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OUR MISSION and VISION:
evox is a lifestyle network that uses neuroscience and psychophysiology to support our community in the desire to improve the quality of life. We create an online and offline learning environment that increases individual and group participation in enhancing the world's environmental, social, and economic growth.
Because of the carefully curated catalog of healthy products sold at our evoxMarketplace, and because of our planet-focused distributors, evox has a positive and rapidly-accelerating effect on Consumer Buying Behavior. We sell products that:
Reduce unnecessary chemicals and additives
Are committed to a responsible supply chain that honors workers, communities, the environment, and the purchaser
Reduce unnecessary packaging and waste with recycled and recyclable containers and shipping methods
Because of our deeply focused content at evoxTelevision and our immersive learning curriculum programs that are committed to each of us discovering and affirming great life choices for physical, mental, emotional, fiscal, household, and community wellness, we:
Decrease the incidence of diabetes
Decrease the experience of heart disease
Increase coping mechanisms and actively work toward lessening the incidence and impact of addiction
Because of our Listening Ecosystem and robust and growing evox Community keeping in touch and supporting one another digitally and via live events and gatherings, we:
Decrease the experience of isolation and loneliness
Foster connection and collaboration among affinity-based groups gathering around passion and purpose
Measure, with cutting-edge neuroscience, the social good each of us accomplishes, well beyond previous measures of "self reporting"
EXPANSIVE VISION: The way we, as a society, measure social good has been fundamentally flawed. Our world is filled with best intentions and creators "piling on positivity" posting "good" thoughts and messages and hoping people feel better or inspired. evox is changing the game...and the science...and we're keeping you in the center of the exploration and discovery!
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evox TV: Streaming Television Programming
We bring you original television programming about expanding consciousness and finding deeper meaning in life; delivered online and streamed to your favorite device. evox features a wide range of top quality HD video programming, including reality, comedy and drama, as well as talk shows, documentaries and cooking shows. New content is rolled out weekly, created by established producers, independent content creators, and evox community members themselves.
evox Marketplace: Sustainable Commerce
The evox Marketplace is an online shop dedicated to promoting sustainable commerce and connecting evox viewers with goods and services from globally-conscious brands that support their healthy lifestyles. But it's more than just another online store: it's a shopping experience that connects people with the companies that market to them, and gives shoppers a real voice. Product categories include food, personal care, apparel, home and garden and recreation and fitness, plus others. The evox retail team reviews each vendor's specifications, full sourcing and the product lifecycle of every item for alignment with evox's standards and values of sustainability, fair trade and social responsibility.
evox Social Community: a ListeningEcosystem
evox is an environment that fosters exploration, self-discovery, and interaction with others: people to learn from, respond to, and be inspired by, to live a better life in a better world. The evox platform features original blogger content, virtual hangouts, community forums, meet-ups, surveys, comments and posts, to encourage participation at whatever level community members are comfortable with. By also engaging directly with brands and manufacturers, evox has created a ListeningEcosystem℠ that provides a direct way for people and brands to communicate and connect, to genuinely hear what consumers like and dislike, what they want and what they don't, through the evox social platform. So, whether you're focused on health, wellness, global and social issues, food, wine, travel, community projects, or more conscious consumerism, you'll find it at evox. We're the next evolution in entertainment.
Our Core Values
Inherent Goodness. We fundamentally believe that people are good, if not great. We will always strive to show the best aspects of our mutual humanity. Cultural Evolution. We believe that we cannot authentically provide a television, retail and social community unless we consistently develop our corporate culture and inculcate our core values. Absolute Integrity. No matter what the circumstances, we will always act with integrity, honor, gratitude and joy. And, should we forget, we will listen to our loyal community to remind us of our promise. Mutual Co-operation. We exist to elevate the stature, vision and mission of organizations who inspire people, organizations and institutions to be the best of humanity and what is possible in being alive. Sustainable Profitability. We are committed to prosper as a business, have a thriving passionate and visionary culture and pave the way for a world that is sustainable, extraordinarily happy and honors the integrity of the human spirit. Constant Learning. We are on a mission of continual exploration. We do not know, nor will provide answers. We will provide rich experiences for people to explore their lives, but we trust our audience, fans, partners, vendors, staff and community to know what's "right" for themselves. Responsible Citizenry. We promise to be a "for good, for profit" organization helping and supporting other entrepreneurs and businesses to be profitable, successful, and powerful in causing a change in the world that lets all people experience the joy of being alive. evox proudly supports many community and environmental non-profit, NGO, and charitable organizations domestically and internationally, with giving and donation/support, and volunteer team commitment company practices. Accountable Leadership. We promise to shut the doors, fire the staff, and oust the CEO or other executives who do not provide leadership or demonstrate the courage to lead global shifts. Thanks for your interest in evox - now join the evox community!
Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corps
In addition to taking great pride in providing good-for-you products in our marketplace (organic, sustainable, responsibly-sourced, etc) and content that is dedicated to inspiring discovering and affirming choices for the best life possible for yourself, your family, your community, and the world, evox is proud to have sustainability and social impact baked into our business model from the ground up. We are a certified Public Benefit Corporation (find out more about the PBC movement here) and, additionally, evox is a certified B Corp (discover the movement of doing business for good here, and explore the evox Impact Assessment on our page here).
If you are a business owner, stakeholder, shareholder, decision maker, or committed team member of any business that might benefit from a greater level of transparency, accountability, and commitment to social and environmental impact, consider exploring the Public Benefit Corporation model and the B Corp community. Find out more here.
About the evox Team
The evox team is a group of individuals with expertise across television, technology, e-commerce, health and wellness, and a collective interest in inspiring, entertaining, informing, and connecting people. evox was created around a common purpose of wanting to help people simply live better, and the belief that in so doing, the world will be a better place to live.
Xav Dubois
An entrepreneur and experienced entertainment industry professional, Xav has worked for and collaborated with networks and companies such as Cannon Pictures, New World, Paramount, MGM, Universal Pictures, FX Networks, and Fox Movie Channel. He is also the founder of Kenwood Solutions Group, an independent software company that develops and implements customized software solutions for medium and large media, governmental, and transportation groups. evox Television is the culmination of all these efforts.
Xav is passionate about the tangible difference that evox is making and will make in the world of entertainment, conscious-commerce, and the growing community of people looking for ways to contribute to and improve the QoL (Quality of Life) on the planet.
Looking back, the Scouts is where I began to learn about being a global citizen and taking care of The Earth. A little later in life, an amazing teacher, Sharon Carper, took me under her wing and mentored me in learning more about the world and instilled in me a great curiosity about how to make our planet better. Later, I volunteered for Amnesty International and Greenpeace and have always been in the pursuit of Transformation both personally and in the world. Our company, evox, is very much engaged in the inquiry that I've been in for my entire life: "How do we make the planet and its people happier, more joyful, satisfied, and peaceful?"
We're using Video Content, Conscious Commerce, and a Global Community to help bring about a world that honors all and supports monetary and social systems that are honest, fair, and just for everyone! Our Television Network, evoxTelevision.com, supports this by showing content that empowers, educates, and inspires while evoxMarketplace.com supports people and vendors who are striving to lead healthier, happier, and more sustainable lives. We're proud to be part of the process and we truly appreciate YOU for being with us on this journey. We look forward to hearing from you and the many benefits we hope you reap by being a part of the evox Community.
Bridget Barrett
Bridget has been marrying entrepreneurial spirit with service-mindedness for decades. After working as chief in-house counsel to a technology company in Silicon Valley, she co-founded a pioneering "virtual General Counsel" firm that provides high-quality legal services to the underserved startup market. Her practice has supported private and publicly-held businesses in the technology, internet, media, nonprofit, sustainability practices and renewable energy industries for many years (including such companies as SolarCity and KACO new energy).
Her passions for constant personal growth, creative expression, and being of service led Bridget to pursue a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology, which she attained in 2014. She continues to use those years of training in deep listening and counseling every day, and is deeply committed to using her learning in service to the continued awakening of consciousness in the world.
Bridget has rediscovered her lifelong love of a cappella ensemble singing. She sings Baritone in a barbershop quartet and in the Santa Monica Chorus, a chapter of the Sweet Adelines International women's barbershop singing organization. She also currently enjoys serving on the chorus' nonprofit organization board of directors.
Using the unique combination of gifts, talents, skills, and tools I possess, I strive to touch, inspire, and empower others to become themselves fully, to live their highest truth, and to reach for their most heartfelt dreams.
Andrew Mersmann
Andrew is author of Frommer's 500 Places Where You Can Make a Difference global guide to volunteer vacations (Gold Medal—Best Guide Book). Former Editor in Chief of PASSPORT Magazine, featured at New York Times Travel Show, Smithsonian Associates, 92ndStreet Y-TriBeCa, Oprah and Friends, Animal House, The Focus Group, NY1 TV, judge for Condé Nast World Changers Conference. Mersmann's service travel/volunteering blog: www.changebydoing.com
Andrew is committed to the concept that the wide chasm between where many people see themselves in their daily lives and the perceived far away place of having a profound impact on others is an illusion. One step gets us across, and there are also many bridges to help us find our way.
"I bang the Get-Out-There-And-Volunteer drum all the time—a little too loudly for some people's taste, I'm sure. I find some of the most moving, poignant, goofy, hilarious, rewarding moments of my life have been working side-by-side in communities other than my own, and I wish that on everyone. I'm as much the lazy, shortcut-taking, boring, in hibernation mode dude as the next guy, so I treasure the times I get to focus outside my own skin, my own home, my own neighborhood. The fact that evox is committed to connection to ourselves and the world at large kinda rocks my world."
William A Larrenaga, C.P.A.
Bill is a former partner of KPMG LLP, one of the Big Four Certified Public Accounting Firms and resides in Wellesley, Massachusetts with his wife, Rebecca. During his KPMG career, he had Leadership responsibility as Partner-in-Charge of the Mid-Atlantic and New England Internal Audit Services Practices, Partner-in-Charge of two offices and served on the Board of Directors of the Firm and a predecessor Firm. Industry experience includes high tech, manufacturing, construction, retail and distribution.
Bill currently serves middle market companies and several startup companies as their part time Chief Financial Officer helping them with their forecasting, organization, development of their business plans, financial statement preparation and general business advice. He has also consulted with companies ranging in size with revenues of five million to twelve billion dollars. He has served on the Board of a privately held company and several non-profit organizations including the Audit Committee and as a Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Bill is a graduate of Santa Clara University with a major in Accounting and a minor in Philosophy and acts as an Ambassador for Santa Clara University.
Bill has always believed in giving back to the communities in which he lives by serving on various nonprofits as Chairman of the Board and as an active member. These organizations include Board of Education, Town of Wellesley Light Plant Committee, Audit Committee and Town Member, Boston Catholic Charities, Wellesley Country Club Board, Big Sisters of Boston and various other nonprofit groups.
Jerry Johnson
Jerry has built a veteran marketing consulting firm that consistently produces innovative approaches that yield solid results. Stories of remarkable client success have been featured on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," KOMO TV in Seattle, numerous Puget Sound area radio talk shows, The New York Times, Advertising Age, Adweek, Direct, Puget Sound Business Journal, and Media, Inc.
Jerry has a particular distinction for translating consumer insights into big wins in the marketplace. His work for HP led to the "Mentor" campaign, which lifted oscilloscope sales 7%, for SquareSoft video games led to the "VideoBrat" campaign, which increased sales 12%, and for Group Health Cooperative led to the "Seeker" campaign, which boosted sales 18% and won the Kaiser Permanente Best Practices Award.
Jerry is a frequent speaker, lecturer, and radio talk show guest on marketing and brand development topics. He received his B.A. in Government from Harvard University.
Julie Fahnestock
Writing stories of businesses creating positive impact was what Julie Fahnestock did for fun. From fair trade, to closed-loop, to the locavore movement, Julie has always been committed to promoting the sustainable impact of social enterprises. A recent partner of evox Television, she is also the Creative Director and Sustainability Storyteller for B Storytelling, a B Corp and brand development/content strategy company. B Storytelling has helped dozens of sustainability-minded entrepreneurs strategically discover and position their stories. From start-ups like SunCommon, a growing solar company in Vermont, to Lands' End, one of the world's leading apparel companies, B Storytelling views every level of impact as a reason to celebrate.
Julie holds an MBA in Sustainability from Marlboro College Graduate School and blogs for 3BL Media and Triple Pundit. She has ten years of experience in nonprofit management and communications. Both evox Television and B Storytelling marry her understanding of business, brand building, and personal convictions. Julie is a recent Brooklyn resident and falls in love with NYC more and more every day.
Greg Hemmings
As an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and community movement-maker, Greg Hemmings is a global thought leader in the area of positive social impact filmmaking. Greg's focus is on how companies can inspire positive change by investing in the sharing of important stories, which can significantly increase brand trust in the market.
His commitment for positive social change has taken him and his team to all corners of the world to tell global stories to inspire local change and local stories to inspire global change. His company, Hemmings House, is a certified B-Corporation and has been producing film content for the brand marketing and global broadcast industries for over a decade. They have also created a process that engages social community and brand stakeholders in the film story experience helping to accelerate social movements that matter to them.
Greg is also a mentor, public speaker, podcaster, writer, adventurer, musician…and most importantly a dad and husband.
Greg's philosophy is simple: If we want to see transformation happen in our world and in our communities, we cannot wait for governments and philanthropists to make the necessary changes on their own. We, as business owners and global citizens, need to walk side-by-side to support, and in many cases lead, the change.
Jennifer Mansibang - evoxMarketplace Orders Fulfillment Officer
Raised on the beautiful island of Hawaii, Jennifer knows the meaning of Aloha in its truest sense—extending true hospitality to our customers. Prior to evox, Jennifer was part of an online magazine that deals with different online trends, and was a virtual assistant to one of the internet's leading bloggers.
Jennifer handles order fulfillment, screening, and verifying orders of customers to make sure that they get the right product they expect, and want to come back for more. She proactively advises them of any concerns and delivery timelines to make sure everyone's expectations are met and exceeded. She is also responsible for handling customer concerns via email and making sure that each customer receives that dedicated attention that comes with each product we proudly offer on evoxMarketplace.com.
Baking and cooking are some of Jennifer's passions, and when she takes vacations, her favorite spot is, no surprise here, the beach.
Pam Baluyo - evoxMarketplace Managing Consultant
Pam is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Virtual Knowledge Workers, Inc. She brings with her over 15 years of business management, focusing on Customer Service, Sales, and Technical Support and has worked with blue-chip companies in the IT and telecommunications industries. She closely coordinates with the evoxMarketplace team in developing strategies to improve the all important customer shopping experience and additionally executes processes to facilitate faster lead times and better productivity.
Pam is a lover of the written word, a game console enthusiast, and a huge fan of anime, DC & Marvel cartoons, and anything of the worlds of fantasy and science fiction. She is also an active Rotary Club member and community service is one of her passions.
evox Advisors
Dr. Paul Bolls
Dr. Paul Bolls grew up in the Bozeman, Montana area and loves escaping into the mountains whenever possible. Prior to graduate school, he spent eight years working on-air in commercial radio mostly in Bozeman. While attending Montana State University for his bachelors degree, he was fortunate to have Professors mentor him through research experiences. This translated into his own passion for mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students through research experiences outside of the classroom. He does this primarily through his research group, Media Mind Insights, a research team dedicated to studying how the human brain processes and responds to media. Dr. Bolls and his wife (Val) moved to Lubbock in December of 2015. They enjoy the friendliness of the Lubbock community and vibrant Texas Tech campus.
Jerry Dackerman
Jerry is the founding partner and CEO of Integral Performance and has served as CEO of six public and private companies over the last 30 years. He founded 3 companies and took another public on the NASDAQ exchange. His diverse industry sector experience includes Energy, IT, Telecommunications, Marketing and Advertising, and Financial Services. He has been a non-executive director for three companies including a leading mutual fund and has been involved in Turnarounds, Joint Ventures, Alliances, Investment Banking, Acquisitions, and Mergers. He is focused on leadership elevation and performance management for clients globally.
Tim Dukes
Tim Dukes, Ph.D. consults with senior leaders and teams, established business owners, political and organizational visionaries, emerging innovators, entrepreneurs, and artists to bridge the worlds of dynamic opposition so that what seems to be a contradiction can actually inform a process of continued evolution into clarity.
His model for clarity is based on presence and mindfulness distilled from years of coaching leaders, clinical work, academic research, and contemplative practices. With clarity, a leader can be an inspired, authentic communicator, transform challenges into professional mastery, and be accountable for his or her actions. His process fosters a relational environment based on insight, trust, and candor.
Terry Gips
For more nearly four decades, Gips has been at the forefront of the sustainability movement, helping countless people, organizations, and communities meet the challenge of living more sustainably.
Gips is an internationally recognized sustainability leader, ecologist, agricultural economist, and business consultant who serves as CEO and President of Sustainability Associates, was co-founder and executive director of Alliance for Sustainability and its Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, Director of Ecological Affairs at Aveda, founding vice-chair of Congregations Caring for Creation, adjunct faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, board member of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and board member of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
The author of the widely acclaimed Breaking the Pesticide Habit and the co-author of The Humane Consumer and Producer Guide, Gips served as technical editor of Reviving the Land and has written numerous articles based on his work in 45 countries.
Garvin Jabusch
Garvin is the Chief Investment Officer for Green Alpha Advisors. Prior to co-founding that company in 2007, Garvin worked at Forward Management, LLC where he managed the Sierra Club Stock Fund and the Sierra Club Equity Income Fund.
Before Forward Management, Garvin served as Vice President of Strategic Services at Morgan Stanley where he contributed to such projects as the integration of European acquisitions and the sale of Morgan Stanley Online. He also served as a product manager at Morgan Stanley Online, managing the launches of wireless trading and after-hours trading for the firm's clients. After-hours trading on MarketXT marked the first time retail investors in the U.S. had the opportunity to trade in the after-close markets. His other experience includes research and analysis, trading and mutual fund sales.
Earlier, Garvin studied in the Ph.D. program in physical anthropology and archaeology for five years at the University of Utah. Garvin was a field Director for the American Expedition to Petra, Jordan for two excavation seasons, and served as archaeologist and crew chief at many sites in the American West. Other jobs held by Garvin have included EMT and whitewater rafting guide.
Garvin holds an MBA in international management and finance from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). His mix of business and science-intensive backgrounds brings knowledge of long-term systemic risk and societal collapse to portfolio management.
Maurice Kanbar
Philanthropist, film producer, entrepreneur, and Inventor Maurice Kanbar holds over 36 patents on various consumer and medical products, including D Fuzz It, a brush that removes "pilling" from sweaters, an innovative hypodermic needle protector, and Skyy Vodka, the fastest growing vodka over the last decade in the United States. Mr. Kanbar built (and still owns) the first multiplex movie theater, the Quad Cinema, in Greenwich Village.
A renowned supporter of the arts, especially independent film, led to his endowment of the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television at New York University, Kanbar Hall in San Francisco, the Kanbar Campus Center at Philadelphia University, and the Maurice Kanbar Center for Biomedical Engineering at The Cooper Union as well as the establishment of the Kanbar Program in Environmental and Transportation Graphics, also at The Cooper Union. He is also a board member of the San Francisco Film Society, and has given millions of dollars to charitable organizations worldwide.
His support of film festivals across the country includes the San Francisco Film Society (Kanbar Screenwriting Award), Hampton's Film Festival, Mendocino Film Festival (Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking Award), UCLA FILM FESTIVAL, and the Sausalito Film Festival.
In 2006, Maurice produced an animated feature film, Hoodwinked, which held the number one spot in the United States during its first week of release and the movie has grossed more than $100 million in domestic and foreign box office receipts. His film company, Kanbar Entertainment, also produced Hoodwinked Too (the sequel to the original hit film), and Seducing Charlie Barker (2012). He is currently developing other film projects.
Mr. Kanbar is the author of the Secrets from an Inventor's Notebook (all royalties donated to an NYU scholarship fund), and he and his inventions have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes magazine, Business Week, Newsweek, and USA Today.
A MENSA member, Mr. Kanbar received his Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Philadelphia University where he later received an Honorary Doctorate of Science.
Jeffrey Knoll
Jeffrey is an e-Commerce professional from Rochester, Michigan with a passion for innovation and adventure. He received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University, where he studied Integrated Supply Chain Management. Jeffrey has spent the last eight years of his career representing brands, distributors, and e-retailers within the eCommerce space and generating over $60 Million dollars in annual revenue across numerous sales channels.
Annie Longsworth
Founder and CEO—The Siren Agency; Chair & Advisory Board—Sustainable Brands; former CEO—Saatchi & Saatchi S.
Experienced, entrepreneurial executive committed to positive change through business. Depth of knowledge in sustainability and brand communication strategy, CSR, marketing and PR and consumer behavior change. Proven leader dedicated to team success. Specialized knowledge in purpose-driven sustainability and environmental communication strategy.
Specialties: Purpose-driven brand communication and storytelling, TBL sustainability, consumer engagement, public relations, communication planning.
Tané Minnick
Tané brings with her over 20 years of experience as a consumer product marketer and retail strategist, 15 specifically in the A&O (athletic & outdoor) business cluster and 8 in sustainability. She has held senior leadership positions with Federated Department Stores, VF Brands, and Patagonia in buying, planning, store operations, product development, and marketing. Most recently Tané was on the founding executive team as GMM of hwchannel.com and cofounder, CMO of nymbldrive.com
At Patagonia Tané built the entire buying platform for the retail division including securing talent, purchasing and managing merchandise information systems, and creating product initiatives. At Macy's she was consistently recognized for her ability to identify the white space in the marketplace, launch unique innovative product strategies, and retain higher-than-average profit margins.
Tané received her MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School.
Nick Neuhausel
Nick Neuhausel is a partner and executive vice president at culture-shaping firm Senn Delaney, a Heidrick & Struggles company. He also leads Senn Delaney's energy practice. Nick brings significant business leadership and consulting capabilities to help clients build healthy, high-performance cultures that deliver strong, sustainable business results. He builds strong and lasting relationships with senior executives and as a trusted advisor, helps them to lead and shape the cultures of their respective organizations. A former client of Senn Delaney himself, Nick has directly experienced many of the issues facing Senn Delaney clients, as well as the positive impact of improved spirit and performance. His extensive executive-level experience leading human resources and business functions inside companies enables him to quickly assess the situation and develop systematic approaches to address the issues impeding performance.
Nikki Pava
Nikki is the founder of Alegria Partners, a consulting firm that specializes in planning and executing marketing communications and sustainability initiatives for mission-driven companies. She holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from the Presidio School of Management and works in a strategic capacity with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and non-profits to develop and reach specific, measurable goals.
Nikki co-foundedEcoTuesday, a national networking forum that facilitates vital connections and essential change in the business community. EcoTuesday has hosted more than 300 events and is currently thriving in six cities across the country. In 2012, Renewable Energy News named Nikki one of the "Top 10 Women in Cleantech and Sustainability." Nikki serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Cleantech & Sustainability and Going Organic Magazine and has spoken at Harvard University and the Women in Green Forum.
Gaurav Purohit
A retail professional with 13 years of experience and specialization in P&L management, category management, operations, and supply chain. Gaurav has experience in online and brick-and-mortar retail formats handling diverse product portfolios such as CPG both food and non food, footwear, travel, electronics, soft furnishing, home interiors, and fashion. He has managed team sizes of over 300 across different functions of retail at various level of hierarchy. With a global outlook and his MBA at Babson focusing on strategy and global management Gaurav guides evox retail decisions.
Mark Sonnenberg
Mark Sonnenberg is a veteran of over 25 years in the entertainment industry across multiple platforms on both the business management and creative programming side – from broadcast (local and network) to cable (basic and pay) to new media (on-line, video-on-demand, location-based) – many of which were successful start-up operations. He has been an integral part of the management and leadership of various channels and businesses – both large and small as well as corporate and entrepreneurial.
Sonnenberg has acquired, developed, and overseen the creation of thousands of hours of content and has an excellent reputation within the business and creative communities.
Having started his career in broadcast television research – first at KTTV in Los Angeles and then ABC Network – Sonnenberg returned to local television as Program Director for Tribune's Los Angeles television station, KTLA, where he helped create and then later became the executive producer of the Emmy Award winning KTLA Morning News. The program became the staple for morning news programs across the country and revolutionized morning television. While at KTLA, Sonnenberg successfully negotiated several studio movie packages and off-net acquisitions that were instrumental in the station being the leading independent in the market.
News Corp. later recruited Sonnenberg to be part of the launch team that propelled Fox into the cable arena with FX and the Fox Movie Channel, ultimately in charge of both networks, leading their successful growth within the cable industry. Sonnenberg later moved into a corporate role, looking after Fox's interests in many cable channels interacting with Fox Sports – including; Speedvision, Golf Channel, and TVG.
Sonnenberg expanded into the pay and video-on-demand arena – first, as EVP, Entertainment at iN DEMAND and then for the VOD service, Intertainer before returning to basic cable. At E! Networks, he was responsible for the entire entertainment operation for E!, Style and E!online. During his tenure at E! Networks, the company experienced its greatest growth in Adults 18-34 and Adults 18- 49. Following E! Networks, Sonnenberg helped create a west coast programming operation for Discovery Networks, working between the creative community and the company's various channels including Discovery and TLC.
Prior to starting XE5 Media Group, Sonnenberg was the Chief Operating Officer for Maya Entertainment Group – a content company that specializes in the development, production, and acquisition of independent films across all media platforms – focusing on the growing English speaking American Latino audience.
Russ Stoddard
Russ started Oliver Russell in 1991 and is the brand building expert company's president and founder. He's committed his career (nearly 30 years) to social responsibility, first inside the corporate world and then as an entrepreneur who's started four companies and five nonprofit causes. Russ is the author of "Rise Up - How to Build a Socially Conscious Business," and his creative work has been honored with local, regional, and national creative awards. These days, Russ focuses on brand strategy for clients, spreading the Certified B Corp love, and connecting kindred spirits to multiply social impact.
Russ also co-founded digital cause marketing start up, Social Good Network, and serves as advisor to GoodWell as well as being founder of four nonprofits, with deep involvement in the social enterprise community.


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Security will always be a top priority for businesses, and becomes even more important as…
Which network traffic encryption method is right for you?
Security has traditionally been a top priority for CIOs and CTOs for a number of years now, and for good reason. Each day that passes brings an increasing number of threats and malicious capabilities leveraged by hackers in an attempt to steal and snoop mission-critical enterprise information. Whether it's to protect against these cybercriminals or to simply provide peace of mind, the vast majority of businesses have deployed network traffic encryption to bolster their data protection.
However, there are several options when it comes to this security measure available today, including AES and IPsec algorithms. Each of these comes with its own advantages, and business leaders and technology managers must ensure that they factor in the right considerations to select the best one.
What is AES?
First, let's examine the Advanced Encryption Standard, better known as AES. TechTarget's Margaret Rouse explained that this encryption method is a symmetric block cipher put in place in software and hardware to encrypt information. AES is used by U.S. federal groups to protect government information, as well as by other organizations across the globe.
This standard first emerged in 2000 as an answer to the outdated Data Encryption Standard. After extensive research and development, the National Institute of Standards and Technology selected a proposed algorithm that would become the basis for AES.
How does AES work?: 128 vs. 256
There are three block ciphers included in the AES model, including AES-128, AES-192 and AES-256, the most popular of which are AES-128 and AES-256.
"Each cipher encrypts and decrypts data in blocks of 128 bits using cryptographic keys of 128-, 192- and 256-bits, respectively," Rouse explained. "Symmetric or secret-key ciphers use the same key for encrypting and decrypting, so both the sender and the receiver must know and use the same secret key."
"All three AES ciphers provide a high level of data protection that will be effective until 2031 and beyond."
Seagate noted in a white paper that all three algorithms are ideal for encrypting short messages, computing digital signatures as well as establishing or verifying cryptographic materials. The different block ciphers have caused confusion in the industry – for years now, businesses have wondered if 256 is stronger than 128 because of the number associations. However, NIST has noted that all three AES ciphers provide a high level of data protection that will be effective until 2031 and beyond.
"All three key sizes are considered adequate for Federal Government applications up through Classified Secret," NIST stated, according to Seagate.
What is IPsec?
Another encryption standard is the Internet Protocol Security framework, or IPsec. Rouse noted that IPsec includes "a set of protocols for security at the network or packet processing layer of network communication." Before this framework, protection was deployed at the application layer, but IPsec enabled organizations to implement security across the board, without having to adjust each individual user computer when an upgrade or change was needed. Rouse pointed out that IPsec is particularly beneficial when it comes to virtual private networks, where remote users leverage a dial-up connection for access to the private network.
IPsec: AH, ESP, transport, tunnel
Similar to AES, IPsec also offers different choices, including Authentication Header, or AH, and Encapsulating Security Payload, or ESP. AH enables the sender of the data to be authenticated, where ESP authenticates both the sender and encryption in place. These can be used separately, or in conjunction with one another.
TechTarget contributor James Turnbull noted that IPsec also has separate modes for transport and tunnel. In this way, transport mode directly encrypts all traffic between two separate hosts, protecting the data packet. Transport mode does not encrypt the IP header, however. Tunnel mode, on the other hand, establishes a virtual pathway or tunnel between two subnets, encrypting both the payload and the IP header.
"The principal advantage of IPsec is that it offers confidentiality and authentication at the packet level between hosts and networks," Turnbull wrote.
At the same time, IPsec is disadvantaged in that security largely depends on the protection of public keys – poor key management could spell disaster. In addition, this standard can also be a drag on performance, adding overhead to both the network and application traffic.
How can I choose?
Now that we've explained the inner workings of each option, let's explore that top considerations decision-makers should factor in when selecting a network encryption method. Some questions to ask here include:
- What type or level of protection does my business need? AES and IPsec use different methods for securing data, so the type of protection needed with help guide the selection.
- Does the company strongly enforce the use of robust authentication credentials? Seagate noted that this is particularly important when considering security for data at rest.
- How will the enterprise manage its encryption keys? This is a considerably key consideration to factor in when examining IPsec security.
- Will this network encryption work well alongside other security measures that are in place? Protection shouldn't be counterintuitive – each piece of the security puzzle should fit and work well with each other.
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From the land of the pisco sour comes a new, and even more intoxicating Peruvian export--FatKingBulla. Okay, perhaps that's a bit of a bold statement. Pisco sours are some strong stuff. Just ask my ex-neighbor about that morning I woke up on his lawn cradling his garden gnome (nothing happened Gene...I swear). But the fact remains, FatKingBulla are responsible for some serious Latin-funk-rock grooves.
Comprised of "Bulla," Martino Succetti and "Mr. Vicius", the group has been hard at work promoting their new self-titled album between Lima, Colombia, New York and Miami. In fact, they'll be performing in the good ole' Magic City this Saturday, Upstairs at the Van Dyke. Check them out for yourself, and maybe order a pisco sour to get in the spirit. Just don't blame me if you end up molesting any lawn ornaments.
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Yes, folks, it's another round of mini reviews featuring books I got from my library! This edition includes two YA books that are part of a series (but not the same series...very different ones, in fact) and an adult novel I've been meaning to read for years.
Pushing the Limits - Katie McGarry (synopsis)
Dare You To, was released I realized every YA blogger was talking about it. Once I heard book #2 had a baseball player as the love interest, I put a reserve in at my library for book #1, Pushing the Limits.
I had absolutely no idea what to expect from this book. In fact, I actually thought that it was a New Adult book when I had first heard about the series. Nope, YA. The characters are still in high school. Once I realized that, I prepared myself for some overly angsty...er...angst. Happily, it didn't come. Sure, the situations Echo and Noah are in are extremely dramatic, and I'd hope not many teens would have to deal with those kinds of issues, but McGarry does a good job of making it realistic and relatable.
As many bloggers like to say, this book had all the feelings. Really. I was constantly feeling up and down and sideways because I was so invested in these characters. Echo and Noah were real people to me. They were just kids. Kids who had been dealt an incredibly shitty hand in life but were just trying to make it work while also dealing with the normal agonies of high school.
I really liked Pushing the Limits. At times the situations are so hard to take but I think that's what makes it so great. Author Katie McGarry doesn't shy away from issues. She presents them head on because she knows her readers can handle it. I'm looking forward to reading the next book, Dare You To, which has Noah's friend Beth as the heroine and the aforementioned baseball player as the hero. I must say that I'm not sure how I feel about this because I wasn't too crazy about Beth and it seemed like her romance was already set up at the end of Pushing the Limits. Hopefully I won't have to wait too long for the next book to become available for me at the library!
Austenland - Shannon Hale (synopsis)
I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy this one simply because I had been waiting eons to read it. Happily, I ended up really liking it. It was a quick read (it was a much smaller book than I expected!) but an enjoyable one. My favourite part about it was that it was funny - a clever funny, just like Austen's novels. I found myself laughing out loud at numerous parts. Example A:
"I wasn't aware until this precise and awkward moment that when startled in a strange place, my instincts would have me pretend to be a ninja."Example B:
"It's not something you tell your single best friend. It's like rubbing your nose in the poop of my happiness."Sorry, no page numbers as I just tweeted the lines and didn't make a proper note. Just rereading those lines make me giggle again.
All in all, I liked reading Austenland. Shannon Hale didn't blow my mind with her story but it was clever and cute and had great Austen-esque touches. Plus, it had probably the best dedication ever:
What's not to love about that? Now I can watch the trailer, read the news about the movie, and check out the sequel, Midnight in Austenland. Fun!
Insurgent - Veronica Roth (synopsis)
It's very much a war book - lots of death and dealing with the aftermath (emotionally and physically). Tris is still reeling from what she had to do at the end of the first book and I don't blame her one bit. There were so many heart wrenching moments that I think were well written.
There were a few occasions when Tris' age was brought up. Sometimes she's referred to as a child, sometimes an adult (reminder: she's sixteen). I don't know if it was intentional but I'm glad it was part of the story because it helps the reader remember that she's a young girl having to deal with issues she shouldn't have to (which builds from the above point).
This review was a lot harder to write than I thought! I think it's because I don't want to give anything away and it's one of those cases where I just loved it so I don't know what to say!
There are still many questions that need to be answered as Insurgent was left on a bit of a cliffhanger. I had planned my reading of this series so I wouldn't have to wait too long for the third and final book, Allegiant, to be released but I'm already wishing the days would move faster! The book will be published on October 22 (a month yesterday!!) and I am second in line for my library...and I just checked and there will be two copies. I'll still have to wait for the book to be processed but at least I'll get it!
Happy reading :)


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In the latest video upload from the Western Front Association & National Army Museum's 'Great War Underground' conference, Andy Prada provides "an introduction to military mining".
Mr. Prada is from the Durand Group, a voluntary organisation dedicated to investigating and conserving the tunnels of the Western Front.
He focused on how the tunnellers lived, moved and fought underground.
To see more videos from the conference, click here.
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Looking for work after graduation? D.C. might not be a bad place to stay
According to DCist in an article they published earlier this week, Washington DC ranks at 17th on the list of best cities to find jobs in the United Sates.
"Best Cities for Job Seekers in 2015" was put together by NerdWallet in its new financial study. The study emerged regarding the slowly recovering economy.
NerdWallet acknowledged that while the economy has been making a certain comeback, it is a slow one that leaves the unemployment rate hovering around 6% (last month reports noted 5.6% as reported by NPR on Jan. 10). As a result many citizens are still in a state of searching for their next employment opportunity.
The list considered the several factors: workforce growth, job availability, and affordability (living costs). Between the three, a picture painted each city's job atmosphere. Statistically, unemployment rate, working age population growth (2009-2013), median income for full-time workers and median monthly rent were calculated to determine an overall score for each city.
Those looking to find a job in the D.C. area can utilize tools like dcjobs.com to help with the process. NerdWeek's financial study is a good indicator that staying in the city might be a fairly good choice. Additionally, tips, though a little dated, from U.S. News & World Report can help.
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1. Introduction
1.1 All education provided during school hours is free. This includes materials, equipment and transport provided by the school to carry pupils to and from an activity. We do not charge for any activity undertaken as part of the National Curriculum. School hours are those when the school is in session and does not include breaks or lunchtimes. Details of our school day can be found on the school website. The exception to this is the optional 'residential school journey', where parents are asked to pay for the visit. Parents in financial difficulty may consult the Headteacher, in confidence, as assistance may be available on an individual, needs basis.
2. Voluntary contributions
2.1 When organising school trips or visits, or visitors into school e.g theatre groups, which enrich the curriculum and educational experience of the children, the school invites parents to contribute to the cost of this. All contributions are voluntary. If we do not receive sufficient voluntary contributions, we may cancel an event. If an event goes ahead, it may include children whose parents have not paid any contribution.
2.2 If a parent wishes their child to take part in a school trip or event, but is unwilling or unable to make a voluntary contribution, we allow the child to participate fully in the trip or activity. Sometimes the school pays additional costs in order to support the visit. Parents have a right to know how each trip is funded. The school will provide this information on request. All visits or enrichment activities are carefully calculated to keep the cost as low as possible and no profit is made from these events.
2.3 The following is a list of additional activities which may be organised by the school, which require voluntary contributions from parents. These activities are known as 'optional extras'. This list is not exhaustive:
- visits to museums and topic related visits;
- sporting activities which require transport expenses;
- outdoor adventure activities;
- visits to the theatre;
- musical events
- visiting theatre productions
- visiting workshop providers
3. Residential visits
3.1 If the school organises a residential visit in school time or mainly school time, we make a charge for the full cost of the visit. This covers tuition, board and lodging and transport for the visit. Parents who receive certain state benefits are exempt from payment. (Please see the Headteacher – in confidence – if you need to discuss this.)
4. Music tuition
4.1 All children study music as part of the normal school curriculum. We do not charge for this.
4.2 There is a charge for individual or group music tuition if this is not part of the National Curriculum. The peripatetic music teachers teach individual or small group lessons. They make a charge for these lessons. Parents in receipt of state benefits can access financial support from the Derbyshire Music Partnership and/or Music for Schools. (Information regarding this can be obtained, in confidence from the Music coordinator – Mrs E. Morris or the Headteacher). Parents are provided with information about additional music tuition as pupils enter Year 3.
5. Swimming and Tennis
5.1 Swimming is part of the National Curriculum for PE. Swimming lessons take place in school time and are part of the National Curriculum. We make no charge for this activity. We inform parents when these lessons are to take place, and we ask parents for their written permission for their child to take part in swimming lessons.
5.2 Tennis coaching is also provided for Upper junior pupils in the Summer Term. The coaching is provided by Chesterfield Tennis Association and is currently paid for through the Sport Premium Fund.
6. Sporting activities after school
6.1 The school offers a wide range of extra curricular activities. Where these are run by school staff and/or parent helpers, there is no charge. Where other sporting agencies e.g Chesterfield Football Club, Premier Sports etc provide coaching this is charged and parents pay this directly to the coaches.
7. Ingredients/materials for practical subjects (e.g. D&T, Cooking)
7.1 Parents may be asked to provide materials for these activities, if appropriate.
7.2 School will provide what is required, so all children can be included in the activity. No charge is made to parents for cooking ingredients and no child will be exempt from these activities.
8. Lost school equipment, books etc
Parents will be expected to pay or replace lost items of school equipment.
9. Breakages, damage to school property
Parents should be aware that wilful damage to school property (e.g. buildings or furniture etc) will be charged to parents by the school.
10. Primary Languages
10.1 From September 2014 all junior children are being taught a foreign language as part of the curriculum.
10.2 French and Spanish lessons are available for any interested children run by La Jolie Ronde for which there is a charge. This is organised by the provider.
11. Lettings
The school is used for lettings within the community. The charges for these are calculated using the
LA lettings calculator and reviewed annually.
The school currently has lettings for :
- Leprechauns After School Care Club
- Local cubs and scout groups
- Local Table Tennis club
Any groups wishing to use the school premises should contact the Clerk to Governors – Sally Shaw via the school office – in the first instance for initial charges and information and subsequently obtain Governor approval before the letting can commence.
12. Charges for photocopying
If a request for private photocopying is made, then it will be charged at 5p per A4 copy
Signed: J. Palmer-Coole Headteacher Date: 19th January 2016.
Agreed by Personnel and Finance Governors 27th January 2016
Policy to be reviewed – January 2017
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The next four or so weeks are bound to be the busiest time of year for the city of Manhattan. There are lights adorning every street and garlands galore. The Rockefeller tree has been decorated and lit and you can battle your way for a skating spot at either the Bryant Park bazar or 30 Rock rink. My friend Lindsay and I adore all the glitz and glamour as much as the next and felt like taking our own little tour of all the festive decorations along 5th Avenue and throughout Manhattan.
We took the subway up to 59th and started inside of Bloomingdales, winding upstairs and through the various booths, out and down the street until we reached out to Central Park and past the Plaza Hotel (Fairmont) and onto 5th avenue.
Can you believe the vast amount of people on the street? It was quite the scene to move from one window to the next, but well worth the view.
^^ From Tiffany to Harry, Manhattan has your diamond needs covered. I love that each of these stores decks out their window displays with seasonal stories, bedazzled mannequins, and so much sparkly garland.
^^ Smiling but just about ready to be out of the Rockefeller zoo.
While I certainly love my city, I certainly don't care for the overload of tourists and ultimately avoid most of these areas. 🙂 But, having lived here a little while, I've picked up on some tips and tricks to enjoy the holidays my way. Try waking up early and taking a jaunt along 5th avenue before people have eaten breakfast or even woken up. Then you can catch a glimpse of all the gorgeous displays sans crowds.
What are some of your holiday traditions?
"May your holiday be as bright as your spirits are light"


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Promoting your business to the press can be a tough, time consuming task and without the right knowledge there are a number of mistakes you can make. Here are a few of the top PR mistakes and how to avoid them.
Using only free newswires
The lure of free press release submission service is always great but really these services offer little to no value. Most don't let you link back to your website which makes useless when it comes to using press releases for SEO, and it's very rare that journalists look through the free submissions for a story.
If you want to quick and easy way to reach journalists, use these services but be willing to pay.
Targeting the wrong journalists
If you have a technology press release there is no need to send it to your entire press list of interiors, fashion, technology and environmental press. Pick and choose the journalists who would be most interested in the story you're trying to tell. You're going to get a better result from targeting five journalists with personal emails and phone calls than you will from sending out a generic email to hundred of irrelevant journalists.
Not following up
Journalists are busy people. It might be that they see your press release but don't have a chance to act on it. Make life easier for them by giving them a quick call to see if they need images, quotes or further information. This is also a good chance to gauge whether or not they intend to use the story.
Not presenting a story
A press release should be telling a story. It should be something interesting enough that a journalist can pick it up and not have to do too much with it.
Make sure you have a story with a great hook. Don't expect a journalist or editor to delve into the history of your business to find their own story, they won't have time for that.
Making your press release too long or confusing
Keep to the point and don't make your press release too long. Make sure someone can get an idea of the entire story by reading the first paragraph of your release. From there you can expand on it. If possible, keep the release to one page and no more than two. Include a notes to editors section if you need to give a bit of background on your company.
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You know, shoes to wear in camp...
No, not gonna walk in them, but I need to be stylin' while wandering from the showers to the dining tent and stuff.
Plus, they will totally match my pink camo pants.
And oh yeah, I am totally inflicting those pants on DKM while we fly from Sacramento to Atlanta...Hat, too, I think!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Camp shoes
Posted by Thumper at 5:44 PM
4 comments:
Good thing we don't sit in the same row...
- October 8, 2011 at 7:56 PM
- The Furry Bambinos said...
Love the pink shoes, and especially the pink camo!
Mom Sue to The Furry Bambinos and Assorted Fosters
- October 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- Journey to DALLAS! said...
WAY-DA-MINIT! YOU'RE DOING THREE WALKS THIS YEAR????? Have I been sleeping for the past few weeks? You are my hero!!! I am overwhelmed! Yes ... OVERwhelmed by you!
- October 10, 2011 at 3:08 PM
- Thumper said...
If I can raise the money...
- October 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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Your up-to-date astrological information here!
This from Astrology.com
"Are you thinking of making some lifestyle changes? The Jupiter square Saturn on October 25 is the perfect excuse to cut back on any excesses and to assess the areas of life where you are overcommitted. And with Neptune ending its retrograde -- a phase that began last May -- when it turns direct on October 29, you are tuned into your hopes, wishes and dreams. Now is the time to incorporate these ideals more deeply into your life."
"But wait! That rascal Mercury turns retrograde on October 28, a period that will last until November 17, so it will be essential to do a thorough review of your plans before making any life-altering decisions. Start reviewing old contacts, ideas and plans. What have you accomplished? Are you stuck in a rut? Though communication snafus and misunderstandings abound during any Mercury retrograde period, it's also an ideal time to analyze, evaluate and effect real change."


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Nick and A Couple of His Friends!
June 28th, 2008
Brandon, Nick, and Troy have been friends since they were four years old! What joy filled my heart as they doorbell rang the other night and these two young men were at our door to see Nick! Now teenagers, these guys still love to laugh and share life! They all love sports, but more than that, they all love the Lord!! That's what makes their friendship so special to me!
What power Christ brings to EVERYTHING He is part of! The love between these boys runs deeper than anything this world can offer alone. They all know who they are, why they are here, and where they are headed! When you can answer these tough questions, you can face each day with a smile just like these guys!
The joy of the Lord is their strength!!
A Pocket of Peace
June 26th, 2008
If life were a pair of overalls, then each little pocket would represent something special and unique. Maybe one pocket would hold all of our tears, one would hold our worries, another our special occasions. Well, the one I have grown to long for and love is the pocket I would call the "pocket of peace."
I realize more and more every day that during those times in my life when everything is fairly "normal"-no big surprises, worries, tragedies, frustrations, etc.-I need to be thankful for the peace that comes with them.
That is where I am today. I am in the little pocket of peace. Why?
Because yesterday we found out that the tiny knot on Nick's forehead is not a tumor. The brain surgeon thinks it is a tiny piece of metal or something. Now, how it got there I do not know. Maybe in surgery. Our pediatrician said she has seen things like this before in kids who have hit their head and tiny of fleck of something has worked its way through their skin! No matter how it got there, we are just thankful for doctors who can read x-rays and say confidently, "no tumor." Also, Dr. Kosnik (our brain surgeon) said that it was okay for Nick to go to Myrtle Beach next week as planned, and he would just see him when we get back! So, for at least two weeks, we do not have any planned encounters with the medical world! Now that brings me peace!
While I know that our life still holds uncertainty, I am committed to savoring this family time and cherishing every minute! God continues to show me that by letting go and trusting Him, He never takes me down a road that goes further than I can handle. He stretches me to new distances at times, causing my feet to ache from the rough road. However, just when I think I can't take one more step, He smooths the road and lets me run freely.
Thank you, Lord, for loving me enough to step in when I am ready to step out.
Thank you, Lord, for giving me time in my pocket of peace. I promise to bring You the glory even from this sanctuary. You are my Rock and my Fortress! I find rest in You, O Lord!
June 25th, 2008
"Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…"
I whisper these words to myself every time my chest starts caving in.
Our day yesterday was long and tiring. Nick had bloodwork, an appointment with Dr. Cook, and then another trip to the hospital for a lot of x-rays, and finally another appointment with Dr. Cook.
We now know that his bloodwork looked good, and we were thankful! They are going to send all of his x-rays by Fed Ex today to Dr. Kosnik, who is on vacation. So we won't know much more until tomorrow. They may be moving his MRI up to this Friday. That is what Tim is working on today.
So, for now, we wait……..
and renew our strength.
Love to all, Tammy
Prayer and Fear
June 24th, 2008
Deep faith comes through trusting God in spite of our fear. This makes prayer complicated to me in one way and very freeing in another.
In just an hour and a half I am taking Nick for bloodwork and an appointment with his pediatrician because he is not feeling well and we are concerned. On the one hand, I ask for prayer that Nick is okay. I beg God to totally heal Nick. And yet, because of my deep faith in God, I trust Him no matter what.
That's where prayer gets complicated for me. What I long for I no longer expect. What I ask for I no longer feel entitled to. So as I pray, my heart and mind leap back and forth from my human mommy heart to my trusting child-of-the-King heart. This dancing between both worlds can be exhausting.
And yet I trust.
This is where prayer is freeing. I place Nick in God's hands daily and especially today as I prepare to tell him that we are headed to Ashland for an appointment (he won't be happy about a needle). Once I situate Nick right on the lap of His Creator, nestled in the arms of the One who knew him before He was even born, I feel peace. Where else would I want Nick right now?
So today, I understand the verses that talk about "fear and trembling" in the presence of the Lord. For, as I trust Him I also do not know His plans. So I humbly ask for healing for Nick. I ask for wisdom for the doctors, and I ask for peace for Nick as he faces this day.
I pray Joshua 1:9 with Nick's name. "Nick, be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged. For the Lord our God is with you wherever you go."
The Heart of a Child
June 24th, 2008
I keep remembering the trip to North Carolina and how a simple moment on the journey reminded me that God longs for us to have….
the heart of a child.
As my husband and I passed through the mountains, we came to the long tunnel that we have gone through many times with our family while on vacation. The difference on this trip was the fact that we did not have children in our vehicle. As we cruised down the hill to enter the tunnel, I realized that neither of us were even commenting on what was coming….A TUNNEL!! Then as we went through the tunnel, we simply sat and talked of normal things like "Nick's health, the conference I would be attending, etc." Never once did we even acknowledge that WE WERE IN A TUNNEL!!!!!!!!!!! Our car held noone with…..
the heart of a child.
Normally, tunnels are a big deal to our car. The kids get excited when they see them coming. Even my husband jumps in on the excitement! By the time we reach the entrance, everyone in the car is gasping for one last breath and lifting their feet up into the air! The contest has then begun! As we barrel through the tunnel, silence fills the vehicle until one by one people start losing their ability to hold their breath and let out a huge sound of relief as they breathe in new air! The person who makes it the longest without breathing wins. Usually at least one person makes it to the very end of the tunnel (with great effort) and then EXPLODES as the car reenters the natural light of the sun. Oh the fun of….
the heart of a child!
But not Friday. Tim and I just sat there and missed the tunnel. Isn't life like this? Isn't church like this? When we stop seeing the world through a child's eyes, we become stiff, boring, unexcited even by the most exciting things! We miss so much when we lose……..
the heart of a child!
Jesus had something pretty important to say about children in Matthew!
Matt. 18:2 He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
Thank you, God, for reminding me to long to live life with…
the heart of a child!
God Won!
June 23rd, 2008
Just a week ago, I sat behind the wheel of my mini-van at church after dropping my kids off for VBS (I promise I have volunteered for the past 20 years…..I just needed a break this year!) crying so hard I could barely breathe.
One of my dear friends had simply walked up to my window to "chat" for a minute and just happened to catch me at one of those moments when I felt the weight of life crushing my shoulders. As she began to speak, I thought to myself, "I can make it through this conversation without losing it." However, one comment led to another and before I could even catch myself, I let my "fake" smile go, leaned my head back on the seat of the van, and literally sobbed til I could sob no more. (Well, actually I sobbed until I realized I needed to leave before a crowd gathered around my van.) I then drove home sobbing and folded an entire load of laundry sobbing. While trying to continue my housework, I answered the phone to hear yet another friend's voice and the sobbing began again…..only to be interrupted by a call from my husband who also got the pleasure of hearing me have the biggest meltdown I have had in a loooooong time!
See, the devil had a plan. He did not want me to have joy. He started chipping away at my soul before our family even returned home from Nick's Make a Wish to the Bahamas. While on Paradise Island, he thought it would be great to see Nick with a pulled muscle in his neck. "How perfect," he must have thought, "I'll make Nick's trip be a little less enjoyable for him, and I'll give Tammy something to worry about!" The flight home was another test for the devil. By then, Nick could not even turn his head from the right to the left and was in excruciating pain. My heart carried Nick's pain across the ocean back to the states, so by the time we landed in Louisville, you could have stuck a fork in me. I was done!
Unfortunately, the tricks and schemes of satan continued. Nick's neck got worse, one of our other kids got sick, another was having friendship troubles, and my husband and I were on the brink of not speaking for, hmmmmm, maybe forever….it seemed. It was just a tough, tough week.
On top of this, I had planned to attend She Speaks (a writer/speaker conference) for the weekend, and my husband and I were actually supposed to "get away" from everything for a few days while I took in this conference.
Well, when one of your kids is having anger issues and verbalizes unkind things to you,that's enough to stop you right in your tracks from feeling any sort of calling to write or speak. Then when you are concerned with another child's health, your desire to leave home begins to diminish rapidly. Top this off with the stress of a marriage which has been under the pressure of cancer for six years and you have the perfect recipe for disaster.
Did I even mention that I didn't feel as prepared for my publisher meetings as I had hoped?
Thankfully, my husband is an encourager even when I am possessed by a demon; and thankfully, my friends keep pushing me even when I want to just sit on the path of life and have a little pity party.
Because of these blessings I can sit here this morning and reflect on a life-changing weekend. See, I now have at least 8 new friends, several of which have walked the road of cancer just like me. I also have two book proposals in the hands of publishers! Most of all, I am refreshed. I feel validated. I feel able to face today. You can meet some of my new friends at http://theviewfromthefrontporch.blogspot.com/. This is the group of women God led me to sit with on Friday evening, and WOW! all I can say is, "God is so good!!" We bonded within minutes and determined to sit together at every meal and every worship service! By the end of the weekend, we were "front porch sisters" and have decided to start a blog where we can all share life from our different views! Isn't God amazing!?
I guess I say all of that to say this,
The devil wants to steal your joy. He wants you to say "no" to opportunities to grow closer to God. He wants to rob you of opportunities to not only share your story but also learn from other's stories. If you feel attacked right now, smile. Not because pain is fun, but because God has a plan and the devil is just trying to slow it down. The good news is this, if we follow God's will, He will win every time! The devil has no power over us. He can trip us, deceive us, discourage us, and sometimes even cripple us, but he cannot STOP us from doing God's will. As a matter of fact, God is able to take every stubbed toe, every lie, every moment of sadness, and every disability and USE IT FOR HIS GLORY!
Praise God…………..HE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you all so much!
June 21st, 2008
If you know me in "real life" or if you follow my blog/Nick's website, you know that I have had a VERY ROUGH week!
One thing after another has caused me to feel fear, doubt, negativity, blah, blah, blah.
We came home from a literal "dream" vacation and were smacked in the face with the reality that life at our house is anything but a dream. Honestly, many times I would probably call life at our house a "nightmare."
However, in spite of the worry I have about Nick, the frustration I have with teenage children, the drama of having a girl with friendship issues, and trying to stay happily married when my husband and I are both about to crack from the pressures of life, I am still thankful!
That's right! I am thankful! Thankful for a God who promises to never leave me or forsake me. Everything else seems so insignificant when I hold it up to the truth that God loves me……no matter what life may be like in my somewhat foggy dreamworld!
Just a Quick Note
June 20th, 2008
I just wanted to say I will be gone for three days, and I got everything printed that I could print……I feel a little less prepared than I had hoped, but oh well. If God has a plan, it's hard to mess Him up. If it is not His time for me to go this direction, then no matter how hard I worked it wouldn't be enough. So, I am going to sleep peacefully knowing it's all in His hands.
Why didn't that occur to me while I was stressed yesterday and earlier today?!?!
Life is like that, isn't it? Everything looks a little more logical when we look back on it.
I love you all! Nick is doing well. He goes back to the pediatrician next Wednesday at noon.
Blessings and love,
Down to the Wire
June 18th, 2008
As I sit here at the kitchen computer with another laptop beside me on a barstool, I find myself moving back and forth between computers and documents saved on each trying to prepare for a conference that I have been looking forward to for months! I also find myself feeling a little stressed.
See, I thought I had this entire month to get all of my things in order. But when we discovered that Nick had another brain tumor four weeks ago, my life once again turned upside down. I have literally been in a constant whirlwind since that day. There has been a surprise birthday party for Nick, the mass-redecorating of his bedroom, a trip to Virginia for a motorcycle event for Nick, a trip to the Bahamas for his Make a Wish trip on top of a very scary seizure that sent Nick in an ambulance two and a half hours away for treatment and observation. I am exhausted.
And today, I am trying to keep my commitment to Olivia who planned a swimming party months ago and has over 10 friends coming at 2 to stay until after Vacation Bible School tonight! YIKES!
So, why I am taking time to write this blog entry!?!? Because I need prayer!
I looked up the origin of down to the wire and found out that it became a saying when horse racing first began and they had to figure out a way to know which horse came in first. They would hold a wire across the finish line and whichever horse's nose moved the wire first was the winner. Today they use a ribbon or tape. The phrase is used in any situation where there is suspense about the outcome.
Believe me, I have great suspense about my own outcome! Will I really have everything printed and ready to present? I'll let you know! For now, I am simply a horse in the race trying to make it…..
"down to the wire!"
Blessings and thanks for every prayer!
A Tired Bahama Mama
June 17th, 2008
So many fun memories from our trip to the Bahamas dance through my mind – from watching my boys and husband parasail to swimming with the dolphins! From eating at all kinds of different restaurants to free coffee 24/7 in the hotel dining area! From walking through huge aquariums filled with every type of sea creature you can imagine to riding in intertubes through lazy rivers and roaring rapids!
But as I sit here tonight on my back porch listening to crickets chirping, my dog breathing deeply on the chair near me, and cars moving quickly down the road nearby, my heart feels thankful to be back home!
On our final day in the Bahamas, we could only muster the energy to lay by the pool and occasionally dip in it for a short game of ball tossing. The thought of soaring down a water ride or walking a long, sandy beach was more than our weary bodies could handle!
I am yawning as I click away at the keyboard just long enough to say how much I love you all and how thankful I am for organizations like Make A Wish which gave our family a vacation of lifetime! We never would have had this opportunity any other way!
Looking up at the full moon, I have to smile knowing that my new Bahamian friends are looking up at the same beautiful moon many, many miles away! And I am thankful that now, even on a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, there are prayers being lifted for my son Nick!
Thank you, God, for creating an amazing world that in many ways is gigantic and yet in other ways is so small because of Your ability to connect us through our love for You!
I may be one tired "Bahama Mama," but I am also one thankful lady!!


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God's View Of Our Problems-Part 10
May 14, 2014
Fear is not from God and we are not to live in fear. But, my friend, why not go ahead now and dive into God's Word today. Why not go ahead now and do what you know you would do if you found out you had 3 months to live. I encourage you to do this. It is during these times that God will make His Word known to you and you will not be trying to memorize it. Don't wait for problems to come.
Proverbs 1:23– "Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you."
Psalms 119:71– "It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes."
We learn the most when problems come our way and we stop and take an upward look. God's grace; see it from an eternal perspective and take an inward look at your motives. My friend, get a jumpstart today by reading a chapter of Proverbs a day. A chapter a day will keep the devil away and it will encourage spiritual growth in your life.
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The Russian Damascus Blade Filet Knife was developed in Russia by A.A. Sedov. The blade has 560 layers of Y8 (W1-7) -high carbon and ШX15 (52100) steel forge welded Damascus. Handle material - Arctic birch. Blade thickness - 1.8 mm. Blade width - 25 mm. Blade - 210 mm. Light, working knife. Good, comfortable grip. Sheath - leather.
Damascus steel was a term used by several Western cultures from the medieval period onward to describe a type of steel created inIndia and used in sword making from about 300 BC to 1700 AD. These swords are characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water. Such blades were reputed to be not only tough and resistant to shattering, but capable of being honed to a sharp and resilient edge.
In Russia, chronicles record the use of a material known as "Bulat" steel to make highly valued weapons, including swords, knives and axes. The exact origin or the manufacturing process of bulat is unknown, but it was likely imported to Russia via Persia and Turkestan, and it was the same as Damascus steel. Pavel Petrovich Anosov made several attempts to recreate the process in the mid-19th century.
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If you don't know sedges, then you're missing out on one of the best plants to grow in Indiana in the shaded or woodland garden. Not just because it's deer resistant, although that reason alone would be proof of its superior value in the landscape. Sedges are also usually very easy to grow. They blend well with many other shade-loving plants, perennial and annual, with their thin leaves and mounding habit (although a few are upright).
It's when a sedge comes in a variegated form that it really gets my attention. The white, silver or yellow hues add still more pizzazz to the shady border, lasting all spring and summer and often staying almost evergreen into winter.
One excellent new cultivar is 'Everest', a white sport of the much-loved gold Japanese sedge (Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'). It usually grows quickly to 1 foot or so in height, with a wide mounding spread that is about 2 feet across. It grows well in fertile, moist well-drained soil and prefers at least part shade. Place it next to hostas or ferns in the woodland and watch everyone shine the brighter for it.
Common Name: 'Everest' weeping sedge
Botanical Name: Carex oshimensis 'Everest'
Color: White-edged leaves, flowers not remarkable
Type: Perennial
Size: Grows about 1 foot tall in a mounding clump of about 2 feet wide
Exposure: Part sun to full shade
When to Plant: In spring as soon as possible
How to Plant: Soil flush with crown of plant
Soil: Regular garden soil
Watering: Moist well-drained soil
When to Prune: Trim back spent foliage in spring for new growth to appear.
When to Fertilize: Standard fertilizer once a month during spring and summer
In Your Landscape: Excellent as an edging or accent plant in the shade or woodland garden. It is a perfect partner for hosta and ferns. It is deer resistant but well-loved by field mice.


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One of my favorite things to do is read powerful stories from people whose lives have changed, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
It comes with an incredible sense of accomplishment to hear folks speak from the heart about what the law has meant for their families.
You probably know an amazing story or two yourself -- let's hear it. If you or someone you know has a story to share about Obamacare, share it right now.
This isn't just about spreading good news, and reminding ourselves why we fought so hard for health reform in the first place.
The story you tell could be the motivation someone needs to take the time to get covered themselves.
We know that personal stories helped inspire so many people in the first enrollment period, and it makes sense. When you hear about how the law is actually helping people in real, powerful ways, it makes all the myths and scare tactics from the other side seem pretty laughable. It makes you wonder how it might help you and your family.
We think you have a story to tell. Would you share it? Tell OFA about your Obamacare success story:
Can't wait to see what you have to say!
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Everyone knows that big, bold brows are all the rage right now (sorry Kate Moss and fellow nineties over-pluckers everywhere). That's why there are so many new brow-focused products currently out there, from enhancing liners and creams to all-out eyebrow wigs and microblading options that help beauty aficionados of all walks of life achieve that fuller look.
That doesn't necessarily make the task any less expensive, of course. One of the more popular brow pencils out there, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz retails for just under 30 bucks but it's hair-like strokes can't be beat. Unfortunately though, doesn't it always seem like the pencil runs out way too fast?
Except maybe it actually doesn't. You see, one clever Reddit user managed to pry their pencil open after it ran out one day, revealing at least one, maybe two more months left of product hidden within. Jackpot!
Broke open my Brow Wiz after it was "empty" and this is how much product was left from MakeupAddiction
Seriously, just look at all of that good stuff we've been throwing out. It's like discovering a whole new stick of product.
Naturally others started prying open their own pencils shortly after this hack was revealed, and it turns out the user's experience wasn't just a one-off. In fact, there were several brands that had extra product hidden within. That makes us sad and even a little angry, picturing all of the undiscovered makeup we've probably thrown away over the years. And we aren't the only ones.
According to the original post, all you need to do to access your extra product is crack open the pencil using a little "hulk" force. And once it's open you have to be careful not to break off the actual makeup, since it no longer has the casing holding it together.
If you can, it may be wise to transfer the stick to a small pot and to use an eyebrow makeup brush to apply your strokes instead, maximizing all of that makeup goodness. Sure, you won't necessarily get those aforementioned hair-like strokes we covet from the brand in the first place, but just think of all the money you're saving.
And in the end, aren't those savings a beautiful thing?
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The TJF MISSION & OUR STORY
We believe in the power of families working together toward a common goal. Our mission is to provide your entire family a place to have fun and get fit, all under one roof.
Triple Jump Fitness was created in 2012 with the vision of developing a pathway for families to "jump" from one fitness level to another based on age ranges and specific workout needs throughout their lives.
The concept was different from anything we had experienced before in our extensive fitness and personal training backgrounds, and we were excited to bring our own family-centered fitness philosophy to our clients.
Our fitness expertise is three-fold: early childhood gross motor skill development & gymnastics, youth athletic performance for early teens and teenagers, and small group adult personal training. The Triple Jump experience is like nothing you've seen before.
Live Fit. Be Active. Feel Strong.
Ready to Jump In? Click here to schedule your free fitness consult.
Learn more about Kim & Tim DeMado Interview with Dr Lisa Belisle with Maine Magazine
Read here the Portland Press Release when we first opened.
Check out another great local resource Fit Maine for fun activities for the whole family that spot lighted us.
We are so excited to be in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine helping to support the families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Portland, Maine while their children are receiving medical care. Tumble Tikes is a great place for their other children can play and have fun keeping fit.
Operations Director
Kim DeMado, Co-Founder, Kids & Family Health Coach
"I love working with parents and kids. I believe involving kids in fitness classes is one of the best ways to build confidence. They begin to learn listening and discipline skills that will benefit them the rest of their life. Plus it's FUN! As a working mom, I totally get that fitting in a workout is difficult. We offer a unique experience that combines a play date and workout, helping moms and kids get fit and make friends. Are you coming to work out or are you coming to play? Why not both!"
Originally from Vermont, Kim moved to Maine and began teaching fitness in 1990. To fill the void after completing her competitive gymnastics career, she fell head over heels for fitness classes, becoming a group fitness instructor/ director at two area health clubs.
In 2008 she became co-owner and personal trainer with her husband Tim in their business, Athlete's Training Solutions. More recently, she opened Tumble Tikes, a children's fitness center to provide families and children with a foundation based healthy and staying active together. Her passion is helping her clients of all ages(especially moms) learn to love their bodies, feel stronger and in the process improve every aspect of their lives where you can also find her at kimdemado.com.
Kim has additional expertise in triathlon training, working with numerous triathletes and is also a 2-time Ironman finisher herself. Kim is a mom of 4 children, the youngest – Jackson, who is as active in programs at TJF. She believes that maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle is the key to a happy life she lives the philosophy:
Kim's Fitness Philosophy: Anything is possible; mind over matter; say you can do it and you will, say you can't and you probably won't.
Programs Director
Tim DeMado, MS, NASM , Co-Founder, Personal Trainer & Youth Performance Coach
"I coach and train because one of the best ways to raise someone's self-esteem and confidence is by putting them in a position to do something they didn't think was possible. With the right work ethic and commitment this can be achieved physically through training. There's a great lesson to be learned through setting goals, working towards them and ultimately succeeding in the fitness industry that transcends into all other facets of life. Many times this may include overcoming adversity in the process. You're a great coach if you can make this dream come true for your personal training clients."
Tim has been a personal trainer and performance coach since moving to Maine in 2004. He received his Masters in Physical Education from Springfield College in 2001 and later became a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
His training career began as a Fitness Program Manager for the Town Sports International Corporation (Boston Sports Clubs) in Boston, MA. While there he also worked part-time as a strength and conditioning coach at Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning in Winchester, MA. Upon moving to Maine, Tim worked his way up to become Head Trainer/Fitness Director at Bay Club in Portland.
In 2008, he started his own fitness business, Athlete's Training Solutions, in partnership with his wife. Throughout his training career to date, he has worked with adult clientele as well as athletes from middle school right through the professional ranks. Most notably he has prepared two full scholarship athletes from Maine for their collegiate playing careers.
Tim's Fitness Philosophy: Consistency is the key; there is no substitute for hard work.
Health Coach
Spencer Levesque, Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
As a personal trainer and a fitness enthusiast, Spencer will help you on your fitness journey by using his core foundation of knowledge and correct strength training techniques. His goal is to help others realize their full potential through coaching and encouragement.
He is passionate about physical fitness and helping others. This fascination of fitness began in high school while playing soccer, running track and wrestling year round. Spencer was very competitive and always wanted to improve. He still carry that competitiveness today with strength training and fitness, challenging myself to be better than the day before.
As a trainer, he will help you not only reach your goals but surpass them. Spencer will challenge and push you to show you what you are truly capable of. Let him help you exceed your expectations, and transform you into the best you possible.
Contact Spencer at (207)-316-3736 or email at email@example.com!
Tumble Tikes Coach
Danielle Hunt, Open Gym & Birthday Party Instructor
Danielle is a wife, mother of 2 busy little ones and sports enthusiast. She has been an athlete for as long as she can remember. Danielle is a teacher by trade working mainly with students with disabilities and a behavior analyst.
She loves being active with her husband and children, playing games and encouraging young children to be confident and active in their own lives.
Tumble Tikes Coach
Dana Dotson, Open Gym & Gymnastics Instructor
A long time holistic wellness enthusiast, Dana Dotson is a new Mainer from the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia. She moved here this winter ('17) to accept an AmeriCorps VISTA position with catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Employment Services.
Dana is excited to explore Maine's acclaimed wilderness through some of her favorite activates such as biking, hiking, swimming and camping. she recently completed her 200 hour yoga teacher certification at the "The Om Place" in Winchester, KY and taught at "Body, Mind, and Sol' before moving to Maine.
She grew up doing gymnastics and practically every sport offered by her public school system. After completing her Associated degree in Theater Education, Dana took some time off to travel around Europe.
She completed a 2 year long program at the Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism in Asheville Northern Carolina before moving to Berea KY to complete her bachelors in Studio Art with an emphasis in psychology. She plans to pursue a Master's Degree in Expressive Art Therapy and continue helping others realize their inherent strength and capacity for creative and natural healing.
Triple Jump Fitness is always excited to bring new people onto our team. We are a company that believes our passion for fitness and families is critical to having the best people we can find on our team. We are always seeking upbeat and professional people that love to have fun, enjoy people, and are dedicated to being healthy. We're always seeking staff that are self-motivated, organized and want to be a part of the larger community of family fitness. If there is not a posted position that you are currently interested in, please submit your application and we will
keep it on file for future openings.
- Creative Operations Coordinator/Office Admin. Job Description
- Gymnastics Coach/Instructor Job Description
- Personal Trainer Job Description
If you are interested in a position, send us your resume by EMAIL here.


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Feneck's fascination with color and space, and the way we perceive them, began early. Born in Massachusetts, Christian spent a peripatetic upbringing living primarily in Hawaii, California, and Florida continually drawing, painting, and building. These constant activities ultimately led him to study architecture in Italy and Florida where he earned a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Florida. Through these studies, he found visual perception to be the prime motivation for design and understanding of architectural space and developed a painting technique to further explore this belief. Christian's paintings use color and basic forms in a series of opaque and translucent layers to create a variety of color interactions. The interaction of these color fields creates the perception of movement, space, and depth within each composition.
Christian has been in the architectural profession for over 10 years and a Visiting Professor at FAU teaching architectural design and theory. Currently he is a professional artist and curator based in South Florida.
If you are interested in his artwork, please contact us.