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Upcoming Events
At this time, there are no upcoming events.
Past Events
- 2018: Chinese Culture Week
- September 25, Chinese Art Exhibition: Enjoy free refreshments and art show!
- September 26, Chinese Movie Appreciation: Watch brilliant Chinese movie clips!
- September 27, Chinese Wushu (Kungfu) (ǁ): Learn different fist and help you keep healthy!
- September 27, Chinese Wushu (Kungfu): Learn the essence of Kungfu!
- 2017: Ancient Wisdom to Modern Healthcare: Understanding Acupuncture and Chinese MedicineNovember 1st, 2017
UAA Campus Bookstore
Expert Bingzeng Zou, Ph.D., D.C., LAc. answers your questions.
What is the Chi? What are the meridians? What are the benefits of an integrative approach to health using acupuncture and Chinese medicine?
Dr. Zou has over thirty-four years of expertise in practicing and teaching acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Dr. Zou is a professor and the Academic Dean at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco.
- 2017: Move Mountains or Move Home? Understanding Chinese Culture and Social CustomsOctober 20th, 2017
Rasmuson Hall, RM 316
Guest Lecture from University of Notre Dame Professor Dr. Yongping.
This lecture will discuss the differences between Chinese Culture and Wester Culture. The goal is to help our international friends to understand the characteristics of Chinese Agri-Culture and its influence from Chinese Idiomatic Expressions.
- 2017: Political Ideas Conceived in The Book of Changes (Zhouyi)September 9, 2017
UAA Campus Bookstore
Visiting professor from the College of William and Mary Confucius Institute. Anonymous Peer Review, Editorial Board for Studies of The Book of Changes.
Professor Zhen Liu has been invited to give lectures at the UAA Bookstore and RH115 separately. His first lecture is titled "Political Ideas Conceived in the Book of Changes (Zhouyi)" and will cover topics like rituals, political advocacy, and virtuous pursuit value of traditional ideas for contemporary social development.
His second lecture titled with "Zhouyi and Fengshui" will talk about the influences of Fengshui upon contemporary life.
- 2014: Chinese Double Ninth FestivalOctober 7th, 2014
UAA Library, RM 307
The UAA Chinese Language Program, UAA Japanese Language Program, UAA Confucius Institute, and the Montgomery Dickson Center for Japanese Language and Culture are hosting a discussion/lecture on the Double Ninth Festival that is celebrated by both China and Japan. Learn about this festival, the details, and differences! Details are in the PDF file attached.
We will be offering refreshments that are typically eaten during the Double Ninth Festival: Chongyang Cake and Japanese Cake!
- 2017: Mid-Autumn FestivalOctober 3rd, 2017Rasmuson Hall, RM 303In Chinese tradition with the Mid-Autumn Festival marks the changing of the seasons. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration. Eat mooncakes! Enjoy performances! Play games!
- 2017: Chinese Culture WeekDumpling CultureSept 11th, 2017
Rasmuson Hall, RM 112Chinese Art ExhibitionSept 12th, 2017
Rasmuson Hall, RM 303Chinese Poetry & Classical Music AppreciationSept 13th, 2017
Rasmuson Hall, RH 112Chinese Movie and ShowSept 14th, 2017
Rasmuson Hall, RM 303Lecture: Linguistic Challenges and Cultural Congruence with Dr. Shinian WuSept 15th, 2017
UAA Campus Bookstore
- 2017: Chinese Dragon Boat FestivalMay 30th, 2017
Rasmuson Hally, RM 316
Experience Chinese Culture, make Zongzi, free food and admission.
- 2017: Chinese Language Contest and Talent ShowApril 21st, 2017
Student Union Den
Invitation Letter
Dear All:
In order to promote understanding of Chinese culture and language and help students learn Chinese better, we have continuously hosted Alaska Chinese Contest and Talent Show for six years which focused on cultural knowledge in the past. This year the contest (on April 21st) will take a new form. It will consist of two rounds, and each round includes both topic speech and a poetry recital (see the following table). Topic speech aims to test non-native Chinese speakers' abilities in using Chinese in their daily lives. Poems recital can help them understand and enjoy the beauty of ancient Chinese poetry. We would like to warmly invite you and your students to join us for this event.
We look forward to your participation and excellent performance.We also welcome middle and elementary school students to show their talents, There will be no specific criteria for performance type. Students may perform Chinese dances, songs, calligraphy, etc. In order to test Chinese proficiency of contestants, we will conduct the contest in Chinese.
- 2017: Bi Lingual Poetry Reading and TranslationsApril 14th, 2017
UAA Campus Bookstore
A selection of poems will be signed in ASL and read in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish with English and ASL translations, by current UAA students in the Department of Languages.
Sponsored by the Department of Languages
- 2017: Chinese New Year CelebrationJanuary 27, 2017UAA/APU Consortium Library, RM 307Celebrate the Year of the Fire Rooster.Exciting performance, food, special gifts
- 2016: The Double Ninth FestivalOctober 8th, 2016
Rasmuson Hall, RM 111
Hear the legend of Huan Jing, make chongyang cake, drink chrysanthemum tea
- 2016: Chinese Movie DaySept 24th, 2016
Student Union Den
Exciting Movies, bite of China, funny role-play
- 2014: Chinese Double Ninth FestivalOctober 7th, 2014
UAA Library, RM 307
The UAA Chinese Language Program, UAA Japanese Language Program, UAA Confucius Institute, and the Montgomery Dickson Center for Japanese Language and Culture are hosting a discussion/lecture on the Double Ninth Festival that is celebrated by both China and Japan. Learn about this festival, the details, and differences! Details are in the PDF file attached.
We will be offering refreshments that are typically eaten during the Double Ninth Festival: Chongyang Cake and Japanese Cake!
- 2017: Kung-Fu: Galaxy of Kung-Fu Masters from Shaolin Temple
The UAA Confucius Institute is honored to present a free, public celebration of traditional Chinese martial arts, music, and dance with Alaska's first visit from the world-renown Wulin Hanyun Performance Tour for one night only on January 22, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Alaska Performing Arts Center's Discovery Theatre. No prior registration is necessary.
Featuring students and teachers from across China, Wulin Hanyun travels the world showcasing Chinese performance art including heart-stopping demonstrations of Tai Chi, Badunjin, and Shaolin Swordplay, modern music skillfully performed on traditional instruments such as the Guzheng, and storytelling through intricate folk dance. Organized by the themes of happiness, harmony, and sharing, the evening presents ancient culture in a modern style that is exciting for the whole family.
Sponsored by Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing, Hanban, organized by the Education Department of Henan Province, and co-hosted by The University of Alaska Anchorage Confucius Institute, Wulin Hanyun features Chinese Kung-Fu, traditional dance, and folk music performed by students and teachers from Songshan Shaolin Wushu College, Zhengzhou University, and Henan Normal University. Since appearing in the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, Wulin Hanyun has performed on six continents for audiences of thousands. January 22, will be their first performance in Alaska.
- 2014: Confucius Institute Day/Global CI 10th Anniversary
2014 is the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Confucius Institute around the globe. On this special occasion we celebrated with an evening of special performances, and a week of activities on campus. The four-day series of events was widely enjoyed by many participants, including local teachers, University leaders, students and many friends from the Anchorage community. It was a great pleasure for all the performers and participants to share their art and culture here in Alaska.
The series of events actually begin a month in advance with the UAA Campus Kick off Day on August 22, where focused on cultural bridge and language activities with new UAA students. On September 22, the first event of Chinese Culture week began with a Chinese food culinary demonstration and free samples in Cuddy Hall. There were activity tables for Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, and Paper Cutting. This event attracted a large number of teachers and students who participated with much enthusiasm. We successfully helped those who participated begin to understand the seemingly complex mysteries of Chinese art. We further encouraged everyone to continue to participate through our free Chinese cultural workshops held every Saturday throughout the semester.
On September 23, UAA-CI held a grand opening ceremony for the "Confucius Institute Day." In attendance at our ceremony were many distinguished guests, including UAA Chancellor Tom Case and UAA CAS Dean John Stalvey. Both leaders were kind enough to address the audience and express warm congratulations and thanks for the contributions of the Confucius Institute at the University of Alaska, for striving to provide a rich academic and multicultural environment, as well as promote Sino-US relations in academic, cultural, trade and other aspects of cooperation. The opening ceremony received strong support from the local Chinese community, arts organizations, and primary and secondary schools in the Anchorage School District. We had many wonderful performances. The Alaska Chinese Association lion dance team opened up the performances. The Confucius Institute Lingbo Dance Troupe performed the "Geese Dance" and "Fleeting Dance." Children from the local community performed on the violin and piano, as well as sang Chinese songs such as "Jasmine", "Happy Yi People." Our guest of honor, Professor Zhang Hong from Binghamton University Confucius Institute performed a soulful song medley of Chinese minority folk songs. The same day, Professor Chen Zuyan, also from the Confucius Institute at Binghamton University, visited Bartlett High and presented cultural lectures to the students there, helping them to better understand Chinese language and culture.
On September 24, the UAA-CI organized two lectures by Professor Zhang Hong at Bartlett High School and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School. The lectures were called, "Learning Chinese Through Song," and were received enthusiastically by the students. In the evening, Professor Zhang also gave a training program on Learning Chinese Through song to local Chinese teachers. Both UAA and Binghampton University Confucius Institutes hope to continue these kinds of cooperative and educational exchanges. In the afternoon of the 24th, Professor Chen Zuyan gave a lively and interesting lecture on Chinese poetry at the UAA Bookstore.
September 24, Alaska and Kong Academy will celebrate the event to the community and schools. Zhang Hong teacher organized two "singing learn Chinese" lecture at Bartlett High School and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School, responded enthusiastically. That night, Zhang Hong teacher for the local Chinese teachers were "singing learn Chinese" wonderful training local teachers have said that learning Chinese fun to sing, benefit. Meanwhile Alaska and Kong hospital with Zhang Hong teachers reach deeper cooperation intention, will join Binghamton University, University of Alaska, both domestic universities and the Confucius Institute, at a deeper level of academic cooperation and exchanges. In the afternoon, Professor Chen Zuyan for the University of Alaska Anchorage campus and students bring a lively and interesting Chinese poetry lectures. That night, the Confucius Institute in cooperation with Alaska Anchorage campus restaurant, jointly organized the "Confucius Institute" China themed dinners. Well-furnished restaurant full of Chinese elements, carefully prepared Chinese food, writing Chinese names and tai chi teachers and students experience the full range of activities, resulting in feelings of Chinese local flavor.
The Confucius Institute Day and Chinese Culture Week events came to a close on September 25, with the Chinese Movie Night event in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Food and beverages were provided for students and community members who attended. Three short Chinese films were provided by the Beijng Film Academy: "Grandpa's Little Opera", "Return to the Grasslands," "Can't Piss." These fun, family friendly films were enjoyed by all. The UAA-CI will continue to promote films from the Beijing Film Academy in collaboration with the Vancouver International Film Festival this winter at the Anchorage International Film Festival. We hope to share what the new generation of Chinese filmmakers are accomplishing, so we hope you take some time to attend the Anchorage International Film Festival this December.
Let local audience tastes China in the laughter of modern China have a more vivid and in-depth understanding. Alaska Confucius Institute will steadily push forward the Beijing Film Academy, Anchorage International Film Festival in collaboration with the Vancouver International Film Festival and effort to the new generation of Chinese film to a higher level and broader platform, these three films and other Beijing film Academy film will also be sending held in December at the Anchorage International film Festival, and was first introduced Chinese film column.
This week long series of events received a very positive and enthusiastic response from the students at UAA as well as the local community.
The "China Week" Confucius Institute Day celebrations at the local attracted enthusiastic responses. Local media station KRUA interviewed UAA-CI Director Professor Annie P. Zeng exclusively for these events. As Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his congratulatory letter to the Global Confucius Institute, "The Confucius Institute is to connect Chinese people and the people of the world." The University of Alaska Confucius Institute has always been committed to sharing Chinese culture in institutions around the state, and the establishment of a high-level, comprehensive cultural exchange platform that provides domestic and international diversified exchange for development, so that more people can understand China and Chinese culture.
- 2014: 4th Annual Chinese Knowledge Contest and Talent ShowApril 5th, 2014
UAA Student Union, the Den
This is going to be a really fun event for everyone! The first part of this event will be the Chinese Cultural Knowledge Contest, it will be a game show style quiz, for details on how to participate please stop by UAA-CI office in RH115, or call us at 786-1760.
To participate in the Cultural Knowledge Contest, you must first take a placement test in RH115.
The Talent Show is actually open to anyone who is interested in doing a performance. It can be anything related to Chinese language and Culture in any way. If you have something you would like to share, such as poetry, song, dance, a skit, whatever you can come up with, come and perform, it will be a great time for all!
- 2013: Academic Presentations
- September 23 "Negotiating in China" with Lihong Wang
- October 4 "Cognitive Theories and Chinese-L2 Vocabulary Instruction" with Halen Shen
- October 14 "Classic Chinese Tales/Chinese Auspicious Pictures" with Lei Ma
- November 4 "Clothing and Social Status in Traditional Chinese Culture" with Lin Yang
- November 11 "Chinese Calligraphy" with Xinshi Tu
- 2013: Chinese Business Seminar, International Trade Bootcamps
World Trade Center Alaska presents:September 26 "Module 6: Cross-Cultural Communication with China"
Module 6 is designed together with our partners at UAA Confucius Institute to help companies, organizations and individuals to successfully do business with China. In 2011, China became Alaska's largest trading partner and it's importance increases every year. This module will inform those who decided to make China the target market for their goods and services, how to successfully communicate with the Chinese and understand their mindset, cultural "dos and don'ts", and other practical information. Knowing cultural and psychological aspects of the Middle Kingdom will be beneficial for succeeding in Alaska's largest export market.
- Annie Ping Zeng, Director, UAA Confucius Institute
- Ming Lu, Chinese Director, UAA Confucius Institute
- Jiajia Ru, Instructor, UAA Confucius Institute
- Feng Chen, Instructor, UAA Confucius Institute
- 2013: Moon FestivalSeptember 15: Moon Festival Celebration at Asia Center Alaska
Moon Festival Celebration is on September 15 Please Join us to celebrate this Chinese traditional Autumn Festival.September 20: Moon Festival Celebration at Bartlett High School
Hosted by Bartlett High School, UAA Confucius Institute presents yearly celebration of moon festival celebration. Please come and join to enjoy moon cakes and fun games.
Moon Festival ( Mid-Autumn Festival) is a popular harvest festival celebrated by Chinese. The festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar, during a full moon, which is in September or early October in the Gregorian calendar.
The Government of the People's Republic of China listed the festival as an "intangible cultural heritage" in 2006, and it was made a Chinese public holiday in 2008. Among the Chinese, it is considered the second most important holiday tradition.September 23: Moon Festival Celebration at Scenic Park Elementary Gym
Hosted by Scenic Park Elementary School, UAA Confucius Institute presents yearly celebration of moon festival celebration. Please come and join to enjoy moon cakes and fun games.
- 2013: Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Celebration
The Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival, Duānwǔ Jié, Double Fifth, Tuen Ng Jit) is a traditional holiday in China.June 10th, 2013
UAA Main Campus, the 2nd floor at UAA Bookstore, 2905 Providence Dr. Anchorage, AK 99508
Event: Open to Public
- Presentation: History & Stories about Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
- DIY Fun: Make your own Chinese Zongzi by yourself and bring it home.
- Free Zongzi for people who registered for the event, we will order it from Seattle.
- Practice speaking Chinese with native Chinese.
- 2013: Summer Chinese Business Seminar
Seminar on Chinese culture and business etiquette is designed for faculty and students who may visit China or have interests in getting to know about Chinese culture, business etiquette, and basic Chinese daily expressions. It can help prepare you with cross-cultutural knowledge and cultural tips for successful communication.
This program focuses on four particular subjects by Chinese Culture, Chinese Historical Philosophy, Daily Life in China and Daily Chinese. With students actively participating, our instructors will give you better understanding about China.
- May 20th "Chinese Culture" with Feng Chen
- May 11th "Chinese Historical Philosophy" With Feng Chen
- May 20th "Daily Life in China" with Jiajia Ru
- May 15th "Daily Chinese" with Ming Lu
- 2013: Chinese Talent Show
UAA Confucius Institute is hosting "Chinese Talent Show" on Friday, April 26th. To help promote Chinese culture,stimulate students' enthusiasm in learning Chinese, and develop friendship. The Talent Show is for students who are interested in Chinese language and culture. There will not be specific criteria in regards to the type of performances, e.g. your students can perform Chinese dances, sing songs, calligraphy, poetry readings, etc. The Talent Show will consist of two sections. The first section will be intended for college students and high school students;the second section for middle school students and elementary school students.
- 2013: Chinese Chess Class
Free Chinese Chess Workshop
4/6/2013 - 4/27/2013
- 2013: Chinese Paper Cutting Class
March 9- April 6, every Saturday
- March 23: Butterfly and Dragonfly
- March 30: Chinese Lantern
- April 6: Chinese Paper Cutting
- 2013 Spring: Spring Cooking & Culture Workshops
Joint activity with Alaska Chinese Association.
- Traditional Chinese Snacks (cooked: China North-East Dixanxian)
- Entertainments in China (cooked: Stretched Noodles)
- Chinese Gong Fu (cooked: Noodles)
- Traveling in China (cooked: Chinese Muxiu Meat)
- Travel to Harbin (cooked: Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork)
- Appreciation of Chinese residential building (cooked: Chinese cabbage and Toufu)
- American Stars in China (cooked: Chinese Salad)
- 2011: Chinese Bridge Summer Camps for American SchoolsDates, 6/9-18/ 2011
Cities Visiting: Beijin, Shangdong, and Shanghai
UAA Confucius Institute is pleased to announce the 2011 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American College Students, a 10-day program in China. UA students of all majors are invited to attend this unique Chinese culture experience trip to China as guests of Hanban and UAA Confucius Institute.6/19-26/2011
Location: China
UAA Confucius Institute is pleased to announce the 2011 Chinese Bridge for American Schools, a week-long program in China for American educators. School and district leaders are invited to attend this unique education trip to China as guests of Hanban and UAA Confucius Institute.
- 2011 April: 1st AK Chinese Language Bridge Cup Contest
Sponsored by UAA Confucius Institute and the Anchorage School District, supporting organization ACA Yen Wulin Alaska Chinese School.
The University of Alaska Anchorage Confucius Institute and the Anchorage School District are pleased to announce the inaugural Chinese Bridge Language Contest. Students from throughout Alaska are invited to submit applications to compete in the Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest, which tests student's oral skills, or the Chinese Calligraphy Contest, which tests student's writing skills, or both. Rules and procedures are outlined below. The deadline for submission of registrations for the Poetry Recitation contest and the Calligraphy contest is March 31st and the competition will take place in Anchorage on April 16. The contest is made possible with the cooperation of the Alaska Chinese Association Yen Wulin Alaska Chinese School
- 2011: "Liberating Confucius: Must Hierarcy be Hostile to Femeinism" by Joanna CrosbyProfessor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Morgan State UniversityGraduate Coordinator of International Studies Program
Coordinator of the Institute for East Asian Studies.
Confucianism has been the basis of Chinese social thought and morality for thousands of years. Its emphasis on strict hierarchies in social relationships traditionally place women in a subordinate role to men. However, as China adapts and changes its traditions change with it. Prof. Joanna Crosby will discuss how Confucianism and Feminism can find a way to co-exist in modern Chinese society.
- 2011: A Celebration of Chinese Performing ArtsMarch 24th, 2011Wendy Williamson Auditorium
Sponsored by UAA Confucius Institute, presented by the Academy of Music of NENU
The Academy of Music of Northeast Normal University has gained high reputation in national as well as the provincial and municipal performing competitions since its foundation in 1956. The students of the Department of Dance and music won the second prize in the National Dance Competition on CCTV in the self-designed and self-direct session with the dance " the Last Tango" in 2009. In 2003 in the Seventh "Taoli Cup" (Peach and Plume Cup) Dance Competition of China Youth Art Competition, the dance department students won two high prizes with "The 1000 Red" as Performance Third Prize and Creation Third Prize and folk dance" Black Pearl "as Outstanding Performance Award.
- 2010: Chinese Culture Week
In celebration of the autumn moon viewing festival, the UAA Confucius Institute presented Chinese Culture Week. The event featured performances, speakers, activities and film screenings. All events were free and open to the public.October 6 "Daoism in Chinese Culture: Then and Now"
Prof. Littlejohn is the author of the highly regard Daoism: An Introduction, and writes and speaks frequently on the evolution of Daoist philosophy and its place in Chinese culture. Daoism is one of the great spiritual traditions of Chinese culture and has contributed much to the Chinese world view since its creation over two thousand years ago. But Daoism is a living tradition and still has an important place in contemporary Chinese culture. How has this key element of Chinese culture evolved and adapted to the great transformations taking place in China?October 8 "A Concert of Chinese Classical Music"
The group Melody of China is an award winning ensemble of classical Chinese musicians based in San Francisco. For years they have performed innovative programs that combine traditional and contemporary musical styles. Their extensive repertoire includes folk songs and festival music, traditional music and Chinese opera, popular and contemporary pieces as well as an array of music from different ethnic groups. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the broad range and great variety of Chinese music played by masters of traditional instruments.October 9 "Festival: Chinese Adventure"
A carnival of activities, games, performances, free food and prizes for the whole family. Dance and Martial Arts Performances will be featured along with Calligraphy, Paper Cutting and Folding, Chinese Games and more. A fun and easy way to get to know Chinese culture.October 10 " Chinese Movie Afternoon: Go, Lala, Go"
Genius is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration. That is the case for Du Lala, who begins her career in a Global Top 500 company as a humble receptionist.
Lala tackles the pressures and frustrations of office life in a positive manner knowing that success depends on jumping through hoops and overcoming obstacle.
- 2011: Presentations by Dr. Shih, Taiwan, China
The University of Alaska, Anchorage Confucius Institute was proud to hold three free public lectures in celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival. The UAA Confucius Institute had the pleasure to host Dr. Te-Yu Shih, a Professor from the Chinese Culture University, and Director of the Chinese Folk-Arts Foundation, in Taiwan, China.
The first event was a lecture held specifically for the UAA Department of Music, and featured the origins and history of traditional Chinese musical instruments. The next event was held on September 8th, in collaboration with the Confucius Institute and the UAA Bookstore. Dr. Shih gave her presentation on classical Chinese poetry, and the different styles. The presentation was given to a delighted audience comprised of UAA students, faculty and local community. The UAA Confucius Institute had a wonderful turnout for this event, and Dr. Shih received a very warm welcome.
On September 9th, CI hosted a Cultural Confucius Café in which Dr. Shih gave a presentation on classical Chinese Folk Songs, to the public. The presentation featured the origin of folk songs, as well as the different genres of songs. The audience was privileged to experience several classical songs sung by Dr. Shih. In addition to a wonderful and engaging presentation, the audience was provided with a free sampling of delicious Chinese food, courtesy of the Confucius Institute.
On September 10th, Prof. Shih also gave a performance at Moon Festival celebration party held by Alaska Chinese Association.
The UAA Confucius Institute is extremely grateful to Dr. Shih for conducting these wonderful events, and would like to express our thanks to the public for showing their interest in our programs, and for making these events a success.
- 2010: Chinese New Year Celebration
BNU Troupe gives performances, workshops
The UAA CI hosted a performing troupe from Beijing Normal University, the top normal university in China and among China's top ten overall, for a performance and several demonstrations Tuesday February 23 and Wednesday February 24.
The troupe's performance at 7 PM Tuesday February 23 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium featured a variety of dance styles, from traditional to modern as well as musical performances of modern works on traditional instruments like the arhu, a single string violin, lute and flute. There were also martial arts demonstrations. The audience of about 500 hundred enjoyed a lively and tightly produced show. The performers from Beijing Normal definitely demonstrated why their university is so highly regarded.
On the morning of Wednesday February 24 some of the performers gave a special demonstration to 400 elementary school students at Scenic Park Elementary school. The children sat in wrapped attention during the performances but once the performers were done and they came out to meet them a big scramble began to get a chance to speak to the artists. Everyone had a marvelous time.
From 11:30 to 12:45 the rest of the 23 performers and teachers gave a demonstration for students from the UAA Drama and Theater Department. More than 60 students attended the demonstration, enjoyed a number of music and dance numbers and were able to practice some of the performer's moves and engage in questions and answer with members of the troupe.
The UAA CI hosted a reception for the performers that evening at the CI office suite attended by Chancellor Fran Ulmer, Provost Michael Driscoll, Dean of CAS James Liszka and International Affairs Director Ted Kassier along with UAA faculty and many members of the Alaska Chinese Association.
Alaska was the final stop on the tour of the troupe which had also visited Oklahoma University and San Francisco State University. They departed for Beijing later that evening and the students will be back in classes as the school year resumes from holiday break on Monday.
- 2009: UAA Confucius Institute brings Peking Opera to Alaska
The UAA Confucius Institute sponsored a performance of Beijing Opera by a troupe from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing on Tuesday November 3, 2009 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium.
The appearance of the troupe in Anchorage, the first time Beijing Opera has been performed here, was the final leg of a national tour co-sponsored by five US Confucius institutes including the University of South Carolina, George Mason University, Eastern Michigan University, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Minnesota as well as UAA.
The audience of over 800 was the largest on the tour and had a wonderful time. They enjoyed a two hour presentation starting with a lesson in Chinese Opera appreciation, discussion of musical instruments and performance techniques, and highlights from six famous Chinese Operas; Autumn River, The Reed Jungle, Picking up the Jade Bracelet, Sitting in the Palace, the Peony Pavilion, and Crossroads Inn.
Chinese Opera is much more than music and song. Bright and colorful costumes such as those seen in the Peony Pavilion and Sitting in the Palace, and brilliant make up, as seen in Autumn River, are also an integral part of the performance. So are dance, highlighted in The Reed Jungle, and martial arts seen especially in Crossroads Inn.
Along with the performances and lectures members of the audience were asked to come on stage to try their hand at singing and movement.
- 2009: UAA Delegation visits China
The staff of the UAA Confucius Institute was part of a delegation of UAA officials traveling in China October 14-22, 2009. The delegation included Provost Michael Driscoll, Director of International Affairs Ted Kassier, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences James Liszka, UAA CI Director Paul Dunscomb and UAA CI Associate Director GuoFeng Fricke.
The trip had several objectives; to participate at the Conference for Chinese International Education and Exchange in Beijing, to discuss possible future exchange and other activities with Renmin University and Beijing University of Language and Culture as well as activities of direct interest to the UAA CI including visits to the Confucius Institute Headquarters at Hanban and a trip to Changchun to visit the campuses of Northeast Normal University, our CI partner.
- The delegation visited Renmin University the afternoon of Thursday October 14. Our Provost met with Vice-President Chen Yulu to discuss the prospects for faculty and student exchanges and other areas of cooperation.
- Dean of CAS James Liszka, UAA CI Director Paul Dunscomb UAA CI Associate Director GuoFeng Fricke visited Hanban on the morning of Friday October 16. We met with Liang Xueming and Cao Ding of the Division of Confucius Institute Affairs. Ms. Liang oversees Hanban's relations with about 300 CI's worldwide and Cao Ding is responsible for more than two dozen CI's in the US. They're very busy people! We were delighted to share the morning with them and then enjoy lunch while discussing the operations of the UAA CI.
- The afternoon of Friday October 16 the delegation visited Beijing Language and Culture University. Provost Driscoll discussed prospects for exchanges and other areas of cooperation with Vice-President Zhao Min. Beijing Language and Culture University is partner to 16 CI's worldwide and four in the US.
- On Monday we flew to Changchun, 500 miles northeast of Beijing, to visit Northeast Normal University. This was a first time visit to Changchun for everyone except Dean Liszka and we were all excited to make the trip. Ms. Li Yingge, who is NENU's liaison for its three CI's met us at the airport along with Prof Huang Jiying who will join the UAA CI in January!
- On Tuesday Provost Driscoll and the rest of the delegation met with Vice-President Zhang Shaojie, Dean of International Cooperation and Exchange Zhao Junfeng, Li Yingge and Prof. Huang to talk about the present and future of the UAA CI and various projects and exchanges we could pursue in the future. Our two immediate priorities are to try and organize and scholarly symposium on biological and environmental issue in Anchorage this coming May, and for UAA to host a meeting of the Directors and staffs of the CI's in South Korea and Valencia, Spain (and perhaps a new one in Canada, too) which are all partnered with NENU.
- The last major event of out trip took place the afternoon of Wednesday October 21 when Provost Driscoll, Director of International Affairs Ted Kassier, UAA CI Director Paul Dunscomb and UAA CI Associate Director GuoFeng Fricke returned to Hanban to meet with Deputy Director General Zhao Guocheng, who had returned earlier that day from a twelve day trip to Africa and Europe and had other duties later that night! We very much appreciated the time DDG Zhao spent with us. At the end of our meeting DDG Zhao and Provost Driscoll signed an agreement to establish the fulltime position of Associate Director of the UAA Confucius Institute. This will provide permanent, fulltime staff for the UAA CI and is a vital step forward in making it a success.
- 2009: Chinese Culture WeekSeptember 10 "Celebration of Chinese Performing Arts"
A crowd of nearly 400 people enjoyed the celebration at UAA Wendy Williamson auditorium on Thursday September 10 at 7:00 PM. Artists from San Francisco joined local artists from the Anchorage community in performances and demonstrations.September 11 "Overcoming the Global Economic Crisis: the China Gamble"
Professor Barry Naughton, So Kwanlok Chair of Chinese and International Affairs at the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at University of California, San Diego, spoke to a crowd of students, faculty and interested members of the Anchorage community on Friday, September 11, 2009 to discuss the global economic crisis and China's role in bringing us out of it.September 12 "Chinese Adventure"
About four hundred people came out on a rainy Saturday, September 12, 2009 to enjoy the Chinese Adventure, a carnival of games, performances, prizes and activities from noon to 4:00 PM in the UAA Student Union. Many families with children came and had a fine time. Volunteers from the Alaska Chinese Association and the UAA Chinese Language Club were instrumental in making the event a great successSeptember 12 "Chinese Movie Night"
A very successful and enjoyable Chinese Culture Week concluded on Sunday, September 13, 2009 with a screening of the 1999 film by Wu Tianming King of Masks, the story of a master of the Sichuan Opera art of "Change of Face" and his quest for a young protégé to whom he can pass on his art. The audience of forty plus people enjoyed the film immensely.
- 2009: Chinese Consuls Visit
On July 17, 2009 a delegation from the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco led by Deputy Consul General Wang, Chief Education Consul Shao and Consul Liu met with UAA Officials including Provost Michael Driscoll, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences James Liszka, Director of International Affairs Ted Kassier and UAA CI Director Paul Dunscomb to discuss the UAA CI opening ceremony and support for Chinese Culture Week, September 8-13. They received a tour of UAA's brand new ConocoPhilips Integrated Science Building.


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Yes, it's that time of year again–that sticky, slow, monotonous period in the middle of the summer where everything seems to come to a standstill. The excitement of the beginning summer has long passed, and you're probably working somewhere to make yourself useful, or taking classes, or researching, or doing something to occupy your break. Or maybe you've found yourself sitting around with nothing to do. And it's not quite time to start shopping or packing up for college quite yet. So how can you stay entertained during the inevitable boredom of mid-summer?
Pick up a book, of course! Okay, maybe you aren't the reading type–and in that case, it's really hard to force it unless you are willing to go out of your way to give it a shot. But if you're anything like me, you love books but somehow manage to not get around to reading everything you want. For as long as I can remember, I've drawn up a summer reading list every year of nearly twenty books, and I never get through more than two or three of them–if any. This year, however, I'm determined. I'm actually getting through my reading list (although, for the sake of ease, I'm rereading some old favorites instead exploring new books). In any case, I'd like to think the four books I've accomplished so far deserve enough merit to be shared with you all, and they're diverse enough that at least something here must appeal in some way to most people:
Revolutionary Road–Richard Yates
This title might ring a bell from the 2008 film starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, based on the book. Revolutionary Road provides a haunting look inside an outwardly perfect 1950s home. The suburban lifestyle was just beginning to take off during this era as more people began achieving "the American Dream", and those ideals provide a backdrop for the story. Although the story deals with the rather heavy topic of happiness (or lack thereof) in marriage, Yates' lyrical prose makes the novel very simple to take in. The social significance of this book is often compared to another American classic: Revolutionary Road is to the 1950s what The Great Gatbsy was to the 1920s. Despite the initial sappy appearance, this novel is a romance story gone wrong–in all the right ways. While the book's themes may not resound with everyone, there's no doubting that it's a beautifully crafted piece that deserves to be read simply for its prose alone.
Me Talk Pretty One Day–David Sedaris
In the realm of humorous short stories, David Sedaris reigns king. All of his collections draw on events from his unique, colorful life, and never fail to cheer me up. Sedaris has a magical way with words that draws out laughter from even the most serious of people. I've read tons of his work, and few books inspire me to be a better writer as much as Me Talk Pretty One Day has. Time Magazine named Sedaris "Humorist of the Year" in 2000 after the release of this book, and I'm still yet to discover another author that can make me laugh out loud, without fail, every time I read something they've written. In this book, Sedaris discusses everything from growing up in suburban North Carolina, to his drug-induced dabbling in performance art after college, and adjusting to a new lifestyle after moving to France with his partner. Sectioned into 6-10 page stories, this book is perfect to take along on summer trips–you can read as many or as few stories as you want at a time, and you're guaranteed to laugh at some point.
The Virgin Suicides–Jeffrey Eugenides
I think I've lost count of how many times I've read this book, and it never fails to leave me feeling both melancholy and content at the same time. A short novel, The Virgin Suicides chronicles the lives of five teenage sisters in 1970s and their experiences with sex, school, and as the title implies, suicide. While topic of death is certainly no laughing matter, Eugenides manages to make the story both haunting and darkly funny at once. Told from a unique first-person-plural perspective, The Virgin Suicides is quick and easy to read–but it leaves you thinking after. Maybe that's why I find myself reading this over and over: I'm looking for answers that don't exist. While the story itself is about the girls, it is told by the boys who knew them, making the novel uniquely relatable to both genders.
If you like The Virgin Suicides, check out the 1999 critically acclaimed film that made its title a household name. Also try Middlesex, Eugenides' 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning novel about an intersexed person growing up in Detroit (this too is one of my all-time favorites, but requires a much greater intellectual and time investment).
I Am America (And So Can You!)–Stephen Colbert
Okay, so this next read is a bit politically-charged. Stephen Colbert, as we all know, is fiercely conservative. And he has this nation's absolute best interests in mind when he speaks.
Phew. Now that our political leanings are out in the open, I can proudly say that this book is one of the most well-thought out, well-written, well-meaning books I've read in recent years. Colbert's straightforward approach to all of the problems in our country, beautifully interplayed with experiences from his own life, makes for a wholesome book. It's actually funny that I was given this book to me by one of my more left-leaning friends–he seemed to be under the impression that Colbert was actually satirizing the right-wing! How absurd! I Am America (And So Can You!) is obviously a very serious, although at times humorous, book that all Americans should read at some point in their lives. It's a real eye-opener, and it turns the giant cloud of politics into an intensely enjoyable reading experience.
As you can see, I'm a big fan of what might be considered "modern classics"–that is, books from the 20th century and beyond that have considerable literary merit. However, I'm also always on the lookout for good humor and satire (cough). And finally, I try to avoid reading anything too heavy in the summer. Summer is about enjoying time you wouldn't have during the school year, and that time shouldn't be spent stressing over a book that forces you to get too mentally involved. Most of these books, while certainly engaging, don't require you to think very deeply, and also allow for frequent breaks (I'm the kind of person that stays up all night reading books like this that I find too interesting to put down, but I realize not everyone is crazy like me).
So see if something up there catches your fancy. If nothing else, it'll give you something to do during your mid-summer sluggishness. And maybe you'll end up finding a new favorite book to go back to every time you're a little bored–reading something I love always beats the doldrums for me!
Do you have any good books you've read this summer, or that are waiting to be read on your list? And do you have any other ways to beat the summer sluggishness? Share your thoughts below!

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Are you looking for a way to transform a casual hobby into a work of art? Use these tips to make your pictures become glamorous instead of ordinary. The following article will give advice on the basics, such as the proper way to develop pictures, as well as getting the perfect shot.
When shooting pictures on an overcast day, avoid capturing the sky in the image. Too much gray sky showing in a photo makes it appear washed-out and muted. Pictures in black and white are better if shot under overcast skies. If the sky is blue, you should put it in your photo, but be careful of the light.
Be simple with your camera settings. Take it one step at a time by mastering one function, such as shutter speed or sport setting, before moving on to the next. This allows you to experiment with the setting in different ways, and helps you get good shots without fiddling over a bunch of settings while your subject gets bored and leaves.
Experiment with new things, and do not be afraid to take original pictures. Good pictures show personal expression and convey a message. Try to refrain from taking classic pictures, which can be very mundane and unoriginal. Using your creative skills, try using some fresh angles.
And the tips just keep on coming! When you know how the shutter speed affects your photographs, you can manipulate them to add interest to your pictures. These are labeled S, A, M an P on your camera. Program mode is indicated by the "P". This setting is your automatic one. The shutter and aperture speed are automatically set up for your use. The "P" setting should be utilized when you are unsure about what you will be going to shoot.
Take pictures of anything and everything on trips. Some things may seem unimportant at the time you shoot the photo, but when you return home, every photograph will help recreate memories and ambiance. Taking photos of things such as street signs, storefronts and other interesting objects will help trigger memories you would have forgotten otherwise.
When you are attempting to take a great photo, make sure you are close enough to the subject. Move closer if it is possible. Terribly far away shots prevent the viewer from seeing clear colors and details. Move closer to give your shots vivid clarity.
It is crucial to understand proper focus and good lighting to create magnificent pictures. Practice adjusting your light and focus to obtain the look you desire for your photos.


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The "thing" fascinating me for quite some time now. It seems it is constantly in the back of my mind, accentuated every time my daughter posts a new subject on one of her blogs/websites.
Strangely enough, although there are thousands of blogs on the web it is hers that inspire me the most. Perhaps because the familiarity and personal aspect plays a role. She has been following bloggers for a lot of years and considering her age that would have started while she was still at school. All this experience shows on her posts, layed out in clear, concise and ever so fascinating order. To enhance her articles she uses photo's, words and links. So to me it is remarkable that she does that without "breaking a sweat". Her career choice therefore is no surprise and I am more than confident she will reach her goals, one at a time. It is her blogging that makes me want to try and only now do I feel I get a bit of a gist for it; an understanding of how to do it, what to write about and maybe even how to structure it.
There are numerous posts all over the internet that tells one "How to blog" but in my view they can never take into account an individuals talents, strength, weaknesses and yes – personality. So, for me this is my first try (well after I have re-written the very first one) and I have a second post as well which will be up shortly.
Hopefully I have caught your interest and I am able to hold it for a considerable time yet.
And because I was raving about them, here are the links to my beautiful daughters blogs:
Professional blog/website: Justine V Gropper
Personal blog/website: Justine's Lifestyle blog


text: Main Content House Bill 4677 (2019) rss? friendly link printer friendly Friendly Link: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-HB-4677 Sponsors Julie Brixie (district 69)Sarah Anthony, Jim Ellison, LaTanya Garrett, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson, Kevin Coleman, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Kyra Harris Bolden, Angela Witwer, Mari Manoogian, Kristy Pagan, Rachel Hood, Kara Hope, Leslie Love, Jon Hoadley, John Cherry, William Sowerby, Laurie Pohutsky, Robert Wittenberg, Tenisha Yancey, Lori Stone, Jewell Jones (click name to see bills sponsored by that person) Categories Property: other; Civil procedure: civil actions; Civil procedure: statute of limitations; Civil rights: general discrimination; Property; other; actions under the prohibited restrictive covenants act; exempt from any statute of limitations. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 5802. Bill Documents Bill Document Formatting Information [x] The following bill formatting applies to the 2019-2020 session:- New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in BOLD AND UPPERCASE.- Language to be removed will be stricken.- Amendments made by the House will be blue with square brackets, such as: [House amended text].- Amendments made by the Senate will be red with double greater/lesser than symbols, such as: <<Senate amended text>>. (gray icons indicate that the action did not occur or that the document is not available) Documents House Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted House amendments. As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as received from the House, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. House Enrolled Bill Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. Bill Analysis History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Date JournalAction 5/24/2019HJ 52 Pg. 630introduced by Representative Julie Brixie 5/24/2019HJ 52 Pg. 630read a first time 5/24/2019HJ 52 Pg. 630referred to Committee on Judiciary 5/24/2019HJ 52 Pg. 640bill electronically reproduced 05/28/2019


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BC's strong economy added jobs in September, totalling 10,600 full time positions. The Province's unemployment rate is .3% The strong economy attracted new entrants into the labour force, from both inside and outside of the Province.
Year to date BC's unemployment is up 0.8% but has risen 1.7% over the last month.
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I hope these are not to vague questions for MO.
Is there an analog of the concept of a Riemannian metric, in algebraic geometry?
Of course, transporting things literally from the differential geometric context, we have to forget about the notion of positive definiteness, cause a bare field has no ordering. So perhaps we're looking to an algebro geometric analog of semi- Riemannian geometry.
Suppose to consider a pair $(X,g)$, where $X$ is a (perhaps smooth) variety and $g$ is a nondegenerate section of the second symmetric power of the tangent bundle (or sheaf) of $X$.
What can be said about this structure? Can some results of DG be reproduced in this context? Is there a literature about this things?


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NLSIU's 2 Day Seminar on Dalits and African-Americans [July 9-10]
This seminar is proposed to bring scholars from USA and India to discuss and share their expertise and learning focused on understanding caste and race from critical perspective.
The purpose of the conference is therefore to engage in cross-cultural discussions about the similarities and differences between the African-Americans in USA and the Dalits in India with regard to their experiences of exclusion and discrimination, marginalization and exploitation and threat to their life itself, and that it would provide the participants of both USA and India with invaluable insights in understanding such realities that the two countries are faced with today.
Dates: 9-10 July, 2015
Venue: International Training Centre, NLSIU
1. Changes in Dalit and Afro-American Identity in the context of Intensified Capitalism
2. Social Policies that address Dalits and Afro-Americans
3. Parliamentary Democracy and Marginalised Communities
4. Human Rights Paradigm: Dalits and Afro-Americans
5. Diversity and Affirmative Action in the Era of Privatization: American and Indian Experiences
6. Literary Representations & Experiences of Discrimination: Reflections on Afro-American & Dalit Texts
7. Media and Diversity- Experiences of Dalits and Afro- Americans
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Every weekend we say we are just going to relax and hang out, yet it never seems to turn out that way! :)
On Friday I had some some clients to highlight, so I went over to the A household. I have been doing their hair for a few years now, I cannot believe they are getting so big. I feel old now!! After highlighting mom & daughters hair I headed out to the NRH to do my friends hair. We all met at Megs house and I cut and colored Meg's hair, cut the back of Dianthe's hair, cut and colored Heathers hair and then we all peer pressured Kelly into letting me cut her hair off. They all look super cute, if I do say so myself. After cutting, we sat around Meg's kitchen talking till 2am! YIKES, it was a long drive home that night. Thankfully I have a wonderful husband who let me sleep in and he dealt with the boys that morning.
On Saturday we cleaned around the house, did laundry then went out to lunch with the boys. After lunch we all came home and took a well deserved nap. I didn't realize how tired I still was till I laid down. Ethan fought his nap and then finally passed out and slept till I woke him up around 5:30. Then we were off to Cracker Barrel to meet mom and dad for dinner. Heather and Ryan also met us. Ethan has declared Ryan is his new best friend and he wants to have a sleepover with him. HA!
After dinner mom and dad went home and we went to Rooms to Go and looked at a new couch for our living room. We all sat on it and Ethan and Ryan deemed it *Nap Worthy*
Then it was off to GVM, where we shopped till the mall was closing at 9:30. Got home, put both boys to bed and we all crashed. Aiden slept through the night again, not waking up till 6:15 the next morning!!!
Sunday was church and a good bye to our friends the Olson's. They are heading back up north to fund raise for their mission trip back to Africa. After church we went out to eat again with mom, dad, Phillip and Jessica at the *spinney door restaurant* (Carinos for everyone else)
Then I dragged Seth over to Rooms to Go to look at the new couch. We want to get it, but we have to sell our current couches and tables first. Know anyone who needs a set? :)
Here is the set we want to get:


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ThermoWood® Cladding - Thermally Modified Wood
What is ThermoWood?
ThermoWood is a beautiful and entirely natural wood product that is created using natural methods, the roots of which date back thousands of years. Nordic grown pine undergoes a patented natural process involving heat and steam to permanently alter its physical properties.
This thermal modification process greatly improves dimensional stability, durability and thermal insulation properties. It also removes resin and even changes the colour of the wood to a pleasing rich dark brown colour.
ThermoWood is completely natural and free from chemical additives, thus it is an exceptionally environmentally friendly building material.
There are two standard treatment classes which have been developed to take into account the key characteristics of ThermoWood. The standard treatment classes are named Thermo-S (for internal use) and Thermo-D (for internal and external use). Silva's ThermoWood cladding is classified as Thermo-D (D stands for 'durability'), which is recommended for end uses such as exterior cladding and decking. It has a decay resistance of durability class 2 (durable) according to the EN 113 standard which is the same classification given to Western Red Cedar.
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Silva's ThermoWood cladding is produced from high quality Nordic Pine. It is grown mainly in Finland, one of the best areas in the world for tree growth. Sub-zero winters alternate with short warm summers which results in slow growth.
The slow growth provides the best possible straight-grained timber: branches and therefore knots are few in number and those that exist are small. Growth is symmetrical and trunks are straight and round. Growth rings are thin and tightly-packed. The amount of juvenile wood is small and heartwood great. The result is a hard, tough and straight-grained timber with low internal tension and minimal cracks. The low-resinous, evenly patterned Finnish wood is first-class material for many purposes.
This profile is available exclusively through Silva. It is sustainably sourced from well managed forests and supplied with full PEFC chain of custody certification.
Production Process
The thermal treatment of wood is an ancient and natural method for improving its durability. The manufacturing process of ThermoWood is based on the use of high temperature and steam. No chemicals are used in the treatment. The process improves dimensional stability and biological durability of wood. Another improvement is in the insulation properties of the final material, the process leads to a reduction in thermal conductivity. Due to the high treatment temperatures the resin is removed from the wood. The ThermoWood treatment process is patented and the trademark is owned by the Finnish ThermoWood Association. .
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According to the Finnish ThermoWood Association, the application of a coating is necessary to protect the wood from the damaging effects of moisture and UV, to help prevent the wood from turning grey and to curb the growth of fungi that produce mould or blue stains. Thermally modified wood can be finished in the same manner as normal wood.
The Finnish ThermoWood Association also point out that it has to be taken into account that ThermoWood has a lower water absorption rate than normal wood and that this can have an effect on the penetration and drying time of the coating.
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Meet H.L.Burke, author of Coiled. Read the first chapter; I dare you to resist this story.
A healing touch. A hideous face. A looming curse.
As the ugly twin to a perfect sister, Princess Laidra lives her life in the shadows—until her parents offer her as bait for a giant serpent.
Her escape attempt leaves her shipwrecked on a secluded island with only one inhabitant: Prince Calen, who lives under a curse. If anyone looks upon him, he turns into a giant serpent. Speaking to him in the darkness, Laidra sees past the monster to Calen's lonely soul, and she determines to free him from the magic's hold.
But if Laidra can't break the curse in time, Calen will become a mindless creature of scales and fangs forever.
A YA mythology/romance that retells the myth of Eros and Psyche with adventure, magic, and true love.
I've always loved stories that sprang from the root myth of Eros and Psyche: the Green Snake, East of the Sun, West of the Moon, even Beauty and the Beast takes obvious inspiration from this tale of two people falling in love, sight unseen, and the idea of inner vs outer beauty. I also like how in the end the princess usually has to go on a quest of redemption to save her prince. I also really really like snakes.
Finding value in what truly matters rather than outer things. Laidra and Calen are both outcasts because of things beyond their control—Laidra because she is perceived as ugly and therefore valueless, Calen because of the fact that he sometimes turns into a giant, man-eating snake. But when they accept each other, a bond forms which leads to them standing together against the world (or slithering together, as the case may be).
The world of Coiled is roughly parallels ancient Greece, but slightly altered. Instead of Athens and Carthage we're presented with Oleva and Carta. However, the polytheistic pantheon of many squabbling gods is a plot point, and you'll find Gorgons, Satyrs, and Naiads within.
I tend to write in an optimistic, whimsical manner that gets me labeled as YA even when I write for adults because I can't stand to stay in a cynical or jaded mindset for long. This is more acceptable writing for young readers—though obviously there is some pretty jaded YA out there as well.
Also, I find that using younger characters often adds to the opportunities for discovery. You're with the character at the start of their journey and you get to explore the growth as they find out what it means to be themselves in a world that is pulling in multiple directions in an attempt to mold them into something else.
Relationships are a big part of why I write what I write. This story is clearly a romance. The original fairy tale is a love story. The way the two main characters come together is what makes me go melty, and I love to write the stuff that makes you go awwwwwwww.
However, it is also about family in a broader sense, about how it shapes us, about what a mother might do to protect a child, or about how it hurts when those who should be our greatest defenders don't give us the love we desire.
Born in a small town in north central Oregon, H. L. Burke spent most of her childhood around trees and farm animals and was always accompanied by a book. Growing up with epic heroes from Middle Earth and Narnia keeping her company, she also became an incurable romantic. Her obsessions include dragons and tales about inner beauty and character overcoming extreme circumstances, and she hopes her work reflects a sense of God's great plan for those who seek Him.
Married to her high school crush who is now a US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes that home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.
You can keep up with her latest by visiting her website at http://www.hlburkeauthor.com.


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Logan loved playing peak a boo with Great-Grandpa Yoder, visiting with the cats, and exploring their stuff. He loves checking out new stuff, and there was an abundance of new stuff to see. We didn't stay too long though, because Grandma had a cold and wasn't feeling well.
We then headed up to the cabin and spent a relaxing night picking apples, making dinner, and falling asleep to the Two Towers. Dave worries far too much, so it was really nice for him to get to just unwind for once.
The neighbors always seem to have different animals every time we go down. Usually there are horses, but there have been sheep too. This time they had goats. Tons of goats. Logan loved visiting the goats. He would walk over to the door and point outside until we took him outside to visit. Any time we were outside this trip he insisted on saying hi to the goats.
Saturday we headed into Zions and hiked the narrows! Logan had the time of his life. We hiked in a few miles, ate some snacks, then turned around and hiked back. We didn't let Logan play in the water until the end, but he LOVED it when we did. He loved the rocks, splashing around in the water, and the sand. He rubbed the sand everywhere.
Sunday we had a more casual day. We slept in, cooked a big breakfast, and drove into Hurricane to play at the park/splash pad. Logan loved the water (as always). When we got there, we were the only kids there. Logan would play at one area, then walk over to another area, then back to the first, then over to the third area. He was back and forth for about an hour! We had to take warm up breaks where we wrapped him in a towel and swung on the swings. He would stay in the water all day if we would let him.
Monday we did a few more hikes in Zions (Emerald Pools, Overlook, and Weeping Rock). They were fun ones. Logan mostly had a good time, especially flirting on the bus with everyone. We got back to the cabin exhausted, so we picked up a pizza for dinner and topped it off with an ice cream from Dairy Queen. Something about being in Zions requires a trip to Dairy Queen. It's the only time we go!
We headed home Tuesday morning, unpacked and got ready for the rest of the week. It was a nice break, but we're glad to be home again! It's always nice to get away, but it's great to be back in your own bed.


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How to Open a Trunk
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When you can't find your car keys or your electronic key fob isn't working, getting into your trunk may seem like an impossible mission. Fortunately, there are some tricks you can try to get into the trunk. If your car is unlocked, it's very easy to get the trunk open. However, if your car is locked, you'll need to open it before you can even think about getting into the trunk. When in doubt, always call a locksmith.
Using Your Keys
1Press the trunk unlock button on the key fob if it's working properly. Most cars that have been made post-2000 come with key fobs that allow you to electronically open a vehicle's locks. In most cases, there's a special button on the fob specifically for the trunk. Push that and the trunk will pop open.[1]
2Use the car key in the trunk lock if you don't have power locks. Nearly every car model has a lock mechanism on the trunk, so you can get into the trunk if the electronic key fob isn't working. Fit the car's key into the trunk lock and turn it, the trunk should open easily.[2]
3Activate the trunk open feature in the front seat if the car is unlocked. Most car models have a button or lever on the dashboard or in the front seat area that opens the trunk. If you're in the front seat, you can easily push the button or pull the lever to pop the trunk.[3]
- If you're not sure where the trunk button or lever is in the front seat, consult the owner's manual for the car to identify its location.
4Contact the nearest car dealership for an emergency key. For example, if you drive a Ford and there's a Ford dealership nearby, contact them about possibly providing you with an emergency key to unlock the trunk. These emergency keys can only unlock the trunk and car doors, but they won't fit in the ignition or start the car.[4]
- You'll probably need to show the dealership proof of ownership before they'll provide this service.
Using a Slim Jim
1Slide the hook end of a slim jim between the window and trim. To open a car without the keys, you'll need a slim jim or lockout tool. Place the sim jim tool against the passenger's side window with the hook end facing downward. Slide the tool down between the window and the window trim at the bottom near the door handle.[5]
- You can purchase a slim jim at most automotive parts stores.
- A slim jim won't work on a car with electronic locks. If your car is electronic and you don't have the key, key fob, or access code, your best bet is to call a locksmith.
2Press the slim jim down into the door and find the lock rod. Move the tool down so it fits into the gap between the door and window. There is a lock rod in that area that connects the lock to the handle. Slide the slim jim around near the door handle until you feel it hook the rod.[6]
3Pull up on the lock rod with the slim jim. Once you've hooked the rod, carefully move the slim jim upward to unlock the door. You'll know that the door is unlocked when you hear the lock click.[7]
4Open the door and press the trunk open mechanism in the front seat. When the door is unlocked, you can climb inside the car. If the vehicle still has power, you can simply use the trunk open button or lever to pop the trunk.[8]
Getting in without Power
1Move into the backseat and locate the seat release mechanism. If you can't use the trunk open mechanism in the front seat to open the trunk, climb into the back seat. Many car models have release mechanisms for the back seats that allow you to fold them forward so you can access the trunk. Check your owner's manual if you're not sure where the lever is.[9]
- Not all car models allow for trunk access from the back seat. If yours doesn't, it's best to call a locksmith to open the trunk.
2Pull the lever and fold the seat forward. When you've found the seat release mechanism, pull the the lever forward. Grab the top of the seat with your other hand, and pull the seatback forward.[10]
- Depending on the size of your car and the size of your body, you may need to fold both seatbacks forward to provide access to the trunk.
3Climb into the trunk and locate the safety release lever. Once you can see into the trunk, crawl forward so you can slide as least partway into the trunk. Find the trunk safety release lever in the trunk, which usually glows in the dark and may be located at the back or the front of the area depending on your model.[11]
- Cars made before 2002 may not have a trunk release safety feature, which is designed to prevent children from accidentally locking themselves inside.[12]
- If you can't find your trunks safety release lever, consult your owner's manual.
4Pull the lever and open the trunk. When you find the safety release feature, yank down on the lever. The trunk will then spring open.[13]
Community Q&A
QuestionMy trunk is locked and I have no key. There is no fob or inside trunk release, and I cannot get through the back seat, as there is a solid brace blocking it off. What should I do?Community AnswerTake the car to a shop. Or, try unscrewing the tail light and using a strong wire to open the latch.
- To avoid any damage to your car, it's always best to call a locksmith if you don't have the keys and can't get into your car to open the trunk.
- Use the electronic keypad to open the car if you have the code.
- ↑ http://www.tcorolla.net/opening_the_trunk_from_outside_the_vehicle-63.html
- ↑ http://www.tcorolla.net/opening_the_trunk_from_outside_the_vehicle-63.html
- ↑ http://www.tcorolla.net/opening_the_trunk_from_inside_the_vehicle-62.html
- ↑ http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/car-repair/tips-for-getting-into-your-car-without-your-keys/
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
- ↑ https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/20/00-27038/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-interior-trunk-release
- ↑ https://itstillruns.com/open-trunk-keys-5105896.html
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Categories: Locked Out Fixes | Car Locks and Keys
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Deutsch: Einen Kofferraum öffnen, Français: ouvrir un coffre de voiture, Español: abrir una maletera, Português: Abrir o Porta Malas de um Veículo


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Legal & Financial Planning Seminar – How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Seminar Sponsored by Journey of Hope Grief Support Center and Prince of Peace Catholic Church
April 2014 - Lori Ashmore Peters from The Ashmore Law Firm and Frances Gardner from Armor Wealth Management joint presentation on financial and legal planning in the event of the loss of a spouse or loved one.
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Elliott Street Belfield
- Leash Free Area
- Open recreation space
- Closest public toilets are located at Bark Huts Reserve, also located on Elliott Street, opposite Elliott Reserve.
A map of Elliott Reserve can be downloaded (PDF format)
About Elliott Reserve
Elliott Reserve is a large area of open space, running along the Cooks River. Elliott Reserve is one of Strathfield's leash free areas, providing a large and safe space for dogs to run.
Elliott Reserve takes its name from the adjacent street. The Elliott family were early settlers in the Belfield district and their landholdings, which subdivided in 1905, were marketed as the 'Elliott Estate'. (Reference: Jones, C, Parks, Reserves & Memorials of Strathfield, 2004).
Transport and Accessibility
Bay to Bay Cyclepath/Walking
Bus and Train – Trip Planner provides information on public transport including timetables and routes.
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Every home nowadays is equipped with a dispenser. For sale hot dispensers are selling like pancakes today because of its usefulness. However, since this unit is usually installed in the basement or in the garage, the only time you will notice that there is something wrong with system is when it is no longer producing hot water or that there is water heater leaks. Any instant unit is designed to last for a long time provided that it is well taken care of. When you regularly maintain your hot water dispenser you won't have to spend money for repairs or replacement. Taking care of your heating unit isn't that hard. There are certain factors that you need to keep in mind if you want to prolong the life of your tank for less expense according to most dispenser reviews.
Three Things to Check to Keep Your Hot Water Dispenser in Good Condition
How can you keep your dispenser in good working condition? There are three things that you need to pay attention to when doing your regular maintenance check on your unit. Checking these things won't take up too much of your time.
Change the Temperature – Take a closer look at it. If you see a valve to manipulate the temperature change it to 60 degrees. Putting the dial above 60 degrees will only cause your dispenser to overheat in a short period of time. What's more, you are wasting energy when you crank up the heat higher than 60 degrees. Usually it will add cold water to the mix if the heat is beyond the safety limit.
Check the Pressure Relief Valve – Heater parts such as this one should be checked because it handles the critical operation of it. To test whether this is working properly, lift the handle of the valve half way before letting it snap back in place. Pay attention on whether there is any gurgling sounds coming from the unit. If you don't hear anything, your pressure relief valve is broken.
Flush Sediment – If you want it to stay in perfect condition for several years, you should make it a point to remove any sediment that is building up in your tank by flushing it. This may mean that you need to shut off your water heater first so you can empty the tank but this may inconvenience. The good news is that you can do a small flush so you won't have to shut down entirely. You can do this by looking at the bottom of the unit where the drain valve is located then place a bucket underneath or hook up a hose to dispense water outside. You can shut off the drain valve once you have dispensed a few gallons. Take note that the water coming out from it is hot so avoid having your kids around while flushing sediment from your tank.
Hot Water Dispenser – Leaking and Other Problems
Leaking water heater is not the only problem with your dispenser. It may not be producing water or spouts colored water. It may be that your unit is making some unusual sounds while it is running. Another problem that you might encounter with is cool or cold water coming from the tap when it is turned on. If any of these signs appear, you need to repair itor have it replaced. For homeowners who are skilled in DIY repairs, you can handle this problem on your own. However, hiring a plumber to do the repairs is recommended to those who are not that skilled with this type of repairs. If the problem is no longer fixable then you to buy a hot water dispenser for your home now. There are a lot of for sale dispensers and you will surely find a good and affordable one.
You can look up the different review for dispenser online or you can assist the plumber to learn a few tips and tricks. If your water heater is leaking, learning how to do the repairs on your own is a skill you might want to learn. There is nothing to lose when learning how to repair it on your own. In fact, you can actually save a lot of money in the process especially now that you know how to care of it.


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It is hard to believe that we have been in Brazil for five months. It has been an amazing time and God has done some incredible things! The last few weeks have been packed. Pastors Chris, Betina, Annie, and Maria just hosted the second C3 Curitiba Every Woman event. It was another full house and there was a special Presence of God in the room as the ladies wrote out their dreams and then prayed over them. It will be exciting to see these dreams coming to pass! Pastors Chris and Betina are already planning the next Every Woman for December. We will not be here and it is so good to see them keeping it going.
We also recently helped lead the first C3 Curitiba Leaders Training Night. All of the small groups are maxed out and we need some new leaders. About twenty people came to the training that Pastor Ronald and I taught. There are some new small groups on the horizon! One of the things that we were thrilled to see were a couple of young couples that have only been in the church five or six months but stepping up to the next level of serving. The future is so bright for C3 Church in Brazil!
Last week, I had the opportunity to preach at one of the Bola de Neve (Snowball) Churches again. Pastor Syrio is a good friend and this is a great group of churches that have a similar vision to C3's. We had a great service and saw eight people come to Christ for the first time or re-commit their lives to Him.
What is Next?
We leave Brazil on September 12 to come back to the US. Brazil only allows us to stay here for six months on a tourist visa and we have almost hit that mark. When we get back to America, our goal is to get a more permanent visa and return to Brazil as soon as possible. If you would pray that would go smoothly, we would greatly appreciate it.
Annie and I are also going to be raising financial support. We really need people who can commit to monthly support to see C3 Churches established in Brazil and South America. Would you pray about being part of our monthly support team? I will be putting out more details later but I wanted to give everyone a little update on what our plans are. The link below allows you to set up monthly donations.
We can't wait to see everyone at C3 Atlanta soon and would love to connect with as many of our other friends as we can. If you would like us to come and speak at your church, small group, Sunday School class, etc, just let me know!
If you would like to help us share God's grace in Brazil, here is the link. Obrigado! (Thank you!)


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Cooperation Brings Success
Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Work Together to Change the Fire Service in Colorado
By Susan M. Thornton
There was a time in Colorado when fire chiefs and firefighters didn't work together very well in dealing with the details of operating their fire and emergency medical services organizations. Even when they were on the same side of an issue, mistrust and dissention often led to disagreement and challenges with each other.
That was then. Fortunately, this is now, and now is very different, according to Mike Rogers, President of Colorado Professional Fire Fighters (CPFF).
Denver Experience Shaped Rogers' Thinking
Rogers was the former head of the Denver Firefighters' union when, in 2003, the union was faced with a dilemma. The City of Denver had a serious budget crunch and could not pay its firefighters their expected raises. Rogers says union members took the long view and voted to forgo expected raises "to keep firefighters on duty and the trucks running." That decision was a game-changer for the firefighter union's relations with city leadership.
When the economy recovered, the city "re-paid" the firefighters by providing raises higher than might have otherwise been expected. The concessions made by the firefighters and the subsequent pay-back by the city developed good will between the two entities, Rogers says, and led to an on-going "good working relationship and trust."
It also showed Rogers the value of cooperating instead of working from a place of constant conflict.
Epiphany Forged Briese's Focus on Cooperation
At about the same time Garry Briese, now Executive Director of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs (CSFC), was the Executive Director for the International Association of Fire Chiefs. "Labor and management were in conflict in many fire departments across the nation," Briese says. "We were like trains on two parallel tracks, generally going to the same destination but not communicating with each other."
Briese was speaking at a meeting of the Massachusetts State Fire Chiefs on the challenges fac- ing the future of the fire service when he had an epiphany. "I realized there were no firefighter labor leaders in the audience," he says. "Just chiefs. Only one group of fire service leaders was hearing the message."
Many fire chiefs' leadership style at the time was autocratic, quasi-military, and outdated he says, a paternalistic, top-down, do-it-because- I-say-so approach. Firefighters, like many other public and private sector employees, wanted more respect and more involvement in the dis- cussions and decisions about their futures and their careers.
After the presentation to the State Fire Chiefs in Massachusetts, Briese says he was asked to speak to a group of county-level re chiefs. He agreed – but added a condition that each chief would bring his or her labor president. Briese also speci ed that a two-day presentation would be followed six months later by another such presentation. After some hesitation, the county chiefs agreed.
"Both chiefs and labor presidents were very distrustful at first," Briese says. "The chiefs did ask their labor presidents to that first meeting—but each participant arrived in a separate car."
At the meeting, Briese focused on issues valued by both labor and management, including health, safety, and wellness. Eventually other chiefs and labor leaders came to see the value of talking with each other and of cooperation, and slowly relationships began to improve nationally.
And incidentally, most of those county chiefs and their labor presidents drove together to the second meeting.
Cooperation in Colorado
In 2013, Senate Bill 13-25 passed the Colorado Legislature and was signed into law by Gover- nor Hickenlooper. Senate Bill 13-25 states that in any district having two or more paid firefighters, unless the Board approves a collective bargaining process, a collective bargaining process can be mandated on the district pursuant to a detailed process.
In the fall of 2013, Rogers and Briese met with West Metro Fire Chief Don Lombardi and Mike Mor-gan, then the Chief of Colorado River Fire Rescue and CSFC President, to open the door to increasing communications on issues of mutual importance. "While the passage of Senate Bill 13-25 in 2013 provided a local structure for fire service labor management relations, the two state organizations—CPFF and CSFC—agreed that we needed to set an example and cooperate where we could, and we started work to find those issues," Rogers says.
CSFC and CPFF established two guiding principles of their new relationship:
» Labor and management share mutual goals of ensuring the well-being and safety of Fire/ EMS personnel and of providing high quality service to the public.
» Labor and management will work together to improve communications, enhance training, increase participative decision-making, and promote a labor-management partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and understanding.
Successful Cardiac Legislation Demonstrates that
Cooperation Works
"While the passage of Senate Bill 13-25 in 2013 provided a local structure for fire service labor management relations, the two state organizations—CPFF and CSFC—agreed that we needed to set an example and cooperate where we could, and we started work to find those issues." —MikeRogers
"Today, cooperation between labor and management is not something that we do in monthly meetings, it is how we think about every aspect of how fire departments organize and operate."
—Mike Rogers
Firefighters face a host of health risks from their stressful jobs and from toxic fumes they breathewhen ghting res. Both heart problems and cancer rates in firefighters are elevated above the rates for the same diseases in the civilian population, Rogers notes. As a result, cardiac related health events were a logical starting-point for labor and management to work together in the legislature.
The first major victory that resulted from the new spirit of cooperation came in 2014, when the CPFF, the CSFC, SDA, and the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool (CSD Pool) came together to lobby the legislature to pass landmark cardiac legislation creating a trust for cardiac events.
The law requires that any governmental entity employing professional firefighters must provide insurance coverage in a trust for those who develop heart issues. This provides a product for firefighters suffering from cardiac issues within 48 hours of a work event. The employers are required to keep the firefighters on as employees and cover their expenses for treatment when serious heart issues arise. The State reimburses employers for some of the expenses of the premium for providing insurance and treatment.
Briese says that SDA, the CSD Pool, CSFC, and CPFF worked together very well, "We did it co- operatively, and it was a huge win for everyone," Briese says.
Next Steps
The CPFF, CSFC, SDA, the CSD Pool, and the Colorado Municipal League are now working on innovative legislation to bring similar protection to firefighters who develop cancer. Rogers and Briese say they hope such legislation will be passed in the 2017 General Assembly.
CPFF and CSFC are also working on developing a statewide mutual aid system for wild fires and are working together with the CSFC Volunteer and Combination Sections on developing a basic firefighter training program for smaller re departments.
Cooperation is "The Way We Think"
Rogers says, "Today, cooperation between labor and management is not something that we do in monthly meetings, it is how we think about every aspect of how fire departments organize and operate." Briese agrees, and continues to see progress to embrace the concepts of strong collaborative labor-management relations in large, medium, and small fire departments across Colorado.
Inter-organizational communications has become the norm. For instance, CPFF presents at the CSFC conference each year and visa-versa; the Denver area Metro Fire Chiefs meet six times a year, and labor representatives now attend and provide updates. The question between fire service leadership and labor leaders has changed from "Why are they here?" to "Why aren't they here?"
In addition, Briese and Rogers frequently make presentations together, including several times at SDA Annual Conferences talking about the "new way" of leading organizations. When requested, they have also gone out to fire departments where there are internal problems between labor and management. "We sit down with them, we listen, and then we work with them to teach how labor and management should be working together," Rogers says.
"It's a new, exciting and challenging way to think about the future of our fire departments. It really is better for everyone—the firefighters, the fire chiefs, the fire departments, and especially for our communities, the taxpayers, and the citizens we serve," Rogers says.


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A minute's silence was held in memory of Debbie Charlton before FC Halifax Town's home game with Braintree.
The tribute was impeccably observed by the 1,268 crowd at the Shay before Town went on to beat Braintree 1-0.
Halifax chairman David Bosomworth said: "It's been a sombre day behind the scenes and it becomes more poignant when this time last week Debbie was doing her job and this time this week she isn't.
"It's ever so sad but I thought (the minute's silence) was beautifully observed.
"We've had lots of testimonials and so on, we couldn't get them all in the programme.
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The Town chairman admitted it had been a difficult week at the club.
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Come Together… Right Now… Over Music!
What happens when an airport decides to turn transit into a fun XPerince? Well, Chandigarh International Airport and Radio Indigo, India's first and longest running International radio station are bringing you Chandigarh International Airport Radio (CHIAL Radio).
What does that mean? Well, you can XPerience international music at the airport. And that's not it! Interact and get updated about everything you need know with our first Airport Jock who will change your travel XPerience forever.
And the music? Well, CHIAL Radio shall feature finely curated music that is customized to map your mood and time of the day that you are travelling in.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Satyanaryana Murthy, CEO of Indigo 91.9 FM said, "An international airport like CHIAL truly deserves an international music station.
Our offerings have always been niche and we have always endeavoured to go beyond being just a terrestrial radio station.
We are excited to have CHIAL as the first airport in our RAAS (Radio As a Service).
It's about time that flyers have a great experience and we are confident that they would enjoy our handpicked international music."
Speaking at the launch Mr. Suneel Dutt CEO, CHIAL said
" 90% of the flyers of CHIAL are international tourists. We at CHIAL are committed to provide best in class experience for the flyers and offering Airport Radio for their entertainment is an endeavor in that direction. Chandigarh airport is the first airport in non-metro category in India to offer this service. We happy to associate with Indigo which is a pioneer in international music in the country."
It is only the second time that a private radio station has been engaged to play curated music at an Indian airport.


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About Us
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Carrollton, MO 64633
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Audio/visual tech specialist. Amanda is also available for other special events at the Church if so needed.
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Head of Maintenance
Charlie is on duty 5 days a week. After some special events he may be here till 11:00 or midnight.
Jonathan is not a member of the church staff, but he is the one who initiated, built, completed, and maintains this site. He is a 4 th generation member of the First Christian Church at Carrollton, going back to 1895. Thank you Jonathan. This site is to The Glory of God and in memory of his grandparents, Mary Eleanor and Scovern Dickson.
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