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Preparation for Christmas has been moved back to Halloween and we're thinking about candy corn on the Fourth of July....the only reason we still celebrate Thanksgiving anymore is because food merchants want to get in their deals and steals throughout the holiday seasons too and the poultry industry wouldn't be the same if everyone just ate Chicken and told the Turkey to go screw off like it normally does in the wild. If it gets any worse improperly anthropomorphic animated Witches will be traveling around while straddling bottle rockets on Mother's Day delivering carnations to Church's flower sales with miniature bunnies siting on the other end to act as a tail fin.
We are allowing corporate greed and political correctness to bury our nation's history and broken promises but yet lofty dreams and bold ideals all at the same time by covering over part of the distinct position of this pseudo secular religious holiday. We see Thanksgiving as the beginning of a really expensive pipe dream that y'all will be paying off for six months or longer, rather than a moment to stop and give thanks for the year that has just passed, the harvest in our pantries and cellar storage, and the fact that for at least half the country we are gathered around with friends and/or family and taking a moment to share ourselves with each other, and perhaps a perfect stranger.
Like the story of the first Thanksgiving, that we were told growing up, when the Native people of this land shared the skills to survive in this new climate and circumstances, take a moment to remember this past year before you embark on the next journey in faith and peace. Also remember though to serve those whom do not have what you have been blessed with, by being the first to open your home and share it freely, as the Good News of Him who was, is, and will be, asked us to do, so that He may come and dine with you and your family today too.
There was suppose to be a post today...what happened?
The crack staff of F6 received word today that Father Fozy has been called away this Thanks Giving weekend on an issue of Apostolic proportion. All we could find was the prior pastoral commentary you all just read and then we received word as to where Father Fozy was called away towards, we never had no idea it was for this:
Santa's Workshop overtaken by drunk teen boy band
...live coverage coming soon....
Apparently the SeVille boys were a little depressed this Holiday Season with their second movie being pushed back three months (from March 2010 to Christmas this year) and album sales diminishing, but they were confident they would come in first place at the Mythical Creatures Annual Dinner & Karaoke Contest, and win the coveted Crown of Prosperity for another year. What they didn't know is Mr. Freeze's Assistant had spiked the eggnog at the table they all were sitting at to try to warm up everyone on a very chilly night at the North Pole....they are now holding the elves hostage.
Santa is okay, The Bishop from Turkey is on his personal yacht sailing around the Netherlands region, looking in on small children as they sleep. and is receiving reports from Fr. Fozy's staff who is making a SITREP from the scene hourly. To hear more live coverage call 260-312-2200 and listen to the report filed last night in the field by Father Fozy's staff Guardian Spirit, Weasel (Weasie) and Guardian Angel, Julian (Jules) Reign.
Happy Thanksgiving! everyone and to our men and women serving in the Military, HooRah! to you also.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The preceding news report and subsequent voice mail message are fictitious.
They are a continuation of a personal tradition to bring some bad comedy throughout the holiday season courtesy of my voice mail. I hope you all enjoy and check back for further installments in this year's series. No underage mythical or animated creatures were harmed or hammered nor were any copyright infringements intended in the making of this and subsequently following story lines.


text: Share: Comments Print September 10, 2013 at 12:50 PM Sounders GM on the roster freeze, hosting a friendly in 2014, the RSL game and more Posted by Joshua Mayers Reporters got a chance to catch up with Adrian Hanauer, Sounders FC part owner and general manager, after Tuesday's practice. The interview covered a number of topics from Friday's roster freeze, to hosting a friendly again in 2014, to this week's big game against Real Salt Lake and much more. Here is a full transcript: * * * (On the roster freeze Friday…) "Look, we're always in contact with other teams, we're always looking at players and we're always trying to strengthen the squad, so that's about all I can say. I have no prognostication as to whether we'll do something. But if there's a way to strengthen the squad, we'll try to do that. … Nothing is imminent, but we will explore things until the deadline, and if there's an opportunity to strengthen the team, we'll do that." (On if the team even has room to sign a minimum-salary player…) "No. We're full to the rim with players and cap." (On if there will be a friendly next season…) "Yeah, we're going to do an 18-game plan again — add a friendly. We don't have the name of the team yet. We're working on it but, again, I've mentioned before, these things come together, fall apart, come together, fall apart. But we like doing the friendlies. There are some fans who don't like friendlies. There are a lot of fans who do like the friendlies, I guess by emperial evidence of the number of fans who show up for the friendlies. It's a great opportunity. We've talked about measuring ourselves against global teams around the world, off the field and on the field, and this is one of those ways where we can measure ourselves. And it's a good opportunity for the players. It's a great opportunity quite frankly for the front office staff to interact with other clubs and share best practices. It's not to say we will always do a friendly, but those are the types of things that went into the thinking." (On if the team will look to play against a great club like the Manchester Uniteds and Chelseas…) "Again, I would say a high-quality club. Given that it's a World Cup year, it's a little bit funky with timing and rosters, so in some ways getting maybe not one of those top eight clubs, you might end up with a stronger roster. If you're playing it during that period of the World Cup, half of the team may be gone from some of those top clubs. So we'll kind of weigh all those things and, as always, try to deliver great value to our fans." (On if there's any update on a jersey sponsor…) "[Ed note: Hanauer checked with a Sounders spokesman next to him who said there was no update at the moment.] … I guess I don't get to say anything. I'm forbidden from commenting." (On the turnaround over the past few months…) "Look, our jobs are to try and keep an even keel and rational through the craziness. A lot of people were writing us off five games into the season. A lot of people are saying we're now MLS Cup favorites and Supporters' Shield (favorites). Our job is to keep it even. First try to qualify for the playoffs. Next try to make it through the first round, then the second round. So it goes without saying that the team has performed extremely well over the last 21 games. I think we're 2.1 points a game. That's a tremendous performance, but it really doesn't much unless we make it to the playoffs and then progress in the playoffs. Certainly happier than the alternative, but trying to keep it in perspective." (On playing for first place against RSL…) "It's a big game. It's a game for first place. It's a game against a Western Conference rival. It's a game against a team we've met in the playoffs on a couple of occasions. You can't avoid the fact that it's a big game, and it's exciting that it's a big game, but that's it. It's a big game and we want to get three points out of it, but we can't, again, build it into anything else, because getting three points against Chicago was massive, getting three points against Chivas before that was massive, so we take one at a time. If we do a good job one at a time, the standings will be kind to us in the end." (On how many tickets have been sold…) "I do, but I'm not going to tell you. Another thing I've been forbidden to talk about. [Ed note: A team spokesman said an update would be provided Wednesday.]" (On if capacity will be increased beyond what was planned this year, the RSL and Galaxy home games, to accommodate interest around Dempsey…) "I think currently the plan is to just play out the season as was anticipated, but we can change our plans. For now, that's the current thinking." (On what the thinking was in putting RSL in the four-match pack with Portland, Vancouver and LA in the final regular season game…) "I think it was a couple of things. One, we were trying to spread the games out month after month after month so there weren't two of those big games in a week's period or a very short timeframe. And Salt Lake is a huge rival of ours, obviously. We assumed it would be a big game this time of year. Turns out it's massive. Big rival from playoffs past, two good teams." Comments | More in Sounders FC, Stop and chats

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As hard as it may be to believe, 2016 is nearly over. It seems like it was only yesterday the ball dropped in Times Square, but as it so often does, time has flown by, and all of us are preparing for a new year and all that a fresh start entails.
Much can change in a 12-month period, and many Americans can testify to this. For example, millions of people who were renting an apartment in 2015 have transitioned to homeownership in 2016. Others who were single last year have since tied the knot. More poignantly, loved ones who were very much a part of people's lives have since passed, many of them unexpectedly.
Changing circumstances are important to reflect on, and perhaps no where is this more true than when it comes to your life insurance policy and what adjustments need to be made as a result.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, you should ideally go over your life insurance policy once a year. Life insurance provides the financial proceeds families and beneficiaries need to pay for final expenses, such as funeral arrangements, burial and estate taxes. But it also provides financial coverage for other expenses, like mortgage or credit card debt that a household's primary wage earner might incur who has since passed.
A litany of developments over the course of a year make reviewing your life insurance policy a smart move. Here are a few of them:
Buying a house
Widely considered the American Dream, homeownership is something that most people expect to realize at some point in their lives, and many people did as much in 2016, due in part to record low mortgage rates and evidenced by diminished inventory, according to data maintained by Freddie Mac and the National Association of Realtors, respectively.
Owning your own house has a lot of perks, but it also carries more responsibility, perhaps none more prominent than paying off the mortgage. If you have bought a house in the past year, reviewing your life insurance policy may be in order so you can make the appropriate coverage adjustments.
Raising a family
For many people in the last year, the time has come for them to settle down and raise a family. Having children is hands down the biggest responsibility of them all, both from a financial and health perspective. As the old saying goes, it takes a village to raise kids in a well-rounded manner. Updating a life insurance policy can provide the financial cover children and spouses need to be protected from the unexpected.
Rising health care costs
The cost of living seems to be in a perpetual rise, and so too does the price of health insurance. As has been widely reported, health insurance premiums are expected to jump sharply in 2017, especially plans that are available through the Affordable Care Act. This means that millions of people will need to spend more of their own money for a variety of medical services and prescription medicines, leaving families with less income to pay for other expenses. Updating your life insurance policy so there's a larger death benefit may be advisable.
Caring for an aging parent
No one can escape the effects of aging. The responsibilities of taking care of an older relative, parent or grandparent is often assumed by the family. However, even with health insurance, the financial resources required can be significant. According to a recent study conducted by Caring.com, 40 percent of today's caregivers spend $5,000 or more out of pocket each year to effectively provide for seniors and 10 percent pay upwards of $20,000. If you're one of them, prioritize updating your life insurance policy. Even if you're not spending nearly this amount, a review is still worthwhile.
Life insurance ownership rose in 2016, with five million more households having coverage today than in 2015, according to global research and development organization LIMRA. But if you've had a policy in place for a year or longer, don't let 2016 go by without a review. Speak with a GFD Services representative to schedule a formal evaluation.


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As part of PE we, encourage, support and include every child to participate. We create lessons that are fun and develop every child's skill. Across the school we have lessons that involve sportsmanship, leadership and team cooperation. Not only do we do a variety of game based activities we cover gymnastics, dance and swimming across both Key Stages.
Last year we had a brilliant year with competitions. Pacesetter coaches provided us with ten different competitions which varied in sport from dodgeball to gymnastics. These competitions allowed children across all the ages to participate and compete against other schools. The children from Wollaston primary showed great sportsmanship and drive to work as a team and through this we did incredibly well and came top out of all the schools across the county.
We have the same opportunity this year to compete in 10 different competitions. There will be a lot of encouragement for new children to get involved with these competitions who didn't last year. For them to try something new and enjoy being a part of it.
The competitions take place at Benham sports centre and Kettering arena, unfortunately I do not have transport, but I would like to say a big thank you to all the parents that arranged transport for their children to participate in these events, it was brilliant to have the supporters too.
The competitions that have been organised for this year are:
- Friday 13th October- Benham sports centre- Year 3-4 Football
- Monday 16th October- Kettering Arena- Year 5-6 Football
- Friday 10th November- Benham Sports Centre- Year 5-6 Tag Rugby
- Monday 13th November- Kettering Arena- Year 1-2 Dodgeball
- Friday 24th November- Benham Sports Centre- Year 3-4 Dodgeball
- Friday 1st December- Benham Sports Centre- Year 5-6 Dodgeball
- Friday 19th January- Benham Sports Centre- Year 3-4 Hockey
- Friday 16th March- Benham Sports Centre- Year 1-2 Athletics
- Monday 19th March- Kettering Arena- Year 3-4 Athletics
- Friday 11th May- Benham Sports Centre- Year 5-6 Gymnastics
I look forward to this year, Miss E. Robinson


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Fennel roasted chicken/
By Laura
Hey, I'm back! I've been sidelined from the blog game by the cutest little dude combined with laziness and a recent gobble habit. As you may have guessed from the photos, I was not planning on blogging about this until we tasted it and had to share! Adapted from Mark Bittman at https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8500-roast-chicken-with-fennel
The changes I made were mostly out of laziness or lack of ingredients but I wouldn't change anything because this was so good!
2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil (divided)
2 fennel bulbs sliced thinly and chopped into half moons, 1 tbsp fronds chopped finely and reserved for a garnish
1/2 of a yellow onion sliced thinly into half moons
3 garlic cloves peeled and sliced into several pieces lengthwise
1 lemon
Greek seasoning salt (or plain salt and pepper)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Place fennel, onions and garlic in deep cookie sheet or roasting pan. Drizzle somewhere between 1/4 and 1/3 cup olive oil on vegetable mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix well until vegetables are coated. Roast in oven for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken breasts with seasoning salt or salt and pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp oil or enough to generously coat frying pan on medium high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side until golden color appears (chicken will not be cooked through and that's OK).
After the vegetables have been roasting for 10 minutes, take the pan out of the oven, stir vegetables and place the chicken on top of the mixture. Spoon some of the excess oil over the top of the chicken. Roast for 15 minutes and baste again with the oil from the bottom of the pan. Roast an additional 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and garnish with fennel fronds and a lemon wedge.


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Alberta Ferretti's Pre-Fall 2017 Runway Show in Milan Celebrates a Rainbow Week
Alberta Ferretti's pre-fall 2017 runway show put us in a full-load Milan Fashion Week mood already, as the Italian designer unveiled her limited edition collection in Milan today, also surprising everyone with a capsule collection of sweaters that those who have a million things to do during the week will surely appreciate.
Ferretti, who is one of the busiest women in town, often finds herself overwhelmed with the many things she has to do, which is why she decided to make it easier for those who need something cheerful and motivating to keep their calendar in check, by releasing a seven-piece capsule collection of sweaters named the Rainbow Week.
Alberta Ferretti's see-now-buy-now capsule collection, now available for purchase, comprises 7 Nineties- and rainbow-inspired sweaters with the names of the seven days of the week embroidered up on the chest, with each color representing "a new day and a new state of mind'. Ferretti's brand new capsule collection was presented on the catwalk by both male and female models, and we bet the pieces are already flying off the shelves!
"People who know me joke because I'm always running around and never really know what day it is,' Alberta Ferretti explained to Vogue. "I always have a million things to do, a thousand ideas in my mind, and never enough time in the day.' The sweaters, which cost $495 each, were just a small part of the runway show that was memorable for sure.
The Alberta Ferretti pre-fall 2017 runway show was, in fact, extremely diverse both in terms of styles and color choices, with Alberta Ferretti carefully matching color-blocking motifs as well as solid-colored garments with staples the details of which recalled the former.
The days of the week and color-block aside, the limited edition Alberta Ferretti pre-fall 2017 collection featured three other main motifs, two of which already are some of the upcoming pre-fall season's hottest trends: flared cuts and floral intarsia. While the former got predominately translated to lightweight, slightly lingerie-inspired flared trousers with cropped flared cuts, the latter found its way embroidered in everything from bomber jackets to structured dresses, the golden accents of which made each one of the proposals look even fancier, if possible.
The third most revisited pattern was the use of sheer embroideries, the ethereal motifs of which were transposed not only to the aforementioned flared pants, but also to shirts, gowns and tops, often as a way to balance the heaviness and textured fabrics of the garments (especially when it comes to the velvet ensembles).
As for the collection's overall attitude, Alberta Ferretti coherently showcased all of her proposals from the most casual ones to evening-inspired looks, filling us with inspiration aplenty from the first hours of the morning to those late nights spent having fun at a party (albeit, with the collection being Ferretti's, the parties are always the most elegant in town).
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Free and Elegant Birthday Wallpapers to Wish Loved Ones on their Special Day
A birthday is significant occasion for everyone. Birthday is celebrated every year on the date when a child was born. It is a day to have fun and enjoyment. A birthday is celebrated to gain blessings and wishes from elders and loved ones. Most of the people throw birthday parties to celebrate their birthday. So many events are organized to make this day to make this day memorable. Birthday comes once in a year and should be celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Birthday cake and gifts are the main reason of attraction for any birthday party. People want their loved ones to memorize their birthdays and wish them. Wishes from their loved ones have a great significance in everyone's life. Wish them with birthday wallpapers and greeting cards.
People organize various games, events and activities to make their birthday party a great bash. Normally the birthday is celebrated on exact date on which a person was born. People organize various themed parties to celebrate their birthdays. This is a special day to have fun, enjoy and partying. Normally parents don't restrict their children on this special day. Birthday parties are thrown to have fun and enjoyment. People send out interesting invitation cards, decorate the house, organize various activities to have fun and enjoyment. Music is played to bring everyone on dance floor. A special gift is given to birthday boy or girl.
It is an awesome idea to throw a party for your loved one on his birthday. Whole day of birthday boy or girl can be made special by special efforts through their loved ones. Start his day with special a beatiful greeting card along with flowers. Prepare a special breakfast and sing happy birthday song. Repeat it on lunch and dinner as well. Surprise him by writing notes for him and placing them here and there. Don't restrict him from doing anything. Throw a happy birthday party in the evening. Make the whole day worth remembering for your loved one.
Birthday wishes have special importance in the life of every person. Everyone wants to be wished by their loved ones on this special occasion. People want their birthday to be remembered by their loved ones. They want their loved ones to wish them before everyone else does. Say something special on every birthday of your loved one. Special quotes say things in a more sensational way. Choose quotes that match your feelings. Wish your loved one in a sensational way to make them delighted. Choose special birthday wallpapers to wish your loved ones. You can also take ideas from birthday wallpapers to make design and your own quotes to wish your loved one's in unique way. This will make them realize how important you are for them.
Graceful Birthday Wallpapers to Wish your Loved Ones on their Birthday
Use different quotes and wallpapers to wish your loved ones in unique way. Wishing your loved one with birthday wallpapers is fun. Your wish can make their whole day. Start their day with your special wish. Accompany them and enjoy the whole day with them. You can also visit them if they are far apart.


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I am a big advocate for Barista Parlor and their sister location Golden Sound. I love what they do and how they do it. They pay great attention to detail and quality. Not only are the BPxGS locations beautiful, but they facilitate an atmosphere of creativity. When people ask what Nashville is like, I tell them about Barista Parlor. I feel like it truly captures the essence of Nashville. Beautiful. Aesthetically pleasing. High quality. Attention to detail. Conducive to creativity. Locally powered. Community driven. Artful. I love that they preform with excellence and inspire that in the community.
I love this city and all it has to offer. Thanks, Nashville.


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Back with their first new track in 2017, Copenhagen trio Chinah are back with Even Love.
In comparison to the 90s R&B sounds demonstrated on their previous releases Even Love sees Chinah take a different direction. With a late 80s feel. More pop now than ever, Chinah continue to exude a certain something - effortless, restrained Scandi cool. You need this.


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At the end of November I became suddenly
acutely ill and for somebody who hadn't been to a medical doctor since I was in
a monastery over forty years ago, my initial response is that 'I'll get through
this myself.' Even though the pain was relentless and intense, I stuck to the
determination 'I can ride this storm' like many other emotional storms I had
endured in my lifetime. I stopped eating and was not sleeping. On the third
day, under pressure from my long-suffering wife, I went to a local doctor, but,
unfortunately, was misdiagnosed and the prescriptions given only exacerbated
the illness. Of course, this outcome copper fastened my notion that this is
something I can get through myself. Three weeks passed, with no return of
appetite, continued insomnia and weight loss of three stone.
On the Monday of the fifth week of the illness, from a place of great concern, a very dear colleague of mine, whose brother is a GP, transported me on icy roads to his brother's surgery. His brother quickly diagnosed that I was very ill – couldn't put his finger on what the illness was, but immediately arranged for me to be admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit in the South Infirmary. Within the hour, I was admitted to the Unit and a team of healthcare professionals began the search for the nature of the illness. I could see that their first hypothesis was cancer, because all the different test results were giving a very confusing picture. To make a long story short, on the third day they diagnosed the illness – a massive infection of gallstones in the gall-bladder, which left untreated for a month, had formed an abscess on the liver. On the Thursday before Christmas they inserted a drain into the liver and so began the draining of all the poisons that had built up over four weeks. It took six days to do the job, but, I was immediately on the road to recovery with one or two hiccups. I was discharged on the Wednesday after Christmas. Spending Christmas in hospital was a transforming experience for me.
The purpose of this article is not to tell you about the illness – that actually is the backdrop to what I really want to write about. What I want to write about is the kindness I experienced from my wife, my secretary, from family members, people I've helped, students and neighbours. I particularly want to write about my experience during nine days of hospitalisation.
Two years ago my wife needed to be admitted overnight to another hospital in Cork and her experience of the medical care she received was not pleasant. I also encountered it when I went to see her there. When I was admitted to the South Infirmary, I was expecting similar treatment and was preparing to do battle. However, what transpired was the exact opposite to my wife's experience. From the moment I arrived in the Accident and Emergency Unit to my discharge nine days later, I encountered professional competence, commitment, kindness, active listening, equality and personalisation. This experience was repeated with every person I met – the porter, the catering staff, the room cleaning staff, the radiologist, the cat-scan specialist, the ultra-sound expert, every nurse, house doctor, medical registrar and the consultants. It is not that as a clinical psychologist that I did not detect personal vulnerabilities in different members of the staff I met, but, their insecurities and fears did not interfere with their professionalism and enduring kindness. My own motto for living is that 'there is no greater wisdom than human kindness' and it was humbling to experience that from each member of staff I encountered. If I made every effort to individualise each of them and discover their first name, none of them faltered in remembering my first name. There was also a very visible camaraderie between all members of staff and a prevailing sense of good humour. It was not that staff members were not stressed, working thirty-six hour shifts, it was that they didn't allow their stress to undermine their commitment to care.
If the HSE are looking for a model of effective medical care, they need look no further that the South Infirmary, Cork. I frequently expressed my appreciation to individual members of staff and the response I invariably got was 'we rarely hear such appreciative feedback.' It is what they deserve and I hope this article goes somewhere to making their professional goodness and kindness more visible.
Dr. Tony Humphreys is a Clinical Psychologist/Author, National and International Speaker. His recent book with co-author Helen Ruddle, The Compassionate Intentions of Illness is relevant to today's topic.


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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
returns to the historic SoHo Playhouse
15 Vandam Street New York, NY 10013
212 691-1555
April 17th - May 26th, 2019
What the critics are saying:
"It's a highly innovative work, impressive not only for its delightfully morbid sense of humor and the versatility of the acting, but for its meticulous marriage of theme and aesthetics." - Angie Hoover, StageRaw.com
"there is never a dull moment" - Rob Stevens, HainesHisWay.com
"The two stars are not only extremely talented, but the audience can tell that they are deeply invested in what they've created and want to share their enjoyment." - Lacy Rae, Media-Geeks.com
"Stromberg is nothing short of amazing" - Don Grigware, Broadwayworld.com
"the spectacular performances, clever production, and a timeless message about the human condition, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is just what the doctor ordered." - Tony Frankel, StageAndCinema.com
"Stromberg is hilarious rotating between being a little girl, a drunken old man, a blustering policeman, and a concerned maid (among others)." - Lacy Rae, Media-Geeks.com
"Stromberg is a marvel" - Rob Stevens, Haineshisway.com
"Both actors display a great deal of charm, courage and panache" - Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld.com
"It is always important to point out the negatives in a show, if only for credibility's sake, but if you are a person who loves demented comedy and insightful performance, direction, and design, remarking on the negatives in this work might be as futile as Jekyll's effort to divorce good from evil within himself." - Angie hoover, StageRaw.com
"The energy between the two performers makes the air tingle." - GWENYFAR ROHLER, Encore Magazine
"The battle of good vs. evil has rarely been so entertaining." - John Staton, Star News
"As a piece of theatre, it is fascinating, invigorating and challenging to the deepest parts of our very sense of self." - GWENYFAR ROHLER, Encore Magazine
"This is my favorite kind of theater –physical, inventive, ingenious and funny. Burt Grinstead and Anna Stromberg's comedic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is theatrical catnip – you just can't get enough of it. " - Jacquelyn Claire, StageBiz.com
"This "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" is original and exciting. It will make you laugh, keep you watching with rapt attention, and chase all of your holiday blues away. I can't wait to see what Blanket Fort Entertainment, Grinstead and Stromberg's new company, comes up with next." - Lisa Del Roso, iamone.co.uk
"If you love to laugh at well parodied literary classics, as I do, then this is a play for you." - Larry Littany Litt, NYTheatre-wire.com
"It's a tour de force performance for the actress (Anna Stromberg), who also directs the piece." - TheUnforgettableLine.com
"a wonderful, creative, joyful, fast paced, delight of a show." - David Walters, TheFrontRowCenter.com
"It's action-packed and you feel like you're watching a theatrical blockbuster." - Jacquelyn Claire, StageBiz.com
"It's smart, funny and surprisingly likable, complete with dark humor, quick pacing and a very high level of innovation. Grinstead and Stromberg have made good use of the original work in order to provide the audience with both laughs and gasps." - Mary S. Gold, NewYorkArts.net
"If you are a fan of the book (you know which book I mean) then this is the comedy you've been waiting for. Two madcap theater artists have come up with an 80 minute retelling of the horrors unleashed by imprudent, self indulgent science that leads to murderous, anti-social schizophrenia. All done with wit and style that had me laughing from the opening minutes to the very end." - Larry Littany Litt, NYTheatre-wire.com
"It's wonderful to experience these actors in action." - Jacquelyn Claire, StageBiz.com
"Hats off to Burt and Anna for both writing, creating and directing this wonderful piece of theater that will give you a fun evening, put smile on your face and a chill up your spine." - David Walters, TheFrontRowCenter.com
"As playwrights, they have also infused the story with contemporary relevance: heightening the social commentary and playing up the frustrations associated with Victorian era repression by providing Jekyll with a feminist love interest. It all works to tell a tale that is at once familiar and completely fresh." - TheUnforgettableLine.com
"I love the remarkable way these playwrights have chosen to tell this classic tale – like a stagecoach that has lost its driver and is hurtling towards the edge of a canyon. Break-neck pace, heightened emotions and physical dexterity define the force of this production." - Jacquelyn Claire, StageBiz.com
Written by Burt Grinstead and Anna Stromberg
Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
Directed by Anna Stromberg
Nominated for six Hollywood Fringe Festival Awards including Best Comedy, winner of the 2CentsTheatre Award for Distinctive Voices, and winner of the SoHo Playhouse (NYC) Fringe Encore Series Award as well as the Outstanding Production Award!
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, written and performed by Burt Grinstead and Anna Stromberg, is a dizzying, fast-paced, horrifying extravaganza that leaves you splitting ribs as you question your own morality.
Based on the classic novella, this original adaptation takes you to the dismal streets of London in the 1860s, where societal pressures silence a gentle doctor's questions about the nature of morality. As the pressure intensifies, Dr. Jekyll takes matters into his own hands. However, things take an eerie turn when his experiment takes on a life of its own. Will his efforts save the world, or will they destroy all that he holds dear? After all, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde will play Off-Broadway at the SoHo Playhouse April 17th - May 26th, 2019.
JUNE 6th - 23rd: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde made its world premiere at the Los Angeles LGBT Center as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
JULY 12th - 29th: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde reopened at the Los Angeles LGBT Center for a limited run in co-production with the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Blanket Fort Entertainment.
NOVEMBER 10th: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde headlined the Cucalorus Stage Festival in the historic Thalian Hall in Wilmington, NC in co production with Opera House Theatre Company.
NOVEMBER 14th - 18th: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde ran for five performances at the Cape Fear Playhouse in Wilmington, NC in co-production with Big Dawg Productions and Opera House Theatre Company.
DECEMBER 6th - 15th: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde was presented in New York City as part of the Fringe Encores Series at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St. New York, NY 10013).
DIRECTOR: Anna Stromberg
WRITERS: Burt Grinstead & Anna Stromberg
PRODUCER: Blanket Fort Entertainment
PERFORMERS: Burt Grinstead / Jekyll & Hyde, Anna Stromberg / Everyone Else
SOUND DESIGN: Burt Grinstead
SET DESIGN: Burt Grinstead
Lighting Design: Matt Richter & Adam Martin
Stage Manager: Adam Martin
Stage Hands: Dennis Peraza & Margaret Marx
Producer: Jon Imparato / The Los Angeles LGBT Center
Publicist: Ken Werther / Ken Werther PR
Lighting Design: Thalian Hall - Dallas LaFon
Lighting Design: Cape Fear Playhouse - Beau Mumford
Stage Manager Thalian Hall: Lily Nicole
Set Builder: Terry Collins
Sound Technician: John Deveaux
Stage Hand: Kire Ann & Sarah Holcomb
Producers: Justin Smith and Alice Sherwood / Opera House Theatre Company, Dan Brawley / Cucalorus Stage Festival
Lighting Design: Carter Ford
Stage Manager: Carter Ford
Producer: Darren Cole / SoHo Playhouse
Publicity: David Gibbs / DARR Publicity and Joe Trentacosta / JT Public Relations


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TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) — Barclays Capital's book-length Global Technology Outlook devotes a few pages to Israeli innovators, and the firm particularly likes four companies tied to trends like big-data storage and cloud computing, or delivering software and services over the Net.
"Israeli technology stocks appear well positioned for 2012," Barclays Capital analysts Joseph Wolf and David Kaplan wrote in the Thursday report. "Storage, cloud computing, mobile handsets and security remain high priorities for information-technology managers globally and should continue to be areas of investment. …
"Our top picks," Mellanox Technologies Ltd. and Nice Systems Ltd., "are not showing any signs of economic-related slowdown, and we expect second-half strength for" EZchip Technologies Ltd. and Ceva Inc. "as new servers and handsets enter the market."
Mellanox MLNX, +0.40% (MLNX) is the provider of technology to facilitate fast and efficient transfer of data between servers and storage systems. Nice's NICE, +0.63% (NICE) systems focus on recording, archiving and analyzing data for industrial and security applications.
Where's the growth from these two companies? More unstructured data — information like videos, text messages, graphic presentations and other material that's not organized in a database — are "being created as a result of digital content moving online," Barclays said.
This plus more complex computing applications and delivery of software as a service over the Internet have "fueled the need for more powerful, higher capacity, and faster technology solutions capable of managing and analyzing this data."
And companies "are finding it critical to manage and implement the massive amounts of data they have accumulated. Companies that provide the solutions to manage, utilize and analyze should be well positioned for growth in 2012," the analysts wrote.
Mellanox, Barclays's top pick in Israel, is seeing a "breakout year" as "its mix of business moves from the niche high-performance computing segment and into more mainstream data-center applications," the analysts said.
In mid-April Mellanox reported strong first-quarter earnings and investors pushed the stock past newly revised price targets to a 52-week high $67. Since then the stock has come off 20%, trading below $54 on Friday. MarketWatch feature on Mellanox
Nice "is a leader in analyzing structured and unstructured data," Wolf and Kaplan said.
It "made four acquisitions in 2011, which together are likely to add upwards of 10 cents to earnings per share," they wrote.
The acquisitions and the company's share buyback are "good uses of its significant cash balance. At the same time it continues to work toward a midterm 20% operating-margin target, and ... there may be some upside to that target."
Nice has had a bumpy 52 weeks, touching a trading low near $27 in August, toughing it up past $40 at the end of March and coming off 10% since then.
EZChip produces processors for telecom-networking equipment.
"EZchip EZCH (EZCH) is exposed to the economically sensitive" market for equipment for telecom carriers, Kaplan and Wolf said.
But EZchip also sells into the market for carrier Ethernet switches and routers, which help enable delivery of heavy-bandwidth applications like video and television over the Internet. CERS "remains an area of spending growth," the Barclays analysts wrote.
The company's shares are up about 35% in 2012 to date. MarketWatch feature on EZchip.
Ceva CEVA, -0.55% licenses digital-signal-processing technology to makers of chips that are used in mobile phones. DSP converts analog data to digital so, for example, a voice or photo from a mobile phone can be heard or seen clearly on the other end.
"Ceva is well positioned in the two fastest-growing segments of the mobile-handset market": high-end smartphones and low-end feature phones, the analysts wrote.
"Ceva has a strong relationship with Samsung, SSNLF, +0.00% [has] a solid base in the Android GOOG, -0.13% segment globally and already has key design wins" in 4G networks, they said.
Getting its technology into lower-end phones, Ceva "has 55%-to-60% market share in the 1.1-billion-unit emerging-market segment," the analysts said.
Ceva is trading at a bit more than half its closing price at the end of 2011. "Given the weak stock performance year to date, we expect that Ceva may have taken the opportunity to buy back shares, something it has not done since 2010," they said.


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Bear X – Closure
And there we go, the end of our adventures with Bear. It was sad but a must, while his stories were always fun to draw, I needed to go out and do other things before Bear and Looshkin became a chore instead of something wonderful.
Thank you all for your amazing support, and for following Bear whether through the comics or here on bearfoo. It's been such a buzz going through all the artwork and getting it online, and I really appreciate everyone's kind words!


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Mastermind for May 23rd. Communicating The Appraisals and Financing Function
If this is Wednesday, it must be Mastermind. One of my favourite days of the week. What I like most is when everyone talks at once. While it is a bit chaotic it is great to see that everyone wants to add their two cents into the conversation. It's a clear indication that everyone is interested and paying attention .
Today, we were happy to have Joe Sammut from Mortgage Architects http://www.mortgagegate.ca/index.htm come in to talk a little about the mortgage market. Some agents had expressed some concern that buyers were getting into financial jams before closings because properties were not appraising out. Joe was quick to point out that he was not seeing this trend however he focused the discussion on a couple af main points;
- Yes, bank appraisers are being more conservative and some secondary lenders ( non big five banks ) are using "fire sale appraisers".
- Whether you are buying or simply refinancing, it is important to remember that appraisers don't appraise over value. That is, don't ever expect that $500k appraise at $550k.
- Paying over the asking price will pretty much guarantee more than a quick drive by appraisal.
- For the most part, the lender looks at three key lending criteria; occupation, down payment and credit.
- There is some tightening for self-employed people, offshore investors and new immigrants.
So the question of the day was; how do we ease the stress of financing? Not surprisingly the work starts with us on the front lines. It is important to have an honest conversation with your buyer from the beginning. Don't be afraid to ask the big questions;
- If there is a shortfall between the appraised value and purchase price, do you have the means to make up the difference?
- If the interest rate goes up, will the mortgage payment still be manageable?
- Are you aware of the closing costs involved with this purchase?
- Do you have enough money available to do minor repairs or improvements?
The take away here is that communication is the key to a successful real estate transaction. You are working with a buyer to find them a home that they can afford. If the client is unwilling to provide you their mortgage details at least stay in contact with their mortgage broker to make sure you don't sell them something they can't afford. It is important to either have a strong understanding of the mortgage market or have a good broker who is an available member of your team. Perhaps that's why they say that behind every great real estate agent is a great mortgage broker.
Naturally I hope to hear from you if you have anything to add to this post. Have a great week!


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Union Calendar No. 371
113th CONGRESS
2d Session
[Report No. 113–498]
May 22, 2014
Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Gerlach) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
June 26, 2014
Additional sponsors: Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Griffin of Arkansas, Mr. Tiberi, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Schock, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Stivers
June 26, 2014
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic
For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 22, 2014
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Fighting Hunger Incentive Act of 2014
Extension and expansion of charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory
Permanent extension
Section 170(e)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (iv).
Increase in limitation
Section 170(e)(3)(C) of such Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by striking clause (ii), by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv), and by inserting after clause (i) the following new clauses:
The aggregate amount of such contributions for any taxable year which may be taken into account under this section shall not exceed—
in the case of any taxpayer other than a C corporation, 15 percent of the taxpayer's aggregate net income for such taxable year from all trades or businesses from which such contributions were made for such year, computed without regard to this section, and
in the case of a C corporation, 15 percent of taxable income (as defined in subsection (b)(2)(C)).
Rules related to limitation
If such aggregate amount exceeds the limitation imposed under clause (ii), such excess shall be treated (in a manner consistent with the rules of subsection (d)) as a charitable contribution described in clause (i) in each of the 5 succeeding years in order of time.
Coordination with overall corporate limitation
In the case of any charitable contribution allowable under clause (ii)(II), subsection (b)(2)(A) shall not apply to such contribution, but the limitation imposed by such subsection shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of such contributions. For purposes of subsection (b)(2)(B), such contributions shall be treated as allowable under subsection (b)(2)(A).
Determination of basis for certain taxpayers
Section 170(e)(3)(C) of such Code, as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
Determination of basis for certain taxpayers
If a taxpayer—
does not account for inventories under section 471, and
is not required to capitalize indirect costs under section 263A,
Determination of fair market value
Section 170(e)(3)(C) of such Code, as amended by subsections (a), (b), and (c), is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
Determination of fair market value
In the case of any such contribution of apparently wholesome food which cannot or will not be sold solely by reason of internal standards of the taxpayer, lack of market, or similar circumstances, or by reason of being produced by the taxpayer exclusively for the purposes of transferring the food to an organization described in subparagraph (A), the fair market value of such contribution shall be determined—
without regard to such internal standards, such lack of market, such circumstances, or such exclusive purpose, and
by taking into account the price at which the same or substantially the same food items (as to both type and quality) are sold by the taxpayer at the time of the contribution (or, if not so sold at such time, in the recent past).
Effective Date
In general
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions made after December 31, 2013, in taxable years ending after such date.
Limitation; applicability to C corporations
The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013.
June 26, 2014
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed


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About Fábio
F ábio is a self-taught filmmaker and photographer. He started his career in 2009 as a visual effects artist on a feature film for Richardson Productions. He then took interest in all things moviemaking, trying to learn as much as possible about every department while giving a special emphasis on directing, producing and cinematography. He's the founder and director of the Ocean Coast Film Festival in Lavra, Portugal.
- Hello! My name is Fábio Santos and I would like to welcome you to my website! Since I was little I always loved to create, to make something out of nothing. I learned how to cook when I was 9 and I always try to use that artform in new, creative ways. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and voilà. I find that filmmaking is very similar to cooking in that regard so when I first discovered cinema and the whole process behind it I instanly fell in love. With the rise of digital sensors, it was possible to start making movies with very limited resources and going to LA was no longer mandatory. It was possible to do it in any part of the globe. From VFX, to directing, to sound editing/mixing, I've worked on a little bit of everything on what is still a young career. With that said, I would like to end this small text with a personal quote: ↓
About this website
T his website was created as a platform to share my work with the world. Here you can see all the crazy projects I've been part of including movies, commercials, photoshoots and others.
If you're a filmmaker as well, this website can also be a way to help you learn more about the craft. Feel free to send me an email or Facebook message if there's something you're struggling and I'll try to give a tip or two if I can. Also, don't forget to download the Movie Forms Template Collection I created. They're available for FREE. I'm constantly trying to add new forms to the collection.


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This blog is a place to counter the left-wing spin every paper in this state seems to carry. This is a blog to tell the people in Federal Way that it is okay, even admirable, to stand up to the leftists who want to turn this state back into the Soviet Republic of Washington. This is a blog to give a voice to the same values that our Founding Fathers had: Faith, Family, Freedom, and Patriotism.
Jonathan Gardner is a father of 4 and a husband of 1. He works at a high-tech internet retail company you may have heard of. Raised by his parents and not his schools, he has retained the fundamental teachings of liberty, responsibility, and hard work. His education is in Physics, but his interests lie everywhere.


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J. Gold Associates recently conducted a study of large and small businesses regarding their expectations for which mobile platform they expect to use within the next three years. The study of North American companies found that Android comes in last place, with 4.8 percent of businesses in the study saying that the platform will be important to them within the next three years.
Microsoft doesn't see Android as a competitor to Windows Mobile. "It's not even supporting Exchange, so I really doubt this is going to be going after the market that we do," said Scott Rockfeld, group product manager at Microsoft's Windows Mobile group. Microsoft has recently tweaked its marketing message from pitching Windows Mobile as exclusively a business tool to portraying the device as a single phone that appeals to people while they're working and playing.
Still, since Android is an open platform, developers can build applications that might interest enterprise users. "With the open sourcing, we should see as many enterprise apps as we would see consumer apps," said Wigginton.
Google's success in the market could benefit all mobile users, be they consumers or business users, in the form of lower prices. Onlookers have speculated that Google could help subsidize Android phones using revenue earned from advertising to the devices. "I don't know if Google is subsidizing it or not, but it's not out of the realm of possibilities," said Wigginton. The G1 will cost $179 when it becomes available in late October in the U.S.
Some analysts say they don't expect Android to be an overnight success, but given time it could challenge its competitors. "The G1 represents a promising start, and Google has pockets deep enough to outspend and compete with its competitors," said Geoff Blaber, an analyst at CCS Insight.
Once other Android phones start appearing, the platform could gain momentum. "There will be more to come in 2009 when manufacturers such as Samsung and LG will deliver their devices. Android has the potential to become the de facto operating system for Linux, and we expect sales to reach around 10 percent of the smartphone market in 2011," said Gartner analyst Roberta Cozza.
It's unclear yet which operator will launch the next Android phone. T-Mobile appears to have gotten a head start on its competitors. During the launch event on Tuesday, Cole Brodman, chief technology and innovation officer for T-Mobile USA, mentioned that the operator had been working with Google and HTC as far back as three years ago. Their partnership then predates the introduction of Android and the alliance of companies that back it in November 2007. Sprint, NTT DoCoMo, Telefonica and other operators around the globe are also members of the consortium.


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The number one goal for your first day back at work: survive. Sooner than you think, your new schedule will become routine. But you'll have to go through the motions a few times before they start to feel normal.
You might be feeling all the feels as you head through the office doors. In addition to the virtual hugs we're sending you, we also want to help you think through the (bottomless!) logistics of the first day so you don't find yourself crying in the lactation room because you only have 1 flange.
Been there, done that, cried like the baby.
Mentally walk through your first day
Spend a moment thinking about the schedule for your first day back and do a dry run if that will give you peace of mind. We recommend (ridiculously) detailed lists. The combination of sleep deprivation and the logistics of raising an infant while working make committing your thoughts to paper critical to keeping things running smoothly. Here are some things to consider:
- Will you see your baby in the morning?
- Will you feed your baby before leaving?
- Can you plan your outfit the night before?
- Who will do the morning handoff/drop off with the caretaker?
- Will you eat breakfast at home, in route, or at work?
- Is there gas in the car / money on your train card?
- Do you have your badge or keys for the office?
- What's the plan for lunch (at work) and dinner (after work)?
- Can you block off your calendar for your planned pumping times?
Pack all the bags
You can never be too prepared. Here's a list we've created from our experience. Print it, use it, love it.
Read your most recent emails first. You'll find that a lot of the back-and-forth that you missed gets resolved before you have to enter the fray (whew!).
Take the time to get the lay of the land
Readjusting to work can be overwhelming, especially if you're sleep deprived. It may feel as though you'll never get caught up, but we promise you will. Do you need to get to the bottom of your inbox on Day 1? Probably not. Be patient with yourself and ask for help.
Schedule catch-up chats with your colleagues rather than poring through project briefs and quarterly goals by yourself. It's more efficient and fun that way and you'll probably find that you didn't miss as much as you think you did.


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An expert on marketing and data privacy will be the trainer in a forthcoming workshop, to be held on 12th September in Central London, looking at the likely impact of GDPR on the future of advertising and marketing.
Hellen Beveridge, a data protection and privacy expert, and a multi-disciplinary marketing professional with over 25 years of experience across a broad range of industries, will be taking the workshop.
It's not just GDPR. Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR), and the imminent ePrivacy Regulation, all have major implications for marketing and advertising.
Hellen, who is currently the Privacy Lead at Data Oversight, where she helps organisations understand and implement data protection strategies, will be covering topics including:
An overview of the regulatory framework and privacy laws within the UK, EU, alongside a global perspective.
Customer trust and privacy, looking at how businesses should take the initiative.
Assessing your vulnerabilities from a risk management perspective.
How to ensure your data sources are compliant from a data capture and data purchase perspective.
Everything you need to know about consent and the compliant opt-in, opt-out process.
The interpretation of legitimate interest and impact upon direct marketing.
The rise of contextual advertising at the expense of personalised advertising.
Hellen is also the moderator for the marketing stream of GDPR Summit London and is an experienced expert speaker on data protection.
To book a place visit this page.
By Daniel Hunter, Fresh Business Thinking.
GDPR Summit Series is a global series of GDPR events which will help marketers to prepare to meet the requirements of the GDPR ahead of May 2018 and beyond. Further information and conference details are available at http://www.gdprsummit.london/
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The City of Saint John received a decision regarding a contract dispute between the Saint John Fire Fighters' Association (International Association of Fire Fighters' Local 771) and the City of Saint John. The Arbitration Board was Chaired by George P. L. Filliter, Q.C., under authority of the Province of New Brunswick's Industrial Relations Act. The Board was unanimous in concluding that the evidence filed during the arbitration hearing confirms the City's poor financial status as an "economic reality". However, based on the application of the principle of replication and in consideration of recent wage increases for firefighters with the cities of Fredericton and Moncton, the Board approved 2.97 per cent annual wage increases from 2015 to 2018, with an increase of 2.96 per cent in 2019. The decision also further increases holiday relief firefighter wages and mandates the City to establish a Joint Labour / Management Committee to implement a 24-hour shift, beginning no later than April 30, 2018. City of Saint John Mayor Don Darling expressed his disappointment with the decision, which will have a direct impact on the City's overall financial sustainability and further contribute to the City's structural deficit position: "While we value our firefighters and the work they do, we simply cannot afford the high wage settlements awarded through the Province's arbitration process." During the arbitration hearing, the City argued that the current economic reality, including a declining population, flat or diminishing revenue sources and the highest municipal property taxation rate in New Brunswick, does not provide the ability to pay wage settlements that consistently exceed normal cost-of-living increases. Darling added, "It is the City's view that the binding arbitration system for protective services in New Brunswick, as currently mandated through Provincial Government legislation, is yielding outcomes that are simply not sustainable, including wage increases that are well above those provided to other provincial and municipal government employees." City staff will review the full impacts of the Arbitration Board's decision, and return to Common Council in January with a summary of key financial, operational and judicial considerations, as well as recommended next steps.
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Abuse affects us all.
Together, we can end domestic violence.
She might be your sister, co-worker or close friend. Your mother, or your daughter.
Maybe, "she" was you. Victims of domestic abuse are in plain sight. And, for every sufferer you know, there are hundreds of thousands more across Canada you don't. Marked, or masked in silence, their plight affects their families, children, and their ability to contribute and connect in their community.
The fact is, when the emotional, mental and physical signs of domestic abuse are present, it affects us all. Men, women, children, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters—every single one of us.
This is not just a gender issue. It's a human rights issue.
We can do something about it. Join us and act.
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Fox has unveiled updated season premiere dates for Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef.
Gordon Ramsay's two series, which will be part of the network's summer lineup, will air all new episodes beginning next month, it was announced on Monday.
Hell's Kitchen - recently renewed for two additional seasons - will kick off on Monday, June 4 at 8/7c and will be followed by MasterChef at 9/8c.
The shows will air twice weekly, with the second helpings airing in the same timeslot on Tuesday, June 5 and every week thereafter.
Popular competition So You Think You Can Dance is also part of Fox's summer schedule, beginning its ninth season on Thursday, May 24, before moving to its normal Wednesday slot.
Ramsay's Hotel Hell will also find a place on Fox, though a premiere date is yet to be announced.


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WE KNOW THAT today Cuba is one of the Bush Administration's main targets. Cuba is spared nothing. The island's economic situation gets harder and harder, and we know what awful consequences the embargo has for people's daily lives.
We know the role the CIA plays with its project of destabilizing Cuba, and we know in particular about the militant, provocative activity of James Cason, head of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana.
We know that unfortunately part of the opposition participates in CIA activities. We know that some of the "democrats" who wax indignant about the lack of democracy in Cuba also sing the praises of the "American values" carried to Iraq and Afghanistan in B52s.
We know finally that the Bush Administration practices state terrorism. The war against Iraq, but above all the millions of people in the world dying from AIDS or starvation thanks to the dictatorship of U.S. markets, bear witness to it.
For all these reasons we know that the US government has nothing to teach Cuba about democracy — the United States, which keeps hundreds of prisoners shackled in its Guantanamo camp, without names, without visits, without charges, without lawyers: the living dead.
We know all this, and so what? In the name of what should we keep silent in face of the wave of repression that is rolling across the island today? The defense of basic democratic liberties and rights is not a dish you can order a la carte, but rather an essential part of our revolutionary struggle and of the kind of society that we want to build.
We're against the death penalty. It is morally intolerable and politically ineffective. Shooting three convicted defendants in Cuba, one week after a trial behind closed doors, is no more glorious than plugging in the electric chair in Atlanta twenty years after the sentence is handed down.
We are for every defendant's right to defend him- or herself, to have time to choose a lawyer, and to have a public trial open to foreign observers. This was not the case with the dozens of dissidents recently sentenced to heavy prison sentences.
We're against any crime of opinion. Freedom of speech is a basic right, public debate is a necessity and the battle of ideas a source of enrichment. But this is not the situation in Cuba today.
So yes, we totally condemn the parody of justice that has just taken place. And we do so with the dual concern of defending the project of a socialist society that we're fighting for, but also and above all in order to defend the Cuban people's conquests and its revolution better against imperialist aggression.
ATC 105, July-August 2003


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If you prefer a health plan that only covers you in your country of residence, then Bupa Private Medical Insurance may be for you. These health plans have been designed specifically with your local healthcare system in mind.
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The first writing prompt for August on the SITS Girls website is to write about what blogging has taught you about yourself. I have been blogging for years. I started an online diayr in 2002 and kept one on about every diary site that was around. In 2007, I transferred my DiaryLand diary, which had become partly a blog, to WordPress and started a real blog. My old blog died from inactivity in like 2011 and I had some blogs on and off for a few months until I started this one in August of 2013.
Blogging has taught me many things. It's helped me improve my English and writing skills in general, and it's helped me develop online connections and even a few friendships. Maybe it's even helped me meet my husband, because he was reading my blog when he decided I was an interesting girl to meet. When I think, however, of something it has taught me about myself, I have to be really honest and say I have learned that, deep down, I crave attention.
In a way, this truth should've been crystal clear to me by early secondary school, when I allowed new "friends" to read parts of my journals. These friendships usually didn't last long, in part probably because I was way too clingy. But I yearned for real friendships at the time.
This continued in the age of the Internet, when I exchanged E-mails with some people I'd met on Yahoo! groups and we exchanged URLs of our online diaries. DiaryLand didn't have a comment system for free users and I had no clue about stats, so there was no way of knowing whether anyone actually read my diary unless they told me so. At that time, I really wanted people to read my diary, but not so I was a successful writer. I wanted to communicate things I couldn't communicate face-to-face. I didn't care how many people read my diary, if those people I cared about did.
That changed when I got a real blog in 2007. Now on WordPress I had a comment system and stats, so I could actually view how many people were reading my writings. I was, at the time, quite a successful blogger in my niche of disability rights bloggers. I didn't read the big lifestyle and Mommy bloggers, so I didn't care or even know that I was only a tiny blogger in the bigger scheme of things.
When I started my current blog in 2013, however, I knew about the bigger blogging world. I don't even know how I found out, but I learned about blog support groups on Facebook, writing prompts and link parties. I decided I wanted to spread my wings and reach out to the bigger blogging world. At first, I only wanted to teach them about disability issues and autism in particular, but of course other people's stats stared at me.
In absolute numbers, I'm more successful a blogger now than I was with my old blog. However, now I know that you can be even more successful. I also know that there are essentials of blogging I will never master, such as including images. And the sad truth is, this makes me feel inadequate.
After all, I crave attention. There is some research my husband mentioned that asks people whether they want a car when everyone else gets a car or they want a scooter when everyone else gets a bike. Most people choose the scooter and I'm no exception. In this sense, it's sad that I got to venture out into the larger blogging world of people with bigger cars than mine, so to speak, even though I now have a car too. If I'd stayed in my little disability rights niche, I'd have had the proverbial scooter but at least could've measured up to everyone else.
In this sense, there are two things blogging has taught me about myself. Firstly, indeed, I crave attention. I smile when I get a new comment even when it's from a blog support group. But the second thing I learned about myself is, and I only realize this now that i write this post, I'm more competitive than I thought I was.


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Greenery has long been credited as a stress reliever and, when inside the home, it has a way of bringing a space to life. Fickle decorators should find solace in the low-commitment level of plants—choosing them is much less stressful than, say, purchasing a sofa or choosing a wall paint color, for instance. And when boredom sets in, ferns and ficus can be easily moved or can adopt an entirely new look with the simple change of a pot. Plus, there's a plant for just about any design aesthetic—from bohemian to minimal to refined.
Below, interior designers share their best tips for decorating with plants—even for the black-thumbed.
Do Your Due Diligence
Deciding on the best plants for your home hinges on many elements. Christine Gachot, co-founder of Gachot Studios, which designed Marc Jacobs's New York townhouse, suggests conducting research in advance of shopping. "Plants are living and need proper care," Gachot advises. "Select plants that will be best suited for your environment. Consider scale and think of them as living sculptures. And consult a local expert. It's always fun to visit your neighborhood flower district."
Being open-minded is also important when decorating with plants, according to interior designer Bunny Williams. "Half the pleasure is continuously moving them around: setting small, exquisite auricula on a bathroom sink for a guest to enjoy, or arranging various pots of succulents in the center of the dining table," says Williams. During the winter months, she relies on plants even more. "In the winter when cut flowers are more expensive, I buy a lot of plants, like paperwhites and amaryllis," she explains.
Interior designer CeCe Barfield Thompson says the dimensions of a room should inform your plant choice. "For a big space, there is nothing better than a citrus tree, but they require a lot of light," Barfield Thompson says. "In dark spaces, you can't go wrong with a fiddle-leaf fig tree. You see them a lot and that is because even the blackest of thumbs can keep one alive."
Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, owner of the home furnishings shop KRB is partial to bird's nest ferns. "They have a graphic look and are easy to care for," says Rheinstein Brodsky.
Choose the Right Containers
One you've settled on the type of plant that works well for your space, you'll need to choose the right pot. There's no denying that a well-chosen pot can take a simple plant to new heights. As an avid plant lover, Williams relies on a collection of containers. "I keep a variety ready to receive a plant," she says. "They vary from china to wood to simple baskets and range in size with interior measurements from four to 10 inches to accommodate most standard plastic pots."
Noa Santos, CEO and co-founder of Homepolish, is all for containers that make a statement. "I pick pots that aren't just going to disappear," Santos explains. "Especially if you're decorating with large plants like cacti or trees, pick a pot or planter that is actually going to call attention to itself and be a statement all on its own."
Barfield Thompson is also an advocate of a pot with personality rather than settling for a standard glass cube. "Nineteenth-century colored glass is my favorite vessel because the saturated color and smooth glass look beautiful against the texture of a plant," she says. "Mossy clay pots are also a go-to and very Bunny Mellon—she was the queen of potted plants."
For Rheinstein Brodsky, it's all about drama. "The super chic Nopales cachepot from Nicholas Newcomb Pottery & Sculpture in either matte black or white works in both traditional and modern interiors," she says. "For a stronger presence and drama, a pair of Faux Bois Christopher Spitzmiller urns is incredible. For something super special, I use a single black lady's slipper orchid. Unbelievably elegant, they work best in a super mossy terra-cotta pot."
But there's also a rich sense of history behind pots that shouldn't be ignored, Gachot says. "Italian terra-cotta can have a bit of Old World charm, while glazed planters from the Aesthetic and Arts and Crafts period can be timeless," she says. "There is also a great history of ceramics and glazing from the mid-century movement, with designers such as David Cressey who have become very collectible. You can find contemporary options usually at a more approachable price point, from places such as Billy Cotton. Their Column Planter in natural terra-cotta is sublime and works well with any species."
And don't overlook the big picture when coordinating plants with the colors of your pots. "One strategy we use is matching the vessel to the surrounding furniture or material palette so it looks more integrated into the design," says interior designer Chris Weir.
Creativity Counts
Once your foundation is set, there's room for a dose of creativity. While it's perfectly acceptable to embrace standard flower boxes in a windowsill or a palm plant in a neutral living room, think outside of the box. "I recently put a garden window in my bedroom," says Justina Blakeney, a designer, artist, and founder of The Jungalow. "Normally, garden windows are reserved for kitchens, but I absolutely love how it opened up the small room and brought the outdoors in. One of my next big plant purchases is going to be a kumquat tree. I love the idea of growing fruit trees indoors."
Bathrooms aren't exempt from plants either, according to interior designer Cy Carter. "We keep Maidenhair fern near our windows in the bathroom and on a ledge next to our tub where they thrive in the humidity," Carter says. "These sweet plants grow in shaded riverbeds and waterfalls, so every now and then I bring them in with me at the end of my shower for a good, cool soak."
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Yesterday boutique music manufacturer Synthrotek decided to go out in a blaze of glory by doubling-down on wildly inappropriate social media posts. Steve Harmon, founder of Synthrotek, posted a baffling picture of Harvey Weinstein on Instagram. The accused sexual harasser, and confirmed creep, was pictured with the caption: "BUY MORE SYNTHS"
The crass non sequitur would probably have gone unnoticed by all. But when Steve was challenged on the merits of this marketing gimmick he decided to double-down on Facebook... and then triple-down. Before eventually melting down on Reddit.
Steve continued to post throughout social media; vacillating between aggressive ad hominem attacks, and defensive assertions that he was being ironic. Even under the most permissive definition of the word, it seems impossible to apply irony to this situation. He went on to claim that his pictures were somehow attacking sexism and the objectification of women, while simultaneously challenging consumerism. Several observers of this behavior, and its asinine justification, opined that we could be witnessing some form of manic mental illness.
As the day wore on his communications became increasingly erratic. Many of his comments on Reddit, and the original offending image on Instagram, were deleted or edited. Some of the remaining comments reference a spiritual being named Jesus, of presumed Mexican heritage, which he claims will forgive him.
Further revelations on Reddit appeared from a former employee. The employee had specific grievances with Steve's spiritual preoccupation in the workplace, and revelations of a criminal side-business selling "pirate merchandise" on eBay. In all of the comments from Steve, he did not seem dispute the charge. (Update: It turns out the pirate merchandise is literally a website for pirate themed clothing of the same name. Thanks to a comment here for pointing that out.)
To get a sense of the man we can look once again to Instagram where he posted a non-apology. No matter how you feel about using images of alleged sexual harassers in lazy memes, an issue that seems surprisingly controversial, I think everyone who watches this will agree that at the very least... this guy is an asshole.


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join us on 9.15.19
The 2nd Annual Splash, Dash 'n Smile
September 15, 2019
from the organizers of The Honor Connor Run.
A swimming and running "aquathlon" (say that five times real fast!) competition for kids ages 5 to 15 years old. The event follows USAT's official aquathlon competition guidelines. Participants are divided into four categories (by age) who swim a predetermined distance, then transition from pool to running trail to finish the race on foot. Awards are given to the top finishers, and top fundraisers will win some amazing prizes! Proceeds benefit The LV Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to water safety, drowning prevention and buoyancy!
WHAT: The 2019 Splash, Dash 'n Smile - a fun swim and run event for kids
WHEN: Sunday, September 15, 2019 9am to 1pm, mandatory meeting at 10am!
WHERE: NRH2O water park, North Richland Hills, Texas
WHO: Specially designed for kids ages 5 to 15
WHY: Benefiting the The LV Project, a DFW-based non-profit dedicated to buoyancy on water, and in life
Aquathlon… how DO you say that? And what is it? Watch these videos and find out!
first, you swim.
swim the distance in the NRH2O pool.
then, you run.
Finish your race on the running trail.
then, you smile.
Enjoy a free afternoon of water fun at NRH2O.
the scoop.
2019 is The LV Project's 2nd year for the Splash, Dash & Smile Kids Aquathlon. It's a great race, supporting a great cause, with the added bonus of a FREE DAY at NRH2O! We welcome athletes of all abilities! So register now before space fills up. Here's a quick summary of what you can expect.
location & schedule
September 15, 2019: NRH2O, 9001 Blvd 26, NRH, TX 76180 view map
8:00am: Volunteers arrive
9:00am: Race day packet pick up & transition area opens
10:00am: Pre-race meeting under pavilions/banquet area (10 min) - required
10:15am: Transition area closes for set up
10:30am: Red racers start
10:45am: Blue racers start
11:00am: Yellow racers start
11:15am: Green racers start
12:00pm: Post-race cool down at the Accelerator
12:30pm Awards ceremony - located under the NRH2O banquet pavilions
SENIORS: Red Racers (ages 13 - 15), Swim - 150 meters, Run - 2K (1.25 mile)
JUNIORS: Blue Racers (ages 10 - 12), Swim - 100 meters, Run - 1.5K (1 mile)
INTERMEDIATE: Yellow Racers (ages 7 - 9), Swim - 50 meters, Run - 1K (.62 miles)
ROOKIES: Green Racers (ages 5 - 6), Swim - 25 meters, Run - 500 meters (0.35 miles)
NOTE: In accordance with USA Triathlon rules, an athlete's racing age is determined by his/her age on December 31, 2019. This ensures that athletes race the same competition, at the same distances, for the entire season. For example, if your athlete is currently 9 years old but turns 10 on November 1st, he/she would compete as a 10 year old.
Super Early Bird (Jan 1 - May 31 ): $20
Early Bird (May 31 - August 31 ): $25
Regular (August 31 - Sept 15 ): $30
NOTE: In accordance with USAT rules, a USAT $10 membership is required. You will be able to purchase this membership during the registration process; can be used for other USAT events for a full year.
Pre-race packet pickup is Saturday, September 14, from 10am - 3pm at the NRH Centre.
If you choose to pick up your packet on race day, please arrive early. Your attendance at the pre-race safety meeting at 10:00am is mandatory.
PRE-RACE swim & transition clinic
Thursday, September 5th from 5:30-6:30pm
NRH20 Family Water Park - 9001 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Instructed by certified swim instructors – with safety provided by The NRH Centre lifeguards.
This clinic is open to anyone participating in the Splash, Dash 'n Smile. There will be lifeguards and swim instructors present to answer questions. Your athlete will have the opportunity to practice with the instructors and swim in the pool they'll be competing in on race day. The transition area will have examples of how to set up your transition space and you can walk (or run!) the run routes. This swim and transition clinic will be available free of charge.
Race, then play... at nrh20!
NRH2O is generously providing a free day pass exclusively for Splash, Dash 'n Smile athletes. Even better, cost for a spectator pass for parents / caregivers has been discounted to $10. Thank you NRH2O! Note: if you're a season pass holder, there is no charge for a spectator pass.
finish the race. honor a life.
As is customary at The Honor Connor Run, at the Splash, Dash 'n Smile, we'll continue the tradition of inviting athletes to connect with our buoyancy mission by racing in honor of someone who has lost his / her life to a preventable water tragedy. Keep an eye out for our Families United and Waves of Hope posters at the race site. Then email us, or post on social, with the name of the person you're honoring. We work with all the families represented and it blesses them to know their loved ones are remembered in such a special way.
2019 swim and run course maps
make a difference.
give a smile.
get a smile.
At The LV Project, we're all smiles. But behind those smiles is a serious issue. Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death for kids 1 - 4 and 5th overall. More than 3600 people die in the U.S. each year by drowning. No one believes it will happen to them. Yet it happens every day. To good families. Caring families. Careful families. The most important thing to know about drowning is that IT'S PREVENTABLE. That's why we're serious about water safety. And that's where you come in.
Give us a smile. And we'll give you one right back.
We are setting a high goal and challenging our Splash, Dash 'n Smile Athletes to raise $7,500 (combined) to help end preventable drownings. Athletes and their families can raise pledges by sharing the fundraising page available when registering for the race.
raise $50 and you're in the smile club!
Those who raise $50 or more will automatically become members of THE SMILE CLUB, receive race day recognition and a pair of lace lock no tie shoe laces. Raise $100 and automatically become a member of THE SMILE CLUB, receive race day recognition and a race belt!


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Charting the future of data centers and cloud computing.
In the emerging digital enterprise, there�s a good chance some application development will be taking place outside the information technology department. It�s not that the role of IT is in any way being diminished � in fact, IT managers are getting busier than ever, overseeing the technology strategies of their enterprises. Rather, the pieces are in place for business users to build and configure the essential business applications they need, on a self-service basis, with minimal or no involvement of their IT departments.
As the world moves deeper into an era of ongoing disruption from digital players � be they startups, or teams within established enterprises � technology has become an essential part of every job, from the boardroom to the boiler room. Accordingly, the discipline of IT is no longer confined to the data center or development shop. Many business managers and professionals are building, launching or downloading their own applications to achieve productivity and respond quickly to problems and opportunities.


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Two Perspectives on Stressby Charles R. SwindollLuke 10:38-42
There is an old Greek motto that says:
Wise words, but how do we loosen the strings? Even when we make every effort to slow down and relax, others place high demands on us. Their "shoulds" and "oughts" and "musts" hit us like strong gusts of wind, driving our lives onto shallow reefs of frustration---and even despair.
A Biblical Stress Case
To the surprise of some, the Bible often speaks directly to key issues. Let's step into the time tunnel to find a perfect example of stress. It is the classic story of Mary and Martha, two unmarried sisters whom Jesus visited in their home at Bethany. The account is recorded in the last several verses in Luke 10:
Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. (vv. 38-39)
A lovely scene. Jesus dropped by, probably unexpectedly, for a brief visit. Mary, the younger, realized how privileged they were, so she decided to sit down and really make the most of it. She sat at His feet, drinking in His every word.
But Martha? Well, she was neither sitting down nor drinking in. She was under a great deal of stress.
But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me." (v. 40)
We read that Martha was "distracted." Instead of relaxing and enjoying the Lord's presence, Martha was in a mild frenzy over all her preparations. The lady was trying to fix a nice meal, get everything done on time, arrange the table, and be a good hostess . . . while her sister sat in the room and never offered to help. As her stress reached the point of fracture, Martha reacted strongly.
She assumed the Lord Jesus didn't care---"Lord, do You not care . . . ?"
She blamed Mary for being irresponsible---"My sister has left me to do all the serving alone . . ."
She tried to work things out her way---"Tell her to help me."
It was okay for Martha to want to serve Jesus something to eat. Commendable, in fact. She was like that: active, energetic, diligent, thoughtful, and determined. All fine qualities. But her problem grew out of hand when she attempted to do more than was necessary. She shot a critical glance at her sister because Mary chose not to spend her time in the same way, hustling, bustling, and fussing.
It's interesting that anxiety-prone people frequently blame others for their plight. Rather than realizing their stress is self-appointed, they often criticize others for causing it.
Does that sound unfair? Read on:
But the Lord answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her." (vv. 41-42)
Can't you just hear Jesus? "Marthaaaa . . . Martha!" Then He quickly analyzed her stress in two words---"worried" and "bothered." The term Dr. Luke uses for "worried" is one that means "to be pulled in different directions." The root verb in Greek means "to divide into parts." Martha was being pulled apart from within. Her stress was caused by this internal tearing. A classic case study of a stress fracture! The word bothered suggests originally the idea of "noise, tumult, trouble." She was agitated, ripped apart in turmoil.
For Martha, who allowed herself to get caught in the sticky web of stress, the important got replaced by the urgent.
The Perspective of Jesus
The night Jesus was placed under arrest and later subjected to a series of mock trials which ultimately led to His crucifixion, He had been praying to the Father. In that prayer He said: "I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do" (John 17:4).
When you think that through, you will be surprised. He said that He had completed the job. Mission accomplished. Yet there were still regions which had not heard. There were still hundreds of blind and sick and lame people as yet untouched and unchanged. There were still millions of slaves in the Roman Empire being mistreated. Yet He said He had accomplished what the Father had for Him to do. Even though there were still numerous needs, our Savior was free of stress. Unlike His nervous friend Martha, Jesus maintained the right perspective.
Which approach do you tend to take? If you tend to get caught up in the hurry-worry sindrome, there is a better way to live. In Part Two, we'll talk about overcoming worry. I think we can all be blessed by this great devotional from Charles Swindoll. I don't know about you but I really hate when I am caught up in that syndrome. That's why I need to give everything to Jesus daily!!! I hope you have a Simply Heavenly day. God bless you!!!


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Aberdeen Baseball Wedding | Oswald
The Oswald wedding was a great wedding I had the pleasure of second shooting with Bill Bauer Photography. It was at the Aberdeen Iron Birds Stadium (Cal Ripken Stadium). Being an avid baseball fan (Go Red Soxs!) the thought of a wedding at a baseball stadium was the best! They got married on the field at home plate with their guest sitting in the stands. Close family surrounded them along the home plate dirt cutout. They reception was equally as fun being upstair in the club level VIP section! Thanks guys for an amazing experience and allowing us to capture it!


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Designed by Brooks+Scarpa Architects, the Green Dot Animo High School in South Los Angeles features a whopping 650 solar panels on its south-facing façade. The new public high school gets 75% of its energy from solar power and is expected to offset up to 3 million pounds of carbon emissions over its lifetime. It also takes advantage of a number of passive green building strategies to help achieve optimal levels of natural lighting and ventilation.
The new school uses similar passive sustainable techniques as schools designed by New Orleans architects Curtis and Davis in the 1950s, which were adapted to local climates to provide optimal learning condition for students. Instead of designing a conventional, fully-contained box, the architects introduced an open-air covered lobby and terraced flows to draw natural lighting and fresh air into the building.By utilizing natural resources and limiting artificial lighting and air conditioning, the design enabled significant cost savings. The spaces where most of the daily activities take place are grouped on one site.
Faceted, ribbed screens on the facades prevent excessive solar gain while 650 solar panels on the south façade provide clean energy for the school. The building, which aims for LEED Certification, features numerous sustainable materials incorporated throughout the project.