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Languid in Langkawi
I would love to say that I did lots of exciting things with my 2 nights and 3 days on the beautiful Malaysian island of Langkawi; however, what I actually did mostly was rest. After almost 2 weeks of working through my nights and sightseeing with my days, I was spent! And since it seems the #1 thing to do here on Langkawi is relax, that's exactly what I did. When in Rome, you know!
For my two nights on the island, I couldn't decide between two equally beautiful Starwood properties on the island, the Westin and the Sheraton. So, what to do when you can't decide? Try them both, of course! I spent my first night at the Westin Langkawi and the second at the Sheraton Resort Langkawi. Since they were on opposite sides of the island, I figured this would allow me to see more of Langkawi during my short stay.
Arrival into Langkawi from Phuket was painless. Though the airport only has 4 gates, it is very modern and has all the shopping and amenities you would expect in a larger airport. I changed some money and headed to the taxi stand. The taxi process here is simple: fixed (and reasonable) rates, no meters, prepaid at the taxi desk. My 20-minute ride to the opposite side of the island to the Westin only ran me about $8 US. Not bad at all.Read More
Thai Beach Perfection – Phuket & Khao Lak
Just when you think it can't get much better than the cheap massages and Thai food of Bangkok, it's time to head down to Thailand's other top attraction – the beach!
This year, I have 3 nights planned in the Phuket area of Thailand, the first night on the island of Phuket and the next two back on the mainland in the Phang Nga province town of Khao Lak.
You may remember Phuket from RTW #1, it is an island just a smidge off the coast of the Thai mainland and is a hugely popular resort destination, especially with the European set. My $75 flight on Thai Air to Phuket took just a little under an hour and was, as usual, quite a pleasant experience – even in coach (ha-ha).
I had decided that I would rent a car for my 3 days at the beach. My hotel in Phuket was only about 30 minutes from the airport but getting to Khao Lak was more problematic. Situated about 90 minutes up the coast from Phuket, the only options for getting there were a taxi ride that would have cost at least $50 (yikes!), or a bus that was cheap but would take most of the day. So, I decided it might be fun to have a car and a little more freedom.
Plus, who doesn't love the challenge of driving on the wrong side of the road in a foreign country…keeps things interesting, right?Read More
Chatuchak Market Bangkok
What more can I say about Bangkok that hasn't already been thoroughly covered in these pages? I just simply love it here.
That said, Bangkok is not a beautiful city, it is not a particularly clean city and its climate can be downright sweltering most of the year…it just doesn't matter. I don't know exactly what it is that draws me back to Thailand on every one of these trips but the $5 massages are certainly a leading contender.
After the long (12-hour) flight from Naples, via Paris, I stepped off the plane and into Suvarnabhumi Airport with a irrepressible smile on my face. It's hard to even imagine that this is the same airport that was shut down by government protesters for more than a week last month bringing Thailand's business and tourist trade to a screeching halt. Nothing remains of this incident except perhaps an increased security presence that is barely noticeable.Read More
Positively Perfect Positano
I have my bag!!!! Hooray!! I can't believe it, I thought I'd never see it again. The morning started just like the one before, waiting at the baggage carousel in Paris for a bag that never came. When it looked like all the bags were out, I went back to the baggage office to once again explain my convoluted baggage issue. The agent called the baggage handling supervisor who checked around "in the back" for a while and said it wasn't there. I was completely deflated. I asked if there was any way someone could take me back to the infamous "special" room where all of the delayed baggage comes in so I could look around and see if I could find it. That got a "no" but the agent helping me said that he would go back a take a look himself. He was gone about 20 minutes and just when I was losing hope he came back to the office and announced happily that he'd found it and put it on the carousel – so over we went to retrieve it.
As we walked over, I asked the million dollar question, was the bag he found the red one (Theresa's – equally important, but not time sensitive) or the black one (mine)? It was the black one!! I was so excited. I was getting so sick of carrying the heavy, wheel-less duffle bag around and I just really wanted my suitcase back. Finally, some good news, maybe my luck is turning.Read More
One Day in Paris…at Baggage Claim
After getting home from the Atlanta airport last night with no bags, I decided to just pack a small duffle bag with enough clothes to carry me for a few days in Paris and Italy and the remainder of the warm-weather clothes I had set aside to replace what I brought to Costa Rica. My plan was to change out the new for the old in my bag when I got it and then ship home the smaller duffle. That was my plan, I still didn't know what Delta's plan was.
My new camera's charger is in my missing bag so I also packed my old camera and charger. Thank goodness the voltage in Costa Rica was the same as in the US and I did not pack my universal adapter for that leg of the trip. That is crucial on these trips for charging my phone, laptop, camera and iPod. Other casualties of the missing bag: my house keys, my Honolulu marathon finisher shirt, a darling little pair of Manolo Blahnik sandals, and the suitcase itself – my favorite little travel-friendly Tumi bag.Read More
Earthquakes & Slammin' Brakes – Costa Rica
For my first stop on RTW 4, I am joined by my good friend, Theresa. You may remember Theresa and her husband Gary from RTW #1. Their plan to meet me in Berlin was foiled at the last minute when they couldn't get on a flight out. Theresa works for Delta and, though she can fly for free, it is always standby so we were never 100% certain that she would make it on the plane to Costa Rica Wednesday.
However, the standby Gods smiled upon us and she not only made it on the flight, she got a seat in first class right next to me. Unfortunately, that was the end of our good luck for the day. After we were comfortably seated with baggage stowed and fancy plastic cups of champagne in hand, our pilot announced a mechanical problem with our plane. So, off the plane we went to another gate where we waited two hours before finally boarding our new (and presumably fully-functioning) airplane. Not a major problem since we were just thankful Theresa made it on the flight.Read More


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Buy It: You can purchase the ba for $15.
The Original Baby: Ba & Giveaway!
Buy It: You can purchase the ba for $15.
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It's compatible with lots of different bottle types!ReplyDelete
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I learned that the ba was initially invented by Travis Hendricks.ReplyDelete
I learned that it makes a great soft toy when your child stops using bottles; love things that serve dual purposes!ReplyDelete
- Amanda WrightJuly 23, 2012 at 3:50 PM
I love the fact that it was invented by a dad to help his daughter.ReplyDelete
I like it's compatible with different bottle types!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 4:17 PM
ba won the 2012 red dot awardReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 4:26 PM
made for function without losing the funReplyDelete
I learned just how easy it is for babies to hold this bottle and looking at it from my observation, it seems like aside from helping them to eat, it also would allow for lots of fun with the Ba. :)ReplyDelete
that's an interesting product. like how it becomes a toy after the bottle stage.ReplyDelete
I learned that: Its design allows for small hands to grab and hold bottles with ease. It is also a perfect soft ball toy after transitioning out of bottle feeding.ReplyDelete
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This was designed by an awesome DadReplyDelete
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I love this idea, it will promote independence for the little one! I love the yellow and green one!ReplyDelete
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I learned that four dad-preneurs started the company. :)ReplyDelete
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I learned this was invented by a dad!ReplyDelete
I learned:ReplyDelete
Those four guys – a single dad, a lawyer, a designer, and a rock and roller (not the most common combination of friends) – started the company in early 2011. After some bad jokes, trials, and errors, they finally realized success since those first house-made models, leading to the quality product you see now.
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invented by Travis Hendricks, a rock-and-roll dad who wanted something to help his daughter better hold her own bottle.ReplyDelete
Great way for infants to easily grab hold of a bottleReplyDelete
it was created by a dad.ReplyDelete
I learned that they won the 2012 red dot award!ReplyDelete
I learned that its dishwasher safeReplyDelete
Created by a dad! That's greatness!!!ReplyDelete
the company was started in early 2011ReplyDelete
I like that it was created by real dads!ReplyDelete
love that its created by GUYS heheReplyDelete
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I learned that it was iinitially invented by Travis Hendricks - - Paul T/Pauline T aka Paul Tran..... emscout9 at Hotmail dot comReplyDelete
I learned that it works great with different bottles (I use the Avent bottles when I pump and have my husband feed our girl) I also love that the design makes it easy for small hands to hold on to the bottle!ReplyDelete
I found out these are available at a store near where I live.ReplyDelete
The company was founded in 2011ReplyDelete
That the BA is dishwasher safe!ReplyDelete
after using it with the bottle, it's a fun ball to play withReplyDelete
I learned that the ba was invented by a dad. Typical dad, he was like, "Ugh. Baby. Can't you hold your own bottle? I'm trying to look at my iPhone."ReplyDelete
I love their little slogan- We're not just dads, we're dad-preneurs, cute!ReplyDelete
- JenniferJuly 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM
I learned it was started by a group of dadsReplyDelete
On form as Tonya E HopkinsReplyDelete
a single dad, a lawyer, a designer, and a rock and roller (not the most common combination of friends) – started the company in early 2011.
It is compatible with other bottles! Yay!ReplyDelete
- Sherrie C.August 1, 2012 at 6:41 PM
I learned it was designed by Dads and dishwasher safe!ReplyDelete
Cant beleive this was designed by a Dad! Very cool.ReplyDelete
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- Jacki MAugust 7, 2012 at 7:54 PM
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4 guys started the company in 2011ReplyDelete
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I learned that it is BPA free-yay!ReplyDelete
- ashley b.August 10, 2012 at 5:08 PM
dishwasher safe!ReplyDelete
I learned that the ba was invented by a dad.ReplyDelete
I learned that it is dishwasher safeReplyDelete
That it was created by a dad.ReplyDelete
i learned this was invented by a rock n roll dadReplyDelete
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It was invented by guys!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 2:22 PM
that it can be used for other bottles.ReplyDelete
You can buy online or in stores.ReplyDelete
The ba is currently designed to fit bottles with neck diameters between 2 inches (5 cm) to 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm). tylerpants(at)gmail.comReplyDelete
I learned it was created by a dad! and totally designed by guys!ReplyDelete
I learned that the ba is currently designed to fit bottles with neck diameters between 2 inches (5 cm) to 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm).ReplyDelete
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For many people, traveling is one of life's greatest joys. Going to new places is a great deal of fun, but travel plans can be a pain to make. Here, you will discover suggestions to simplify the planning process.
Rather than exchanging cash for local currency while traveling in different countries, withdraw some pocket money from an ATM. Many times banks get better exchange rates, meaning an ATM can save you money. This can save you a great deal of money.
Leave what valuables you can at home and don't take them on your trip. Having valuable items with you on a trip is just asking to have them lost or stolen.
Once you know where you are going, put in some time to learn your destination. Buy a map and check out the attractions. Learning this type of information will make getting around so much easier.
One of the most important things you can do to prepare for travel is to itemize what you need to pack. Start as soon as you can before your trip, that way you can add your must-have items to the list as you think of them. Having a list will keep you organized and clutter-free, even if you don't actually pack until the last minute.
Prepare ahead of time if you'll be traveling by airplane. It can take a lot of time to reach an airport that is located in a major city, because of location and traffic. You should have your suitcase packed the day before you leave, so on the day of your trip you are totally ready to go. You need to make all of your travel plans far before you plan to fly. Missing your flight can be a very devastating experience.
Keep a picture of your child with you if they get lost. Being away from home and losing a child is a very scary prospect. However, in case it happens, you should be prepared. The photograph you have on hand could make a difference in time spent finding them if they are separated from you in a crowd.
If traveling with children, keep a recent, color picture of them with you at all times, just case they become lost. Losing your child is a scary situation. It can happen to even the most diligent parents. Having a photo on you to share with authorities could mean the difference in whether or not your child is found quickly.
Choosing an aisle seat allows you to have many more options. Being in a middle seat on a long plane trip, or in a noisy room in a hotel can quickly zap any aspect of pleasure in your trip.
When planning a vacation, be open to new destinations. While it can be fun to establish a routine by revisiting a favorite vacation spot, maintaining some variety in destinations makes your vacations more memorable and relaxing. Also, picking new destinations can be a money-saving technique.
You must carry your vaccination certificates with you if you are traveling to a country that requires them. This become important when you try to leave or enter that country, and it may pose an issue even when you travel to another city in that country. If you don't have proof, they cannot verify you have received any vaccinations and you may be quarantined.
Only pack things that are necessary. The less items you have, the less risk of having valuable items stolen or lost. Take with you only the essentials, and try to avoid stuffing your bag with too many heavy pairs of shoes.
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Get in a workout before boarding your flight. This will help you avoid the tediousness of long flights. Sitting in the same position for long periods of time can cause leg and back cramps. Stretching beforehand, or doing some quick warm-up routines can help keep aches and leg cramps at bay.
Purchasing tickets online and printing them at home can be a real time saver, so look into this option if you are planning on seeing a specific attraction or amusement park. Even if there's a fee, it is very much worth it to be able to skip the long lines for purchasing tickets at the venue. If the amusement park has a timed entry system, you can enjoy that benefit from buying tickets online.
When planning flights for lower prices, check the actual website for every airline that offers flights to the destination. You can find cheap air fare at Travelocity and Kayak; however, you may find better prices directly from the airline.
If you want a little extra safety in your hotel room, bring along a door stopper. You may not have access to the type of security that you think is acceptable. If the door on your room doesn't have an extra deadbolt or chain in addition to the main lock, place the door stopper beneath the door before you head to bed.
Be sure to dress in casual, simple shoes that can be quickly removed. Security checks at airports now require you to remove your shoes. Comfort is of utmost importance. Traveling by plane results in a lot of sitting and very little walking, so heavy- duty footwear is not needed or recommended. Your favorite pair of sandals are probably your best bet in footwear when traveling by air.
Travel is fun for many people today. Unfortunately, planning for a trip is often a very stressful and frustrating experience. Planning a trip is simpler if you put the tips above to good use.
Get your things organized quickly. Don't waste time searching all over your house for your travel pillow, plug adapters, and travel toiletries. Buy a storage bin to help organize everything that is related to travel. It's even better if you can get one that fits under your bed or that can be tucked away somewhere else conveniently.


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Married 12/2018
We found each other on POF and our first date was perfect, our relationship developed very quick and we fell in love straight away which you don't expect on a dating website, we've done some travelling together and got engaged Christmas Eve 2017 in Iceland! We now are getting married December 2018 having a lovely winter wedding and plan on having a baby afterwards. You don't think it will happen with online dating but I found my soul mate on this website :) xxx
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Your Eye Sight Matters! Macular Degeneration Awareness Program Tucson, AZ
October 6, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pmFree
Your Eye Sight Matters! Tucson, AZ
The Macular Degeneration Association will be returning to beautiful Tucson, AZ on Saturday, October 6th, 2018. We will be hosting a FREE awareness program titled Your Eye Sight Matters!. We will be covering the following subjects: age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema and genetic testing & AMD.
The program starts at 8:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast and will end at 12:00 p.m.
The Macular Degeneration Association provides a supportive learning environment for people living with macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease.
This half-day program offers a forum to hear from a prominent doctor about the latest research, new treatments, therapies, and clinical trials.
At our programs you will hear from a patient ambassador about their journey with their eye disease and their successful coping strategies.
You will also have the chance to speak with other participants to learn about their successes and failures.
Local vendors will be available to share valuable information.
This program will feature Retina Specialist, Joshua Mali who will be discussing Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What's New? and Diabetic Macular Edema and my Eyes.
Gerry Belgraver will be speaking about the Genetic Testing & AMD
Dr. Mali practices at the Eye Associates in Sarasota, FL
Register Early! Free Breakfast Provided Seating is Limited .
Reservations required
Please call (855) 962-2852 to register.
There will be a $25.00 raffle at the end of the program- must be present to win.
We will also have a number of cookbooks for sale titled Cooking with eyefoods- this is a fundraiser for the association
About Macular Degeneration Association:
One of the principal missions of the Macular Degeneration Association that distinguishes us from other Vision Organizations is our focus on patient education-Knowledge is Power! . The Macular Degeneration Association is a nonprofit health organization providing the latest research information and advocacy for patients with all visual diseases. MDA is an IRS recognized 501(c) (3) organization
Source: www.macularhope.org
- Date:
- October 6, 2018
- Time:
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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- Free
- Event Tags:
- #educational programs, #eyehealth, #macularhope, #MDA, #news, age related macular degeneration, Awareness programs, Blindness, diabetes, diabetic macular edema, Distored Vision, Eye Diseases, eye health, vision, vitamins
- Website:
- www.macularhope.org
- Macular Degeneration Association
- Phone:
- 855-962-2852
- Website:
- www.macularhope.org
- Doubletree Tucson Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way
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From the "Ready to Learn" series
Separation anxiety and the behaviors in young children that manifest from it are specific to each child. Educators must honor the differences in each child and the culture of the school or center where they work when partnering with parents to help a child cope with separation anxiety. While the strategy will vary for each child, the goal remains the same: helping him feel safe and secure in the new environment so that he can learn.
The thoughts and opinions expressed in this article are informed by what experts at the Ounce of Prevention Fund and Educare Chicago have found to be successful ways of mitigating separation anxiety in the classroom. While there are many opinions on this broad topic, one recurrent theme is the importance of establishing a routine.
Helping children to create routines within their daily life is one of the best ways to teach confidence, self-discipline and cooperation—skills that later lead to the development of strong coping mechanisms. Such skills enable children to more easily navigate unexpected changes and adjust to unfamiliar environments.
"When you're young, you don't have many coping skills, so you don't know how to settle yourself down if you're too feisty, and if you're too shy, you don't know how to make yourself go forward," says Bill McKenzie, senior training manager at the Ounce's office in Springfield, Illinois. It's up to parents and teachers to teach children how to calm themselves down so they can learn about the world around them.
Visit the school or center
Children act out stresses from separation anxiety in a number of different ways. One way to reduce separation anxiety is to introduce them to the school or child care center that they will be going to during the day. If the school or center allows for pre-school year visits, take advantage of these days to get your child and family acclimated to the interior of the space.
It's also helpful to establish the route that you will use to get to the classroom each day and to repeat it a couple of times with whatever mode of transportation you will use. If you can walk to the center, walk the route several times so that that the child becomes familiar with it. Even with infants, repeating this route while they are in their stroller can help them to become familiar with scenery that will eventually signal to them that they are on their way to a safe place.
Establish a goodbye ritual
Goodbye rituals in the classroom at the start of the day play an important role in making a child feel safe, and will lessen the opportunity for nervousness and panic to arise when the parent leaves for the day. When you bring your child to school or child care center, give yourself enough time to pick out a book to read with your child, or sit down with him while he draws a picture. Once it is time to leave, talk to the child in an energetic tone about what's in store for that day. Emphasize that you will be back to pick him or her up in the afternoon, and will be excited to hear about the day at school.
Bring a token from home
Send your child to school with something that connects her to home and family, such as a photograph or a favorite toy. Having this reminder close-at-hand can help to calm children down if they become upset or experience a moment of panic during the day.
Volunteer in the classroom when you can
Spending time in your child's classroom as a volunteer has many advantages. You can learn more about your child's teachers and the learning styles they apply in the classroom and develop a more meaningful relationship with them. A child who sees her parent interacting in her classroom with her peers will feel safe and welcome in that setting. Children are much more likely to feel secure in an environment that they know their parents are safe and welcomed, too.
Practice calming exercises with your child
If children have a particularly difficult time adjusting to their new environment in the first weeks of the year, there are several calming exercises that you can practice with them. This is a great way to teach children how to take control of their own emotions and calm down so that they are ready and prepared to take on the day.
- How to Handle Separation Anxiety—Parents.com
- Love the Lovey—Zero to Three
Read more articles in our "Ready to Learn" series.


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Energy Healing Services
During an Energy Healing session, Alara may use Reiki, the Reconnection, Bars, Access Body Processes, coloured light or essential oils. Healing can take place instantly or over a period of time - depending on what each client is ready for. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain or dis-ease or you are stressed and frazzled - an Energy Healing session might be just what you need. Alara connects heart, mind and body to co-create wellness and balance in her clients.
Reiki Attunements - Become a Healer!
As a Reiki practitioner - you can offer sessions to family, friends, animals, children, plants, water and food - and clients! You will receive a certificate upon completion of each Reiki level. No class time is necessary - be prepared to spend about an hour with Alara while you receive your attunements.
Learn Reiki and receive your Reiki levels and attunements. Small group or personalized sessions - whenever you're ready! Level 1, 2, 3 and Masters attunements available. Contact Alara for more details.
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Natalie and Griffin enjoy some Cat healing time together <3
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
Mennello Gala
The annual Mennello Museum Gala on February 22nd was referred to as, "An Evening With Fabulous Friends." In exchange for illustrations supplied for the Museum's 25th Anniversary, Terry negotiated tickets to the Gala held at the brand new Alfond Inn, (300 E New England Ave. at Rollins College, Winter Park FL.) Each year, The Friends of The Mennello Museum of American Art host an elegant gala to raise funds for the museum's collections, exhibitions, and programs. This, the Eleventh Annual Gala celebrated The Mennello Museum of American Art, located in Orlando Loch Haven Park, which is owned and operated by the City of Orlando. The Gala also celebrates the passion of its founders, Michael A. and Marilyn L. Mennello. Marilyn passed away years ago and a statue of her is in the museum.
I was working from 9am to 5pm at Full Sail on the Saturday of the gala. Terry agreed to bring my suit and tie to the inn. I met her up front as her Porsche was being valet parked. I felt a little awkward being in jeans surrounded by tuxedos and women in ball gowns. Terry was in a gold sequin dress and blended right in. I rushed off to find a men's room to change in. There was no large bathroom stall so it was like getting dressed in a very tight closet.
The silent auction items were in a small rotunda with a green house glass domed ceiling. Everyone crowded into this tight space with a craps table taking up a huge chunk of real estate in the center of the room. I spent most of my time trying to keep people from tripping on my art supply bag. Terry flourishes in this type of crowd and she squeezed her way around the room handing out fliers for my retrospective show next month. For a brief moment we stepped outside where it was cool and airy but we immediately went back into the chaotic crowd. I bumped into Michael Mennello and shook his hand. I'm not sure if he remembered me from the day I sketched him in his home.
When they opened the dining room, Terry and I found our way to table 26 which was the Enzian Theater table. Sigrid Tiedtke was warm and inviting, giving us both a hug. I was very flattered that she knew of my work. She looked much like her daughter Elizabeth who I often see at the Enzian. Philip Tiedtke sat next to Terry. The Tiedtke family established the Enzian Theater back in 1985 and it is Orlando's top art house movie theater. The annual Florida Film Festival is now one of the top ranked film festivals in the country. Another couple at the table turned out to be musicians and I hope to sketch them performing some time soon. Frank Holt, the Executive Director of the Mennello Museum also ended up sitting at our table. Although table 26 was far from the podium, we were surrounded by talented heavy hitters in the arts community.
My tie wanted to keep flopping down onto the wet sketch. I dropped my pencil several times. The room was constantly buzzing with activity as the staff rushed to serve food. I picked at my plate of food as I worked, but I spent more time sketching than eating. The live auction had a fast talking auctioneer. The largest item was a trip to Colorado and most of the other items were group restaurant outings. Before I knew it, the Gala was over. Such events seem so rushed when you try to capture them with a sketch.
Prints are available for each sketch for $250 and many originals can be purchased for $400. White museum grade shadow box frames are $100 more. You can e-mail Thor at email@example.com
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Testing Where I Stand
This past week was a huge test of fitness for me and my crew following my program. The workload was intense each day and culminated in a mock-competition all day Saturday. I left the weekend beatdown, feeling extremely down on myself and my performances. But having some good food in my belly, and a bit of sleep, I am able to take a bit more objective a view of the week and break it down for all the good, and bad. Here's what I have found:
I have gotten MUCH better a lot of different areas of fitness over the past few months. My run coach, Marc expected a 45-47 second 300 m time trial and I ran a 41.92, apparently that's real damn good for a guy weighing in at 230 and puts me way above my goal pace of a 58-second 400. I pulled a pretty easy 40kg weighted pull up for 3 reps. I feel as though I could have gone another 5-10 pounds on that and I've always wanted to get a single rep at half body-weight (that would mean I'd have to do a single at 115, which I will test in the coming couple weeks). I PR'd my "Amanda" (9-7-5 of muscle ups and snatches at 135#) by about 40 seconds. Still not where I want to be but getting better, and I was able to grind through a BRUTAL chipper at a pace that I was happy with.
On the bad side of things, I failed a 215 snatch 4 times and that blows. I've been drilling at 200-215 and I should be able to hit a single rep at that weight with ease. I also missed a 285 jerk (my current front rack PR) twice, and really badly. I missed a 350# front squat twice. That really pissed me off as I have a 410 high bar with ease and I really, honestly should have a front squat in the 375+ range. I also feel like my cleans are regressing and it's getting frustrating.
Food-wise I am eating WAY cleaner and my energy levels during my workouts are feeling good. I have visually dropped a ton of weight but I still weigh in around 232-236 on a regular basis. I'm not all that worried about my actual weight in the end, but I know the movements I struggle with (muscle ups, handstand push ups) will be way, way easier if I'm 15 pounds lighter. But for me to drop weight is extremely tough if I want to keep my energy levels and strength. So it becomes some of the most intense discipline and focus you could imagine for me to balance out exactly what to eat, when to eat it, and how to train and sleep around it so that I can continue making gains and not fall apart.
My outside stress is the part that I know is most out of control. As in, stress of every day life and such. I generally feel good about where I am and how my life is going, but I do recognize that I am actually very stressed out at the time being. And because my body reacts so negatively to stress (in all forms), I am constantly battling this stress just to break even on my fitness goals. I am unfortunately not designed to have it easy when it comes to being in top shape. If I have one bad day of eating (a"cheat day" if you will) I set myself back like 1-2 days and need to recover. I am constantly fighting to keep my metabolism at a pace where I can constantly make gains, and that takes focus almost 100% of the time. For the most part, this is all an exciting process for me. While sometimes I wish that I was just born with an incredible metabolism (it doesn't help that I live with three guys who all have insane metabolisms), I know that having to learn about this stuff through experience is a priceless gift and will help me for the ret of my life.
As for adjustments. I will analyzing my program over my de-load week to really break things down as much as I can and make adjustments where I need them. I have so many pages of notes on how things have been going over the past year and I feel as though I am right on track with most things. I just need to keep tweaking and adjusting as I constantly change and adjust myself. As for my food, I know the best thing I can do is eat more consistently throughout the day. I got a blood-glucose measuring device so that I can really keep track of how that fluctuates throughout each day, and I think that's going to help me a ton on the path of keeping my metabolism up on a consistent basis. The main thing is to not miss meals for me. Again, that's what works for ME, Josh Courage, not necessarily everyone else in the world.
The CrossFit Games Open begins in about a month. I have my goals for this season. Now it's time to do everything in my power to meet and push beyond those goals.
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Dear Colleagues,
Eight years ago, when we had just started to work together, the economy of the region was, to put it mildly, disappointing. The average salary level was slightly above the subsistence level, the most basic enterprises worked at 30-40 % of their capacity, and their employees had administrative leaves for six months. Business in the region was in its infancy, represented mainly by trade.
We were all very mindful at the time. Then we, were faced with a very difficult choice: to leave things as they are, or to become a leading region. We chose the second path: the more difficult, but also the more significant.
Walking along this difficult road, we gradually, by trial and error, stated our own formula of success: the eight "I"'s.
At first there was only one "I" – INVESTMENT. The regional government has set a goal to diversify the region's economy; and as a primary instrument, it was determined to attract foreign investment. {more} Now according to the level of investment development, we occupy a leading position in Russia. However, at the same time it became clear that in order to attract investors, we needed to develop modern infrastructure.
So the second "I" appeared – INFRASTRUCTURE. We have formed competitive territorial-industrial clusters. In particular, this applies to the aviation, automotive and nuclear innovation cluster. Today we have been creating new cluster development centres - a cluster of creative industries and an information technologies cluster. The development of infrastructure of industrial zones, special economic zone, nuclear innovation centre, nanocentre, industrial parks, and business incubators is continuing. The formation of a port special economic zone has stepped into the active phase this year. However, it was not enough. In order to reduce the gap between the leading regions, innovative development was required.
The third "I" is INNOVATION. This is our readiness to develop and implement advanced technologies and experience; we set a goal to become a region that uses the world's most advanced knowledge. It became obvious that innovation is impossible without the development of human capital, i.e. intellect.
The fourth "I" is INTELLECT. The priority of our policy is the development of human capital. It is connected with the formation of the region's creative environmen, which allows us to manifest and realize our talents.
And again it was not enough. The fifth "I" is INTERNATIONALIZATION. In a global economy it is impossible to become one of the leading regions without developing cooperation at the international level and without incorporating into the international system of labour division. We should become open as much as possible both to our own and to our foreign partners; and as a result, become successful in foreign markets.
And it entails INTEGRATION - the sixth "I". We understand it as a positive inclusion into all international processes not only in the economic sphere, but also in culture and social relations.
The most important condition for the success is a high level of support of our initiatives by the residents of the Ulyanovsk Region. It can be achieved only through a system of open work of governmental authorities. We seek to engage citizens in working together in a joint decision-making process. We provide them with the opportunity to control activities of the authorities, so there is the seventh "I" - INTERACTION.
In 2013, we added one more "I" – INTENSIFICATION. In improving the business environment and investment climate, which is already recognized at the official level, our leadership may be saved only if we are able to ensure the rapid development of all the above-mentioned "I`s".
We have come a very long way over these years. Today in our territory we have the most modern and the most effective liberal investment laws, which allow investors to receive state support measures not less attractive than in the federal special economic zones.
We managed to create one of the most efficient industrial parks in Russia – Zavolzhie Industrial Area. In addition, we have also been granted the right to establish the country's only airport zone in our region The right to establish the country's only airport area has also been granted to our region.
We are one of the three regions in the territory where two high-tech clusters are being developed simultaneously: the aviation and the nuclear innovative clusters.
As a result of our work today, the Ulyanovsk Region is the region with the most favourable business and investment climate. And this is not only our opinion, but also the opinion of the world's leading rating agencies, such as the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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Federal district
Distance to Moscow
706 km
Moscow—Ulyanovsk — 1 hour 30 minutes
1262.00 million people
3.10% english speaking population
Area of the Region
37,2 thousand sq km
Economic performance
Gross Regional Product₽ 260 340,60 billion₽ 204 827,50 thousand per person
Foreign Direct Investment$ 218,50 million$ 173,10 per person
Fixed investment₽ 82,17 million₽ 64 952 per person
Unemployment rate4,80 %
Percentage of profitable companies60,70 %
Average cost of living₽ 7 298
Average monthly wage₽ 21 272
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120 K people
18,8 K people
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Mineral resources
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- Sand
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- Limestone
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PUBLISHED: 10:32 23 March 2014 | UPDATED: 11:17 23 March 2014
A new monthly comedy club is set to launch in Welwyn Garden City.
Collywobblers Comedy Club will take place in the Collingwood Suite, at the Gosling Sports Park, on the final Friday of the month.
Sion James will be MC for the opening show on March 28.
Advanced tickets cost £10 and it is £15 on the night.
Doors open at 7.30pm.
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Dublin City Council Trail Blazes on Reuse of Retired Computers – minimising Co2 emissions and providing education to schools
* Camara made 18 Dublin City Council retired IT hardware collections in 2009 and to date in 2010.
* Camara have amassed over 350 computers in these collections making DCC one of Camara's largest clients
* 75% of the computers have gone to schools in Kenya and Ethiopia and have will impact the ICT education of over 7600 children in 2010
* Retired computers in Dublin City Council have been sourced from a diverse range of functions including Roads and Traffic, Public Lighting, Health & Safety, Housing, Rates, IS, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Waste Management Services. All dta has been wiped to US military standards.
* Mark Bennett Dublin City Council Green Business Officer has been huge help in facilitating departments who wish to send their retired IT hardware to Camara
* Assuming that 75% of DCC's computers have been reused, the deferred Co2 emission savings from the reuse of DCC's retired computers is in excess of 170,000 kgs.
* DCC also ran a successful green initiative where we collected retired home computers from their staff in a one day collection promotion at the Civic Office HQ.


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October 2018
Please do not bring your dogs to the mountain.
No "Post-hole" boot climbing. Ski-skin ascent only. Or "approach" short skis for snowboard descents.
You may ski up only when the lifts are not operating/carrying public.
Once public board the lifts for daily or nighttime operations, you must stop ascending and begin skiing down.
End-of-Day Ascents may not begin again until ski patrol has completed their "sweep" at the end of operations. Generally ½ hour after closing, but always check in at the ticket office or lodge to confirm.
Snowcats and snowmobiles are frequently in use by mountain staff. THEY ARE NOT LOOKING FOR YOU SO YOU MUST ACTIVELY AVOID THEM! If a snowcat is coming down a road or narrow trail….GET OFF OF THAT ROAD.
Ascend on sides of trails, not center.
Do not ascend through terrain parks.
Please do not set your descent tracks down the center of a freshly groomed trail.
At night, wear reflective clothing materials and always display a headlamp.
Do not litter.
Park where you will not interfere with plowing operations.
SNOWMAKING: DANGER! We have 25 snowmaking stations on the lower mountain. Each station has a hydrant (up to 500 PSI water pressure) and an electrical station (480 volts 3 phase).
Snowguns (fans or sticks) are connected to stations via fire hoses and electrical cables. These guns can be as far as 300' from their connection station. YOU must study and know where those connections are running. NEVER ascend or descend between a gun (operating or not) and its connection station, over a hose/wire connection. Significant property damage, injury and/or death are possible even likely.
We may from time to time pull closure chains/signs across our entry locations if we feel that ascent skiing is too troublesome or dangerous at that time (rare).
If the parking lots are muddy, please clean your boots before going on to the snow. MUD KILLS SNOW!
It is never a good idea to go alone.
Ski Patrol/rescue services are not available outside of regular operating hours of the ski area.
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Gramophone Hall of Fame 2013
Voting for the Gramophone Hall of Fame 2013 is now open! We are delighted to announce that a number of Hazard Chase artists have been nominated. Please vote for for Julian Bream, Stephen Layton, The Hilliard Ensemble, The Tallis Scholars and Pinchas Zuckerman.
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The Russell Hobbs 19221 Steamglide Professional Iron comes in a eye catching purple colour way and boasts 2400w of power. Its Ceramic soleplate will effortlessly glide over fabrics, cutting down on ironing time; it also has a large 350 ml large transparent water tank, meaning less time is spent refilling. Featuring variable temperature and steam settings, plus a powerful 40 g/min continuous steam output and 95g shot of steam for easier ironing. The Russell Hobbs Steamglide Professional Iron gives you high performance at your fingertips.
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Individuals working in this field are responsible for installing, assembly of, replacing and repair of elevators, escalators, moving walkways and related equipment. They work in both new construction and in buildings that are older. If equipment has been in place for a long period of time, these workers are responsible for upgrading the equipment to meet current building codes. When entering this field, many of these workers focus on one particular area, either repair, installation or maintenance. Those who help to maintain and/or fix problems need to have in-depth knowledge in electricity and electronics due to the focus on problem-solving that their work has.
Elevator Construction Job Responsibilities
Elevator construction requires the ability to read blueprints and to choose the necessary equipment for the motors, machinery and other necessary components for the elevator's installation. When installing an elevator, workers are required to be on scaffolding while bolting and/or welding the elevator's rails to the interior walls of the shaft. They also run tubing down the walls of the shaft for the electrical wires, install the electrical parts necessary to control the elevator at each level in the building as well as the doors and frames. If repairs have to be done after the installation is finished, a service team is sent in to do the work. Those with the most skills in elevator installation, or adjusters, do the precision work necessary to make sure the elevator works properly in stops in the correct position on each level of the building with the right timing. For any of these positions, the individual not only needs adequate technical skills, but also needs to have precision and physical strength to do the job.
Elevator Construction Training and Education Requirements
To prepare for this type of field, it is recommended that in high school the student take classes such as math, shop and science. This prepares them to enter and compete for an apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program is run by co-jointly by the union and the company employing the workers. If a worker happens to be employed in a non-union company, outside contractors can provide training programs. The apprenticeship lasts a minimum of four years and includes a mixture of hands-on training with academic instruction. Classroom learning include subjects such as physics and its application to elevators, electrical theory, math, safety procedures and how to read blueprints.
Apprentices may work as assistants to more experienced elevator workers by helping with installation of rails along with transporting materials and tools. Later on they will learn more advanced skills such as wiring. To enter a program, the student must have a high school diploma or GED, be at a minimum 18 years of age, pass a mandatory drug test and take an aptitude examination. With the increase in new technology associated with elevators, those coming into these programs will increasingly be required to have more advanced education.
Elevator Construction Salary and Wages
By the year 2018, job opportunities for elevator construction workers will go up by approximately 9%. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly pay is approximately $33.35. The lowest pay is at or below $19.38, while the highest is at or above $46.78. Due to the necessity of maintaining the various equipment already in use, job prospects are seen to be very good. These positions do not suffer from the seasonal downturns in construction as much as other workers in this area do. The Northeast is seen as one of the highest areas of future employment due to the proliferation of taller business buildings.*
*According to the BLS, http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Elevator Construction Certifications
Elevator construction workers are legally required in some local areas and states to have a license. To obtain this, the worker will have to pass an established test to show their skill level and competency to do the work. Additional requirements in order to receive a license can occur but will very with location. When an individual completes and apprenticeship program, they are given a nationally recognized certificate as a journey worker. If the company is unionized, workers are required to take part in the apprenticeship program and successfully complete a test that is given by the National Elevator Industry Educational Program. Two additional certifications are offered by the National Association of Elevator Contractors, which are the CET, Certified Elevator Technician and a CAT, Certified Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technician.
Elevator Construction Professional Associations
One of the many professional organizations opened workers in this field is the National Association of Elevator Contractors, which is located in Conyers, Georgia. this organization was established in the 1940s and works to keep its members updated on the current trends in technology related to the field and provides educational opportunities. The International Union of Elevator Constructors is located in Columbia, Maryland and supports its members in securing quality pay and benefits.


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Every now and then, celestial bodies align in such a way that weird stuff happens in space and we can view it. Occasionally, our celestial body, Earth, is a participant in a rare space dance and it provides us with a view of the choreography. One of those rare space dances will be taking place tonight, and if you happen to live somewhere in America — regardless of light pollution and smog levels — you'll be able to take a gander at Earth's shadow as it sprawls out across the Moon.
At 12:53AM EST tonight (or, technically tomorrow morning), Earth's shadow will begin to slowly cast over the Moon, culminating in a total lunar eclipse by 3:06AM EST. When a total lunar eclipse takes place, the Moon doesn't just become darker like when your shadow is cast over the sidewalk. Instead, it becomes a coppery red-brown thanks to the refracted light from our planet's atmosphere. If your naked-eye view isn't a high enough definition, you can check out the cast from various sources, such as the Slooh livestream below:
Slooh is a robotic telescope that can be viewed live through a web browser, so the above stream should provide a decent view of the event. NASA will also have a livestream available, which you can watch here.
Normally, total lunar eclipses are years apart, but this year and the next offer four total eclipses to check out. The first is tonight, followed by October 8 of this year, while 2015 hosts one on April 4, and the last one on September 28. For now, though, you can tune into one of the above live feeds, or tune into your local sky.


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Too much humidity in the grow room or grow tent can result in a halt in plant growth due to its inability to undergo photosynthesis. On top of this, excess moisture in the grow room can lead to problems with mold and bud rot.
How do you dehumidify a grow room?
By implementing a dehumidifier, growers are able to maintain the optimal humidity range in the grow room, which is 40-50%. These machines draw in moisture, and eliminate it.
Portable dehumidifiers are great for smaller indoor gardens and grow rooms, but if you are growing in a large greenhouse or commercial grow room we recommend a commercial dehumidifier.
How to tell if you need a humidifier
If you are able to feel or see moisture in the air (condensation) while in your indoor garden, chances are you need a dehumidifier.
If you do not already have one, we recommend all growers keep a hygrometer in the grow room to help control the humidity. Many of these devices also contain thermometers, helping control the temperature simultaneously!
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This Intake Manifold Spacer Kit comes with everything you'll need to help battle heatsoak on your 1984-89 Nissan 300ZX & Turbo (Z31 Chassis).
These spacers are custom manufactured pieces of 3/8" thick phenolic material, offering thermal barrier protection of the upper intake manifold from heat transmitted to it from the lower intake manifold (and thereby the rest of the engine itself). Inserting a thermal barrier here is a tried and true way of reducing the temperature of the intake air charge, improving power efficiency. Also, these spacers are designed to eliminate the use of a plenum gasket, and comes with silicone adhesive included with your purchase.
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In 1984 forty tons of methyl isocyanate was accidentally leaked from a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India which resulted in the death of tens of thousands of people and the injury of hundreds of thousands. The accident was the result of gross negligence on the part of the plant, having failed to take virtually any necessary safety precautions. Yet little in the way of compensation has reached the victims of this travesty; additionally, Bhopal is still contaminated.
The Bhopal disaster is what could happen in the United States if the safety and environmental regulations that we have were not in place.
Union Carbide, which contributed to Bush's campaign funds, would indeed like to be deregulated. And when Bush became President, one of the first things he did was to ask polluting industries which rules they would like to not follow, and then to proceed to try and eliminate or roll-back those rules.
Do you think this is fear-mongering on my part? If so, then read this.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
The Bhopal disaster
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Triple killer Theodore Johnson: Demands for an inquiry into why he was free to kill again
Former director of public prosecutions Keir Stamer wants answers
04 January, 2018 — By William McLennan
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AN urgent investigation is needed to discover how a man who was twice convicted of killing his partners was freed to murder a third victim, legal experts have said.
Theodore Johnson this week pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to murdering his former girlfriend, Angela Best, at his flat in Dartmouth Park Hill after she left him and began a relationship with a new man. The 64-year-old, who worked at a motor garage in Tottenham, struck Ms Best six times with a claw hammer and strangled her with a dressing gown cord on December 15, 2016. He then drove to Hertfordshire and threw himself in front of a train, suffering massive injuries including the loss of his right arm and left hand.
He was rushed to the Royal London Hospital where doctors saved his life. He was charged with murder at the end of January last year after weeks of intensive care. Following his conviction on Tuesday, the triple killer's history of violence against women, which spans more than three decades, can now be revealed. In May 1981, while living in Wolverhampton, he attacked his wife, Yvonne Johnson, with a vase and an ashtray, before pushing her from the balcony of their ninth-floor flat. He was convicted of manslaughter on the basis of provocation in November 1981.
The couple had two young children. Within five years he was released from custody and moved to London with a new partner, Yvonne Bennett. In September 1992, after she began a relationship with another man, he strangled her with a belt at their flat in Finsbury Park. He handed himself in to police after a botched suicide attempt and later pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, after doctors agreed he had severe depression and a personality disorder.
He was sent to a psychiatric unit, but was freed in 1997 after being judged fit for release by a Mental Health Tribunal. Holborn and St Pancras MP Keir Starmer, who was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service before entering Parliament, told the New Journal: "Angela Best lost her life in truly awful circumstances. It's clear that there now needs to be a serious case review to understand how her killer, given his history, could have been in a position to commit this crime."
Mr Starmer's calls for an investigation were echoed by Harry Fletcher, the director of the Victims' Rights campaign.
He told the New Journal: "It is extremely worrying that three partners have been killed by the same person. There is a need for an urgent review of the criteria used to judge whether somebody is fit for release from a psychiatric institution. "There also needs to be a complete review of the circumstances regarding the supervision and monitoring of this individual."
Responding to the news, Jackie Sebire, a senior police officer in Bedfordshire, said that "we must look at ways to improve risk assessment and information sharing".
Questioned about Johnson's release, the Ministry of Justice referred the New Journal to Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, who run mental health services in the two boroughs. The trust said they had commissioned an "independently-chaired report" into their contact with Johnson, who has been in their care since 2004.
A spokesman said: "We can confirm that he was seen in compliance with the conditions imposed by the Mental Health Tribunal who oversaw his earlier discharge in 1997." They added: "We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family of Ms Best for their tragic loss."
An inquest into the death of Ms Best is due to take place at St Pancras Coroner's Court later this year. It is expected to look in more detail at the contact between Johnson, mental health services and the justice system. Johnson changed his plea to guilty on the first day of trial. He had earlier admitted killing Ms Best, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter, not murder, due to diminished responsibility.
He will be sentenced tomorrow (Friday).
Violent past: Victim ended relationship after discovery
THEODORE Johnson's third victim, a grandmother and mother-of-four, had ended the relationship with him shortly before he murdered her, having recently learned of his violent past.
By the time Angela Best discovered that he had killed at least one of his previous partners, the 51-year-old had spent nearly two decades in an abusive and controlling relationship. On the day she was killed, having been hounded with calls and messages, she went to his home to help him attend an appointment. Her offer of assistance was met with brutal violence. A neighbour told the New Journal in December last year that, shortly after her killing, he saw officers attempting to comfort an inconsolable man at the crime scene.
The neighbour said: "This guy was saying stuff like: 'I told her not to trust him. This has happened before. I've been telling her, I've been telling her. I can't believe this has happened again'."
Before Johnson changed his plea to guilty, averting a lengthy murder trial, prosecutors are understood to have been preparing to tell the jury that he was prepared to kill Ms Best, rather than watch her live a happy life with another man. They were expected to lean heavily on his previous convictions and what that showed about his propensity for violence.
Ms Best's death has added further pressure for the introduction of a compulsory domestic violence register, which means anyone entering a relationship with a convicted abuser would be informed of their history. Under current legislation, known as "Clare's Law", men and women can ask police if their partners pose a risk to them. But there is no duty to inform potential victims if they do not make a request for information.
Holborn and St Pancras MP Keir Starmer said: "This case is a tragic reminder that domestic violence is a serious and pernicious crime that has no place in our society. We must redouble our efforts to protect its victims, so that injustices such as the one now facing Angela's family, are not repeated."


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The School is one of a number of initiatives led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Keith Nugent, that responds to the research objectives outlined in the University's Future Ready strategy.
|Professor Tim Entwisle
in full speech mode
Professor Wardrop's research and rule were waning when I was there, but he had been a highly distinguished plant cell wall biologist in the 1950s. He had also left his mark as the foundation Chair then Dean in Biological Sciences, and foundation Professor of the Department of Botany. Interestingly, he was a champion of unity in biology and was unhappy in the 1960s when separate schools emerged for botany, zoology, and the like, preferring the intermeshed model very much in favour these days.
Bill Woelkerling had an equally formidable reputation as a scientist, part of Australia's first wave of internationally important phycologists (algal specialists). He was much more self-contained than Professor Wardrop, and would have flourished in any school or department and under any disciplinary hierarchy. Bill had wallpapered his office with books, subdividing it to create more room for bookcases. His approach to work was regimented, orderly, and methodical. There was nothing left to chance. I was attracted to that at the time.
I'd done my undergraduate degree in Science, with an honours year, at the University of Melbourne, followed by a year at the Royal Botanic Gardens working as a (indoor) horticultural assistant while I decided what to do next. It only took a few months to realise that, yes, I enjoyed working in the botanic gardens – who wouldn't? – but I needed to stretch myself intellectually first.
I wanted to discover new things and, looking back, to also create something new. Something like a thesis.
I also concluded during that year that I would be better off somewhere other than the University of Melbourne. Not because I didn't like the university (I loved it) or the people (I had great friends there and my honours supervisor, Professor Gerry Kraft, remains and inspiration and mentor for me today).
But I had been there, enjoyed it, and needed to move on. My peer group from that time had bogged down a little and were becoming a little disorientated and disorganised. The chance to make a fresh start at Bundoora was attractive. Oh, and so was working closer to my girlfriend, and now wife, Lynda (who was a research assistant in the Department of Botany and now a teacher of French).
I'd thought it all through: Bill would add the bits that were missing from my Honours training under Gerry Kraft at Melbourne. I'd always liked writing, but my essays at university were all over the place, fully of over-dramatic, loose, and inaccurate writing.
|MC for the launch:
Lara Bereza-Malcolm (2014 3MT People's
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Learning to write is a long and evolutionary process. I'm pretty sure I needed to write like a scientist first, then strip it back.
Bill and I negotiated over the topic of my thesis. He was working on marine coralline red algae at the time and I'd been working on freshwater red algae for my honours project. I went out collecting and brought in things to try and find common ground. We eventually agreed on Vaucheria, a yellow-green algae that was found all over the place, but never studied in Australia. It grew at the edge of the sea and in freshwater streams and swamps, so we were both happy with that. For me, it didn't really matter what the organism was, but this kept Bill and me happy for three and a half years.
Last week, I was talking to the gifted speech-writer and writer, Don Watson. He studied at La Trobe University in its even earlier years and worked for a time as an academic. He dropped out of academia upon offer of tenure. From there, he moved from comedy writing to speech writing, most famously for Paul Keating. We didn't have time to talk in any detail about what it was about academia that turned him off it but, like me, he found his calling outside the university.
Equally, like me, he didn't plan his life but was able to head off down various paths and find useful things to do, fuelled by his own particular skills and interests.
I started university with an interest in maths and physics. I did a botanical subject just to make up the points. By the end of the year, however, I was converted to plants. I got converted again to algae in later years, then back to flowering plants when I got a job (again) at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria after my PhD at La Trobe and a postdoc at Melbourne (both on freshwater algae).
Along the way, I realised I was an OK researcher, but perhaps a better communicator. I don't know that I ever thought I was a better administrator, but I do remember always wanting to be the one who made decisions rather than just having them handed down to me. My mother and my wife can attest to the fact that I don't like being told what to do – a failing, particularly when they are right.
Of course, you are never the real boss: as Director and Chief Executive, I report to the chair of a Board and, indirectly, to a government minister.
|(L to R): Lucie Semenec, Jen Wiltshire, Oonagh Bodin
At La Trobe University, I had space to work, equipment like microscopes and culturing facilities, and access to Bill's personal library, as well as the Borchardt Library (which Bill had made sure was well stocked with algal literature). Compared to the University of Melbourne in Parkville, the architecture was fairly ordinary, but I liked the space and freshness of the campus. The eucalypts and patches of near-natural vegetation were attractive.
Parkville was urbane and cosy, but in Bundoora you could spread your wings a little. As a younger university, it felt less inhibited and inhibiting. You could do anything, achieve anything. That was the vibe.
And there was the extra stuff: I spent a lot of time in the record shop, buying vinyl, but also borrowing LPs for radio shows I was doing on Plenty Valley Radio – the Pablo Picasso Show (a new music show named after a famous Jonathan Richmond tune), then Brainwaves (a science show). I frequented the second-hand book shop, building my own library as I read through the alphabet trying to expand my breadth of reading (the plan I had was to read two or three novels by authors starting with each letter of the alphabet, selecting deliberately to stretch my interests and read good literature). That worked pretty well, and I recommend it!
After my PhD and back at the University of Melbourne doing a postdoc (again with Gerry Kraft), I started work on the ecology of algae in the Yarra River basin. Just as importantly, given the roles I occupy today, I started writing freelance pieces for The Age on all kinds of scientific topics. I wrote my first Age piece after the Science Editor for the paper, Graeme O'Neill, gave a talk at the university and suggested we all write on what we knew. I wrote on algae, then many other things.
So, I diversified. I suspect I was an early adopter of the short-attention-span approach to life. Even moving between universities wasn't done much at my time, particularly within the same city. We tend to be tribal about such things. When I returned to the Royal Botanic Gardens again, this time for a proper job, I argued that although I trained as a phycologist I was a taxonomist and botanist first and foremost, and I could work on any organisms (although animals would have been a stretch, having done no zoology in any of my schooling). Apparently, I was convincing and ended up editing and writing descriptions of vascular or flowering plants for the Flora of Victoria series.
Given my dislike of authority (as mentioned earlier), I become head of research then headed to Sydney to become Director of Plant Sciences in their Royal Botanic Gardens. I became Executive Director there for eight years, moved to London for two years to be Director of Conservation, Living Collections and Estates (looking after more than half of that organisation and a staff of 400), then came back two years ago to head up Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens.
I love the role I have now: running one of Melbourne's oldest and most respected cultural organisations, leading a strong scientific and educational research team, and being able to lead and influence thinking of plants, and their importance to life.
|La Trobe University VC Professor John Dewar (left)
and Prof Entwisle
I remember being amazed when I was employed as a flora writer and editor that I was being paid to learn more and more about plants, then to tell others about it. To some extent, that's still the case today. I particularly love cramming for a radio interview. Radio would have to be my favourite form of media. Writing is a close second, and I certainly enjoy a quick flourish of 300 words. Once it gets to 1000 words or more, I work up a sweat and, for a book, I definitely struggle. Something about concentration span, I think. Whatever the format, I love tracking down the back-story.
Equally luckily, I enjoy running a complex organisation with scientists, horticulturists, teachers, accountants, and plumbers. Good decision-making is all about collecting data and making logical connections, then selling that decision. These were skills I picked up along the way at various schools, universities, and workplaces. Life-long learning, as they say.
All of which makes me particularly happy to be speaking today at the launch of the Graduate Research School.
I've always been a little bothered by the concept of graduation. The Graduation itself is a wonderful and worthwhile opportunity to have family and friends celebrate the achievement (and effort) of receiving a degree at whatever level. But it has a sense of finality, of having got there, rather than being the start of something.
A good education builds and nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and hopefully confidence (or should that be cockiness?). That's what I got from La Trobe University, and any program that creates more opportunities to be educated in that way is a good thing.
On that note, I'm delighted today to open the La Trobe University Graduate Research School!
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. He is a highly respected scientist, scientific communicator, and botanic gardens director. Tim is an expert in freshwater algae (a genus, family and order of algae were named after him last year), and has a broad interest in all plants and related life forms.
He blogs, tweets, and looks for any opportunity to promote science, plants and gardens. Tim has been a regular contributor to ABC radio and its website, and a frequent guest on Australian radio and television – over summer 2014/15 he hosted RN's first gardening show, Talking Plants. He has written for a variety of science, nature and garden magazines and maintains an active social media profile (including his popular 'Talkingplants' blog).


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text: Once - Much More Than Just Ronan Posted on Mar 11, 2015 | By Liz Dyer It feels like a bit of a cliché, when talking about award-winning musical Once, to say 'Once is not enough'. But in my case, it happens to be true. This week I was back for my third and final visit to the Phoenix Theatre before the show closes on March 21st. And the first question most people have asked since is, 'How was Ronan?' For those who've missed the posters all over London for the past few months, former Boyzone singer Ronan Keating is currently starring as Guy in Once. I had mixed feelings about this casting announcement; as someone who loves the movie Guy, Glen Hansard, and who's seen two outstanding performances on stage from Declan Bennett and David Hunter, I just wasn't sure Ronan would be able to pull it off. As it turns out, I was wrong. Ronan's Guy is different to those who've gone before, but not necessarily in a bad way. As the show opens, he seems significantly less depressed than his predecessors - which, in a weird way, actually makes the character's journey over the next few days more believable. I went in fully prepared to judge, but was pleasantly surprised not only with Ronan's musical performance (although I did notice a couple of changes to the score, presumably to accommodate his vocal range) but also with his acting and comic delivery. He also has a genuine Irish accent, which is always a bonus. Not that those who've gone before haven't been convincing - far from it. But let's not forget ourselves. Once is not just about Ronan, any more than Cats at the London Palladium was all about Nicole Scherzinger. Ronan's just one member of a talented cast of actor-musicians, among them his co-star, Jill Winternitz, who is full of energy and sparkle as Girl. The show itself is a joyous celebration of music, love, and overcoming our fears. It's about meeting the right person at exactly the right time, and allowing them into your life. And it's about finding the courage to take a risk, because you never know where it might take you. Once is not your typical musical. It's not big or loud, and you may not necessarily come out sobbing, or singing and dancing. But, like the movie that inspired it, the show's brilliance lies in its simplicity. Once is all about the music, and the people performing it. The songs, written by Guy for his lost love, are hauntingly beautiful, but at the same time catchy enough that you want to sing along. With both Irish and Czech influences, and some gorgeous harmonies, it's the kind of music you want to listen to again and again, long after the show's over. Don't miss your chance to see Once at the Phoenix Theatre before it closes on March 21st. And remember, sometimes destiny can be as simple as a broken hoover. Blog Features


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People are aware of all sorts of important causes and precious endangered species going extinct…but what about the survival of classical music? Or at least its relevance to people outside classical music-dom. Like philately (which used to be one of my favorite hobbies before the miniature works of art went adhesive), classical music has become one of those hobbies that contain a handful of middle-aged aficionados, who I'm sure want to see classical music (ahem, concert music) live beyond their lifetime.
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"I can never thank you enough for your kindness to me and I'll think about it for the rest of my life. All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism — it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen. As proof, let's make an amazing thing happen right now."
For form/FIGURE, we curate art, fashion, and music that take a direct cue from established or traditional elements. Musicians will wear garments by fashion designer Gigi Burris, who draws inspiration from 1930's icons Elsa Schiaparelli and Isabella Blow in creating her elegantly disheveled pieces. Edward Lorenz adds a modern edge to extremely classic men's wear. Artist Chris Rini takes historical New York City architecture and saturates it in bright colors. The musical selections on this program utilize forms and styles that stem from the past. This concert offers examples of how perspectives on fixed things can still change over time.
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Partying with Hil
Headed to Hilary Hahn's Bach Party on a block in the West Village at LPR, where I saw Alex Ross for the first time. He is way hipper looking than I imagined. The door girl asked for his name, and when she scanned her list to see if he was on there, I thought, Are you kidding me? But it turned out she was trying to play it cool. I told her she did a damn good job because I sure as hell thought she didn't know who he was.
We hung out in the standing room as Ms. Hahn made a casual introduction and then proceeded to perform
'something short,' as she said: the Ciaccona from the Partita in D minor. It was pretty much flawless, but what I loved the most was how thoughtful and engaging it was; intense moments were almost palpable. Following this performance was an arrangement of the second movement from the G minor flute sonata, accompanied by Orion Weiss, who studied with the same teacher Rach and I had, Miyoko Lotto. (What up!) Weiss had the una corda down the entire time and released it partially for bigger dynamics, and used an inaudible amount of pedal, which made for a dry, small sound. I wasn't feeling the una corda at the beginning, which started out rather cold, but Weiss opened up by the second variation and made the music more alive…then that u.c. made more sense, an actual intimate character. Weiss also had some lovely ideas and crystal-clean ar-tic-u-la-tion.
Afterward Fred Sherry played some arrangements of Bach Cantatas with Michael Nicholas. Sherry arranged them himself, and one of the most delightful moment from the concert happened when he flubbed a part, simply stopped, and said something to the degree of, 'Oops! I messed up my own arrangement! Sorry, my fault!' and got a laugh from the audience. Loved it. (I'm pulling that move next time that happens to me. Hopefully I also get it right the second time.)
Then there was a point of transition to an artist talk, where the performers sat in a row on stage. That was our cue to leave…what more was there to talk about really? Isn't this a party of some sort? When do we party? I would have preferred to talk to Hilary after the show and photograph her in her sexy dress. I also just don't dig artist talks. Artist talks are a tricky thing; they either get really academic or just plain boring. This isn't always the case, but it seems performers have talk because they're worried that lay people just won't get it unless given some sort of explanation, giving a classical concert an educational twist rather than an entertaining one.
I didn't stick around to find out if this was one of those talks. I was worried that I'd be missing more Hilary, but I really needed a burger. Luckily, as it turns out, I left at the right time. Baching finished.
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This is really exciting because not only do you get recognition as a supporter of The Nouveau Classical Project on our printed programs (for as little as $1!), but you can also snag some valuable gifts for pledging beyond the minimum amount, such as comp tickets or a limited-edition (as in, less than 100 in existence!) 'Classical Music is Dead*' tee designed exclusively for us by Gigi. It's important to get your pledges in ASAP, as Kickstarter.com's all-or-nothing policy allows us only to receive funds if we make 100% of our goal by March 19 at 12:01 am, EDT.
So show us some love and get on Kickstarter.com! On top of our undying love for you, your name will be famous for at least the duration of the concert! Our sincerest thanks in advance.
Hello, 2010
It's good to be back in New York…relaxing is all good (and not to mention, essential), but I really do go a bit nuts when I've been on vacation for a bit too long (in my mind, 2 weeks) and worry that my atrophied brain (a result of the enriching suburban activities in which I participate during the holidays) will be unable to recover. And I apparently start to use more than a comfortable amount of (parentheses). Anyway, I also come back refreshed and ready to work! And definitely ready to hit the streets, as I miss what NYC has to offer. It's freezing outside, but there are some fabulous events in heated venues that will make leaving your warm, cozy, most likely tiny, apartment worth leaving.
I'm particularly excited about Philip Glass's Orange Mountain Music concert at (le) Poisson Rouge this Sunday the 10th, featuring music by Trevor Gureckis, Joel Harrison, and Mick Rossi. Not only is the music going to rock out, but the composers will be there and I'm sure they'd love you to pull a groupie move and talk to them afterward. I know at least one of these three guys is a down-to-earth cat (haven't met the other two). And LPR is absolutely one of our favorite venues–totally hip yet unpretentious, fun crowd, nice owners. Click on the composers to hear some samples and get tickets here.
Last night I went to see the Museum of Art and Design's Slash: Paper Under the Knife. This incredible exhibit features artists who cut, fold, and use paper in exceptionally innovative ways. Much of the work involved such meticulous craftsmanship, and some of the larger scale works are so beautiful and voluminous they make one want to literally jump into them. (But don't do that, obviously.) I'd suggest going on a Thursday, when the admission is pay-what-you-wish from 6-9 pm.
So take off that Snuggie, pull on your boots and slap on some blush for some ear-opening music and shredded paper that is not meant for the recycling bin!