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Comparing the inflated cost of living today from 1950 to 2014: How declining purchasing power has hurt the middle class since 1950.
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Inflation has a subtle eroding effect that impacts entire economies. In the United States, we have been fortunate to have relatively stable rates of inflation for two generations. Even in times of high inflation like the 1970s, people were able to adjust unlike places that experience uncontrolled inflation like Argentina is currently facing. Also, wages rose in tandem which helped buffer the pain of higher costs. Today however, inflation has eroded the purchasing power of the middle class. Only when we look at longer periods of time do we see the large impact inflation has on our ability to buy real goods and services. People found a piece comparing 1938 and 2013 prices on various goods and items to be enlightening. Since our middle class did not fully emerge until the end of World War II, it might be useful to compare the price of items back from 1950 to where things stand today. Has inflation had a big impact on our purchasing power since 1950?
1950 living versus that of 2014
It might be useful to first look at a few common items from 1950:
The average family income: $3,300
The average car cost: $1,510
The median home price: $7,354
These are three very important metrics when it comes to measuring purchasing power in the United States. Since we consider having a car and a home as cornerstones to a middle class lifestyle, it is useful to look at these figures since we can easily grab these figures from reliable sources.
See below for source data:
Source: US Department of Commerce
Then we can see the median home price:
Source: US Census
A Ford car could be had with a price range of $1,339 to $2,262 depending on the model. Income is an important measure because it gives us an insight into how well families are doing and how much money is being spent on certain items. So let us derive ratios for each of the items for the 1950s:
Home price / income = 2.2
Car cost / income = .45
This is important here. The typical home cost 2.2 times annual income while a car cost .45 times annual income. Let us now fast forward to 2014 and see where these things stand:
The average family income: $51,017
The average car cost: $31,252
The median home price: $188,900
Let us show the data here:
Source: National Association of Realtors
Household income was pulled from Census data based on what the typical household earns. Inflation has a subtle way of eroding purchasing power. Let us pull some ratios here:
Home price / income = 3.7
Car cost / income = .61
Housing has gotten dramatically more expensive. The cost of a new car has gone up but not so noticeably when looking at inflation data. Inflation has largely eaten away at income on other fronts like college tuition and healthcare. These were much more affordable back in the 1950s relative to overall income.
For example, in 1950 at the University of Pennsylvania annual tuition was $600:
We should run a ratio here as well:
Tuition / income = .18
Let us look at current tuition costs:
Current tuition is over $40,000 per year.
Tuition / income = .79
This is a massive change. In 1950, a family sending their child to the University of Pennsylvania would only spend 18 percent of their annual income (if they paid in cash) to send their kid to study. Today it would consume 79 percent of gross annual income. Even if we look at net take home pay a regular family in no way could send their child to school without going into massive student debt.
A good portion of inflation over this time has been masked by massive amounts of debt and financing. Car purchases, mortgages, and college are now financed long-term. Low rates have masked this erosion but with rates reaching the lower bound of the range, the pain of inflation is now being felt by many households.
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LiberatedCitizen (@LiberatedCit) said:
Anyone who shops for food has seen rising prices and shrinking package sizes its very sad how the middle class in America has been systematically destroyed. Unfair trade agreements contributed immensely not only lost jobs but in lost sovereignty. People should know who to thank and also see a couple more things going on.
Liberal Politicians Launched the Idea of "Free Trade Agreements" In the 1960s to Strip Nations of Sovereignty
Why The Government Wants To Short Change American Seniors
If President Obama had stood by his initial budget the chained CPI would have eventually impacted every American at tax time. That's because the CPI is used to determine changes to tax brackets and, under the chained CPI, the thresholds for those brackets would increase at a much slower pace. That means we would all end up paying more in income taxes each and every year.
Most Economically Thriving U.S. Cities Have Greatest Income Inequality
http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/most-economically-thriving-us-cities-have-greatest-income-inequality-140222?news=852508February 23rd, 2014 at 2:10 pm
Juan said:
It's a shame you only covered those three items. They are big ticket items.
Some more service points could have been covered: ultilities; water, gas and electric, telecom services landline phone 1950s/now then cell phones now. Not to mention the services we buy now that didn't even exist then i.e. cable/dish tv, internet service.
The cost of food, and just to show some perspective the cost of health insurance(which contrary to liberal mythology was not purchased by everyone). Health care costs for the generally healthy were minimal.
And the most important cost was left out: federal tax!February 23rd, 2014 at 8:23 pm
Greg Murphy said:
This article is comparing oranges to bananas. Cars today should be more expensive today just from an engineering standard. Modern cars have air bags, emissions systems, mileage standards, etc. that did not exist 50 years ago. The same argument can be made for houses. A house 50 years ago had a 30 amp electrical service. Today that comes in at 200 amps. Most homes back then burned coal and had no insulation. Now you have heating systems with 90% thermal efficiency. Please find something better to compare other than cars or home, or at least calculate what it would cost to build today using standards from 50 years ago.February 24th, 2014 at 12:42 pm
Edward Knittel said:
You forgot an important matter. The family income of 1950 commonly came from one wage earner. Now the family income comes from two or more wage earners. So the situation is much worse than what your figures show.February 24th, 2014 at 5:08 pm
Charles Fazio said:
In 1963, I arrived at the University of Arizona with $800 in my pocket – savings from a hard working summer. Out of state tuition, and all fees, was $405 per semester. So I nearly paid cash for the first year!
The same expenses for my son, an out of state tuition and all fees, at the University of South Carolina, is nearly $40,000 per year. Have you ever saved $40,000 from a "hard working summer?"
Not incidentally, University endowments have increased dramatically during this time.February 25th, 2014 at 8:15 am
MJsand said:
Greg Murphy – you actually made the author's point. The point of the article is not the value or quality of the items we purchase today. The point is that the cost of those items has gone up dramatically (and often for good reasons you mention such as improved safety, increased amenities, higher quality, etc.)…but the income we earn has not kept pace with the increased costs. The result is that we spend much larger percentages of our income on those items which causes us to go into debt and ultimately hurts the economy because we can no longer afford to spend on other things.April 1st, 2014 at 8:14 am
adam said:
Regarding the oranges to bananas comment, Murphy is correct. The average new house in 1950 was about 780 square ft. The average now is nearly 3 times than (over 2100 square feet). Also, with regard to tuition, there has been a large shift in how universities are funded. In the 1950s and 1960s a lot of money flowed into universities through the GI bill. At that time, there was an argument that higher education should be subsidized because, in the end, a better educated workforce benefited all of society. This began to change in the late 1980s and 1990s when it was then argued that because college-educated workers made more than uneducated workers, they should pay their own way. Tuition and fees have increased as federal and state governments have reduced university funding. Most universities now receive only a fraction of their funding from government sources. It was much different in the 19502.June 5th, 2014 at 10:49 am
Martin said:
Comments concerning a lack of "apples to oranges" such as Murphy are over-simplistic. He mentioned air bags and etc. I was in a 1975 Chevy once, that hit a light post head-on at about 45 mph. No one was wearing seat belts and no one was hurt. The driver was able to back the still running car up and drive away. In a 2014 model car all the occupants would be killed if not for the airbags and etc. So, you see the "value" statement made by Murphy and others is also not comparing apples to apples. The relative value of technology is a pointless argument. It is like saying that Tiger Woods is better than Bobby Jones. Since, the equipment is different, the golf courses are different, and they did not ever play each other… no real comparison is possible. The only thing you can say is that each was the best during their respective time. I would agree that the prices of some other things would be helpful in this analysis, like gasoline or electricity, or a ticket to a MLB game or a movie… but let's not pick it apart too much. Because obviously if you look at quality of life for someone diagnosed with Polio or cancer for example… they would say it is better now. But I think if you look at this in general terms and compare basic staples, (which the author tried to do), you can see that the middle class is not doing quite as well. Nuff said.October 6th, 2014 at 9:03 am
yewzer said:
Don't forget that in 1950, there weren't nearly as many women working as there are today. Now you have to have both mom & dad bringing home money to do LESS!March 24th, 2015 at 7:39 pm
Publius said:
One important factor you do not mention in your otherwise thoughtful commentary is that, until it began in large scale 40 years ago, household incomes were largely supplied by a SINGLE wage earner who provided for a household largely managed by a single homemaker. The family cohesiveness was immensely greater as was social stability. The utter depravity and dissipation of contemporary American society is a horror show compared to 50/60 years ago, and that includes even the 60s!November 4th, 2015 at 9:59 am
Zael said:
Greg Murphy. Yes cars are incredibly more advanced and what not, but they are 10 times more easy and cheaper to make. Instead of 50 men making one car its 5 men and a machine. Technology cost Pennies to make. Your smart phone cost you roughly 50$ to make.November 16th, 2015 at 12:49 pm
Kevin said:
It is very simple, in the 50's most households could be maintained by a single hard working wage earner, today it takes 2 people to maintain a household, I have tried to maintain a household on a single income but it just does not work, even if you cut everything extra thing out of your budget you still can not afford to live a basic life on a single income. The minimum wage of $10.00 an hour gives the person $1600 per month before any deductions, remove medical, Taxes, SSN, you are down to $1100 per month. $1100.00 per month is not even enough to pay the average mortgage, let alone utilities, food, expenses to get to work or anything else. So yes today we are far worse off then the average family in the 50's and 60's. The bottom line is, that is how our government wants it. They want the average person to be so dependent upon the government so that it will always keep the 1% in control of every aspect of your life. Once you become so dependent upon them for everything they can start to take away any freedoms you have and turn you into a slave cast.November 16th, 2015 at 4:13 pm
Anonymole said:
Great interpretation of the numbers. Now — expand it.
Auto cost should include insurance
As should home cost (+ insurance + taxes)
Tuition is another great item thanks for including it.
Now make the whole thing comprehensive.November 20th, 2015 at 9:34 am
swmiller said:
What is the fascination with the 50's? Everything is way better now than the 50's. For starter's you are comparing homes that are vastly different. Most homes in 2014 come with greatly improved building materials and technologically advanced electrical, plumbing, etc, etc… Not to mention these days a garage for your car comes included in that 188,900 price tag. While you are, after adjusting for inflation paying about 9% more per square foot today than in 1950 I think the above trade off's are well worth the 9% increase and you work don't have to work as many hours to buy it.
Median Home Price 1950 Median square Footage Price per square foot
$7,354.00 983 $7.48
Median Income 1950 Hourly Hours worked for one square foot
$3,300.00 $1.50 4.987453374025093
Median Home Price 2014 Median square Footage Price per square foot
$188,900.00 2350 $80.38
Median Income 2014 Hourly Hours worked for one square foot
$51,017.00 $23.19 3.4663455944388994
The car same thing the median price then was based on a much more limited selection with far fewer options and safety features. Maybe you pine for a car without air conditioning but I like mine to be cool and comfy.
College is nothing more than supply and demand. Demand-driven up by subsidies and cheap loans prompting more people to go to college for useless degrees that are not supported by job market demand and take a life time to pay back.
You can keep your 1950's I am staying right here in the 21 st century..June 23rd, 2016 at 2:43 pm
David Austin said:
Get ready for hyperinflation! This isn't rocket science! Everyone should understand that if the government keeps raising minimum wages, manufacturers and service providers will be forced to raise the prices of their products and services to survive. Up until now, prices have been slowly rising due to competitive pressure. Profit margins are narrower, but it's about to get crazy. Businesses have had to borrow money because their cash reservoir is depleted and consumer debt is much higher too. Interest rates are the only thing saving us from a total collapse and that'd because for the first time in history, the Federal Reserve Bank kept them down during the Obama administration. Yes, you can credit Obama for this, but he'll have to accept responsibility for the long-term impact on future generations. Our children will have to shoulder the burden of short-sighted politicians who don't care about our children's future. Pretty soon, the baby-boomers, who will live much longer lives, will be retiring and all the government subsidies and programs will grow to mammoth proportions. It doesn't matter that most of us tried to prevent this from happening. They'll blame us for not trying hard enough.July 14th, 2016 at 9:00 am
Jason Smith said:
Put simply, liberal, leftist economic policies are responsible for the destruction of the middle class. By printing money and keeping rates low with keynesian leftist policies, it has led to massive inflation in anything that can be financed, like housing, autos, education, even stock prices (buying on margin, and earnings/asset inflation). This has exacerbated wealth inequality, which normally occurs to a certain degree in capitalism, but has become much greater today than years past because the wealthy owned most of the assets to pre-inflation, that have now been inflated to extraordinary value to income ratios this story shows. The people who supported this keynesian agenda are the same ones who support more b.s. policies like raising min wage that we wouldn't even be talking about if they hadn't of started the printing presses in the first place. If you're not mad, you're not paying attention.October 3rd, 2016 at 1:57 am
barry said:
There are a lot of things that are not factored in to this equation for one payroll taxes were not that much but remember all the things you could deduct like all the interest on your bills.Years back it never cost you anything for health insurance or pension funds. And today technologies have come a long way but than you need to factor in the cost of all those to you today. For one the avg. cost to watch TV. back than was 0. WEll by now you may have guess what I am getting at There were benefits from your employer that didn't cost you!! You could deduct more on your taxes !! And technical advancements have come at a cost to you !! So by the time you would factor all this in I would think that the avg. pay check back than compared to the ones now on a avg. you cleared a larger percentage than you do now. and thatis why most householes than could survive on only one income .November 2nd, 2016 at 5:49 am
barry said:
And I was born in the 40's And would not trade that for today living After school we would meet up and play sports almost every day and not sit around playing games on cell phones and computers or texting our friends. We would meet and intermix with one another And that's why there are so many children that have blood pressure problems and cholesterol.So no sir you can have today with all it's advancement because we had so much more fun than !! Than today's kids do now.November 2nd, 2016 at 6:18 am
Alexis Acosta said:
To the crazy Capitalist who say who say raising minimum wages will make the income worse,with rising cost. I say,if cost rises,refuse to buy. Let the economy crash and burn before allowing rich White greedy people to deprive you of your livelihood. If no one is buying their products the fat cats will sweat and weep. some one will come along and seize the market with cheap products,be it foreign or domestic,someone will be willing to generate less profits,instead of no profits.
All it take sis for you sheeple to tame your materialistic urges. I do not need a cell phone,I use a cheap prepay,that cost on 20 dollars every 3 to 4 months. I refuse to pay 50 dollars or more per month,out of principal. No CEO,nor executive,nor any man of any company in this world deserves to earn over 20 million per year. I do not care what you created,or how much money the company earns;the government should confiscate any salaries over 20 million and use it for public improvement;such as job creation,road creation/repair,free healthcare,co-op businesses,anything that benefits the public,except welfare. Instead of welfare,the money could go to free education,free job training,temporary housing,free premium drug rehabilitation. Anything that benefits society as a whole. Tax the rich and tax the Hell out of Capitalism. That is the only way to tame it,without going full Socialism or Communism. Capitalism with heavy Socialism is the ideal system of government that benefit everyone. Regulate the Hell out of everything. Regulate inflation,regulate housing cost. Regulate housing like automobiles. old homes should cost less,just like old cars,unless you did a rebuild from the frame up. Slapping a new coat of paint,new doors and windows is not enough.
No one in a government job should earn more than 100k per year,not even the President. 100k should be the maximum of any government held position. Money corrupts,money brings greed.
I am Black American Democratic Socialist.May 14th, 2017 at 7:04 pm
Michael King said:
One thing that is left out. Is in 1950 a lot of those were one income family's to get that $3300 a year. The 2014 $51000 is mostly two incomes. So it's even worse than this says.August 22nd, 2018 at 7:06 pm


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Hi all! I note upon looking over the latest draft that although issue 203 [1] has been closed with the proposed text describing the rules about module specifications, there is still a slight problem that I'd like to clean up (after last call - so you can consider this the first item on the LC-feedback queue! :)). In the "requirements for features" section (3.1.1), we do not actually note that features should be associated with a URI in their specification. I think this would be a good thing to add. It would make it easier for the authors of binding and module specifications to refer to implemented features, and there may well be call to indicate in descriptions or negotiation protocols that a particular feature is used/referenced/required without specifying a particular implementation of that feature. Also, it would make it easier to talk about features with RDF models. Concrete proposal: In section 3.1.1 of part 1, move all the other items down, and insert a new item #1: 1. A URI used to refer to the feature. Thanks, --Glen [1] http://www.w3.org/2000/xp/Group/xmlp-issues#x203Received on Tuesday, 2 July 2002 04:15:26 UTC
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Make certain that your objective statement allows the employer to peep into your brand of motivation, initiative and qualifications suited for the position.
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Mention the job title in the objective statement. Clearly emphasize what you can do for the company and the benefits that you will bring along with you.
Less is more. Do not go overboard with words.
Examples of different objective statements that you could use
For a management position:
- Management position in Sales and Marketing, where over 5 years of experience will add value to operations.
For an entry level accounting position:
- Seeking a position in the accounting field where excellent financial and numerical skills can help to improve the company's profitability
For someone with a little bit of experience:
- A telemarketing position where skills in selling and marketing can improve efficiency and enhance profitability
If you are into Web designing & Web development:
- A Website Developer position where advanced creative skills will produce a quality website for the company
Real Estate Resume Objective Statement:
- Seeking a position as a senior member of your real estate team that leverages my skills, achievements and ability to lead personnel in a direction to achieve phenomenal sales
Human Resource Resume Objective Statement:
- Seeking a position in the Human Resources department that enables me to bring my expertise and experience to the use of Global Banking
Some other Resume Objective examples:
- To assist Global Banking expand and enhance its training resources as an Assistant Trainer for the Learning and Development team.
- To obtain a position as a member of the Professors guild and utilize my knowledge, skills and attitude for the university's goals.


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Assume that you've just joined the management team at an emerging company. One of the first things that you'll want to do is obtain as much information as you can about the business and operations of the company so that you'll be able to start making a contribution as quickly as possible. While you'll eventually want to sit down and speak with all of the key executives, managers and employees, as well as the company's major outside business partners—a topic we will cover in detail in future posts—the best way to get started is to obtain and review certain basic documents before you actually arrive onsite. The information in these documents can be used for initial issue-spotting and can also serve as the foundation for asking the right questions in subsequent interviews and understanding how the first projects that you'll be working on fit into the overall business plan of the company.
The range of documents that you should review will vary depending on whether the company is a reporting company and thus required to make certain information publicly available in periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Assuming that is the case, you should ask for, or download on your own from the SEC website or a commercial service, the following documents:
The reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed by the company over the last three years (or such shorter period that the company was required to file such reports);
The company's S-1 registration statement if the company completed its initial public offering within the last three years;
The proxy statements filed by the company, and disseminated to shareholders, over the last three years (or such shorter period that the company was required to makes such filings); and
The contracts and other documents that have been filed as exhibits to the company's SEC filings over the last five years (or such shorter period that the company was required to make such filings).
While you should read everything closely there are certain disclosures that should be carefully reviewed—the description of the company's business and the risk factors associated with the business, the notes to the company's financial statements and the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A"); the disclosures made in the Form 8-K reports; and projections of future performance and anything else that might be deemed a "forward-looking statement".
If the company is not subject to the reporting requirements you should ask for copies of comparable documents such as the business plan or offering circular distributed to potential investors and other formal communications to investors and shareholders over the last two or three years that include material information regarding the company. Material contracts for a privately-held company will need to be obtained directly from the legal department and/or other senior managers of each of the main functional departments (e.g., marketing, sales, manufacturing, R&D, IT etc.). When requesting such information take note of how long it takes to receive the contracts and where they are maintained within the company since you may want to suggest changes in the records retention procedures down the road. When asking for contracts you should apply and explain the same standard of materiality that would be used if the company was required to file the documents with the SEC and that means you should obtain, at a minimum, copies of the charter documents of the company (i.e., articles and bylaws with all amendments); all employment-related agreements, including stock option plans and agreements and change-of-control agreements with senior executives; major real and personal property leases; major contracts with outside business partners (e.g., contracts relating to R&D, manufacturing and sales/distribution); and pension and benefits plans. Stock records, or at least a list of the shareholders and option holders (including the number of shares owned or subject to option), should also be obtained.
Contracts, documents and policies from several other areas should also be obtained regardless of the reporting status of the company. First of all, you should request and obtain copies of "boilerplate" contracts and terms and conditions that are continuously used in business relationships with employees, vendors and customers. For example, make sure you look at the company's employee confidentiality and assignment of inventions agreement and the company's personnel handbook and policies. Also review the company's standard terms and conditions of sale and purchase on its invoices and purchase orders. Second, make sure you review the minutes of the board of directors and the charters of each of the committees established by the board, particularly the audit and corporate governance committees. You should also seek and obtain background information on each of the directors and senior managers including resumes and, the case of management, a timeline of their progress and advancement within the company. Third, ask for copies of communications with the company's outside auditors regarding legal matters over the last few years. Finally, make sure you review the company's recent press releases and copies of promotional materials that the company regularly disseminates to the public regarding its products and services.
As noted above, the best idea is to review all of these documents before you begin work and you should allow sufficient time to complete the full review and, if possible, prepare your own index of the documents and summary of important recent developments relating to the business and organization of the company. For example, you should try and develop a list that includes, in chronological order, major contracts, product introductions and personnel changes. All of this takes a lot of time and concentration and some of what you learn will not be immediately useful to you in your early days on the job; however, by doing your homework early you'll eventually be way ahead of the game and in a position to demonstrate knowledge and value to your colleagues.


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Westlake Village, CA (PRWEB) July 01, 2013
According to Crystal Travel Management in Thousand Oaks, Jeff Greits, "Alaska is one of the most requested vacations from our members, so we are always looking for someway to get our members the best prices on travel to Alaska, or anywhere else for that matter. And when we do get great deals, we let our members know that this is the time to book and get the most savings."
Because everyone travels a little different, the details can vary too greatly, in that some may want a hotel, some may want a timeshare resort. The best deals are for those who travel within 60 days and take advantage of the Hot Weeks. Though even with hotels, members can receive a price of up to 40% less than they've seen on a website. Members can receive up to 30% off on their car rentals.
Crystal Travel is a private, members only travel club. Couples will attend a sales presentation at their local offices, pay a one time fee, and be able to book travel at cost through Crystal Travel.
And while Alaska is mostly visited via a cruise, many long to spend time in Alaska, much like they would a week in Hawaii. And it's said you can't go wrong visiting Alaska anytime between May 10 and September 15. The days are long, nature is in full bloom, and the air is alive with energy.
Most tours operate mid-May to mid-September, with the exception of those into Denali (mid-June to end of August). Peak season is mid-June to mid-August. Before and after, some tours and hotels offer "shoulder season" discounts of 10 – 25%.
June 15 – July 15 is the best time to visit Alaska but Alaskan weather is not predictable. You can come in August and bask in sunshine or in June and face "horizontal rain" (driving rain plus strong winds). The good thing is that Alaskans have learned not to let weather interfere with their plans—or mood.
To book a trip to Alaska, one must be a member in good standing with Crystal Travel.


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Recently I went to Jamie's Italian with a bunch of friends. The food looked and tasted sooo good, that I thought I'd share it with you. I will try and describe what each dish is!
Here it is! Jamie's Italian!
From where we sat, we could see this; and yes they do cut all the bread here.
No we weren't gonna open these ourselves and eat them…
…because they were gonna use it to support this! The Meat Antipasti Plank:Seasonal Cured Meat. A mouth-watering meat and salami sharing platter with San Daniele prosciutto (the huge slice of ham) Schiacciata piccante pistachio mortadella, Tuscan fennel salami, (did you know a part of old Italy used to write on this song-bread? It was very thinly rolled bread because they didn't used to have paper. Imagine that; you receive a letter, read it, then eat it! Talk about eco-friendly, haha).
This is Wild Boar Salami.
This is Scallop and Squid Ink Angel Hair.
I had this dish! It's called Rabbit Ragu Pappardelle,
and was very delicious and filling. The rabbit tasted a little like lamb in texture.
South Coast Fritto Misto, a mixture of delicious fried seafood with tartar sauce. The golden wiry thing is fried spaghetti!
Chocolate espresso tart.
Baked Walnut Tart with 'rippled creme fraiche'.
Mixed Ice Creams; there was hazelnut, vanilla, and a honeycomb flavour. The red thing is actually rhubarb.
Annnnd the aftermath!


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Posted January 6, 2017on:
hello, my friends and loves and wild kindreds. here we are.
i wrote this at the end of 2016:
many things have happened to me this year, i have caused many things to happen this year. some of the greatest triumphs, some of the deepest lows. this is what i learned: each day we are asked to hold a candle up against the things and people we love, in order to truly see them. to remember how to see them. but it is a definitive action, a powerful choice. an interaction, not passive. this is how the light works. sometimes our habitual or learned choice is darkness. we cannot always resemble the decisiveness of fire or the horizon or blades of grass. or soaking rain. we must make a choice, a conscious choice. for what we want to be, what we want to bring. to choose to heed or ignore the question posed to us, everyday. because whether or not we listen, the question is always there. will you hold up your candle to see things as they are? things and people worth fighting for. you, yourself, worth fighting for. it takes action. and i wish your body and soul recognition of that eternal, inherent movement, and the power in it. that no matter how much we recede into the darkness- hide, seethe, recoil, hurt. there is always potential to return the pendulum swing, call back the eternal question. back to the light. #happynewyear
what else?
the debut of reliquary: the body was my last performance of 2016 (you can read the full piece HERE), with amazing fotos by geo geller below…
it was something totally different for me, edges i need to continue pushing and playing with.
i cried when this was over and i cried into the mirror before it started. everything screamed in my head not to trust. i was more nervous than i can remember being for a performance in so, so long. i released the deepest and darkest. the cracked doorways and red sheets. it was done. and i just lost myself inside it. i seldom memorize my work, get stuck on perfection or fear of forgetting words, and just forget what's possible in the visceral. this is what's possible. to just give it, fully. and let it go. thank you with my whole heart to edjo wheeler & LIC-A and everyone who watched me debut 'reliquary: the body.' everyone who was moved. it was beyond me. i know that through everything, i just have to continue pushing. #thankyou
this is the video by bill hopkins which i feel so lucky to have…
and this
1.1.17 first day of the world:
some days you ride with the current. swiftly, effortlessly. the earth seems peopled with feelings, with presence. walking alone is not walking alone. it is not being afraid. not feeling the passage of time. i remember, now, walking this bridge under delicate slice of crescent moon, cars roaring. how it felt to walk the woods alone. stand on the edge of the road at night. sit in the field, watch vultures circling. i fear again and again i will be robbed of myself. but it is just a matter of slipping back into the stream. nothing gained, nothing lost. resuming, pulse of the infinite. onward, and on.
find me, here [upcoming events]
including- something very close to my heart:
intersections of art & mental health/mental illness
Friday, February 10th, 6:30-8:30pm
at Queens Council on the Arts' LAB space in Astoria [Facebook invite]
Queens native and poet/curator Audrey Dimola hosts a panel and performance evening aiming for safe space, honest talk, and open presentations about the too-often stigmatized topic of mental illness, particularly in connection to the creative experience. Throughout our cultural history, many of the legendary artists we know today grappled in this way- yet it becomes a passing line in their bio, a tragic footnote; and their brilliant work remains. In the present day, an increasing number of individuals of all ages are struggling in similar fashion, frequently in silence and shame, for fear of judgment and unanswered questions. How much of how we suffer makes us who we are and results in the art we create? How much of these feelings are the natural experience of the artist, and when is it time to seek help? What do those forms of help look like? A variety of local featured artists will present their stories, poetry, music, visual art, and more, in addition to facilitated discussion, Q&A, and sharing of resources/experiences on these topics. All are welcome, your voice is encouraged.
1 is the year of completion,
(with gratitude for you always)
this will be my winter.
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brothers & sisters, happy holidays & happy new year!
this year has been an insane one for me but i'm ending it on a high note. we made magic, pushed ourselves further, adventured to places we never thought we'd be. and 2016 will be about ANNUNCIATION. speaking my name into the world. healing. owning my identity and solidifying it.
this will be a winter of hibernation- focus, patience, dedication, and strengthening of bonds. TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM TODAY! & if you're in queens tag along for these fine events below, my last of 2015. grateful for each & every one of you.
for all that we are & all that we will be-
yours always,
Wed 12/9/15 7pm – Featured reader at The Inspired Word NYC's first ever Women Poets of the Q4, at Q4 Hotel in LIC [Facebook] this is my 1st feature in awhile and fixin' to be a visceral one.. come & also add your voice in the open mic after!
Thurs 12/10/15 7pm – Hosting Boundless Tales, longest running reading series in Queens! Astoria Bookshop [More info] if you're a writer, also submit your work to be considered for our 2016 readings!
Sun 12/13/15 1-5pm – Warming Up Winter Holiday Market at Queens Museum [Facebook] my first market EVER! i'll be selling alongside my beautiful sister & art partner in crime, omi plufs. come see us for paintings, prints, 3D poetry crafts, typewriter poems & more.. plus other great stuff going on at the museum!
Tue 12/15/15 7:30pm – Featured reader at Risk of Discovery show (workshop, open mic & featured readers) at Astoria Coffee [Facebook] i FINALLY get to RISK IT!
Wed 12/16/15 7pm – Hosting Inspired Word NYC's Wednesday night open mic at the Q4 Hotel in LIC [More info] come see what all the inspired word hype is about!
PS! the global #UseYourAnd ad i did for gillette venus this year is up for a youtube ad of the year award! crazy! just want to give thanks again for that incredible experience. you never know what life has in store~*


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Mar's ideas for her projects arise from constant personal brainstorming. "My mind is always thinking, through the hours… most of the time it's all nonsense, absurd or just plain uninteresting… but once in a while, amidst the maelstrom, something happens. Then I start to work on that spark and develop the idea, documenting all the steps, brainstorming different alternatives, possible changes, etc. Good ideas may surface suddenly, but I take the time to keep pursuing them until I can shape them into a concrete product."The twenty-seven year old entrepreneur sees organization as key to her efficiency: "I try to organize myself as much as possible; I dedicate plenty of time to elaborating to-do lists and straightening my workspace. If things are cluttered and messy, even when there's a lot of work to be done, I 'waste' a few minutes tidying up my desk, putting pencils where they belong. In the long run, it helps me perform."
Like many other young professionals, Mar sees the pressures behind collaborating with others — both for herself and her co-conspirators. "As long as all parties involved are dedicated, collaborations are always fruitful. In my own experience, the times I've worked with other people, I've always ended up demanding more of myself than when I work alone." However, she also recognizes the advantages of cross-pollination, and how much a varied point of view can bring to the table. "When we work with other people, we discover different ways to do things that may be as, or more, valid than the ones we use by ourselves."
Taking time for herself is key to both her personal and creative fulfillment. "Without a doubt, my mission is… to be happy. And to achieve this, I do things that I enjoy, like drawing, painting, photography or creating my felt characters. It's that simple. I wish I could always work within the creative realm. I would like to generate even more ideas, shape them and, after a while, feel proud of what I've created."


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As the prime suspect in the shootings made his first public appearance, more information about his past has come to light
On Monday, James Holmes, the lead suspect in the Colorado shooting that killed 12 people, made his first public appearance in court, where the presiding judge gave prosecutors a week to formally charge him. His hair dyed a bright reddish-orange, Holmes appeared somewhat dazed, prompting speculation that he was on medication. The eerie footage of Holmes' court appearance (watch below) gave few insights into the mind of the accused mass murderer, who allegedly showed up at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises in the Denver suburb Aurora heavily armed and in full body armor. But a slew of reports in recent days has helped observers piece together an emerging portrait of the 24-year-old. Here, 5 revelations:
1. He was a shy boy
James Eagan Holmes "was known as a very quiet young man, introverted but pleasant," say Carol D. Leonnig and Joel Achenbach at The Washington Post. His father is a mathematician, his mother a nurse, and he grew up "in an upper middle-class community of picturesque hacienda-style homes surrounded by hills and canyons" in San Diego, Calif., say Susan Gembrowski, Marisol Bello, and Trevor Hughes at USA Today. Former high school classmates say he "liked to play cards, video games, and watch movies [with them as a teenager]," says Matt Stevens at The Los Angeles Times.
2. He was a brilliant student
Though awkward and shy, Holmes "once seemed bound for big things," say Jack Healy and Serge F. Kovaleski at The New York Times. He won scholarships and internships as a high school science student, and graduated "at the top of the top" of his class at the University of California, Riverside. Holmes was one of six pre-thesis doctoral students to win a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Denver. However, "by this spring, Holmes had begun to struggle with poor test scores," say Leonnig and Achenbach. "He eventually decided to quit school," and was in the process of withdrawing from the graduate program at the time of the shooting.
3. He registered with online dating sites
Holmes frequented online dating sites, including Match.com, where his profile states he "'definitely' wants kids, drinks 'socially' but never smokes, and considers his politics to be 'middle of the road,'" says Beth Defalco at The New York Post. His profile also states: "The first thing people usually notice about me are my soul penetrating eyes. Whoa that's deep." On another site, AdultFriendFinder.com, a user thought to be Holmes says, "Am a nice guy. Well, as nice enough of a guy who does these sort of shenanigans." Elsewhere in the profile, he says, "Will you visit me in prison?"
4. He allegedly prepared for the shooting for months
Exploiting a "virtual absence of any laws regulating ammunition sales," Holmes amassed a "6,000-round arsenal legally and easily over the internet," says Healy at The Times. Over the course of four months, "Holmes received more than 50 packages at his Aurora apartment and the University of Colorado medical school," says Nicholas Riccardi at The Associated Press. He bought his first handgun, a Glock, on May 22 at a brick-and-mortar gun store in the Denver area. He bought a shotgun less than a week later, and an AR-15 rifle a week after that. On July 7, he bought another pistol. He allegedly emerged from an exit into the theater wearing a "ballistic helmet, gas mask, throat-protector, tactical vest, and pants," says Riccardi, "such complete protective gear that responding officers almost mistook him for a member of the SWAT team."
5. His apartment has a 'mad scientist' vibe
Holmes' stereo reportedly began to blast loud techno music at midnight, when Holmes was allegedly at the theater, before automatically switching off suddenly at one o'clock. His apartment was rigged with "an intricate series of explosive booby traps, seemingly designed to kill anyone who entered while pursuing his trail," say Healy and Kovaleski. According to NBC's Chris Hansen, who viewed a police video of the apartment's interior, the booby-trap equipment includes wires, a jug full of bullets, two black boxes with red blinking lights, and green soda bottles filled with fluid. Pierre Thomas at ABC News says Holmes "was really like a mad scientist, really like a villain in a movie." In addition, police have reportedly found a Batman poster and a Batman mask in the apartment.
SEE MORE: 4 attempts to instantly politicize The Dark Knight Rises massacre
Sources: ABC News, The Associated Press, CBS News, Fox News, Gawker, The Hollywood Reporter, The Los Angeles Times, New York, New York Post, The New York Times (2), USA Today, The Washington Post
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India's food services market may touch $28 bn by 2018: Report
The country's organised food services market is expected to grow by 16% over the next five years and touch $28 billion on the back of changing consumption habits of consumers and emergence of new players in the sector, a report said today.business Updated: Apr 23, 2013 20:21 IST
The country's organised food services market is expected to grow by 16% over the next five years and touch $28 billion on the back of changing consumption habits of consumers and emergence of new players in the sector, a report said on Tuesday.
The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) in its report said that the size of the total market (organised and unorganised) is $13 billion in 2013 and is expected to grow to $78 billion by 2018.
Within this, the unorganised market holds a 70% share with an estimated market size of $33.7 billion.
The organised market (chain and licensed standlaone outlets) is currently estimated at $13 billion and is expected to touch "$28 billion by 2018", the report, which was released by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma in New Delhi, said.
"The organised food services market is slated to witness a double-digit growth of 16% over the next five years, spurred by the changing consumption habits of consumers and the emergence of new players in the space," it said.
It said that the sector has a vast untapped potential with eating out becoming a regular form of entertainment for consumers today.
Pointing out several issues and challenges the industry is facing, it asked the government to address those matters in order to catalyse growth to optimum levels.
The report said that food price inflation is a key factor affecting the food services market in India and is impacted by delayed monsoons, economic slowdown and unfavorable demand- supply conditions.
"Across all food service formats, food costs (raw materials) account for about 30-35% of the revenues. The perpetual ris ein food costs narrows the players' margins. compelling them to increase menu prices," it said.
It said that there is a huge shortage of skilled manpower in the sector besides the industry is facing challenges with regard to fragmented market and increasing competition.
"The high labour and real estate costs, coupled with the high services tax on property are exerting pressure on store profitability and consequently deterring the growth of food services outlets," it added.
The report said that the inadequate infrastructure in terms of supply chain, warehousing, logistics and cold chain are also impacting the growth of the sector.
It also raised the concerns related with liquor sourcing, over-licensing and high tax rates.
The industry is "burdened with multiple taxes like VAT, excise and service tax besides different state taxes which add up to 17.5% -25% of the bill value. The high taxation is a serious impediment to market growth," it said.
First Published: Apr 23, 2013 19:43 IST


text: Jonathan Saunders introduced his first of two capsule collections for Escada Sport (the second will bow for pre-fall) for resort. He drew on fond memories of Escada ad campaigns circa his college days, which made a lasting impression with the Escada woman's love of color. Saunders sought to re-create that bold, head-to-toe look — tricky territory — but in a sporty, younger way, and came out a winner. The lineup featured bold colors — e.g. turquoise, kelly green, red and yellow — and plenty of his signature graphic prints on American sportswear staples, such as tunics, pleated skirts and easy dresses.


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The Hôtel Longchamp Elysées is ideally located on a quiet one-way street just steps away from the world famous Eiffel Tower. Guests will enjoy this calm and residential Parisian district situated within easy walking distance from the Eiffel Tower.
Other nearby sites include the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Trocadero esplanade, which offers breathtaking views of the Seine river and of the Eiffel Tower. This pleasant district is also home to the Théâtre National de Chaillot and several national museums such as the Musée de l'Homme or the Musée de la Marine.
Subway: Trocadero subway station, Lines 6 and 9
RER: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile train station, Line A
Bus: 22, 30, 32, 63, 82
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Dreaming of Moving in Slow Motion
Dream: I've been dreaming for many years and very often of my 2 children. They are always very young -about 8 or so- or babies. Often we are in an unknown town or in my country. I tell them i have to go do something and will be back. I leave them alone! Then, it becomes impossible to come back. Either i get extremely involved in something or the whole scene starts rolling in SLOW motion, even my legs and i can't run like i want and need. Sometimes it would be a dream where I'm looking for them and i won't be able to find them. These dreams become disturbing, full of anxiety and guilt. Sometimes i would dream of them but in a sweet way. They might just be sleeping in my arms for example. Is every baby....myself?
Interpretation: Children in dreams portray aspects related to the Self - not always 'portraying' you but also issues of parenting. Unknown children in a dream usually represent the rebirth of the Self. These dreams relate more to an identity crisis - building your identity as a provider and protector and suddenly feeling that you are not needed in that way.
The unknown town relates to moving into an awareness that is 'foreign' - this too, plays off of the same theme. You are trying to find your bearings as you move through change. To dream of something taking place in slow motion puts emphasis on the idea of slowing down - not being reactionary - not doing the same old thing. It may be time to see how you are creating your life - with optimism or (on the other hand) with a longing for the past. Dreams attempt to awaken you to unproductive thought processes.
To dream of not being able to move your legs can show fears about providing for yourself or standing on your own. "Then, it becomes impossible to come back." I see this as coming to terms with the idea that you can't go backwards - you must go forward.


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James starts his fifth season at the club, having previously played for Spennymoor Town FC after being released by Sunderland AFC and Hull City. James is a versatile player who can operate in both midfield and defence. He has good vision and awareness and his defence splitting passes and free kicks are a joy to watch.
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James Armstrong
Full back, Midfielder
Stephen Callen
Stephen starts his fifth season with RCA. Stephen is a pacy and dynamic player who is equally at home on either wing or played up front as a striker. Strong and powerful, he has great touch and control on the ball and possesses a terrific shot which will see him produce his fair share of goal scoring opportunities.
Michael Charlton
Midfielder, Winger
Michael is another player who is starting his fifth season at the club. He is well liked by the fans because he makes things happen on the pitch. He is a fast, tricky winger who likes to run at defenders. Very direct in his play, he also possesses the ability to cross the ball at pace into the danger area. 100% energy and commitment enables him to help out in defence as well.
Aaron Croft
Aaron is currently working as a coach at Middlesbrough Foundation having previously held the same position at Sunderland AFC. He is a pacy midfielder who can play on the either side or down the middle. Has been known to post the odd video on YouTube of himself doing football tricks. Previous clubs include, Washington, Seaham Red Star and Easington.
Clayton Davis
Midfielder, Winger
Clayton in now into his fifth season at the club. He is a dynamic, speedy winger / defender who loves to take on defenders. Clayton is also a great crosser of the ball and chips in with the odd goal. He is one of those rare breed of players who always has a smile on his face and is great to have around. Previous clubs include Washington, Hebburn and Ryhope CW.
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan begins his third season with RCA after signing from Shildon. A naturally gifted midfielder he possesses a vast repertoire of passes, is good in the tackle and is powerful in the air. He has played extensively in the Northern League and higher - his former clubs include Hebburn, RCW, Durham, Darlington and Shildon.
Kyle Davis
Forward, Midfielder
Kyle is a very quick, strong, tough competitor who wears his heart on his sleeve. He loves a challenge, as we know from when he has played against us, and can play in midfield or forward. His previous clubs include Bishop Auckland and Ryhope CW.
Mark Davison
Mark Davison needs no introduction for Northern League football fans. A strong and direct centre forward who can be relied upon to score with head and feet as well as setting up opportunities for others, Sparky is returning for his third spell with RCA. We are delighted to have him back. Mark's travels have taken him to Ryton, Washington, Spennymoor and Morpeth.
Dylan Elliott
Dylan, who is now beginning his third season with RCA, joined us from Easington Colliery. He was at Sunderland AFC from the age of 8 to 15, before joining Hartlepool United on a scholarship from the age of 16 to 19. Dylan has also had Northern League experience, spending two months at Bishop Auckland, and is an excellent signing for RCA. Dylan was named Sponsors' Player of the Season for 2017-18.
Craig Hodgson
Central defender, Midfielder
Craig is now into his third season at RCA having previously played for Dunston UTS and Bishop Auckland. He can play as a central defender or in the centre of midfield and he is equally effective in either role. He reads the game well, is good in the air, loves a tackle and has the vision to pick out attacking passes quickly. Craig was joint winner of the Management Player of the Season award for the 2017-18 season.
Tomas Howard
Tomas has signed on a work experience loan deal from Sunderland AFC.
He is a defender who is equally at home playing on either the right or left side of defence and has been known to play as a central defender if required. A versatile individual who is learning his craft quickly and is well thought of at Sunderland AFC.
Andy Kokoska
Andy, a tall and powerfully built goalkeeper, is on a Sunderland College Sports Scholarship, which he began in September 2017. From Tenerife, where he played in the Under 19 Spanish League for UD Los Zocas, Andy is originally from the Czech Republic.
Jordan Lavery
Jordan has signed from Consett. He is a strong left sided player equally at home playing as a full back or as a wing back. A strong tackler and good passer of the ball he is also very adept in deadball situations.
Sam Lilley
Sam is a Ryhope lad who turns 19 in November 2018. He played for Middlesbrough up to the age of sixteen and then at Scunthorpe from 16-18. A strong centre half who can read the game well, Sam's key strengths are his passing and pace.
Dimitri Limbo
Dimitri, who is from the Phillipines, is on a Sunderland College Sports Scholarship, which he begun in October 2017. A lively winger who can also play the number 10 position, Dimitri played for Koya FC and the national Under 23s in the Phillipines.
Thomas McAloon
Tom is a winger / striker who has played for Middlesbrough, Consett, Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe. Has also played for Northern Ireland U17s. Strong, quick and direct with a keen eye for goal, he is a good addition to the squad and adds depth in a number of positions.
Ross McNab
Full back
Ross starts his third season with the club after returning from Billingham Synthonia. A left sided player, Ross has developed into a very good full back who is equally at home playing in the centre of defence. Defensively he is very competent, loves to get forward in support of his midfield and has a great range of passing. Injury free he is a great asset to the squad and a pleasure to have around the club.
Dom Moan
Utility player
Dom, who has just returned to Sunderland from four years at Wolverhampton Wanderers has a strong footballing upbringing. He played for SAFC 7-9s, the Sunderland Sunday League for Nissan and from 13 to 14 was at Hartlepool, fitting in a trial at Manchester United. Dom can play striker, midfield and full back. His key strengths are his hard work and commitment to the team. Long term RCA fans will remember Dom attending RCA matches as a youngster, when his father Glenn played for us.
Nathan O'Neill
This is Nathan's third season at RCA, having signed from neighbours Ryhope Colliery Welfare. Tall and dominating in the air, Nathan is capable of scoring all kinds of goals, from two yard tap-ins, and headers to 25 yard screamers.
Luke Page
Luke signed for RCA from Easington Colliery and is now in his third season at RCA. Luke is a strong tackling, powerful central midfielder who can quickly turn defence into attack. Luke was joint winner of the Committee Player of the Season award and the Fans' Player of the Season in 2017-18.
Anthony Patterson
Anthony joins us from Sunderland AFC's Under 23s to broaden his experience. He is a brave, committed and passionate goalkeeper who has been in Sunderland's youth system for a few years now. A star performer in Sunderland under-16 side during the 2015-16 campaign, Anthony was praised for his efforts as he was awarded the Special Recognition accolade at the club's Academy Awards ceremony in May 2016.
Ross Preston
Ross begins his a third season with the club after returning from Washington. He returns to Meadow Park to reunite his partnership with "Swanna". Ross is a powerful centre back who is good in the air, is a good distributer of the ball and has the ability to read the game and make it look easy. He is cool under pressure and is rated very highly at SRCA. Ross was joint winner of the Sponsors' Player of the Season Award for the 2017-18 season.
Sam Robinson
Sam, from East Herrington, played for Middlesbrough, joining them as a 7 year old, before joining Sheffield Wednesday where he played for the Under16s and Under 17s. Sam, who is strong and pacy and who likes a tackle, is principally a centre half, but can play across the park.
Greg Swansbury
Central defender
Greg starts his third season with RCA since signing from Washington and now captains the side. At 6'4", Greg is a powerful, imposing, no nonsense, old school central defender. As expected, he is good in the air, but he is also deceptively good on the ground with great awareness of situations as they develop. Greg was joint winner of the Management Player of the Season and winner of the Players' Player of the Season awards in the 2017-18 season, a testimony to his leadership on the pitch.
Martin Swales
Sunderland RCA's manager Martin has a wealth of Northern League experience both as a player and as a manager. He managed the very successful Ryhope Colliery Welfare team who in Season 2010-11 won all four competitions in the Wearside League. Repeating the feat the following year and also clinching promotion for RCW to the Northern League Division 2. He has also managed Bishop Auckland for a short time. He is passionate about his football, especially in the local area, and instills a sense of belief in his players.
Gary Errington
Assistant Manager
Now in his fourth season with RCA "Gee" returned to the club that he played at for a number of seasons. He was also a member of the very successful Easington CW FC team which reached the first round proper of the FA Cup. Gee has been assistant to Swaz for a number of years now and complements the manager's style with his own flair. Rarely see him without a smile on his face.
Mark Cowan
Assistant Manager
Mark has been a big supporter of RCA off the field and has now jumped over the fence to join the football management. After a bad knee injury put pay to his footballing career as a youngster, Mark, from Birtley, ran teams in the Gateshead and District Sunday League. Mark brings commitment, energy, enthusiasm and management experience to the organisation of the team.
Colin Larkin
Coach, Forward
Now into his fiftth season with RCA, Colin is the epitome of a professional, and his influence is seen throughout the team. Colin's previous clubs include West Auckland, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Kidderminster Harriers (loan), Alfreton Town, Chesterfield, Northampton, Hartlepool, Lincoln City, Harrogate Town and Gateshead. He leads by example on and off the pitch and his enthusiasm for the game is infectious and the younger players in the squad will continue to learn from Colin.
Mohsen Hussein
Mohsen is a local business man who has run local football teams in the Sunderland area and has been recruited by Sunderland RCA for his ideas on young local footballers to come through the junior systems. Mo is currently doing UEFA B badges and has lots of connections with his national football team, Egypt, who he follows whenever he can. Mo will be a great asset to RCA with his local and training knowledge.
James - Lenny - French
Lenny, who has joined RCA as a goalkeeping coach, played Northern League football for most his career and worked with Martin Swales as a coach at Ryhope CW and Bishop Auckland. With considerable Northern League experience at Hartlepool Town, Chester-le-Street, Esh Winning, Washington and Ryton, he's a great addition to our team.


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Ms. Pickett was born in the USA in 1951. She became interested in space travel and research at an early age as a result of watching the flashing carrier rocket associated with the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, fly over her small piece of the world in the fall of 1957, issuing in the dawn of the space age. Not long after that she began to check out and avidly read every book on rocketry that could be had in her small town library. She went on to study at the University of Iowa, home of the space research pioneer James Van Allen, receiving a degree in Physics and Astronomy in 1982. She immediately began carrying out research with Dr. Stan Shawhan and Dr. Nicola D'Angelo of The University of Iowa using data obtained from an Iowa-built satellite, the Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) which was flown on two early Space Shuttle missions and which made measurements while sitting in the payload bay, being manoeuvred on Canadian robotic arm, and free-flying around the orbiter. The primary research she undertook with the PDP data was the study of the effects of orbiter chemical releases (water dumps, thruster firings, engine burns) on the plasma and neutral environment of the shuttle, in addition to the variations in density and DC potential observed primarily in the wake and ram directions of the Shuttle Orbiter.
From March 1987 through November 1994, Ms. Pickett was the Principal Investigator of the Neutral Pressure Measurements experiment on the Space Power Experiments Aboard Rockets (SPEAR) program. Using data from a series of three SPEAR rocket flights, Ms. Pickett investigated the effects of neutral gas releases, payload outgassing and high voltage discharges in space as related to ongoing power and grounding experiments.
In 1995 Ms. Pickett became the Science Data Manager for the Polar Plasma Wave Investigation, working under the Principal Investigator, Dr. Donald Gurnett, bringing her under the umbrella of the International Solar Terrestrial Physics (ISTP) program. ISTP is largely considered to have come to fruition in the U.S. through the untiring efforts of Dr. Stan Shawhan, who left Iowa in late 1983 to spearhead NASA's effort in this international program which consisted of coordinating solar-terrestrial research in a synergistic manner, taking advantage of the unique resources and already planned space missions by the United States, Europe and Japan. At the time Ms. Pickett felt "it was an immense privilege to be able to carry out research with data from one of the ISTP satellites since Dr. Shawhan, with whom she had begun her research career, is largely considered to be the father of ISTP in the U.S. Without his unceasing efforts, often wrought with frustration due to various political issues and barriers, ISTP might never have been realized as early as it did. Unfortunately, we lost Dr. Shawhan in 1990 at the age of 49, but we are still carrying on the work for which he fought so hard and won". Ms. Pickett began her primary research on nonlinear electrostatic solitary waves and their role in boundary layer processes using the high time resolution Polar PWI waveform data.
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When Ms. Pickett is not hard at work on Cluster, she is usually reading or off hiking and enjoying the beauty of nature with her husband, Rich Huff. As Program Manager for both the first and second suites of Cluster WBD instruments, Rich unselfishly devoted a large part of his life to ensuring that the WBD instruments were properly designed, built, tested, integrated and commissioned. Without his efforts, the Cluster WBD research program thus far would not have had the success it currently enjoys.
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