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Knight Foundation gift benefits dancers, dancemakers, audiences
Think of it not as a love triangle, but a love rectangle.
Dancers love to work longer seasons. Brilliant choreographers love to be paid on a level suited to their skill. Connoisseurs love to complement their diet of classics with modern masterworks. And the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation must surely love N.C. Dance Theatre, because a new $1.1 million grant will help to make those things happen.
The Knight Foundation has been kind to NCDT over the past two decades: It has given almost $15 million to various Charlotte arts organizations, and more than one dollar in five has gone to the company based at 701 N. Tryon St.
Dennis Scholl, vice president of arts for the foundation, came from Miami to the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance on Thursday to announce the gift.
"When you think about Dance Theatre, you think first of artistic excellence," he said in an earlier interview. "It's one of the great dance companies in America. That's one reason we have been so focused on that company and so interested in making sure it's able to operate at the highest level.
"We try not to be prescriptive when we fund. We survey the community and grantee and ask what the community needs more of from them. Time and time again, we kept hearing ... people were responding to new dance opportunities. At one concert in their new space" – the 701 N. Tryon Theater at the center – "they had a guy hanging from the ceiling, playing the cello. To us, that's where it's at; that's how artistic courage is displayed."
Courage and cash at the box office don't always go together, of course. So the gift will be welcome on two fronts.
First, $100,000 will go into the Sustaining Star Fund, which was created to guarantee dancers four more weeks of pay annually for five years. The rest will create an endowment to let NCDT acquire prominent contemporary pieces or acknowledged masterworks for its five-production season.
Doug Singleton, NCDT's executive director, did a peer analysis through the national organization Dance USA. He learned dancers' salaries are about average here, but the company fell short on the number of weeks. The average was 34 to 36; NCDT was paying for 28 in Charlotte and four at Chautauqua, N.Y.
An anonymous donor offered a challenge grant to cover two weeks of extra work for the dancers for the next five years, if the company could match it. The Knight Foundation's gift covers a third week, and Singleton estimates he's 60 percent of the way to that fourth week through private gifts. The average dancer's salary under that 36-week program will be $27,500.
NCDT has built an arsenal of family ballets – "Nutcracker," "Sleeping Beauty," "Peter Pan" – to boost revenue. It has also occasionally found money in its $5 million budget for expensive imports: It'll do "Forgotten Land" by Jiri Kylian, who's on anyone's list of great living choreographers, in April. Even if the company uses only the interest from the new endowment, a 5 percent rate of return would provide an extra $50,000 a year to spend.
"Family ballets drive (audience) growth," Singleton said. "Few people take the risk of going to Innovative Works if they don't know us. If they see 'Cinderella' or 'Nutcracker,' they're going to come back, and that's where we grow.
"It's Jean-Pierre's passion to have great modern choreographers in our repertoire: Kylian and Nacho Duato and William Forsythe. We haven't been able to afford some of those, with the artistic budget for the big ballets where it has needed to be. Now we can do that."


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What's new with first year student advising? Learn the latest on KRUA's Informania, Monday from 1pm-2pm, 88.1FM, kruaradio.org
Monday, February 4, 2018, Deb the Librarian interviews Valerie Robideaux, Director of First Year Student Advising and Success, about services, resources, and opportunities available to help UAA students succeed in achieving academic goals. Listen and be informed!
Learn about the Justice Center with Sharon Chamard, Monday at 1pm on Informania kruaradio.or, 88.1FM.
Learn about eWolf ePortfolios, this week on Informania, Friday at 1pm, 88.1FM, kruaradio.org
Deb the Librarian interviews Paul Wasko, Director of eWolf eportfolios, this week on Informania.
Next week, Monday, at 1pm, my guest will be Sharon Chamard, Associate Professor in the Justice Center. Listen and be informed!
KRUA's Informania explores UAA's Occupational Safety & Health program, Monday at 1pm.
Deb the Librarian interviews Al Grant, faculty, and a creator of the Occupational Safety and Health program. Listen and learn! www.kruaradio.org or 88.1FM.
Discover historical resources in the Archives! Monday at 1pm on KRUA's Informania, 88.1FM or www.kruaradio.org
Monday, October 15, Deb the Librarian interviews Gwen Higgins and Veronica Denison, Archivists in the UAA/APU Consortium Library. Learn about the historical treasures available at UAA!
It's Banned Books Week! Explore banned books on KRUA's Informania, Friday at 1pm
It's Banned Books Week! This Friday, Deb the Librarian replays her first Informania interview! In 2012, librarian Trina Carter provided insight into Banned Books Week, and the censorship of literature and music. This program can be heard on KRUA, 88.1FM, or www.kruaradio.org. Listen and be informed!
KRUA's Informania explores the UA College Savings Plan & Alaska 529, & UA Scholars Program! Monday, Sept. 17, 1pm-2pm, replayed Friday, 1pm-2pm
Happy National College Savings Month! On Monday, September 17, Deb the Librarian interviews Lael Oldmixon, the Executive Director of the University of Alaska Scholars Program and the College Savings Plan. Discover how Alaska 529 impacts the University of Alaska! Listen and be informed!
KRUA's Informania explores College of Ed opportunities and insights, Monday (replayed Friday) 1-2pm, on 88.1FM / kruaradio.org.
Deb the Librarian interviews Professor of Early Childhood Education, Hilary Seitz, this week on Informania!
Instructional design and presentation tips! This week on KRUA's Informania, Friday at 1pm.
This week on Informania, Deb the Librarian interviewed Kathryn Schild, Instructional Designer for UAA's Academic Innovations and E-Learning. This interview was recorded live on Monday, Aug. 13, 1-2pm, and will be replayed on Friday from 1-2pm on KRUAradio.org and 88.1FM. Listen and be informed!

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What it's really like to be a head girl today
When I was at school, no one would have wanted to be described as "head-girlish". This implied you were some kind of goodie-goodie or suck – the type of girl who would "do the right thing" and confide in the teachers.
Now though, it seems the tables have turned. At my alma mater, Sherborne Girls in Dorset, pupils compete to be crowned head girl in a two-tier application process, rather like applying for a graduate job. First, they have to be voted in as a prefect, a process that involves filming a 30-second introduction video outlining their motives, and a number of interviews. Only once they are elected can they apply to be head girl the following term. This year, 40 per cent of sixth formers...
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text: Okay... so I have like forever hated running. I'm supposed to get into shape and run a 7:50 mile for fall sports... but I dread every time to run. It takes the fun out of the sport. I dread the pain in my legs... and my lungs... and ugh. Any tips? If I could learn to love, or even like, or even just tolerate running, it would make everything so much easier. Thanks :)


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9 Days - Land+Sea, The Galapagos
Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Upon arrival, we will be met at the airport and transferred to the selected hotel, typically the Hotel Patio Andaluz.
Day 2
Quito - Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island
Transfer to the Quito airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, meet your transfer and the journey begins, first with a look at the highland Galapagos tortoises.
At mid-day we enjoy a tasty specially prepared lunch en route to the town of Puerto Ayora where our public speed boat will be waiting to take us on a two-hour ride to the Isabela Island. Once arriving in Isabela, we'll explore the breeding center where the Islands' giant tortoise population is presently recovering. Expert guides will explain the process of breeding and then releasing into the wild. Overnight at Isamar Hotel.
Day 3
Isabela Island
Volcanic eruptions created all of the islands in the Galapagos, and you will get to see this geologic process first-hand as we explore Isabela, one of the youngest and most volcanically active islands of the archipelago.
We have the whole day to explore the Isabela highlands, and we start by hiking up to the crater of the massive Sierra Negra volcano, and then onward to the rim of the Volcan Chico. This fascinating walk usually begins with some morning fog and drizzle which sometimes persists in the shadow of the volcano, adding to its mysterious character. Despite the drizzle, we might see Galapagos hawks, finches, flycatchers and short-eared owls en route.
When we reach the rim of the Sierra Negra crater, the second largest crater in the world after the Ngorongoro in Tanzania, we will see the real reward for our efforts. The crater is so large, and the views so expansive, photos can't do it justice, but bring your binoculars and camera anyway!
Later, as we head towards Volcan Chico, we may get the feeling we are walking on Mars due to the alien landscape. While it appears to be utterly desolate, a closer look reveals small lizards scurrying among the rocks. From its rim, we will enjoy more amazing views along with lava tubes and fumaroles.
After Volcan Chico and its extreme landscape, we will relax under the shade of a lovely "jaboncillo" tree to enjoy your box lunch while taking in the spectacular and expansive views over the central and northern parts of Isabela Island. In the distance, we will be able to see Fernandina, Pinzon and Santa Cruz Islands. We then head back down to complete our day of hiking (16 km in total) and relax on the beaches of Puerto Villamil. Overnight at Isamar Hotel.
Day 4
Isabela Island
Today we'll take a tour of the small islands of Tintoreras, a Galapagos in miniature. Here we can see white tipped sharks at rest, sea lions, turtles, rays and penguins. We'll also have the chance to snorkel in the bay.
We hike the Wetlands Trail where we can see marine iguana colonies and a number of different types of mangroves trees (all four can be seen here) as well as enjoying the network of trails, beaches and historic sites. At the end of the trail is the Wall of Tears, built in the late 1940's by Second World War prisoners held at the US base on the islands. Our guide will explain the importance of the Wall of Tears, giving us a glimpse into the lives of the island's previous inhabitants. On this network of trails you will catch some beautiful views of the village below and we will have the chance to see birds and, with luck, wild giant tortoises.
We stop at the local swimming hole where you can take a refreshing dip. When we get back to town, there will be time to relax and enjoy some swimming or snorkeling in our Galapagos paradise or, if you prefer, to just sit on the beach and relax. Overnight at Isamar Hotel.
Day 5
Isabela Island
The day starts with a visit to Roca Unión, a small island full of life, where we'll snorkel amid clouds of brightly-colored fish and watch sea lions and blue footed boobies from the surface. At Turtle Cove, a secret spot used by fishermen, that today is considered one of the island's major attractions, there are plenty of opportunities to snorkel through a maze of small islands and arches (and for the experts, tunnels!) in the company of fish, sea turtles and the occasional white tipped shark and rays. There are more opportunities to snorkel with sea turtles at Finado, and from our boat out on the open water, the chance to watch sea turtles and manta rays against a background of varied coastal beaches and rocky shores where sea turtles nest. Overnight at Isamar Hotel.
Day 6
Isabela Island - Santa Cruz Island
Today we say goodbye to Isabela very early via speed boat towards Puerto Ayora. We visit Cerro Mesa viewpoint from where we can admire the whole southern shore of Santa Cruz. Continue towards one of the iconic formations in Galapagos resembling a crater, from where we will start a hike downhill for about 30 minutes to the bottom of this collapsed crater. Explore the area, recover energies and start the hike uphill for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Excellent opportunities to find endemic species such as the Wood-pecker Finch and being very lucky giant tortoises. We then walk for about 500 mts (~0.3 mile) on flat and easy terrain through a deciduous forest until we reach El Garrapatero beach. Kayaking takes place from the beach along the bay for about 45 minutes. We can then make a short walk to the brackish lagoon where we have high possibilities to find pink flamingos. Overnight at the Fich Bay Eco Hotel.
Day 7
Bartolome Island
We embark our motor yacht and enjoy our daily excursion with welcoming crew members and knowledgeable naturalist guides, and experience the remote islands in comfort and style. Our daily excursions will take you to experience the Galapagos Islands in a safe and comfortable manner.
Today after breakfast we will head back to Itabaca Channel to continue our National Park and Marine Reserve exploration. Our yacht will deliver us to Bartolome Island, which offers one of the most dramatic views in the Galapagos Islands. A 600 – meter pathway takes visitors to the highest point of the island, where you will learn from our expert naturalist guide about the volcanic origins of the Galapagos. After the walk, a dingy ride along the coastline will give you the opportunity to see the Galapagos penguin. This curious bird nests amongst fissured lava flows and ventures into the crystal-clear waters of Bartolome. Overnight at the Fich Bay Eco Hotel.
Day 8
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fé offers a beautiful bay where the yacht anchors and where the visit of the island begins. You will disembark on a small sandy beach where you will see a colony of sea lions and the possibility of seeing the Galapagos hawk. Following the trail, the endemic species of land iguanas from the island of Santa Fé wait beneath the large opuntia cactus to eat its fallen pads or flowers. After the visit on land you will be taken to enjoy snorkeling in the clear waters of the anchoring site. You will see a variety of tropical fish and even sea lions underwater. Overnight at the Fich Bay Eco Hotel.
Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Island
Los Gemelos (the twins) on Santa Cruz Island are two large craters that were once underground magma chambers. When the magma chambers caved in they left two huge impressive looking craters. Transfer to Baltra airport.
Meals as detailed
English speaking guide
Transfers & ground transportation as detailed
Boat excursions with snorkeling on a sharing basis
Speed boat transfer on a sharing basis
Kayak, SUP and snorkeling equipment
Activities and visits detailed in the itinerary
Not Included:
Flights to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US $100 per adult/$50 per child under 12)
tourist transit card (US $20 per person)
Alcoholic beverages
Laundry service
Insurance (prior to your journey please ensure your travel insurance is valid in your country of origin)


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Both were still in hospital yesterday (Sept 23) after being mauled in separate incidents just a day apart last week at the Whitsunday Islands.
Drum lines, which use baited hooks to catch the predators, ensnared four tiger sharks, one 3.7 metres long and the others each between two to three metres, a Fisheries Queensland spokesman said yesterday.
"While sharks of this size are potentially very dangerous to humans, it is unclear if they were responsible for injuries caused to two swimmers," he said.
The latest shark to be caught "has been humanely euthanised and will be taken further out to sea for disposal."
The spokesman said it was clear "there are a significant number of active sharks in local waters and people are urged not to swim".
The drumlines were to remain in place over the next week.
Shark attacks are very rare in the Whitsundays – a collection of spectacular tropical islands at the heart of the Barrier Reef – with the last encounter reported to be eight years ago, according to national broadcaster ABC.
The attacks have revived debate about how best to reduce the risk of encounters between sharks and the growing number of people using the ocean for leisure.
Many conservationists and marine scientists object to killing sharks, and insist that drumlines are a blunt instrument because they often catch other creatures.
New South Wales, the country's most populous state, has trialled non-lethal measures such as aerial drones to track sharks' movements and 'smart' drumlines that alert authorities to their presence.


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Formation courses
When it comes to guaranteeing safety on the workplace, the stakeholders are the employer, with whom the major responsibility lies and employees, who often are seen as mere beneficiaries. In the first case, as far as the employer is concerned, our target is to protect his/her asset; when it comes to the employees the aim is to ensure safety and a healthy environment on the work place.
Factors ensuring the reaching of formal safety and real safety or active safety are the raising of responsibility awareness, the involvement of parties involved and a real team work.


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Weakest solar cycle in more than a century.
"The Sun is flatlining," says spaceweather.com. "For the 6th day in a row, solar activity remains very low. No sunspots are flaring, and the sun's X-ray output has flatlined."
"The main driver of all weather and climate, the entity which occupies 99.86% of all of the mass in our solar system, the great ball of fire in the sky – has gone quiet again during what is likely to be the weakest sunspot cycle in more than a century," echoes vencoreweather.com. "Not since cycle 14 peaked in February 1906 has there been a solar cycle with fewer sunspots. We are currently more than six years into Solar Cycle 24 and today the sun is virtually spotless despite the fact that we are still in what is considered to be its solar maximum phase."
"There have been two notable historical periods with decades-long episodes of low solar activity," continues vencoreweather.com. "The first period is known as the "Maunder Minimum", named after the solar astronomer Edward Maunder, and it lasted from around 1645 to 1715. The second one is referred to as the "Dalton Minimum", named for the English meteorologist John Dalton, and it lasted from about 1790 to 1830.
"Both of these historical periods coincided with below-normal global temperatures in an era now referred to by many as the "Little Ice Age".
"If this trend continues for the next couple of cycles, then there would likely be more talk of another "grand minimum" for the sun."
Thanks to Winona Campbell, Kurt Strom, Benjamin Napier, Jason Cragg and Tim Kieler for these links


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Spring is here, there's plenty of snow. Classic freeze thaw cycle the last few days. There was not the prevalence of wet slides that occurred last weekend further north, although the last field observation indicates the existence of poor cohesion between the new wet and the old hard crust in snowpack. Fine now as it is locked away by the freeze thaw...
OUTLOOK: With rain on the horizon this will come into play again, contingent on wether the rain penetrated the crust of pools and transports, thus weakening the bond again. Particularly with the follow-up warm spell into Saturday. Check for persistent reactive weak layers particularly on solar aspects displaying wind loaded characteristics such as cornices and drifts.
We are about to overhaul the entire site given the consistency in field obs between what we will be calling the front and back ranges shortly. For the above areas see below, it will be more relevant.


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WATCH out Ru Paul, there's a new drag queen in town - and her name's Lactatia.
Eight-year-old Nemis appeared on This Morning earlier today, and introduced viewers to his alter-ego.
The primary school pupil spoke to hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield via video link with his mum Jessica - from their hometown Montreal, Canada.
The Ru Paul's Drag Race-obsessed lad said he discovered Lactatia when he was about seven.
"I thought it was the most fantastic thing," Jessica said.
"I think it's extremely important to allow your children to really tap into their creative side, encourage and foster that independent spirit and being an individual.
"I encourage all parents with their kids, if they have a passion, support it and let them do it."
Lactatia added: "When I started watching Ru Paul's Drag Race, I was like, 'This is an actual form of art and it's something that actually happens in the world, and I need to do this right this second'."
As a young drag queen, there's a limited list of venues where Lactatia can perform.
Jessica said: "He can't perform in Montreal because it's an 18+ club. We're actually going to Mexico to do that Man Drag Ora Fest."
But that won't stop Nemis, who has grand plans to "be a drag queen forever".
His encouraging mum added: "When you're super supportive you have happy kids, and that's ultimately what we want as parents, to have happy children."
In related news, This Morning host Holly has revealed she and husband Dan Baldwin still "fancy the pants off each other" - and she won't rule out more babies.
While Kim Woodburn lashed out at a feminist on today's show, accusing her of "talking tripe" over the topical "darling" debate.
And here's where you can buy the £19.99 dress Holly was wearing today.


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Ally Mac Project at PIANOS + American Traditions Vocal Competition
Hey there MAC Family!
I'm excited to share with you some video from the Project's performance at PIANOS in NYC. Although I've been quiet, I've been working hard on an audition for the American Traditions Vocal Competition in Savannah, GA.
Ally Mac Project at PIANOS + American Traditions Vocal Competition
Performing with my band, the Ally Mac Project was so much fun! Check out some of the video below. Have you subscribed to my YouTube channel?
This past week, I completed preparations to compete in the American Traditions Vocal Competition. The competition is a rigorous vocal contest that requires each singer to record 3 songs and then submit 6 additional songs for consideration for the next round. The trick is that each song must be from a different genre (art song, blues, pop music etc.) and the songs must be composed by American musicians.
Selecting the music for this project was so incredibly hard! I wanted to avoid cliches and really make sure my pieces were unique but could show off my voice. I hope I make it to the next round. I find out on November 5th, 2017. Below you'll find some samples of audition pieces.
All that's left to do is wait... Where would you like to hear/see the Ally Mac Project next?


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The combination of our existing portfolio, our extensive network and the enviable credentials of our core management team allow us access to a pipeline of high potential investment opportunities focused on the concept of urban regeneration. As a level 2 BEE contributor, we are ideally placed as a potential empowerment partner or to pursue specific BEE opportunities should they arise.


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Hey There!
I am a portrait and automotive photographer based out of New York City! My love for photography was formed by my introduction to a website called StanceWorks.com owned by photographer Mike Burroughs. Our common love for cars and beautiful imagery caused me to spend the entirety of my bank account on an entry-level Nikon DSLR. It only grew from there.
I eventually started to hang out with my new automotive buddies and photograph their rides - as well as go to local shows and events. Over the course of the next few years, I would dip my toes into weddings, events, and even start doing portraits as well as cosplay photography.
While I knew I was passionate about automotive photography from the jump, I never knew that I would develop that same passion for cosplay and portrait photography - which have opened up whole new avenues for me to hone my craft.
The wonderful people I have met, as well as the amazing things I have experienced in my life thus far are a result of a simple curiosity of wanting to pick up a camera, and I can't wait to see what is next in store for me.


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Fandango: 'The Good Dinosaur', 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2', & 'Creed' Lead Thanksgiving Pre-Sales
on November 24, 2015
Their official press release:
LOS ANGELES - November 24, 2015 - Disney Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur," "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2" (in its second weekend) and Ryan Coogler's "Rocky" reboot, "Creed," starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone, are the leaders on this week's Fandango's Fanticipation movie buzz indicator, scoring 91, 88 and 84 out of 100 points, respectively.
"Thanksgiving weekend moviegoers will have a bounty of options at their local multiplexes," says Fandango Chief Correspondent Dave Karger. "Pixar's beautiful 'The Good Dinosaur' caters to families, while the terrific boxing drama 'Creed' will appeal both to older 'Rocky' enthusiasts and younger supporters of star Michael B. Jordan, and 'Mockingjay, Part 2' should continue to draw legions of 'Hunger Games' fans.
To help prepare moviegoers for this week's release of "Creed," Fandango has put together a helpful infographic reviewing the history of the six previous chapters in the "Rocky" franchise at http://www.fandango.com/movie-news/infographic-rocky-by-the-numbers-750136.
About Fanticipation
Known for having its finger on the pulse of moviegoers, Fandango's movie buzz indicator, Fanticipation, provides statistical insight into the movies fans are planning to see in a given weekend. Fanticipation scores (based on a 1 to 100-point scale) are calculated via an algorithm of Fandango's advance ticket sales, website and mobile traffic, and social media engagement. Fanticipation is not intended as a forecast of the weekend box office; it is a snapshot of movie fan sentiment. Fandango is the nation's leading digital destination for moviegoers and fans with more than 42 million unique visitors per month.*
*According to comScore.


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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania's prime minister on Wednesday defended an order to evict a major private television station from its premises but acknowledged that the notice period of five days was too short.
Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos was summoned to Parliament to explain the move, which Senate speaker Calin Popescu Tariceanu described as "an obvious, brutal attempt to suppress liberties."
Romania President Klaus Iohannis also defended the station in comments made to Antena 3.
"I think that freedom of expression in the media cannot be suppressed by banal, administrative reasons," Iohannis said. "The way the financial authorities approached this problem is at least inappropriate, if not debatable."
The state confiscated the Antena television studios in 2014 following a court ruling to recuperate damages from a money laundering case. It issued a five day eviction notice Monday that was appealed by Antena on Wednesday. Ciolos has said that the country's financial authorities are autonomous and he has no power to tell them what to do.
Dan Voiculescu, the former owner of Antena, began a 10-year sentence for money laundering in 2014, at which point his daughters took over the television station. The court ordered the confiscation of the TV studios to cover damages.


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Your work fills a large part of your life. The only way to be truly satisfied in life is to do what you believe is great work. The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Have you ever known anyone who generated a fortune doing what they disliked, who truly enjoyed the experience? Have you ever seen exceptionally successful athletes, actors, or artists who hate what they do? There you have it—one of the secrets to becoming successful, rich, and famous.
Virtually all successful artists, celebrities, and athletes who have embodied their greatness have the absolute confidence and trust that come what may, they will one day reach the pinnacle of their professions. These people are able to perceive, know, be, and receive what they really enjoy in life. They know what they love to do. They are aware of who they are, what they are in love with, and what they wish to accomplish. This is what gives them their extraordinary positions in the world.


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Job's Reply
1Job replied,
2 "I've heard many of these things before.
All of you are terrible at comforting me!
3 Your speeches go on forever.
Won't they ever end?
What's wrong with you?
Why do you keep on arguing?
4 If you and I changed places,
I could say the same things you are saying.
I could make fine speeches against you.
I could shake my head at you.
5 But what I might say would give you hope.
My words of comfort would help you.
6 "If I speak, it doesn't help me.
And if I keep quiet, my pain doesn't go away.
7 God has worn me out completely.
He has destroyed my whole family.
8 People can see the condition he has put me in.
My thin body stands as a witness against me.
9 God is angry with me.
He attacks me and tears me up.
He grinds his teeth at me.
He stares at me as if he were my enemy.
10 People make fun of me.
They slap my face and laugh at me.
All of them join together against me.
11 God has turned me over to sinful people.
He has handed me over to them.
12 Everything was going well with me.
But he broke me into pieces like a clay pot.
He grabbed me by the neck and crushed me.
He has taken aim at me.
13 He shoots his arrows at me from all sides.
Without pity, he stabs me in the kidneys.
He spills my insides on the ground.
14 He smashes through me as if I were a wall.
He rushes at me like a fighting man.
15 "I've sewed rough clothing over my skin.
All I can do is sit here in the dust.
16 My face is red from crying.
I have dark circles under my eyes.
17 But I haven't harmed anyone.
My prayers to God are pure.
18 "Earth, please don't cover up my blood!
May God always hear my cry for help!
19 Even now my witness is in heaven.
The one who speaks up for me is there.
20 My go-between is my friend
as I pour out my tears to God.
21 He makes his appeal to God to help me
as a person pleads for a friend.
22 "Only a few years will pass by.
Then I'll take the path of no return.


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This weekend I'm headed home for a wedding that I'm sure is going to look straight out of Pinterest and be one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I'm off on a jet plane tonight for my lengthy flight that is all of one hour to get from Southern to Northern California, thank you Southwest. Here are a few links that I've been showing some love the past week.
- Yesterday was Jennifer Lawrence's 23rd birthday. All of the Internet is basically obsessed with her and proclaim her (me included) our Queen. Here are reasons why she's awesome.
- Urban Outfitters just launched their fall boot line. It is taking a lot of self-restraint not to order things at this current place and time.
- If Disney Princesses' had Instagram.
- Things 20-Somethings are tired of hearing. You know this is beyond accurate.
- Found this website from a co-worker, the best new website to order flowers from.
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Ecclesiastes 9:2-3 English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK)
2 It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil,[a] to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath. 3 This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that the same event happens to all. Also, the hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead.
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Niue: Number of Visitors: 7,000
Location: Niue is an island in the South Pacific Ocean.
It sits nearly 1,500 miles from the coast of New Zealand.
Montserrat (British Overseas Territory): Number of Visitors: 7,000
Location: Montserrat is part of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies.
Kiribati: Number of Visitors: 6,000
Location: Kiribati is an island in the central tropical Pacific Ocean.
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Thomas Jefferson, in his first inaugural address in 1801, said that "every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle."
Jefferson went through the first bitter and divisive U.S. election against incumbent President John Adams, so his call for unity was welcomed. What happens, though, when an opinion changes the principle of not just a conservative icon but changes the very meaning of American history and interpretation of America's future? What happens when that opinion is simply wrong?
Henry Olsen, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of a new book on Reagan, will find that out soon enough, for he has certainly kicked the conservative hornet's nest.
Olsen's new book, "The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism" (Broadside Books, 2017), has an interesting though flawed premise: that Ronald Reagan, champion of American conservatism and American freedom and self-described libertarian, was a lifetime New Dealer, a supporter and inheritor of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's massive government policies to jump-start the economy in the 1930s and early 40s.
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It is surely a controversial and provocative assertion that will stimulate an intellectual debate about who Reagan was, what he believed, and how he evolved. All legitimate scholarship on Reagan is to be welcomed. And Olsen does recognize Reagan's intellect, as expressed in his writings, and for this, he is to be commended. At no time does Olsen question Reagan's vastly underestimated intellect. The writing is often good.
By the 1960s and later, Ronald Reagan was a conservative, a libertarian. He was pro-life, pro-freedom, and pro-individualism. He was pro-market and pro-federalism. He was an intellectual who read constantly while traveling, by train, across the country, quoting freethinkers such as Thomas Paine, Ralph Emerson, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
Reagan did not shy away from his support or admiration for Roosevelt, even after his political shift from a "hemophilic liberal" to an American conservative in the 1960s. His oft-used phrase "rendezvous with destiny" — in his endorsement for Barry Goldwater, or in the announcement of his candidacy for president in 1979, or in his acceptance for the nomination a year later — was taken directly from FDR's speech in 1936 to members of the Democratic Convention. He admitted in his diaries that he voted for FDR in all four of his elections.
It is like looking at Saul of Tarsus and later his converted identity as Paul, and believing they are of the same beliefs.
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In his autobiography, "An American Life," Reagan admits that his liberalism was so strong that he would have family fights with his brother Neil after the latter became a Republican. Reagan says that his support for the New Deal in the 30s and 40s went down "to the core. I thought the government could solve all our postwar problems just as it had ended the Depression and won the war."
Compare that to his first inaugural address, several decades later, by which time his view of government had drastically changed from that of his youth.
"Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem," he famously said. One may have difficulty seeing how this relates to FDR's government control of the economy; the government, as he said earlier, "is our servant, beholden to us," not the other way around.
Reagan was a vocal opponent of excessive government spending and overreach, perhaps the most vocal opponent in modern United States history. This included such previously beloved programs as the New Deal. Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill, perhaps Reagan's biggest enemy in Congress, was a constant annoyance to the President's beliefs and policies. In 1981, Reagan said that O'Neill "is a solid New Dealer and still believes in reducing the states to administrative districts of the federal government."
Personal grudges between the two aside, this was a policy issue, and Reagan's personal diaries showed that the main belief of the New Deal was feds vs. states. Reagan fundamentally disagreed with the notion of making the states almost like subsidiaries of the federal government, emphasizing that "Washington has no business trying to dictate how states and local governments will operate their programs."
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Indeed, during the 1980 debate with Jimmy Carter, Reagan quipped, "I was a Democrat; I said a lot of foolish things back in those days."
In public, Reagan was just as hard on the New Deal. In a Christmas Day broadcast in 1981 on PBS, President Reagan said that "many of the New Dealers actually espoused what today has become an epithet — fascism — in that they spoke admiringly of how Mussolini had made the trains run on time. In other words, they saw in what Roosevelt was doing; a planned economy, private ownership, but government management of that ownership and that economy."
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Random Thoughts on the First Night of SSA
Here are some random thoughts on the first night of the conference.
I have been told that I'm probably the first minister to address the SSA conference. I'm honored. Still can't believe I'm here. I'm grateful and everyone is really nice so far.
The first order of business for the conference was to hand out their awards to campus organizations. The Students for Free Thought Group at Ohio State won for their work with the Thomas Society during Spring Break in New Orleans. Congrats everyone!
Listened to lecture about atheist political activism. Strange that I heard basically the same speech at a "Christian" political activist group. Seek influence. Seek power. Makes me wonder.
Same talk, heard this phrase: Live your values. Once again, something I have heard before.
Media talk about controlling your image. I hear this from Christians all the time and it disturbs me. Read "Leading with a limp by Dan Allendar for further thoughts on this.
Interesting that much of the media presentation tonight was about how to present a friendly atheist face. Good stuff. Then it got blown to bits with "Blasphemy day". Stupid idea, folks. I get that people want to be able to critique religion. Great. Go for it. But to call it Blasphemy Day, I'd say that's pretty much ignoring the past two hours of what we just learned.
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Second suspect charged in U.K. soldier's death
Michael Adebolajo, 28, was charged with the murder of Lee Rigby.
LONDON (AP) — British police have charged a second suspect with the murder of a soldier who was run down by a car and hacked to death in a London street.
The Metropolitan Police says 28-year-old Michael Adebolajo was charged Saturday with the murder of Lee Rigby.
He also is accused of attempting to murder two police officers, and possession of a firearm.
Adebolajo was released from a hospital Friday after treatment for injuries suffered in the May 22 attack.
Another man, 22-year-old Michael Adebowale, also has been charged with Rigby's murder.
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Stakeholder meeting at Kochi on 18th Aug 2017 at Hotel Ibis.
IISR- Kozhikode is conducting a meeting with its scientists for developing PoP documents for all 4 spices i.e. Chili, cumin, coriander, turmeric.
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SSI-I works with NGOs as Implementation Partners (IP), which are co-funded by private and public players, to implement scalable projects that drive the adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices for spice production by participating farmers.
Validation and verification are critical parts of the SSI-I process, helping to improve performance, achieve results and strengthen the overall credibility of the program.
Validation of Process:
Undertaken by the IP, this involves checks to ensure that the systems and processes in place are efficiently and effectively delivered to meet the expectations of all stakeholders involved. The process includes farmer assessment in level 1 and peer-to-peer assessment in level 2.
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Undertaken by a third-party verifier, this involves checking whether the end-product conforms to sustainability (includes quality) specifications laid out by sourcing partners. The Verification for Market steps cover 2-level Credibility Check and 2-level Due Diligence check by independent third-party agency.
The final level of due diligence and testing is then conducted by the buyers to ensure that the product meets their internal quality requirements.
Monitoring and evaluation:
SSI-I engages third party agencies to provide monitoring and evaluation services to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the IP's intervention with farmers and the progress of farmers in relation to the program KPIs, including, number of trainings, number of farmers, data monitoring requirements and development of village level communication materials for example.
SSI-I Theory of Change
SSI-I's approach and engagement model can best be summarised through the following theory of change:
Sustainable Agricultural Practices
There are five core components of SAPs for spices production, which considers not just the food safety and agronomic implications of sustainability but also the economics and developmental aspects of the farming community:
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A key requirement for participating farmers is that spices meet pesticide residue and food safety requirements.
2. Community Development and well-being:
Community development is a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems. This type of collective action undertaken at a grassroots level ranges from small initiatives within a small group to large initiatives that involve the broader community.
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The primary objective of proactive farming systems is to develop farmers as businessmen with a focus on improving productivity, increasing profitability, ensuring sustainability and guaranteeing ethical working conditions, and an equitable distribution of the results of production (labour wages etc.)
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Summer Reading - Frankenstein
[caption id="attachment_2841" align="alignnone" width="268"] Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, 1818[/caption]
Frankenstein is a Gothic Romance novel written by an 18-year-old young woman in the 19th century on a dare that arguably birthed an entire genre (science fiction). I was inspired to read this book because this year marks its 200th year as a published piece of fiction. And I'm feeling all feminist. So, go book-written-by-a-teenage-girl-that-birthed-my-favourite-genre, take back the sci-fi from the angry white men hell-bent on destroying everything good about it. That whole thing. Also, I saw a still from a movie with Elle Fanning that came out sometime last year about Mary Shelley and I thought to myself, "I never read that... I probably should." And finally, my best friend told me it's her fave from that period of books and I was like, "Alright, everything is giving me a green light. Let's read this sucker."
So, I started the book in March because it was published in March of 1818 and I thought that would be cool. I usually read about 75 pages an hour and weighing in at just over 160 pages this book should've only taken me a couple of hours.
Reader, it took me FOUR MONTHS to finish. It became like an albatross to me in my reading goal. For some strange reason, I have a difficult time giving myself permission to read more than one book at a time. I don't know why. It's just something weird about my brain. So, I would set it aside for stretches of time in order to read other books and then guiltily come back to this tiny novel read a paragraph or two, promptly fall asleep, and then start the whole guilt cycle again.
It's a weird sort of disappointing to experience something that should be everything you love and it is not. Sitting here at the end of June, having finally garnered the motivation to finish the book, and put it behind me once and for all, I can say that I did enjoy the story.
But it was totally different from what I expected.
First of all, it starts off with a series of letters from Captain Walton to his sister regarding his North Pole expedition. Somehow, I never knew this. I had previously thought that I'd gained most of the Frankenstein story by cultural osmosis and I would essentially be reading along to the greatest hits and knock this one out. Frankly, Walton's letters really threw me off and I just didn't care. And then FINALLY, the monster shows up! But he's gone in a flash and we are introduced shortly thereafter to Frankenstein. Walton views him as an apparent godsend because he found himself without a true friend to confide in on his expedition. (He got real hung up on not being able to be friends with his crew and not being around anyone from his social class for a while and I was just not into that).
Then starts Frankenstein's story. Some of these elements were familiar to me. And the feeling of the gothic mystery and romance did finally start to creep in. We follow Frankenstein from his early childhood through his autodidactic education to university. His interest from childhood always centered around alchemy and science. And his lack of directed education until university allowed him to bastardize alchemical pursuits with the scientific process. Thus we find a Frankenstein in his early 20s, away from home, and sequestered in his rooms in Germany he figures out how to suffuse non-living matter with life and he becomes our modern Prometheus.
The story of a man being destroyed by his own over-ambitious creation is very familiar to the modern reader. In fact, Ridley Scott has borrowed a lot of this idea for his famous Alien series. We know this story now. And yet, we often still find ourselves lamenting that the main character will inevitably meet destruction. Or at least, I do.
Frankenstein is sad and full of wonder. I identified with young Frankenstein's fascination with the world around him and his love for the mystery of the world we live in. I grieved that he met such tragedy. But I was a little bored in the telling. Though that scene with the lightning struck tree still sticks with me.
As for the interlude where the Creature tells us his own story. He felt to me fantastically creepy. A voyeur unable to recognize his trespassing. And reading his demand on Frankenstein for a companion... whew, that part was tough in this day in age with young men claiming that women exist for them and branding themselves involuntary celibates. I think earlier in my life I might have felt more pity for him. And I understand that he represents a lot about the modern man's experience. A man, feeling disconnected from his creator, has difficulty in finding his purpose in the world, so he lashes out and destroys his own chances for happiness and fulfillment.
Ultimately, that's the part of the story that is the most universal. I think we've all experienced it in some way or another. Either we've lost sight of ourselves and hurt those closest to us in the process or someone close to us has. But then what do we do?
Frankenstein ends with the death of the main character and the last sight of the creature rowing a boat off into the horizon. Walton, partly incredulous, has dictated this story to his sister and carries the burden of sharing the warning to the audience.
So, as a modern reader in 2018, what does this book mean for me? I still think it's amazing that this book exists. That a teenage girl wrote it and it has endured for 200 years. I think it's incredible that she could so easily identify the downfall of man and at the same time imbue him with imagination and vision. I'm glad I read it. I'm glad it's over.


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In late 2016, I got to travel to Hawaii and spend 4,5 weeks on the magnificent Big Island at my uncle's farm and a few days on Oahu.
I was on my way down from Diamond Head, an extinct volcano in Honolulu, and had just finished a roll of Portra 400. This was my last day in Hawaii and I wasn't planning to shoot any more before my upcoming flight to Seoul. I always feel a little uneasy when I have to travel with film in my cameras.
When I was at the foot of the volcano, though, I saw a yellow-ish field with some majestic trees and those beautifully shaped hills in the background, the sky above a light blue with almost no clouds. I had to take the shot. I loaded another roll into my Hasselblad, fired the shutter just once, and left with a very good feeling.
The next day, I mailed all my exposed rolls to Richard Photo Lab before heading to the airport. I went through security with my camera containing film and was on my way to Korea. My girlfriend Seraina and I spent a wonderful week in Seoul, visiting my brother, and another one in Tokyo.
A few weeks later, when I received the scans from our vacation, I didn't expect to find that last frame I had taken in Hawaii among them. I had long forgotten about it. It turned out to be one of my favorite photographs of the year.
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Duane Doty - Fishing Guide
My interest in fly fishing began at the age of 10. My first fly rod was a nine-foot bark stripped willow branch with eyelets, pilfered from a Zebco rod, precisely calibrated and taped onto the blank. I spent many hours, every day, out in the backyard learning and mastering the art of fly casting with my rudimentary piece of equipment. A few years later, at the age of 13, my interest in fly tying started to develop. I started with primitive chenille and hackle wooly buggers and duck quill coachman flies resembling deformed wasps. I have certainly come a long way since those simple days of barnyard flies and the unrefined stick that I proudly called a fly rod.
I cut my trout teeth in the late 70's at Bennett Springs and Montauk State Parks in Missouri. In my late teens, after reading an article in an outdoor magazine about the tremendous fishery of Lake Taneycomo, I was driven to experience the legendary tailwater fishing opportunities.
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After 15 years of commuting to what had become my favorite trout fishing location, a change in job status afforded me the opportunity to finally live near Lake Taneycomo. I spent every possible moment, day and night, on the water, watching, learning, and enjoying. I started posting my fishing adventures on local and national forums. Before long, I had people contacting me from all over the country wanting me to join them for some trout fishing on Lake Taneycomo. It did not take much arm-twisting to get me on the water. In 2006, I logged over 2500 hours on the water, day and night, including one stretch of 39 hours straight, all while still maintaining a full time job. I started moonlighting for a local fly shop, picking up guide trips in the evenings and on weekends. At this point in time, I concluded that a mainstream job might be getting in the way of what I really enjoyed doing- fishing.
In 2007, I found myself in Alaska on a fishing adventure of a lifetime. By the end of the week, I had secured a position as a guide at Naknek River Camp, in Katmia National Park, Western Alaska. That is where I now spend my summers, helping clients live their dreams chasing all five Pacific Salmon, Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, and Giant Rainbows, along with some of the world's most intense bear viewing, thrown in on the side.
Each year, I return to the Branson area around the 1st of October, just in time for the awesome Lake Taneycomo Fall Brown trout run. Following the Browns, Rainbows make a small run, and then, with a little luck, the shad kill can make for some really intense fishing conditions. Just as Spring comes around and the water starts running non stop on Lake Taneycomo, I head back to Alaska for the summer season of fishing in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
On December 31st of 2008, I married the beautiful woman of my dreams. We spent the night of our wedding, ringing in the New Year under the fireworks from the Chateau on the Lake, while wade fishing Lake Taneycomo, just below Table Rock Dam. My wife, Mona Chari, is just as passionate about fishing as I am. She, too, is about to make the change in her life from a mainstream job to being involved in fishing for a living. She is headed to Alaska with me this year. She has hopes of returning to Branson and becoming a guide herself.
As a guide, my intent is more than just taking a person fishing for a day. I would rather educate clients about the water being fished, the species pursued, and, then, by sharpening their learning curve, making it possible for them to return, without a guide, for a productive fishing trip. I enjoy and take great pride in sharing the information, knowledge and experiences I have learned from my countless hours on the water to help others create great memories of fantastic fishing adventures.
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United States District Court, E.D. Tennessee
June 22, 2018
QWINDEL JEROME PAGE, Petitioner,v.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent.
before the Court is the motion of Qwindel Jerome Page
("Page" or "Petitioner"), a federal
inmate, to vacate set aside, or correct sentence pursuant to
28 U.S.C. §2255, [Doc. 143], [1] as well as a motion to
amend/supplement, [Doc. 151]. The United States has responded
in opposition, [Doc. 147], and Petitioner has replied, [Doc.
157]. Petitioner's motion to amend is simply supplemental
argument and the motion is GRANTED. Because
the records and files of the case conclusively establish that
Petitioner is not entitled to relief under §2255, no
evidentiary hearing is necessary. For the reasons which
follow, the Court finds Petitioner's §2255 motion
meritless and it will be DENIED and
DISMISSED with prejudice.
Procedural and Factual Background
federal grand jury indicted Page on June 8, 2011, [Doc. 1]. A
superseding indictment was returned on April 10, 2010, [Doc.
9]. Page was charged in three counts with conspiracy to
distribute and possess with intent to distribute oxycodone in
violation of 21 U.S.C. §§846 and 841(Count 1);
possession of oxycodone with intent to distribute in
violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (Count 2); and money
laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. §1956(h)(Count 3),
[Id.]. After numerous extensions of time, motions
and motion hearings, the case proceeded to a 3-day trial on
November 13, 2012, [Docs. 87-89]. On the third and final day
of trial, the jury returned a verdict of "guilty"
on all three counts, [Doc. 91]. A presentence investigation
report ("PSR") was ordered and sentencing set for
May 6, 2013, [Doc. 89], but later continued to June 12, 2013,
[Doc. 104].
The PSR
was disclosed on March 3, 2013. The probation officer grouped
Counts 1, 2, and 3 pursuant to USSG §3D1.2(c) and found
a base offense level of 34 based on his determination that
"the defendant was involved in the distribution of
3400.9 kilograms of marijuana [equivalent]" pursuant to
USSG §2S1.1. [PSR ¶¶ 22, 23]. The offense
level was increased by two because the Petitioner was
convicted under 18 U.S.C. §1956(Count 3) pursuant to
USSG §2S1.1(b)(2)(B), [Id. at ¶ 24]. Three
levels were added pursuant to USSG §3B1.1 because
Petitioner was a manager or supervisor (but not an organizer
or leader), for a total offense level of 39, [Id. at
¶¶ 26, 31], which, when combined with
Petitioner's criminal history category V, resulted in an
advisory guidelines range of 360 months to life imprisonment,
[Id. at ¶83].
objected to both the quantity of oxycodone pills for which he
was held accountable for purposes of the base offense level
and the manager/supervisor upward enhancement [Addendum to
PSR]. The probation officer responded that Agent Cline,
Internal Revenue Service, had conservatively estimated that,
during the conspiracy, "the defendant wired or had
wired" $227, 355 from Tennessee to Detroit. Witnesses
at trial testified that Petitioner sold 80-milligram
oxycodone pills for prices that varied from a low of $15 per
pill to a high of $60 per pill. Page's own statement to
law enforcement was that he was selling 80-milligram pills
for $35 each in the winter of 2007 and $60 in the summer.
Based on this testimony, the probation officer determined
that Page sold the pills for an average price of $35.83 and
that the $227, 355 represented the purchase of 6, 345
80-milligram pills during his involvement in the conspiracy,
which, when converted to marijuana equivalent, resulted in a
quantity of 3400.9 kg of marijuana (base offense level 34),
[Id.]. As for the leadership enhancement, the
probation officer cited trial testimony that Nikea Price was
a street-level distributor for Page who testified that she
wired money, and had others wire money, to Page. Joseph
Patterson testified that he delivered oxycodone pills to
Tennessee at the direction of Page on three occasions.
[Id. at 2].
Court held a hearing on the objections. At the hearing,
Petitioner's counsel, while not taking issue with the
probation officer's methodology, argued that adding the
five different prices referenced in the PSR and averaging to
determine the pill price resulted in too low a pill price.
Petitioner argued instead that the Court should give him the
"benefit of the doubt" by using the highest pill
price, i.e., $60, because it would yield the lowest quantity,
which, in turn, would reduce the applicable guidelines range,
[Doc. 129 at 6-7]. The Court sustained the Petitioner's
objection in part, determining an average pill price of
$47.50, resulting in a total offense level of 37, not 39, and
an advisory guidelines range of 324 to 405 months of
imprisonment, [Id. at 23-28]. The Court ultimately
varied downward and imposed a sentence of 240 months, [Doc.
119], and judgment was entered on June 24, 2013, [Doc. 120].
A notice of appeal was filed the next day, [Doc. 121]. Two
issues were raised on direct appeal: 1) whether Page was
entitled to a bill of particulars, and 2) whether there was
probable cause for Page's arrest. The Sixth Circuit
affirmed the district court judgment on August 8, 2014, [Doc.
135], and this timely §2255 motion was filed on April
30, 2015. The following summary of the proof offered at trial
is contained in the PSR: Brian Kilgore, Assistant Director of
the Second Judicial District Drug Task Force, testified that
on November 16, 2009, a buy-bust operation was completed that
involved the purchase of oxycodone. The individual that was
arrested agreed to cooperate because they knew several people
who dealt oxycodone, one specifically being Qwindel Page. On
the night of November 16, 2009, some phone calls were made to
the defendant in an attempt to arrange a deal to purchase 100
(80 milligram) Oxycontin pills for approximately $5, 500. On
November 17, 2009, an informant was wired with an electronic
recording and monitoring device and instructed to proceed to
the transaction at a predetermined location. Prior to the
transaction taking place, officers followed the defendant to
504 Grey Avenue in Kingsport, Tennessee. Officers came in
contact with the defendant, ultimately took him into custody,
and located 98 (80 milligram) oxycodone pills in his
possession. Agents obtained consent to search the residence
and seized 48 (80 milligram) oxycodone pills from the bedroom
of Nikea Price, the defendant's girlfriend, who was an
oxycodone distributor for the defendant.
March 10, 2010, members of the Second Judicial District Drug
Task Force conducted an undercover operation in Sullivan
County, Tennessee. Agents utilized a confidential source (CS)
to arrange a controlled purchase of oxycodone from Nikea
Price. The CS was searched, wired with an electronic
recording and monitoring device, and was given $99.00 in
photocopied U.S. currency for the purchase of 18 oxycodone
pills. Just before the transaction was to take place, Joseph
Patterson and another individual went into a nearby
McDonald's restaurant. The CS met with Price and
exchanged the currency for the pills. Nikea Price was
arrested. Joseph Patterson was found to be in possession of
four (80 milligram) oxycodone pills and $2, 460 on his
person. Of the money found, $990 was recorded money from the
controlled purchase. Nikea Price was a street-level
distributor for the defendant. Joseph Patterson delivered
oxycodone from Michigan to Tennessee. Nikea Price testified
she became involved in a relationship with the defendant in
2003 or 2004. She stated around 2007 she became aware the
defendant was selling pills. Ms. Price revealed the defendant
was making trips between Kingsport and Detroit weekly or
bi-weekly until July of 2010. She testified that on many of
the occasions when the defendant returned from Detroit, he
would have a sandwich baggie full of pills. She estimated the
baggies to contain 300 pills. All of the pills were 80
milligram oxycodone pills. Ms. Price testified the defendant
sold the pills for $40-50 per pill. She stated if a large
quantity was bought, he would sell them for $35 per pill. On
occasion, he would charge more or less for the pills. She
admitted to distributing the oxycodone pills at the direction
of the defendant.
Price also testified that she wired money from the drug
proceeds, at the direction of the defendant. She stated this
was an attempt to hide the nature of the proceeds. She
estimated the defendant was selling 300 pills a month for
approximately $12, 000. Ms. Price stated that after a period
of time she started using different names to wire the money.
Joseph Patterson testified he came to know the defendant
around November of 2009. He stated he delivered oxycodone
pills from Michigan to Tennessee at the direction of the
defendant on approximately three occasions.
Cline, Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service,
testified that during the timeframe of the conspiracy the
defendant wired a conservative estimate of $227, 355 from
Tennessee to Detroit, Michigan. He stated that many of the
wire transfers included the name of the defendant, Nikea
Price, and many others.
Coclough, Melissa Brandon, and Sabrina Gentry-Light all
testified they knew Nikea Price, and they sent money wire
transfers from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Detroit, Michigan.
Derek Taylor testified he purchased oxycodone on several
occasions and paid the defendant approximately $15-20 per
Linen, Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives, assigned to the Detroit office,
testified he obtained a statement from the defendant on July
23, 2010. The defendant stated he began trafficking in drugs
in 2002, after moving to Kingsport. He began trafficking
cocaine, and in the summer of 2007, he began distributing
oxycodone. Defendant Page traveled to Detroit in search of
individuals who had legitimate prescriptions. The defendant
began obtaining oxycodone from a family friend and eventually
evolved into the defendant obtaining pills from several other
individuals. Defendant Page indicated that during the summer
of 2007 he paid individuals $20 per pill and sold each pill
for $60 in Tennessee. By the winter of 2007, the defendant
was paying $26 per pill and selling them for $35 per pill. In
December of 2007, the family friend stole $5, 000 from the
defendant, which ended their business dealings. In the
beginning of 2008, the defendant was buying pills from any
prescription holder he could find. In March of 2008, he began
buying from an individual known as "Elephant
Tooth." The defendant admitted to distributing
oxycodone pills, having others distribute oxycodone for him,
and using money orders in relation to his drug trafficking.
Standard of Review
Court must vacate and set aside Petitioner's sentence if
it finds that "the judgment was rendered without
jurisdiction, or that the sentence imposed was not authorized
by law or otherwise open to collateral attack, or that there
has been such a denial or infringement of the constitutional
rights of the prisoner as to render the judgment vulnerable
to collateral attack, . . ." 28 U.S.C. §2255.
Under Rule 4 of the Governing Rules, the Court is to consider
initially whether the face of the motion itself, together
with the annexed exhibits and prior proceedings in the case,
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While I have remained pretty solid in my home and work life, the last few years have been completely unstable for me as a musician.
I have home-recorded multiple songs multiple times only to delete them completely.
I have compulsively bought and sold instruments and amplifiers looking for a certain sound that at times seemed unattainable.
I have started entirely new projects, hardly telling a soul, releasing music digitally and then deleting the project in under a month or even under a week at times.
So, I went into the studio with a group of talented individuals, thus forming a project that other people are invested in. I can't just delete the songs or the project. Sometimes accountability to others is the most stabilizing influence.
I committed to releasing these songs in some physical format, thereby cementing its existence. It's incredible how disposable music is when you only release it digitally and then your perfectionism deems the music as not good enough. That's why sometimes one needs to get physical copies out into the world that you can't get back.
Therefore, this album is named after a rather strange few years where nothing was good enough for me until I found a way out of the trappings of perfectionism with some help along the way.
One last note, it was recorded entirely live in the studio with no overdubs. And I finally found my guitar sound: Fender Mustang / Roland JC. Hope you like the album.
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Fashion designer Halston's niece shares details about her famous uncle
There's a lot of buzz building about "Halston and Warhol: Silver and Suede," a new exhibit at the Mint Museum Uptown featuring 40 of fashion designer Halston's creations with a selection of paintings, photographs and videos by artist Andy Warhol that explores the creativity and friendship of the two legends. It opens March 7.
On March 6, the Mint Museum Auxiliary is hosting a party from 8 p.m. to midnight filled with dancing in a Studio 54/Warhol Factory setting and a sneak peek at the Mint Museum's exhibit "Halston and Warhol: Silver and Suede" before it opens the next day. Attire is "Anything Goes at Studio 54." Tickets are $125 and reservations must be made by March 3. Details: www.mintmuseumauxiliary.org.
And on March 8, Halston's niece, Lesley Frowick, will give a talk at the museum from 3 to 4 p.m. It's free with museum admission. Details: www.mintmuseum.org.
For insight into why so many of us are still obsessed with Halston and Warhol, and why they're still relevant in America circa 2015, I talked with Frowick who now works for National Geographic in Washington and is the author of the 2014 book "Halston: Inventing American Fashion."
In next week's Style section, you'll see the story, but Frowick had so many fascinating things to say I wanted to share all of the interview. Her father and Halston were brothers, and Lesley and her uncle had a special bond because they shared the same birth date, April 23. Her father was a diplomat so her upbringing was already interesting before her uncle invited her to live with him in New York City after she graduated from college.
I truly could have talked to her for hours because she's so gracious and intelligent, and her stories are wonderful.
I also found this wonderful video that Halston commissioned in 1981 that's a fascinating glimpse into his work ethic, creativity and his candid observations. It's long (21 minutes), but it's worth watching. I was struck how animated the models were on his runway to show off how beautifully Halston's clothes moved. And it made me nostalgic for his truly wonderful cosmetics line with its chic Elsa Peretti-designed packaging.
Here are excerpts from my interview with Lesley:
Her first trip to Studio 54
"The first time I went was with Halston and Andy. It was when it first opened in 1977. It was exciting to be there. It was a great party. I loved to disco dance. I walked in on Halston's arm. It was crazy outside with all the hubbub. But once you got in there things settled down and weren't as terrifying. But I was terrified getting out of the limo. Halston told me to just look at the right and smile, look to the left and smile, and just walk on through."
The idea behind the exhibit
In 1983 Halston asked her to bear witness to his life and his way of working. He gave her his personal archives in case she ever wanted to write a book. As she did research for the book, she noted how Andy and Halston had parallels: They were both from Small Town, USA, they rose to the top of the heap in NYC, they were innovators and broke new ground, and they understood the business side of what their art. And they were friends. When she spoke with Eric Shiner at the Warhol museum about the parallels he saw them too and the idea for the exhibit was born. "I've found that whenever I've reached out to people from Halston's life, whether it was a friend or colleague, I get an immediate response," she said. A lot of that is because he had such a generous personality. He did so many things for so many different people and they want to honor it."
Living with Halston
She had lived overseas while her father was a diplomat. When she graduated from college, Halston asked her to come live with him in New York. "I was always very close to my father so I enjoyed the family warmth of living with Halston," she said. "He was my pillar of strength, he gave me guidance, and because he didn't have children he delighted in my presence. He was the greatest uncle anyone could wish for. He wanted me dressed in his gowns. He wanted me beside him when he entertained. It was incredible and I went along with it. I knew I was privileged, but I wasn't paying enough attention. I wish I had taken more notes. He had an incredible eye. He's one of the reasons I became a photographer and what I learned from him was instrumental. In hindsight, I realize what an incredible experience it was to live in his orbit. "
The public's obsession with Studio 54
"Halston and Studio 54 have been connected together, but it was only a brief part of his life. The original Studio 54 was open for only two years. I think people love that era because of the glamour and the glitz. It was a new social movement and there was a freedom among women. But Halston had already shown his Midas touch way before the Studio 54 days. People want to latch on to the mystic of Halston but it was a point of time in history and it's gone, but it does live on. There were decadent elements to the era, but it was also incredibly productive."
"He was innovative in using new materials. He put Ultrasuede on the map. There are a lot of Ultrasuede pieces in the exhibit. They're from Halston Heritage, the current owners. They have a large holding of vintage Halston. I went to the facility in L.A. and was allowed to to borrow a lot of the Ultrasuede pieces."
The Versailles showdown
"He put American fashion on the map. In 1973 there was the Versailles showdown and the Americans won. It was the first time Americans were being noticed in fashion and they came into their own. He organized the Versailles presentation to make it more than just a fashion show. Liza Minnelli sang. He pulled in his friends who were society ladies to model because they were tall and beautiful. Liza Minnelli and I still exchange Christmas cards. "
Halston's love for America
She says Halston was an incredible patriot. "Many people don't know he was an Eagle Scout. At the house in Montauk he rented from Andy, there was a flag pole and every morning he had a ceremony and raised the flag, even if he was the only one there. He came from the heartland of America and was raised by a warm, loving, stable and patriotic family. He loved his country and was very proud to be an American. He was so honored to be invited to Versailles and to show what Americans could do. That's also why he wanted to design the U.S. Olympic uniforms. And why he did the JC Penney license, which he was crucified for. But he wanted to dress American women and wanted them to be in the latest styles. "
Her Halston collection
"He gave me all these beautiful, long cashmere gowns.They were so luxurious but so wearable. He wanted to take high fashion and make it easy and elegant."
What he would have loved, and hated, about 2015
"What he would have loved about America in 2015 is the technology. He would have used it to promote his brand and himself as a designer. He was a very organized person and he would have used it to simplify his work process. I think he would have liked women to be a little more elegant as a general rule, but overall, he wouldn't have hated anything in current trends. Except maybe tattoos. He wasn't a tattoo person."
Halston Heritage
"Ben Malca is the current CEO of Halston Heritage and he cares a lot about it. He understands how important Halston was in terms of fashion. The designer, Maria Mazelis, is a lovely lady. She wants to honor Halston every year. She always has a nod to his collections whether it's a color or a silhouette."
Her thoughts on Andy Warhol
"My impression of Andy is that he was a nice, quiet man. He was modest. He would go to Mass every day. I thought it was funny that this kooky, famous artist was spiritually disciplined enough to go to mass every day. He liked to tease people and he had a funny, nasally voice. He lived near Halston and would go over over there often for parties and get-togethers. The ones I witnessed were not these wild, crazy decadent parties. They were parties for talented musicians and artists, or birthday parties or other celebrations. as a result of it. Andy hardly ever went to Montauk because he hated the sun. The one time I saw him there he had a hat, umbrella, a long sleeve shirt and zinc oxide all over his face. I learned later he had a condition that he could not be in the sun in at all. Andy was at Halston's house a few days before he passed away. He was complaining of a pain (gallbladder) and little did anyone know that he would die as a result of it."
Halston's legacy
"I loved my uncle so very much and I love that so many people thought of his life in a positive way. Not only was he this amazingly successful designer known for his Midas touch, but he was also a loving, generous, thoughtful and supportive friend. He was so busy in the moment producing stellar work that he would be honored and humbled to know that people still remember him. And he would be happy that the business is still alive. He used to always say, 'I'm just a dressmaker.' "
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By VALERIE GIBSON
The University of Mary Washington's Theatre Department debuted "Assistance" on Thursday Sept. 29, at Klein Theatre.
Written by Leslye Headland, the 90-minute play looks at the lives of six postgraduate students trying to find their place in the office world. The play infuses the real life struggles of "adulting" with relatable humor that will keep you laughing as it provides a glimpse into the future for university students.
The theatre was packed to the brim with audience members both students and community members. Everyone was eager to see if "Assistance" lived up to the hype.
The play is set in present day New York City in an office building. The assistants rotate in and out with one in particular always in the lead. The lead assistant's name is Nick, played by senior Alex Newton. Other assistants are: Jenny, played by senior Madeleine Dilley, Justin, played by Jacob Dodges, Nora, played by junior Lauren Frautschi, Heather, played by senior Catherine O'Meara and Vince, played by junior AJ Ramos.
The assistants showcase the hectic and stressful lives they live as replaceable employees. But it also shows how they cope with a job that takes so much out of them.
"What's great about playing a character like Heather is that she has so many layers to her character," said O'Meara in a UMW Theatre spotlight interview. "She's got personal issues and her motivations are a little different than what you may think, so finding those was fun. It was awesome that I got to play a character that has a lot of their personal background in the show."
Audience member sophomore Katherine Bartles said that the show was entertaining with an underlying love story, and that she "really enjoyed the play."
"Assistance" plays at Klein Theatre until Oct. 9, and I highly recommend going to see it for some serious laughs and insights into the future.