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EDITORIAL: Proposed gravel pit challenges Bristol's sense of democracy
High on the plateau above the New Haven River overlooking the village of Bristol rests a fertile 11-acre hay meadow with spectacular views of Deerleap Mountain, the Bristol Cliffs, Bristol's downtown and views west toward the Adirondacks. With a thin row of trees bordering the meadow on two sides and high mountains at its back, the site is as picturesque as it gets in Vermont — and that's pretty special. But the purpose of a site visit this past Monday at this scenic location, wasn't to admire the view and imagine the good fortune that 25 or 30 families might have if a residential neighborhood were established there in the distant future, or in the similarly sized wooded section that borders the meadow on the south side. Rather, the District 9 Environmental Commission held a public site visit to give its members, Bristol residents and others an opportunity to walk the site and learn the details of a proposed gravel pit that would excavate untold hundreds of thousands of tons of gravel for the next 35 or more years. The questions answered during the site visit were of a technical nature: if the access road goes here, how will the traffic flow; what landscaping will be done to hide the cut into the woods; what will be done to mitigate the noise, gravel dust and visual scars to the land; where will the digging begin, how will it proceed? They talked about 200-foot setbacks and test pits and the steepness of access and egress roads. But the central question of whether a conditional use permit should be granted to allow the significant parcel to be mined as a gravel pit or left, as some argue the town's municipal plan suggests, as a residential area for future growth was not discussed. It is, however, the question Bristol residents should reconsider in a public process.This issue, in particular, is a matter best resolved by the democratic process because of two overriding factors: First, the language in the existing town plan could be construed as vague and needs the public's direct input to clarify the matter; second, how this land is developed will directly affect the daily lives of Bristol residents for the next 35 to 50 years. With that much at stake, one would think the town select board would direct the planning commission and the zoning board of adjustment to hold a public vote on the central question: should this parcel be granted a conditional use permit by town officials (which is essentially an exemption of its current residential/agricultural/light commercial zoning to an heavy industrial zone) to allow gravel extraction for the life of the pit, or should its current zoning be honored as drafted in the town plan without heavy industrial use? Why is it important to pose the question to the public? Because the select board has a duty to ensure such significant town projects are done with the greater public good in mind.When determining the public good, consider the pros and cons of the proposed project:• From a development point of view, does the town reap more advantages from a gradual build out of residential homes and commercial office space, or more from a gravel pit? • Would it be preferable, socially and economically, to have residences within walking distances to the village and schools, or traffic from trucks hauling gravel rumbling through the village?• One estimate has the gravel pit generating about $30,000 per year in property taxes; a low yield compared to what even 10 residences would generate for a much longer time period. (One solution here is to raise the property value of the gravel pit to reflect the revenue generated, thus the community would benefit equally whether it was a gravel pit or a development.)• Would a gravel pit add or detract from the town's ambience and economic growth? The owners written testimony to the environmental commission suggests no new jobs (there are four existing) would be created. A large housing development of 20 or more houses (roughly 80 more people in town), on the other hand, would employ carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen, plus boost the local economy via the purchase of local goods at lumber yards, hardware stores, fuel oil, groceries and many other local businesses. (The county's regional plan, by the way, predicts the need for 6,000 new housing units in Addison County by the year 2025, so it's not a stretch to think 25-50 of those units could be in Bristol.)• Finally, would a gravel pit there detract from Bristol's idyllic setting and character, and negatively impact property values and the long-term quality of life in the area? Contrarily, would a housing development within walking distance to downtown and schools detract or add to the character of the village? ******When town officials on the zoning board of adjustment and the planning commission seek to grant conditional use permits that skirt the town's established development zones, then at the very least there should be a demonstrative public good for the exemption and town officials should not be ashamed to explain those benefits to town residents in a public setting. If no public good can be claimed by town officials, and the only unspoken explanation for granting the conditional use permit is personal connections, then much harm is done to the confidence residents will have in town government. At that point, it is the obligation of the select board members — the only town officials elected by the public — to step in with the one obvious solution to settle what is legitimately a townwide conflict: a public vote as soon as possible that is phrased in a way that clearly indicates how the parcel in question can be developed. That's serving the community by letting the people who are going to live with this development decide the outcome.Angelo S. Lynn


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Meet Cheryl: Aesthetician & Microderm Pro
Interested in booking a Microdermabrasion Facial with Cheryl? Book online using promo code "MICRO20" to receive 20% off in the month of June!
Cheryl, aesthetician at The Spa Ritual is a big fan of micro and recommends it often.
"Microdermabrasion is a great treatment for almost all skin types and concerns," says Cheryl. "We use the DiamondTome Microdermabrasion system which is great for anti-aging and pigmentation because it mechanically exfoliates the top layer of the skin."
The DiamondTome Microdermabrasion system is a more modern technique than the traditional crystal microdermabrasion system that blasts tiny crystals against the skin – leaving behind a crystal residue. Alternatively, the DiamondTome exfoliates the skin using a wand with an abrasive diamond tip.
"Using the diamond tip to abrade the epidermis is more effective," says Cheryl. Both techniques produce a similar result, but the DiamondTome has a nicer feeling on the skin and doesn't leave crystals behind."
For best results, scheduling in three treatments over the span of three weeks is a great start, followed by maintenance treatments once a month.
One of the additional perks of a microdermabrasion treatment at The Spa Ritual is that it takes place in a relaxing spa setting. The facial is 90-minutes long and begins with a microdermabrasion exfoliation treatment and is followed by a relaxing facial massage and a hand and arm massage. Guests also have the option to choose a 30-minute version that does not include massage.
Cheryl believes in taking a holistic approach to skincare - treating the skin from the outside, but balancing it from the inside as well. When consulting with Guests regarding their skincare concerns, she often takes the opportunity to educate them on internal and external skin care practices.
"I love to look at the skin from a nutritional standpoint," she says. It's helped me with my own skin concerns and now I am able to help others by sharing the nutritional tips I have learned."
20% off a 90 minute customized facial with Jasmine until November 30
Jasmine is no stranger to the spa and wellness industry; with over 20 years of experience ranging from a Registered Massage Therapist to a certified Aesthetician and reflexologist, Jasmine is very knowledgeable about skin care and relaxation.
With winter weather upon us, we can expect our skin to change with the seasons and it is important to understand your skins needs to help prevent aging. Come see Jasmine for all of your skins needs.
"What I love with working at The Spa Ritual and with the customized facial, is incorporating as many wellness components into a treatment as a I can." says Jasmine. "Our medical and internationally recognized skin care lines are designed to enhance skin of any age."
Regular monthly skin care is important and Jasmin recommends feeding your skin the nutrients it needs, and maintaining it with a homecare regimen to maintain your results.
Jasmine previously worked for one of our other spa properties before joining The Spa Ritual, and loves out philosophy of environmental sustainability, our product lines, and being a part of a company that "strives to make life a little easier for its guests." Says Jasmine.
Receive 20% off a 90 minute Customized Facial with Jasmine until November 30.
As the snow starts to fly and the holidays get closer, our couples treatments become more popular as a way for guests to escape the hustle and bustle of the season.
In couples treatments, two people can receive treatments in the same room, at the same time, by two different therapists. With your days numbered until the New Year, ensure you are booking your appointments with us today!
20% off a cupping treatment with Amanda
As a Registered Massage Therapist of 8 years, Amanda has always loved massage therapy. A graduate of Mount Royal University, she loved human anatomy and wanted to make a positive change in peoples lives, which is why she chose to become an RMT.
The Spa Ritual now offers cupping, and Amanda is thrilled to be able to offer this service to her guests. Amanda enjoy performing cupping as guest can feel the results of this treatment right away. Here at The Spa Ritual, we utilize silicone cups for the treatment instead of glass cups to create suction, to loosen muscles and increase blood flow to the area.
We know it's cold out there, and that can take a a toll of your skin. From maintaining hydration to exfoliation, it can be hard to keep your skin in tip top shape. Let Nurse Karen assist you in maintaining your skin health - Purchase the GrenzCine Serum and Eye in October on sale for $390 ( regular $490) and received a complimentary Jessner Peel (value $190). That's a $295 savings! but only until October 31, 2017
What is a Jessner Peel?
The Jessner Peel was originally formulated by Dr. Max Jessner and has been in use for over 100 years. Created as a mix of resorcinol, salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid) and lactic acid, the Jessner peel can be adjusted in strength for first time user to those who regularly have peels. It is used to treat photoaging, age spots, acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma and freckles, and depending on the strength of the peel may cause some mild peeling. The Jessner Peels at the Spa Ritual offer the synergistic boosting effect of 1% retinol.
Receive 20% off the Grounding Thai Foot Ritual Massage with Steve - only until October 31.
This 13 year veteran in massage therapy has always liked focusing on working out the kinks, and this October Steve sat down to tell us about his favourite treatment at The Spa Ritual - the Grounding Thai Foot Ritual Massage.
This stress-relieving experience is inspired by traditional Thai foot massage. Ginseng, Ginko and stimulating Bamboo help increase circulation and remove impurities. A massage of the lower legs and feet involves a variety of traditional techniques including graceful, two-handed palm movements and acupressure utilizing a Thai Mahogany stick, to stimulate the reflex points on the feet.
" People don't' always think of their feet when it comes to massage, but it is important to realize that problems in the body often originate in the foot." says Steve, who trained at Makami College in Calgary. Your foot is what hits the ground first - like the game Jenga - if the base is not solid, you fall over."
Steve takes a technical, focused approach to foot massage, working from the bottom up to knee to stimulate blood flow and using a system of touch to promote a healthy state of balance for the foot. Steve recommends that after a massage, to follow up with stretching exercises, as the benefits of massage will last longer and result in less discomfort after. Massage is also recommended before a chiropractic or physiotherapy treatment, as it will loosen you up and the adjustment will last longer.
Book your next Grounding Thai Foot Ritual with Steve in October and save 20%.
Did you know? The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association estimates over 23 million people, or 67 per cent of the population have extended health care benefits – but only 27% are using their registered massage therapy extended health care coverage.
Treatments such as registered massage therapy can be a life changer for people who deal with various conditions such as: back pain, stress , anxiety, arthritis and pregnancy aches and pains.
Most extended health insurance programs cover these treatments yet only a small percentage of eligible individuals actually take advantage of claiming their extended health benefits.
"Survey after survey finds Canadians want more vacation time and better health benefits at work. But while most of us have some extended health coverage, few of us are actually making use of the benefits we have." (CBC News, Health)
All extended health benefit plans are designed differently. If you want to learn more about your benefit plan coverage you can refer to your company employee benefit booklet or contact your insurance provider directly. The Spa Ritual can provide you with a receipt for your insurance needs, please specify that you require a Registered Massage Therapist and insurance receipt when you book your treatment.
Don't wait to go on a year-end benefits binge in December! Let us help you maintain a healthy lifestyle by pre-booking your massage therapy appointments to avoid disappointment.
Call 403.547.9558 or book online today!
This aesthetician is no stranger to helping people – Justine was enrolled in nursing school before she came to work for The Spa Ritual. After beginning studies in nursing Justine made the choice to switch gears and study aesthetics at the Delmar school for Aesthetics. "Life takes you in a different path sometimes, and you fall in love with it." Justine said.
Justine is a trained Aesthetician and Jane Iredale makeup specialist, and loves teaching people techniques tailored to enhance their features as opposed to what is online. Using Jane Iredale mineral makeup, Justine shows guests how to create a beautiful daytime look, and with a few quick tricks take it to a more glamorous evening look.
"What many people don't realize though it that they spend money to take care of their skin, and then use makeup that blogs their pores or reverses the effects of their skin care products. You need to make them all work together for you, not against you. Jane Iredale is a great choice as it is light, doesn't clog pores, and enhances your skin." Says Justine.
One of her favourite treatments to perform at the spa, aside from makeup, is a facial as it allows her to educate guests on taking their skin care to the next level. As a mom herself, she especially loves connecting with moms at the spa, providing them a place to relive stress, solve their skin issues and be the best version of themselves.
Justine is a valued member of our team who is passionate about helping people feel beautiful and perfect just the way we are.
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Click here to receive 20% off a Body Scrub with Macey in July.
Before Macey was an aesthetician at The Spa Ritual, she ran her own aesthetics business from home while raising her small children. But as her children grew older, she felt comfortable going back into the workforce and decided to join The Spa Ritual aesthetics team.
"I love working here because it's a nice, calming environment," she says. "I think Guests come here for the same reason. As soon as they walk through our doors, they're able to forget about the outside world."
Although Macey has a knack for eyebrow waxing (an art form she claims is her niche), she also feels that body scrubs are a treatment that encompasses all of the elements of a fully relaxing spa experience and recommends it to Guests often.
"Body scrubs are nice because not only are you getting that exfoliation, toxin release, and skin rehydration, but you also get to experience a bit of a mini massage."
Macey often incorporates the essential oil, wild into her scrubs. She says that almost everyone who experiences the therapeutic scent loves its refreshing and calming benefits. She is also very fond of the Lemongrass body lotion (used in all body scrubs) that is exclusive to The Spa Ritual because it has a soft scent and doesn't leave behind a heavy or greasy residue.
"I've always been into making people feel better about themselves," she says. "Because when they leave here and are happy with their service, it makes me happy too."
At The Spa Ritual, we offer three types of body scrubs: the Skin Perfecting Body Scrub, the Slim and Detox Body Scrub, and the Ritual Rejuvenating Wrap (which includes an infrared-heated body wrap treatment). Click here to learn more about our scrubs.
Click here to receive 20% off a Therapeutic Massage with Courtney in July.
When Courtney, RMT, began her career search over five years ago, she knew she was interested in pursuing a career that was health care-related. This led her to simultaneously pursue educations in both massage therapy and EMS. Ultimately, she found massage therapy to be a more enjoyable and relaxing occupation. What she found most fulfilling about it was being able to help people feel better and work through their pain.
"My clients always tell me that my talent is pinpointing the issue and helping them really get it out," says Courtney. "I also like to combine both relaxation and therapeutic techniques to allow them to get the benefits of both."
In order to find the exact area that needs to be worked, Courtney runs her thumbs and elbows along the muscle until she feels a road block or bump. She then works on that area to increase blood flow and help reduce the pain.
"I recently took a course that deals with chronic pain and how your brain reacts to it," she says. "Pain is often more of a problem in the brain as opposed to a problem in the body tissue. This is because our perception of pain comes directly from the brain."
In her chronic pain course, Courtney learned how to incorporate breathing techniques, tai chi, and yoga into pain management.
Tip from Courtney: When experiencing muscle pain, it can be helpful to focus on your breath and allow yourself to accept what you are feeling and acknowledge the pain, but not dwell on it. When you dwell on the pain, it can cause you to perceive it as more severe than it really is.
Massage therapy can help with pain management as it releases hormones, oxytocin, and endorphins - calming the body and decreasing adrenaline.
"I definitely recommend that Guests come in for multiple treatments in conjunction with their other forms of chronic pain therapy," says Courtney. "The more blood flow you have to an area, the faster the area will heal. Even with scarred tissue, massage therapy helps to break up that scar tissue and prevent it from building up."
Note: Please consult with your doctor before using massage therapy as a form of chronic pain management.
Although there are many reasons we love basking in the sun (the benefits of vitamin D, achieving a golden tan, and that mood-enhancing feeling to mention a few), it's important to be cautious of over-exposure.
Aside from the obvious risk of a painful and blistering sunburn, over-exposure to the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays can also cause premature aging and significantly increase your risk of skin cancer. Wearing an SPF every day, especially when outdoors in the summer months, is essential to keeping your skin protected.
Tips for protecting your skin:
• Wear a full-spectrum sunscreen every day - with a minimum SPF 15. The longer you will be outside, the higher the SPF should be. Full spectrum sunscreens protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.
• Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure.
• Re-apply every two hours (or more frequently if you are sweating or swimming).
• Apply more generously to the areas of the body that are most exposed to the sun and at higher risk for burns (nose, forehead, chest, shoulders, back, arms, legs).
• Wear a sunscreen lip balm to protect your lips.
• If wearing cosmetics on your face, choose products that also contain SPF (in addition to your sunscreen).
• Wear sunglasses and hats whenever possible.
• Avoid the sun between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM whenever possible.
Not sure which SPF products to use? Try our staff favourites - available for purchase at The Spa Ritual:
- Celazome Sunscreen (SPF 29 and 30)
- Jane Iredale Pressed Powder (SPF 20)
- Jane Iredale Lip Drink (SPF 15)
Interested in booking a Therapeutic Massage with Kaytlyn? Receive 20% off when you book online using promo code "KAYT20"
With her massage training obtained from Lethbridge College, Kaytlyn has been a Massage Therapist for over three years and has been working at The Spa Ritual for a year and a half.
"I love the people and the energy here," she says. "We're a great team."
Kaytlyn performs all of the massages at The Spa Ritual, but the Therapeutic Massage is one of the most popular. Generally, the Therapeutic Massage treats the whole body, but more often than not, Guests will ask Kaytlyn to focus on a specific area of concern.
"Upper back, shoulders, and neck are where everyone seems to carry their tension," she says. "I like mixing therapeutic and relaxation techniques to not only help people feel better, but to help them relax - because the mental side of the experience is very important as well."
Therapeutic Massages can be booked as 60-minute, 90-minute, or 120-minute appointments. Kaytlyn recommends adding a hot oil scalp massage enhancement to the treatment to help achieve a deeper level of relaxation.
One of her favourite products at The Spa Ritual is the Japanese Mint Oil. As a headache remedy, she recommends applying it to the back of the neck. Within 10 minutes, the pain usually subsides!
When asked about her massage style, Kaytlyn says, "everyone has their own massage style that is kind of unique to them. I've had one Guest tell me that she could feel my compassion. I think that was one of the best moments."
Infrared energy promotes the release of nitric oxide in the body, which enhances blood flow - bringing oxygen and nutrients to body tissues to help with the following:
- detoxification
- relaxation
- pain relief
- reduce muscle tension and stiffness
- weight loss
- improve circulation
- skin purification
- reduce blood pressure
- lower side effects of diabetes
- boost the immune system
At The Spa Ritual, you can enjoy the benefits of infrared by spending time before or after your spa treatment in our Infrared Sauna that includes additional therapeutic features such as Chromotherapy (illuminated colour therapy) and Acoustic Resonance Therapy (sound waves) to promote mind-body relaxation. In addition to the benefits listed above, infrared light and heat is also used in spa treatments to help products absorb better into the skin. We offer three different spa treatments that incorporate infrared light therapy:
Ritual Rejuvenating Wrap
This signature treatment begins with a warm full body exfoliation followed by the application of a specialized heated body wrap designed to re-mineralize and detoxify. Balmy infrared rays amplify this deeply relaxing, rejuvenating therapeutic experience. (90 minutes, $225)
Skin Perfecting Body Scrub
Love the skin you are in and surrender to this full body experience. Unwind as a gentle exfoliating scrub smoothes and a silky moisturizing lotion penetrates to restore your skins' hydration. Bask under the warm infrared lights to calm and revitalize.(60 minutes, $135)
Slim and Detox Body Scrub
This unique slimming and detoxifying treatment combines our exfoliating scrub to slough off dry skin which helps enhance your body's ability to replenish skin cells, followed by a nourishing moisture lotion to leave skin feeling smooth and soft to the touch. Excellent for refreshing the skin, detoxifying and helps to improve the appearance of cellulite. (75 minutes, $175)
Considerations: Though inInfrared has been shown to have health benefits for many, caution should always be exercised – especially when exposing the body to excessive heat during pregnancy and in the senior years. Contact your health care provider before beginning a regime of infrared exposure to assess if it is right for you.
Interested in booking a Microdermabrasion Facial with Cheryl? Book online using promo code "MICRO20" to receive 20% off in the month of June!
Cheryl, aesthetician at The Spa Ritual is a big fan of micro and recommends it often.
"Microdermabrasion is a great treatment for almost all skin types and concerns," says Cheryl. "We use the DiamondTome Microdermabrasion system which is great for anti-aging and pigmentation because it mechanically exfoliates the top layer of the skin."
The DiamondTome Microdermabrasion system is a more modern technique than the traditional crystal microdermabrasion system that blasts tiny crystals against the skin – leaving behind a crystal residue. Alternatively, the DiamondTome exfoliates the skin using a wand with an abrasive diamond tip.
"Using the diamond tip to abrade the epidermis is more effective," says Cheryl. Both techniques produce a similar result, but the DiamondTome has a nicer feeling on the skin and doesn't leave crystals behind."
For best results, scheduling in three treatments over the span of three weeks is a great start, followed by maintenance treatments once a month.
One of the additional perks of a microdermabrasion treatment at The Spa Ritual is that it takes place in a relaxing spa setting. The facial is 90-minutes long and begins with a microdermabrasion exfoliation treatment and is followed by a relaxing facial massage and a hand and arm massage. Guests also have the option to choose a 30-minute version that does not include massage.
Cheryl believes in taking a holistic approach to skincare - treating the skin from the outside, but balancing it from the inside as well. When consulting with Guests regarding their skincare concerns, she often takes the opportunity to educate them on internal and external skin care practices.
"I love to look at the skin from a nutritional standpoint," she says. It's helped me with my own skin concerns and now I am able to help others by sharing the nutritional tips I have learned."
Mother's Day is just around the corner! If you aren't sure what to get your mother this year, sending her to the spa to enjoy some time to herself is the ultimate way to show her she is cherished. At The Spa Ritual, we know how much moms deserve a break – which is why we've highlighted some of our ideal spa packages and individual services that would make the ultimate Mother's Day gift. And don't forget that mom will also have access to our relaxing spa amenities!
To make it even easier click here to purchase a gift certificate online and print it right from home!
Deluxe Cherish (3 hrs, $395)
This is a fantastic spa package for busy moms who need some serious relaxation time. The package includes her choice of a 90-minute Sabai Relaxation or Therapeutic Massage and an Anti-Aging, Matcha, or Ultimate Hydration Facial. To elevate her experience, a Signature Smoothie is included.
The Spa Ritual Experience (3 hrs, 15 mins, $395)
Mom will be pampered from head to toe with a Hydrating Facial, Ritual Spa Pedicure, a 60-minute Sabai Relaxation or Therapeutic Massage, and of course, a Signature Smoothie!
Because every mom will have her own unique preferences and needs, choose between these suggested treatments below to create the perfect spa experience - customized just for her.
Ritual Rejuvenating Wrap (90 minutes, $225)
This signature treatment begins with a warm full body exfoliation followed by the application of a specialized heated body wrap designed to re-mineralize and detoxify; balmy infrared rays amplify this deeply relaxing, rejuvenating therapeutic experience.
Yummy Mummy Facial (90 minutes, $195)
This mom-friendly treatment is a customized soothing and balancing facial that helps calm and hydrate the skin while reducing redness and hypersensitivity.
Rhythmic Hot Stone Massage (60 mins, $165)
Perfect for moms who need to de-stress, the soothing heat from warm basalt stones draws tension and stress from muscles while improving circulation.
Mummy-To-Be Prenatal Massage (60 minutes, $145)
This massage is designed to nurture the expectant mother and baby. Effleurage and light petrissage are used to alleviate tension and improve circulation in the feet, legs, lower back, hips, and neck. Skin nourishing cream is applied to the tummy and hips (this service is performed only after the first trimester).
New Mummy Nurturing Massage (60 minutes, $145)
Ideal for the new mommy who needs a break, this deeply relaxing massage will be customized for your mom upon her arrival and consultation. Skin nourishing cream revitalizes and soothes the skin. (Not performed during pregnancy)
Lemongrass Pedicure (60 minutes, $95)
A lemongrass and sea salt soak purifies and detoxifies the feet, followed by the removal of rough skin and calluses, nail shaping, cuticle grooming and a stress-relieving foot and lower leg massage. Tip: Combine with a Lemongrass Manicure for a lovely man/pedi experience (45 mins, $65).
As a former physiotherapist from Colombia, Monica's massage style is inspired by her therapeutic physiotherapy background. Her favourite massage to provide at The Spa Ritual is the deep tissue Therapeutic Massage that helps to increase mobility, ease pain, and relieve muscle tension.
"I love the Therapeutic Massage because I can use my own techniques," she says. "When people are in pain or have sore muscles, they usually need more than just relaxation. Sometimes they need something deeper."
When asked about what she enjoys most about being a part of The Spa Ritual team, Monica says, "everything." She loves her job and enjoys being in contact with people every day, which is why Guests have been known to request her every time they visit the spa for a massage. Even business professionals who come into town on business trips will specifically request her every time they are in the country.
Since Monica has the inside scoop, we asked her to describe her version of the ideal spa massage experience at The Spa Ritual - and it does not disappoint!
Monica's ideal spa massage experience:
- Arrive half an hour before your treatment and relax in the Bali Sanctuary where you can warm your body and increase circulation on our infrared-heated stone chaise loungers.
- Enjoy a Lemongrass Back Scratch enhancement to exfoliate your back before your massage.
- Relax and relieve tension with a Therapeutic Massage (for those who prefer deep-tissue) or the Thai-Inspired Herbal Massage (for those looking for relaxation).
- A must-try: Indulge in a Hot Oil Scalp Treatment enhancement. Moroccan Oil is used to hydrate and treat your hair and scalp. A hot towel is applied to increase circulation and then a 15-minute scalp massage completes the treatment.
- Finish off your spa experience by relaxing in the Infrared Sauna to help the body flush out toxins while promoting mind-body relaxation.
Interested in booking a Therapeutic Massage with Monica? Click here to save 20% when you book before May 31st, 2017.
Having trouble with the above link? Book using promo code "Monica20" by clicking here.
Jen Chomick, our lead aesthetician at The Spa Ritual is passionate about helping those who struggle with skin issues, especially acne. She also specializes in anti-aging treatments and oncology aesthetics.
"I struggled with my skin my whole life," says Jen. "I was on everything from Accutane, to Proactive, to switching my skincare often because I couldn't find anything that worked."
Everything changed when Jen began her education at the European Institute of Aesthetics in Edmonton. It was there that she was able to learn about the chemistry of the skin, the different layers, how they work, and what types of products and ingredients should be used on specific skin types. Being introduced to proper skincare helped her find the right routine and products for herself, too.
"That's what essentially changed my skin," she says. "And that is why I focus on educating my clients on how the skin works."
Today, Jen finds fulfillment in leading the aesthetics team and helping Guests learn how to properly care for their skin concerns.
"Whenever a Guest comes in with any grade of acne, I can relate to them and understand the struggle," she says. "I can quickly determine whether or not they are stripping their skin and I can share my own story and show them what they need to do."
Jen's acne tip: Scrubbing acne can irritate your blemishes and cause them to spread. She recommends using an AHA or BHA exfoliant as an alternative.
Her product line of choice for home care is Celazome. Due to its effectiveness, slow-release technology, botanicals that nourish the skin, and retinol for skin cell turnover, Jen is a firm believer in the brand. Her favourite spa service to provide is the 90-minute Anti-Aging Facial because it gives her more time to focus on the skin. The longer treatment time also allows the Guest to enjoy a luxurious massage, deeper cleanse, and double exfoliation.
"I am very intentional in my services - so I really like to set a peaceful intention, use pressure in the facial massage, and not only help the client achieve results, but relax and leave the outside world behind," she says. "When Guests come out of the treatment room after a 90-minute facial, they are a totally different person... they're glowing."
Interested in booking a 90-minute facial with Jen? Click here to save 20% when you book before May 31st, 2017.
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What about playing Carlos in his natural position? As always Touches thanks for the report!
Thanks dwolfman....It's a work in progress, seems like we need to limit those lapses and mental mistakes we frequently make. We just have to take it one game at a time and continue to make corrections and adjustments along the way.
Man score a hat trick and only get an 8? Allyuh rough out here boy. If it was England, man calling him the next Pele.
while I would welcome a more aggressive marauding TnT we can do that within the rules and without tryin to "break up" d other time and riskin suspension and such d like, we have earned a bit of a rep as fair players I personally like it dat way


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"What I propose is a Free State Project, in which freedom-minded people of all stripes … establish residence in a small state and take over the state government,"
-- Jason Sorens, Founder,
Free State Movement
With these words, written in 2001, Jason Sorens announced his intention to politically invade New Hampshire by encouraging as many as 20,000 of the like-minded to come here.
Even though Sorens has since disavowed his desire to "take over the state government" his words have repeatedly come back to haunt him and his followers — as they should.
Last week, State Rep. Cynthia Chase, D-Cheshire Dist. 8, called Free Staters the "single biggest threat the state is facing today" while inviting them to pack their bags and leave. She went on to write that one way to force them out would be for the Legislature to "pass measures that will restrict the 'freedoms' that they think they will find here. Another is to shine the bright light of publicity on who they are and why they are coming."
Clearly, Chase chose some inopportune words in calling for anyone's freedoms to be restricted, but the rest of her comments (http://tinyurl.com/Leave-NH) aptly reflect what many Granite Staters have been quietly saying for more than a decade.
Granite Staters — -left, right and center — value their independence. They instinctively resent the notion that anyone should or could turn New Hampshire into a one-party dynasty like Massachusetts. In refusing one party rule, New Hampshire has thrived on the political push and pull which has held sway for decades — near or at the top in education, public safety, health, and quality of life.
Do we have problems? Sure. Has the Legislature gone overboard at times — both to the left and to right? Absolutely. But that is democracy. Unfortunately, the Free State Movement came to New Hampshire with the stated intent of taking over our way of life — a way of life the vast majority of us believe is pretty darn good.
And even though Sorens made his intentions clear from the get-go, the Free State Movement has gone about its work in a surreptitious manner.
Free Staters are more libertarian then they are conservative or Republican. Yet, their chosen road to Concord and legislative chambers has been through the Republican Party, not the existing Libertarian movement. This allowed Free Staters to often run for office without have to clearly state their Sorens-ian intentions of political domination. It also wrongly has brought brand-named conservatives to their defense.
As Chase's comments went viral last week, she unwittingly drew criticism from the likes of conservative deity Rush Limbaugh and Breitbart.com, rapidly becoming the right-wing's go-to website. Both came to the defense of the Free State Movement, not understanding the "Et tu, Brute" nature of the organization which stabbed true Granite State conservatives and Republicans in the back on Nov. 6.
Whether voters send the Free State Movement packing is yet to be seen. And we doubt there is much if any legislative substance to Chase's threat. But we do urge the state Republican Party to take a long, hard look at distinguishing itself and its conservative values from the libertarian ways of the Free Staters even if that leads to a viable third party. At least then we will have a more clear idea of who and what we are voting come Election Day.


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Verbum Eccles. (Online) vol.30 no.2 Pretoria 2009
The 'Jezebel spirit': A scholarly inquiry
Trudie Stark; Hans J.M. van Deventer
Faculty of Humanities, North-West University (Vaal Triangle Campus), South Africa
Queen Jezebel is rightly recognised as one of the powerful women in the Old Testament. In the biblical text she is introduced as a 'foreign' queen and wife to Ahab, the 8th century king of the northern kingdom, Israel. This article examines some of the interpretations of this character in the church over the centuries. The focus falls on the latest development in this regard whereby, in some circles, the biblical character is linked to the existence of a 'Jezebel spirit' within the contemporary church. On the basis of a narratological reading of the Jezebel texts it is indicated that such an interpretation is unfounded and fails to take cognisance of developments in biblical interpretation related to literary understandings of the text.
Keywords: Old Testament; narrative; Jezebel; spirit; modern church
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For most Jewish genealogists, it's all about the records: finding them, getting them, cherishing them.
But, what happens when on a visit to your family shtetl, Jewish artifacts - physical traces of the town's pre-War Jewish past - are found?
For some, such unexpected confrontations are too painful to deal with. For others, a kind of paralysis sets in because the topic is too big to manage: what to do now? how to proceed? For most, the visit ends with photos and memories, but the traces - the physical reminders of the Jewish lives lived and lost - remain where they were discovered: back in the shtetl.
Not so for the Rohatyn Shtetl Research Group (« RSRG ») founded by Dr. Alex Feller of Chicago.
Though initially formed in 2009 as an informal genealogy-based discussion group of diverse people sharing a common heritage - Rohatyn - the RSRG today embraces a new passion, a new sense of obligation: the recovery, preservation, and perpetuation of Rohatyn's pre-War Jewish heritage.
In summer 1998, a handful of Rohatyn survivors and their decendants converged upon the town for the express purpose of unveiling several commissioned monuments at Rohatyn's two destroyed Jewish cemeteries and two mass grave sites. Over the next decade, Jewish memory receded back into the community, with only the rare, occasional visitor from outside Ukraine arriving in town to walk the streets of his or her grandmother and to emotionally gaze upon the forlorn emptiness of Rohatyn's Jewish cemeteries, largely devoid of headstones.
But, all was not forgotten during the intervening decade, at least by the townspeople - the non-Jewish locals who today live and work in Rohatyn.
A retired Rohatyn school teacher named Mr. Vorobets steadily and seriously continued to document Rohatyn's Jewish past by interviewing elderly residents, combing through local records, and writing articles for the local newspapers. More importantly, he collected up any Jewish headstones or headstone fragments found in town - abandoned on river banks, uncovered during City maintenance of sidewalks and roads, discovered during garden and home renovations - and arranged to have them moved - sometimes by horse and cart, sometimes by hand - to one of Rohatyn's Jewish cemeteries.
There they waited - these artifacts, these vessels of Jewish memory - until April 2011, when I made my second visit to the town and was introduced to Mr. Vorobets.
Over the next 2 1/2 years, working hand-in-hand with Mr. Vorobets as well as Rohatyn's Mayor and administration (the same Mayor who attended the 1998 memorial 1 commemoration along with Mr. Vorobets), the local Ukrainian Church, and Rohatyn's head librarian, a project was born - a community project - to recover Jewish memory. Mr. Vorobets became the touchstone, the contact point, if someone living in town had or heard about a Jewish headstone. He coordinated the recovery and transportation,
he managed those he hired, he kept detailed records of when and from where each stone was found. The RSRG funded the nominal costs - sometimes paid by Mr. Vorobets in Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), sometimes in candy if the stones were small enough for children to act as his assistants.
By May 2013, about 150 headstones and headstone fragments had been recovered and now lay scattered at the base of the 1998 memorial at the northern Jewish cemetery. Each and every stone was photographed, then uploaded to the RSRG website for discussion, posterity, and translation where possible.
So, now what?
Embracing the project was the easy part; grappling with the hard questions that come with this new responsibility, another matter:
- How best to preserve these stones (some made of very fragile and soft materal) from further deterioration by weather and the elements, especially the harsh Ukrainian winters?
- If they are to be incorporated into a memorial, such as wall, how should it be designed to allow for the continued recovery of stones in future years? Who should design it? And perhaps most importantly, how to pay for it?
- The RSRG does not have answers to all these important questions, but it has contacted a Lviv-based artist for advice.
- In late October, this artist will be attending a seminar in Wrocław, Poland on best practices for Jewish cemetery preservation and conservation. He is taking his new commission seriously, and because it is outside his usual artistic medium, wishes to learn as much as possible before embarking on this project for the RSRG. He is bringing questions to the seminar. He is thinking about ideas. He will walk the streets and jewish cemeteries of Rohatyn on November 5, 2013 with me. He will then submit a proposal to the RSRG. It will then be up to the group to find the means to fund the project.
I am hopeful they will.
Marla Raucher Osborn
Prague, Czech Republic (formerly Paris, France)
PS. To stay abreast of the RSRG's Jewish heritage projects in Rohatyn, please visit our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RohatynJH
To see photos of my visits to Rohatyn since 2011, including the headstones:
- http://www.pbase.com/nuthatch/ua_2013_rohatyn_f
- http://www.pbase.com/nuthatch/ua_120524_rohatyn_t
- http://www.pbase.com/nuthatch/ua_2011_rohatyn_t
To watch an interview of RSRG by Ukrainian TV in summer 2011 (with English subtitles):
To read about the RSRG's other Jewish heritage projects and issues in Rohatyn:


text: Brand MarketingThe Whole World Is WatchingBy Chris Rohrs|May 11, 2009 ShareBy Chris Rohrs|May 11, 2009 Share"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." -Yogi BerraAs everyone knows, television is dead. We know this because, well, because everybody knows it. Like Jerry Mathers, from Leave It to Beaver, died in Vietnam. Everybody knows that. Except he didn't.Nobody sits and watches a television program anymore. Everybody is downloading programs off the Internet. And that's a small percentage of time compared with all the social networking everybody's doing. And if anybody is watching television in the traditional way, nobody is spending any serious amount of time doing it. Except they are.Pardon me if I mention a few inconvenient facts that have surfaced in recent weeks. First, Nielsen reported TV viewing is at its highest point in history. That means in the entire 59 years since the company began compiling time-spent statistics, the numbers have never been bigger. To be more specific, the latest data shows the average American household, per day, spends eight hours and 21 minutes in front of the television. Men spend four hours and 49 minutes watching, and women spend five hours and 25 minutes. And teens, that demo that we "lost" to Facebook, YouTube and the iPod? They spend an average of three hours and 27 minutes per day watching television, and that's also an all-time high.Then there's the study conducted by Ball State's Center for Media Design on behalf of the Council for Research Excellence that was released in March. It's been called the "largest observational look at media usage ever conducted."Some key findings: 99 percent of viewing in the past year was done on a "traditional" television set; less than 5 percent of TV viewing was DVR playback; and YouTube, Hulu and all other Web/cell phone media accounted for less than 1 percent of viewing.While the study indicates that computer usage has supplanted radio as the second most common media activity, TV remains the dominant medium for media consumption and advertising. The Ball State findings affirm the Nielsen data: The average American adult is exposed to five hours and nine minutes of live TV each day, almost 15 minutes of TV via a DVR device and 2.4 minutes of video on the computer.And finally, there's the study that brings it all home: the Yankelovich report on the effects of advertising on consumers. The "purchase funnel" has been widely accepted as an important way of looking at how consumers move toward a purchase decision, but up to now very little research existed to determine the specific impacts of advertising. This study, commissioned by the Television Bureau of Advertising, broke new ground when it was unveiled at the Paley Center for Media last month.Yankelovich conducted a survey among U.S. adults between Jan. 29 and Feb. 10, 2009 to determine the role that TV plays as part of a multiplatform environment for advertising. Please note those dates: They mean that the survey represents a snapshot of consumer attitudes in the teeth of the recession.For all business categories, according to Yankelovich, advertising impacts consumers at an 80 percent level when it comes to awareness and declines to 53 percent when it comes to making purchases or activation. Overweighting toward lower funnel activity can therefore be risky. The study shows television's share-of-media impact on a percentage basis remains strong and steady through all marketing phases — awareness, interest, consider purchase, want to purchase, visit store/Web site and make purchase — averaging 52 percent of overall media impact.After TV, the Internet has the second-strongest impact, contributing 14 percent to awareness, 13 percent to consideration, 13 percent to preference and 12 percent to actual purchase levels. The Internet can serve as an important complement to television in purchase-funnel impact. But rarely, even at the transactional phase, does the Internet replace TV as the primary consumer action driver.The Yankelovich study drills down into 15 key consumer categories, revealing major differences as to where in the consumer purchase funnel that media is most important and effective. By and large, higher-ticket, longer-consideration categories (like auto and furniture stores) can be most impacted by media in the mid- to-upper funnel. Mid-consideration categories (like travel and home improvement stores) tend to be very media sensitive in the mid-to-lower funnel. And short-consideration categories (like grocery stores and movies) can be impacted from the top all the way to the bottom, or transactional phase, of the funnel.A key Yankelovich lesson: Conventional wisdom about different media's role in influencing consumers is wrong. Only by drilling down within specific categories can the optimal use of media in general and media channels in particular be fully realized. This is important, actionable knowledge for marketers to possess. And it will be crucial information to possess as media become more and more of a marketing tool in today's brave new world.That's why TVB is mining the mountain of data for all 15 categories produced by the Yankelovich study, and we are making calls on advertisers and agencies with category-specific data. These are difficult times for the advertising industry. But its wise men and women understand that, while there is a temptation to try something new, sticking with what works ultimately will win the day. The enduring truth is that television retains its connection with the consumer, now more than ever.Nobody watches television anymore, except for everybody.Chris Rohrs is the president of the Television Bureau of Advertising. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com: 1 2 Sharehttp://adweek.it/2kPYQsU copy Adweek Adweek


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Damaged: New Locust bridge takes a hit
Just one month after it reopened following a five-month shut-down for repair, the brand new Locust Avenue Bridge has already been hit.
And even though this incident did not damage the support beams below the bridge, it still has area residents wondering why the bridge was rebuilt to the same specifications that left it vulnerable to serious damage from accidents in both 1992 and 1999.
"Insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting something different," says Locust Grove neighborhood resident Marianne McKernan, whose neighborhood has become a de facto detour between Locust Avenue and Park Street.
McKernan says it would be one thing if the bridges had been repaired in a way that would prevent future accidents. But "they didn't make it any taller, any wider, or any different," she fumes. "There is something really seriously wrong with this picture."
City engineer Tony Edwards says it's not as simple as just raising the height of the bridge.
"You'd have to raise the road," he explains, for several hundred feet on either side. That, in turn, would affect the grade in front of the houses along the street, requiring sidewalks to be replaced and causing drainage problems. Particularly on the low side of Locust Avenue, Edwards says, "It wouldn't be desirable."
He says the city is exploring the idea of putting up height warning signs along Route 250 before each bridge, but he acknowledges that there's nothing keeping either one from being hit– "It could be tomorrow, or it could be 100 years from now," he says. The cost of significant changes in bridge design, however, would be prohibitive.
As for the cost of the most recent damage to the Locust bridge, Edwards says it will be "relatively minor."
The recent accident happened in the wee hours of Sunday, August 24, as an 18-wheeler traveling west on Route 250 attempted a left turn from the ramp onto the bridge.
"Apparently they weren't reading the sign that says no trucks over two axles," says Edwards.
Apparently the driver also failed to read the law that says it's illegal to leave the scene of the accident: He disappeared following the incident, leaving chipped concrete posts on the bridge and ramp and a cracked railing along the ramp.
"We have a few leads," says Sergeant Ronnie Roberts of Charlottesville police, "but nothing has been solved."
Edwards says this hit-and-run damage is nowhere near as extreme as that from the 1999 accident in which the boom of an excavation machine carried on the back of an L.W. Critzer truck struck a beam beneath the bridge. (The same truck continued on that day and struck the Park Street Bridge as well.)
The City is consulting with a bridge contractor to get an estimate on the most recent damage, and though Edwards declines to venture a guess as to cost, he says the repair won't require the closure of the bridge, even for a day.
"If anything," he says, "it might be a temporary closure of that one lane on the ramp."
That's small consolation to Marianne McKernan, who says she hasn't had a good night's sleep in more than a month due to heavy traffic redirected past her home.
Of the bridge repairs, she says, "It's right up there with the $20,000 Christmas tree and the free speech board. The City is misappropriating my tax dollars."


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Some of the offers are for online-only sales but, should the prices pan out, there were some significant savings to be had. In previous cases, preorders for incorrect prices were refunded, so there seems like little excuse not to snag a preorder for titles that you're planning to get.
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I'm not sure exactly how much rain is 'normal' for July, but we sure didn't get close to it. Of the five CoCoRaHS Rain Gauges reporting daily in Henry County, the most rain recorded was a paltry 1.15" near Campbellsburg. The lowest amount was less than seven tenths of an inch just north and east of Pleasureville. Needless to say, the many 90-plus degree days we've had and the lack of rain have painted a pretty parched look in much of the county.
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Renaud Charpentier, of Total War devs Creative Assembly, may have a point. So many "bad" games, which to be fair most people would call simply "average", aren't offensively terrible. They're just boring. Bland. "Competent".
The ones that stick with us, even if they don't play so well, stick with us for a reason. Like, say, Mirror's Edge. They're bold, confident, either trying something new or doing something old with panache. They're what happens when a developer tackles the creative aspects of a game, not just the technological.
Creative Assembly: "70 per cent of games aren't good enough" [Edge]


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The New York Knickerbockers return to action tonight as they take on the Sacramento Kings (or Queens if you are Shaq) in Sacramento and continue their western swing. The Knicks are coming off a thrilling win in Phoenix on Wednesday night thanks to a J.R. Smith buzzer beater. Smith also hit the game tying shot moments before. The Knicks got 50 points combined from Smith and Jason Kidd on a night where they were without Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton. Felton is out 4-6 weeks with a broken pinkie and Anthony is still listed as day-to-day, and is unsure if he will give it a go tonight. Leave it to the Lakers to hurt Carmelo yet again.
The Knicks did get some solid minutes out of Marcus Camby, a good sign going forward as they need depth up front especially with the length of Rasheed Wallace's absence being unknown. Pablo Prigioni will also need to see extended minutes with Felton out, and this is a good stretch to evaluate just how deep the Knicks are as a team.
Based on Carmelo's comments and saying he was barely able to walk yesterday, I am going to assume he is going to sit out tonight. The Kings aren't exactly the best team in the league and they were without Demarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans in their last game. The Kings have the second to worst record in the Western Conference and have been just a mess all year. Cousins was suspended indefinitely a week ago for conduct detrimental to the team, a.k.a whining and complaining over and over again. He was reinstated to the team but did not play in their previous game as clearly him and head coach Keith Smart do not see eye to eye.
So the Knicks head into Sacramento a little banged up with a record of 21-8, and should go in and take care of business. The Kings are just 3-7 in their last 10, and rank in the bottom of the league in both offensive and defensive efficiency. If the Kings are going to be without their top two players in Cousins and Evans then the Knicks should have no problem getting win number 22. If Cousins does play then Chandler and Camby will both have their hands full with the young big man as he is one of the top big guys in the game when keeping his head. It will be key for Chandler to stay out of foul trouble, and to work Marcus Camby into the rotation.
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BOSTON — Former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger will appeal the racketeering conviction that landed him a life sentence last week.
Bulger's attorneys, J.W. Carney Jr. and Hank Brennan, filed the one-sentence notice of appeal in federal court on Wednesday evening. The appeal notice had been expected.
The lawyers have said Bulger believes his trial was a "sham" because he wasn't allowed to argue that a now-deceased federal prosecutor gave him immunity to commit crimes.
Bulger was convicted in August in a broad racketeering case, including 11 killings and other gangland crimes in the 1970s and 80s. He was sentenced Nov. 14 to two consecutive life terms after a two-day hearing at which families of his victims vented their anger, and Judge Denise Casper castigated him for "almost unfathomable depravity."
Bulger did not testify at his trial or speak at his sentencing.
Carney said last week Bulger was "pleased that he held to his principles" by staying silent and refusing to participate in the sentencing.
The former boss of Boston's Irish mob, the Winter Hill Gang, Bulger was an FBI informant against the rival New England Mafia. His case became a major embarrassment for the FBI when it was learned that corrupt Boston agents had taken bribes from Bulger and protected him for years.
He fled Boston in 1994 after being tipped off by a former FBI agent he was about to be indicted, and was a fugitive for 16 years until he was captured in Santa Monica, Calif., in 2011.
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Leaders of California's largest cities are backing legislation that would expand and improve California's film and TV tax credit program.
The mayors of Los Angeles, Sacramento, Long Beach, San Francisco, Fresno, San Diego, Bakersfield, Santa Ana, Oakland and San Jose on Tuesday signed a letter supporting Assembly Bill 1839.
"Extending California's film and television production tax credit program is a smart, prudent investment in California's future and economic competitiveness," the mayors wrote. "The program is one of California's most efficient and proven economic development tools, generating 51,000 jobs and providing $4.5 billion in direct spending since its inception in 2009."
The bill, reviewed today by an Assembly panel, would significantly expand funding and allow more projects to qualify so that California can better compete with film incentives offered by rival states and countries that have grabbed a large share of Hollywood's business.
In 2012, only one big budget feature film was shot entirely in California, and in 2013, just 39 out of 137 one-hour television series were filmed here, the mayors noted in their letter.
AB 1839 would replace a program enacted in 2009 that allocates $100 million annually to film and TV projects and that is set to expire in 2017. The program currently excludes many types of productions, including large studio films and new network dramas that increasingly are being filmed outside of the state.
"The widespread geographic and bipartisan support for taking this action demonstrates a keen realization that California is losing tens of thousands of middle class jobs and significant tax revenue to other states and nations when it comes to film and television production," the mayors wrote.
Their letter was addressed to Assemblymen Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) and Raul Bocanegra (D-Pacoima), who chairs the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee, where the AB 1839 is expected to be approved Tuesday before going to the Assembly for a full vote this summer.
The bill previously was unanimously approved by the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media Committee in March.
The legislation is expected to face tougher road in the Senate, however, where some Northern California lawmakers have opposed offering subsidies to the film industry.
A recent report from the Legislative Analyst's Office urged lawmakers to be cautious about expanding the program, saying the fiscal benefits had been exaggerated. Also uncertain is whether Gov. Jerry Brown will endorse the measure.
In response, a coalition of labor, industry and government officials are stepping up lobbying efforts. The mayors' letter is the latest in that effort.
"In order to once again be competitive, California must put in place a meaningful, expanded credit that will bring back jobs, increase revenue, and support small businesses and vendors all across the state. Too much is at stake for the people of California to let this key industry slip away," the mayors added.


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Not getting along overly well with it, there are a lot of tangles in it and it has more wording than I've seen on previews of other Zentanlge books on Amazon preview, but I'm not sure how and when to turn the card, so kinda winging it. I also get the feeling that the style show in the way it is in the book puts pressure on and leads you to over think things a bit.
I have really enjoyed Tiffany's tutorials on Zentangle on You Tube as you see the tangle created and are then able to use the design show in a more freestyle way. Have to say I'm on the fence about Zentangle, the relaxation part works but as yet haven't created something that I 'love' at the other end. Maybe because I'm still learning. There seem to be a lot of 'rules' about Zentangle which to me flies in the face of it being a calming thing. But hey, I guess The Tea ceremony and calligraphy are also zen like activites and they too have a set way of doing things, so maybe it isn't so strange.
Do you tangle? Would love to see what you have drawn, there seems to be a wide range of ways people use this art form. If you have found any great tutorial sites do let me know and I'll try and add them to the Art tab at the top of the blog.
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Lamb steaks with rosemary sweet potatoes
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- sugars9g
- fibre4g
- protein29g
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Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Heat half the oil in a roasting tray, then brown the steaks on both sides and set aside. Toss the potato, onion, remaining oil and half the rosemary into the roasting tray, then lay the steaks on top. Brush the steaks with the mustard, scatter with remaining rosemary and roast everything for 20 mins until the potatoes are softened and the lamb cooked.
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Earlier I talked about how Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire dropped out of Drew Gooden's charity game last night due to a back injury. Alan Hahn reports that Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, says that Stoudemire is fine:
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Months ago, my dear friend Krista (aka lolablueocean/k2/SeattleKrista) organized a private group of other amazing friends on flickr and set forth to make me a baby quilt. After I received the quilt, I was invited into the group and got to see all of the planning and discussion that went into their collaboration. Each person made a block or two, and then Krista joined them together, added many more of her own blocks, and completed the quilt. (Knowing how busy she is with her work and her own family, I'm still amazed that she pulled this off.) It's double sided and much larger than just a baby quilt. I've wrapped myself up in it and plan on it keeping both me and the new baby warm during what I expect to be many middle of the night nursing sessions.
Avery, Claire, and Cooper received the sweetest gifts as well. They felt so special to be included in the package.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again-- the friendships I've made through this blog and flickr are just as real and meaningful as the ones I have with friends that I get to see in person. I've been lucky to meet a few of my online friends and am excited to meet more in the future. I feel so grateful for each one of you!
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Marsha Ambrosius Releases Touching Ballad 'Run' [Audio]
Marsha Ambrosius is on a roll. After releasing her fantastic Sade cover 'Stronger Than Pride' and 'FVCK&LOVE' EP, she's back with the heart-aching ballad 'Run.'
Over a somber piano groove, the R&B songbird displays a vulnerability that will tug on your heartstrings as she sings about a failed relationship.
"Run away from all the pain I feel now that you are gone / I've been so alone / So I run away and then you follow me out of the dark," she sings in the first verse.
On the chorus, Ambrosius vows to overcome her heartbreak and move on with her life. She sings, "Wanna stay, wanna leave / I'm so caught in between / Now I finally see, that you just weren't the one for me."
The touching ballad 'Run' will reportedly appear on Ambrosius' second album 'Friends & Lovers,' due this spring.
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Jonathan Whitton (Bistro & MAC Award Winner, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH) returns to the solo concert stage with an encore engagement of his critically acclaimed, sold-out 2012 concert series, THE FREE RESIDENCY, on Tuesdays, tonight, February 5 & the 19th @ 7:00PM at Don't Tell Mama. Tickets are $8 with advance reservation; $13 at the door plus a two-drink minimum.
Celebrated for headlining both the Highline Ballroom & BB King Blues Club as Hedwig in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Jonathan Whitton follows up his award-winning 2007 NYC solo-concert debut in collaboration with indie-musician/guitarist AaRon Jones. THE FREE RESIDENCY is an introspective concert experiment that surveys the journey home by way of dreamscape, reality, and memory.
Whitton has been seen recently in NYC productions of EVEN FOR ONE NIGHT (Dixon Place), THE Disney Diaries (dir. Michele Pawk, Laurie Beechman), SEPARATE: BATTLE SONGS OF YOUTH (Ars Nova), & The Yellow Wood (dir. Brian Yorkey, New World Stages). Regionally, he has starred in productions of THE LAST FIVE YEARS, HEDWIG, CABARET, & SANTALAND DIARIES. He has also been seen onstage at such NYC venues as Joe's Pub, 54 Below, Ars Nova, Highline Ballroom, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
Musical selections for THE FREE RESIDENCY include contemporary, re-imagined takes on songs from an eclectic group of musicians: Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians, Michael Callen, Amos Lee, Kate McGarrigle, Patty Griffin, James Shelton, John Vanderslice, & Rufus Wainwright, amongst others.
NYU Musical Theatre Writing Program Graduate AaRon Jones serves as Musical Director.
Jonathan Whitton's Debut Album, Jonathan Whitton: LIVE AT THE Laurie Beechman, is available on iTunes.
THE FREE RESIDENCY returns Tuesdays, tonight, February 5th & the 19th @ 7:00PM. Don't Tell Mama is located at 343 W. 46th St. (btw 8th & 9th Avenues). There is a $8 cover in advance; $13 at the door. All performances have a 2-Drink Minimum. Cash only. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 212-757-0788 or by visiting www.donttellmamanyc.com.
Jonathan Whitton has played standing room only engagements in numerous major American cities and has sung in such NYC venues as Joe's Pub, 54 Below, Ars Nova, Highline Ballroom, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. NYC Theatre Credits: Hedwig & The Angry Inch (BB King's & Highline Ballroom), The Disney Diaries (dir. Michele Pawk, Laurie Beechman), Even For One Night (Dixon Place), The Yellow Wood (dir. Brian Yorkey, New World Stages), Separate: Battle Songs of Youth (Ars Nova), Together This Time (Lucille Lortel), Falsettos (Wingspan). Regional: Last Five Years, Cabaret, Hedwig..., Santaland Diaries, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and Visiting Mr. Green.. He is the recipient of both the 2008 BackStage Bistro and Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) Award for his NYC Debut. His album Jonathan Whitton: LIVE AT THE Laurie Beechman THEATRE is available on iTunes. www.jonwhitton.com
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