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Concert Policies
Payments and Exchanges
All payments are final. Single tickets and series subscriptions cannot be refunded. If you have tickets you cannot use, you may opt to donate them for resale before the event begins. The box office will provide a donation receipt for tax purposes.
Payment Methods
We accept Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. Cash and checks are accepted for mail and in-person sales. Seats cannot be reserved without payment.
Online Ticketing
Web sales are available until four hours before the event begins.
Student Tickets
Students must present a current, valid student ID to purchase student tickets.
An e-mail address is required to create your online account. This assists us with processing your order and providing you with event information.
We never release your e-mail address to other organizations. If you would like to unsubscribe or join a new list, you can manage your email preferences online.
If we must postpone or cancel a concert to which you have purchased tickets, we will make every effort to contact you. You can help by providing us with an email address and/or phone number when purchasing a ticket.
Inclement weather generally does not affect our performances. Events are postponed or cancelled only when absolutely necessary. Please plan accordingly, as all ticket sales are final.
If a concert is postponed to a new date, you will have the option of using your original tickets or receiving a refund.
If a concert is cancelled, you will receive a refund.
Silence Your Phone
Please silence all cell phones and other devices upon entering the hall. Please do not put your device on vibrate, as the noise from the vibration can often be heard by other members of the audience.
Food and Beverage
Food and drink are not permitted in the Collection.
We regret that we do not have an elevator that goes to the second floor where the performances are held. All performances are live streamed online.
Late Seating
Patrons who arrive late will be permitted to enter the hall at the discretion of the house manager. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the performance.
Photography and Recording
Unauthorized photography and recording are not permitted. If you are a member of the press and would like to record or photograph an event, please contact us in advance to request permission.


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Exes, Jake Baron and Toluca Mendez, find themselves reunited in a familiar part of New Mexico - much to the delight of one and the horror of the other.
Forced together by unforeseen circumstances, they must remain there together, to try and unravel a paranormal mystery threatening to kill them both.
That is if they don't kill each other first...
In 2017, a leaked photo for the proposed show B+T hit the internet. Then the logline was leaked. This wasn't a reboot, it was a revelation.
And from there the insanity began.
Fans created a campaign aimed at Netflix to find the show a home, tweeting #NETFLIXforBandT every Saturday for a year.
It trended in the top 5. Globally. Every. Single. Time.
Then, upon the release of a teaser trailer for B+T, the fans kicked it up a notch. They began flooding Netflix headquarters with actual boxes representing their campaign. Packages of Tea + Honey began to arrive in droves. Tea for the "T" and Honey for the "B."
Then, records scratch, the Roswell reboot was announced and the team behind B+T bid adieu to their vision.
But then something crazy happened. The campaign came back and it came back with a vengeance.
Turns out the only reboot the fans wanted was the reboot of their campaign TO GET B+T ON THEIR SCREENS...
Your move, Netflix.

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Their Prague debut in SaSaZu was sold out last year. They come back this time with a brand new album featuring contemporary artist Sam Smith.
Disclosure debuted back in 2013 when younger brother Howard Lawrence was just 18 years old. Their Settle album gained a lot glowing reviews and featured the megahit single Latch featuring Sam Smith. Thanks to this single, Disclosure and Sam Smith became two of the most popular mainstream artists.
Second album Caracal was released on September 25th 2015. There are several more artists featured on the album like Kwabs or Grammy holder Gregory Porter. The album is great example of pop and English electronic music scene coming together in a unique mix.
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a few months ago francisco martin, ceo of my strands, invited me to join a panel discussion around recommendation systems. when i heard more about the event and who else was on the panel i was thrilled, but then immediately thought we should send one of our architects, not the product director. but he assured me they wanted my perspective at the conference, so of course i couldn't refuse. if nothing else, perhaps i could add some comic relief. the conference was at the digital technology center at the university of minnesota's twin cities campus. whirlwind trip but thrilled i made it and had the opportunity to sit amongst some of the foremost thinkers in this space.
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Partners Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 and Matt Named 2017 Lawyer of the Year
Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. This marks the second year John and Pat have been listed for their plaintiffs' work in personal injury litigation. In addition to his fifth consecutive year being listed, Matt has been named the 2017 Lawyer of the Year for his plaintiffs' work in personal injury litigation.
For more than three decades, Best Lawyers® has become regarded as the definitive guide to legal professionalism and excellence around the globe. Best Lawyers® is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. More than 52,000 leading attorneys cast 5.5 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in more than 130 practice areas.


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1-15 Albert Street, SebastopolPhone (03) 5336 1555
Kevin Connell
Service Advisor
Mandy was very pleasant and helpful booking in the service. Trevor manages all aspects of the workshop, my car could not have been in better hands. There are many businesses around Ballarat that need to look at the Eclipse Ford Module for professionalism and excellent customer service. Well done Eclipse Ford and all the team members.
All aspects of the service experience was great, the staff were friendly and informative. Service report was presented well and explained in layman's terms. As far as I am concerned a job well done
Service was great, really happy so far no complaints.
I really liked how Eclipse were prompt in assisting me getting a date and time at my convenience and as soon as possible and when I arrived for my service they greeted me and had me taken care of and organised my ride back to work with a cup of coffee was great service and appreciated very much. I was also late picking up my car and they waited for me to arrive which was great. Pretty happy with service this time.
A barista named Donna, Outstanding Service. Kevin my service mechanic - outstanding. My Service Manager was so friendly.What a great company Eclipse Ford is... from front office to mechanics, Great Service.
On arrival a very slick operation. Vehicle collected at the entrance and I was directed to the Service Reception and before finishing the booking process I had a cup of coffee in my hand. Excellent way of showing value to a client.
Dealer remained open to suggestion, however answered questions with sincerity and was very knowledgeable, offering sound advice prior to my decision being made.
Ease of dropping off the vehicle, 5 minutes of dropping off vehicle, sign paperwork and a run down on what service items were going to be performed. A breeze!!
I was completely satisfied by the service at Eclipse Ford. The staff are great, they are polite, and they are efficient. They did everything the way it should be done to keep customer satisfied.
The quick customer assistance at point of entry. The smooth and quick car drop off and loan car pick up first thing in the morning. Friendly and polite staff
I received a call from service advising my tyres required rotating which I agreed to have. I was amazed it did not cost the earthCommunication between service and customer is very important keep up the good work
I love that im recognised when i arrive and greeted in a friendly way there is always a great loan car ready for me when requested
The quality and friendlyness of trhe staff at eclipse ford make it a plesure to have my car servicesed there. Keep up the excellent standard!
In spite the fact that I arrived after closing time, in the lead up to Christmas (Just as they were locking the doors, and the cleaners were doing their rounds) the service advisor let me in, processed the return of the loan car, wrapped up the paperwork for my service & safety recall and sent me on my way.
So thank-you to Kevin, for being courteous and helpful when he should have been already on his way home.
The person that I dealt with named Kevin could not have been more helpful. Very Much Appreciated
Best Service in Ballarat, heaps better that Holden and Peter Stevens Motor World. The Loan car is a great service.
Eclipse Ford Ballarat servicing Western Victoria for Ford AustraliaWe sell and service Ford Mustang, Ford Endura, Ford Everest, Ford Ecosport, Ford Escape, Ford Ranger, Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo & Ford Transit


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This was a particularly bad week for Google. First came the news that the EU is planning (a non-binding) vote that Google should be split up, demanding that the company spin out its search business (which has 90% of the market in Europe versus about 70% in the U.S.). As the FT wrote, Google is […]Read more
Germany On Top — Again
Jim O'Neill, formerly of Goldman, has an interesting post on Bloomberg where he compares the fortune's of Germany's football clubs and Germany itself. O'Neill quotes 80's English footballer Gary Lineker, amusing take on the situation: An English soccer star of the 1980s, Gary Lineker, once defined the sport in a way that still makes sense […]Read more
European Beef Scandal: Yet Another "Neon Swan"
Reading all of the stories the last few weeks about the UK meat contamination scandal reminded me of a post i wrote back in December of 2011. In it, I stated: Today's operational networks are full of these neon swans; and it's interesting to note how many companies acknowledge their possible existence, at the same time […]Read more


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Since its release embedding online videos from sources such as YouTube have been problematic in PowerPoint 2013. This can be achieved by enabling the developer tab and using embedded flash objects to insert the link to a YouTube video however this workaround doesn't address the fact that the insert online video tab doesn't work in the way PowerPoint 2013 users would expect.
This issue has now been addressed in the recent April 2014 updates, using the insert online video tab now shows additional source options including YouTube video however, Office 2013 updates kb2837627 and kb2817636 are required for this feature to work correctly.
These updates have been included within the Edge Hill University managed software update schedule and the Majority of the estate has already been updated so customers should now find this feature available to them.
If this feature isn't working for you please remember to allow the scheduled Windows Updates to complete as this important task not only resolves any possible security issues but also adds or update features within your Microsoft products.


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Encyclopedia of Prehistory: Volume 3: East Asia and Oceania
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UCF will hang national championship banner following perfect season
Alabama and Georgia will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, but Central Florida is claiming the 2017 title.
UCF athletic director Danny White announced the program will hang a championship banner at Spectrum Stadium.
UCF AD Danny White says #UCF will be hanging a National Championship banner at Spectrum Stadium.— 96.9 The Game (@969thegame) January 3, 2018
MORE: UCF's athletic director crowns team as national champs after undefeated season
During an interview on The Dan Le Batard Show, White shared his convincing argument and said the school is also having a parade to celebrate the season.
"There's been, by our research, 36 different years where there have been multiple champions crowned in college football," said White.
UCF finished the season 13-0 after a 34-27 Peach Bowl win over Auburn.
Following the game, White declared the Knights as national champions.
.@UCFDannyWhite didn't stutter...#ChargeOn pic.twitter.com/ozdNaz4MCW— UCF Knights (@UCFKnights) January 1, 2018
The American Athletic program, who doesn't play in a Power Five conference, felt they got snubbed by the College Football Playoff selection committee.
"We are national champions," said White. "Our conference is a Power Six conference."
To add even more fuel to the fire, UCF's Twitter account has changed its name to "2017 National Champions."
Hey @cfbplayoff, who's next? ⚔ pic.twitter.com/5Y0cYkoDRg— 2017 National Champions (@UCF_Football) January 1, 2018


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Posted on August 15, 2012 in Arab American Institute
Arab Americans at the Republican National Convention
Mayor Sam Abed
Alternate Delegate, District 50
Sam Abed, mayor of Escondido, CA, has been an active member of his community ever since immigrating to the United States from Lebanon in 1987. For Abed, becoming a U.S. citizen "was one of the proudest days of my life". In 2004, Abed ran for city councilman and won. This was only the beginning of his political career. In 2010, he became mayor of Escondido. As mayor, Abed believes "we have come to a crossroads in the history of our city, our state and our country. For our city to be successful, and for America to remain a great nation, we need to protect our fundamental rights entrusted to us by our Founding Fathers." To protect those "fundamental rights", Abed will be attending the Republican National Convention as delegate and supporting the Romney campaign.
Congressman Darrell Issa
Honorary Co-Chair, California 2012 GOP Delegation
Delegate, District 49
Since 2001, Congressman Darrell Issa has served as U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district. Currently, Issa serves on the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the House Judiciary Committee, and is chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. In accordance with his Republican beliefs, Issa has endorsed Mitt Romney's candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential election. In August, Congressman Issa will be attending the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. The Congressman's political activism does not end here. As the grandson of Lebanese immigrants, Issa has also been active in the American Task Force for Lebanon and has served on the organization's board of directors since 2010. As one of the few Lebanese-Americans in Congress, Issa has played an important role in U.S. relations with the Middle East and has traveled to Lebanon and Syria to address issues of concern to the American people.
Justin Sayfie
Romney's Florida Campaign Co-Chairman
Justin Sayfie is an attorney and government relations consultant at Blosser & Sayfie, the President and CEO of Sayfie Media, and Principal for NetPower Strategy. Prior to founding Blosser & Sayfie in 2001, Justin served as a senior policy advisor, Communications Director and Chief Speechwriter to former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. In 2009, Justin was named one of Florida's Top Ten Republicans by Politics Magazine. Since 2002, he has published SayfieReview.com, an online publication focused on Florida politics that has served as the exclusive Florida affiliate for the National Journal's Hotline Political Network since 2006. Justin has appeared as a commentator on Florida politics on Fox News Channel and BBC World News America. In June 2007, President George W. Bush appointed Justin to the President's Commission on White House Fellows. Justin received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1994. In 1990, Justin graduated with a degree in American Government from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He currently lives in Miami with his wife, a Circuit Court Judge, and three children.
Randa Fahmy Hudome
In 2003, Randa launched Fahmy Hudome International (FHI), a strategic consulting firm which provides critical advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies, foreign governments, media organizations, and private sector entities with business interests in the Middle East and North Africa. Prior to founding FHI, Ms. Fahmy Hudome was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the United States Associate Deputy Secretary of Energy. Working with the White House and the Departments of State and Commerce, she developed and implemented the Bush Administration's international energy policy. Randa was also the point person at the Department of Energy for increased advocacy on behalf of American energy companies seeking business around the globe. From 1995-2001, Randa served as Counselor to United States Senator Spencer Abraham (R-MI). During the six years she spent in the legislative branch, she was credited with shaping many pieces of legislation that affected U.S. interests abroad, including financial assistance to U.S. allies in the Middle East. Ms. Fahmy Hudome's opinions on international diplomacy have been published in the Wall Street Journal, and she appears frequently as an expert analyst on NBC's Today Show, MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, and Al-Jazeera.
Congressman Justin Amash
Justin Amash is a Republican member of Congress from Michigan, and the youngest Arab American ever elected to Congress. He is a Palestinian American, and a libertarian who's passionate commitment and close adherence to the Constitution helped him ride the Tea Party wave and win his seat in 2010. The Congressional Quarterly described Amash as "The tenacious lawyer-turned-lawmaker, who served in the Michigan House, takes extraordinary measures to shine the spotlight on his causes." Amash puts principle before party, and has no trouble voting against his own party on the issues he believes in.
Nicola Hawatmeh
Nicola Hawatmeh, recent law school graduate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, was appointed to the State of Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology in February 2012. He also serves as the Alumni Association Board of Directors at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Previously, Hawatmeh served as a Law Clerk at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Based on this young Republican's political engagements, Hawatmeh will be attending the Republican National Convention in Tampa this fall for the first time.
New Hampshire
Governor John H. Sununu
Chair, Committee on Rules and Order of Business.
New Hampshire Governor John Sununu will chair the Committee on Rules and Order of Business at the Republican National Convention. Sununu became New Hampshire's 75th Governor on January 6, 1983, and served three consecutive terms. He served as chairman of the Coalition of Northeastern Governors, the Republican Governors Association and the National Governors Association in 1987. Sununu also served as the first White House Chief of Staff for George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1991.
New Jersey
Sherine El-Abd
Delegate, District
Sherine El-Abd is an Egyptian born American citizen who immigrated to the United States in 1965. After leaving a country in which civil society was constrained and political involvement was limited, El-Abd has been extremely involved in the American political sphere. She currently serves as the President of the New Jersey Federation of Republican Women and enjoys a close working relationship with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. In addition to her role as political advocate for Arab Americans, El-Abd serves a vital role of integrating women into the political sphere via the Republican Party. Gov. Christie has asked her to run for Statewide Republican delegate of New Jersey and recently selected El-Abd to be part of the state's redistricting commission. El-Abd urges the Arab American community to get involved in politics, stating, "we are here to live a dream and make our voice heard. We have a very rich heritage that we can actually give as a gift to America because we owe a lot to this country." Read extended profile
Joseph M. Kyrillos
Senator Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr. began serving New Jersey's 13th Legislative District in 1988 when he was elected to the General Assembly. After spending two terms in the Assembly he was elected to the Senate where he has served since 1993. Majority Conference Leader from 1997-2002, Senator Kyrillos sits on both the Senate Economic Growth and Judiciary committees. He was the Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee from 2001-2004 and New Jersey Chairman for Mitt Romney's 2008 presidential campaign. In addition to his official duties, the Senator is employed as Senior Managing Director of Colliers International, the commercial real estate services firm with offices in New York and Parsippany. His past experiences include Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, the Vice President's staff for the 1984 Reagan-Bush campaign, Director of Business Standards and Ethics for the Mid-Atlantic Health Group and an associate with the Beneficial Corporation. Senator Kyrillos, 51, graduated from the Lawrenceville School, Hobart College and holds a Master's degree from the Boston University School of Public Communication. He is married to Susan Doctorian Kyrillos and they live in Middletown with their children Max and Georgia.
Miriam Swydan Erickson
President of The Swydan Erickson Group, LLC
Attending the RNC with her company, UltimateCNG, which is providing the natural gas powered shuttle buses for the media and the delegates for both the Democratic and Republican conventions.
Miriam Swydan Erickson is an appointed member of the Fairfax County Commission for Women and a member of the Fairfax County Republican Committee. She is a former candidate for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and was active in the campaigns of George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Hon. Spence Abraham, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Gov. Bob McDonnell, and many local campaigns. She also attended the Republican convention in Philadelphia. Erickson is an attorney with 30 years of experience in the fields of energy and environmental law and guest lecturer at the Johns Hopkins Masters Program in Energy Polcy and Climate Change. She began her career at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and later serving as Majority Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives for the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
David-Imad Ramadan
David-Imad Ramadan is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, first elected to serve as representative of the 87th district in November 2011. Ramadan is also a successful businessman and has taken the 9th largest US franchise, Curves International, into the Middle East and India. The first member of his family to immigrate to the United States from Lebanon in 1989, Ramadan has worked on every Republican gubernatorial and presidential campaign in Virginia since his arrival. From 2010 to 2012, he served on the Board of Visitors of George Mason University, and he is the first Lebanese American first-generation immigrant to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates. Ramadan is also a frequent commentator on TV and Radio news networks such as ABC's Good Morning America, LBC, MSNBC, France 24, Al-Hurra, BBC, and NPR. Read extended profile
George R. Salem
Chairman of Arab American Institute
George R. Salem serves as Strategic Advisor with DLA Piper, where he is focused on assisting in the development of DLA Piper's Middle East and US Department of Labor practices. He was named by The National Law Journal as one of the top 26 labor lawyers in the United States. From 1985-89 he served as Solicitor of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor's chief legal officer. He is the first Palestinian Arab American to have been nominated by a President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Salem played key roles in the campaigns of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush and George W. Bush. He chairs the Arab American Institute, which he co-founded in 1985, and is past chairman of the National Association of Arab Americans. In 1992 Salem received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, presented annually to Americans of diverse origins for outstanding contributions to their own ethnic groups and to American society. Mr. Salem currently serves on the Labor Policy Advisory Committee for the Romeny campaign.
Arab Americans at the Democratic National Convention
Hussam Ayloush
Delegate, District 42
Hussam Ayloush, an Arab American human rights activist has been the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Southern California since 1997. Throughout his career, Ayloush has made it a priority to promote democratic societies both within and outside the US. To fulfill his lifelong goal and advocate for equality, he has appeared on national and international media programs including CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC, and NPR. In addition, he has also spoken at various California universities and religious institutions promoting interfaith dialogue and pluralism. Recently, the human rights activist was elected as a delegate for the 71st Assembly District and Executive Board member to the California Democratic Party and also elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Because of his work at CAIR, Ayloush has been able to work with public officials as well as law enforcement agencies "to ensure a better understanding and treatment of Muslim". He serves on the board of the Muslim American Homeland Security Congress and formerly served on the Multi-Cultural Advisory Council and is also a proud member of the National Board of the Syrian American Council and was a past member on the board of directors of ACCESS California, a non-profit organization providing social services to low income and under-served communities in Southern California.
Basim Elkarra
Delegate, District 6
Basim Elkarra was re-elected in 2011 to the California Democratic Party's Executive Board and he chairs its Arab American Caucus and Affirmative Action Committee. During the last eight years, Elkarra has served as the Executive Director of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV). Elkarra runs CAIR California's Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP) at California's State Capitol and regularly testifies in hearings. He also appears regularly in the media as a commentator on issues of civil liberties, the Arab and Muslim American community, and foreign affairs. Elkarra currently serves on the American Civil Liberties Union-Sacramento Board, Sacramento Police Multicultural Advisory Committee, Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association's (APAPA) Outreach Committee and Chairs the Los Rios Community College Bond Oversight Committee. Elkarra also serves as a senior fellow with the American Leadership Forum (ALF).
Ferial Masry
Delegate, District 26
Ferial Masry made history when she became the first Saudi Arabian to run for office in America. Ever since moving to the United States in 1979, Masry has been active in her local community. However, it was not until the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 that she entered politics. Masry believed the war was immoral was compelled to voice her opinions. Consequently, the Saudi Arabian native ran for California State Assembly in the 37th District as a Democrat. Although she did not win, she is now celebrated across the Middle East and throughout the United States for breaking down boundaries for Arab women. In 2004, Masry remained active within the Democratic Party and attended the DNC as the nominee for a State Assembly post in California. This time round, she will be attending the DNC in Charlotte as a delegate for California District 26. Masry is also the author of Running for All the Right Reasons: A Saudi-born Woman's Pursuit of Democracy.
Bassem Manneh
Bassem Manneh will be attending his second Democratic National Convention, and first as a delegate. He looks forward to serving his community and his district in this election year. He is Palestinian American, and he has been living in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years. He has been employed by United Airlines for over 15 years, and has been a Senior Shop Steward, and Assistant Grievance Representative in the past. His involvement in politics involves campaigning, traveling to battleground states, serving as a Community Liaison to California State Senator Leland Yee, serving under former San Francisco Mayor Willie L Brown in the Neighborhood Services Department, and getting more young Arab Americans involved. In 2008, he traveled to five States to help campaign for President Barack Obama.
District of Columbia
Maya Berry
Maya Berry is AAI's Executive Director, steering the Institute's policy agenda. After more than a decade of political work, Berry co-founded the MidAmr Group – a private consulting company based in Washington DC that works to improve U.S. bilateral relations with the Arab and Muslim world on the economic, political, and cultural fronts. Prior to establishing MidAmr, Berry served as the Legislative Director for House Minority Whip David E. Bonior (D-MI), managing the Congressman's legislative strategy and developing policies on international relations, human rights, trade and military affairs. She also served as AAI's Director of Government Relations, and continues to facilitate focus groups for international polling firm Zogby International. She is a regular commentator on U.S.-Arab relations, and serves as guest host of Abu Dhabi TV's Viewpoint with James Zogby, an award winning public affairs program. Berry has previously attended the DNC in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004 as a delegate or committee member.
James Zogby
Dr. James Zogby serves as the President of the Arab American Institute in Washington, DC. He co-founded the organization in 1985 and has been involved in a full range of Arab American issues for over two decades. He also co-founded the Palestine Human Rights Campaign in the late 1970s, and later co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. He serves on the National Democratic Ethnic Coordinating Committee as well as on the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Zogby hosts a weekly television show called Viewpoint with James Zogby and writes a weekly newspaper column, Washington Watch.
Laura Hammad
At-Large Delegate
Laura Hammad, a lawyer based in Orlando, Florida is undeterred by rampant Islamophobia in the political sphere. In fact, Hammad uses the reality of bigotry in political discourse to drive her participation to help bring about change. Through a legal lens, Hammad represents the Florida Arab American community in her involvement with the Florida Young Democrats. Hailing from a mixed religious and ethnic background, Hammad is fully aware that diversity and respect for one another is what make America great. With this attitude driving her, Hammad is an extremely important legal advocate for the Arab American community. "When we see bigoted laws, we have an obligation to fight back and use our skills and resources to inform people that these things are not true," she says. Hammad advises Arab Americans that have been discriminated against or that feel politically or socially disenfranchised to push in the opposite direction to make things better. Read extended profile
Mike Hamze
Born in North Lebanon, Amioun, in the El Koura District, Mike Hamze grew up as Zafer Hamze in Tripoli, the capital of Northern Lebanon. He witnessed, firsthand, the futility of political action during his high school and early college years. During those times in that part of the world, he set out to accomplish his dream of coming to the United States of America, fascinated by free speech and freedom to live without fear and according to one's own choices. On the way, he made a few stops in Berlin, Athens, and Moscow, where he studied languages, including the Russian language at the prestigious MGU, Moscow State Linguistics University. After arriving and living in Orlando for two years, he graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate (USCS) with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Eleven years later, he graduated from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton with an MBA in Investments Finance. He works at MetLife in West Palm Beach as a Financial Services Representative. His involvement and subsequent election as a delegate from Florida's Palm Beach County is a natural outcome of his determination to give back to his community by fighting for the middle class and his progressive ideals.
Tom Balanof
Tom Balanoff is President of both SEIU Local 1 and the SEIU Illinois State Council. SEIU Local 1 represents 50,000 property service workers throughout the central United States, including 10,000 janitors who recently organized in Texas, Ohio and Indiana. Under Balanoff's leadership, Local 1 streamlined the union's internal structure by creating the first Member Resource Center—a state-of-the-art call center and grievance-handling center—and by centralizing regional organizing resources in the local's Campaign Center, which runs strategic organizing and contract campaigns. Balanoff graduated with a Master's Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois in 1974, and worked for the Fire Fighters Union, the Allied Industrial Workers' Union, and the Cement Workers Union before joining SEIU as international research director in 1988. He was elected to the SEIU International Executive Board in 1995, and became an International Vice President in 1996. SEIU Illinois also works to create independent political power for working people in Chicago. Balanoff was one of the founders of Chicago Jobs with Justice; is a founding member of United Power; and has served on the boards of the Chicago Anti-Defamation League, Citizen Action Illinois, and the Illinois Coalition for Better Health Care.
Hanah Jubeh
Hanah Jubeh is currently employed by the City of Chicago as the Assistant to Alderman John A. Pope, of Chicago's Southeast Side. Her position provides her with the opportunity to work on a variety of issues to enhance and improve the quality of life for Chicago residents through community outreach efforts and working with other governmental agencies. Hanah has worked with Alderman Pope since his election in April of 1999. Prior to joining Alderman Pope's staff, Hanah worked on several campaigns at the City, State and Federal level. As an Arab-American, Hanah also serves on the Board of the Arab American Democratic Club and is a member of Arab American Institute (AAI). She is actively involved with Mayor Daley's Advisory Council on Arab Affairs where she serves on several committee's including media, economic development and fundraising. During 2004, she worked with the Advisory Council on organizing task force hearings before the Chicago City Council on the issue of Minority Business Enterprise and the inclusion of Arab Americans.
Ishmael Ahmed
Ismael Ahmed is currently the Associate Provost for Integrated Learning and Community Partnerships at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Ahmed is a longtime Democratic activist who has served in multiple political roles within the Michigan Democratic Party over the years. He was appointed Director of the Michigan Department of Human Services in September 2007 by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and served through January 2011. A nationally-recognized expert on poverty, immigration and social reform, Ahmed previously served as executive director of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS). During his 38 years with ACCESS (24 years as director), Ahmed advocated for low-income, new immigrant, and other marginalized communities across metro Detroit and beyond through a range of social justice, human services and arts activist programs focused on accessibility and equality.
Fay Beydoun
Fay Beydoun currently serves as the Executive Director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, an organization committed to empowering the Arab-American business community ranging from small business to multinational corporations and executive professionals. She has also served as the Vice President of the American Middle East Economic Affairs Committee/ U.S. Arab Economic Forum that was founded upon the mutual desire to enhance bilateral relations. Over the years, Fay has mobilized and directed thousands of volunteers for various causes, 650 volunteers with the Arab American Institute for local, state and presidential campaigns. With the American Middle East Economic Affairs Committee and its initiatives, she has coordinated panels of speakers with conflicting views on economic, political and social issues present in the Middle East. She has also served as legislative liaison and lobbyist directing the implementation of advocacy programs. Read extended profile
Jumana Judeh
Jumana Judeh founded the Arab American Women's Business Council after serving as first vice chair of the Arab American Chamber of Commerce. The new organization's mission was to advance the cause of Arab American women professionally and socially, and she continues to be a driving force behind the organization's mission. Judeh mentors young Arab American women, and has created a scholarship fund to help young Arab American women receive a higher education. She is active with many organizations, including serving on the Board of the Detroit Regional Chamber and building relationships between the Arab American Women's Business Council and Inforum (formerly the Women's Economic Club). Judeh also serves as the volunteer director of Vista Maria, a court-appointed shelter for girls.
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants and the first Muslim woman elected to the Michigan Legislature. She was born and raised in Southwest Detroit, and was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 12th House District in 2008. She is the only legislator that operates a fully-staffed community-based service center that provides over 10 anti-poverty programs. Prior to being elected, Tlaib worked as an attorney, social worker and community organizer at a number of nonprofit organizations. She was awarded the Role Model award from Alternatives for Girls, the Women of Wayne Headliners award, the United Community Housing Coalition's Maryann Mahaffey Award, Zeta Phi Beta's Woman of the Year award, named Hero of the Year award by Immigrants' List and was recognized as one of Crain's Detroit Business "Women to Watch." Tlaib received her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Wayne State University in 1998 and her law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School in 2004. She has been married to her husband, Fayez, for 15 years and they are the parents of two boys. Read extended profile
Hindia Ali
Hindia Ali is a national delegate to Democratic National Convention as the first female Somali-American from the fifth district of Minnesota. Ms. Ali is the youth leadership coordinator with Somali Action Alliance. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations. Ms. Ali worked on Congressman Keith Ellison's reelection campaign to increase the participation of Somali American Voters in political campaigns. Ms. Ali conducts leadership trainings to organize and empower Somali youth around the state of Minnesota and internationally. She is a Resident with Community Organizing Residency (COR) in the Twin Cities Cohort. COR is building a leadership pipeline of community organizers who root their social change work and organizing careers in faith. Ms. Ali continues to be a voice for social justice to make Minnesota and the world a better place.
Brian Wahby
Brian Wahby is a Candidate for City Treasurer. He currently serves as the Chairman of the St. Louis City Democratic Party and candidate for Treasurer of the City of St. Louis. A life-long St. Louisan, Wahby has chaired the City Democrats since 2004, and in that time has built cooperative relationships in every corner of this diverse City. In 2009 Wahby was appointed Missouri's At-Large Member of the Democratic National Committee, and also served as President of St. Louis' bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, building a regional alliance of community, business, labor and political leaders. Wahby earned his BS in Public Administration at UM-St. Louis and his MBA at Washington University. A major proponent of downtown renewal, Wahby worked on St. Louis' Downtown NOW! plan which produced over $4 billion of investment and reestablished downtown St. Louis as a residential neighborhood. In 2007, he became a key representative of Obama for America in Missouri, and was among the first Missouri Democrats to endorse Barack Obama for president. Wahby and his wife of 16 years, Robbyn, have two children, Berrick (14) and Delia (10).
Francis G. Slay
Francis G. Slay was sworn in as the 45th Mayor of the City of St. Louis on April 17, 2001. He was re-elected by large margins in April 2005 and April 2009. The Slay Administration and its public and private partners have received national and international recognition for St. Louis's renaissance. Under Mayor Slay, the City is rebuilding its retail business base. Small and large retailers have rediscovered the city as a great place to do business. Mayor Slay has forced the issue of improving public education front and center. He supported state intervention to improve the St. Louis Public Schools and he has invited the most innovative educators in the country to submit proposals to open public charter schools here. Under his leadership, the City has put in place a Housing First plan that has resulted in a reduction in the number of homeless people. Prior to being elected Mayor, Francis G. Slay served as a St. Louis Alderman for 10 years, then as President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen from 1995 to 2001. Mayor Slay received his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. He holds a degree in political science from Quincy College. The second oldest of 11 children in a household in which public service was encouraged, Mayor Slay is the son of Francis R. and Anna Slay. The Mayor and his wife, Kim, live with three rescued dogs. Their children, Francis, Jr., and Katherine, are grown.
New York
David Pollak
David Pollak, a Senior Strategic Advisor and Independent Consultant from New York has been an active member of Democratic Party and Arab American community. In 2008, Pollak served as the New York State Director for the Obama for America Campaign. He also served as Co-Chairman of the New York State Democratic Party from 2006 to 2008. In keeping with his involvement in the Democratic Party, Pollak is an At-Large member of the Democratic National Committee and also a member of the DNC's Credentials Committee. Since 2006, Pollak served as Secretary of the Eastern Caucus for the Democratic National Committee. As an Arab American, Pollak has been active with various Arab American organizations and serves as board member for the Arab American Institute as well as the Arab American Family Support Center.
North Carolina
George El-Khouri
Delegate, 12th District
George El-Khouri, a North Carolinian of Lebanese descent decided to run for delegate once more this year to honor his late father, Joseph El-Khouri, who passed away on July 22, 2012. In 1988, he attended the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta with his father as a delegate from North Carolina. El-Khouri's interest in politics stems from his father, and he has dedicated his life to public service. After graduating from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Political Science and History, he taught English in Lebanon for a year. He then returned to the United States and became a training specialist at the State Bureau of Investigation at the North Carolina Department of Justice. In addition, he has also worked for the North Carolina Attorney General's office. Read extended profile
Linda Mansour was appointed by the Ohio Democratic Party as a state delegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and was asked to attend again this year. She is the principal managing partner in her own law firm focusing on litigation, domestic and international transactions, immigration, children and family law issues, as well as employment matters. She also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and Vice Chair of the External Affairs Committee at the University of Toledo, having originally been appointed as a trustee to the university in 2009. In addition, Mansour currently serves on the board of ACCESS and is a member of the Arab American Institute's National Policy Council, and is involved in an organization called PROPEL in Toledo that helps mentor and guide local Arab American youth in college both professionally and academically. Read extended profile
Fadia Halma
Fadia Halma is an Allentown, Pennsylvania native from an Arab–American family. She is the deputy executive director for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. Fadia is a leader in constituency outreach and education. Prior, to her current position, Fadia was selected by the presidential campaign as a political director for the crucial swing region of Southeastern PA, Her role in the campaign was recognized by former DNC Chairman Howard Dean as instrumental in winning Pennsylvania for President Obama. From 2006 – 2008, Fadia was a regional field director for the DNC's 50 State Partnership program for Eastern Pennsylvania. She helped re-elect Governor Rendell, and elect Senator Bob Casey, Congressman Chris Carney, Congressman Patrick Murphy and Congressman Joe Sestak. She has an extensive background in grassroots organizing. She founded the Lehigh Valley Democratic Coalition which recruits and organizes volunteers to elect Democrats. Fadia is a former Social Studies teacher and longtime union activist. Fadia is a graduate of Moravian College and holds a Masters in Political Science and Education. She and her husband Tom have two girls, Kira, and Maya who Fadia refers to as her greatest achievements.
Jack Hanna
Delegate, 9th District
Jack Hanna is Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Democrats' Southwest Caucus and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. In 1996 Hanna first served as a delegate to the DNC representing Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district. Beyond the Arab American community, Hanna is a leader among Pennsylvania's ethnic communities, coordinating outreach to Pennsylvania's Arab American, South Asian, Latino, and ethnic European communities. He assists the Party in the delegate selection process in Western Pennsylvania by recruiting delegate candidates. Hanna's role in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in this year's election, and in ethnic voter outreach is one incredible example of Arab Americans setting an example for other communities to engage in the political process. "Our community and our country and the world will not change if we don't become involved in the political process," he says. Read extended profile
Rhode Island
Michael Solomon
Councilman Michael Solomon was elected in 2006, and re-elected in 2010 to represent the Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods. He carries on a tradition of public service established by his father, Anthony, who served six terms as Rhode Island's General Treasurer.A successful business owner, he is the proprietor of Wes' Rib House and Cozy Catering, and is a member of the Olneyville Businessmen's Association and the National Restaurant Association. During the 2007-2011 term, Councilman Solomon served as: Chairperson of the Committee on Ordinances, Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Public Works, Member of the Committee on Finance, Member of the Special Committee on Public Education, and Member of the Special Committee to Study and Make Amendments to PERA. Councilman Solomon is a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Mount Pleasant with his wife Denise, and is the proud father of three daughters.
South Carolina
Vincent Sheheen
Vincent Sheheen was born and raised in Camden, where his family has lived for well over a century. Vincent has made improvement of South Carolina's public schools the cornerstone of his legislative efforts. Before his election to the South Carolina Senate in 2004, Vincent served as a city prosecutor and a state representative. Now in his second full term, He represents Chesterfield, Kershaw, and Lancaster counties. He was the lead sponsor of a bill to setup the office of Inspector General to root out waste, fraud, and corruption. He has won the respect of colleagues on both sides of the aisle for his innovative ideas for streamlining state government and making it more accountable. He has been honored by the South Carolina Solicitors' Association for his work on behalf of law enforcement and the state's police officers, and by the Wild Turkey Federation for his efforts to safeguard our natural resources. Protection of South Carolina's precious outdoors, from the coastal marshes to the foothills of the Blue Ridge, is central to his vision of responsible government.Vincent and his wife Amy are the proud parents of three boys: 14-year old twins Austin and Joseph and 10-year old Anthony. All three attend the same public schools that their dad did over 25 years ago.
Osman Ahmed
Osman Ahmed is originally from Somalia, and now lives in West Jordan, Utah. He has been active in Utah politics and advocating minority issues for many years, and in June 2004 he was appointed to serve on the Utah State Black Advisory Council. While on the council, one of his greatest accomplishments was helping to pass hate crime legislation with former Governor Jon Huntsman. In April 2007 he became Utah State Democratic Black Caucus chairman. This year he is proud to be one of Utah's 34 delegates heading to Charlotte. In addition to politics, he is heavily involved in refugee issues, community organization and grassroots campaigning.
Edward Ayoob
Edward Ayoob is a partner in the Federal Relations Group in Barnes & Thornburg LLP's Washington, D.C., office. His work on behalf of clients includes areas such as taxation, appropriations, Native American, small business, foreign affairs, and various regulatory concerns, among numerous other issues. Mr. Ayoob is the former legislative counsel, tax counsel, appropriations manager, and foreign affairs advisor to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D – NV). He was also the senator's chief aide on judicial nominations and other issues related to the senator's leadership role. Mr. Ayoob also served as Majority Leader Reid's assistant finance director on the senator's successful 1998 reelection campaign. He has worked in the government and represented clients' interests before the government for more than 12 years. Mr. Ayoob graduated in 1991 from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in international relations and political science, and received his J.D. in 1996 from Duquesne University School of Law. Mr. Ayoob is a member of the board of trustees of the International Maronite (Lebanese Catholics) Foundation. He is also a former president (1999-2004) and member of the board of directors of the Nevada State Society.
Devon Abdallah
Rules Committee Member
Devon Abdallah is an influential civil rights activist in her home state of Washington. This year, she will be one of three Arab Americans attending the DNC from there. Abdallah will be on the Standing Committee and. represents Arab American grassroots participation coming to the forefront of American politics. A lawyer by trade, Abdallah is a founding member of the Arab American Community Coalition, an organization with a 24-hour hotline fighting against hate crimes aimed at Arab Americans. Abdallah's work serves her local, state, and national community and she understands that being politically active best serves Arab Americans and the country. "We are an important constituency. And our job as a community is to make ourselves heard." Read extended profile
Majid Al-Bahadli
Delegate, District
Majid Al-Bahadli's journey is a great American story. Born in Basra, Iraq, Al-Bahadli has been politically active since his youth despite the constraints of Saddam Hussein's oppressive regime. Al-Bahadli's participation in political rallies to topple Saddam Hussein made him a target for the regime, and as a result he had to flee his home to Saudi Arabia. "I couldn't stay in Iraq; I knew I would die if I stayed. I had to escape." Instead of receiving refuge in Saudi Arabia, Al-Bahadli was arrested and sent to a prison camp where he remained for five years along with other political dissidents. It was this experience, and living for years under an oppressive regime, that encouraged Al-Bahadli to become politically active in the U.S. In 2000 he became a citizen and is now currently serving for the second time as a delegate from the state of Washington to the DNC. "You know, we came from a country where voting was a farce. Here it actually means something, it actually matters." Read extended profile
Gus Mansour
Delegate, District
Gus Mansour, a longtime Democrat and an active Obama campaigner, will be attending the Democratic National Convention along with fellow Washingtonians Devon Abdallah and Majid Al-Bahadli. Mansour's aspirations to become a delegate stem from his love for community and from President Obama's campaign for change. Mansour holds the Middle East peace process close to his heart and maintains that Arab Americans should not be disillusioned with the lack of progress made on Middle East peace. Although I understand a lot of things have not been achieved as we Arab Americans were hoping for in the past four years, I know the President has the right intentions." Mansour encourages Arab Americans to run for political office and set an example for younger members of the community to engage in order to give voice to the issues we care about. Read extended profile
Leila Sahar
It all started her senior year at Lawrence University when Leila Sahar, a young Arab American from Wisconsin was chosen by party Chairman Howard Dean to serve on the DNC's Credentials Committee; quite an achievement for a college student. Sahar says, "It sounded like a great opportunity to be a part of the process and have a chance to experience the convention from an insider's perspective. I had no idea it would wind up being such a big deal." As an active young democrat, Sahar was an intern at the Democratic National Committee's political department for two summers prior to her appointment to the Credentials Committee. In addition, she also worked at the Wisconsin Department of Justice in 2010 as an extern. Currently, Sahar is a youth council member on the Democratic National Convention.


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Near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging for evaluation of whole maize kernels: chemometrics for exploration and classification
Thesis (Msc Food Sc (Food Science))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.
The use of near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging and hyperspectral image analysis for distinguishing between whole maize kernels of varying degrees of hardness and fungal infected and non-infected kernels have been investigated. Near infrared hyperspectral images of whole maize kernels of varying degrees of hardness were acquired using a Spectral Dimensions MatrixNIR camera with a spectral range of 960-1662 nm as well as a sisuChema SWIR (short wave infrared) hyperspectral pushbroom imaging system with a spectral range of 1000-2498 nm. Exploratory principal component analysis (PCA) on absorbance images was used to remove background, bad pixels and shading. On the cleaned images, PCA could be used effectively to find histological classes including glassy (hard) and floury (soft) endosperm. PCA illustrated a distinct difference between floury and glassy endosperm along principal component (PC) three. Interpreting the PC loading line plots important absorbance peaks responsible for the variation were 1215, 1395 and 1450 nm, associated with starch and moisture for both MatrixNIR images (12 and 24 kernels). The loading line plots for the sisuChema (24 kernels) illustrated peaks of importance at the aforementioned wavelengths as well as 1695, 1900 and 1940 nm, also associated with starch and moisture. Partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) was applied as a means to predict whether the different endosperm types observed, were glassy or floury. For the MatrixNIR image (12 kernels), the PLS-DA model exhibited a classification rate of up to 99% for the discrimination of both floury and glassy endosperm. The PLS-DA model for the second MatrixNIR image (24 kernels) yielded a classification rate of 82% for the discrimination of glassy and 73% for floury endosperm. The sisuChema image (24 kernels) yielded a classification rate of 95% for the discrimination of floury and 92% for glassy endosperm. The fungal infected and sound whole maize kernels were imaged using the same instruments. Background, bad pixels and shading were removed by applying PCA on absorbance images. On the cleaned images, PCA could be used effectively to find the infected regions, pedicle as well as non-infected regions. A distinct difference between infected and sound kernels was illustrated along PC1. Interpreting the PC loading line plots showed important absorbance peaks responsible for the variation and predominantly associated with starch and moisture: 1215, 1450, 1480, 1690, 1940 and 2136 nm for both MatrixNIR images (15 and 21 kernels). The MatrixNIR image (15 kernels) exhibited a PLS-DA classification rate of up to 96.1% for the discrimination of infected kernels and the sisuChema had a classification rate of 99% for the same region of interest. The The iv sisuChema image (21-kernels) had a classification rate for infected kernels of 97.6% without pre-processing, 97.7% with multiplicative scatter correction (MSC) and 97.4% with standard normal variate (SNV). Near infrared hyperspectral imaging is a promising technique, capable of distinguishing between maize kernels of varying hardness and between fungal infected and sound kernels. While there are still limitations with hardware and software, these results provide the platform which would greatly assist with the determination of maize kernel hardness in breeding programmes without having to destroy the kernel. Further, NIR hyperspectral imaging could serve as an objective, rapid tool for identification of fungal infected kernels.


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The editors of Earth's Daughters magazine (Kastle Brill, Jennifer Campbell, Joyce Kessel, Janna Willoughby-Lohr, and ryki zuckerman) will read from their work on Friday, March 27, at 7 pm in the Fourth Friday Reading Series at Dog Ears Bookstore, 688 Abbott Rd., in South Buffalo. The series is hosted by Fred Whitehead. Admission is $4. Long time sponsor, Bella Pizza, will provide pizza and beverages will be available.
Earth's Daughters is both name of the magazine, which has been publishing for 44 years, and the name of the collective, comprised of the editors, each of whom is an accomplished poet. Earth's Daughters magazine is the longest continuously published feminist literary arts periodical in the US.
Pope Francis elevated 15 new members to the College of Cardinals on Sunday, Jan. 4, one of them a Vincentian archbishop who was honored by Niagara University in November 2013.
The Most Rev. Abune Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, C.M., archbishop of Ethiopia, will be formally installed as a cardinal during a ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica on Feb. 14. He will become only the second Ethiopian bishop to be named a cardinal.
Thanks to the efforts of Quinn Schwab and members of Boy Scout Troop #238, the Mill Road Scenic Overlook has had a cleanup. For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Schwab led the cleanup of debris that was the last remnant of a long-ago farm dump that had been hidden in a ravine on the property.
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Niagara University has attained the highest federal recognition colleges and universities can receive for community service, service-learning and civic engagement – again.
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Diakonia Days
A Summer Camp for Prospective Deaconess Students
What is Diakonia Days?
Are you considering the vocation of deaconess? Whether it is in the hospital room, in the living room of an elderly woman, in the marketplace of another country, or in the midst of urban strife, the Lord has given deaconesses passion and compassion for serving His people!
The Diakonia Days Summer Camp allows post-Confirmation aged young women attending high school, the opportunity to explore the vocation of Deaconess and enjoy a week long fellowship event full of activities, learning, and service.
Spiritual Fellowship, Education, and Growth
Experience daily spiritual fellowship: Come to daily chapel services in Concordia's Chapel of Our Lord and be a part of nightly devotions.
Attend classes led by Deaconesses and Theology professors: Learn what Deaconess ministry is really all about, with a uniquely Lutheran focus, including the history and meaning of the office. Also, dig deeper into the meaning of prayer among other interesting topics to be presented.
Visit and/or work with Deaconesses in the area: Be a part of daily service activities in the community which may include soup kitchens, prison ministry, nursing home visitation, and inner city missions. See what it is like to be a parish or social service agency deaconess.
- Make friends and have a week of group building and fun activities:
Meet young women interested in the deaconess ministry and participate in other fun events.
How can I be a part of Diakonia Days?
You must be a young woman who has been confirmed in the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod of high school age. If you have any interest in serving the church through ministry to women, children, the elderly, the sick, or those in need we encourage you to attend this wonderful opportunity!
Please fill out an application form, which you may request from our office.
Mail the registration form to:
The Deaconess Program
7400 Augusta St. 47G
River Forest, IL 60305
For questions, please contact us.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (708)771-8300 x2136.
What is included?
The total cost for the week is $325.00 to be paid upon arrival. This cost includes: room, board (all meals for the week are covered), materials, all activities, and the opportunity to have a great week this summer!
Students will sleep in the residence halls at the university and meals will be provided through the dining service on campus. Once students arrive on campus, all transportation will be provided through university vehicles to off-site activities.
What is a "deaconess"?
"Deaconess" means servant. The deaconess office is one in which competent, dedicated women serve the Lord and His people through providing spiritual care, instruction in Faith, and acts of love.
What does a deaconess do?
Deaconesses work with the pastor or pastoral care team in congregations, agencies, and missions. A deaconess provides spiritual care, teaches God's Word and serves the neglected and lonely. A parish deaconess may visit the hospitalized and home-bound, teach Bible classes, make evangelism calls, coordinate volunteers or youth groups, or counsel and comfort the grieving and those in distress. Service in social agencies ranges from chaplaincy in hospitals, nursing homes, and prisons, to service in homes for persons with disabilities or the hearing impaired. Deaconesses also serve among other cultures in foreign and home missions.


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Family Resources:
Case Management:
A Family Resource Specialist/Case Manager is available to discuss your situation individually and confidentially. The Case Manager will spend time listening to get a good feel for the goals and needs that you have. The Case Manager will then work with you to develop a personalized plan to help you meet your goals. This plan may include Center resources as well as other resources available through other community agencies and resources. We provide a wide range of referrals including food referrals to Interfaith Food Closet and the Christian Service Center along with applications for Food Stamps, All Kids Health Insurance, FEMA, information about possible assistance with utilities and shelter, medication assistance information, healthcare transportation (the Care Van), and other information about our partner agencies
Counseling | Marriage and Family Therapy:
Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy are offered for individuals, couples, and families through a partnership with Auburn University's Marriage and Family Therapy Center. Marriage and Family Therapists treat a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, marriage issues, family stress, grief, and substance abuse as well as others. While all of our services are free, the counseling services have a fee charged by the Marriage and Therapy Center. The cost is based on income in order to make this service available to everyone in our area. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Counseling line at (334) 521-2259.
Parenting Resources:
Home Visitation / Parents As Teachers
These monthly home visitation programs offer parents the opportunity to learn about how to better care for their children during each developmental stage. Free developmental screenings, along with vision and hearing screenings are also provided.
Small Wonders
This program is offered to Alabama Medicaid-eligible mothers/parents as a way to inform and educate parents on proper prenatal care, infant mortality, and service coordination for parents and their young children. The Care Coordinator provides prenatal assessments to assist the designated physician in promoting safer pregnancies and early access to support services, especially for high-risk pregnancies. The Care Coordinator can also assist with maternity Medicaid eligibility and enrollment. Limited transportation is available for Medicaid and Healthcare related visits.
This program aims at empowering fathers to become the best dads they possibly can. With a combination of POW events (fatherhood breakfast events at schools), 24-7 Dads fatherhood skill development classes, Crash events (fun social events that sometimes include the kids), and Parent Project® parenting classes that allow dads to bring a plus one so that parents and caregivers can coordinate efforts, this program empowers men with children to be the best dad they possibly can.
Care Van
Through our Care Van, we are able to provide limited transportation for prenatal and child health care appointments that would not be able to be attended otherwise. Scheduling in advance is necessary, and due to doctor offices request, we can only transport one parent with a child.
Youth-Based Resources:
Parenting Education
Through our Great Expectations / Special Deliveries programs, we provide classes to high school students that focus on parenting skills needed to raise a baby in a safe and stable home.
Relationship Skills
Our Marriage/Relationship Education Project offers classes in high schools that promote positive relationship skills designed to increase the number of healthy marriages as the students become adults.
Safe Students
We partner with local schools to provide a wide range of presentations and services. Much of this revolves around school-based child abuse prevention program focusing on skills that prevent children from being in unsafe situations. These skills include conflict resolution, anger management, self-reporting child abuse, bullying prevention, and Erin's Law.
Adult Resources:
G.E.D. Classes and Work Keys Certification
We offer services such as preparation for the G.E.D. exam and certification in Work Keys to assist adults in maximizing their earning potential. Through these opportunities, adults gain computer literacy skills and other employability skills. G.E.D. classes are offered in partnership with Southern Union Community College.
Young Adult Employment Services (The YES! Project)
Recognizing the local need for a successful future workforce, we created The YES Project. This program helps young adults ages sixteen through twenty-four attain their academic goals and receive employment training. Through our efforts, we hope to maximize employment, postsecondary, and specialized training opportunities for young adults in our service areas. Participants must be withdrawn from public school to receive services. This program is in partnership with the Alabama Career System and Department of Commerce Workforce Division.
Relationship Education and Enrichment
Through the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative, we are excited to be able to offer several different series of classes to improve the quality of marriages and relationships.
Business Resource Center
Through a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, we offer space, specialized software, and a library of resources for those who are thinking about or are in the early stages of starting their own business. The office can be reserved in advance and the resources used for writing resumes, writing business plans, conducting meetings, or doing research to further learning and make your business a success.
Community-Based Resources:
Human Trafficking Awareness
Renew Hope is a program dedicated to educating, informing, and training community members and frontline workers in the issues related to Human Trafficking.
Community Presentations
We provide presentations highlighting all of our programs, and always place an emphasis on child safety, to churches, civic clubs, and various organizations.


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A little rock and roll take on the otherwise bohemian vibe a maxi can bring. I'm obsessed with the color and style of this little baby. I normally steer clear of mustard just because of my hair and skin tone but decided I could get away with it in skirt form. It's one of those colors I always gravitate towards but then opt for another because I don't know how it will translate on me. Regardless though, I'm into it. Shop the look below. XOXO
Wearing: Side-slit Maxi | Jimmy Hendrix Tee (similar) | Leather Jacket | Modern Vice Booties (similar) | Prada Sunnies | Balenciaga Bag | Keychains |
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The Town of Yarmouth is proud of the fields we are able to offer to the public for reserved usage also for pick up games with your children. Thank you to the Yarmouth Parks Department for taking such good care of our Recreational facilities.Please contact the Assistant Recreation Director for permit forms.
The following fields/courts are available to rent by Schools, private and non-profit group and business'
Sandy Pond Recreation - 482 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth, MA
Softball (Adult and Youth)
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts (pickle ball)
Peter Homer Park - 144 Old Townhouse Road, South Yarmouth, MA
Basketball Courts w/ lights
2 Soccer Fields w/ lights
Adult Softball w/ lights
Flax Pond Recreation Area
Pickleball (under construction)
Basketball Court


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Been a while, hope you're all well. I'll try to post here a bit more often next year.
Latest news? I should have a new short story coming up for Obverse Books' Faction Paradox collection in 2011, first draft's just about sorted.
Erm... I revisited Jungle Jeremy, an old script of mine, on Audioboo to get some sound design practice in again. I hadn't done a really big project since 2007 and I miss it. It starts here, It's a period adventure parody in six five minute long pieces and I'm quite pleased with how it worked out for a hobby piece. Each section has a link to the next under it if you make it past the initial set up.
Will write again soon!
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
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Random drug testing
Quest Diagnostics offers unparalleled program management and support for random drug testing programs. Our support tools are designed to maximize our random program diligence while minimizing administrative effort.
Random, or "spot," drug testing is a strong deterrent to drug users because it is conducted on an unannounced basis. Using a random selection process (e.g., computer-generated), an employer selects one or more individuals from all the employees included in the employer's workplace drug-testing program. By using a random selection process, employers ensure that there is no bias and that all employees have an equal chance of being selected, even those who have been drug tested recently. Random drug testing can be more effective at detecting and deterring drug use than pre-employment testing because employees do not know when they may be selected for testing.
Building a robust drug testing program
Random drug testing works best when combined with a pre-employment testing program that's designed to keep drug users from being hired in the first place. Both reasons for testing should be included in the company's employee drug testing policy, and to whatever degree is appropriate, should be openly shared with applicants and employees – as just having a program in place is an effective means of discouraging drug use.
Download our random drug testing brochure and FAQs to see the features, benefits and fees for each of our three program tiers.
Download our Drug Testing Solution At-A-Glance matrix to compare urine, instant urine, oral fluid and hair drug testing.


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If you use Coppermine Photo Gallery and have taken photos in different locales, you can now pinpoint where those photos were taken with a mod I have been working on. Instructions for the mod are posted in the thread called Coppermine photos/files on Google Maps. To see the map of places where I have taken some photos, check out my Gallery Map.
There are some things I would like to do to improve it, but I'm proud of what I have accomplished so far. The Google Maps API uses javascript, of which I knew little so it's a feat for me to accomplish what I did.


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Chute Closure Program
Closing your building's garbage chute makes disposal of recycling, organics and garbage convenient for residents and helps contribute to a healthy environment.
This program allows multi-residential buildings that receive City of Toronto collection services to close their garbage chutes. Closing the garbage chute allows buildings to have greater control over the waste stream, save money and reduce contamination. Buildings must meet eligibility criteria and receive approval from the City to close their chute.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, buildings must:
- Receive City of Toronto collection service
- Have sufficient space for storage of un-compacted waste containers on the property (if applicable)
- Have sufficient space for storage of recycling containers on the property
- Have ordered, received, distributed and made residents aware of in-unit containers at least six months prior to the initial chute closure application.
Application package
- Chute Closure Letter
- Residents Poll
- Sample Letter to Tenants
- Sample Notice for Posting
- Application & Maintenance Guidelines
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Friday, December 28, 2007
Would the Bangles get old?
Sunday, December 23, 2007
So long Buffalo wings or the Buffalo Bills?
Pick one to give up at bars: eating food or watching television?
If you give up tv in this bargument, then assume no bars you enter will have a functioning television. If you pick food, you just can't eat any.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Questions that keep comic geeks up at night
One recent entry has him setting up this superhero face-off:
Thor vs. Superman -- who ya got?
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Hangovers or love handles?
Would you rather give up sweets or alcohol?
Answer in the poll, which you should find nearby.
There are Richard Dawson biographies selling better...
Interestingly, Amazon.com just recently began offering alternatives on its Barguments page -- books and products you might like if you were thinking of ordering Barguments (whoever that person might be).
Some Barguments cousins, according to Amazon:
REHAB-- an adult drinking game
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, a collection of essays by self-described asshole Tucker Max.
And, oddly, Scattegories by Milton Bradley.
Friday, December 14, 2007
The best part about the video is the display of pop protocol then. Lionel Ritchie gets the first solo, followed pretty quickly by Kenny Rogers. Then Dionne Warwick and Steve Perry. They stick Smokey Robinson in the chorus, but Kenny Loggins gets a solo. For some reason, Dan Ackroyd is there.
Also, did we realize at the time how weak the words were? How did Bob Dylan not walk out when they handed him a lyrics sheet that included "It's time to lend a hand to life, the greatest gift of all" and "If we just believe, there's no way we can fall."
Watch the video for yourself and answer one or all questions in this multi-part Bargument:
Of all the solo singers in the We are the World video, who was the biggest star then? Who ranked on the very bottom of the list then? (Note: you must be able to name the singers in order for them to qualify as an answer.) And who are the biggest and lamest stars from that group now?
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Sneak peek at Barguments the Book
If you could marry into any family, which would you choose?
Who talks about
sex more: men or women?
Is it harder to be a pitcher or a running back?
Name the best television theme song of all time.
Who would win in a war:
Texas or California?
These are just a few of the entertaining,
endlessly debate-worthy questions in Barguments. Spanning the
full spectrum of
life's crucial topics -- sports, television, food, music,
sex, and, of course,
drink -- Barguments is the perfect addition to anywhere
friends, colleagues, or
strangers gather with a little time and plenty of
opinions to share.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Going Down!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Warning: They'll Look A Lot Older in Person
This bargument comes from my old high-school buddy, Kurt, who not only knows bars but also knows what it's like to be thrown through the window of one. It goes:
Kurt explains in an e-mail:
This came up at about 2:30 AM on Saturday while playing poker and I thought I would pass it on:
We were discussing your book (I should get a commision) and [that] question was asked...
The details are a little blurry but I think that one of the Golden Girls won.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
A confrontation physical or verbal stemming from or taking place at an establishment that serves alcohol.
The drunk guy started a bargument with the bouncer and got dropped in the alley.
Not really. A bargument isn't just a fight that takes place at a bar. That's a bar brawl. A bargument, of course, has to be an argument you would really only have at a bar, over a question that can prompt hours of debate.
You can find much better definitions at the excellent urbandictionary.com website. I should challenge those guys to a bargument over the definition of "bargument.''
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Women or Men?
Saturday, November 24, 2007
You can be rid of one thing for life. Pick from: exercise, hangovers or dentists.
Assume there will be no negative consequences from your choice. That is, you'd maintain a healthy weight even if you pick exercise and you could still avoid cavities if you choose dentists.
Vote in the poll nearby. [Jan. 5th update: To make way for a new poll, I'm removing the box for this one from the blog. The results: After 33 votes, Hangovers won handily with 50 percent. Dentists and exercise tied with 8 votes each. It's a shame to close this with a tie for second, but life in the blogosphere must move on...]
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Does Spinal Tap count?
The first lines of the movie are her narrating:
We all know a fairy tale begins with 'Once Upon a Time,' but when something
happens to a trucker, we say 'You're not going to believe this shit.'
I thought there had to a bargument there, possibly about art. But then I thought-- I really didn't know who the $#@! Jackson Pollock was either. So I'm going to go more low-brow with this:
You must forever foresake one genre of movies. Pick from documentaries, cartoons and romantic comedies.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Form of an ice kegerator!!
Technology vs. Ten-Gallon Hats
The Watchdog breaks the Barguments story
>>> Miami Herald business reporter Hanks has new book out, Barguments
and it is funny given some of the scenarios
Doug Hanks, III, age 36 and a business reporter at The Miami Herald
has written a new book called Barguments and it is not only funny, but also
forces one to consider both sides of a question after some libations and the
different scenarios can produce decent arguments and disagreements. The book's
subtitle is a Bargument is "A debate with no right or wrong answer that must be
uncomplicated enough to discuss after three beers."
One favorite of
mine was what animal would win a fight, a bear or a lion? Would it matter if the
match-up occurred in the jungle or in the woods? Hanks told me they actually
called a zoo and the staff, after discussing the matter thought the bear would
win. Another one is "Of all the U.S. presidents which would make the best
drinking buddy?" And there many other examples and many are just hilarious even
if sober, after one thinks through the many different questions. To check out
the book go to http://www.amazon.com/ or Barguments by Doug Hanks and
it is Available for Pre-order at the price of $9.99. >>> Editor's note:
Hanks is a friend of mine and I normally would not plug someone's book because
of that relationship, but the book is funny and worth checking out. Further, I
am not condoning excessive drinking in anyway.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Barguments Buzz
Here's Hector, CGSC bartender and long-time Grove bar fly, at Flannigan's late night with the Barguments review copy. Laura, the bartender, looks on -- probably disagreeing with him on a bargument. She's a fan, though I don't think I got any free beers out of it that night.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Steak or sleep?
Friday, November 16, 2007
Presidential Cage Match
Thursday, November 15, 2007
When do you age-out of Facebook?
With that intro, I present this blog's first poll, which you should find nearby.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Belushi vs. Murphy
Name the all-time-best Saturday Night Live cast.
Do Dan Ackroyd, John Belushi, and Bill Murray (78-79) beat Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Dana Carvey, and Mike Meyers (90-91)? You can get a complete list on the SNL site here.


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(1899 — 1965)
Leopoldo Morey y Pena, whose professional name was Leo Morey, was born into a wealthy family in Peru. One of 18 children, he was the only one who chose to study in the United States, receiving a degree in engineering from Louisiana State University.
In 1929 he began doing illustrations for Science and Invention magazine. He was soon asked to be the magazine's regular artist, doing covers as well as interior illustrations. The same company that owned Science and Invention owned the SF magazine Amazing, and Morey soon found himself doing artwork for that magazine as well. His first cover for Amazing was for the February, 1930, issue. He was soon doing artwork for all the publisher's magazines.
When Amazing was bought by Ziff-Davis in 1938, Morey was replaced by the artists from that chain. He continued to do artwork for SF magazines, however, and was published in most of the genre magazines of that time. The titles that bought his artwork included Astounding, Astonishing Stories, Comet Stories, Cosmic Stories, Captain Future, Fantastic Adventures, Planet Stories, Satellite Science Fiction, Science Fiction Quarterly, Startling Stories, Super Science Stories, Stirring Science Stories, Strange Stories, and Thrilling Wonder Stories.
When World War II broke out, Morey moved to the comic book field, although he continued to do some work for SF magazines into the 1960s.
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Instagram, an online mobile photo & video sharing app, video-sharing, and social networking service, doubles monthly users to 500M in 2 years.
Instagram allows its users to take pictures and videos, and share them with its friends or publicly on the application. This social networking app gets more popularity, as it allows users to share pictures and videos through other social networking platforms, such as Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, and Tumblr.
[Read Also – How much it cost to develop an app like Instagram]
Instagram has 75% of the user outside the US in September. However, they increase to 80% in June 2016 that shows the popularity of pictures, crossing language barriers. Still, this application has 100 million users in the US that command high rates for ads delivered through Facebook's Ads API and new video units.
Instagram Is Twice Bigger Than Snapchat
Claiming bold to its advertisers, Instagram is twice bigger than Snapchat. It saw 95 million images per day at 500 million monthlies, earlier which was 70 million images per day at 300 million monthlies.
According to the company, it's growing well in some foreign countries and got a good response with the huge user base. Now, Instagram is taking the business. It announced many things like extended video ads to 60 seconds, introduced video carousel ads, marketing partner program, opened dynamic retargeting, and much more.
Recently, it launched business profiles with analytics and the option of turning posts into ads.
Like Instagram, there many photo video apps comes with unique idea to delight its users and become popular.
Recently, a new photo and video application provides big screen access to the administration's big catalog of digitized content like NASA Television satellite tracking, on-demand video streaming, and over 15, 000 images. This application has impressive photo gallery with fabulous collection of pictures of the views of Earth and galaxy clicked above and below the clouds.
Nowadays, application also adding other attractive features like 2D and 3D tracking maps, photos and videos related to current trends, support video replies, and so on. Many photo and video applications allow users to consume a large amount of media, which is actually fun to use for them.
Additionally, Facebook-owned Oculus also announcing 360-degree video reactions for the Gear VR headset. Now, users can choose the social network's standard series of reactions while watching Facebook videos using Samsung's virtual reality goggles. It also allows users to see others' reactions float when viewing 360-degree videos on the same screen.
Instagram Also is Adding Automatic In-App Text Translation & Hashtags Option
Soon, users can translate comments, user bios and captions posted with its pictures. The text will be machine translated from the original language to the language chosen in the user's app settings. Even, the translating should be visible, if users tap a new "see translation" option available under comments and captions. With the addition of this feature, Instagram becomes popular more than other major social networking website like Facebook and Twitter.
Apart from translation, Instagram is also attracting its users with hashtags, as it is key to attract likes and comments. Hashtags are a simple yet effective way to tag the photo and throw into in a chronological pool of other photos/videos that have same tag like you have added.
Competition is very high, as people are coming with different ideas and unique concept. If you have something exceptional unique that attracts more users to download app, let's share with us. Having expertise in photo and video app development, we have developed many successful photo and video application like Slide.show make.r.
Our developed iOS app turns your photos & videos into astonishing movies by adding music and different animations/transitions. Users can take photos and videos from Gallery, Instagram, Facebook to create movie and then, share it on social networking sites.


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Lines between Urban Living and Suburban Living Blur
There was a time in the not to distant past when the concept of Urban Living in Downtown San Diego was considered a "trend" or "fad". We now know this is no longer the case. Urban Living in Downtown San Diego (or Southern California for that matter) is desirable and here to stay…. Read More


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You know the scene in Alice in Wonderland where Alice follows the rabbit to his house, eats the biscuit, and grows so big her arms and legs are sticking out the windows? That was something similar to how our growing team fit into our old office space.
So we've moved! Not far (we're around the corner from our old space in Sandyford) but we now have open space, fresh air, and a beautiful view across the reservoir. We'll be putting our creative stamp on the space over the next few weeks which we can't wait to share with you.
For anyone looking for Cogs & Marvel it's the same number, new address – we can be found at Fenward House, Arkle Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
At Cogs & Marvel, we believe that every time you get a group of people together, whether they be staff, customers, partners or consumers, you have an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with you. You have an opportunity to turn passive admirers into an army of advocates for your corporate brand. Cogs & Marvel is an event agency that creates brand experiences to delight in the moment and inspire lasting change.
Want to inspire change in your audience? Get in touch with the Cogs & Marvel team.