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I really didn't want to run a 40 mile race in the rain or horizontal sleet, so held off till the last minute before entering this event. On Tuesday it looked like the high pressure that has been giving us blue skies and frosty mornings would hold out till Sunday evening - just long enough to get this done in decent conditions. I signed up and the weather held. In fact it would be hard to imagine better weather for what turned out to be quite a day.
Fergus had also signed up for the 65k, the longer of the 2 options, and so I was able to get a lift with him to Glentress Bikey Place just beyond Peebles where the race started. One of the problems with a Winter Ultra is there are only so many hours of daylight. So they have to start ungodly early. We arrived there not fully awake just before 7am: race start 7.30. I deeply hated having to set the alarm for a figure with a 4 at the front of it and lay in bed feeling sick when it went off.
I hoped I had remembered everything. I had heard good things about High Terrain Events, but their pre-race email sounded overly serious (1 hour time penalty if you fold your race number! Yikes!) and had a long list of mandatory kit, including blister plasters, wound dressing, headtorch and spare batteries for headtorch. I was fairly sure I wouldn't be using a headtorch but still carried an old small one and spare batteries. However all this was contrary to the bunch of people organising on the day - I guess they relaxed a tad when the weather turned out fine. And right enough if it had been bad weather things can go wrong and people could die up on these hills. I missed a lot of the race briefing as the queue for 2 toilets was a continual 8 deep. Another problem with early starts and another reason I no longer have any interest in Glen Ogle 33. Leaving Edinburgh at 5am does not agree with my internal combustion. Anyway I just had time to scoff a protein bar before we were herded to the start line and set off at exactly 7.30. (Also did everyone get the technical t-shirt promised in the email? I don't remember being offered one or even seeing one, but it could easily have been me - I wasn't properly awake till about mile 10.)
Initially we went up the hill and into the woods on a pretty but steep single track. This was a surprise to me. I had done a recce of the middle 25 miles but hadn't checked the start and finish. The pace was not bad, most starting very moderately and I found myself working through the top ten and into the top five or 6 who ran in a bunch once the trails widened. And even for a brief moment edged into the lead on a downhill section dropping out of the woods. However places are meaningless in the first few miles of a long run and the going was fairly casual with runners chatting and places swapping regularly.
The sun was still behind the hills when we set off and although it was light enough not to require a headtorch the camera was struggling and would only take blurry shots (I wasn't going to stop for a pic) until we got out the trees. Hugh came up and ran alongside which made for a cheery couple of miles. I was sorry to hear of his troubles and that he hadn't really been putting in decent training for this event. I suspected this was the case as he finished behind me at the Skyline a few weeks ago. Fergus had started beside me but after a short while dropped back a bit. He was not fully fit suspecting he was suffering from a bug or virus. Not a good way to start a 40 miler. (There was an opportunity up the hills to change from the 65k to the 50k and he was one of 5 folk who took it.)
Cheery Hugh with Fergus perhaps behind
Fergus has a distinctive running style but I'm not sure it's that distinctive!
Fergus has a distinctive running style but I'm not sure it's that distinctive!
Now these 2 photos were taken within seconds. You can either expose for the sky (below) or the ground (above). But not both unless you use bracketing or HDR which I was not going to set up while running.
One thing I was prepared to stop for was the Suunto. Only once it was going could I turn it to sat-nav mode. I had uploaded the gpx file High Terrain had put on the website (an excellent help) into my Suunto which meant once I pushed the right sequence of buttons a little arrow appears in the centre of the watch and the line to follow moves from the top of the screen to the bottom. And you can zoom out to show the whole route if required. If you are approaching a junction it becomes obvious which way to go. I also wanted to toggle between this function and the normal readout of distance and pace. I had been practising how to do this the day before at Gullane because if you press the wrong button you stop recording data (I did on the recce.) However I stayed in sat-nav mode pretty much all race and just got the distance readout from the mile number bleeping up at the start of every mile.
This was how much ground I lost dicking around with the Suunto.
Able to make it up in 300 yards
Able to make it up in 300 yards
Now as it turns out the course was excellently marked. They had said no navigation was necessary and it is surely a great relief for the navigationally challenged (and those without sat-nav facility) that this is the case - it was what had drawn me to the event. After 20 miles at race pace I have trouble comprehending road signs never mind fine tuning a map, a compass bearing and contour lines. And you never find out till too late if someone's idea of no nav required matches your own ineptitude. So it was great reassurance to have an arrow and a line to follow the whole way.
There were a few miles of Tweedside tarmac and cyclepath before we crossed the river and (after CP1) into Cardrona Forest. Things got fun quickly and we headed up this steep track and across the forest to emerge and run parallel to the Tweed before joining the Southern Upland Way at Traquair then heading up the BIG HILL. The sun was blasting us full in the face and everything was magic!
approaching Traquair
A few folk had eased ahead, I could no longer see the leaders but reckoned I was just inside the top ten. On the upside when I heard a mile bleep I thought it would be about 4 and it was 9. Which was a good sign. I wasn't pushing things but cruising along at a reasonable pace. When we got to Traquair there was a village hall or church that we went into only to find cups of water and people setting up the aid station. I drank some water quickly then headed back out wondering why runners seemed to be hanging around. I had overtaken the young dude who had started at my pace but gone on ahead. He caught up as we set off up the BIG HILL.
I had done the 2 miles of (1200') ascent out of Traquair on the recce and it took me 35 minutes but I was stopping for photos and to admire the heather sculpture towards the top. I was not looking forward to it but know the scenery improves as you climb and once passed you can tick off another obstacle completed.
Just had a look at the Suunto readout and it took 28mins
from bottom of hill to top.
from bottom of hill to top.
There follows some rocky paths with frozen mud until you meet up with the Feel the Burns course at Minch Moor. The 50k course has already turned off left (there was a marshal there) heading down towards Glenbenna and Walkerburn. We pass Hare Law then climb Brown Knowe before the long descent and contour along to the Three Brethren.
another rocky descent
My shoes, Hoka Speedgoat 2s were excellent. However with all the fast descents I could feel a hot spot on my left big toe knuckle. By the time you feel that, unless you stop and put a compeed on, it's already too late. I tried to do all the braking with my right foot and just let my left foot coast but I lost a bit of skin by the end of the race. Apart from that, the Hokas were excellent. I felt sorry for those (including Fergus) who wore hill shoes, as there was just too many miles of tarmac. And the hills were not soft but frozen hard and with harsh rocky trails a lot of the time. So it benefited greatly to be wearing a shoe with cushioning and grip. I didn't see anyone "bold" enough to be wearing minimal shoes, running flipflops, vibram 5 fingers or any of those other items, fashionable for beaches and groomed fairways but not real world trail running in winter.
I had noticed a dude in mostly black catching up from before the 3 Brethren. At this single track descent I stopped to catch my breath and let him whiz by. I couldn't understand where he had been till now, as he passed at a good lick and although I kept him in sight for a while, less than a mile later I never saw him again.
Shortly after this point where the trail meets the riverside road at Yair, I put my camera away in anticipation of CP3. Obvs I had been asleep in class again, as it didn't appear until a few miles later at Peel. I had been feeling very low and was hoping a refuel would help. I had been eating various bars but when racing I never have much of an appetite and have to force stuff down. So lots of the course is missing from this section because the camera was put away. I also fished out 3 paracetamols and knocked them back. I was concerned it was only halfway through the race and I felt pretty poor. Then again I'd just raced 20+ miles over rough ground, what did I expect? And I find that in longer races; you deteriorate to a point of pain and misery, and wonder how you will survive. However the pain and misery don't get any worse and sometimes lift slightly. So you go through good patches and bad patches and count off the miles as they go by. You probably won't die so suck it up and push on! At the Check Point I caught back up to the young dude, who was taking his time to consume things. Good idea. But I grabbed my drop bag liquid breakfast drink and headed out, drinking it as I went.
In the past I have dabbled with Muller Rice tubs (something I never eat between ultras) and various homemade concoctions in cup-flasks. Recently I came across these liquid breakfast cartons that provide protein, fibre and vitamins and they seem to work well. I forced myself over the next mile to drink a chocolate Fuel breakfast drink (20g protein). They are not too sweet and don't leave that bad a taste in your mouth. And much easier to race than a sandwich.
Further along the road you take a left on a large trail then another left on a small trail. I would have missed both these turn-offs on the recce had I not had the benefit of the Suunto sat-nav. They were both well marked on race day. I was delighted the organisers thought fit to have us run up a small dirt trail into the woods rather than follow the main riverside drag. It showed a love of adventure right there. And made for a more fun journey. And when you're having fun, the miles go by quicker.
second turn-off left into the trees!
zooming down here so fast the pic is blurred
My pal Neil lives in a wooden house in Glenbenna, which we run right past. I had tried to guesstimate what time I'd be going past, thinking the distance was about 30 miles. I had said 12.30. In fact it was just over 29 miles and I was there about 11.50. He must have been watching, as he came out as I arrived and took a pic. I promised to make more of a visit next time and dashed off. It gave me a big lift even though I wasn't able to eat the banana he thoughtfully offered. It was good to be on the homeward journey and my legs still felt pretty good. Also I was now overtaking the tailend 50k-ers and that was also fun, saying hello and having a bit of interaction. (They started 30mins behind us but missed ten miles of the middle section.)
Further along the riverside was CP4. The last chance to fuel up for the final 10 miles. I was keen to maybe make up a few more places. The marshal at the last CP said I was in ninth with the young lad eighth. I met him again at CP4. I wasn't in conversational mood though and barked my number, from a distance, at the helpers before realising they weren't going to hand me my dropbag. Just point me at the pile. But they were laid out in order and it was easy to find my last breakfast drink. A fruit flavoured one and a bit strange, I took a few mouthfuls then binned it and ran on. I took a couple squares of fudge and trusted I could do 10 miles on fumes. This was maybe about the only mistake I made in the whole race as I ran short of fuel in the last couple of miles. However I left the station feeling strong and headed over the bridge and through the woods feeling a bit confused by the not-very-obvious route. The next mile was over very lumpy grass and I was glad to get to the tarmac cyclepath (Tweed Valley Railway Path) that followed. However we then had an awful lot of tarmac and it just went on and on. The path started at mile 33 and it was another 5 miles of humdrum flat road run before we crossed the road and climbed the hill at mile 38. Somewhere along the way my youthful companion dropped off the pace. I tried to keep pushing the pace and felt I was doing 7minute miles but Mr. Suunto says it was more like 8.40
I passed this guy, David and said hello. He said you are Peter Buchanan and I read your blog. I said thank you and now you can be in it. And it all came true!
I found it slightly worrying that I'd see 50k-ers ahead and they would be running slowly. I was running swiftly and like the wind but would take ages to catch up and overtake. Something in the space time continuum was broken and I hoped it wasn't me. I did enjoy having slower moving targets to aim at though and it helped keep my focus.
When we did eventually get a change of scene it was like out the frying pan and into the fire. Again I was unfamiliar with this part of the course and although all the info was there in the maps and route profile (and we had run it in reverse just 6 hours ago) I had mistaken this bit for a little hill a few undulations then down to the finish. It was probably not helped by running low on fuel but this hill was long and steep and just awful. I decided early on to run the whole thing rather than slow to a walk. However I seemed to be running on the spot and that hill just kept on coming.
When we did eventually get a change of scene it was like out the frying pan and into the fire. Again I was unfamiliar with this part of the course and although all the info was there in the maps and route profile (and we had run it in reverse just 6 hours ago) I had mistaken this bit for a little hill a few undulations then down to the finish. It was probably not helped by running low on fuel but this hill was long and steep and just awful. I decided early on to run the whole thing rather than slow to a walk. However I seemed to be running on the spot and that hill just kept on coming.
and yet more
and yet more
And then I looked behind for a change of view and saw some bastard legging it up the hill within catching distance. I took a second look to double check he was a 50k-er and couldn't see the band of blue on his number that marked him for a 65k-er. Oh well that's ok. Sort of. A second later he was at my shoulder calling out my name. It was Neil R and he was FAR too chipper. When I replied with a singular expletive to his enquiry as to how I was doing, he asked why. I didn't have the energy to explain I'd just run 39 miles and was about to expire. Now that shouldn't have been a surprise to him as on closer inspection he did have a blue band on his number and he romped off saying see you at the finish. Just a moment ago I was fairly sure I'd left the young lad behind me and was now in 8th. I had been thinking I'd prefer an odd number to an even, (that 7th might be preferable). I was going to get my wish but it would be 9th. I was too tired to work out how I felt about this, Neil is a star of the ultra world so there was no surprise in his going past, (only that he left it so late). Nor could I do anything about it. He put 5mins between us in less than 2 miles. It was just him looking and sounding so fresh, like maybe he had run 4 or 5 miles earlier.
I realised I was falling to bits and fished out the last of my fudge. I chewed it down and felt it going into my bloodstream. I realised I was not home and dry and disgrace was as close as the finish line. I didn't really go any faster but nor did I trip over the roots and stones on the final descents into Glentress which would be all too easy.
Even in my near death state I still appreciated the effort of the whoever felt the wee wobbly path would be better than the big old road. Mary and I ran these paths many moons ago and it left a trail in the recesses of my brain. Nearly home. I was still taking pics which is a good sign.
thank goodness
Despite what Neil was telling me after the finish the results say I was 9th to his 8th. Very pleased with a top ten finish. I just got in before the first woman who would have overtaken if it was half a mile longer. And more alarming, the second MV50 was only 2.5mins behind. I bet he made up a load of ground over the last couple of miles. Anyway I got 1st 50 which they were kind enough to give me before prizegiving as Fergus was keen to head off. Now I realise it is superbly crass to complain about the quality or quantity of a prize so perhaps I'll just say, particularly in regard of the £50 entry fee, that I look forward to going to Run4 It with the £10 token and choosing a sock.
Before this event I said I was having doubts about the wisdom of racing it. Because I really enjoyed the recce and I doubted the race would be as good. I was right. I love being out on a good course and the recce was all the good bits of this without the bad. If you are doing it as a fun run try taking the train to Gala and doing the middle section, heading west along the riverside bit to Traquair then up into the hills for the return to Yair, returning to Gala. It doesn't involve all those tarmac miles.
The weather on race day was fabulous. I did feel it was a shame not to be able to stop and compose a photo and I know there was a lot of scenery shouting at me panto-style, "it's behind you!" Mostly I'd like to thank the organisers for putting this on and for all the arrows being in the right places. They are doing it as a business though and so it maybe doesn't have some of the love you might get when a running club puts on an event. But I get the feeling their hearts are in right places, with reservation, and that they have put on a real adventure here. Just wear shoes with a bit of grip and a bit of cushioning.
The weather on race day was fabulous. I did feel it was a shame not to be able to stop and compose a photo and I know there was a lot of scenery shouting at me panto-style, "it's behind you!" Mostly I'd like to thank the organisers for putting this on and for all the arrows being in the right places. They are doing it as a business though and so it maybe doesn't have some of the love you might get when a running club puts on an event. But I get the feeling their hearts are in right places, with reservation, and that they have put on a real adventure here. Just wear shoes with a bit of grip and a bit of cushioning.
So while I'd give this one the thumbs up, I probably wouldn't be tempted back. But I think that is more about where my head is these days. I'd rather plan my own adventures and do them at an enjoyable pace with time to take photos and chat with friends along the way. And be able to walk the next day instead of having 2 planks of wood, and having phone in my apologies I'll not be at work today.


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The worst thing anyone may encounter is to have property damages because of fire. For some reason, it is better for your place to be break in with a thief than seeing it being lost totally just because of fire. A thief can't at least carry everything you own not like when there is a fire, there is a hundred chance that all your hard earned things inside the house will all be gone. Find out for further details on fire damage Ft. Myers right here.
Though you already put out the fire, the resulting damages can be very massive. Alongside the total crushing of the property, fire can also provide you headache when it comes to repairing and restoration of the damaged areas of your property. Managing the aftermath of a fire can be so stressful also, just to say so.
If there should be an occurrence of a fire in your property, here are a portion of the things that you can do to manage the harm that it has brought about. The most essential things to do is to not panic as it won't do anything good for you regarding this difficult time. Learn more about water damage Fort Myers go here.
Do not Re-Enter
Make sure that you won't quickly re-enter the house even if the fire has been put out. There is a big chance that the fire would have weakened the house structure, putting yourself at higher risk if you re-enter. At that point, there is the likelihood that you can do further damage there, furthermore, there is nothing that you can do there but to take a look at what are the things you have lost.
Protection Agent
Rather than looking and having sentiments on your damaged place, you should immediately go to your insurance company and let them know what has happened, this way, you will know what they will be covered to. They will send over an adjustor to examine the spot and the assessment of the scope will come chiefly from the adjustor's findings. There is high possibility that your insurance would likely cover all the expenses of the rebuilding as well as repairing of your property depending on the kind of coverage you acquire.
Reclamation Companies
There are a lot of companies in which you can employ to do the restoration and repair of the damaged properties. You should call one after you have contacted your insurance agency. Make sure that you start the repair and the restoration task right away since if it is done with delays the more damaged could be caused.
Hiring a restoration company to help you out with the repairs and restoration is a good way to do.

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[We sent you a few postcards from America I hope you enjoy them]


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Heroes of the Storm fans are curious what two heroes Blizzard plans on announcing as part of the game's 2.0 event over the coming month, but a leak may have spoiled at least one reveal. During a summit event for the update taking place in Paris, a Russian YouTuber captured some footage of fellow media playing a version of the game not yet available to the public. Internet detectives then pored through the footage and discovered an icon resembling none other than Overwatch's Genji.
Heroes of the Storm adding Genji isn't necessarily a new rumor. A 4Chan-related anonymous leak from months ago that's proved surprisingly accurate had the cyborg ninja on its shortlist of upcoming Heroes. This, however, is a much more tangible leak, especially in relation to Blizzard's announced upcoming Hero announcements. Genji appears to be available to play, not just in production.
As Genji popped up at a Heroes of the Storm 2.0 event, it stands to reason that he will be one of the characters released during this upcoming month. There are two characters scheduled to be announced, one on April 17 and one on May 4. Genji would be the fourth Overwatch character to join Heroes of the Storm, behind Tracer, Zarya, and most recently, Lucio.
Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm fans are already speculating as to what Genji's skill-set might be. Some are curious as to whether Genji will feature the ability to auto attack while moving like Tracer and Lucio are able to. Some are curious if his auto attack can be switched between throwing three shuriken in a line as opposed to at angles. And of course everyone's staying positive and constructive over the idea of another assassin with a dash ability.
The reveal of Genji has led many Heroes of the Storm players, and Blizzard fans in general, to theorize that there's a much larger Overwatch-themed event upcoming for the MOBA. Not only will a new Battleground be revealed on the day the next Hero debuts, but later a new cinematic trailer, Nexus Challenge, and event is planned to start. This is all coinciding with Overwatch starting up its own new event as well. If next week sees both Genji and a King's Row-themed Battleground revealed, something big is certainly afoot.
Heroes of the Storm is available now on PC and is free to play, with the Heroes of the Storm 2.0 patch currently in testing, but set to launch on April 18.
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Volunteer(at)2012 Timeline and Important Dates Volunteer Positions - Logistics Volunteer Positions - Pages Volunteer Positions - Assistant Chairs FAQ Apply - Directors and Coordinators
FAQ Generally
Q: Do I need to have previous Model UN experience to apply?
A: Generally, no.
This is the case for most if not all of the logistics volunteer positions; any experience you do have, however, will be a 'selection factor' and will be used in your favour when our team is selecting volunteers.
For pages, a first-hand knowledge of how MUN committees work is important, however first-time MUNers will not be barred strictly based on this lack of experience; experience with conferences of a similar nature (think Model NATO, Model EU, Model Legislatures, etc.) will certainly be considered during the selection process.
Lastly, for Assistant Chairs, MUN experience is mandatory; although there are exceptions to this rule, only the top MUN-experience-deficient candidates will be selected for AC positions (and these candidates will have to show a vast experience in other ROP-based conferences, such as those mentioned above).
Q: When will I be notified if I've been selected for my position?
A: You'll hear back from us either way likely by the end of October, or early November, at the latest. Check our important dates [link to important dates page] page for updated information.
Q: Will you be tracking my hours? And can I have a reference letter?
A: Yes and yes. Please notify us after being selected if you'd like a reference letter at the end of March.
Q: What if I can't make all of the training sessions associated with my position?
A: It depends.
Missing mandatory training sessions is a big concern, as absenteeism will affect volunteer training and, consequently, affect the overall quality of our conference. Attendance will be taken at mandatory training sessions, and a certain attendance threshold will have to met for you to remain in your position.
Missing suggested or recommended training sessions is less of a concern, although we will still be tracking attendance and will speak with you should your absenteeism from these training sessions imperil your ability to volunteer with us.
Please notify your assigned coordinator or liaison of any issues related to your attendance or your commitment to WorldMUN. We will strive to reach a balance between achieving quality training for our volunteers and respecting their various other life commitments (classes, jobs, extracurriculars).
Q: What goodies does WorldMUN provide to its volunteers?
A: More than likely a lanyard with customized badge, as well as a t-shirt. Lots more details to come -- stay tuned.
Q: What's this 24-Perks club I read something about?
A: To reward the most hard-working and dedicated among our volunteers, those who log 24 hours or more will be entitled to exclusive discounts and access to WorldMUN 2012 events. Keep tuned; more details to come.
Logistics Volunteers
Q: Do I need to have any specific experience in any of the volunteer areas listed?
A: No, although the more experience you have in a certain field, the better. What is crucial is that you have the motivation, initiative, and capacity to learn what you need to learn by conference time.
Q: What is the time commitment associated with a Logistics Volunteer position?
A: There are two aspects to the answer to this.
First, training: if your position requires a lot of pre-conference training, you'll likely have to commit to 1-2 hours/week in the weeks leading up to March 11. For many of the positions, however, you'll only have a couple-hours-long training session in the week or two before the Conference begins; so, in essence, pre-Conference there is hardly much of a time commitment required.
Second, your shifts: if you've requested many more shifts than the minimum we ask you to sign up for, you'll have a busy Conference-week. See the question below (on what your Conference-week will look like).
Q: Can I volunteer in more than one volunteer area (e.g., airport greeter and registration volunteer), or can I only volunteer in the area I've been selected for?
A: Likely yes, but it'll depend on our final numbers for volunteers and the volunteer areas. Our staff, and specifically the Director and your assigned liaison, will be responsible for figuring out our volunteer needs and our resources. Let us know on your application and, if applicable, during your interview, that you have multiple preferences and we'll try our best to accommodate your request.
Q: Do I need to know first aid?
A: No, unless you are a first aid volunteer.
Q: How far in advance will I know my shift schedule for the Conference?
A: Likely in January. Don't worry, as soon as we know we'll let you know.
Q: What will my week of March 11 to 15 look like? Can I miss any part of the Conference?
A: Your schedule for that week will largely depend on the shifts you've elected to take and the time commitment you've signed up for. You can't miss any part of the Conference for which you are scheduled to volunteer. What you do in your free time is up to you, although we'd suggest sticking around for our awesome social events!
Q: What is the time commitment associated with a Page position?
A: The time commitment for this position prior to the conference is limited; a couple-hours-long training event will likely be scheduled for sometime right before the conference begins. During the Conference, you're likely going to be given shifts lasting from 3 to 3.5 hours long (matching roughly with the length of committees sessions). By conference-end you'll likely have served as a Page for 15 to 20 hours; this number will change depending on the number of shifts you've requested.
Q: Will I be the only page volunteering within a committee?
A: No. Although the committee sizes do vary, all of our committees requires multiple pages to ensure that delegate-to-delegate and delegate-to-dais communications roll along smoothly. Also, while you're likely to remain associated with one committee, the staff may need you to serve in more than one committee. We'll let you know closer to the time.
Q: What will my week of March 11 to 15 look like? Can I miss any part of the Conference?
A: If you're a Page, you're likely going to be busy most of the time committees are in session. Expect a busy week. You can't miss any part of the Conference -- i.e., any committee session forwhich you're a Page -- that you're signed up for. Enjoy your free time, and we'd suggest you come to the awesome social events we have planned.
Assistant Chairs
Q: What is the time commitment associated with an Assistant Chair position?
A: In January and February, you'll likely be saddled with training sessions consisting of about 2-4 hours a week. (We'll confirm this over the next few months). Your time commitment will increase in early March as the conference nears, and by conference-time you will be eating, breathing, and sleeping WorldMUN (and we think that this is a good thing!)
Q: Will I be in contact with the Chair and the rest of the Dais before our committee sessions begin?
A: Yes. Although it's too early for specifics, we'll make sure that there is contact between committee Chairs and the rest of the Dais prior to March 11. In fact, you'll be put in contact with the Chair for your committee soon after being selected for the position, and will be expected to work with this individual in the months leading up to the Conference.
Q: How much say will I, as AC, have in shaping my committee's general runnings, debate, etc.?
A: It will vary. For WorldMUN 2012, ACs will be allowed a relatively large amount of discretion in terms of making decisions and leading the committee. This is not, however, to forget that you'll be working alongside the Chair, and these decisions often must be made not unilaterally but, instead, by the consent of both of you. Different Chairs will run committees slightly differently, and thus your responsibilities and duties will also shift correspondingly. It is also important to note that the Chair does have absolute discretion over some matters. For more information, please contact the Director or your assigned Coordinator.
Q: What will training involve?
A: The training program that all ACs will undergo, regardless of experience and background, will include:
- Introduction to WorldMUN
- Role of ACs in WorldMUN
- Communications Procedures
- ROP (Rules of Procedure) Training
- MUN Document Familiarization (e.g., background guides, position papers, working papers)
- Committee Simulations
- GA/ECOSOC-specific or Specialized Agencies/Crises-specific training, whichever applies
Q: What will my week of March 11 to 15 look like? Can I miss any part of the Conference?
A: You'll be busy. As an AC you will be committed to any time your committee is in-session. Further, you will be meeting with your Dais, delegates, and WorldMUN staff outside of committee, so get ready for a jam-packed week! You certainly won't be able to miss any committee sessions, mandatory meetings, or other commitments associated with your position, and you'll likely find yourself pulled into other WorldMUN happenings and events.
Q: How many other ACs will my committee's Dais consist of?
A: If you take a look at our committee listing, you'll see listed the committees and the Chairs and Assistant Chairs assigned to each.
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For many readers, Georgia's Janisse Ray is best known as an essayist. Books like "Ecology of a Cracker Childhood" and "Wild Card Quilt" represent stirring examples of powerful memoirs firmly rooted in nature and our natural environment. But before she was an essayist, Janisse was a poet, and she still lives a life in which poetry plays a preeminent role. It is not with import that she recalls her father telling her many years ago that "saints and poets will inherit the earth," and that she then "determined to be one or the other." (Apropos of little, I suppose, the effort at being a saint would seem to me to be the more difficult of the two possible paths, though either for most of us surely would come to a dead end.)
Janisse's first published book, I believe, was a poetry chapbook published a half dozen years before "Ecology of a Cracker Childhood." Though that tiny volume is almost impossible to find now, some of the poems from it appear in Janisse's most recent collection, "A House of Branches." Those who came to the Georgia Center for the Book last month to hear her read some of them know what compelling pieces they are and how inspiring they can be especially when heard spoken by the author.
"A House of Branches" is a substantive collection that evokes, at times, a landscape that might have seemed familiar to William Bartram. It is as southern as the author, a celebration of and hymn to the elements and the elemental, of seeing and touching what surrounds us, and of giving it our benediction of responsibility. "Let it not be said in passing through this world/you turned your face and left its wounds unattended," she writes.
The scenes she describes, whether in the woods or the waters or the sky, are lovely and lyric. But they urge us not just to appreciate but to become involved, as she vows to do: "I'll pay more attention/I'll write down glimpses." Whether drawing mils from a cow, walking through a field of fireflies, or seeing the hawk soaring over the hardwoods, she is that keen observer and recorder, the one who sees in our needs and nature's needs a coming together: "The flower loves the sky that loves the bog/that loves how the fly loves even the frog."
"A House of Branches" is a book about the love — maybe even the ecstasy — of a poet's journey. It has a narrative simplicity and purpose that give many of the poems a transcendent grace. It's really a lovely book and certainly one that admirers of Janisse Ray shouldn't be without. My copy already has acquired a dog-eared familiarity that feels as comfortable as a kiss.


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Poet Nikki Giovanni Out With 100 Best African American Poems
MICHEL MARTIN, host:
And finally today, we'd like to ask you to listen to a few lines from a new anthology of poetry.
Ms. NOVELLA NELSON (Actor): (Reading) Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature's law is wrong, it learned to walk without having feet. Funny, it seems, but it's keeping its dreams. It's learned to breathe fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete, when no one else ever cared.
(Soundbite of applause)
(Soundbite of laughter)
MARTIN: The voice belongs to actress Novella Nelson. The words belong to the late Tupac Shakur - that's right, Tupac Shakur. And they are just a few of the lines from the new collection, "The 100 Best African American Poems."
Who else but Nikki Giovanni - herself a multi-award-winning poet, writer and activist. Her new collection features poets across regions and, of course, generations. Nikki Giovanni is with us from the studios of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she is a university distinguished professor.
Also with us is one of the poets featured in the book, Kwame Alexander. He's author of 16 books and producer of Capital BookFest, a literary festival held in three different cities: Washington, D.C., Charleston, South Carolina and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He's here with us in Studio 4B.
Thank you both so much for joining us.
Mr. KWAME ALEXANDER (Author; Founder, Capital BookFest): Thank you for having me.
Professor NIKKI GIOVANNI (Virginia Tech University; Poet, Writer): Glad to be here.
MARTIN: Now, Nikki Giovanni, Professor Giovanni, I think we all agree...
Prof. GIOVANNI: Nikki.
(Soundbite of laughter)
MARTIN: Okay. Well, thank you. I think we'll all agree that you are not shy. But even you had to admit that this was a hard task. In fact, the title even has an asterisk, and it says in really small type: 100, but I cheated.
Prof. GIOVANNI: But I cheated. Yes. The 100 best, and there's a little red asterisk, but I cheated. I wanted to find a way to stuff poems in. And so what I did was, really, a spreadsheet, and just kind of said well, can I stick this in? Can I stick that? And, of course, nobody knows 100 poems, let alone the number of poems we would need to know. So I called on my former student, actually, Kwame Alexander, because I know that Kwame does know the young people.
I'm really good up to Tupac, but beyond that, I needed somebody who knew the young poets. And so we - I invited Kwame to be a part of the board, and I asked Mari Evans and my good and dear friend, Val Gray Ward, who was an actress and the voice of the Harlem Renaissance, and I asked them all to send me poems that they thought I should know. The first 50 were really easy, because we all had overlaps. And then we had to start to eliminate, which was really hard, because there's so much talent out there.
MARTIN: Oh.
Prof. GIOVANNI: But a fourth of the book is young people.
MARTIN: Just a little bit more on that before we bring Kwame Alexander into the conversation. I know many people will say Langston Hughes, check. Gwendolyn Brooks, check. But Tupac - I mean, talk to me about that.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Oh, well, first of all, Tupac is a great kid. And as you probably know, I have a Thug Life tattoo on my left arm, because I was totally distressed at the death of that young man and wanted to find a way to express it. Well, Tupac, as you know, had Thug Life on his abdomen, but nobody wants to look at a 67-year-old woman's abdomen. So I put it on my arms, so...
(Soundbite of laughter)
MARTIN: Well, I don't know. I'm sure I could find any number of people who would look at your abdomen. But I take your point.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Oh, that is so kind of you, and we'll talk when the show is over. Give me his name. But...
(Soundbite of laughter)
MARTIN: But you were saying?
Prof. GIOVANNI: Tupac was important to me, and Tupac is important culturally to black America. He was a wonderful young man, and I did want to find some solidarity with his generation.
MARTIN: So Kwame, talk to me about this. First of all, I'd like to ask, I think there are - some people think of Tupac as a rapper, as opposed to as a poet. Or Kanye West, for example, many people think of him as a rapper, as a poet. For you, they're poets.
Mr. ALEXANDER: Right.
MARTIN: What do you think?
Mr. ALEXANDER: Nikki and I had this discussion before, and I think we may disagree a little on it. I do believe that rap and poetry are cousins. I had the opportunity to spend three days with Tupac Shakur in Charleston, South Carolina back in 1993, and he was - he actually embodied a poem. He was a walking poem. He was concise. He was rhythmic. He really became a rapper much later after having been a poet, after having written poetry. I wouldn't necessarily think that a lot of the rappers today began their careers as poets like Tupac did. But certainly, now, there are some rappers who are very poetic, whether you look at Common or Kanye or many of these rappers.
MARTIN: But what's the difference?
Prof. GIOVANNI: Mos Def.
MARTIN: Talk about the difference.
Mr. ALEXANDER: Definitely Mos Def. Oh, yeah.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Mos Def is good.
MARTIN: But - tell me what do you think is - I mean, Jill Scott, for example, who many people think was an R&B singer, started as a poet. But Kwame, I'm going to ask you to press you on this question: What is the difference? And then Professor Giovanni, Nikki, I will ask you the same question.
Mr. ALEXANDER: I'm going to, I guess, give you the difference that I think, but I don't think necessarily one is better than the other. I want to be clear on that. I think that if you look at a rap lyric and you put it down on the page, it may not resonate or connect much as it does on the stage. And I think that a poem, as Nikki would like to say, a poem that behaves I think is going to resonate and connect on the page and the stage.
MARTIN: Oh, interesting. Okay. Professor Giovanni, teach us about...
Mr. ALEXANDER: We're having class here.
MARTIN: Yeah, we're having class. Yes. School us. What do you think?
(Soundbite of laughter)
Prof. GIOVANNI: No, no, no. I was going to say, I actually - I see that I've taught Kwame very well, and I totally agree with him.
(Soundbite of laughter)
Prof. GIOVANNI: I think that he nailed that. You know, he is one of my first students. Like all lyricists, some lyricists are poets and some lyricists, you know, you have to have the song.
Mr. ALEXANDER: Right.
Prof. GIOVANNI: You can't just read it.
Mr. ALEXANDER: Right.
Prof. GIOVANNI: You know, and I think that that's actually the difference. You can read Cole Porter, for example. And you could read a lot of Stevie Wonder. You know, "All in Love is Fair," I mean, you know, you can read it. But then there are other people that you have to have the music, because it won't hold up.
Mr. ALEXANDER: And were not going to read Lil Wayne. I mean, we're just not going to do it.
(Soundbite of laughter)
Mr. ALEXANDER: I mean, we love, you know, his swagger and we love his voice, but we're not going to read it and get something from it that's going to move us.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Right. I agree.
Mr. ALEXANDER: That's my feeling.
MARTIN: No comment.
If you're just joining us...
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MARTIN: ...you're listening to TELL ME MORE, from NPR News. I'm Michel Martin. We are speaking with Nikki Giovanni. She has edited a new collection of poetry called the "100 Best African American Poems," but she cheated a little bit. Also with us is one of the featured poets in the collection from the new generation, if we can call it that, Kwame Alexander.
Kwame, two of your poems are featured in the book, and one of them happens to be about Nikki Giovanni. Can you read that for us?
Mr. ALEXANDER: Sure. Nikki has done a great deal for my literary and writing career, as it were, and I was very thankful and grateful for what she's done. And so I sent her this poem in a hand-written note because, as you know, Nikki doesn't email. We write letters. So this is a piece that I wrote for her.
(Reading) Nikki, if you were a song, I'd call you jazz, clap for you, snap to you, sing with you, swing with you. I'd color you Ellington, elegant and essential in my life.
MARTIN: Well, that is very lovely.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Isn't that wonderful?
MARTIN: Yeah. That's very lovely.
Mr. ALEXANDER: Well, thank you.
MARTIN: Nikki Giovanni, how did that make you feel when you received that?
Prof. GIOVANNI: Oh, I was thrilled, and I said to myself: If I get an opportunity, I'm going to put it in something.
(Soundbite of laughter)
Prof. GIOVANNI: And there are 221 poems in this book - 220 of them are within the body of the book itself. I only have one living aunt right now. My mom and my sister and my Aunt Ann all died within four months of each other. And so I went from being a baby in the family to being the elder. But my Aunt Agnes, who is 88, is still with me, and I dedicated this book to Aunt Agnes.
I've always loved this poem by Mari Evans, "The Aunt." And so I used that as my dedication. So that is the 221st poem in this book. I love this book so much because I called my sorority sister Ruby Dee, and my sorority sister Novella Nelson, with whom we opened the show. Actually, I called Ruby first, to be honest, and I said Ruby, what do I have to do to get you to come to Virginia Tech? And, you know, Ruby's got that voice - just ask me. And so we said, yeah, let me send for you. And then I called Novella. I said, Ruby's coming down. Why don't you come down?
(Soundbite of laughter)
MARTIN: Oh, so that's how it worked.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Oh, yeah. Novella came and, of course, you know, Novella's incredible. There's a CD that goes with this. And it's so wonderful because Ruby Dee and I together were reading "A Bronzeville Mother Loiters in Mississippi. Meanwhile, a Mississippi Mother Burns Bacon." And it's just - it's so unique to have the two of us reading together. Of course, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to read with Ruby. I mean, it's just - it was an incredible experience for me. The CD is a very special and very wonderful thing all in itself.
MARTIN: Thank you for mentioning that, because we were going to mention that. Can I just say I'm sorry for those losses that you were telling us about? I don't want to just sort of glide right past that. That...
Prof. GIOVANNI: Oh, thank you. No, no. You know, it's a natural order of things. And I think I'm very fortunate in that I have work. And anybody who's lost their mom is sad, but to lose Mommy, Gary and Aunt Anto as quickly as we did was an incredible hole in my heart, and I just kind of went back to work. And, you know, nobody takes the place of these people, but people love you and they reach out to you. And it's just very - it remains the natural order of things.
MARTIN: You were talking little bit about your family and some other things, and you said the natural order of things. So if you would, just read a little bit of the poem, "Nikki-Rosa" for us. I think this is one that many of your fans hold close to their hearts.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Yeah. Okay.
(Reading) Your biographers never understand your father's pain as he sells his stock and another dream goes. And though you're poor, it isn't poverty that concerns you. And though they fought a lot, it isn't your father's drinking that makes any difference, but only that everybody is together and you and your sister have happy birthdays and very good Christmases. And I really hope no white person ever has cause to write about me, because they never understand black love is black wealth and they'll probably talk about my hard childhood and never understand that all the while, I was quite happy.
MARTIN: Nikki Giovanni is the editor of a new anthology of poetry. It's called the "100 Best African American Poems" - although, as we mentioned, she cheated. She joined us from the studios at Virginia Tech University. Also with us is one of the poets featured in the collection, Kwame Alexander. He's here with us in our Washington, D.C. studio.
I thank you both so much for speaking with us.
Mr. ALEXANDER: You're welcome.
Prof. GIOVANNI: Thank you.
(Soundbite of music)
MARTIN: And that's our program for today. I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE, from NPR News.
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At our meetings we display both finished models and others at various stages of development to discuss how the project is progressing and what challenges are emerging. Members enjoy sharing their knowledge and techniques and demonstrations are a regular feature. Every quarter we hold a competition night where finished models are entered.
In November every year, we host a stand at the world's greatest scale model show in Telford where we showcase our projects and contribute entries and judging expertise to the competition team. We also regularly attend other smaller shows around the country and locally. Our own show takes place in Abingdon in the autumn. In addition to attending shows, we organise visits to places of interest both in the UK and abroad to broaden our knowledge of our specialist interest areas. Places we have visited in the past include
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Welcome to CCPM!
CCPM provides a secure repository and analysis pipeline for metabolomics data and associated information. Separate modules have been designed for preprocessing, Pre-treatment and statistical analysis integrated with visualization tools. To access this database, one must register and get an account & password. There are published projects for registered users to view, analyze and download.
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Our team is working on integration of other omics-based datasets (genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics) with CCPM to facilitate biological interpretation of the data and pathway analysis. Stay tuned for the updates!
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Conch is a general name for number of species under the sea snail family.
The name generally indicates the larger sea snails with a unique shell containing points at both ends.
Its shell is often used on important religious practices in Hinduism. They use the shell as a wood instrument for significant rituals. During the worship they blow the shell of the conch while it is being accompanied by bells and a singing chorale. It is usually played in a temple or home. A popular story from a Hindu Epic states that a conch plays a significant part in the event of Dhruva. Armies will blow the conch shells as a sign of battle; this practice is well mentioned in some of India's greatest epic battle. Vishnu also possesses a conch that indicates life that came out of the water that gives life.
In Buddhism conch is associated as a part of the 8 Auspicious Symbols. In Ancient Peru, Moche tribe often represent conch on their arts.
It is popularly known that if you place a conch shell to your ear, you will hear the sound of the ocean. This is caused by its cavity that resonates sound and produces a form of noise from its surroundings.
Conch is a symbol of speech and good intentions. This creature is teaching us to love unconditionally. Are you willing to sacrifice everything you have for the sake of your love one?
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It is also teaching us security, but not against threat, but more on having a secure attachment on ideas, opinions, work or relationship. Creating bonds does not happen overnight, it is a day to day experience with people surrounding you. Whether you can affect them in a good way, or even if you just made them smile by doing simple deeds. Bonds will grow stronger and stronger and will be cemented with love and trust.
This creature is asking as if we are staying true to our heart. Are we doing things because we like it, or are we doing it for the sake of others happiness? When is the last time you did something that made you truly happy? Conch wants us to experience our own happiness, there is a chance that you have given everything to them and left nothing on you. When a conch presented itself to you, perhaps it's the best time to think about yourself.
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Bhubaneswar: Agitation of the all Odisha contractual nurses association which entered second day on Monday has affected health services in the state badly. As many as 2000 nurses of the three government medical colleges and other government hospitals across the state boycotted services demanding regularisation of their services and hike in salary. The agitating members of the association also threatened for indefinite strike until their demands are met.
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Squee Sunday: Ecstatic parakeet
To be honest, I'm not sure if this is a parakeet, althought it's certainly very happy. Can anybody tell me what kind of bird it is?
August 29, 2019
To be honest, I'm not sure if this is a parakeet, althought it's certainly very happy. Can anybody tell me what kind of bird it is?
I remember occasionally finding hedgehogs in our garden in Leeds when I was a kid. We generally used to give them bread and milk, although they eat insects, snails, frogs, toads, snakes, birds eggs, carrion, fruits, mushrooms, grass roots. I was with an Iranian friend when she saw one for the first time, and that's when I realised how very odd they look if you're not used to them. They're related…
Yes, I'm a day late. So shoot me. It's been a very busy week. I find bats interesting but I never thought of them as cute until I saw pictures of baby bats. But of course, they're baby mammals, and most baby mammals are cute. What with drinking milk and enjoying a cuddle. This one even has a teddy bear.
I need a break from politics. It's Squee time. Of course baby rabbits are very squee-worthy. And we have to have a kitten too. And of course there's the famous Monty Python rabbit: Everyone knows rabbits are harmless right? We'll here's how one mummy rabbit reacts when she finds a snake trying to suffocate her baby:
I'm feeling busy and overloaded. Here are some photos that cheered me up – I hope you like them too.


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Exclusive Interview With Dr. Ravi Wankhedkar, IMA National President
New Delhi: After The union cabinet approved certain amendments to the National Medical Commission Bill, expected to replace the much criticized Medical Council of India, following recently tabled recommendations by a parliamentary committee on the proposed legislation, IMA welcomed the Government Decision. The man who was at the forefront of IMA to fight this battle was none other than, IMA President, Dr. Ravi Wankhedkar.
Dr. Ravi, IMA President is a Consulting Surgeon and Coloproctologist. He completed his schooling from Canossa Convent, Dhule and MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from the renowned BJ Medical College, Pune.
Dr. Ravi was sure of the district of Dhule as his area of work even before starting college, having witnessed poverty and other related health problems in the district. Upon becoming a General Surgeon, he joined Shri Bhausaheb Higher Government Medical College. As a lecturer of surgery at the college, he was bestowed with the Teacher of the Decade Award in 1999.
He continues to pursue his passion for teaching as honorary professor in Surgery at the college. Ravi is an exemplary surgeon with social commitment at the heart of his professional practice. He has handled many complicated general surgical cases with ease and saved several lives.
Since 2003, Dr. Ravi started taking a proactive role in the initiatives at IMA Dhule. He was instrumental in IMA Dhules proactive participation in providing physical and monetary aid to the victims of Gujarat and Nepal Earthquake, Kashmir Floods, and to the families of martyrs. It was his idea to start Ubhari Abhiyan', a helping hand from IMA Dhule to the farmers affected by drought and hailstorm. The EVECON-State IMA Women conference was conceived and organized successfully under his leadership in the year 2010.
As a result of his relentless efforts towards making IMA stronger, Dr. Ravi Wankhedkar was chosen unopposed as the Presidential Candidate for IMA for the year 2017/18.
In an interview With Ten News Correspondent, Prerit Chauhan, Dr. Ravi Wankhedkar, IMA National President, opens up about his personal preferences, life teachings and much more.
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Each night when my husband gets in from work, he makes his way to the backyard and lets our two dogs in: Gabe -- a beagle lab mix, and Rusti -- a red healer, and they are as different in personality as they are in color. In fact, we often joke that their personalities mimic mine and my husband's. Rusti is full energy -- and obnoxious. Gabe, being older, is very laid back and quite calm.
This evening while resting on the couch during Monday Night Football, Rusti came up to me and placed both paws squarely on my stomach and began licking me profusely. It's a habit of which I've not been able to break her. I proceeded to scratch her belly for awhile before making her get down. Moments later, Gabe approached, but instead of jumping up on me with both paws, he gently nudged his muzzle up under my hand until it was resting firmly upon his head. Patiently he waited for me to begin to stroke. And I did.
I really appreciate Rusti's enthusiasm and her willingness to be energetic in her "kisses" and "love" toward me, but sometimes it can be a little much and I just push her away. However, Gabe's gentle nudging and "pressing in" wins me about every time. I can't help but lovingly pet that black sheen.
So it got me to thinking: is my enthusiasm ever a little much for God? Does He ever grow weary of my affection? Surely not. I don't think He ever tires of either. But I wonder if sometimes He just wants to say, "Child, would you please just nuzzle in close and place yourself under my hand so that I might respond in love?"
Each day I pray that God would place His hand of blessing on my children's heads. Tomorrow morning, I plan to press in close myself, imagining that strong, protective hand -- and wait.
Maybe I can learn a thing or two from a dog after all.
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Tuckley Hamlets. The CPS reaches a decision - 3rd September 2015
Tower Hamlets. Twinned with Bexley - 3rd September 2015
Vexatious Facism - 1st September 2015
Ramblings - 31st August 2015
Tower Hamlets council given more to think about - 28th August 2015
Tuckley a victim of far right extremism. You couldn't make it up - 27th August 2015
Tower Hamlets council is no stranger to dishonesty and last night they lapped up more - 27th August 2015
He can run but he can't hide - 22nd August 2015
Tuckley's off - 19th August 2015


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It's the end of our billing cycle with our old provider and we have now switched over to Bullfrog Power at home. This means we are now running on 100% eco-friendly power. Which, given the size of my Vista Media Centre and 56" TV is a good thing 🙂
It's an amazing idea for a company and it makes me proud to think that we are doing our part to encourage green power.
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Anthony Esernio, who is market president for suburban New York for TD Bank, was named to the board of The Viscardi Center in Albertson.
Jack Martins, a partner at Harris Beach, was also named to The Viscardi Center's board. Russ Cusick, previously of Swiss Post Solutions, was named chair of the board of directors of The Viscardi Center.
The Viscardi Center also added Joseph Savasta, CEO of J.N. Savasta Corp. and Boardreach Medical Research, to its board.
Candida Cucharo, a philanthropist and nonprofit research and management professional, is the new chair of the board of directors for Abilities Inc. in Albertson.
Jay Goldberg, who owns Bergino Baseball Clubhouse, and William Rolack, president and CEO at National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, were named to the board of Abilities Inc.
John Hogan was named a board member of the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson. He is director of SkOUT Secure Intelligence.


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Ande Whyland solo show
|Hi everyone. I am thrilled to announce that I am having a solo show in Cherry Grove at the Barbara Ann Levy Gallery. The show will run from this Friday, June 16th until Sunday, July 2nd. The opening party is this Saturday night, June 17th, from 6 to 8 pm.
I'll be showing 14 prints including favorites from the 80's and 90's. Club 57, the Pyramid and early Wigstock are all represented. I hope all of you who go out to Cherry Grove will stop in and see them. The gallery is conveniently located right by the dock.
Some of the photos in the show can be seen at my new website andewhyland.com and at thebarbaraannlevygallery.com
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Ansel Adams
is one of the most truly famous photographers that ever existed. Ask any truck driver who Mario Testino is, and he'll look at you perplexed. (or Terry Richardson or Avedon, etc.) But ask them who Ansel Adams is, and they'll say, "He was that photography guy." My point being, you don't have to be a photographer, or in the "industry" to know who Ansel Adams is. Hence, real fame.
He is best remembered as a master of black and white photography.And if they had the Sierra Club back then, he would have sat on the board of directors!. This is the man who invented the Zone System, still used to this day. The Zone System basically determined proper exposure of the negative and contrast of the final print. Adams was nothing if not the greatest teacher of the importance of sharpness and how to achieve it. And he loved his large format cameras and high f stops. He is also known for being a co-founder of Group f/64.
Ansel Adams – A Spotty Childhood
Adams was born in 1902 in San Francisco, to a well to do lumber baron, of all things. His love of nature,…especially trees, precluded his desire to follow in Daddy's footsteps. He had a deep felt belief that no redwood tree should ever be cut down.
As a child, he was part of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and actually broke his nose in the event. They failed to fix it then, and he did not "outgrow" the broken nose, and lived with it his whole life.
Due to stock market losses, by 1912 the family's affluent lifestyle came to an end. While he loved playing the piano, he caught the photography bug at a young age. We know where that led. Most of the family, especially his mother, disapproved. Photography wasn't even considered an art form back then. But it was his father who gave Ansel his first camera, a Kodak Brownie box camera. He attacked Yosemite, his favorite place on earth, with a vengeance.
In 1917 Adams paid his second visit to Yosemite. With better cameras and a tripod. Ansel Adams started learning darkroom techniques by working as a part-timer for a San Francisco photo finisher. He read every magazine, joined every photography club, and attended every photo exhibition he could find.
He lost some time with an extended illness in 1918, and was sidelined from his beloved hiking and camping. It was the year of the Spanish Flu epidemic, and he was hit particularly hard.
Still Young
It was 1921 when he was first published. He was only 19 years old! He worked at Best's Studio, and they soon after started selling his prints. Pretty heady stuff for a 20 year old. His music career as a pianist began waning at this time, though he still worked as an accompanist or teacher for a while.
Alfred Stieglitz was trying to mimic painting at this time,…almost in an effort to make it 'art'. But it was Ansel Adams who took a path that relied on sharp focus and extended DOF, more contrast in printing, and very precise exposure,… bringing it all together in the darkroom. Almost as if rejecting the notion that photography's unique pros were not enough to consider it art.
Minor Successes
In 1927 Ansel Adams made his first portfolio captured with his view camera using glass plates and a dark red filter and realized the world was ready to view his unique perspective and technical mastery. His first portfolio earned him $3,900,…a sizeable amount at the time. This led to some commercial assignments, yet he still felt his equipment and darkroom were lacking to achieve the perfection he sought.
In the 1930's Adams' released a second portfolio 'Taos Pueblo'. Adams got introduced by Alfred Stieglitz to his circle of friends in New Mexico, including painter Georgia O'Keeffe, artist John Marin, and photographer Paul Strand.
In 1931 Ansel Adams had his first solo museum exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution. This exhibition of 60 prints were taken by Adams in the High Sierra. A review Of his work by the Washington Post made him a hit. But he grew restless and wanted to include different subject matter. He started using smaller and smaller apertures at this time, with very long exposures. Eventually he formed Group f/64 with Imogen Cunningham and Edward Weston. This group was formed to use photography in a manner as which not to emulate any other art form.
In 1933 Ansel Adams released 'Rose and Driftwood' which many regard as his finest and groundbreaking still life's ever. While the Best's Studio were struggling financially, he was able to keep it all afloat with numerous commercial clients during this period.
Re-Prints and Record Prices
In 1944, the New Mexico prints had an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, a resounding success. Prints of the 'Hernandez' photo were made in the 1970's by Adams. The value of the original prints exceeds $25,000,000 which still holds the record for the worth of a single print. A single print by Adams sold for $609,600 at auction in 2006.
A Long Fruitful Life
The 'Metropolitan Museum of Art' held a major retrospective in 1974. In his later years he spent most of his time in the darkroom re-printing negatives to supply to art museums and auction houses. Ansel Adams died in 1984. To read a very detailed bio of his life, go to his website, still administered by family. Find 8×10 Camera
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LEXINGTON, Va. - After a summer of training and conditioning, the VMI cross country teams will begin their 2018 season Friday at the Virginia Tech Invitational in Blacksburg, Virginia.
With the meet taking place at the Buford Meredith Cross Country Course, the women will race a 4K at 6 p.m. before the men compete at 6:30 p.m. in a 6K race.
The men will be led by senior Kyle Sabourin, who paced the squad to a fifth-place finish at the 2017 SoCon Championship race by placing 17th overall. Carlos Fernandes and Jackson Betts also return to the team after earning top-five finishes for the team at the conference meet. Adam Roberto and Jake Mazziotta also return having competed at the SoCon meet a year ago. VMI will be without the services of star runner Jay Broom, who graduated in May.
The women are led by junior Logan Luckett, who led the team at the SoCon Championship last year with a 26th-place finish at the event. Sophomore Anna Armfield and junior Kathleen Yates had top-five finishes for the team at last year's SoCon meet and look for repeat success in 2018. Junior Isabela Melendez also returns having competed at the league race last fall.
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The Corduroys @ Cobblestone Pub – March 17
Hailing from Hamilton but rocking in Brant,
the Corduroys strike all the right chords at all the right times.
This time it's a St. Patrick's day party!
from facebook.com:
The Corduroys are Derek Palango (acoustic guitars, vocals)
and Matt Outerson (bass guitar, vocals).
They pride themselves on their wide spanning repertoire,
tight musicianship, and vocal harmonies.
The duo strives to capture the essence of every cover song –
throwing in an original tune on occasion for good measure –
while imparting their own unique quality on each performance.
The Corduroys rock the Cobblestone Public House (Paris) on Tuesday, March 17.
Check out some of their music on the Corduroys' youtube page.
#brantfordbands #brantfordrocks #stpatricksday2015 #corduroy
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Footpath gardens
Footpath gardens can beautify streetscapes and these gardens may be permitted if they meet Local Law criteria.
The garden bed must:
- Be a maximum 500mm off property boundary
- Need to allow for a 3m cycleway or 2.5m footpath
- Need to contain an annual flowering plant or groundcover
- Be no higher than 750mm.
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Apparently 80% of women don't know their bra size. Um hello? Don't they know that a good bra is all you need to look like you've gotten a boob job? Or at least that's what I thought a few years ago when a tiny Italian girl in Florence stripped me down to the waist, threw my Victoria's Secret bra to the side and put me in this delicate lacy number that cost an arm and a leg but made my boobs look like a million bucks. Honestly, it is not as raunchy as it sounds but since then I have definitely invested a good portion of my paycheck into purchasing undergarments that actually fit. Remember, back fat is not sexy.
So, knowing the importance of lingerie, I obviously I had to drag my best friend and bride to be to Sheer the minute I stepped off the plane to get the bride a thing or two for her wedding night. The girls and I chipped in to pick up a few things from, like a bedazzled 'Bride' thong from Hanky Panky and a garter (which was unfortunately not tossed at the reception) amongst other things… I shall keep mum so as not to embarrass the groom. She also picked up this amazing teddy that I'm now coveting. Sighs, someday, someday…
Sheer has great ambience. Some of the more interesting pieces hangs on the walls like art work and each delicate piece is draped over these adorable little hangers that I wish I had at home. What I love about this place is that the staff is not pushy and you have the luxury of browsing and trying things on in the huge dressing room that has Eberjey dressing gowns so you can go outside and grab a few more things. (Have I mentioned how much I love Eberjey by the way? Got my bikini, robe and a few of my favourite pieces from this brand. And Sheer carries it, another brownie point for Sheer.)
Lisa Cheng, the owner and good friend (Hi Lisa!), picks all the pieces first hand and carries a lot of brands you probably won't see elsewhere. Plus there's something for everyone. As a more curvy girl, I sometimes have trouble finding lingerie that fits but Sheer carries a wide range of sizes and colours so it doesn't look like I'm in maternity wear. And also girls who need help in this boob department will be surprised that they can actually get some natural cleavage haha. I suggest you swing by or make an appointment to get fitted, it will change your life.
Also Lisa, if you're reading this and you can start shipping to Seoul, drinks on me!
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"Then Jesus told them, 'Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.' They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, 'Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.' What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him." John 2:8-11
Jesus didn't do anything by mistake during his 33 years. He did everything according to the will of the Father and in the Father's timing. So what are we to make of the choice of what seems like a "party trick" for his first sign? No one is healed, resurrected, resuscitated, baptized, catechized or sermonized. He gives people who have had too much to drink more wine. Turning water into wine has become a euphemism for the impossible. But it's no cheap bit of sorcery for Hogwart's first-years.
This was more than a miracle. It was a statement. Jesus converted ceremonial washing pots, used to fulfill the requirements of the law, into vessels full of wine – joy, gladness. Just as he would fulfill all the requirements of the law with his body and then pour out his blood in sacrifice to bring "life and life abundantly" to those who put their faith and trust in him. In this way, the sign also announced the return of joy to Israel. God entered into covenant relationship with Israel long ago, but the joy of the union was gone. They had left their first love, as we all do at some point. But he has not left us. Not only does he show his faithfulness, but he celebrates the reunion and proclaims himself a source of joy and life that never runs out.
This world can offer no such joy. To be sure, there is wine, good wine, and plenty of other things that bring us pleasure in this life – he knows, he designed us and the grape and dopamine. But if we make these our Gods they will always disappoint. They run out, or consume us, or end with our last breath. When the good stuff is gone, or we can't afford it, or it lose its appeal, we start getting drunk on the cheap stuff. Like the master of the banquet, we resort to trickery to keep ourselves satisfied. Not so with Jesus, who is the source of joy in this life and eternally.
It might trip a few people out to know that in one sense, Jesus's ministry began with drinking in celebration and it will culminate with drinking in celebration. (Matt 26:29) One day, those who have put their faith and trust in him, who have been purchased as his bride, will enjoy a wedding feast like no other. And he will drink joy with us again (Rev. 19:6-9).


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God's Grandeur
The world is charged with the grandeur of God. The heavens declare the glory of God;
It will flame out, like shining from shook foil; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
It gathers to a greatness, like the ooze of oil -Psalm 19:1
Crushed. Why do men then now not reck his rod? Creation itself also will be set free from its
Generations have trod, have trod, have trod; slavery to corruption into the freedom of
And all is seared with trade; bleared, smeared with toil; the glory of the children of God.
And wears man's smudge and shares man's smell: the soil For we know that the whole creation groans and
Is bare now, nor can foot feel, being shod. suffers the pangs of childbirth together until now. ...
but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us
And for all this, nature is never spent; with groanings too deep for words;
There lives the dearest freshness deep down things; - Romans 8:21-22,26
And though the last lights off teh black West went
Oh, morning, at the brown brink eastward, springs --
Because the Holy Ghost over the bent
World broods with warm breast and with ah! bright wings.
- Gerard Manley Hopkins