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Rutog Town
|Coordinates: 33°23′6″N 79°43′48″E / 33.38500°N 79.73000°ECoordinates: 33°23′6″N 79°43′48″E / 33.38500°N 79.73000°E
|People's Republic of China
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Rutog or Rudok (Chinese: 日土) is a town and seat of Rutog County in far western Tibet Autonomous Region. It is the seat of Rutog County in the Ngari Prefecture. It is located 126 kilometres by road northwest of Shiquanhe (Ali/Ngari). The town has a population of about 1000 people. Older reference works give the name as Rudok.
It lies approximately 10.5 miles east of Zhabsang near Pangong Tso lake.
Rutog is a small town on the Ladakh frontier of Tibet Autonomous Region, close to India. Rudok is picturesquely situated on the side of a hill standing isolated in the plain near the east end of Lake Pangong in Ladakh. Historically an integral part of Ladakh, it is also geographically and culturally a part of Ladakh. The houses are built in tiers, whitewashed and walled in. At the top of the hill are a large palace and several monasteries painted red. About a mile away from the foot of the hill is another monastery. Rudok is about 13,300 feet above sea-level, and the greatest altitude on the route connecting it with Lhasa at the pass of Mariom la (the water-parting between the Brahmaputra and the Sutlej) is 15,500 feet. The winter climate of Rutog and of all the towns of the Tsangpo basin, owing to the intense dryness of the air and the light fall of snow, seems to be bracing and exhilarating rather than severe. The thermometer never approaches the minimum record of Puetra (in the same latitude and at half the absolute elevation), according to the observations of native surveyors.[1]
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- ^ One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. 23 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 815.
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A 26-year-old man was injured in a shooting on Interstate 35E in St. Paul on Saturday, Oct. 27, police said.
The incident at 2:30 a.m. between Pennsylvania and Maryland avenues was the second along the interstate in the metro area over the weekend. A woman was shot in a road rage case early Sunday on I-35E in Eagan.
The man in the St. Paul shooting was taken to Regions Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, said St. Paul police spokesman Howie Padilla.
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How many Marcel Duchamp does it take to screw in a light bulb? The exquisite corpse drinks the new wine as conductor/arranger Andre Popp and sound effects wizard Pierre Fatosme cook up some of the most outrageously surreal pop arrangements ever to hit vinyl. This came out on CD several years ago, but meanwhile here's the original LP artwork including cover art by William Steig.
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Uncontrolled Affections Will Ruin Your Acumen
I'm reminded of a Coach Wooden adventure at the alpha of his teaching career at South Bend Central Top Academy if one of his students, fathers was on the academy board. Coach was 99% abiding he would acclaim this apprentice for a top academy basketball letter even if he did not fit the criteria. This apprentice "had formed harder with a acceptable absolute attitude throughout the season, and admitting he lacked able arena time, Wooden acerb advised him for a varsity letter in basketball."
Coach Wooden said, " A few canicule afore I had accounting out my final account of letterman, the player's ancestor "suddenly" appeared in my office. After even a hello, he accepted to apperceive -"Are you traveling to put his son's name on the list?"
"I haven't fabricated my final accommodation yet. I may cover him, but technically your son doesn't qualify."
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Wooden was affronted and even challenged the man to "settle things outside."
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For over 70 years Coach accomplished his students, teachers, abettor coaches, and ancestors associates the accent of "self-control". He said, "Practice abstemiousness and accumulate affections beneath control. Acceptable acumen and accepted faculty are essential." (Wooden's "Pyramid of Success")
Coach Wooden 70 years afterwards still remembered how he let his affections baffle with his acceptable acumen black that adolescent basketball amateur who did not acquire a basketball letter.
Coach Wooden's "3 Rules to advance by":
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2) "Avoid excess. Shoot for moderation."
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The great thing about EPs is that they offer early adapters an economical way to get to know a band. It's also a good way for a band to dial-in a workable line-up.
Kitten, an L.A. Indie Rock band, formed in '09. A year later, the group issued their debut EP "Sunday School."
Next came '11's "Cut It Out." Though the production team of Chad Anderson, frontwoman Chole Chaidez's songwriting partner, and Nick Johns remained, Kitten went through a lineup change. Max Kuehn (drums), Elvis Kuehn (synth/guitar) and Zach Carper (bass) quit to fully commit to FIDLAR, they're other band.
Okay, time to rebuild.
'13 saw the release of "Like A Stranger." Shortly after the EP dropped, Kitten announced the departure of band members Waylon Rector (guitar), Zach Bilson (bass), and Lukas Frank (drums). Bryan DeLeon (keyboards) stayed until the conclusion of the '13 tour, then parted ways as well.
But within months, Deleon, Bilson, and Rector rejoined Kitten for a headlining tour. But it didn't last long. Rector and Deleon announced via Twitter that they had decided to leave Kitten again. Guys, are you in or out?
Regardless, the 'group's' self-titled full-length debut arrived in '14.
2014 Kitten
2009 Sunday School
2011 Cut It Out
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Butterflies dangle their moments over the offerings of red and yellow flowers..they pull on their slender leggings and dance in the puddles of nectar…the off to another color to become blended in sweet satiation.
The dark trees lean low between their limbs to watch the butterflies. They rustle their leaves in approval and they wriggle their roots with applauding as the warm earth begins to touch their core with her wet longings.
That river there…the one that whispers in gurgling sounds…it is swallowing with desire to surround the hard thick ends of tree girth…it wants to lap at the splayed damp of earth and devour her contents…to ravish her and take her down below to the river bed where she would be such a lovey erosion.
Dare you walk this pathway to the gardens of abandon..to the gardens carved in leather and stone, the gardens of Ravishtown….


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Pretty cool, Richard.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Some Halloween Props (Not Mine)
Pretty cool, Richard.
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just discovered your blog through a series of links (originating at www.garageofevilnetwork.com). You do some great work, impressive! Curious what you used as your base on the cloaked ghost?
Keep it up, inspiring stuff!
- September 6, 2009 at 5:53 PM
- Grim said...
I used a section of pvc pipe for the main "body". I drove about a 4' long section of conduit about a foot into the ground and just slid the pvc pipe (the whole ghost at that point) over it. The only problem I had with that was that the wind would make them face different directions than I wanted them to, so I would have to adjust them daily. While I was building them, I just made a simple stand for them to stay upright on.
- September 7, 2009 at 12:58 AM
- Julie Karst said...
Your Grim Inspired me as well...would love to share a picture of him with you!!
- May 25, 2014 at 12:20 AM
- Grim said...
Would love to see any more pictures that anyone would like to send. Glad so many people like Grim. :)
- September 30, 2014 at 8:00 AM
- Rick James said...
Could you give me some info on how you made "grim"? I'd love to make a version of him this year!
- May 11, 2016 at 6:01 PM
- dogsonly said...
I love,love your engineuaty for using things that are likely in the garage, or can be purchased cheaply and your imagination is inspiring. I'm getting ready to put out my homemade very inexpensive decorations, including one from your collection. When it's done hopefully I can send some pictures. Please don't stop making your scary Halloween decorations, you have alot of talent.
love it to Death, Happy Halloween.
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- October 19, 2016 at 7:55 PM
- Grim said...
Thank you!
- October 19, 2016 at 8:32 PM
- Grim said...
Duplicate comment... :)
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July 8, 2014
Bringing Iran in from the Cold (Ana Palacio,7/07/14, Project Syndicate)
Rapprochement between Iran and the West has long been a "white whale" of global politics. But it increasingly appears that the world may be on the verge of a new era, characterized by a wary yet crucial collaboration between countries - particularly Iran and the United States - that had been irreconcilable since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.The imperative for such cooperation drove last month's Bergedorf Round Table, organized by the Körber Foundation in conjunction with the Institute for Science and International Security. At the event, which I attended, 30 politicians, senior officials, and experts from Europe, the US, and Iran considered the relationship's future, producing some important insights that should inform future policy decisions.With countries across the Middle East crumbling and territorial sovereignty disintegrating - most notably in Iraq - this effort could not be timelier. To reverse the region's slide into chaos, it needs strong stabilizing forces that can underpin coordinated action aimed at curtailing sectarian violence. Here, Iran has a key role to play.
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I met a woman at a writing conference after giving a poetry lecture and she asked me if I wanted to have my cards read. In fact, now that I think about it, it wasn't so much as her asking me, but rather her telling me that I needed to sit down and have a session with her. Most people that know me, know that I believe in fate, that I believe in love, that I believe that everything happens for a reason. I think that people are put in our lives for specific reasons and that we take something from each and every encounter we have with them. So when this opportunity presented itself, I didn't think twice about it. I sat down in an empty room with her and she read my cards, detailing the next year of my life.
She told me some things that I laughed at, things that I never thought I'd have a fighting chance with, and then she told me some things that immediately made my heart fall, that took my breath away. It was one of the first times in my life that I was truly speechless, and I remember sitting there, staring at the cards in utter shock, disbelief and awe.
I was skeptical until certain things started happening, until situations began to present themselves. The stack of coincidences was getting too high for me to ignore what was being put right in front of my face.
And now I'm coming up on that year mark and the more I think about those predictions, about what the universe has already put in motion, how it's broken me, how it's blessed me, I'm wondering how this is all going to play out. A year ago, I was a completely different person; someone that even now, looking back, I don't even recognize. This past year has taught me more about living than any other time in my life, and if that woman is right, if the words she said to me when I left that room prove true, then these next couple of months are going to be very interesting for me.
Now, like I said, I believe in fate, but I also believe that we can create our own destiny. So change is in the air for me--that much I know is true--but the more I think about it, the more I think that that air is starting to smell like chicory coffee and voodoo, that those nights are beginning to feel a lot like magic. And if I'm the one looking into my future, I'm seeing nights spent writing at Lafitte's Blacksmith Bar, mornings spent on the Mississippi River listening to Jazz.
Oh, and a new book.
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Silves-born Iberian lynx released in SpainBy Carrie-Marie Bratley, in Algarve · 27-06-2013 10:51:00 · 1 Comments
Two Iberian lynx, that were born last year at the Silves reproduction centre as part of an Iberian species recovery plan, were released into the wild last Friday, 21 June, in the Guarrizas valley.
Of the Iberian Lynx released into the wild so far this year, 11 were born at the Algarve-based CNRLI reproduction centre, in Silves.
This latest release, according to a statement from the Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF), involved the help of the public and the presence of Portuguese nature conservation authorities, along with their counterparts from the Spanish regions of Extremadura and Andalucía.
It was a moment, the ICNF said, that "symbolised the programme's contribution to preserving the species" as well as a nod to international and inter-institutional cooperation.
In total 11 of 19 cubs that have been reintroduced to their natural environment (six females and five males) under the reproduction programme were born in Silves, where they were also taught to hunt and survive in the wild.
Their first few days of freedom are monitored by radio and satellite.
The 2013 Spanish reintroduction plan foresaw the release of 19 cubs in an attempt to salvage the critically endangered Iberian Lynx population.
It is believed there are only a handful of Iberian Lynx living in their natural habitat, in southern Iberia, making them the world's rarest cats and most endangered feline.
So far this year 17 cubs have been born at the CNRLI centre in Silves, 15 of which are currently also being taught to live in the wild, in preparation for their release next year.
The areas in which the young cats are let go are chosen due to their potential for letting the lynx population grow.
For this, local populations both in Spain and Portugal have been educated on the project's aims with a view to giving the species its best shot at pulling back from the brink.


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Today is November 11, 2009. It is a decade and half a year that we got separated, separated with my batchmates, classmates and friends. After four years of honing our intellectual skills and talents with the help of our great and beloved teachers, we are now taking our different paths, successful in the various endeavors we have. We, particularly the IV Rose section of Lusacan National High School Batch 1998, as the advisory class of Ms. Anariza P. Ayangco (see, kumpletong kumpleto ang name), seldom see each other. My classmates and friends are everywhere, some are lightyears away, others are few steps away. But, where are they now? Where are we now?
And that is our class picture last August 1998, taken during the Linggo ng Wika celebration – this is the serious shot, a wacky shot followed. Picture shows how skinny and dark we were, but, seeing us today, lots have changed, we are all healthy, fair, and matured (except me, jejeje) 🙂
When we were just busy with our first jobs, we still managed to meet every November 1st in Quipot cemetery, incomplete, yet happy.
We spent time until dawn, transferring to one puntod and another, para lang mabisita all our relatives. Even the neighborhood 🙂 smirked at us due to the noise we created, but we didn't mind them, all we knew was we were happy getting together.
Years after years where some of us got married and build own families, getting together every november 1st abates, what we did is we make sure that we have one date, say every Christmas to get together, a night swimming in DJ Resort will do, just as simple as that! We aren't complete though! Lucky are we if we reach more than ten. Last year, we had it December 28, 2008 when Ruth got back from Qatar. Hopefully this year something like this happens again. We wish we wish we wish!..
I see three to five friends of mine every Sunday when I attend a mass, I frequently see Yhsang, Reynolds, Thanex, Pidong and Fanny, Makiss (yes, she's here) and Idol. But, are we talking that much? Are we spending time together right after the mass? Nope, just hi and hello, and a tap on the shoulder, then leave. Perhaps, this is a proof that everyone is busy with their lives. I won't say we are now disbonded, we just have some important things and persons to deal with. But we are still fortunate that we can find time at least once a year together and have fun. We may not that chatty every week, but we are not forgetting everyone. We still miss everyone.
As Erick jokingly said to me in skype, "Ano bang magkakaibigan yan!, ni hindi man lang magyakapan, dapat baso-baso yan!", Yaan mo Erick, when you go back from Singapore, ikaw ang taya! Looking forward to that, December is fast approaching and I smell the gathering 🙂
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At one time or another, we all wonder who it is that we might be, where it was that we came from, why am I here? It is only natural in the progression of things to wonder these things.
But what if you slipped in the shower or fell down some stairs, and when you came awake, you did not know who you were? How would you handle that? Your entire memory is wiped clean by a simple pit fall or stumble. So one day, you are the CEO of a major corporation and you slip in your office bathroom in Phoenix Arizona and wake up in a hospital. And you awaken only to discover … You cannot remember who you are … Without a clue of who, what, where, when and why?
So to make matters even worse, when the doctor looks at you and says "What is your name?" you have no working knowledge of the word name and you do not know its meaning. When introduced to your wife of some 30 years, you do not know what the word "wife" means.
What would you do if you found yourself in this predicament, with untreatable form of memory loss. Again, "What would you do, when you look around the room and survey your world, and nothing, absolutely nothing, registers with you, then what?
I suppose there is no greater agony in life than bearing an untold story inside of you.
Kind of scary eh.
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About the Wales TUC
The Wales TUC is the voice of Wales at work. With 49 member unions, the Wales TUC represents just over 400,000 workers. We campaign for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.
The Menopause: a workplace issue
In 2017, the Wales TUC published a report The Menopause - a workplace issue based on a major survey of almost 4000 workers.
The survey found that 88 per cent of women workers who had experienced the menopause felt it had an effect on working life, while around 6 in 10 had witnessed the issue being treated as a joke in the workplace. The survey also showed that only a very small number of workplace had policies in place to support women who experience difficulties during the menopause, and in some cases health and safety issues in the workplace caused women's symptoms to worsen.
The survey showed that many women wanted to see a change in the way the issue is treated at work, and as a result the Wales TUC put together a series of campaign asks of the Welsh and UK governments.
We have also developed The menopause in the workplace - a toolkit for trade unionists to help reps press employers to make improvements in the workplace. Read more...
Wales TUC Course Directory 2018/19
We know what a difference to workers a trained union rep can make. Union reps make sure working people get a voice at work. Organised workplaces where workers are involved in decisions have better training opportunities, better pay and are safer and fairer. Unions can help employers too. Union Reps significantly improve labour retention and reduce absenteeism and involving unions in decision making can help companies survive bad times.
Wales TUC Education provides high quality training for all union workplace reps in Wales through our providers at Coleg Gwent and Adult Learning Wales. Our courses give union reps the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to do a great job and reps will also get nationally recognised educational credits.
This booklet gives details of courses for the whole of the year to come but if you are unable to find a course to suit your needs or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact one of the Wales TUC Education Team.
Rydym yn gwybod cymaint o wahaniaeth i weithwyr y gall cynrychiolwr undeb hyfforddedig ei wneud. Mae cynrychiolwyr undebau yn sicrhau bod pobl sy'n gweithio yn cael llais yn y gwaith. Mae gan weithleoedd trefnus, lle mae gweithwyr yn cael cymryd rhan mewn penderfyniadau, gyfleoedd hyfforddi gwell, gwell cyflog ac maen nhw yn fwy diogel ac yn decach. Gall undebau helpu cyflogwyr hefyd. Mae cynrychiolwyr undebau yn gwella cadw gweithwyr ac yn lleihau absenoliaeth yn sylweddol a gall cynnwys undebau mewn gwneud penderfyniadau helpu cwmnïau i oroesi mewn amseroedd anodd.
Mae Addysg TUC Cymru yn darparu hyfforddiant o ansawdd uchel ar gyfer holl gynrychiolwyr undebau yn y gweithle yng Nghymru drwy ein darparwyr yng Ngholeg Gwent ac yn Addysg Oedolion Cymru. Mae ein cyrsiau yn rhoi'r sgiliau, y wybodaeth a'r hyder y mae cynrychiolwyr undebau eu hangen i wneud gwaith gwych a bydd cynrychiolwyr yn ogystal yn cael credydau addysgol sy'n cael eu cydnabod yn genedlaethol.
Mae'r llyfryn hwn yn rhoi manylion ynglŷn â chyrsiau ar gyfer y flwyddyn gyfan sydd i ddod, ond os ydych chi'n methu â gweld cwrs i gydweddu â'ch anghenion chi neu os oes gennych chi unrhyw ymholiadau, mae croeso i chi gysylltu ag aelod o Dîm Addysg TUC Cymru os gwelwch yn dda.
Wales TUC Cymru campaigns
Disability and 'hidden' impairments in the workplace
The Wales TUC is pleased to announce the publication of its new disability and 'hidden' impairments in the workplace campaign survey report and toolkit.
We recently carried out a major survey of more than 1000 workers in Wales which found that many disabled workers want to see a change in the way that disability is treated at work.
We carried out this research to better understand attitudes towards and experiences of disability in the workplace in Wales, including those of workers with 'hidden' or non-visible impairments . The research gathered statistical evidence as well as the stories of disabled workers to give voice to those experiences. Read more...
Better jobs closer to home
Wales TUC – powered by Welsh trade unions – has launched the Better Jobs, Closer to Home campaign to demand change for communities where poverty and disadvantage are all too common.
As fresh austerity measures and cuts to benefits from the UK government threaten our most deprived communities with unjust hardship, Wales TUC is campaigning for a plan for a strong local economy powered by decent work.
The Welsh Government has new powers to ensure that public investment in our services directly creates good jobs, where they are needed most. Welsh trade unions are now calling on politicians to commit to using these powers so that investment is committed to the valleys with organisations who employ disadvantaged and disabled people on decent wages and good conditions. This means creating good jobs for young people, lone parents, adults without qualifications and the long term unemployed among others. A radical move to create actual opportunities for those shut out of the jobs market.
But it doesn't stop there. Wales can't prosper while the valleys struggle so now is the time support the area with a genuine mix of exciting opportunities allowing people to get on without having to get out. Major projects like the South Wales METRO, for instance, should be maximised with a headquarters located in the valleys.


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A kitchen with purple as the dominant color screams elegance and enchantment. It's an individualistic color that is stimulant of insight and can bring warm or cool atmosphere for interior space especially if you add blue or red tones to the design. Purple brings an effortless elegant touch yet it's one of the most neglected colors for kitchen design. Peep our purple kitchen design ideas to get inspired.
What Color to Pair it with?
Since purple is undeniably a bold color, one way to start compiling your Purple kitchen design ideas is by mixing it with another neutral color. This color comes in a wide variety of shades ranging from a light pastel-like lavender to dark Byzantium purple. One way to do this is by painting one wall in purple and leave the rest in ivory. Another good pair for purple is yellow and coffee or beige color. When balanced with gray, a neutral color is subtle and restrained and you'll get an inherently royal impact out of this combination. For example, Lighter shades mesh impressively with darker grays such as charcoal while darker shades of purple mesh perfectly with light and almost white grey. If you aim for purple finish and texture it will create a striking difference and this also applies to lighter purple hues in glossy textures. Eggplant purples and richer plums go so well with matte textures.
Fixture and Furniture
As for the window treatment, consider purple color textiles. However, if solid purple drapes/curtains turn out to be too imposing and harsh then go for purple printed textiles instead. If you happen to have glass-fronted cabinets with a plum beading and white floor and countertops, then one wall a deep plum shade and three others a dark charcoal gray for a classy modern look. This look will work best if you also have a large bay window. If you want to achieve a sober ambiance with only some purple accents then use gray as your dominant color instead by painting the walls a light ash gray. Then, use gray granite countertops and floors and glass fronted cabinets that have a deep purple beading. Complete the look with purple backsplash as well as chrome appliances
If You Only Want Purple to be a Small Touch
If you only want purple to be a nice additional touch then consider accessories with purple color tone such as purple pendant lights hanging above the countertop or put purple coffee mugs on open shelving. Hanging purple color paintings or artworks on the walls like close up pictures of blackberry, plums, wine bottles or grapes can emphasize the purple color theme sophistically and stylishly. Opt for tall vases filled with artificial/fresh orchid or lavender flowers and place them on top of cabinets or the corner of the shelf. Another safe alternative is bright purple color for chair cushions.
Purple kitchen design ideas are worth considering for you will achieve restful and airy environment in a room that's often called the heart of the home.


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Latest news about Tom Hiddleston. Archive with 5 posts.
2017-01-10Tom Hiddleston received his 1st Golden Globe Award this Sunday. Tom tried to use his acceptance speech in order to pay attention to the civil war in South Sudan.
2016-09-19Tom Hiddleston and Priyanka Chopra presented an award Sunday night at this year's Emmys. All the present could not have missed the little twirl the two made while coming up to the microphone.
2016-08-11Robert Downey Jr. is glad to have Tom Hiddleston in Instagram.
2016-07-11Tom Hiddleston was seen jogging on the sand with his trainer. This happened on Gold Coast in Australia. Taylor Swift was not seen anywhere!
2016-06-23Adam Wiles, the Scottish DJ has ended relationships with Taylor Swift sometime earlier in June. However, the star is doing just fine. The star was linked to Tom Hiddleston. According to a source, the limits will do it.


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One in four of us will be personally confronted by addiction or mental illness in our lifetimes. Give today, and make a difference for an individual, a family - our community.
In-kind gifts are welcome support for these and other programs:
Requested Items:
Know someone willing to donate new kitchen appliances? We are looking to outfit a new kitchen, and are in need of a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, and several coffee makers!
To make an in-kind donation, please contact our Development Department, at 216-431-4131 x1303, or at email@example.com.
Recovery Resources establishes special projects that Help Us Grow! The H.U.G. Garden, one such project, was established in 2012 through the support of many donors. The garden provides a safe and comfortable place for clients to receive treatment, learn about gardening and nutrition, and to simply relax. Learn more about how you can continue to help us grow.
We can provide any assistance you want to establish a fund in memory of a loved one or dedicated to a specific cause close to your heart. We are actively seeking funds dedicated to the provision of services for those with a dual diagnosis services, for young adult prevention programs, for general health and wellness education and support, and for our capital campaign. We are also looking for dedicated funds to support our strategic implementation of upgraded technology, security, and communication systems. We will partner with you to create a fund that connects your passion to our needs! Contact Diane Tomer at firstname.lastname@example.com or (216) 431-4131 ext. 2501.
For many of us, estate planning allows us more opportunity of giving than at any other time. It would be our honor to work with you and your financial advisor to arrange for the type of gift you would like to arrange for. We can provide financial advisory services if you wish. Contact Diane Tomer at email@example.com or (216) 431-4131 ext. 2501.
When we look at the communities and societies with the healthiest and most satisfied citizens, the defining factor appears to be the degree to which they are willing to help each other, for the greater good. help define our community in just that way! Join with us in the daily work of making this community whole and healthy.
We are proud to share a part in Mandy's journey. To learn more, View Mandy's Story
Send a check. Make checks out to Recovery Resources and send to:
Recovery Resources
3950 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Give of your time. Recovery Resources has a volunteer network of amazing people, including those serving on our Board of Directors and Associate Board of Directors and as Volunteers. Contact us anytime to get involved.
Establish a new fund or remember us in your will. We can help at any point in your planning. To explore ideas for legacy giving or establishing your own fund, contact Diane Tomer at 216-431-4133 x2501.
These funds honor special causes and special friends.
James' Fund was established in memory of James Grant Dolezal, 1986-2014.
The Partners in Health-Partners in Hope Fund will support the integration of physical health care into Recovery Resources' scope of services, to include the transition of our Ohio City location to a newly renovated building at 4269 Pearl Road, creating a healthcare neighborhood in Old Brooklyn that will serve all of Northeast Ohio.
Recovery Resources' Annual Fund enables the delivery of charity care to those in our community with limited resources, and also facilitates growth and capacity-building efforts of the organization, to ensure we are meeting the changing and complex needs of the community.
Casey's Fund was established in memory of Kenneth "Casey" Coleman, legendary Cleveland sportscaster and a treasured voice of Recovery Resources. Funds donated in Casey's memory help ensure that individuals who need treatment for their addictions have access to those services, regardless of their ability to pay for them.
Helen's Fund was established in 2008, in memory of Helen K. Jones, the CEO of Recovery Resources at the time of her death. Helen was a tireless advocate and leader with a commitment to social justice. Helen had a particular passion for ensuring that women and children had access to excellent care and services, and so funds donated in her memory are used to support the programmatic needs of women and children.
Funds donated in memory of Rajesh Gopalakrishna will be used to provide drug and alcohol treatment to individuals with limited financial resources.
Donations to any of our funds are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Tax ID: 34-1211116 A copy of the latest annual report filed by Recovery Resources may be obtained here or by contacting:
Recovery Resources
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ALISO VIEJO, CA - Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI), a leading developer and marketer of mobility solutions and services for the wireless market, today announced that William W. Smith, Jr., President and CEO will be presenting at the Merriman Capital's 7th Annual Investor Summit in New York City on November 16, 2010 at 9:30 am ET.
Smith Micro will offer a live audio webcast of its presentation 9:30 am ET on November 16, 2010, as well as an archived replay, which may be accessed in the investor relations section of Smith Micro's website at http://www.smithmicro.com.
Conference Details:
Intercontinental New York Hotel in Times Square
300 West 44th Street
New York City, NY 10036
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.:
Smith Micro Software, Inc. creates new possibilities by developing mobile applications and solutions to solve customer problems. Through our insight into the market, we develop new applications that put you in control of your digital lifestyle. Our portfolio of products and services spans Connectivity Management, Communications and Content Management solutions.
To complete Smith Micro's solutions, the company also provides server software applications and services to help its customers manage their software investments.
More information about Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ: SMSI) can be found on smithmicro.com.
About Merriman Curhan Ford:
Merriman Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions that invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services and corporate & venture services, and specializes in three growth industry sectors: CleanTech, Consumer, Media & Internet and Technology. For more information, please go to www.merrimanco.com.
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If you want to share a small info through a webpage which you want to be viewed by your friends for a few days or months then you need to go through the HTML and CSS coding for developing a webpage. Even after going through all these coding phases then you need to publish the page. You might have heard about the free services about Google pages which help in creating the webpage but here there is a website which publishes a webpage through the Dropbox.
Pancake.io is a new web app which hosts your webpage through the text file on the Dropbox folder. You need to create a text file with content in it to publish and saving it in a special folder in the Dropbox named as Pancake folder then if you want to update the webpage it is easy as opening the text file and updating it.
After heading to the pancake.io website and signup next you need to connect your Dropbox account with the Pancake.io account. Then it creates a folder named Pancake.io in the Apps folder of your Dropbox account.
Then create a text file which you need to publish and save it to Pancake.io folder which is in Apps folder of your Dropbox account. This pancake.io also supports other file formats like PDF, image, Microsoft Office and many more.
You can view all your files that have uploaded to Pancake.io folder of the Dropbox in the Files tab after sign-in to Pancake.io website and there besides each file you have share and view option to view the file. If you want a custom Theme for your webpage then upload a CSS file in the settings tab of Pancake.io application.
Here is one sample article from The Geeks Club website which I turned it to PDF file and later uploaded to Pancake.io folder in the Dropbox
This is a new web application and it is running a contest to win a 5GB Dropbox space just by tweeting its Tweet to win the free space and this contest closes on 23rd of this month. So hurry only few days left for it.
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Every time I hear a Southern accent I cringe slightly. And every time I hear a northern one my ears perk up as I try to locate the source. That's been my week, in a nutshell.
I know it will get easier. I know it will get better. Transition is hard on everyone, and certainly aggravated with a two year old in tow, who is also feeling a bit displaced and confused. We spent every morning this week with him shrieking, "No like school!! No want to go!! No, mommmmmmmy!!" It was heartbreaking. This is a kid who's always loved going to daycare. He loved his teachers, he loved his friends. He would race me inside the school every morning, and then practically push me out the door because he was a "big boy" who didn't need his mama. Talk about disruption to our lives… this isn't easy on ANY of us.
I spent a lot of this week thinking about the things I took for granted living in New York. Things like:
- General sophistication that comes with a New York state of mind. Not that people here aren't "sophisticated" in their own right. It's just… different. Any New Yorker will know exactly what I mean. Are we elitist? Yup. No question. Are we apologetic for it? Nope.
- Access to things that other people just don't have. Like being able to sit in on a taping of "Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen. Or sitting next to Richard Gere in a local restaurant. Or being in the audience for a VH1 Storytellers concert. Or getting to see the inner workings of Dan Barber's kitchen at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. I know that sounds very "celebutante" of me, but it's true! Those experiences are SO New York.
- The narrow, uneven back roads. The Saw Mill Parkway. The Merritt. Seriously, the roads down here are in perfect condition, they are super wide, and it's a breeze driving anywhere. You could probably do it with your eyes closed. But isn't there something sort of charming about winding up the Saw Mill? I never thought about it until I wasn't doing it anymore. And yep, I miss those twists and turns and dangerously narrow lanes.
- Relatively easy access into creative communities. I clearly need to find my way, and figure out where the creatives hang out and work and play, but for now I'm just a little bit missing my smarty pants peeps who inspire me, make me laugh and teach me new stuff.
Hmmph. Today the North Carolina State Fair opened. This is apparently the biggest deal in the world to North Carolinians. We are thinking about hitting it up this weekend, so be on the lookout for a post about fried soda, pig races and pie contests. In the meantime, go out and enjoy New York… grit, grime, bad attitudes and all. And take me with you in spirit…


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All that I view feels like an illusion.
None of it seems to come near.
Has it become all that I fear?
Is there anyone who can feel my confusion?
Is this maybe just a delusion.
Everything vanish that I hold dear.
Will my vision ever become clear?
Will these thoughts ever come to a conclusion?
What if the soul could be released.
Escape from the body in which it stayed.
Eventually it will become nothing more than a shade.
It will know that the mind is deceased.
How come it is so difficult to feel?
Maybe it is not even real.


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Folding wood-framed glass doors, designed by CHRAPKA, divide the living and dining rooms.
In the hallway, brass 'Citadel' chandelier by QUASAR; brass hardware on doors by LINEA CALI; custom-mixed white paint created by Chrapka using FARROW & BALL; green malachite wallpaper by COLE AND SON, seen through open doorway.
In the living area, metal artwork by OSKAR ZIETA; CONSTANCE GUISSET for Petite Friture 'Vertigo' chandelier; 'Fadini Borghi' linen curtains by PIERRE FREY; Santa Cole lamp on windowsill.
'La Panthere' fabric in velvet by PIERRE FREY lines the walls of this recessed seating area.
In the master bedroom, white fabric on headboard by ROMO LINARA; Farrow & Ball paint in 'Light Blue' on built-in wardrobe; sconces found on eBay.
Also in the bedroom, 'Alexandrie' wallpaper by Pierre Frey; yellow lamps by MIS EN DEMEURE; sideboard by Chrapka.
Custom-made, raw wood tables; lamp found on eBay; new wood floors laid in a traditional Hungarian Point design.
In the dining room, black plywood chairs by VITRA; three-arm ceiling light by SERGE MOUILLEs; dining table, sideboard and steel lamp with exposed bulb all by Chrapka and her design team; floor lamp (at left) sourced on eBay; a French-style chair (at right) re-purposed into a unique dog bed.
In the kitchen, the black iron framing the custom-made cabinets was inspired by the Orangerie at Versailles; brass door pulls by ARTE; 'Boussac' wallpaper by Pierre Frey.
In the kitchen seating area, table designed by Chrapka; chairs by MIS EN DEMEURE; new wood floors produced in an etoile pattern.


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Today, we pray for inner healing
Lord Jesus, today we bring to You our wounds. O God who healed the sick, the grieving, the wounded, have mercy on us all. May Your love that surpasses all human understanding fill us, cleanse us and strengthen us. Remove from each one of us any deep inner wounds which we got right from the time we were conceived, up to today. We pray that we can forgive and forget. Help heal the ones we have wounded too. Amen.


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24/7 Registered Nursing Care in NSW Aged Care Facilities Bill DefeatedMadeline Gilkes Published: 30 May 2017
Are you an RN, EN or carer in NSW aged care? Or, are you a Director of Nursing (DON), CEO, or Care Manager? If so, this discussion may be particularly meaningful, frustrating and emotional for you.
Regardless of whether or not you are an aged care registered nurse in New South Wales, you have likely heard reports that Shooters Party MP Phil Donato's bill to legislate 'RNs in aged care facilities 24 hours a day' has been rejected by the NSW state parliament (Rurenga 2017).
'It passed the Upper House last week but was not supported by the Coalition when it was introduced in the lower house on Thursday' (Coote & Clift 2017).
This may have left you asking 'why?', 'what is going to happen next?' and 'who voted for dough over bros?'.
Consider: without NSW aged care facilities having access to 24/7 registered nursing care, are the residents going to be left with better quality care? Or, are the healthcare organisations going to be the ones left better off, financially?
Let's have a look at the reports surrounding this issue and try to understand how all of this has come about and what the motivations were behind denying this bill that could likely improve the care of older Australians.
The Guardian News (2017) reported that one Member for Oxley, The Nationals, The Liberals, and the NSW Government 'voted down' this bill. Ironically, it was highlighted that the vote ironically comes from the local member of an electorate that consists of around 40% > 60 year-olds.
The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association's General Secretary, Brett Holmes said, 'the government's decision was shameful and over time would erode the level of quality care provided to some of the state's most vulnerable aged care residents' (2017).
The same article (Guardian News, 2017) expresses that 'Labor had widespread support for this issue with strong lobbying from the Country Women's Association, NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association, NSW Council of Social Services, NSW Australian Ageing Agenda, NSW Rural Doctors, Palliative Care NSW, Palliative Care Australia, and NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers.'
So Why Was the NSW Aged Care Bill Defeated?
- 'Health Minister Brad Hazzard said some rural nursing homes would face closure if they were forced to have a registered nurse on duty at all times.'
- Hazzard outlined that he had listened to many nursing home operators
- They did not want to use a 'one-size-fits-all' approach
- 'The National's Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries, who was an aged care operator at Moree for five years prior to entering Parliament, said the bill demonstrated a poor understanding of providing care in rural areas.'
- There is a concern over the difficulty of recruiting RNs to work in the aged care facilities
(Coote & Clift 2017)
So, from looking at some of the reports surrounding this bill it is apparent that there are two distinct sides of the argument for and against 24/7 RNs in nursing homes in NSW. That is: the perspective of the organisation/employer, and that of the employees. However, when reading over statements made, it seems that both sides are portraying that they are thinking of the clients.
Reasons made for 24/7 RN care appear to be based on client safety.
Evidently, without access to 24 hour RN care, residents could face potential troubles such as: decreased quality of care; less thorough and timely assessments and interventions; and, fewer available services (because some procedures, e.g. syringe drivers, may be out of the scope of practice of aged care workers other than RNs).
However, the reasons against the bill also indicate that there is a concern that should 24/7 RN care become mandatory, clients may not have access to personal care because there is potential that nursing homes may not be able to continue operating.
As earlier outlined, this was suggested as a result of difficulty in recruiting enough RNs to cover the nursing homes 24/7, and also the obvious financial difficulties arising from paying for 24/7 RN coverage of the nursing homes.
I guess the next concerns that arise from these observations are whether costs of aged care may rise further for residents if 24/7 RN care does become mandatory.
Will there be less access to local nursing homes if the bill passes in the future? And now that the bill has not passed, will people be even more inclined to remain in their own homes for as long as possible?
I wonder if carers will feel empowered or intimidated by the outcome of the bill? And I wonder what the culture will be like in nursing homes throughout NSW, especially considering that there was suggestion, as outlined earlier in this article, that the decision not to vote in the bill was made in consultation with nursing home operators.
Are tensions now expected between executives, nurses, and clients?
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- Coote, G & Clift, J 2017, 'Fight to continue for around-the-clock registered nurses in NSW aged facilities despite failed bill', ABC News, 12 May, viewed 22 May 2017, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-12/fight-continues-for-around-the-clock-registered-nurses-aged-care/8520792
- Guardian News 2017, 'Vote against RNs will harm aged care residents', Guardian News, 22 May, viewed 22 May 2017, http://www.nambuccaguardian.com.au/story/4675792/jenvey-calls-out-rn-vote/
- New South Wales Nursing and Midwives' Association 2017, 'NSW Nationals turn backs on RNs in aged care', NSWNMA, 11 May, viewed 22 May 2017,
- Rurenga, D 2017, 'Shooters Party MP Phil Donato's bill to legislation RNs in aged care facilities 24 hours a day rejected in state parliament', Central Western Daily, 11 May, viewed 22 May 2017, http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/4656234/donatos-aged-care-nursing-bill-defeated-in-parliament-video/
Madeline Gilkes
Madeline Gilkes focused her research project for her Master's of Healthcare Leadership on Health Coaching for Long-Term Weight Loss in Obese Adults. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Adult & Vocational Education, Graduate Certificate in Aged Care, Bachelor of Nursing, Certificate IV Weight Management and Certificate IV Frontline Management. Madeline is an academic and registered nurse. Her vision is to prevent lifestyle diseases, obesogenic environments, dementia and metabolic syndrome. She has spent the past years in the role of Clinical Facilitator and Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gerontology and Education).


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Basic Business Cents
Homework for Starting a Business
Part II-Do the Financial Numbers Make Sense?
by Lou Schultz, SCORE counselor
Original publish date 08/2010 (#42)
Don (Dominick) Shrello used to teach a seminar on opportunity analysis in which he listed decision factors under "Is it Real?", "Can We Win?", and "Is It Worth It?" In the last article we focused on Part I, Is Your Business Idea a Good One?, of our six-part series on doing proper homework before starting a new business. In this article we will focus on the financial aspects, Is It Worth It?
Experienced people with business or financial background may wish to use software to create their financial analysis but I believe there are a number of questions to be answered before you rely on software. Remember that old computer axiom, garbage in, garbage out!
I suggest you start with a simple spreadsheet, either manually or on a computer. List by month for the first year and quarterly for the next two years your forecasted revenue by major income streams. Show when the money actually comes in and not when the sale is made if there is a lag in accounts receivable.
Then under that, list your major expenses for the same time periods. Be sure to include all forecasted costs including inventory, start-up costs, operating expenses, your personal financial requirements, employee compensation, benefits, taxes, cost of sales, insurance, training, consulting, advertising & promotion, maintenance, warranty, utilities, travel, and the all-important "other".
By subtracting the total expenses from the total revenue, you get your net gain or loss for that period. Add another line and calculate your accumulated gain or loss from the beginning. Because of inventory, facilities, and other start-up costs, expect to go negative for some time. The peak accumulated-loss will show you how much money you need to start your business. The cross-over point where the accumulated gain or loss turns positive will show how long it will take you to break even. This is a good time to double check to ensure your projections are realistic and conservative. From this data you will be able to get a feel if this business is feasible and if you have the staying power. You may wish to make some adjustments in your planning at this time. A word of advice, keep a list of all the assumptions you have made because when you come back and analyze your projections and compare with actual data, you may not remember why you made certain forecasts. It is always good to be able to check your assumptions and make corrections.
By doing this rudimentary analysis, you have a good feel for the financial view of the business and you are ready to take advantage of computer programs like Quick Books to do more formal analysis with an Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Break Even Analysis. If you need to borrow money to get you through to where the profits from the business are sustainable, you will find these statements necessary.
Additional help is available by going to www.score.org and clicking on Business Tools where you will find financial templates, on-line workshops, and resource links. SCORE is a national non-profit organization of volunteers who provide assistance to entrepreneurs at no cost. They can be reached locally at 218-732-2259.
Homework for Starting a Business, part 3


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Download the NEW OutdoorAlabama App now! (Google Play or Apple App Store)
State Red Snapper Management Exempted Fishing Permits (NOAA Fisheries)
- EFPs for all five gulf states can be found on this site. This site includes all of the permits and conditions placed on all gulf states regarding the management of the red snapper season.
Alabama 2018 Red Snapper Fishing Season FAQs
Alabama received 984,291 lbs of red snapper for private anglers under an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) from the National Marine Fisheries Service.
What is the 2018 season length?
The season is potentially 47 days long based on daily landings from the 2017 42- day federal red snapper season.
What is the 2018 season?
The Alabama season will consist of weekends June 1, 2018-September 3, 2018.
Weekends begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning and close at 11:59 p.m. Sunday night.
The entire week of Independence Day will be open (June 29-July 8)
The season is tentatively set to close at 11:59 p.m. Labor Day Monday September 3, 2018.
If landings are anticipated to exceed 984,291 lbs, then the season will close.
If landings are less than the 984,29 lbs, Alabama could re-open, in order to use the remaining pounds.
Who is allowed to fish the Alabama Season?
Any person who holds an Alabama saltwater fishing license (resident or non-resident annual or trip).
Anyone 65 or older or a lifetime saltwater license holder must have a current angler registry.
Anyone with an Alabama saltwater disabled fishing license.
Anglers under the age of 16 are not required to be licensed or registered but must report their catch.
What if the weather is bad during days the season is open, does Alabama lose fishing days?
The days are tied to the number of pounds allocated and the amount of fish harvested. If landings are reduced because of inclement weather, or some other event, that reduces landings, days may be added to the end of the season.
How will AMRD monitor the harvest?
All anglers are required by law to report their red snapper through Snapper Check prior to removing the fish from the boat or the boat with the fish being removed from the water. AMRD will maintain a cumulative total.
What happens if someone does not report their red snapper?
Failure to report red snapper can result in the angler receiving a citation that is a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.
Additionally, the non-reporting of red snapper may result in the season closing early. Survey data is used to estimate compliance data and the higher the estimated compliance the more accurate the landing estimate will be.
How do federal for-hire charter/head boats fit in?
Federally-permitted for-hire vessels are not included in the Alabama EFP. They have their own 51-day season beginning June 1, 2018. They may fish in state waters only during the days the state season is open. They may transit with red snapper during the days state waters are closed. Once the federal season is closed they may not fish in state or federal waters.
How do boats that only hold an Alabama Commercial Party Boat License fit in?
They may fish the days that are set for the state season in state waters only (out to 9 nm reef fish line.) They are not permitted to take charter trips into federal waters.
Can red snapper be landed in Alabama while the Alabama season is closed?
No. Possession of red snapper in state waters, while the Alabama season is closed, is prohibited. Anglers fishing under another state's EFP must abide by the other states rules and land in that state. Anglers from other states may not transit Alabama state waters while the Alabama season is closed.


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Farm seasons differ from farm to farm depending on the type of farming in the geographical area. We have developed the website, so the tourism industry can directly contact the farmer to find out what months are best for Agritourism bookings. We are the only professional body in South Africa that focuses on farmers and their tourism ctivities. We are not a booking site but believe passionately in creating a healthy rural economy in South Africa.
What should Tour Operators do?
Copyright Agritourism South Africa @2016. All Rights Reserved. Not for replication or distribution in any form.
Agritourism South Africa is a Nonprofit Organization, Registration number 175-957 NPO, that works with farmers throughout Africa to develop Agritourism Initiatives that offer travellers authentic farm experiences.


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About Us
Who's Who (the Board, Staff, Donors and Friends)
Founding Members
History of CCP performances (gala, seasonal series, Holiday Cabaret, and Strut Your Stuff)
Founded in 1998, Chicago Cabaret Professionals is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated with passion to the Art of Cabaret.
Who We Are
CCP is an alliance of advocates for the Art of Cabaret who have come together to promote public appreciation of Cabaret. CCP members include seasoned and aspiring performers, composers, lyricists, producers, directors, writers, presenters, venues and friends.
Our Mission
We promote the Art of Cabaret by educating performers, presenters, the media and the public at large; by encouraging the development of venues and new audiences; and by encouraging the establishment of professional standards for performance conditions.
Our Activities
We host meetings, performances, benefits, workshops, seminars and networking events. We collaborate with theatres, nightclubs, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, schools and others. We raise our operating funds through dues, donations, grants, and an annual gala performance.
We honor notable performers and other promoters of cabaret with special recognition awards at our annual gala. View the list here.
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CDP presents Tall Stories' production of
based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
If you loved The Gruffalo, don't miss the sequel, which returns following previous sellout Australian tours – now in a new West End production! Join the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father's warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he?
The team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses return with The Gruffalo's Child, bringing together physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults…
Age recommendation: 3+ and their adults
Duration: Approximately 55mins, no interval
The Gruffalo's Child © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children's Books
Photo UK Cast Tall Stories
Skyler was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia where he was actively engaged in competitive sporting until the age of 17. Having had a few experiences with performing throughout high school, he was faced with deciding between representing WA again at a national sporting level, or participating in the year 12 production. He chose the latter. After finishing high school, he studied Contemporary Performance and Theatre Studies for two years, before he successfully auditioned for NIDA's Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting). Since graduating, he has enjoyed performing in a variety of productions, including short films, theatre, cabarets, musicals, fringe shows, commercials and educational national touring productions. Some credits include Neighbourhood Watch (Illuminate Educate), BU21 (Outhouse Theatre), Vampire Lesbians of Sodom (Brevity Theatre; Melbourne Fringe), touring educational shows with Poetry in Action, and Space Cats (Brevity Theatre). Most recently, Skyler appeared in a national tour of Room on the Broom for CDP Kids.
Graduating from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a Diploma of Musical Theatre, Madison has been most recently seen as Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde with Packemin Productions and previously as Penny Hardwick in High Fidelity with Highway Run & Neil Gooding Productions at the Hayes Theatre Co. Throughout 2017 Madison devised her own one woman show What Happened to Mari-lyn under her company madart.co which she performed in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand.
Over the past two years Madison has also been working with Echelon Productions and the Gibber Theatre Company, empowering students through various theatre in schools productions.
Jade developed an early love for performing, immersing herself in drama clubs and musical theatre troupes from a young age. She attended high school at the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries, where she studied theatre and film; going on to work both behind the scenes, and as an actor, on various film projects in Brisbane.
Jade made the move to Sydney to commit to a career in the arts, graduating from the Actors Centre Australia in 2017. Some of her highlights at ACA include performing as Liza in Children of the Sun (dir. Maeliosa Stafford), Horatio in Hamlet (dir. Adam Cook), and as part of the Ensemble in Transience (dir. Anthony Skuse). Since graduating, Jade has trained in Meisner under Scott Williams of the Impulse Company.
The Gruffalo's Child is Jade's first major role outside of drama school and she is beyond excited to join the team.
Associate Director (Australia/ New Zealand): Liesel Badorrek
Director: Olivia Jacobs
Creative Producer: Toby Mitchell
Associate Director: Sam Conway
Designer: Isla Shaw
Lighting Designer: James Whiteside
Puppet Designer: Yvonne Stone
Choreographer: Morag Cross
Associate Choreographer: Luanna Priestman
Music and Lyrics: Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw
Additional Lyrics: Olivia Jacobs and Robin Price
Music Production: Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Jollygoodtunes
Video Credit – Tall Stories (UK Cast)
A Teacher Resource Kit is available to assist schools integrate a visit to see The Gruffalo's Child into classroom programs. The Teacher Resource Kit includes relevant links to the Australian curriculum and comprehensive suggestions on differentiating the activities for students of all needs and abilities. Schools who have confirmed bookings can download the Teachers Resource Kit by entering the password below.
If you have confirmed a booking and have not been given a password, please email email@example.com with the details of your booking.


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Eni Gas & Power is a subsidiary of the Eni Company, one of the largest industrial companies in the world headquartered in Rome, Italy. As part of the Eni Gas & Power Genius campaign, TrueChoice Solutions developed a web application to help Eni customers understand different energy solutions and direct them to related products. The application prompted users to rate their preferences across an array of options, calculating what products would fit individual user's needs. Data from user input would be analyzed and reported back to Eni so the company could better tailor themselves to meet consumer demand.
Once we translated the Eni Gas & Power branding to our wireframes, we began expanding our standard application wireframes to better represent the Genius campaign. Eni values its online engagement and to deliver the best user experience, the Genius application had to seamlessly emulate the company website. Eni Gas & Power's online branding is clean and light, with the brand's signature yellow being reserved for interactive elements. Large icons add color to the website and aid the information presented.
The following user scenarios were developed to accurately define Eni's user base, including the way these users behaved and several possible use cases for the app:
|Planned A
|Planned B
|Planned C
Spontaneous visits to the Eni Gas & Power website to learn more information from the website.
Desire comes from a need for research on power and gas solutions and offerings.
User receives email invitation from Eni linking to the tool directly.
User becomes exposed to the tool via Eni promotional material; billboards, TV ads and other marketing materials.
User accesses the tool after seeing a friend post about their results via social media.
With common scenarios in place, we were able to define detailed personas, giving context to the design of the app.
|Person #1
|Person #2
|Person #3
|Name & Job
|Anna, Renter
|Marco, Home Owner
|Alessandro, Landlord
|Age group
|18-24 y.o.
|25-45 y.o.
|45-65 y.o.
|Motivation and benefits of product usage
Wanted to save money on her gas bill, but didn't make it a high priority.
First time home owner who was setting up his gas and power. Is a returning Eni customer. An environment cautious person wanting to explore green friendly options.
Renting out his property and wanted to give tenant prospects and idea of what the gas and power bill may be.
|Way to product
Saw friend's posting on social media that relayed her results of playing the app.
Was exposed to the app via an email blast sent from Eni to his inbox.
Saw a billboard promoting the app while driving.
|Digital literacy
The final application, titled "La Tua Offerta Ideale" ("Your Ideal Offer") launched in June 2017 on the Eni Gas and Power website as part of the company's Genius campaign.


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Harmonic maps of trivalent trees
Stockton, George F.
Wolf, Michael
Master of Arts
This thesis is a study of harmonic maps of trivalent trees into Euclidean space. The existence of such maps is established, and uniqueness is shown to hold up to a certain isotopy condition. Moreover, within its particular isotopy class, each harmonic map is shown to be a local minimum for the energy functional. A harmonic map of a trivalent tree is determined by its associated nodes. Collectively, these nodes are a function of the lengths of the parameter spaces of the paths which comprise the map. It is shown that this node function can be continuously extended to certain parts of the boundary of its domain; these parts of the boundary are closely related to the geometry of the trivalent tree which serves as the domain of the given harmonic map.


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On June 22nd at 9:00 AM PST, Jonathan's avatar along with Second Life CEO Philip Rosedale will lead a discussion with residents on the role of philanthropy in virtual worlds.
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On June 11, 2007, about 30 avatars gathered in the Plush Non-commons Sim to participate in a mixed-reality event – a panel discussion on virtual activism with Glitteractica Cookie ofTechSoup, In Kenzo of Amoration, Jeska Linden of Linden Labs, and Beth Kanter as moderator. Rik Riel was the in-world moderator of the event, and Nexeus Fatale provided tech support.
Just a reminder that the 4th annual Games for Change conference will feature a mixed-reality panel today on "virtual activism" at 10:15AM EST. Games for Change brings together game developers, industry experts, academics and non-profits to discuss how to use digital games to promote social change.
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Categories: Project Management, Risk Management
Steve Kay, a Program Manager interviewed in the Closing Credit article of the August 2012 issue of PM Network made an interesting change on his mega-project – he altered the typical 5×5 risk matrix (e.g. very high – very low) to a 4×4 one to remove the "sitting on the fence" option for those participating in the qualitative risk analysis process.
This prompted me to check the risk registers for a few of the historical projects I'd been involved with and I noticed that when there is a three or five rating scale for probability and impact, the medium selection is picked much more often than one of the other choices. This should not be a surprise since we can draw a reasonable conclusion that probability and impact values follow a normal distribution for projects with an average level of risk.
My concern is that the frequent selection of this rating relates more to indecisiveness or lethargy than to statistics.
The former cause might be tied to the common behavior in some organizations of people being unwilling to take a stand. With a three point rating scale, providing a low severity for a risk which you had previously identified might incur the wrath of those minimalists who want the focus purely to be on critical threats or opportunities. Doing the same for someone else's risk event might put you at loggerheads with them as they might perceive a very different severity for their risk. On the other end of the scale, assessing a risk event as high might brand you as a "Chicken Little".
Such behavior might occur if risk analysis participants are lacking knowledge on what the different ratings imply and how to score risks, but more likely it is caused by participants that are uninterested in the process. I believe that most staff are so focused on their day-to-day operational and project work and the "real" issues that plague them that they wish to minimize their effort spent on risk management which they perceive as being at best, an academic practice.
The recommendation in the PM Network article is a simple way to address the inappropriate use of medium ratings as it forces participants to pick ratings that will be either above or below the point of indecision. This method could be enhanced by one or more of the following practices:
- Take the time before qualitative risk analysis begins to clearly explain risk rating scales and illustrate their usage with examples.
- Make sure that you effectively communicate the linkage between risk scoring and the responses that would be based on the scores as well as the implications of scores on risk reporting.
- As of a follow up to the analysis session and only if you have sufficient risks to support this, you may wish to construct a graph of the distribution of impacts and probabilities to see if the overall shape of the curve "fits" the team's perception of the overall project's risk profile. If it doesn't, this could point to inconsistent scoring.
Yoda said "Do or do not, there is no try" – medium might just be the "try" of risk management!
(Note: this high value article was originally published in August 2012 on kbondale.wordpress.com)