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On Unions
I am a member of two labor unions: The Association of Pleasanton Teachers and the American Federation of Musicians Local 6 (I play trombone). In the last few months, I have been synthesizing some of my experiences where I have observed the importance of unions, and also their potential negative side effects. I would love to hear what my friends and colleagues have to say about some of my jumbled thoughts.
Musicians' Union
It seems that every time I do a non-union gig, something weird or unusual happens. Something as little as making announcements during my warm-up time, being asked to show up and hour early (without overtime) before a concert for some last-minute rehearsal (I said no), or being told the wrong start time, and consequently staying at a church service for an hour after the stated end time. (I stayed, and received no extra compensation for my time.)
All of these stories come to mind when I agreed to play for free at the church I attend with my family this Easter. When I said yes to my church, I felt like tried to check my "union" attitude at the door and wanted to serve Christ's church however I was needed. Then I received the first e-mail about rehearsal times. 4 hour rehearsal on Tuesday, 2 1/2 hour rehearsal on Saturday, call time an hour before the 8:00 first service. My part in all of this consisted of playing five 3-4 minute long tunes, about 20 minutes of music total. My union sensibilities crept back into my mind. Much of the rehearsal time was spent with the vocalists working out parts around the piano. My thoughts were 3 fold:
1) If I were being paid and hourly rate, they would have had me come 2 hours later during the 4 hour rehearsal, and rehearsed the vocal stuff without me.
2) There are many people in the church who donate much more of their time and expertise than I do, and that humbles me. We are currently without a music pastor, and many lay musicians are maintaining the high quality of our program.
3) I am glad I brought a good book to read. (I am an orchestral bass trombone player, I know how to come prepared!)
On Sunday, I am embarrassed to say, I arrived a couple of minutes after the 7 AM call time. No need to worry, as rehearsal as far from commencing. the first thing that was rehearsed, at 7:20 once all forty musicians were in place, was a vocal solo accompanied by a single keyboard. This went on for about 10 minutes or so. After 7:30, the whole ensemble did a sound check for a couple of minutes.
In contrast, when I arrive at a union gig, it almost always starts and ends on time. Announcements are made after the clock has begun. They are brief. On the rare occasion that service goes overtime, I (and everyone else) get compensated. Our time is given a great deal of respect.
Teachers' Union
This brings me to my membership in the teachers' union. In the 1980s the teachers in Pleasanton went on strike to demand more respect of their time, their professionalism and of course, to demand more money. Teachers are constantly being asked to do things that are not in their contracts. Much like the requests made of me at a non-union gig, teachers are asked sometimes to go on overnight field trips, spend non-paid hours filling out detailed report cards, bring home essays to correct, etc. In this context, I bring up that Pleasanton teachers were recently asked to work 2 fewer days and take an equivalent pay cut for the upcoming school year. For teachers who had gone on strike to gain the pay, benefits and respect that we current teachers enjoy, this was a tough pill to swallow. The pay cut would preserve programs for students, and jobs for our fellow union members. How responsible for providing programs to students are teachers? Are we entirely responsible, and should we carry a burden for a large chunk of the budget cuts through a cut in salary? (We would be providing a tremendous benefit to the community at no additional cost to the community.) Are we somewhat responsible or not at all? I found myself solidly on the side of "take the small pay cut for the good of our students and the teachers that were given lay-off notices (pink slips) for next year". I had trouble understanding why any teacher would be again saving programs within our district.
The Connection
I had a better understanding as to how some of my teaching colleagues could vote against taking a pay cut to preserve programs after this recent Easter. Since I was not being compensated for my time, it was easy for those in charge not to use it efficiently. If I don't say to my church, "You can't do that again next year, or I am not playing," then they have no incentive to be more time efficient.
Similarly, if teachers simply say, "Don't cut programs! Take some of my money!" this will automatically become the first choice for fixing budget problems. Other solutions will be skipped and avoided. It was remarkable to me when a young pink-slipped teacher voted NO to this pay cut, when he of all people had something to gain (the likelihood of his job).
I have been bouncing back and forth on these ideas. If you carry the "no cuts for teachers ever" idea too far, you can end up hurting students by allowing programs to be cut and newer teachers to be laid off. If you offer and inch in pay cuts today, you might be asked for a mile tomorrow. I am trying to find a balance between these opposing concepts.
Where We Are Now
The teachers in Pleasanton agreed to forego 2 days worth of salary and we will have a 2 day longer Summer… IF the communty matches our efforts. We traded less money for more time (furlough). The caveat is that the community has to come through as well, and a parcel (land) tax that will be put to the voters in Pleasanton on June 2 has to pass for the teacher 2-day furlough to occur. I like this approach because it ensures that everyone in the community will sacrifice, not just the homeowners and not just the educators.


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During its first quarter century, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) has grown from a fairly isolated event in the middle of the Southern California desert to one of the largest film festivals in North America. It has also become a must-appearance event for each year's Academy Award hopefuls. The 2014, 25th anniversary fest will be held January 3rd-13th and boasts its most star-studded roster yet.
Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, Matthew McConaughey and Julia Roberts, among others, will all be honored at the annual Awards Gala the evening of Saturday, January 4th at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Suitably enough, Streep will be presented the festival's Icon Award for a body of work culminating in her current, scenery-chewing turn in August: Osage County, in which Roberts plays her estranged daughter.
"For almost 40 years, Meryl Streep has portrayed an astonishing array of characters in a career that has cut its own unique path from the theatre through film and television," according to festival organizers. "In 2011, in a record that is unsurpassed, she earned her 17th Academy Award nomination for her role as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady (she also won)." Streep just completed production on Disney's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musical Into the Woods, in which she plays the Witch role originated by Bernadette Peters.
Bullock and Hanks are being recognized for their star turns in, respectively, 2013's Gravity and Captain Phillips, while McConaughey's performance as an AIDS-afflicted activist in Dallas Buyers Club is being feted. Also, Steve McQueen will be honored as Director of the Year for his work on the Oscar front-runner 12 Years a Slave and the cast of writer-director David O. Russell's American Hustle (which includes Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence) will share the Ensemble Performance Award.
PSIFF today attracts over 135,000 attendees with its mix of world and US premieres, celebrated international features and acclaimed documentaries. These include a number of films each year of GLBT interest and/or directed by GLBT filmmakers. The 2014 event will be no exception, with 16 GLBT productions set to be screened. While a few of them (Test, Reaching for the Moon, Two: The Story of Roman and Nyro, and Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia) have previously appeared at other Southern California festivals, others are making their local premieres. Among these are:
- Gerontophilia, in which longtime provocateur Bruce LaBruce trades in his traditional hardcore style for a more discreet, gentle look at a young man who falls in love with an 81-year old resident of the nursing home in which he works.
- Tattoo, a Brazilian film set in 1978 about the forbidden romance between an 18-year old soldier in the country's ruling military regime and an anarchist cabaret ringleader.
- Cupcakes, the new movie by popular gay Israeli filmmaker Eytan Fox (Yossi & Jagger, Yossi), is a musical-comedy focusing on six friends of different sexual persuasions who write a song as a joke only to see it chosen for a national song competition.
- Two Mothers, a moving docudrama from Germany about a lesbian couple striving to have a child only to face opposition from their country's political system.
- Five Dances, a riveting look at the budding romance between two young, attractive male dancers working on a choreographer's special project. Directed by the talented Alan Brown, who made a splash with his Private Romeo a couple of years back.
- Continental, Malcolm Ingram's documentary exposé of New York City's legendary Continental Baths, also known as the gay hotspot where Bette Midler got her start as a performer in the early 1970's.
- Hidden Hills, a romantic comedy set in 1964 involving a handsome real estate agent's decision to buck societal norms and marry his longtime partner. The film's supporting cast includes Jane Wiedlin of The Go Go's and the very funny Wendy Shapero (Robot Chicken).
- It's All So Quiet, from the Netherlands, follows a middle-aged farmer's quest to come out of the closet after a lifetime of loneliness. The Hollywood Reporter praised the film as "a poignant reflection on solitude, homosexual repression and aging."
Each year, the PSIFF highlights film submissions from a particular country. Canada is the organizers' choice for 2014, and the "Spotlight on Canadian Cinema" section will include Gerontophilia in addition to two other lesbian-themed productions. One is Denis Côté's hard-hitting drama Vic + Flo Saw a Bear, about an ex-con trying to get her life back on track with help from her girlfriend during her time in prison and her gay parole officer. The other is Sarah Prefers to Run, a debut feature by director Chloé Robichaud, in which a young female runner making the leap to a university team stumbles in the world of adult relationships and responsibilities.
A number of other foreign films being considered for this year's Academy Awards will be screened as part of the fest's "Awards Buzz" section. They include Australia's The Rocket, Denmark's The Hunt, France's Renoir, Iceland's Of Horses and Men, Israel's Bethlehem and Italy's The Great Beauty. A special jury of international film critics will determine winners of the annual FIPRESCI Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Actor and Best Actress out of the 45 features screened.
Finally, Variety magazine will spotlight "10 Directors to Watch" during the festival, honoring "the most exciting new talents in the field" and their new work. This year's selection includes up and comers Amma Asante, Anthony Chen, Ben Falcone, Maya Forbes and Dome Karukoski. Past honorees have been the now-renowned Ben Affleck (Argo), Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight trilogy) and Wes Anderson (Moonrise Kingdom).
For more information about the 2014 festival, visit their website or call 1-800-898-7256.
Review by Rev. Chris Carpenter, resident film critic of Movie Dearest and Rage Monthly Magazine.

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The New York State Department of Transportation and GBNRTC hosted a Regional Freight Stakeholder Workshop on December 6th, 2016 as part of the New York State Freight Transportation Plan.
Over 30 representatives from the public and private sector were on hand to hear about the study's initial findings and to provide feedback.
The Statewide Freight Transportation Plan will provide a strategic framework to guide short and long-term freight-related transportation investments and strategies in New York State.
More information about the plan can be found on the project website at: https://www.dot.ny.gov/freight-plan.
The FAST Act requires all states to have a freight plan in order to receive federal funding for freight projects.


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The Greenovate Awards recognize climate action leadership and environmental sustainability excellence in the City of Boston. Read this blog series to find out more about this year's winners in the Buildings and Energy Category.
Designing energy efficient buildings and considering the effect that growth has on the surrounding environment are core sustainable development values for the City of Boston. Improving the places we live, work, and learn will make Boston a healthier, safer, and more prosperous city.
Jeff Hanulec - Sheraton Boston Hotel, Back Bay
About Jeff Hanulec
The Sheraton Boston hotel in the Back Bay is Boston's largest lodging facility with 1,220 guest rooms and 70,000 square feet of meeting space. Director of Engineering Jeff Hanulec has led the green transformation for Sheraton Boston, as well as two other prominent Boston hotels, and he has influenced many other hotels to green their properties too.
What makes Jeff Hanulec an outstanding leader in creating a green and sustainable future for the City of Boston?
Since Mr. Hanulec joined Sheraton Boston, the hotel has earned several awards for its environmentally sustainable business practices. Sheraton Boston has taken many responsible environmental approaches to reduce resource use, including staff education, investments in new technologies, and supporting urban wildlife habitats (yes, even in Boston — Sheraton Boston has a peregrine falcon nesting box on their roof, and beehives!)
Jeff has also been an extraordinary contributor to Boston Green Tourism, which helps Boston area hotels reduce energy, water, waste and toxins. He often tests new green technology and practices at his hotels, and reports his conclusions to the broader group so other hotels can benefit. Mr. Hanulec has made many presentations to the hotel community, where he shares his hotels' successes and findings. He has also earned the trust of some of the most important hotel general managers in Boston. He has showed them that going green makes business sense by making their properties more profitable and prominent.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, North End
About Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, Inc. is a Massachusetts charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to building simple low-cost homes by forming partnerships with low-income families in need of decent and affordable housing. They believe homeownership is a vital step to help families break the cycle of poverty and contributes to pride in families and communities.
What makes Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston an outstanding leader in creating a green and sustainable future for the City of Boston?
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston has installed solar panels on six Habitat homes over the past two years, with plans for even more. These solar panels reduce the homeowners' electricity bills while teaching the adults and children in these homes about the importance of reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Besides the solar panels, Habitat Greater Boston homes are extremely efficient in other ways; they use high-efficiency gas-fired hydronic heat, on-demand DHW heaters, LEDs, dual-flush toilets, extra insulation, and recycled materials when possible. Several Habitat homes are LEED certified, and recently, each successive home built has had an increasingly low Home Energy Rating System score, with the most recent two-family home receiving a rating of 31. Habitat builds these homes in partnership with many corporate, school, and church groups, along with the families selected to live in them, and all of these volunteers gain exposure to green building practices from this experience.


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Proheat manufactures the premier line of medium and heavy duty auxiliary heaters for the bus and coach markets. We offer heaters from 15 to 125 kBTU to help reduce engine idling, fuel consumption and emissions.
All our heaters are J1939 CAN bus compatible and include advanced diagnostics via visual interface and computer download.
Our latest product, X30, is the only heater on the market today to use O2 sensors to control combustion and emissions ensuring maximum efficiency with minimum service. The X30 system works with high heat, high flow as well as low heat, low flow applications such as split coolant systems by modulating the heat output all while maintaining maximum combusion efficiency.
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What is a Utah CFP? -- The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit(CFP) allows the permit holder to carry their firearm concealed at any of the 31 reciprocating states (listed below). This permit currently DOES NOT allow the permit holder to carry their firearm in Maryland, but it would allow he/she to carry in most of Maryland's surrounding states and many more.
MINIMUM Requirements to Obtain a Utah CFP -- Applicant must be 21 years of age or older. Applicant must have no criminal record or recent conviction for alcohol related incidents. Applicant must be legally able to purchase a firearm under current Federal Laws.
If the Utah CFP Does NOT Include MD, Why Should a MD Resident Apply for this Permit? -- With this permit you will be able to carry your firearm concealed in approximately 60% of the states in the U.S.A. Therefore, if you travel a lot, whether its for work or personal, applying for this permit would be ideal.
States that Recognize the Utah CFP -- PLEASE REFER TO THE MAP BELOW! These states may change at any time. It is up to the individual permit holder to check the Utah's Bureau of Criminal Identification's website for an updated list.
Utah CFP Application Process -- 1. Utah CFP Class 2. Application Submission
Application Submission to the State of Utah (Final Step in Utah CFP Application Process) -- Applicants must mail the following documents to the state of Utah: Utah Application Form, Certification Stamp, Utah Fingerprint Card, a photocopy of their driver's license or state issued ID, one passport quality photo measuring approximately 2"x2". ($51.00 Application Fee)
Utah CFP Class Overview:
The structure and content of this class is established by the State of Utah and is mandatory for residents and non-residents applying for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP). NO LIVE-FIRE!!
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Boston & Middleboro Retail Clothiers
During the late 19th century, retailers relied upon a number of means of advertising, including colorful trade cards which were distributed to customers. The Boston & Middleboro Clothing Company which was located on South Main Street in the American Block was one such company and was noted for the seasonal cards it gave to customers each winter such as the one seen here.
Boston & Middleboro Clothing Company, lithographic advertising card, c. 1890
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Total closed length: 30 cm / 12 inch, average bead size: 10x6.5 mm.
This kuka (coco de mer) tasbih stands out by its silver inlays. Fixed firmly and seamlessy into the kuka wood, the inlays reflect a state of the art craftsmanship, which will make this tasbih a masterpiece of your collection.


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The New York Times published a great article last week on Italian Vogue's latest issue, which features all black models photographed by famed photographer Stephen Meisel. It's influenced a bit by Barack Obama's nomination, by the important talk about the lack of models of color on the runways and in magazines, and by the particular interests of the editor-in-chief, Franca Sozzani.It's an issue--like the super skinny problem--that I hope stays in the spotlight for a while and leads to change. The slideshow, which you can watch here, is just gorgeous! And in the magazine--which will hit the US sometime next week--these photos cover 100 pages! PS-Vogue has a really good story in the July issue called "Is Fashion Racist?" Check it out if this topic interests you. Happy weekend.
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Be Prepared
Thanks to the maid of honor, Renee for taking these pictures for us.
This weekend Christy Penn came out to help me with my Roswell, NM wedding. It was raining a good bit before the wedding, so we stopped off at a trendy store to buy some rain boots (only $8) and jackets. We wanted to make sure we were super prepared.
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CraftFEST is the largest online craft fair you could imagine, crafters from all around the world join forces to network and sell their beautiful handmade items for a whole week 24hrs a day, for 7 days between 9th and the 16th June.
We are delighted to be participating this year for the first time and are hoping for lots of 'Creative Connections' with fellow crafters and hopfully new customers too.
With 100's of crafters already setting up their stalls in preparation it should be a fantastic event with a real community feel and some amazing items for sale...no need to even go anywhere, you can view and buy all from the comfort of your favourite chair.
We're gearing up ready for the launch and hope to have a wonderfull week connecting with new and lovely people, hopefully even making some sales...here are some wonderful items we've found so far...
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For loads more beautiful handmade goodies, make sure you drop in to CraftFEST between 9th - 16th June and pick up something beautifully handmade direct from the crafter.
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Nithin Trivikram A Aa Censor Completed
Nithin – Samantha A..Aa film completed its censor formalities and readying for June 2nd release. Trivikram directing this romantic entertainer.Censor board gave clean " U " certificate for the film.Grand preparations done for June 2nd release. S Radha Krishna producing this flick under Haarika & Haasini Creations banner. Already Mickey J Mayer gave some chart buster tunes.


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LY3002813 is an investigational immunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease being developed by Eli Lilly. It is an antibody designed to stimulate the patient's immune system to attack and destroy proteins in the brain that are believed to cause the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer's.
How LY3002813 works
The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are caused by the loss of connections between, and death of, brain cells. What causes these cells to die is not fully understood, but researchers think it may be the accumulation of certain proteins in the brain. One of these proteins is beta-amyloid. It can form clumps called "plaques" which may trigger inflammation, disrupt brain cell communication, and lead to cell death.
LY3002813 is a type of antibody. Antibodies are a type of protein, made by the immune system, that bind to an antigen, a foreign substance or disease-causing agent in the body. Sometimes antibodies can neutralize the antigen simply by binding to it. In other cases, this binding attracts other immune system cells that destroy the antigen.
Researchers designed LY3002813 to bind to a form of beta-amyloid protein that already has aggregated into plaques. A study using mice showed that LY3002813 stimulated the immune system to attack beta-amyloid plaques and clear them from the brain. It appeared LY3002813 was able to clear plaques without causing microhemorrhages, or bleeding, in the brain.
LY3002813 in clinical trials
A small Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT01837641) examined the safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamics (how the body absorbs and processes the treatment) of LY3002813 in 100 patients with mild Alzheimer's and healthy volunteers. The study was completed in 2016, but the results have not been published.
A larger Phase 1 clinical trial of LY3002813 (NCT02624778) is currently recruiting about 150 participants with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease who are 50 or older. Participants will receive either a placebo, a single, or multiple doses of LY3002813. Blood samples will be taken from participants to monitor their levels of LY3002813, as well as their immune system's response to it. Participants also will undergo PET scans to allow researchers to visualize and monitor beta-amyloid plaques in their brains. The three-part study will continue for up to 72 weeks.
There also is a Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT03367403) of LY3002813 that is recruiting participants with early-stage Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. and Canada. This trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of LY3002813 alone and in combination with LY3202626, a treatment that inhibits the production of beta-amyloid. Some participants will receive a placebo. Participants must be 60 to 85 years old with mild Alzheimer's. Over the 18-month duration of the study, their cognitive function will be monitored using a variety of assessments and researchers will use PET and MRI scans to monitor beta-amyloid plaques and brain health.
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Caitlin Bailey MLIS, curator/executive director
Caitlin has been involved with the Centre since its inception in 2014. A graduate of the McGill University Information Science masters degree programme, Caitlin holds an additional bachelors degree in Russian (Hons.) from the University of Calgary. She is passionate about history and culture, and their continuing roles in public life.
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Ada holds a Master of Library and Information Studies degree from McGill University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University. For many years, she worked in the field of graphics communication as a designer and consultant. Ada is interested in the material culture and legacies as well as strategies to build information systems for the purpose of communicating, preserving and continuing knowledge of the Great War.
Lindsay Fraser-Noel, education co-ordinator
Lindsay joined the Centre in 2016 as a digitizing assistant to help with the Great War Portraits Online project. She is currently completing her Master's degree in Information Studies at McGill University and holds a Bachelor's degree in History (Hons.) from Concordia University. Lindsay is now the Centre's education co-ordinator and is working to expand our workshop program with local high schools. She is interested in ensuring that students develop a better understanding of Canada's history during the Great War.
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We've just completed our latest game Snakebird which will be hitting steam on May 4th. It's quite a different game than Nimbus, the only thing in common is that they're both puzzle games, Snakebird more so than Nimbus. If you're into challenging pure puzzle games we're sure you'll love it however!Read more
I'm happy to announce that we're currently working with SCEE to bring Nimbus to Playstation Network! We're still in the fairly early stages of reworking the code base & porting all the content over to the new tech, but so far everything is pretty much looking on track. Nimbus+ will feature new content as well as improvements for areas which were lacking for the PC version, or which were cut due to lack of time. Exactly what these improvements will be isn't entirely set in stone yet, as we try to go for the ones which brings best bang for the buck. This is also the reason for why some features which we originally wanted to bring to the PC version was cut short. If we would've invested the time needed to bring a decent quality editor we would've had to port that over to the PSN version as well, and that would be quite a commitment. This is not to say that we'll leave the PC version hanging dry, the plan is to bring some of the improvements we currently have planned for Nimbus+ over to PC where possible. We're also discussing some other boons for the ones who've taken the leap to buy the PC version, but there's nothing decided on that end yet.Read more
We're running another 50% off on steam during the week, so in case you've been meaning to pick it up but missed the holiday sales now's a good time! We talked about being more active on the blog but seems to have ended up in a slump once again. There's some fairly interesting stuff on the way though, I have a couple of pieces I'm working on in parallel, the one I think will be posted the soonest is about a rather neat texture atlas generator which I did last week. Felix has being trying to complete a piece on the game design end of things, going a bit more in depth on how we worked on that end. Now I'm going home to sleep as it's getting rather lateRead more
The other day we went live with a new patch, it's fairly small but here follows the patch notes:Read more
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10 days trippin' from Gold Coast to Byron
From one golden, sun-drenched oasis to another.
What to expect
- Hit up the Gold Coast and Hinterland via the Currumbin Valley
- Get adventurous with a Canyon Flyer Zipline, Skydive, Kayak, Surf and so much more
- Hit the beach, pubs, and shops in Byron Bay
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- Time: 10 Days
- Transport: Car & Plane
- Price: $$$
This road trip will take you from the vibrant sunshine city of the Gold Coast to the unique beachside town of Byron Bay. All you have to do is kick back and enjoy some serious fun (...and drive).
Day 1: Go large on the Gold Coast
If you're on the Gold Coast you have to hit up Surfers Paradise, it's pretty mandatory. After you've obediently done what we've told you, leave Surfers to try a Kite Surfing lesson at Southport, or if you don't feel ready for the challenge, a Jet Boating experience will do the trick… just don't expect to stay dry as you go through 360 spins, fishtails, high speed drifting and beach buzzing.
For sunset, head to SkyPoint and start your SkyPoint climb. SkyPoint Climb is Australia's highest external building climb (yep, you're basically Spiderman, scaling the side of a building) and gives you 360' views of the Gold Coast.
Day 2: Discover the Gold Coast hinterland
This morning you're headed to Mount Tamborine, the beating green heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Try the Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour just to get that early morning adrenalin pumping. This consists of seven huge ziplines that cross Cedar Creek Canyon multiple times before dropping into the canyon and flying just above the tree top canopy below. You will get more than 60 metres high and get up to speeds as fast as 70 kilometres per hour.
If you're up for it, after the Canyon Flyer, Treetop Challenge also offers a high ropes adventure course.
Day 3: Thrill-seeking on the Gold Coast
Today is another day of adventure. If you're game, try a skydive with Gold Coast Skydive. If you're like 99% of the humans and are a bit scared of jumping out of a plane, rest easy, friends. The feeling is often described as floating on a cushion of air (you know, as you hurtle 7,500 feet through the sky in 45 seconds before landing on Kirra Beach).
If Skydive is not for you (we won't hold it against you), try the Harley Davidson Motorcycle tours. You'll have a driver so all you have to do is sit back, relax, feel the wind in your hair as you embrace the open road.
Day 4: Gold Coast to Byron Bay
Leave the Gold Coast for Byron Bay, which is an easy peasy one hour drive away. When you get to Byron, stretch your legs with a walk up to Cape Byron Lighthouse Lookout.
As the evening rolls in grab some fish and chips on the beach.
Stay overnight at Nomads Byron Bay, a great hostel with a huge courtyard and two Jacuzzis.
Day 5: Learn to surf
Today is all about the surf. Take on a full day session with Let's Go Surfing, Byron Bay's longest running surf school. It is totally equipped for surfing newbies so you have no excuse. Soz.
Head back to your hostel after your surf to chill a bit before hitting Byron's Bay party bar, Cheeky Monkey's.
Day 6: All the food of Byron Bay
For all the great food opps, do a Taste Byron Bay food tour. They're actually a great way to explore the area. The tours are designed to highlight either an area, or a group of producers, who are making, or producing some seriously good produce. Whether you'd like to visit a farm, explore the Hinterland, go on a wild shopping spree, visit a local brewery, or just enjoy some good food, this is a good tour to hit up.
Finish the day on Main Beach where the hub of sunset activity happens every evening. It is the perfect spot to go with friends and a picnic blanket, find a patch of grass and chill out.
Day 7: Get to know Byron Bay's marine life
One of the most amazing things you can do in Australia is get up close and personal with our wildlife. As luck would have it, today you'll be kayaking with dolphins, whales and turtles in the clear blue waters of the Cape Byron Marine Park. About 10 kilometres up the road from the Bay is the Brunswick River which you can explore with Go Sea River Kayak tour.
After the tour, kick back and enjoy some serious beach time.
Day 8: Byron Bay – getting herbal and spiritual
Byron Bay is a well-known hot spot for yoga and natural therapies, so you really just need to embrace the magic. Start your morning at Beachside Yoga and Massage. The best part? Byron Bay studio is located just metres from the beach so you can pop over and spend the day soaking up sun on the sand.
Day 9: Snorkel with sea turtles
For your last day in Byron, you're heading to snorkel with sea turtle at Julian Rocks Marine Reserve with Byron Bay Dive Centre. The reserve is home to three different species of sea turtle, an assortment of rays including mantas, hard and soft corals, friendly wobbegong sharks and over four hundred different species of fish. All of this is only a five-minute boat ride from Byron Bay.
Soak up your last hours in Byron Bay with last minute shopping, beach session and sunset walk.
Day 10: Say your farewells
Wake up for an early morning surf before you head to the airport to drop your rental car and check in for a flight to the next stop on your Australian adventure.


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The Falkland Islands Rifle Association has been in existence since 1885.
Records of the club's history from 1955 to 1973 were lost during the Falklands War in 1982. After the war, shooting was suspended until a new range was provided at Rookery Bay in 1990.
Shooting matches were held with personnel from visiting British warships from 1888 to 1979 fairly regularly. During the period 1888 to 1955 the club won 40 matches and the visiting ships four.
The club has competed at the Commonwealth Games since 1982.
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That's the idea behind Great Commission Artists, a new group whose members create various forms of artwork -- from pottery to sculpture to paintings -- for their churches. The group will hold its first seminar on March 3 at the Bloomington Arts Center.
"Human beings are drawn to creative and beautiful things," said Marianne McDonough, who founded the group. "And I think that's because God has put it inside of us to be drawn to him. The arts can be something that draws people to Christ, to the knowledge of God."
McDonough said she wanted to form the group so religious artists can come together periodically to exchange ideas and support each other's work in the church. She says about 40 artists throughout Minnesota are involved in the group, which is nondenominational and open to anyone interested in participating.
Artists from Lutheran, Presbyterian and other Protestant faiths have already signed up.
The daylong seminar will feature a keynote address by Steve Nesheim of artREACH Today, a ministry geared toward artists, and musician Jane Horn of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Bloomington.
The Great Commission Artists plans to hold two more seminars this year. One will be a "painting collaborative" led by Wisconsin watercolorist Paul Oman in July and a "juried exhibit related to the Psalms" in September, McDonough said.
McDonough, who attends Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen, is an artist herself -- a writer and choreographer. She teaches worship arts seminars. From those she also produces the "In the Beauty of Holiness" DVD series, designed to encourage interest in the arts, she says.
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Book: Before The Lies
Author: Elaine May
Publication Date: 3/31/2016
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
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Rosa really did not get a normal childhood. Her parents began pushing her for prim and properness very early in life. She even had to go to many dinner events just because they forced it upon her. Her father really made her endure a horrible life with his displeasure that she had been born a girl and not a boy. She meets Jonnie at a dinner her family had given. At first, everything was ok, then he asks how old she is, and oh boy can we say awkward?
This was a very sweet story of growing up. Anything horrible a girl can find herself going through well Rosa goes through it.
And Jonnie has been harboring a little secret of his own. Oh boy what a roller coaster this book is. The ending however is what blew this story to a 5 star for me it was truly heartbreaking yet glorious as well.
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For me it started with this sketch in my book. I was doing a demo on adding excitement to your journaling. I wanted to show a new combination of materials. I was using a mixture of the Elegant Writer Calligraphy Pen, watercolour and watercolour pencils. I needed a picture to sketch and grabbed a photo of my poppies which are in full bloom right now. As I got into the demo I really got excited, my poppies were coming together really well. I had to move on to other examples but I could hardly wait to get back to my page.
Inspiration - Where does it come from?
Can it be lost? Can it be found?
Here's one place to find it - your sketchbook!!
As soon as I could I finished my picture. I loved it!
Steve loved it! I knew I had something!
I grabbed a large sheet of paper and got to work. The pens are tricky but very fun to draw with. Once the outline is done, you are ready to paint. When the ink is flooded with water it begins to separate into beautiful pinks and blues. When mixed with watercolour the colours change even more. You are never sure of the results but oh, what wonderful blends of colours! Be careful though, the ink never really sets and so any water brought close to it will immediately move it. But with a careful hand as you can see, lots can be accomplished. I finished up The Fire Dance with some touches of watercolour pencils and she was ready to show.
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The title of the book, "Grave Expectations Planning the End like there is no Tomorrow"is clever, and the graphics are done well, That is where the value of this "funeral" book begins and ends.
There is too much writing required in this book, for the person who wants to plan their funeral.There are many cute facts about funerals written on the white background in the margin of this book.They are simply interesting things about funerals that have nothing to do with planning one's funeral.
This work has several pages that warn you about Funeral Directors, but gives no concrete advice on how to deal with the sales professionals you will negotiate your funeral contract with. There is no real advice beyond:
"Don't let anyone push you around or embarrass you. Go to the internet and check out all the options you have choose from"(page 53).
This is poor advice as the places to plan your funeral online are too numerous to count.Some are very good and others not so good. A little guidance on this would have been helpful.
There ARE NO WORDS in the book on how to deal with funeral pre need or prepaying for a funeral, which is how many folks deal with a funeral in North America. Many folks have been taken and lost money in preneed funeral schemes. Not to mention the Prepaid Funeral and the pitfalls involved makes this work inadequate.
In Chapter 10 the idea of A Funeral Rehearsal dinner that one attends before one's death is a very creative idea, and thoughtful. But in many death circumstances(sudden death,long hospitalization) it is not at all possible.
The book offers some falsehoods when looking for an urn on line. On Page 96 the authors state that the International Cemetery and Funeral Association(ICCFA) and the National Funeral Directors Association(NFDA) police online establishments that sell funeral goods and services..(Page 96)
The sad truth is that these organizations simply are not setup to do this. They do not even police their own members, and could not even if they wanted to. The fact that the authors allowed that to be printed indicates a lack of understanding about funerals and the funeral industry.
There is much more that can be said about this book. It is incomplete and too tedious(too much writing) exercise in planning your funeral.
The authors and Cider Mill Press, the publisher did not do their homework om Funerals.
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Hellooooo and welcome back! As the vision for my blog comes to life I ask myself the important question, why am I doing this? The answer: because I feel like I have valuable information to share with the world. I get asked a lot of questions about food, gear, and trail so I decided to add a "gear review" tab, where… you guessed it, I will be reviewing gear AND I decided to divide "adventure" into three categories. One category will cover activities outside the state of Colorado. One category will cover adventures in Colorado but over an hour and a half away from my apartment in Golden. One category (potentially my favorite) will cover my local trails.
After I bought my first pair of trail runners I began exploring the Jefferson County Open Space parks. These trails and mountains have a very special place in my heart. They are my home. They are my sunshine on a cloudy day, even if the cloud is shooting out quarter size hail. There are so many glorious routes to be found within a stone throw from Golden and perhaps a baseball hit from Denver.
I want to share my link ups, my secret mountain summits, and the trails only a few know about with you, my fellow outdoor enthusiast. My goal is to have a place to direct those who ask my advice on the best trails near Denver. Whatever your poison (trail running, mountain biking, hiking, meandering, frolicking), this section of my blog will be sure to satiate. These routes also serve as excellent acclimation hikes for those coming from sea level who are looking to push altitude in the high country. Beef up those red blood cells!
Please remember to respect our planet. Jeffco open spaces did an incredible job building an amazing network of trails, stay on them. Walk through mud, puddles, slush, and ice, not around. Trail widening is not cool. Do not harass wildlife. Do not throw trash on the ground. In fact, leave a little room in your pack and pick up the trash of those who do. DO NOT leave bags of dog shit on the side of the trail. There is simply no excuse. In other words, don't blow it, good planets are hard to find.
Without further ado, the Mount Galbraith Loop, with bonus summit (7,169').
Distance: 4.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,005 feet
Difficulty: Moderate (some extra rocky sections)
Time: Running~ 35-70 minutes (unless you are super human), Hiking~ 90-120 minutes, Meandering~ should not take longer then 3.5 hours
The Draw: This loop provides views in all directions. There are beautiful wildflowers in the spring (my favorite season). I always see deer gangs grazing and cold mountain streams run through the route. It's a beautiful loop on the shorter side right outside of Golden. This route can be done year round but be warned it is rather difficult with substantial snowfall. I caused a mini avalanche on the east slopes during a mid January day. In the summer it is hot, go early in the morning or later in the evening. The parking lot is small and fills up quickly on nice weekend days. There are bathrooms (hole in the ground, no running water) at the trailhead.
What You Need: When I run this loop I do not carry anything (unless it is high noon in July and then water is a must). At most you will need a small pack with water, a snack, and maybe a light rain coat (storms can sneak up). Have a good trail shoe and poles if that is your thing. Have something to take photos with, because how else will facebook and/or instagram know that you did something with yourself?
Trail Head: This is a hiker only park (no bikes). From highway 93 (runs through Golden) take Golden Gate Canyon Road west for approximately 1.5 miles. The dirt parking lot and trailhead will be on the left hand side of the road. (39.77379N 105.25420W) If you are a nerd like me, you love coordinates.
The Route
Start by heading south on Cedar Gulch Trail. Cross a small foot bridge and walk along a nice creek for a few minutes until the trail turns left up some rock steps and begins to aggressively climb.
In the spring the trails come to life.
I absolutely love this burned tree.
After about 1.3 miles and a 525 foot climb the Cedar Gulch trail intersects with the Mount Galbraith Loop (39.76493N 105.25233W). You are faced with a choice, go right (counter clockwise) or go left (clockwise) around the 1.6 mile loop. I prefer to go clockwise, although going counter clockwise will make rockier sections of the trail easier to navigate as you will be going up them instead of down.
If opting for a clockwise loop, Nightbird Gulch trail will intersect from the left. This is a neighborhood access trail, continue straight along the Mount Galbraith Loop. After a bit more climbing some nice views of Golden and Denver open up.
There is a nice lookout as the trail turns southwest (39.76162N 105.25028W).
The Mount Galbraith Loop is exactly as it sounds, a loop that circumnavigates the summit of Mount Galbraith. But I like actual summits, so one day I found my way to the top. There are a few social trails along the loop but they can be confusing. The easiest way I found is to head northeast around (39.76315N 105.25627W) or wherever your spidey skills tell you. Just be aware the terrain is not all rainbows and sunshine. The summit is easy to spot (look for the highest rock outcropping). There is also a register. I love summit registers! If going for the summit, tread lightly as there is no established trail.
Whether or not you go for the summit keep an eye out for a tricky section of trail on the return. I always miss this rocky left/down turn. I built a cairn to remind myself (39.76295N 105.25730W).
In March of 2011 the Indian Gulch Fire burned 1,600 acres on Mount Galbraith. That will be the answer to your question, why are all these trees black?
The remainder of the loop will weave in and out of the forest. There are steep rocky sections where the trail can be easily lost.
With a bit of care you can stop yourself from rolling down the mountain side.
The loop and your adventure will come to an end as you take Cedar Gulch trail back to the parking lot.
If you have any questions feel free to ask in a comment and/or let me know if you do this route.
"The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man"


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One such company, ExxonMobil, is not only consciously focused on the important American value of Integrity, they are also quick to give it much credit for their success. The "subtle" clue I got was on page one of their most recent Annual Report. The WHOLE page was dedicated to Integrity. Click here to see a pdf version of their annual report with "Integrity" as the title for page one.
Given the Valdez Oil Spill of 1989, one might ask, "How could ExxonMobil rate as an American Hero Company?", or "How could the company dare espouse the virtue of Integrity?" No company is perfect; all make mistakes, sometimes big ones. The real question is whether there is true repentance and reform. In this this case, it appears there was heartfelt change. Their story of being embarrassed and humbled is shared on their web site. Click here for the link to that story.
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Trade deadline talk. Stammer is staying put in Tampa. Andrew (he's just a Ladd) will likely be traded. Could the Penguins end up with Eric Staal as a rental? Will Colorado hold onto a spot? The Capitals are playing a video game on easy. Afternoon games stink and much, much more.
How long is Edmonton's rebuild going to take? Are Crosby and Ovechkin still the best players in the league or has the torch been passed? Holbty doesn't lose ever. Collin still brings up Jonathan Druin once a podcast. Andy and Collin talk about traveling to Columbus this Tuesday to see Islanders vs Jackets. Penguins fans continue to annoy Andy.
The all star game was fun... for some people. John Scott and Gary Bettman had a lot to say. Expansion into Quebec and Vegas. Who do we think will make the playoffs. Are the Red Wings able to hang on? Can Montreal get back into it? Will Arizona hold onto that last spot in Pacific or will Ducks overtake them? Did Dennis Wideman lose his god damn mind? All that and more.


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In 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, seven Bith can be seen performing on stage in the cantina. An eighth Bith sits at a nearby booth.[4] The 2011 Star Wars Legends source Star Wars Character Encyclopedia originally established that Sun'il Ei'de was the seventh Bith on stage during the film.[5]
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Historic Chapel
Fr. DeSmet
Fr. Ravalli
The Salish
Photo Tour
Bitterroot Flower
St. Mary's Peak
Gift Shop
About Historic St. Mary's Mission, Inc
Formed in 1988, Historic St. Mary's, Inc., is a non-profit organization. The goal of the organization is to preserve, restore, maintain and promote the Mission Complex founded in 1841 by Jesuit priests under the leadership of Father Pierre Jean De Smet, S.J.
Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles
Historic St. Mary's Mission, Inc. preserves the St. Mary's Mission historic site and provides an educational experience for students, historians, travelers, and our local communities.
Historic St. Mary's Mission plays a significantly important role in Montana and American history and is an integral and interactive part of the Bitterroot Valley. Our vision is for the Mission to become better recognized for its historical significance and for the organization to develop financial stability.
Guiding Principles:
The Board of Directors and the Executive Director will:
Preserve and maintain the buildings, exhibits, artifacts, and grounds which include:
Chapel with attached Study, Dining Room and Kitchen
Father Ravalli's Cabin
Chief Victor's Cabin
Ox Cart Barn
Dove Cote
Smoke House/ Root Cellar
Visitor Center which houses a Museum, Gift Shop, Office,
Art Gallery, Research Library, Meeting Room, Kitchenette,
3 Restrooms, Elevator Lift
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10. Apple Orchard
11. Storage Shed
12. Irrigation and grooming of 3 1/4 acres
Historic St. Mary's Mission, Inc. is administered by a nine member Board and operated by an Executive Director. Volunteers serve as tour guides, grounds keepers, clerical workers and see to the operation of the gift shop.
The maintenance and operation of the Mission complex is reliant on tour fees, gift shop sales, grants and donations through such programs as
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Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, St. Mary's is a cultural and historical icon of the early days of the American West. The town of Stevensville and the State of Montana were formed from these early beginnings. Historic St. Mary's Mission, Inc., continually strives to strengthen ties with, and acknowledge its roots in the
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For travelers and local visitors alike, the old Mission affords a look back to Montana's first pioneer community - the place where agriculture, medicine, education and religion were first introduced.
In 2010 the Historic St. Mary's Mission complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This was the culmination of over four years of work by both local and state contributors.
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I clomped up the metal stairs, still in work clothes and shoes. "These stairs are still loud!" I thought as I went up to the second story. I opened the door and walked into the studio. I was assaulted all at once by colors and smells and music, all different, all unfamiliar. How many times did I come into this very space? Practicing Bikram, doing challenges, blogging daily. Memories. Making an R and M sandwich, laughing uncontrollably, inside jokes, and just lots and lots of hours in this place. It was my home studio for quite some time. When it changed from a Bikram studio to just a regular hot yoga studio I started roaming around to other bikram studios, never quite planting myself permanently like I did for the first couple years of my practice at the old Bikram Southwest.
I took in the browns on the walls, the new names on the yoga room doors (Mars!) and the new faces at the front desk. Well, new to me because it's been some time since I've passed through those doors. I handed the friendly girl at the front my groupon. "I need to activate this, it expires tomorrow". She handed me a scan card for my keychain. Vegas HOT! it read. I chuckled as I added it to my keychain, for it now sits next to the old bedraggled Bikram Southwest one that I never removed. It's still on there, dead, gone, never to return. So I'll do a few classes here. Use my 30 days unlimited for 30 dollars. It's a good deal, and as long as I get over there 4 or 5 times I'll feel it was worth the 30 dollars. Hot pilates anyone?


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Archive for June, 2011
Posted by Barry Marenberg on June 28, 2011
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Weekend at Summer Slam in West Chester, PA (6/25 – 6/26 2011)
Posted by Barry Marenberg on June 28, 2011
This past weekend, Zander's BBL Elite 2017 team played in the Summer Slam at the West Town School in West Chester, PA. First off, I'll say that the campus on which this tournament was played was beautiful. What a great venue for weekend tournament!
Z's team had 2 big wins on Saturday over Conshy Dogs and Team 380. A loss to the Philadelphia Fever was sandwiched between the wins. Most of the team stayed in the same hotel for this tournament so the boys were able to hang out after the games on Saturday and do some swimming, etc. Unfortunately we lost our first game on Sunday afternoon to the Buffalo Wild Wings from Maryland. They boys put up a good fight against a team that was heavy on 7th graders. I think the players are learning more and more how to read each other and the chemistry is getting stronger and stronger.
We have the 4th of July weekend off and then we head to Princeton for the 3 day Tri-State Tournament.
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This Weekend – Tournament Number 2 for BBL Elite 2017
Posted by Barry Marenberg on June 23, 2011
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Weekend at Summer Exposure in Gambrills, MD (6/18 – 6/19 2011)
Posted by Barry Marenberg on June 22, 2011
This past weekend Zander's Building Blocks Lacrosse (BBL) Elite 2017 team played in the Hogan Lax Summer Exposure Tournament. This was my first time at a Maryland tournament. It was a fantastic experience. Z's team – playing together competitively for the first time – was fantastic. Sure, they had their ups and their downs but there were MANY more ups than down.
They played 3 games on Saturday and went 2-1 with two big wins (over NoVa West Venom and Morristown Elite) and one very close loss against one of the best teams in the tournament (Virginia Lacrosse Club Mohicans). On Sunday we were the third seed and won our first game (vs. Big Dog Lax) by the score of 12-4 but then lost in the semi-final game to the Baltimore Breakers. Sure we were all upset but overall it was an incredibly successful weekend. All the players bonded in a big way and had a great deal of fun. Our final game on Saturday was a 8pm in the increasing darkness of the evening. As we ended the game, the players could barely see the ball anymore. The parents also got along great and we all participated in some great tailgating on Saturday and Sunday.
Unlike the Spring lacrosse season when the teams are comprised of players having a wide disparity of skill levels, the summer elite teams are typically all "A" level players. The ball stays in the air much more than it does in the Spring season games and the ball and players move constantly and play much more aggressively. As a Coach, its extremely enjoyable to be on the "other side" of the field as a spectator. I really enjoy watching my son and all his teammates being coached by others and excelling on the field. Z's BBL Elite 2017 team is solid from top to bottom. There are no weak spots on the roster.
To my new players who started playing lax this Spring, if you are serious about the sport, I highly encourage you to try out for a Summer team for next Summer. It's an amazing experience (for parents too!) and you come away a vastly improved player.
Zander and his BBL Elite 2017 team is off to the Summer Slam Tournament in West Chester, PA is this weekend. Look for a report after the weekend.
See you on the field!
– Coach B
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Summer Elite Travel Lacrosse
Posted by Barry Marenberg on June 17, 2011
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Posted by Barry Marenberg on June 14, 2011
I've gone a little over a week now with no team to coach and I do admit that while its nice to relax, I often find myself wishing I had a roster to set up for an upcoming game, etc. Fortunately my son is now well into practices for his summer travel team – we head to Annapolis this weekend for his first tournament of the summer – The Summer Exposure. This will be my first time at a Maryland lax tourney so I'll report on that next week.
In my searching around on the internet for all things lacrosse, I found this fantastic video of 2011 NCAA Division I lax highlights. Great stuff! Gives me chills!
See you on the field (over the summer!)
– Coach B
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Winding down…
Posted by Barry Marenberg on June 4, 2011
Last night was the final official game of my team's Spring 2011 season. Seems like it was just yesterday when the team met outside on a cold March 1 evening for its first practice. I think my players learned a great deal this season about lacrosse and about life.
I know I learned a great deal this year. I do with every passing season. This was the first season in which I platooned 3 squads. For each game I rotated 2 of the 3 squads with the remaining squad being inactive for that particular game. The squads were selected rather blindly one night by me and my assistant coaches over some drinks. We knew a bunch of the returning players but we had a large number of new players and we really didn't have all that much time to evaluate them in 3 short weeks of practices so we pretty much blindly split the team in thirds and hoped for the best. As we end our season, I think it worked out quite well and we really did a pretty good job creating 3 balanced squads. One of these days I will take a look at the results of all the games and see which squads really were the most successful. But who cares? We had a great core and we were very successful in teaching most of the new players the fundamentals which they needed to compete. A large part of the reason for our success as a team is that we spent equal amounts of time with returning players and new players and worked very hard to bring all players to a common place of development no matter what level they started at. My veteran players pitched in a great deal to help the newer players along. Always nice to see!
Did the platooning of 3 squads please everyone? Heck no, but it was the best option we had. I think some players may actually have enjoyed every third game off. Platooning does create some headaches for the coach though. Every game day afternoon at about 3:30 (right when the boys get home from school), the calls and emails would start rolling in informing me that this player and that player could not make the game that night, was sick, etc. I was then forced to start scouring the roster of the non-playing squad to find replacements. Not a major issue but one that could not be ignored.
My team will play in 2 festivals this weekend. These games will be purely for fun (are there any that aren't?!). Just one final weekend of Spring games before we move into the summer……………………….. and then summer travel lacrosse starts!! However, this coach will be happily relaxing on the other side of the field as a spectator enjoying watching his son and teammates play and leaving the coaching to others!
For many, lacrosse is now a year-round endeavor. If you are serious about it, keep a stick in your hands and keep working to improve!
Honor the game!
– Coach B
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Washington is rich in arts and culture, but budget constraints often prevent the city's schools from taking advantage of its resources. So the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative works collectively with its 105 cultural partners to have a real impact on the lives of DC students by helping their schools gain access to our vibrant arts world. Offering arts and humanities education workshops for teachers, teaching artists, principals, and others, the Collaborative also makes registration, tickets, and transportation easy. This year, the Arts for Every Student program will reach nearly 50,000 students from 120 schools through free in-school performances and workshops, and field trips to cultural events. Since its founding in 1998, over 600,000 children have benefitted from the Collaborative�s programs, and demand continues to grow. After all, visiting the Kennedy Center for the first time, making a trip to the Washington Ballet or Shakespeare Theatre, having a professional artist come right to your classroom � for many children these are unforgettable experiences. You can keep the arts alive � for every student.
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The Mayor's Art Award (2004)
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The Weepies - Completely Acoustic and Alone
Doors: 6:30 p.m. || Show: 7 p.m. || All Ages
$27: General Reserved || $35: Dance Floor Seating
$180: VIP Table of 4 || $2 Minor Fee at the Door
Tickets on-sale Friday June 29th @ 10 a.m.
::: The Weepies :::
Singer-songwriters Deb Talan & Steve Tannen began writing together the night they met, and soon formed indie band The Weepies. On the strength of their simple yet insightful songwriting and distinctive harmonies, they quietly sold more than 1.5 million records with over 54 million streams on Spotify, 25+ million views on YouTube, and over 110k social media followers. They married and had three children, rarely touring but continuing to release their music; five records over seven years.
Just before Christmas 2013, when their youngest son was 17 months old, Deb Talan was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. She was in chemo by New Year's Eve.
In 2014, Deb beat cancer, and The Weepies recorded the best album of their career. Coming back from the edge sharpened their skills and focus. At 16 songs and almost an hour long, SIRENS shows a band at the height of its powers.
The couple was unable to travel while Deb was in treatment, so they worked at home, inviting guest musicians to record remotely wherever each musician happened to be, resulting in an unlikely superstar backing band. Players from across the spectrum jumped in, including: Pete Thomas and Steve Nieve (Elvis Costello), Gerry Leonard (David Bowie), Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel), Oliver Kraus (Sia) and Matt Chamberlain (Pearl Jam), as well as veteran Weepies compatriots Frank Lenz, Eli Thomson, Jon Flaugher, Meg Toohey, and Whynot Jansveld, plus a horn section from New Orleans.
The prophetic "No Trouble" was written prior to learning Deb's diagnosis. "I don't need no trouble, but sometimes trouble needs me," sings Steve; Deb's vocals were recorded during her first weeks of chemo. The couple continued to write and record throughout treatment, with Deb providing several key vocals far into the year, including title track "Sirens," captured in one take on a day where Deb really only had one take in her; her vulnerability is tangible. "We just kept going," says Deb. "We also have 3 small children, and were homeschooling, and the effects of chemo blew whole days out of the water."


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Asus Eee PC 1011 SeriesProcessor: Intel Atom N2600, Intel Atom N455
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3600
Display: 10.1 inch
Weight: 1.1kg, 1.229kg
Price: 299, 300 euro
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
mobility: 77%, workmanship: 78%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 89%
Asus Eee PC 1011PX
SpecificationsNotebook: Asus Eee PC 1011PX
Processor: Intel Atom N455
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150
Display: 10.1 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1.1kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section Eee PC 1011PX (Model)
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Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
Source: Computerbild - 4/12
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 72% features: 82% display: 83% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 99%
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2011
Rating: performance: 80% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 30% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Retera RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 64% performance: 31% display: 36% mobility: 83% emissions: 88%
Source: IT.com.cn zh-CN→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2011
Asus Eee PC 1011CX
SpecificationsNotebook: Asus Eee PC 1011CX
Processor: Intel Atom N2600
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3600
Display: 10.1 inch, 16:10, 1024 x 600 pixels
Weight: 1.229kg
Price: 299 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section Eee PC 1011CX (Model)
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Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
Unspectacular. In February, Asus presented their new Eee PC 1011CX with an Intel Atom N2600 dual-core CPU and a 10.1 inch display, along with six other models. The chassis, however, has only changed to a limited extent over these years. In this review, we shed light on whether or not performance has improved and exactly what changes have been made, both externally and internally.
Source: Gadgetmix
But taken as a whole, the 1011CX netbook is a let-down almost across the board. Processor-wise, nobody should buy anything less than the 1.86GHz N2800 chip in a netbook – its GPU is clocked faster too, and it offers a good 30% improvement over any other Atom chip to date.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/15/2012
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 85%
CommentAsus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.
In the notebook sector, Asus had a global market share of about 11% from 2014-2016, making it the fourth largest laptop manufacturer. In the smartphone sector, Asus is not among the Top 5 and has only a small market share (as of 2016).
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3150: Integrated (shared memory) graphics card in the intel Atom N4xx CPUs. Minimally faster than an old GMA 950 and therefore not suited for 3D games or HD videos (only MPEG2 acceleration).Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3600:
Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).N455: Intel Atom CPU for Netbooks with integrated DDR3 memory controller and GMA 3150 GPU. The performance of the system should be only minimally faster than the previous Atom N280 / GMA 950 combination.N2600: Dual core Atom CPU with an integrated SGX545 PowerVR graphics card and a video decoder.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.1 kg:
This weight is typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal.
1.229 kg:
81%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.


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Years of attacks by animal rights activists couldn't stop Zippos circus touring with cats and budgies, but the evil clown craze has caused showman Martin Burton to call time on that other circus staple, clowns.
According to a report in The Sun, Burton fears the evil clown craze has stoked the fear of clowns to such proportions that he fears families would be put off buying tickets if they thought they'd see any red noses in the ring:
"The recent hijacking of clowns from comedy into horror, started by Stephen King and now adopted at Halloween horror mazes and in film around the world is simply not funny.
"I would like to make it clear to our visitors that Zippos Circus shows feature no clowns, in fact the 'red nose' has been redundant with us for a while - we prefer comic slapstick characters of the Charlie Chaplin style, but nonetheless we are concerned that families might be put off attending our circus, and robustly condemn these clown stalkers."
The press reports about Zippos' no-clown policy, however, are not strictly true. Zippos still features clowning in the form of Mr Lorenz, who may not wear a red nose or a scary mask, but still wears recognisable modern clown make-up including a white lip, and performs clown routines (as opposed to, say, stand up comedy or some form of non-clown funny business).
What we have, then, is a great example of a circus turning the bad clown publicity to it's advantage in the form of national advertising.
It still seems odd though that Burton, who is also the President of Clowns International and a former clown himself, appears to be distancing himself from the clowning profession he's supposed to represent. Is this an example of how badly the prankster clowns have unsettled the professionals?


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Reciprocal Links, good or bad?
Reciprocal linking at one point was an important link technique. Many people still use it and seem to think it's what linking is all about. What is reciprocal linking? It is linking with reciprocation. If you put a link to my website on your site, I will put a link to your website on one of my pages. Sometimes it is referred to as Link Exchange. You sometimes see links that simply say links, useful links, resources, or partners.
When you click those links you will see pages and pages of links to other websites. For a long time, reciprocal linking was a very powerful way to rank a website. It really did work and it worked very well. There used to be hundreds of companies providing reciprocal linking services and software that helped automate the process. Even now we get a few reciprocal link requests by email every week.
Over the years the search engines have devalued reciprocal linking to the degree that in most cases it doesn't work. The problem with basic reciprocal linking from a search engine standpoint is that the links have no real value (real-web-links-and-artificial-web-links). The only reason they are there is to convince the search engines that the reference sites should rank well. Despite the fact that the reciprocal link companies always used to claim that reciprocal linking was about providing useful links to site visitors not manipulating search results.
That was nonsense of course. Over the years as the search engines reduce the value of reciprocal linking these companies have mostly disappeared. You may also hear however that reciprocal linking is actually dangerous, that doing it can get you penalized. In most cases that simply isn't true. Most reciprocal linking won't do any harm. It just won't do any good.
So when can reciprocal linking work? This type of linking may work if you are using it gain additional traffic. It is still a link to your site that someone might click on. For SEO purposes do not put a lot of faith in it.
What are the two characteristics of typical reciprocal linking? First of all, site A links to site B, and site B links back to site A. And the links typically appear in pages containing long list of links. So, what if site A links to B then B links to C and C links to A. Or maybe site A links to B, B to C, C to D and D back to A. And what if those links were scattered around a site rather than in a big list of links? This form of reciprocal linking is known as three way linking or one way linking. Because your links goes one way without a second link back. This strategy can work and many people use it.
In general, you'll probably want to avoid reciprocal linking. It's simply a waste of time. But if you run into some kind of multi-site link exchange in which you don't do A to B to A linking and in which you don't create big list of links, then go ahead. It could be helpful. A reciprocal link may not help with SEO but it may be seen by a potential new customer and provide additional traffic to your site.
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Expert Guidance from Wrong Fuel Specialists for Mis-fueling in your car
A Guide on Mis-fueling on your Petrol/Diesel Car
With more and more vehicles (cars) on today's road there is a constant increase in the number of vehicle breakdowns, accidents, puncture and other problems. One major problem that is emerging these days is a wrong fuelling which becomes a major cause for vehicle breakdown.
First of all, it is essential to know about the term, what is Mis-fueling or wrong fuel in car?
When you fuel your car with a wrong fuel, it is known as mis-fuel, for example if you put petrol in diesel car or diesel in petrol car. This problem may cause major damage to any vehicle. Moreover, when travelling in different countries, sometimes due to language problems, many travellers have to suffer from mis-fueling or wrong fuel problem. Sometimes, it may cause irreparable damage to your vehicle as well as affecting your engines life.
A step by step guide on Mis-fueling Petrol/Diesel Car
As soon as you know that you have mis-fueling your car, the most important thing to do is don't start your vehicle's engine. Also remember, not to even put your car key in the ignition.
In order to solve your mis-fueling problem, you need immediate help of Wrong Fuel Specialist in order to protect your vehicle from further damaging. In urgent situations, if you need to push it to a nearby safe place or a parking place, put your car into neutral.
If you are not aware of your wrong fuel mistake and have driven your car, you should safely stop the car and call Wrong Fuel Specialists, without delay. In such cases we will drain your car, flush and refuel it.
With expert help from our Mobile Wrong Fuel Recovery service, you will get some guidance over the phone while you wait for our specialist to get to you.
Mis-fueling can cause damage in major components of car such as fuel tank contamination, injectors, valve guides and valve seats as well as fuel pumps, catalytic converters, etc. Therefore, it is recommended to check all components properly under the guidance of your Wrong Fuel Specialists.
If you are not familiar with vehicle mechanics, it can be helpful to understand a few basics about its operations, fuel types, emergency actions, insurance, etc. You can also prevent Wrong fuel in car by using a diesel fuel cap for your diesel car in your fuel neck. When you mis-fuel it with petrol, it protects nozzles from fitting into car tank. You need to ensure cap that precisely matches with the make and model of your car. Our technicians have these available to purchase, so this mistake doesn't happen again
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One of our wonderful community partners De Colores Spanish Learning is back to bring cultural engagement for youth to the Mercado. This month the topic will focus on an important Latin cultural food: the tortilla!
Kids will learn about the history of tortillas and the origins of corn in Latin American countries. After, they will get hands on experience making their own tortillas using both yellow and blue organic masa. Once their tortilla creations are done, they will get to savor them with their favorite fillings of cheese, butter and salsa. Kids will also learn some Spanish vocabulary after reading an interesting story about an adventurous tortilla!Click here to buy your tickets today due to limited space!
Saturday January 30th 2 Sessions
Parents can learn too while enjoying coffee, brunch and lunch while the workshop is in session.