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BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – CBS4's Shaun Boyd got a firsthand look at how the city of Boulder is keeping track of all the flood damage on Monday.
Debris is piling up across the city. Crews had to close many flood debris drop-off sites for the city and county because they became a hazard after so much debris piled up at the sites.
City workers on Monday began inspecting homes for hazards, ranging from structural damage to broken gas lines to determine which homes are safe to live in. The city developed a color-coded placard system. Green means residents can to move back in. Yellow means there are problems and they have restricted access. Red means people need to stay out.
"Essentially we have 22 building inspectors who are touring 11 geographic areas of the city," Sarah Huntley with the City of Boulder said. "These are areas that are in our hazard 100-year flood plain. So they're areas we think are most likely to have sustained damage … we know people want to be in the comfort of their homes, but it's important to the city to make sure that homes are safe."
In an effort to speed up repairs the city is offering same-day permits and waiving all fees. Those who need to replace dry wall and carpeting don't need a permit. For those still cleaning up, Western Disposal is still accepting flood debris at its older facility for no charge.
Colorado Floods: How To Help
The recent floods are impacting families and communities throughout Colorado, so CBS4 has compiled a list of ways you can support the local communities impacted by the floods.


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Anglo American Books: http://www.anglo-american.co.uk/
Specialist bookseller
Anglo American is an excellent specialist bookseller based in Wales with a very good reputation for books about NLP and associated fields. Their service normally means that an order is despatched the same day as it is received.
They also produce a newsletter called Changes which is available on-line and in paper format.
Graham Shaw: http://www.grahamshaw.net
Highly skilled trainer, facilitator and cartoonist
We have worked with Graham for many years and he has been a guest presenter on a number of our NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner programmes. He specialises in helping people to present their ideas with impact. He is known for his use of 'live' cartoon drawings during presentations and teaches these skills to others.
International NLP Trainers Association (INLPTA): http://www.inlpta.co.uk/
Our NLP accreditation body
INLPTA is the professional association through which we accredit our NLP programmes. It is a truly international organisation which means that your certification will be recognised almost everywhere. Out of the myriad certification bodies that now exist, INLPTA is the one we believe takes its accreditation processes seriously. In addition to the publication of its ethical code, it takes a pride in publishing its certification standards.
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Discussion group defining best practice in leadership
This interactive site is a new collaboration between Ian Ross, Director of Vievolve Ltd and Brian Wood, Chief Executive of Telos Solutions Ltd. They are working together to stimulate thought and discussion at the leading edge of business leadership and management.
Project Network: http://www.project-network.com/
Our partner in IT infrastructure implementation
The Project Network partners with technology companies to help them deliver innovative and creative IT solutions built on a foundation of solid knowledge and experience. These partnerships range from the world's biggest brands to niche resellers. Their approach works through developing strong, open relationships delivering tangible benefits for both parties.
Telos Solutions: http://www.telossolutions.co.uk/
Our partner in strategy development and implementation
This consultancy is a leader in consultancy to the financial services sector and takes a unique approach to helping organisations deliver better, more effective and more sustainable results through uniting strategy and operations.
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In addition to their day job, this team are building a national initiative to address the changing situation for children with special needs called "Towards a Positive Future".
Wordswell is a group of speech and language therapists dedicated to developing the communication skills of children and adults in the Eastern Region of the UK. Therapists are available to work with clients at their clinic base (near Ely), in schools or homes. In addition, Janet O'Keefe, Director of Wordswell is available nationwide for assessment and attendance in Court or at the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) as an expert witness.
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Recently, students from Burnaby North Secondary have helped residents at Mulberry PARC vote for the Burnaby Now contest. The seniors are eager to help Mulberry PARC win "Best Retirement Residence". We would like to wish the seniors good luck!
Burnaby North Secondary's Tech Easy Club
Burnaby North Secondary's Tech Easy Club is off to a great start, with 3 clinics open in Burnaby! Weekly sessions have been happening at Rideau Retirement Residence, Mulberry PARC, and Seton Villa Retirement Centre.
We would like to thank all the students who are part of the club at Burnaby North. Without you, seniors would not be getting the technology education that they need!
Windows 10 Workshop
On August 24th, I, along with 11 other volunteers dropped by Microsoft to receive training on the new Windows 10. It was such an amazing environment to learn in and we all had a wonderful time. Walter, our instructor was super clear and helpful, not to mention his amazing sense of humour.
The new Windows 10 has great new features. Amongst all of them, the one that stood out was definitely the fact that we could write on websites with a tablet pen. This allows us to write instructions on screenshots and then save them, so the seniors could review them later. Of course, there were also the new Edge browser, virtual desktops, continuum (changing from desktop to tablet mode instantly) and much more.
Special thanks to the Pacific Centre Microsoft store for the training, we can't wait to host our very own workshops soon!
Microsoft Executive Reception & Grand Opening
On August 5th, Tech Easy was invited to Microsoft's Executive Reception to celebrate the Grand Opening of their Pacific Center store the following day. I (Charmaine), along with Brandon and Bowen were beyond excited to show up at this event, and we were definitely not disappointed. To begin with, everyone there was incredibly friendly. Being able to share our interest in technology with like-minded individuals was such a valuable experience.
Not only did we meet tons of admirably successful people, we also learnt a lot about Microsoft's new technology. The staff in store were so kind. They taught us all about the new laptops, Surface Pro tablets, and of course, Windows 10. They were so in depth with the product demos, Brandon actually bought a Surface Pro 3 for himself right on the spot.
The day after, August 6th, was the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. I showed up at Pacific Center and immediately saw a huge line up, going all around the mall. It was so wonderful to see how excited everyone was to get their hands on the new goodies. After signing in and getting a little badge, I went to the front of the store where there was a viewing area. There was a countdown before the store opened. It was the most energy-filled opening ever. The radiating positive energy is all due to an amazing team working at Microsoft. They have so much team spirit, perhaps we will be just like them some time soon.
Thanks again for the opportunity, Microsoft! Congratulations!
Organization Update
Welcome to Tech Easy! In the past months, our core team has been hard at work coming up with ways to make our organization better. Here are some major updates!
1) Redesigned logo & slogan
2) New website
3) Revised Facebook page
4) Registered as an official Society in British Columbia (We are now offically called Tech Easy Foundation)
5) We have revised our recruitment system. We now use a volunteer management software called Better Impact that helps make our recruitment/training/scheduling process more efficient.
6) Mandatory training oreintations for all volunteers.
This is just a small list of the many things we have been working on. We look forward to updating everyone on even more exciting news to come! Make sure to check our website for updates.
What Is This Blog?
Our goal is to update our social media & website (this blog!) more consistently. We will be sharing anything from recent senior news to discussions on new technology. If you are interested in any of these updates, make sure you like our Facebook page and share it with your friends! We would really appreciate your support! Thank you!


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WATCH: One-on-one with former UBC president Arvind Gupta
Former UBC president Arvind Gupta broke his silence about his abrupt resignation from the university last summer.
Gupta resigned just one year into his five-year term sparking widespread speculation about his departure.
Gupta spoke to Global News' Chris Gailus Thursday to give his side of the story after the university inadvertently released private documents showing some on the board of governors had lost faith in his leadership.
Gailus: The documents that dropped obviously touched a nerve. What was it that upset you about what was released?
Gupta: Well, let's be clear. There was a Freedom of Information set of documents that came out Monday, and then on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning a second set of documents that were not part of the Freedom of Information package. And my concern was that these new documents painted a certain picture of a discussion that looked very one-sided. And I think it's important that the tone and the accuracy of what has been said is clarified, that there be no misconceptions and I thought it was important to speak about them.
Extended interview: Ex-UBC president Gupta talks about his departure
Gailus: What was it you didn't agree with?
Gupta: Well, these documents talk about certain discussions I was having with a sub-group of the board. They were expressing some concerns. And what's not been captured there is the other types of interactions that are happening.
So specifically, I was asking when they were meeting with me and they were saying those things, I was saying, where is this evidence coming from? Who was saying these things? What evidence have you collected? Have you collected it? And as we tried to address these concerns, can we put a framework in place so we understand if they are being addressed. And I wasn't getting feedback on that. But I still decided that I should take these worries on board and do the best I can in addressing them. So I did respond with a plan. I took other actions to respond.
The second part that isn't being captured here is that my one-year as president was coming — my one-year anniversary. And my contract says that at the one-year anniversary the board will do a performance review. And I was asking when are we doing a performance review and wouldn't that be a better way to address these concerns? Let's look at what's being accomplished, what needs to still to be done, and as part of that, we can develop a process to consult the stakeholder community.
And that process is agreed upon. So because if you don't do that…you know, universities are very large institutions. We have 60 to 70 thousand people on our campus. It's very easy to get back channels, to get innuendo and gossip forming. And as a leader, if you're trying to fight gossip and you don't know the source of the gossip, it's very easy to feel like you're shadowboxing or you're dodging ghosts that are being thrown at you. So I wanted a formal process for this to happen.
Gailus: You're referring to emails that went back and forth between you and John Montalbano, the former board chair. Things that said that you had an unsettled first year, that your relationship with key stakeholder groups were at risk, that you were unable to make the kinds of relationships and move forward, that you couldn't move forward in a confident manner. Those are all the thing you're referring to — you felt that you had no fact-based evidence that things were going sideways for you.
Gupta: Let's talk about some of those. I was saying, where are these concerns coming from? And parallel, I started to reach out to various stakeholder communities. I would sit down with different groups and say, 'tell me the concerns that you have' so that we can work through them.
And I was hearing something different. And now I was in a real conundrum because on the one hand, as I sit down with these stakeholder communities, they're feeling excited about the kinds of things I'm saying. Some board members are saying something different and I'm saying we need a more formal process. At the same time, because I'm not getting the formal process, I don't want to be dismissive. One of the concerns was that I'm being dismissive of the board.
WATCH: Former UBC president Dr. Arvind Gupta breaks his silence
Gailus: That's right. If it's not an intended disregard of their authority. but…
Gupta: So I was saying I'm going to take these on board where I can develop a plan to address things. I'm going to put that down, but I'm also going to act on it. And so I took concrete steps to start acting on these things.
Some of these things we can all improve. We can all improve on our communication style. And I think we should listen when people express these concerns to us. Whether or not we feel that we know where they're coming from in a boarder way we can listen to them.
And so I was, my communication back because they were asking me to write down what I was going to do. I was saying I'm going to take these on board and this is my plan to start addressing some of these things.
Gailus: It's amazing how quickly things deteriorated when you go through the timeline. Were you surprised, and how much of it was your responsibility to try to bring it back together and be able to move forward. Do you feel any of the responsibility of how this went sideways?
Gupta: Sure. So in terms of timeline, what I didn't know was that an ad hoc committee of the board, a sub-committee of the board had been formed that was talking about these issues. I had no awareness of the committee. I was never invited to address that committee or talk with them. So as that committee was doing its deliberations and I don't know what they're deliberating because I wasn't party to it, I was in parallel looking at these kinds of concerns. You know these are very large-scale concerns. I was also counting on the formal review process that's supposed to take place. And I thought I'll work on these concerns and start moving towards having this formal review to make sure that we're being evidence-based. So I was doing those things in parallel, not knowing this other process was going on.
Gailus: Did you feel betrayed when you found that out?
Gupta: Let's just say I was surprised that within the governing structure of the university these types of things could happen. I'd been told many times that no sub-committee of the board could be formed without the president knowing about it and being invited to attend. So when I found out near the end of July that this had happened, the first thing I said was I want to talk to the whole board about this. Because I had serious questions about how this was being transacted.
Gailus: And were you denied that opportunity?
Gupta: I was told there's no avenue for me to speak with the board. Unless the board requests a meeting with me, there's no avenue for me to go and speak with the board.
Gailus: Is that when you made a decision about leaving? It came very shortly after that.
Gupta: If you're told that this sub-group of the board has no confidence in you, and you have no way of addressing the entire board, then you realize you have one of two options. Either you resign or you go public and have a public battle with this group of board members.
You really have to think, what's really best for the institution? Is a public battle in the best interest of the institution? And I made the determination rightly or wrongly that's what's best for the institution is that I step aside and the board seek new leadership that they all can believe in. You know the reality, Chris, is I could not predict the turmoil that took place on campus after I resigned. I couldn't predict how many people would feel hurt that things happened, that other governance structures were also breaking down. And the reality is that I wonder if I had taken on this issue in August whether some of those other things wouldn't have happened.
Professor Berdahl really did feel that she was being asked to suppress her views. At a university, we don't do this. The thing we cherish the most in a university is our academic freedom. The only institutions we have in our society where people are free to enquire, to question how we do things, to state their opinion and be challenged on them, are universities. And so we don't want to go down those roads. In fact, I believe that it's incumbent upon us as a university community that I'm a part of to apologize to Professor Berdahl, and to say to her this should not have happened to you and we will make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else.
Gailus: The chair of the board, John Montalbano, has now resigned. Do you feel some sense of satisfaction when you heard that news? Be honest.
Gupta: Let me say first of all, I'm the type of person who always look forward, and I always think about what can I do to contribute to this province and this country.
The second thing I always do is believe that everyone has the best of intentions. And of course, many things have now come out since these activities took place, but I think that it's very important that we all just look forward and not keep harping about what happened in the past. Except in the following way: we should learn. And I guess it really surprises me that in the six months that have gone by the board has not asked me: what happened? From your perspective, what happened? The kind of questions you're asking me about today. I'm really surprised the board hasn't asked those questions.
Gailus: I'm surprised to hear that too…
Gupta: So I think to myself before and after August 7th, nobody wanted to know my view on what had happened. That we're launching a presidential search without asking what happened. And the only people who have contacted [me], a couple of people who are thinking they might apply for president reached out to me. But wouldn't the presidential search committee want to know? Because we are an educational institution. We are the vanguard of learning. For us to put our heads in the sand and decide we don't want to know what happened I think is a disservice, not just to the university, but to the entire province and the country, because we're not setting a standard to always learn from what's transpired. And this is the 100th anniversary of UBC. What better time to learn?
Gailus: And what a distraction from the party, in many ways, this is. Do you regret your decision to leave when you did? Do you wish you were still there fighting for the interests of the university?
Gupta: You know regret is such a strong term. And I like not to have regrets. But I do believe that if I knew in early August what I know now, I may have made a different decision. I may have decided that governance is broken down enough that it's time for me to take a stand and to challenge this group of board members and to force this issue. And let's address it then and there, instead of letting it devolve into what happened afterwards.
Gailus: What's next for the university?
Gupta: Well, let me say two things. I came in with what I think was a clear vision. I said it from the very first interview until today that we need to modernize universities. We need to build 21st-century universities that are much more engaged with their communities, that are much more engaged with the broader world. I still believe that.
And what I found as I went and consulted university communities, a lot of people were excited about that. And I believe that the university community wants to see this happen. So that's one thing. The second piece is that so much of our community now is aware of issues of governance and leadership.
You know, when I took this job, a lot of people said to me, 'so what does a president do?' Many people weren't even aware there was a board of governors or that there is a chair of the board of governors, and the board has subcommittees and how it operates.
I think the first step in reforming the governance of the university is awareness and engagement by the community. The students, the faculty and the staff have to be engaged in the process. They're the ones who have to take leadership in making sure these systems are modernized and that governance is done appropriately.
Gailus: Can that happen with the current board in place or does it need to be tossed out?
Gupta: You know it's funny, on Twitter lots of people are asking those questions today. We want to hear the voices, I think, of the stakeholder communities and there are processes to get those voices on the table. Because I don't think we want to do things in a vindictive way or in a knee-jerk way in any sense.
We want to have a proper process. I've always been in favour of putting in processes because these are human beings that we're talking about. All of them have a right to due process. Let's put a process in place that actually looks at the governance, that reviews what happened, that involves the board of governors. Just as I felt needed to be involved in my review, the current board of governors should also be involved in that discussion. And let's figure out the right strategy for asking these very, very difficult questions from our university.
Gailus: What do you think the new incoming president, whoever that happens to be, needs to know? If you have one piece of advice or anything to tell them, what would it be?
Gupta: First, it's a great university, wonderful faculty. Really engaged students who are very socially responsible and dedicated staff.
Gailus: But in terms with dealing with the…
Gupta: So I want to be clear. It is a wonderful university. So I think anybody who takes this job has to know that this community really wants to build a phenomenal institution that gives back to this province and to the people of this province.
The second piece is: let's learn, let's modernize the governance structure. It's not just about modernizing the outreach of this university to broader society, but modernizing what happens in the university. We will need to change what goes on in the university if we're going to reach out because the university is supposed to be at the cutting edge of social change.
So however that happens, whether it's the next president that does that or it happens before the next president comes, I think it's a critical step to make sure that everyone is on the same page about how we're going to govern this institution.


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It's one of the worlds biggest Metropolises. A giant of a city that continues to grow. It's also a fascinating city to explore, a city where East meets West. This months Old Journey Through New Windows takes us back to Shanghai and presents you 5 reasons to go there. Since visiting, which was a few years ago now, I have no doubt that the city has changed beyond recognition. Perhaps for the better? Skyscrapers were everywhere, seemingly clumped together in whatever space could be found. You could open your hotel window and almost touch the next building. Hidden among the high rises, Shanghai offers many a tourist gem. So in no particular order, here are 5 reasons why it should be on your bucket list of cities to visit.
|The Yu Yuan Bazaar
|One of the many shrines, hidden among the skyscrapers
Shanghai has a wealth of shopping opportunities, from the big brands in large shopping malls to the markets with pile upon pile of clothes and other accessories. Whatever you choice, you can find it. And if you're prepared then visiting the markets will open your eyes to a more traditional China and a chance to try the local cuisine.
|Inside one of the modern malls
3) Zhujiajiao Water Town
Away from the city centre, any stay in Shanghai should include a visit to the water town of Zhujiajiao. It may only be 40 minutes outside the city but this is really an ancient town that is set up for mass tourism. Small shops and restaurants, as well as shrines and water taxis (with singing boat women) will keep anyone occupied for a day. Perhaps giving you a little look into the past as you see in the distance the future.
|Zhujiajiao Water Town
Perhaps Shanghai's most recognisable building / attraction is the Oriental Pearl Tower. At the time of our visit, it was raising above the city. Other taller towers have since risen beside it and beyond. But none of them have the status and aesthetic appearance as this one. You can go up it and the views give you a wonderful perspective of the vastness of this city (see first picture). Skyscraper upon skyscraper for as far as the eye can see and the smog will allow! Any visit to this mega city should include a visit here and its surrounding area.
|The Oriental Pearl Tower
A cruise along the river (The Huangpu) is also a must. And like many cities seeing it at night adds to the overall experience. Cities come alive at night and Shanghai is no different. Brightly lit with the skyscrapers touching the darken sky. Its a wonderful way to see the city and reveal something of its trading past.
|Shanghai at night
Shanghai may not be the worlds most beautiful city and it may not have the famous tourist attractions of the more famous Beijing. But that shouldn't put you off. Shanghai does have a certain "European" feel and charm. Especially as you walk along The Bund. Shanghai is clearly a city that will inspire and give you an insight into modern China and the incredible growth of the nation. The city feels like its growing almost by the second. Should it be on your bucket list? Yes of course. Perhaps as part of a stopover before heading to other, more famous places. Have you been? What were your favourite spots and places to visit? Would be wonderful if you'd share your Shanghai adventures.
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My Dearest Darlings, with these words of wisdom I aim to impart the knowledge of the truly glamorous to you, in the petty details of your lives you have lost true meaning and as a result you wander aimlessly from mindless activity to senseless distraction. In my immense astuteness I have chosen to help you become true embodiments of glamour the qualities of which are complex and illusive, though if you concentrate and try to assimilate my insights you may begin to fulfil your true potential.
The advice and guidance I offer you is given from pity and love, despite your astounding lack of self respect and undeniable stupidity I will be patient. As a living embodiment of fantastic beauty and intelligence I see my role as reluctant yet inspiring teacher.
As I observe the many short fallings of the pitiful society you inhabit I feel must remind you of your rightful position in the world. Human beings are apparently the most intelligent occupants of Planet Earth aside from perhaps dolphins.
The taming of animals throughout human history has been essential to your development, wolves once protected your tribes from wild beasts, aided the hunt and kept you warm in harsh winters an odd morsel their only reward. This partnership between man and beast benefited both parties and as result mans continual tinkering with evolution was secured.
Animals are amazing products of evolution their brains perfectly suited for their habitats however the domestication of canine-kind has reached sickening depths. The infantalisation of the dog is an appalling affront to Mother Nature. It is difficult to believe that the once great wolf has become the bejewelled yapping miniature pup stuffed into the Louis Vuitton handbag of impertinent brainless socialites. I can only assume the reason Paris Hilton insists on carrying microscopic mutts around with her is that it guarantees that she will not have the smallest brain in any given room. The ridiculously girlish who fawn over their puppies are a sickening demonstration of cultures ideal of the perpetual infant. Akin to coyly trailing a cuddly toy on the floor these 'girls' believe that they will be adored if they refrain from behaving like real women, the dog their unwitting accessory in a twisted ploy to win approval and maintain the image of passive femininity.
Humanity has transformed the dog into an impotent fluffy simulacrum Infantilised and patronised, raped of dignity and designed to become merely the latest fashion must-have. You have bred the nature out of your 'best friend' as a result freakishly tiny, short legged floppy eared canines suffer endless ailments brought on by the incessant in-breeding designed by the idiotic.
Sadly there is not much that can be done to restore the dignity of the wondrous beast that once roamed your wilds, though you can help to improve the despicable situation. Desist In parading your pet in various 'outfits' as it undeniably belittles the heritage of the hound, refrain from dressing your dogs in bobble hats and 'comedy' ears, do not varnish its claws and curl its eyelashes. Let it fulfil its function as your hearty companion, let it work and protect, allow it to remember its distant ancestry, if you begin to treat the humble dog with respect and enable it to have the dignity it once had you too may remember your function as true personification of humanity, an intelligent resident of Planet Earth not an empty headed fashionista bathing in the retardation of womankind.


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Do you ever procrastinate? Silly question, huh? Of course, we all do. But are the tasks that we are avoiding really that bad? What is really going on?
It's nearly tax season again. Dun dun dun… We have a great CPA that has recently moved offices. Because he is no longer local, we need to upload all of our documents to his site and we need to do it soon. He suggests that we have everything submitted by February 15th. So the clock is ticking.
I am pretty organized about our documents. Anything that has been digitally sent to us has been saved in my "Taxes 2016" folder in my Gmail inbox. I have been saving physical receipts throughout the year in a special folder on my desk. Our accountant even has a handy-dandy checklist of all the documents needed for the tax preparation. Here it is if you need a guide!
So here what I'm avoiding: I needed to sit down and update my business records to prepare for taxes. I'm not sure why I was procrastinating, but I was. I have had plenty of time to work, so I can't blame it on being too busy. I had all of the information, I just needed to gather it all and enter it into my Google Drive documents. My wonderful husband, Adam, even set up the spreadsheets for me. So what is the problem?
It felt like a huge whale of a project that would take me hours and hours to sift through. Watching back episodes of Supernanny on YouTube felt easier than switching between my online banking, calendar and Google Drive.
Can you relate? Huge projects are so intimidating! So finally, I sat down at the kitchen table. I had my coffee and a podcast playing on my phone. I gave myself one hour to get as much done as possible. And I just started.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month and I think we are probably all aware that the incidence of type 2 diabetes is on the rise. Type 2 diabetes, known as adult onset diabetes until recently, is the most common form of diabetes where either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells just ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to convert sugar into energy to fuel our every activity. Aside from the cells being starved for energy, this form of diabetes can over time harm your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Now there are things you can do to considerably lower your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. One is take this risk assessment test at the American Diabetes Association. Plus, you can reduce your risk with some simple lifestyle changes. I found this great list of tips at The Diet Dish and here are some highlights.
- Maintain a healthy weight: It is no coincidence that the incidence of diabetes has increased as the incidence of obesity has increased. If your "ideal" weight is unrealistic for you, at least work on losing 10-20 pounds. Even modest weight loss can have profound impact on your health.
- Eat light and often: Keeping your glucose consistent throughout the day is one of the best nutritional habits to prevent diabetes. Do not skip meals. Do not overeat at meals. Have three small meals and three snacks daily to spread out your calories and therefore blood glucose throughout the day.
- Limit the amount of sweets you eat: It is a myth that eating sugar causes diabetes. Your body does not have a certain threshold for sugar that all of a sudden you will get diabetes eating your 1,000th cookie. However, limiting simple sugars is a good nutritional practice and can help to keep your blood sugar under good daily control.
- Choose foods with low glycemic index: Even foods we think are healthy like pretzels can have a strong impact on blood sugar when eaten by themselves. Choose whole grains instead of refined grains and look for fiber and protein in snack foods.
- Get regular exercise: Exercise is like natural insulin--the more you move the more you use excess glucose in your bloodstream. Look for every opportunity in your day to get more daily activity in addition to daily exercise.
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The Sayers Club, found within SLS Las Vegas, is the perfect blend of lounge and nightclub. An intimate setting furnished with vintage leather sofas, industrial accents, rich textures and deep hues, it breathes of elegance and class. Their relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere is a refreshing change of pace for those tiring of the crowded dance floors and blaring electronic music. It does not rely on light shows or repetitive beats, but rather, on raw, live music.
Originating in Hollywood, The Sayers Club is renowned as one of the best live music venues where only the exclusive and beautiful clamor for a seat. Only slightly larger with 4,688 square feet (accommodating up to 250 people), The Sayers Club in Las Vegas intends to replicate their success. The venue is designed for optimal sound and an open space. Ideal for bottle service, clusters of tables and sofas fill the room, including luxe VIP tables and a large main bar that faces its iconic stage. Since their stage is complete with a back-line that can equip and amplify any act, the music heard inside the club can easily reach the beautiful outdoor patio that faces the Las Vegas Strip.
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Developmental Effects of Complex Pollutant Mixtures: Organophosphates, Alkylphenols, and Larval Salmonid OssificationEPA Grant Number: U915656
Title: Developmental Effects of Complex Pollutant Mixtures: Organophosphates, Alkylphenols, and Larval Salmonid Ossification
Investigators: Amweg, Erin L.
Institution: University of California - Berkeley
EPA Project Officer: Lee, Sonja
Project Period: January 1, 1999 through January 1, 2003
Project Amount: $90,322
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Research Category: Fellowship - Toxicology , Health Effects , Academic Fellowships
The objective of this research project is to determine whether if estrogenic pollutants alleviate adverse effects of organophosphate pesticides by altering pesticide metabolism. This project study will explore the resultant outcome of combined -contaminant mixtures on biochemical endpoints, and on an ecologically-significant endpoint, larval bone development.
This research will be conducted in three stages: (1) pollutant exposures; (2) in vitro mechanistic experiments; and (3) field measurements of actual contaminant loads in the Sacramento-San Joaquin drain-age basin, in California. 1) Exposures will be conducted using various combinations and dosing regimes of malathion and nonylphenol. Larval fishes will be raised from hatch and exposed through either water or diet for 7-30 days post-hatch, or once via injection into the yolk sac of the developing fry. Carboxylesterase, acetylcholinesterase, and p450 activity will be assessed in liver tissue. Bone precursor cells will be localized during migration and differentiation by in situ immunostaining techniques. Bone density will be measured, and the structural skeletal endpoints will be will be assessed after clearing and staining the fish. 2) The mechanism throughby which malathion and nonylphenolthese two chemicals mediate their effects on the organism will be explored by estrogen receptor and aryl-hydrocarbon receptor binding assays, p450 transactivation assays, and enzymatic analysis, using nonylphenol and malathion as competitive substrates. 3) Finally, chemical analysis of water and sediment samples, prey items, and fish tissue will be conducted along the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers and their Delta to quantify levels of several organophosphate pesticides and known environmental estrogens in the aquatic habitat around the San Francisco Bay. Collections of juvenile fall-run chinook and rainbow trout along the estuary, and comparison of skeletal defects to those induced in the laboratory, will allow crude estimates of the current potential impact of pollutants on wild fish populations.


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COFFEE MORNING: There will be no Community Coffee Morning today, Friday, but coffee will be served in the Parish Hall for those bringing items for the Bishopstone Church Fete. The next Community Coffee Morning is on Friday, August 28.
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Most of our youth are preparing for an upcoming music festival youth conference, so those kids (who will be 14 or older by the conference this summer) have singing practices for 2 mutual activities each month. Since these happen on our regular combined ym/yw or class activity nights, these either leave the younger beehives with nothing to do and/or leave the older yw (who choose not to attend youth conference) without an activity. So we've been planning special activities for these girls for the past month or so. This week we combined with some of the girls (in the same situation) from the neighboring ward and had a girls-night "GAL-entines Day party"
It happens to be Valentines Day this week, but you could do the same activity any time of year and call it something else :)
I told the girls that the point this activity was to have fun and celebrate Valentines Day without having to worry about boys or romance or any of that stuff :) We would just be celebrating our YW awesomeness and having a good time! We would also passing off a Personal Progress value experience, so they were asked to bring their books.
We started off with Personal Progress. I chose "Divine Nature Value Experience 1" which is: "What are some of the divine qualities of a daughter of God? Read "The Family: A Proclamation to the World"; 2 Peter 1; Alma 7:23–24; and Doctrine and Covenants 121:45. In your own words, list the divine qualities discussed in your reading. Think about how you can discover and develop each of these qualities. Record your ideas in your journal"
We don't do a LOT of Personal Progress Experiences together during Mutual (maybe 4 or 5 times a year), but when we do I try to have sort type of paper or substitute "journal" for each girl (because most Experiences require journal-writing, and they usually don't have journals with them, even if I ask them to bring them). This way, they can 'write in their journal" to pass off the Experience, then tape the page into their journal at home if they want.
I had picked up some memo pads in the Valentine section of Walmart (97 cents), so I planned to write the instructions on each page, but I needed to make about 20 and my hand was cramping, so I printed some instructions on printable stick-on address labels (that I had around) and attached them to the memo sheets (see photo example):
You could do this same type of thing with many of the Value Experiences that can be completed in one day. Many of the Value Experiences take longer than one night, so you have to really look for the ones that can be completed during Mutual (and be sure to follow the guidelines that specify that each girl completes her own Personal Progress Experiences & Projects). For example, in this Divine Nature Value Experience #1 that we used, they are to read certain scriptures, make a list, and write in their journal. Even though we did this together (at the same time) they each did their own. We even adapted this to make it possible for everyone (one girl has reading difficulties, so we had one leader in each group reading the scriptures aloud for the group, then everyone wrote their own lists and journal entry). What we need to avoid is doing the Experiences for them (ie, if I had read them the scriptures, printed out a pre-made list for them, and told them what to write in their journal, they wouldn't have gotten anything out of the Experience)
Busily writing qualities of daughters of God!
You would not believe how long their lists were!
This Personal Progress part of the activity only took about 10 minutes. I pointed out how quickly we were able to do it and reminded them that most Personal Progress experiences are just as easy to do (even the ones that take more time) – it just takes a little effort.
Our Laurel class president had found some cute ideas for food on Pinterest and we borrowed the ideas from these sources (click on the photos at the bottom of the post to see the original posts where we got the ideas with recipes, etc . Instead of just making the food for them, learning to make these treats was part of the activity. They were not hard to make, but it was a good chance to talk to the girls about some of the basics of cooking, oven safety, handwashing, etc.
I considered teaching them to make homemade pizza dough, but we were expecting a pretty large group, so I simplified. I tried to find pre-made pizza crust and didn't have any luck, so we ended up using crescent-roll dough (I used the Pillsbury "big & flaky" variety, because I worried that my 3-inch heart cookie cutter would be too large for the regular size crescent dough pieces). There are 8 pieces of dough in a can and the 3-inch size heart cookie cutter worked perfect with 1 heart per piece of dough. (I know what you're thinking, I could have probably pieced and pinched dough pieces together and gotten more pieces out of the dough, but I was going for easy this time!) :)
Everyone decorated their own pizzas. We had pizza sauce, mini pepperonis, and cheese. Cute! These are VERY SMALL pizzas (shown on tiny plates!), about 1/2 the size of a regular piece of pizza.
The YW leaders from the neighboring ward were in charge of the cupid floats and I was too distracted by drinking one to remember to take photos! They were really good!
We ended up with some leftover time, so we played "Whoonu" (a board game that I keep in the closet for occasions like this!). I like this game because everyone has fun, but nobody feels self-conscious – AND everyone learns something about the other players. I'm not sure if this game is still being made – I found some very expensive ones online, but it should be only about $20:
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This car is personally one of my favorite cars ever. I've been spending all day at school day dreaming about it. In 68' this was Dodge's compact car and this looked like all of the other dart GT's and GTS's with 340s and 383s but this one is special. Its the GSS, the GSS is basically the greatest sleepers ever. It was the only way to get the big block 440 under the hood of the compact car.
This got me thinking, whats the best sleeper to come from the factory ? I'm not talking about the guy who stuck a 2-Jz in his 240 wagon I'm talking a car that rolled out of the factory like that.


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KOLKATA: After Arun Jaitley wooed middle class home buyers with a bonanza in the Union Budget, it is time for Amit Mitra to dangle the carrot. The state government on Friday offered incentives to encourage timely registration of properties instead of delays that run into years and hold up stamp duty and registration collection that amounts to nearly Rs 4,000 crore a year.
Presenting the state budget, finance minister Amit Mitra offered a 20% rebate on registration fee if buyers do so within a year of the project completion. With registration fee at 1% of the property value, the buyer of a property valued at Rs 50 lakh can save 0.2% or Rs 10,000.
Mitra also eased the payment condition for registering the sale agreement. At present, very few buyers get the agreement registered as they had to then pay 7% stamp duty even when construction hadn't begun yet. Mitra has now proposed registration of the agreement against 2% stamp duty and offered buyers four years to pay the balance 5%. During the four year period, the valuation of property will remain unchanged. If, however, the balance is paid after four years, the 5% will be according to the new valuation. All projects launched after January 1, 2015, can avail of this benefit.
On a flat of Rs 50 lakh, a buyer has to now pay Rs 1 lakh instead of Rs 3.5 lakh at the time of registering the sale agreement. On the Rs 2.5 lakh, a home buyer can earn Rs 17,500 a year through interest in bank deposit or Rs 70,000 before making the payment at the end of the fourth year. Thus a buyer of a Rs 50 lakh property can save up to Rs 80,000, including the saving of Rs 10,000 as rebate on registration fee.
The second proposal is expected to facilitate greater compliance with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, that requires registation of the sale agreement to make the document legally tenable.
Mitra has also allowed change of the owner's name to a family member without having to incur additional expenditure.
Welcoming the twin proposals, Credai Bengal president Nandu Belani said they would encourage home buyers to complete the formalities early instead of waiting for years to delay payment of stamp duty and registration fee.
Credai had proposed the buyers be charged 1% of stamp duty while registering their agreement and five years to pay the rest. Credai had also suggested the state charge Rs 5 lakh to convert an acre of agriculture land for real estate development instead of Rs 1.85 lakh as conversion charge and earth filling fee apart from a stamp duty on presumptive use. But Mitra has not acted upon it. "The twin proposals will further ease the financial burden on middle class families buying homes," said Credai past president Sushil Mohta.
Reff: http://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/regulatory/save-20-on-registering-homes-within-1-year-of-completion-in-west-bengal/57092285
Walls N Roof Comment : The budget 2017 boosted the realty sector of India. Along with cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Thane, Ahemdabad, Gujrat, Pune etc West Bengal is also moving forward to provide the best real estate properties. Many policies and reforms are announced by the government to attract the interest of real estate investor and home buyers. State Government of West Bengal has announced 20% rebate on registration fee if buyers do so within a year of the project completion. This initiative by the state government would attract the interest of home buyers in realty sector.


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Funny, don't you think, how every now and again life seems to work in perfect synchronicity? For the past couple of weeks I've written about my experiences of thoughts creating reality — and I've loved reading all your follow-up comments, thank you. It seems this has been/remains a weighty subject for many of us here! I had been wondering how to continue the exploration — and as if by magic, the solution appeared all by itself. Here's what happened"¦
Last Friday was probably the most important day in my son's life so far. It was the day he was due to interview for a place at his chosen university in Bordeaux, about two hours drive from where we live. His meeting was booked for 8am, so in the end we had decided that the best and most relaxing option would be to drive down on Thursday evening, stay in a hotel, and get to the university bright and breezy the next morning. He also had a friend who was interviewing in the afternoon, so I agreed to take them both down together and stay in Bordeaux for the day until they'd both finished, then drive them back home. Good plan. Sensible option. Logical planning"¦. Right?
Well, yes, in theory"¦. In practice, though, as Forrest Gump said "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get". And he's right – because I sure wasn't expecting what happened next! There we all were, driving happily along the motorway, chatting and singing along to the music, just a few kilometres out of Bordeaux, when all of a sudden the car lost power"¦. Completely. Pushing on the accelerator pedal, there was nothing happening — we just started going slower and slower, as cars whizzed past us, flashing and beeping because we were causing a blockage.
With hazard lights blinking, I managed to pull the car over to the side, and asked Dylan to call my local garage straight away and let them know what had happened. The garage is run by a lovely man who is extremely helpful — and who has had to arrange to pick me up once before when the same car refused to start. This time, though, we were miles away"¦ and I knew that nothing could be done until the next day.
"This is serious, but it's ok" I said to my two passengers "We'll stay calm and find a way through" Both of them nodded, totally unfazed by what was going on.
While Dylan was still on the phone, I restarted the car and it seemed to work again. Kicking back in to action, we pulled off the hard shoulder and back in to the stream of traffic. All seemed well, but then it happened again"¦. This time there were even more cars around us — but there was also a slip road coming up. I pulled over again and stopped the engine.
"Right, we're heading for that turn-off" I said "Can you guys keep your eyes peeled and help guide me?" They nodded, and I prayed that I'd be able to start the car again. Yup"¦ thank goodness, she started straight away, and the three of us willed her to keep going.
We managed to pull off, and, as luck would have it, the road took us straight to a park and ride, where you can leave your car and take the tram in to town. I smiled to myself — and then laughed out loud as I noticed that the name of the road we were parked in was LaVergne"¦ my best friend's new surname after she got married last month.
Nowhere To Stay
All seemed well, until we called the apartment to let them know we'd be late. It was just gone 8pm, but their reception had closed 5 minutes before we rang. I'd prepaid for the room, but with no way of contacting the owners we knew it made no sense to traipse over to an empty apartment, because we wouldn't be able to get in. So now we were car-less and hotel-less in a town that none of us knew.
And this, I believe, is a perfect example to show that what we choose to think can make an experience better or worse. I'm not saying that positive thinking will change the situation — but I am saying whole-heartedly that choosing supportive thoughts can affect the way we respond. And, therefore, increase the likelihood of keeping our options open, staying focused and finding a helpful solution.
So, having locked up the car and arranged to meet the tow-truck the next morning, the three of us picked up our overnight bags and headed towards the tram station.
"Well, this isn't what we planned is it eh?" I said to Dylan and his friend Claire, consciously keeping a smile on my face to reassure them.
"It's ok, it's an adventure!" piped up Claire, by this time echoing the words I'd used earlier on. The three of us got on to the tram and headed in to town to find a room for the night.
Now, the point here is this. Imagine how different the mood might have been had any of us decided to panic or become frightened? Instead, we stayed together, kept smiling, and just knew we'd find a solution.
Until we suddenly realised that Dylan had left his bag at the tram station. His bag contained his passport and all the papers he needed for his meeting — without these he would not be allowed to take part and would automatically forfeit his chance to interview. Adrenalin pumping, we all jumped off at the next stop. Taking Dylan's other bag from him, Claire and I headed back towards the tram station while Dylan sprinted for all he was worth. We still managed to keep a cool head — despite what was going on around us. Not knowing whether or not the bag would still be there, Claire and I started exploring options around what we could do in the worst-case scenario.
Looking On The Bright Side
Luckily his bag was still there — and once again we started counting all the good things about what was happening. The fact that we'd managed to get off the motorway. That we knew a garage who could come and help. That we'd managed to park right near a tram station. That we'd found the bag. That, if push came to shove we could even sleep in the car"¦ we only focused on our "˜luck' in what was, quite frankly, a pretty grim situation.
The situation got worse, because every hotel we visited or called was fully booked. It was 11pm before we eventually found a place to stay — the room was costly, but it didn't matter. At least we'd be able to rest and wash for the morning! None of us had eaten, so we headed straight out to find the only place that might possibly still be open — a MacDonald's. Tired and hungry, we were delighted to find that the lights were still on — but as we got nearer, realised that they were just shutting up.
Still we didn't give up. We noticed that this particular restaurant also had a drive in — and realised that it was still open! We didn't have a car, of course, but decided that was no problem. We'd ask them at the counter, and if that didn't work then we'd ask one of the driving customers to place an order for us. It worked. They agreed to serve us, and we sat outside greedily devouring our burgers — I usually don't go anywhere near fast food like that, but let me tell you, right then it tasted like manna from heaven!
Looking at the two young people who were sitting with me, I felt exceptionally proud to be with them both. Despite the difficult situation, and the possible threat to their big day tomorrow, they'd both kept calm, focused and light-hearted throughout the ordeal. We were all tired, but we all still had smiles on our faces and continued to joke about the evening's shenanigans.
"We're really lucky you know, mum" said Dylan, stuffing the last few chips into his mouth "things could have been a lot worse if you think about it. Thank goodness we decided to come down today — we'd never have made it if we'd gone with our original plan to leave early tomorrow morning!"
That, for me, sums it all up. It doesn't matter what happens to us — there will always be things that are out of our control, some good and some bad"¦. Some very bad in actual fact. But no matter what happens, we always, always have a choice about the way we choose to think about it and the way in which we respond. So in that way, we are always free. Forever.
By the way, both of them had brilliant interviews and caught the train back together, while I got home in the tow-truck. All's well that ends well, eh? And, in my experience, it always does end well in some way, shape or form.


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Drunk Driver Collides with 24 Cars & 2 People
By Garth O'Brien | June 27, 2007
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Long Beach, California. June 22, 2007. David Wecksler accomplished the unthinkable on February 15th by sideswiping 24 vehicles and striking two people while driving a few blocks.
The genius Wecksler admitted to consuming intoxicants while playing poker with friends. Wecksler blamed the accidents on a blown out tire of his GMC Sierra truck. Wecksler must have a learning disability too. It is possible you might hit two or three cars due to momentum of your vehicle and the shock of a tire blow out. However, Wecksler said the remaining 21 vehicles were damaged because he, "…was trying to find a place to park."
A reasonable and or intelligent individual would have stopped after colliding with at least the fifth car. This guy stopped after careening into 24 cars. No shock police detected signs of impairment during contact with David Wecksler, and no shock Wecksler was convicted of DUI in 2003. Wecksler also has lost his privilege to drive previously four times.


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Mount Eerie's Phil Elverum drops another track from what's going to be his second full-length album this year, Ocean Roar. It's a slow, serene ballad featuring the kind of atmospheric synths that were so prevalent on this albums predecessor, Clear Moon.
Some of Phil's lyrics leave me scratching my head a bit, too, but in a good way. The reference to leaving the studio at night toward the beginning of the track was a bit surprising. For Phil to be so blatantly self-referential and mention a convenience of modern living--as opposed to lakes, trees, mountains, and other nature-related topics--is interestingly out of character.
Maybe I'm making more out of it than it needs to be, but it's surprising to hear Phil talk about himself outside of the surreal and Earthy world he usually builds for himself in his words. Maybe this track is working to blur the lines between these real and imagined worlds Phil exists within both mentally and physically. Afterall, the inspiration for one comes from the other.
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2018-2019 Approved Organizations for Roane County United Way Community Investment
- Aid To Distress Families of Appalachian Counties
- Boys' and Girls' Club of Roane County
- Roane Imagination Library
- CASA of the 9th Judicial District
- East TN Kidney Foundation
- Free Medical Center
- Kid's First Child Advocacy Center
- Michael Dunn Center
- Epilepsy Foundation of East TN
- Ridgeview Behavioral Health
- Mid East Community Action Agency- Senior Nutrition and Office on Aging and Round About Roane
- Roane County Children's Fund
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- Senior Citizens Homemaker Assistance Services
- West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department
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Dental Task Force
RCUW led the formation of a dental task force involving representatives from various areas in Roane and Louden County.
Collaboration among private dental practices, local organizations, educational institutions, and the faith based community have worked to provide affordable dental care to adults in Loudon and Roane Counties.
- Organized a Dental Task Force to provide guidance, recommendation(s), and develop policies/procedures.
- Created Dentist Advisory Board to provide professional guidance, develop cost structure, develop process, and provide invaluable feedback for sustainability.
- Received a $15,000 Trinity Health Foundation Grant for Phase I of the project and $150,000 for Phase II.
- Generated voucher system to pay dentists directly, no funding is given to clients.
- Identified best practices for future use.
- Leveraged proven processes used by grant administer.
- Obtained participant feedback, which is invaluable for improving process.
- Clients scheduled their own appointments.
Over 125 adults obtained affordable dental and/or preventive care services in Phase I.
A total value of dental services performed $45,000.00
A total of In-Kind contributions of $25,540.00
Leveraged an average of $5 dollars per every $1 Trinity Health Foundation dollars
Teacher's Supply Closet – We organize the annual Teacher's Supply Closet, helping teachers and their students with supplies needed throughout the school year.
VITA – We host a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site-preparing tax returns to help individuals be financially stable….and more!


text: Digital This Week's Gavin Smith Scoop Belongs to E! News By Richard Horgan|June 22, 2012 Share By Richard Horgan|June 22, 2012 Share In March, Melanie Bromley moved over from the position of west coast editor with Us Weekly to the ranks of E! News. One of the stories this senior news correspondent has been concentrating on is the baffling disappearance of Fox executive Gavin Smith. Yesterday, with help from colleague Baker Machado, she shared the case's latest journalistic bombshell. Exactly two weeks ago, LAPD detectives searched a Canoga Park home belonging to John and Chandrika Creech, carting away various items. According to Bromley and Machado's sources, John is a previously convicted drug dealer back in jail as of yesterday while Chandrika is someone who has pursued an on, off, on extra-marital relationship with Smith: Sources tell E! News that Smith, who has been missing since May 1 and is married with three children, had been having an affair with Chandrika. "Chandrika and Gavin first met in 2008 in therapy," a source tells E! News. "They had a relationship and in 2008, when Mr. Creech found out about it, he told his wife to stop it." However, the source says Gavin and Chandrika started their relationship up again. That's likely because according to the E! report, although John and Chandrika have remained under the same roof, they are husband and wife in name only now, agreeing to each see other people. Could this case get any weirder? To read the full E! News article, click here. Previously on FishbowlLA: Latest Gavin Smith Media Theory: Jealousy One Month Later, Gavin Smith's Disappearance Remains a Complete Mystery The Daily Beast Scrutinizes Fox Executive's Baffling Disappearance Share http://adweek.it/2kAzeyi copy Adweek Adweek


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BWW Reviews: MURDER FOR DUMMIES - Fun Despite Flaws
On a dark and stormy night, Philip L. Nichols, Jr.'s MURDER FOR DUMMIES had its world premiere at the Country Playhouse as part of their murder mystery desert theatre that is catered and sponsored by Brio Tuscan Grille. The play is a comedic murder mystery and revels in its genre clichés. The plot of the show follows the gathering of a wealthy family to hear the reading of a will. Each member of the family and assorted acquaintances has a lot to gain from the murders, giving rise to plenty of suspicion and possible motives. So where do a ventriloquist and his dummy fit into this assembled group? Patriarch of the family, William Vanderby, has invited them to provide entertainment over the course of the weekend. Once the group is assembled at the Vanderby mansion, a hurricane barrels through and messes with the unstable power grid, and a classic 1930s murder mystery unfolds.
Directed by Melissa L. Nichols, the play is entertaining and light-hearted fare. Before the show started, she stepped out to introduce the show and explained that the cast had seven brief rehearsals before opening. Sadly, in performance, this shows. Lines are flubbed and restarted and cues are anticipated too early, causing some lines to be started before they are supposed to be. There are also issues with vocal projection. A majority of the show can be heard in row D of the auditorium; however, some lines were barely audible just four short rows from the stage. There's no getting around it, the show is rough around The Edges but did manage to engage the audience enough to keep them amused.
Doing triple duty as playwright, Lester Winchell, and Corky O'Nelson, Philip K. Nichols, Jr.'s ventriloquism skills are front and center in the production. Trained by Edgar Bergen, he fantastically delivers the ventriloquist illusion. I can't recall ever seeing ventriloquism performed in real-life until this show, and I found myself particularly amazed by how well Philip K. Nichols, Jr. can throw his voice. Truly, his own mouth hardly moves when he speaks for Corky.
Yankie Grant as Vera Charlemene earns a majority of the audience's audible laughter. She fully commits to her lush of a character and her alcohol-induced disorientation. Most impressively, she manages to bring a fresh air to each clichéd or repeated humorous line and action.
As Gloria Vanderby, the matriarch of the family, Christy Jimmerson also elicits everything from smiles to laughs. Her character attempts stoicism, but crumbles under the circumstances unfurling in her home. Without much warning, she's chewing scenery in a way that is reminiscent of Sally Field, but doesn't quite reach that bar when maybe it should have.
John Kaiser, as William Vanderby, is good at being the scumbag multi-millionaire without a moral compass. His character, albeit clichéd, is interesting. Yet, his stage time is limited and doesn't give him much of a chance to perform.
The rest of this ensemble cast adequately portray their characters and are passable in their roles as well. Sue Marsh and Anita Darby as Aunt Agatha Hollingsworth and Nurse Christie are a formidable duo. The first joke about their combined names induced lots of chuckles, but they waned with each passing reference. Bob Galley as Larchmont the butler is rigid and static, earning most of his laughs when dancing a lengthy dance in the second act so the rest of the cast could change costumes. Mark C. Connelly (Quentin Vanderby), Tyrell Woolbert (Sybil Vanderby), and Derek Lanphier (David Collins) are convincing as the possible young heirs to the Vanderby estate, but ultimately do not have a lot to work with in terms of dialogue. Michael Raabe, as Inspector Bainbridge, adds a lot of caricature into his portrayal, making for a memorable cartoony performance. Patrick Slagle (Sergeant Papert), Vance Johnson (Major Ronald Catsup), James Carl Darby (Stage Hand), and John Stevenson (Announcer/Radio News Voice) are believable in their brief roles and make the most of their short time with the audience.
The set design by Melissa L. Nichols and Philip L. Nichols is your standard parlor scene for a mansion, and works for what it's needed for. In execution though, there are exposed seams and rough edges-especially on the stage-left doorframe.
The lighting design by Barney Mills is simplistic and does well conveying the weakness of the power grid when needed. However, Melissa L. Nichols sound design sometimes has the thunder sound effects too loud, causing lines to not be heard. Also, the sound effect for the reveal of a clue showed up at one or two points in the performance I attended without a noticeable reason.
With the flaws mentioned, this is by no means a perfect, stellar production. On the other hand, the tongue-in-cheek references to Brio and cheeky humor made this performance. So, I did have fun and enjoy myself. I was very disappointed that the clues used to solve the mystery were not often in sight of the audience, which feels rather unfair. This facet takes the fun of sleuthing out of the show. In the end, I can't say this was the worst production I've ever sat through, but I also can't say it was among the best.
MURDER FOR DUMMIES runs at Country Playhouse until Sunday, September 16, 2012. For more information and tickets, please visit http://countryplayhouse.org/ or call (713) 467 – 4497.
Promotional Images courtesy of Country Playhouse.
Promotional Image for MURDER FOR DUMMIES.
Patrick Slagle (Sergeant Papert) and Michael Raabe (Inspector Bainbridge).
Mark C. Connelly (Quentin Vanderby)
Derek Lanphier (David Collins)
Christy Jimmerson (Gloria Vanderby) & Yankie Grant (Vera Charlemene)
Corky & Philip K. Nichols, Jr. (Lester Winchell)


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