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Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is excited to announce that Joanna Read has been appointed as the venue's Chief Executive and Theatre Director.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Chairman, Julian Bird said: "From a list of outstanding applicants, Joanna shone through with her experience, her knowledge of the sector, her passion for regional theatre and her vision for Guildford's historic theatre. We are thrilled she is joining the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to take it forward into the future."
Joanna Read said: "I am excited to be returning full time to theatre again and to leading the Yvonne Arnaud. I look forward to working with the staff and audiences there, ensuring this tremendous theatre continues to thrive and to developing an engaging and exciting programme of work for its audience."
Joanna is currently Principal and Chief Executive of LAMDA, The London Academy of Dramatic Arts. A theatre director by profession, Joanna took up the position at LAMDA in 2010 with a brief to raise the international artistic and education profile of the Academy.
Before LAMDA, Joanna was Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Salisbury Playhouse. Under her leadership, the Playhouse became one of the leading regional producing theatres of the last decade.
Joanna is currently a board member of the Regional Theatre Young Directors, President of Guildford Shakespeare Company and external Examiner for the LIR Theatre Academy, Trinity College Dublin.
Previous roles include Associate Director of the Octagon Theatre Bolton and Head of Education and Participation for Birmingham Rep.
Joanna has worked as a freelance director and writer for Edinburgh Festival Theatre, the Young Vic London, the New Vic Theatre Newcastle Under Lyme, The Watermill West Berkshire Playhouse, The Mill at Sonning and the Watford Palace Theatre, amongst others.
The team at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre looks forward to welcoming Joanna to the Theatre in a full-time capacity from January 2019.


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Last weekend I took my son on a college visit in Western Massachusetts.
As I sat at the Circle K Dunkin Donuts sipping Saturday morning coffee, I began chatting with the ladies seated at the table next to me. It was a gorgeous New England morning; yet we were indoors. Surprisingly, the Dunkin Donuts was packed. Kids were coming in and out between soccer games, truck drivers were seated with their refills, college kids were stopping in, etc. It was clearly the place to be.
The ladies, who ranged in age from probably 50-80 began to tell me that this was their "ritual." Every Saturday morning (for the last 20 years as I came to find out) they meet at Dunkin Donuts and begin their "tagging" trip. What is the definition of tagging ? Tagging is what Chicagoans call "attending a garage sale" or the History Channel might call American Pickers. Whatever one calls it, these ladies have turned it into their ritual. They giggled and shared the sheer pleasure of tagging. It is their "reason" to get together every Saturday morning each Fall, to visit, and have a "purpose." They love it. They told me all about their favorite treasures as well as secrets used to hide purchases from their husbands! They told me how they leave their cars in the lot next to Dunkin Donuts and all pile into one person's car so that they can converse while going from sale to sale. By the end of our visit I felt honored when they invited me to join them tagging !
Juxtapose my chance Tag Ladies encounter with the entire purpose of my visit to New England: college visits. (Because our son's September ACT test results showed a 5 point increase over his prior score, he is qualified for a different tier of colleges than he had been prior.) Ask any junior or senior high-schooler his or her sense of "purpose" these days. What is it? The ACT score. Yes, the ACT score! What on earth are we doing wrong? How did we get to the point where the ever important critical score by which high school kids seem to measure and maybe even define one another is a SCORE! A score. Look at our son: he is still the exact same person he was three weeks ago when his score was 5 points lower than it is now. No better, no worse. (Our words of advice are still relevant: "in life" no one will ever care about your ACT score nor will you ever be asked about your score again!)
How are we defined in life? What is the measuring stick? Is it the ACT score? Or is it the Tag Ladies who were kind, welcoming and even thought to invite me along on their 20 year Saturday morning ritual?
Which brings me back to defining the measuring stick of life. If only we could get every junior and senior high-schooler in America to visit the Tag Ladies, grab a cup of coffee, sit down, visit, and chit-chat. Surely any high schooler would figure out the absolute irrelevance of the ACT score; wouldn't that be a defining moment?

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1. What is your reason/s for wanting to adopt a Manx or Cymric kitten/cat from Karello Cattery? Do you want a pet, breeder or show kitten/cat?
2. What is your reason/s for choosing the Manx or Cymric cat breed? What type of personality are you looking for?
3. Would this kitten/cat be given as a gift or surprise, if yes, would you object to me being notified of this, prior to sending the deposit for said kitten/cat?
4. What kind of dwelling do you live in?
5. Do you own or rent?
6. Landlord's name and phone number?
7. Do you have permission to have an INDOOR ONLY cat?
8. Is your home a permanent or temporary residence?
9. Are you planning to move within the next two years?
10. If you do move, what will you do with your kitten/cat/pets?
11. Would you object to updating me with your new address information each time you move, if yes, why?
12. Number of adults and children/ ages, living in your residence?
13. Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?
14. Do all member of your household know of your intent to adopt a new kitten/cat and agree to it?
15. Do you trust others you live with not to let a kitten/cat outside, ever?
16. Which rooms, if any, are off limits to a kitten/cat?
17. Have you ever adopted a pet before?
18. From what organization or individual?
19. Where is the pet now?
20. Would this be your first kitten/cat?
21. Have you ever had to give up a pet for any reason to an organization or individual, if yes, for what reason?
22. Considering the below options, which ones would cause you to give up this kitten/cat?
Divorce, separation, death, allergies, cat doesn't use litter box, move to where cats are not allowed, cat destructive to property, cat bites, cat looses control of bladder/bowel, cat develops chronic illness, big vet bills, scratching, doesn't get along with other animals, cat hides.
23. If you were forced to give up your pet, did you do any of the following?
Found it a home through a newspaper or ad, placed it with an adoption group or animal shelter, returned it to breeder or person from whom I got it, abandoned it, had it euthanized, dump it off at a farm, gave to a relative or friend.
24. What was the reason for having to give the pet up?
25. If you have other pets now, what kind, how many and their ages?
26. If you have other pets, are they current on their vaccinations, if not, why?
27. Are they spayed or neutered, if not, why?
28. Do your other pets get along with other animals, especially cats?
29. What would you do if your new kitten/cat does not get along with your present pet/s?
30. If you have no pet/s now, have you had any in the past two years, what kind?
31. Where are they now?
32. Do you plan to get any pet/s in the next two years, what kind?
33. Have you considered how your kitten/cat might react to a new pet?
34. Have you considered the time and interest required for caring/owning a new kitten/cat?
35. What is your occupation?
36. Hours worked per week?
37. How many hours per day will your new kitten/cat spend alone on a regular basis?
38. Is anybody home during the day, if yes, who?
39. Where would a new kitten/cat be kept in your presence/absence?
40. If your present relationship/life were to change due to death, divorce, separation, loss of job, etc. with whom will the kitten/cat remain?
41. Where would the kitten/cat sleep at night?
42. When you go on vacation or need to go away for a few days, who will care for the kitten/cat?
43. Your new kitten/cat could take up to two weeks to adjust to your new home. Are you willing to allow it time to adjust, if not, why?
44. Would you object to me making follow up calls and/or home visits to check on your new kitten/cat's progress?
45. Should your new kitten/cat have behavior problems, are you willing to work them out or call me for advice, if not, why?
46. Will the kitten/cat be allowed on your furniture, if not, why?
47. What will you do if the kitten/cat gets sick?
48. Who will pay for the Veterinary visit?
49. What is the name, address and phone number of your Veterinarian?
50. Do you object to me calling your Vet to verify you're a client there and in the future, regarding a kitten/cat you've adopted from Karello Cattery, if yes, why?
51. Would you agree to have your kitten/cat spayed/neutered in a specific time, if no, why?
52. Do you know anything about the following feline diseases? Feline Aids (FIV), Feline Leukemia (FeLV), Feline Enteric Corona Virus (FeCV) and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
53. Are you willing to read up on them if information is provided?
By submitting this questionnaire you certify and acknowledge that all information is true and correct with your electronic signature. Any false information will result in disqualification for consideration of adopting a Karello Cattery Manx or Cymric kitten/cat. If a deposit has been received, you will forfeit your deposit.
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Nidhinam' va pavattaram yam passe vajja dassinam
Niggayha vadim medhavim tadisam panditam bhaje
Tadisam bhajamanassa seyyo hoti na papiyo.
One should follow a wise man who admonishes one for one's faults; as one would follow a guide to some buried treasure.
To one who follows such a wise man, it will be an advantage and not a disadvantage.
Radha was a poor brahmin who stayed in the monastery doing odd jobs (like cutting the grass and sweeping the cells) for the bhikkhus. The bhikkhus treated him kindly but were not willing to admit him to the Holy Order, although he had a strong desire to become a bhikkhu.
One day, early in the morning, the Buddha saw the poor old brahmin and knew that he was ready to attain Arahanthood. The old man reported to the Buddha that the bhikkhus did not want him to join the Order. The Buddha therefore called all the bhikkhus and asked them, 'Is there any bhikkhu here who recollects any good turn done to him by this old man?' To this question, the Venerable Sariputta replied, 'Venerable Sir, I do recollect an instance when this old man offered me some rice.' 'If that be so,' the Buddha said, 'shouldn't you help your benefactor get liberated from worldly suffering?' Then Sariputta agreed to make the old man a bhikkhu and he was duly admitted to the Order. Sariputta guided the old bhikkhu who strictly followed his guidance. Within a few days, the old bhikkhu attained Arahanthood.
When the Buddha next came to see the bhikkhus, they reported to him how strictly the old bhikkhu had followed the guidance of Sariputta. To them, the Buddha replied that a bhikkhu should be attentive to guidance like Radha and should not resent it when rebuked for any fault or failing.


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When worldviews collide, sometimes it becomes... A Matter of Faith!
A Christian girl, Rachel Whitaker (Jordan Trovillion) goes off to college for her freshman year and begins to be influenced by her popular Biology professor (Harry Anderson) who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. When Rachel's father, Stephen Whitaker (Jay Pickett) senses something changing with his daughter, he begins to examine the situation and what he discovers catches him completely off guard. Now very concerned about Rachel drifting away from her Christian faith, he tries to do something about it!
What others are saying about this film:
"A Matter of Faith has a message that is highly relevant and desperately needed for America today. AIG doesn't endorse many movies, even those that are supposedly "Christian" based. We are fully behind A Matter of Faith as it defends the authority of the Bible beginning in Genesis."
–Ken Ham, Answers In Genesis
"Every believer needs to see "A Matter of Faith" to challenge us in our faith and our boldness to not be ashamed of the Gospel and to be prepared to give the Hope of what we have. Every seeker needs to see this movie as it answers the questions we might have about the truth of the Gospel. In fact everyone, churched or unchurched, should see this movie as it touches so many areas of one's life and faith."
Phil Newberry, Pastor, Bellevue Arlington, Arlington, Tennessee
"Thought provoking and very relevant–"A Matter of Faith" is movie of reality for believers as well as non-believers."
–Dave Pizio, Elmsdale Church of the Nazarene, Canada
"I spent 37 years teaching, all but 1 in rural and public schools, and all I can say is WOW!! What a great film."
–Mick Pierce, Retired High School Teacher, Lincoln Nebraska
"A Matter of Faith encourages every Christian to engage in the conversation of origins using biblical truth as their basis for dialogue."
–Ken Floyd, Executive Ministry Director for the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches
"Inspiring! Families will love—and talk about—this Creator-honoring drama. It pulls the rug out from under the religion of evolution!"
–Dale Mason, Publisher, Answers Magazine
"This movie is powerful, moving, heartwarming and thought provoking. Most importantly, it sends a message that is Christ centered! Every Christian and non-Christian needs to see it!."
–Michael Brown, Lake Alfred, FL
Check out the CFDb Interview with Rich Christiano and the CFDb Movie Review.


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I don't expect you to accept the claims, in fact, I rely on the fact that you implicitly reject them. Really, without knowing much about them (I would suspect but don't know). You find my skepticism to be perhaps, unenlightened with regard to your faith, but you reject out of hand similar truth claims by others who have simmilar types of arguments for their faith being the truth. I have debated with Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Mormons (who I consider Christians) about their religions. The arguments are shockingly similar in every case. So are their reasons for their own personal faith in their religion.
Buddhists and Taoists are something of exceptions as they rarely debate about the metaphysical truth of their religions, or at least so far as I have experienced. I'm sure it must happen sometimes.
What is a legend: A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.
Not really. Most of the books of the new testiment only have authorship by tradition, not by documentation or direct statement by the authors. They are collected sayings or stories that were not originally attributed to any particular person but over time have been associated with characcters from the stories they tell. The authorship is essentially hearsay. So we don't know that they were eye witnesses to anything. Nor would people of the time. You just have to trust what other people tell you. And as we all know, people can lie, or exagerate, or speak second hand information as if it were first hand information. That hasn't changed. If you check a lot of sholarship, including Catholic scholarship, the books by those "authors" were not written untill after those people were long dead.In early Christianity, the eyewitnesses were both the authoritative sources and protectors of the oral traditions surrounding Jesus.
It's not like people had global reach and they were not limited to written coppies. These things were circulated and there are many different versions of the stories and many more stories in the early church that were not cannonized by rome. You are just imagining the best case scenario because it's what you desire to believe. Objectively, there is nothing here that fosters any more trust than a post on instagram.The manuscripts become important in codifying those traditions, and given that these manuscripts were in circulation while the eyewitnesses were still alive, any deviations would have been questioned and discarded if untrue and copies of those traditions would not have survived.
And what methodology did they use to seperate the legends from the true documents? The christian tradition is that God decided which were in and which were out. So why would any actuall deliberation be nessesary? This process took place 200-300 years after the events supposedly took place. They couldn't interview anyone. Secular history doesn't record any of the supernatural events described. There were many competing schools of thought (and still are). Basically the people with the most influence and the best ability to persuade decided what would be in and what would be out. These were not scientific and historical inqueries, they were disputes about theological claims and which texts best supported those theologies.Once Christians were no longer under persecution from Rome, you begin to see ecumenical councils arise with the goal of bringing together these manuscripts into a unified document--which we know today as the Bible--and likewise culling the legendary elements that had started to creep their way in--as legends usually do.


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In order to better serve residents of the Triad, I'm happy to announce that I have re-joined the in-network panel for Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. For those who have BCBS insurance, this means that you will generally be responsible for only a copay or coinsurance for our visits. Depending on your specific plan, that copay will
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Archive for the 'Nymphs' Category
One of the disappointments in North America Fly Tying supplies is Coq De Leon feathers for dry flies. These feathers are famous for tails on dry flies for their "stiff spring" and color-markings.
Yesterday, I receive the best (and good) Coq De Leon feathers from Troutline.ro and with a brief handling, would definitely would order more.
If there was any issue with the order process, was trying to translate the Spanish Hen names to the actual colour-markings. As such, I order probably more than I needed and for others, post pictures of what I received (still in the package, so the colours are muted with the reflective ziplock bag covering the fly).
From left to right:
- Tostado
- Corzuno Oscuro – Nice for dark tails
- Flor de Escoba – Yes, Sulphurs
- Aconchado – Yes, for Adams
- Corzuno Rojito – Yes, for March Browns
Closer in
Closer in with Corzuno Oscuro on the left and flor de escoba on the right.
and on the far right Corzuno Rojito.
Oh yes, their hand tied flies are excellent too and much better than most volume tied flies available today in the fly fishing shop.
I would be more than happy to use their flies exclusively for the few times, I do nymph.
The only reason to tie, for to enable an infinite variety, but they offer a fine selection to start a trout fisherman out with.
Caddis for Trout
Though my computer was off-line in the fall, I was still tying flies, but not posting them. I did a set of Caddis flies for Spring Trout, to be used under a long leader under the surface.
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2016/01/05 at 21:13
Posted in Fly-Fishing, Fly-Tying, Nymphs, Wet Flies
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Wet-Flies – Spiders
Given a heavy travel schedule and working on some rod building, I have little time to tie flies, but I did add to my spider (wet fly) portfolio, including
Classic Purple and Snipe on a TMC 103BL Size 15 Hook, with a little squirrel ball.
Untested Blue Spider with Grouse on an Hends 554 Hook Size 12. As this is more of an experiment, all are tied with some variances to them in the body. Specifically, I alternated with
- Floss Body, Floss Body with Silver Rib and Medium Blue Thread Body.
- Dubbing – Senyo Laser (Blue, Smurf) and Seal.
Of course, the decision what is best flies with the fish, but with infinite access to materials and reflecting on technique, I tie the Blue Grouse with:
- Hends 554 Hook
- Uni-Stretch Aqua Blue Body, re-enforced with Silver Wire
- Look to Nature's Spirit Emergence Dubbing – Fluorescent Blue & Purple (strand or 3 of a Golden Angora)
- Wet Hackle – Grouse
the Ugly – last fuzzy nymph-streamer tie for 2015
Tied on a TMC 5163 Size 10 Hook, but arguably a short wet fly hook such as Kamasan B175 might be a better fit (would result in a full hackle body). As such the fly has three distinct parts.
- Tail – Muskrat with long guard fibers with the underbody fur.
- Lower Body – Dubbing – Muskrat and Wolf (I do not have Coyote)
- Upper Body – Dubbing + 2 Grizzly Hen Hackles
I am using a silver wire to re-enforce the body, with a silver bead-head and a wire wound weighted hook shank.
An experiment, the tail being muskrat with a heavy dub of wolf guard hairs around the tail.
The Ugly is a traditional (old) Ausable Pattern, and in many ways it is similar to a Wooly Bugger but (I am speculating) relying on hairs from animals that were available in Upstate NY at the time – Hen, Coyote and Muskrat.
Squirrel Nymph-Streamer
I am not sure why a previous post is gone, but as noted last weekend we saw a lot of rain, so rather than getting on the river, I tied some large heavy squirrel nymphs, and as noted before also are effective as a small streamer.
PH (Pheasant Tail) Jig
Not as colourful as my last set of flies, but an effective small heavy nymph for fishing in close. So what we have is simply:
- TMC C-Jig Hook Size 14
- Tungsten Bead Haed
- Tail and Body – Pheasant Tail Fibers
- Upper – Peacock Herl
- Copper Rib
- CDC Hackle
PH is a standard in fly-fishing, but I have added a CDC Hackle and put it on a jig hook with a heavy bead, so as it can get to the bottom of the stream quickly.
Changes and variations: One size smaller and eliminate the CDC at this point.
And since, the fly fishes hook up, I present it to you this way.
Written by raspberryfisher
2015/02/04 at 20:47
Posted in Fly-Fishing, Fly-Tying, Nymphs
Last trout flies
My last trout flies for next year was completed last night, Hydropsyche Nymphs. The fly is comprised of latex on the body (wrapped over a foil body), filo fibers for the tail, ostrich for gills secured by mono and legs from a amherst tail. The brown version is coloured by marker, until such time I find some good latex in transparent brown.
With respect to the latex, I find many of the plastic sheets in fly tying shops not flexible enough. Latex used in clothing or dental offices is the better material. The foundation of a good fly in this case is dependent upon wrapping a good under body with the bulk in the rear and the ability to stretch thin to thick (o.33 to 0.40mm) the latex as you tie. The latex we get for phyiotheraphy has the right physical properties to.
The hook is another favourite, a Partridge SHR in Size 16, amounting to a body that is 12-14mm long, which corresponds to many of the mature caddis nymphs we find in spring on our rivers. Using this a segway to another important note, size designation of hooks varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and thus not an accurate measure of what size your fly should be. Given this lack of standardization, when you tie flies for trout (insect patterns, dry or nymph), do so in terms of a true quantitive size – metric or imperial.
And white is not a standard colour, but something I include in the fly box for "a change up", when things are not working.
What is next? I have too many fly rods in a partial state of build that I need to complete. If I tied any flies, it is to concentrate on what I do poorly – married wings and winged flies.
Written by raspberryfisher
2013/11/13 at 00:32
Posted in Fly-Fishing, Fly-Tying, Nymphs


text: Thresher Group's marketing director, Kevin Styles, and head of merchant brand development, Helen Munday, are both leaving the off-licence chain later this year. Styles, a Thresher Group board member, is joining B&Q as director of format development, while Munday is joining HwCg as director of marketing and PR. Munday replaces Deb Worton, who will stay on as a non-executive board member of HwCg while she pursues other interests. Her first activity will be driving a lorry-load of books and false breasts to Belarus, a country that suffers from meagre school supplies and a high rate of breast cancer (due to the after-effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster). Following that, I plan to indulge in a couple of my passions - sailing and renovating houses,' said Worton. Styles leaves Thresher in December, and Munday takes over from Worton at the end of November.


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The Sacramento Metro Chamber offers members the opportunity to serve and make their voices heard on policy matters, economic development events, programs, and activities managed by the Metro Chamber.
The Metro Chamber encourages participation and, in fact, relies on the expertise of members to guide the actions of the organization. Serving on a committee offers the opportunity to play a relevant leadership role, increase the value of membership and increase visibility among member businesses.
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Chair: Michael Caselli, F&M Bank
Co-Chairs: Dianna Poggetto, American River Parkway Foundation and Jody Ulich, City of Sacramento
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Committee helps promote the arts, culture educational and recreational activities in the region by showcasing their economic value and pursuing policies favorable to their success.
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Committee focuses on adoption of policies at the local, state, and federal level that encourages innovation and set the proper climate for business to flourish.
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Chair: Anette Smith-Dohring, Sutter Health & Amanda Merz, Safe Credit Union
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Committee advances policies at the local, state, and federal levels that holistically improve the systems and fosters the career pathways approach to learning, thereby ensuring economic growth in the region by meeting employers' needs while providing the requisite skills for each citizen to pursue the career opportunities of his or her choice.
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Committee pursues public policies and financial resources necessary to ensure proper flood protection infrastructure and water resource infrastructure is available for the greater Sacramento region in order to promote sustainable economic growth.
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The Metro Chamber recognizes the impact agriculture and the food economy have for our region and job creation. As one of the core business clusters identified in the Next Economy Regional Prosperity Plan, food and agriculture are key to the Chamber's economic development efforts. This committee focuses on promoting policies and projects that strengthen food and agriculture and capitalize on their unique strengths in our region.
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Thanks to the Metro Chamber and their great service, my member rep took one-on-one time to do business introductions. I've received responses from 80% of the introductions that were made! What could be better than the opportunity to build my network with the Chamber's focused help and attention on my behalf.


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We grew up in Uncle Faris's kitchen where he served us, two best friends, the best homemade food. That's why, years later, we started a business to serve food the same way he did; delicious, homemade, fresh, natural, and made with love. It's food that respects and connects the community of people who grow, prepare, and eat the food we serve. It's called food with roots, and we want to share it with you.
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I've written seven or so short stories this week, most of them about robots, which I might make into a chapbook of robotness later. I'm trying to get a bunch of work done before these submission deadlines to some paying markets. I mean, there's no problem if they don't get accepted, but it would be nice to get paid money for some of these things.
Look at me, a horrible capitalist! But I figure it's better than working for the Man.
Anyrate, if all the stories I've written get rejected, I'll post them on here. This is a story I wrote today that I decided wasn't right for the places I'm submitting to. It's quite short and magical. Maybe it's about acceptance?
Fire Fire Fire
When the fire woke and stepped from the chimney I knew it was going to be a strange day. The house caught fire and it was snowing outside, sizzling against the fire's flames licking at night.
The sirens blared and flashing lights approached while people screamed at the sight of the fire standing beside me. It was a small fire, only reaching up to my waist, and it didn't really look human, but it had limbs. Fiery limbs with flames reaching upward, when I stared I almost thought I saw a face but before I could really get a proper look, it walked away, leaving wet tracks in the snow.
Muddy tracks through the snow, it was quite easy to follow, even if it hadn't been a walking fire.
Well, needless to say it was drawn to things that burnt. It seemed to shrink as we walked through the snow. So it burnt down the whole town.
Lots of families lost their homes, and some lost children or parents. I don't think the fire was vindictive, it just wanted to survive. I don't think it's our fault either. I mean, we had to live somewhere, yeah? It's just our houses were flammable and the fire was struggling through the wet.
I can't really explain why, but I protected the fire. We hid for a long time and waited for the snow to pass, the police and searchers to go away. Screams filled the night and I fed the fire logs. I was hungry but I figured we'd find food somewhere, sometime.
The face in the flames was my sister's but she wasn't dead. I hadn't seen her in a few years but I knew she still lived and I knew she wasn't a fire wandering around ruining Christmas for the whole town.
We sat there for a long time and it kept me warm through the winter.
It died out a long time ago, while I slept. It didn't cry out or make a fuss. It just went out. I can almost see the sad eyes of my sister watching me sleep, watching over my dreams and life.


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Wisconsin contains sixteen schools that offer EMT programs. Herzing College, the highest-ranking EMT school in WI, has a total student population of 3,381 and is the 2857th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 16 EMT schools in Wisconsin, only 3 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Herzing College comes out as the most expensive ($18,942/yr), with Gateway Technical College as the lowest recorded at only $220/yr.
EMT students from Wisconsin schools who go on to become emergency medical technicians, EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical service workers, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 217,920 people working as emergency medical technicians and paramedics alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $33,020. Also, Medical and clinical laboratory technicians make on average $37,860 per year and there are about 152,420 of them employed in the US today. In fact, in the Wisconsin alone, there are 2,620 employed medical and clinical laboratory technicians earning an average yearly salary of $40,000. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics in this state earn $29,060/yr and there are 5,720 employed.
Also, within the EMT schools in Wisconsin, the average student population is 3,620 and average student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Aside from EMT, there are 4047 total degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,987 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around $4,857, but can vary widely depending on the type of school.
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7 "alternative" things to do for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is round the corner and it's often too easy to settle for the predictable restaurant date or trip to the theatre. Now, there's nothing wrong with good food and entertainment but sometimes you have to switch things up.
Ahead of this year's celebrations, we put together some ideas of interesting "different" things you can do with your loved one. From axe throwing to planetarium shows, you should be spoilt for choice for things to do.
Axe throwing
Sling axes alongside your loved one in this enthralling experience. The experience throwing coaches will get you throwing like a pro in no time. Once you've got your technique sorted, you can go head to head with your other half until the king or queen of axes is crowned.
Enjoy an evening of events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, including a romantically themed planetarium show, a chance to look at the moon through our our 18-tonne Victorian telescope and spend some time in the Meridian Courtyard with a glass of fizz, standing on the Prime Meridian of the world.
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Social darts is slightly different from darts as you may know it. With fast-paced multiplayer games, ground breaking dart-tracking technology, instant scoring and a slick and intuitive user interface, social darts is ideal for groups of couples. And with multiple throw lines to level the playing field, even a complete beginner can win on the day.
Paint together
With this unique "Love is Art" kit, couples can safely create a piece of abstract art while being intimate. The kit includes a large plastic sheet to protect the surfaces of your chosen location, a specially treated non-allergenic white cotton canvas, a four ounce bottle of black, non-toxic, washable paint, and a pair of disposable slippers. all you have to do is set the mood, spread the canvas and enjoy each other. The Love is Art kit is available on Amazon at $60.
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Infamous for hosting the best events, the London Sky Bar has created some very special packages to cater for both romantic couples and groups of friends. Whether you want to enjoy cocktails and take in the incredible views or experience fine dining, you will be truly spoilt the moment you arrive.
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Show someone special the romantic views of London combined with a bottle of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne and a luxury box of Hotel Chocolat Pink Champagne Truffles, both served by your own personal host.
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And if you're single and would like to get in on the action...
To aid cupid on his quest, greeting card retailer Scribbler has teamed up with Playdate London – an award winning matchmaker, to co-host an activity based speed dating Valentines event on the 10th February.
Whether you're bored of swiping left or have been cat fished too many times, this speed dating event aims to bring people together over games, playdough and an exclusive Scribbler card meme game- even Eros is excited!
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2: Polaris, the North Star, sits at the North Celestial Pole. All other stars appear to revolve around it while Polaris appears to stay stationary. There are 5 constellations that revolve around Polaris that are visible all year long are the circumpolar constellations
3: A moon that appears very large is at perigee.
4: As the edge of the sun begins to appear around the shadow of the moon, a "diamond ring" appears.


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Energy Corridor Launches Branding Campaign to Raise Profile08/23/2012
Les Lee, media relations
eSiteful Corporation
12777 Jones Rd, Suite 175
Houston, TX 77070
HOUSTON, Aug. 23, 2012 – The Energy Corridor District has teamed up with eSiteful Corporation to launch a new branding campaign to position the Energy Corridor as a leadingcenter for the energy business in Houston and a premier residential area characterized by energetic and healthy lifestyles. The campaign is linked to the District's strategic plan for growth in the Energy Corridor, which today has more than 300 companies and 78,000 employees, ranking it third in employment size in the region.
The theme of the new branding campaign "The Energy Corridor…Where Energy Moves", is cleanly and brightly designed into a series of new marketing initiatives. The District's newly redesigned website, which launches today at www.energycorridor.org , reflects the district's leading-edge urban design and the benefits of a master-planned business district. With a user-friendly design, new sections and all new photography, the web site features directories, maps, calendars, news and other information about the many benefits of this dynamic district in West Houston.
Subsequent marketing will include an email blitz, online advertising, new print materials, an electronic newsletter and a social media campaign.
Commenting on the new campaign, Energy Corridor District General Manager Clark Martinson said, "The new theme supports The Energy Corridor's active lifestyle,pro-business growth and the continued energetic development of this important district".
About TheEnergy Corridor District
Created in 2001 by the Texas Legislature, The Energy Corridor District (Houston Improvement District #4) works to enhance the community's quality of life and sense of place by implementing mobility, public safety, streetscape and business development initiatives. The Energy Corridor District consists of over 1700acres that extend along both sides of Interstate 10 from Kirkwood to west of Barker Cypress and along Eldridge Parkway from north of IH-10 to south of Briar Forest.


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By Azernews
By Laman Ismayilova
Jewelry has always been a very integral part of the human culture. It's an item of everyday life that has a larger significance than many people realize.
We use jewelry to add an extra dazzle to an outfit, whether it be in the form of a bracelet, earrings, cufflinks, or even a watch.
Resm, the first Azerbaijani national jewelry brand has showcased its stunning collection 'Wheels of history' at the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum on December 14.
The unique collection showcased the beauty and cultural diversity of the country's regions, Azertac reported.
Founder and designer of the Resm brand Resmina Gurbatova said the collection presents a modernist interpretation of ancient Azerbaijani ornamental patterns and symbols.
"More than a fashion accessory, Resm pieces are a link to the culture, traditions and, above all, spirit of Azerbaijan", she stressed.
With its timeless character and superb craftsmanship, Resm jewelry allows the wearer to transcend mere fashion trends and enter a realm of relived ancestry. All Resm pieces come with individual descriptions explaining the design's historical context, the origin of ornaments and traditional patterns.
These unique and exclusive artifacts make an ideal gift for anyone with a natural penchant and affinity toward beauty and heritage.


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2012 campaign: Defending Michele Bachmann (generically)
At Thursday's debate among GOP presidential candidates in Iowa, the headline-grabbing moment came when former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty accused Rep. Michele Bachmann of being all talk, no walk. Pawlenty contended that Bachmann had a "nonexistent" record of accomplishments, and when she replied that she's been leading the fight against all things Obama, he pointedly observed that "leading and failing is not the objective."
But Bachmann has spent her entire political career as a legislator, not an executive like Pawlenty. More to the point, she's been a small-government-championing Republican. If your side argues that government is the problem, do you really want a candidate who can tout a bunch of new laws he or she pushed through?
And Bachmann's spent all but the last two years in the minority, first in the Minnesota Senate, then in the House of Representatives. She arguably remains in the minority, affiliated more closely with the "tea party" faction than the GOP leadership that runs the chamber.
Nevertheless, Pawlenty raises an interesting question. What kind of track record do we expect in a presidential candidate, and what standards do we measure it against? It's far easier for governors to tout specific achievements -- jobs created, bad bills blocked, regulations added or removed -- than it is for legislators, whose only unilateral power may be the ability to introduce a bill. Do we care more about someone's ability to make the right decision or to join the right team? Is a good idea more valuable than the ability to transform an idea into law?
We've had some experience recently with a president who was a former lawmaker with no executive experience. (Insert your joke here.) Should that make us more skeptical of Bachmann's background? What do you think? Take our incredibly unscientific poll, leave a comment, or do both!
Partisan pictures: Movies vs. campaign ads
Rick Perry: A Fred Thompson redux?
Third-party presidential candidate? Not happening
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Metastatic malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva: a case report.
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva is an extremely rare non-cutaneous neoplasm with infrequent skeletal metastatic spread. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 54 year old female Caucasian patient with osseous metastases originating from a malignant melanoma of her right conjunctiva. Metastatic deposits were identified in the left humeral diaphysis and left tibial metaphysis. Clinical, radiological and scintigraphic evaluation necessitated prompt stabilisation of both long bones. Following reamed intramedullary nailing and post-operative radiotherapy she remains asymptomatic six months post-operatively. CONCLUSION: This unusual pattern of metastatic spread to the appendicular skeleton of an extremely rare melanomatous lesion requires diagnostic vigilance as well as a multidisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis, staging and management. Due to the poor prognosis, treatment goals should be directed to palliation of symptoms and prolongation of the quality of life.
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Looking at the varieties available and checking the ingredients and nutrition labels, it's clear to see these meals are meeting healthy guidelines for fat, salt and sugar. All meals have under 350 calories and not a red traffic light in sight. In fact, looking at the traffic light guide, the majority of them could be called Low low low low!
The varieties available looked delicious, so I picked up one of each to try out.
Low Low is a brand made by Irish food giant, Kerry Foods. You may already be aware of their presence in the dairy sector with their cheese. But now they've expanded into the frozen ready meals area as a direct competitor to Weight Watchers - Market leaders in the healthier ready meals sector.
Ready meals have come under a lot of fire in recently, mainly due to their unhealthy levels of fat, salt or sugar. But manufacturers are either changing their recipes to make their meals healthier, or introducing new ones.
I know food purists scorn the idea of ready meals and believe everything should be cooked from scratch. I do this as often as I can, but with a family of five, finding a single meal that everyone enjoys is sometimes nigh on impossible.
For those occasions when I want to cook something that I know one or more of my children won't like/eat, it's handy to have a healthy ready meal in the freezer.
Kerry Low Low frozen ready meals consist of eight different meals. Four of these are regular frozen meals whereby you 'stab' the lid and pop into the microwave. The others, as I discovered when it came to cooking, are 'Steamers'. These meals are packed in steam bags and contain one of the five-a-day. All meals have less than 350 calories and are 320g in weight.
1. Frozen Ready Meals
Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice - 326 calories
326 calories, 4.5g fat, 2.2g saturates, 54.7g carbs, 10.6g sugars, 2.9g fibre, 15.4g protein, 1.g salt.
Tomato and Basil pasta - 294 calories
294 calories, 2.2g fat, 1.0g saturates, 50.2g carbs, 9.6g sugars, 2.6g fibre, 17g protein, 1.6g salt.
Minced Beef Hot Pot - 233 calories
233 calories, 8g fat, 2.9g saturates, 25.9g carbs, 4.2g sugar, 4.5g fibre, 12.2g protein, 1.9g salt.
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice - 274 calories
274 calories, 1.6g fat, 0.6g saturates, 11.5g sugars, 1.6g salt.
1. Frozen Ready Meals Steam Cook
Sweet Chilli Chicken Noodles - 246 calories
246 calories, 1.6g fat, 0.6g saturates, 14.7g sugars, 16.6g protein, 1.6g salt.
Chicken White Wine with Pasta - 330 calories
330 calories, 6.7g fat, 2.9g saturates, 6.7g sugar, 1.3g salt.
Chicken Biryani - 299 calories
299 calories, 4.5g fat, 1.6g saturates, 44.2g carbs, 7.7g sugars, 6.4g fibre, 17.3g protein, 1.9g salt.
Chicken & Chorizo Paella - 333 calories
333 calories, 3.8g fat, 1.3g saturates, 54.7g carbs, 9.3g sugars, 3.8g fibre, 17.9g protein, 1.6g salt.
So far, I've cooked the Low Low Tomato and Basil Pasta for my youngest who is a pasta fiend. She'd eat pasta for every meal if I let her. Although she can be a bit fussy about the sauce, she loved this version. It's described as 'Chicken breast pieces in a sweet tomato basil sauce with pasta'.
I also had a taste and found the sauce to be deliciously light with a good tomato flavour and not too heavy on the basil. This is a decent sized portion for one person but I added some broccoli and green beans for extra fibre and nutrients.
I've also tried the steamed Chicken & Chorizo Paella. It's described as 'Arborio rice with chicken breast pieces and chorizo, red peppers & peas in a smoky tomato sauce'. This one is cooked in the microwave the same way as the regular ready meals. The difference with the steamer packs is they come pre-holed! Rather than piercing the holes yourself, the steamer lids have lots of teeny holes, so all you do is put it straight in the microwave. After 7 minutes it's ready.
This meal looks very fresh and healthy with its vibrantly coloured red pepper and peas. Just give it a gentle stir and it's ready to eat. My hubby had this one for dinner one night but I insisted on tasting – for review purposes of course.
There is a good distribution of chicken amongst the rice with lots of veg. From the bit I tasted, the chicken was nice and moist, rice well cooked and veg properly cooked. However, I found it quite spicy, as in chilli spicy rather than paprika or smoky. It was a bit hot for me, but hubby loved it.
Well, I still have another six meals in my freezer waiting to try out. If the two we've had are anything to go by, I'm sure we won't be disappointed. They're also getting extremely good reviews from others who have tried them.
At the time of writing, Kerry Low Low frozen ready meals are available in Morrisons and ASDA. They're also on special offer at £1.00 each, down from £1.50.
According to the Grocer magazine, Weight Watches is the market leader in the healthier frozen ready meals market. (See article).
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Yesterday was the last official meeting of the creative writing class that I teach. Almost everyone was there, and as is usually the case, we were all a little giddy – either from glee with the prospect of the end of the term or from lack of sleep – these feelings are remarkably similar.
For that class meeting, I asked them to bring me their book recommendations since I hope to do my normal holiday binge reading. Here are the books they recommended:
Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles
Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith
The Foundation for Inner Peace's A Course in Miracles
The Art of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Wild at Heart and Captivating by John Eldredge
Chosen Comic Book Series by Mark Millar
House by Frank C. Peretti and Ted Dekker
The Beast of Noor by Janet Lee Carey
I love the variety in this list, and I plan to read all of them.
If you had to pick two books to recommend to writers who are just starting out in their craft, what books would you want to share with them?
Also, don't forget the "Best Book of 2009" giveaway. Win five Bookmooch points just for naming the best book you read this year. Visit that post and make a comment. I can't wait to read your recommendations, too. Thanks.


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Which Book Does 'The Magicians' Season 2 Follow? The Syfy Series Has A Unique Approach
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Syfy's The Magicians will return for Season 2, picking up moments after the Season 1 finale. While fans of Lev Grossman's book trilogy that the series is based on know where things are heading in the season premiere, there's no way to know exactly what to expect. After all, the series has made some changes to the plot already. And with 13 episodes ahead, there's room to move the story forward, so which books will The Magicians Season 2 adapt? Well, the answer to that is complicated, and includes spoilers for The Magicians books.
Season 1 ended in the throws of the main characters' battle with The Beast, with a cliffhanger that left all of their fates in question. While this was a nail-biter stopping point for a TV show, it is not the end of the first book of the same name. That means Season 2 will pick up with the main storyline still in the first book of the trilogy, but some of the other storylines have already jumped ahead to the second book, The Magician King, or veered from the source material altogether. For example, we have already seen much of Julia's The Magician King story unfold in Season 1. But, when adapting from page to screen, liberties have to be taken. Luckily, fans of the The Magicians book series have been happy with the SyFy adaptation, and that should continue as Season 2 finishes the story of Grossman's The Magicians. It's very likely that from there, more storylines from The Magician King will be introduced.
With the merging of book storylines and an edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger, fans are looking forward to seeing what Season 2 has to offer, even if they have already read what the books called The End. Of course, if you've already inhaled the books and Season 1, you're going to need something to fill your time between Season 2 episodes. Here are eight other shows to watch while you wait for the rest of Grossman's story to unfold on screen.
1. 'The Shannara Chronicles'
Based on a popular, modern fantasy book series, MTV's The Shannara Chronicles is also a youthful supernatural series, but takes place in a dystopian world that sets it apart.
2. 'Stitchers'
This young, Freeform procedural drama has a fantastical twist that fans of The Magicians will appreciate.
3. 'Sense8'
A group of eight people from around the globe find themselves mysteriously interconnected and thrown into a secret world shrouded by conspiracy in the Netflix series.
4. 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'
Into fighting mythical villains? Buffy's your girl, and if you haven't already watched the classic WB series, you need to start ASAP.
5. 'Supernatural'
There's a reason fans have been tuning into this CW series for more than a decade, and the title alone is proof of its thematic connection to The Magicians.
6. 'Charmed'
Another classic WB Series that offers eight seasons of mystical adventures with witchcraft, mythical beings, villains, and beasts.
7. 'The 100'
The CW show entices sci-fi fans with its post-apocalyptic plot and action.
8. 'Once Upon A Time'
Another long-running supernatural series, ABC's Once Upon A Time offers a mystical, often dark, reimagining of storybook classics.
When you're not rereading The Magicians books between episodes, get your supernatural, fantasy fix by escaping to the worlds of these series.


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The QMP2000 series, whilst still a traditional cash register form factor, offers two distinctly different solutions.
The QMP2164 is a raised key option and is intended for the RETAIL store environment whilst the QMP2264 is a flat "set price" till intended for the cafe or fast food outlet (HOSPITALITY).
Both can be configured with a number of options including scales, scanners and remote printers (kitchen and bar). Internet connections and LAN systems can be easily configured. EFTPOS Integration with Smartpay Merchant Facility
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Do you have free gravel or river rock that you need to dispose of?
San Diego Reader Classified ads, December 11, 2019
3 p.m., Dec. 13
The best months to visit Florida are September and October, when rates are lowest and you avoid the crowds.
70 miles west of Key West, you'll find Dry Tortugas National Park, North America's most inaccessible national park. The park lies in the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is the true end of the Florida Keys. The Tortugas chain comprises seven small islands, coral reefs and other undersea attractions, and nesting areas for a variety of wild birds.
The park includes 64,657 acres of land above and below the water line – but less than one square mile of the total 100 square miles is above water!
When arriving by seaplane, you'll see little land on the trip except for the tiny Marquesas Islands not far from Key West. The view of the Gulf is awesome, however.
The imposing walls of Fort Jefferson on Garden Key come into view seemingly out of nowhere. Fort Jefferson is a six-sided building constructed of 16 million handmade red bricks. There's also a surrounding moat, which was an engineering challenge and was not completed in 1873.
To get to the Dry Tortugas, you have two options: One is Key West Seaplane Adventures from Key West. This is the only air service to the Dry Tortugas, and the flight itself is an experience. If you splurge on one thing while in the Keys, this is it.
The other is high-speed boat service – which takes 3 hours compared to 40 minutes by seaplane – and offers a less-than-spectacular view.
November is a great time to visit Key West and a Cheeseburger in Paradise makes a great Thanksgiving dinner!
The trip to Fort Jefferson is well worth it: week took the fast catamaran. While at the Fort, do take some time to go snorkeling.
August is also a great time to visit. Lobster season starts this Saturday. Even if you don't dive for your own, there are many great restaurants that will be serving some awesome meals. Not to mention Key West Lobster Fest, which is next weekend. A good time is guaranteed for all.
As our artist friend and local legend Dink Bruce put it, "To go to Key West without visiting the Dry Tortugas, is like going to the Grand Canyon and not looking over." The water there offers some of the best snorkeling in the North America and living coral reefs are directly accessible from the beaches. From the shore you can see, diving, and bird watching.http://bit.ly/jJQBrU


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Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
Check in for the day's program and enjoy breakfast in our Upper Class Dining Hall.
After 10:00 am, please check in at the Admissions office in Grant Hall.
8:30 a.m., 8:50 a.m. and 9:10 a.m.
What are Minerva Houses?
Choose one of these times to learn more about Union's unique Minerva Houses.
U Can Play: Athletic Opportunities at All Levels
Choose one of these times to learn more about athletics at Union, including varsity and club sports.
9:30 a.m.
For Students: Union 101: First-Year Sample Class
For Parents: What Awaits You?
Learn what you and your student can expect throughout the next four years at Union.
10:30 am - 12:00 p.m.
Sophomore Stops and Coffee Hour
Explore campus at your leisure. Learn about key Sophomore year experiences, like residential life and research. Stop in or stay awhile!
Click here for map locations and descriptions:
A. Henle Dance Pavilion and Costume Shop
B. Yulman Theater, Scene Shop
C. Feigenbaum Center for Visual Arts, Crowell and West Galleries
D. Schaffer Library, Writing Center
E. Schaffer Library, Language Center
F. Ainlay Hall, Particle Accelerator
G. Wold Center, CRoCHET Lab
H. Wold Center MacLean Family Atrium, Research Presentations
I. Minerva House Residential Life Option, Beuth House
J. Lamont House Library, Humanities and Social Sciences, Room 108
Refreshments available from 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. in MacLean Family Atrium, Peter Irving Wold Center
Interested in Music?
Stop by to learn more from a music professor.
11:15 a.m.
Junior Year Home and Away
You choose! Explore more Sophomore stops, attend a panel or take a coffee break. The following sessions are available at 11:15:
Internship Opportunities and Career Exploration, Nott Memorial
Study Abroad Programs, Old Chapel
Fellowship and Graduate School Advising, Emerson Auditorium in Taylor Music Center
12:15 p.m.
Presidential Address
You did it! Come celebrate your achievements by hearing from President David R. Harris as an exciting end to your four years at Union in one day. Plus, get your Nott Socks!
12:50 p.m.
Lunch and Campus Life Expo
Students can sit with faculty in their areas of academic interests, and families can speak with a variety of campus representatives.


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ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greece defied its international creditors on Thursday, refusing to cut pensions or ease layoffs to meet their demands, dimming prospects of progress next week towards securing desperately needed financial aid.
Despite efforts by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to coax leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras into moving on two key conditions for releasing EU/IMF bailout funds, a Greek government spokesman said lenders could not expect Athens to make all the concessions.
"There should not be an expectation on the part of institutions ... that the government will back down on everything," Gabriel Sakellaridis told a news conference. "When you negotiate, there should be mutual concessions.
"We won't go beyond the limits of our red lines," he said. "It's clear that we cannot cut pensions."
Athens is running out of cash but has dragged its feet on accepting unpopular reforms promised by a previous government. Negotiations have moved so slowly that the lenders have ruled out an agreement at next Monday's meeting of euro zone finance ministers.
Sakellaridis said Greece wants the Eurogroup ministers to recognise progress towards an agreement in a joint statement on Monday, giving the European Central Bank leeway to let Athens sell more short-term debt to Greek banks.
That would ease the immediate funding crunch, helping the government make a 750 million euro payment to the International Monetary Fund on May 12 and pay wages and pensions later.
However, sources familiar with the deliberations said the ECB was highly unlikely to make such a move unless the euro zone ministers set out a very strong prospect of releasing the frozen bailout funds.
"We're nowhere near that as things stand today," said an official close to the so-called Brussels Group negotiations between Greece and the European Commission, ECB and IMF.
The central bank on Wednesday raised the amount of emergency liquidity assistance Greek banks can tap to counter deposit outflows and held off from tightening conditions for collateral they must present. But without a political deal, the ECB could toughen its stance in the next two weeks, the sources said.
Confidence between Athens and its euro zone partners is at a low point after three months of radical rhetoric, obstruction of EU and IMF officials on the ground, contradictory policy statements and obdurate negotiating tactics.
In frenetic diplomacy ahead of Monday's meeting, Juncker said he discussed Greece with ECB President Mario Draghi by telephone on Thursday and would be speaking to Tsipras again later in the day, just 24 hours after their previous call.
Asked about the risk of a Greek default and exit from the currency area, the EU chief executive said, "If I were to say that 'Grexit' was an option, what do you think would happen then on the financial markets?"
A Commission spokesman said the Brussels Group would continue negotiations over the weekend.
The Commission is hoping that Tsipras's signing up to a joint statement with Juncker on Wednesday, which stressed the need for a fiscally sustainable pension system and competitive labour market reforms, has committed the prime minister to delivering the kind of package creditors have been seeking.
Tsipras also spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who confirmed that Moscow was ready to provide financing to Greek companies involved in a planned gas pipeline project, a Kremlin statement said. It gave no date or amount.
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, one of the hardliners in the euro zone talks, scoffed that it would be "wonderful" if Russia were to help Athens, but it would not provide as much money as Greece needs.
He said he did not have high expectations for any sort of a breakthrough at Monday's meeting.
Austrian Finance Minister Hans Joerg Schelling also voiced doubt about the speed of any deal. "You do not have anything close to a sensible solution," he told Reuters.
French Finance Minister Michel Sapin, who has been trying to mediate between Athens and Berlin, the EU's main paymaster, also said a deal would not come on Monday but in the following days. Tsipras was totally engaged in seeking a solution to keep Greece in the euro zone, he said.
Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem said in an interview with the French daily Le Monde that while the final deadline for a deal was the end of June, "there could also be a deadline if liquidity problems become too big for Athens".
He ruled out any discussion of debt relief for Greece until the current bailout programme was successfully completed. Athens has received 240 billion euros in two bailouts since 2010, but its economy has shrunk by 25 percent, poverty has soared and a quarter of its workforce are unemployed.
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, sidelined from the negotiations, said in Brussels he expected a deal within days or weeks, which should include privatisations, reform of the pension system, the judiciary and value added tax.
Reprising comments that have made him a leftist hero but infuriated euro zone partners, Varoufakis said Greece should never have been given a bailout in 2010 and Germany should come to terms with the failure of the previous programme.
He charged that 91 percent of the bailout funds had gone to repay mostly northern European banks.
Varoufakis said a Greek exit from the euro was "a forbidden thought in our minds" because it would eventually bring the whole single currency project down.
Late on Thursday, the government said it had asked the head of the agency responsible for administering a bailout of Greek banks to resign after she was ordered to stand trial. Anastasia Sakellariou has been accused of having a role in making bad loans when she was at now defunct Hellenic Postbank between 2008 and 2012.
Also on Thursday, the Greek parliament passed a law allowing rehiring of about 4,000 cleaners, school guards and other public sector workers laid off or earmarked for dismissal under austerity cuts imposed by the creditors.
While not against the letter of the bailout, which allows Athens to hire one public employee for every five who leave, the action combined with the revival of shuttered public broadcaster ERT and other symbolic steps has irked euro zone negotiators.
Additional reporting by Angeliki Koutantou and Deepa Babington in Athens, Tom Koerkemeir and Jan Strupczewski in Brussels, and Yann le Guernigou in Paris; Writing by Paul Taylor; Editing by Giles Elgood, Toni Reinhold