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Should you call out your client for nonpayment?
If you've freelanced long enough, you've likely had an issue with clients paying slowly or not at all. The excuses run the gamut.
Your editor might say, "It must've gotten lost in the mail," or "Let me check in with our accounting department." Sometimes, these excuses are honest. Other times, they're meant to keep writers temporarily satisfied while they scrounge up the payment—or perhaps put it off until you forget about it and move on to other matters.
But what do you do when you repeatedly get the runaround? Where do you seek help? If you were a staffer and you had an issue with your employer, you might ask for help from a local union or seek out a lawyer to review your contract, if you have the means to do so. But as a freelancer, who do you go to for help? There are groups available to help freelancers. (There's The Freelancers Union. And I'm organizing the Working Journalists Group in Chicago). However, most freelancers are simply on their own to weed out potentially bad clients.
So you're getting the runaround from an editor who owes you money. Yes, it's not fair. Yes, you turned in the work requested and improved it to meet their standards. Yes, you are right. However, you still can't seem to get the money you were promised.
I started thinking about this after Ebony Magazine was called out on Twitter for not paying writers, ironically many of whom were black, on time or at all.
Some good news this morning. Some writers #EbonyOwes are FINALLY getting paid, yet not all are getting the full amount due. Pay up already!— Cat (@emdashcat) April 26, 2017
After an article in The Establishment brought further attention to the issue, Ebony Magazine issued this statement via its Twitter page.
Official Statement from EMO Leadership. pic.twitter.com/nwozccP2i1— EBONY MAGAZINE (@EBONYMag) April 26, 2017
The writer of the article allegedly received Twitter messages from an exec of the venture capital firm which recently acquired Johnson Publishing after the article was published.
.@EBONYMag BRB Being Harassed on Facebook Messenger by the owner of Clear View Group...THIS IS WHY PEOPLE SUFFER IN SILENCE. #EbonyOwes #BlaecZoeBarnes pic.twitter.com/mhpJ3rVaC8— Blaec Zoe Barnes (@BasicBlaecGirl) April 25, 2017
So this begs the question, should you call out your clients on social media? Some say you shouldn't do that, because you may turn off other clients in the future. After all, clients and employers sometimes check your social media channels before hiring you. On the other hand, as journalists, we spend our time calling out wrongdoing by individuals and institutions. We ask whistleblowers to risk their professions to call out corruption—though we do our best to protect them from losing their jobs or getting public backlash.
Before you're pushed to the point where you feel the need to publicly call out clients for nonpayment, here are some things to consider before you get to Twitter.
Check the client's track record before you begin the work.
Check sites like Who Pays Writers before working for a publishing company. Not every outlet is listed there, but it has an abundance of information about how long other writers have waited for payment and what the experience was like working with editors there. Talk to other freelancers within your network. They can warn you about local or up-and-coming publications and whether they pay on time. Ask about the editor whether they have a digital payments system rather than using paper checks. Doing this will save you a lot of time and lost wages.
Look at your contract.
First of all, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE A CONTRACT. If you don't have something in writing, it makes it that much harder to fight for your money. Most publishing companies have a clause in their contracts explicitly outlining how long the company has to pay you. The industry standard seems to be 30 days. But if it's not noted in the contract, you should invoice for 15 to 30 days. If they violate terms of your mutual agreement, that's ground for pursuing legal action. Hopefully, it won't come to that. But if it does, you'll have legal standing.
Automate your reminders.
I use Wave to send my invoices to clients. Wave allows you to schedule reminders if your invoice is unpaid for three, seven, or 14 days. I'm not sure if other accounting software or invoicing systems have a similar function, but you should take advantage of that function if it's available. Have your payment reminders sent out on a regular basis and take note of clients who pay a few days or a week or two late. That way, you're not spending time following up with clients.
Determine if the money is worth fighting for.
Notice, I didn't say if you deserve it. Of course, you deserve it! You did the work. I'm asking if it's worth fighting for. Typically independent journalists don't get much leeway in amending contracts the way that other sectors do, so read it and make sure you understand and agree to the terms before signing the agreement. Finding legal representation could be costly, but it may be worth it if you're owed a substantial sum of money.
Find legal representation.
Asking a lawyer to write to your client regarding your payment may be enough to keep you out of court. If that doesn't work, you'll have to reach out to a lawyer, preferably one who works with creatives, to get an estimate of time and cost in order to retrieve your owed wages. Keep in mind that a legal fight could diminish whatever you were hoping to receive. A lawyer could prepare you for what that fight may entail. This is extremely tough because many freelancers don't have the means or the time to go to court. It's a crappy situation, but again, that's determined by how much you're owed and the other particulars of your situation.
It seems like speaking out on Twitter has worked for writers who want to be paid. Some of the Ebony writers who were at one point unpaid went on to receive their paychecks. For folks who don't want to risk relationships with other potential clients or are otherwise too afraid to speak up for themselves, hopefully, these tips will help you find someone who can find the right solution for those situations.
Have you had a client not pay on time? How did you handle it? Leave a comment or email me tips at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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2 Rue Cyrano De Bergerac, 75018 Paris 18
This apartment is 44 sq.m, on the first floor of a stone building on the Rue Cyrano de Bergerac, a quiet street with minimal traffic in the area of Montmartre. The area is typically Parisian, mostly built 1860-1900. Rue Cyrano de Bergerac was named in 1897 to commemorate the opening of the celebrated play in that year.
There are excellent food shops and several boulangeries quite close and a basic supermarket 100m down rue Francoeur. Boulangeries are traditionally closed on Monday, however, one on rue Caulaincourt is open on Mondays.The nearest Metro, Lamarck Caulaincourt is fairly level 5 minutes' walk (it has a lift as well as stairs since the metro line is quite a way underground). There is a boutique post office opposite the metro entry on rue Lamarck, food shops on rue Caulaincourt and rue Custine, which stay open reasonably late and 2 credit card machines on rue Caulaincourt.
The apartment is fully furnished, with double-bed bedroom, modern bathroom with bath/shower, modern kitchen, and living room (with sofa-bed). Bed linen, towels, kitchenware, telephone/fax are supplied. There are maps, guide books, local history information and guides. There is a washing machine (dry clothes at nearby laundrette on rue Caulaincourt. Vacuum cleaner and other cleaning items in hall cupboard.Garbage collection is every day and the garbage bin room for the building is in the entry lobby - door on the right opposite the glass exit door. Letterbox key in top drawer in Living room. Mail should be addressed c/o BOKOR. The telephone for the apartment is 33-1-42 59 23 27
The building has Digicode entry, and a security tag for the foyer entry. The apartment has deadlock key entry door.The closest Airport is Roissy Charles de Gaulle - 20 minutes by taxi.
If arriving from Gare de Lyon, tell taxi driver 18th arrondisement, by rue Custine and into rue Francoeur. When taxi turns off Peripherique at Porte de Clignancourt (passing by the Stade de France) and travels along bvd Ornano, tell driver to take rue Hermel past the Mairie 18th & turn right into rue Custine & down rue Francoeur to the first corner which is rue Cyrano de Bergerac. The apartment is also close to Gare du Nord Paris Terminus for Eurostar London-Paris train (by metro if not much luggage, otherwise a small taxi ride - mention rue Custine and rue Francoeur).
Metro Jules Joffrin is a short, downhill walk from the apartment opposite the Mairie on rue Ordener, and nearby the street market (closed Mondays) on rue Poteau. There is a credit card machine outside BNP on rue Ordener.
Rental $1000 Aust per week (GST included), includes electricity. Please call Julius Bokor on 0419 258 432 for further information or reservation.

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Auction this week at Dale Wilch's Man Cave closes October 8th
Dale Wilch Sales
Auction Location: 1501 West 31st Suite #342 in the Down Town Underground Caves, Kansas City, MO 64108 / Phone: 913-219-3960
Automotive, Antiques, Tools & Equipment, Miscellaneous Stuff , Household Products
All items (lots) in this auction are on display and available this Wednesday evening from 6-9 for you to preview before bidding. Great assortment of New, used, automotive, collectable and miscellaneous pieces. All lots start low and go to the high bidder(s) regardless of where it ends. Get your bid(s) in early because the Bid Increments go up quickly.
Dale Wilch's Man Cave (913) 219-3960
We want you to come down this Wednesday evening to look over all auction lots and then come down the Wednesday evening after the auction ends and pick up your won lots. While you're here, take a walk around to visit the 20 + other vendors buying, selling and trading every Wednesday night too!
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New in the box is this Racing Fram HP Series Oil Filter HP4 for most Chevy spin on oil filter applications
07:15 pm CDT
New in the box is this Racing Fram HP Series Oil Filter HP4 for most Chevy spin on oil filter applications
Category: Automotive > Parts & Accessories
07:15 pm CDT
1955-1957 Chevy Manual Steering Idler Arm and drag link assembly. Wash it up and use it.
Category: Automotive > Parts & Accessories
We have material handling equipment including a fork lift to help you with your purchases. We are only open at this facility Wednesday nights from 6-9 PM. For previewing and pickup any other time an appointment is required. Call Dale Wilch weekdays only @ 913-219-3960 to schedule an appointment or for additional information. Our location (Downtown Underground caves) is at 1501 West 31st Suite 342, Kansas City, MO 64108. We are West down the hill from the Channel 4 TV studios or East up the hill from the Quik Trip @ 31st & Southwest Boulevard.
Here's a few Bidding TIPS. We suggest taking a quick look (spin thru all pages) of the lots (items) in this week's auction. Many bidders like to wait until the auction is closer to the ending before they bid, I understand that. The cool deal with these Equip-Bid auctions is you can just click "Watch" on the lots and that puts those lots in your "Dashboard" so you can review and determine your bid(s) later. Now with the lots you were interested in placing a bid on are all in your "Dashboard" and now you won't have to go thru all lots again. This way as the auction gets closer to the end it's so much easier to make your final bids on only the lots you have interest (put in your Watch). If you missed items last week we might have additional inventory on these lots and most likely re-listed them this week.
Dale Wilch's Man Cave Auctions give you a way to pick up bargains at the price you want to pay! We invite you to come down this Wednesday night to our swap meet and flea market facility in the "DownTown Underground" (Caves on 31st in KCMO) Admission, parking and the 70 degree weather in the "Cave" is always FREE!
Always a menagerie of a little junk and a bunch of good stuff every week. We have 20 other Swap Meet/ Flea Market vendors buying, selling & trading at the same location every Wednesday night. It's always fun and worth the trip to come see us. We always start the bidding out low to give you the opportunity to pick up some great deals. If you're coming down this Wednesday night anyway, why not try to pick off some of these Auction deals!
|Wed, Oct 03, 2018
|06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Auction Closing:
|Mon, Oct 08, 2018
|07:00 pm
|Wed, Oct 10, 2018
|06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Bidding Increments:
Buyer's Premium
|Buyer's Premium
- PLEASE READ and acknowledge OUR TERMS HERE
- All items are sold 'as is where is.' It is the responsibility of the buyer to conduct any inspection and examination necessary to satisfy him/ her of all material facts before placing a bid.
- Payments: Cash is welcome at pick up. If your invoice is not paid after the first posted pick up day, we'll process your payment using the credit card you have registered on MaximumBids.com
- 10% MaximumBids.com buyer's premium is always added to your invoice total before sales tax to establish your total invoice price.
- MaximumBids.com and or Dale Wilch Sales Co will collect and remit sales tax for the state unless we have your proof of exemption here on file prior to payment, regardless of the asset type or its intended use. You can email your Sales Tax Exempt form to email@example.com or mail to P.O. Box 12031, Kansas City, KS 66112.
- After the posted Pick Up date and time of your won lots, we will hold your items for 3 weeks and require a phone call (913) 219-3960) make an appointment to retrieve your purchases. After that we assume you have abandoned your purchases and will dispose or list them again in an upcoming auction.
- Checking the box indicates I have reviewed, understand and agree to the terms and conditions for this auction as set forth in the auction details page.
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This is an online only auction bound by all legal rights and remedies in the state in which the auction occurs.
Do not bid if you cannot agree to the terms of this contract or are not able to pay and pick up your items within the specified terms of each auction.
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The following terms and conditions apply to all auctions posted on the MaximumBids.com website. These terms and conditions relate to general website policies and procedures.
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1501 West 31st Suite #342 in the Down Town Underground Caves
Dale Wilch's Man Cave Wednesday Night Flea Market & Swap Meet
Kansas City
No problem in shipping or mailing your won (items) lots. We will pack and ship Worldwide at the additional cost any lots (items) that will fit the USPS or UPS package requirements. For an estimate of the costs call Dale any weekday at (913) 219-3960 or email email@example.com


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Better Gym
You are eligible for a concession to the Better Gym if you are a Camden residents, a student, over 55, in receipt of benefit payments or have a disability.
You can also use our leisure centres without being a member at all.
Further information can be found on the Better website.


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Use this guide to install Kodi Genesis TV Addon for Kodi (aka XBMC). The Genesis addon has more or less been discontinued and the author's work now continues on in the form of other TVAddons – particularly the Exodus TV Addon. The steps below show you how to install Exodus, made by the same author ("Lambda") of the Genesis plugin.
Install Kodi Genesis
- To install the latest incarnation of the Genesis TV Addon (now known as Exodus), use our How to Install TV Addons YouTube video tutorial or written guide.
Install Kodi Genesis Problems?
Warning: Your information is exposed.
Your location is Ashburn VA.
Your IP address is 220.127.116.11.
Hide Me Now
If you have trouble with the install Kodi Genesis process, try these solutions:
- If you're actually trying to use the Genesis TV Addon, then try something else like Exodus which is currently active. The Genesis addon for Kodi may appear to install just fine, but even if it does, after it's installed it most likely won't work. So try something more current! We have several lists of the best TV Addons (just use the Search bar at the top of this page and search for "tv addon"), depending on what type of streaming media you want to watch.
- Try re-installing Kodi, then install your TV Addon(s)
Who is Lambda?
Lambda is the creator of the Genesis and Exodus plugins for Kodi / XBMC.
What's in Genesis / Exodus?
The "old" Genesis plugin contained a variety of Movies & TV shows to stream. The (new) Exodus plugin contains pretty much the same streaming content. So if you used Genesis, you should feel comfortable using Exodus.
Lambda's Plugins
The plugins below are reportedly found in the lambda Repository.
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Extreme Sports
- I Wanna Watch
- Football Today
- Hellenic TV
- Ororo TV
- Viooz
- Much Movies HD
- NHL On-Demand
- NBA On-Demand
- Yify Movies HD
Lambda's Repository
- See the official TVAddons page for the lambda Repository
Wrap Up
Google trackers are lurking on 75% of websites. Cover your tracks to protect yourself.
Questions? Ask on the KFire TV YouTube Channel!


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Sponsored by Artwaves Community Arts Center
Featuring interviews with curators and experts from the National Portrait Gallery London, MoMA New York, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée d'Orsay Paris, and correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the impressionists – until now.
There will be a gallery reception in the theatre lobby beginning at 5:30 p.m. the day of the show with champagne and refreshments. Be sure to check the Artwaves event calendar as well for related workshops and events.
Reception at 5:30 pm | Film at 7:00 pm | 1 hr 25 min
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From zero to one hundred within a human age. Anthony 'Bunker' Spreckels, legendary deceased surfer went from being the free spirited young man living on the Pillboxes to becoming an uncontrollable wave riding rockstar with the tragic death of overdosing to follow. Before he pioneered in the history of surfing and board shaping, he was living the fortuned life as the stepson of famous actor Clark Gable. But as he inherited loads of money from the Hollywood family, the 21-year old Bunker went on a bad-end rollercoaster of restlessness, insecurity and what some may call dumb decisions.
In Bunker 77 (2016) the life of the legend is depicted from beginning to end, revealing the unknown stories and details of the kid who just loved to ride the waves, but didn't have much else figured out. The film is a well-assembled documentary directed by Takuji Masuda and premiered tonight at Dole Cannery Theaters. The 86 minutes long film is a part of Hawaiian Film Festival's many surf cinema films, and it will without a doubt catch the eye of even the slightest surf enthusiast.
Told chronologically, Bunker 77 takes you on a journey from just before the birth of Anthony Spreckels till the end of the surfer's short life. A touching story told from the perspective of his friends, family and other acquaintances, and partly told by his own statements.
The film is composited very similar to the wellknown E! True Hollywood Story series that saw it's highrise in the late 90s. With a mix between archive video clips of earlier days, sound bites from one or more interviews with Bunker and video clips from nowadays interviews with the people who were familiar with him, the film creates a solid trustworthy foundation for the portrait. For those truly passionate about surfing Bunker 77 also features a bunch of famous and even legendary surfers such as Laird Hamilton and Rory Russel.
Bunker did not only live an extraordinary life worth sharing, but he was also part of changing the ways of surfing and the types of boards used in the risky sport, which of course makes him an even more interesting character.
Besides being visually comfortable to watch, referring to the beautiful locations where the vast majority of the footage were shot, and the laid-back surf vibe from the underlying music, the film seems not only to be a tribute to Bunker, but also a film that radiates grief and a lack of understanding and acceptance of the destiny that became Bunker's.
Did you miss out on the incredible story of the surf legend, catch it on Friday, November 11th. 3:15pm. Dole Cannery. Don't forget to buy tickets online here!


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If you run a small business, chances are you have not spent much time thinking about whistleblowers and whistleblower protection. Many high-profile whistleblower cases involve sounding the alarm on fraud and government contracts, but government contractors are not the only ones who need to understand whistleblower laws. Virtually any employee "who blows the whistle" on unlawful activity is entitled to protections. There are a number of state and federal whistleblower protection laws, but OSHA oversees a large swath of these protections.
What Whistleblower Laws does OSHA Enforce?
OSHA's mandate is broad. OSHA will oversee whistleblower claims relating to workplace safety or health, asbestos in schools, cargo containers, airline, commercial motor carrier, consumer product, environmental, financial reform, food safety, health insurance reform, motor vehicle safety, nuclear, pipeline, public transportation agency, railroad, maritime, motor vehicle safety, and securities laws. Chances are, if you are running any kind of business, OSHA is going to have some oversight involving whistleblower protection.
When Does OSHA Get Involved?
All Whistleblower laws try to prevent retaliation against an employee for engaging in a protected activity. An employee is engaging in a protected activity if they report violations of the law to any person or state or local government. An employer retaliates by undertaking any kind of adverse unfavorable personnel action including termination, demotion, denying overtime or promotion, discipline, reducing pay or hours, and suspension. An employee who is retaliated against may file a complaint with OSHA which triggers an investigation.
How to protect against retaliation claims
Once an employee has complained, a business needs to proceed cautiously. The employee can still be disciplined for conduct not related to the whistleblowing, but any kind of discipline is probably going to be construed as retaliation.
Every business should create a whistleblower policy and then follow it meticulously. Components of this policy might include:
Have a complaint system and investigate complaints thoroughly. You want to promote a culture of openness. This includes having a complaint system that protects both the person coming forward with the complaint and the target of the complaint. Even if you discover that another employee is not complying with legal requirements, chances are they are making innocent mistakes that can be corrected early.
Document, document, document. Every step of the investigation needs to be documented. Employee statements should be written down. The dates and outcomes of any steps of the investigation could be recorded. Records are key in making sure the investigation is fair and proving that later. Your employee is probably keeping a real-time journal, you need to do the same.
Proceed cautiously with discipline. Any discipline is going to be perceived as retaliatory. If you must discipline the employee for other conduct, make sure best efforts are made to explain the reasons for the disciplinary action to the employee. Again, document those reasons clearly and thoroughly.


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Open Men Racing Program
PRACTICES: Kick off March 9, 2019: mon & wed @ 5PM • sat @ 8:30 AM
Open Men's division is for our experienced paddlers that have raced in a sanctioned race prior to this current year. Their race courses are substantially longer than the 1st year racers.
Off-Season Recreational Paddling
saturdays @ 9AM, Last 2 practices February 23rd and March 2nd - 2019
Where new and current paddlers can come out and have a casual paddle in the off season


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It's My Birthday!/
thir- twenty-nine years ago today, my mother gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, a lovely person you've come to know as... me.
To celebrate this joyous occasion, I've filled my day with a plenitude of activities, some of which I'd like to share with you.
The first thing I'm going to do today is... laundry! After that, I'm going to... call a cat sitter! Once those two things are completed, I might... vacuum! Finally, if I still have any energy left after all that, I'm going to go to dinner with my friends.
Thank you for your birthday wishes!
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You vacuum every week, clean crumbs off the kitchen counters, and take the trash to the curb without any detours. So surely those ants crawling along the windowsill have nothing to do with you, right? Well . . .
6 Ways You're Attracting Pests (Without Knowing It)
- You're a casual gardener. Landscaping pros know that pine straw, compost piles, and untrimmed hedges or lawns attract insects faster than your spring bulbs can bloom. Keep your lawn and garden neat (and keep all vegetation 2-3 feet away from the house) to discourage pests.
- You like fresh air. Even once you've trained your kids to "close the door when you go play!" pests can get into the house through cracks, vents, fireplaces, and broken window screens.
- You're a packrat. If you have papers piled in drawers, clutter shoved in closets, and boxes of junk you never found time to unpack, your pests are having a field day.
- You offer a free lunch. There's no such thing as a free lunch, but when it comes to pests, you're stuck footing the bill. Deter pests by keeping all food (including pet food) in sealed plastic containers instead of rolled and sealed with a clip.
- Your home is a little soggy. Pests love moisture, so if it's there, they'll find it. Stop leaving dishes to soak overnight in the sink and wipe up any water spills right away. Can't find the source of the moisture? You may have a hidden leak in the plumbing that needs repair.
- You've made your neighbors mad. Even if your home is one big anti-pests sign, if your neighbors have bad habits, pests will still find you. If you have ongoing pest problems, (politely) talk to your neighbors. Chances are they've been dealing with similar problems and may not know the best ways to deter pests from returning.
Want those pesky pests gone yesterday? Call Progressive Pest Control to kill the bug (and keep his ghost from returning to haunt your home).


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Slow Food Pub Quiz
Dust off those cookbooks and polish your Google-fu, it is time to get ready for our pub quiz on Tuesday, June 12th at 57 The Headline.
Dust off those cookbooks and polish your Google-fu, it is time to get ready for our pub quiz on Tuesday, June 12th at 57 The Headline.
Join Slow Food Dublin as we get into the holiday party spirit with Sip & Slurp, Lilac Wines, DOT Brew and more!
As part of Science Gallery Dublin's IN CASE OF EMERGENCY exhibition, Slow Food Dublin is hosting a screening of the documentary Atlantic in partnership with the film's director, Risteard Ó Domhnaill.
Slow Food Dublin is presenting this documentary to highlight the collapse of our indigenous fishing communities, but more importantly, to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable fishing practices in order to sustain and support coastal communities and our sea resources. Atlantic draws on stories from the most remote and breathtaking locations in the North Atlantic, and at close quarters with some of the sea's most captivating characters. See below for more information about the documentary.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the following experts:
Tickets cost €6 and can be purchased through the Science Gallery Dublin website.
More information about the IN CASE OF EMERGENCY exhibition can be viewed here.
Atlantic Documentary
Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Brendan Gleeson, Atlantic follows the fortunes of three small fishing communities – in Ireland, Norway and Newfoundland – as they struggle to maintain their way of life in the face of mounting economic and ecological challenges. As the oil majors drive deeper into their fragile seas, and the world's largest fishing companies push fish stocks to the brink, coastal communities and the resources they rely on are fast approaching a point of no return.
Filmed in some of the most remote and breathtaking locations in the North Atlantic, and at close quarters with some of the sea's most captivating characters, Atlantic brings to the fore three very intimate stories from the global resource debate. It explores how modern day communities must learn from the past, in order to secure a brighter future.
Please visit the Atlantic film website for more information.
Slow in the City is Slow Food Dublin's inaugural annual food festival, in association with Bodytonic. Comprising of talks, panel discussions, demos, tastings, workshops and a food hall with Dublin producers, Slow in the City will highlight the flourishing Dublin food scene collaborating with local producers, community gardens, restaurants and chefs all of who live and breathe the Slow Food ethos every day in their work.
Don't Treat Soil Like Dirt! A simple statement, but a very important one and the message behind the People4Soil campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the dangers posed to Irish soils through pesticide uses, afforestation, erosion, urbanisation and overgrazing.
Soil is the central focus of this panel discussion taking place at The Hinterland Festival in Kells Heritage Centre, Kells, County Meath on Friday 23rd June at 6pm. The panel discussion will be hosted by Slow Food Dublin and led by Anthony O'Toole, committee member and Fáilte Ireland Food Champion. He will be joined by experts Fiona Brennan, soil microbiologist from An Teagasc, Aaron Jewell from People4Soil Campaign and Rod Calder-Pott from Highbank Organic Farm to discuss the health of Ireland's soil, how it affects our food and environment and if action isn't taken the detrimental effects it will have in the future.
This is a free but ticketed event. Please purchase your tickets on The Hinterland website here.
Slow Food Dublin invites and welcomes everyone to come to our Street Feast party on Sunday, June 11th at 3.30pm in Flanagan's Field Community Garden. Simply a chance to connect with people over food and enjoy a Sunday afternoon in this wonderful community garden.
If you can, please bring some food to share, but no stress if you can't, please come anyway! The more the merrier!
Big Foodies and Junior Foodies, join Slow Food Dublin at theHonest2Goodness Market in Glasnevin on Saturday 27th May at 2pm for a competition of skill and teamwork, and of course, lots of fun!
The afternoon will begin with a brief cake decorating demonstration by Caryna Camerino, of Camerino. Then it's your turn and the competition begins!
How the competition will work...
Family teams of 2 (1 adult + 1 junior) will have 30 minutes to create an award-winning cake design. Don't worry if you've never done this before, you don't need to have any experience – Caryna's demonstration will show you lots of tips and we'll equip you with all the tools you'll need... Just bring your creativity!
Cakes and decorating materials will be provided – all you have to bring is an apron, a tea towel and your game face!
Prizes will be awarded for Most Creative, Most Colourful, Best All Round and also one surprise category.
Everyone will get to bring home their creations, or even better – you can eat them!!
How to enter & cost:
Click on the eventbrite link below and purchase a ticket for your team (1 adult + 1 junior). Tickets cost €10 per team or €8 for members of Slow Food.
You will be asked to pick a team name for the competition. Be creative! e.g. Spatula Kings or the Ryan Family Dream Team.
You will also be asked the age of your junior foodie team partner.
Join us for a hands-on evening of discovery with The Proper Chocolate Company and learn how chocolate is actually made – from the cocoa plantation to the chocolate we buy in shiny packaging.
Understand the types of cocoa beans, how to sort them, roast them and extract the precious cocoa nibs.
Delve into the science of making chocolate – see nibs getting liquefied, observe chocolate crystals and understand chocolate tempering. Activities of the evening:
Event starts at 7.30pm. Please arrive early. The Hopsack has a Deli for anyone who would like to grab some dinner before the event takes place. Space will be reserved for Slow Food Dublin from 6.30pm.
About The Proper Chocolate Company
The Proper Chocolate Company, founded by Patrick and Kelli Marjolet in May 2016, produces bean-to-bar chocolate in micro-batches in Dublin. Their passion for chocolate making began in 2013 while living in San Francisco. Having received a bag of cocoa beans from a local small-batch chocolate maker as a gift, Patrick decided to have his hand at making his own chocolate and an intense passion ensued and endures.
Much like a winemaker seeks out the best grapes, they source the finest beans and carefully roast them to bring out their optimum flavours. When treated just right, cocoa beans release an incredible variety of savours and subtleties that you just don't find in mass-produced chocolate.
They currently trade year-round on Saturdays at the Honest2Goodness Market in Glasnevin and at The Green Door Market at New Market Square. Their bars are also available at a few select retailers, one which is The Hopsack, with more to come on stream in the coming months.
Just in time for Easter, Camerino Bakery will be popping up at Dublin's street food market,Eatyard, with a bake sale and some baking demos on Saturday 15th April.
Award winning baker Caryna Camerino will show us how to make Challah, a traditional Jewish bread and give us her best Easter cake decorating tips. Caryna will have some of her favourite cakes and breads on sale and will be demoing and chatting with food writer Dee Laffan about baking and Slow Food Dublin.
Caryna Camerino is the baker behind Camerino Bakery. Her bakery has been named in the Irish Times Top 100 places to eat in Ireland, awarded Best in Ireland by McKenna's Guides/Bridgestone Award in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012. Her bakery was shortlisted for the Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland 2015 and visiting Camerino Bakery on Capel Street was included in the Irish Independent's bucket list of 30 things to do in Dublin before you die. Her chocolate raspberry cheesecake brownies won Gold in the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards, and were finalists in the Dublin Street Food Awards. Caryna is a member and supporter of Slow Food Dublin.
The Eatyard is a food market / event space on 9-10 South Richmond St right next door to The Bernard Shaw. It's been 2-4 years in the talking and making, and has grown out of our annual Beatyard & Big Grill festivals, the various flea and car boot sales we've hosted and numerous trips to destinations like Austin, London, South Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. A mish-mash of all of the above has gotten us to this point. Eatyard's aim is to elevate Irish Street Food to a new level and bring a unique casual dining experience to Dublin. We're always on the hunt for innovative & creative food producers, chefs, cooks or vendors who follow the ethos of doing something simple really well.
Slow Food Dublin presents a hands-on evening of fermentation exploration with Herbel Crest and Blas Cafe in the heart of Dublin City. We will be learning how to make delicious fermented beverages and food using water and milk kefirs that can help improve your digestive health. Everyone will get kefir grains and recipes to take home.
Activities of the evening:
Event starts at 6.00pm. Please arrive early. Blas Cafe will be providing fermented snacks on the evening for guests to enjoy.
Herbel Crest
Chocolate Factory resident Gerry Scullion has been brewing water kefir since 2012 and other ferments for a few years more. Gerry started out with one simple ambition, to produce a healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks. Hand-crafted in small batches, using water kefir and natural herbs and spices, the drinks are packed with beneficial cultures which promote good gut health.
Blas Cafe
Eoin is a co-owner and head chef in Blas cafe and has a background in Health foods. He has been fermenting for a number of years and more recently introduced a few basic ferments to the cafe menu. Blas Cafe opened in Oct 2014 and is the in the building to meet, eat and work. It was floored using decommissioned scaffolding planks and its furniture is mainly up-cycled materials, primarily a necessity at the time rather than by design! Also in the space is "Untitled," a design shop which represents the best in Irish makers and designers including producers from the building itself.


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A DTAS Awareness Courses has been scheduled at Gregory Distribution, North Tawton, Devon on September 26th.
This one-day course is ideal for any representative of a haulier, milk purchaser or any other business who wishes to gain a good understanding of how the DTAS Scheme operates, and how it affects their business, without them necessarily wishing to train as a DTAS assessor.
The course covers all the DTAS Standards, and will focus on what is required to comply with them, and include practical elements. There will also be opportunities for discussion and to share good practice.
The forthcoming course is being delivered by Charlton Agricultural Solutions - full details can be found here.
A further course will be arranged in Northern Ireland (subject to sufficient interest).
If you are interested in participating in either course please contact Paul Charlton (the course facilitator) on 07742 410742 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
DTAS already runs training courses for those people who wish to become qualified as assessors under the DTAS Scheme.
We have also received a number of enquiries from people who wish to gain a good and effective understanding of the DTAS Standards, but do not wish to become assessors.
In response, a DTAS Awareness Course has been developed for Managers, Supervisors and new personnel of hauliers and milk purchasers to improve their knowledge of the Standards, and how they need to be applied within their organisation. It covers all the DTAS Standards, focusing on what is required to comply with them, and also includes practical elements.
Courses can either be arranged for an individual business, and could be tailored to specific needs, or may be arranged to meet demand within a locality for a number of businesses or interested parties.
If you have questions, or require further information, please contact Paul Charlton by phone on 07742 410742 or by email at email@example.com.
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I always say that "the Sooner You Start on Youtube, the Better" and I will explain Why.
The reason that it's not worth it starting a YouTube channel, which someone mentioned, is absolutely legit.
"It Does take time to build a popular youtube channel with solid video creation and marketing strategy, but at the end of the day it's definitely worth it!"
I always say, just imagine 3 years back after you started your Youtube channel and been active, gained a lot of subscribers, views, etc., that You from some reason you didn't do it. You would have nothing now, no channel, no
loyal subscribers, no valuable experience, none of that.
YouTube is the most popular video platform and everyone in the world watches it, whether it's DIY videos on how to improve your garden, to complex instructional tutorials and manuals on almost any topic.
Also in terms of SEO, YouTube videos are much easier to rank than websites or any other web properties.
And lastly it's FREE, so why not to dedicate some time to it, and take it as a long term investment to your business,
along the professional and optimized website, YouTube is also very important for company/product branding.
It took me personally a long time to realize how important are videos for business and building a brand. I have been experimenting with videos on Youtube for a long time but I've been always using someone else's videos (with appropriate rights to use them of course), and gained some really nice traction, but the truth is that you cannot brand those videos, you are always promoting someone other than you.
If I could go back in time I would definitely start creating own videos for business and branding much sooner, that is why I 100% encourage others to start right now without excuse.


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Acoustic Electric Guitar Reviews
Buying new acoustic electric guitar kits can be incredibly simple and yet there are many who aren't too sure what they actually need. However, buying the right guitar can be incredibly important and when you have the best, you can ensure your music sounds amazing. When you know a little more about guitars in general then you can hopefully find the best. Read on and find out more about guitars and few of the big name brands too.
Yamaha and Gibson – Two Big Brands you'll adore
Yamaha is one of the biggest names in the guitar field and they truly have some of the best guitars available. They not only offer great and affordable prices but ensure top quality sound too. Gibson too is an amazing name and one of the best available as well. These guitars offer amazing craftsmanship and their guitar kits are truly amongst the very best too. However, Yamaha and Gibson are only two names; there are many more amazing acoustic guitar manufacturers to enjoy time and time again.
How to Choose the Very Best
It is not only important to consider the overall cost of the guitar, but also the quality of it and how effective it is in allowing you to learn and play. Choosing the best guitar under 1000 shouldn't just cover the overall costs, but also the brand, and type of guitar you want. If you are planning to buy a custom made guitar then it will maybe cost a little more. This is certainly something you want to think about when choosing a new guitar.see more info coming from guitarniche.com
Don't Rush This Decision
Everyone wants to buy the best guitar under 1000 but that doesn't mean to say you should just buy any. It takes real thought and consideration before buying a guitar and in truth you should think very carefully too. There are many different guitars available and while one might jump out at you, that doesn't make it the best. That is why you need to understand what the guitar has to offer and it's important not to rush the decision either. Taking your time to fully understand what the guitar has to offer will be crucial.
Guitars Need Proper Care and Maintenance to Keep Them Running Smoothly
However, while you might find choosing an acoustic electric guitar, that isn't the end of the journey. Once you have your guitar, you also need to make sure you care for it very well. This is certainly something that everyone must consider otherwise you'll be buying a new guitar every so often. Taking proper care of a guitar is necessary when buying new guitar kits.
Guitars Are Fantastic Instruments
When it comes to playing a musical instrument, you can often find that it's easy but buying them is another matter. It takes real time and patience to find a good guitar and it can often be a challenge. However, using reviews and other elements you can find the very best for you or someone close to you. There are lots of amazing guitars and they can easily add something extra to your band. Buy the best guitar under 1000 and enjoy using it.…Read More


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Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 4 will be released in two parts and the first six episodes will arrive on May 30, Netflix announced.
The comedy series starring Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski and Carol Kane, will then return with more episodes at a later date in 2018.
The move to split up Season 4 into two parts was made in order to give fans new episodes as soon as possible, Krakowski said Wednesday while appearing on NBC's Today.
"We finished filming season three a year ago ... we are thrilled to go back tomorrow," the actress said. "I also have really good news about our show. Because it's been so long, we're going release the first six episodes on May 30th. We're going to shoot them and get them out as quickly as possible so we don't have to make our fans and audiences wait so long."
#JaneKrakowski tells us that 6 new episodes of @KimmySchmidt will be released on May 30th! pic.twitter.com/6Jga0YpljT— Kathie Lee and Hoda (@klgandhoda) February 14, 2018
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt follows the adventures of Schmidt (Kemper) after she is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts a new life in New York City. The series is executive produced by Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, Jeff Richmond and David Miner.


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You may think yourself to be a little handy around the house – and this is a great way of saving some cash on the material, labor etc. And with the internet at your fingertips, it can be very tempting to attempt all sorts of jobs yourself. However, if you are not careful, you could get in too deep and risk spending more to have the issue put right again. Even worse, you could be putting your physical safety at risk. To stop yourself from doing this, here is a handy little guide of jobs you should avoid doing yourself.
Roof Repair
There are a number of different reasons why you should hire professional roofers rather than attempting to do the job yourself. First of all, it can be very time-consuming – especially if you are inexperienced. It is also a very labor-intensive job. Beyond this, it can seriously damage your house if you get it wrong. Most importantly, it is dangerous. But when a roofing job is done well, it should last for a couple of decades or more.
Major Plumbing or Electrical Work
Of course, there are plenty of simple plumbing repairs that you can attempt yourself such as a blocked toilet or leaky faucet. And you can also teach yourself to change a plug. But if you start attempting to reroute pipework or rewire your house, you are likely to find yourself in difficulty very quickly. Again, the two risks of the jobs being dangerous and damaging loom over and can't be ignored.
Installing New Windows
Installing new windows in your home is a job which requires trained hands. After all, you are cutting out a big hole in the side of your house, while making sure that it is both safe and watertight. And if you don't get it right, the consequences could end up being serious.
Tree Removal
There is nothing wrong with attempting a bit of tree maintenance by yourself, but if you are planning on uprooting some entirely, you should think about getting a professional to do it. For larger trees especially, you need to ensure that they fall in the right direction. You don't want one of those crashing through your bedroom window! At the end of it all, you have a very heavy stump which you have to work out how you are going to haul away somehow.
Attic Insulation
Insulating your attic seems like it should be a simple enough job that you can take care of yourself. But you may not be aware of what type of insulation you should use, where you should put it etc. And this can then lead to knock-on issues such as poor ventilation, your home overheating, wood rot from moisture buildup etc. And you also need to be careful about watching your step or you could end up falling through the ceiling.
This article isn't here to put you off DIY. It is just about thinking twice so that you don't bite off more than you can chew.
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Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999)
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Directed by: Kenneth Johnson
Starring: Holly Fulger, Kirsten Storms, Raven-Symone, Stuart Pankin
Plot hole: It doesn't make sense that Zenon's entry for the Microbe contest should have been chosen, as it couldn't have gotten there in time. It's not more than a day or two after she gets the final pieces to make her sculpture, yet her entry is still somehow able to be sent to Earth (likely a very low priority), delivered to Microbe's management team, sorted, and selected, which is all just too implausible.Knever
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Though a total deviation from the purpose and focus of my blog, I feel it is necessary to make some remarks about recent goings on in my country and even in my back yard (I only live about 150 miles from Dallas, Texas where 5 officers were slain by protestors).
First I need to say that yes, I realize that there are power-hungry, trigger-happy sons-of-bitches in practically every police department in this country. I get it. There are some people who just let the power of the badge go to their heads. You will not hear me argue against that. We are in desperate need of police reform in my country.
On the other hand, we need to keep things in perspective that the aforementioned individuals are a minority. A vast majority of police officers serve honorably and follow the rules so to speak. Most of them are good people doing a difficult and often thankless job.
As such, we really need to step back and take a look at ourselves as civilians. What do we think we are going to accomplish by shooting up police departments and taking the lives of those who serve honorably and play fair? What did these people ever do to deserve to get killed? I don't get it. Inciting this kind of violence does absolutely nothing to improve race or civilian vs. police relations. It just doesn't. It just reiterates the "us vs. them" mentality and if civilians think they will win a war against the militarized government they are seriously deluded.
These mass shootings going both directions hurt my heart, but if I were to be totally honest my initial gut reaction to these things is "why couldn't it have been me?" I would gladly sacrifice my own life if it meant another got to continue living. I mean, let's get real here: losing me would not be a big loss (if a loss at all). I'm just another individual who had his dreams crushed and has nothing really to look forward to. As such, if I died it wouldn't really be tragic. It would just be what it is. However, some still have dreams they are holding onto or have the potential to have them realized, and to have their lives cut short is unfair.
Whatever the case, all I see on both sides of the aisle is a bunch of anger and hate. Hate never solved anything. Unfortunately, love doesn't seem to solve many problems either (say what you will, it's just a pipe dream). Neither does religion (which is just a crutch). I don't know what the answer is, but I hope we find it soon, for I fear we have gone too far off the deep end for recovery.
I fear for future generations and these events just reinforce my decision to not have children. I could not in good conscience subject them to this chaos. I just don't know what to say besides this.
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Father, help us to seek the values that will bring us lasting joy in this changing world. In our desire for what you promise make us one in mind and heart. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
My brothers and sisters ,whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind; for the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord. James 1:2-8
"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." Joy is something that I strive for but do not always reach. So often I find myself angry or annoyed by something or someone. For years I have struggled with joy because I fall short of being a joyful person.
It was not until I changed my mindset and my relationship with Christ that I was able to find constant joy in my life. Don't get me wrong, there are still days where I wake up and am crabby for no apparent reason or I get stuck in traffic at the worst possible time.What has changed for me, though, is that I have chosen to see the blessings that the Lord has poured into my life with each new day.
This has changed everything for me! With each new day we can look to how the Lord is working in our lives; even something as small as the sun shining is a gift from God and if we realize that we will learn to live lives of joy.
After finding joy in our everyday lives we then need to find that same joy amidst our trails. Through our trials we can come closer to the Lord, but this is not easy to do. I often find myself wanting to do great things for the Lord, but despair at the smallest inconvenience or trail. It is through looking back at the trials and seeing how they brought me closer to God that I am able to find joy in those trials.
My hope is that I will learn to find that same joy in the middle of those trails and that is my hope for you as well!
Persevere in your faith, Daughters of Christ!
To Jesus through Mary-Marykatherine


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The Deni Ute Muster Terms & Conditions
Tickets & Wristbands
The festival ticket is sold by Deni Play on the Plains Limited (the organisers). This ticket (wristband) is to be sold subject to the terms and conditions.
Wristbands are non-refundable and non-transferrable and must be purchased from the organisers authorised ticketing agency Oztix.
Tickets may not be re sold, unless via the official ticket resale facility should one be made available by the organiser.
The purchaser of the ticket must ensure that the name on each ticket is correct and that ID may be asked for at the festival entry.
You are responsible for checking all festival information and ensuring you have purchased the correct tickets for the festival. No refunds will be processed if you make an error in relation to your ticket purchase.
Wristbands must be worn for the duration of the festival, failure to do so may result in your eviction. Any wristbands that are removed or tampered with will be rendered invalid and will not be replaced. Damaged or defaced wristbands will not be accepted.
Tickets purchased for children aged under 18 years of age (minors) can only be purchased with an adult ticket.
Children under 13 are admitted free and will be issued with a U/13 wristband which must be worn. Parent or adult guardian must provide proof of age of the U/13 if requested.
Q: When will I receive my wristbands?
A: Tickets purchased online up until the 31st of July will be posted out to you by the 15th of August. If you purchase your ticket after the 31st of July you will receive an email with a barcode. You must bring this email into Muster HQ so staff can scan the barcode and provide you with your wristband. The Muster HQ is located at 62 – 64 Hardinge Street Deniliquin NSW 2710.
Q: Why is there a $3.50 activation fee?
A: This activation fee is a one off processing fee. This fee is activated when first topping up your wristband and is a one off. There will be no further fees for refunds or multiple tops ups using cash or eftpos. Unlike unused drink tickets, though, any unused credits on your wristband will be refunded.
Q: How do I get my money back?
A: Refunds are available at top up (cash up) stations on site only. Please do not remove your wristband as refunds are only available if your wristband is still on your wrist.
Q: What happens if I am removed from the festival?
A: If you are removed for a "cool off period", your wristband will be removed and a blue one will take its place. After the selected amount of time, you will be reissued with a new wristband, your cash balance will be transferred to the new wristband.
Q: How many top-up stations will there be?
A: There will be top up (cash up) stations located outside Gate 1 and next to the Merch and Info building.
Q: Can people steal money from the wristband? i.e eftpos scanners
A: No, wristbands can only be scanned by specific machines and whilst they work like a credit card, they cannot be scanned from afar.
Q: What happens to my money if I don't refund it? Can I get it back at a later date?
A: No, unfortunately you can only refund the money when onsite over the Muster weekend.
Q: Can I check my wristband balance and not top-up?
A: Yes, whenever making a purchase. It will display a balance after the purchase has been made.
Q: Is there a cash option still available?
A: Some vendors may offer cash and eftpos options however, all vendors will be utilising the RFID payment system – which is the preferred method of payment at our festival. All Bars and Ute Muster Official Merchandise can only be purchased by using your RFID wristband.
Q: When will the top-up(cash up) / refund stations be open?
A: Stations will be open on-site and at Muster HQ from the following times; Muster HQ's top-up (cash up) station will be available in the week leading up to the Muster and over the weekend.
On Site:
Thursday from 2.00pm – 10.00pm located near gate 1.
Friday 8.00am – 11.00pm
Saturday 8.00am – 11.00pm
Sunday 6.00am – 1.00pm located near info centre.
Q: Can money be put on the wristbands before the Muster weekend?
A: Top-up (cash up) stations will be located at the Muster HQ one week before the event, as well as over the festival.
Q: What if I leave my wristbands at home?
A: You will be required to purchase another wristband and the old wristbands will be disabled. Those in this situation will be required to pay the $20 replacement fee.
Q: Can I use cash or eftpos to top up my wristband?
A: You can use both! Wristbands can be topped up using either card or cash.
Q: Can I split the cost of a purchase with a friend.
A: No you cannot split the payment for an item. This is a security feature to ensure the purchaser is in control of their own spending.
Q: Can I transfer my credits from one wristband to another one
A: No you cannot transfer credits, however refunds are available on wristbands from the Top Up (cash up) stations on site.
Q: Do I have to pay postage on the replacement wristband?
A: Yes, you will need to repay for postage if you require a replacement band to be sent out to you.
Q: How do I get my wristband off my wrist?
A: Unfortunately, these can only be removed by using scissors. If you do need to remove your wristband due to tightness you will need to visit the Info Centre to have it removed and will be required to pay the $20 replacement fee.
Q: What do I do if I sell my ticket or give my ticket to someone else?
A: We do not advise the reselling of wristbands.
Contact Oztix on 1300 762 545 to organize a name change.
Q: Can I get a refund on my wristband?
A: As part of our refund policy, we DO NOT supply refunds. This is part of the terms and conditions of the Muster and by purchasing these tickets, you have agreed to this.
Q: What happens if I lose my wristband or it is stolen?
A: Any wristbands reported lost or stolen will have their RFID chip deactivated and will not be valid.
Visit the Info Centre and show proof of original purchase along with valid photo id.
If someone else purchased the ticket on your behalf you will need to bring the original purchaser with you and show proof of original purchase along with valid id.
Replacement wristbands will be issued at the discretion of festival staff.
Treat your wristband the same way you would treat cash. We are not responsible for any funds stolen/missing from your wristband if you lose it.
Q: Purchasing tickets from a third party?
A: Wristbands are non-refundable and non-transferrable and must be purchased from the organisers authorised ticketing agency Oztix.
It is our policy of no refunds on wristbands and that we do not advise the reselling of wristbands. We cannot guarantee that the purchased wristband has not been cancelled.
It is not advised to purchase wristbands from a third party seller online or scalper. There is a high risk you might be buying a fake.
Fake tickets are not granted entry. Fake or deactivated wristbands may look like the real thing but they will be identified by our scanning system at the front gates.
The Deni Ute Muster ("the festival") will not be cancelled due to adverse weather except on the advise of emergency services in extreme conditions in which case no refund or exchange will be given on wristbands.
The Organisers are providers of recreational services and activities as defined under the Civil Liability Act. You are aware and acknowledge that the festival site contains all manner of obstacles, risks and dangers both known and unknown which may result in loss or damage to your property, personal injury or death. You choose to come onto the festival site at your own risk and to the full extent permitted by law, you release and indemnify the Organisers, its agents, employees and volunteers from and against any claim or liability of any nature in relation to injury or death, from you or any third party which might arise from entry to or the use of the festival site by you and any accompanying persons and or minors regardless of how the damage, injury or death is sustained or caused.
The organisers reserve the right to vary advertised performing artists, entertainment and the festival program as is required and at its absolute discretion.
CCTV Cameras are operational over the festival.
Personal digital cameras are permitted at the festival. SLR cameras are permitted but professional photography equipment (e.g. telephoto lenses; any lens over 20cm; any detachable lens) is not permitted without Promoter-issued media accreditation. Festival Staff will determine in their discretion whether permitted only on the basis that:
- Images are only used for private and professional use; and
- Images cannot be made available for sale and/or public display.
Recording or filming the festival is strictly prohibited.
Promoter reserves the right to confiscate and/or delete any footage, recordings and/or photos created by unauthorised or prohibited recording, filming or photography.
You consent to be included in film and sound recordings of the festival and for these recordings to be used by the organisers in any medium or context without further authorisation by or compensation to you.
In the event of injury or illness the organiser may, at the cost of the patron, arrange medical treatment and/or emergency evacuation as deemed necessary for the safety of the patron.
You are responsible for your own property. There is no storage available at the festival site.
NSW Road Laws apply on the Deniliquin Festival Site.
Vehicles once parked in the festival camp site cannot be moved until the end of the festival. Vehicles are not permitted to be driven around the festival camp site for any reason.
Buses will be operating in and out of town, please check your festival guide, website or APP for the bus timetable.
Alternatively, there will be a carpark located outside of the festival site where vehicles may be left and patrons enter via foot with their camping gear. Please note search conditions will apply.
No swimming in channels or waterways within the Deniliquin Festival Site.
Possession, sale or use of illicit substances is strictly prohibited at the festival and on site. Any person found with illegal drugs or illicit substances in their possession will be removed from the site and subject to Police action.
For safety and other reasons, some parts of the site are not open as part of the venue, patrons must not enter fenced off areas or areas to which access is denied.
Please help to keep our site and your campsite clean, place all rubbish in bins and take all items with you when you leave.
Whips are to be used at your own risk and sensibly.
The organisers may refuse you entry into or remove you from the festival if you
(a) do not obey these terms and conditions
(b) refuse to allow the organisers to inspect bags, containers and vehicles at the festival
(c) if you disrupt the festival
(d) if you interfere with the enjoyment, comfort or safety of other persons at the festival.
(e) if you have acquired a stolen or counterfeit wristband.
If you are evicted from the Festival Site/Event or denied entry to the Festival Site/Event, you will not be entitled to any ticket refund and or compensation.
Patrons must not cause damage to, improperly use, or tamper with any site facility or event infrastructure, or enter any onsite bodies of water at the festival site. Patrons must not remove or attempt to remove any item or object from the festival site or surrounding area. Patrons accept full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage caused in contravention of this clause or any other term of these Terms and Conditions.
Entry / Exit to and from Festival Site and Arena and your time at the Festival
All vehicles entering the Reserved Camping areas must have the appropriate valid Reserved Camping vehicle pass displayed on their windscreen.
It is a condition of entry to the festival site and festival arena that a search of you and your possessions and or vehicle be conducted. If you do not consent to such searches, you may be denied entry to the festival site and festival arena without refund.
It is a condition of entry into the festival arena that all patrons submit to being searched. This may include pat down of persons and physical inspection of bags and containers.
Non-alcoholic drinks taken into the Festival Arena must be unopened/sealed.
Unsealed empty plastic water bottles (no metal, glass or aluminium bottles) are allowed into the festival arena, these can be filled up at the free water stations.
Activities such as moshing, crowd surfing, climbing and stage diving are strictly prohibited. Patrons engaging in these or other dangerous activities will be removed from the Festival Arena.
Children U/16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at the entry gates and at all times whilst at the festival or campgrounds.
Children 16 years or older do not need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter or whilst they are in the Festival Arena.
Children under 18 years are not permitted to camp at the Festival Site unless they are camping with a parent or guardian. ID and proof of age must be provided if requested.
Patrons wishing to purchase and or consume alcohol must be over 18 years of age and have valid photographic ID. Anyone found supplying or buying alcohol for a minor will be evicted from the event & may face criminal charges. Any minor found consuming or in possession of alcohol face similar action.
Patrons must vacate the site/camping areas by 2.00pm on Sunday 30th September.
Items Allowed
- BBQ (gas bottle must comply with 2018 regulations).
- Wood – it must be under 60cm x 30cm for your own small campfire which must be contained in a drum (excessive fire wood will be confiscated).
- Camping gear.
- Food, water and soft drink (strictly no glass).
- Fire drum (1/2 x 44 gallon or less).
- Generators – Please be mindful of your neighbours when in use.
- Alcohol – Every adult patron camping on site can bring one slab/box/carton to a maximum of 30 cans of beer or pre-mix spirits or 4L cask of wine into the camping area. This is one of the above for the entire festival not one per day. No Glass.
Items Prohibited
Prohibited Items will be confiscated with no exceptions and include but are not limited to:-
- Glass
- Butane gas canisters and burners
- Illicit substances
- Fireworks, flares or explosives
- Animals (guide dogs accepted)
- Unregistered vehicles
- Household furniture or vehicle parts
- Structures built on site in camping area
- Weapons including but not limited to: shovels, knives, axes, chainsaws
- Anti-social behaviour
- Drones or any other remote control devices
- Flammable liquids (container/jerry cans with flammable liquids will be confiscated)
- Paint cans or spray paint cans
- Nitrous oxide bulbs and canisters
- Wood over the allowed size of 60cm x 30cm
- Fireworks and flares are prohibited and will be confiscated on entry, anyone caught lighting fireworks and flares will be evicted. Animals are prohibited at the site, with the exception of service or assistance animals, such as Guide Dogs.
- Whips are not to be used in the Festival Arena unless part of the whip cracking demonstration/championships.


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I feel I need more sliming.
It's Corn….. AND it's Candy!
Worst candy ever
All the food speaks to me
I find yet another food item in the supermarket that talks directly to me. Yes, After Eight. You ARE for me!
I don't get it
I got back from the store 2 hours ago and cannot get this out of my head. Pancake AND FRIENDS. I don't get it! Who is friends with the pancake and how did they get in that bag? There are no pancakes with friends. Are my pancakes alive? What would their friends be? Mr. Bacon? Lady Syrup? I just don't think they are in the bag. This is really messing with my mind.


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Back when I was pregnant with Sierra, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Honestly, it was a lot tougher than it should have been, mainly because I realized just how much sugar I normally consumed. Needless to say, as soon as she was born I went right back into my old eating habits. Dessert? Yes, please. But, a few things did change… For one thing, I no longer wanted cereal for breakfast. My gd diet got me used to a much heartier breakfast and there was no going back! And, the second change was my lunch. I got in the habit of having a salad every day to the point where I still crave it at lunch time. If I weren't so lazy about it, I would still make a salad every day. But, my salads now come in phases… and right now I'm in a big time Greek salad phase!
If you're a fan of Greek salads at all, you are going to thank me for this post! After a simple Google search, I came across this recipe. Ready?
Greek dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil (original recipe called for vegetable oil)
1/4 cup rice vinegar (original recipe called for lemon juice)
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp oregano
pinch of kosher salt
That's it! It is so awesome! I keep the salad very simple. Romaine, Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta. I have kalamata olives, too, but remember… I'm lazy, so I haven't cut them yet. So I don't use them. Lazy.
And, we are still eating our naan bread. This time I tried it with hummus. Perfect side to my salad!


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This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Gene Grant sits down with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to talk about priorities in year one of his administration, including a range of initiatives related to crime, economic development and community building.
And Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists look at the role of labor unions in New Mexico, discuss how some children with disabilities wait years for available services, and debate whether the NM Supreme Court should disallow straight-party voting on the November ballot.
Host: Gene Grant
Studio Guest:
Tim Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque
Line Panelists:
Dan Foley, former House minority whip
Eric Griego, former state senator
Sophie Martin, attorney
H. Diane Snyder, former state senator


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Only finalists will be required to submit the actual plan document on which their submission was based. This is because the entry process starts with an Initial Submission process that solicits information from you about your plan. Judges use an Initial Submission Rubric to evaluate and score your submission.
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Last year, I started seeds in toilet paper cores well in advance of moving back into my renovated room. This year, I decided to try something different and make seed starting
containers from upcycled milk jugs to put on the wall of my BathroomFarm. I was inspired by Susan Klatz Beal's article:
I, however, wanted to make changes in the design to be able to hang them on my wall.
Many other people were getting their hands dirty with gardening activities while chatting so working on my garden seemed really natural. First, I cut the side open on the jug, leaving the handle intact. I also punched some drainage holes in the bottom as well as a few holes around the opening to loop paperclips through to be a closure. The original design is to cut the top all the way off. But this compromise gives me an easy way to hang the little greenhouse as well as an easy way to open it for watering and tending the plants.
Then, I kept true to the original design and lined the interiors of the bottoms with wet newspaper. I like the idea of being able to use the newspaper to easily extricate the seedlings for transplanting. If I am very clever, I can design wall pocket containers that will make transplanting easier by planning ahead for the shape of the bundle to be removed. It won't be difficult to cut the soft milk carton plastic apart with scissors when I'm ready to do that. I can go ahead and plant the newspaper along with the seedlings in the wall pockets and the newspaper will biodegrade gracefully adding carbon to the soil.
Then, I got my hands dirty and filled the newspaper lined milk carton bottoms with wet potting soil mixed equally with perlite and peat moss. Since I fluffed up my dollar store dirt, at the suggestion of Susan Klatz Beal, my garden has been doing much better! I started some cherry tomatoes and spinach first. The nice thing about BathroomFarming being independent of weather and seasons, is that I can add crops gradually. I think this is my best strategy because container gardening is more challenging than I had anticipated. It would be best to master it slowly and have better results in the long run.
The final step was to close the little greenhouses up and hang the handles over nails on my wall. I edited a picture of my project for the evening and posted in the chat. What an interesting and fun thing to do!
I was also surprised by winning a great gift basket from BBB Seed containing wildflower seeds and heirloom vegetable seeds as well as some personal care goodies! How awesome is that?


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Jesinta Franklin: "Every year has its highs and lows"
The model, author, and brand ambassador talks everything from her beauty and health routine, to a day in her life, to career highs and lows.
The model, author, and brand ambassador talks everything from her beauty and health routine, to a day in her life, to career highs and lows.
With Nikkia's lipstick for M.A.C just hitting stores, the vlogger chats about everything from getting her start in the biz to what's up next.
Husskie picks the beauty influencer's brain to learn her top makeup tips (that can be used in your everyday routine).
The model/actress talks openly about life with Chris, turning farm hand, and taking Byron Bay mums to New York on a field trip.
On the back of the makeup artist's range for MAC, we take a look at why he's possibly the coolest man in beauty.
The influencer talks developing a makeup range and Instagram successes following the release of her first beauty collection yesterday.
Gritty Pretty founder Eleanor Pendleton reveals the website's next venture… taking on the e-commerce world.
Pre-Grammy parties, fashion showings shared with Lady Gaga, and 20 hour days – Lilian Tahmasian walks us through a day in her shoes.
With M∙A∙C teaming up with 10 global beauty influencers to create their own lipstick, we discover their cute first memories with the brand.
Husskie chats to the beauty vlogger about what led her along the path to being a major player in the YouTube playground.
An intimate chat with Eleanor Pendleton on everything from crying alone in hotel rooms to what's coming up next.


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By Sherri Goudy
"War, huh, yeah – what is it good for, absolutely nothing…" Though the lyrics often get stuck in my head (thanks Jacki Chan), war has both positive and negative effects on our world. The bad includes death, famine, destruction, displacement of people, spread of disease, and any number of social and psychological problems. But, war can also create opportunity and change that can be evaluated as a positive outcome.
As we have discussed in previous posts, WWI created jobs, helped women become accepted in the workplace and military, and became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. These are clearly positive developments amidst the tragedy of war. In this post, I want us to explore the local contribution to the war in Clark County, Ohio and some of the industries which saw an increase in demand during the Great War.
One of the most obvious contributions to the war was the increase in manufacturing of military necessities. From tanks and planes to guns and ammunition, factories across the United States evolved their product lines to produce for the war. In April 1918, the Springfield Daily News published this article and photo of the "First tank over here… to join forces over there."
In Springfield, this article from April 14, 1918 talks about the "Eleven Gun Boring Machines" made locally at the Springfield Machine Tool plant.
An industry that some may not consider when thinking about the war effort is the production of musical instruments. The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company located at 20 S Fountain Street in Springfield prided itself on manufacturing bugles, fifes, and drums. This ad proudly states "Our Boys in France are Using the Wurlitzer Bugle, Fife and Drum. For over 55 years our bugles have been used in the United States Army and Navy. Today our boys in France and thousands of home guards in our own country are responding to the call of the Wurlitzer bugle."
The rise of the housing market was also a huge industrial advancement because of the war. In Springfield, there was expected to be a boom in prosperity as a result of the diverse industries and postwar prosperity.
In my last post, we discussed Liberty Bonds and how each local citizen could support the war and contribute by lending a portion of their income to the Government. This Real Estate ad from April 20, 1918 starts off by telling the reader that their first obligation is to "Stand by the Flag – Buy Liberty Bonds." Their second obligation is "to plant a garden and raise food for your family" when you buy a parcel of land in Northern Heights.
The industries that prospered during the war did in fact create opportunity for prosperity. Although World War 1 brought about huge negative effects and loss of life, there is no denying that industry boomed and the American economy was permanently transformed as a result.
What do you think? Please share your feedback by contributing your comments, and as always let us know what you want to read about next!


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If you've been following my travels, you know how much respect I have for traditional arts and crafts. In an era of mass-produced crafts imported from China and sold at every Pier One and Crate & Barrel, I consider myself very fortunate to stumble across someone using traditional methods to produce hand-crafted items. When I was introduced to Sarah Brown this past weekend as someone doing traditional letterpress printing, I knew I had to find out more. Sarah and I sat down to discuss her craft and some of the projects she's been working on. The more I learned, the more fascinated I became with the process and the more respect I had for the patience required to create these products.
While Sarah now lives and works in Lancaster, Ohio, she grew up in Buckhannon, West Virginia. She took her first printing classes at West Virginia University. After college, she moved to the suburbs of Washington D.C. and met and befriended artist and author Cynthia Connolly (who wrote one of the first books on the D.C. punk scene). They bonded over old-time music and traditional arts and when Cynthia found out about Sarah's interest in letterpress printing she offered to sell her a letterpress. This letterpress was a small, tabletop press, not the one Sarah uses for most of her work now, but it definitely reignited her interest in the craft. Cynthia was probably happy to find someone who wanted to use the press, not just put it in a corner as conversation piece.
As Sarah began to focus more attention on the art of letterpress printing, she got a tip that a newspaper in Philippi, near her hometown, was getting rid of their old press and all of the associated type. She jumped at the opportunity, saving it from the junkyard, and became the proud owner of a one-ton 1948 Heidelberg electric windmill platen press. Sarah describes the Heidelberg as the "Cadillac of letterpress printers" and told me it was once used in small towns around the world to print business cards, letterhead and even bills of sale. Watching this machine work (which you can do on Sarah's Facebook page HERE), is mesmerizing, and the design definitely appeals to my inner steampunk. While the machine is well made and simple enough to operate (according to Sarah), learning how to set the type and create beautiful finished products took hundreds of hours to learn. As with almost any great craft, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it.
While she was learning the ins and outs of the Heidelberg, Sarah also dove into the world of wood engraving. In the days before newspapers could print photographs, wood engraving was the only way that images could be transferred into print. It is an intensely intricate art form, using tiny tools to carve highly detailed images into blocks of wood. Those blocks can then be set with the type to create prints with both pictures and writing.
As Sarah became more involved in the process, she apprenticed under Jim Horton at the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. She is now teaching classes there on letterpress printing and wood engraving (the next one is starting August 5th, 2018 - find out more HERE). While working at Augusta, Sarah received a grant to produce a book using these traditional methods (with a little bookbinding thrown in for good measure). The result was The Life Cycle of the Fungal Kingdom. It is a beautiful book, but since each page was hand set and printed only 80 copies were produced. You can get yours from Sarah's website HERE.
While letterpress printing is coming back, many people involved in it are using plastic plates designed on their computers. Sarah has chosen to continue using the traditional methods by hand setting her wooden type and hand carving the wood engravings. While this process is significantly more challenging, the finished products are unique and bold and beautiful.
In addition to her beautiful book, Sarah produces notepads, coasters, mini-posters and really cool greeting cards (my favorites are the I Believe In You Jackalope cards). One of her most unique items is a turtle sculpture kit you assemble yourself. Sarah is currently selling her work at small shows and craft fairs, but also has a wonderful website for her business Questionable Press which you can find HERE.
Sarah Brown is a true artisan. Her work is bold and beautiful and I found myself staring at some of her products and marveling at the detail involved in it. She has chosen to continue the traditional method of setting her own type which hasn't changed significantly since Johannes Gutenberg started printing bibles in the 15th Century. Her wood engraving skills are remarkable and the detail is phenomenal. It always makes me happy to find someone who is keeping an art form alive in the traditional form not because they have to, but because it's something they're deeply passionate about. Sarah's work is truly exceptional.
To find out more about Sarah and her business Questionable Press, check out her website HERE, her Facebook page HERE or her Instagram @questionablepress. You can also learn more about the class she is teaching at the Augusta Heritage Center HERE.


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Your day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Sukhothai
Most people head to Sukhothai by train, which connect with both Bangkok and Chiang Mai. When you arrive at Phitsanulok train station we'll transfer you to your hotel. You'll stay in a cosy, teak bungalow set amongst lotus gardens. The hotel is situated in the new part of town, but the wonders of the ancient temples and ruins of Sukothai's UNESCO listed Historic Park are not far away.
Day 2
Sukhothai - Free Time
Your day is free to explore at your own pace, but we would recommend starting bright and early when the temperature is cooler. We would suggest you hire a bike so you can cover the larger distances more easily and fit more in to your day. The trails around the park are well-maintained and you'll pass ancient temples, manicured lawns and colourful lily ponds along the way.
The ruins are divided into five zones, each with its own entrance fee (around £3 per person). The central zone contains the best-preserved ruins and Wat Mahathat, the largest of them, should not be missed. In the Northern zone you'll find Wat Si Chum, with its regal 15m high Buddha; you might even recognise his often photographed fingers. The Western zone is rarely visited by tourists and is a good spot to relax under the shady trees.
Day 3
Departure from Sukhothai
Today your Sukhothai trip must come to an end and after breakfast a transfer will take you from your accommodation back to Phitsanulok train station. From here, you'll catch the train to the next destination on your Thailand holiday.
Combine this trip with...
Where to next? This trip goes together perfectly with these:
Elephant Encounters in Chiang Mai
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Chiang Mai - Elephant Park - Chiang MaiView trip Add to cart
At Home with the Thai
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Den Chai - Homestay - Den ChaiView trip Add to cart
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Sunday January 13th, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN/Kenosha, WI
It's always hard to fall asleep after a show, and then even harder to get up early to start the long drive home. The strong temptation is always there to roll back over and catch what is intended to be a few more minutes of sleep but always turns into hours and makes the long trip even longer.
I resisted that temptation this morning and hauled myself out of bed to take a shower and pack. I'd told Dan Ronan to be ready by 7am, which in my head meant I'd hoped to leave by 8. I didn't want to put pressure on the kid, but part of being a road comic is being on time for transportation deadlines. Buses, trains and planes won't wait, and it was good training for him to have to get up.
We were checked out of the hotel and in the car by 7:20, which is pretty impressive for comedy timing. Both of us wanted more sleep, but I needed to be back to do The Mothership Connection radio show in Kenosha by 8pm and didn't want to have a stressful ride home chasing a deadline.
I can't say enough good things about this kid Dan Ronan. He's got the chops on stage, but he's also got it off stage as well. His demeanor is laid back, and he takes direction extremely well. He never complained about the long drives or having to get up early, and he handled the whole week like a trooper. He did his time on stage, and didn't bellyache about having to work clean either.
That's a major issue in comedy, and isn't going away any time soon. There is a perception by a significantly large percentage of the public that standup comedy shows are filthy, and it prevents them in droves from coming to shows – especially to see a comedian they have never heard of.
I'm not saying this is right or wrong, but it is a factor that needs to be addressed. It's extremely difficult to offend me personally, but I understand that people don't want to be exposed to certain words, subjects or ideas and I respect their wishes. Working clean is a skill well worth pursuing.
I preach this to my students until they're sick of hearing it, but they need to not only hear it but put it into practice. Nobody wants to follow a dirty act, and everyone starts at the bottom and has to work their way up the ladder. Unfortunately, there's a lot of grey area of what 'clean' means.
It's not just a matter of using or not using 'the words' that defines what's acceptable. I've seen countless newbies (and some not so new) go up and be completely gross and disgusting and then not get why the audience was repulsed. There's a definite line of taste, and smart performers will not only know where it is but not cross it – especially at a type of venue we played this weekend.
We were in an upper scale restaurant that features comedy shows on the weekends. That's a far cry from an actual comedy club, and I knew that going in. I was specifically chosen for this week because of a large party that requested a clean show. I have a lot of experience and can pull it off.
The truth is, there are MILLIONS of people who would love what I do but getting them out to see me is a different story. The people this week loved that I worked clean, but I doubt if any of them could remember my name other than "that guy". This is a problem that needs a solution.


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Million dollar rock rocks campus.
Rumors of a large rock circulated wildly around campus on Tuesday before the Visiting Artists show, however the rumors themselves turned out to be larger than the fist sized rock with a smiley face on the inside. This year's RAW explores the subtle and strange using the theme "Might Now" as its jumping off point into peculiarity. The campus turns into a gallery as art takes to the library, the GCCs, the gym and of course—the art building. For the five-day duration of the event students will have the opportunity to interact with art as a part of their daily routine, whether they be math majors or linguistics students.


text: Do you enjoy working in the garden, picking and planting things or just being outside for a few minutes a week? Come join us in the Travis Garden maintaining a garden plot this summer. We are in need of many gardeners to maintain our garden beds so the kids come back to school to beautiful, bountiful classroom garden beds. You can pick and you can plant and enjoy some time showing your kiddos the joys of gardening. It's an easy and fun job that will be appreciated by the entire community as we plan to harvest a bit each week for the Heights Interfaith Food Pantry just north of Travis. Come and go as you can and enjoy the summer in our beautiful garden! If you are interested please contact Jennifer Jordan.


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