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NEW MILFORD — A Freedom of Information complaint filed this week seeks to nullify a draft agreement between the town and the Board of Education over the proposed move of central school offices to the John Pettibone School.
The draft agreement was reached in a Nov. 30 meeting attending by three of the four members of the school board's facilities committee, along with School Superintendent Joshua Smith, Mayor David Gronbach and Town Planner Kathy Castagnetta. All six are named in the complaint.
Resident Greg Mullen contends in a Dec. 7 appeal to the state Freedom of Information Commission that the three members constitute a quorum, and that the meeting should have been advertised so the public could attend.
"The business of government is the public's business," Mullen said. "This backdoor meeting put me over the top."
School board member Bob Coppola, who chairs the facilities committee, said he asked to join a previously planned meeting of the board chair and vice-chair, David Lawson and Bill Dahl, with the mayor and superintendent. It did not occur to him, he said, that by doing so he was creating a quorum of the facilities committee, of which Lawson and Dahl are also members.
He said Mullen has raised a good point in his complaint and that he will be more conscious of the rule in the future.
"I'm not upset Mr. Mullen has filed it," Coppola said. "That's why the (Freedom of Information) commission is there, to clear it up."
The draft agreement outlines conditions and responsibilities for the town and the schools in the proposed move, including the $250,000 cost of renovating part of the Pettibone building for the board's use. The plan envisions selling the district's existing office building on East Street and using part of the proceeds to meet the renovation cost and add $300,000 to the board's capital reserve.
The only action taken so far on the draft agreement was at Tuesday's facilities meeting, where members voted to send the agreement to the full board for consideration next week.
Tom Hennick, a public education officer at the state's Freedom of Information Commission, said complaints like this are not uncommon because local elected boards are often made up of volunteers unfamiliar with the Freedom of Information Act.
Once a board realizes it has committed a violation, he said, the usual way to correct it is to hold a new meeting to ratify the questioned decisions in open session.
A mediator likely will be appointed to the case early next year to speak with those involved and try to reach a resolution. If that proves impossible, a hearing officer will be appointed to gather evidence and decide whether a violation occurred. That decision is referred to the full commission for final determination and action if necessary.
Hennick said the commission can't nullify the draft agreement, as requested, but it can nullify the meeting, which in essence would void any agreement.
"That's an extreme penalty," he said. "It has happened, but it doesn't happen often."
Lawson said it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the case right now. The other board members could not be reached for comment Friday.
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There must be an easier way to title these things, something snappier than Star Trek: WARRRRR. Any trademark involved with inserting the word 'war'? Seriously though, for some reason I went into a series called Discovery, thinking that there might be some attempts to, you know, discover something. Instead, we get war, death, murder, 'splosions, shouting, anger, combat, sneaky tactics, fighting, floating corpses, and so on.
I don't know why I was expecting it not to just turn into the 'splosion fest that it did. It's picking up right where the rebooted films left off, a universe where Spock does the thinking with his fists and angry shouting instead of with his brain, where planets getting 'sploded is practically commonplace. Because that's what Star Trek is really all about, it's not about ethics, morals, choices, doing the right thing, science, exploration, meeting new cultures, nothing like that. Sure there were 'splosions when interactions with those cultures was a bit rocky but the captains did their best to avoid that as much as possible. Long gone are those days it seems.
So the pilot opens, after some Klingon nonsense, with Captain Michelle Yeoh, and our main character, Michael Burnham, AKA the only character whose name I can remember, on a desert planet flagrantly violating the Prime Directive. Oh, but they say it's okay if the aliens don't see them. Some classic Homer Simpson logic there. And this is how that terrible film Into Darkness began too. Rocky start. My other complaint is that this opening scene has nothing to do with the rest of the episodes. All it had was clunky dialogue that didn't particularly build the characters enough to warrant its inclusion as character-related filler.
Then we cut to the opening credits. The music lacked any sense of oomph, it left no impression in me. Not a hugely bad thing and it had the classic refrain to make it feel Star Trekky. However, I can't help but feel this was a missed opportunity. All the other themes were so distinct and memorable and this just pales in comparison. Maybe I'll warm to it. Visually the opening credits were great, but oh no, here comes a spoiler.
The captain is only Guest Starring, huh? Well, she's not surviving this pilot, that's for damn sure. Sure enough, she gets a bat'leth through the chest, leading to the rest of the season being helmed by, now let me get his name right, Another White Male Captain.
Full disclaimer, I went into this completely blind – I'd only seen a few still images of the show, and I hadn't read any news about the show or anything. I just picked up on it by osmosis really, a vague awareness that it was being released. I don't tend to hop aboard the hype trains much. Michelle Yeoh was in pretty much every single photo I saw of this show. I was damn well looking forward to having her be a captain – she looked the part, and I thought that was great casting, I thought she'd excel in the role and frankly it's time for another woman to sit in the captain's chair. But she's dead now, byeeee! Hello Jason Isaacs apparently, who I'm sure will be great as a captain, but I'm sure as hell not going to care as much.
The other person I don't care much about is our god damn main character. Michael Burnham, while on a story level worked well, just came across as irritating and arrogant. Because she's had past dealings with Klingons as revealed in vague flashbacks and exposition from Sarek, starts bossing Captain Michelle Yeoh (I seriously don't remember any other character names and I ain't opening up a new tab to look it up) about, then proceeds to Vulcan nerve pinch her in a mild act of mutiny to briefly take over the ship to enact her plan.
Now, I get that desperate times call for desperate measures, this just doesn't work as the first time we are introduced to this character, one that we're going to be with for the rest of the season. This should have been at the end of the season, after we'd got to know her properly, her motivations and everything, then we're torn between her disrespecting the authority of the captain and taking matters into her own hands. Instead, I was just screaming, 'DO WHAT MICHELLE TELLS YOU, YOU BASTARD!' at the screen.
Moving on from some of my biggest problems, looking at the two episodes as a whole, there's not too much else to complain about. Visually it was gorgeous, except for the egregious Dutch Angles – apparently tripods in the future are notoriously unreliable – and the plot of the episodes was fine. Klingons want to start a war for some reason, motivation a little lacking, but still, as an opener, that's fine. It was a great little movie really, told in two episodes of TV. It was entertaining, thrilling, interesting.
As a Star Trek pilot however, it has to be said, it kind of fails. It didn't feel very Star Trek to me, and given that the captain dies and the ship gets 'sploded, we need a new pilot. The season needs restarting already. If this was a two-parter season finale, in classic Trek style, I would have been pretty happy, with some earlier hints that the Klingons are up to something while they go out Discovering space things and Trekking about. We could get to know our characters and their relationships, we could have even a tiny bit of screen time on anyone else that isn't Michelle or Michael. Or the science officer, I guess he got some screen time as the snarky comic relief. I even almost remember his name. Surro? Saru?
In short, it was good TV, it really was, well worth a watch, and I'm definitely going to watch the rest of the season, because of course I am, it's got Star Trek in its title. I just hope that it remembers that it's meant to be Star Trek.


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"Oh, time! The beautifier of the dead, adorer of the ruin, comforter and only healer when the heart hath bled. Time, the avenger."
--Lord Byron
I wrote this column more than a week ago.
The words you're reading now were strung together on a drizzly, foggy Groundhog Day morning in the relative quiet and solitude of the Manhattan Public Library, comfortably ensconced between the reference section and the administrative offices. I'm at that 4-top table on the second floor. There's a massive floor-to-roof window facing south, affording a generous view of the parking lot and the comings and goings of Saturday morning library patrons.
I could really go for a cup of coffee but have learned through time and experience that the writing of newspaper columns and coffee shop din don't mix, so I'll trade the caffeine jones for the creativity that tends to flow in relative quiet, also learned through time and experience.
Under normal circumstances, I'd brew a pot of Strong Enough To Walk and write from the comfort of the overstuffed easy chair in the living room, but we have a guy doing some interior wall repair/painting and he likes to manage his time knocking out a few hours on Saturday mornings.
When she was a pup, our youngest dog chewed a few chunks of drywall and we finally grew weary of living in a house with a few chunks of chewed drywall. The work is part of a long-term plan, which ends with a move. That time arc starts with a dream and ends with living in the country. Somewhere along that arc, the wife-husband conversation will get real and we want to have the house ready to sell.
My wife's been out of town on business most of the week and assuming no delays, wheels down at MHK is 1:43 p.m. It's a little after 10 a.m. right now. Before airport spousal retrieval, in addition to writing this column, I have a couple of errands to run, and I visualize the clock.
The grocery list in my pocket reads, "coffee, coffee filters, Kleenexes and trash bags," so before the airport, I'll need to allot some time for speed-dating in the paper products aisle. Twenty minutes should do it.
My car looks as though muddy dogs have romped throughout, owing to the fact that muddy dogs have romped throughout. Start to finish, that's a 30-minute cleanup. Working the clock backward, I'll want to be at the airport at 1:30, give myself roughly an hour for the errands, which means I need to be done here at the library somewhere between noon and 12:30.
The deadline for this column is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but I have a day job, this column is a side gig and when I examine the calendar for the coming week, blocks of time available for creative column writing are non-existent.
Tomorrow, we're in Miami County for a family baptism, then it's home for the Chiefsless Super Bowl, so Sunday's out.
By the time you're reading this column, we'll be weekending in Chicago, something we simply would not do, absent twice-daily direct flights from Manhattan. Without that convenience, the cost/benefit analysis of weekending in Chicago will always come down heavily on cost, light on benefit.
All things being equal, we land at 3:04 p.m., this afternoon. Then it's back home (in 15 minutes) to manage another 168 hours. This week will feature the installation of new carpeting and all the time-driven logistics tacked on.
Part of the home improvement schtick is minimizing, so using Facebook Marketplace, I've attempted to part with some stuff. Thought I had a TV sold, until the buyer agreed to three separate times for pickup, only to miss all three. I don't have time for these kinds of shenanigans, so I cut her loose and re-posted the TV.
Only then, did I contemplate the socio-economic status of those who buy their TVs and furniture on Facebook Marketplace. Next came thoughts about the lives led by haves and have-nots in our community and the fact that the haves have time management frames of reference and proficiencies that the have-nots simply have not.
What I perceived as poor time management skills, may not have existed at all. Then I felt crappy. Especially, since a mantra to which I try to adhere is, 'do the next right thing, do the next thing right.' I failed on the TV transaction.
Byron and his latter-day counterpart, Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders, were wrong. "I thought that time was on my side, but now it's time the avenger." I don't need to take vengeance or exact satisfaction from the clock. I do need to recognize not everyone sees it like I do.


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290 pages | 68 B/W Illus.
This book illustrates essential microeconomic concepts and theories through the examination of related policy formulation in Australia since the 1980s. It provides a fresh approach to the subject of microeconomics from the perspective of both market and government failures.
By looking at how Australia has transformed over the course of time, the book traces and tracks these changes and relates them to the broader microeconomic reforms. It also looks at the structure of Australian economic public policy formulation and process. The book uses standard microeconomic techniques to analyse the impact of these Australian policies and examines the role of government in the implementation of these policies, making it a very useful teaching vehicle for learning about microeconomics and microeconomic policies.
'Markets and the State is a much-needed addition to the applied economics literature in Australia. Diverse Australian policies are lucidly assessed using microeconomic techniques. This book has an excellent coverage of topics. These range from those focusing on business and industry to ones involving social welfare and the state of the environment. Markets and the State deserves to be widely used as a text and should also be of value for reference purposes. I wish there were more books like this applying economics to Australia's situation.'— Clem Tisdell, Professor Emeritus, University of Queensland, Australia
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Friend: I have tickets to this sick concert, but so-and-so backed out…. do you want to come with me?
Betty 1: What night is it?
Friend: Tomorrow at 8pm. You in?
Betty 1: Sure, I'm off work at 6:30pm.
A friend offering up a FREE ticket to a concert on a whim? Hell yeah I'm in. Do I even care who it is? Not really. Well, maybe I should have asked before accepting their generous gift. The day of the concert arrives and a text message on the venue is received. That should have been the first clue! Letting the excitement take over, I continued to get ready. Make-up, sassy hair, the nicest pair of jeans a girl can own, and heels.
Entering the concert venue and seeing the crowd should have been another tip-off.. but nothing is clicking at this point. After walking up to the security guards who look at me as if I were an alien, they began to frisk me. That's the most action I had seen in a couple of months. A neon flashing light "BEER & WINE" grabs my attention and immediately, I'm happy. I just made that security guards life, letting him get to second base. Three glasses of Chardonnay later, I meet up with the rest of my group. The look on their faces when they see my outfit is somewhat shocking. I think, 'why are you dressed like you're running errands.' Everything clicks the moment we walk up four flights of stairs to the concert.
Bass Booming. Sneakers. Beanies. Booty Shorts, Half Shirts, and Heels. Beers spilling out of cups from what looks like 16 year olds consuming it. Where the hell am I? Oh… I'm at a RAP concert. Never in life have I ever been mortified. Not that I'm at a hip-hop concert, but that I'm dressed up for a night out in Vegas.
Friend: Girl, you okay?! You look like someone just ran over your cat.
Betty 1: Uhh… wouldn't you get the same look when you notice your drink is empty? Where is the bar!?
Friend: Right over there (points in direction)
My friend was right. I was in complete and UTTER shock. The guy on stage had on a gas mask and a bullet proof vest. 'Does he think he's actually going to get shot? What if people here do have guns?' Every single person in the venue looked like they were either a blood or crip. I'm also pretty sure I was the only skinny, white, blonde girl who owned a pair of Marc Jacob heels in a 10 mile radius. After the initial shock, I had one of the greatest nights of my life.
The point of this post, Betties is to embrace every single situation you are in with a positive attitude. I met some of the coolest people that night. Half way through the show, one of the five rappers asked to bring up six girls (all of different ethnicities) to get on stage and have a dance-off. One of the FUNNIEST things I had seen in a very long time. I learned quickly that the rapper and his posse were down-to-earth, normal, dudes that were having the time of their life. They were passionate, Intelligent, and hilarious. The type of people who I would enjoy hanging out with. In between each song, a member of the group would have a topic or message to share with the audience. Things I would never expect to hear from such a group. Walking out of the venue, I felt inspired. Strange but completely eye-opening.
Every situation your in is a learning experience. It taught me that less is more. If I would have known what concert it was I might have made an excuse to get out of going. Say 'Yes' more. Open your mind to new experiences and new groups of people. It's the first of the month, Betties. How do you want to spend it? Do you want to fill your brain with as much knowledge as possible? Continue on the path you're on? We challenge you to do at least one thing this month you aren't used to. Expand your horizons. We guarantee if you do that just ONCE, it will become addicting. It's the only way to grow as a person.
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Man I miss cat Beast.
Look at the signature. They're just reusing an old piece lol.
A planet with mutants also does not mean peace after all taking away the powers mutants are humans conflict is part of them and they will inevitably end up fighting each other just like humanity does in the remote hypothesis that humanity leaves them alone.
They deadass brought back the pole dancing scene.
"Cable was right!"
Now that is the Jean Grey I want, I hate that dumb mini-skirt, I like Jean Grey looking like a badass. I like Scott here too, he looks like someone you just don't mess with which is exactly how it should be.
cat beast is the hottest flaming garbage, snout lookin-ass
whenever i think of cat beast, i think of the time he pretended to be gay for some reason. so


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There may be specific hazards and risks which need to be considered to provide a safe and healthy working environment for new and expectant mothers, especially those who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding. This may include suitable rest breaks and facilities, and risk assessments.
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Guidance for new and expectant mothers
For most women, working whilst pregnant carries a very low risk for both them and their unborn child. There are however some occasions when women work in more hazardous conditions or may be potentially exposed to hazards which they might otherwise not be concerned about such as radiation, lead and chemicals. Physically demanding tasks such as lifting, twisting and carrying also need to be considered carefully.
It is therefore important that you inform your line manager of your pregnancy (in writing) as soon as possible so that a risk assessment can be carried out and any appropriate control measures put in place.
The risk assessment should identify any actions that need to be taken. For more advice contact the Health, Safety and Environment section of Human Resources.
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Many women choose to continue to work while they are pregnant and many return to work following their maternity. Some new mothers may return to work while they are still breast-feeding.
Managers are required to carry out risk assessments and evaluate the significant hazards associated with the workplace to new and/or expectant mothers. The assessment should eliminate the risk or control it to an acceptable level. If the risk cannot be avoided by other means, then a change will need to be made to the working conditions or hours, other suitable alternative work will need to be offered, or if that is not possible then the employee should be given paid leave for as long as is necessary to protect her health and safety and that of her child.
Following the completion of an initial risk assessment, a specific risk assessment should be undertaken each time you are informed of a pregnancy or each time an employee returns from maternity leave within six months of giving birth or when they are still breastfeeding.
Many pregnant women feel tired and need to rest. Breastfeeding mothers need a clean, private place to express and store their milk. Employers are legally required to provide suitable rest facilities for workers who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, although not a legal requirement, employers are encouraged to provide a healthy and safe environment for nursing mothers to express and store milk. This could be provided in the suitable rest facilities. It is not suitable for toilets to be used for this purpose.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24, 2019 – La Roche University earned the 2019 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM and Military Spouse.
The list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to service members and their families each year, helping veterans select the best college, university or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career. La Roche has been consecutively named a Military Friendly School since Victory Media's publication of the list in 2009.
"We welcome all veterans, military students and their dependents to begin or complete their education at La Roche. The University proudly supports its veterans and military students, and we offer credit for their services," said Vice President for Enrollment Management Chip Weisgerber, Ph.D.
Military and veteran students also find support through the Veterans Organization. Established in 2013, the organization gives veterans the opportunity to meet each other, get involved on campus and receive support.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey completed by the school. This year 766 schools earned this prestigious designation.
For more information about La Roche's commitment to attracting and supporting military students, visit laroche.edu/military. Those who are interested in the Yellow Ribbon Program at La Roche should contact Senior Admissions Counselor Sherryl Lisco at 412-536-1263 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Qualifying students are veterans who are eligible for the full benefits of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill and have served three years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs and one doctoral program, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,400 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.


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La Gateria: Mexico City, Mexico
Contact Information
Address: Tabasco 337, Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Phone: +52 55 5533 7818
Hours: T-F 12-21:00, S/S 10-21:00, M 13-18:00
Entrance Fee: None
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Website: lagateria.com
Facebook: @LaGateriaMX
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Cat vs Cafe (50/50)
Kitty Cool: Review of La Gateria
It was a gloriously warm and sunny Sunday in Mexico City aka CDMX. Our plan was to take a stroll through La Condesa to check out the scene of green spaces, art deco architecture, stylish boutiques and trendy crowds.
But all of this was simply a way to pass the time until we visited La Gateria.
We enjoyed our walk, but were anxious to see the kitties and La Gateria, only one of three cat cafes we have found in Mexico, so far.
According to Esther, the owner, La Gateria originally opened as a cat boutique in 2012, adding the cat cafe in May, 2015. Working with Centro de Rehabilitación para Perros y Gatos (Rehabilitation Center for Dogs & Cats), they have achieved great success with over 206 cats having been adopted.
The day we visited, there were eight kitties in residence, a variety of short and long-haired rescues that were very sweet and social, although handsome tabby Romero was feeling a bit spicy and antagonized a few of his fellow felines.
While waiting for our order, we checked out the cafe. La Gateria is a cool space made up of red brick, white tile and sleek wooden benches, but all the hard surfaces are softened by warm light, soft jazz music and quirky art including one particularly amazing wood-burning image of a cat that dominates one wall. Art is at the heart of La Gateria and the pet shop has evolved into a chic boutique where you can purchase hip and stylish cat gear, but I was especially impressed by the logo, a cat head shaped G that is so clever, it made our 'Coolest Cat Cafe Logos' list!
The server delivered our coffees and thick wedge of decadent chocolate cake, which thankfully we split as it was so rich and delicious, I almost ate the whole thing myself! There is no cover charge, just the cost of your food and beverage order, and they offer a substantial menu of savory sandwiches, salads and pasta plus sweet desserts, smoothies and coffee drinks.
There were only two tables occupied when we arrived, but soon after a rush of people quickly filled the 14 seat room, many enjoying yummy-looking smoothies while smiling over the antics of the cats.
The staff were especially friendly, helping me out with English when my limited Spanish fell short. Later, I was able to email with Esther who gave me the background on the cafe and boutique and let me know their cool gear is also available online and has helped keep things going, especially after the devastating earthquakes last September.
La Gateria is run by some incredibly lovely people and they have created a pleasant atmosphere for you to enjoy coffee, cake and kitties. When in CDMX, prioritize a visit (or two)!
Date Visited: 12/4/17


text: Hypoglycemia(Low Blood Glucose; Low Blood Sugar) by Rick AlanEn Español (Spanish Version)DefinitionCausesRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionDefinitionHypoglycemia is a low level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is your body's main source of energy. Low levels make it hard for your body to work as it should. This will cause a wide range of problems.CausesCertain health problems may make it hard for your body to balance glucose. Some diabetes meds can lower glucose. It is a common cause of hypoglycemia. The meds alone can lower blood glucose levels. However, other things can play a role such as: Taking too much blood sugar-lowering medicationDelaying or missing meals, or eating too little at mealsUnplanned intense exerciseSickness like cold or fluHypoglycemia can also happen in people without diabetes. It is less common. This type may be caused by:Alcohol use disorder, binging while with not eating is the worst case StarvationEarly pregnancyHormone imbalances from some pituitary or adrenal gland problemsCertain liver problemsKidney diseaseCertain types of stomach surgeryTumor that makes insulinSevere illness or infectionRisk FactorsFactors that may increase your chances of hypoglycemia:Taking medicines that lower blood sugar levelsDrinking too much alcoholFasting (worse when it happens with intense exercise)SymptomsSymptoms may come on slowly or quickly. Hypoglycemia may cause:SweatingNervousnessLightheadednessRapid heartbeatHungerHeadacheTingling feeling around the mouthAs hypoglycemia worsens, it may cause:FatigueWeaknessA change in behavior or confusionPoor control of movementsSeizureLoss of consciousnessEarly symptoms may start to fade if you have a lot of events. The symptoms may stop all together. This means you will not have early warning. It will increase the chance of a having a severe drop in glucose. Get to know your early signs. Quick care can stop future problems.DiagnosisYou will be asked about your symptoms and health past. An exam will be done. Your doctor will try to track your low blood glucose. Your blood glucose levels will need to be measured while you are having symptoms. This is a common step with diabetes care. If you do not have diabetes, other tests may need to be done. This may include checking your blood levels after fasting. TreatmentTreatment will bring blood glucose levels back to normal. This will make a quick fix. Other steps may be needed to keep it from occurring again.In people who can eat or drink, symptoms of low blood sugar can be relieved quickly by: Eating sugar that is easily passed into blood, such as: Fruit juiceSugared soft drinkTable sugar in waterHoney or corn syrupTaking glucose tabletsOnce blood glucose has risen to normal levels, a snack or meal can help to keep levels stable.If someone is not conscious, care may need to be delivered such as:Glucagon—a hormone that raises blood sugar levelsIV glucosePreventionTo help reduce your chance of hypoglycemia: For people with diabetes: Check your medicine. Take it as prescribed.Follow the food and exercise plans given by your doctor.Check your blood glucose often.Avoid drinking too much alcohol.For people without diabetes: Avoid drinking too much alcohol.Eat frequent, small meals.Eat enough food before exercising.If you have frequent bouts of severe hypoglycemia:Wear a medical alert bracelet or ID.Note your early symptoms. Take quick steps to fix low blood glucose. RESOURCES:American Diabetes Associationhttp://www.diabetes.orgHypoglycemia Support Foundationhttp://hypoglycemia.orgCANADIAN RESOURCESCanadian Diabetes Associationhttp://www.diabetes.caHealth Canadahttps://www. canada.caReferences: Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). American Diabetes Association website. Available at: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/hypoglycemia-low-blood.html. Updated July 1, 2015. Accessed October 2, 2017. Hypoglycemia in diabetes. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T116035/Hypoglycemia-in-diabetes. Updated February 7, 2017. Accessed October 2, 2017. Hypoglycemia in persons without diabetes. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T904908/Hypoglycemia-in-persons-without-diabetes. Updated February 23, 2015. Accessed September 28, 2016. Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at:https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/low-blood-glucose-hypoglycemia. Updated August 2016. Accessed October 2, 2017.Last reviewed September 2017 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcin Chwistek, MDPlease be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © EBSCO Publishing. All rights reserved.Editorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and ConditionsSupport


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DALLAS (CBS.MW) -- CompuCom Systems announced Wednesday that it will provide end-to-end services for IBM's wireless mobile products.
Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Dallas-based CompuCom CMPC, +1.31% will provide its ConvergeMobile wireless services for ThinkPad notebook computers and other products made by IBM IBM, -0.13%.
"This new relationship with IBM further extends our ConvergeMobile services to corporate enterprises," said CompuCom CEO Ed Coleman in a statement. "CompuCom's sophisticated suite of mobile business solutions can help clients fully realize the value of new technology investments."
CompuCom shares surged as much as 32 percent early Wednesday, but retreated and closed up 14.7 percent at $2.89. IBM closed down 2.3 percent at $112.65.


text: Madison, Madison Weekly Madison League July 3, 2012 Camille The League in Madison is at Pegasus Games and is held on Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. However, on the days we have our Prereleases, they will take over the usual League time. (But that's ok cuz everyone knows the Prereleases are awesome!)


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Gratitude Takes Nothing For Granted
This Sunday morning Pastor Fred Vanderberg continues the series "Building a Prayer Life." The third message in the series is entitled "Gratitude – Taking Nothing for Granted". All are welcome!
The message is based on…
Luke 17:11-19 NIV: Jesus Heals Ten Men with Leprosy
11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, "Jesus, Master, have pity on us!"
14 When he saw them, he said, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed.
15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?"19 Then he said to him, "Rise and go; your faith has made you well."


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Mobile-friendly - Auckland Co-op Taxis has the fleet, coverage, technology and the skilled drivers to get you to your destination safely and efficiently. Free meet-and-greet at the International and Domestic airports. Book online or download the Auckland Co-op Smartphone App to book and track your taxi in real time. Search 3003000 at the App Store or Google Play.
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Mobile-friendly - A unique experience you don't want to miss! Auckland's original boutique Food and Wine tasting tours. Skilfully combining stunning coastal and rural scenery with the best wines and food. Small, intimate and personalised tours. Includes: door-to-door service, and lunch with wine. Full and half-day options. Wine writer Phil Parker is your friendly guide.
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The Jankó keyboard is a musical keyboard layout for a piano designed by Paul von Jankó in 1882.[1] It was designed to overcome two limitations on the traditional piano keyboard: the large-scale geometry of the keys (stretching beyond a ninth, or even an octave, can be difficult or impossible for pianists with small hands), and the fact that each scale has to be fingered differently. Instead of a single row, the Jankó keyboard has an array of keys consisting of two interlocking manuals with three touch-points for each key lever. Each vertical column of keys is a semitone away from its neighboring columns, and on each horizontal row of keys the interval from one note to the next is a whole step.
This key layout results in each chord and scale having the same shape on the keyboard with the same fingerings regardless of key, so there is no change in geometry when transposing music. The configuration retains the colouring of traditional keyboards (white naturals, black sharps and flats) for pedagogical purposes.
For an 88-note (full size) keyboard, there would be 264 keys in total, with each note playable by three keys in vertical alignment. In the picture above, the white keys have been coloured to show how the keys are interconnected. Instead of 123 cm (48 in) the keyboard is only 89 cm (35 in) wide, and the smaller key size allows reaching wider intervals.
The Jankó keyboard never achieved wide popularity. Music educators were not convinced that the benefits of the new keyboard were enough to challenge the traditional keyboard. Few performers were prepared to relearn their repertoire on a new keyboard with entirely different fingering. Both reasons left keyboard instrument manufacturers afraid to invest in a redesigned keyboard which promised to have only marginal commercial success.[2]
Many embodiments of this keyboard have appeared since its conception. Jankó himself (in German patent 25852, dated 14 January 1884) originally chose a key shape which resembled the slim, black keys on the familiar piano keyboard. A year later (in German patent 32138, dated 1 July 1885) the keys became wider and shorter. Other inventors have filed patents for keyboards which are substantially similar to his design, differing most often in key shape or instrument to which those keyboards are affixed. (For example: John Trotter English Patent 3404, 4 March 1811, William A. B. Lunn devised in 1843 under the name of Arthur Wallbridge a sequential keyboard with two parallel rows of keys, each in whole tones. Miguel Theodore de Folly, 1845,Useful Registered Design Number 448 for a geometrical keyboard for the pianoforte, Gould and Marsh [1859], Edgar [1871], Cramer [1874], McChesney [1875], Stewart [1886], Adams [1901], Nordbö [1916], Barnett [1934], Reuther [1940], and Firestone [1945].) The most recent patents are for MIDI compatible instruments.
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The court may sentence a person to a term of imprisonment not to exceed the maximum term authorized for the crime, suspend the entire term of imprisonment and accompany the suspension with a period of probation not to exceed the maximum period authorized for the crime, to commence on the date the person goes into actual execution of the sentence. [1999, c. 24, §4 (NEW).]
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In my previous post, I republished some news articles from the China Press that follow the story of the arrival of Buck Clayton and his Harlem Gentlemen in Shanghai, their months of performing at the Canidrome Ballroom in the French Concession, the fight that broke out between Buck and local ne'er-do-well Jack Riley, and their removal from the ballroom and eventual new job playing at the Casanova Ballroom. The newspapers tell one kind of story, while memoirs tell others. Here are three accounts of the incident at the Canidrome in November 1934 that I found while perusing memoirs of Shanghai in the 1930s. The first is from jazz bandleader Whitey Smith's memoir I Didn't Make a Million, which focuses more on Jack Riley and treats Buck (who isn't even named) as a sideline. A bit of professional jealousy, perhaps? The second is by John Pal, an Australian journalist and jack of all trades who lived in Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s and later wrote about it in one of the best memoirs of that era, Shanghai Saga. Pal takes an insider's view, since he was working for the Canidrome at the time, and reveals that this was indeed a ruse to get Buck and his band out of their fat contract. The third is by Buck himself, published decades later in his own memoir Buck Clayton's Jazz World. Each memoir tells a slightly different story and does so through the haze of many decades of experience that put a distance between the story teller and the event. Going through all three accounts is a good lesson in both the value and the limitations of personal memoirs as historical records. When read against the actual news stories of the age that I published in my previous post, we get as full a picture as we ever will of this singular event in the history of Shanghai's jazz age.
Whitey Smith's Account from I Didn't Make a Million, pp. 95-96
Jack Riley was "the type of fellow who didn't drink or smoke and had only to worry about the other vices. Jack Riley, in time, became one of the most famous characters who ever arrived in the city. With his first crap winnings he smuggled in a couple of slot machines in parts. The first consignment brought to him was listed as picture frames. The next was supposed to be the machinery for clocks. Then, hokus pokus, slot machines! It wasn't long afterwards that Jack was the slot machine king of Shanghai and was seen daily driving down Nanking Road in that year's best car with a couple of blondes in the back seat. One night Jack was out on a coffee binge dancing with his favorite girl at the Canidrome ballroom where they featured a fourteen piece negro band from Chicago. The leader of this organization was a trumpet player who stood in front of his band. As Riley danced, he imagined that this horn tooter was flirting with his girl, so next time around, Jack let go a Sunday punch, hitting the colored boy right in the chin. He ended up under the grand piano. The ballroom was in a commotion. Jack was ducking saxophones, guitars, trombones, and fourteen colored boys were on his neck. The last seen of the "king" that night was when he ran out the front door with a trombone bent around his head."
John Pal's Account from Shanghai Saga,p. 160
The currency of a nation finds its own level on world markets and from a quite respectable position vis-a-vis the American dollar in the early 1930's, the Chinese dollar began to slip badly by 1937; and the situation was not improved by rumours that Madame Chiang Kai-shek had secretly taken off for South America with a heavy load of gold aboard a giant military transport airplane.
Mr. Tung, Canidrome compradore and friend of gang boss Tu Yueh-sen, was one who was beginning to find the currency position more than a trifle irritating, because he ran the cabaret attached to the Canidrome's membership section and employed therein an all-American negro orchestra direct from Chicago. Having contracted this band when the American dollar exchanged for Ch. $2.50, Mr. Tung saw only disaster ahead as China's trade declined under Japanese military invasion. The native dollar had already passed the four-to-one ratio and Mr. Tung's negro entertainers were on a gold dollar contract. He therefore took the band contract along to a shrewd lawyer and inquired what might be done about it. The lawyer studied the contract closely, especially the small type, and presently smiled a smile of satisfaction which shortly enveloped Mr. Tung also.
A night or two later, after a dog-race meeting, there was a big crowd in the Canidrome ballroom. I was sitting in my usual corner with the other officials; the band was playing; the floor was filled with couples dancing; the leader of the band, a small, dapper negro, was waving his wand and, like other members of the band, no doubt feeling very happy at the declining rate of exchange and the prospect of more and more spending money.
Suddenly the dapper little negro found himself rolling on the floor with a white customer in a smart dinner suit bending over him and shouting, "Get up and fight, you bum!" Anyone could see that the negro was no match for his husky aggressor. He looked imploringly towards his comrades who, of course, had already stopped playing in surprise. Then the big white man grabbed the little negro again and lifted him to his feet so as to punch him to the floor once more, whereupon the other negroes dropped their instruments and piled into the big white man, administering what is known as the 'grandfather of a hiding'; not, however, escaping entirely unhurt themselves. The ballroom immediately became a scene of uproar, ending only when the intruder had been literally thrown out; but the interlude lasted only twenty minutes and was forgotten in an hour, Shanghai being accustomed to meeting such situations.
Next day, however, Mr. Tung served dismissal notices upon every member of his negro orchestra, invoking a clause in their contract against creating disturbances or doing anything 'likely to injure the business of the ballroom.' The ex-sailor who had been hired for the job pocketed his $500 (local currency) which Mr. Tung considered cheap at the price, and next night a Filipino orchestra was installed.
Buck Clayton's Account from Buck Clayton's Jazz World, pp. 69-75 along with some of my notes from his memoir of his time in Shanghai
"We found the [Canidrome] ballroom to be in a huge white building that must have covered several acres of land--spacious grounds that included several green lawns where the tea dances were held."
"There were other ballrooms in the building but we occupied the largest and the most popular one. Everything was spick and span as there must have been gangs of ground-keepers and people who took care of the ballroom, including light technicians for the shows, and so many people in the big kitchens. All this was new to us. The dancing floor of the ballroom was as big as some entire clubs in the States. There were other clubs in Shanghai but the Canidrome topped them all."
"So after our arrival it wasn't long before Shanghai clubs were hiring more black bands from America. The booking agents were doing a fabulous business in bringing over new acts demanded by the Chinese club owners."
Performers at Canidrome included Mistress of Ceremonies Ursula Preston from Britain, who also did a ballroom dance act with Mr. J. A. Andrew. The wives of Clayton and fellow trombonist Duke Upshaw sang in the show, as well other performers including Fay Courtney, Harlan and Janis Milner, Marya and Marta, Murray and Harris.
"Teddy Weatherford was playing four different nightclubs each night, so he could only play with us on one number before he would have to leave for another club to be in time for his show there. He would play one half hour in each club, running from one club to the next, but at the end of the week he had four salaries coming to him. His specialty with our band was Rhapsody in Blue..."
The band played classical music from 9 pm to 9:30 pm then "back to Harlem"…
"The menu was just unbelievable. There was a fourteen-course dinner for four dollars beginning with queen olives, stuffed roast capon and ending with coffee. Just four dollars."
Clayton's band had to deal with hazards including drunken racist marines who once attacked them in the streets (they fought the marines and won), and venereal disease. Even so, "the two years in China were the happiest two years of my life." Clayton was treated with respect by most of Shanghai, including the Chinese. Madame Chiang Kai-shek attended their opening performance with a big party "including several beautiful Chinese ladies with the slits in their dresses, a style that I liked very much." His trombonist Duke Upshaw taught her sister to tap dance. Clayton and his band went horseback riding often, and bought tailored clothing which was cheap by American standards. Clayton's act was later joined by a "ragged" band also hailing from LA, the Chocolateers, then came the Five Hot Shots who originated in New York and had toured Europe, and who worked at the Paramount.
"You were not allowed in the Canidrome unless you had some kind of stature. You had to be either rich or be a dignitary of some kind. Poor people couldn't afford to even look in the Canidrome."
On page 75, Clayton describes the fight with Jack Riley on November 12 1934, who picked the fight on the pretext of Clayton's pursuit of "his girl" after which the band was laid off (Pal describes why). the band then became involved in a suit with Jack Riley. Elsie Soong testified on their behalf. the band countersued and Riley was ordered to pay court costs. "However, the frame-up had been successful: we had lost our job due to the other local nightclub owners who had been suffering from loss of business and also to booking agents who were not receiving a cent from us in booking-agent fees. The whole thing was a conspiracy by both to get us out of the Canidrome, and it was successful." Stranded in China without fare to get home, the band took a job at the Casanova ballroom. "We found that on this new job we were obliged to play Chinese music so we began to learn how. I sketched out some of the most popular Chinese songs at the time and after a few rehearsals we were playing it like we had been doing it a long time. It wasn't too much different from our own music except the Chinese have a different scale tone, but as long as it could be written in on the American scale it could be played." Soon afterwards, Clayton and his band returned to America due to the mounting hostility between China and Japan.


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An odd land to be in for anyone; The Land of Abominations is where strange creatures that have been created on the island go to live out their weird lifes. on this part of the island there is a wasteland full of craters, a forest full of odd creatures that hate intruders, and a small city that has been long forgotten here in this land. Many tunnels and sewer systems are beneath the small city. In the tunnels and Sewers The strangest and possibly the most powerful creatures Live out their days. Anyone who enters this Land is almost certain to face one of the four clans of abomination; The Forest Clan, Under system Clan, City Clan and the Crater clan. The only way to get the the next area is to go through here but this may be your only chance to turn back, will you take it? or will you go ahead and face the Great dangers that await?
The Four Clans
The Forest Clan: These Odd Creatures live in the many Forests of this Land and will attack anyone who enters the amazing green forests. This Clan's Leader is Named Frangoo The Magnificent and is known as the King of the forest, He leads random creatures that had been created by who knows what.
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Name: Frangoo The Magnificent
Level: 2
Type: Abomination
Alignment:Evil - Aggressive
Appearance: Frangoo is like all the other Abominations - A creature of a failed experiment. He has a Goo Like structure and is of Green in Color. His eyes are massive and can be morphed around as he moves. Mostly he is just a Giant Blob that wears a Golden Crown
Description: Frangoo may be just a Blob but he is a very tough one. He has the abilities of Acid and things that are forced into his body melt away which makes for an interesting Character. Those who enter his forests will surely be attacked by his many beings that serve him and if they fail, he will do the job himself.
Skill Mastery:2
Haki Level:2
Abilities: Acid Shots. Acid Structure. Arts of Melting.
Under System Clan: This Clan is said to be the toughest clan of he four and consists of the strongest abominations found on the Island. They are lead by Herbert the Strange and will follow his every command because he, and he alone is the strongest Abomination in all the Land, However, the other leaders would say otherwise.
- Herbert the Strange:
Name: Herbert the Strange
Level: 3
Type: Abomination
Alignment:Evil - Neutral
Appearance: Equipped with a Brown Crown & A small pair of Slippers. Herbert has a long Red beard that moves on his own like snakes as well as a Giant War Hammer on his Shoulder. Not many see past his piercing Purple eyes and great personality.
Description: Herbert is the Strongest Abomination in all the Land as is known for his brutality in the battle against Zombies. He is wise but ignorant but will see anyone who wishes to speak with him. He loves the idea of friend ship but if you cross him he will surely hunt you and everyone close to you down to kill.
Skill Mastery:3
Haki Level:3
Abilities: Snake Spears. Arts of Fear. War Hammer Style.
City Clan: The City Clan is just above the Under system's kingdom. This clan lives in the high city towers and streets of a once great and booming city. The Leader of this Clan Rivals that of Herbert the Strange; She is called Diddly Dee and rules with an Iron Fist, Quite Literally. Her followers are mostly Women Abominations and they are both treasured among the other clans as well as highly respected.
- Diddly Dee:
Name: Diddly Dee
Level: 3
Type: Abomination
Alignment:Evil - Neutral
Appearance: Unlike the Other abominations she is very beautiful. She has long Purple hair and Hazel eyes accompanied by an amazing smile. However, each abomination has to have something about them that makes them, well, an Abomination. She has the Ability to Transform into a 40 meter Monster that is very very skinny.The monster has sharp teeth that are at least 1 foot a piece and her finger nails form into 7 foot swords. While in this Form she is the most deadly creature in the Land of Abominations.
Description: Diddly Doo is nice and accepting when it comes to the Female Gender but when it comes to Males she makes them prove themselves by doing something to impress her, which is no easy task. She wont attack at first but if you make her mad, which is very easy, She will go full force to destroy you.
Skill Mastery:3
Haki Level:3
Abilities: Grand Monster Arts. Ten Sword Claw Style. Staff Style.
Crater Clan: In this Land there are Craters everywhere and this clan inhabits those craters. this Clan is known for its Building of random structures and Knowledge of the past. It is lead by Lord Zap who is an expert on building, His intelligence is unrivaled by the other abominations. He leads a bunch of Misfit Abominations-- If there were such a thing.
- Lord Zap:
Name: Lord Zap
Level: 2 (Strong)
Type: Abomination
Alignment:Neutral - Neutral
Appearance: Lord Zap is a 15 Foot Beast that has Black fur and soft, yet deadly claws. he has Two Teeth on his lower jaw that extend out of his mouth going up and off to the sides slightly on top and his Eyes are a Large size.
Description: Zap is the ruler of the Crater Clan and uses his extreme Knowledge to build a utopia in the craters for all abominations. He is highly respected by the other Kings but some don't like him because he is too smart for his own good. he is good at invention, Foresight, and Building. he welcomes anyone to come into his territory.
Skill Mastery:2
Haki Level:2
Abilities: Builder's Style. Foresight. Invention Arts: Metal Creatures.


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I attended a January 5 Republican Candidate Forum which gave me encouragement and disappointment. The sizable crowd gave us a strong, positive response. However, in chatting afterwards with those party activists and engaged voters, we uncovered an appalling problem.
After months of radio, social media, and personal interaction, a shocking number of people are still oblivious to the Bush Reimagine the Alamo plan that will turn the shrine into a politically-correct destination attraction. That can't happen to the seat of Texas Independence and memorial to those who fought and died there in 1836.
We must stop it. All along this journey, we asked you to bear a warrior's courage and let fellow Texans know what's at stake. Many of you stepped across the line. You provided financial support, volunteer support, and social media support. Like me, you cherish our state's history and take pride in what 1836 Defenders fought for. If you refuse to see that turned into a "destination attraction" theme park environment, then you must act—now.
Here's the battle plan. I will continue to make as many candidate forums as possible. That's where I will do the most good, and it's where my volunteers will speak for me in parts of the state where I cannot be. But we don't have enough time to cover the state county-by-county.
That's where you come in. You are a soldier in this war. You don't have to risk your life in Iraq or sustain devastating wounds. You have the modern weapons of social media. It's all you need to alert friends and acquaintances of the Bush plan threat. Shout it from every platform you have. Reach across friendships and post on other social media sites. At the risk of sounding old-fashioned, invite friends over to discuss the issues. Send them away fired up and ready to carry the torch forward.
We've given you the ammo over the months. Load and fire. Ensure everybody you know understands how critical this Republican Primary is for the GLO, the Alamo, and our Texas heritage.
We look forward to comments about your successes on our Facebook page.
- Rick Range
According to the article, [Statewide Input Sought] the GLO has hired a St. Louis company, accompanied by a representative of the GLO, City of San Antonio, and the Alamo Endowment Board to travel around the state, collecting input from those of us whose voices have been heard through social media. Sounds great, right?
Let's dig a little deeper. Our first reaction after reading the article was, "Slick! What timing!" Does this not smack of a political maneuver? The GLO will pay for a survey that, during the next couple of critical months, will paint the Bush Campaign as caring about what Texans want for the Alamo.
Then we looked into the composition of the team being sent out on this mission. First, the consulting firm: PGAV Destinations of St. Louis. This consultant specializes in creating dazzling attractions out of zoos, aquariums, museums, hospitality venues, and resorts. Their website gives statistics: "70% of millennials expect special places to offer immersive experiences; 80% of travelers say splurge purchases are motivated by the desire to create memories." Does that sound like a consultant whose primary purpose is to lend dignity, honor, and reverence to a sacred shrine?
Then we move on to those who will accompany this consultant. Representatives of the GLO, City of San Antonio, and the Alamo Endowment Board. Now isn't that an objective group? How open are they to conservative, respectful restoration of the 1836 Battle footprint? Does this smack of a political position tour where their intent is to convince Texas taxpayers that the Reimagine the Alamo Plan is right for the entire state, not just San Antonio?
More questions: Where will they go? Will they focus their travels to the major cities in the state? Specifically, those whose political climate is liberal? Will they include our small cities and towns across the state? Will they balance urban visits with rural communities for a more diverse perspective? What will this cost Texas taxpayers?
Our takeaway here is that this team is out to collect strength for their preconceived notion of what the Alamo restoration should yield. That means we must counterattack. Save The Alamo will do everything in its power to learn when and where these people will be in order to let you know. You must go to these meetings when they come to your area and make your voice heard as loudly as you have on social media. The future of the Alamo hangs in the balance.
-Save the Alamo


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I made this photo series for the first Bianconirico exhibition in Pavia.
Bianconirico is an Italian cultural and artistic association involved in the realization of exhibitions and events to promote arts in Italy.
It has been really exciting working from the concept till the set up of this exhibit, an exploratory journey into the concepts of dream and unconscious. Key point of the project was to prefer a kind of sensory path, between photos, paintings and installations, playing on interactivity with the viewer.