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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities say the search for a carjacking suspect led to a standoff in Oklahoma City on Friday afternoon.
Officials with the Oklahoma City Police Department say it all started on Friday morning with a carjacking in Norman.
Oklahoma City officers began tracking the stolen vehicle, which eventually led them to a home in the 1300 block of S.W. 21st St.
Investigators say they were able to get everyone outside of the house, except for the alleged carjacking suspect.
Around 2 p.m. on Friday, authorities said they believed the suspect barricaded himself in the house and may be armed.
Around 4:30 p.m., authorities took the suspect into custody.
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Investigations continue into two Norwich sex assaults which happened within a few hours of each other on same day
PUBLISHED: 12:55 13 November 2018
Investigations into two sexual assaults which happened in Norwich, within a few hours of each other, are continuing, police have said.
Police launched investigations after reports women were sexually assaulted on the morning of Sunday, November 4 at the former Lidl supermarket in Aylsham Road and in an area of Earlham Cemetery, off Dereham Road.
The attacks, which are not believed to be connected, happened at about 4am, when a woman in her 30s is said to have been attacked in the car park area of the former supermarket, and at about 6am when a woman, in her 20s, is said to have been sexually assaulted at the cemetery.
A police spokesman said no arrests have yet been made in either investigation but that inquiries were "continuing".
As previously reported Andrew Pond, 51, landlord of the Windmill pub on Aylsham Road, which is next door to the former Lidl supermarket site, said he had been woken by noises but had not realised what had happened.
He said: "I only heard one voice.
"I didn't wake up until 4.05am. I heard a female voice. She was hollering and shouting and screaming.
"There was no screaming for help or anything like that, it was just hollering,
"I just thought it was a drunk person there.
"I thought it was someone drunk or on something."
Mr Pond, who had been sleeping on the couch, kept an eye on the situation and about half an hour after the first commotion he said he saw a woman "stumbling about" before going out of sight.
It was only hours later that Mr Pond discovered police were investigating reports of a sexual assault.
He said: "I didn't know it was a sexual assault. I feel sorry for the woman and now I wish I'd have woken up before.
"If I'd heard two voices, I would've gone down there but I could only hear one voice."
Detective Inspector Chris Burgess, of Norwich CID, said: "We do not believe the incidents are linked at this stage and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone who has any information to call police on 101."
• Information about the Aylsham Road incident should go to DC Luke Soar while witnesses to the Earlham Cemetery assault should call DC Matt Cornwall.
• Alternatively people who want to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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It's the jolly Christmas season again. And what better way to welcome the joy and fun of Christmas time than to join the Seaway Valley Singers when they present their annual holiday concert, Sing With the Angels. Sunday, December 3, join the 42 voices of the Singers, under the direction of Robert Jones, now in his 14 year as Choir director, as they perform at Iroquois United Church. Margaret Whisselle, accomplished organist, pianist and singer, will accompany the choir. The concert starts at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are $12, tickets at the door $15, students $10.
Acting as emcee for the concert will be Dr. Gerry Rosenquist, a familiar and welcome host from past Christmas concerts. The Seaway Valley Singers, drawn from several area communities including Morrisburg, Iroquois and Williamsburg, are a mixed choir with an extensive repertoire.
They traditionally hold Christmas and spring concerts every year. Sing With the Angels will present a program of both "sacred and secular music" according to director Jones. Some pieces will be very familiar to the audience, including 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' and 'Rudolph'. Others may be less familiar, but no less exciting, such as 'Un Flambeau' and 'Hanukkah Holiday'. One number should certainly intrigue and amuse.
The Singers will offer up 'Christmas Can-Can', a delightful and comic look at some of the…commercialism… of the holiday season, as well known carols are interspersed with phrases from Offenbach's Orpheus.
The much anticipated Seaway Valley Singers concert at Iroquois United Church December 3, will celebrate the 2017 holiday season with wonderful music. After all, the choir has promised to Sing With the Angels.
Tickets to this concert are available at Pharmachoices in Morrisburg, Chesterville and Winchester, from choir members, or by contacting Bob Ruddock at 613-543-3863.


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Circular Economy
Update: We would like to invite input from industry on our proposals for two follow up guidance documents to the recently launched Circular Economy Guidance for Construction Clients. Find out more and complete the consultation here.
The built environment can play a major role in creating a circular economy. In the UK, construction, demolition and excavation account for 60% of both material use and waste generation. Humanity is on course to triple material extraction in the next 30 years and triple waste production by 2100. Meanwhile, prices of construction materials in the UK rose by 4.9% between 2017 and 2018, and adopting circular economy principles creates a €1.8 trillion opportunity for the EU between 2015 and 2030.
UKGBC launched its circular economy programme in Spring 2018. In the first year we worked with our members and other key stakeholders to produce Circular Economy Guidance for Construction Clients, which provides comprehensive practical guide for those wanting to include circular principles in their project briefs. We also created a web based actor and resource map of initiatives within the built environment around circular economy. The purpose of which is to allow organisations to use existing knowledge and methodologies to successfully implement circular economy principles without repeating the work of others. Further resources created by the programme can be found at the bottom of this page.
Our plan for year two of the programme is to create guidance for construction clients which extends to the design and construction stages in the RIBA plan of work. We will also run events with the industry to move the existing guidance into practice and enable us to update it with new case studies and solutions. Throughout the year we will continue wider awareness and education events and advocate for progressive government policy.
Further UKGBC resources
On 4 December 2018, we were joined by officials from Defra and BEIS to hear suggestions from our members on how Government can put in place a stronger regulatory and legislative framework to help drive circular outcomes. See the UKGBC Circular Economy policy roundtable write up here.
To learn more about circular economy you can find recordings of our programme's webinars here:
- Circular Economy webinar 2018
- Building Glass in a Circular Economy
- UKGBC Insights and Innovations webinar series
This programme was set up based on feedback from UKGBC Gold Leaf members in 2017. This Circular Economy Research Survey, suggested that UKGBC needed to facilitate collaborative approaches to overcome common obstacles.


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The US company Wolfspeed has unveiled a 1000 V MOSFET. The new MOSFET is optimized for use in fast chargers (for example, for electric vehicles) and industrial power supplies. Using the new MOSFET can reduce the component count by 30%, boost power density by a factor of 3, and increase output power by 33% in comparison to conventional power MOSFETs.


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Liberty Global Appoints New CEO for Latin American & Caribbean Operation
Posted October 30th, 2017
Balan Nair, currently Chief Technology & Innovation Officer for Liberty Global, to assume new position upon split-off into separate public company
Denver, Colorado – October 30, 2017:
Liberty Global plc ("Liberty Global" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK, LILA and LILAK), the
world's largest international TV and broadband company, today announced that Balan Nair, currently Chief
Technology & Innovation Officer for Liberty Global, will assume the position of President and CEO of its Latin
American and Caribbean operation once the split-off from Liberty Global occurs, which is expected around the
end of the year.
Mr. Nair brings to his new role nearly 25 years of experience in the telecommunications, internet, cable and
media industries. As one of Liberty Global's top executives over the last 10 years, he has managed the group's
fixed and mobile network operations, broadband and video product development and strategic planning. He
currently oversees a workforce of 7,500 employees and an operating and capital budget of more than $5 billion in
Europe, as well as the technology and product roadmap for Latin America. Mr. Nair will remain in his current
position with Liberty Global until the split-off is completed, and a search is already underway for his successor.
Liberty Global CEO, Mike Fries, who will serve as Executive Chairman of the Latin American company after the
split-off, said: "Balan is an exceptional technologist and operating executive who has delivered tremendous value
to our company as CTO. He has led us into the future with next-generation broadband, video and mobile
products, and has transformed our entire technology operating model. I am excited that Balan has agreed to lead
this new company into the future, and I look forward to continuing our close working relationship as part of the
broader Liberty family."
Balan Nair added: "It's been a privilege to work with and learn from Mike Fries and John Malone, and I am proud and humbled to have the opportunity to continue collaborating with them in my new role as President and CEO of Liberty's Latin American and Caribbean operation. I plan to leverage my experience to build operating and strategic momentum for us in one of the world's most exciting growth markets."
In addition to Mr. Fries, who will serve as Executive Chairman, and Balan Nair, the board of the new company is
expected to include John Malone, currently Chairman of Liberty Global, Liberty Global directors Paul Gould and
Miranda Curtis, and Liberty Global CFO Charles Bracken. Liberty Global has also identified three additional
directors who will add regional expertise and strategic value – Eric Zinterhofer, lead independent director and
former chairman of Charter Communications; Alfonso de Angoitia, Co-CEO of Grupo Televisa N.A.; and Brendan
Paddick, former board member of Cable & Wireless Communications Plc, and founder and former CEO of
Columbus Communications.
About Balan Nair
Balan Nair is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer for Liberty Global, overseeing
its worldwide network, technology and innovation operations, including product development, IT, network
operations, mobile operations and global supply chain functions. He also leads both the technology investment
venture group and corporate strategy group. Mr. Nair is an executive officer of Liberty Global and sits on the
Executive Leadership Team and the Investment Committee, where he is instrumental in working with the
Company's senior management and board to support a customer-centric focus and leverage Liberty's innovation
and technology operating model on a global basis.
Prior to joining Liberty Global in July of 2007, Mr. Nair served as AOL's Chief Technology Officer overseeing
technology, IT, and network operations. Prior to his role at AOL, Mr. Nair spent 12 years at Qwest
Communications International Inc., most recently as Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
Mr. Nair sits on the boards of Charter Communications, Inc., a leading cable operator in the United States, and
Adtran Corporation. In addition, he is a co-chair of Energy 2020, an initiative of the Society of Cable
Telecommunications Engineers to reduce the cable industry's power consumption. He holds a patent in systems
development and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado. Mr. Nair holds a Masters of Business
Administration and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, both from Iowa State University.
Forward-Looking Statements and Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, including statements with respect to the split-off of Liberty's Latin American and Caribbean
operation, including management changes and the timing of the transaction, and statements that are not
historical fact. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties
include, among other things, events that are outside of our control, such as hurricanes and other natural
disasters, the continued use by subscribers and potential subscribers of our services and their willingness to
upgrade to our more advanced offerings; general economic factors and other factors detailed from time to time in
our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recently filed Form 10-K, as
amended, and Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. We
expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking
statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Nothing in this press release constitutes an offer of any securities for sale.
About Liberty Global
Liberty Global is the world's largest international TV and broadband company, with operations in more than 30
countries across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. We invest in the infrastructure that empowers our
customers to make the most of the digital revolution. Our scale and commitment to innovation enable us to
develop market-leading products delivered through next-generation networks that connect our 25 million
customers who subscribe to 51 million television, broadband internet and telephony services. We also serve over
10 million mobile subscribers and offer WiFi service across 10 million access points.
Liberty Global's businesses are comprised of two stocks: the Liberty Global Group (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB
and LBTYK) for our European operations, and the LiLAC Group (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB),
which consists of our operations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Liberty Global Group operates in 12 European countries under the consumer brands Virgin Media,
Unitymedia, Telenet and UPC. The Liberty Global Group also owns 50% of VodafoneZiggo, a Dutch joint venture,
which has 4 million customers, 10 million fixed-line subscribers and 5 million mobile subscribers. The LiLAC
Group operates in over 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean under the consumer brands VTR, Flow,
Liberty, Más Móvil and BTC. In addition, the LiLAC Group operates a sub-sea fiber network throughout the region
connecting over 40 markets.
For more information, please visit www.libertyglobal.com or contact:
Investor Relations: Corporate Communications:
Oskar Nooij +1 303 220 4218 Matt Beake +44 20 8483 6428
Christian Fangmann +49 221 8462 5151 Julia Hart +31 20 778 3345
John Rea +1 303 220 4238


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How to build a learning culture that increases your company's bottom line
Learning has a crucial role to play in the growth and development of a business. Challenges of innovation and efficiency mean that organisations today face a constant need to evolve, to change and to think outside the box in order to retain a competitive advantage. A learning programme can help to drive positive outcomes by focusing on employees and how the right learning infrastructure can boost their motivation and ultimately drive a higher standard and output of work.
Why does a learning culture boost the business bottom line?
There are three key reasons why investing in a learning culture for the business makes a lot of sense:
Creating a competitive advantage
Businesses with a culture of ongoing learning are agile, as employees become fast learners, able to quickly assimilate new knowledge and respond to changes in an industry. Employees seek out and harness new ideas for the benefit of the business and innovation and development is embraced.
Improving employee engagement
When employees feel valued they are better engaged with the business and a learning culture is a simple way to create an environment designed to help staff grow. Learning motivates employees and creates a workforce that is keen to exceed its potential and do more, which inevitably positively impacts the bottom line.
Increasing productivity
Employees are more productive in workplaces where there is a learning culture. They are more likely to be innovative, committed, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile.
How to create a learning culture within your business
There are clear benefits to having a focus on learning in the workplace but how do you turn this into a truly productive and positive learning culture?
- Investigate informal learning opportunities. Academic learning is not the only option – employees could also learn, for example, by shadowing others or completing on the job training.
- Get out of a classroom environment. Not everyone thrives in a classroom learning environment and this can be expensive to set up and administer. Look for alternatives, such as online learning programmes.
- Tailor learning to lifestyle. If you're able to offer employees learning in small and easy to digest chunks of time and content then they are much more likely to be able to fit this in to existing work and lifestyle commitments.
- Don't just provide the basics. It's important to tick off the essentials, such as compliance, but a true learning culture goes beyond that, providing learning and training that is designed to help employees grow.
- Don't underestimate the value of learning every day. Daily learning – even just for a short period of time – can be an invaluable way for employees to achieve growth and progress. So, invest in an infrastructure that enables employees to take learning at their own pace.
- Listen to your employees. How do they see a learning culture better evolving within the business?
A positive learning culture can have a very tangible impact on the bottom line of any business and is worth investing in. Get in touch with Enterprise Study today for your learning requirements and find out how we can help.


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Katerina Stathopoulou
Mrs. Katerina Stathopoulou has a total working experience of 33 years of which 29 years have been in managerial positions in the fields of Shipping and Banking. She is a seasoned, maritime professional with a unique blend of International finance and operations expertise. She has substantial experience in originating and managing transactions in the Maritime Industry. She is also multi-tasking, results oriented professional, with strong organizational, networking and negotiating skills. Her career in shipping started in 1986 as Assistant CFO for Athenian Sea Carriers, one of the traditional and prestigious Greek shipping Groups, and continued into Banking in 1992 as Head of Shipping Finance for two Greek private Banks, responsible for setting up and developing their shipping loan portfolios. She also held the position of Credit Committee member of these banks. Through these managerial positions, she produced positive results of at least $10bn under high pressure and time sensitive environments She currently hold the position of Executive Director of Investments & Finance Ltd. The company is a shipping financial advisory boutique in Piraeus and London providing financial and investment advisory services to shipping and corporate clients. Over the past 15 years with Investments and Finance, she has successfully advised Shipowners and Bank financiers in distress with financial restructuring transactions in excess of $3.5 billion. Such transactions included bankruptcies and complex workouts of public traded securities she has also sourced and arranged complex bank debt financings, bilateral loans, syndications and club deals in excess of $16 billion and public and private equity placements in excess of $4 billion. She advises financial institutions who wish to gain exposure in the shipping industry by analysing and evaluating potential investments as well as identifying target shipping clients. She has proven her ability to learn quickly, manage multiple competing priorities, handle effective negotiations for difficult and sensitive shipping matters and apply professional and personal skills to achieve company objectives. She is also an active member of WISTA Hellas and she is currently serving my second term as Executive Committee Member of WISTA International. She is also a member of the Greek Shipping Bankers Association and a Mentor and Board Member of iforU, a non-profit organization for the empowerment and support of young women entrepreneurs through Mentoring & Networking. Furthermore, she is a Lecturer on Shipping Finance at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Finally, she is a frequently invited Speaker and Moderator in International Shipping Conferences held in Greece and abroad on Shipping Finance and General Maritime issues. She has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance from the University of Maryland, USA. She is fluent in Greek and English, with basic knowledge of French.


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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Instant Gratification Sunday ~~ Scrap basket Sunday !!!
6 comments:
- Valerie the Pumpkin Patch Quilter said...
Now that is super cool, I have been quilting a long time and have seen a LOT of quilts, but never one built in this way. I would love if you would do a little tutorial if you get the time!
Your 1986 fabrics are wonderful. I love seeing those fabrics because they are a bit of your quilting history. They also remind me that I don't need to fall head over heels into every quilting trend that pops up...eventually those zebra prints will be tossed in the scrap bin with the blue goose fabric and then where will I be?!!! ;)
- April 15, 2013 at 4:29 AM
- Kim said...
I had that book! I think it was the first one I had before I ever began quilting, but I never really "got" how the blocks went together--I hope you'll show that eventually. And how lucky you won all those scraps--Sweetwater is one of my favorites. I'm glad you could join in.
- April 15, 2013 at 7:40 AM
- make.share.give said...
What a great idea! Pieced and quilted at the same time. I love the colors, too.
- April 15, 2013 at 8:51 AM
- Leanne Parsons said...
It's coming together nicely so far! The way I see it...some quilting time is better than no quilting time, and I have my remaining sanity to prove it!
- April 15, 2013 at 9:25 AM
- Deb@asimplelifequilts said...
This looks great and I love your "instant gratification" term. Mine are string blocks - instant sewing comfort!
- April 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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Romulus is willful and headstrong but has begun to see the promise of a life spent in service to a greater goal than one's own impulses.
Romulus was the champion of Dorn's gladitorial arena in the Chain, and had stood unbeaten against dozens of foes ranging from humans and half-elves to orcs, and even more exotic creatures. Romulus' last challenge in the pit came at the hands of Alisaar when he demanded that Dorn release the dragonborn slaves he had working in the mines. In a shocking upset, Alisaar stood victorious and offered Romulus a choice: A death that would be forgotten as soon as the crowds began to cheer the name of the next champion, or the difficult task of uniting and enlightening their entire race.
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Course ObjectiveThe course is short, so our goal is to give you an idea of the awesome
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At the end of the course, you will be able to devise a valid fMRI
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Quizzes 10%
Entry RequirementsFluency in the Python programming language, for instance through
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Cool Riverside House For Rent (Code 1523)
The area of Duong Khue – Chuong Duong – Ngu Hanh Son
With an area of 80sqm, the modern house includes living room – kitchen – 3 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms – laundry room – terrace. Full furniture.
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Kirsten Ireland was born on November 7, 1979. She began writing at an early age, brightening the lives of her family members with stories that sometimes made sense, but often times didnt. Most of these stories are currently being held in a large vault, (sometimes called a cardboard box) tucked away in the spare bedroom closet of her family home in Indiana.
The bulk of Kirsten's work includes poetry, essays, and short stories.
Kirsten currently resides in Muncie Indiana, where she is also a portrait painter as well as a singer/songwriter.
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Scars of Art – Cyprus UK premiere
We're happy to announce that our documentary about contemporary art in occupied territories of Cyprus "Scars of Art" was selected for the "I will tell international film festival" in London. We'll look forward to partecipate to this beautiful event in England.
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Green Bay, Brown County tourism spending up 5.1 percent to $1.1 billion in 2017
Tourism spending topped $1.1 billion in 2017 according to figures released May 8 by the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau. Green Bay Press Gazette
GREEN BAY - A strong summer tourism season made up for a disappointing Green Bay Packers season.
The Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau on Tuesday reported Brown County tourism's total economic impact stayed relatively flat at $1.1 billion in 2017.
CVB President and CEO Brad Toll said it was a good year considering the Packers' 7-9 record last season. That also meant no home playoff game in January, which generates an estimated $15 million for the local economy, helping get each new year off to a positive start.
It was still a strong year for events, with tourism spending up 9 percent, to $215 million, during July, August and September.
The strong summer months helped drive a 5.1 percent increase in spending by visitors for the year. Spending by visitors increased from $638 million in 2016 to $671 million last year. Toll said the increase in direct spending by visitors exceeded 9 percent over the last two years.
Direct spending by visitors makes up the majority, but not all, of business sales connected to tourism.
"A lot of the growth is due to new exhibits, new spaces, new hotels and the Titletown District," Toll said. "They worked together to help grow tourism here."
Toll said occupancy rates at Brown County hotels stayed flat, not because room nights declined, but because developers added about 200 new rooms in the Green Bay area.
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Toll said he expects the Packers' 100th anniversary celebration, national attention on the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help and conventions to spur an increase in tourism spending this year.


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Spanish for Conversation
Unabridged Audiobook
Written By: Stacey Kammerman
Narrated By: Various Participants
Publisher: KAMMS World Wide
Date: January 2006
Duration: 1 hours 2 minutes
It's all about communication! No need to devote years studying a new language in order to improve communication. Conversational Spanish allows you to quickly and easily learn the Spanish vocabulary necessary to communicate more efficiently with the growing number of Spanish-speakers. This program will assist you in acquiring the language skills necessary to feel more confident. The everyday common phrases in this program are useful whether you are learning because you are traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, looking to earn more money at your job, obtain a better job or perhaps you simply want to learn for personal pleasure. This audio program is non-grammar based and does not require prior knowledge of the language. Conversational Spanish offers an introduction to the Spanish language. You will gain a basic knowledge and understanding in a concise, efficient and user-friendly format. LESSONS: Greetings & Courtesies Days, Months, Time Colors & Numbers Expressing Opinions Emergencies and Much More!


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What happens if I don't do it?
If you wait until the end of the year to file taxes, you'll have to pay a penalty. It's not huge, but it's not nothing.
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10 Baby Hats Crochet Pattern Book 3 to 12 Months
"Baby Hats"
Crochet Pattern Book
Featuring flower accents, animal ears, and a variety of fun styles, these 10 hats are quick and easy to make! Each sized for 3,6, and 12 months.
Yarn used medium worsted weight
32 Pages
Published in 2014
Color Photo & Instructions
All patterns come with a plastic pocket cover to protect the patterns
Dunroven House H-31 Primitive Homespun Country Red Large Plaid Fabric 1/2 Yd Cut
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Sloane for Men
Enhance your distinct style with this collection of unique and masculine statement pieces. Jewelry by Sloane for Men is a reminder that creativity, love and energy are never too far away.
Wear your Jewelry by Sloane for Men as a stylish outward expression of your inner being.


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From the tranquil shores of an island paradise running along the beach, fishing and exploring along its beautiful shores, to the bustling, fast-paced, harsh life in big New York City, Winston Duke has made the best of his humble beginnings and is now making his presence known in the entertainment industry.
The Caribbean born actor hails from Argyle Village Tobago where he, his mother and elder sister lived in a small family community where everyone knows everyone. "It was very charming. I had a lot of freedom and adventure when I was a child growing up in Tobago. I had a community of people always around me, enriching my life with love and drama. From the stories people would tell to the real life situations that would happen…." But that's not all he took away from his childhood years.
Even in paradise, work was always a part of his reality. "…there was always work to do. I saw my mother and community work hard every day, from dawn to dusk….So the spirit of hard work has, as a result, always stayed with me." That spirit has paid off for Duke as through his years of hard work and training, he has begun to realize his dream.
He was just nine years old when his mother, then a restaurant owner, moved him and his elder sister to New York in search of better educational opportunities. They stayed first with a family friend where they had to sleep on the floor for several months until they moved to a studio apartment in Brooklyn New York. They decorated it with a couch and TV they found by the side of the road and used a rug that they bought from an antique store.
Though his mother and sister sheltered him from the stress of those earlier days, the move was hard on Duke. He was shy in high school prompting his Spanish teacher at Brighton High School in Rochester, NY to suggest he try out for school plays to boost his confidence. And it was all uphill from there. Duke proved to be a natural at acting. He went on to achieve a Bachelor of Arts in theater performance "and "media study" from the University of Buffalo and a Masters of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama. And, in case you're wondering, his sister achieved her dream as well. She became a Physician Scientist who trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital and then Yale. Both he and his sister have made his mother very proud.
Within a short time after graduation from Yale, Duke made his television debut on the highly acclaimed LAW & ORDER SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT series as Cedric Jones, a college student subjected to hazing and sexual abuse, which turned out to be an amazing experience for Duke.
He followed that by landing the recurring role of Dominic on the equally prestigious series PERSON OF INTEREST where many viewers are first becoming aware of his talent and acting potential as the following comments can attest to.
"I was amazed when I saw he hadn't acted much, and I'm really excited to see where he goes from here. Hopefully some awards, very soon."
"Winston is fantastic as Dominic….. I think Winston Duke has a bright future ahead of him."
"Winston Duke is an excellent choice for the part. I'm amazed at how little TV acting experience he has under his belt and I look forward to watching him in other roles."
"Totally an amazing actor yet he's been in pretty much NOTHING! Love his role as Dominic…he has a bright future ahead in acting if he chooses to do so…"
Oh, he definitely chooses to do so! He has displayed a passion and ambition for acting that comes along rarely in the profession, and though still early in his career, he has shown the ability to immerse himself into whatever character he is playing. He credits much of his acting ability to his life in Argyle. "I would like to think that some of the most influential years of my life, which helped to shape the man that I am today, are my memories of running up and down the beach of Argyle Village, Tobago and playing with my cousins and friends and seeing both the beauty and hardship of people living in a developing nation."
His character, Dominic, is the current bad guy on PERSON OF INTEREST and while many would describe Dominic as a ruthless, cold, highly intelligent and an extremely charismatic sociopath, Duke has a different perception of the character which he discusses in the interview. He also tells us more about his early life, theatrical experience, some of his experiences on the set of PERSON OF INTEREST and his plans for the future.
Many thanks again to Winston for taking the time from his busy schedule to talk with me. It was a memorable experience for sure. He is a talented actor with a huge future ahead of him. He is also a genuinely honest and sincere person and once you meet him, I doubt you will forget him anytime soon. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I enjoyed talking to Winston.
As for Dominic, Elias will always have a spot in my heart; there is just too much history there to want to lose it. But I hope Dominic stays around for a long time. I think New York City is big enough for both Team Elias and Team Dominic as long as Team Machine is around to referee. 🙂
Actually I was quite surprised when I read that you were born in the Caribbean because you don't have that accent at all. That must've taken some work to change your speech pattern.
Yes it did. . In addition to moving to the US while still young, I also went through three years of speech, dialect and voice coaching at Yale School of Drama. So when you get out you're pretty well versed in either turning it on or turning it off. I love doing dialect work myself. So I definitely work on a bit of a slight urban dialect to bring it more to myself.
Well you sound like a native New York mobster on PERSON OF INTEREST for sure. I would never have thought you were born outside of the states.
Yeah. Actually, at times when I'm with my family, my true accent comes out very thick.
So what was it like living in Tobago? I saw some of the pictures and it was just beautiful.
Oh, it's gorgeous, really gorgeous. I grew up in Argyle, Tobago which is part of the twin island country that is Trinidad & Tobago and we were pretty much on the beach. Our house was probably 10 feet away from the ocean. So as a child just running on the beach, playing it was paradise. We had a very large extended family there so it was always a beautiful community. It really brings to mind the saying 'it takes a village' 'cause it was a village. It was actually called Argyle village.
So I just grew up knowing all these people and all these beautiful stories about my community and exploring. Every single day it was an exploration because I could go and visit this person, or visit that person, and everyone was almost your caretaker, because they knew you, they knew your family. So I could go to my cousin's house or go to a friend's house and everyone was responsible for you. And going to visit the Argyle waterfall as a child was common. As groups of children, we would just go up and explore a little bit by the waterfall. You couldn't go too far in because there are some dangerous parts. But we would explore the waterfall. And there were wonderful things to do. It was an idyllic paradise.
Your family moved to the US when you were just nine. Was the move difficult for you, for your family? Was everything prepared for your move in advance and was there a special reason you came to the states?
No I would say it was different. You could say it was difficult not having so similar a support system as Argyle. You know there is that typical immigrant experience of coming here and having to learn a new system. Not really a new language because English is the national language of Trinidad and Tobago but there is a language usage in the US which you need to acclimate to so learning that language usage, in that sense, was difficult and new and challenging. We created a new community of friends who were here and willing to give help and advice. So not a lot was set up before we came here but we made do. My mother had some friends abroad and distant relatives who lived abroad, but not easy access to close family. She didn't have a lot of family that she knew. We came here in search of higher educational opportunities for my sister. She wanted to be a doctor.
WOW! That's nice. I hope she made it.
She did! My sister is a really beautiful story. She is now an obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility which she learned at Johns Hopkins Hospital and then Yale. Yeah, we came to do that schooling and it's worked out wonderfully. So now my mother has two children who have been trained in the Yale educational system..
That's quite a success story.
Yeah, my mother is proud. 'Fruits of her labor,' so to speak.
So speaking of education, you started acting at the University of Buffalo, continued at Yale Drama School and graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts. You must have had an interest in acting at a much earlier age to select that course work. When did you realize you wanted to be an actor? What was the reason you decided to go into that profession?
I developed an interest in acting in middle school. Not being from the United States, I spent a lot of time reading, and a lot of time watching television to learn the culture and language usage. So I really fell in love with storytelling at a young age. I used to watch, for instance, FRASIER. That was my favorite TV show. At the time, I had no way to articulate why I loved FRASIER and these sitcoms so much. Now I can look back and say it was grammar, pace and timing, and the character building which was so strong that it lent to every situation they put Frasier in. And the ensemble was so strong. Thinking back, I probably didn't love the story in so much as, I just loved that it was funny, it was a hit and it was beautiful.
I grew up also reading a lot of comic books. There was a store in our Brooklyn neighborhood that sold comic books. So I developed a love for storytelling really early in middle school. Specific to acting, when I got into high school after we moved to Upstate New York, I was a bit introverted which isn't uncommon for immigrant children. I mean it's a typical immigrant story in the sense that at school and in public you tend to be a little bit more introverted. My high school Spanish teacher noticed this and suggested that I do theater to kind of find my voice and to come out of my shell, I would say. And as you can tell, I loved it! I really loved it!
I did what was called a 24-hour Play in high school. That was the first thing I did. It is where we all show up at the end of a day, around 6 PM, and there is a group of writers, group of actors, and group of directors who are all high school students there at Brighton. We then spent the 24 hour period making and putting on a show. We started by we would taking Polaroid pictures for head shots and then threw them in a hat from which each writer and director would randomly select a group of actors and then they spent that night writing a play. The next morning at 6 AM, the actors would come in, memorize the lines, worked on them, and 6 PM that day they performed them for an audience.
Yeah that was my first foray I would say into acting in high school and I was scared out of my mind to get on that stage and then boom, I loved it…loved every second of it. It is really very, very meaningful, that story, to me. It was just the right thing and then in college I majored in theater performance and "media study" and it just kept growing.
Nice story! I notice after college you didn't seem to do much theater. You seemed to go right into TV. You obviously loved the theater so was there any particular reason why you didn't stay on stage longer?
No. Actually I would say that Theater is my home and where I feel very comfortable. I spent four years in college and three years in graduate school doing theater and that's where I learned a lot. For instance, when I first came out of school, my first professional job was a play in Portland Maine at Portland Stage Company; one of August Wilson's most famous and acclaimed plays MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM and that was an amazing experience. I then followed that with a performance at Yale Repertory Theater doing ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST. I love stage. It means a lot to me but I believe that these media blend and complement each other. So, for me, the things that I've learned in stage, I've just been able to apply them in a different way for television and film. I have a great opportunity at the moment to explore that and I hope the things that I'm learning in television can help me with any of my future work on stage. I believe they lend themselves to each other beautifully.
Interesting perception. I know some actors I have interviewed have said that it's quite different between theater and screen. The fact that you feel comfortable doing both interchangeable is advantageous.
I want a career of diversity and longevity. So I would love to go back and forth doing theater, television and film. There are differences, but the major common denominator is truth. What is the truth of this situation? What is the truth of this human being, of this character, of this life? No matter how surreal or hyper realistic the world is. I mean, I could play a comic book character that lives on Mars but there's still this 'human being' in terms of emotion that appears alive. There's a common denominator of truth to life; not just human beings but to life. I am of the opinion that everything loves being alive or wants to be alive in some way. So there's always a common denominator of truth. Once you can tap into it and flush it out, I would say it works in all media whether its stage, film, television or radio plays.
So your first role was as Cedric Jones in LAW & ORDER SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT. Did you enjoy that?
Oh loved it. So first of all I would like to say working and being a part of the LAW & ORDER institution…..
(Laughs) Yeah, it is an institution it's it! Never thought of it quite like that.
LAW & ORDER is an institution at this point. It has been around forever. It is continuing to pump out amazing, poignant, relevant stories. And everything is current. They pull things right out of the news. That's the wonderful thing about LAW & ORDER. So if it's something that's happening currently, it will influence the story. You'll be a part of that, where the stories come from. So there is a very socially aware and socially impactful aspect of LAW & ORDER that's very beautiful and necessary. So it was truly an honor to be a part of that, the LAW & ORDER institution. And it's a well-oiled machine, I tell you. They know what they want. They are very quick to illustrate their story and why they're telling it. So everyone is on the same page always. Everything is clear. They also treat guest stars like everyone is a prince; from the regular actors, right down to the guest stars, right down to the one-liners. Everyone gets treated with a lot of respect. It was an amazing experience.
It's good that it was so memorable for you. After that you landed the role of Dominic on PERSON OF INTEREST and that had to be a thrill also.
Well that's a huge blessing! I can't say anything less about it. It's amazing having these first recurring opportunities for people to get a chance to see what I've been working towards for a long time. I've been working and training and just watching life to be able to do this kind of work. And it's a blessing but not guaranteed in anyway. So I'm very privileged I would say to be able to get these opportunities.
I have read a lot of viewer comments, particularly when you debuted in "Brotherhood" that expressed surprise at how talented you were with so little experience in your background. Myself included. It really appeared that you had been around for years. It was obvious you had excellent training and just as obvious you love what you do.
Thank you.
You're very welcome. When "Brotherhood" first aired, did you watch it on TV? Did you like the way the episode turned out? Were you excited to see Dominic for the first time?
To tell you the truth, I watched it at home with my two biggest fans and my most trusted circle of support which is my mother and sister. I was nervously biting my fingernails wondering what it would look like. (Laughs) And I was just, I guess, you know great. I was surprised. You know it's one thing to do it and you do your best. You put your best work out there and you expose yourself. Acting like any other art or any other thing you create and you let go into the world. You make it, you release it, and then you leave it. And that's what I did. So I did the work. I went on set, we shot it, and then released it. And watching it at home, it felt brand-new. I didn't recognize myself. I was shocked at everything I saw. I even fell for the twist. (Laughs).
(Laughs). That was a big twist in the storyline. I was going to ask if you knew that was coming.
After we shot it, yes. I knew. But when I was watching it at home, I didn't see it coming. I completely forgot because I got so enrapt in the story. PERSON OF INTEREST does that to you. It sucks you right in so every moment is new, every moment is surprising. They love misdirection, and I fell for it hook, line and sinker even though I shot it! So that was my experience. I was completely shocked and it was very surreal watching. Every time I see myself on screen, I'm blown away. Not because of my work, but rather I'm just blown away to realize that every moment I'm on camera, I am actually realizing my dream; a dream that I have worked towards. Every single time I see myself, I realize it's a working dream and that I've been very blessed.
Were you familiar with the series before you audition for the part?
To be really honest with you, no. I knew that there was a series called PERSON OF INTEREST, but I wasn't very familiar with the show. I came on this season and the three years prior to that, I was in school doing 18 hour days acting, working on learning the nuances of the crafts and how to factor that in at every turn. So, I was not very familiar. My interpretation of Dominic was very raw when I came in for audition. It came from myself. That is to say from my imagination of who this man was and my idea of his world. I'm really thankful that they saw my interpretation and believed in it. But after I got the role, I watched every single episode of PERSON OF INTEREST almost religiously. By the time that I shot my first scene, I had watched almost every single episode.
That's a good way getting ready for the part; learning about the current characters and what the PERSON OF INTEREST universe is like before you come on board.
Yes. I wanted to familiarize myself with the show esthetic. I needed to understand the rhythm of the show and what the other characters were like. It's the diagetic world that I needed to understand. So I really invested in that. And the writers really facilitated that as well. They were open to conversation. You know, behind the scenes, it's a very collaborative thing. The writers speak to the actors on set all the time. . If you (the actor) have a question, you can ask them. In addition, all the directors are very helpful. Everyone shared, down to the crew. The cameraman will always prompt you and say this is the 'right' shot that we're doing right now. So you're never in the dark. You're not figuring things out by yourself. You're really a part of a team. In summary, one of my favorite aspects of PERSON OF INTEREST is how collaborative it is.
One of my favorite aspects of the series is the casting department. They are very perceptive in their choice of actors/actresses for the characters the writers create.
They are fantastic. Big thanks to them for seeing Dominic in me. .
So how did you find out about the role?
Again, another group of people who saw potential in me were my agents. So they sent me in for this and I just gave it my all. It just came at the right time as well. The stars aligned, I guess you could say.
Was the audition simple for you or was it more difficult? Did you have a chance to practice the lines before you had to give the reading?
It wasn't a cold reading. I was given a couple days to prepare the scene. I didn't go in thinking I had this or that this was my role or anything. I just wanted to have fun. I saw an interesting character and I just focused and hoped for the best. I actually left the audition thinking it would be nice to get this but I don't really know if I got it or not.
Were there a lot of other people auditioning as well?
Oh yes, yes, there were a lot of other people auditioning with me. I saw a lot of other really talented actors there. And outside of the room, you hear them practicing their lines. I just had confidence in myself that I could go in there and do something that was truly mine and that my interpretation of the character was honest. And that I could bring a little life into the words that they wrote. And I was very happy about that.
So let's talk about Dominic. Dominic has been labeled a super-villain for the season. He has been written as emotionless, cold, unfeeling yet highly intelligent, and very charismatic. Do you enjoy playing that type of role? Do you enjoy playing him?
I do. I enjoy it thoroughly. I really enjoy the Dominic super-villain. That is an interesting word, super-villain. Maybe he is misunderstood. (Laughs)
For me, Dominic is a self-made man. He is the American dream albeit perverted by crime. I think Dominic is a man who is very ambitious. I would say he is very hungry and bends his world and his surroundings to fit him. It just so manifests through crime, intimidation and violence which he uses to accomplishes his dreams, but it's the underlying drive is a lot more universal than we think. When you have a dream, you want something more. I would say everyone wants something more out of life, but it's just what are they willing to do for it? He's just willing to do different things to accomplish his goals. And I guess that's what makes him villainous. But the original theme is very universal about him.
What appeals to you about the character?
What appeals to me are those aspects where we are similar, which is that I also want more out of life. I am very hungry to make myself something more than I am at the moment. I don't want to seem 'weak' and I, to some degree, would like to bend my world to fit my ideas, hopes and wishes. It just will not manifest that I would kill someone or engage in criminal enterprise to do this. That's where we differ most! But otherwise, I would say that's where I connect with him the most. Those are my favorite parts..
And it always surprises me what he would do and how he accomplishes or works around the obstacles put in his way. Because he's met with obstacles all season. And that's one thing I talked about. They are just messing up his plans. Like he has had so many plans and no one would get hurt if they just followed his plans. He doesn't like failure but he sets out very clear, strategic plans. If you look back at the episodes, he had everything set up and either Team Machine or Elias came and they messed it up. Or one of his guys failed at doing their job after he gives them clear and specific instructions and they can't achieve it. There is no room for that. He's definitely a manager. He's a big time manager.
That is definitely Dominic for sure. (Laughs) Unfortunately his severance package leaves a lot to be desired, right? You basically do what he wants or you're dead. Period.
(Laughs) Yeah, Yeah. His termination package is just a little different. There is no severance pay when it comes to Dominic. (Laughs) I guess I find a lot about Dominic to be more universal than people may see which is what makes him more of a human being to me. When I think of Dominic as a super-villain it starts clouding my ideas. I start thinking capes and such.
(Laughs) The 'super-villain' label came about from the superhero persona the show indulges in by having characters do some superhuman feats occasionally, which fans love I have to say. Reese is a good example of that though he isn't the only one, and that isn't all there is to the character. But when you have 'superheroes,' by contrast you have to have 'super-villains,' and currently Dominic fits that role.
True, true ,very true. But I also love how they include a 'down to earth' quality to all of them. Reese doesn't try to be a superhero; he's just a man who wants to protect people. He wants to save people around him. He wants to do good things.
Exactly. He's very good at what he does which is why fans love him.
He has specific skill set that allows him to do that. And Dominic is the same way. He has a specific skill set that allows him to get around people; to get what he wants.
Speaking of other characters, how do you like working opposite veteran actors like Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson. And you've worked very closely with Enrico Colantoni. How do you feel working opposite them? I'm guessing you are learning a lot from them.
I would say it's an incredible honor to get to work with the likes of Enrico Colantoni and Jim Caviezel. So far I haven't been in any scenes with Michael Emerson, but I actually stay on set and watch him work. I am the guy who, after I wrap, I will go and sit with the director and watch people shoot or I'll take notes. I think of myself as this perennial student; a life time learner. So I look at this as post graduate studies. Every day I go to work and learn what I can.
And you couldn't pick a better person to watch than Emmy winner Michael Emerson.
Yes! And Enrico Colantoni as well. He is also a Yale School of Drama alumnus. So working with him and watching his depth of work is also an honor and a continuing educational opportunity to see where I could potentially end up.
Things you can never learn in a classroom.
It's truly continuing education! This is actually my fieldwork until I am Winston Duke. (Laughs) I'm learning and I'm learning every single day which is kind of what you do as an artist. You go out into the world, and you learn. You never stop learning. And I think the day I say I've learned enough is when I'll have to reassess what I'm doing. But I've learned a lot so far too. And they are very giving of their time, all of them. They will sit and talk with you when they can.
You've talked about how comfortable it is to work on the POI set, but maybe you have some special moments you've experienced on the PERSON OF INTEREST set that you can share?
Oh, special moments, I have so many. One in particular was meeting Enrico Colantoni and realizing we both went to Yale and that we know a lot of the same people. We talked for a long time after I wrapped. We made plans, after I told him that I had never seen an ice hockey game, to go and watch an NHL ice hockey game when we get a chance in New York. We've both been on the run so much, working, so we haven't had a chance yet, but we are going to go. (Laughs) I've never seen one and I'm into sports, but some sports I don't get, and ice hockey is one. He said I shouldn't knock it till I try it. He is Canadian so he loves ice hockey. It's his favorite sport so I can't wait for that.
Well, coming from the Caribbean you wouldn't know much about it.
It's not one of my things. I'm 6'5 so I have a very high center of gravity. Ice sports are not my thing.
Just out of curiosity, are you the tallest on the set?
I am. I'm tall but I look taller on the screen.
Well they have you paired with people, females in particular, which are pretty short so that makes you seem very tall.
I'm the same height as a Dwayne Johnson, the Rock. He is my height, so is Ben Affleck. He's 6'5. So I am not like absurdly tall. I just look taller with the pairing as you said. Dominic also is a large man. He has a very large presence in a room. You can't not notice Dominic, which is why he is also so dangerous. You don't just meet Dominic. It took a long time for people to meet Dominic.
He's definitely a shrewd character. So, in "The Devil You Know" Dominic killed Scarface, Elias' lieutenant and life-long friend. Now Elias has vowed to avenge his friend's death, so a showdown between the two is supposed to happen in a future episode(s). Are you looking forward to playing those scenes?
I am! It'll be fun. You know it's going to be magic when the writers have Elias and Dominic in the same scene. It's always fire when they are together. You could say fire and ice at times. It's always going to be very interesting and dramatic. So I'm very excited to play it. I would imagine that the fans have a lot to look forward to.
In the final showdown, of course you favor Dominic, but given the mythology of the series who to you think should win Elias or Dominic?
Of course I favor Dominic, but I can't really say much. My hope is that whatever happens I want your minds to be blown which, is all that I have wanted in all my episodes this season and I think the writers have that vision. PERSON OF INTEREST is great about thinking about their viewers and fans always. They always put a lot of thought into every episode, it is never anything simple. Recently I had the pleasure of tweeting from the writer's room. I live tweeted and I got to enter the PERSON OF INTEREST brain. I got to see just how much thought goes into just one episode. It makes me go back to knowing that I always have to do my best because they are always doing their best. They are always leading with their best foot, putting a lot of thought, a lot of effort into what they are creating. It's a huge team effort, everything is thought through, and everyone is trying to make their best work. That's something very special.
You been in five episodes now. Do you like the way the character is evolving? Your character killed Scarface which is turning into a big pivotal point in the story line. Did you expect your character to do anything like that in the show?
I didn't expect anything. And you never know what to expect from PERSON OF INTEREST, but I did not expect that to happen. But I do love how he has evolved. I like that they are giving him so much complexity, power and strength. I think that is another sample of how PERSON OF INTEREST is so progressive. First strong, self-realized powerful female characters, then minority characters, ethnic characters with diversity in strength and ability. I think that's very wonderful in PERSON OF INTEREST. It's a very strong position to take on television and that's to their credit. I feel so honored to be a part of a show like this.
In one of the episode this season, Elias' number came up. Reese of course was right in there, doing what he could to save Elias. You seem to have a very good understanding of Dominic's character, so what do you think would happen if Dominic's number was sent to Reese and Finch? Would Dominic accept Reese's help?
I don't know! I really don't know! I think it would depend on the day. Dominic juggles a lot of different things so I think probably, depending on what else is going on in Dominic's world. Dominic is such a dynamic character and has multiple things going at once, so it would be interesting. I can't really say anything else or speculate anything else. It would be interesting and fun to watch whatever else happens.
In "Blunt" you had a face-to-face with Reese, your first of many I'm sure. Fans were looking forward to it. Did you enjoy playing that scene? Did you like the way it turned out?
Yes I loved it. I thought it was a great scene. I thought it served a great function. That they finally met because Reese is a large figure in Dominic's world as well. And Dominic's goal was just to meet him and let him know that he is a threat and that he knows more about Reese than he realizes. At least, that was my interpretation of the scene. To say to Reese, that I am aware of you, and I see you. We both hide in plain sight and as a result I see you. I am able to really see you. You are no police officer. I think that was what was going through my person. That Dominic sees him for who he is. It's a very powerful position to take in life. And that would be my hubris scene (Laughs)
Also that scene meant a lot to me because I finally got to go face-to-face as an actor with Jim Caviezel, which was a big deal for me!
It was a good scene and a lot of fans liked it as well. Earlier I mentioned that many fans were very impressed with your acting ability with so little actual TV experience behind you. Did you expect to move ahead so fast? Did it surprise you as well, or did it seem normal for you?
So was it a surprise? Yes but I've been working towards being able to take full advantage of opportunities like this when they do come. I'm just very happy that casting was able to see that, and the producers and the network were all able to see what I could bring to both the character and to PERSON OF INTEREST franchise.
Obviously they did see there was a lot of potential there, and it comes across very well on the screen.
You are at the beginning of your career. So where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
In 10 years! Wow, that a big question. This is a career path where nothing is guaranteed, but I would say in 10 years, I would hope that I would be well on my way along the path to longevity in what is my chosen profession. I would like to have more film opportunities, while balancing it with stage, new media, and more television work. I would hope to be actively building a body of work that shows my dedication and continued perseverance at this craft.
Maybe a series of your own somewhere down the road?
I would love to have a series of my own. (Laughs) I would love that!
So, you have a lot of fans on the show. Anything special you want to say to them?
I just want to say thank you for accepting me wholeheartedly. By no means has that gone unnoticed. It means a lot to me that I am so well received and accepted by them. I will continue to strive for excellence in the stories that they love, that mean a lot to them and to me.
And down the road there is a lot of good stuff brewing between Dominic and Elias that we don't want to miss a minute of, right? A lot of twists and turns and everything we would expect from the series, right?
Yes. A lot of good things. Don't miss a minute of it and stay tuned. With PERSON OF INTEREST, no matter what you're going to be satisfied with the entire ride. So BUCKLE UP!
Great! Well I personally hope that both Dominic and Elias survive into season five because their conflicts, and how they impact Team Machine are fun to watch.
They are truly dynamic characters and very fun to watch.
Besides Dominic, what is in your future? I read you will be appearing in three episodes of the new CW drama THE MESSENGERS which will air in April. Can you tell us something about it?
The shows premise is that a strange object falls from outer space and creates an energy wave that changes the lives of a group of people to try to stop the impending apocalypse. And that show is going to be a very fun wild ride as well. The cast is amazing. By the way, it's the second show where I get to act opposite an actor who played Jesus. (Laughs)
(Laughs) Funny!
Yeah I notice things like that. Jim Caviezel played Jesus in THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, and Diogo Morgado, who is starring in the MESSENGERS, played Jesus in THE BIBLE miniseries on the History Channel. So it's the second time I'm meeting with Jesus, which I think is quite the hilarious happenstance for that to be a reoccurring motif in my young career. I think people will be very interested in the series as well. It has a very strong cast, a great ensemble and it's going to be fun. So stay tuned for that.
Nothing more I can divulge at the moment just stay tuned for more on the Winston Duke story in the future.
I understand you're interested in certain charities from your home island of Tobago. Can you tell us about them?
Yes. I am working with the Tobago News Children's Fund. And I'm working with them and my sister to develop outreach programs for local children to get more involved in the arts thereby make them more aware of career opportunities in the arts. I just want to tell them (and their parents) that there are career paths in the arts, if they just pursue them. So I'm currently creating these programs with the Tobago News Children's Fund. My passion is just to give back to my direct community because I came from the island of Tobago which of course is a part of Trinidad. So I first wanted to do something that directly impacts my island in particular and then would also branch out to help other people that are a part of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean in the long run.
Nice that you want to give back to your community and it sounds like a very worthwhile endeavor. Well, I've taken up enough of your time. Thanks you so much for the interview. I'm so glad we finally got together on this.
I'm glad it worked out as well. Thank you so much and it means a lot to me as well. Hopefully we can talk again down the road.
So ended a very good time. I hope I get to talk to him again too. So you don't miss it, The MESSENGERS is set to air on Fridays at 9 PM beginning April 10.
You can follow Winston on his Twitter, and Facebook accounts and his personal website by clicking the links below.
Winston Duke Website
Winston Duke Facebook
Winston Duke Twitter
PERSON OF INTEREST Episodes for Dominic.
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Tali Barde
Writer, director, producer, German
Tali Barde is a writer, director and producer based in Cologne. His award-winning feature film debut, the no-budget teen thriller For No Eyes Only, was released in German cinemas in late 2014. In 2016 Tali was selected for the Berlinale Talent Campus. As well as developing several fictional drama series in Writers' Rooms, he directs commercials and short films.


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Synapse Electroceutical Limited supports Bromley Healthcare Charity
Published : 11/04/2017
Synapse Electroceutical Limited has offered a hand of support to the Bromley Healthcare Charity in the form of sponsoring the activities of its Leg Club Charity. The donation from Synapse Electroceutical Limited will assist in the continuous activities of the leg club in providing support to its members and the local community.
Susan Duke, who manages the Bromley Healthcare Charity, explained: "To organise such a Club requires funding. Up until now members and volunteers have done an excellent job in raising most of the funds to cover their running costs and social activities"
Last year, Frank Hall, Bromley Healthcare specialist nurse, (also a volunteer/Treasurer of the Leg Club), Mark and David Hall (his two sons) and Marc Barton (husband of the Chair of the Leg Club) organised an annual 20 mile sponsored fun run and raised £1733. "However, more funds are needed to keep the Leg Club going" said Raoul Pinnell, Chair of the Trustees of the Bromley Healthcare Charity, "and we are delighted to have secured a £5,000 donation from Synapse Electroceutical Limited, a local company who have developed an innovative leg ulcer treatment, Accel-Heal."
John Gildersleeve, CEO of Synapse Electroceutical Limited said: We are delighted to support the work of the Leg Club. We are passionate about improving the lives of patients suffering from hard to heal wounds and on relieving the burden that such wounds place on patients, their families and on healthcare providers.
William, who is a member of the Leg Club, used Accel‑Heal® as part of his treatment plan and said: "I had stoically put up with a horrid sore on my leg and have to admit that I was suffering significant discomfort. Following a referral from my GP, the Accel‑Heal® treatment was incorporated into my care plan and I still can't believe how quickly it healed. I also enjoy the social side of the Club as I have retired and it helps me to get out of the house and meet new people."
The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation was set up to help people who are recovering from leg wounds. The local Leg Club in Bromley is supported by the Bromley Healthcare Charity and meets every Wednesday from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm at the Court Farm Evangelical Church Hall, 198 Court Farm Road, London SE9 4JS.
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Meet Kim
Kim Rhodarmer, a resident of Mint Hill since 2001, is the Founder and Executive Director of Servant's Heart of Mint Hill – Assistance Programs and Community Boutique.
Kim has undergraduate degrees in Social Work and Behavioral Science. Postgraduate work consists of a Master of Criminal Justice, NC School Social Work License, and Certification in Essential Business for Nonprofit Organizations from Wake Forest University. Kim's work experience includes case management of physically and sexually abused children (ages 5 – 17) and a Juvenile Court Counselor in Lexington County, SC, and Mecklenburg County, NC where she developed and successfully implemented a program for status offenders.
For 13 years, she worked as a School Social Worker for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools at Crown Point and Winterfield Elementary Schools. She was named the 2008-09 Exemplary Employee award. Kim served as Executive Director of Matthews HELP Center March 2009 – 2014 and taught in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 2015.
She served as a member of The Matthews Chamber of Commerce (2009 – 2014), Matthews Human Service Council member (2009 – 2014; served as Vice President and President), council member of the Community Health Alliance at Novant Hospital (2010 – 2014), board member of Smile for a Lifetime (2013 – 2017), taught in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 2015, and member of Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce (2016 to date). Servant's Heart was incorporated in May 2016 and opened its doors four months later on September 1st.
To meet her is to experience her passion for Servant's Heart of Mint Hill and the significant service it renders to this community.
Meet Tracy
Tracy Doyle, a 22-year resident of Mint Hill, is Servant's Heart's Community Boutique Manager. Tracy launched her lifelong retail career at the age of 18, at which time she realized quickly that retail merchandising and customer service would become her lifelong passion. Having worked in large department stores as well as small kitchen and home decor shops over the years, Tracy's career has exposed her to most every facet of retail from the sales floor to purchasing to management. It was during her 16-year role as Retail Manager at Matthews Help Center's thrift store that Tracy met Kim Rhodarmer. It was no surprise to those that know Tracy that she was Kim's natural choice for Servant's Heart's Boutique Manager.
Tracy enjoys visiting other retail and thrift stores, as they offer her the perfect opportunity to observe retail display features, sales strategies, and customer service experiences so she can utilize what she learns to benefit the Boutique. Tracy loves mentoring her 60 volunteers, who appreciate the way she makes them understand the impact they are making by what they do and appreciate the importance of giving our customers a special experience they will always remember.
More About Servant's Heart
Our Community Boutique, volunteer opportunities and how you can help . . .
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Servant's Heart of Mint Hill is a 501(c)(3) organization.


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I feel bad for not posting new pictures for this week's challenge again. However, when I saw the the phrase "the golden hour", my mind did a happy jump because I've been dying for this opportunity to come up. I think I already mentioned in a separate post that I love sunrise and sunsets. I simply love the light during such hours and the magic it instantly bring to the subject of the photograph. Today, I am sharing several "golden hour" photos that I collected over the years. First up is a picture of two trees which I took while waiting for a cab in Subic:
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique
It took me a while to think of something unique but then I remembered I saw something very interesting when I went to Subic. Ta da….
Hope you were not freaked out as much as I was! I was really disturbed how this statue stood out so much amidst the trees. It looked like a real kid waiting for someone or something. How it got there and who ever did this…. I have no idea.
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Summer Kickoff at White Rock Waterpark and Beach Resort!
Last March 30-31, 2012, our office held its annual teambuilding at White Rock Waterpark and Beach Hotel inSubic, Zambales. The place is ideal for companies and organizations that are looking for summer getaway without the hassles of long road travels.
How to Get There
Since it was an office activity, we had no problems getting there courtesy of the bus arranged by the Transportation Committee. (Side note: We have committees every time there's a big office event. I've been a part of the venue committee for the office's past two teambuildings). The group left Bicutan at around 8 AM. We arrived at Puregold in SBMA proper at around 12 NN already due to the heavy traffic we encountered in EDSA.
If you are going there via public transportation, all you have to do is a board a Victory Liner bus going to Olongapo. Travel time is about four to five hours depending on the traffic. From the Olongapo terminal, you have to walk a bit to the main highway then board a "red" jeepney. White Rock will be situated on your left just after the strip of beaches in barangay Baretto.
(Travel Diary) A Weekend in Subic
I love traveling. I especially love long trip and road trips. I've been working for over a year now but because I still have commitments, I still can't afford to go to far-flung places. However, in January I promised myself that I'll try to reach different places this year. My goal this year is to tour Luzon.
There is peace in traveling alone but we must admit that traveling with companions is still a lot more fun. I thank God I have friends who have the same idiosyncrasies as me. So I and three of my high school friends have officially started what could be series of escapade. Our first stop last May 14-15: Subic Bay.
Going to Subic
We agreed to meet at Victory Liner at 5:30 AM in the morning. I don't know what happened because for the first time in my life, I arrived late for a trip. LOL. I reached the terminal 5:55 AM, just five minutes before the bus departed.
Should I Open a Travel Agency?
Lol. What a title. My whole day passed like a whirlwind. I probably contacted several resorts and hotels and also looked at the outskirts of the Internet to search for transportation services. You see… effective today, I'm already a travel agent.
Nah. Just kiddin. I was assigned to be one of lead in organizing our office's teambuilding and it's not a joke. >_> I already organized a strategic planning before in Tagaytay and I almost died. I promised myself that I'd never do that again but look here I am trying to killl myself again. I have no issues with trying to find a venue as long as there's still enough time. Our teambuilding is scheduled on May 5-6, so good to luck to me on finding a decent place for 50-60 people.
I and some of my high school friends are also planning a trip this May. While finding a hotel or resort was easy, transportation was totally a different story. Thankfully, my researching skills didn't fail me and now I'm trying to haggle with a travel agency for car rental services. 😀
Oh well. Good luck to me and to my travel arrangement activities. I hope everything will turn out well.


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Sherry Price, a local State Farm Representative, recently visited Pathways. Mrs. Price explained several important insurance issues for teenage drivers. During this session, the students had several questions about Tennessee State Law for automobile insurance. She even discussed the law changes for burnouts that would cause parents to lose their insurance if students received a ticket for that offense.
100% of the faculty/staff at Pathways Alternative School are Highly Qualified as defined by NCLB.It is the policy of the Hawkins County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX (1972 Educational Amendments), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Wes Smith, Title VI Coordinator, ext.2025 • Lori Allen, Title IX, ext. 2021 • Angela Jackson, Section 504 Coordinator ext. 2404.
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Massage therapy can help relieve your pain and muscle tightness. Under the direction of Dr. Laila Nayab-Murshidi, DC, at Vitality Medical Center in Tustin, California, you can enjoy massage therapy as part of a whole treatment plan to address a wide range of conditions. Call the office or book an appointment online today to experience the benefits of massage for yourself.
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Massage is often thought of as a way to pamper and indulge yourself. Massage therapy does help loosen up tight tissues, but it has many other major health benefits. Vitality Medical Center may use massage to address a number of conditions, including:
- Stress-related insomnia
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- Sports injuries
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How does massage enhance chiropractic care?
Massage reduces inflammation and improves range of motion in your tissues, which allows for better communication throughout your nervous system. Following a massage, you and your body are more relaxed. This helps to enhance the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments and make the relief you experience from these adjustments last longer.
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- Improving your immune system function
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At Vitality Medical Center, you can benefit from massage therapy as an adjunct to chiropractic and other wellness care. Massage addresses areas generally treated in chiropractic sessions, including your neck and back.
Massage reinforces healthy movement patterns, so you can stand and sit a little taller. This wards off muscle imbalances that are often at the root of nerve compression or pain.
What should I expect during a massage?
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