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Hideaways beach is a small sliver of a beach perhaps only one-hundred yards long which is located down the side of an extremely steep cliff at Princeville. This is not a beach for everyone primarily because of the difficult and potentially dangerous hillside trail that carves its way down the cliffs to the ocean below. A metal rusted railing was installed to help you negotiate this trail many years ago and any trip down will require you to hold it for support. The steps are steep, almost in places like jumps and not only will you have difficulty and have to concentrate getting down them but as you might surmise, the return trip up is only for the hardy. This is not a beach you would want to bring a cooler to and only the minimum of needed accoutrement should be taken with you.
Because the trip down is difficult you will usually find relatively few people down at the beach, which is a good thing because in contradistinction to most Kauai Beaches there is very little space available at this one. As the seasons progress from summer to winter the beach will become even more of a sliver as the sands recede. Once at the bottom however you will be treated to an idyllic spot with clean course light brown sand and plenty of shade on the beach perimeter.
Hideaways beach can during certain days in the summer months be a real treat for snorkelers although anything other than a dip would not work for a swimmer because of the abundance of shallow coral. Any decision to swim here during these times should require diligent and through analysis of the conditions because stiff currents can be present even during calm conditions and there are no lifeguards on duty here. During the winter months you should forget about entering into the water here altogether because of the extreme ocean dangers. Even simply walking on the narrow beach can be a danger at these times as well.
There are no restrooms, showers, picnic tables or any amenities whatsoever at Hideaways Beach and the parking lot up top is tiny which gives you good reason to show up at this location early in the day. Many of the people staying in Princeville will simply walk to this location from their nearby condo.
Be advised that all beaches and ocean locations in Hawaii can be dangerous including this one. Be completely aware of the ocean conditions prior to entering any Hawaiian waters however it is not advised that you enter the water at this location. Also, all shorelines and beaches in Hawaii, including this one, can be frequented by sharks, jellyfish and other sea creatures which can provide potential harm to people entering the water. There are no lifeguard towers at this location.
Anahola Beach is a great choice for a beach on Kauai. Not only is Anahola picturesque with scenic vistas and a great expanse of beautiful white sand but its protective outer reef of Anahola Bay makes it a less dangerous area in which to enjoy the water than many other beach locations.
Anini Beach is a narrow sliver of a beach that extends along Kauai's North Shore for somewhat over two miles. Anini Beach is an oddity on the North Shore because it is largely protected by a huge fringe reef that is one of the largest in the state.
The Kauai beach with the unusual name, Donkey Beach, is a beach that comes with a lot of pluses and minuses. On the plus side, it is gorgeous in all its rugged beauty.
Glass Beach near Port Allen is truly one of the oddest beaches you will find on Kauai, or anyplace else for that matter. Glass Beach is not a beach for swimming, or even getting into the water, but it is a beach to explore.
Hanalei Bay is by far the largest bay on Kauai and is the heart and soul of all the beaches on the North Shore. The area upon which the ocean touches the shores of the bay is what is known as Hanalei Beach the this colossal spectacle of a beach is perhaps two-miles long and in most places over 100' wide.
Hanamaulu Beach is located a short 3 miles north of Lihue and is protected from the ocean by the large Hanamaulu Bay. This bay is very picturesque and in the day served as the backdrop for the film "Donavan's Reef" starring John Wayne.
Kalihiwai Beach is one of the truly beautiful North Shore Beaches. It is scenically positioned between two prominent points of land and its perfect crescent shape is first noticeable as you get a glimpse of the bay when driving down the roadway which dead-ends at the beach itself.
Like so many beaches on the North Shore of Kauai safety is a big issue for Ke'e Beach. This remarkably beautiful beach has been the scene of many drownings over the years and everyone entering the water here needs to be able to access the dangers clearly.
The wide expanse of Kealia Beach can readily be seen when driving up the Kuhio Highway just north of the town of Kapaa. The beach is perhaps a half of a mile in length and 150 feet wide in most places.
Kekaha Beach is essentially the last portion of the beautiful 12-mile white sand beach that begins at the southern end of the NaPali Cliffs at Polihale and works its way down the coast.
Lawai Beach is a small but beautiful sliver of a white sand beach that is located just off the coastal road in the Poipu Resort area. Though it does not have a lifeguard tower it often has suitable conditions for snorkeling and there is plenty to see under the surface.
Lumahai Beach is Kauai's equivalent of the Venus Fly Trap. A case could be made that this may perhaps be the most beautiful beach on the island. Because of its beauty Lumahai Beach was the spot that was chosen to film South Pacific and it is hard to take a photo of this beach that does not come out picture postcard perfect.
If you are looking for what is probably the most "family friendly" beach and beach park on Kauai you will find it at Lydgate Beach Park. You can tell that a lot of thought and caring came together at the same time in the construction of this beach area.
In many ways the Mahaulepu Beach experience is more of a hiking adventure than a traditional beach outing. The beautiful sands of Mahaulepu Beach are essentially the hiking path that will take you on a two mile journey starting from Shipwreck Beach in Poipu all the way to the cliffs on the eastern side.
Picturesque is a word that could easily be used to describe Moloa'a Bay. The few vacation rentals that dot this east side bay obviously have the same point of view, as their beachfront locations make a memorable impression in any photograph and aid in luring potential clients to their scenic ocean retreats.
Any list of comparable items will consist of more favorable and less favorable choices whether it be a list of vacation rentals to stay at or a choice of cheeses to bring to a picnic.
One of the most popular beaches on Kauai, and one of the most "people friendly" is Poipu Beach in the midst of the Poipu Resort. It would be a safe guess that the reason the resort is even here at all is because of beautiful Poipu Beach.
Polihale Beach is spectacular by all measures of comparison and almost every description of this beach requires the use of a superlative. This is the longest beach in all of Hawaii stretching a full 12 miles in length.
The only reason we are including the Queen's Bath on our list of beaches on Kauai is to dissuade you from going there at all. At the time of this writing I am not exactly certain how many people have lost their lives here but a year has passed by since the official tally had reached 29 persons.
Rock Quarry Beach provides the visitor with a "mixed bag". The beach, which is also known as Kahili Beach, is rustic in its own way and has a certain charm as it provides a beautiful white sand beach that is rimmed with Ironwood Trees.
As far as beaches go on Kauai, Salt Pond is one of the most people friendly. Foremost in importance is that it has a lifeguard on duty. Secondly, it has all the amenities you would need at the beach.
Another one of Kauai's spectacularly beautiful beaches is Secret Beach. This long series of gorgeous white sand beaches can be readily seen from the Kilauea Lighthouse as you look toward the Na Pali Coastline.
An incredibly beautiful white sand beach can be found at the eastern end of the Poipu Resort called "Shipwreck Beach". The beach takes its name from the ruins of an ill-fated vessel that crashed upon its shores years ago but has since been completely consumed by the sea.
If you've ever had an opportunity to see the North Shore of Kauai from the air on a helicopter or a fixed-wing aircraft you will have had little trouble recognizing a huge reef that protrudes outward from the coastline on the eastern side of the NaPali Coast.
A listing of all Kauai Beaches can be found on these pages. Check for the beach that will be perfect for you!
First things first. Kauai beaches are dangerous! Yes, of course beaches in Kauai are among the very most beautiful beaches on the planet, but they are dangerous.


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Even before they were hit with a couple of big-time distractions this week, the Chicago Bears had plenty of questions that they hope will be answered in tonight's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
And now, they have even more.
"No. 1 is we've got to see all of them be assignment-right, fundamental-right, technique-right, and to be able to do their job in another kind of situation," second-year head coach Marc Trestman said. "We'll see. I think we're all excited to play against another opponent, somebody other than ourselves.
"And, we have a lot to work out."
The Bears will most likely be without several key starters, including tight end Martellus Bennett (still on suspension), at least two of the starters on the offensive line and a slew of defensive backs who are still banged up. But the starters will most likely only play a quarter or so anyway, and these games are more about filling out the roster and building the team's depth.
"For a lot of us guys, these are it. These preseason games are our one and only chance to really prove we belong," wide receiver Josh Morgan said Wednesday, one day after the team lost its No. 3 wideout, Marquess Wilson, to a broken collarbone. "It's time for the guys who are fighting for their jobs to step up. If you can't do your job and look good out there in these games, I don't think you belong."
Here are a few of the biggest questions headed in should be answered the quickest.
1) How will the new defense — first-stringers and beyond — begin to unfold?
The Bears will most likely have seven new starters on the defensive side, at least for tonight's game, and they will be looking for drastic improvements. The team that ended up as the worst against the run last season may, just find that to be one of their strengths this year. Defensive ends Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston and Willie Young and tackles Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton are all new to the team.
"Words can't describe it, man," Sutton said of his excitement level. "It doesn't even feel like preseason to me."
2) Time to find role players
Kick and punt returner, backup running back, third wide receiver, second-string tight end are among the many holes to be filled before the Sept. 7 season opener against Buffalo. Also, the Bears need to find out who is going to be the other linebackers next to Lance Briggs, and what safety tandem will start. So far in camp they've used seven difference safety combinations.
3) Is this team's backup QB on current roster?
Will it be Jimmy Clausen, Jordan Palmer or someone completely different? With what the Bears have been through with their No. 2 QBs the past few years, they had better be paranoid when it comes to choosing from this crop. If Clausen has been humbled by his experiences in Carolina, he will win the job. But will he be good enough if Jay Cutler goes down for any length of time?
"I know I can be (the guy)," Clausen said, "but I'm not alone. I just have to prove it, starting with (tonight)."
4) Is all the turmoil with Martellus Bennett behind them?
The Bears have been through a lot lately, and it's taken a toll. They lost about a half hour's worth of practice on Monday and the camp chemistry was thrown out of whack for a bit when Bennett lost his temper and got into a fight with first-round pick Kyle Fuller. Now the team's best tight end since Mike Ditka has to straighten up before he returns from an indefinite suspension. Things have calmed down already, and hopefully Bennett realizes he needs to know when to keep his mouth shut and just play football.
While it doesn't really matter when they win or lose the game, it does matter whether they win or lose the battles. One by one, the Bears' brass will find out who belongs in the NFL — at least in Chicago's version of it — and who doesn't, starting with tonight.
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Myeloid-Related Proteins (MRPs), S100A8 and S100A9, are members of the S100 calcium-binding protein family. These proteins have been shown to be overly expressed in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) 1 and S100A8 in particular can contribute to poor prognosis in AML patients2. Once secreted, S100A8 and S100A9 induce inflammatory and immune responses via interaction with a range of receptors including Toll-Like Receptor (TLR4)3. The potential functions of S100A8 and S100A9 in the development and progression of leukemia is yet to be elucidated.
Malika Laouedj and colleagues from the Centre de Recherche du CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval, Qubec, Canada published results from their study on the role of S100A8 and S100A9 in AML in Blood on 30 January 2017.4
In this study, the biological functions of S100A8 and S100A9 and its effect on survival were investigated using mouse models of AML as well as cell samples of patients with primary AML.
The key results of the study are:
- Compared to poorly differentiated AML, high expression of S100A9 and S100A8 observed in both myelomonocytic and monocytic AML cells.
- Elevated levels of S100A8/S100A9 heterodimer in the plasma of AML patients (n = 6) compared to healthy individuals (n = 10); P < 0.01
- S100A8/A9 concentrations gradually increased as leukemia progressed and correlated with an increase of leukemic cells in the Peripheral Blood (PB); correlation co-efficient = 0.9767; P = 0.0003
- Compared to control (n = 8) , anti-S100A8 (n = 10) significantly extended survival and delayed leukemia symptoms in treated mice; median survival = 31 vs 39.5 days, P = 0.010
- In mice treated with anti-S100A8, significant reduction of leukemic cells in the PB compared to the control; 47.6 ± 10.9% vs 86.3± 2.6 %, P = 0.009
- Anti-S100A8 treatment increased mature myeloid phenotype
- Median survival significantly increased in mice treated with Recombinant Murine (rm) S100A9 protein (n = 10) compared to control (n = 6); 41 vs 32 days, P = 0.0045
- No Adverse Effects (AEs) observed with rmS100A9 and anti-S100A8
- Cellular differentiation induced by rmS100A9 blocked upon addition of rmS100A8; P < 0.05
- Significant decrease in rhS100A9 induced CD14+ cells, upon neutralization of TLR-4; P < 0.001
- S100A9, S100A8 and TLR4 more expressed in myelomonocytic and monocytic AML cells compared to undifferentiated cells
In summation, S100A9 and S100A8 can regulate myeloid differentiation in AML. S100A9 can induce the differentiation of AML cells via TLR-4 and also prolonged survival with no adverse effects in AML models. Additionally, S100A8 can regulate S100A9 activity and also sustain AML immature phenotypes.
The authors concluded by stating that their study could pave way for an alternative treatment approach aimed at cell differentiation of myelomonocytic and monocyic AMLs. The authors further suggested that a differentiated targeted therapy on the SA1008/SA100A9 and TLR-4 pathway could have a significant impact on the clinical outcomes of AML patients.
S100A8 and S100A9 are calcium-binding proteins predominantly expressed by neutrophils and monocytes, and play key roles in both normal and pathological inflammation. Recently, both proteins were found to promote tumor progression through the establishment of pre-metastatic niches and to inhibit antitumor immune responses. Although S100A8 and S100A9 have been studied in solid cancers, their functions in hematological malignancies remain poorly understood. However, S100A8 and S100A9 are highly expressed in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and S100A8 expression has been linked to a poor prognosis in AML. We identified a small subpopulation of cells expressing S100A8 and S100A9 in AML mouse models and in primary human AML samples. In vitro and in vivo analyses revealed that S100A9 induces AML cell differentiation, whereas S100A8 prevents differentiation induced by S100A9 activity and maintains AML immature phenotype. Treatment with recombinant S100A9 proteins increased AML cell maturation, induced growth arrest, and prolonged survival in an AML mouse model. Interestingly, anti-S100A8 antibody treatment had effects similar to S100A9 therapy in vivo, suggesting that high ratios of S100A9 over S100A8 are required to induce differentiation. Our in vitro studies on the mechanisms/pathways involved in leukemic cell differentiation revealed that binding of S100A9 to toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) promotes activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2, and Jun N-terminal kinase signaling pathways, leading to myelomonocytic and monocytic AML cell differentiation. These findings indicate that S100A8 and S100A9 are regulators of myeloid differentiation in leukemia and have therapeutic potential in myelomonocytic and monocytic AMLs.


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Phases of SQL System Development
In developing any system, you start at the beginning and go through to the end, and it's no different with SQL. The following list shows you what to consider at each phase of the SQL development lifecycle:
Definition Phase: Precisely define the problem to be solved, its magnitude, and who will work on it.
Requirements Phase: Develop a detailed description of exactly what the development effort will produce. Gather all relevant information and put it into a requirements document (Statement of Requirements). Get client signoff.
Evaluation Phase: Determine exactly how you will meet the requirements. What tools will you use? How will you deploy your development team? Determine whether the job is doable within time and budget constraints.
Design Phase: Create a database model and then design a database and database application that satisfy the terms of the requirements document.
Implementation Phase: Build the database and the database application. Include copious documentation within the code and in external documents.
Final Documentation and Testing Phase: Give the database and application a tough workout. Hit the system with every conceivable input condition and a few inconceivable ones. Try to overload it. See where it breaks. When it breaks, send it back to the implementers or even back to the designers. Document everything.
Maintenance Phase: Fix latent bugs as they arise. Provide updates and enhancements called for by the client.


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VENUE: Etihad, 3.20pm AEST
R13, 2017, St Kilda 12.17 (89) d North Melbourne 10.12 (72) at Etihad
R19, 2016, North Melbourne 12.13 (85) d St Kilda 8.14 (62) at Etihad
R7, 2016, North Melbourne 11.16 (82) d St Kilda 11.9 (75) at Etihad
R20, 2015, North Melbourne 18.12 (120) d St Kilda 11.17 (83) at Blundstone
R17, 2014, North Melbourne 13.14 (92) d St Kilda 3.15 (33) at Blundstone
GAME NOTES: Other results must go St Kilda's way if it is to make finals for the first time since 2011 but in all likelihood, September action appears out of reach for the Saints. That will obviously be a disappointing result for the Saints but if they win their final two games, they will match the 12 wins from last year, despite a harder fixture and a lengthier injury list. North Melbourne has shown it won't be an easy beat, despite being in contention to 'win' the wooden spoon. The Kangaroos' attacking game style should make for an entertaining contest under the roof at Etihad Stadium, although the sides had a relatively dull contest last time they faced each other, with the Saints holding the upper hand throughout. Ben Brown has been one of the competition's premier key forwards this year and his performance will be crucial if the Roos are to win.
Hutta's Tip: St Kilda by 15.
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My parents arrived yesterday, right on schedule, and delivered us to the airport today for our flight to Sacramento. Thanks, mom and dad!!! The kids and grandparents are looking forward to spending quality time with each other. Linda and Andy are looking forward to spending quality time with each other too... Is there such a thing as "quality time" when you're on bicycles ten hours a day? We'll see soon enough! Here we are at the airport:
Oh, and for those of you waiting to see us on the news, it looks like it will be on Friday night (not Thursday), probably just before 6:00 - Channel 9 with Carrie Lazarus.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
We're Off !!!
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- Mom and DadMarch 13, 2008 at 4:39 PM
You guys look great, all rested up and ready to go.ReplyDelete
Have a great trip and don't worry about the kids. We will not work them too hard.
Love Mom and Dad
- KristinMarch 13, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Best of luck! Looking forward to hearing all about it.ReplyDelete
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Launched in 2005, the award offers its recipients financial and logistical assistance to help them prepare collections and promote their brands. It is the only fashion award in Korea that offers $100,000 to young designers as well as administrative and logistical assistance. Recipients also have a chance to collaborate with popular fashion brands under Cheil Industries, an affiliate of Samsung Group, such as Bean Pole and Beaker.
|Fashion designers Kye Han-hee of KYE (left) and Park Jong-woo of BAJOWOO have won the 2014 Samsung Fashion Design Fund, an annual award given to emerging young designers. (SFDF)
"The financial support can cover preparations for two collections a year. The SFDF helps talented young Korean designers who attempt to make their names known on the international fashion scene to fully dedicate themselves to their creations," said Song Ju-baek, who manages the SFDF at Cheil Industries.
Fashion designer Park Jong-woo of the Japan-based brand BAJOWOO launched his brand in 2012. His rock chic style highlighted with studs and zippers has been popular among celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Joe Odagiri, Hiroshi Tamaki and G-Dragon. Park debuted at Tokyo Fashion Week with his S-S 2014 collection.
"I would like to expand the spectrum of my brand in terms of the range of customers and style. I don't set a role model. I want to make clothes that people in creative industries like music and fashion would want to wear," said Park at the press conference announcing the SFDF recipients on Tuesday.
Kye of the eponymous brand KYE has been on the radar in the Korean fashion community since her first collection in 2011 in Seoul. Her witty casual street clothes have been popular among Korean celebrities such as the members of 2NE1, EXO and Big Bang. She participates in New York Fashion Week and Seoul Fashion Week.
"The SFDF fund will help me take my brand further in New York, where I just started showing my collections," she said.
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why do people watch awards shows?
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- impudent strumpet said...
I don't often watch them, but when I do it's usually because I'm cheering for and/or have a crush on the host and/or one or more nominees. Back in the olden days I watched them for the dresses too, but now I just look at pictures on the internet the next day.
- Sunday, January 31, 2010 8:35:00 PM
- Chrystal Ocean said...
Not a clue.
- Sunday, January 31, 2010 8:38:00 PM
- Greg said...
You can tell what an event is really about by watching highlight reels. Therefore, hockey is about scoring and fighting. Golf is about long putts and holes-in-one.
By that logic, awards shows are about slandering women for their choices in clothing and seeing who got embarrassingly drunk.
- Monday, February 01, 2010 8:34:00 AM
- Jere said...
I very rarely watch them, but I can tell you why I watched the most recent one I watched: Ricky Gervais was hosting, and I like him, so I considered it a 3-hour Gervais stand-up act with LOTS of interruptions (at which point I often turned to something else or played Tecmo Super Bowl on my laptop).
As for other people, I think it's the same reason they watch "reality" shows: They (have to) know it's stupid, but they hear all their idiot co-workers talking about it and don't want to be left out. So...peer pressure, really.
(Or maybe it's the same reason people raise their hand in class and then say "I don't know" when called on--I'm lookin' at YOU, Chrystal Ocean! harhar)
- Monday, February 01, 2010 11:18:00 AM
- L-girl said...
Two for enjoying the host on some level, something I never thought of.
One for peer pressure, the reason that long ago I watched the Super Bowl.
Greg's idea is funny, a good joke, but can't really be true, because baseball isn't about home runs. I think highlights are for people who don't watch the game itself.
- Monday, February 01, 2010 11:52:00 AM
- deang said...
I haven't watched them in years, and especially hate the best-dressed/worst-dressed fascination, but when I was around age 12 and succumbing to peer pressure in a big way for the first time, I honestly felt like I was watching something historical - "In 1965, the Oscar was won by so-and-so. In 1973, by so-and-so. This year, it will be ...". I listened to the year-end top-100 songs countdown they used to have on radio back then for the same reason.
- Monday, February 01, 2010 3:41:00 PM
- Amy said...
I watch very few and fewer every year, but I can admit to a few reasons that I used to like them: 1) they tend to be the only live things on TV (aside from sports), so there is always that sense that anything can happen (but so rarely does that I now find them incredibly boring), 2) you have a chance to see celebrities out of role---what they might really be like (again, now I realize it's all an act anyway--nothing is "real"), and 3)I used to care which movie/TV show/performer won the award. I rarely care now.
I watched the first hour of the Grammy awards---so boring and annoying---plus I hated the music.
- Monday, February 01, 2010 8:10:00 PM
- Dharma Seeker said...
I LOVE a number of the artists performing this year. Beyonce, Pink, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga. I didn't watch because of the blatant pimping out of Michael Jackson's kids for ratings. Also I mistakenly thought that the anti-choice commercial was airing during the Grammys but I believe it is in fact the Superbowl (which I never watch anyway). So I missed the performances of my favourite artists because I'm a dope.
- Monday, February 01, 2010 8:44:00 PM
- L-girl said...
These comments are very enlightening.
Amy and DS are like ambassadors from another planet!
(Only in this context, of course.)
- Tuesday, February 02, 2010 3:59:00 AM


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Louis Vuitton's First Black Menswear Designer: Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh, known for changing the game in streetwear with his renowned brand, Off-White, joins Louis Vuitton as the house's new Men's Artistic Director.
Following Kim Jones' departure at Louis Vuiton, and the announcement of his new role at Dior Homme; Louis Vuitton has revealed that Virgil Abloh will assume the role of Menswear Designer at the Parisian label.
For many, the appointment of Abloh is yet another testament that the fashion industry is as ever-changing as it is influential, especially for people of colour. This is in subsequence to British Vogue's appointment of Ghanian-born Edward Enniful.
Abloh's new position at Louis Vuitton is well-deserved. Trained as an architect and civil engineer, he did not graduate from a prestigious fashion school, but he's been making noise for years as a designer. Vuitton's British Chairman and CEO, first employed Abloh as an intern at Vuitton over a decade ago. He went on to become Kanye West's Art Director. Fast-forward to 2018, his own brand, Off-White, has gained a cult following that has definitely earned him a spot as one of fashion's finest.
His sensibility towards luxury and savoir-faire will be instrumental in taking Louis Vuitton's menswear to the future," said Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton's chairman and CEO of Abloh's appointment.
"Defining the grey area between black and white," is how Off-White summarises its style. We can definitely expect cutting-edge streetwear design from his new regime at the Parisian brand. It's certainly not the first time that Louis Vuitton – the exclusive Paris house that dates back to 1854 – has dipped its toe into the urban, streetwear water. Last year Kim Jones unveiled a collaboration with NY skater brand Supreme, a logo-tastic mash-up of the traditional LV motifs alongside Supreme's striking red and white imprint.
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Fashion Week: LG Debuts Designer Cases for Marquee Smartphone
It's pretty rare that technology and New York Fashion Week collide, but that's just what happened last night at Milk Studios in New York City. LG debuted a series of new designer cases for its upcoming fashion-focused smartphone, the LG Marquee.
LG enlisted Stacy London of TLC's What Not To Wear to act as resident style mentor to a number of up-and-coming MADE designers who were asked to craft fashion-forward carrying cases for the Marquee. Participating designers include Christian Cota, Erickson Beamon, Katie Gallagher, Kevork Kiledjian, and The Lake and Stars.
"Being able to give our designers yet another platform for growth and exposure is part of the DNA of MADE; and allowing our designers to interact with major brands like LG is a great learning tool for future partnerships," said Jenne Lombardo, co-director of MADE.
LG sponsored a panel discussion, "How Fashion Communicates," which was moderated by Simon Collins, dean of fashion at Parsons The New School for Design. The panel included a number of high profile fashion figures, as well as Tumblr creator David Karp.
Following the discussion, I got a chance to to sit down and talk some tech with Stacy London. She absolutely loves Twitter, and highlighted the Marquee's thin profile, light weight, and ultra-bright display.
I also got a chance to take a look at those new cases, which you can see in the slideshow above. From glittery gold carrying straps to pearl-colored sequins, these cases scream runway much more than they do subway.
As for the LG Marquee, it looks like a solid midrange Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" phone. It has a 1-Ghz processor, 5-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and Wi-Fi with hotspot capability, along with all the other typical smartphone accoutrement.
What sets the Marquee apart is its 4-inch Nova screen, which is a super-bright IPS LCD technology able to pump out more light than the average smartphone. According to LG, the Marquee's 800-by-480 screen puts out 700 nits of brightness, compared to roughly 500 nits on the iPhone 4.
The Marquee goes on pre-sale on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for $99.99 with a new two-year contract; it will appear in stores on October 2. There's no word yet on pricing or availability of the designer cases.


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Waveshare Wireless TI CC2530 Zigbee Xbee RF4CE Eval Kit Core2530 with ZB502
CC2530 Eval Kit is a ZigBee development/evaluation kit designed for CC2530F256, consists of the mother board ZB502 and the ZigBee moduleCore2530.
ZB502 Features
- Onboard battery holder, multi power supplies are available
- All the IOs are accessible for easy expansion
- Integrates CP2102 for debugging
- LEDs and user keys
Core2530 Features
- As easy to use as any UART modules
- Preloaded Bootloader, supports programming via UART directly without any debugger
- Provided firmware: Coordinator and/or Router(preloaded by default)
- Supports configuring via upper computer software
- Auto networking (at least 1 Coordinator and 1 Router are required)
Core2530 Specifications
- Onboard chip: CC2530F256RHAR
- Communication distance:
- Absolute maximum: over 350 meters
- Stable communication: over 250 meters
- Auto connecting: over 120 meters (open and wide operating environment)
- Frequency range: 2.4GHz
- Wide supply-voltage range (2 V?3.6 V)
- Operating temperature: 40? ~ 85?
- Serial port baud rate: 38400bps (default), different baud rates are available by software configuration
- Dimension: 26mm x 27mm (PCB)
- Expansion pinheader: all the I/Os
- Pinheader pitch: 2.54mm
- Spacing between pinheaders on the left side and the right side: 22.86mm (9x2.54mm)
- Antenna: 2.4G 2DB 360° omni-directional
CC2530F256RHAR Features
- Frequency range: 2.4GHz
- 16 transfer chains, software configurable according to environmental conditions
- Radio baud rate up to 250kbps
- High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 microcontroller core with code prefetch
- 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant RF transceiver
- Wide supply-voltage range (2 V?3.6 V)
- Watchdog timer, battery monitor, and temperature sensor
- 12-Bit ADC with 8 channels and configurable resolution
- 2 powerful USARTs with support for several serial protocols
- IR generation circuitry
- General-Purpose timers (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
- AES security coprocessor
- 21 General-Purpose I/O pins (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)
ZB502 x 1
Core2530 x 1
Antenna x 1
USB type A to Mini-B cable x 1
4-pin 2-pin wires pack x 1


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Barcelona played host to the MYBA Yacht Charter Show for the first time this May. A key event to start the Mediterranean season, the show is an important opportunity for all parties involved in the yacht charter market to touch base and catch up before the summer season kicks off.
Barcelona, capital of Cataluyna, is one of the most world's most lively and picturesque cities and is known for its design, culture, nightlife, architecture and gastronomy. The city is increasingly recognized as an important super yacht destination in the Mediterranean and the decision to award the MYBA Yacht Charter Show for the next three years reflects this. Barcelona is constantly evolving and can be the perfect place to start a luxury yacht charter and explore further afield. With great connections to an international airport, and even a helipad, the beautiful OneOcean Port Vell is a world-class super yacht marina with five-star facilities and unrivalled services in the heart of Barcelona.
From our charterdart headquarters in the marina we saw the impressive line-up of yachts gradually fill the marina until ultimately over 60 of the world's finest super yachts were assembled for the show. Charter professionals were able to gain the ever important first-hand knowledge of each yacht's key selling points and meet the crew who are so critical to the success of their clients' charter experience. And of course enjoy all the events, parties and competitions organised throughout the week.
The yachts and crew then have the short sail to Mallorca for the Palma Superyacht Show. Perfectly timed before the summer season on the 1st May public holiday so that international visitors can enjoy a long weekend in sunny Palma, Mallorca as well as see a stunning selection of yachts. It takes place at the same time as the Boat Show Palma in the heart of the city. Its unique personality and relaxed and social atmosphere provides the perfect marketing platform for yachting companies. This year's show saw over 70 yachts for sale or charter, with a high percentage of sailing yachts to contrast nicely with the motor yacht centered MYBA show in Barcelona.
With summer officially underway, it's the ideal time to get in touch and plan your super yacht charter with us at charterdart.


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Singing the praises due my King with 12,000 brethren at #T4G18.
Musical Musings
PSALM 1 – A Hymn by Isaac Watts, 1719
1 BLEST is the man who shuns the place
Where sinners love to meet;
Who fears to tread their wicked ways,
And hates the scoffer's seat:
2 But in the statutes of the Lord
Has placed his chief delight;
By day he reads or hears the word,
And meditates by night.
3 He, like a plant of gen'rous kind,
By living waters set,
Safe from the storms and blasting wind,
Enjoys a peaceful state.
4 Green as the leaf, and ever fair,
Shall his profession shine;
While fruits of holiness appear
Like clusters on the vine.
5 Not so the impious and unjust;
What vain designs they form!
Their hopes are blown away like dust,
Or chaff before the storm.
6 Sinners in judgment shall not stand
Amongst the sons of grace,
When Christ, the Judge, at His right hand
Appoints His saints a place.
7 His eye beholds the path they tread;
His heart approves it well:
But crooked ways of sinners lead
Down to the gates of hell.
Isaac Watts, 1719
Pacific Gold – Making My Ears Dance
Have you heard of these guys?! I happily stumbled across them today and want to share them with you. Love them! Take a listen:
New Lyric Video – By The Word You Spoke
Check out this lyric video I put together. I'm new to working with video effects but I bought a 3D template and started toying around in adobe after effects to come up with this. There is certainly room for improvement but this was enjoyable to make and more will be coming in the future. I hope you enjoy.
"Able To Enable" – Debut EP is Done!
Download your copy of the Album for free here: http://noisetrade.com/secondadam/able-to-enable
Let Me Pour Out
Half way done on kickstarter but not halfway to my goal. I will say I'm super delighted that some family and friends have given cash! They've made my heart melt with gladness! Sharing is caring. Help me spread the word. Take a second to listen to the songs too :-).
Support the Creation of my EP
Hear the two songs completed from my session in the studio from last fall:
The Music is Coming
Take a listen to the songs that will be on Second Adam's Debut EP release. Also consider dropping in to my kickstarter campaign and supporting the cause.
My Good Shepard
By The Word You Spoke
Kickstarter Campaign
I hope you take the time to listen. I would love to hear your feedback.
Blessings in Christ,
Support the Creation of my EP via Kickstarter
I'm going to the studio on Feb. 23rd to finish what I started…your support will keep me in the studio longer to track more songs unto the glory of Christ.
Here's the link to the kickstarter crowd-fuding campaign. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/452424982/second-adam-and-the-new-creations-finishing-its-de?ref=category
Here are the 2 songs that have already been completed toward this project: My Good Shepherd https://soundcloud.com/abe-germano/my-good-shepherd & By the Word You Spoke https://soundcloud.com/abe-germano/by-the-word-you-spoke-1
I hope you enjoy them.
Blessing in Christ
Second Adam's EP – Early Releases
I'm so excited to share these songs with the world. Much of my heart went into making these for the kingdom of God last fall and I'm happy to report that I'm going back to the studio in February to track the remaining songs that will be on the EP.
Glory to Christ, my source of strength and joy. I pray you are blessed by these songs. Feel free to share for the brethren's sake!
Blessings in Christ
My Good Shepherd
By the Word You Spoke


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Next Episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is
Season 21 / Episode 10 and airs on 10 January 2020 03:00
Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," now in its 16th season, is the longest-running primetime drama currently on television. This hard-hitting and emotional series from NBC's "Law & Order" brand chronicles the life and crimes of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes.
As acting Commander of the SVU, Sergeant Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all. She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past - as a product of rape and a witness to her mother's grief, she can personally relate to each victim she tries to help.
Hargitay has garnered eight Emmy nominations for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Olivia Benson, and won the 2006 Emmy for that category. She has received six SAG nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, two Golden Globe nominations for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, winning the award in 2005, and has won three Gracie Allen Awards for Outstanding Female Lead in 2004, 2009 and 2014. In 2013, she was honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. (source: www.nbc.com)
An 18-year-old (Kelly Hutchinson) in therapy recalls being sexually abused by her father (Brian Kerwin) and presses charges against him.
After three murder victims are connected to Benson's past cases, it's believed that the killer is seeking revenge on the detective.
A kidnapping investigation links a past case with which Cragen was involved to a 12-year-old (Ian Cronin) whose adoption is deemed illegal.
Stabler tries to build a case against an ex-con who's HIV-positive and preys on young girls.
When guests arrive for a party, they find the hosts have been assaulted, one of them fatally.
A brash, intense detective (David Keith) is assigned to help Stabler catch a serial rapist-killer.
The investigation of a shooting near a gay bar leads to a couple's involvement with porn movies.
The search for a serial rapist leads to a case in which the defense attorney (Diane Baker) tries to blame the suspect's actions on his genes.
A computer game provides clues in the death of a physically abused little girl in foster care.
The investigation of an apparently accidental death leads to charges by a male stripper that the deceased was one of three women who sexually assaulted him.
A woman who's seven months pregnant is found assaulted, with her fetus removed.
The detectives seek a woman who is on the run from her drug-dealing lover, whom she saw murder a rival.
The detectives investigate a double slaying in which the female victim was dismembered.
Benson teams up with Fin to investigate the murder of a woman found under a highway.
At the request of a murdered teen's parents, Stabler tries to get a serial killer (Nick Chinlund) who's about to be executed to admit that the teen was one of his victims.
Stabler breaks the rules to uncover the facts when a student (Brittany Slattery) claims that she was assaulted by a teacher.
The detectives investigate the sexual assault of a cellist (Emily Deschanel) and discover surveillance equipment hidden in her apartment.
Judith Light joins the series in a recurring role as the unit's tough new chief, as Cabot breaks the rules in an attempt to catch a pedophile (Beau Gravitte).
In investigating the sexual assault of a 16-year-old, it's discovered that the victim is the rebellious stepdaughter of a judge (Keir Dullea).
Henry Winkler plays a restaurateur whose wife is assaulted during a robbery at their plush Manhattan residence.
A dark family secret surfaces after a young woman (Martha Plimpton) is raped at a party.
After a mother (Lois Smith) reports that her mentally challenged daughter (Andrea Fay Friedman) is pregnant, the detectives try to find out who fathered the child.
Cases include a killing at a church and an investigation that involves sexual-abuse charges against a priest.
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Ingredients Edit
- 1 Beef filet (2-4 lb.)
- 6 strips Bacon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 med. Onion, sliced
- 1 lime, split in half
- pepper
- seasoned salt
Directions Edit
- Rinse the filet with cool water. Rub with lime halves. Split the filet down the middle, going the entire length of the filet. Be careful to split it open and not cut it into two pieces.
- Lay the filet open on counter. Place the onions, minced garlic and 3 strips of Bacon along the entire length. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Fold the filet back the way it was before splitting. Wrap the filet with the remaining strips of Bacon, using toothpicks if necessary to keep in place. Let the filet marinade like this for 2 to 4 hours in refrigerator.
- Remove the filet from pan and sauté in large skillet, just enough to give a little color. Remove from skillet and place in baking dish. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees, for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Remove toothpicks, slice diagonally in thin slices and serve hot.
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As I continue to build our content, I'll add links to additional resources to support the various needs you may have while traveling the Boomer Continuum™. Some are websites (noted in parentheses) and some are books (noted in italics). Descriptions in quotes are from our affiliate partners, which are designated as appropriate.
And here's my disclaimer: although I've read some of the books listed, I haven't yet been able to read each one. But you can be sure they're either in my Amazon shopping cart, or headed to my house! I've selected them based on the reviews they've received from readers, as well as the credibility of the authors or organizations associated with them. I recommend that you do the same, and make your purchase decisions at your own discretion.
If you find something that's particularly helpful, please let me know!
If you find something that you thought wasn't so great—please let me know!
If you know of something awesome you'd like to see added to the list—please let me know!
Agile Caregiving
A Spirituality of Caregiving by Henri Nouwen (affiliate link) "If you provide care for another person, whether you are a family member or a professional caregiver, you know that caregiving is hard, sometimes unappreciated work. But have you ever considered that it isn t easy to be the care receiver?"
American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Caregiving: The Essential Guide to Cancer Caregiving at Home by
Essential Puree – The A to Z Guidebook with 67 Pureed Recipes for the Dysphagia Diet by Diane Wolff (affiliate link) "Delicious puréed recipes for anyone with swallowing disorders, including three levels of Dysphagia (Soft Diet, Modified Soft Diet and Puree Diet). Provides a system for setting up and running a purée kitchen. Taking the guesswork out of the setup, the Essential Purée system is fast, easy, organized and smart. Indispensable for caregivers and families coping with patients with dysphagia or swallowing difficulties…"
Family Caregiver Alliance-National Center on Caregiving (website) a 40 year-old organization with a mission "To improve the quality of life for caregivers and those they care for through information, services, and advocacy." Provides a wide array of excellent resources, including FCA CareJourney™,"a secure online service for quality information, support, and resources for family caregivers of adults with chronic physical or cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's, and other illnesses"; and the FCA Learning Center™, "an online learning community offering information, training, classes and more" for caregivers.
How to Care for Aging Parents, 3rd Edition: A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional Issues by Virginia Morris (affiliate link) "'The bible of eldercare'—ABC World News. 'An indispensable book'—AARP. 'A compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportion'—The Washington Post…How to Care for Aging Parents is an authoritative, clear, and comforting source of advice and support for the ever-growing number of Americans—now 42 million—who care for an elderly parent, relative, or friend. And now, in its third edition, it is completely overhauled and updated…"
Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving by Amy Goyer (affiliate link) "Although caregiving can be a richly rewarding and joyful experience, the role comes with enormous responsibilities―and pressures. AARP's gentle guide provides practical resources and tips that are easy to find when you need them, whether you're caregiving day to day, planning for future needs, or in the middle of a crisis. Equally important, this book helps you care for the caregiver―you―before, during, and after caregiving."
Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories by Carol Bradley Bursack (affiliate link) "Baby boomers are now facing the challenge of caring for their aging parents, and that challenge knows no borders. Some version of what has happened to the elderly people in my life and in the lives of the people I've interviewed, is happening or will happen to you, the reader, as well…Minding Our Elders was written to support you as you travel the last leg of their journey with them. It was written to remind you that you are not alone."
Minding Our Elders (website) Offers an array of resources for family caregivers and their loved ones. "It is the mission of Minding Our Elders® to break the isolation of caregivers and elders and give them a voice."
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss (Sixth Edition) by Nancy L. Mace MA and Peter V. Rabins MD MPH (affiliate link) "Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia, he or she will face a host of problems. The 36-Hour Day will help family members and caregivers address these challenges and simultaneously cope with their own emotions and needs."
The Caregiving Season: Finding Grace to Honor Your Aging Parents by Jane Daly (affiliate link). "Caring for elderly parents is challenging. It's a season of life that requires grace and strength that can only come from God. In The Caregiving Season, Jane Daly shares personal caregiving stories, offering practical advice to help you honor your aging parents well and deepen your personal relationship with Christ along the journey."
When Family Calls: Finding Hope in the Chaos of Long-Distance Caregiving by
Graceful Aging
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson (affiliate link) "During his life, Richard Carlson, Ph.D, was considered one of the foremost experts in happiness and stress reduction in the United States and around the world…Don't Sweat the Small Stuff continued to be a publishing phenomenon with over 20 titles in the brand franchise, two of which were co-authored and authored with his beloved wife, Kris. He died of a pulmonary embolism in December 2006, at the age of forty-five…Don't Sweat the Small Stuff spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Best-Seller list and is still considered one of the fastest selling books of all time and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide."
Finding Purpose: Rediscovering Meaning in a Life with Chronic Illness (Chronic Joy Thrive Series) (Volume 2) by Cindee Snyder Re (affiliate link). "What if purpose looks different than we believe? What if purpose isn't defined by education, gifts or passion? Isn't determined by what we are able to do? Isn't affected by what we've lost due to chronic illness? What if, instead, purpose simply draws us toward God? What if we are called to be instead of to do? Finding Purpose is a 10-chapter study inviting you to release cultural and traditional definitions of purpose and instead to embrace God's – a timeless definition rooted in His word and as refreshing as a gentle spring rain."
homemods.org (website) "This web site, based at the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, is dedicated to promoting aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. It offers training and education opportunities for professionals who wish to respond to the increasing demand for home modification services. It also serves as an information clearinghouse on home modification to equip professionals and consumers with a comprehensive inventory of resources such as a National Directory of Home Modification and Repair Resources."
Life after Loss: A Practical Guide to Renewing Your Life after Experiencing Major Loss by Bob Deits (affiliate link) "Life after Loss is the go-to resource for anyone who has suffered a major loss. With great compassion and insight, Bob Deits provides essential wisdom and practical exercises for navigating the uncertain terrain of grief and recovery. Now in its sixth edition, this guide is fully updated with new advice on catastrophic losses, guidance on using technology to foster connections and maintain support networks, and reflections from Deits' ongoing counseling and his firsthand experiences. After a destabilizing change, Life after Loss helps you to find positive ways to put together a life that is necessarily different–but equally meaningful.
Mesothelioma Help Now (website) "Our main focus is to provide accurate and helpful information, support and resources to patients and their loved one. We want to help them better understand their diagnosis, how to find treatment, and all options available to them. Our support section is full of information listing the top support options, caregiver tips, financial support options, grief counseling, home and hospice care along with so much more."
Revitalizing Retirement: Reshaping Your Identity, Relationships, and Purpose by Nancy K. Schlossberg. "This volume gives guidance on how to create a happy, fulfilling retirement. The author urges readers to reshape their identity, relationships, and purpose. She also discusses several coping skills that deal with accepting change and help retirees continue to feel that they are vital members of the community."
Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing by Victoria Sweet, M.D. (affiliate link) "Over the years that Victoria Sweet has been a physician, 'healthcare' has replaced medicine, 'providers' look at their laptops more than at their patients, and costs keep soaring, all in the ruthless pursuit of efficiency. Yet the remedy that economists and policy makers continue to miss is also miraculously simple. Good medicine takes more than amazing technology; it takes time—time to respond to bodies as well as data, time to arrive at the right diagnosis and the right treatment…"
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek (affiliate link) Although this may sound like a book geared only for leaders, understanding what motivates us has much broader implications as we age. "In studying the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world, Simon Sinek discovered that they all think, act, and communicate in the exact same way-and it's the complete opposite of what everyone else does. People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers might have little in common, but they all started with why."
The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is in Your Hands by Eric Topol, MD (affiliate link) "A trip to the doctor is almost a guarantee of misery. You'll make an appointment months in advance. You'll probably wait for several hours until you hear 'the doctor will see you now'—but only for fifteen minutes! Then you'll wait even longer for lab tests, the results of which you'll likely never see, unless they indicate further (and more invasive) tests, most of which will probably prove unnecessary (much like physicals themselves). And your bill will be astronomical. In The Patient Will See You Now, Eric Topol, one of the nation's top physicians, shows why medicine does not have to be that way."
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren (affiliate link) "Licensed in over eighty-five languages, The Purpose Driven Life is far more than just a book; it is a guide to a spiritual journey…"
The Purpose Driven Life Journal: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren (affiliate link) "Features Scriptures and quotes by Rick Warren, plus space to record reflections, prayers, and goals while seeking God's plans for your life."
Voices of Aging: Adult Children and Aging Parents Talk with God by Missy Buchanan (affiliate link) "Nationally recognized older adult advocate Missy Buchanan offers a compassionate look at the concerns of two generations adult children and their parents as they struggle with the fears and frustrations of aging. Buchanan invites readers of both generations to stand in each other shoes through a series of 20 scenarios, presented as paired conversations with God…"
Peaceful Dying
Advance Directives, Durable Power of Attorney, Wills, and Other Legal Considerations (Alzheimer's Roadmap) (Volume 3) by Laura Town and Karen Kassel (affiliate link) "The Alzheimer's Roadmap series was designed by a caregiver for caregivers. Each book provides checklists on a given topic to help caregivers know what they need to do as they travel through their difficult journey. "
Aging with Dignity (website) Includes information about the Five Wishes living will.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP – website) Includes general information about advance directives.
American Cancer Society (website) Provides an extensive overview—including information about the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA).
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande, M.D. (affiliate link) "Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review, NPR, and Chicago Tribune…Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming the dangers of childbirth, injury, and disease from harrowing to manageable. But when it comes to the inescapable realities of aging and death, what medicine can do often runs counter to what it should…In his bestselling books, Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, has fearlessly revealed the struggles of his profession. Now he examines its ultimate limitations and failures-in his own practices as well as others'-as life draws to a close. Riveting, honest, and humane, Being Mortal shows how the ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life-all the way to the very end."
Caresearch (website) Based in Australia—"Death and dying will affect all of us. CareSearch provides trustworthy information about palliative care for patients, carers and families as well as for the health professionals providing their care. Just as trustworthy information can help patients and families understand what is happening and make decisions, research evidence helps clinicians provide the best possible care." Offers Dying2Learn, "…a Massive Open Online Course that is looking at death and dying in a different way."
Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities at the End of Life by Ira Byock, M.D. (affiliate link) "Nobody should have to die in pain. Nobody should have to die alone. This is Ira Byock's dream, and he is dedicating his life to making it come true. Dying Well brings us to the homes and bedsides of families with whom Dr. Byock has worked, telling stories of love and reconciliation in the face of tragedy, pain, medical drama, and conflict. Through the true stories of patients, he shows us that a lot of important emotional work can be accomplished in the final months, weeks, and even days of life. It is a companion for families, showing them how to deal with doctors, how to talk to loved ones—and how to make the end of life as meaningful and enriching as the beginning."
Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life by Jessica Zitter, M.D. (affiliate link) Written by the courageous physician highlighted in the award-winding documentary Extremis. "Extreme Measures charts Zitter's journey from wanting to be one kind of hero to becoming another—a doctor who prioritizes the patient's values and preferences in an environment where the default choice is the extreme use of technology…Filled with rich patient stories that make a compelling medical narrative, Extreme Measures enlarges the national conversation as it thoughtfully and compassionately examines an experience that defines being human."
I'll Have It My Way: Taking Control of End of Life Decisions: a Book about Freedom & Peace by Hattie Bryant (affiliate link) "I'll Have It My Way credibly and passionately presents the case for personal responsibility in the healthcare, legal, and procedural decisions that all of us must make―if they are not to be made for us. By making our wishes known and communicating them effectively, we remove the burden from our loved ones of making the deeply personal choices that will enable us to live our lives more fully to the end…"
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's (NHPCO) CaringInfo (website) Includes general information and free state-specific advance directive forms that you can download.
National POLST Paradigm (website) Includes detailed information about Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST), as well the status of each state regarding its use of POLST.
The Best Care Possible: A Physician's Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life by Ira Byock, M.D. (affiliate link) "Dr. Ira Byock, one of the foremost palliative-care physicians in the country, argues that how we die represents a national crisis today. To ensure the best possible elder care, Dr. Byock explains we must not only remake our healthcare system but also move beyond our cultural aversion to thinking about death. The Best Care Possible is a compelling meditation on medicine and ethics told through page-turning life-or-death medical drama. It has the power to lead a new national conversation."
The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care by
The Conversation Project (website) "Dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. Too many people are dying in a way they wouldn't choose, and too many of their loved ones are left feeling bereaved, guilty, and uncertain. It's time to transform our culture so we shift from not talking about dying to talking about it. It's time to share the way we want to live at the end of our lives. And it's time to communicate about the kind of care we want and don't want for ourselves. We believe that the place for this to begin is at the kitchen table—not in the intensive care unit—with the people we love, before it's too late.Together we can make these difficult conversations easier. We can make sure that our own wishes and those of our loved ones are expressed and respected."
The practical guide to Health Care Advance Directives (2015 Edition) by Jo Kline Cebuhar, J.D. (affiliate link) Per one expert's recommendation on Amazon: "This book is written for the lay person and is by far the best and clearest that I have seen. If someone, anywhere—not just the USA—wants a book to explain what Advance Directives are all about, why they need them, and how to (and how not to) go about doing it, then I would be happy to recommend this book." – Dr. Roger Woodruff, Lifetime Board Member of the International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC).


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2014-08-30 | Peer Reviewed
Impact of Improved Maize Adoption on Welfare of Farm Households in Malawi: A Panel Data Analysis
Bezu, Sosina, Girma T. Kassie, Bekele Shiferaw and Jacob Ricker-Gilbert. 2014. "Impact of Improved Maize Adoption on Welfare of Farm Households in Malawi: A Panel Data Analysis." World Development 59: 120-131.
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This paper assesses rural households' decision to use improved maize varieties in Malawi and examines its impact on household welfare using a three-year household panel data.
The distributional effect of maize technology adoption is investigated by looking at impacts across wealth and gender groups. We applied control function approach and IV regression to control for possible endogeneity of input subsidy and area under improved maize. We found that area under improved maize varieties is positively correlated with own maize consumption, income and asset holdings. We found evidence that improved maize adoption has a stronger impact on welfare of poorer households.
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I recently received the Chapadao de Ferro, Brazil from MadCap Coffee Company for this months shipment in the Direct Trade Coffee Club. So far, I have had a chance to try this via a chemex, espresso and in an americano. The dark chocolate comes out in the slow brew while I get a lot more of the caramel in the espresso. Makes for a well rounded and versatile roast. Amazing flavors!
Review: Java Juice Extract
As an avid backpacker and coffee connoisseur I continue to find a better method for preparing coffee on the trail. My current preferred method is with my GSI lexan french press, this provides me with the best tasting cups that I have had on the trail to date. The only issue that I have is that I purchased a larger press that is a bit bulky for when I am going solo or when I am the only one on the hike drinking coffee… I digress.
For some time now I have seen and heard about Java Juice Extract as an option for coffee on the trial. With a recent purchase on Amazon I picked up a ten pack to give it a try. This morning with my man Sean Bartley from journeys coffee we gave it a tasting. First impression of the packaging, it would dramatically reduce pack weight and bulk. Upon tearing open the pouch I found the pre-defined opening to be nice and small, great for helping to reduce possible spillage. I grab a set of scissors to open it up more to be able to smell the extract before adding it to the waiting water. Well that was a mistake, the smell of the extract was that of worcestershire sauce or if you have ever had Samuel Adam's Triple Bock, either way the potent aroma that hits your nose almost made me not want to pour it into the water… so if you are going to give this a taste test, I suggest you skip the sniffy sniff of the extract itself. Move on then to adding the extract to 11 oz of water at 190 degrees. After a little stir to ensure consistency in the mix I have it a sniff. Okay, the extract smell is still there in the final cup all be it a little mellowed down and I was able to also pull out some slight nutty aromas and sadly that was about it. Moving on to the taste testing with a quick sip, I found there to be almost zero flavor with a slight hint of "brown water", really to me this had an extreme lack of flavor and no finish. I have to say I was pleased that there was no finish, I don't know if I could have handled having it on my palette. I gave it a few more sips to see if I was missing something then dumped it, sorry Java Juice this is a major pass for me.
I shall continue to search out some other options. I believe my next trial will be to see how the AeroPress can preform on the trail.
Today @SeanBartley and myself sample @JavaJuiceInc, looking at it as a backpacking option coffee backpacking hiking


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Wootton Lower School
Believe - Achieve - Thrive
Bedford Road, Wootton, MK43 9JT | Harris Way, Wootton, MK43 9FZ | +44.1234768239
Welcome to our school Website. We hope you enjoy looking at our successful school and what it can offer your child through the delivery of a very creative curriculum. We strongly believe that children excel through being happy at school, being celebrated for their achievements in any area of the curriculum and working hard with a positive mindset.
We are very proud of the achievements of the children and invite you to come and visit our school. The best time is during the day when we are working and some Year 4 children will show you around. Please call Mrs Crowley in the school office to make an appointment (01234 768239). Mrs Crowley will also be able to answer any other queries you may have.
I hope you enjoy looking through our website.
Mr Chris Tavener
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Sunday Reading #13
Good Morning!
Life has been extremely cool as of late. Super Strength Health has gained a lot of momentum, and I've had the ability to show my face in a very exciting project (which you'll read about in this post-don't worry)! Stepping away from teaching in a formal way has opened up the opportunity to teach on a much more individual level and I am feeling significantly more fulfilled and self-motivated to get out there and help people feel as awesome as they can. In turn, I feel pretty awesome myself.
Neat how that works out.
Couple of house keeping things: Saturday Reading is now Sunday Reading, because, WOAH, I'm usually pretty busy on Saturdays and I imagine other folks are too. ALSO the wonderful folks at Fern House Co. have made my website responsive, thus meaning it should look awesome on any device. Ahhhhh. That feels good.
Onto the links!
1) Definition : Strength and Training for Ladies – edited by Christy Morgan
This magazine is written for vegan women who lift weights, which could not be more perfect for a babe like myself. When I saw the first issue I knew it was important that there be a voice out there that talks about healthy vegan weight gain via weight lifting. For some reason I was a little nervous for that voice to be me.
So. I sent them an email saying "Hey guys, have you ever thought about doing this kind of story?" to which they responded "Here's how to submit."
WELL. I suppose that DOES make sense.
So my story is in there, and I am extremely proud of the work I put in to get to a point to write about weight gain with pride, happy with the writing, and stoked to be amongst the other amazing ladies in the issue. Coincidentally, my vegan gluten-free Caesar salad with Miso Dijon glazed tempeh and Polenta Croutons also won in the "most innovative" category of their salad contest. I like winning stuff. It feels awesome.
2) The Anti Diet Project by Kelsey Miller
The Anti-Diet project is amazing. It is a series of posts (that I believe is ever-expanding!) over at Refinery29 that explores one awesome women's experience with Intuitive Eating. With article titles like "Just Eat the Christmas Cookies Like a Normal Person, Please", "Why Intuitive Eating Could Change the World", "7 Diet Lies you Probably Believe" and "Breakfast with the Diet Rebel" why would you not want to read? This lady is sassy, honest, and exploring some deep stuff as she recovers from chronic dieting. Get at it!
3) Grilled Polenta and Zucchini Salsa- by Jeanine at Love and Lemons
To me, this is a perfect Summer recipe. It is vegan and gluten-free, involves the GRILL (a must for summer time) and even includes an option for milling your own cornmeal (which I did, because that's how I roll.) When I made it I included some roasted chickpeas with the zucchini slaw (because, protein, I like it.) and it brought the dawn of the season straight to my mouth.
4) The Unspoken Downside of Training for Performance by Nia Shanks
I love Nia Shanks. She is one of the very first bloggers I found that emphasized a focus on exercise performance as opposed to physique, and encourages short, high intensity work outs as opposed to long steady-state cardio. This concept for how to exercise is total normal to me now (Thanks Grassroots Crossfit!) but at one point and time it was REVOLUTIONARY. short, performance focused exercise changed my life.
In this article Nia talks about potential downsides of exercise for performance. Type A personality types (like, ahem, me, and half the people I know) can take exercise goals just a weeeeee bit far. As someone who has fallen down a rabbit hole of compulsive exercise in the past, it's pretty easy to see transference with weight lifting. It could easily be like this: "Didn't get a PR on my deadlift? I'M THE WORST!". Instead, Nia reminds us to chill out. Some days we won't beat our formal exercise records. Some times we are tired. Some times our body needs rest. That's cool. Do it for the experience, and generally, you will improve. A great reminder.
5) Citizen Radio by Allison Kilkenny and Jamie Kilstein
Citizens Radio is the best. Allison Kilkenny is a journalist and Jamie Kilstein is a comedien and when it comes to the world of podcasting, that is an excellent combination. The two of them release podcasts five days a week with unfiltered, unsponsored news. This means the listener (me! you!) gets the facts without having to wonder if a corporation sponsored the opinion. My love for citizens radio has taken me from being a general political not-know-much to a kind-of-know-a-lot. I feel like I am a better person because I am informed- all due to Citizen's Radio.
The whole she-bang is FREE and clearly quite time intensive. Listen to their podcast, buy their book, donate to their show. And for goodness sakes, don't forget to enjoy it a little.
Happy Sunday!


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Pon Di Wire: Collie Budz, Sean Paul, Paul McCartney
Orlando's Uncle Sam has been raising eyebrows with his confident vocal tunes that strongly resemble […]
Orlando's Uncle Sam has been raising eyebrows with his confident vocal tunes that strongly resemble those of Sanchez or Tristan Palma. The Caucasian singer joins Bahamian Collie Buddz, UK-based YT, and Germany's Gentleman in a recent wave of multicultural international attention. While some decry the "whitewashing" of reggae, many Jamaican fans are embracing the colorblind ethic, judging by the number of major stage shows in Jamdown that have invited international reggae acts.
In a recent interview with the Jamaican Gleaner, early-'90s DJ sensation Tiger admitted that it's unlikely he will return to a full recording career. The gruff-throated artist was nearly killed in a motorcycle accident in 1994 and still suffers speech and movement impairments. While dancehall MCs Kiprich and Left Side recently impersonated the Tiger-esque Zebra on a humorous single, it hasn't inspired the real Tiger to bear his claws in retaliation.
BBC1Xtra's Robbo Ranks opened his show last week with a collaborative track featuring The Beatles' Paul McCartney with Lady Saw and Sizzla. "Nod Your Head" is an aggressive dancehall-rock hybrid. Watch out–reggae gone Boomer!
Win $5000 and other prizes in VP Records' new pirate-inspired contest–the Reggae Gold 2007 Scavenger Hunt–to support the new RG compilation. The collection features hits from Sean Paul, Munga, and Movado.
VP is also prepping the September 18 release of Morgan Heritage's Mission in Progress. The album is slated to be the group's most diverse work yet, including forays into rock, lovers rock, and hip-hop influenced songs. It arrives after the band's second stint on the Vans Warped Tour. Says member Peter "Jahpetes" Morgan: "A lot of those punk bands we've toured with, when you put their records on, it's the same energy that you get [on ours]. We generate such a vibration at our concerts that it's unreal, so we've learned that you can get that on record."
Gay magazine The Advocate reports that reggae/dancehall artists Beenie Man, Sizzla, and Capleton have all signed the Reggae Compassion Act, promising to end their use of anti-gay lyrics in their music. By agreeing to the terms of the act, the artists pledge to "respect and uphold the rights of all individuals to live without violence due to their religion, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or gender."
Riddims galore fill the store this week as roots and one-drop vibes charge back. The Pete imprint's Swinging My Love features Half Pint, Jah Mason, and Lutan Fyah, amongst others. It sounds a little like the classic Lecturer riddim. Pam Hall, Roger Robin, and Maxi Priest get harmonious on a new lick of Beres Hammond's Full Attention (Joe Fraser). Pleasure Beat's latest version of Majestic scores big with conscious cuts from Luciano ("Throw Down Your Arms"), Norris Man, and Lukie D–great horns and instrumentation. Penthouse's version of the classic Channel One M16 riddim (so named for Sammy Dread's lyric "Bad bwoy a fire M16/ police dem a fire AK47/ but soldierman, dem a fire LSR") is timely, with hits from Tony Rebel. Germany's Pow Pow label's Overstand is a deep roots riddim with 7"s from Gentleman, Anthony B, and newcomer Ray Darwin. Gwine go find dem!


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You Should Make Certain That the Contractor Has Good References before Letting Them Focus on Your House
It is always good to perform a do it yourself project. You should also be sure that the do it yourself is completed securely. Have no idea best places to begin with a house improvement project? Don't be concerned this short article will help you began.
You may make your ceilings appear greater by using two easy and clever techniques. Paint stripes within the room or give a lamp. This makes an optical illusion that contributes height to some room.
An over-the-range microwave could be the best answer if you want space within an already cramped kitchen. Many of these units possess a recirculating air conditioning filter instead of a real vent, so cooks that require strong ventilation need to look elsewhere.
Make sure to lay lower a tarp to safeguard your flooring whenever you paint. Doing this can prevent wet paint from staining floors or carpets. A less expensive way to accomplish this is applying old newspapers inside your layers. Other options incorporate a drop cloth or large plastic sheeting and paint cloths.
You shouldn't undervalue the significance of a pleasant door. Your visitors is going to be seeing you every time they go in and out through it. You might be losing many of the heat via a poorly fit and uninsulated door. A door is yet another real security concern when the frame or jiggly lock compromises security alarm.
Wooden floors possess a classic feel and last significantly more than most plush carpet.
When you are performing do it yourself work, a good homeowner will expend his cash on top quality materials and fixtures rather of costly decor and furniture. This is because fairly straightforward–furnishings and decor move together.
If you reside in a province, consider installing a series link or tall wood fence around your yard. This can keep annoying creatures from your yard.
It's not uncommon for unscrupulous contractors to mislead everyone who is not active in the scope of the job beyond what could be needed. Before you decide to waste your money using the contractor, the property owner should carefully evaluate the contractor's proposal.
A great way to renew a room is to buy new outlet covers. After a while, your outlet cover may get old and discolored. Replacing your outlet covers helps refresh your home's feel in a very economical cost.
Give rooms a completely new look easily by altering your window treatments. You can even get different curtains for various seasons to maintain your rooms searching fresh.
Safety factors are key when beginning a house renovation. These safeguards can help insure that neither both you and your home from injuries.
This adds exterior entrance charm and provide you with additional sq. footage towards the home.
If you are dealing with any kind of gas in your house, you have to switch off the gas first. Simply because you are not smoking in your house does not mean you will not finish up developing a spark. Even when you are not the one that disconnected the road, you'll still might have let gas loose while moving things.
Adding a heat to tiled floors can be very affordable and simple to complete. If you're replacing flooring anyway, and you're adding tile, ask the contractor just how much adding radiant heat will definitely cost. You with thankful together with your decision because this type of the shower. This can also impress potential future customers.
Figure out how you should utilize for eliminating debris.
Disconnect and vacuum your overall dryer hose completely having a vacuum. Cut the hose lower to a couple ft. lengthy. You would like it to be lengthy enough that you could slowly move the dryer to clean, though.
Do this if you're affected by calcium in the water. There's a couple of options to select from with regards to water softeners you should use. Discover the one which perfect for your kind of water as well as your home.
Spring is time for you to find out if your homes roof inspection.
When the water is drenched up, you have to then add water repellent. Make sure your deck is sealed before winter to keep it from getting lengthy-term damage.
It is a fact that the decent do it yourself causes it to be better to reside there, try not to neglect safety. Use what you've learned here to be certain you need to do the job correctly. What's stopping you moving forward? Put these tips to operate for making your house more enjoyable and engaging.


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MSU Denver BFA Thesis Exhibitions
Here is your chance to get a glimpse of Denver's up and coming artists. Fine Arts students will showcase their artwork in two two-week long exhibitions as a culmination of their studies in studio art and communication design. Treat your eye to a variety of mediums and techniques (including painting, drawing, ceramics and photography) and see a central theme of introspection throughout: the students unconsciously focused their work on their relations to themselves and to the world around them.
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- Arts and Exhibits
- Date:
- Nov 03, 2017 to Dec 15, 2017
- Schedule:
- Tues-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat noon-5 p.m.
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The beginning of January is when all homeowners and gardeners can make resolutions that will save them time and money over the next year. You don't need to do these chores immediately, just try to check them off at least once in 2015.
5 things to do for yourself and your home:
Clean the gutters at least once – before they overflow.
Water spilling onto pathways will encourage slippery moss and mold growth and water hitting porch or posts causes rotting wood and expensive repairs. Afraid of ladders? Hiring this job is money well spent. Tip: That gunk from your gutters is good organic material to add to compost piles or to bury into your garden beds as a soil amendment.
Add lime to your lawn at least once this year.
If you live in Western Washington you have naturally acid soil. Lawns grow better and require less water and fertilizer if they grow in soil that is more neutral. You can add dolomite lime, Super Sweet, calcium carbonate or a similar soil sweeting additive any time of the year.
Prune it or move it.
Make this the year you allow natural sunlight into your home by trimming back the overgrown evergreens or moving the huge rhododendrons that block your windows. Keeping plants away from the windows improves curb appeal which improves the value of your home. Yes, you can move plants in the winter as long as the ground is not frozen.
Give up on an ugly plant.
It is OK to cut down a diseased tree, uproot that rose that rarely flowers or take a chain saw to the base of those ugly, overgrown junipers. Plants are not children and we do not owe them a life-time commitment. Think of your landscape as a closet that needs cleaning out every few years to restore order. We often outgrow our clothing – and our plants often outgrow their purpose. Winter is a fine time to remove plants.
Try growing something new and interesting in 2015.
If you are lacking in outdoor space try a new houseplant or a potted Thai basil plant and you'll have the benefit of more flavorful meals. To improve your indoor view looking out, invest in an unusual Japanese maple that you can see from your favorite chair. To feed the birds try adding native plants with berries and fruit such as mahonia or Oregon grape or add a graceful nandina as a foundation shrub close to the house. For more ideas and new plant inspiration visit a home and garden show or take a class at a nursery.
Make 2015 the year you improve your home, your garden and your mindset. Just dig in and keep growing.


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This comedy/drama, by the author of "Miracle on South Division Street," introduces Mary, a plucky novice who bravely does battle with her Mother Superior, a staunch defender of "that old time religion." Mary puts her future as a nun in serious jeopardy when she dares teach the children her personal, unorthodox views of God and his commandments. Her dream of Sisterhood is further threatened with the untimely arrival of a childhood sweetheart who suddenly declares his love. Will Mary give it all up for the love of a man? Or will she listen to the priest who mysteriously appears and declares Mary to be the world's next savior?
Hail Mary Passby playgoer
Monday, March 28, 2016
Tom Dudzick's "Miracle on South Division Street" was a big success for Stage Door Players last season. Is it surprising, then, that they would choose the same playwright and same director (Dina Shadwell) to bring his earlier play, "Hail Mary," to their stage? The production is equally as fine as last year's, but the script isn't as strong. It's a bit dated, referencing legal same-sex marriage as something implausible, and has a more piously religious storyline.
Sara Rue look-alike Suzannne Zoller plays the lead role of Mary, a parochial school teacher and would-be nun chafing under the by-the-book leadership of Sister Regina (Ann Wilson). Complicating her life are a priest who believes she has greatness within (Theo Harness), a nun who dabbles in Mary's inventive teaching practices (Eliana Marianes), and a returning schooldays boyfriend (Jeff K. Lester). The conflicting draws of educating children, of educating mankind, and the lure of romance require her to make difficult choices. The play doesn't result in a resolution of her conflicts, leaving the possibility open of different choices in the future.
Chuck Welcome's set is, as always, a delight to view. Its blackboard, student desks, teacher's desk, and glimpses of the hallway outside scream "school," and the statue of the Virgin Mary, the photographs of (male) church leaders, and the kneeling bench scream "parochial school." Costumes, designed by Jim Alford, have a wider range than might be expected, with two different nun's habits in use and with Mary's clothes changing for the final scene. Rial Ellsworth's sound design has little to do during the play except for a phone ring, and I found the scene-setting music much less appropriate than the pre-show music that leaned heavily on the Polish-American polka repertoire. J.D. Williams' lighting design is equally straightforward, although I love the inclusion of globe lights above the stage that look exactly like miniature versions of the light fixtures in an older school.
The performances are all delightful, and there are a lot of crisp reactions that are as telling of character as are the lines being spoken. That's usually a sign of fine direction. The only thing I found odd in the performances was the presumably Irish accent used by Theo Harness as Father Stan. He speaks a phrase or two in Polish and refers to his childhood nickname as "Stash," which would suggest he is of Polish extraction himself (a "Stanisław" rather than a "Stanley," which isn't a prototypically Irish name anyhow). That's a fairly minor quibble, though, since the performance works overall, gaining exit applause after a particularly vivid scene.
Ms. Zoller gives an earnest, heartfelt performance, matched in intensity by Ms. Wilson. Ms. Marianes provides much of the comic relief, using a Latina New Yawk accent to fine advantage. Mr. Lester plays perhaps the least fleshed-out character, but makes Joe suitably charming. And Dina Shadwell puts it all together in the eminently workmanlike fashion that has become her habit, to use a nun-inspired pun. And who says a workman can't be a master craftsman, or its less gender-specific equivalent? [POST A COMMENT REGARDING THIS REVIEW]


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