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Hikaru Utada's newest album, "This Is The One," will finally see a CD release in the United States on May 12. To promote and celebrate the release, Utada has teamed up with MySpace Karaoke for a special contest.
Using the MySpace Karaoke service, contestants can submit a recording of themselves singing Utada's "Come Back to Me." Utada herself will select the winner, who will get the opportunity (along with three friends) to hang out with Utada to sing karaoke together.
The contest is running from April 26 to May 11. More information is available at the MySpace Karaoke website.

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An Interview With Esseks: A Brooklyn Artist of Sound & Illustration
ZF: How long have you been making music?
Esseks: I've been making music for about 8 years. When I was in high school I played guitar in a band and got really into just recording songs by myself on Protools. I pretty much wanted to be Omar Rodriguez Lopez from the Mars Volta. My little brother had a bass and my dad had an electronic drumset so I would try and play all of the instruments and sing. I don't think the music was that good but I had fun making it. I wasn't really into electronic music until I started college in 2009 . It was then that I started hearing stuff like the Glitch Mob, Pretty Lights, and Bassnectar. It took a while before I actually started to produce good beats. I've always enjoyed writing songs so I think I just naturally started to lean toward electronic music. I think it was only a matter of time before I was going to start making music on my computer, it's just the fastest way to get ideas out.
ZF: Besides Esseks, I know that you are a founding member and guitarist of Brooklyn based band Technicolor Lenses, when did you guys form and have you been writing any new music?
Esseks: I started Technicolor Lenses with Jackson Whalan in college during 2011. We've got some new tunes. We recently got to track drums and vocals in a studio, so that will be released in the near future. Right now we're all pretty busy with our own careers but we all still live near each other and have fun making music together.
ZF: You're a multi-talented artist, where did you attend school and what did you major in?
Esseks: I got my BFA at Parsons for Illustration. I've always wanted to do something creative and originally I thought graphic design was a realistic thing to make a living from while still being creative. When I started doing graphic design courses I realized that I wasn't going to do any painting or any of the hands-on stuff I actually enjoyed. All of the work felt about as fun to me as math, and it was all on computers. I switched to illustration because I got to paint and make the kind of art I really enjoyed. Ironically, I now do most of my work on a computer all day when I'm making music. I was always putting off my art school work to make beats and now that I'm out of school painting is fun again. I like making art and album covers for my friends. I'm mostly focused on music lately but it all comes hand in hand. I've gotten to do some cool stuff with my art through the music scene, like drawing a head of lettuce for the Lettuce.
ZF: I understand that your main focus has become Esseks as you've been regularly performing shows and festival slots this year. What projects are you currently working on as Esseks?
Esseks: I've got an EP of really new stuff I'm about to put out soon. Other than that I've been making a bunch of these little 6x6 inch watercolor paintings and I'm thinking about releasing a bunch of singles with each painting. I like playing songs out for a bit before I release em because it keeps the live set more fresh, but I've been sitting on a lot of stuff that I think I'm ready to put out, so there should be a lot of new music out soon.
ZF: Over the past year, you have made some huge strides as a performing artist; what are some specific sets that stand out to you?
Esseks: Probably the last two times I played at CoSM - Camp Bisco meant a lot to me since it was definitely something I've wanted to do for a long time. Getting to play for a sold out U Street Music Hall opening for Space Jesus my first time in DC was also pretty awesome.
ZF: I know you're part of Smokers Cough and Planet Cognac, what's it like working with other talented artists that are on the same wavelength as you?
Esseks: It's great getting to do what you love with your friends, making music and playing shows wouldn't be fun without them.
ZF: Who are your biggest influences as a producer of psychedelic bass music?
Esseks: It's hard to say - The Mars Volta, Tipper, Pretty Lights, Gramatik, John Frusciante, Nosaj Thing, EPROM, G Jones, Ott, and all of my friends that make music have served as inspiration at one point or another. Lately I've been finding new inspiration - I find new artists I like all the time online, so it's less specific nowadays.
ZF: Where did you see yourself one year ago? Where do you see yourself one year from now?
Esseks: Still working at my desk, but hopefully touring a little more often.
ZF: What are some festivals that you would love to play at in the future?
Esseks: I've heard a lot of great things about Shambala and Lightning in a Bottle.
ZF: If somebody who has never listened to you music contacted you for a recommendation, what would you tell them to listen to?
Esseks: Depends on the person. I think some of my stuff is a little on the heavier, weirder side while other songs are written from my guitarist brain and are prettier, and less grotesque. Lately I've been more into the gnarly ugly sounds. I don't listen to metal much anymore, but I've got a soft spot for all things heavy.
ZF: I know that you have been working with Space Jesus a lot; do you guys have any new music coming out before 2016?
Esseks: I did a remix for one of his songs HMU that he's putting out soon. Other than that, we don't really have anything locked down. We've worked on a few things I think he's putting into his own releases, but I'm not sure when those are coming out. We rarely plan on making a track together - it's usually just something that happens organically because we're hanging out and it's something fun to do
ZF: I know that you also do all of the graphic design work for your albums, is art as important to you as music is?
Esseks: I wouldn't say it's more or less important, I love doing both. They each give me a way to stay creative, without getting burnt out. I've found that working on something when your totally burnt out isn't productive if the passion isn't there. Listening to a podcast and doing some art is a nice way of getting away from music for a bit, so when it's time to work on a beat, it's exciting and doesn't feel forced.


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Art World Forum: When Superwomen take the lead
Next Saturday 25th of November, TIAC will have the honor to host 'Artists Take the Lead', an event created by Art World Forum in association with The International Arts & Culture Group to gather all the players of the Art Market together to discuss the artist's role in society; the liminality between art and commercialization, and leadership in the artistic and cultural ecosystem.
Art World Forum is an emerging global platform born in Singapore which aims to build valuable networks between art professionals and business leaders.
Through its high quality, high value international conferences, Art World Forum provides unique informational, marketing and networking opportunities to a vast number of art investors, collectors, dealers, insurers, academics, practitioners and overall art enthusiasts.
The newly-established initiative is anchored in Singapore and was founded in response to the lack in art & business conferences in Asia. Its goal is to extend various industries and to promote an exchange of various content by welcoming leading art and business experts to promote their expertise.
Two young and beautiful women are the leaders behind this start-up, Anni Oates and Veronica Neo, called by The Art Gorgeous Singapore's Power Duo.
According to the Duo, professionals in the art industry are keen on experimenting and testing new ground. The art world has always been a rather opaque environment with a fairly tight circle or individuals. It is refreshing and truly interesting to see people open up and invite the opportunity of having a chat. Anni and Veronica also think Asia is experiencing a renaissance in cultural and intellectual rejuvenation; blockchain may help overcome issues of transparency.
Art World Forum's niche is the gap not filled by art fairs and festivals, which offer plenty of opportunities where art may be viewed, displayed, sold or discussed, but without focusing on the marketplace or industry overall; 'the discussions and opportunity to network is the essence of our events' says Annie Oates.
The International Arts and Culture Group (TIAC), is proud to present Art World Forum for the first time in Italy to offer a series of conferences about artistic entrepreneurship and about The Artist as an entrepreneur himself.
'Artists Take the Lead' will be open to all artists interested in deepening their knowledge of the Art Market, how to deal with it and get involved in it in an organic, effective and fulfilling way.
The aim is to discuss current issues and lead positive change in the global artistic and cultural ecosystem, to inspire and encourage change. In a changing environment which demands a proactive attitude, and the ability to wear multiple hats in the industry, the focus is put on practitioners, creativity and problem-solving.
TIAC's Team along with Art World forum are looking forward to the results of this collaboration that will offer a wide scale of encounter and also will allow The Artists to take the Lead.
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Sources: Art World Forum, The Art Gorgeous, Art Radar


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Discount applies to food and drinks ordered when dining. Excludes fixed price, set menus and Saturday steak night offer. Excludes bank holidays, special occasion dates and the month of December. Due to licensing laws in Scotland, discount may not be applied to alcoholic drinks in Scottish restaurants.
The Wolseley Arms in Wolseley Bridge is a country pub and restaurant oozing rural charm and rustic character. The picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on the menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing the bar.
The inn was formerly known as The Roebuck up until 1960 when it became the Wolseley Arms. Originally, the inn was used as a regular changing place for coaches on long journeys before railways were introduced, and at one time over a hundred horses were kept at the Wolseley Arms for this purpose.
Enjoy a spot by the roaring log-fire, or make the best of the British summertime by eating alfresco in the pretty beer garden.
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MCA States Shield: Missouri Wins 7-3
PARKVILLE, MO -- The veteran Missouri team didn't leave much to chance in the final rounds of the inaugural MCA States Shield held on Saturday morning at the Kactus Creek Croquet Club in Parkville, Missouri as they rolled to a 7-3 win over Kansas.
Starting the day with a 2-1 advantage, they jumped out fast on Kansas in Round Three to push the advantage to 4-1. Darin Watson for Kansas put up a good fight against Deborah Millican, but she eventually closed out with a 7-4 win. In the second game, Missouri's Steve Jackson with his #25 US ranking was able to manage a 7-1 win over Ellie Kemp.
In Round Four, the challenge was bigger for Kemp as she got to take on Matt Griffith who carries a #8 US GC ranking. She took the early lead at 1-0, but Griffith settled in for a 7-1 lead and pushed the advantage to 5-1, just one win away from clinching the test. But in the second game, Dylan Goodwin for Kansas was able to get the early advantage against Millican and appeared to be ready to cruise in for the win. Millican though heated up in the last several wickets and the game extended as there were long battles at hoops seven, eight and nine. Goodwin eventually closed it out though with a 7-2 win to keep Kansas alive, but trailing 5-2 overall.
In Round Five, Millican and Kemp squared off in a good battle as Kemp again jumped out 1-0. But the game remained tight as they worked through the front half with a 3-3 score. Millican again raised her form and this time she was able to get control and take a 7-4 win to clinch the test for Missouri.
Jackson took on Watson in the following game and he played to his ranking with a 7-2 win and an overall 7-2 test lead.
With the test clinched for Missour, the final game between the two captains was all about pride and Kansas trying to keep the overall score just a bit more respectable. Goodwin played Blue/Black based on the overall test back and forth and utilized that advantage to get to a 2-1 lead early. He then was able to extend out during the middle section of the game and took a 6-2 lead as they cleared hoop #8. Griffith battled hard at #9 and #10 to push it close the gap to 6-4. Goodwin finally found the right opportunity though and managed the 7-4 win to bring the test to a close at 7-3 for Missouri.
As the dust settled, it was clear Steve Jackson was the MVP as he was the only player to win all three of his singles games.
There was also much discussion about adding two more state teams for 2017, so stay tuned as MCA president Goodwin plans to start almost immediately on the 2017 event.
"I feel good about the format," said Goodwin. "It's a no-brainer to get in two more teams for 2017 and the real question is could we accelerate the timeline and add a second quad of state teams next year instead of 2018."
Thursday -- May 19, 2016
KS: Goodwin/Watson 7, Griffith/Jackson 5 (KS 1-0)
MO: M. Griffith 7, D. Watson 4 (Tied 1-1)
MO: S. Jackson 7, D. Goodwin 5 (MO 2-1)
Saturday -- May 21, 2016
MO: D. Millican 7, D Watson 4 (MO 3-1)
MO: S. Jackson 7, E. Kemp 2 (MO 4-1)
MO: M. Griffith 7, E. Kemp 1 (MO 5-1)
KS: D. Goodwin 7, D. Millican 2 (MO 5-2)
MO: D. Millican 7, E. Kemp 4 (MO 6-2)
MO: S. Jackson 7, D. Watson 2 (MO 7-2)
KS: D. Goodwin 7, M Griffith 4
Tiebreaker 1/3 doubles game not needed.
Missouri outscored Kansas 60-43 in total wickets.
FINAL: Missouri 7, Kansas 3


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If your goal is to lean down and build some lean muscle mass, boy oh boy do I have a workout for you.
This workout will get your results...quick. BUT, you're gonna have to push yourself.
(I filmed myself doing this awesome workout this morning in the gym, so please forgive the dingy lighting.)
This workout is a type of metabolic conditioning workout. It is a "hybrid" workout.
Here's how you do it:
Pick a set of dumbbells that are light enough that you can keep your form intact and be able to move a pretty good pace, but heavy enough that you can't really do more than 12 reps. (I suggest you try in the 5-12 pound range to start).
Do 8-12 reps of each of the 4 exercises.
Set a timer for 15-25 minutes and go through the exercises as many rounds as possible (AMRAP).
Rest only when you absolutely need to. Work until you have to stop, rest until you can get back to it. You need to push yourself out of your comfort zone though.
The four exercises are:
- Squat Press
- Reverse Lunge + Curl
- Renegade Row (can add a push up)
- Bulgarian Split Squat with tricep kickbacks
Watch the video below to see me run through the circuit once (this was my 3rd time through so I'm kind of gassed in the video :)
Let me know how you do!
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3 questions to ask before you spend your campaign money
Money. You know you need it and so you go out and work for it. Not only is fundraising hard work, but you also want to be respectful of people that believed in you and pulled out their wallet and gave to your campaign.
You want to spend money the smart way. The way that not only moves your campaign forward but also demonstrates how, if you were elected, would approach spending and priorities.
People will be watching; your donors, your potential donors, your critics, your supporters... People notice what candidates do with their money.
But it's not easy to know what to spend money on and where your priorities should be. It gets even more difficult after you file and the campaign vendor sales teams come out in force
It helps to have a strategy.
So to stay focused, I have three questions you should ask yourself before spending any money or even better, as you develop your campaign budget plan.
1. Is this item/service going to move my campaign forward?
A good way to determine the answer to this question is to ask yourself a follow-up question, is spending money on this __(fill in the blank)__ for me, my donors or my constituents?
Your answer will tell you a lot.
If you answered you are spending money on yourself, then think long and hard about what it is and if it's necessary. This can also be a pretty slippery slope with campaign ethics rules. For example, in some states you can spend campaign funds on a babysitter up to a certain amount, but should you? Is spending money on a babysitter going to help you connect with voters? You could make an argument that it will, but if campaign funds are tight, there may be higher priorities.
Spending money on donors is again one of those things that you need to think long and hard about, and double check your state's campaign ethics rules. A natural place where you may be tempted to spend money on your donors is on dinners or drinks. Again, not necessarily a campaign ethics violation but is it going to get you closer to the goal of getting elected?
The last category, spending money on reaching your voters, is obviously where you want to spend most of your campaign funds, but even then you should think about how you spend it and what your priorities are. The next two questions will get at helping you establish priorities.
2. What's the shelf life of this purchase?
The point of this question is to think about the larger picture. Try to avoid purchasing items that will be used for only one purpose at one specific time. For example, instead of doing a flyer and a door hanger, maybe you only print a flyer that also serves as a door-to-door piece. But if your campaign is flush with cash, maybe you decide to do two separate pieces (there's nothing wrong with doing this).
Another example may be parades. Do you just throw out candy that is going to consumed and then forgotten about, or do you hand something out that has your name on it like a sticker or branded balloon? This type of swag could also be handed out at events.
Some items can even last past a single campaign cycle if thought about ahead of time. For example, don't brand your campaign signs with a year because the next time you run you'll be able to reuse your signs.
3. Is there something better?
We got to this point a little bit in question two. If you are looking at one product, have you done your homework to see if there is something better. An example might be there is a service that combines both your walk lists and mailing lists versus purchasing two different services or using two different vendors.
Or something simpler like the earlier example of choosing candy versus something with your name on it.
You can see how by asking yourself these three questions you can start to develop a strategy for how you spend your campaign money in a smart way. The goal is always to keep your campaign moving forward and focused on your voters. These questions should also help you prioritize your campaign budget if you haven't set one already.
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Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 52-year-old Lawrence Lendell Best of Charnocks, Christ Church.
He was last seen by his mother Naomi Best around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 when he departed their residence to attend an appointment. At the time he was wearing a white and blue short sleeve dress shirt, white pants and a pair of white sneakers.
He is 6 ft tall, slim build, dark in complexion and has short hair. He walks with a cane and has a rash on his skin. He frequents the Parish Land, Christ Church and Gemswick, St Philip areas.
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Letter from the editor
Spring 2017 Edition
As J-School graduates, most of us can relate to this experience: you tell people you have a journalism degree, and they immediately assume you are a reporter. And although many of us had plans to become reporters the first day we stepped foot in the J-School, on our last day it turned out that we had decided on one of the many other career options available with our journalism degrees. But for many, even if they weren't reporters, that didn't mean they didn't want to be writers.
In putting together the last few editions of the Jayhawk Journalist, I noticed a theme among the updates for the Class Notes section: many of our alumni had recently written books. So I thought it would be interesting to showcase some of their new books, but I had no idea what a treasure trove it would turn out to be.
One detailed her journey after a horrific injury; one wrote a book about campus safety and college debt; one writes comic books and science fiction. The fiction writers include one who writes Amish romance novels, and other writers draw on their own history and life experiences in their fiction works. And one has published books about his photography from all over the world.
I was quite impressed by these Jayhawk Journalists and the variety of topics that they are writing about. Impressed, but not surprised because I know that a journalism degree can take you anywhere, and if you are an author you can take others there with you. I hope you enjoy the stories behind the stories as much as I did.
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On March 1, 2017 the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies went into effect. Annually (beginning February 15, 2018) either the chairperson of the Board of Directors or a senior officer will be required to sign a statement that they have reviewed all applicable documents about their firm (including vendors) that are necessary to certify that the covered entity complied with the rules during the prior year.
The rationale for the new requirements is to bring better and more uniform technological standards to the financial industry, where highly sensitive data changes hands regularly. While national authorities, such as the SEC, are still articulating their stance, the NYDFS has found itself in a unique position to bring change to the industry since New York is one of the world's largest banking and financial centres.
What follows is a short description of the new rules and what the implications are for those who do any sort of business in New York.
Who is impacted?
The requirements impact a large number of businesses directly supervised by the NYDFS, including their third party service providers and vendors. Whether or not the business headquarters is in New York State, the requirements will apply to the NY entities of the firm (e.g. NY branches of foreign banks). Some NY entities are exempt from parts of the requirements and other NY entities that are subject to other New York regulations may be exempt from the requirements entirely. The requirements will not apply to national banks and federal branches of foreign banks, but will apply to New York-licensed branches of foreign banks.
C-level reception
Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Risk Officers (CROs) in particular are the main c-level personnel to pay close attention to the requirements. The CISO should not be reporting to the CIOs, but instead at least to the CROs. Most CIOs may feel that they lose control over the security management within the firm and this is true. From a logistical and independence point of view from the NY regulators, the reporting of the CISO to the CRO is a much better risk based alignment to ensure accountability of the CIO who tends to have more of the tasks to execute to become and remain compliant.
Implications for non-US banks with offices in NY
Many foreign banks in NY are very concerned regarding the requirements. It will require an adjustment in the organisational philosophy whereby although there may be a CISO globally that does not sit in NY, the US regulators are expecting that someone wear that hat in NY to be accountable for the NY operations and also sign off on the Certificate of Compliance. Alternatively, covered entities may seek to fill this void by using firms that offer a "virtual CISO" or "CISO as a Service" option. This option is beneficial and cost-effective, saving smaller firms from spending salary dollars for this role while gaining immediate cyber security expertise.
Covered entities already should be aware that the NYDFS superintendent has the authority to take remedial action against any covered entity not complying with the requirements. If little to no action has been taken to comply, covered entities, especially foreign banks in NY, should take action sooner rather than later and/or seek third party assistance.
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Food...I eat a lot of it and if you keep up with me on Instagram you know that it dominates my feed. Last week was a (really) good week in the dining department that included two new restaurants and one tasting meal at a long-time favorite. For 2017 I'm trying to get out of the routine of going to my favorite spots *cough* Le Diplomat *cough* and branch out a bit. For my DC peeps, you have three places you need to add to your list:
The Smith
If you live in NYC (or travel there frequently) you've might have head of The Smith. They have a number of restaurants in the city and just launched their first space about two weeks ago over in The Penn Quarter. I'm not sure how I would describe the food. It's not a steakhouse, it's not soul, and it's not American...it's...just...I don't know....really good?
For food, we had some incredible dishes. We started The Royale seafood platter (look out Orca Platter...you have some stiff competition) that consists of three tiers of oysters, clams, and tuna with a whole lobster to crown the majestic monstrosity. We then moved into snacks. The Hot Potato Chips are a must (they come smothered in a blue cheese fondue); Spicy Salmon Tartare (they put avocado in this bad boy and it was amazing); and a skillet of the best Mac & Cheese I've had in awhile. Dinner finished with The Prime Burger, the Skirt Steak, and the Roasted Atlantic Cod.
For drink, the spread was equally impressive and. I sampled The Gatsby which is probably a new favorite (gin x pomegranate x prosecco); The Hungry Teacher (bourbon x mint x lime); and the Touch of Evil (Rye x grapefruit x habanero).
The Smith may be a common name, but the food, drink, and interior was furthest from average. The space was packed when we got there so I strongly (strongly) suggest making a reservation ahead of time. Should you heed my warning, there's a massive bar with plenty of bartenders to keep your #thirst quenched and your bodies hydrated.
Somms Uncorked @ Zaytinia
Let me start off with This. Was. Awesome. Zaytinia is on my favorite's list that I've been going to since I was a freshman at GWU. The restaurant is owned by Chef Josè Andres who dominates the DC food scene that features Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese dishes in a sleek restaurant with some prime lighting.
Somms Uncorked has a few noteworthy elements.
One // It's a competition between Andy Myers (he's a Master Sommelier and oversees all things wine for Josè) and another up-and-coming sommelier from the restaurant group. For this event, he was paired with Elli Benchimol, Sommelier for Joe's Stone Crab.
Two // You get to experience 10 (yes...you read right) wines paired with a five-course meal. Each sommelier chooses the pairing, explains why theirs is the best, and then you (the guest) get to vote on which pairing was better. Spoiler alert: Elli one by a landslide victory...she absolutely nailed it.
Three // You laugh...a lot. For someone who has ascertained one of the highest titles in the wine world, Andy was refreshingly casual, relaxed, and fun. The banter between hime and Elli was great unlike some of the stuffier tastings I've been to in times past.
Four // The food...top notch. Michael Costa (head chef) crafted a completely custom menu for the event that featured dishes adorned with everything from foie gras to truffle. Speaking of truffle, they're doing an entire truffle festival from February 13th - 26th (more information here). Just another reason to love Josè...
Maryland Fry Bar @ Fish by Josè
Let me preface with this is a bit of a hike...but for someone who refuses to leave NW DC (for any circumstance) I can guarantee that the trip is well worth it. Fish by Josè opened a few weeks ago that features The Maryland Fry Bar - it's a customized chef's table with seating up to five where you get to enjoy 11 dishes (yep...you read right yet again) directly from the kitchen. The tasting is ridiculously affordable at $50 per person with the option to upgrade the experience to a riesling pairing (which I obviously did).
The tasting highlights the menu's best of the best. From Spicy Big Eye Tuna Tartare to a grilled California Avocado (so good) to a Fried Quail Egg to the best Chicken Wing I've had in years, the experience was top notch.
A few additional things to note here:
One // If you've never tried Josè Gin & Tonic your life will never (ever) be complete.
Two // The plate design at Fish by Josè might be the most creative I've seen in awhile. I'm not a prick about "needing" a dish to "look" appetizing, but the way each of these 11 dishes were structured added a unique element to the experience.
Three // The Maryland Fry Bar is by reservation only. I believe they do three seatings each night, but if you want to do the tasting you have to book a reservation in advance. The place was busy the night we went so make sure you have something locked down before going.
Four // I know National Harbor is a (royal) pain to get to, but if you go with two or three friends an Uber is like $10/$13 bucks no problem.
And with that, I conclude last week's round-up of some awesome restaurants. I don't think this week will include such opulence...but we'll see what I get myself into.


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If you've been hanging around these pages, you'll know I'm a fan of New Zealand artist Shunkan. Shunkan is Los Angeles native Marina Sakimoto who relocated to New Zealand in February 2014. She captured my ear last year with her lo-fi shoegazy bedroom pop EP Honey, Milk and Blood on Art is Hard Records, and hasn't given it back. At the end of 2014, I compiled a list of 10 artists/bands I was excited for in 2015, and Shunkan made the list. Now, with a full band, Shunkan is back with new music to share, and it's first spin fantastic.
A few weeks back, the band wrapped up their debut LP, The Pink Noise, and now they're sharing the first single, 'Our Names'. For this release, Shunkan teamed with Art is Hard Records who commissioned a comic based on 'Our Names' from Hats & Milk. It's limited to 100 copies and comes in at the low price of £3.75 or about $5.50 for us in the States (around $12 with shipping). As well as the comic and 'Our Names', the package includes two demo tracks from the upcoming debut LP.
I really love the full band sound on this new track, it's a hard driving blast of melodic fun, and makes me excited for the album. Join me in streaming 'Our Names', it's my Song of the Day!
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Cervical Cancer May Be Killing Way More American Women Than We Thought
A significantly larger number of American women die from cervical cancer than originally estimated, according to a new study. And black women are facing the brunt of the scourge, dying at rates comparable to those who live in developing countries.
Research published in the journal Cancer found that the cervical cancer mortality rate for black women between 2000 and 2012 was 10.1 per 100,000 – sharply higher than other studies which had pegged the rate at nearly half that. White women's mortality rates were about one and a half times as much as originally thought at 4.7 per 100,000.
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So what changed? For the most part, the researchers nixed a large pool of women in their analysis who they said weren't at risk of dying from cervical cancer: those who had hysterectomies, which generally remove the cervix and therefore the possibility of developing and dying from the disease.
The new findings raise a number of red flags. For one, it suggests that an insufficient number of women are getting the HPV vaccine, which protects against the virus associated with cervical cancer, and the recommended screenings. Those preventive measures are largely successful in preventing cervical cancer in the first place.
But the racial chasm in death rates underscores a sobering reality in American health care: that poorer people and minorities are far less likely to get (or be able to afford) quality medical services, including preventive procedures.
And on that front, some medical professionals are concerned that impending changes to U.S. health policy may make the situation even worse. "We have screenings that are great, but many women in America are not getting them. And now I have even more concerns going forward, with the [likely] repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which covers screening, and the closing of family planning clinics, which do much of that screening," said Dr. Kathleen Schmeler, an associate professor of gynecologic oncology at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, in an interview with the New York Times.


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In thinking about material for each issue of the grapevine, we like to include information about any recent events relating to homelessness, especially if homeless people participate in them. Walter Ogletree, a homeless Cleveland man, participated in the Washington DC march in celebration of the 30 year anniversary of the 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. march and in the state –wide Poor People's Conference in Columbus OH. He wanted to share his experiences with our readers so I sat down, had a conversation with him, and wrote the following article to help him express his thoughts and ideas on paper.
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Ogletree had quite an experience in Washington DC- more of an experience than he ever expected. Thanks to a local church who chartered several buses, he and twenty or so other homeless people were able travel to Washington DC at no cost.
His whole purpose of going deemed very fruitful. That is, Ogletree truly felt that he took part in a "celebration of something significant in history" . In looking at the big picture, the event was intended to bring to the attention of the nation that Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream is still alive for many people- the dream of bringing unity, power and respect to underprivileged individuals. The march of '63 no doubt raised awareness of these issues and brought about great social change. Ogletree feels, however, that although the event shaped written progression to move forward, many of the social problems which led the force behind Martin Luther King's inspirational message are still real and continue today. Ogletree says that he, among many others, is living proof of this, for his basic human rights have been denied. Yet he is able to look at the positive side. He felt the celebration was also designed to "encourage people to educate themselves, be productive, and carry on Martin Luther King's dream of living together in peace and harmony". And that is the message he spreads to all those he encounters.
Probably the most adventurous part of his trip was the following week in DC after he missed the chartered bus back to Cleveland! Since it was Friday, Ogletree figured he had to wait until Monday to work out some kind of transportation. Fortunately for him, he was familiar with having to 'make due'. It wasn't difficult to locate the nearest shelters- there are homeless people all over the streets of DC. Ogletree said that people in general were very nice to him. He wanted to commend a native Cleveland woman from an organization called So others may Eat (SOME), who was especially helpful to him. That Monday, he talked with travel agent who was able to make contact with the local sponsoring Cleveland church, who graciously provided funds to purchase a Greyhound Bus ticket for Ogletree to get back to Cleveland. In the mean time, the travel agent provided him a place to stay for the night, with clean linens and hot breakfast in the morning! Though that transaction only took a day, Ogletree decided to hang on to his ticket and stay in DC the rest of the week to explore a city with a different scene. He appreciated this chance to explore, but was surprised at how visible and how great in number the homeless people were, as they slept in parks, washed in fountains, ect. After such and adventurous but long vacation, Ogletree was glad to be home!
Poor People's Conference
A few weeks later, Ogletree was one of about twenty-five folks from Cleveland to participate in a state- wide Poor People's Conference , held in Columbus on October 4-5. Ogletree felt the conference was very enlightening and educational. "When times get tough for folks, and they find themselves homeless, it's hard to get motivated" , says Ogletree. "It was good to see so many people concerned about themselves and their situation". This conference gave individuals the chance to voice their concerns and opinions as a group in a peaceful, non-violent way. Ogletree thinks that when individuals get together, they can iron out their differences, come to some agreement and make some positive decisions in their lives.
He attended the education, housing and employment workshops. Ogletree found the workshops to be very helpful and was able to apply some of what he learned to his own situation. The education workshop added to his already strong belief that we (as a state and a nation) need to get children off the street and "show them something different than what they already know". They are locked in. We need to show them positive view of society and give them opportunity". If they are better educated, Ogletree feels, they can add to society, take better care of themselves and in turn, take better care of their children. In addition, Ogletree personally, feels that he is more educated since attending this conference, especially in understanding where people need to channel their voices legislatively in order to encourage change.
In terms of housing, the workshop helped him understand his rights in dealing with public housing, namely bill 552 in the U.S Housing Code. He has since written a personal letter to the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and is waiting for response.
The conference participants came up with a draft document of resolutions to continue working on in their own communities. Ogletree has made copies of that document and distributed them at a few places such as the downtown drop-in center and some churches, in hopes of spreading the word and gathering the interest of homeless people who did not attend the conference.
Ogletree distributes The Homeless Grapevine and lives in motel rooms and site F of project:HEAT, the area overflow shelter.


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See this here yellow-bellied watersnake? Can she have it all?
This snake at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center in Missouri has not had contact with a male snake for at least eight years. And, for the second year in a row, she has managed to give birth.
Missouri Department of Conservation researchers believe the snake may be the first of her species to experience "virgin births," something more commonly seen in insects, said naturalist Jordi Brostoski. "It doesn't happen in snakes all that often," Brostoski said.
The snake's virgin birth, in more scientific terms, is a process of asexual reproduction called parthenogenesis, in which females produce babies without any genetic contribution from males. A polar body functions almost like sperm and fertilizes an egg.
[On the verge of extinction, female sawfish resort to 'virgin births' to survive]
These watersnakes give birth to live snakes. This summer, an intern at the Missouri conservation center discovered a bunch of membranes in the watersnake's cage.
"I thought, 'what joker put tomatoes in here for the snake'," intern Kyle Morton said in a release.
Two babies the watersnake gave birth to last year are still living and in good health, Brostoski said. None of the offspring from this year survived.
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This kind of reproduction is most common in certain insects, birds and reptiles. Rare occurrences have been documented in other kinds of snakes, including copperheads, cottonmouths and Burmese pythons, according to MDC herpetologist Jeff Briggler.
"For many years, it was believed that such birth in captivity was due to sperm storage," Briggler said in a news release. "However, genetics is proving a different story."
Plus, the Missouri snake has been away from male snakes for too long for her to store sperm.
Brostoski said this watersnake might be going through virgin births because she hasn't had a male snake around for awhile. Parthenogenesis has also been documented in wild snakes of other species.
"She's at that age where she's completely able to reproduce... It seems like a reproductive survival technique," Brostoski said. "Without a male, she wants to go ahead and produce offspring. That's what she's driven to do."
Go on ahead, lady snake, and live your life.
Scientists examine why men even exist
A virgin birth has been confirmed in a reticulated python — a first for the species
Four-limbed, long-fingered snake hints at a creepy crawly evolutionary journey
Shark stores sperm for 4 years before having a pup, a new record
Your puny roof and walls won't stop this snake from stealing an egg in your kitchen


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Mashrou' Leila are a four-piece indie band based in Beirut. Their rousing, sensual electro-pop anthems have challenged the status quo of the Middle East's pop industry.
The loose collective of students who began jamming together in 2008 at the American University of Beirut has gradually focused into an ambitious, fiercely articulate quartet: vocalist/lyricist Hamed Sinno, guitartist/multi-instrumentalist Firas About Fakher, violinist Haig Papazian and drummer Carl Gerges.
The music they make has focused, too, into a charged, atmospheric version of pop that is geographically impossible to place. The lyrics draw on their collective experiences, which the band shares with the youth of the Middle East, and addresses the need of self-expression and a judgment free culture.
Through their relevant and charged lyrics, their music has resonated with fans all over the globe, gaining international recognition for the band. CNN has described Mashrou' Leila as "The voice of their generation" while the Financial Times have called them "The Arab world's most influential independent band".
They have collaborated on some songs with some stellar names in the music industry down the years including Nile Rodgers, Hindi Zahra, Erik Truffaz and Narcy to name a few and in their most recent album, the Beirut Tour, some songs are produced by Joe Goddard (Hot Chip).
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Performing Arts
The Performing Arts course at Bodmin College is a practically based qualification, backed up by research and written investigation. Although predominantly Drama and Theatre based, this course will suit you if you are studying one or more Arts disciplines, as there is plenty of scope for overlap and cross-curricular work. The course offers a vocational perspective on the Performing Arts Industries. Indeed as part of the course, you are expected to work as a 'professional' theatre company in warm-up, rehearsal and when in production. You need to be committed and prepared to work in extra-curricular hours. It is hard-working fun!
Entry Requirements
You should have a genuine commitment to theatre and be prepared to read and research independently and to take part in activities outside normal College hours as well as to visit the theatre regularly. A grade C or above in Drama at GCSE or a Merit/Distinction at BTEC level 2 offers a good foundation, but it is not essential to have studied Drama at KS4 for entry onto this course although some relevant experience in the Performing Arts is advantageous.


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Adagium by Román Gómez
Adagium by Román Gómez
The definition for "adagium" is derived from "adage (/ˈædɪdʒ/; Latin: adagium) a short and memorable, usually philosophical saying which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people". Román Gómez is a Mexican artist who wanted to capture the experience of feeling comfortable when liberated through queerness.
We recommend you listen to what was described as "ethereal" whilst looking through the story. Danse Macabre's "Camille Saint Saëns" was the key musical piece and place of inspiration for Gómez.
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The Williams Vikings advanced in the 1A State tournament Oct. 28 with a 55-6 win in the quarterfinals against the Salome Frogs. The Vikings rushed for 554 yards and passed for 92 yards.
"We had some outstanding play as a team," said head coach Jeff Brownlee. "It's the first time all year all three phases of football did very well."
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Brownlee said offensively the focus, was being more physical on the ground.
"Our run game was outstanding and David Lozano did an excellent job kicking," Brownlee said.
Lozano had nine kicks for 397 yards, averaging 44.1 yards.
Chance Pearson ran for 176 yards, Daniel Lopez ran for 164 yards, and Kolby Payne ran for 99 yards, including an 88-yard touchdown run with 1:00 left in the game.
Diego Pedraza completed six of 10 passes for 92 yards.
Zack Perkins caught three passes for 67 yards.
Brownlee said the team worked on their passing game throughout the week, but said the team ran the ball so well during the game, they didn't resort to much passing.
Williams Vikings 1A Conference stats leaders
(1) David Lozano - 2,689 kickoff yards
(2) David Lozano - 21 PATs
(3) Chance Pearson - 20 touchdowns
(5) Chance Pearson - 15.8 avg punt return
(6) Chance Pearson - 124 scoring points
(6) Diego Pedraza - 1,378 passing yards
(8) Zack Perkins -1,090 rushing yards
"We just kept it on the ground, because that's where we had a lot of success," he said.
Brownlee said the Vikings were challenged by Salome's deceptive type of offense and numerous crossing routes.
"Our defense prepared and played well against their offense," Brownlee said. "I believe our defense has only allowed 98 points all year."
The Vikings had several interceptions.
"It was very exciting," said Viking Zack Perkins. "We had a lot of penalties but we can learn from it."
Perkins said the team studied up for the game and came prepared to be aggressive against Salome.
"We worked on some schemes to stop their offense, which worked well," Brownlee said.
Despite the win, the Vikings were plagued by penalties throughout the game, with eight penalties for 110 yards.
"We've been plagued with penalties all year," Brownlee said. "Its something we stress and talk about and work on every day."
The Vikings had more defensive than offensive penalties in the Salome game.
"When you get all those penalties on defense, it sure seems like you're playing a lot on your side of the field," Brownlee said.
Brownlee said the team is working to eliminate the penalties, which could hinder their chances of advancing.
With the win, the Vikings face the Mogollon Mustangs in the 1A State semifinals.
The Mustangs beat Hayden 73-28, Oct. 28, to move to the semifinals with the Vikings.
The Mustangs beat the Vikings, 29-34, Sept. 15, in their only match-up of the regular season.
"Our team is pretty confident and we're excited for this Saturday night," Brownlee said.
Brownlee said the team was a bit sluggish when they faced Salome in an earlier season game, which the Vikings won 27-14.
"I have to give credit to Salome, they are a physical football team," Brownlee said.
The Vikings travel to Maricopa High School to face the Mogollon Mustangs Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
"It's going to be fun," Perkins said. "We're just going to continue on."
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If you're looking for country living in the heart of the Hudson Valley, you've come to the right place. Nothing symbolizes the symbiosis of the area's nature and arts like these cozy farmhouses — new listings we've selected for their rural charm, design and proximity to local attractions. Let's go see each one!
1548 Beaverkill Road, Lew Beach, NY | $750,000
Set in the picturesque hamlet of Lew Beach, NY, a stone's throw from the hallowed trout-filled waters of the Beaverkill River, this bright, stylish country home was gut renovated in 2006 with the finest quality materials, reworking the space to better suit the modern lifestyle. The 2,764-square-foot, 4-bed, 3.5-bath historic former boarding house rests on more than two acres of lush lawn, with mature trees and a bluestone patio. Features include: a red-brick floor mudroom, with French doors; chef's kitchen with bluestone radiant-heated flooring, breakfast bar, SubZero fridge and six-burner Viking stove; adjacent utility area with extra deep sink, dishwasher and walk-in pantry,; separate dining room; living room with fireplace and two walls of built-in bookshelves; media room with Scandinavian wood stove; expertly appointed guest and master bathrooms with clawfoot tubs, marble-topped sinks and sleek standalone showers. Master bedroom with walk-in closet, built-in cabinetry and French doors that open to an elegant balcony overlooking the park-like backyard; a covered porch; and a barn that could serve as an office or art studio, a center for yoga and meditation, or a guest house. Listing courtesy of Country House Realty, Inc.
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475 Ohayo Mountain Road, Woodstock, NY | $749,000
Total country charm! Secluded on eight private acres in 'the most famous small town in the world,' Woodstock, NY, this lovingly maintained vintage farmhouse offers mesmerizing mountain views from almost every room. The charming, 1,707-square-foot, 4-bed, 3-bath country home features original details, a rocking chair porch, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, French doors, clawfoot tub, main-floor master bedroom with secret closets, patio, arbor and adjacent barn, ideal for converting to studio or guest cottage. Courtesy of Bhhs Hudson Valley Prop-Woodstock
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403 Zena Road, Kingston, NY | $549,000
Tucked away on more than 11 bucolic acres in the rural town of Kingston, NY, this classic farmhouse with accompanying greenhouse and other outbuildings is ideal for a budding green thumb, or anyone seeking country living with modern amenities. The bright and airy, 1,885-square-foot, 3-bed, 2-bath home was upgraded in 2009, with new plumbing, electrical, roof, and furnace, and still features original details, a rocking chair front porch and covered back patio. Listing courtesy of Lawrence O'toole Realty
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There's never been a better time to buy a home in the Hudson Valley, especially if you're looking for a modern, country farmhouse. I'll guide you through the home buying process from start to finish — and I'll take the time to understand who you are and what you're looking for, so you can truly #findyournest.
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While the Franklin Rebels were already eliminated from playoff contention entering Friday's matchup against Dickson County, that didn't keep them from closing the season on a high note.
On a cold, wet and windy Friday night at home, the Rebels cruised past the Cougars for a 31-0 victory.
It was their second straight win to close the season 3-7.
"I'm just so proud of our kids," Franklin head coach Donnie Webb said. "They come to practice everyday and work hard. There isn't a senior in the state of Tennessee that starts out the season and says this is how we want our season to end, but to come out and fight and win our last two games, it just shows what type of kids they are and what they're going to be the rest of their lives."
Senior quarterback Carter Hendry led the charge with 77 passing yards, 59 rushing yards and four touchdowns (2 run), while the defense held Dickson County to 120 total yards.
The victory was the Rebels' first shutout of the season.
Hendry opened the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown on the team's second offensive drive.
On the ensuing Cougar drive, Franklin's Jett Wilson picked off Dickson County quarterback Darian Burns.
The Rebels missed a field goal, but then recovered a Cougar fumble to set up a beautiful 16-yard touchdown strike from Hendry to Chancellor Bright for a 14-point advantage.
Just before halftime, Franklin receiver Gentry Neese carried the load for the Rebels, as he made a spectacular 20-yard catch on the sideline with two Cougar defenders on him. The Rebels went back to him again for a six-yard touchdown, giving the Rebels a 21-0 advantage entering halftime.
The Rebs came out the half and connected on a 32-yard field goal before melting the clock.
Hendry later capped off the scoring with a 46-yard touchdown run.
Running back Matt Gaca led the Rebels on the ground with 127 rushing yards on 21 carries.


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How To Write A Blog/
If you are like most people, blog writing can seem scary and daunting. Any time you put something out there for the world to see, it's only natural to feel a little anxious and a little insecure. However, with the evolving market, growth of digital, and rise of content marketing, creating and curating content is no longer optional.
Blogging allows you to share your knowledge with a larger audience and position yourself as an expert in your field. It gives you a channel to connect with potential customers and lends a voice to your brand. If you are new to the world of blogging, the easiest way to squash initial fears is not to run for the hills, but to follow a template or format guide. It takes some of the pressure off and is an easy way for you to communicate your words in a layout that your readers will understand and appreciate. Like any other skill, the more you practice it, the better you become and the more comfortable it feels.
To help you along your way to becoming an expert blogger, I wanted to share the general blog format that I follow:
Introductory paragraph – Give a brief introduction to what you are about to discuss in the blog. Use this paragraph to connect with your readers and hook them in; in other words, show them why the rest of the blog is worth reading! This paragraph should be about 3 sentences. Sometimes it is also a good place to share a personal story or experience and open up to your readers.
Overview of topic – Use the second paragraph to review your topic more specifically. Provide a brief definition or example, if necessary. Give your readers all of the background information they need to fully understand the remainder of the blog. This section should be 3-5 sentences. Some people will use storytelling in their blogs and this is a good place to share how your story relates to the topic you are discussing.
Sentence leading into bullet points – Use one sentence to lead your audience into the bullet points. Three to five bullet points per blog are ideal. You should try to use bullets (or bolded headings, as I am now) whenever possible because it breaks up the content for your audience and makes it easier to read and comprehend. It also allows people with limited time to skim the article and still gather all of the main points.
Bullets – Break up the main section of your blog post into 3-5 bullet points. This should be the bulk of your content and should be the area you want readers to zone in on. For each bullet point, provide a 2-5 sentence explanation where you can elaborate in greater detail for your readers.
Conclusion – Your conclusion paragraph should include a few sentences wrapping up the main points of the blog. Provide a brief summary of what you just explained and don't forget to state why it's important or why it matters.
Questions for engagement – I always like to end a blog post with a few questions for readers to answer. It opens up the floor for a larger discussion to take place and it gives them an opportunity to engage and share their experiences or feedback with you.
If you follow a simple, straightforward template like the one above, writing your first few blogs will be a breeze. Using a format will give you more confidence in your writing and will naturally walk you through the blog writing process. Of course, every blog or topic is different, so be sure to tailor your format to your specific needs. For instance, certain topics may need more explanation upfront in the introduction, while another topic may require 7 bullet points, but minimal overview.
Finally, if this format seems too strict for you, remember that the main point of blogging is to share and engage readers to build your brand. Other formats for blogs can include checklists, short stories, straight sharing of data or even infographics. There is no right or wrong way to blog.
What other blog writing tips do you have for new writers? Do you use your own blog writing format already? We'd love to hear from you!


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CALGARY – The draft hosting plan for the 2026 Calgary and Canmore Olympic and Paralympic Games sets out mountain venues at Nakiska, Canmore and Whistler.
The Bid Corporation made the concept plan public on Tuesday (Sept. 11) in Calgary and the plan does not propose Lake Louise Ski Area as a venue for the mega-sporting events.
BidCo CEO Mary Moran said through the process of assessing possible host venues, they heard the concerns expressed about using the ski hill inside Banff National Park loud and clear.
"There was a lot of feedback we received from the community on that, so we listened," Moran said.
The announcement was met with relief from environmental groups like Canmore-based Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. Y2Y, along with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, opposed using a location inside the national park as part of a potential bid because the groups felt infrastructure development and crowds would impair the UNESCO World Heritage Site's ecological integrity.
"We are grateful to our municipal and provincial leaders who listened to our concerns and understood that the negative impact an Olympic site would have on the park made it an inappropriate venue," Y2Y president and chief scientist Jody Hilty wrote in a press release.
Hilty pointed out the Lake Louise area, which is part of the greater Yellowstone to Yukon region, already faces conservation challenges due to increasing numbers of visitors. Those challenges include keeping wildlife populations safely connected across roads, minimizing human-wildlife conflicts and maintaining quality recreation opportunities.
"Should the Olympic bid advance, we expect the right resources will be in place to both minimize any impacts and leave a conservation legacy in affected areas of Yellowstone to Yukon such as Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley," Hilty added. "We look forward to helping prioritize and implement such legacy work."
Moran said BidCo consulted with international sporting organizations for alpine events and assessed Nakiska Ski Resort as a venue. She said the Kananaskis Country ski hill, which was created to host the 1988 Games, met all requirements.
"We have decided to keep it at Nakiska, which will also have investment to make it a better ski resort," said Moran, adding the organization will work to address environmental concerns and, with Indigenous communities, consider how that ski hill might change to host events.
The plan sets out that Nakiska would host parallel giant slalom, ski cross, snowboard cross, slalom, giant slalom, downhill, super-G and combined events.
Capital improvements for Nakiska in the draft hosting plan include new course development, upgrades to existing technical and speed ski courses, enhanced safety equipment, facility and utility upgrades, base area improvements, speed course safety netting and fencing, a downhill course tunnel, warming hut and environmental improvements.
An athlete's village would not be required in Kananaskis, she said, because the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge would be used for the event.
The Canmore Nordic Centre would host cross-country and biathlon events and Whistler Olympic Park would host ski jumping and Nordic combined events. Aerials, big air, halfpipe, moguls and slopestyle events are proposed for the Winsport Ski Hill at Calgary Olympic Park.
The Nordic Centre would see capital improvements for its base area, utility upgrades and facility relocation, as well as transit infrastructure. There would also be improvements for ParaNordic sports and snowmaking.
According to the draft hosting plan, by using ski jumps in the Callaghan Valley near Whistler, legacy venues from the 2010 Games, the result is a savings of $50 million.
Those ski jumps continue to meet international standards, unlike the ones in Calgary, and have a capacity of 7,500. Minor facility renovations would be needed, summer use of the jumps would be developed, cross-country trail and ski jump alignment would occur in the stadium and utilities would be upgraded – including fibre optic capacity.
The draft hosting plan was presented to City of Calgary council on Tuesday (Sept. 11) and after a lengthy in-camera session to receive an update from its administration, elected officials voted to move forward with a plebiscite.
A plebiscite is scheduled for citizens of Calgary to vote yes or no on the question of hosting the 2026 Games on Nov. 13. Canmore council is expected to vote on whether to take part in the bid officially on Nov. 6.
Moran championed the draft hosting plan as one that is modest, modern and achievable and that would meet the expectations set out by the International Olympic Committee in its Agenda 2020 process.
"The IOC has undergone a wholesale change," Moran said. "Their Agenda 2020 is about this modest and modern Games and they are really trying to fit into the community, the city, the region and the country's long term objectives.
"Calgary 2026 will be the first Games to embrace the entire Agenda 2020 right from bid development all the way through to delivery of the Games. This is Calgary, Canmore, Alberta and Canada's opportunity to develop the most responsible bid and set up the community to deliver the most responsible Games."
Moran went through details of the budget for both Olympic and Paralympic events – an estimated total price tag of $5.2 billion. That number represents both the cost of operations for sporting events and capital costs to prepare venues and housing in advance.
The budget presentation set out that three levels of government would be required to invest $3 billion in order to make the 2026 events possible.
Moran pointed out that the $2.4 billion needed to operate the Games would be offset by $2.2 billion in revenue from the IOC, domestic sponsorship and ticket sales. The remaining $220 million would be a contribution by all three levels of government to the Paralympics specifically.
"(The Paralympics) is newer and it is harder to get the volume and number of revenue streams we can get for the Olympic Games and we know for government agendas, whether it is the city, province, or federal government, this is pretty important for them," Moran said. "To make venues and sport accessible to Canadians is really important."


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Bring your buyers. THIS IS A GREAT HOME IN ALLEN! Freshly updated with new paint, flooring and windows. North facing, large inviting kitchen with gas cook-top and granite counters for all of your helpers. It has a full pantry, butlers pantry and large utility room for extra storage. Open concept to large living room. Downstairs office could be used as a 5th bedroom and is adjacent to a full bathroom. Master is large and relaxing with great closet. Over-sized garage, new fence. Large game room upstairs with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Community pool and park are within walking distance. New roof and gutters.
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Click here for the weekly edition of Darts and Laurels.
Laurel -- To Paul Knaub, for rescuing a Laurel Park woman from a sinking car. Knaub was walking with his wife, Karen, around Kindy Forest Lake near Davis Mountain Road when they heard a splash.
They turned to see that a neighbor's car had rolled into the lake. While his wife called 911, Knaub swam out, dove down to the car and pulled 77-year-old Barbara Peterson to safety. "I think he's a hero and a brave soul," Peterson's husband Burt said. "I can't thank the both of them enough."
Dart -- To state Rep. Thomas Wright, for refusing to resign. He was once a top lieutenant of former House Speaker Jim Black, who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to federal and state fraud charges.
Wright's own problems keep mounting. A Wilmington Democrat starting his eighth term, he is accused of failing to report more than $211,000 in campaign contributions, spending more than $222,000 in donations on personal expenses, receiving illegal direct contributions from corporations and using his office to obtain a bank loan under false pretenses.
He blames all the problems on sloppy bookkeeping. Right. He's become a pariah in his own party -- not easy to do, given the Democrats' deafening silence over Black's campaign law violations and assorted felonies. Gov. Mike Easley, Lt. Gov. Beverly Purdue and Speaker Joe Hackney have all called for Wright's resignation. He should listen and step down.
Laurel -- To Joe Tamer, for his 35 years of service in education. Tamer is the principal of Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School, a position he has held for the last eight years.
He will retire June 30. Tamer taught for 17 years in Sumter, S.C., before moving here in 1988. He taught at Flat Rock Middle School for five years and was assistant principal at Apple Valley Middle School for five years before taking over at Glenn Marlow. Tamer's habit of helping children out of their cars in the morning set a friendly, welcoming tone at the school.
Dart -- To the state Senate, for approving a bill to let public hospitals keep secret how much they pay for medical practices. The hospitals argued that the information would put them at a competitive disadvantage with private hospitals.
But in a lawsuit filed by the Wilkes Journal Patriot, the N.C. Supreme Court forced disclosure of just such a contract, ruling the information was not competitive. The honorables should have listened.
Laurel -- To people who volunteer in Henderson County's public schools. Tuesday, the School Board ran a two-page ad in the Times-News naming and thanking the more than 1,600 people who volunteered in the schools this year.
"The time you spent helping students and personnel in our schools really made a tremendous difference," the ad said. "Please accept this gesture as a collective hug for a job well done."


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The longer I live, and the longer the Internet exists, I have come to realize there is a plethora of things I would have never remembered existed if left unprompted. Thanks to the constant stream of nostalgia the Internet provides, I never have to go very long without remembering (thanks, 90's Girl Problem!). But here are a few things I genuinely forgot existed until I either had a divine revelation or...saw it somewhere. I thought you might enjoy remembering them with me:
Palm Pilots My dad had a Palm Pilot when I was growing up. But Dad's Palm Pilot was not for playing, guys. Not like those new fangled iPhones. It was all business. None of that Draw Something nonsense (Which I rule at, by the way.). Also you had to learn an entire new alphabet in order to write on it with the stylus. That seems unnecessary, but whatever. It was a computer in your pocket.
I'd like to take this opportunity to send out condolences to the Palm Pilot family for being rendered obsolete. You had a good run, and professionals of the 90's everywhere tip their hats to you.
CD-holders for Car Visors I literally remembered these existed only when I saw one recently in a car I passed on the interstate. (I salute you, Old School Twenty-Something, for keeping the dream alive.) Remember that period of time when CD's were the primary medium but iPods hadn't permeated the market yet? When cars still had cassette players in addition to CD players? When 6-CD-Changers were a luxury and they often had to be installed in your trunk? The handy CD holder attached to the sun visor in your car and eliminated all your problems. The double-decker ones even held about 40 CD's. [insert "oooooooo" here] I definitely had one in my first car. It likely included some burned CD's (remember burning CD's?), Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday, Chasing Victory and Mae. (All artists I still listen to. Not ashamed.)
Purple Ketchup This was a thing. I repeat: this was a thing. I still don't know why. It's not like with other things that were under-appreciated at the time but later recognized for their misunderstood genius. This, as far as I can tell, is still useless.
I vaguely remember in elementary school (ish), Heinz had the bright idea to market purple ketchup to children as The New Thing. Of course, it was probably more expensive than red ketchup and tasted exactly the same, but it was PURPLE, guys. Marketing genius. All you have to do to be successful in the food industry is market it to children (aka make it colorful). Eventually parents will cave at the grocery store. Even if it's purple ketchup. Point: marketing people.
NOTE: In the above picture I just found via Google, it says it is made with real Heinz tomato ketchup. It doesn't say it is real Heinz tomato ketchup. What does the rest of it entail that they couldn't legally call it ketchup? I demand answers, 90's Heinz.
Swine Flu I know this was only a couple years ago, but I had already forgotten about it almost entirely. I remember sitting in my International Business class in which my brilliant teacher decided to open the floor for discussion on the whole thing (terrible plan) and a girl (whose accent I have only heard replicated by people trying to do a southern accent who have never been to the south) blurted out over everyone else, "HUHN-DREDS UHV PEOPLE DAH EVERY YE-UR FROM THE FLU!" As if it was the argument to end all arguments. I think she had a farm and raised chickens or something (not an exaggeration) and was apparently very passionate about the swine flu not being a big deal. This is my main memory of the Swine Flu epidemic.
As a side note, college professors: for the love of humanity, NEVER open the floor to discussion about controversial issues in class, unless it is directly relevant to the subject matter. (See: my music publishing teacher opening the floor the day after the 2008 election results.) All it gets us is four particularly outspoken people starting sentences with things like, "Well, when you REALLY look at ...." while the rest of us hate our lives for the next hour and a half.
Anyway. Remember when Swine Flu was a thing and we all thought we were going to die? I'm not gonna lie, I got slightly worried. I mean, not buy-a-hazmat-suit worried, but I washed my hands a few more times a day.
Rolling Backpacks Parents were concerned about us falling over backwards and/or developing scoliosis due to the weight of our textbooks, so Jansport and LLBean thought to themselves, "Hm, what solution can we provide that will market well to parents but completely disregard social implications for the children? I know: ROLLING BACKPACK."
Now, I never had a rolling backpack (I was far too socially elite), but they always just kind of seemed like a mark of weakness and nerddom. Did you ever see popular kids dragging their backpacks behind them, trying to make sure no one tripped over it? I don't think so. They were too busy sticking it to The Man (aka our parents) by wearing their backpack on ONE shoulder (everyone knows that was the cool way to wear it). Due to the annoying omnipresence of my conscience, I only occasionally rocked the one-shoulder and generally stuck with the wear-it-low-so-it-bounces-against-your-thighs-when-you-walk approach. Still parent-unapproved since you are supposed to wear it high on your back (nerd alert), but at least it distributed the weight evenly.
What's something you forgot existed until recently?
And more importantly: how did you wear your backpack?


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A Serialized Version of Daria's Red Runs The Stories, called Who I Killed for You is playing at The Flea as part of #serials! It's starring Crystal Arnette, Hye Young Chyun, and Brendan Sokler, with Kristan Seemel directing.
You can catch it this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 11pm. It will be awesome.
And maybe next week, IF it gets voted back.
Come out and support!
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Celebrities are safe from paparazzi in LAX's Terminal 5 now. The $229 million upgrade ensures passengers a ride from the tarmac, outside of prying eyes. But will it work?
Fans looking for LAX photographs may have to search harder since Delta teamed up to create a paparazzi-proof terminal in the California airport.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the $229 million upgrade to the terminal was much needed after 3 decades of languishing, and now Terminal 5 is ready for celebrity takeoff. Unveiled at the June 10 ceremony, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti opened up the sleek, modern design to the public before closing it off to invited members.
And how do you avoid the paparazzi? Well, if you're a first-class ticket holder with some fame, you can phone the VIP Select service, which can start at $350 with a first-class ticket. Either a Porsche sedan or Cayenne SUV hybrid will pick them up on the tarmac and taken to meet their drive somewhere underground near Century Boulevard.
Delta Vice President Ranjan Goswami says celebs will "avoid the entire arrivals process." One paparazzo doesn't find the process to be completely unavoidable. "If they're going off the tarmac, there's no way around it."
LAist.com's reporting the VIP lounge is top of the line if you have enough cash and celebrity status to warrant some privacy. Delta One passengers can drive up to the entrance, cutting off TMZ shots, and quietly checking in.
For parents with children, this will probably save a lot of tears, too. Nothing like a barrage of cameras in the face of a scared three-year-old to cause a major problem. Especially since policy makers signed a law on harassing/photographing celebrity children in 2013. People won't buy or promote pictures of children in distress.
Delta's new Terminal 5 at LAX has paparazzi-proof features for VIPs who pay extra. http://t.co/V4NEc6kxV2 pic.twitter.com/DoexNVYih0— CurbedLA (@CurbedLA) June 12, 2015
In a press release, Garcetti seemed pleased at the overhaul. "Whether by upgrading nearly all of our terminals, bringing in ridesharing services to pick up passengers, or connecting the nation's second-busiest airport to rail, we're making LAX a world-class airport befitting a city that is the global capital of creativity, innovation and possibility."
THR also notes that once the patron's checked in, an elevator will move quickly move the celebrity into a premium security line meant to keep the riff-raff out. Once a handler's obtained, the next stop is the 100 seat larger Sky Club lounge.
Of course, there's the chance of maybe seeing a celebrity if they hit the dining court where Ford's Filling Station, run by Harrison Ford's son Ben, is located. Other options include a Farmers Market and French cuisine found at Monsieur Marcel's.
The idea is to reflect Los Angeles through cuisine, culture, and lifestyle. The shops and restaurants will feature celebrity chefs and major retail brands while waiting for a flight.
And this is only the beginning. Like Terminal 5, the airport's been a staple for Hollywood industry types. But it's time for a change. Southwest's banking on a $508 million investment for Terminal 1, international Terminal 2's getting a makeover and new restaurants, American Airlines will spruce up Terminal 4, and United's spending $573 million on Terminal 7.
With a projected cost of $8.5 billion, the updates will create a more cohesive, elevated look in the 21st century. One of the most famous airports in the world needs a nip-and-tuck, too.
First look at Delta's $229M overhaul of LAX's Terminal 5 http://t.co/ODcHe7BbLZ pic.twitter.com/bC94ZMibvq— USA TODAY Travel (@usatodaytravel) June 13, 2015
Los Angeles City Council Member Mike Bonin represents LAX and the surrounding neighborhoods. "I greatly appreciate Delta's commitment to helping LAX modernize into a world-class airport this city can be proud of."
But don't expect the lightrail to be finished until 2024. Bring a book for those long waits. Maybe you can sit with a paparazzo and chat up stories. Or let you borrow the telescopic lens will give an updated flight time while you try and get between terminals.
Then again, showing the photogs where all the best hidey-holes via a ribbon cutting may have leave a few loop holes in the celebrity privacy plan.


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How to Travel with Cigars
Follow these tips to make sure a trip away is a safe and luxurious experience -- especially for your cigars.
Take a leather cigar holder for 1-2 cigars on a short getaway
You don't need to go overboard for small trips, but you do need to take at least a Ziplock bag or preferably a leather cigar holder for a long day out. This helps keep your one or two cigars fresh, their aromas strong and their flavours rich.
You'll want to take a travel humidor for longer trips
A travel humidor sounds overly extravagant, but it can help significantly preserve the taste and smell of your cigars. Choose a durable, carefully crafted humidor that will protect your cigars, especially in the harshest climates and environments. Try and keep your travel humidor out of the sun as well as keep it away from air conditioning and strong heaters.
Pack your cigar accessories in your check-in luggage
Many people turn up to their hotel on holiday, unpack their favourite cigar ready to light up and find they've forgotten their lighters and cigar cutters. You won't be able to take them in your carry-on, but don't forget to pop your cigar cutters in your luggage and buy butane on arrival to fill the empty lighter you've packed safely in your checked luggage.
Take a few extras to share
There's nothing better than turning up to a friend's wedding, party or event with your favourite cigars to share around. Take more than you'll need personally so you can share the experience with your good friends or to make a few new ones. Try not to take too many though, as you won't want to put cigars from your travels back into your humidor at home, as they will have spoiled slightly from their long journey and are best smoked rather than stored again.
Leave room in your travel humidor
While your holiday may not be to Nicaragua, you're sure to pick up some new cigars from your vacation wherever you go. So don't cram your travel humidor too full but leave some room for an exciting new find abroad or in Duty Free.