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A Day in the Life of a CrossFit Trainer
By Christy Jeffery
A Day in the Life of a CrossFit Trainer
By: Christy Jeffery
So as I think about my first blog post, which is essentially telling you about my daily life, I think back to all the videos I've seen like "Days in the Life of Rich Froning" or articles on Julie Foucher's full time student status. But you know what's crazy when you watch/read all this stuff about elite CrossFit Games competitors? Well here it is: The CrossFit870 trainer crew isn't a whole lot different. Most of us have full time commitments outside our work at 870, but that doesn't mean we don't love our job and give you 100% the 5-10 hours we work with you on a weekly basis.
I think it's a huge misconception that CrossFit trainers just work out all-day-every-day, so I'm here to clear up that myth. Okay so again…CrossFit trainers DO NOT work out all-day-every-day. That's just dumb, and anyone who knows anything about exercise science will agree. I'm not afraid to say that at 870 we have one of the most qualified staffs in the country. If you didn't know, almost all your trainers have at least a bachelor's degree in exercise science. SHOUT OUT!
Okay, so back at the task at hand, daily life for a CrossFit trainer. We are all different, I mean, Chris runs the place from 6am-6pm almost daily by programming, training, and everything business related. While JERMERY (yes it's in caps because he likes to yell, and FYI, prove you're willing to work hard and his yelling can turn into one of your biggest forms of motivation) works as a trainer, and also has numerousclasses/work duties over at The Trim Gym. Nick is a full time student-athlete. And Evelyn and Tim both have jobs outside of CrossFit.
Now whoops, I forgot someone didn't I? Oh yeah, Carl. Well Carl and I both work at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, AR (bet a lot of you didn't know that). I may/may not have been coaxed into applying to this job through Carl who thought I would be perfect for it. So see, tons of opportunities can arise from the people you meet in your CrossFit community. Thanks man!
So a typical day for me looks something like:
6:00-7:00a.m.: Eat breakfast (Side note: 2 pieces bacon, 2 eggs, fruit, ½ avocado EVERY DAY..Ha-ha!)
8:00-9:00a.m. Get to work (Takes 45 minute to commute to BRTC)
9:30a.m. Teach a PE class
At BRTC I run the Physical Education department so I teach somewhere around 18 hours of PE classes per semester. I lecture every single day (usually end up giving the same lecture4x) and I make my students workout every day in class. And YES, I use CrossFit techniques, very similar to the Open Ramp classes I teach, but a little more toned down. Oh and, I'm the feared faculty on campus, everyone knows who I am, and they think I'm trying to kill everyone (but no one has ever come close to dying or ever even got sick, so exaggerated much?). If you're reading this I hope you're laughing, because every time I hear that statement I think "Are you kidding? People are scared of ME?...SCORE!" Well that is, until the end of the semester and my students love me because they know how to exercise and how to reevaluate their nutrition, which has helped them lose 10-20lbs, and made them feel 100x better about themselves.
11:00a.m. Lunch (Where Carl & I eat our 99% Paleo meals & chit-chat about workouts & life, but mainly workouts)
12:30p.m. Teach another PE class
3:00p.m. WHATS IMPORTANT NOW! That's our motto in the Law Enforcement Training Academy and at 3.m. WIN is Physical Training.
We spent at least 1 ½ hours every day running our police recruits through some type of workout. We do all the pre and post basic tests you would see at any typical police academy BUT what we do between those is much different. Did you guess it already? CROSSFIT! Yup, we start them off with the basics and work from there. Every Tuesday we hit up a Law Enforcement HERO workout and every Thursday we work on Gracie Survival Tactics. Sounds fun right? Well it is, if you program it right. We have 50 people workout out each day at same time, and that can be overwhelming, but we are a greatteam and things usually go off without a hitch. It's really cool to know after most of the recruits leave here, they never forget how hard we pushed them and how much fun they had while we were yelling in their face to push harder!
5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. ________________ (I shouldn't have to tell you haha) but I'm working at the gym.
Wait, when I did get to workout? That's a good question. I coach people through exercise techniques and workouts every day but finding time for me to actually get in a good work outcan prove to be difficult. I have to adjust it every day, sometimes I can sneak my workout into an afternoon after I teach a class but before PT begins (luxury of having a CF equipped gym right down the hall). Or if we finish PT a little early I'll rush to 870 and try and get done before I have to coach. And sometimes I even have to stay after my CrossFit classes to finish anything I missed for the day. But I never give up. I know this hard work is going to pay off one day, I just have to stay focused! Soooo moving on…
8:00p.m. Finally get home after being away for 12 hours. Cook my dinner. And get ready for bed so I can wake up and do it all over again.
I'm really fortunate to have not only 1, but 2 jobs where I get to share my passion for fitness. No, I'm not like Rich Froning and training college athletes, or in med school like Julie Foucher. But I'm still training people, and making a difference in people's lives that otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity, like low-middle class rural kids and adults who have never exercised a day in their life, or the future of the police force in Arkansas. I take pride in what I do, and although I'm busy almost all day long, I always make time to research new techniques. If you're my Facebook friend, you know this (if not, add me) I'm always sharing videos I've watched or articles I've read.
So see, being a CrossFit trainer can be both really exciting and very exhausting but I wouldn't have it any other way!


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Quilts=Art=Quilts '17 – Part 1
By elena | Published
This entry was posted in Exhibitions, Infinity series.
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Kris Sazaki October 30, 2017 at 9:08 pm #
Thanks so much! What a beautiful space. It was great to see our quilt hanging in that space.
Gabriele DiTota October 31, 2017 at 7:30 am #
Thank you for sharing. What a wonderful display!
Barbara Schneider October 31, 2017 at 8:03 am #
Thanks for sharing. I won't be able to go so it was great to see the space.
Martha E Ressler October 31, 2017 at 8:58 am #
Thank you for the overview Elena. Yes, I have a couple of questions!
1. What is the story about your diptych? Why split the piece in that way?
2. Is it the same artist for the piece directly beneath Quilts=Art=Quilts and the one in pic #10 (next to Patty Kennedy-Zafred). Who is it?
3. Whose is the giant diptych in pic #5 (from the top). Looks like a giant abstracted spine?
4. How about in #12 from the top, to the left of yours, greys — looks like houses in an earthquake?
Thank you friend!
Hi Martha, leave it you to have all the questions!!!
1. I'm going to save your question about my work for a later installment but I will identify the artists in question.
2. That is Elizabeth Busch's work under the QAQ sign and it is another piece by Elizabeth next to Patty's in the other picture.
3. The giant diptych is not really a diptych but two separate pieces side by side by Gerri Spilka.
4. The one next to mine is by Karen Hinkle. I'll post more pictures of these and will try provide more info next time.
You are welcome, my dear!
Linda Laird October 31, 2017 at 1:40 pm #
Elena, thanks so much for the photos, and I look forward to the further installments.
This show is on my list to see, enter, and be part of. Thanks for the inspiration!
Patty Kennedy-Zafred October 31, 2017 at 3:22 pm #
Thanks Elena for these wonderful photos! Was so sorry to miss this year's Opening Party! Look forward to the next chapter!
Vicki Conley November 2, 2017 at 10:03 am #
Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. It was such an honor to be part of this exhibition.
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One of the funniest books I've read in a long time. According to the author, Say-tan (one of this book's many gems is learning the correct way to say the Devil's name in case you're ever at a Black Mass) has been a busy boy. Among other things, the author believes that the Satanic Ritual Panic of the early 80's really happened; one of the many signs that far from writing a serious religious treatise, he has penned a crackpot New Age book. There is quite a bit of material about the Satanic Scare of the 80's written by psychologists and law enforcement agents. The author either didn't bother doing his research or just chose to ignore it. This is not surprising. I get the impression that he will pretty much believe anything, as long as it's couched in religious jargon.
Most of this book is spent railing against the fact that the Earth has entered the 21st century. Goddamn kids these days are such easy prey for Say-tan. The stories of the exorcisms are pretty much pure fantasy. I'm not belittling what these people (if they even exist) went through, because mental illness isn't a funny thing. I seriously doubt they were possessed by anything, although the author himself harbors no such doubts.
Mr. Martin would have been a great horror writer; and I mean that as a compliment, not an insult. He pulls off the neat trick of linking the exorcists with the possessed; in these 'case studies,' the victims aren't even important. They are set pieces to test the exorcists' faith. For example: one of the exorcists blasphemously believes in evolution. The demon uses this crack in his holy armor to hammer at his faith. Luckily, the exorcist discards this belief for something more suitably Middle Ages, and all is well again!
My only quibble with this book is that the author's prose sometimes flies off into flights of crapulastic verbal ecstasy, making one worry that he himself has been possessed by a bloviating devil.
Say-tan would be so proud!


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Archive for April, 2010
Experiences with the Motorola DroidFriday, April 30, 2010 12:57 4 Comments
The Motorola Droid has successfully replaced all the gadgets I'd walked around with. It performs it's primary function as a cell phone very well. The intuitive interface made it easy to work with right from the get go.
Movies and Television Online: Can't Stop the SignalTuesday, April 20, 2010 1:07 1 Comment
The Internet has changed the way the average person consumes content. The feature rich video delivery mechanisms have proved tantalizing to the public. New devices allow people to enjoy Internet delivered content directly to their TV. No matter how you slice it, physical media will soon go the way of beta-max.
High Praise for XmarksMonday, April 5, 2010 11:35 5 Comments
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After your studies
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Even the best times come to an end. We hope that you enjoyed your time at FAU and that your studies have been successful. Before you leave Germany, there are still a few things that you need to sort out. On the following page, we've collected some important information about your transcript of records.
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Hi all, today we begin a series by Susan Jacobi, survivor, coach, author and amazing woman! In this series, Susan will be sharing with us about her organization, Healing Hearts from Child Abuse and her personal journey of healing from abuse. In this post, Susan shares some statistics about abuse and, importantly, how we can have compassion for ourselves as we heal. I know you will be moved by Susan's story, and I am so thankful to be able to bring her to you!
I am grateful to Rachel for inviting me to introduce myself and share my passion and mission with you. I am the founder of Healing Hearts from Child Abuse. Healing Heart's
mission is to support adult survivors of child abuse in reclaiming their life
from their emotional, physical and/or sexually child abuse history. The struggle affects personal relationships, employment, social interactions and virtually every aspect of daily life. We focus on women from 35 to 65 specifically, which allows us to serve this group efficiently and maintain clarity on programs.
In this age group, it is common for women to experience their first memory of child abuse that they may have repressed until now. There are two reasons women have this experience: the first is that memories are commonly triggered while giving birth and secondly, memories come back when a woman's child reaches the same age the victim was when the abuse began.
Whether a survivor embraces her past or not, it is almost certain that her trauma will be reflected in her choices and actions. Historically, adult victims of child abuse turn, at some time, to alcohol, drugs, food (eating disorders), acting out with overspending, gambling, self-injury and many more addictive behaviors. The memory is stored in the brain. Yet making the choice to voice it, feel it, and heal it is where the decision to reclaim one's life begins.
One in three girls and one in six boys is sexually abused by the time s/he turns 18. I am one of those girls. While my abuse history put me in the top 5 to 10% of child abuse severity, the reactions and consequences are universal to all survivors. My first memory is from the age of 4, my last 18. My abusers were my father and his mother. They were involved with a sadistic, ritual cult. Again, statistically the odds my father was not a victim of the same rituals that I was used for would be so low it would be hard to believe that he wasn't. Maybe my paternal grandmother was used for a victim in her early childhood, as well. I will never know. The fact remains whether they were or were not survivors of the same horrors that I was subjected to does not excuse them for their choices in continuing the cycle.
According to childhelp.org, 30% of victims will become perpetrators. Men and women are equally equipped to continue this staggering cycle, although men tend to dominate the cycle. It has always amazed me how two victims from the same family can make drastically different choices as adults. One can become an abuser and continue the cycle while the other can turn his/her pain from the trauma into love and learn how to nurture themselves and their children (or other children).
Knowing the patterns of physical and sexual abuse helps to bring an element of compassion into the adult's life. As a survivor reclaiming my life, it was so difficult to believe and understand that I was not at fault. It was easy to say, to hear, to know intellectually but feeling it in my heart and releasing myself from the pain is a whole other ball game. There is a mountain of painful feelings--guilt, anger, shame, betrayal, abandonment--that must be climbed before accepting the simple phase 'it wasn't your fault.' And yet, that is exactly where compassion towards yourself begins.
No matter if your story consists of one violation or 18 years worth, compassion is a lesson that can be self-taught. It will replace the lies the abuser left on your soul. Like a baby learning to walk, it takes one small step at a time. Allow yourself to fall, see what you can learn from that fall like the baby falling after a few steps. You cannot, will not, be able to instantly believe in your soul that 'It wasn't my fault' until you embrace the truth and embrace the compassion and gifts you have to offer your loved ones, friends and all who cross your path.
Jack Kornfield offers a mediation I find comforting. At first, I noticed how very foreign these words seemed to me. Over time, I learned how much the words bring comfort to me. I want to share his mediation with you:
May I be filled with loving kindness.
May I be well.
May I be peaceful and at ease.
May I be happy.
In my book, How to Love Yourself: The Hope After Child Abuse, I write about common struggles we face. Knowing how similar we all are gives us permission to have compassion for our story. If you can't have compassion for yourself, then have compassion for the child who is being abused as you read this. Have compassion for the 20 year old woman struggling with her anger, right now. We are all that child, that 20 year old. Along the way you will find your compassion for your child self, your 20 year old self, and your adult self.
Take care of yourself especially in this holiday season. Putting yourself first is an example of self compassion. You are not being selfish, you are practicing self care and nurturing your soul.
Rachel has invited me to return next week. I will introduce the topic of isolation and how it is used by the abuser to keep control over his victim. While child abuse is more widely talked about now than ever before in human history, victims carry the isolation with them into adulthood.
Susan Jacobi is a survivor of emotional, physical and sexual child abuse, who advocates for all survivors of child abuse. Susan is a coach, author, speaker and host of Conversations That Heal, a weekly blogtalk radio show. Join her facebook page, Healing Hearts from Child Abuse for daily encouragement on your healing journey. Her book, How to Love Yourself: The Hope After Child Abuse, is available on amazon.
To contact Susan you can reach her at email@example.com.
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It's difficult deciding on a place to live in London – especially when you've never visited the city! But that's a situation that many overseas students find themselves in, when moving to London to study. There are so many suburbs and neighbourhoods that even most people living in the UK haven't heard of all of them. We've put together these comprehensive area guides to give you all the information you need about some of the city's hotspots. Here we give you the low-down on Brixton.
Choosing the right location is really important, because London is such a huge city. While the public transport is good, it can also be very expensive if you live in a certain zone but regularly travel to a different zone. Journey times can also be long when travelling from one side of the city to another. Read on to find out more about Brixton including the types of homes available, safety and transport links.
Where is Brixton?
Brixton is located in south London and is a district in the borough of Lambeth. It is bordered by Clapham, Camberwell, Stockwell and Streatham, and you may have heard of Brixton because many famous acts have graced the stage at the Brixton Academy. Just four miles from central London, it's known as a busy and buzzing south London suburb.
What's the vibe?
It's not leafy or particularly appealing to the eye, but many people love the area for its industrial feel. It's a classic working class suburb which has been regenerated in recent years, and the roads are always busy with heavy traffic.
What is there to do here?
From independent restaurants to late night party hotspots, there is a lot to explore. If you live in Brixton you're bound to know about these gems:
Brixton has made a name for itself as the major shopping district of the south, popular with locals and visitors. Brixton Village is bustling with vintage shops, colourful stalls and artisan food sellers – and you won't find the usual loud market stall vendors, so you can shop in peace!
There's always something going on at Hootananny! One of the area's best nightlife venues, it hosts a diverse programme including live music, comedy nights, sport and Latin events. There's also a display of tasty street food to try while you're enjoying the acts.
Brockwell Park and Lido
It can get a bit too busy and crowded in Brixton, so when you need a break head to the park with the locals. With greenery, ponds and a great view of the city, it's a great spot on a sunny day. In the summer why not go for a dip in the lido, one of the best outdoor pools in London?
Mural Trail
In and around Brixton you'll notice many buildings covered in colourful murals. This isn't graffiti – many of the artworks were funded by the local council and tell the story of Brixton's past. One of the most famous murals is that of music icon David Bowie, who was born in Brixton.
Who lives in Brixton?
Brixton tends to attract people who are staying in London on a short term basis – students, artists and theatre workers, working holiday makers from across the world and other travellers. The convenient location means it also attracts young professionals and families working in central London.
As with many London neighbourhoods, expect to hear a diverse range of accents. A lot of Afro-Caribbeans live here and have been a mainstay in this area since in 1940s – bringing great food stalls and restaurants.
How to Get Around
Brixton is a fantastic location to get anywhere you need to go! On the tube, Brixton is the final stop on the Victoria line which means you'll always get a seat going into central London. It's in zone 2 which is probably the closest you'll ever get to living in zone 1. In addition to the underground there are also fantastic train and bus services heading to St Pancras, Liverpool Street and Trafalgar Square.
Is living in Brixton safe?
You may have heard that Brixton was at the centre of riots in the 1980s. It is true that historically the area did not have the best reputation. However, the new Brixton couldn't be more different. The area has been reborn with hipster bars and cafes, boutiques and specialist stores. Safety has drastically improved and the centre is no worse than other areas of London.
What types of homes are available in Brixton?
Brixton has a long history as a part of London, with many of the buildings dating back to mid or late Victorian times. Along the main roads you'll see large Georgian and Victorian terraces. A lot of the homes in this area are three or four storeys high, so quite a lot have been converted into mansion flats. There are also new build homes available in the form of apartment blocks.
Homestay in Brixton
If you are an international student, intern or professional looking for homestay accommodation ("host family") in Brixton or close by, we would love to hear from you. Similarly, if you have a spare room in your Brixton home and are interested in hosting international students, please do get in touch.


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Today on Monday's Find is the beautiful Tulips Chevron Baby Dress from Kim Guzman. I am in amazement of Kim's patterns. Unique and beautifully written. If you haven't done one, try this one. It's a free crochet pattern and who doesn't love FREE?
I love making baby dresses and really want to expand into women's clothing. My heart will always belong to children tho. I have to make this little dress for my niece. She would look beautiful in this. Below you will find some info on the project and for further reading click on the image below.
Monday's Find – Free Crochet Pattern from Kim Guzman
- Cascade 220 Fingering (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 273 yds per 50g): 2 hanks (or approximately 420 yards)
- Suggested hook size: E-4 [3.5mm]
- Needle (for weaving ends)
The dress is worked top-down, in joined rounds. Shown in #9421 Blue Hawaii.
Until next time have a HAPPY WEEK!! Don't forget if you like what you see, please leave a comment so I know to keep going. Thank you all so much 🙂


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Ok, Breakfast in our house even though a must is seldom elaborate. After just an hour of waking up, instead of feeling energetic I often feel like caught in the whirlwind of a tornado or hurricane. Its always a rush no matter how well I plan and added to that there is inherent fear that my younger one might wake up with a "Kadambari" song. Between the tunes of his cry and coaxing him to stuff some breakfast in his empty stomach I always feel like been forced to climb the Mount Everest in a day. With all that huff and puff, I find this shake to be the best part of the morning. Even though I don't make chilled breakfast shakes on winters, they often end up as a blissful super-powered breakfast during warm, sunny days. Packed with goodness of berries along with protein fueled powder makes this the best breakfast smoothie one can possibly have for those who run like a bullet train. I also served this smoothie with hashbrown(potato patties) for little carbohydrate with a green salad side for a fresh start (I try hard to serve a balanced breakfast….remember I said "I try"). If you are like me always in rush, then try this smoothie, its really the best!!!
Strawberries — 1/2 cup fresh/frozen, washed, sliced in to half
Blackberries — 10 fresh/frozen
Protein powder — 1 1/2 Tbsp (I used women's protein powder called Aria)
Milk — 1/2 to 3/4 cup (use as needed for desired consistency)
Ice cubes — few
Blend the berries along with protein powder, milk, ice cubes in a blender until smooth. Transfer in to a cup and Enjoy!!!
My Day1, BM#16, under "Show your Breakfast".To Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM#16 click here. Also sending this entry to Radhika's 'Let's Cook with Fruits'.
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23 Responses to "Very Berry Breakfast Smoothie"
Protein powder,quite new for me,never heard before..Btw smoothie looks super filling and definitely satisfying..I dont mind to kick start my day with this smoothie.Loved ur new template Jayanthi.
Love the color of the smoothie.. Its the most wanted thing in this hot summer here…
looks fantastic!power packed!!…I guess all of us r in a rush in the mornings..so lets all gulp it!!
what ahealthy, balanced breakfast!
looks highly nutritious..
Very nice, like this a lot.
Healthy and nutritious breakfast….
perfect breakfast…… BTW what is this protein powder Jayanthi never heard about this!!!!!!!
I also make this smoothie sometimes. Love it as it keeps me full for 3-4 hrs !
I don't try climbing Everest every morning, I just reach out for that corn flakes pack :-D. The clicks look nice
Very healthy smoothie. I add bananas too sometimes.
I can so much relate to your description of mornings.. looks like both the july borns in your and my home have trouble smiling in the morning 🙂
looks delicious!…perfect for breakfast! colorful and healthy too!…I even like the side of hash brown! yum!
i tasted this only @ our temple cafeteria, have to try mine now 🙂 addition of protein powder is new n interesting…let me try to find it !
smoothie looks so creamy n delicious!!
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Looks very inviting..though we are not into sweet versions of breakfast at home..
Love the colour of the smoothie. Protein rich, healthy smoothie, Perfect for breakfast.
My morning have been like this for as long as i can remember , even before my lil one 2 months ago! The smoothie looks so attractive 🙂 Btw you've moved to your own website? weren't you on wordpress even last month? new look is very elegant Jayanthi!


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I spent Sunday morning on my boat with Joseph and Devon, 2 of Sarah's boys. Devon is going to move aboard the boat, and live on the canal, much as I did all those years ago. I know that Devon will love the boating lifestyle, he's just the type to make the most of it! … Continue reading
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More People Afloat, Why Not? "THERE SHOULD BE" !!!
I spent a lovely morning yesterday moving my narrowboat, we only went a couple of miles and two locks, but in the beautiful bright sunshine it was great. I moored just above a live aboard boat, and the owner immediately came and offered to help me moor up, he was sat on the towpath having … Continue reading
There's lots Of Life Afloat!
Living in a marina was really good fun, and for someone new to living on a boat, it's probably the easiest way to start. You have plenty of people around to give advice or help, there should be shore facilities should you experience any issues with your boat, and there is usually a community of relatively … Continue reading
I Name This Boat…..
Once the boat was back in the water and I was back at work, the pace slackened off a bit, I still had no hot water, no heating, no toilet and no proper furniture, all I had was a couple of garden chairs and a camping stove on a small table. The best thing about … Continue reading
Boating In The Car Park :)
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A Fabulous cargo sails the Thames !
The historic working narrowboat Aldgate carried cases of the 'Fabulous Vodka Company's Caralicious, Perivale Dry and Krol Kazimiersz along the South Oxford canal and River Thames. The cargo was bound for the national Inland Waterways Association festival at Beale Park where Fabulous had a trade stand. "The festival is about everything to do with inlands waterways … Continue reading


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Returning to his roots: Voice contestant Drew Cole to perform in Ridgefield
It all began with a guitar and a dog. Drew Arcoleo, whose stage name is Drew Cole, has had a whirlwind few years.
Graduating from the University of Connecticut in 2014, he then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career after a YouTube video he made went viral. Fast forward to the present and Cole is fresh off a stint on NBC's hit TV reality talent show, The Voice. He'll return to his hometown June 29 at 7:30 p.m. to perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse.
Growing up in Ridgefield, where he lived from age 3 through college, Cole learned to play guitar by the sixth grade and formed a band with three of his friends from middle school to high school. "My dad was a hobbyist guitar player so there were always guitars around my house. I just naturally fell in love with the guitar. It wasn't until high school that I became confident vocally," he said.
Interestingly, his band competed in the Battle of the Bands at the Ridgefield Playhouse, winning three out of four times. His confidence in his voice grew and he moved from singing background to lead and the guitar has now taken a back seat to his singing.
The aforementioned YouTube video, "Golden Loves Guitar," was recorded in 2012 when he was a sophomore at UConn, showing him playing guitar at a friend's house and the dog reacting to the music. He uploaded it mainly to show his friend's extended family but it quickly garnered 14 million views. "That was a pivotal moment definitely. That's when everything changed for me," he said.
After writing songs and making music with a producer in L.A. who saw his video and suggested he fly out there, Cole got his next big break when he auditioned for The Voice, which just wrapped its 14th season. His breakout blind audition in February wowed the coaches when he sang a cover of Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy," prompting coach Adam Levine, the frontman of Maroon 5, to turn his chair within 10 seconds (which signifies a coach likes the contestant). The singer-songwriter joined Team Adam until being eliminated in the Live Playoffs.
Being on The Voice was intense and surreal, almost overwhelming, Cole said. "It was just incredible, it is a very intimidating stage but we are so prepared for those moments," he said. "There's a lot of rehearsing that goes into each performance, way more than I have prepared for anything in my life. The show really taught me what it takes to be a professional and performing at your best — really applying yourself to each and every song, emotionally."
Working with Levine as his coach was a great experience, Cole said. "One thing Adam is so good at is finding moments in songs and finding your best side for each song — how to maintain your identity but step out of your comfort zone and reach for these moments whether it's a big moment when the band falls out or a falsetto note," he said.
"My favorite performance was 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'," a duet he sang with Miya Bass. "It was the first moment I really settled down on stage and became present and it was great to interact with another performer," he said. "I had such a great experience and opportunity with The Voice. I'm in a very happy place coming off that amazing experience."
Asked who his biggest musical influences are, Cole said that early on it was rock and roll — anything from Led Zeppelin to AC/DC and the Rolling Stones. "When I started singing, I gravitated to more pop stuff, like Michael Jackson," he said. "Chris Robinson from The Black Crowes is one of my favorite frontmen of all times, he has such a soulful edge. One thing I want to accomplish as a singer is to bring that soulful edge to my music."
Cole has a couple shows coming up in New York City. "I'm working really hard, writing a lot of new songs. I will be putting out a single right before the [Ridgefield] show, and will get on the road and play some great music, eventually get an album together and a full tour. I'm looking forward to so much stuff."


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A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Denominations/Cameronians
CAMERONIANS, a party in Scotland, who took their denomination from Richard Cameron, a famous field preacher, who refused to accept the indulgence to tender consciences granted by Charles II. as such an acceptance seemed an acknowledgement of the king's supremacy, and that he had before a right to silence them. Cameron made a separation from his Presbyterian brethren, in 1666, and afterwards headed a rebellion, in which he was killed. His party were never entirely reduced till the revolution, when they, voluntarily submitted to King William.[1]
CAMERONIANS, (or Cameronites) is also the denomination of a party of moderate Calvinists in France, who asserted that God does not move the will physically, but only morally, in virtue of its dependence on the judgment of the mind. They derived this name from John Cameron, a famous professor, first at Glasgow, where he was born in 1580, and afterwards at Bordeaux and Saumur ; at which last place he promulgated his doctrine of grace and free will, which was followed by Amyraut, Cappel, Bochart, Daille, and other learned reformed ministers, who judged Calvin's doctrines on these points too harsh.[2]


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Casual commentary about political, cultural and economic issues with a particular interest on the city of Winnipeg by John Dobbin
"Since two of the suspicious packages that were intercepted were addressed to religious institutions in Chicago, all churches, synagogues and mosques in the Chicago area should be vigilant for any unsolicited or unexpected packages, especially those originating from overseas locations," FBI Special Agent Ross Rice said.
The Transportation Security Administration earlier said that cargo flights that landed safely at Newark and Philadelphia airports were being searched after "reports of potentially suspicious items onboard."
NORAD is escorting a passenger flight from the United Arab Emirates to New York's JFK airport "out of an abundance of caution," a NORAD spokesman said.
Two Canadian CF-18s began to track a civilian aircraft that was "determined to be an aircraft of interest" as it flew over Canadian airspace, spokesman John Cornelio said.
The death of 30-year councillor Bill Clement in May paved the way for the most crowded race on city council.
The nine-candidate list in the city's most affluent ward is led by Tory-backed Tuxedo resident Paula Havixbeck and Tory-affiliated Charleswood resident Jarret Hannah, who bills himself as an independent.
The other five candidates are not chopped liver. Timothy Martin is a lawyer. Steve Szego, a retired Air Canada employee, has an endorsement from True North boss Mark Chipman. Dashi Zargani is an entrepreneur. Livio Ciaralli ran against Clement in 2006. Wendy Lenton has also registered.


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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Spot Today's Downsized L.A. Times Mistake, #4 in a series
As we continue to chronicle the rise in careless mistakes in the L.A. Times, Thursday's goof was a doozy.
In the Calendar section's Quick Takes column, place holder headlines were never changed. That's why "Tag Briefs Subhead" appeared throughout; also, a cutline next to a photo of Matt Lauer was left with dummy text. D'oh. (Stones/glass houses: I meant to post this on Friday, but was having camera problems. Voila, I'm just getting this up now.)
LA Observed reports that a computer crash caused the problem.
I also heard (but didn't get a photo) of a goof in last week's Food section, where "TK" -- newspaper speak for content to come -- appeared in print. D'oh again.
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July 20, 2011 – In response to the dozens of Zimmer NexGen knee replacement lawsuits filed in at least 13 different federal court districts throughout the United States, a motion has been filed to consolidate all such cases into a multidistrict litigation (MDL). A panel of federal judges is set to meet next week to consider the proposed action, which aims to centralize Zimmer NexGen Knee litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. All of the claims involve allegations that plaintiffs experienced serious problems as a result of inherent design flaws with Zimmer NexGen knee components.
Knee Implant Update 7/25/12: A new study has identified a disturbing trend of heart attacks among patients who undergo hip or knee replacement procedures, particularly in the days and weeks immediately following surgery. The heart attack risk was found to be some 30 times higher during the first two weeks after the operation, raising questions about what – if anything – doctors may be able to do to reduce the danger of hip and knee hip implant surgeries. Click here to learn more.
Zimmer Knee Replacement Lawsuit Update 7/13/12: Nearly a year after a panel of judges consolidated all federal Zimmer knee replacement lawsuits into a multidistrict litigation (MDL), lawyers involved with the cases are scheduled to meet with the MDL court today to discuss the upcoming proceedings. When the Zimmer litigation was originally consolidated in August 2011, the MDL panel transferred 18 cases from different federal districts throughout the country to the Northern District of Illinois for coordinated management during pretrial proceedings. Since then, more than 440 additional lawsuits filed in other U.S. District Courts have been transferred into the Zimmer NexGen MDL, with nearly 100 of the complaints coming in the last month alone. Click here to learn more.
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After a request was filed last month to consolidate the growing number of claims against Zimmer, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation scheduled oral arguments concerning the matter to begin on July 28. Nationwide, there have been at least 28 lawsuits filed in 13 federal district courts over Zimmer NexGen knee replacement devices. However, many believe this is just the beginning and that hundreds of complaints are likely to be filed in the near future over the controversial knee replacement devices.
All of the claims involve individuals who have experienced catastrophic implant failures, often resulting in the need to undergo painful additional surgeries to remove or replace the components because they reportedly failed years before their advertised lifespan. According to the complaints, Zimmer downplayed the risks and underestimated the potential problems involved with their NexGen Knee systems.
For its part, Zimmer has stated that it opposes any consolidation of the cases. The company argues that centralizing the claims would be inefficient to the litigation process, since there are at least eight different knee products involved in the various lawsuits, each of which would have to go through its own discovery process. Additionally, Zimmer claims that a consolidated discovery would be made exceedingly difficult due to a legal requirement to protect the company's trade secrets. The majority of the complaints involve the Zimmer NexGen high-flex knee plants, Zimmer NexGen MIS Tibial components, and Zimmer NexGen LPS gender solutions.
Plaintiffs have responded to Zimmer's statements to the MDL panel, suggesting that the company is attempting to mislead the court for their benefit. Legal counsel for the plaintiffs have indicated that Zimmer's arguments contradict their original claim that its knee replacement devices were all fundamentally equivalent, thereby avoiding any extensive review through the FDA's controversial 510(k) approval process.
In theory, consolidating lawsuits into a multidistrict litigation reduces duplicate discovery, avoids contradictory rulings from different judges, and serves the convenience for all parties involved in the litigation process. While the pretrial process of an MDL is similar to that of a class action lawsuit, each claim still remains an individual lawsuit.
Zimmer NexGen Knee Recall
In June 2008, Zimmer issued a recall on its NexGen Complete Knee Solution MIS Total Knee System. The recall was initiated after findings that the device could potentially break during surgery and could leave fragments of metal in the patient's knee. The data indicated that nearly 10 percent of Zimmer NexGen knee recipients examined after two years required revision surgery, and approximately 36 percent showed signs of loosening of the artificial knee. These failure rates are far higher than expected and are believed to be due to inherent design defects in the device. Individuals with defective Zimmer Knee Implants have reportedly experienced:
- unexplained pain or discomfort after knee replacement
- loosening of replacement knee
- loose feeling in the replacement joint
- difficulty walking
- knee pain
The fundamental problem with the Zimmer NexGen Knee System seems to be the "high-flex" porous femoral component that attaches to the bottom of the thigh bone. In conventional knee replacement devices, surgical cement is used to hold the component in place. Zimmer NexGen Knee Systems do not use an adhesive material to keep them in place, and many believe this design flaw may lead to a loosening of the component that requires revision surgery. Click here to read more about Zimmer knee and hip lawsuits from Schmidt & Clark, LLP.
Do I have a Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuit?
The Product Liability and Defective Medical Device Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Zimmer NexGen Knee lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury cases in all 50 states.


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We are a team of talented designers, developers, account managers, project managers and digital marketing specialists working collaboratively to achieve some pretty amazing results for our clients (and we have a whole lotta fun along the way). Our loyal clients vary from small boutique firms to high end corporate clients and range in industry from fashion to mining and everything in between. We're located in the heart of the East Brisbane/Gabba precinct which is renowned for good coffee, amazing food and beautiful buildings that give a distinct nod to Brisbane's history.
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Stability Ball Workout for Abdominals
If you're looking for a way to challenge your abs more than crunches and planks on the floor, the key is instability! A stability ball will put you off balance to add an extra level of toning to each move. I have many abdominal ball workout moves, and these pictured below place you on top of the ball. Next week I will list other ways to work your abs with a stability ball or a power ball (power balls have 7–8 pounds of sand inside).
Here are some of my favorites:
Ball Plank/Pike
If just starting out, chose the plank, if you're looking for a challenge, add the pike to the plank. Start kneeling with your stomach on the ball push forward to roll onto your feet and hands and continue walking your hands out so that the ball rolls from your stomach to your shins/shoelaces and you are facing the ground. Hold here for 30 seconds for the plank. Make it harder by contracting the abs and pulling your feet and the ball in closer to your hands while raising your hips up to the sky. Repeat 15 times.
Oblique Twist
Start sitting on the ball and walk your feet away so that your slide down to a bridge position, with your head and shoulders comfortably resting on the ball. Your head should be in line with your hips while you contract your glutes and quads to hold you up. Place the hands in prayer position extended directly above your neck. To perform the move, roll up onto your left shoulder and bring your gaze and your hands directly to the left as pictured. (Be sure to roll onto the shoulder and not just move your hands! our head will come off of the ball.) Return to center and repeat on the other side for one rep. Perform 15 repetitions.
Oblique Crunch
Start in a seated position on the ball with your hands behind your head and lay down, then return to sitting by engaging the abs. That is a normal crunch. Start there if you are a beginner. If comfortable with the regular crunch, then lay back and engage your abs while sitting up and twisting your shoulders, head and torso to the right. Lay back down and twist to the left for one rep. Perform 20 reps. (Make it even more difficult by crunching up half way, pausing there, then twisting to the right without coming completely up to a sitting position, so your abs engage throughout the entire move.)
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James-Younger Gang Bank Raid
The Northfield Historical Society's main exhibition tells the story of when the notorious James-Younger Gang attempted to raid the First National Bank of Northfield in 1876. The exhibit reveals the richer history behind Northfield's most famous event through its display of photographs, documents, and artifacts from the time of the raid and beyond.
In this exhibit, you will learn about the outlaws Jesse and Frank James; Bob, Jim, and Cole Younger; as well as Clell Miller and Bill Chadwell; and why they came to Minnesota to rob a bank. But you will also learn about Northfield citizens who defended their bank and their town: heroes like Joseph Lee Heywood, Henry Wheeler, and A. R. Manning.
Features of the display include the bank's ledger book, the single shot rifle Wheeler used to defend the town, reprinted photographs of the outlaws taken at death or capture, as well as saddles, firearms, and spurs.


text: Local Chapters Celebrating 30 Years of Ministry Local American Baptists Concerned and AWAB Groups The regional and local chapters listed here have a variety of focuses from Bible studies and retreats, to being politically active in regional or denominational politics. Please contact the local chapters for information on group activities or visit their web pages when available. A roll of the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists is to provide support and advocacy for sexual minority Baptists, family and friends. AWAB is an organization of churches and individuals who are inclusive and affirming regardless of sexual orientation. The organization provides support for Baptists who are "out," those who are in the closet and those that are seeking information and answers. Friends and family members of LGBT people are also invited to join in activities. California Welcoming & Affirming Baptists/San Francisco Bay Area P.O. Box 3183 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 459-9053 Attn: Chris Boisvert Massachusetts American Baptists Concerned/Massachusetts P.O. Box 368 Newton Center, MA 021159 (978) 745-8259 Attn: Jim Singletary New York Welcoming & Affirming Baptists of the Greater Rochester Area (585) 392-2998 Rhode Island American Baptists Concerned/Rhode Island (401) 884-6478 Attn: Diane


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Michael Avenatti announced Tuesday that he would not be running for president in 2020. Avenatti, who represents porn star Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, made the announcement after being arrested in Los Angeles last month for allegedly striking an ex-girlfriend.
The celebrity lawyer posted $50,000 bail and has vehemently denied the charges against him saying he would be "fully exonerated" after the facts of his case are disclosed in the near future.
"After consultation with my family and at their request, I have decided not to seek the Presidency of the United States in 2020," Avenatti tweeted. "I do not make this decision lightly – I make it out of the respect for my family. But for their concerns, I would run."
Please see my statement below regarding 2020. pic.twitter.com/ztCfZUY6hA
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) December 4, 2018
Avenatti added, "I will continue to represent Stormy Daniels and others against Donald Trump and his cronies and will not rest until Trump is removed from office, and our republic and its values are restored."
Avenatti also represented Julie Swetnick, who was one of the women who accused Supreme Court Justice Judge Brett Kavanaugh during his nomination process of sexual assault.
She said she witnessed Kavanaugh and his friend "spike" the punch at parties when they were in high school, so he and other men could "gang" rape the girls attending the parties. Swetnick's outlandish claims were never substantiated and Kavanaugh vehemently denied the allegations.
As for the allegations that Avenatti struck a woman, he said last month after his arrest, "I have never struck a woman. I never will strike a woman. I have been an advocate for women's rights my entire career and I'm going to continue to be an advocate. I am not going to be intimidated from stopping what I am doing. I am a father to two beautiful, smart daughters. I would never disrespect them by touching a woman inappropriately or striking a woman. I am looking forward to a full investigation at which point I am confident I will be fully exonerated."
Last week, Daniels, told The Daily Beast that Avenatti had filed the defamation lawsuit against Trump without her permission. She said that Avenatti had not been truthful about her legal defense fund but by Monday Avenatti tweeted out that attorneys fees awarded in the case will be "a small fraction of what Trump & Cohen will owe Stormy in the main NDA case." In October, a federal judge dismissed the defamation lawsuit against Trump. Trump's lawyers are now asking Daniels pay them the $340,000 in legal fees spent on the case.
On Tuesday, Daniels mended fences with Avenatti, saying she still retains him as her lawyer.
For more on this story go to FoxNews.com.
Be clear: Any attys fees that may be awarded in the defamation case (that is going to be reversed on appeal) are but a small fraction of what Trump & Cohen will owe Stormy in the main NDA case. We have already forced them to admit they lied to the court and the judge repeatedly.
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We're still a little Peeped out, so let's get right to the recap…
12:10 a.m. at King Biscuit, 12:45 a.m. at Sixth Street and 1:16 a.m. at Saez 'n Zouk
202 Tuam, former home of Hue (and Union before that), has reopened with a shiny new name, not to mention some late-night, girl-on-guy arm-wrestling action. Photog Bill Olive dropped by for some photos after hitting up King Biscuit and Sixth Street in the Heights.
Aeros Beat the Wolves
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The Aeros were down by three goals on Friday night, but that didn't stop the team from kicking Chicago's butt. John Royal saw the action firsthand.
The Ten-Cent Plague
Back before video games, comics were all the rage, at least in terms of being scapegoats for deviant behavior. Bob Ruggiero cracked a book to learn more about The Ten-Cent Plague.
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This year's FUSED Festival came to a close at the Backstage Centre in Thurrock with a powerful world premiere of A Little Thing Called Life. Created and performed by RM19 – the Royal Opera House Thurrock Youth Vocal Group – the piece took inspiration from the themes of Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem, cleverly mixing singing, chanting, rap music and hip-hop with drumming, guitar playing, clapping and inventive staging. The 70 performers, many of them in their teens, delivered a compelling message about the feelings, desires, hopes and aspirations of young people.
Joshua Ridgway, performer, 14
'It was a great experience. I love performing. I used to do ballet and have seen a few operas, but this was completely different from anything I've done. It's good to come out of my shell and do what I love. And this took it to the next level. I was able to mix with so many different people. It was the best experience I've ever had.'
Aurora Barrett, performer, 15
'I've found lots of people here in Thurrock with the same sort of ambitions and fun personality that I have. I loved singing with them, and we made our own production! It was packed with all of our emotions, all of our feelings. We wanted to express how we felt towards different aspects of society. And although we may born in different communities or have different ethnicities, we are united in this society.'
James Green, performer, 15
'It was a brilliant experience. I performed in the circle, playing the djembe, an African percussion instrument. Being a musician, it's great to be able to create ideas and get to perform them. It makes you feel happier to be doing that. It's a lot more inspiring. It's a great feeling knowing that you've written the piece, you're performing it and you're the one who is making it brilliant.'
Audrey Stowers, James' great-aunt
'I'm so, so proud of James. It's unbelievable what he's doing. Tonight was lovely, really beautiful. I liked all of it, the music, the singing, the choreography. These programmes [by the Royal Opera House] are very important in our community, because they give the children opportunities and things to do. When I was in school, there was nothing like that around here.'
Shay D, Lyricist
'It's been amazing working with all of these young people. Everything on the show tonight was made by them. My job was to get their emotions and feelings out, get them to write the lyrics, to write down little stories. Obviously they were learning about Verdi's Requiem, so they got to see that, like in opera, it's all about expression and really deep emotions. It's been incredible!'
RM19 is free to join and open to anyone aged 11–25 who lives, works or studies in Thurrock. For more details and to find out how you can join, please visit our website. RM19 is generously supported by the Ernest Cook Trust, Julian Metherell, the Lucille Graham Trust, Bernarr Rainbow Trust and Thurrock Borough Council.


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The desire to fly is hardwired into us. The opportunities that flight gives us are truly boundless. Little wonder, then, that the first attempts to build flying machines were made several hundred years ago.
The first mention of helicopter-like machines came in China, in the 4th Century AD. Leonardo da Vinci designed aircraft in 1475. In 1920, Juan de la Cierva unveiled the autogiro.
Nikolay Kamov was one of the founders of the Russian school of helicopter manufacturing. He was the first to coin the Russian word for helicopter: vertolyot. Before then the word helicopter, with its Greek roots, was all there was. The first recorded official use of the Russian word came on 8 February 1929, in the minutes of the OSOAVIAKHIM Central Committee Engineering Commission meeting chaired by Boris Yuriev.
The intensive development seen in the helicopter sector testifies to man's ever-increasing hunger for the opportunities that flight offers.
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- 1940-1950
- 1960-1991
- 1991-2000s
Igor Sikorsky, Russian-American inventor and aircraft designer, responsible for creating the single-rotor helicopter, is born.
Nikolai Kamov, the brilliant designer, builds the first KASKR-1 gyroplane. The A-7 gyroplane was later built at the Central Aero-hydrodynamic Institute's special construction centre.
Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute forms a helicopter laboratory led by legendary helicopter designer Mikhail Mil.
Test and construction bureau formed, led by Mikhail Mil.
First super-light Ka-8 built.
Test pilot R.I. Kaprelyan makes the first flight in the heavy transport Mi-6, which paved the way for Russian superiority in civilian-use heavy helicopters.
The Ka-18 completes state testing and enters serial production: 111 are produced over a 20-year period.
The experimental V-7 series, with wing-mounted turbojet engines, enters production.
Mi-28N night Hunter, a day-night all-weather military helicopter designed to carry out search and destroy operations against tanks, armoured vehicles and personnel, to destroy protected sites and defence installations, to fly search-and-destroy operations against boats and other small naval vessels; and to combat low-speed and low-altitude enemy aircraft, makes its maiden flight.
OJSC Kamov established
New ultra-heavy multi-role Mi-38 makes its maiden flight. The multirole Mi-38 helicopter can be used for passenger and cargo transportation, as a VIP transport vehicle, on search-and-rescue missions, as an airborne hospital, and in offshore missions.
Russian Helicopters group formed. The group comprises design bureaux, helicopter plants, entities working to build, service and repair components, and service companies that provide post-sale services within Russia and internationally.


text: MOVIES $100K Fund Supporting New Asia Pacific Film Treatments, Scripts to Continue 10:45 AM PDT 4/25/2011 by Jonathan Landreth FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME The judges for this year's submissions includes Chinese writer-director Xue Xiaolu, Australian writer-director Tony Ayres and panel chairman Andrew Pike, MD. BEIJING – A year-old $100,000 fund to support new Asia Pacific film treatments and scripts will carry on another year, organizers the Motion Picture Association and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards said at the 1st Beijing International Film Festival on Monday night. Judging this year's submissions to the MPA APSA Academy Film Fund contest will be Chinese writer-director Xue Xiaolu, Australian writer-director Tony Ayres and panel chairman Andrew Pike, MD of Australia's Ronin Films and an APSA 2009 international jurist. Project submissions from the 70 countries covered by the APSA will be processed from June 1-Oct. 28 to qualify for the prize to be announced at the fifth edition of the awards to be held on Australia's Gold Coast this Nov. 24. The fund's prize money will be divided evenly between four winners, each taking home a $25,000 film development grant. "I am delighted to continue our fruitful partnership with the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in providing support to filmmakers during the vital development stage of their projects," Mike Ellis, MPA Asia-Pacific President and managing director, said. Several past APSA winners and nominees had films screening at the first installment of the Beijing festival, ongoing through April 28. Panelist Xue's critically acclaimed directorial debut Ocean Heaven starring Jet Li opened the Shanghai International Film Festival and she was honored in December with the Emerging Talent of the Year award at CineAsia in Hong Kong, an event owned by Prometheus Global Media, owner of The Hollywood Reporter. Ayres is one of Australia's leading writer-directors, best known for his multi award-winning 2007 feature film The Home Song Stories starring Joan Chen. Panelist Pike is a respected film historian, documentary filmmaker, producer, film distributor and exhibitor. Pike also chaired the panel for the inaugural MPA APSA Academy Film Fund last year. The first completed project supported by the fund, Nader and Simin: A Separation, by acclaimed Iranian writer-director Asghar Farhadi, recently premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival. It won the Golden Bear for Best Film and the Silver Bears for best actor and best actress, awarded to the ensemble cast. The film then sold to multiple territories and Farhadi currently is on tour for the upcoming release of the film in France. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Jonathan Landreth email@example.com @thr