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VIDEO: Heifer International & Ecuador Wrap-up
While in Ecuador, I'm climbing to raise money for Heifer International, a global non profit that applies the "teach a man to fish" philosophy by helping bring sustainable agriculture to impoverished communities. We'll be visiting two rural villages in Ecuador where Heifer supports local projects – one involving llamas and alpacas and the other regarding soil enrichment. To join Lead Now in supporting Heifer, donate online at www.crowdrise.com/leadnowtourecuador. Donate $27 or more and you'll be entered into a monthly raffle to win a Marmot tent!The end of a trip always feels rushed, and our time in Ecuador was no exception. In addition to traveling throughout the country and completing a bolted project in Cajas National Park, we spent a few days learning about Heifer International, took a quick trip to the coast, filmed some multi pitch climbing in Cojitambo, and taught a climbing clinic to a group of 40 teenagers.Heifer International is our non profit partner in Ecuador. In their own words, Heifer "links communities and helps bring sustainable agriculture and commerce to areas with a long history of poverty". By providing animals, seeds, and training to local communities, Heifer gives impoverished communities the resources they need to utilize their small plots of land and support their families. I quickly fell in love with Heifer's work. Instead of handing out a temporary solution to hunger and poverty, they're providing the tools that real people need in the real world. An entire family can make a living with a herd of Heifer gifted alpacas. Perhaps the father will lead the male alpacas to higher pastures during the day, the mother will watch over the young alpacas while spinning their fiber (fur) on a homemade spindle, and the daughter will travel to the weekend market to sell the yarn or garments. Or think goats (milk), cows (beef), or seeds (crops). Under Heifer's "Passing on the Gift" model, the first female offspring of gifted livestock or young plants from newly sprouted crops will be shared with another family.During our first visit with Heifer's regional team in Ecuador, we had the opportunity to sit in on a training session for local farmers before visiting an alpaca farm. Up in the hills, the alpacas happily wandered about in green pastures as their caregiver spun yarn. Alpaca fiber is much softer than sheep's wool, making it more profitable at markets. Alpacas are really cute, curious animals, so it was fun to watch them play and learn about how they support a community.We also visited a family who grew crops and raised guinea pigs to sell at another local market. Guinea pig, or cuy, is a local delicacy in Ecuador and much of South America. Indigenous women helped us roast guinea pigs on spits over a fire in a small hut, and then we shared a meal with their family. It was a bit strange to eat an animal that is a common household pet in the US, but this was about as humane as it gets - the little guys were happily playing up until the moment they quickly went to guinea pig heaven. I was shocked at the end of the meal when Martha, one of the two women of the household, made a speech apologizing for her humble home and offering. Apparently this apology of sorts is customary in the region, but very different from our own culture. Martha's two level home with dirt floors, dogs running about, and children playing was beautiful, as was the life she led tending to her expansive garden. It's so impressive to learn how people around the world live and support themselves - the local farmers have such a close connection with the land that they know everything there is to know about everything there is to know about. I was actually on day 2 of food poisoning when we visited this home and roasted guinea pigs, and Martha made me tea from native plants in the backyard - she mended my innards enough so that I could partake in the meal!Learn more about our time with Heifer in the video above. To help Lead Now pass along the gift, check out our fundraising page at http://www.crowdrise.com/leadnowtourecuadorWhile in Cuenca, we also squeezed in a climbing clinic at C-Tres (Cuenca Climbing Center) for the three local youth climbing teams. With 40+ teenagers, we had our hands full, but this group of kids was awesome. I've learned that you can always whip a group of boys into shape by lining them up for a grueling core workout, and then threatening that a girl can beat them when they rest their legs on the ground. Yes, I am mean.Finally, we spent a day filming with local climber and developer Margarita Cardoso on her first ascent of Directisimo (8a+) the second pitch of a 400 foot wall in Cojitambo. Marga is one of the few female climbers in Ecuador who spends her time projecting outside and bolting new lines. I loved climbing with her and learning about her food dehydrating business!
[Marga climbing Directisimo (FA, 2nd pitch, 8a+), Photo by Jon Glassberg (LT11.com)]
[Me trying Directisimo, Photo by Jon Glassberg (LT11.com)]
[Photo by Jon Glassberg (LT11.com)]
Stay tuned for Lead Now Episode 8 to learn more about Heifer, Marga, and Ecuador!


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sri lanka
$4,650 (per person, based on double occupancy)
Day 1 - Airport / Negambo
We will be picked up from Colombo Airport and have our first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality. Our local guide will welcome us and bring us to Negambo where we will check in to the hotel and have the evening to get settled before we begin our adventures tomorrow.
Day 2 - Negambo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Anuradhapura
Today we visit the Negambo-Fish Market in the morning. The Negombo Fish Market is interesting because it takes place right on the beach, fresh from fishing boats. Crowds of fishermen are seen untangling their fishing nets, playing with their kids, and stretching out miles of fish to dry in the sun on Negombo's shore. We'll see long blue sheds on the way to the shore where they store fishing baskets and the lot.
Then we continue our journeys to Anuradhapura and have an Anuradhapura city tour. Anuradhapura was made the first capital of Sri Lanka by King Pandukhabaya in the 4th century BC and it so remained until the 11th century AD (now known as one of the longest serving capitals, famous in ancient and modern times). Anuradhapura is a beautiful picturesque town located along a river bank which is popular for the fascinating ancient ruins and deep rooted Buddhist culture.
There is plenty to see in Anuradhapura from ancient trees like the Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest tree in the world, to ancient monasteries and ruins of historical importance. Anuradhapura is one of the eight historical heritage sites in Sri Lanka.
We'll visit Sri Maha Bodhiya, Isurumuniya, then carry our journey to Mihintalaya, a mountain peak situated east of Anuradhapura. We will venture for a climb! This area is a pilgrimage site with several religious shrines and abandoned structures, including ruins of a hospital medical bath at the foot of the peak.
The area is fringed by beautiful landscapes: jungle and rock boulders scattered around the mountainous area. There are also many caves which were believed to be used by monks for meditation. Ancient stone architecture is found on several dome shaped monuments, monastic complexes and other sacred places. Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
Day 3 - Anuradhapura / Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel, we'll venture to Sigiriya and visit the Sigiriya Lion Rock in the morning. Sigiriya is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka close to Dambulla. It is a fortress complex of a ruined palace and one of the World Heritage sites declared by UNESCO. Undoubtedly the most treasured historical monument in Sri Lanka and probably the most visited tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, the most looked forward to feature of the fortress is the frescoes. Another fascinating detail is its mirror wall. Every step from the entrance to the top is a marvel on its own, and the interesting surroundings makes the tedious climb to the top easy. We'll have an overnight at Sigiriya.
Day 4 - Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Minneriya / Sigiriya
We'll have breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in this province and famous for its clean and beautiful environment, amazing ancient constructions and most importantly the huge lake 'Parakrama Samudra' built in 1200.
The city has many untouched ancient archeological relic sites and remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country. UNESCO has declared this ancient city as one of the World Heritage sites.
After this area, we'll continue to Minneriya for an incredible evening safari by Jeep in Minneriya National Park! The park is located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, and is a dry-season feeding ground for the elephant population. Sri Lankan leopard and sloth bear, which are rare and endangered species, also inhabit this area. The park was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in order to protect the watershed of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is historically important for the country as it was built by King Mahasen in the 3rd century AD. We'll have an overnight stay at Sigiriya.
Day 5 - Sigiriya / Dambulla / Matale / Kandy
Today we'll visit Dambulla, which belongs to the North Central Province. The popular cave temple complex in Dambulla (dated to the 2nd century BC) is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. There are over 80 caves in Dambulla, some of which are used for meditation by monks.
The Famous Rock temple has five separate caves containing 153 magnificent Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan monarchs and 4 Hindu deities.
We'll visit the Iron Wood Forest (Namal Uyana), an ancient garden with a wide variety of plants built in the 10th century, and Rose Quarts Mountain range which is 500 million years old.
Later we will visit spice gardens at Matale and in Mawanella on the Colombo-Kandy road where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and many other spices trees and plants can be seen. We'll continue to Kandy, the charming capital of Sri Lanka surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural center of the island and a UNESCO heritage city.
While in Kandy, a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens is a must, where we can see around 4000 species of plants. The arts and crafts center in Kandy, the main Buddhist monasteries Malwatta and Asgiriya Monasteries are all places that can be visited.
In the evening, we'll have a city tour and take in a cultural dance, followed by an overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 6 - Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden in the morning. Peradeniya Botanical Garden is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and visited approximately 02 million people annually. The unusual name is Sinhalese translation of guava plain. The garden is notable for its collection of a variety of Orchids. It is home to various species of plants, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. It is also one of the largest botanical gardens of Sri Lanka, An artificial lake with water plants including giant water lily and papyrus seeds is found in the centre of the garden. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya and en-route Visit Ramboda Falls & Blue Field Tea Factory. Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The city is considered to be one of the most important locations for tea cultivation and well known for its cool climate being the coolest area in Sri Lanka. Many of the buildings have still preserved features from the colonial period. Many private homes have also maintained their old English-style lawns and gardens. The town wakes up with many activities in April for the Sinhalese and Tamil New year. Main allure during April season include the motor and horse racing events. Checking to the hotel. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 7 - Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Pattipola / Ella
Pack breakfast from the hotel and proceed to Horton Plains.(30km – 1 Hour 30 Mins). HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK – (32 km) from Nuwara Eliya via Ambewela and Pattipola, is the Horton Plains only 3160 hectares in extent. Known to Sri Lankans as Mahaeliya, it became Horton Plains after Sir Robert Horton, British Governor from 1831- 1837.Horton Plains became a Nature Reserve in 1969 and upgraded as a National Park in 1988 due to its unique watershed and bio-diversity values of the "Cloud Forest Reserve". Its flora has high level of endemism. The hills are covered with diverse wet low evergreen forest with even large trees grown flattened to the ground on the higher windswept slopes. Horton Plains harbours 52 species of resident birds and 11 species of migrant birds. More than 2,000 to 3,000 Sambhur, Bear Monkey, Leopard, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Fishing Cat, Wild Boar and Hares roam in the forests and grasslands but only seldom they could be seen other than the Sambhur in the evening and morning.. Two escarpments- "World's End" and "Little World's End" falling from the Horton Plains 1000 feet and 3000 feet respectively, to the land below and the Baker's Falls are places you should visit. This is the only National Park where visitors could walk on their own on the designated tracks. Drop Off to Pattipola Railway Station. Train Journey from Pattipola to Ella (approx. 2 Hrs) – Observation Class. Pick up from Ella station. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Ella.
Day 8 - Ella / Yala
Breakfast at the hotel. Trek to the Mini Adam's peak Ella.This beautiful short walk up to the top of Little Adam's Peak, would take about 45 minutes from the main road. The road is flat and wide and when you climb half way through the walk you would come across some concrete steps about 200-250 and these steps would take you to the top of the mountain where you can get a panoramic view of the southern coastal belt and on a clear day you may be able to see the ocean. The average day time temperature is between 23°- 27°. Proceed to Yala. Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kataragama.
Day 9 - Yala / Ahangama
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave to Yala National Park by private Jeep for Morning safari. Yala is approximately 1259 Km in extent and is located in the south eastern corner of the Island. The terrain is varied, flat plains alternating with rocky outcrops. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle a must for any wildlife enthusiast with the specialty being the large number of Elephants, Deer, Wild Boar and Sambhur. Proceed to Ahangama. Checking to the hotel. Overnight stay at Ahangama
Day 10 - Ahangama / Mirissa / Ahangama
Pack breakfast from the hotel and proceed to Mirissa .(20 Km- 45 Mins) Proceed to do Whale Watching. Driver will pick up the clients at 5.00 am. The Whale Watching includes Snack packet & refreshments. Sri Lanka is renowned as the major destination for Whale and Dolphin watching. Sri Lanka is one of best places in the world to see Blue whales and it is also renowned in the world as the best place to see Blue Whales and Sperm Whales on the same sailing. You will have a close encounter with the largest animal ever to roam the planet, the Blue Whale, seen in high concentrations not seen elsewhere in the world. Blue whale is the largest animal to roam the planet. It is up to 100 feet long and weighing over 200 tons. The secret behind the gigantic size of this animal is its meal—4 tons of tiny shrimps like animals called Krill. Blue Whales swim in almost all the world's oceans. And They reach near equator waters in the winter. Most of the times they can be seen either alone or in pairs. But occasionally swim with small groups. Back to the hotel. .(20 Km- 45 Mins). Overnight stay at Ahangama.
Day 11 - Ahangama / Balapitiya / Colombo / Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Do boat ride on Madu Ganga (River) – Optional (60 Km -1 hour 10 mins). A perfect creation of nature surrounded by greenery and undisturbed natural habitat, 80km south from the city of Colombo in Balapitiya is the Madu River. The Madu Ganga as it is locally known is a lagoon with 64 small islands which holds ancient monasteries and ruins surrounded by pristine mangrove. A boat ride is a must in Madu River to experience the beauty of nature and to see the wild animals and birds in their natural habitat. The boat ride will take you through mangrove tunnels to explore the wetland and help you experience the magic of nature. Proceed to Colombo. Do a city tour in Colombo with shopping. – Optional (110 Km- 2 hours 30 mins). Colombo – a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith's quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.
Transfer to Airport to connect the departure flight.
Per person in double occupancy room
$950 additional for single room accommodation
price includes
- Airport transfer upon arrival and departure
- Private ground transportation to all locations
- Hotel accommodations
- All dinners and breakfasts as described in the itinerary
- English-speaking local guide
- Expert photography guidance from Tim Vollmer and Marisa Marulli
- Entrance fees to national parks, museums and other sites as described in the itinerary
- Afternoon safari at Minneriya National Park
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Temple of Tooth Relic
- Matale Hindu Temple
- Train Ride from Kandy to Ella
- Horton Plains trek
- Full day Yala safari
- Whale Watching at Mirissa
- Galle Fort
- Boat ride at Negombo
price does not include
- International airfare to and from Sri Lanka
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- What is not mentioned as included
March 2 - March 13, 2019
$4,650 (per person, based on double occupancy)
Sri Lanka
Field instruction
Class instruction
One-on-one critiques
Negambo fish market
Climb Mihinthalaya
Anuradhapura city of history and temple
Trek to the mini adam's peak ella.
Ella Gap Waterfall
Yala National Park by private jeep for morning safari
Whale watching
Boat ride on Madu Ganga
City tour in Colombo
Horton Plains National Park
Scenic train journey
Nuwara Eliya tea country
Temple of the sacred tooth relic
Cultural dance
Spice gardens
Dambulla cave temple

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The Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist/
On 18 October 2018 the St. Luke Foundation celebrated the feast of its patron saint, St. Luke the Evangelist. The day started with a celebratory mass lead by Fr Rick and Fr Hugo. Red and white balloons, flowers, and large decorative hats, decked the chapel at the St. Luke Hospital and the joyful singing of a dozen men accompanied by a keyboard and conga drum filled the church. During the mass, Fr Rick shared about St. Luke the Evangelist—how he was a physician, historian, painter of icons, whose Gospel is centered on God's mercy, care for the poor, the importance of a joyful spirit and deep prayerfulness--a gospel where salvation is meant for all people. This is why St. Luke is the patron saint of the St. Luke Foundation for Haiti. His life was spent in healing, in teaching, and following God in all things. These are all values that the St. Luke Foundation hopes to embody.
After mass, St. Luke Hospital staff celebrated with a small reception, serving traditional pumpkin soup (known as soup joumou), cake, pastries, and other tasty treats. However, the celebration did not stop there! Rachelle and Yolette, both from the hospital's social services team, delivered pastries and sandwiches to the family members of St. Luke patients.
Although the 18th of October was a special day, the foundation makes every day special by following the example of great people like St. Luke—and great progress has been made by doing just that! Since its establishment in 2000, The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti has grown tremendously. The foundation provides medical care for 50,000 patients a year at two different hospitals, education for 16,000 students in various locations of the country, and employs more than 1,000 people. And this is only the beginning! As the foundation continues to reach more people, inspiring them too to live in such a way—loving their neighbors and caring for the poor, Haiti will never be the same.


text: Share: Comments Print March 17, 2007 at 2:31 AM Turner and the NIT Posted by Bob Condotta Had a chance to talk with UW athletic director Todd Turner on Friday on his role in the hiring of Kevin Stallings as the coach at Vanderbilt, the team that will face Washington State today. As I detail in this story here,Stallings got the job in 1999 after Turner — then the AD at Vanderbilt — was unable to lure Bob Bender away from UW. And not to belabor the point on the NIT, but this was the first chance I'd had to talk to Turner since early last week. He has since talked with C.M. Newton, the head of the NIT selection committee, to get his views on why UW was not invited. Newton told Turner the same thing he'd told reporters — that UW was close but squeezed out by a number of different factors, including the paring of the field. But Turner also said that "basically, we just didn't win enough games" particularly on the road. Turner said that from talking to Newton, he thinks if UW had won just one more road game, it would have been invited. "I think losing 10 games on the road was a problem for us," he said. "If we had won one more it wouldn't have been an issue." Turner also said he thinks the fact that there is no one on the NIT selection committee with ties to the Pac-10 hurt UW's cause. The two West Coast representatives are Rudy Davalos, longtime AD at New Mexico, and Carroll Williams, longtime coach at Santa Clara. "I think our league would benefit from better representation on the selection committee," Turner said. "The fact that we don't have a person sitting around the table, I don't think it's an absolute necessity, but I just don't know how much guys from other leagues see the Pac-10 night in and night out and you can't win in that situation." "What disappoints me more than anything else, and in some ways this reflects on the perception of our league, is I don't think people regard the schedule in the Pac-10 as being as challenging as the ACC or the SEC or the Big Ten and I think that's totally unfair. We played 20 games against Pac-10 teams and of our (13) losses, only two were against teams that were not in the NCAA tournament (Oregon State and Cal). To think that we weren't a tournament caliber team is hard to justify. I think that we were a tournament caliber team." Turner also said he thinks UW could have won a game or two in the NCAA tournament had it gotten in, basing that in part on how the Pac-10 has performed so far, going 4-2 in the first round. As for the future, Turner confirmed that UW has been talking to the NIT about hosting pre-season games next season. The NIT recently decided to hold opening round games in that tournament on-campus rather than at neutral sites. "We are definitely we will be the host of a West region," Turner said. "That would be great." Comments


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(I wrote this around 2008 when I was in the middle of recovering from an eating disorder.)
A woman I work with always comments about "how much she's eaten in the past few days" and "how much she's gained".
I never know what to say.
Why is this a ritual? A common bond among women? Should I comment on her appearance? Am I supposed to tell her everyone gains and loses weight all the time because that's just how the body works? The water-weight. The dehydration. The natural fullness and metabolism. Do I tell her that it doesn't matter to me? That it doesn't matter to anyone that matters? Do I tell her "No no. I've eaten much more" to make her feel better?
So, I sit there and stutter out, "Well, were you hungry?" because that's all I know. I did this dance constantly with my eating disorder. It is expected. It is, unfortunately, "natural".
Do I hesitate because there is another issue at work besides weight? Or is it that I picture myself having these conversations in the high school locker room before soccer practice – not as a 50 year-old woman among the smell of coffee beans? Or maybe it's because I'm so angry, so damn angry, that this constant, drowning feeling does not discriminate among age, or gender, or creed.
So there I was, among the lazy corners of a cafe, stammering because I did not know what to say. Caught off guard at seeing an insecure 15 year-old speak to me from the mouth of a beautiful 50 year-old woman. Will we never be rid of this dance? I get it. Believe me, I get it. But isn't there some other common tie we can find to build such camaraderie? Something innate and powerful. Something human.
Or is the world just locker rooms and coffee shops?
No, I think it is an open field, with yellow daffodils kissing the nook of your knee.
Do you realize what we, as women, could accomplish if we just allowed ourselves to? The power within the breadth of our hips and our minds. We could do anything we wanted – gracefully and sprinkled with a bit of sass.
I am discovering 'woman'. And it's funny, because I've never been able to call myself one. I've always been just 'a girl'. I'm not entirely sure why – perhaps it's the eating disorder which wants to make me feel small. Insecure. And I do. I feel so fricking awkward. Like I am 4, shuffling around in some woman's too big high heels, getting giggled at by all who observe. With subtle, somewhat sad, shakes of the head as they take a photo, "Aww, look at the wittle girl trying to be all grown up!"
At the thought of calling myself a woman that Voice -- that Voice I've done so well to quell -- berates, "No no no!!! You aren't a woman! You're just a little girl! A little, shy, insecure, tiny tiny girl. You cannot be a woman!"
It makes me wonder why It is so afraid. What is so terrifying when I call myself a woman?
I think it's because this is what 'woman' is to me:
Strength and vulnerability. Humor and profundity. Compassion. Speaking few words, but making sure the ones I do are worth hearing. Power with respect. Love. Love. Love. And an understanding that I can't do it all, that I won't do it all, but I will do what I want.
And I will do all of this with enough awareness to treat myself to a warm bubble bath and a glass of wine. A bowl of ice cream or a nap. With my head held high, because what matters is what I carry in my smile and in my heart.
'Woman' is so much. It is so much. And my God, my God, if only we could all begin to see that.
I'm trying to see that. Every day I try. And, I think, with a little getting used to, some practice, and a lot of thought-remolding, I could be able to say:
I am a damn fine woman.
On Being a Woman
(I wrote this around 2008 when I was in the middle of recovering from an eating disorder.)


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Summer movie preview
2016 has quietly broken the rule that movies aren't supposed to get interesting until the first big tentpole movie release in May. But even though we're still a week out from the official start of the summer movie season with the release of that one big superhero movie people seem to be buzzing about, Hollywood has already started to give us the goods. We've had a superhero movie that a lot of people seemed to love for some reason in "Deadpool;" the real best superhero movie of the year in "Midnight Special;" a critically adored horror movie in "The Witch;" a much better horror movie in "Green Room;" a Terrence Malick movie that sucked in "Knight of Cups;" and a Coen Brothers movie that didn't in "Hail Caesar."
Throw in the unsurprising excellence of Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some," and the box office success and critical acclaim of both "Zootopia" and "The Jungle Book," and it's clear that 2016 has packed some serious punch so far.
What does this mean for cinema's premiere season then? Has 2016 blown its load early, or does the summer still have more to offer?
Let's find out by projecting how a few key summer releases are going to affect both our wallets and our hearts.
Captain America: Civil War
Is it going to be good?: Almost definitely
How much money is it going to make?: An obscene amount
With "Civil War," we find the most anticipated film in a long time for the artistically sputtering biggest movie franchise in the business.
Since Marvel entered Phase 2, as they call it, they've failed to bring the same consistency to their quality as they have to their bank statements. Despite the surprise success of "Guardians of the Galaxy," releases like "Thor: The Dark World," Iron Man 3," and even "Avengers: Age of Ultron" have failed to garner the same enthusiasm as many of their pre-"Avengers" releases.
The reason for this is clear. Every movie that came before "The Avengers" had a clear-cut purpose. To introduce every character and prepare to bring them together in what Robert Downey Jr. absurdly referred to as the most ambitious movie of all time.
After the payoff, the movies stagnated. There was an overwhelming sense of "what's the point?" to all of them. Now that the Marvel buddies had all gotten together to save the world, it was taxing to watch them do it again on their own.
But with "Civil War," they've found a new source of conflict by turning them against each other. It's based on one of the most acclaimed comic book series of all time, and the early buzz seems to suggest it does it justice. Let's hope so.
Is it going to be good?: Almost definitely not
How much money is it going to make?: More than you want it to
People are really mad about this movie. They've been mad since the day it was announced, and unfortunately, Paul Feig and crew gave them a juicy chance to continue being mad by releasing a very, very bad trailer for it (though, to be fair, they would have kept being mad either way).
The sad truth for people fuming online about an all-female "Ghostbusters" remake: you're probably the ones propping this thing up to be a hit.
Let's face it. If it weren't for the hoards of complaints raining down with the release of every poster, clip, or trailer, a lot of that stuff might have fallen through the cracks. Reboots are losing steam fast, and the movie audience can't care about "Ghostbusters" that much in 2016.
But through all of the outrage, it has now become a political cause to support what looks like a pretty lazy rehash of a 30 year old Dan Aykroyd movie.
Now, I'm not mad about this remake, so I don't really care. I can't get with the "don't ruin my childhood" crowd. It's a remake of a movie you saw in a theater when you were a kid. That movie still exists, and this one will give you a chance to show your kids the original.
Is it going to be good?: Almost probably
How much money is it going to make?: A lot more than it cost to make
You're probably having one of two reactions right now: "I can't believe they're making another one of those Purge movies" or "That's so annoying that they're making another one of those Purge movies."
Well, get used to saying that to yourself once every year for the rest of your life because the purge is coming this year, and it's going to keep coming for a long time.
Even though "The Purge" and "The Purge: Anarchy" failed to fully maximize their potential as movies, they both made a lot of money on super small budgets. While the first film really stunk up the place — wasting Ethan Hawke, a crime punishable by death — "The Purge: Anarchy" was secretly kind of good. The concept of the purge is still too expansive and complicated and, let's face it, convoluted to make a compelling 2 hours about it, but "Anarchy" had some transcendent moments.
Now, "Election Year" doesn't have the luxury of featuring Michael K. Williams, who seems to carry transcendence around with him in a knapsack, but it does sport a premise that blends the political scope of "Anarchy" with the focus of "The Purge." It could be good, but either way, it will be a hit.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Is it going to be good?: Haha
How much money it is going to make?: Maybe none
I urge you to take this prediction with a grain of salt, because I was so confident that the first in this series would be a flop. I was wrong, and it made about $500 million.
But, everyone on Planet Earth hated it. Its Cinemascore — a poll of viewer satisfaction taken immediately after seeing a movie — came in at a B. While that doesn't sound too bad, it's the same score that "Man of Steel 2: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice: Part 1: Attack of the Clones" got, as well as the most recent Divergent movie, which you didn't even know was released yet.
All of that is to say that people aren't interested in a second tango with the ninja turtles. Even kids who were too young to realize that the movie just wasn't good must have been terrified by those godforsaken turtles. They were massive, hulking, CGI atrocities, and no child craves another year of sewer and pizza filled nightmares.
In 2014, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" earnings at the box office dropped a whopping 56.5 percent between its first two weekends. Word of mouth couldn't kill the first movie, but the 2 years since hopefully gave it time to kill this one.
Is it going to be good?: Almost probably not
How much money is it going to make?: Closer to "Green Zone" than "The Martian"
Everyone is giving this movie the benefit of the doubt due to the success of the original trilogy, as well as the reunion of the series' main talent in Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass.
That's a nice way to look at the world, and I won't be surprised if the movie satisfies passionate fans of the Bourne movies. I will be pretty surprised if it does much for anyone else though.
I'm just not sure people care anymore. And it's not just that audiences have pulled a Jason Bourne and forgotten who he is. It's that I don't see a reason people would be starved for a new Bourne movie because, really, they've been getting them regularly even in the true Bourne's absence. And I'm not talking "The Bourne Legacy" here: every action movie is a Bourne movie now. "Skyfall" was the dopest Bourne movie to ever star a guy named James Bond.
You see the trailer for the fifth installment is the real deal, and it just looks like another imitation, because that's what people are used to seeing. The things that made Bourne unique are now the norm.
The unfortunate consequence of massively changing the action movie genre is that if you choose to take a break, others will fill your shoes.
Is it going to be good?: It's a movie based on an iPhone app
How much money is it going to make?: Maybe 1% of what the app made
Google it for yourself, because I don't want you to go through this whole section thinking I'm pranking you. There is really going to be an official movie adaptation of the iPhone app Angry Birds in the year of our lord 2016.
The first line of the description of this movie is "Find out why the birds are so angry." I would love to tell you more about why the birds are angry, or what this movie is about, but I watched the trailer on repeat until my eyes bled and I still have no idea.
It seems as though this isn't a tangential story taking place within the Angry Birds universe, but the story of why birds are being launched at pigs' houses, or whatever it is that happens in Angry Birds.
That's exactly the problem right there. I don't remember what happened in Angry Birds, because no one has played Angry Birds in five years. The 8 year old kids who bought Angry Birds plushies at Wal-mart are now 13, angsty, and already bought their advance tickets for "Suicide Squad."
There's no audience for an Angry Birds movie, except for me, because oh my god I have to see how they make 90 minutes worth of a movie about the worst iPhone game of all time.


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The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Since our chapter is located at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, we are able to give you an exclusive view into our school. Below, you'll find information for our school and ways that we can help you successfully apply to CU!
The following is taken directly from our prospective student page. The basic requirement for admission to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is the completion of at least 90 semester hours or the equivalent, with at least 30 hours of upper-division for a letter grade. Credit hours from a community/junior college are limited to no more than 60 semester hours. High School Advanced Placement (AP) courses will be counted for prerequisite course work, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Prerequisite courses require a grade of C or better. All coursework must be completed at the conclusion of the spring term of the year accepted. Click HERE for description of the prerequisite courses.
- General Biology or Zoology with Lab (8 semester hours/12 quarter hours)
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Tennis is undoubtedly a game of fine margins. No matter what level you're playing at, very little separates the best from the rest. You can easily improve your game by focusing on a few simple changes. Attitude, shot selection, performing under pressure and dedication are just a few areas anyone can work on.
Your attitude towards the game is certain to have an impact on your performance on the court. Plenty of players are quick to blame everything around them for missing a simple put-away or a double fault. The best players are those who have a positive attitude and fight to the end. Key to this is the ability to take each point as it comes, putting mistakes to the back of your mind once they've been made.
Really it comes down to taking responsibility. Outbursts directed toward umpires and coaches is something that you'll rarely see from the top players.
This ability to focus when it matters will come in handy no matter who your opponent is. If you can rise to the challenge, saving a match point or closing out a match, you'll be that much more difficult to beat. The ability to thrive under pressure is key in any sport, but even more so when you're on your own on the tennis court.
Tactical Awareness
Having a range of tactical options is a sure-fire way to get more wins under your belt. From Roger Federer to the best player at your local club, the top individuals generally keep things simple. Keeping unforced errors to a minimum, consistently placing the ball deep into the court and knowing when to go for winners are all key. While you can still make use of your main assets, whether it be a big first serve or penetrating backhand slice, understanding the game you are in is vital.
The ability to execute a game plan is one of the most difficult parts of tennis, with weather conditions, court surface and your opponent's style of play all contributing. However, one-dimensional players are will be worked out and beaten with ease. Developing a range of different point-winning tactics is vital if you want to take the step up.
Even on the professional circuit, the best players have an aura surrounding them. This can win them games before they have even stepped onto the court. That's why confidence in your ability is another vital ingredient for progression in tennis.
But you can't just 'get' self-confidence. It's something that develops, through training, practising match play scenarios and competing on a regular basis. If you can increase your consistency when it comes to making winners, chasing down a ball or producing an ace when break point down, that confidence will build. Self-confidence will also help you to stick to a game plan, even when things are not turning out as you had hoped.
Shot Selection
Imagine you are in a heated encounter with your arch rival. Your opponent is continuously returning the ball no matter what you try. This is where your tactical awareness has to combine with your shot selection skills. The ability to know which shot to use under stressful conditions is one of the toughest parts of the game.
Instinctively selecting a shot which will put your opponent on the back-foot, whether it's a kick serve out wide or a whipped cross-court forehand, is something achieved through practice and decision making. Many professional players have admitted to overthinking things following a defeat. Match experience will boost your ability to go into auto-pilot when it comes to playing the next shot.
Goal Setting
Setting yourself objectives is a must if you want to assess the current state of your game and improve upon your weaknesses. Coming up with general objectives as well as more specific goals will help you win more matches.
So think about incremental changes, like increasing your first serve percentage. And look toward broader goals, like reaching the final of the club tournament.
Don't overwhelm yourself. Just identify three or four realistic improvements that can be made to your game. Professional players will work tirelessly on their weaknesses, and although you may not have the time or motivation to match their efforts, this is a must for those looking to make it to the next level of the game.
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Boekenfestijn Bookhaul
Today (19 September) I went to the Boekenfestijn in Utrecht, a yearly event where booknerds can let it all go and spent all the money they've saved that year. It's a huge hall full of books, books, and guess what – books. Last year I went for the first time, and I bought a couple of books for so much cheaper than if I were to buy them at Book Depository or Amazon. This year, I really let it go and bought a lot more books. Which is a bit bad of me, considering I still haven't read all the books I bought last year.
This year, I thought there were just a lot more books that I was interested in, but still I had to put back half of them because they were book #4 in a series and that was such a shame. I did buy a couple of books that were #2 or #3 in a series mainly because I did want to read the entire series, but there were other books in there that I just wasn't sure if I wanted to commit to an entire series just so I could read the one that I had bought. I brought home 19 books/comics, and I will go through them all below, talk about how much they cost me, and how much they would have cost me if I'd bought them on Book Depository, Bol.com or Amazon (I had to go to three different websites because some books weren't available on BDP, and some were Dutch).
This is my hardcover pile. There were so many hardcover books this year, and I picked out a few – looked them up on Goodreads and decided whether I wanted to bring them with me or not. And yes, you're seeing it right. There's a Cassandra Clare book in there (I just love the covers and I am curious about this series ok). I put the price I would have payed for them if I'd bought them on the internet in brackets.
- Danger Boy (Dragon Sword) by Mark Williams – €0,99 ($0,99)
- Danger Boy (Trail of Bones) by Mark Williams – €0,99 ($9,98)
- Oksa Pollock (The Heart of Two Worlds) by Cendrine Wolf & Anne Plichota – €2,99 (€10,57)
- Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare – €4,99 (€19,52)
- Gods and Warriors by Michelle Paver – €4,99 (€9,76)
- Seawitch by Kat Richardson – €3,99 (€22,89)
- Posession by Kat Richardson – €3,99 ($1,86)
Those last two books got a discount because they were part of a series, and they were €5,99 in total.
These are the paperbacks I bought. Three of these are in Dutch, but I just took them with me because I was very interested in them.
- Tunnels by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams – €1,99 (€10,00)
- Dieper by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams – €3,99 (€11,80)
- Dervishes by Beth Helms – €1,99 (€13,20)
- Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer – €3,99 (€13,16)
- En Dan Nog Iets by Eoin Colfer – €1,99 (€19,99)
And these are non-fiction books and graphic novels. The bottom book on the first picture, I believe, is a fictional book (aka something with a story instead of just talking about dragons) but I am not sure.
- Avatar the Last Airbender 1 – €1,05 (€6,80)
- Avatar the Last Airbender 2 – €1,05 (€7,19)
- Artemis Fowl Graphic Novel – €2,99 (€17,95)
- The Tolkien Companion – €9,99 (my mum bought this for me, it would have cost her/me €24,90)
- The Dragon Chronicles – €2,99 (€3,27)
- Marvel X Factor comic – €0,99 (I couldn't find it on any of the websites)
- The Little Mermaid comic – €0,99 (same as above)
Here is the price I paid for all these books at the Boekenfestijn:
(+ 9,99 added for the Tolkien book, it would be €53,94)
And here is what I would have payed for them if I had bought them online:
In total, if I had bought these books, it would have cost me €203,82! That is a difference of €149,88! I am so happy with Boekenfestijn and I will certainly go again next year! Boekenfestijn also has a webshop, where you can buy books and a lot more stuff as well!


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The Chumbi Residency, Gangtok
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Over all experience was satisfactory. Very near to...
Over all experience was satisfactory. Very near to the mall, rooms were cozy but too tight for 2+2 with extra bed. View was scenic provided the rooms are on mountain side. Food was quite good in basement restaurant
Excellent stay with spacious rooms
The Chumbi Residency is a good hotel and having a good view, we can see K2 from the hotel. The hotel is having a travel desk. The people on the front desk helped us a lot. Hotel is at a good location very near to MG Road. Rooms very clean and spacious.
Chumbi Residency is a very good hotel . Rooms are ultra luxurious . beds were very comfortable. Its an expensive but very nice hotel.
The hotel is situated just around the market. It looks like its hanging from the clifftop, which gives it an aura. The rooms give a view of the Kanchunjunga mountains, filled with snow which is a view to cherish. The rooms are very spacious with great ambience and cleanliness. They are well decorated and yet give you a feeling of homeliness and comfort. The hotel is centralized airconditioned and they even provide room heaters. They hotel's lobby and is elegantly decorated. The Chumbi Residency has the famous restaurant Tangerine which attracts customers of other hotels too. The restaurant is huge, with themeful decor of sofa seating, table arrangements as well as diwan style. Not only that, they have a balcony style eat out too. The food is simply delicious and the rates are reasonable too with a good quantity. My overall experience is the best that i can get. With services up to the best marks. I would recommend anybody going to Gangtok must stay in this hotel.
Excellent property, location was very nice. It was...
Excellent property, location was very nice. It was on the tibet road closer to the Gangtok Mall. The services are very nice. Anybody who will visit this place will enjoy his or her stay. The food served in their restaurant was very good. It is owned by the famous actor Danny's brother. It was a very peaceful stay for me.
The Chumbi Residency is ranked #91 among the 698 hotels in Gangtok with an average rating of 5.0 out of 7. It is one of the 18, 4-star in Gangtok. On HolidayIQ, it has a total of 31 photos and 46 text reviews. it is rated top for its Destination, Room and Front Office.
The online booking price of the hotel ranges between Rs 5,800 to Rs 8,100 per night. The hotel offer 26 rooms to check availability or to avail complimentary breakfast, we recommend contacting the hotel to check if the final tariff includes it.
The ambience and the location of the hotel makes it a suitable option for variety of travellers. Couple (43%) and Family (36%) are the most common type of travellers that like to stay here. 36% of guests enjoy the hotel's relaxed environment, whereas 25% have rated the ambience as romantic.
Although the hotel is a suitable stay option throughout the year for travellers, book your accommodation in the months of Apr, May and June for the best experience.
The Chumbi Residency is located at Tibet Road . Thakurbari Temple (1 Km), King Palace (1 Km), Flower Show Museum (1 Km), Chogyal Palace (1 Km) and Ridge Park and Flower Show Exhibition Complex (1 Km) are some of the popular sightseeing attractions located near the hotel.
The hotel ensures you are well taken care of during your stay. By providing free wifi access, the hotel makes sure you are always connected to the internet.
Other amenities include Laundry Services, Doctor On Call, Restaurant, Travel Assistance and Conference Hall. For checkin and checkout time, we suggest contacting the hotel.
If you are in need for airport transfers or require a car for sightseeing around the city or you have to do an early check-in, then we recommend contacting the hotel directly and requesting for these additional services. All of the available amenities ensure your stay is enjoyable and free from any hassles.
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The Eternal Flame of Soul Edge's will reignites!
With the game's release now less than a month away — as well as the 2018 Tokyo Game Show in full-swing — there has been an absolute massive amount of news and footage trickling out for Bandai Namco Entertainment's SoulCalibur VI. While we've already seen the official reveals of Cervantes de Leon and Raphael Sorel, as well as a large amount of footage from pro players Kayane and Hayatei, another huge leak has apparently sprung: Inferno, the flaming physical embodiment of Soul Edge.
The series starting titular antagonist is reportedly obtainable after reaching Level 20 in the Soul Chronicle mode, taking up the currently-open slot in the middle of the character select screen between Sophia and Geralt, and will serve as the game's Mimic character, who will battle with the styles of randomly-chosen fighters among the entire available cast by generating weapons from his body, just as he did back in SoulCalibur I.
YouTuber Dynasty speculates that, due to the text displayed upon acquiring him, that there could possibly be other "Bonus" characters, but that obviously remains to be seen. You can see the full video, as well as some images of Inferno on Twitter, below.
Inferno is unlockable in #SoulcaliburVI and Hwang is featured inside of Seong Mi-na's story mode. #Soulcalibur6 pic.twitter.com/EBsLR1e0N2
— Dynasty (@Dynasty1031) September 20, 2018
What do you think of this latest news? Are you excited to see the Classic Boss officially return to the Stage of History? Are you disappointed that he appears to be a Mimic character, ala Edge Master or Mokujin? Or are you hoping for some more secret unlockable characters that haven't been revealed yet, when the game launches? Sound off in the Comments section.
SoulCalibur VI will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam on Friday, October 19th.
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Is there anything worse than seeing your little angel with a fever, dull eyes and a sad cast to their face as they feel poorly all day and all night long? It's certainly not a popular occasion, as parents find it heartwrenching to see their children feel ill. But there are a few things you can do to help your child feel better.
Taking him or her to the doctor's may often be overkill. However, should you have run out of Calpol and be skint until next payday, it's a good idea to nip into the doctor's for a prescription as you can fill your child's prescription for free. Giving him or her regular doses of Calpol as prescribed can help them feel a little better, but be sure to time it so you can give them some before bedtime; this will help them fall, and stay, asleep.
Sore throats are a big problem, and can stop your child from eating and even from drinking. Obviously, Strepsils are not an option if your child is too young to use them, but sometimes the problem becomes one that requires resolving, no matter what the cost; if dehydration becomes a problem it can get quite severe in small monkeys. Some Mr. Freezes or a pot of ice cream may seem counter-intuitive but can really make a change. Additionally, the coldness of the ice or ice cream can help reduce swelling in the throat as well as numbing the pain, which can help get some food or water into your little guy or girl. It does of course also have nutritional value, and if you use ice lollies you're effectively getting your child to ingest water or juice in frozen form, thus combating dehydration quite well.
Make sure your child doesn't overheat; 'sweating it out' is no good for small children, so make sure a light blanket or sheet is all they have in bed and check on them frequently to adjust their bedcovers as needed. A window at a crack can let fresh air in, but if it's very cold you're best off keeping it shut.
Of all the complaints a child can have, congestion can be one of the worst. If your child does not naturally breathe through his or her mouth, a stuffy nose can make sleep virtually (or entirely) impossible. Run a hot shower in a closed bathroom for a while, then sit in the bathroom with your child. The steam will help to loosen the congestion; as long as he or she is comfortable enough to fall asleep, they will often stay that way.
Lastly, make sure a cup of water is always available for your child. If he or she wakes up in the middle of the night, water should be within easy reach. This can combat seriously sore throats caused by mouth-breathing and help fight dehydration due to fever.
After you've taken care of all of that, all you need to worry about is spoiling your little boy or girl a bit, to help them feel more comfortable and a little happier within themselves. I hope your kids feel better soon!


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Enjoy the cooking demonstration with local lunch and boat cruise in backwaters of Cochin. Private guide ensures the full attention and safety while on tour. A perfect opportunity to savor the local delicacies of south India with people who knows the best.
• Visit local family of South India.
• Enjoy cooking demonstration of local south Indian food.
• Enjoy boat cruise in backwaters of Cochin.
• Get dressed up in local south Indian attire to feel the culture up-close.
• Visit the Cochin backwater island for fun activities like fishing and photography.
• Enjoy the service of Private Guide.
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Private local Guide.
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Hope Committed in Action The.. Either we..... Hope is... Activist.... to protest... What gives me hope? I reflect back again to a time when I was in the tree, and it's a time that as soon as I go there it brings tears, and I know that it will for the rest of my life. When I was listening to the chainsaws every day dan having to watch these ancient trees hit the ground everyday and not being able to go and amuse myself and shut down and just bearing witness day in and day out and feeling myself and every last shred of hope being strangled and killed. And then I would somehow find a way to take another breath and go another moment, and then something else would happen. And it was so hard for me to hold onto hope. And then the enraged logger cut a tree intentionally in the direction of activists and took a young man, David Gypsy Chain's life, 24 years old and killed him. And that day is when I decided I didn't want to have hope anymore. Because in that moment of being so devastated I was literally in the fetal position on my tiny little platform 180 feet up in the air rocking back and forth, crying and sobbing and going - "I don't want to do this anymore." And the answer that came to me was, "Julia, if you have hope in your heart and even if you're the only person left who has hope in their heart - if that hope is committed in action, then there's hope for the world. If you're the only person left, as long as your hope is committed in action, then hope is alive in the world. I believe that this is the moment when human species can rise to its full potential. We have now created for ourselves the greatest challenge we have ever faced. And that means that we are, we have the opportunity to live the most meaningful lives that have ever been lived. Look to your left and look to your right. Look at the beautiful people who around you right now. We don't need any hero on a white horse. We're the people we've been waiting for. You already have within you enough love to save the planet. There is an old African proverb that some of you know that says, "if you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." We have to go far quickly, so we have to have a change in consciousness, a change in commitment, a new sense of urgency, a new appreciation for the privilege that we have of undertaking this challenge. This is a historic process that's starting. This is a once-off window of opportunity to create something really, really extraordinary that future generations will tell stories about, sing songs about, put plaques up to. Nobel Peace... In the course of history there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground, a time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time is now.
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ASHRAE Foundation & Research Counts toward your Goal! Endowed funds count into perpetuity Earns PAOE Points Great way to help secure the Chapters success Create a lasting Memorial or Honorarium
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Research $1.9+million annually Research Projects Grant-in-Aid Projects (students) 80+ Projects Every Region has Research! 13 out of the 14 Regions get a minimum of $1.20 back in research compared to whats raised 8 out of 14 get $4.00+ back in research!
The Hows, Whys and Whats of RP The Nuts & Bolts
In main Training Manual, sample handed out
Who, What & Why Chapter activities PAOE Reminders RVC activities Staff activities and how it all ties in together
Fundraising Terms LYBUNTS Last Year donors who havent given yet this year SYBUNTS Previous donors who havent given yet this year and didnt give last year Non Donor Member who hasnt given in 5+ yrs See Pg. 22
LYBUNTS Gave during the last campaign but havent given yet this year Low Hanging Fruit Know Research Support ASHRAE Involved Majority of Donors Easiest donation to get ….. and yet ……
On June 30 th, 2011 … 6pm … 2,200 LYBUNTS $420,000 2010-11 Campaign: $2,168,000 raised from 7,000 donors ($90,000 more than last year!)
Why do LYBUNTS exist? The reality of life 50%-75% of donors renew We do have duplicates in the system The single biggest reason ….
No one asks for their support
Thank you so much for your support last year and I hope that the Metro Chapter can count on you again this year!
Dont worry about it Theyre not going to ask a question you cant answer Why should I give? Whats in it for me? How much do you want? Where should I send the check? Even if they do … You know, let me check on that and Ill call you back
ASHRAE Resources for LYBUNTS 10 Yr History Report How much they gave in the past Max amount in 2-3 yrs Why they gave Specifi c areas of interest Special events? Ad sales? Show sponsor?
To get you started Run your 10-yr history real time report Found on the private RP Webpage Sort to find your LYBUNTS them Dont email them Dont mail to them Call
SYBUNTS Gave in previous campaigns but havent given yet this year Middle Fruit Know Research Supported ASHRAE in the past Involved or were involved Associated with a big mystery ….
Why did they stop giving?
Lots of possible suspects Stopped being involved in the Chapter INVITE them back! Reach out and make the personal connection Upset Never underestimate the power of emotions Find out what and/or Contact your RVC or Staff Out of the industry Thank and let Staff know
The biggest & most likely culprit … No one asked ASK Thank Re-educate about Research Ask Specific amount at least Honor Roll!
Non-Donors Havent given in at least 5 yrs High Fruit Lots of work but potentially big pay-offs May not be active Chapter members May be younger or older & feel they have less resources
Non-Donor First Steps Find the disconnect & work to solve it Not involved with the chapter? Not informed about ASHRAE Research? Or would other funds interest them more? Just never been asked? ASK for their support Specific amount at least Honor Roll! Specific instructions Follow up
Check out Page 21
Too much, too little or just not doing it The Ask
How much to Ask for Minimum of Honor Roll level $100 for individuals, $150 for companies Use the 10 Yr History report as reference ASK for a specific amount See Pg. 27
How to find donors 10 yr History Report Real Time Reporting www.ashraerp.com Your Member List & Community Local employers, companies, suppliers Who do you do business with?
Paper Chase with Meaning Summary FormFull Circle Worksheet How you send in the $$$ Like a deposit form at the bank Contributor Numbers Full address if no # Contact name! Phone number! Two types – use what is easier for you OR create your own! Deadline: 11/15/2011 MUST send in the form All the Chapter Officers Minimum of $100 Great first meeting activity Travel vouchers? Im not asking you to support something I dont support See Pg. 11
So … how much do I raise? Goal Not based solely on what you did last year! High 5 H5 High 5 Award Challenge See Pg. 56
All Important Goal Dates December 30 th 30% of Goal met June 15 th 100% of Goal met June 30 th ULTIMATE DEADLINE – if its not in Headquarters, it doesnt count June 29th
at least to fundraisers and to donors
Say it loudly, often and with meaning See Pg. 29
Donor Recognition Honor Roll level HVAC&R Coin Years of Giving Coins October Journal Listing AHR Expo Listing Chapter & Regional Display Listing Beyond Stuff Saying Thank You
How do you know whats going on? See Pg. 39
Monthly Spreadsheet & Reports Real Time Donor Report www.ashraerp.com www.ashrae.org/rp Same user name/password as your Members only access log-in Spreadsheet emailed Monthly Compares LYTD with YTD Goals, High 5 & Challenge
RVC & Staff responsibilities too! Chapter Chair Responsibilities
RVCResponsibilities To support, encourage & help you reach Goal Monthly Contact Thanking donors by 12/15 Top 20 Regional Donors Coordinating Solicitations by 5/15 Top 20 Regional Donors Advice To support and help the Region reach Goal
Your Responsibility To Make or Exceed Goal
Your Responsibilities Make or Exceed Goal or at least do better than the year before Ensure that Research is an active part of your Chapters activities Thank donors Last year & current year Solicit all types of donors Companies & Members Use resources wisely
Staff Responsibilities Whatever we can do to make your job easier and help ensure that your campaign is a success 120 hrs a week supporting you and your activities What do you want to do? Supporting all the donors of ASHRAE RP
Staffs Favorite Words Dont worry, Patricia - I know this is a major donor and I know how important this is for the Chapter. Ive been in contact with them, have a Plan B if I dont hear from them by such&such date. Ill take care of it.
Staffs Least Favorite Words Yeah … I really dont know whats going on with that donor. No one in the chapter has talked to them so … no clue about this years donation.
Contact RP Staff Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
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Many media sources tout that nearly 50 percent or more of U.S. marriages end in divorce today, and that rate triples for couples who struggle with failed infertility treatments. So it's not really surprising that Sofia Vergara and her ex-fiancé, Nick Loeb, are in a legal battle to bring to term two frozen embryos they created together. This highly publicized debate does provide a long overdue focus on where law is still catching up with science.
The Vergara-Loeb embryo battle shows that Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) have ushered in an era of confusion and debate about what to do when fertility treatments don't go as planned.
Loeb and Vergara created two embryos and signed a contract that the embryos could only be used by mutual consent. It is reported that he then pressed for implantation and when Vergara refused, they split up. (She has since become rapidly engaged to the film star Joe Manganiello). The dispute is more than domestic, it raises ethical dilemmas. This kind of case can raise the question of whether or not one member of a couple should be forced to become a genetic parent against their will, even though there are already examples of this in society today (i.e. rape victims who elect to keep the baby). Also, the children, once born, would presumably have strained relationships or no contact with Vergara, which would be difficult for them and possibly a continual media strain on Vergara.
But Loeb isn't a completely heartless. His complaint seeks to obtain the embryos in order to implant them into the womb of a surrogate he would hire. He would then raise the children on his own. It also raises ethical questions on his side of the issue as well. For example, what about instances where someone has undergone subsequent treatment for cancer and is thus left incapable of producing gametes that would make it possible to be a genetic parent in the future? What if these embryos are Loeb's only or last chance to be a father?
Many are of the persuasion that because the embryo would still have to be implanted to be viable, that the woman should own the embryo. However, when fertilization occurs outside a woman's body, it makes ethical and legal sense that each contributor to the embryo would have an equal say in what would be done with them. Many couples who are using ART or other fertility techniques have contacted a family law attorney to draft an agreement about who owns any embryos or other such possible property and what the agreement between the parties is if the couple splits up. Without a written agreement though, couples in this precarious situation could be at the mercy of the courts, which have not reached a majority opinion on the issue.


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Did you know that employment in the UK creative industries is growing at four times the rate of the UK workforce as a whole? Over 284, 400 businesses define themselves as creative, and over 2.9 million people work for these businesses. So, where are they all living? Here's our top ten list of areas taken over by creatives. Start checking them out!
1. Queen's Park, London
Home to Kindred Studios, a creative home for 175 artists and makers, it's no wonder that Queen's Park is full of creatives. Check out the studio, local cafés and the weekly market to meet fellow creatives.
2. Hackney, London
Known as London's hippiest borough, Hackney is full of artists, from illustrators and fashion designers to printmakers.
3. Peckham, London
Whilst the rent prices don't reflect the creative community, Peckham is home to Peckham Levels where plenty of creative offices are based, PeckhamPlex - the famous £5 cinema, cheap clubs llike Bussey Building, and enough galleries to spend a weekend trawling in.
4. Digbeth, birmingham
Often regarded as Birmingham's equivalent of Shoreditch, Digbeth is the perfect place for creatives. With The Custard Factory, COW and Digbeth Dining Club, it's no wonder the district is full of creative people.
5. Brighton, hove
Of course, nothing's changed! Brighton has always been considered as a wonderful city for creatives. Close to the seaside, it's full of artists, musicians and others working in the creative industries.
6. Hull
After winning the City of Culture, people have finally started to pay attention to Hull - where creatives span across performance, writing and design. The city also opened an arts and culture venue to showcase Hull creatives!
7. Nottingham
Based in the heart of the East Midlands, Nottingham is home to a creative quarter, and attracts creatives from across the country. Home to countless digital, print media and tech firms, the industry is ever-growing.
8. Margate, kent
With Londoners leaving for Surrey and Sussex by the bucketload, it's no surprise that Kent is also getting its fair share! With a big culture, art and history scene, and a gorgeous coastline, it's no wonder that young people are flocking to this seaside town.
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Here is the gradle log of the mod I am making:
C:\Pylo\MCreator156\forge\build\sources\java\mod\mcreator\mcreator_police.java:150: error: cannot find symbol
this.targetTasks.addTask(7, new EntityAINearestAttackableTarget(this, EntityMagaCube.class, 2, true));
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FAILURE: Build failed with an exception.
* What went wrong:
Execution failed for task ':compileJava'.
> Compilation failed; see the compiler error output for details.
* Try:
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Polónyi István: The erudition image of education policy
The study examines erudition images of the national higher education policy of the present regime. First, it ana – lyzes the characteristics of the post-industrial society and economy. It examines the particularities of education of post-industrial era. Subsequently, the study analyzes the transformation of the role of the university in the intellectuals formation from the medieval university through the humboldtian university (university-type Huboldt) up to the mass university. Finally, the study shows the incidence of few words (intelligentsia, intellectuals formation, erudition, specialist training) in Hungarian higher education laws and the government's higher education strategy. The author concludes that use of the words of laws and the concept reflects the economic and political movements. After the 2010 change of government in a "re-industrialization" economic policy is observed, which caused a turnaround in education policy towards the specialist erudition image
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A $120 million question now hangs over the stalled Four Seasons Development.
In his just-released 2014 report, Auditor General Leigh Trotman raises serious concern over a loan guarantee, which was provided by the Democratic Labour Party-led Government during the financial year 2011-2012, after the project hit a major financial snag.
"This guaranteed debt was called during the financial year 2013-2014 by the lenders. As Government had guaranteed the debt, an amount of $124,329,766, which entailed principal plus interest, was paid through its company Clearwater Bay. This amount was subsequently recorded in the accounts of the Treasury as an account receivable," the Auditor General noted.
However, he expressed concern that to date there was no information available to show that any monies have been repaid.
The revelation comes amid a reported resurgence of investor interest in the Clear Water Bay development, which went belly up back in 2009.
Well-placed sources say a short list of investors has been reviewing data on the US$200 million hotel and villa project with a view to taking the proposals forward.
In total, the auditor general drew attention to over $400 million in loans to individuals and Government agencies, including car loans to parliamentarians and registering Officers who are not public servants.
Specific mention was made of a loan issued to the Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. (BTII) for which no formal contract seems to exist between the Government and the BTII for sums advanced.
Furthermore no repayments were received from the BTII during the year under review, with $141.5 million said to be owing with accrued interest of $19,351,206.
"No further information was produced to verify the status of the BTII receivables which had been reduced by $97,885,949.83 in July 2011. The Audit Office was therefore unable to verify the accuracy of this account since no adequate explanation was provided for this reduction," the auditor general said.
In his 209-page report, Trotman also zeroed in on an agreement signed back in April 2007 between Government and the Small Business Investment Fund for a loan of $28 million with annual interest at a rate of 2.5 per cent to be used for the Small Hotel Group Refurbishing Scheme.
"The terms of the agreement required that the repayment of the loan commence December 31, 2010.
However, up to March 31, 2014, the auditor general said no repayment had been made by the Small Business Investment Fund in settlement of the loan for which interest receivable still needs to be quantified and the relevant bad debt provision established for any portion of the loan that is deemed uncollectible.
The auditor general also pointed out that pensions were paid by the Treasury on behalf of certain state agencies. However, he said "no agreement was on file which indicated the arrangements for the repayments".
"Also, there is no evidence that the recovery of these funds was being rigorously pursued; therefore action should be taken to recover these amounts and this could be through an adjustment to any subventions due by Government," Trotman recommended.
The auditor general also highlighted errors recorded in Government's accounts receivables to the tune of over $1.2 million. The figure includes a credit balance on the Fair Trading Commission's account in the amount of $1,083,113 and $112,500 on the Licensing Department's books.
The report also highlights a several other glaring shortcoming in the accountability process in Government as well as a number of issues of lack of compliance with statutory requirements by state agencies in their annual reports and through other correspondence. However, the auditor general in a number of cases there was little evidence that relevant corrective action had been taken.
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As for availability, while Carphone Warehouse is asking customers to expect the delivery by December 8, both Clove and Unlocked Mobiles have listed December 10 as the date.
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WALES will today launch a bid to attract the World Beach Volleyball Championships to the UK.
Whitmore Bay, Barry Island - which hosts the final leg of the British Grand Prix this weekend - will be the venue for the multi-million pound world tournament that attracts thousands of visitors over a two-week period if the bid is successful.
Councillor Steffan Wiliams said, "It would attract major investment, helping to rebrand and reinvent the area."


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Eat Great, Look Great!
When someone gets motivated to improve their eating habits, lose weight or get healthy it always involves the same course of action. They buy a diet book, start counting calories, download a diet app and start an exercise program. Now some of this can be useful for short term success, but if you're looking for long term success you need to establish a foundation of respect for food. You need to think bigger than a measurement change because from my experience they never last. Just wanting to be skinny or gaining muscle is great but these more often than not lead to obsessive behaviors and shortcuts. We cut out carbs, use harmful dietary aids that don't work, go on strict diets and exercise way too hard that eventually leads to injury or nutritional burnout. Now how about trying to factor your food choice for the rest of your life on how you want your body to look. Most people treat food like a one night stand they want to know nothing about it once they are through with it.
Let's start thinking about what this food is going to do for me. Then ask what the repercussions of this food choice may be. How will it affect farm workers and the environment? Our poor nutrition in the United States is the cause of a complete disconnect from where it comes from and a lack of respect for food. Less than 1% of the U.S population are farmers. In fact, we actually have twice as many people in prison than we do farmers in this country. The average American spends 30 minutes a day preparing food when it took 6 hours a day in 1900. Twenty five percent of the food we buy ends up in the dumpster meaning if you buy four bags of groceries one of them will be going in the trash. When you're not involved in food production it's hard to have a respect for food. One of the biggest complaints I get is that it's just too expensive to eat healthy. According to the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) we currently spend less than 11% of our disposable income on food, by far the cheapest in the world. If we look back in 1929 we spent 23.4 % of our disposable income on food.
So what can we do for long term success? How about eating foods that will prevent disease and not a measurement change or eat to lower your health care costs, risk of diabetes and heart disease. Don't eat food that can be passed through a window like fast food or packaged food. Shop at a farmer's market because when you do you're supporting local farmers and sustainable agriculture. This results in eating foods that are good for the environment and the planet. Realize that your food choices influence everything around you. When you realize the cause is bigger than you, hopefully you will have a much better chance of following through. Think beyond bigger biceps, smaller bikinis, whether or not you should avoid gluten and realize what you eat three times a day matters.
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Funding cuts hit national team skiers in the pocketbook
The Canadian Freestyle Ski team seems unstoppable recently, with athletes winning 10 World Cup medals over the past two weekends.
The younger athletes - from rookies still in their teens to skiers in their early 20s with only a few years on the team - are playing a key role in the team's success this year, showing the strength of the Canadian program.
Still, success always comes with a price and many of the athletes in the national high performance program are upset that they are the ones who are paying that price, often out of their own pockets.
At a Jan. 9 press conference before the World Cup events at Mont Tremblant, several athletes on the team questioned the spending priorities of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, which they say left them high and dry this year.
Money committed to training and competition costs was cut this year, forcing many athletes to turn to their parents and sponsors, and to dig into their own savings to compete.
"We know that our association has money. But they seem to have trouble handling it properly," said 18-year-old mogul maverick Stephanie St-Pierre, who has won gold and bronze medals in the last two weeks.
Some of the athletes accused the CFSA of keeping its books closed, while backing down on financial commitments it made to athletes. They also suggested that CFSA CEO Pat Smith was avoiding a confrontation with the athletes on the funding issue.
Replying to the charges, the CFSA denies any financial mismanagement, and says that as a non-profit group their books are open to the public. According to CFSA spokeswoman Mary Fraser, the association lost a significant portion of its funding for the season, and directed what remained towards the priorities that the athletes themselves approved of before the budget crunch.
The athletes were kept informed of these funding developments, said Fraser, and the association is hoping that shortfalls are a temporary measure.
"The plan all along was to meet with the athletes, and we had a meeting in place. Actions had already been taken prior to the recent events at the press conference," said Fraser. "We weren't hiding anything.
"The association is well aware of the situation, and that our athletes are not happy with the current funding situation.
"We don't disagree that it's been very difficult for our athletes who have training schedules and programs to pay for. They were told in July that the money isn't coming, and it's been a real hit for them. It's been difficult all around," Fraser said.
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