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The Hatchery: Reinvigorated Soul Bowls Soft OpeningPosted: March 23rd, 2016 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene, Hot Tips, Upcoming Events | Tags: Andrew Moo, Dave Ball, James Johnson, Soft Opening, Soul Bowls, The Hatchery | 1 Comment »
Soul Bowls Weekday Lunch + Weekend Brunch Serves Food for the Soul
The successful food pop-up that was first launched at The Bookworm before the Hatchery opened at the beginning of 2016, Soul Bowls is back by popular demand and will be available for weekday lunch and weekend brunch at The Hatchery starting TODAY.
Featuring wholesome and delicious dishes, this is exactly the type of food that we should all be eating on a more regular basis – food that is good for the body, mind and soul. And don't let the name mislead you – while they have plenty of yummy foods appropriately served in bowls, they also have a fantastic line-up of fresh brioche sandwiches and a full Soul Bowls Breakfast (photo above), perfect to get your day/weekend off to a happy start.
And to re-launch this concept in their very own space, they're hosting a too-good-to-pass-up Soft Opening deal with 50% off their food menu starting TODAY at 10AM. For those who are familiar with the previous Soul Bowls Pop-Up, many of your favorite Soul Bowls are still on their menu, but you can also look forward to a "reinvigorated menu" with a couple of new exciting additions – I'm especially loving their new Ahi Aloha Poke Bowl and Acai Smoothie Bowl. They've also revamped a few dishes – what was previously known as their Mexicalicious is now called "Mayan Bowl" which features spicy, organic house-made chorizo that has taken this already-awesome-dish to new heights.
Soul Bowls Soft Opening Week Begins Today!
"After a successful pop-up at The Bookworm, chef David Ball has been working hard in the Hatchery kitchen testing new recipes and improving previous dishes. The new Soul Bowls menu will feature new drinks, smoothie bowls, Hawaiian-inspired poke, and previous favorites plus more healthy, hearty dishes." – Andrew Moo, The Hatchery's Marketing Manager
From The Bookworm to The Hatchery, the Tropical Tees Are Back in Action
LDS Snapshots of Soul Bowl's Reinvigorated Menu:
Badass Bloody Mary with Mussel Juice by Mighty Mo's
Not your average Bloody Mary, this is spicy and savory and exactly what you want at Weekend Brunch! Note that while weekday lunches this week during their Soft Opening doesn't require advanced reservations, their weekend brunch this Saturday and Sunday, March 26-27 will require advanced reservations for their 2 sittings at 11AM-2PM or 2PM-5PM.
While weekend brunch and weekday lunch will serve the same menu, they will only have their "Build Your Own Bloody Beverage Station" this weekend!
Build Your Own Bloody Mary Station by the Hatchery's Bar
Bali Barrel Smoothie Bowl with Dragon Fruit with Banana, Raspberries, Pineapple and Coconut Milk and Homemade Paleo Granola, Banana, Goji and Honey (RMB 55)
Acai Smoothie Bowl with Banana, Stawberries, Kale, Avocado and Apple Juice with Paleo Granola, Banana, Toasted Coconut and Chia Seeds (RMB 60)
Coco Loco Chia – Chilled Coconut, Vanilla, Honey Chia Seed Pudding Topped with Raspberries, Almonds and Coconut (RMB 55)
Granola Goodness with Housemade Granola with Yoghurt and Berry Compote (RMB 50)
Ahi Aloha Poke Bowl with Raw Yellow Fin Tuna with Traditional Hawaiian Marinade on a bed of Sushi Rice Garnished with Green Onion, Avocado, Inamona and Seaweed (RMB 75)
Morocco Me with Chilled Brown Rice, Charred Broccoli, Pomegranate, Moroccan Spices, Toasted Seeds, Feta Cheese, Coriander, Mint, Citrus Zest Dressing (RMB 55)
King Congee with 4-hour brown rice with free-range chicken topped with Pickled Chili, Black Garlic, Sesame Oil, Ginger and Organic Poached Egg (RMB 55)
Mayan Bowl with Warm Quinoa Salad with Organic House-made Chorizo, Corn, Kale, Chipotle, Aztec Spices, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Marinated Goats Cheese and Coriander (RMB 75)
Hatchery's 6-Grain Toast with Buttery and Shangrila Raspberry Jam (RMB 25)
Brioche Bun with House-made Organic Chorizo Pattie, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar, Aioli and Fried Egg (RMB 55)
Soul Bowls at The Hatchery: Brioche Bun with House-Cured Organic Bacon, Fried Egg, Avocado and Chipotle Aioli (RMB 45)
2 Organic Poached Eggs, House Cured Organic Bacon, Avocado, Roasted Truss Tomatoes and Buttered Hatchery 6-Grain Toast (RMB 70)
Vanilla and Strawberry and Hawthorn Doughnuts
*These doughnuts are not currently listed on their menu, but here's hoping that changes very soon.
Hatchery Contact Details:
Address: At the northeast corner of Chang Hong Bridge, Exit B of Tuanjiehu Subway Station (next to Classic Furniture), 12 Nongzhanguan Nanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6594 0188
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.hatchery.asia
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FEAST's Carnivore Club with Chef Marino of Opera Bombana
Upping Their Game: Obentos' New Branch + New Menu
Cacha Cacha: Playful "Lanna" Northern Thai Cuisine
Moka Bros: CBD Branch Opens in The Place
Mean Mussels: Mighty Mo's Mussels + Beer Pop-Up


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Mock Exams
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On Friday 12th October, a team of footballers from Year 3 and Year 4 travelled to Highlees Primary School to take part in a football tournament against 7 other schools. The team played fantastically well, and managed to come in first place, winning all of their matches - a fantastic achievement for them.
The following comment about the boys really sums it up:
"... the boys were a credit to the school today, with their performance and behaviour."
This is our first major tournament, and first win of the year! Lets hope it continues. Well done to the whole team.


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See, taste and learn about fruits from around the world that we grow right here on our family plantation.
Open to the public, 10am – 4pm everyday*. queensland time, all year round. *Except CHRISTMAS DAY
Free entry to explore our markets and café. Discover the products we make with our fruits. Savour our café menu and shop our fresh fruit market. Purchase a ticket for our award winning farm tour.
More than 500 fruits from all around the World are grown here on this 165 acre family farm, and every season brings exotic, unusual and delicious fruit varieties for you to discover. You'll see, taste and learn about them when you climb aboard a tractor train and explore the plantation on a fully guided Park Tour:
You'll journey through the orchards by tractor train on our Plantation Safari
Relax and enjoy our waterways on a Wildlife Boat Cruise
Meet farm animal friends, kangaroos and emus in our Fauna Park
Sample and learn about our seasonal fruits during your Fruit Tasting Session
Your ticket includes all activities and tour duration is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Tour activities begin every half hour or so, with the last full tour opportunity for the day departing at around 1:30pm. However, limited tour activities are available through to 3.20pm. Plantation Market and Plantation Cafe are open until 4pm.
Please note that Tropical Fruit World is a working farm, with some naturally uneven pathways and walking surfaces. Enclosed shoes are recommended.
Tour participants must be able to walk short distances and board vehicles unaided. Wheelchairs and walking frames, and prams and strollers cannot be taken on board tour vehicles.
Need transport?
Book a package of tour and transfers with Surf City Transfers, or enjoy a day tour taking in Tropical Fruit World + Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary with Scenic Hinterland Tours.
Tropical Fruit World operates on QUEENSLAND TIME throughout the year. The property is CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY only. Admission is subject to Tropical Fruit World Conditions of Entry.


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Thank you for supporting Kennedy Krieger Institute's International Center for Spinal Cord Injury and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders through the Piro-Papini Wedding Registry
We can't wait to get married and are so honored to have you at our wedding!
In lieu of a wedding gift, please consider making a donation to Kennedy Krieger Institute, an organization that is near and dear to our hearts. Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit, world-renowned, hospital, school, and clinical program dedicated to the care of children with disorders and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Over the past 75 years, Kennedy Krieger Institute has earned international recognition as a premier treatment center for children with disabilities, from the rarest of genetic disorders to the most common learning problems. In one year, Kennedy Krieger treats more than 20,000 patients and provides over 100,000 visits.
Following Kim's sister Valerie's accident in 2008, she received treatment from Kennedy Krieger Institute's International Center for Spinal Cord Injury. The Center's therapists and physicians work with patients to help them reach their potential for recovery, and their scientists work diligently to find a cure. Kim's family was very impressed with the program, and they view Valerie's time there as a critical turning point in her recovery.
Anthony's family is passionate about promoting programs that serve children and families in the autism spectrum disorders community. Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Autism and Related Disorders combines research, clinical service, a therapeutic day program, and training programs to unlock the potential of children with such disorders, empower patients, and support families.
The work that is being done at Kennedy Krieger has had a tremendous impact on the lives of our loved ones. The Institute needs our support to be able to continue to change the lives of children and their families. Thank you so very much for your support!


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This Week in Crazy
(OK, technically it was last week in crazy.)
Poor eight-year-old Ethan Harris (not shown above) was suspended from his Colorado elementary school for sniffing a Sharpie (see below). For three whole days! (His sentence was reduced to one day when his parents raised a fuss.)
I understand that sniffing certain stuff can be pretty bad for your brain cells. But I have a feeling the kid just thought it smelled good. (Which I completely understand.) Next you know, there will be paste-eating bans throughout the country. Magic markers will be forbidden. Scissors will be sold on schoolyard black markets.
I say FREE ETHAN HARRIS--before it's too late!
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If you're new to yoga, come on over to the Yoga Forum, where we have a dedicated space just for newbie yoga students to ask questions, share stories and get advice.
One of the most common questions I get is about how exactly to start a yoga practice. Most of the time I tell people to just try a class at their local studio or gym, but I know that can be really intimidating for some, especially as a total beginner. So I've put together a comprehensive list of eighteen yoga books for absolute beginners. Here, you're not going to find the Bhagavad Gita or The Yoga Sutras - as I figured those are best for people who are looking to go a little deeper in the yoga study. Instead, the books here are about scratching the surface. The basics of mudras, meditation, pranayama and asana, as well as a little history of the yoga practice and philosophy. I hope the list is useful!
Back Care Basics: A doctor's gentle yoga program for back and neck pain relief - This is for my people who have suffered from neck or back issues and need to run down on what to look out for in the practice.
The Yoga Bible - Hands down one of my favorite resources. Excellent pictures, and a great guide to a number of different poses.
Mudras for Awakening Chakras - To take your yoga a bit deeper, this book gives the basics to mudras (basically a way to position your hands) for meditation and chakra study.
Sparks: 108 Easy Practices for Stress Relief in a Minute of Less - This is for my people on the go. A no fuss book that gets right to the point so you can get your meditation in and be ready for the day.
Mindfulness in Plain English - An easy-to-understand guide to living a more mindful, peaceful life.
The Little Book of Yoga Breathing: Pranayama made easy - A beginner's guide to yogic breathing (such a huge part of the practice).
The Yoga of Breath: A step-by-step guide to pranayama - Another fantastic guide for breath work.
Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners - For my people most interested in an athletic, physical asana practice, this is the book to pick up.
Hatha Yoga Illustrated - A bit more slower paced, this hatha yoga book is illustrated with a number of different poses so you can really study each asana.
How to do Restorative Yoga - An easy guide to slowing down with restorative, gentle yoga.
Yoga for All of Us: a modified series of traditional poses for any age and ability - This is for my people who think they may need to be modifying a number of poses due to age, limited mobility, etc. Great tool to have.
Big Yoga: A simple guide for bigger bodies - For my bigger bodied people, this is the book to pick up to ensure that you'll be able to make yoga work for you.
Yoga for 50+: Modified poses and techniques for a safe practice - For my older people who are young at heart.
Yoga for Beginners: A quick-start guide to practicing yoga for new students - This is a basic yoga guide for the newbie.
The Yoga Encyclopedia: Yoga history, schools of yoga, yoga benefits and chakra yoga - This book goes a bit deeper but is straightforward in explaining the history of yoga, the different types of yoga, and more.
Hamstring Basics: Beginner yoga routines for improve hamstring flexibility - For anyone who has hip or leg issues and needs to be particularly careful, I recommend this hamstring book.
Shoulder Basics: Exercises for shoulder flexibility and scapular awareness For anyone with shoulder or chest flexibility issues, this is an important read to ensure safety.
- Back Bend Basics: Beginners yoga routine for learning wheel pose - For anyone wanting to get into backbends but isn't quite sure what to do, this is a comprehensive guide to ensure safety.
et's Talk What books would you add to the list?


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Craig Kassan turns wood into works of art. For over 6 years, Craig has created amazing exhibits, displays and trade show environments as a master fabricator. For over 25 years he has been an artist-in-wood creating stunning sculptures and fine furniture from raw wood. "The versatility of wood is what I love. You can do so much with wood – build a house, create furniture, sculpt, mold, carve…you can do anything".
Hollow Forms
Manzanita Root From Craig's Collection
"My Grandfather taught me. He started teaching me woodworking when I was a kid. My grandpa was a machinist and my grandma was an interior designer. He was always very supportive of me being creative."
Being an artist is still just one layer to Craig. Craig originally went to school to become a zookeeper. Working after graduation for a number of years in Florida as a zookeeper allowed woodworking to continue to be a passion project versus his livelihood. "My grandfather encouraged me to become a full-time woodworker but I was afraid of losing my passion for it. I have moved between working with animals and woodworking a few times throughout my life."
We at Zig Zibit could not be more thrilled that he has chosen woodworking over zoo management (even though some might say being a zookeeper comes in handy at Zig Zibit as well). While it was the benefits and 401k that lured Craig to Zig Zibit from another trade show company, it is the creative challenges Zig Zibit and their client's needs present that keep Craig excited each day. "I enjoy being challenged. We aren't always just making boxes. We have challenges like creating curves and more complex wood creations to meet the client's needs."
Craig is currently working on a custom commissioned wall sculpture. "Wall sculptures are my favorite things to make because they combine furniture making and wood turning." The commissioned piece will measure 8'x5' and will be the largest wall sculpture he has created thus far. Craig has received numerous awards and recognition for his art. You will find his work at regional art shows and markets as well as his website www.craigkassan.com.


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The house is empty. I hear the hum of the refrigerator and the ticking of the keyboard, but mostly it is a strange silence. I have not sat alone for many days.
I don't know how to do "alone" very well. My life is so full. So noisy. And I am forever offering input, filling the spaces with my own voice.
But tonight I dwell on the words of Elisabeth Elliot: "Silence, as someone has said, is the mother of prayer and the nurse of holy thoughts. Silence cuts down on our sins, doesn't it? We can't be sinning in so many different ways if we are being quiet before God. Silence nourishes patience, charity, discretion."
Yes, I need this. I long to have my patience nourished through a silent acceptance of the Father's assignments for today . . . no quibbles about my appointed lot.
I wonder how to do this when the garage door opens and the family bursts in, full of stories and songs and energy. Can I find a still sort of silence in the cacophony that regularly marks the rhythm of a big family. And can I cultivate a sense of sanctuary in my noisy home?
The noise fills and runs deeper than sound. It is the trinkets that I trip over (quite literally) in my house. It is the catalogs that fill my mailbox. It is the clutter that crowds the basement.
This throwing off of encumbrances will take some muscle. But I want to run the race well, and in the end, I know I'll find that in quietness and trust I will find all the strength that I need (Isaiah 30:15).
I'd love to hear how you cultivate quietness in your home or in your own hearts. If you'd like, share your thoughts as a comment below–I'd love to learn from you!


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Dr. Patrice L. (Tamar) Weiss, Ph.D., OT, head of the Laboratory for Innovations in Rehabilitation Technology (LIRT) at the University of Haifa, Israel, will be arriving at Temple University as the first Presidential Visiting Scholar. Invited by Emily Keshner, chair of the Physical Therapy Department, Weiss will facilitate a series of lectures with the Temple Community. Among those will be a Presidential Address entitled "Coping with Conflict: Technologies for Targeting Social Action and Rehabilitation Research."
This lecture is open to the public and scheduled for February 24th at 4 p.m. in the Kiva Auditorium (Ritter Annex.)
Weiss' research centers on the development and evaluation of novel virtual environments, computer interfaces, and co-located technologies to explore their effect on motor and cognitive abilities and participation in community life.
"Prof. Patrice L. (Tamar) Weiss is one of the most forward thinking clinical scientists it has been my great pleasure to know and collaborate with," said Keshner. "Results of her research are having an impact on healthcare approaches for the medically underserved and socially disadvantaged in some of the most challenged environments of our world.
Dr. Weiss is also on the Academic Board for the Israel Center for Research Excellence: Learning in a NetworKed Society. In addition, she is the Research Lead at Gertner Institute ReAbilityOnline Tele-Rehabilitation Program. Weiss has authored more than 120 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
For the past five years she has joined forces with a team of researchers from Italy and the UK to enhance social interaction through story-telling and collaborative games among high-functioning children with autism.


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I finally slept so well last night on the soft bed. So happy. We woke around 530 to pack up. Doug was taking us back to the trail at 630. They have done so much for us already! And this morning he woke up super early to take us. We are so thankful. We said our goodbyes to Lori and thanked her for being our trail mom. I am so sad to leave them now but happy I finally got to see their home in Medford. The morning was cool and felt good but the sun was coming up quick. We stopped by the callahans to go potty. It seems like such a cool place. Will need to check out someday. Doug dropped us off where we hitched from and we gave him hugs. Then we were on our way. We had such a good time w the hansons. So much quality time spent and we felt like their own kids.
Most of the elevation was not bad at all but my pack was super heavy and the weight was putting a lot of pressure on my feet and made it hurt. I had to stop several times before lunch. A southbounder named rob passed us and I knew him from a very long time ago. I shot his wedding back in 2009 and hadn't seen him and his wife since. And now we're both on the pct seven years later! How crazy. We got to talk about each other's section so far and stuff so that was cool.
The rest of the day was just hot and not very many views. I didn't pack enough water for this relatively dry section so that's always sad. Gb gave me what he could spare and I had to ration. We got to our campsite semi lateish and I had the best dinner. I am so happy we got to resupply at tjs. I am looking forward to all my food this round.


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RHONY Ssn 7/Ep 23 - Secrets Revealed
Glenn Rowley
The reunion has come and gone, and we've officially arrived at the very last hour of RHONY Season 7 - the lost footage episode. Lost footage is usually a lot of fun; it's all the scenes that didn't fit into the season's narrative. So typically we get a lot of funny and random moments. This time all of that was true, but we also got some subtle acknowledgement of what's been going on in the tabloids the past two weeks.
The episode starts with a clip of Dorinda and Bethenny meeting for cocktails. Since Doris is feeling under the weather, she orders a very dirty Grey Goose martini straight up, prompting Bethenny to christen her an official "broad." B used that word a lot this season to describe the veteran 'Wives and Dorinda - is this where the reference came from? Over drinks, the pair decides to give their waitress a little pep talk about life. B gives the unsuspecting girl some free advice to work hard and do whatever needs to be done. After all, just a few years ago Bethenny was blowing-drying shrink-wrapped cookies to pay the bills and look at her now! You never know where life can take you, young waitresses of America. Especially if you learn to give away free desserts for a bigger tip.
Next, we get a couple of clips that test the old adage of whether the customer is always right. According to Luann in the Turks and Caicos, yes she is. If the Sandbar is dead, you leave because heaven forbid the drunk Countess be bored. The first moment of the episode that made me laugh out loud was Dorinda's talking head about the chef's never-ending descriptions at her Berkshires birthday dinner. "Here we have a fish that was caught 22 hours ago, it was a certain species, it had blue eyes and three children" and on and on and on. Give me more sake just to get through this! Plus, how many Skinnygirls does it take to start a fire? I can't tell you the answer because I don't think they ever managed to open the flume...
In a touching scene, Dorinda invites Ramona and Sonja over for a proper tea party, complete with Earl Grey, scones and crustless tea sandwiches. Over tea, Dorinda tells the ladies about an email that popped up on her computer the night before: it was a love letter her late husband Richard had written to her in 2007. It had someone been buried in the depths of her inbox all these years and she finally read it for the first time. He wrote the letter while she was asleep next to him, looking forward to all the time he had to "bug, hug and kiss" her in the years to come. By the time she finished reading the excerpt, tears were flowing all around and it was an incredibly emotional moment. Of course, Sonja then managed to turn the conversation to her ex-husband (who is, you know, alive) and Ramona's separation from Mario. Sonja starts waxing nostalgic about her bestie and Mario being together, but Dorinda cuts through the sentimentality to say that she thinks of Ramona as an individual now instead of as part of a couple. It looks like the new Ramona is really working. Soon enough, all three are crying again, leading Ramona to guess they must be getting ready to start that time of the month...
This leads into a clip from the reunion where Andy addresses the fact that, for the first time ever, Ramona and Sonja aren't seated next to each other. As I mentioned in my recap of Part 1, I thought this was a refreshing change of pace and didn't mind whatsoever that Sonja was on the far end of the couch. Andy stirs the pot by asking Frick and Frack about the evolution of their relationship. In the early days of the show, each refused to say anything negative about the other but these days that unspoken rule seems to be broken constantly. Ramona explains that as she was going through this transitional period of her life, she pushed away the people closest to her (a.k.a. Sonja). As much as Sonja wanted to be there for her, Ramona claims her friend didn't support her in the way she needed. Sonja, on the other hand, admits to being defensive and needy while attempting to find common ground that Ramona just didn't want to acknowledge. Ramona sees the silver lining though, acknowledging that she was able to develop new, deeper friendships with the likes of Luann, Dorina and #Harole while shutting Sonja out. In the end, the BFFs hug it out and apologize. Long live, Ramonja.
While Carole may have taken Heather and Dorinda to the turkish coffee grounds reader, Ramona organized an altogether different kind of mystical experience for Luann, Sonja, Kristen and herself to meet with Lauren Lawrence, dream analyst. Sonja arrived channeling Lauren Hutton, (thanks to her chipped tooth from the Boy Meets Skinnygirl party), claiming to have known the dream analyst forever since she's part of the "spiritual community." I'm surprised she didn't whip out her abundance candle and swarmi priestess right then and there. Weirdly, most of the dreams that the ladies wanted analyzed had to do with teeth: Luann has a reoccuring dream of being a tooth in a jawline, Sonja's getting something forcibly shoved in her mouth and Ramona has all her teeth fall out. What's with these women and teeth? Only Kristen had a non-tooth related dream that Lauren Lawrence claimed pointed to some sort of trauma coming up in her life. Here's the first, foreboding hint of those tabloid headlines I mentioned...
Out of everything else we didn't see from the reunion, Bravo chose to show the women calling out Ramona for how she treats the staff on vacations. Really? I much rather would've seen the Bethenny vs. Kristen showdown over talking to the press. Speaking of vacation, it turns out that Carole got a call from her agent as she was hot tubbing in the Turks and Caicos about her missed deadlines. Of course she's working on her book, Mr. Agent! She certainly isn't taking your call from a hot tub in the Caribbean...After getting back from the trip, she met with her editor Barbara at the City Bakery to hand over an essay and a half and get a gift of her own: a six month extension on her deadline. Carole's book, which is going to be a collection of essays taken from her previously unwritten life experiences, is due just after Labor Day. Which is...this coming week. Is she done writing yet? It's the reason she wasn't allowed to blog at all this season, so I'm hoping the new book is worth it. The very first thing I want to read is "He'll Be 30 Someday."
It turns out Andy also stirred the pot about Kristen's marriage at the reunion, asking the model if she was relieved the show didn't focus on her marital issues this year like it did in Season 6. With everything that's happened in the wake of the Ashley Madison hack, I'm sure she's relieved her storyline this season didn't revolve around anything to do with her marriage. With a champagne glass in hand, Kristen points out that she and Josh celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary this season, but we didn't get to see it until now.
First, she invited Carole over to look through their wedding albums and to open her wedding dress, which has been boxed up in storage for a decade. It's crazy to think that Carole would be celebrating her 20th wedding anniversary this year if Anthony were still alive. When Kristen opens the box holding her wedding dress, she's at first underwhelmed by the yellowed, musty ball of lace. But when she tries it on, the dress fits perfectly! And better yet, she looks absolutely stunning in it. Carole tries the gown on too because that's just what girlfriends do, right?
The anniversary party is a glamorous, black tie affair at Tavern on the Green. Kristen looks stunning and Josh is sporting a fedora-like hat, but Ramona and Luann are, of course, complaining about the lack of food. Suspiciously, Bethenny seems to be the only Housewife who isn't in attendance. Both Kristen and Josh give loving, emotional toasts about how much they love each other, with Josh acknowledging that he doesn't thank Kristen enough for everything she does as a wife, mother and friend. He says he married up and I'm going to unequivocally agree with that statement. In her interview, Kristen says that she felt it was important to take a moment to recognize this big milestone in their lives, to remember where they started and appreciate the family and life their love has built. It's a lovely sentiment, somewhat tarnished by the discovery of Josh's Ashley Madison account. I adore Kristen and am squarely, obviously, on her team in this embarrassing scandal.
The episode's final moments are light, fun and a bit naughty as the women discuss their beauty secrets. From laser hair removal down there to bleaching the color of your a**hole, it's all TMI and a bit naughty. Apparently Bethenny is naked as the day she was born down there thanks to lasers, and Ramona points out that the bleaching is probably for if you're going to lick it. Well. She's not wrong. And that's a wrap.


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Trip the Light Fantastic: James Turrell Retrospective @ LACMA
Quakers believe in a concept referred to as Inner Light. The idea is that within us exists a light, the same light that exists in the world. It is based on the bible passage John 1:9: "That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." And so, James Turrell, a life long Quaker and brilliant installation artist, has spent most of his career exploring, harnessing, framing and playing with light. His work feels like a testament to the core beliefs of his faith. It inspires the viewer to acknowledge light, recognized the infinite possibility in it's beauty and to feel the transformation that happens within.
Beginning Sunday May 26th through April 16th, 2014, LACMA will present James Turrell: A Retrospective. It will feature highlights from the artists illustrious fifty year career as a leader in the Southern California Light and Space movement:
The exhibition includes early geometric light projections, prints and drawings, installations exploring sensory deprivation and seemingly unmodulated fields of colored light, and recent two-dimensional work with holograms. One section is devoted to the Turrell masterwork in process, Roden Crater, a site-specific intervention into the landscape just outside Flagstaff, Arizona, presented through models, plans, photographs, and films. The exhibition includes a separately-ticketed experience, Light Reignfall, from the artist's Perceptual Cell series, with a limited number of tickets available.


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President Obama weighed in on the newly ignited debate on misinformation last week, suggesting Tuesday in his farewell address that we all need to have higher academic standards if we want to improve public discourse:
"In the course of a healthy debate, we prioritize different goals, and the different means of reaching them," the president said. "But without some common baseline of facts, without a willingness to admit new information and concede that your opponent might be making a fair point, and that science and reason matter, then we're going to keep talking past each other."
If only it were that simple.
We all know what the president was getting at — he probably (and rightfully) wanted to take a subtle shot at political opponents who refuse to accept the reality of climate change. But this rhetorical device — invoking the power of "science" — is something we hear all too often in politics (and on both sides of the aisle). It might be fair to criticize people for denying compounding evidence on a given issue, but holding up "science" as some depository of knowledge that needs to be broadly respected goes directly against the spirit of research. It's also naive.
Anyone who's spent time sifting through the latest trends in academic research has read ad nauseam about the many problems facing science. Between the statistical hacking, the bogus academic journals, the publication bias, the replication crisis and the tendency of scientists to fall into their own echo chambers, it's clear that amping up our reverence for the academic world of scientific research isn't the solution to our misinformation epidemic.
A lot of flawed research gets published and publicized without ever being questioned, and it's a far more pervasive problem than you might imagine. Researchers suggest that a majority of findings published in studies are false — and the claims are pretty well reflected in tests. One study published in Science attempted to replicate 100 psychology studies but could only manage to get the same results for 36.
This is by no means a new phenomenon. Academics have been arguing about how best to resolve these problems for well over a decade, and many have proposed some interesting solutions. Some journals are experimenting with models in which authors submit their methodologies without results in order to prevent publication bias. Others have tried to encourage transparency by attaching "badges" to articles that offer access to accurate supporting data, and it seems to have worked.
These efforts are encouraging, but in the age of the internet and "fake news," do we really expect everybody to play by the same high standards? The U.S. government alone spends nearly $70 billion on nondefense research each year. With so much money at stake, it's simply unrealistic to expect all scientists to act purely for the advancement of knowledge.
In addition, we too often bastardize science to fit our own tribalistic tendencies. How many times in a political debate have you heard someone argue, "Well, the science is on my side"? How many times have you said it without having ever read a peer-reviewed article on the topic? "Science" used as a political tool is often just a substitute for blind elitism: We disdain those who challenge points of broad consensus even though we rarely can explain the science ourselves.
It's easy to criticize people who don't accept the obvious science-related issues like vaccines or GMOs. But stopping the discussion there prevents us from engaging in critical thinking and looking for the truth behind our many unanswered questions. We need to accept the fact that science is actually really, really difficult — and that "facts" can easily be twisted or weaponized. Accepting major claims like global warming should require a lot of time and mental work to sift through the evidence. And in the event that we don't have a clear answer to a question, we should be more open to the idea of refusing to have an opinion.
Robert Gebelhoff contributes to The Washington Post's Opinions section.


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Fish & Chip Supper, Thursday, 31st March, 2016.
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Anna Bunney gave us a fascinating insight into the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises and their habits and threats in UK and European Waters.
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Spicy Cooked Carrot and Asparagus Salad with Paprika, Feta and Olives
Carrots - cut into bite sized chunks
Asparagus from your box - cut into bite sized chunks
1 garlic clove
2 teaspoons hot paprika or Charissa
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
12 oil-cured black olives
Boil the carrots in salted water until tender, but not too soft. During the last minute of cooking time, add the asparagus. Drain and rinse with cold water. You can slip the skins off the carrots if you want at this point. Smash the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then add the paprika and vinegar and whisk in the oil. Toss the carrots with the vinaigrette, parsley and most of the cheese and olives. Taste for salt, and add a bit more if needed. Mound the carrots and asparagus on a plate and garnish with the remaining cheese and olives.
From Bon Appetit May 2018; modified for collard greens; try using some of those fresh herbs for a burst of flavor!
Torta Pasqualina
Serves 8
3½ cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1½ tsp. kosher salt
1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, chilled in freezer
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Collard greens, ribs and stems removed
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
10 large eggs
1½ cups whole-milk fresh ricotta, preferably box-drained, patted dry
4 oz. Parmesan, coarsely grated
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest (Try using some of your lemon balm for a milder lemon flavor!)
¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
All-purpose flour (for surface)
2 tsp. sugar
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The dough can be made 5 days ahead. Keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month.
Filling and Assembly:
Working in batches, cook collard greens in a large pot of boiling water until bright green and slightly softened, about 2 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Swish to cool, then remove greens and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. Transfer greens to a cutting board and finely chop (you should have about 4 cups).
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Tackling Climate Change for Health
Europe's public health services would reap major benefits from
an ambitious policy to tackle climate change, according to a new report by two
health and environmental non-governmental organisations.
As European governments prepare to draw up their negotiating stance for the next round of global climate change talks in Cancun in December, the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and Heath Care Without Harm Europe (HCWH Europe) argue that the European Union should aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% instead of the 20% now on the table.
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First of all, religious belief is a practice of setting intentions, and dealing with fear of the unknown. Other beliefs arise because they have some kind of evidence for them. Non-religious beliefs can be ignorant and biased, but the person who believes them, believes he has evidence.
Religious belief is an intentionally-chosen belief. It doesn't seem that way if you are following a religion that emphasizes fear, compulsion and judgment. You may realize (or suspect) there is no evidence for the religious belief that you are forced to follow. Still, the forces - parents, community, inbred fear that prevents you from thinking - seem to restrict your ability to choose your own belief. They are among the biggest obstacles to peace.
Assuming you are able to choose to hold a religious belief, why would you want to? Fear-based religion says you must hold it, or you will be shunned by the community and damned to hell. This is the idea we are called now to let go of. The mystical heart of all spiritual longing is to be free of fear, and free to act. (That is one way to put it.)
So, a religious belief that would answer such a longing, is one that, in and of itself, gives the believer freedom from fear. It can in no way, shape, or form be put into a set of words that will work for everybody. It has to be sought and found individually. This is the meaning of God's injunction against idolatry. There are idols not made of wood, clay, or stone. In fact, any concept, especially a concept formulated in words, which you take to be "truth", is an idol. You must formulate truth for yourself, but once you have grasped the truth, you must let go of the specific formula. A teacher puts out a formula that has worked for him or her, in loving charity, in hopes of seeing joy and enlightenment in the eyes of others.
I said in an earlier posting that, for Christians, "Jesus, save me!" or some similar formulation, is what I call a "salvation mantra." If you are of a Christian background, and you face your deepest fears, chances are, repeating that prayer will calm your agitation. This was a fantastic discovery for me. It was the basis of my faith. I believe that moment wherein I first made this discovery, was exactly what people talk about as a "conversion" or "salvation" experience, like "being saved," as we used to call it in the church of my early years. It requires you to acknowledge that you have no control over the outcome of events, and that nothing you do will necessarily save you. It allows you to let go of worrying about whether you will be saved or not, because there is nothing you could do to change whether that will happen or not. And then - this is key - you realize that believing in the ultimately positive outcome is the only religious belief that will help you in this moment, or any moment. There is good reason never to doubt it, but that reason has nothing to do with evidence.
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Nippon Ichi Software has released a new trailer for their upcoming game Exile Election and this time around the company is focusing on what sets it apart from other titles with a similar theme. You see, this game will feature a theme of "revenge" behind its death game with the twelve characters inside of the closed amusement park forced to vote on who will live and who will die.
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*Update: Oh happy day! Sara sent us her after pictures, so check out our mood board below and then click over to see her room's progress!
When Sara came back to us for her second mood board makeover (the first one is still in progress), we reached for our goggles and dove right in. Just kidding, but we did grab our laptop and start trollin'. Here's her letter:
Problem #1: My hubby is trying to bring a commercial filing cabinet into our home office (you know the big chunky metal ones.. eek!). And, he has all but threatened divorce if I don't get a home office set up asap. He runs a business which comes with A LOT of paperwork. I would love a place to scrapbook. This will one day be the nursery, so we need pieces that can easily be moved into other spots in our house. Can you please help us figure out a good office setup and ways to control the receipts, incoming/outgoing bills, filing?! I'd like the wall color to stay and really want a brown, green and white scheme in here. I have the poster trio from Ikea with the green flowers in white frames (same ones you have in LR) so I thought those could work. Here's the rest of my wish list (which I know may not fit): $99 dark wood floor mirror from Ikea (similar to one you have) chair for vegging out, a clean-lined desk, window treatments (before the neighbors begin to hate us) and a cover for the closet. This room is small 8 x 10 to be (almost) exact. Thanks a million. -Sara
We're no strangers to a tan 8 x 10 room (it's almost the exact same size as our craft room/3rd bedroom which will also get turned into a nursery someday). Sara and her hubby will be surprised at just how much function they can cram into such a modest space. So without further ado, our fresh green, brown and white mood board:
And now for the mood board breakdown.
1. Our color scheme for the room will include chocolate tones complemented by a few pops of fresh green and an abundance of tan (thanks to the existing wall color). Oh and we can't forget a healthy serving of crisp, clean white. When it comes to the floor plan, we'd love to see the desk centered under the long window with the cheerful striped rug under it to ground the working/scrapbooking area. The small wheely filing cabinet can slip under the desk or live to the left of it while the tall wooden mirror can be leaned against the wall to the right of the desk (not pictured) and the upholstered green and white chair can live in the corner to the right of the door (also not pictured) for a bit of relaxing while the hubby works away in the "office" part of the room.
2. Storing things never looked so good thanks to these fab green laquered boxes (on sale for just $9/3!). Sara better snatch those babies up fast though, because they're definitely gonna be gone any day now. They can be used to store pens/calculators/envelopes/stamps/checkbooks/etc on the desk- or even on top of the rolling white file cabinet and the top shelf of her closet. Gotta love functional storage that's also easy on the eyes.
3. Hanging these gorgeous sheer stripe-on-stripe curtains on either side of the that long window will add subtle texture to the space and still allow the room to be flooded with light (totally crucial in such a small space). If privacy is an issue in this room, Sara can also grab anything from bamboo blinds to venetian ones to lower whenever they'd like. But the main thing these ethereal sheers will accomplish is to add more of a vertical element to that horizontal window wall and to add height to the room while perfectly framing our centered desk under the window. And as for covering the closet, Sara could go with the same sheers to keep it cohesive or something a bit more opaque, like a simple white curtain from Ikea suspended with a tension rod.
4. This big ol' metal filing cabinet actually charmed us with its warm putty color (it'll look right at home amidst the green and the tan tones) along with the undeniable function that it will lend to the space. And we think either tucking it into the closet for concealed storage or even placing it to the right of the doorway (with the chair a bit beyond it in the corner) will be a surefire way to please the hubby in a flash.
5. Ah, we do know this trio of Ikea prints well (we have two in our living room and one in our guest room)- and we love Sara's idea of working them in. Every room needs a bit of "life" and this foliage can't die. Tucked into those white frames, one print could be placed on the desk casually leaning against the wall under the window while the other two get hung next to each other on the right wall to the left of the leaning mirror (towards the corner where our h chair will live that's not pictured).
6. The short of it: this is the perfect desk chair. How do I know? It's my desk chair and I sit in it for literally ten hours a day. Sometimes longer. Sad I know, but it's comfy and stylish and it'll bring some of that rich chocolate tone into the space for a traditional-meets-modern mix. And at just $119 (for a real leather parson's chair!) it's the best deal in town. Oh and it bears mentioning that there are a few of these babies on sale for even less in our local Target in the Home Design Event section (for something like $89!) so Sara should definitely drop in to see if there are any at hers before ordering.
7. Yes, it's the green glass based lamp I fell in love with at Target a few days ago (see me drool over it here) and it's beyond perfect for Sara's space. The glass is actually a lot more green in person, and the shade has a great leafy pattern that subtly shows through when it's on. Instant ambiance- and it's on sale!
8. This floor length leaning mirror from Ikea (in a rich dark brown) was on Sara's wish list, and we think it'll look great leaning against the right wall in the space with a h slipper chair in the corner of the room to the right of the doorway (not shown).
9. This little wheely guy will add a ton of function in a tiny footprint (and look so seamless with Sara's future desk thanks to the polished white finish). It can be rolled under the desk or stored to the left side of it for easy access. The beauty of having a filing cabinet within arm's reach is that it can be filled with priority items or active bills/paperwork while the bigger putty colored one can be a bit further away (full of papers that still need to be around, just not right at your fingertips).
10. And speaking of the desk, here it is in all it's glory. The West Elm parson's desk is famous for a reason. It sports a sleek, impossible-to-stain-with-a-coffee-mug surface that will facilitate working and scrapbooking alike. The two slim drawers are perfect for holding just the basics (we love 'em because they can't get too messy since there's only a limited amount of space- oh yeah, did we mention this is our desk too?) and the clean, leggy lines will keep the space feeling open and light.
11. This rug is the bee's knees. I really don't even think we have to say much more. It's a great way to inject some of that casual charm that Sara loves, along with that green and white color scheme that she so adores. But the benefits don't stop there. It's also just $95 and totally machine washable. It doesn't get much better than that, people. And centered under the front two legs of the desk it'll ground the office area and add warmth, texture and color to the space in one simple step.
12. And here's the aforementioned slipper chair covered in fun green and white upholstery for an instant loungey vibe to ensure that the room isn't all work and no play. It has quite a Pottery Barn look for just $299 (thanks Target) and we actually own two of Target's Dolce Lounge chairs, which are extremely similar (and actually quite comfy now that we've broken them in a little).
So there you have it. A fresh green, white and brown office space with style for miles. We can't wait to hear what you guys think!
Update: Sara sent us her after pictures and they're nothing short of amazing! Check them out right here.
Update #2: We sadly can no longer find the time to take on client commissioned mood boards (we now whip up general inspiration boards instead) but if we ever reinstate them we'll make a big announcement!


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Annual Spring Cleanup for Solon Township residents only has been scheduled for Saturday, May 6th and Saturday, May 13th, 2017,
10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Township Hall.
One 5 x 8 trailer with 48" sides or one pick-up box is allowed per household. All items must be in bags or boxes not to exceed 45 lbs.
Acceptable items include: a limit of 4 car or passenger truck tires per household, which must be cut into 4 pieces.
$10.00 charge for each: mattress, box springs, overstuffed chairs/couches, and other large objects to be determined at drop off.
Unacceptable items include: hazardous waste such as oil, paint, anti-freeze, cleaning supplies or other liquid determined to be hazardous, yard waste, concrete, stones, roofing scrap, metal barrels (unless both ends are cut out), fiberglass boats, large plastic objects, railroad ties, lumber, urine or blood soaked carpet or furniture, wet carpet, wet mattresses, overstuffed cushions or furniture, dead animals. NO SHOVEL OFFS.
Solon Township reserves the right to inspect and accept or refuse all loads. Please call the township office at 616-696-1718 with any questions.
Friends of Velzy Park will also collect returnable cans at the site of the Spring Cleanup, so please save your cans to raise funds for the Park!


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Lets celebrate the first annual Local Yarn Store Day! Come and support your local yarn shop and meet some crafty community. We will have door prizes, cozy places to knit, and plenty of yarn to squish!
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Earlier Event: April 19Bristol Ivy Trunk Show
Later Event: April 27Sew Happy Jane Trunk Show


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CAMP TWIRL school year 2019-2020
No School...Yay lets Twirl! Join us for some fun in the studio!
schools out... day camps
and now offering early dismissal camps
CAMP TWIRL HOLIDAY - 9am-4pm
Ages 4-8 yrs
**If registering more than one child hover over the quantity tab to add # of children
**If registering for single day camp please note the date in the notes section of form.
9am Drop off/Check in
9:30-10:30: Choice Time in Play Gallery & Art Studio
10:30: Wash up/Snack Time/Circle Time
11am-12pm: Project A
12:30-2:00pm: Outdoor Walk/Lunchtime/(Library, park or other)
2:00pm-3:00pm Project B
3:00pm-4pm Snack and open play
4pm-Pick up
*Pack a nut-free lunch for your child, we will provide a snack. If child has allergies please pack a snack.
*Some camps may include mini walking field trips. Children should wear appropriate shoes and bring jackets etc.
*Pre-Registration is required. We do not accept walk-ins. If online registration is closed call to check if we have additional spaces.
*Pick up on time. You will be assessed a late charge of $1 per minute payable that day.
*All children should be potty trained no exceptions.
*Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals/cancellations may be made by email, phone or in person within 14 days of camp start date. A $15 processing fee will apply. The remainder of fee will be placed as a credit on your account towards future classes/camps. Unfortunately because spots are limited, no credit is given for partial attendance. No portion of the tuition will be refunded if the child is absent, withdrawn, or should otherwise fail to complete the activity.


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When it comes to hosting a great and successful corporate event, you require large amounts of planning, along with the right use of available resources. As an event organiser you will want to make sure that your corporate gig goes according to plan while staying within the budgetary limits.
While a tight budget makes things harder, you can still get a lot done for your event while making minimal compromises. To help you plan a great corporate event, here are four great budgeting tips:
Book the Venue Off-Season
One of the biggest costs that you have to reduce as much as possible is what you have to pay for booking the venue. When it comes to the venue, you have to select a place which has enough space to accommodate all your guests. At the same time, it should also meet your specific requirements such as complementing the theme of the event, good amenities and services to name a few. Here is a budgeting tip that you will love for booking venues. If possible, try to hold your event at a time when is off-season for the venue. For example, during holiday season, most hotels will be booked out, to cater to the needs of the tourist. However, when it is off-season, they will provide great discounts and offers so that they can get business.
Get At Least Three Estimates for Everything
As you are working with a tight budget, you want to make sure that you get the most for what you pay. After all, getting things with great value for money is the sweet spot for every event organsier. When talking to vendors, make sure that you talk to at least three different ones. The advantage of this technique is that you get different prices for the same product/service. You can compare the prices and select the best vendor who will give you what you are looking for, without breaking the bank.
Find Volunteers
You can cut down your costs by finding volunteers who want to get hands-on experience working at corporate events. However, don't remove all your experienced staff members, just for the sake of keeping costs down as much as possible. While you need to spend additional time to train the volunteers, the upside is the reduction in cost.
Reduce Catering Costs
Another area that you can decrease costs is catering, as it allows you to make the most of your creativity. It isn't always necessary that you have to serve your guests with delicious food frequently. If your guests are hungry, they can go to the food stations. Similarly, you can change up the menu so that the food is exciting to your guests. Rather than having the traditional caters to provide a buffet to your guests, you can use food trucks instead. You will save money as you don't need to hire additional personnel to serve food to your guests. On top of that, you are giving your guests the opportunity to taste the local flavours, which will work wonders.
These are the four budgeting tips that will prevent you from breaking the bank!


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San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St at Van Ness, SF 94102 (Map)(Tickets)
Dawn Harms, Music Director & Conductor
Gabrieli - Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2
Armer - Call of the West
Mahler - Symphony No. 4
Christine Brandes, soprano
Part of BARS' LGBTQ Composer and Performing Artist Series, which strives to redefine perceptions of LGBTQ music and increase awareness of the beauty, talents, and accomplishments of fellow LGBTQ individuals and groups.
About Christine Brandes, soprano
Noted for her radiant, crystalline voice and superb musicianship, soprano Christine Brandes brings her committed artistry to repertoire ranging from the 17th century to newly composed works and enjoys an active career in North America and abroad, performing at many of the world's most distinguished festivals and concert series in programs spanning from recitals and chamber music to oratorio and opera.
Highlights of Christine Brandes' 2013-14 season include Debussy's La Damoiselle élue with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carlo Rizzi, a program of Bernstein's Symphony No. 1 Jeremiah and Haydn's Mass No. 10 in C major Paukenmesse with the Santa Rosa Symphony led by Bruno Ferrandis, and performances at the 92nd Street Y in New York City with the Brentano String Quartet.
Last season Ms. Brandes gave a series of important premieres including an Eric Moe commission entitled Of Color Braided All Desire with the Brentano String Quartet as part of the South Mountain Concert Series, and Jennifer Higdon's In the Shadow of Sirius, based on poetry of former American Poet Laureate, W.S. Merwin with the Cypress String Quartet at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.
During recent seasons, Ms. Brandes appeared at Washington National Opera as Despina in Così fan tutte conducted by Philippe Auguin and as Catherine in William Bolcom's A View from the Bridge and made returns to Portland Opera in Così fan tutte, to Central City Opera as Maria Corona in Gian Carlo Menotti's The Saint of Bleecker Street, and to Seattle Opera as Pamina in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte under the baton of Gary Thor Wedow in a new production directed by Chris Alexander. She also bowed with Arizona Opera as the title role in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, conducted by Joel Revzen, and with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City as Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare and as The Governess in The Turn of the Screw.
Recent symphonic appearances have included concerts with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the batons of both Pierre Boulez and Esa-Pekka Salonen, performances of John Adams's El Niño with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn's Elijah with Michael Christie and the Phoenix Symphony, St. John Passion with Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, L'Enfant et les Sortilèges with Sir Simon Rattle and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mozart's Requiem with the Cleveland Orchestra and John Nelson, Vivaldi's Gloria with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl conducted by Grant Gershon, Handel's L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il moderato with the Mark Morris Dance Group at the Kennedy Center, conducted by Jane Glover, Mahler's Symphony No. 2 with Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and Beethoven's Egmont with Wolfgang Sawallisch and Schumann's Das Paradies und die Peri with Sir Simon Rattle, both with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Mozart opera arias and Strauss orchestral songs with the National Symphony Orchestra and Heinz Fricke, Bach Cantatas with the New World Symphony Orchestra, a recording and European tour of Jomelli's Ezio with world renowned baroque orchestra Il Complesso Barocco under the baton of Alan Curtis, Handel's Messiah with the Toronto Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, Tafelmusik, and the Minnesota Orchestra, Carmina Burana with the Houston Symphony, Bach's St. Matthew Passion with Jane Glover and the Music of the Baroque, Haydn's Mass in the Time of War with Bernard Labadie and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater with Neeme Järvi and the Detroit Symphony, and Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, and Mahler's Symphony No. 4 with Andreas Delfs and the Milwaukee Symphony, the Canton Symphony, and paired with Berg's Lulu Suite with the Santa Rosa Symphony. She also has bowed at Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival and at the Ravinia Festival with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra as well as with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Freiburger Barockorchester, and the Handel & Haydn Society, Pacific Symphony and Arion Baroque Orchestra in Montreal, as well as a residency with the Oregon Bach Festival with performances of several Bach Cantatas and a semi-staged version of Honegger's Jeanne d'Arc under the batons of Helmuth Rilling and Marin Alsop respectively, among others.
Christine Brandes has recorded for EMI, BMG/Conifer Classics, Dorian, Harmonia Mundi USA, Virgin Classics, and Koch International.
About Elinor Armer, composer Elinor Armer was born, raised, and educated in California. She studied composition at Mills College (BA) with Darius Milhaud and at San Francisco State University (MA) with Roger Nixon. For the last 45 years she has taught at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, founding its Composition Department, which she chaired from 1984-95.
She has received numerous awards, commissions, fellowships, and performances throughout the U.S.A. and abroad. She was a founding member of Composers, Inc., has sat on the advisory board of Old First Concerts and the Djerassi Foundation, and on award panels for the National Endowment and several state arts councils. Armer's works are performed throughout the United States and abroad, most recently at MoMA in New York City and at the Shanghai Chamber Music Festival. She celebrates her 75th birthday this year with a Diamond Jubilee of performances of her works throughout the 2014-15 concert season.
An extensive interview of Armer may be found on the San Francisco Conservatory's Oral History Project and information regarding her work in the Elinor Armer archive at U.C. Berkeley's Jean Hargrove Library of Music.


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Anyone who doesn't think that pets can be fun during the holidays has never bought reindeer antlers for the soul purpose of having fun with Fido and Fluffy. Before I share some off the wall holiday snapshots of animals not enjoying their stupid owner's sense of humor, first, I want to share an announcement from our friends, Heather and Lindsay, at Support Supernatural. Their fundraising efforts for A Dog's Life has gone better than they could have possibly dreamed and they have a message about upcoming efforts for the new year.
Hello all,
As we conclude 2009, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude.
We honestly do not know where to begin. 2009 was a truly a wonderful year. This fandom blows us away time and time again. You creatively promote our favorite show relentlessly. You passionately promote Jared's charity consistently... And you donate like crazy! Between our 2009 campaign fundraiser and our additional holiday fundraiser, we raised a total of $17,431! Take that in for a second. Can you believe it? Think about how many animals were saved because of YOU! You all are so amazing. Dare we say it, but you are the BEST FANS IN THE WORLD!
As we enter 2010, we will of course continue to do what we have done since season two. We'll continue to promote the heck out of the most awesome show on television today and of course we will continue to raise funds for A Dog's Life Rescue. Full details will follow, but expect monthly incentives, new interviews...And a whole new site to donate - where your donation dollars will be stretched further than any site we've used before! To say we're excited is an understatement.
Please know that we would never ask anyone individually to donate, but what help we would love to have in 2010 is for you to keep doing what you do best - tell the world about Supernatural and about the good deeds we fans do. We are such huge animal advocates and being able to tie this passion into our favorite TV show has been so rewarding. We hope you are enjoying the ride as well.
Here's to a magical 2010 and a fabulous start to a new decade!
Lindsay Warren and Heather Vitas
Support Supernatural
So, without those that adopt unwanted pets from places like A Dog's Life, you'd be missing out on joyful moments like this:
Yes, this is elle2's puppy Jobe. Growing fast, but still utterly adorable! Especially in the snow.
Winona I rescued from a co-worker's garage the day she was supposed to be taken to the Humane Society as an unwanted kitten. That was almost 17 years ago. Yep, she's still going strong at that age. She still hates posing yearly with reindeer ears:
Elvis we got at a pet store, but he spent almost two months there and had a respiratory infection from being penned up too long by the time we took him home. He is the sweetest little puppy and loves people so much! The ideal family dog. He takes the reindeer ears as more of a necessary evil.
Cinder is a 13 year old cantankerous yet loyal old dog who has never loved the reindeer ears. This is her "I'm getting too old for this crap" look.
Gary is the smartest of all our pets. Why? For one, he and his brother survived as kittens on their own in a neighbor's garage after their mother put them there. The owner was going to let them loose in the wild before my mother rescued them. She kept Gary's brother, we took Gary. He's also brilliant because when he saw the reindeer ears coming he quickly jumped into our Christmas tree.
Without pets, see what fun you're missing out on? Support A Dog's Life, or a local animal charity. These days, they need you more than ever. It also keeps the reindeer ear manufacturers in business.
LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- TNT has quietly acquired the off-network rights to The CW's veteran drama "Supernatural."
Repeats of the series will air weekdays at 10:00 AM ET beginning with the pilot episode on Monday, January 4. Subsequent installments will follow in their original broadcast order as follows:
Monday, January 4 - Pilot
Tuesday, January 5 - Wendigo
Wednesday, January 6 - Dead in the Water
Thursday, January 7 - Phantom Traveler
Friday, January 8 - Bloody Mary
Monday, January 11 - Skin
Tuesday, January 12 - Hook Man
Wednesday, January 13 - Bugs
Thursday, January 14 - Home
Friday, January 15 - Asylum
Monday, January 18 - Scarecrow
Tuesday, January 19 - Faith
Wednesday, January 20 - Route 666
Thursday, January 21 - Nightmare
Friday, January 22 - Benders, The
Monday, January 25 - Shadow
Tuesday, January 26 - Hell House
Wednesday, January 27 - Something Wicked
Thursday, January 28 - Provenance
Friday, January 29 - Dead Man's Blood
Also on the books is a special 10-hour marathon on Monday, February 15 featuring some of the show's most memorable episodes:
9:00 AM - Tall Tales
10:00 AM - Hollywood Babylon
11:00 AM - Folsom Prison Blues
12:00 PM - Bad Day at Black Rock
1:00 PM - Mystery Spot
2:00 PM - Monster Movie
3:00 PM - Yellow Fever
4:00 PM - Criss Angel is a Douchebag
5:00 PM - After School Special
6:00 PM - Monster at the End of This Book, The
So everyone in the US mark February 15th on the calendar. Party at my house!
Jasminka, hooked to Supernatural from episode one, has led several lives so far. After studying psychology, literature, drama and opera, she eventually found her calling for becoming a psychotherapist, treating trauma survivors, terminally ill and suicidal patients, and many young people with personality disorders or changes, which she considers to be the most rewarding job possible. Apart from that she has been teaching, but would never give up being a therapist for lectures only.
She started to write in high school, initially to continue books she had grown to love and didn't want the story to end; later she became a reporter for her university's newspaper. Early on she experienced writing's relaxing and enriching effect, and with her imagination incessantly at work the need for expressing thoughts and emotions via writing has always been there. Particularly in emotionally taxing periods of her life writing has become a tool to sort out and untangle thoughts and find solutions, on a creative level. She hopes to complete a novel she's been writing. She is happiest when with her loved ones, sharing experiences, rambling over books, theatre, movies or a certain tv-show. She dreams of parachuting at least once in her life, swimming with dolphins and visiting Hawaii. Despite being acquainted with loss, her biggest fear is losing people she loves.
Supernatural has had a most unexpected and incredibly stimulating impact on Jasminka, as its many layers wouldn't leave her alone. Although this amazing show deals with the paranormal, its deeply human story moves her the most, and her curiosity to explore the facets of its characters' relationships and struggles or the series' metaphysics arises with every episode, never ceasing to inspire her.
Sablegreen is a medical research scientist specializing in immunology and genetics. She also has been involved with community service at the government level for 15 years. She is currently employed in the pediatrics department of a large medical complex. She spends much of her free time competing in agility, tracking, obedience, and carting with her two dogs. They also do therapy work on weekends at nursing homes, hospitals and schools. She found Supernatural in the summer of its second year by renting the DVD from season one. She has been hooked ever since.
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