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A scenic 15 day 14 night fly drive holidays that begins and ends in Portland Oregon.
Your fly drive includes:
- Return trip scheduled flights
- Intermediate 4 door car hire, including insurances and satellite navigation
- Accommodations as stated
- Personalised Road Book
Day 01 - Arrive Portland
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Portland. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to the Hotel Monaco.
Hotel: Hotel Monaco, Portland
Day 02 - Portland
Portland is a vibrant yet laid-back city with a booming bike culture. We recommend taking either a bike or Segway tour to introduce you to the city and spectacular waterfront. Shoppers will be delighted with the options from the Pearl District to quirky Mississippi Avenue and downtown Pioneer Place Mall. Renowned for its more than 500 food carts and plethora of international cuisine, dining is a real treat. With its new crop of urban wineries, over 50 craft breweries and Distillery Row, there's no shortage of places to spend your evenings.
Hotel: Hotel Monaco, Portland
Driving Distance: 80Mi/129Km
Day 03 - Cannon Beach
It is only a short drive today as you leave the city and head for the beautiful coast. We suggest taking the northern loop road which passes through Astoria. Make a stop in the carnival town of Seaside, where surf shops, oceanfront boardwalks and ice creams are commonplace. Once in Cannon Beach, visit Haystack Rock, perhaps once of the most iconic images of Oregon's coastline.
Hotel: The Ocean Lodge
Driving Distance: - 158Mi/255Km
Day 04 - Florence
Heading south, your journey continues along the coastline which is dotted with scenic lookout points and quaint small towns and villages. There are numerous stops you shouldn't miss. Visit Depoe Bay Sea Wall, where crashing waves pummel the coastline on one side of Highway 101 whilst over 20 shops and restaurants line the other side. Also visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse, standing 93 feet tall at the westernmost point of the basalt headland. This lighthouse has been guiding ships along the west coast since 1873. Newport offers a scenic waterfront where many small galleries, gift shops and cafes can be found and from where many boat tours depart. The dock is also home to a noisy sea lion population.
Hotel: Driftwood Shores Resort
Driving Distance: 124Mi/199Km
Day 05 & Day 06 - Gold Beach
Before departing from Florence, why not take a dune buggy ride at Sand Dunes Frontier? Accommodating all adrenaline levels, take a small jeep flying across the dunes or a seat in one of the more leisurely large vehicles, both driven by skilled drivers. You may also wish to visit Sand Master Park, to try your hand at Sand Boarding. Hugging the coast, continue south with stops in Coos Bay and Port Orford en route to Gold Beach.
Hotel: Tu Tu Tun Lodge
Driving Distance: 196Mi/315Km
Day 07 & Day 08 - Grants Pass
Cross the state line into northern California where you will find the Redwood National and State Parks. Once in Grants Pass you may choose to learn the Italian Art Glass technique at The Glass Forge, where you can create your own masterpiece.
Hotel: Weasku Inn
Driving Distance: 313Mi/504Km
Day 09 & Day 10 - Crater Lake National Park & Bend
Shortly after leaving Grants Pass, make a stop at Jacksonville, voted one of America's coolest small towns. We have allowed you a two night stay in Bend, so you can take a full day in Crater Lake National Park en route. Prepare to witness one of the most spectacular lake landscapes you will ever see. Crater Lake was formed 7,700 years ago, when a volcanic peak erupted and then collapsed. The remaining calder filled with water, creating the deep azure-blue lake that you see today. Rim Drive offers dozens of lake viewpoints and the grand 1915 Crater Lake Lodge warrants a stop too. If time allows, you may wish to stop at Collier Logging Museum in Chiloquin before arrival into Bend. Bend is a very quaint town, filled with small cafes and independent shops. A visit to High Desert Museum is a must.
Hotel: The Oxford
Driving Distance: 230Mi/371Km
Day 11 - Smith Rock State Park, Painted Hills & Baker City
Today's drive through Central Oregon into Eastern Oregon is packed full of scenic sights so keep your camera close by. Your first port of call is Smith Rock State Park located near the town of Redmond. Its sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt are ideal for rock climbing, but the less adventurous can hike or mountain bike the miles of trails. However you decide to discover this wonder, you will be mesmerised by the 800ft cliffs towering over the lazy Crooked River. Next make a stop at Painted Hills, where millions of years of history are revealed in the multi coloured layers of mountainous earth. The colours are thought to have been created by the varying minerals from one millennia to the next, resulting in hills which appear to have been painted in reds, oranges and yellows. The Thomas Condon Paleontology Centre is home to hundreds of fossils from the John Day Fossil Beds and surrounding areas and make s perfect afternoon stop. Should time allow, visit Kam Wah Chung Museum before making the last part of todays journey, along winding forested roads into Baker City. Baker City is a former gold rush boomtown, adorned with historic buildings and the award-winning Barley Brown's Brew Pub.
Hotel: Geiser Grand Hotel
Driving Distance: 96Mi/155Km
Day 12 - Hells Canyon, Wallowa Lake & Pendleton
Baker City is at the start of an incredible 208 mile scenic byway, ending at La Grande. Start with a visit to the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Centre, following which the highlights of your journey are Hells Canyon Dam, Hells Canyon Overlook, Wallowa Lake, Nez Perce Interpretive Centre, Minam State Recreation Area and the Eagle Cap Excursion Train.
Hotel: Oxford Suites
Driving Distance: 200Mi/321Km
Day 13 & Day 14 - Columbia River Gorge & Mount Hood
Todays journey hugs the state border with Washington State and includes many highlights. Start with a stop in Boardman, which is home to SAGE Centre - an interactive experience which highlights sustainable agriculture and energy. In The Dalles, we suggest visits to Sunshine Mill Winery for a tasting of the vineyards premier wines, and at Columbia Gorge Discovery Centre & Museum, which tells the story of the Gorges natural and cultural histories. Head to Rowena Plateau for sweeping views of the Gorge and adjacent historic highway. Hood River, a sweet little town, makes a perfect stop for lunch before exploring the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum. Taking the I35 south, your journey sweeps toward the incredibly majestic Mount Hood. Should time allow, visit Tamawanas Falls Trailhead near the base of Mount Hood. A 3.6 mile round-trip walk rewards hikers with a thundering 125ft waterfall that you can walk behind. Make a stop at Timberline Lodge for a hot chocolate or cool lemonade, before arrival into Welches where you are based for two nights. On your second day in this area, visit the Wildwood Recreation Site located close to your hotel. Combining the Cascade Streamwatch Trail and Wildwood Wetlands Trail, which are lined by boardwalks, you can explore the natural stream and wetland ecosystems on an easy walk. You may also decide to visit Jonsrud Viewpoint in Sandy which is part of the Oregon Trail and offers spectacular view of Mount Hood. Save ample time to explore Columbia Gorge Waterfalls, a collection of 77 waterfalls located along the Gorge. Our favourites are Bridal Veil Falls and Multnomah Falls so if time is short make these your chosen viewings.
Hotel: The Resort at the Mountain
Driving Distance: 42Mi/68Km
Day 15 - Journey home
It is a short drive back to Portland International Airport, so you may choose to spend some time in Willamette Valley, which is the centre of Oregon's wine region. Return your car to the depot and check in for your flight back to the UK.
From £2,539.00 per person based on twin occupancy of Standard rooms in low season. Other prices available on request. Park entrance fees are not included and payable locally.
For more information call 01243 779 737
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CDC: 2 children sickened by new swine flu strain
Health officials say a novel strain of swine flu has sickened two children in Pennsylvania and Indiana.
One had contact with pigs. The other is believed to have been infected by a caregiver who had contact with pigs, suggesting the virus can spread person-to-person.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new virus contains a gene from the H1N1 swine flu that caused a worldwide scare two years ago, plus parts of other viruses that have infected pigs over the last decade.
The children were infected in July and August and have recovered. Both had received flu shots last year.
Officials are investigating other reports of illness in people who attended an agricultural fair in Pennsylvania. No additional cases have been confirmed so far.

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Montreal City Ambassador
Community based story collecting & photography
Application deadline: Thursday August 25th, 2016
This project is a National Initiative for Canada's 150th anniversary.
Requirement: Must be between 18 and 30 years of age
Starting date: September 26th, 2016
Position Type: Volunteer, Part Time (15 hrs/month for 12 months), one-time 1000$ stipend provided
Location: Based in Montreal
To APPLY: Send a resume and cover letter to Sophie Babinski, Campaign Manager at firstname.lastname@example.com and indicate "Montreal" in the email subject.
All City Ambassadors are required to attend a 2-day orientation and working session at the end of September at Apathy is Boring headquarters in Montreal (all expenses covered). Date to be confirmed. We thank everyone for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Description
From September 2016 to August 2017, 10 Apathy is Boring City Ambassadors, alongside partner organizations, will be capturing the stories and community contributions made by young Canadians. Photographs and captions will document the diverse, conventional and unconventional ways millennials are shaping their communities. This content will then be disseminated through creative interventions, such as outdoor city projections, in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. This is a collaborative project with dozens of community partners, including the Canadian Red Cross, Engineers without Borders, Gen Why Media, Canadian Heritage, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Community Foundations of Canada, and the National Association of Friendship Centres. Two Montreal City Ambassadors will be responsible for connecting with partner organizations active in their city, as well as their personal networks, to highlight the stories of inspiring young Canadians. The two Montreal City Ambassadors will be joining a team of 8 other ambassadors from across the country, and will have autonomy to make this project unique and authentic to Montreal.
Because City Ambassadors will be working in teams of two, you are welcome to apply with a friend or colleague. This is not required, however if you are applying as a pair please indicate so in your cover letter.
● Develop relationships with youth-focused community organizations across the city
● Collect photos and stories of how peers are making a difference in the community
● Curate photos and stories collected based on the following themes: Diversity and Inclusion, Reconciliation, Inspiring Youth, Environment
● Participate in a monthly call with the campaign manager
● Connect with national ambassador network through Slack
● Project coordination and reporting
● Support with logistics related to Canada 150 events held by Apathy is Boring, where photos and stories collected will be projected in high traffic areas
● Attend and facilitate conversation spaces at the projection event held in your city
● Volunteer experience and interest
● An interest in photography and other visual art mediums
● Deep roots in the city
● Demonstrated interest in the mission and vision of the organization
● Awareness of youth issues and appreciation of diverse cultures
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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For a homeowner with a house valued at $150,000, the rate change amounts to a $35 decrease in property taxes paid to county entities, from $336 to $301.
The owner of a $150,000 business would see the San Juan County tax bill drop by $64, from $612 to $548.
With the decision, Commissioners absorbed a $100 million increase in county property values into the prior year's collections. Previously, taxing entities have most often accepted the "certified rate", which results in increased revenue when property values are growing. The certified rate provides the same amount of tax revenue from the prior year's properties, plus additional revenue from new growth.
A completely revenue neutral rate would have resulted in a 13.2 percent decrease in the tax rate. However, Commissioner Bruce Adams sought a way to cover increases in employee costs.
"I just want to make sure that we are not digging a hole that we are sorry we dug in a few months when budget time comes around," said Adams.
Adams said he could support a decrease in tax rates "as long as we can keep the county whole, with no employment reductions or reductions in salary."
Commissioner Phil Lyman had hoped for a completely "revenue neutral" stance but agreed to a small increase to account for growth in retirement and insurance costs for county employees. This amounts to $4 difference in the tax bill on a $150,000 home.
Clerk Norman Johnson reported that the cost for retirement benefits for county employees would increase from 13.77 to 16.04 percent of base salary for local government workers and from 27.07 to 31.37 percent of base salary for certified law enforcement workers.
The cost of health insurance is also expected to increase this year.
Four taxing entities, including San Juan County, the City of Blanding, the Monticello Cemetery District, and the San Juan Water Conservancy District, have adopted mostly revenue neutral rates.
Lyman said the decrease in tax rates is necessary to send a message of support to the business community. He added that in recent years, San Juan County had, through reassessment of existing properties, "turned the tables on the homeowners and the business communities."
Lyman praised the City of Blanding for adopting a revenue neutral rate, adding that, "it may be a miniscule difference, but it sends a strong message."
The City of Monticello will hold truth in taxation hearings, which signals a possible increase in tax rates above the certified rates.
Other taxing entities, including school districts, the health service district, Bluff service district, and others, will adopted rates before the end of June.
Because of growth in centrally-assessed properties and the revaluation of many locally-assessed commercial properties, the certified tax rate is likely to be lower across the board. Adopting a revenue neutral rate will result in additional cuts for taxpayers.
Commissioner Lyman asked about turnover in county employees. The Commission has discussed decreasing the number of county employees through attrition. Some positions wouldn't be replaced when an employee retired or moved to another job.
Norman Johnson reports that there has been very little or no turnover at all in the county. County resident Merilyn Boynton said, "In an economy this bad, people hang on to their jobs desperately."
In other business, county resident John Evans approached the Commission with concerns about plowing roads in the winter. Evans suggested that many of the road repairs each summer are necessary because of damage that snow plows do in the winter.
Evans said the county could save money by not plowing roads, adding, "God put the snow there, and he will provide the sunshine to get rid of it."
Commissioners accepted a bid from Jones & DeMille to study the feasibility of expanding Dry Wash Reservoir, north of Blanding.
Preliminary estimates are that increasing the height of the dam by 17 feet could increase the capacity of the reservoir from 140 to 600 acre-feet of water.
Commissioners heard public comment on two proposals for the state Community Impact Board (CIB).
The first seeks a $60,000 CIB grant on a $120,000 project to build a storage building at the Blanding Cemetery. The cemetery district will provide the additional funding.
The second seeks a $65,000 CIB grant on a $145,000 project to expand the fire station in Eastland. San Miguel County in Colorado is donating a used fire engine, but it doesn't quite fit in the existing building. USDA Rural Development is providing the additional funding.


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When a team wins the Super Bowl, the whole team walks away with the Vince Lombardi trophy. But only one person can be the Super Bowl MVP, and that title goes to Seattle Seahawks Defensive End Malcolm Smith. And, as part of his winnings, he'll be driving away in a blaze of glory with a Chevy Silverado High Country.
Well, let's just hope it's not a literal blaze of glory, as the new Silverado seems to have the tendency to go up in flames, which I hear leads to a medical condition known as fiery death.
But hey, I'm sure they'll fix that by the time Malcolm Smith gets his. Plus, it's got leather.
Though he might have wished he got a Dacia Logan instead.
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No doubt about it: Life with video games is a hell of a lot different now than it was back in the day.
It's easy to look on the past with rose-tinted glasses, but part of what I enjoy about this latest comic from Dorkly is that it feels pretty honest. Depressing, at times, but honest.
This one was part three in a series; you can read parts one and two over at Dorkly.


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Shannon is currently working out of a private studio in San Francisco's Mission District. She's been tattooing since 1994 and specializes in custom and large pieces (but still enjoys the smaller ones).
Before your appointment, shower, eat a hearty meal, and do not put on any scented products or perfumes. Please refrain from drug and alcohol use, as it has a negative effect on the tattooing process and healing. The space is small so please keep friends to a minimum. All needles and tubes are sterile and used only one time.


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OTTAWA - Defence Minister Peter MacKay and his U.S. and Mexican counterparts wrap up a two-day meeting in Ottawa today that has focused on shared North American security threats.
Drug trafficking, cyber attacks, intelligence sharing and border security are some of the issues MacKay has discussed with U.S. Defence Secretary Leon Panetta and Mexico's Secretary of National Defence, Gen. Guillermo Galvan Galvan.
Defence officials say the three defence officials are expected to announce new measures today to support the fight against narcotics.
MacKay's communications director, Jay Paxton, says the objective is to co-ordinate security to "assist the ongoing counter-narcotics strategies in our countries."
The so-called war on drugs has many critics, but U.S. government officials stress that the bold firepower of drug cartels means no one country or agency can go it alone.
The United Nations estimates that the drug trade in the United States, Canada and Mexico is now worth at least $147 billion a year.
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England 54-12 Fiji, November 10
England outclass Fiji
November 10, 2012
Charlie Sharples grabbed two tries as England beat Fiji
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Match Analysis by ESPNscrum's Tom Hamilton
England scored seven tries as they opened their autumn international campaign with a 54-12 win over Fiji at Twickenham.
England had talked about imposing themselves on Fiji from the outset and they crushed the islanders in the first scrum but they spent most of the opening 20 minutes in defence. Lancaster's men were falling foul of referee Glen Jackson, the former Saracens fly-half who was taking charge of his first Test match.
The England pack conceded a free-kick at the second scrum before being penalised for off-side. Fly-half Metuisela Talebula was horribly short with the shot at goal and England looked to counter-attack and Manu Tuilagi threw a loose pass but Fiji could not profit. England ventured into Fiji territory just twice in some scrappy opening exchanges, both from Toby Flood kicks, as the islanders dominated possession. And things got worse for England when scrum-half Danny Care was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle.
Fiji heaped the pressure on with barnstorming runs from Api Naikatini and another from Qera, forcing some last-ditch defence from the men in white. Thomas Waldrom then lost control at the base of England's five-metre scrum, Fiji won the put in and attacked again through Qera. The Gloucester loose-forward knocked on as he drove for the line through two defenders and yet England still could not clear their lines.
Talebula was short with a second shot at goal, and England finally enjoyed some possession in the Fiji half with a powerful carry from Manu Tuilagi. Youngs, Waldrom and Sharples carried England forward and when Fiji were penalised, Robshaw pointed to the posts and Flood kicked the points.
In the end, England negotiated Care's absence well and almost immediately on his return they began to click through gears and Sharples scored his first Test try. Tuilagi's burst and a quick offload from Goode created the opportunity and Sharples cut in off the right wing. He still had a lot to do but brushed off three Fijian defenders to touch down. Flood converted and then added a second penalty, taking his Test points tally past the 250 mark, as England began to build continuity and make yards with every ball carry.
Goode was proving highly effective as England's second play-maker and Care's delivery carried a real zip and Fiji's only answer was to spoil. A storming run from Robshaw carried England back into the Fiji 22 and they spread the ball well but the chance was butchered when Marler's final pass for Brad Barritt went horribly forwards.
Tom Johnson and then Robshaw drove for the line. The England captain was held up but this time the red rose pack remained disciplined and twice shoved Fiji backwards to earn a penalty try.
Sharples was centimetres away from scoring a brilliant second try after a weaving run from Goode and a trademark sniping break from Care. Sharples chipped ahead, the ball skipped down the touchline, touched the flag and then just brushed the whitewash in-goal before he could dive on it. Care looked to go himself and was scragged just short of the line but Fiji conceded yet another penalty. England took a quick tap just five yards out and Monye breezed over down the blindside to mark his England return with a try.
Flood extended England's lead with a penalty soon after the restart and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola was sent on for his debut and England built from the attacking platform, working an overlap down the left and Robshaw sent Johnson over for his first Test try.
England switched off and allowed Fiji to score an eye-catching consolation, with Malaki Ravulo streaking away from Tuilagi before Matawalu kicked ahead to score.
Flood then exploited the space out left, launching a long pass for Sharples, who stepped inside and scored his second try of the match.
England began to ring the changes and Ben Youngs came on to join his elder brother Tom, who produced an impressive Test debut before making way for David Paice.
Ben Youngs and Mike Brown both dropped the ball over the line as England looked to turn the screw against a tiring Fiji team.
Qera somehow managed to haul down a barnstorming run from Waldrom but Fiji were stretched again as quick hands from Barritt allowed Tuilagi to dive over in the corner. The Leicester centre then brushed aside a weak tackle to touch down again. Fiji had the final word though, with Seko Kalou crashing over for their second try.
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Summer | Fall 2014
Read about what members of our community are doing to combat breast cancer and other exciting alumni stories. Click on the stories below or the navigation on the left to get started.
Welcome to the new look and feel of the online edition of the Stonehill Alumni Magazine.
Along with the new look and feel, one notable change is the navigation which can be found on the left side of each page.
At the end of each section's page, we encourage you to share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section.
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Teen Beauty: Venus Embrace Shine Razor./
How much time do you spend shaving your legs? I don't even want to try to add up the time or comprehend why it is such a chore. I do shave my legs four or five times a week though, so I guess it is just one of those chores I have to accept.
One thing I have pretty much mastered is the art of shaving my legs. All it takes is a nice shaving cream and the right razor. My razor of choice is this new razor from Venus called Venus Embrace Shine.
The Venus Embrace Shine is the perfect razor for many reasons. First, the razor handle. It is designed so that it fits comfortably in my hand and it is made of a sturdy no slip material. It feels just right when shaving. The blade is encased within five ribbons of moisturizers that help the shaver glide over my legs and keep them smooth. It really helps make it easy and the shaving experience comfortable. Plus, I rarely cut myself with this razor. Bonus! In the end, I get what I want, soft smooth, hair free legs.
You can find the Venus Embrace Shine Razor at drugstores and discount stores like Target and Walmart. The Razor kit that comes with one razor and blade sells for around $7.99. After that, all you have to do is by the refill cartridges, which I see at a lot of different price points ($7.99 - $12.99) depending on how many refills are actually in the kit.


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- Circuit type Race
- Circuit Length 4.309kms
- Circuit Turns 15
- Circuit Direction anti-clockwise
- Capacity 119,000
- Established 1936
|First race
|Brazilian Grand Prix
|February 11, 1973
|Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA)
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|Last race
|Brazilian Grand Prix
|November 11, 2018
|Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
|full results
|Total races
|Next race
|Brazilian Grand Prix
|November 17, 2019
The old version of the Brazilian circuit incorporated most of the tight and twisty infield still present today, along with a balls-out, high-speed section. The original layout consisted of four fast corners, split up by long straights, in which the cars would remain flat out for around 20 seconds. With significant bumps throughout the lap, the track was considered very dangerous - especially by 1980 when cars were running ground-effect aerodynamics. That, and the encroaching favellas around the circuit, saw the Brazilian Grand Prix move to the more glamorous Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro. When it returned in 1990 a $15 million redevelopment plan had stunted the circuit to today's layout. Interlagos literally means 'between the lakes' referring to two large manmade lakes built in the early 20th century to supply the city with water and electricity. The land on which the circuit stands was originally bought in 1938 by two property developers who intended to build houses on the site. When they discovered that the site was not suitable they decided to build a circuit instead, and as Sao Paulo continued to grow at an astounding rate it was not long before the track was surrounded by houses.
Owing to the success of Emerson Fittipaldi, the country expressed an interest in hosting a race. Interlagos held two non-championship races in 1971 and '72 before joining the full championship calendar in 1973, and the circuit proved to be a lucky one for the local racers Fittipaldi, Carlos Pace and Carlos Reutemann who all won races there. In fact, it was the scene of Pace's only F1 win, and following his death in a plane crash in 1977 the circuit was renamed in his honour.
In 1978 the Brazilian Grand Prix moved to the Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro, but it returned to Interlagos the following year. In 1981 it was moved to Rio permanently as the organisers felt the slums of Sao Paulo were at odds with the glamour of F1. It would take a promise of a US$15million redevelopment programme to bring the race back in 1990.
The circuit itself is one of the very few circuits on the calendar that runs anti-clockwise, and this, combined with its bumpy surface means it is considered hard on cars and drivers alike. The resurfacing of the track in 2007 ironed out most of the worst bumps but the circuit still retains the character as it follows the lands contours making it an interesting circuit to drive.
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Kopp helped Harvard total just 81 points in 17 races (photo courtesy Rob Migliaccio).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Harvard sailors placed in the top five of four regattas over the weekend. The Crimson finished second at the Dorchester Bay Invitational, fourth at the Old Guard regatta and Boston Dinghy Cup and fifth at the Duplin Trophy Women's Team Race.
Alan Palmer skippered the Crimson to a second-place finish in the A Division at the Old Guard, hosted by Tufts. Harvard sailors came won a pair of B divisions, Brendan Kopp and Alma Lafler at the Dinghy Cup and Jason Michas and Alex Bick in the Dorchester Bay Invitational.
The 16-team Old Guard, hosted by Brown, awards the Owen, Mosbacher and Knapp Trophies. Yale took the Owen Trophy as the overall winner and the Mosbacher as the Ivy League champion, while Kings Point earned the Knapp as the top-finishing service academy.
Harvard placed fourth overall 137 points, led by Palmer with 40 in the A division. With help from crews Meghan Wareham, Michelle Konstadt and Winston Yan, he won three times and had four runner-up finishes in 12 races, never finishing outside the top half of the field. The Crimson finished three points back of division-winner Yale.
Kopp and Lafler dominated the B division in the Dinghy Cup, hosted by Harvard, Boston University and MIT. Racing 17 times in an 18-school field, the Crimson duo won twice and finished outside the top five just three times. They won the division by 22 points.
Michas and Bick totaled 104 points in 15 races in the Dorchester Bay regatta, hosted by Boston College. With both pairs from all nine schools racing against one another, they finished second on three occasions and finished fifth among the 18 total boats. The A-division duo of Sam Millham and Jin Zang was just five points back, as Harvard trailed only BU in the overall standings.
In the Duplin Trophy at Tufts, the Harvard pairs of Liz Powers and Marie Appel and Emily Lambert and Alexandra Jumper teamed up with a BU duo for an 8-9 overall record.


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FIREBALL RUN is proud to announce Professional Wakeboard Champion Tarah Benzel Mikacich has joined the 2012 Fireball Run Adventurally; Northern Exposure as a member of one of this year's Celebrity Teams.
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Due to the signature cause, raising awareness for missing and exploited children, FIREBALL RUN and the Race to Recover America's Missing Children has always had a strong following of women, especially mothers. In honor of our female followers, the 2012 Adventurally is celebrating women in professional sports. FIREBALL RUN agreed Tarah Mikacich should represent women in water sports.
Tarah Mikacich is sponsored by O'Brien Wakeboards, and will join lifelong friend, Grand Prix driver Shea Holbrook in raising awareness for the recovery of missing 2-year old Donald Jackson, from Naples, Florida.
"Girls coming up need to have a role model competing as strong as the boys, having it out there makes every girl want to push to do more- that's the type of passion I am hoping to inspire," Tarah said.
"I agree with Tarah, we can't wait to see her not only competing against the men in the rally, but also inspiring all the young women that attend the live events," said Fireball Run Executive Producer J. Sanchez.
The FIREBALL RUN Adventurally is a national live event and film series, headquartered at Universal Studios. The 8-day, 14 city, 2,200 mile interactive road rally and entertainment property supports the Race to Recovery of America's Missing Children; the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the country. Each team is assigned a missing child from their home region along with thousands of posters to distribute along the route. A decal featuring the child is affixed to the vehicle, creating a rolling awareness campaign. To date, the effort has assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children.
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is one of the tech industry's most exciting figures.
Publicly, she's gone from being "the blonde woman in computer science classes" at Stanford to running one of the oldest names in consumer Internet history in less than two decades. She makes billion-dollar acquisition decisions and has made Yahoo — once an afterthought in the post dot-com boom era — a hot topic on tech blogs and mainstream news sites alike.
Behind the scenes, she's earned something of a reputation for being a strong personality in the workplace — controlling discussions and always assuming that her view is right. Often she turns out to be just that.
Below, we've organized the quotes that chart both her rise and the life-long personality traits that enabled it.
Brian Jojade took Advanced Math with Mayer in eighth grade. One day, he called in to a local radio station to ask if they would announce that it was her birthday on-air. "She wasn't amused at all. You could just tell it wasn't fun for her," he later recalled.
In high school, Mayer was allowed 20-minute breaks during the day. According to classmate Elize Bazter, "She would be the person to come down, get something to eat from the kitchen or the vending machines, and then she would go to the library or the science lab to study. She wouldn't be the one to stay and sit there and converse for 20 minutes."
Looking back on her time before college, Mayer herself notes: "It wasn't until I was a professional woman mentoring other girls in math and science that I learned that openly liking math and science is unusual for girls. It's actually considered far too nerdy and far too much for the boys. Wausau schools were so supportive that I never felt strange for a second about pursuing math and science and being good in them."
Josh Elman, venture capitalist and a former member of one of Mayer's study groups at Stanford, distinctly remembers their time working together: "It felt like she was the smartest student in the room — and the most serious. You always knew those two things about her. Very smart. Very serious."
After grad school at Stanford, Mayer was presented with over a dozen job offers in the tech industry. "My quest to find, and be surrounded by, smart people is what brought me to Google," she says.
Discussing her time at the company, Google co-founder Sergey Brin says: "Marissa makes the decisions she feels are right, and history proves that she probably calls it right."
In 2009, Vogue Magazine ran a profile of Mayer, describing her as "the 34-year-old mega-millionaire, Oscar de la Renta-obsessed, computer-programming Google executive who lives in a penthouse atop the Four Seasons."
"She doesn't need any sleep. When you have four or five more hours in the day than most people do, you don't learn to delegate because you don't need to," says Craig Silverstein, the Google engineer who originally hired Mayer. Many Googlers cite Mayer's constant oversight as a frequent point of conflict when describing her time there.
When Yahoo's board discussed the company's future with Mayer at an informal dinner, she shocked everyone with a surprisingly detailed plan for the company going forward. "That's the next CEO of Yahoo," a member of the board stated after she left.
"The baby's been way easier than everyone made it out to be," Mayer joked during a conference on women in business, two months after giving birth.
Mayer started a weekly event called "FYI" at Yahoo, where they'd go over the company's plans and she would take questions. Here's how one executive described the meetings: "She is deified. The first 50 rows are packed with the engineering team and they're cheering her on. There is no question that there's a palpable level of energy and renewed enthusiasm and renewed pride."
"You have to give Marissa a lot of credit. Just because I don't like what she's done to me and I don't like what she's done to many other people, doesn't mean I'm going to shy away from giving her credit. She brought life back to Yahoo. There's no question about it," says one person at Yahoo who has had clashed with Mayer.
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When FilmDistrict picked up remake rights to "Red Dawn" from MGM, the distrib knew it had to make some uniform changes — specifically, it saw the need to change the antagonists' Chinese army uniforms to North Korean so the pic wouldn't be banned from the world's fastest-growing movie market.
While an extreme example, it's not the first time — and certainly not the last — that a story and casting decision was influenced by the booming international market.
"With DVD being a lost art form, it's all about global filmmaking now," says a creative exec at one production banner. "Almost every studio is basing a good portion of its greenlight decisionmaking on how a film will appeal internationally."
While some genres are simply too difficult to purpose-build for overseas auds (sports pics in particular), most Hollywood execs agree that casting international stars in supporting roles, writing in story elements that appeal to foreign tastes and shooting in key overseas markets are critical parts of a successful global formula. Particularly with studio tentpoles, the rising importance of foreign B.O. has Hollywood priming pics to ensure overseas play as early as the script stage.
Still, once a script is in motion, studios tend not to change the setting: "Writers are rarely asked to shoulder responsibility for a film's global appeal," one lit agent says. "You can look at something from 800 feet, which involves how a film is developed and where most of these international elements are being discussed, and you can look at something from 80 feet, which is how the writer works."
While studios are far from passing over a Will Smith or a Matt Damon for an international star who plays well in Japan or India, local talent is frequently cast in supporting roles. Paramount's "Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol" included Simon Pegg (U.K.), Anil Kapoor (India), Michael Nyqvist (Sweden), Vladimir Mashkov and Ivan Shvedoff (Russia), Lea Seydoux (France) and Samuli Edelmann (Finland), and the pic saw almost 70% of its nearly $700 million B.O. at foreign wickets.
Paramount's "Star Trek Into Darkness," meanwhile, is being coy about the villainous role Benedict Cumberbatch will play in the pic, using the Brit star to tubthump aud interest in Europe. And Universal's "47 Ronin" has hitched its wagon to Keanu Reeves' star, the studio decided to cast the remaining ensemble with Japanese thesps, who may not be familiar to domestic auds, but have huge appeal in the Japanese and Asian markets.
Even U's "Couples Retreat," which co-starred Spanish thesp Carlos Ponce, managed $2.6 million in Spain, a territory where U.S. comedies don't tend to resonate.
Casting has become particularly important for the Chinese market, both to draw audiences and as a critical part of securing co-production status. Sony's "Looper," features Chinese actress Summer Qing as the wife of Bruce Willis' character, has earned more than $20 million in the territory. And Chinese actress Nan Yu, who is fluent in English, landed the female lead in Lionsgate sequel "The Expendables 2," despite her being virtually unknown to U.S. auds; the pic went on to make $53 million in China.
Several years ago, "Memoirs of Geisha" came under fire when it cast a couple of non-Japanese actors to play Japanese characters. One studio exec says that in today's market, if you have a movie set in China with Chinese characters, you'd better get the casting right — or you might as well kick that market to the curb.
Certain genres of films tend to play better overseas, too: Thrillers, fantasy and animation tend to do well, while comedies and sports movies tend not to translate. And while execs aren't complaining about the boost from international play, some creatives worry that the hunt for foreign coin will skew films away from favorite domestic themes.
"The studios want big concept ideas that include aliens and vampires," says one industry insider. "But when you use these elements too frequently, it begins to have a negative effect on the final product."
And ultimately, Disney's "Order of the Seven" proves that international casting is no guarantee a film will succeed, or even be made. The plan was to cast the seven monks who followed the main character around with people from various regions of the world in hopes of covering each major market. But global talent couldn't overcome the Mouse's budget concerns. The takeaway: The global launch of a U.S. pic is no longer just about marketing. It starts with the script, then continues on to the casting.
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Garmin today announced a portable head-up display device for smartphone navigation apps that costs $129.99 and can be used in any car.
Called HUD, the device will be available later this summer.
It projects directions from the smartphone to a transparent film on the windshield of a car or onto a reflector lens attached to the HUD device, Garmin said in a statement. The HUD device pairs wirelessly via Bluetooth to iPhones, Android phones or phones running Windows Phone 8.
Garmin said that the HUD can increase safety by lessening driver distraction because a driver sees the directions within his or her line of sight without taking their eyes off the road.
"Head-up displays currently have their place in select high-end cars, but HUD makes this technology available as an aftermarket accessory for any vehicle, at an affordable price," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales, in a statement.
HUD offers such information as turn arrows, distance to the next turn, current speed and speed limit, and estimated time of arrival. It also suggests what lane to use for making the next turn. Traffic delays and upcoming traffic cameras are indicated and the display adjusts its brightness level for use in sunlight or at night.
Spoken turn-by-turn directions can be added to the HUD through a Navigon app or a Garmin StreetPilot app, starting at $29.99 for a regional U.S. map.
This article, Garmin's head-up display connects smartphone navigation to any vehicle windshield, was originally published at Computerworld.com.
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J.R.R. Tolkien and the Great War/
Sometimes, stories find you when you least expect them. I began this column thinking that I would find Tolkien's experiences in war as an almost superficial influence on his later stories, only to find the complete opposite. Tolkien went to war and underwent pure horror. He witnessed a terrible war from the front lines, and found most of his friends dead when he left. It's little wonder that he felt that his creative spirit was dampened by it.
That aside, I found the story of Tolkien and his three close friends to be the most emotional and heartbreaking episode of his life, and I can't help but wonder how much it will change how I read certain parts of the Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit.
Interestingly, this piece comes shortly after Veteran's Day (Armistice Day elsewhere), commemorating the end of WWI. I hadn't realized that this piece would come out at the same time.
Read J.R.R. Tolkien and the Great War over on Kirkus Reviews. We're not done with Tolkien yet, so stay tuned through December!
Here are the sources that I used and would recommend:
The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Chronology, by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond: This massive volume was an invaluable resource in determining where Tolkien went during his time in combat. It's detailed down to the day in most cases, with an overwhelming amount of information.
The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Reader's Guide, by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond: This second companion book was also great for background information on Tolkien's friends and some of his influences.
J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography, by Humphrey Carpenter: This book was one that I came across years ago, and it still remains one of the definitive biographies of the author, with a comprehensive and readable detailing of his life and works.
Tolkien and the Great War: The Threshold of Middle Earth, by John Garth: This volume is dense, but an invaluable resource on how World War I impacted Tolkien's life and later works.
J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century, by Tom Shippey: This book provided some good background information on Tolkien and his influences in the War.


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Pac-10 Commissioner Tom Hansen
'This is going to be a big year for the Pac-10, not only in football but basketball as well. In March we have our men's basketball tournament here at the Staples Center nearby. I'd also like to welcome our partners this year from the Rose Bowl, the national championship game, and from the Fiesta Bowl.'
California Coach Tom Holmoe
'We're going into a really big year for the Cal Bears. Everybody will be looking at Cal this season to see how we're going to do and realistically to determine my future with the team. With that in mind, it's a darn good team I'm going into the season with. One of the players that's going to be a big factor is (senior linebacker) Scott Fujita. (Quarterback) Kyle Boller is another. The time is now for this program, this administration and this coach.'
California linebacker Scott Fujita
'Here we are 31 days prior to kickoff, and we return practically every starter. You can't replace a guy like (defensive end) Andre Carter, but we had a lot of guys step up in the spring this year. We return 16 starters, so it's very exciting looking at this season. As far as defense, we're set in stone. And we have a group of offensive players that are ready to compete day-in and day-out.'
Washington State Coach Mike Price
'Philosophically, it's been three years since we've had a winning season. Winning is fun and the Cougs need to start having some fun again. Losing three overtime games last year was tough, so we're looking to get back on track. We have the best offensive line, the most talented and the strongest, since I've been at Washington State. We'll be able to run the football at Washington State this year.'
Washington State running back Dave Minnich
'Our wide receivers are better than a lot of people think. I'm really excited about our offensive line, because almost everyone is back. And if anyone knows how hard our defense is on me, they would understand. I'm just looking forward to the season.'
USC Coach Pete Carroll
'What has guided us and directed our work since we arrived at USC is this coming together as a team. We're ready, we're in very good shape, we're leaner and have lost hundreds of pounds. I'm very excited about the offensive side of the ball, especially Coach Norm Chow and the experience he brings to the team.'
USC cornerback Antuan Simmons
'I think it will take time (to return to form prior to illness). I just have to go out and compete every day in practice and learn from my mistakes. The game was much slower to me when I was playing, now everything is much quicker, so I am still trying to get used to that.'
Arizona Coach John Mackovic
'I'm excited to be back. The opportunity at the University of Arizona was not one that I had anticipated. But when the opportunity did present itself, I knew immediately that it was the right fit. (On being picked ninth in the Pac-10 poll) Been there, done that. It's not the first time I've had a team that's been picked at the bottom of the barrel, and it's not a bad thing. It gives you the chance to surprise people and prove them wrong.'
Arizona strong safety Brandon Nash
'I'm really excited about the season and having a brand new coach. I'm just excited to get started. We have a lot to prove, looking at the preseason polls, and we hope to turn a few heads.'
Arizona State Coach Dirk Koetter
'When you're a new coach you have that honeymoon period, and everyone's treated me so well since January first. I am very impressed with our players and the buy-in factor with what we've tried to get done this summer. Nobody has higher expectations for this program, and that starts right here with me.'
Arizona State offensive lineman Scott Peters
'I'm extremely proud of how we've handled ourselves this summer. We had close to 100 percent attendance, which is a first since I've been here. We've tried to outwork everyone else in the country, which has pretty much been our attitude. We're stronger and faster, so we're looking forward to starting camp in 12 days.'
UCLA Coach Bob Toledo
'Looking at last season, nine of our 11 games were decided by seven points, so we could have had a great season. The team that's come back is probably the most experienced that I've had, so I feel very good about our team from that standpoint. The injuries last year made us play a lot of younger players that now have much more experience.'
UCLA tailback DeShaun Foster
'I'm healthy and doing well. We have 24 seniors and a lot of team unity. We're just looking forward to playing at home on January third.'
Stanford Coach Tyrone Willingham
'I am excited and as always guarded about the things I say about our team and our program. There are still a lot of things I do not know about our program, and will find out during two-a-days. I liken it to a NASCAR race. There are a lot of good teams in the Conference, and we're hoping to let some of those teams pull us along and hopefully when the race is done we can finish near the front.'
Stanford free safety Tank Williams
'We've been working very hard, conditioning-wise and strength-wise, being as tough as the Pac-10 is. We have a lot of leaders who are stepping up to replace the departed leaders. Randy Fasani has stepped up. Coy Wire and Marcus Hoover have stopped up and taken on the leadership roles.'
Oregon Coach Mike Bellotti
'We're very excited obviously. The preseason prediction (No. 1 in the Pac-10 media poll) I hope definitely comes true, so thank you. Our players certainly understand that we have to go out and earn that every week. Offensively I certainly think we have the chance to be a very special team. We're excited about the (Heisman) campaign for Joey.'
Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington
(About the Hesiman campaign) 'I'm excited. I would be lying if I said otherwise. It's a neat experience. How many times do you get the chance to see yourself 12 stories high in downtown Manhattan? As far as added pressure, I don't think it's possible to have more pressure than the pressure I place on my self.'
Oregon State Coach Dennis Erickson
'It's an exciting time for all of us and we're excited about what lies ahead. We lost a lot of talented players, but we have a lot of talent coming back, starting with Ken Simonton. The young guns will have to step up in our program, too. That's a real key. We've got key leadership. The parity in this league is unbelievable.'
Oregon State tailback Ken Simonton
'This is why I came back. We've got the talent and the chance to do it again. It's going to take us working hard together to get there. (On the Hesiman race) Anyone playing the game -- quarterbacks, DBs, running backs -- has the chance to win the Heisman. My main focus is us and the team, but it's good to be in contention for a piece of the pie.'
Washington Coach Rick Neuheisel
'We are thrilled with the way things went last season, so now we have the challenge of defending our co-championship and finding a way to be in the race again in November. The kids have met every challenge since I've been here. My parting line is that we're going to be a great team, eventually. It's my job to make sure that eventually gets here in a hurry.'
Washington nose tackle Larry Tripplett
'Curtis (Williams) is part of the Husky family, so he is never going to be forgotten. He'll always be in our prayers and on our minds. (On forgoing the NFL draft) Being a senior, I feel like I'm completing my college career. The last game, the last home game, those are all things that everyone should experience, in my opinion.'
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Now that we're in the coldest part of the year, people tend to think more about how to buy everything online from the comfort of their own home. A lot of people ask me "How many things do you buy online?" The answer is that I buy almost everything online. Why? Well, the deals are better than anywhere offline (yes, even warehouse clubs), there is often no sales tax and it is more convenient for me (especially during winter weather in Chicago!).
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I buy most of the non-perishable food I eat – everything from peanuts, oatmeal, rice and vitamins to a 10lb. bag of organic gojiberries (beat that for obscurity!) – and drinks such as bottled water, milk (it's soy, so comes shipped room temp, somehow) and tea. I'm trying to not eat any animal-based fats (no meat, no dairy, no eggs, etc.) or any processed foods. That means lots of obscure things. Normally, that means expensive obscure things but the internet really helps me save.
- Bulk Soap, etc.
I buy all soap, shampoo and personal care items in bulk online (think Amazon, Drugstore.com and Soap.com) for less than I could anywhere locally. This includes everything from paper towels to tooth paste to deodorant to razors to shaving cream to contact lenses. Amazon's "subscribe and save" is brilliant both because it knocks an extra 15% off but also because it keeps me stocked of things I don't want to run out of.
But How Good Are The Deals?
My checks were $4, my Gevalia coffeemaker was free, my water is under $0.20 a bottle and it's delivered (no heavy lifting!), my mattress was 40% off after I found a rare "employee discount code" for The W Hotel Store and the awesome Scottish travel pictures on my wall were 35% off via an exceptionally large Allposters coupon. Even my HP laser printer was over half-off retail and $65 to $115 less than most people usually pay.
I stocked an entire bar full of expensive lead crystal glasses and mid-shelf alcohol for pennies on the dollar.
The only reason I own a Bose Sounddock or Bose QC3 headphones is because I found a rare coupon code that took, curiously, 24% off Bose products and had to see if it would work! It did, so many others got to save, as well.
I've bought my sheets, silverware, the music I listen to (when not listening for free), my TV and DVD Player, my desk and desk chair, my phones and all computer products (computer, mouse, monitor, printer, paper, ink, etc.).
My wife and I bought our wedding bands on Blue Nile using a coupon code. We've bought stamps from Stamps.com, wine from Wine.com, sheets from Overstock and SmartBargains, rugs from Overstock and a variety of dog food, supplies and vitamins from a mix of online pet stores.
While you can't buy every single thing in life on the internet, you can sure get quite a lot, it just requires a little planning. Don't be afraid to buy in bulk! Watch for the best deals and make room in your home for excess products.
Do you buy most of your everyday items online? Share what you buy with me in the comments section.
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The Hammer Museum's lobby gallery will be transformed into Game Room from December 1, 2012 through February 17, 2013. The structure and aesthetics of games have long captured the imaginations of artists, inspiring works by Yoko Ono, Gabriel Orozco, Maurizio Cattelan, and countless others in the last half century alone. Human interaction, so central to game play, is a vital component of these artworks, which include an all-white chess set, an oval-shaped billiards table, and foosball for twenty. The advent of digital games has not only cracked open a new visual vernacular but has also created a shift in the dynamic of engagement: though players may be separated by continents, they are connected by the Internet. Or they may simply play alone. The look, the feel, and even the solitude of these electronic games have inevitably played out in the work of contemporary artists, but Game Room purposely returns to an earlier tradition. Each piece included is multiplayer, analog, and intended to be handled by visitors.
The participating artists in Game Room explore a variety of concerns, such as Noa P. Kaplan's investigation of food production and consumption systems and Sarah Bay Williams's simultaneously sweet and aggressive confrontation of loss. Jakob Penca, Marek Plichta, and Till Wittwer harness human movement to create a mechanical-looking conveyance procedure, while Alexis Smith unfurls a layered version of Americana. Eddo Stern, also engaged in the realm of digital games, addresses the detachment that electronic games can create head-on. And, Samara Smith's place-related game, tailored to Westwood, calibrates players to their physical surroundings. Collectively the artworks represent a game ethos of a bygone time, reverting to the tactile and grounded in face-to-face interaction.
Part of the curatorial department, the Public Engagement program collaborates with artists to develop and present works that create an exchange with the institution and with visitors. Enacted both inside and outside the galleries, Public Engagement projects range from re-envisioned security guard uniforms to library and orchestra residencies. Public Engagement was established in 2009 thanks to a James Irvine Foundation Arts Innovation Fund grant. In-kind support provided by Ikea.