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It's 128 AC, Westeros. King Viserys sits the Iron Throne, and his health his failing. He has named his daughter Rhaenyra as his heir in defiance of the precedent that gave him his throne. Her younger half-brother, Aegon, believes the throne is his by right. Dragons, armies and politics will clash in this civil war that threatens to set the whole world ablaze...
It's Everybody Dies, now with added dragons! Set in the Game of Thrones universe during the Dance of the Dragons, this civil war megagame pits two rival claimants to the throne against one another.
Player roles will include Lords and Ladies Paramount, bannermen, maesters, religious representatives and bards.
The regions in play are:
The Crownlands, Dragonstone, the Stormlands, the Reach, the Westerlands, the Iron Islands, the North, the Riverlands and the Vale.
No, you can't play as a dragon.
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How has the popularity of mobile pages changed the way you complete content?
How do user-friendly mobile pages require different skill sets than traditional web pages?
To design for mobile, It needs a different perspective and approach than new skill set. Some things I do and consider are listed below. This is in no way an exhaustive list.

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[ Concerts ]
Eminent pianist Paul Lewis makes New Haven appearance Mar. 6
The Horowitz Piano Series at the Yale School of Music presents a recital by Paul Lewis on Wednesday, March 6.
In this recital, Lewis will perform Schubert's last three sonatas: Sonata No. 19 in C Minor, D. 958, Sonata No. 20 in A Major, D. 959, and Sonata No. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960. The three sonatas, composed during the last months of Schubert's life in 1828, are considered among the most important of the composer's masterpieces, exhibiting a rare depth of emotional expression that is often interpreted as autobiographical.
At the beginning of 2011, Mr. Lewis embarked on a two-year project to perform all of the mature piano works from the last six years of Schubert's life. This effort has taken him to major venues worldwide, including performances in London, Tokyo, Melbourne, and the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg.
His performance at Yale takes place at 8 pm in Morse Recital Hall, located in Sprague Hall (470 College St., corner of Wall Street). The Horowitz Piano Series is directed by Boris Berman.
Tickets are $12–22, $6–9 with student ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit music.yale.edu or contact the Yale School of Music concert office at 203 432-4158.
About Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis is internationally recognised as one of the leading pianists of his generation. His many awards have included the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist of the Year Award and three Gramophone awards, including Record of the Year in 2008. His concert performances and Harmonia Mundi recordings of the complete Beethoven Sonatas, Concertos and the Diabelli Variations have earned him unanimous acclaim from all over the world, culminating in 2010 with the honour of becoming the first pianist in the history of the BBC Proms to perform all five Beethoven Concertos in a single Proms season.
Mr. Lewis is a guest at many prestigious venues and festivals including the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg, the Roque d'Antheron Piano Festival, the Rheingau Festival, and London's Wigmore Hall where he has appeared on more than fifty occasions. He has performed with many of the world's leading conductors including Sir Colin Davis, Bernard Haitink, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Sir Mark Elder, Sir Charles Mackerras, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Daniel Harding, Sir Andrew Davis, Andris Nelsons, Emmanuel Krivine, and Armin Jordan. Paul Lewis studied with Ryszard Bakst at Chethams School of Music and Joan Havill at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, before going on to study privately with Alfred Brendel. Along with his wife the Norwegian cellist Bjørg Lewis, he is artistic director of Midsummer Music, an annual chamber music festival held in Buckinghamshire, U.K.


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How was your weekend? Mine was mostly good, definitely productive, but also restful so I can't complain. Today's to do list has 20 meaty items on it, but I've already got one done! Boom. Take that overbearing list of things I'd like to achieve but probably won't have time to all in one day, but that's fine cause I'm not from Russia, so I ain't rushin'.
Here's hoping your Monday is distinctly lacking a case of the Mondays.


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The Goat Island Campground and RV park is a former TVA campground. It has been reorganized in the last two years due to the passing of the former owner. Much work has been done to clean up the camping sites and the ongoing plans include additional campsites and RV parking. The campground has a limited number of full hookups for RVs, including a Dump Station. Electrical Service has been upgraded in the last year. There are 86 camping pads for tent camping or campers. A concrete block restroom facility is conveniently located near the water for campers and boaters. A boat-launch ramp with plenty of parking adjoins the camping area. Situated on the banks of Pickwick Lake, the natural attraction for this campground is the fishing opportunity, both from the bank and from personal boats. The water in the vicinity of the campground is renowned for crappie fishing, and like most of Pickwick Lake, the catfish do bite good as well.
Wildlife is abundant, including a variety of migratory birds in spring and fall. The actual Goat Island, just across the water from the campground, is populated by a herd of goats which are quite friendly to visitors. Bring along some veggies or stale bread to feed the goats !
Non-camping boaters pay just $5 for launching and an annual launching permit is just $60.
No swimming area at the campsite, but boaters will find a multitude of places to cool off in the water.
No ATVs, UTVs or 4-wheelers are permitted on the premises.


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Vision Statement
Perisphere Theater aims to create compelling theater that expands the way audiences view the past, the present, and one another.
Mission Statement
Perisphere Theater is dedicated to performing excellent plays with attention to the clarity of each playwright's particular style, allowing each unique voice to resonate through our production choices. We believe that all great plays, classical or modern, tragic or comic, have something to say to people from any time and place. With evocative design, compelling direction, and vivid and passionate performances, we aim to engage our audience's minds as well as touch their hearts. Perisphere embraces both the diversity and the commonality of human experience, finding creative tension and opportunity in exploring these aspects of life through the lenses of different time periods.
Perisphere Theater has a commitment to:
- Produce moving, thought-provoking productions that raise questions and shed light on human fears and foibles even as they entertain.
- Respect the unique vision and style of the playwright while providing for creative artistic choices in presenting the work.
- Make choices in presentation that arise from the text itself and its historical, social, and emotional context.
- Provide opportunities every season for new as well as returning artists to work with the company.
- Encourage in people of all ages a love of history, and an understanding of its relevance, through the immediacy of theater performance and outreach programs.
The Inspiration Behind the Name
The Perisphere and the Trylon were the main symbols of the 1939 New York World's Fair. Subtitled "The World of Tomorrow," the two-season fair was full of energy and optimism. Some 44 million people toured its exceptional architecture, rides and displays, art exhibits, and showcases of industrial advances. Demonstrations of new technology generated excitement about the role of science in making a better future for the average person.
Pavilions dedicated to different nations acquainted patrons with other cultures and their governments. But in the midst of this gala of progress, in September of the 1939 fair season, Hitler invaded Poland and set World War II into motion. By the fair's second season in 1940, the pavilions for Poland, Czechoslovakia, and the USSR had shuttered their doors.
The Perisphere is a potent symbol of a particular time, place, and vision. For this company, it served as an inspiration because it is also a symbol of the tension between progress and the cycle of human history. The nature of a globe is such that you can travel a long distance around it, but once again meet the point at which you started. The cycle of history is constant—human nature remains the same, and the things that excite, move, and terrify us on both global and personal scales differ only superficially from one decade, or century, to the next. The past, as well as the future, is only a moment away.


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The Wisconsin Medical Society has a long history of strong partnerships with organizations that support our mission and our members. We have a number of ways that your organization can partner with us:
- Advertise with us. The Society has multiple publications and opportunities to get your message in front of our community. Opportunities include our e-newsletter Medigram, podcasts, our website and WMJ.
- Support an event. Great events need great partners. Join us for our Annual Meeting in April or our Chief Medical Officer Summit in October for opportunities to build relationships with our members. Whether as a vendor or an event sponsor, you will have opportunities to tell your story and engage with physicians.
- Host a social hour. Physicians appreciate any break from their busy schedules to build fellowships with their peers. As a presenting sponsor, you can create a space for these caregivers to relax, engage and network, while sharing your story.
- Become a Preferred Partner. Help our physician members navigate costly and time-consuming decisions as a Preferred Partner. From selling a practice, to renting a car, our partners create value for our members every day.
- Support Foundation programs. Sponsor programs of the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation that are improving health in Wisconsin by supporting a strong physician workforce, timely research and public health initiatives focused on disease prevention, access to care and more.
For more information on these and other partnership opportunities, please email Peter Welch, Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships or call him at 608.442.3795.


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Driven by his anthropological studies at University of Naples, Antonio Busiello has made a career out of observing the world through his camera. Currently based out of London, Busiello has been around the world and back. Spending a good portion of a decade in the Caribbean, Central America, and of course his home of Italy, he has built a body of work that gives a visceral look at the cultures and customs that occur all around us. Charlie Rubin took a moment to pick his brain about some of his work and travels.
Interview by Charlie Rubin
Tell me a little bit about yourself, where are you from? Where do you live now?
I was born in Italy, in small town near Naples and during my childhood I discovered Photography. My father was passionated about photography and sometimes I use to take his old Rolleiflex and take pictures of Mount Vesuvius. In my early 20s I studied anthropology at the University of Naples.
After University I decided to travel the world. I first went to the Caribbean, Honduras where I lived for 5 years. from there I traveled all of Central America. At the age of 30 I moved to Los Angeles where I lived for many years. I am an American citizen now. With California as home base I kept traveling the world with my camera. Last year I moved, and currently live in London.
What makes a good picture?
Above all, dedication. Followed by attention for details, patience and little luck. A good picture is the expression of yourself in that moment, therefore a photographer must have willpower and desire to see beyond and should know how to observe and wait for the right image.
How did you first hear about the Cullatori? What is their relationship to you?
Back in the 80's my father took me to Nola (a town near Naples) to see "La festa dei Gigli" ( Festival of Lilies). I was absolutely fascinated by their dedication. I could not believe kids as my age could hold such a heavy "Giglio" driven by their religion devotion to Saint Paulino.
A couple of years ago I was delighted to attend one of their demonstration and I decided to present them to the world. I thought, the world should know about this religious show of faith, and I initiate a story on the "Cullatori."
How would you say the Cullatori project relates to some of your other work like the under water scenes or images of the Dubai landscapes? Or is it an independent series?
I'm a documentary fine art photographer. I travel and photograph what I see, what interest me and what I find beautiful even in its own way.
Firstly, I would like to point out I love the Sea and the Ocean, therefore combined with my photography I worked on several underwater stories (see Bluefin Tuna, sharks, lionfish invasion, The Channel Island and etc,,)
Secondly, my anthropology studies are driving me towards human subjects, consequently I am motivated by societies and cultures (see The camp of Shame, Dubai landscapes, the Cullatori, Pride from Atacama, guatemala markets etc..).
My photography series are all connected by feelings and emotions, it`s about the link between the nature and humanity. A relation we are disregarding nowadays. It`s about the spiritual and instinctive qualities that until now have ensured our lives. Humanity and nature are not separate. This is the message I am giving. It`s a path that allows me to work on a long photographic research. A direction towards humanity's rediscovery of itself in nature.
What photographers do you consider your contemporaries? Who's work do you relate to or look at a lot?
Hard to mention a name however, Sebastião Salgado is definitely someone who inspires me, and above all his projects Genesis is the one which encourages me. He introduces his journey to the untouched corners of the planet. He expresses our relationship with nature that has broken down. His project is an attempt to reconnect our species with our planet. It`s a perfect mixture between nature and anthropology photographic work.
How did you get in to photography? What was your first camera and how did you obtain it?
My father was passionated about photography and when I was a kid I use to take his old Rolleiflex, I was fascinating by the reflection of the world into the viewfinder.
My first camera was a Fujica STX1. I bought it used in a second hand market shop. It wasn't in very good shape, regardless I was 16 and I had used all my savings to purchase it.
What's some your favorite movies and music from 2013?
My favorite movie from 2013 is "12 years a Slave". My favorite movie is "One Flew Over the Cuckoo`s Nest". My favorite music is Blues, Opera and Flamenco and I play classic guitar.
What's the last interesting thing you read?
Narcissus and Goldmund
What are you working on now? What's next?
I am going to travel around the south-east of Asia.
I would like to focus on a photographic journey about the re-connection between the essence of life and mankind. The project will start with the "Red Karen Tribe" (known as the long neck tribe). It`s about the expression of beauty seen from different part of the world and how humanity and nature can still coexist.
Well that's all for today. Thanks for talking with me Antonio. Keep up the good work and safe travels!
See more of Antonio Busiello's work at his website.


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Pre-Professional Programs
Preparing students for post-baccalaureate programs and degrees
The pre-professional program is designed for students interested in careers in veterinary medicine, human health care (medicine, dentistry or optometry) or allied health care (physical therapy or occupational therapy). This program also prepares students for further study in a variety of post-baccalaureate programs leading to advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.).
Veterinary medicine offers the traditional options for practice in small animal or large animal medicine as well as careers in lab animal medicine, wildlife conservation and animal welfare. Pre-veterinary studies are designed to offer students the benefit of multiple disciplines, with the ability to major, minor and take cross-departmental courses to hone in on studies specific to their interests.
Students choosing to study medicine, dentistry or optometry are able to work in private practice, serve as advocates for public health, conduct research, teach or travel with international health and relief organizations.
The allied health professions are growing rapidly and becoming high demand. Physical therapists provide an individualized, hands-on approach to patient care and work with physicians and patients to develop a plan of care that promotes the ability to move, reduce pain and restore function.
Admission requirements for the majority of professional and graduate schools include a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, math, physics and behavioral sciences, and these pre-requisites can be fulfilled with your academic degree from DelVal. Additionally, the Experience360 Program affords pre-professional students the opportunity to work with veterinarians, physicians and other health care professionals to gain clinical experience, which is necessary for admission to most professional programs.
Members of the DelVal faculty serve as academic advisors and will guide students through the process of applying to graduate or professional schools. Working with their academic advisors, students can choose from a diverse selection of specialized courses to tailor their program based on their area of interest.
• Pre-veterinary students can take courses in anatomy, physiology, small animal science, large animal science, wildlife management, clinical pathology, and pathology and disease.
• Students interested in pursuing human health care or allied health can take courses in human anatomy, human physiology, histology, embryology, immunology, and behavioral sciences.
• Students interested in scientific research can do so under the guidance of a faculty mentor.


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Smartwool Hike Light Crew Sock - Women's
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Hike Light Crew Sock
Whether you hike in the mountains, forest, or desert, the SmartWool Women's Hiking Light Crew Socks will keep your feet dry and comfortable. Made from merino wool, these SmartWool socks transfer moisture away from your skin, which means your feet don't get clammy. Plus, dry feet are less prone to blisters. Nylon and polyester add to these crew socks' durability and breathability, and spandex around the arches gives you a close fit. A flat seam means you won't develop pressure points on your toes, while cushioning on the soles lets you hike comfortably for longer.
- Hiking socks for warm climates
- Merino wool manages temperature and moisture
- Synthetic materials increase durability
- Naturally resists the buildup of odors
Nice Socks but Too Big
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I just purchased both the medium and light cushion version of these socks. They are very well made and comfortable. However, I wear a women's size 7.5-8 shoe and, according to the size chart, that translates to a size medium sock. After washing, they bunch badly inside my shoes/boots and when I pull them enough to remove the wrinkles, the heel pocket of the sock is up behind my ankle. If you are a 7-8 shoe size, recommend getting the size small instead.
Great socks!
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
Bought these as a gift for my mother and she loves them! nice fit, super comfy, warm but not itchy with the wool, would definitely recommend as a gift!
Love these things!
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Favorite winter sock! Super durable and cozy!
I'm a 41EU or around a 9.5-10 and got a large. I'm probably more in-between sizes but can't stand for my socks to be too tight.
Love these!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love these socks! I wear them in the winter, and also to hike. They offer great cushioning if you need a little extra , and don't look too technical to wear with casual boots.
So comfy
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I work in a warehouse and got these socks for some extra cushion and it is wonderful. My feet are so much more less sore and my recovery time is shorter and shorter. I would recommend these for hiking or warehouse work where you are going to be on your feet all day!
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Nothing like new pairs of socks! I usually do not like pink, but I purchased the Mineral Pink to lighten up my wardrobe a bit. Super cute!
I am in between shoe sizes at 7.5-8 and I went with a Medium!
Great socks
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
Bought these for my mother-in-law. She always loves wearing wool socks, and these aren't nearly as itchy/scratchy as other brands.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
You can never go wrong with these socks!
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Learn more about the comfort, fit, and durability of Smartwool Classic Hike socks. #gofarfeelgood
Sock have enough padding for long walks or short hikes.
Comfortable for everyday wear with any shoes.
Great socks for everyday wear.
Sweet socks.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Awesome fit, cushioned forefront and heel, and sweet colors to match. Really can't go wrong with socks like these!
Super comfortable socks!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love these socks! They keep my feet in great shape for long hikes and the colors are excellent. They fit really well and are super comfortable. I've gotten some for gifts and may buy more for myself!
Edit: I've since bought more as gifts and more for myself. Seriously a great sock.
Great for hiking!
They're comfortable, soft, and it fit well. I bought a couple pairs of these and have no regrets!
Warm and cozy boot sock!
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- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Medium
These socks are the smartwool classic, worth the extra $ because they are sturdy, warm but not hot, and last forever!
Great gift
I bought these as a gift for my mom and she loved them. They are the perfect thickness and have the classic wool sock look and feel. They fit true to size, and the red color was exactly as pictured.
Super warm
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- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Small
Got these for my sister. She said these socks more than got the job done. She took them on a camping trip to Canyonlands National Park in October on a weekend when the weather at night was in the low 40s. They kept her feet warm at night but would have been too hot to hike in the daytime (mid-60s). She also liked the turquoise color. Good for cold weather, but probably not good for summer hiking.
Happy feet
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: small
SmartWool socks are simply the best. They are 100 worth the money and last so much longer than any other sock brand I have used. I am a size 7 and a bit on the border of which size to order. I recommended going for the smaller size since big socks can lead to blisters.
Quality sock
Love these socks. They don't bunch up in my hiking boots, and are comfortable for long days on the trail or just lounging around when it's chilly at home.
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Human Resources (HR) Operations Manager: Job Description,Education and Salary
HR Operations Manager
Job Description
Any company that has a large staff will need someone to oversee the daily operations of the employees. That is the role of a Human Resources Operations Manager. He or she will be in charge of hiring and terminations, employee placement, training, development, and payroll compensations and benefit packages. The position also includes labor relations. Additionally, the HR Operations Manager is in charge of overseeing the personnel budget.
- Position Uniqueness
As an HR Operations Manager, you work directly with employees and the decisions you make affect them directly. This requires a careful balance of people skills and analytical management. Because human resources often branches into many different fields, you will need to be knowledgeable of many issues like labor laws, employee benefits, worker compensation, and training techniques.
- Day in the Life
A company's employees can be incredibly diverse yet it will be your job to address them all. As HR Operations Manager, you will find yourself fitting many different roles from mentor to banker to worker advocate. In the course of your (typically) 9-5 workday, you may start out by hiring new personnel, organizing a training session, writing a memo explaining new healthcare options, and then reviewing new labor laws. As the HR Operations Manager, you usually have several lower level HR managers reporting to you and carrying out specific tasks. Even though you are the "human" resources operations manager, you can still expect to spend a lot of time with your computer!
- Personality Type
When working with human resources, you will find yourself interacting with all levels of employees. You must be equally comfortable talking to the CEO as you are with the janitor. This requires a lot of people skills and a true type B personality. However, you must also be able to look over the emotional aspect of working with people and focus on the greater objective of the company. You may find this difficult when required to fire employees or introduce new unpopular work policies.
- Education
With just a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, you will probably find it hard to secure a good position in this field. A master's degree in HR will give you an edge in this competitive job market as will a degree in psychology or business. If you do not wish to get a master's degree, you can opt for certification as a professional in human resources (PHR) or certification as a senior professional in human resources (SPHR).
- Rate of Pay
The rate of pay for HR Operations Managers ranges from $60k to $145k with an average of $71k. You can also count on benefits and profit sharing plans.
- Business's Hiring
All different types of companies, both large and small, need a HR Operations Manager so the job outlook is good. However, there is a lot of competition in this field. You will need to have several years' experience before securing the position of head HR Operations Manager.
Author: Miodrag Perin
He has an MBA from New York's Binghamton University. Miodrag is a Vice President of Bertelsmann HR Services North America
You can learn more about him at MiodragPerin.com


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I have always been super picky about foundation, and I don't think I'm alone. Finding just the right formula, coverage, shade….it can be difficult. IT Cosmetics makes some of the most beloved foundations on the market, and they've just introduced Confidence in a Compact™, and it's won my heart!
Confidence in a Compact™ has everything I'm looking for in a foundation. First, it feels amazing on. That's because there are skin-loving ingredients in the formula, making it feel more like a serum than makeup. IT Cosmetics has found a way to make a foundation with the skincare benefits of Confidence in a Cream™ Moisturizer, plus SPF 50+ UVA/UVB broad-spectrum, plus full-coverage. While all age ranges can use this foundation, if you've got mature skin, you'll especially love it.
Confidence in a Compact™ comes in seven shades: fair, light, medium, medium tan, tan, rich and deep. Although I've worn a light-medium or medium in other IT Cosmetics foundations, in this one, the Medium is perfect. You can build to full coverage, if needed and it does a good job of covering up my melasma. It's long wearing and feels comfortable all day. I didn't experience any oxidation with this foundation, either. As I've told practically anyone that'll listen, this is my favorite IT Cosmetics foundation to date. And quite honestly, it's the foundation I reach for nearly every day.
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Ingredients: Chlorhexidine digluconate and fruit acids
Directions: For the addition to the drinking water of all animals. Lowers water pH to control bacteria, fungi and yeast. Add 5mL of Sweet Water per 1L of drinking water daily.
Notes: Sweet Water is used to maintain water freshness and provide natural organic acids to aid food breakdown. Sweet Water has been shown to increase vigour in the aviary or loft. It will increase song and activity in the cages and is well accepted by all animals. Small animals benefit from the blend of natural fruit acids and minerals in the formula by improving feed usage and general well-being. May be used in conjunction with vitamins, minerals and tonics but should be removed when administering Probotic™, antibiotics or other prescription medicines.
Storage & Availability: Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.


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UPLB Babaylan's BEERNAKED slated on August 28
BEERNAKED, which was started in 2009, highlights the struggles of the LGBT community and celebrates every triumph against homophobia and discrimination achieved through collective effort. BEERNAKED V is scheduled on August 28 at Java Avenue, 4030 Los Baños, Laguna.
UPLB Babaylan, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, Laguna has launched BEERNAKED V.
BEERNAKED began in 2009 and has since then been organized annually as one of the most anticipated parties in UPLB. KISS, F.U.C.K., and Rainbow Orgasm are the previous installments to the Beernaked franchise, which put to light the struggles of the LGBT community and celebrates every triumph against homophobia and discrimination achieved through collective effort.
For its fifth year, UPLB Babaylan's BEERNAKED calls on LGBTs and allies to "Dominate Your Struggles, Stand Up And Fight."
Beernaked V: DOMINATION is in partnership with Jose Cuervo Philippines and is sponsored by Wacoal, Metro Hair Salon, Red Pill Productions, Wheninmanila.com and Outrage Magazine, the only LGBT publication in the Philippines.
The fifth incarnation of BEERNAKED is scheduled on August 28, 2014 at Java Avenue, 4030 Los Baños, Laguna.
Tickets are sold at PhP200, inclusive of two beers and unlimited rainbow mix drinks.
Beats will be provided by special guests: Jose Cuervo's DJ Lucio Pua, Ace Ramos, and Hype Man of the Year (2013) Paolo Avila.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/315263031988465/ or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beernaked/1505208239708762.
Inequality is bad for society, economic prosperity good
A cross-national study shows the influence of income inequality and affluence on the amount of health and social problems in rich countries.
While economic inequality is associated with more social ills, economic prosperity dampens them.
This is the the result of a study conducted by a team of sociologists at the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OvGU) in Germany. Prof. Jan Delhey and Leonie Steckermeier (MA) investigated 40 high-income countries from all world regions to try to ascertain whether income inequality and national prosperity can help expound why some countries are more problem-ridden than others.
They found that rich countries vary a lot when it comes to health and social problems. A comparison of social ills ranging from intentional homicides to obesity rates in 40 rich societies shows that Asian and European countries fare much better than Anglophone and Latin American countries. The most problem-ridden countries are Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and the US. The positive end of the list is headed by Japan, South Korea and Singapore, followed by Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. Germany ranks 15th just behind Austria.
In a cross-national comparison, countries with a bigger income gap between rich and poor indeed have more social ills. Inequality is bad for society as it goes along with weaker social bonds between people, which in turn makes health and social problems more likely. At the same time, richer countries have less social ills. Economic prosperity goes along with stronger social bonds in society and thereby makes health and social problem less likely.
"This is the main reason behind the geographic pattern we found, with social ills being more widespread in the Americas and the Anglophone New World countries, and less widespread in European and particularly Asian countries," said Delhey.
It is worth noting that members of the LGBTQIA community are more likely than their peers to live in poverty. In 2018, for instance, a study showed how indicators of economic disparity including food insecurity, housing instability, low-wage earning potential and unemployment and under-employment are all heightened for LGBTQIA communities.
The good news is that in most countries social ills improved somewhat between 2000 und 2015, although it is difficult to pin down why. In Europe at least, rising prosperity seems to have led to better societies with less social ills, but for the non-European countries is remains unclear why levels of social ills changed.
"This shows that other factors beyond income inequality and economic prosperity play a role in the development of social ills, too. Still, our results prompt scholars as well as the public to re-think the widespread negative image of contemporary society. In many countries, there is small progress towards a better society with less social ills," added Leonie Steckermeier, co-author of the study.
The empirical analysis was based on a set of six social ills, namely low life expectancy, infant mortality, and obesity as health issues, and intentional homicides, teenage pregnancy, and imprisonment rate as social problems. The data were compiled from international sources such as the World Bank and the World Health Organization for the years from 2000 to 2015. The structure of the compiled dataset allows to compare health and social problems between countries and across time. The research was carried out as part of the project "Inequality, Status Anxiety and Social Ills" at the Chair for Macrosociology at the OvGU and funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG).
The study, 'Social Ills in Rich Countries: New Evidence on Levels, Causes, and Mediators', has been published in the international social science journal Social Indicators Research (SIR).
Women-only business groups marginalize and fail to empower members
Women-only business networks fail to boost female entrepreneurship and instead serve to marginalize further the very people they seek to help, according to a study.
Women-only business networks fail to boost female entrepreneurship and instead serve to marginalize further the very people they seek to help.
New research from the University of Edinburgh Business School, Lancaster University Management School and Dublin City University Business School, published in the Journal of Economic Geography, found the networks are unable to overcome bigger societal issues that prevent more women from pursuing their own businesses.
Policy makers see the drive to increase female entrepreneurship as key to helping foster national and regional economic growth. However, women lag behind men in terms of business ownership, growth and access to resources.
The research, carried out in Northern Ireland, a region where female entrepreneurship is low in comparison to the rest of the UK, looked at efforts by regional development agency Invest NI to address the issues.
Regional economic policy has focused on stimulating and supporting women's entrepreneurship through the establishment of formal women-only networks to provide support, role models and access to networks.
The researchers spoke with members and managers of women-only business networks, which have been at the heart of policies in Northern Ireland for nearly two decades, as well as members of mixed networks, and of both.
Policy-makers justify the promotion of women-only networks as providing network opportunities to support women's entrepreneurship and, as a result, boost the economy, but the research, supported by British Academy funding, shows a disconnect between intent and actual impact, as the networks perpetuate women's marginalization and place them in a niche rather them empowering and encouraging them.
"Entrepreneurship policies targeted at women are contributing little or nothing to their equality, well-being or independence," said co-author Professor Richard Harrison, of the University of Edinburgh. "The outcomes of policy are often limited or contrary to intentions.
"Entrepreneurship is shaped for men, and successful entrepreneurs are male. Women are only deemed successful if they launch businesses in the 'right' (male-dominated) industries and match male-owned businesses for growth. Thus, women-only networks perpetuate the masculinity of entrepreneurship, by reinforcing women as being in the margins."
The research shows policy design ignores inherent structural issues within society and entrepreneurship, where there is still a clear and continuing division of labour between 'men's work' and 'women's work'.
The researchers found that there is a lack of knowledge and information around the sectors women entrepreneurs tend to predominate in. This leads to a shortfall in well-connected and credible contacts and role models to provide information or introductions to suppliers or gatekeepers.
The networks tend to be more geographically restricted and focus more on social support over business development, failing to provide a platform to address issues of gender inequality in entrepreneurship.
The interviews revealed a perception among the network members of having to battle against a male-dominated society, where they had to overcome stereotypes of women as mothers or homemakers, which can affect entrepreneurship being seen as a viable option.
"Strategies and policies focus on addressing failings or limitations unique to women, rather than on systemic, industry or institutional issues, perceiving a deficiency of perceived female underperformance," said co-author Professor Maura McAdam, of Dublin City University.
"By treating women differently to men, treating them a problem that needs to be fixed, and by creating women-only targeted initiatives, women continue to be marginalised. Many business structures are shaped for men, with women restricted in their entrepreneurial ambitions in the lower echelons of the retails and service sector, often referred to as 'pink ghettos'.
"The network managers saw themselves as empowering women, but this was not a sentiment shared by the women entrepreneurs, with the networks instead tending to reaffirm women's secondary place in society and business. The members found it difficult to see themselves as entrepreneurs, undermining their ability and underselling themselves."
The researchers say more needs to be done to combat wider issues around male dominance if female entrepreneurship is to grow.
"Women-only networks have not empowered women entrepreneurs," said co-author Professor Claire Leitch, of Lancaster University. "They do not have the power to overcome issues of male dominance in the area, and it is not a given that other policies would have that ability to achieve the goals of increasing women's entrepreneurial activity, well-being and financial independence either.
"Supporting women-only networks merely pays lip service to women's unequal position and power without addressing the structural issues and inequalities at the heart of the issue. These networks reinforce the masculinity of entrepreneurship and, unfortunately, there is no quick fix for policy design in this area.
"All parties need to identify, address and eliminate the various means by which cultural bias is perpetuated, restructuring the ways social institutions are conceived. If women's entrepreneurship continues to be seen as a gendered niche, aspirations for its impact will never be met."
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Clubs and bars must support women by cracking down on sexual aggression
Women practicing 'feisty femininity' overtly resist unwanted encounters and this approach can arguably play a role in ending gendered violence. However, such responses may expose women to risks and place the labour of managing unwanted incidents onto women directly.
Nightclubs and bars must create a supportive environment that cracks down on unwanted sexual attention and allows women to enjoy their nights out, according to a new study.
Increasing numbers of women are prepared to speak back to sexual harassment while enjoying a night out with female friends by confronting the men responsible and telling them clearly and robustly that their behavior is unacceptable.
But researchers say that such a response – which they dub 'feisty femininity' – is complex and can result in backlash. It, therefore, needs businesses within the Night Time Economy to take seriously unwanted encounters in order to foster safer venues and help to end gendered violence.
Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Liverpool worked with colleagues at Liverpool John Moores University to explore women's navigation of unwanted sexual attention when in bars and nightclubs. "Unwanted Sexual Attention in the Night-Time Economy: Behaviors, Safety Strategies, and Conceptualizing 'Feisty Femininity'" by Clare Gunby , Anna Carline, Stuart Taylor and Helena Gosling is published in Feminist Criminology.
They conducted focus groups with young women in Liverpool and discovered two broad forms for unwanted sexual attention when women went out: 'the pick-up routine', which men used to start sexual encounters; and 'showing off for the lads', where males engaged in undermining and abusive interactions with women for the purpose of impressing their male friends.
Encountering 'the pick-up routine' tended to prompt the use of 'diplomatic' rejection responses, which were carefully constructed in order to manage a potentially aggressive reaction. In contrast, 'showing off for the lads' approaches were more likely to spark a robust 'feisty' rebuttal from the targeted woman.
Article author Dr. Clare Gunby, from the University of Birmingham's Institute of Applied Health Research, commented: "Young people, globally, are starting to demand accountability for sexist structures and norms, partly due to the re-emergence of feminism and activism on University campuses and beyond.
"Women practicing 'feisty femininity' overtly resist unwanted encounters and this approach can arguably play a role in ending gendered violence. However, such responses may expose women to risks and place the labour of managing unwanted incidents onto women directly.
"Indeed, our participants felt that staff in nightclubs and bars did not take their concerns around safety seriously. Hence, women's informal strategies for dealing with unwanted attention become especially important because more formal lines of recourse often remain unavailable.
"Venues must, therefore, play a key role in creating a safe environment that makes it clear that unwanted sexual aggression will not be tolerated. There must be a multipronged approach across the Night Time Economy to addressing sexual violence."
The study sheds light on women's navigation of unwanted sexual attention when in bars and nightclubs – about which little is known, especially in the UK context. In addition to 'feisty femininity', the researchers found that women had developed three other risk management solutions:
- 'Emotion management' – offering a tactful and diplomatic explanation for their lack of interest (in order to mitigate negative reactions when rejecting men).
- 'Men as protector' – specifically going out with male friends or using a boyfriend (actual and mythical) to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted encounter.
- 'From individualism to camaraderie among the girls' – cutting an evening short, moving to another venue, laughing off unwanted attention or stepping in to stop men from exploiting drunken friends and strangers.
"There was a shared reticence to report unwanted incidents to venue staff or police as women felt that any report would be shrugged off and that no one would care due to the perceived normality of such practices when out in bars and nightclubs," Dr. Gunby notes.
"The lack of formal sanction for such behaviors could arguably play a role in their maintenance, prompting women to fill this gap by taking it upon themselves to monitor friends and strangers."
Violence and adversity in early life can alter the brain
People exposed to childhood adversity may also be more likely to have brain changes in adolescence that indicate an altered response to threat, according to a new study.
Childhood adversity is a significant problem, particularly for children growing up in poverty. Those who experience poverty have a much higher risk of being exposed to violence and suffering from a lack of social support, which can have long-term consequences including higher rates of diabetes, cancer, and other diseases.
People exposed to childhood adversity may also be more likely to have brain changes in adolescence that indicate an altered response to threat, according to a new study by University of Michigan's Christopher Monk and Leigh Goetschius, and others. However, social supports may act as a buffer and reduce the negative effects of early-life stress.
The researchers analyzed data collected from 177 youth aged 15-17 who had taken part in an American study that had collected data since the participants since birth. Around 70 percent of the participants studied were African-American and almost half lived below the poverty line.
The researchers scanned the brains of the participants with MRI, focusing on the white matter connectivity between several key areas: the amygdala, which is known to play a role in fear and emotion-processing, and specific regions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC). Earlier work by this research team established that reduced connectivity between the two brain regions is linked to a heightened response to threats by the amygdala.
The scans suggest a link between violence exposure and social deprivation in childhood. When the children in the study experienced more violence (abuse, exposure to intimate partner violence, or neighborhood violence) and social deprivation (child neglect, lack of neighborhood cohesion, and a lack of maternal support), the researchers observed reduced connectivity between the amygdala and the PFC in adolescence.
Neither variable was on its own linked to brain changes. When a child experienced violence but also had social support, the reduced connectivity wasn't evident. The same was true when a child experienced social deprivation but no violence. "The implication is that social deprivation may exacerbate the effects of childhood violence exposure when it comes to these white matter connections. Social support, on the other hand, may act as a buffer," says Monk.
The researchers were surprised to find no link between brain changes and mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. But because mental health issues often arise during the transition from adolescence to one's 20s, they plan to follow up with the study participants to track mental health and determine whether the associations between violence exposure, social deprivation, and brain changes persist.
It is worth noting that LGBTQIA people are more likely than their peers to live in poverty, according to a 2018 report that showed how indicators of economic disparity including food insecurity, housing instability, low-wage earning potential and unemployment and under-employment are all heightened for LGBTQIA communities.
Specifically, the report found that 25% of LGBTQIA people experienced a period over the last year when they did not have enough money to feed themselves or their family, compared to 18% of non-LGBTQIA people.
Only 35.6% of women, 23.2% of men say trans athletes should participate in sports aligned with their gender identity
Also, the study shows people who have contact with transgender, gay and lesbian people as well as those with stronger egalitarian attitudes are more favorable toward transgender participation, whereas those with high moral traditionalism are more opposed.
In the US, as several states draft legislation that would force student-athletes to play as their gender identified on their birth certificate instead of on a team that matches their gender identity, a team of political scientists investigated underlying factors that drive public opinion on transgender athletes.
The new study shows while women in general are more supportive than men of transgender athletes participating in sports by gender identity instead of biological sex, women who are sports fans are more likely to oppose it, holding views that resemble male sports fans.
The research recently published in the journal Sex Roles investigated public attitudes toward the participation of transgender people in sports by using data from a 2015 survey of 1,020 adults across the U.S.; the data was previously used by the same researchers to analyze public opinion on a variety of transgender rights issues.
Dr. Jami Taylor, professor of political science and public administration at The University of Toledo who focuses on transgender politics and policy, is part of the team who found that attitudes about transgender athletes are strongly shaped by an individual's characteristics, political values and personality traits.
Also, the study shows people who have contact with transgender, gay and lesbian people as well as those with stronger egalitarian attitudes are more favorable toward transgender participation, whereas those with high moral traditionalism are more opposed.
"This is a very complicated area, and there are legitimate concerns about fairness for both transgender athletes and those who are not transgender," said Taylor, author of the 2017 book "The Remarkable Rise of Transgender Rights." "We need to have thoughtful policies that ensure fair competitions but also ensure that transgender athletes aren't discriminated against. As governments, nonprofits and businesses begin to craft policies that decide how and with whom transgender athletes will compete in sports, they need to avoid one-size-fits-all solutions because of the complexity of the issues."
"Given the gendered nature of sports and the resistance to the issue among sports fans – both male and female – policymakers will likely need to tread carefully and should have a care in this area as they craft policy solutions. Our work might be helpful to inform policymakers, as well as advocates who promote inclusion."
Research contributors include Taylor; Dr. Andrew Flores, assistant professor in the Department of Government at American University and lead author of the study; Dr. Donald Haider-Markel, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas; Dr. Daniel Lewis, associate professor of political science at Siena College; Dr. Patrick Miller, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas; and Dr. Barry Tadlock, professor of political science at Ohio University.
Current policy depends on the position of governing bodies, such as the NCAA at the collegiate level, and applicable laws that may vary by location. For instance, California law requires that transgender students be treated according to their gender identity, not biological sex.
The issue, according to lawmakers proposing new legislation in New Hampshire, Washington, Georgia, Tennessee and Missouri, is whether transgender-rights protections are leading to unfair competition in women's sports, referencing male-to-female transgender students and arguing they have natural physical advantages over biological females.
However, the study cited a female-to-male case: Mack Beggs' victory in the Texas Class 6A girls' state wrestling championship in 2017, even though the female-to-male transgender student started his transition two years prior and took testosterone injections.
"It was a ridiculous situation. He wanted to wrestle with the boys and received harsh treatment from fans when he was forced to compete with girls," Taylor said. "Due to his success, parents accused him of cheating, but the rule in Texas was he had to compete according to the gender on his birth certificate, which was a girl. If he was in California, he would've competed against boys."
The study finds that 35.6% of women agreed with allowing transgender athletes to participate in sports aligned with their gender identity, compared to 23.2% of men.
As the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo approach, Taylor calls the Olympics reasonably inclusive to transgender athletes and commends the International Olympic Committee for its attention to both human rights and fair competition.
"The International Olympic Committee no longer requires transgender athletes to have had surgery, but there is a strict requirement around hormonal management," Taylor said. "It's far less restrictive for female-to-male athletes than for male-to-female athletes, which seems to be a reasonable attempt to grapple with this complex issue. Importantly, the IOC's approach looks at evidence in this evolving area."
Boys who are bullied online may have more risky sex
Adolescent boys who are cyber bullied pursue risky sexual behaviors more frequently than girls who are cyber bullied. Results may reflect a culture of toxic masculinity and highlight the need to pay special attention to male victims, who may be reluctant to self-identify, and therefore, at greater risk of negative health outcomes.
Peer victimization is associated with adverse psychological and behavioral problems, including depression and risky health behaviors such as substance use and unprotected sex with multiple partners. This is according to a A collaboration of researchers at Louisiana State University, University of Missouri, and University of Tennessee in the US.
The study, "Peer victimization, depression and sexual risk behaviors among high school youth in the United States: a gender-based approach", by Youn Kyoung Kim, Mansoo Yu, Courtney Cronley and Miyoun Yang has been published in the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. The authors examined gender differences in the relationships between four types of peer victimization (school bullying, cyber bullying, physical dating violence, and sexual dating violence), depression, and risky sexual behaviors among US high school students.
In 2015, approximately one-third of high school students in the US alone reported having sex recently. Of these, 43% had not used a condom, 21% had drunk alcohol or used drugs before sexual intercourse, and 14% had not used any contraception.
Recent research suggests that adolescent boys who are cyber bullied pursue risky sexual behaviors more frequently than girls who are cyber bullied. Results may reflect a culture of toxic masculinity and highlight the need to pay special attention to male victims, who may be reluctant to self-identify, and therefore, at greater risk of negative health outcomes.
For this newer study, the researchers analyzed the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior System Survey, a nationally representative survey of US high school students containing data from 5,288 individuals who reported having engaged in sexual intercourse. The results show that all types of peer victimization are related to symptoms of depression for both females and males, and physical and sexual dating violence are associated with increased risky sexual behaviors. However, school bullying does not predict risky sexual behaviors. Among males, cyber bullying predicts increased risky sexual behaviors and the relationship is greater when a boy is depressed.
Bullying is, of course, a big issue for members of the LGBTQIA community.
In April 2018, for instance, a study that investigated gender expression and victimization of youth aged 13-18 found that the most gender nonconforming students reported higher levels of being bullied, were more likely to report missing school because they feel unsafe, and are most likely to report being victimized with a weapon on school property.
The effects of bullying are also long-term. In November 2018, another study found that 35.2% of gay/bisexual men who had experienced frequent school-age bullying experience frequent workplace bullying. Among lesbian women, the figure was 29%.
"It is critical to create safe and private spaces for boys to share their experiences, and we hope that this research will encourage schools to consider efforts to destigmatize victimization through peer mentorship and open communication," said Youn Kyoung Kim.
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Martinez-Paiz, who hails from Pawtucket, R.I., recorded two goals and two assists for the Cardinals (7-6-2, 2-6-2 NESCAC), as the squad went undefeated with a 5-0 record in non-conference games, and opened the campaign on a four-game winning streak at home.
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Martinez-Paiz was outstanding during the unit's 4-2 win over Bates on Sept. 23 at Jackson Field, as he placed a perfect cross into the box from the left side, and senior captain Nick Jackson headed it into the goal, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute. He then clinched the game for the Cardinals with a tally in the 90th minute, extending the squad's lead to 4-2.
The 5-foot-6, 148-pound midfielder notched the game winner during the 26th minute in a 2-0 victory over visiting Vassar on Sept. 19 at Smith Field in Middletown, Conn. Additionally, he contributed with an assist on Wesleyan's first goal during a 2-1 triumph over visiting Swarthmore on Sept. 9.


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You'd expect menace from a guy who runs something called "Creepy Fest," but in person, Bill Heintz is just a soft-spoken guy in an Evil Dead II t-shirt. His bandmate Nick Trumble (of Nick Name & The Valmonts) kind of looks like a punk-rock Jason Segel.
In the back bar at Mick's, the longtime friends give a serve-and-volley description of the festival, which they assure me is "chaotic, but awesome."
"There's shows that are going to be pretty insane, so if you're into that, it's there; then there will be other shows that are less insane, that aren't so stinky and intimidating," Trumble says.
"The chaos will be, like, people will throw garbage cans, but it's not at somebody," Heintz adds.
Now in its sixth year, Creepy Fest, which begins tonight, is a hardcore punk festival spanning four grungy summer nights at downtown dive bar mainstays. This year features more than thirty bands, including an out-of-town contingent from Texas and shock-rockers the Mentors.
In the past, these visiting acts were the exception rather than the rule—the fest has become a de facto reunion for those involved in New Orleans punk over the past few decades.
"There've been [local] bands that weren't doing much, but wanted to play Creepy Fest, so it kind of got them back together…it ended up helping the scene in some ways that were accidental. It wasn't supposed to be some big scene thing," Heintz says.
This year kicks off with a horror-themed burlesque act from Big Deal Burlesque, while Nick Name & The Valmonts provide a live soundtrack. On Saturday night (July 19), bands will convene at Checkpoint Charlie's for an eight-band marathon show that Heintz only hopes will end by two or three a.m.
According to Heintz, the fest's prevailing ethos includes not taking oneself too seriously. (I gathered this by checking out a flyer—bands named "Fat Stupid Ugly People" and "Donkey Puncher" are bound to have a sense of humor about themselves.)
"Even the most brutal bands that go out there and start smashing bottles before they even start playing a song. It's kind of in jest," Trumble says.
In a city where festivals tend to grow exponentially, gathering corporate sponsorships and cordoning off VIP areas, Creepy Fest stays true to its DIY roots. Heintz and his friends manage every aspect of the festival, from t-shirt printing to old-school flyer design. And though visitors from the greater Gulf Coast area have increased in recent years, Heintz isn't really hoping for Jazz Fest-style expansion.
"I think [the fest] might start losing sight of what it really is if it got too big," he says.
For Trumble, the most important thing is the way the fest kicks the legs out from under the concept of "New Orleans music."
"It's kind of a stigma, for me," he says. "Like, oh, you're a New Orleans band, you must be trying to rip off Professor Longhair and James Booker. Those guys, I listen to them, but that's not it [for us] at all…[Creepy Fest] shines a light on a different part of the New Orleans music scene."
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Fair parade of 1953. Stills from the 16mm movie by Max Hermann. Thanks to Bernard Christiano for saving these films from certain destruction. To watch, see www.centerforhomemovies.org -type "Christiano" in search box. Reel 3 contains the parade and more.
Labels: downtown, Fair parade, Main Street, parades
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Scouting has been with Big Pine United Methodist since the beginning of the church. Just about every year the church uses a Sunday to recognize Scouting, particularly the pack and troop 573 that the church charters. This year, along with recognizing our young men, we were able to recognize Gary McKee for his many years of dedication to Scouting. The award is the God and Service Award and the information and requirements are this:
The Award
The God and Service Award is a national recognition awarded by churches and national youth agencies cooperating with Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.). It is given to acknowledge distinguished volunteer service by adults in ministry to young people through service to the Church and one or more of the national youth agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Camp Fire USA, American Heritage Girls). Self and spouse nominations will not be accepted.
A God and Service recipient should:
1. Have a minimum of 5 years of service to the church.
2. Have a minimum of 5 years of service (be fully trained and exhibit past and present leadership) in the youth agency (BSA, GSUSA, CFUSA, AHG). (Gary has 20 years volunteering and he was a scout in his youth)
3. Encourage and assist young people in earning the God and Country award. (Since coming back to scouts 2 years ago, Travis has earned his. Others are interested)
4. Promote religious observances at youth agency functions at all levels.
5. Encourage youth to participate in community service projects.
6. Recruit volunteers to give leadership to national youth agency programs.
7. Promote the organization of youth agency units among churches other than his or her own congregation.
8. Be a person whose Christian example is highly regarded by others in the church and whose lifestyle is a model for young people.
Personally, I don't know what I would do without Gary in the troop. His experience and judgement have been a Godsend to me. He is open, honest, and tells me like he sees it even if it is not what I want to hear. It is what I need to hear.


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Welcome to Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics! We want you to feel comfortable when you visit our office. Please use the links below to get to know our orthodontists and team and virtually tour our practice:
We welcome you to contact our office today to set up your appointment with Dr. Damon DeArment, Dr. Daniel Lill, and Dr. Ashley Larson and learn more about orthodontics in Winchester and Front Royal, Virginia, and surrounding areas, including Berryville, Linden, Purcellville, Round Hill, and Strasburg, Virginia, and Martinsburg, West Virginia. We look forward to caring for your smile!


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Contact / Directions
The AnnapolisCollection Gallery
55 West StAnnapolis, Maryland
Katherine Burke,
Ph. 410-280-1414
Greg Harlin
Roxie Munro
Ann Munro Wood
Yoo Mi Yoon
Master Photographers
Charles E. Emery
Marion E. Warren
Bo Zaunders
Bo Zaunders was born in Sweden and came to the United States in his mid-twenties. Working for Gilbert & Felix, a small advertising agency in New York City (from mechanical man to award-winning creative director), he began a career in advertising that lasted some twenty years. Several of these years were spent in Europe, where he worked for Young & Rubicam in Stockholm, Madrid, London, and Paris. Then, having sold himself on Nikon - one of his major accounts - he started to freelance as a photographer, specializing in travel, food and wine.
Clients included Sidestreets of the World, Fine Wine Journal, Conde Nast Traveler, Wine Spectator and other publications. Soon, he also began writing travel articles to complement his photography, and he became a steady contributor to World's Fare (Tribune Media Services International, a syndicated service of The L.A. Times/Chicago Tribune). Other clients include Nordic Reach, The Underground Wine Journal, Sweden Traveler, Scandinavian Review, Popular Photography and several European magazines.
His photography has been seen in National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, The New York Times, Gourmet and Travel Holiday. He has also been profiled in Nikon World and is a contributing photographer to the Corbis photo agency.
Bo Zaunders has illustrated two children's books and has done editorial illustrations for The New York Times Book Review, Smithsonian Magazine, Gourmet, Advertising Age, and Conde Nast Traveler. More recently, he has written four nonfiction children's books, all of which have been illustrated by his wife, Roxie Munro.
Bo has lectured in schools, at conventions and at the United Nations, as well as on Cunard's Royal Viking Sun, Crystal Cruises, Voyages of Discovery and the Star Clipper. He lives in New York City.
These and additional works by
Bo Zaunders are on view and available for purchase at our Gallery, located at 55 West Street in Annapolis.
For immediate inquiries, contact us or send an email.


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First post of the winter season! Making tons of changes that will be coming for January 2016! Cannot wait to post it all ❤
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Laché Chanice
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