentation and stylistic idiosyncracies from South Africa, the Caribbean, and other Afro-Hispanic nations into a basic rock set-up reflects the growing interest in pop strains emanating from other world communities. Noteworthy dabblings into musical history and esoterica by the likes of Paul Simon, David Byrne, Brian Eno, Robert Palmer, and Peter Gabriel have produced a slew of works that, though not unfaulted, are tantalizing for the chances they take.
Burning Bridges operate in a similar vein, ingesting and embellishing their melodically, harmonically, and rhythmically vivid material with pithy breaks, textural variances, syncopation, bass vamps reminiscent of Miles Davis's early-70's work, vaguely Midwestern figures and guitar harmonies, and colliding blocks of dissonance that provide unpredictable surges of drama. The band has been compared to current Talking Heads (and King Crimson and Sun Ra as well). While the comparisons have some validity, in that both bands are gathering influences from the same far-off musical shores, Burning Bridges, thankfully, sidestep David Byrne's increasingly unbearable vocal shenanigans and overwrought arrangements.
Lead singers Andrew Vereen and Cynthia Antillon are strong and emphatic, and Antillon is a provocative visual presence -- striking but not upstaging. The polyphony and counterpoint between the harmonic caretakers (guitarists Vereen and Don Story, bassist Martin Doll) and percussionists Robert Montoya and Marcos Fernandes adhere to a well-rehearsed regimen of disciplined playing. In the process, they might sacrifice impetuous spontaneity, but the result is a completely satisfying, full-bodied amalgam of what they label "world beat/ethno-pop."
Burning Bridges, like the similar but less engaging Borracho y Loco, realize the importance of broadened parameters to sustain a healthy, potent denominator for players and consumers. They may never be the most renowned group to arise from this dozing musical town. But if a catholic, perspicacious understanding of how to meld cultural opposites into a precision-tooled synthesis counts for anything, the Burning Bridges have a bright future.
- Stephen Esmedina, San Diego Reader
In the nearly three years that they have been performing locally, Burning Bridges have failed to make much more than a ripple in the San Diego original music scene. They won 91X's "Battle of the California Originals" in 1987 and have been written up in Rockbill, the San Diego Union, and the Times-Advocate, but they remain unappreciated by local fans, even as they gain critical approval. The reason for this is simple: the band is too ethnic, too esoteric, and too downright weird for Joe Santee to relate to.
This town's musical successes have been almost exclusively performers of roots-rock or metal/hard rock. Burning Bridges' style, as leader Marcos Fernandes puts it, is "world-beat ethno-pop influenced by African, Caribbean, and underground music." The Bridges' sound is very percussive, with a line-up that includes two guitars, bass, and three percussionists who utilize drums, marimba, and a variety of odd-looking bangable things the names of which even the band members don't know. It is also fluid, danceable, and highly melodic ("Yayo," an original, could be a hit).
Burning Bridges are also one helluva lot of fun to watch. There is a refreshing lack of "tough-guy" posturing; instead, the musicians beam idiotic grins, bound about like wired lunatics, and exude a genuine sense of musical ecstasy. Vocalist/percussionist Cynthia Antillon is a particular delight as she shakes maracas, dances like there's a fire underfoot, and hoots it up with wild abandon.
But perhaps what most sets them apart from your average local band is the fact that they are an ethnically and sexually integrated unit. "That mix is one of the things I like most about this band," says Fernandes. "We don't take hard political stands, but I think [the integration] says a lot. And we really get along well. It's almost scary sometimes."
Burning Bridges would no doubt fare better in the more open-minded Bay Area, where such bands as the Looters and Slack have large, loyal followings. But they are determined to stay in San Diego ("For some reason, I like it here," says Fernandes), where unreceptive audiences, lack of management, and fewer venues could keep them mired in relative obscurity.
It would be a shame to see them fade away, as so many others have, due to the sheer hopelessness that is endemic to local acts that play their own music. Burning Bridges are definitely one of the more original and creative bands that San Diego has to offer, and with persistence, they could have it all pay off for them. For those with a spirit of musical adventure, the band will perform at Rio's nightclub on Monday, November 21.
- Buddy Seigal, San Diego Reader
Now in regular release, Burning Bridges' fledgling but estimable debut album singes with the authority that makes their selective performances so special. Generally, when a reviewer stoops to the huckster's ploy of branding a band "seasoned," it's a not-too-subtle euphemism for withered, dried-up, etc.
As far as I know, Burning Bridges haven't given up the nightmare of evolution beyond this seaside resort dump; geographical stasis is none of my business, but since there have been no complaints concerning musical lethargy, they must still be the best representatives of "world beat" ca-chunk on dis zide, mon.
Too much praise has been heaped upon erstwhile Talking Heads ostrich David Byrne for his dilettante indulgences in South American and Ahfreekahn riffs, chord substitutions, and gimmicks. (Later with Byrne; he is a cipher and a decipher. His art consists of tapping into the next thing before it becomes wearisome.)
Other evident influences -- Soweto session players, Milton Nascimento, and post-Discipline King Crimson -- raise this record above the norm. There are the splendid contrasts of high sharps (the excellent Cynthia Antillon) and the droll but apt flats (Andrew Vereen). As they do in person, the featured performers and accompanists achieve what they are called on to do with sublime grace.
The songs announce exactly what they are about ("False Alarm," "Bad Machines," "Big House"). As usual, polemics in a pop band cannot probe very deep. But in this case, since it is such a B-plus/A-minus record musically, we can forgive them their lack of polemical acumen.
- Stephen Esmedina, The San Diego Reader
Burning Bridges' eponymous debut album, financed by the band and released last April (available locally at all major music stores), is receiving heavy college radio airplay across the country, from KTOO in Juneau, Alaska, to WUCF in Orlando, Fla.; from WBMB in New York City to KCSB in Santa Barbara.
The album is an unqualified tour-de-force from a band whose opulent layers of sound command immediate attention. From the O'Jays-inspired funk of "False Alarm" to the joyous African melody of "Words Are Cheap," "Burning Bridges" is impressive from start to finish.
- Buddy Seigal, San Diego Union Tribune
David Byrne began dabbling with Third World rhythms in 1980, then quickly abandoned them for a homespun pop sound throughout the 1980s. Bands like Burning Bridges continued and perfected the experiment in a music now called World Beat. It is now safe to say that the Talking Heads recent releases are reminiscent of Burning Bridges. This 6-song EP can be roughly divided into two styles. Four songs- "Society" and the three on side B- employ this fusion of Caribbean and African rhythms. The other two- "False Alarm" and "Bad Machines" are funky '70s-era soul songs complete with one flat-picked guitar riff repeated almost to the point of irritation. The lyrics address social concerns with interesting twists. "Bad Machines," reminiscent of Oingo Boingo's "Home Again," has a great line: "Bad machines don't know they're bad." Andy Vereen and Cynthia Antillon sing a distinctive male/female co-lead on most tunes, shining on the choruses but sometimes lacking energy on the verses. In general, I feel the arrangements lack dynamics.
The guitar solos on "Bad Machines" and "Society" are really creative and quite welcome over the crisp, often monotonous chink-chink of the rhythm guitar. Martin Doll's melodic bass playing is very precise and full. The combination of drums and percussion fill out the rhythm section with a very tight and danceable backbone. The vocals are well organized. A nice brass section would be a great addition to these recordings.
Somehow this record lacks the energy that this band tends to have live. I'd like to hear more of the rhythm section out front with a little less guitar and vocals. A raw, more live sound would make this record 10 times stronger.
The jacket is white with six striking black tribal masks, giving a clue to what's inside. A lyrics sheet would have been nice.
Burning Bridges released this collection last year on cassette. They have gone on to create a nice vinyl package for the rest of the world to experience. The band
must be commended for the talent displayed in both songwriting and performance. The only thing really missing in the recording is a bit of energy.
- Francisco Ciriza, San Diego Music
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Greta Gerwig in Rodarte
The second I saw Greta walk out in this, I exclaimed "YELLOW!" There's something about a good yellow dress that just gets me every time. This felt like a throwback to Michelle Williams' 2006 Oscar look, right down to the red lip and the wavy hair. Complete perfection.
Margot Robbie in Chanel
Margot always looks great on the carpet, but this ice-white look was particularly appropriate for her I, Tonya nomination. While I always prefer a nominee's hair to look a little more "done," the rest of her styling brought the ensemble together, and the delicate detail of the top combined with the soft femininity of the skirt was dreamy.
Jennifer Garner in Atelier Versace
Jennifer Garner looks phenomenal in bold colors (remember her orange Valentino in 2004?) and this dress is no exception. Versace gowns can be a little fussy and overdone, but the solid color and flow of the fabric makes this one work. A good asymmetrical neckline never hurt anyone, and I ADORE that she added a pop with a sapphire earring.
Allison Janney in Reem Acra
Normally a sleeve like this would be a massive no-no, but somehow the simplicity of the rest of this gown makes it work. I could hardly believe it was Allison's first time at the Oscars because she carried herself so well throughout the night. A wonderful look and a well-deserved win!
Nicole Kidman in Armani Privé
Nicole Kidman is always a hit-or-miss on the red carpet for me, and this one was a MASSIVE HIT! It takes someone with Nicole's stature to pull off this type of dramatic gown, and everything from her hair to her jewelry was sleek and stunning.
Chadwick Boseman
I am rarely okay with non-traditional suits at the Oscars, but this completely changed my mind about them. This is now the ONLY style I want to see from men on the red carpet. I want well-tailored, embellished suits all day, every day. I want everyone to be able to look this cool. #WakandaForever FOR REAL.
Common has always been the best at the "classic with a twist." The charcoal grey suit was one I hadn't seen from him before, and he accessorized well with the lapel pin. He just always looks like a tall glass of water everywhere he goes.
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon
To start, if you haven't seen The Big Sick you really, really need to. It's a great film, they're a great couple, and while writers often look underwhelming on the red carpet in comparison to the actors, Emily and Kumail really turned it out. Kumail's suit was impeccably tailored, and Emily's dress was whimsical and flirty. They make a great team.
Mira Sorvino in Ramona Keveža and Ashley Judd in Badgley Mischka
While not technically a "couple," Mira and Ashley showing up together was a significant move, as the two were among the first to speak out against Harvey Weinstein this past year and have been at the forefront of the #TimesUp movement. I loved that Mira's gown had subtle purple undertones that complimented the violet of Ashley's dress, and while their gowns were extremely different, they were both feminine and classic.
Gal Godot in Givenchy vs. Jennifer Lawrence in Dior
Both of these ladies were presenters, but one of them looked like, well, a presenter, and the other looked like she was nominated for every award in the book. Gal's beaded fringe Givenchy was one of the best looks of the night, and her glamazon jewelry is worthy of Daisy Gatsby. JLaw's gown looks like a cheap prom dress in comparison, and her hair and makeup was just wrong for the overall look.
Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton vs. Armie Hammer in Armani
We all know I'm not a fan of non-traditional suits on men during the Oscars, and we all know I am a fan of Emma Stone playing with menswear, but in this case the tables are turned for me. Emma's look is way, way too casual for the Oscars, and she has pulled out more formal pants and jumpsuits in previous years that would have suited the event better. I'm all for breaking the glass ceiling, but there is a certain level of decorum at the Oscars that just demands a gown. Armie's suit is luxe, sharp, and suits the formality of the event.
Lupita Nyong'o in Atelier Versace vs. Sandra Bullock in Louis Vuitton
Sandra's dress isn't terrible, but her styling killed it; wearing her hair down and piling on the eyeshadow makes her look heavy-handed and dark. Lupita, on the other hand, looks like a light, bright, golden goddess. She's a flawless Wakandan queen, and she can do no wrong on the red carpet.
Sally Hawkins in Armani Privé vs. Laurie Metcalf in Christian Siriano
I have grown up watching these two fantastic actresses on the screen, and I was thrilled to see them both nominated. The Shape of Water may have taken the awards, but Laurie was a clear winner on the carpet. Her Siriano gown fit beautifully and her styling was clean and polished. Sally's gown is frumpy and unflattering on her petite frame, and whoever did her hair should be immediately fired.
Soirse Ronan in Calvin Klein by Appointment vs. Viola Davis in Michael Kors
Viola Davis is hit-or-miss on the carpet, and this was a very, very definite miss. If Barbie was making a doll of Viola, maybe this would be an appropriate look to model, but it was all wrong for the Oscars. The neon color was terribly unflattering, and the cheap jewelry and matchy-matchy bag just made things worse. And her hair. HER HAIR. I'm all for letting your natural hair do what natural hair does, but slicking back the top was a terrible choice. Soirse's look was simple, sweet, and reminded me of Gwynneth Paltrow's infamous 1999 Oscar dress.
Adam Rippon
I have followed Adam's skating career since he made is Senior debut. I have loved every minute of his rise to fame and his pinnacle Olympic triumph. But I have two questions:
1. What are you doing at the Oscars?
2. What are you doing at the Oscars wearing a kinky leather harness?
Some fashion accessories are better left in the bedroom, boo.
Timothée Chalamet
I'm not against a white suit in theory. What I'm against is an ivory suit with a white shirt and tie, paired with clunky black boots. I don't care if you're young - do something like this at an event that isn't the Oscars. Or better yet, just don't do something like this.
Rita Moreno
While I give Rita props for still being able to fit into her old Oscar dress (pictured below,) I wish she had kept the top the same. Strapless gowns aren't quite so flattering in your 80s, and throwing on a necklace and above-the-elbow gloves to compensate doesn't quite work. I can throw her a bone for nostalgia, but that's about it.
Salma Hayek
Oh...no. This Gucci gown makes me itchy just looking at it. From the Grecian beaded top to the 80s prom fabric and ruffle-tiered bottom, there isn't a single good thing I can say about this dress. The color isn't even flattering on Salma, and I thought she looked good in every color in the book. Just...no.
Tiffany Haddish
I've been loving all the people of color rocking Wakanda-inspired fashion lately, but there's a certain point where it crosses into bargain-basement costume territory. Tiffany unfortunately crossed that line. I adored that when she presented, she changed into "the dress" that she has worn at multiple award shows and wore to host SNL. She should have worn that dress all the way through instead of bothering with this weird number.
St. Vincent
I don't care if you're a musician and you're only there to perform. If you're invited to the Oscars, you show up in a dress and you work it because that's what the event demands. You do not arrive in a circus leotard. End of story.
Eiza Gonzalez
I'm not a huge fan of halter tops in any context, but in this particular case and in this particular color with these particular side cut-outs, the gown looks like it's trying to be a swimsuit.
Andra Day
Andra is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and I respect her talent and her body of work. I do not respect this dress. It looks like a grandmother's bedspread. I cannot. I CANNOT.


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Reimer: Robert Kraft and John Mara no longer in same class after embarrassing Eli Manning fiasco
The Kraft, Mara and Tisch families are linked as three of football's great dynasties. The New York Times published an entire feature story about their bond prior to Super Bowl XLVI. At that point, the Patriots and Giants were both on top of the NFL. Their fortunates have gone in opposite directions since.
The Giants have replaced the Jets as New York's laughingstock this season, bumbling their way to a destructive 2-10 campaign. The team was pillaged with bad press last week when it decided to bench Eli Manning, ending his streak of 210 consecutive starts.
The Giants should not value Manning's streak over the long-term viability of the franchise. It is perfectly reasonable to bench a struggling older quarterback at the end of a lost season. The problem is, the Giants did it in cowardly fashion. Former head coach Ben McAdoo purposed a plan to have Manning start each game and then sit at halftime. Owner John Mara, supposedly one of the great football men of our time, admits he signed off on the foolishness.
Manning, unsurprisingly, declined the insulting offer.
Geno Smith, who failed with the Jets for four seasons, was mediocre against the Raiders last week. McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese were fired Monday, with Mara saying it was "pointless" to wait any longer to make changes. That's a plausible explanation. The Giants never eclipsed the 30-point threshold during McAdoo's tenure and it's apparent the players did not respect him. McAdoo suspended cornerbacks Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Janoris Jenkins and benched corner Eli Apple for disciplinary reasons this season. The head coach's lax atmosphere seemed to part of his undoing.
But firing McAdoo just one week after he alienated the greatest quarterback in franchise history –– with ownership approval –– indicates the Giants lack any sort of plan. Manning is back in the starting lineup this week, while rookie quarterback Davis Webb will sit on the bench. So the Giants ousted Manning for the sake of watching Geno Smith for one game. It was a pointless exercise.
The Patriots, obviously, have not been forced to deal with any sort of quarterback or coaching crisis over the last 17 years. But still, it's difficult to imagine the Krafts bungling two major decisions in those areas like Mara and his partner, Steve Tisch. The Giants come across as a juvenile operation, not one of the league's premier franchises. The Browns fire coaches after less than two seasons. That kind of chaos isn't supposed to consume dignitaries like Mara and Tisch.
But that's exactly what happened, and now the Giants are at the bottom. A quick turnaround is possible, given the injuries to their receiving corps and expected high draft position. The Manning fiasco, however, was perhaps the most mismanaged situation across the league all year. It erases some of the Mara and Tisch allure.
Of course, that should have been erased last year when Mara said he kept kicker Josh Brown on the team, despite knowing he had abused his wife. Mara claimed he didn't know the "extent" of Brown's transgressions, but was aware that NFL security was forced to intervene when Brown tried to attack his wife at the 2016 Pro Bowl. Nonetheless, the Giants re-signed the kicker.
NFL owners should not be held responsible for their players' behavior. No rational person blames Robert Kraft for Aaron Hernandez. But Mara knew Brown was involved in at least two domestic violence disputes –– at the Pro Bowl and when he was arrested in May 2015. Talk about callous.
Kraft may share power with several peers on NFL committees. But when it comes to success and stability, there is nobody in his class. Mara and Tisch are his latest peers tasked with putting out a dumpster fire.


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We even talked about tips for post-conference re-entry.
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State-of-the-art production at a new plant built especially for the Crafter in Wrzesnia, Poland
A new production facility has been built in Wrzesnia, Poland, especially for the new Crafter. The facility is the brand's second production site in Poland; the other is the Volkswagen plant in Poznan-Antoninek, which has been operating for more than 20 years now. The Crafter plant covers an area of approximately 540 acres, which is equivalent to around 300 football pitches. Úp to 3,000
people will work at the Wrzesnia plant when the facility is operating at full capacity. Several supply companies will also open up factories in the area, which will create additional jobs for the surrounding region.
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From the very first glance, it's clear that the new Crafter is based on an entirely new design concept. The front section draws unmistakably on the modern, current design of its 'little brother', the sixth generation Transporter. The exterior design of the new Crafter is heavily based on the idea that the Transporter, which is the heart of the commercial vehicle brand, is given a big brother that displays never before seen quality in terms of interior and exterior surfaces, robustness and sophistication. In contemporary, elegant style, the new front, which rises up in a straight line, has been given a more dynamic, exclusive look wîth optional LED headlights and chrome trim on the radiator grille.
While its appearance is modern and aesthetic, like that of the sixth generation Transporter range, concealed inside are the biggest possible payload, large cargo capacity, a comfortable driver's workplace and cutting-edge technology. Despite the new Crafter's optimised external dimensions, it has nevertheless been possible to retain or even increase the load length and loading height / ground clearance. The new dimensional concept thus significantly improves the new Crafter's suitability for urban and everyday use.
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The Art of Communication Prepared for More Than Manners By Tracy Kramer January 2006 The ability to use language, to communicate with people in times of joy and sorrow, and to persuade, soothe, enchant, or calm another person, is a great gift. It's called the art of communication.
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Prepared for More Than Manners
By Tracy Kramer
January 2006
The ability to use language, to communicate with people in times of joy and sorrow, and to persuade, soothe, enchant, or calm another person, is a great gift. It's called the art of communication.
Letitia Baldridge
Complete Guide to the New Executive Manners in the '90s
Conversational Skills
Small Talk
Remembering Names
Eye Contact
Body Language
Making a Presentation
Dealing with Difficult People or Situations
Giving and Receiving Compliments
Telephone Manners
Mobile Phone EtiquetteThe Art of Communication
When you hear a great speaking voice, most likely that person:
"Good language is contagious." Clare Boothe Luce
Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak. ---Epictetus
To develop power in your communication skills, try these techniques:
Ask parents about their children
Congratulate someone for recovering from an illness/surgery
Propose fundraising ideas for a social need
Provide news of sports of major interest, like the Olympics
Discuss the real estate market
Discuss heartening news about the economy
Discuss local civic problems and how you might help
Describe fascinating discoveries or inventions you've heard about
Provide happy news of mutual friends
Talk about the latest play, concert, cultural event in your area.What to Talk About
The cost of things
Mean gossip
Off-color jokes
Non-humorous controversial issues
Depressing news items
The break up of a relationship
Details of an illness or surgery
Depressing economic news
Ranting about local civic problems
Criticizing local artistic events
Passing judgment on what people eat or drink
Discoursing on a sporting event that is not interesting to all parties
Politics in any controversial manner
Religion, in any judgmental mannerWhat NOT to Talk about
You're likely a conversational bore is people:
It's the conversationalist who overdoes it, who won't get off the subject, or how sticks to his or her topic like glue that is the bore.
The three topics most likely to bore others are: Your health, your job, and your children.
The most important thing in communications is to hear what isn't being said. --Peter F. Drucker
Leaning (on anything) signifies laziness and a lack of power.
Lack of eye contact, including looking away, rolling eyes, etc
Flailing arms or too large hand gestures—too distracting
Leg swinging or foot tapping—signifies impatience
Nail biting
Slouching or poor postureNegative Body Language
Speaking without making eye contact is like talking with a bag over your head. --Dorothy Sarnoff
Make sure you're appropriately dressed
Mingle with your audience beforehand, if possible
Fight anxiety by willing yourself to relax—mentally, physically and emotionally
Watch your posture
Take great care with the content of your speech
Know your material to perfection
Don't eat just before you speak
Just before you start, psych yourself up
RelaxBasics of Public Speaking
Make your first words something light
As you talk, keep sweeping your eyes over the entire room
Keep listening to the sound of your voice over the microphone
Smile a lot
Keep a glass of water (not ice) nearby
Make absolutely certain your equipment has been checked out
Use your body language to help persuade:
Use hands deliberately, not constantly
Don't push on glasses
Control nervous habits
Stand upright, without clutching or leaning on the lecternBasics of Public Speaking
A man and his friend stopped at a newsstand to purchase a paper. The man thanked the vendor politely, but the vendor remained coldly silent. "A sullen fellow, isn't he?" remarked the friend.
"Oh, he's like that every night," said the man.
"Then why do you continue to be so very polite to him?" asked the friend.
Replied the man, "Why should I let him decide how I'm going to act?"
From The Best of Sydney J. Harris
How do you respond? Take the self-assessment.
This way, you've accepted the criticism, but taken control away from the confronter.
Choice 1: Ignore them.
Choice 2: Put up with them.
Choice 3: Don't put up with them.
After someone has made a public appearance
After there has been recognition or an honor bestowed
When someone has extended great effort on a project
When a person has done something courageous
When a person has done a good job, won or lost, in a competitive sport
When a person has achieved any type of milestone in his/her life
Whenever its warrantedWhen to Give Compliments
When someone says something nice to you, say:
It's the duty of the person placing the call to identify him/herself when the phone is answered.
The person you called always has priority. Don't call someone, then put them on hold.
When your phone rings, answer it promptly—within 2 rings at the office, 4 at home.
Always identify yourself when answering.
Never ask "Who is calling" or "What was that name?"
Risky option: "May I say who is calling?"
Always return calls—same day if possibleBasic Telephone Manners
Time your call so it won't interfere with someone's job.
Always ask if the time is convenient.
Always apologize when you've dialed a wrong number.
If someone has an appointment with you, don't take a phone call.
If you're with someone in their home or office and they (have to) take a call, offer to leave.
Watch background noises
If you initiated the call and it's disconnected, it's your responsibility to re-call.
Take the time to give the call a good ending.Basic Telephone Manners
Leave a complete & accurate message
Always leave a message; don't waste the call
Always leave your name, #, and convenient time to call.
Organize your thoughts before you leave the message
When it's your machine:
Leave a brief, clear message
Encourage content by telling how long the message may be
Avoid platitudes
Avoid long messages or advertisements
Update your message frequentlyAnswering Machines and Voice Mail
Talking loudly in a public place is an invasion of other people's space and privacy.
Limit your conversation on a plane or train.
When sitting with or near other people, don't intrude on their time or space.
Never answer or place calls in front of other people without their permission.
Be aware of how exclusionary it is to other's around you.Mobile Phone Etiquette
Too many people abuse e-mail:
Since the privacy of e-mail is doubtful, before clicking the send button, ask yourself:
If you send a letter instead of fax, e-mail, or telephone:
If you are involved in a project in which others also play leading roles, you should make copies for them when you send or receive correspondence.
Don't send sloppy letters.
A hand-written letter is very compelling, whether it's on company letterhead or your own personal stationary.
Don't write or type on both sides of office letterhead.
You may write on both sides of personal stationary, if the paper is thick enough.
If writing by hand, use black, navy, or dark brown ink.
If you don't have blank second sheets, use another copy of the letterhead and write "-2-" at the top.
Be sure that the addressee's name is spelled properly and that his/her title is included.
Over-familiarity in the salutation may be inappropriate.Letter Etiquette
Street Address
City, State Zip
Here we go.
More info.
What I want is..
Signed signature
Typed signature
Enc (1)
Memos accomplish routine tasks, such as:
Memo, by definition, are generic and general
Congratulations on completing project
Congratulations on promotion
Gratitude for business meal
Gratitude for dinner in a home
Acknowledging a compliment
Asking for a favor
Declining a favor
For an inappropriate gift
Politely refusing a gift
Condolence letter
Letter of apology
Letter of complaint
Request for information
Request for clarification
Acknowledging a complimentPractice Points


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The celebration among teammates stretched late into the night and early morning, eventually giving way to the easy sleep that comes with success.
Once he awoke Sunday morning, T. J. Lanning of Park City, Utah, made a point of looking at photographs from the previous day on the Internet, just to make sure he was not dreaming. The confusion was understandable.
Before Saturday's downhill in Val Gardena, Italy, five American men had never finished among the top 10 in a World Cup race.
"Obviously, it was a historical day, an emotional day," Lanning said during a telephone interview late Sunday night. "To see that many U.S. Ski Team jackets standing up there together, it was amazing. You usually see that many Austrian jackets."
Austria, Alpine's reigning superpower, was not left out of the picture — Michael Walchhofer won the downhill on the classic Saslong track in 1 minute 50.57 seconds — but the moment belonged to North America.Continue reading the main story
Bode Miller of Franconia, N.H., the defending World Cup overall champion, was 38-hundredths of a second behind Walchhofer to lead the American onslaught. Two Canadians, Manuel Osborne-Paradis and Erik Guay, finished third and fifth. All seven American starters finished in the top 30 to claim coveted World Cup points, another first.
The most surprising result came from 23-year-old Erik Fisher of Middleton, Idaho, a supposed afterthought as the 52nd racer to start. Fisher missed nearly all of last season while recovering from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. But he skied one of the most aggressive lines of the day to slide into seventh place, his first career top-10 result.
Marco Sullivan of Tahoe City, Calif., was fourth; Steven Nyman of Provo, Utah, was ninth; and Lanning wound up 10th.
Saturday's results were preceded by a personal-best fifth-place finish by Sullivan in Friday's super-G and followed by a fourth-place result by Ted Ligety of Park City, Utah, in Sunday's giant slalom in nearby Alta Badia. (Miller and Andrew Weibrecht of Lake Placid, N.Y., were the only two American skiers to race Saturday and Sunday, and they spent Saturday night traveling to Alta Badia.)
The results seemed to show that the young United States men's team has come into its own nearly a year before the 2010 Vancouver Games. There certainly were questions of who would fill the void after the record-breaking speed specialist Daron Rahlves, a 12-time World Cup winner, retired from Alpine's elite circuit after the 2006 season. Miller opted to race independently that same off-season. Miller won his second overall crown last season.
"What you're seeing is a group of guys who have come together," said Sasha Rearick, the Alpine coach for the United States men. "It's not just one guy. The whole group wants to fill that void."
There were hints of as much two years ago, when Miller won the early December downhill in Beaver Creek, Colo., and three other American skiers — Nyman, Scott Macartney and Sullivan — followed him into the top 10.
Ski racing can be a particularly cruel sport, as evidenced by the travails of Lanning, Fisher and Macartney, of Kirkland, Wash., who finished 15th in Saturday's downhill.
While teammates like Sullivan, Nyman and Ligety were making headway on the World Cup circuit the last three years, Lanning, 24, was just trying to stay healthy after being sidelined for the majority of that time with knee, back and ankle injuries. He said his result Saturday showed what he was capable of when at full strength.
Macartney is also rounding into the form that earned him two World Cup podium finishes before a brutal crash in January at the famed Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel, Austria, briefly put him in a coma.
Macartney, 30, is the oldest of the six United States ski team racers who earned World Cup points over the weekend. Rearick said World Cup racers, especially those who specialize in the speed events, usually did not hit their peaks until their late 20s. That only bodes well for a group that is committed to making one another better every day.
"About four years ago, this group came together and said, 'We want to create a positive environment, one that is supportive of each other, but is also challenging,' " Rearick said. "We're in a really unique situation. We compete in a sport that 90 percent of the time, we're in Europe. The rest of the time, we're in South America or New Zealand. We're on the road, living in hotels. It's extremely important to have that tight, cohesive group. It's a tight family."
And right now, given its recent success, that family is certainly enjoying its time together.
"You have to have fun with this," Lanning said. "It's work, but it's more fun than it is work. When you work as hard as we did this past off-season, when you see these results coming early in the season, it's just so much fun. We want to keep the momentum going."Continue reading the main story


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Words are like a work of art.
Disrupt the folly discourse.
I can't pretend. I've been left behind again.
My spirit is too great to be broken though.
I'm moving on.
Bet you thought I'd pause this time.
I didn't survive my pass to allow myself to get tripped up here.
Not here. Not with you.
God is too good to let you keep me down.
I was hurt and completely drained.
I changed my mind.
I cheaply perform lower performance and provide a single delight.
I disrupt your highly costly, superior performance with multiple attributes that make me tingle,
and move northeast towards the sun.
Towards greatness.
I'm a muthfudgin' business.
This process is mine for the taking.
You can not have my joy.
Can you relate to this?
Don't stop smiling, Kristen.
Can't stop smiling, Kristen.
Keep smiling.
You got this.
Always Remember to Stay Inspired! – @MsJaneThang


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Coffee Table Prototype - Rough Assembly
Jake Wright
In the process of expanding the Stockpile product line, I make a lot of prototypes. Some are
rickety failures initially unsuccessful, partially due to the difficulty of designing around pre-existing components. (And, perhaps, some overly-ambitious design elements on my part.) But every now and then, one comes together so well it feels like I've made it before. Every bolt falls in the right place, every angle comes out at 90°. Maybe I'm learning from my mistakes, or getting familiar with the materials. Whatever the reason, this coffee table was one of the smoothest projects I've ever designed.
This is only the rough assembly, done to make sure the holes are in the right places and to make sure it won't collapse under its own weight. The wood isn't sanded or sealed, and most of the steel is unpainted. But this design is exciting for me, and not just because it's Stockpile's first coffee table. I took a cue from shared components in military design, and used one standard size of hardware. That way, this table can ship disassembled without forcing buyers through a fiendishly complicated set of instructions. Check out the gallery of steps in the prototyping process, with explanations of how the whole thing came together.


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Here's the tutorial for the Ritzy Ruffled Scarf!
It's the most wonderful time of year!!!!
I love it! Would be a great gift for all my teenage daughter's friends! She wants to start sewing, and we are on a really tight budget here, so thanks for the wonderful idea! Have a great weekend! :)ReplyDelete
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GO to the SHOWS
The How and Why of RV Shows
These helpful hints courtesy BC Interior RV Show (BCIRVS) April 21 – 23 2017 www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca
If you are looking for a new RV, or not, RV shows are a wealth of information to make the upcoming season more enjoyable. Here are the best 'Eight Reasons to Go', and 'Six Top Tips' to make it a spectacular day.
BEST EIGHT REASONS TO ATTEND AN RV SHOW 1. See what new innovations and accessories are available to enhance your RV and your RV experience. Check out new campgrounds, resorts and services in time to plan your next adventure.
2. Experience one stop comparisonshopping! Compare floor plans and models to find the perfect RV without driving kilometres across or between cities. Get all your questions answered from a host of helpful specialists including manufacturers representatives.
3. Take advantage of the 'Show Special' pricing. There's often a good selection of new trailers under $20,000, or if your lifestyle demands more, the discounts available on the Class A diesel pusher motorhomes can often affordably put you in a spacious RV.
4. Learn from the RV seminars. Some topics offered include: RV Spring & Summer Preparation & Maintenance Tips, Looking to get off the grid - Solar Seminar, All about RV Plumbing, Propane Safety, RV Tips, Adventures in North Country, Customizing Your RV – New to RVing, and Mobile Satellite Options for RVing.
5. Chat with veteran RV'ers, reconnect with your snowbird friends, or make new ones!
6. RV shows often support local charities, so not only do you get a great day of entertainment and information, you can feel good that you are helping the local community.
7. It's great affordable entertainment. Most shows run a whole weekend and one admission price gets you in every day.
8. You can learn a lot more in person than you can online. Is there enough elbowroom in the shower, is the bed long enough, how does the floorplan 'feel' to you?
SIX TOP TIPS BEFORE YOU GO 1. Wear comfortable clothes, especially shoes. This is a golden opportunity and you don't want to feel rushed because you are uncomfortable. Pace yourself, it is a weekend event. Give yourself lots of time. If you rush, you will miss floor plans, accessories, sales, and seminars.
2. Arrive early, get a show map and seminar schedule, and plan your day. Arriving early usually means less crowds and more time to poke around your favourite models, ask questions of seminar speakers, and take an early lunch. 3. Schedule some breaks. There is so much going on, your brain (and your feet) will need to rest occasionally to absorb the information and enjoy the show.
4. Bring a bag with a comfortable handle or shoulder strap to collect brochures, purchases and freebies.
5. Charge your smartphone or camera. Take lots of pictures of the features and RV's you like. Ask about recording seminars or how-to advice from the many exhibitors. It will be invaluable when you get home so you can remember the how, what and where of the hundreds of things you saw, and dozens of people you spoke to.
6. Ask lots of questions. There are no stupid questions. Talk to the sales folks, even if you usually don't like sales people. They can give you answers to questions you didn't know to ask, and if you're looking to purchase an RV, you'll be able to find the model, and the salesperson, you like best.
SPECIAL TO THE BC INTERIOR RV SHOW The BC Interior RV Show is April 21 – 23, 2017 at the South Okanagan Event Centre Complex (SOEC) , which includes the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Over the past five years, 10,000 visitors from all over the Pacific Northwest have attended the event annually.
Wristbands will be available for purchase on-site - cash only - at the entrance of the SOEC and the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, and please remember to bring a non-perishable food item for their local food bank. Since 2011, over $20,000 has been donated from the net proceeds of the wristband sales.
Allen Mullins, Chairperson of the BCIRV Society exclaims, "The BC Interior RV Show has proven to be a destination event for the RV'ers of Western Canada, Washington, Yukon and Alaska. We are lucky enough to live in a beautiful RVing community that has the state of the art South Okanagan Event Centre (SOEC) facility that is large enough to host such a grand event."
For more information on the annual event or to become an exhibitor visit: www. bcinteriorrvshow.ca


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Come discover another world! Learn how to become weightless as you glide through kelp forests and explore local marine life.Book online now!
Want to learn SCUBA for FREE? Ask about FREE Scuba certification with total equipment purchase!
If you have always wanted to take scuba lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular and widely recognized dive program in the world! When you learn to scuba dive, you are opening yourself up to a life changing experience. Your PADI Open Water Certification is the first step.
All of our Open Water courses include PADI eLearning at no extra fee! This makes getting your Open Water Diver certification even easier. You will complete the self study Knowledge Development part of the course online at your leisure before your first day of training. This means that you get to spend more time in the water! Our knowledgeable and experienced instructors will guide you through your course and equipment orientation and then take you into our heated pool to practice skills and have fun. We then hop aboard one of our friendly and comfortable dive boats to begin your Ocean Adventure.
Typically, a course consists of three to four days of training. PADI programs are performance based. So you proceed as fast as you demonstrate mastery of each skill. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. We at OADC, strive to make sure all of our students swim away feeling comfortable and confident as divers.
We offer group, semi private and private classes to accommodate everyone. Open Water classes are conducted on a regular basis, typically over two consecutive weekends. All of our group Open Water courses are all inclusive-meaning absolutely NO hidden fees! Each Open Water course includes PADI eLearning which allows you to complete the self study Knowledge Development part of the course online at your leisure before your first day of training. This means that you get to spend more time in the water!
- Day One: Course and equipment orientation. Meet your fellow classmates and instructor, and do a quick review of the eLearning. Then off to the pool to begin your in water training.
- Day Two: Finish up your pool training, plan a mini-dive and master the skills you need to go to the ocean.
- Day Three and Four: 2-3 Ocean Dives per day. Get ready to be dazzled by the beauty that lies under the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Either hop aboard one of our friendly locally chartered dive boats to Catalina or Anacapa Islands. Or walk into the water from one of our local SoCal beaches. All included in the course!
- Tuition (including eLearning Fee)
- Boat (Private and Semi-Private training exempt)
- Study materials (eLearning code plus computer simulator card and log book)
- Lifetime "PADI Open Water Scuba Diver" certification card
- Rental of primary scuba gear (wet suit, regulator, BCD, weights & tank)
- Ocean Adventures Dive Club membership.
Students are required to purchase their own personal equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves and a dive bag. Ask us about our OADC student discount!
We are proud to bring some of the finest scuba dive gear brands from all over the world to our customers in Los Angeles, California. We are an authorized dealer of most scuba dive gear manufacturers, each sharing our philosophy of offering quality products at an outstanding value.
Virtually anyone who is older than 10-years-old and in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.
You will need to fill out a Medical Questionnaire (download here)
And you will need to read and sign the Class Waiver (download here)
California offers some of the most spectacular recreational diving in the world. Southern California is blessed with a chain of local islands known as the Channel Islands which offer a world-class kelp diving experience.
The not-so-tropical water temperature should not stop you from diving our beautiful and unique Pacific Ocean!
Ocean Adventures offers rental dry suits for training. Getting cold while diving does not have to be a necessary part of your adventure! Just replace your wetsuit with a dry suit for your Open Water Diver Class! It is the ultimate way of diving in California, especially during the winter.
Take Your PADI Scuba Certification Online! Complete the classroom portion of the PADI Open Water course at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
After completing the PADI Open Water Scuba Diver program, you'll want to continue your dive education. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification is your next logical step. To begin your adventure, come by or call Ocean Adventures and ask about the variety of programs available today or Read about the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course here
To sign up for the PADI Open Water Course or if you have any questions, please call Ocean Adventures at 310.578.9391. Our instructors will be happy to clarify any questions you have!
Private Training: $875 + Dive Boat Fee*
Our executive option. One-on-one, personalized training at your home, office or at our dive center. It is all up to you! Complete this course in as little as three days. Can't do three consecutive days? No problem, we can customize the course to accommodate your busy schedule! Private training is perfect for anyone with a busy schedule or just want more one on one attention and go at your own pace (faster or slower).
* $875 plus dive boat fees for you and your instructor
* The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $140 per day
Group Boat Diving Class: $659
The most common way to get certified. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates. (Scroll down to see our Scheduled Classes) Open water dives are conducted from boats and/or Catalina Dive Park.
California Diving Group Class: $559
The best of both worlds. It will prepare you for real California Diving. One day boat diving and one day beach diving. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates.
Beach Diving Group Class: $459
Our most economic option. You complete your training with a few other people on pre-set dates. Open water dives are conducted at local beaches weather permitting.
Please Note: Beach Diving is Weather and Skill Permitting. If the weather forecast indicates big waves or the Student's Skills are not determined sufficient enough for surf entry – Beach Diving will be replaced with Catalina Island or Boat Diving in the Instructor's discretion ($140 per day extra).
Book online now!
Ocean Adventures offers dry suits for training. Getting cold doesn't have to be part of your experience. Replace a wet suit with a dry suit for your open water class.
2 Extra Dives, Dry Suit Rental & Certification Card: $275 SUPER SAVINGS
With your PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course Add:
- Two Extra Dives
- Dry Suit Rental for your class
- Training Materials & Certification Card
This is a $185 SUPER Savings!
(Normally the Dry Suit Diver Class costs $235, plus Dry Suit Rental $100 & boat fee of $140 for a total of $475)
Semi-private Training: $605 + Dive Boat Fees
Complete the pool sessions at your or our pool, the academics at your or our office at anytime convenient for you and the open water dives are concerned, you can join an existing group of Open Water students and complete your training while diving with other enthusiastic divers and share the adventure and fun.
* $605 plus dive boat fees for you and your instructor
* The dive boat fee varies on the boat used, averaging $140 per day
Referral to Another PADI Facility: $405
For those, who wish to dive in warm water rather than in California. You can complete the Academic and Pool Sessions here in one day! Then finish your ocean dives anywhere you plan on going. We will help you to locate a PADI facility at your dive destination where you can complete your training and gain the Open Water Diver Certificate.
* $405 (The training takes only one day privately for. Includes all training materials & primary rental equipment.)
Executive Platinum Training with Catalina Weekend and Gear Package: $2850
This is the option for those used to "Executive Platinum" treatment. Complete the pool sessions at your pool or ours and the academics online in your own time.
For the Ocean Dives, we arrive to Catalina (select departure time based on your schedule) and complete your 4-6 open water dives during the weekend (midweek option also available).
- 1 night stay on Catalina Island in a nice centrally located hotel
- Ferry tickets provided to and from Catalina with Commodore Lounge Upgrade
- Training Materials (Open Water eLearning & log book)
- Certification Card issued by PADI (valid everywhere in the world, never expires)
- Snorkeling Equipment: Great Quality Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots and Gloves Package
- Rental Equipment for the Training: Regulator, BCD, Tank, Weights, Wet Suit, Bag
- Personalized Training by our Professional Instructors
- Optional Sunset Snorkeling Excursion with Champagne at the end
- Skin Diving & Snorkeling Training