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Verdi's Requiem or a Test of Flexibility
We finished our season last weekend with two performances of the Verdi Requiem. I still have the sounds of the Dies Irae ringing in my head!
I'd like to use this piece as a point of departure for the topic of flexibility in performance.
For the bassoonist, the Requiem features many wonderful passages, including a long obbligato part for 1st bassoon in the Quid Sum Miser section of the Dies Irae (the second movement of the piece). Below is the 1st bassoon part for that section:
A quick perusal of the part reveals a steady, but tortuous series of 16th notes with a hairpin under many of the groups of six. You can see cues for 2 clarinets before the solo starts and some cues for the Soprano during rests, so there are some other things going on during this. The end of one measure has the marking, "col canto", so something interesting must happen there.
However, aside from these little clues it's hard to view this solo as anything other than a very long, steady stream of 16ths -- a rhythm that's nearly constant throughout.
This would lead you to practice it that way, certainly, to make sure that the legato is smooth and the fingers are very accurate and even.
A look at the score shows that Soprano, Mezzo and Tenor soloists are singing during this passage, but their lines look smooth -- mostly eighths and quarters. Very little to get in the way of a steady flow.
Then comes the first rehearsal and all bets are off!
The conductor starts the section at one tempo, you come in and play in time with the beat. The mezzo enters at a different tempo and stays that way. You have to adjust, suddenly slowing down. Nearly losing your place, you drop a phrase trying to follow her and the conductor has a spasm in order to follow her as well.
Just as the new tempo settles in you approach a cadence and the mezzo needs a breath. She appears to come to a near halt in the middle of bar 282 for the breath and takes her time with the 16ths that follow. The two eighth rests in your part seem to last for ever and you're tempted to enter early, interrupting her 16ths.
At this point, you're wary that there will be more interruptions in the steady flow of the rhythm and are watching the conductor like a hawk and trying to listen for the soloists in order to stay on track.
You may be tempted to put down the bassoon and intone the first words of the section which are, "What can a miserable wretch like me say?"
Something like this happened this week in the rehearsals, although not so dramatically. John Clouser played the 1st bassoon part (beautifully, by the way!) and this is what I've experienced when I've played the 1st bassoon part as well.
Hope For the Best, But Prepare For the Worst
Well, maybe things aren't really that bad, but this motto is a good way to approach the preparation of a major solo in orchestral repertoire!
After lots of careful practice, some listening and score study, come to the first rehearsal with a fully-formed interpretation of a solo or major part and execute it that way.
I think conductors and others -- whether they admit it or not -- like it when others take responsibility for music making in this way. They don't have to spend precious rehearsal time spoon feeding you their interpretation. Besides, you may hate the way they want it to go!
Of course, they may have (and often do) have something to say after you've played it through, but that's to be expected, isn't it?! As Arnold Jacobs, the former tuba player for the Chicago Symphony used to say, "It's better to have something to disagree with than to have nothing to talk about."
The Maitre D'
I like to imagine orchestral musicians as wine experts or the wait staff in a Zagat-rated gourmet restaurant. You know what your regular clientele like to order, where they like to sit, how to pace the service to make their dining experience most enjoyable, etc. You start with these assumptions, developed over years of experience.
However, occasionally there will be a day when Mr. X doesn't want his usual pre-dinner martini. Instead, tonight he wants to try something different. What would you recommend, knowing his tastes?
While not a mind reader, a good waiter can make an educated guess as to what to offer.
Tips For Preparation
These surprises can be rehearsed in your preparation. As I said above, no one can read minds, but, after playing for a conductor for a period of years, you should have a mental file on his/her tempo choices, musical ideas, etc. You can try these out in practice sessions leading up to the first rehearsal.
In the case of the Verdi, the rubatos and breathing of the singers is well documented in recordings. Listening to a few can help you be ready for tempo curve balls.
When preparing for an audition, sometimes it's helpful to play the excerpts in ways that you don't actually agree with to build flexibility. Sometimes, being asked to play an excerpt again with a different, dictated approach is the way a committee uses to break an impasse in their voting.
I know I won a job once by the way I played a solo in the first movement of Shostakovich Symphony #1.
Willard Elliot told me that in the final round of his Chicago Symphony audition he was asked to perform the Bolero solo at quarter=63 (much slower than usual). His success in this helped put him over the top.
During the Rehearsal/Performance
These curve balls are thrown during a rehearsal or even a performance. Things happen and you have to adjust.
Building in flexibility during practice (becoming comfortable with different tempos, interpretations, etc.) can help you adjust in the moment. Have a friend ask you to play a passage very differently from the usual way to see how you adjust. Is there a way of playing it that keeps some of your ideas intact while incorporating the new ones?
In addition, try not to get locked into one way of gathering instant feedback for yourself while playing, i.e., by just watching the conductor. Often they are as frazzled as you are when a soloist strays from the tempo in a performance.
I try to take in a measure or so of music at a time and look up so I can see what's going on on and around the podium, looking down when I need more music to continue. Kind of like a swimmer coming up for air during the stroke. A good short term memory is helpful!
During an audition once a conductor came up on stage and conducted me in the Firebird Berceuse. It was just the two of us there, so why was he doing this? I guessed it was because he wanted to see if I could follow his non-verbal instructions. I played the solo from memory, looking at him the whole time. Sure enough, he did give me some instructions with his gestures which I tried to incorporate in my performance. Again, maybe it wasn't how I would have executed the solo, but I had to put those assumptions aside and show flexibility. I won that job, too.
Your knowledge of what else is going on in the score really can come to your aid when the unexpected happens .
Do you know the solo part well enough to accompany it without the help of the conductor?
If you can't see/hear the soloist, can you position yourself a little better? If not, are there others playing on whom you can guide?
These are some of the resources available to you for survival and success in a tough situation.
*Note to bassoonists reading this: You may have noticed in the scanned part above that there are several misprints in the Peters edition of this piece in the part, including three wrong pitches! Consult the score before learning this part. Excerpt books also have some minor discrepancies.


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A film by Michel Deville
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Doctor Sachs is secretly ill : every day he has to face the intimate sufferings of his patients. It is his destiny ans his duty as a doctor. Yet, more often than not, he feels helpless and disoriented. Is there any hope?
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The Washington State Senate on Friday passed legislation to extend eligibility for State Need Grant assistance to college-bound young people live in the state but were brought here illegally by their parents.
The legislation is almost certain to become law, and mark the major achievement for this year's session of the Legislature.
With Washington, five states will now allow financial aid to undocumented young people who have long lived in the state.
The passage came just a day after an about-face by the Senate's ruling Republicans.
The Washington Dream Act had been held up more than a year in the Senate Higher Education Committee by its chairwoman, State Sen. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor.
The legislation passed on a 35-10 vote with four senators absent. The Republicans may have let it pass, but Democrats provided more than two thirds of the "Yes" votes. Of the Senate's 24 Republicans, 10 voted "No" and four were absent.
The legislation passed the the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives on the first day of session. The vote was 71-23.
It was given a new name — the "Real Hope Act" by the Republican-dominated Senate Majority Coalition. The Senate version provides an additional $5 million from the state's general fund for student financial aid.
"What is real hope is a real Washington kid getting a real college education," Gov. Jay Inslee said after the vote.
The Dream Act's long delay — and sudden breakthrough — has provided a look at the uneasy coalition that runs the Washington State Senate.
The Senate has 24 Republicans. They have teamed with two nominal Democrats, Sens. Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon, to run the Senate. Tom is the titular Senate Majority Leader.
The coalition includes deep-dyed Republican reactionaries, but also a trio of self-described moderates — Steve Litzow, Joe Fain and Andy Hill –who captured Eastside Senate seats from the Democrats in 2010. Tom, who lives in Medina, won reelection as a Democrat.
Senate conservatives have dominated the Majority Coalition, blocking such bills as "local option" legislation that would give King County taxing power to rescue Metro bus service. The countywide bus system faces deep cuts.
A topnotch Democratic challenger, Amazon.com manager Matt Isenhower, is already running against Hill. Tom is likely to face a significant Democratic challenger.
Tom has not looked good on the Dream Act. He has told legislative forums that was a cosponsor of the Dream Act. He sits on Bailey's committee. He is the majority leader. Why, then, could he not get a floor vote on the legislation.
Passage of the "Real Hope Act" gives the quartet of Eastside Senators a real achievement they can point to in the fall. Hill, Fain and Tom are up for reelection. Litzow won a full term in 2012.
As well, Hispanic residents are an increasing part of the "changing face of Washington" — now more than 11 percent of the state's population.
Brian Rosenthal of the Seattle Times has identified Fain as a key ice-breaker in getting the Dream Act, oops the Real Hope Act — to the floor.
Still, although an ultraconservative who had blocked the Dream Act, Barbara Bailey was given center stage as the champion of "Real Hope." "No more dreams: This is real hope," she told the Senate.


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Contractor to Contractor: Davenport Masonry, Inc.
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Ed Davenport - Davenport Masonry, Inc., Holt, MI
On May 20th, Ed Davenport, Owner of Davenport Masonry, Inc., was recognized at the Tri-Centennial State Park and Harbor Dedication ceremony for creating a beacon of light, both figuratively and literally. Davenport Masonry has created not only the first masonry lighthouse on the Detroit River, but also the centerpiece of the City of Detroit's $500 million riverfront renovation project, set to be completed by 2006. According to Mike Piazza, Foreman of Davenport Masonry, "It is the simplest and trickiest building I've ever built." The lighthouse is a pure loadbearing masonry structure that has a base circumference of 16 feet that tapers to eight feet at the top ? no frames, anchors, ties, bolts, wire, flashing, weeps, grout or level reference points to work with. Not only did the five-degree vertical slope prove an interesting task ? bricklayers had to tape a wooden wedge to their levels to get the proper angle ? but try installing a rectangular door in a round building! Davenport spoke to us the day before the dedication ceremony about this monumental project, being a mason contractor and the industry in general.
Masonry: How does it feel to have created the focal point of Detroit's $500 million Riverfront renovation project?
Davenport: It's flattering to have been a part of it.
Masonry: You don't build a mock lighthouse every day. Tell us how this project varied from traditional rectangular buildings that your crews are used to building.
Davenport: It was certainly a neat challenge. There was no block involved ? it was all brick. It was circular and battered back, with the wall diameter varying from top to bottom. It was certainly a scaffolding and a site logistics challenge, and quite different from the typical job.
Masonry: DMI utilizes a web site and a marketing team. How has this been an asset to your company?
Davenport: It gives you exposure, and it raises your level of credibility.
We associate with the Masonry Institute of Michigan, IMI, Mason Contractors Association of America, Michigan Mason Contractors Association, and the MCA, which is the Detroit union mason contractors. All of these groups have funding and, to some degree, have marketing responsibility.
I'm never ever satisfied, which is probably just me. So I decided that if I'm never ever satisfied, then maybe we need to take a run on marketing. Maybe we need to make that a part of our own company. So I'm not trying to take away from any of those other groups, but to see if we make it a part of our operation, if I could end up being more satisfied.
Masonry: Davenport's web site states that the company is "innovative and creative, using new processes such as access/egress, lightweight block, tower scaffolding, scaffold steps and more." Why do you think this is important to point out?
Davenport: I think it's important to try to lead by example. I would assume it's more fun to work for a company that tries some things that are maybe outside the box. Masonry has a reputation of being rather stoic and backward. I think it's important that our customers see that we are trying to be more innovative and trying to do some things that are different in an effort to improve our company and our industry.
Masonry: What types of ongoing training do you offer your staff?
Davenport: We have done a lot of total quality management training that is very customer-focused, which I think is an aspect lacking in our industry. I think way too many contractors, either themselves or their employees, don't focus on the value of the customer. We do lots of different types of training to try to bring our people along. They are trying to get our people to understand our systems better.
Masonry: One of the responsibilities of your Safety and Manpower Director is to track laborers. How does this work, and is it effective when you have a labor crunch?
Davenport: He tracks all workers, and it's an ongoing list, not just laborers.
By creating a list of workers, we're better known. When someone calls looking for work, it means something if they actually know that someone has recorded the data of their call, where they're from, where they want to work, what they want to do. So then you have a lot bigger base to pull from.
We also work heavily with the local union, but they know how we operate as well. We seem to do OK going to what we refer to as a remote site and being able to round up a respectable crew and go to work.
Masonry: Davenport Masonry recently took part in the Perry middle and high school's annual Career Day. Why do you think it's important to participate in events such as this?
Davenport: I think our industry needs the exposure. This is not a bad way to make a living, and I think a lot of people don't know it. So I think that the youth and educational professionals need to know about our industry. Perry is just a school system, but you have to start somewhere.
Masonry: Davenport offers a very interesting warranty. If the design team allows your company to review the blueprints and accepts your suggestions regarding flashing, masonry interfaces, water issues and overall integrity, you will extend warranty protection. How has this cooperative approach worked out for you?
Davenport: Fairly well. We believe that when we're given the opportunity to review the document and if we see issues that need to be addressed and they are addressed ? I mean, it's a long-term product that we build. Really, if it's designed correctly and you build it correctly, the warranty is not much of an issue.
Masonry: What do you feel is the biggest misconception about the masonry industry?
Davenport: That it's a dying industry.
Masonry: What would you do to change that misconception?
Davenport: I think it needs to be done through marketing, it needs to be done through innovative approaches. We need to recruit, train and retain the best workers. If you do that, your productivity is going to go up, your level of workmanship is going to go up, and you will be a sought-after building system.
Masonry: What are your biggest concerns in keeping your company successful?
Davenport: Continuous improvement. Getting the entire work force ? management team and all workers ? to understand that it is absolutely mandatory that we as an industry have productivity improvement.
Also, I believe if your entire team focuses on the customer, you should be successful. It's a concern keeping everyone focused on the customers' needs.
Masonry: What do you feel is the industry's biggest challenge in the near future?
Davenport: All the same things that I just said. I think mason contractors as a whole don't focus on the customer enough, and I don't think that as an industry ? and I'm talking from stem to stern ? we are focused enough on productivity improvement. The unfortunate thing when you say "productivity improvement" is that all most people can hear is someone screaming at them to bend over and work harder. Really what we are asking them to do at a worker level is to work smarter, and from an association standpoint, to work to promote good, practical design.
Masonry: Where do you think the masonry industry is going to be 10 years from now?
Davenport: I want to believe that we are going to be increasing market share, which means that we should be perhaps stronger than ever.
Masonry: What do you think will be the masonry industry's biggest competitor in 10 years?
Davenport: Well, the precasters sure seem to be doing a heck of a job. If I were a betting man, I'd probably bet on the precasters. They seem to have a really focused marketing effort, and they seem to do a pretty darn good job of controlling their costs.
Masonry: What do you feel are the most critical issues you'll face with future government regulations?
Davenport: Probably ergonomics and silicosis. It's all relevant to how they shake out.
Masonry: Which group do you feel has the bigger impact on masonry's future: architects, engineers or general contractors?
Davenport: It should be architects, but as we speak, I'm going to tell you general contractors. Really, it's construction managers. They seem to be perhaps the most influential segment of our industry right now.
Masonry: What do you like most about being a member of MCAA?
Davenport: I'm pretty excited about this new web-based marketing campaign (MasonrySystems.org) they have where they are sort of acting as a clearinghouse for the nation to give out good ideas. I think that is a huge step in the right direction. You need a national presence. Local presence and state presence are great, but we need a more global presence.
About the Author
Masonry, the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America, covers every aspect of the mason contractor profession - equipment and techniques, building codes and standards, business planning, promoting your business, legal issues and more. Read or subscribe to Masonry magazine at www.masonrymagazine.com.


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Born in Vilnius Fictor started attending Kira Ditmar's drawing lessons at the age of six.
At 13 He put painting on hiatus and devoted Himself to music.
10 years later Fictor could no longer contain Himself, and returned to painting with vigour.
This time round, it was The Great Painter Leo Ray that became His teacher and inspiration, and from this source Fictor continues to explore His individuality – a unique brush stroke.
Having obtained a piano performance Master's and licentiate of arts degree from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, Fictor lived in Paris 2009 – 2013 searching for inspiration in the Great Temples of Art: The Louvre, Musée Jacquemart-André, Musée De Cluny and Musée Guimet.
Fictor is currently studying at the Vilnius Academy of Arts.


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Congratulations to everyone who ran the Cambridge Half Marathon with the Bangers last weekend - Bobby McDonough (PR!), Amelia Hansen (PR!), Cassie Yeancades (PR!), Ryan Wexler, Jonna Green, Jen Daley (PR!), Patricia Daley (first half marathon!), Mark Zagata (PR!), Leandra Mansur (first half marathon!), Sierra Parker (PR!), Stacey Poltack (PR!), Elyse Archila, Jared Bartlett (PR!), Danny Arias (first half marathon!), Seth Wolfman, Kerry Phelan, Melody Mallozzi (PR!), Kara Huselton, Lauren Caputo, Jonny Rage (first half marathon!), Aaron McCall, Sami Rafai (first half marathon!), Mack Hebert, Jon Marcus, Jon Sabino, Kim Hill, and Kiley Bunce. This was the biggest team we've ever had at a half marathon, and there were a TON of PR's and first half marathons in the book! (If I missed your PR/PL, please submit your results!!!)
Another big congrats to Jess O'Neil who ran the Richmond Half Marathon last weekend, and also set a new PR!
Link to submit your results: http://bit.ly/bangerresultsThis weekend, we are finally reaching the end of our LONG string of consecutive weekends of Bangers running marathons, half marathons, and ultras!! We have had an amazing season of training and racing this summer and fall, and it has been so cool and inspiring to see what everyone in this club is capable of achieving. Great job everyone and let's keep this up in the future!
The grand finale features Bethany Crowe, Allison Lorenc, Patrick McMahon, Jenna Castro, Jerry Shaw, Em Grover, Mark Zurlo, and Tony Chin at the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday. Good luck to all!!
We have two more Grand Prix races this year: the Winter Classic 5k (Sunday, 12/4) and the Somerville Jingle Bell 5k (Sunday, 12/18). Bangers teams have been created for both events, and both are always a blast! Add your name to the roster when you sign up: http://bit.ly/bangersraces
Please sign up to host Saturday runs! You pick the date, the distance, the route, and anything else you want to incorporate. The sign-up spreadsheet is here: https://bit.ly/satbang
This Saturday (tomorrow) meet at 9 am in Oak Square for a 10-mile long run. Based on interest and who shows up, we can add other distances too! FB: https://www.facebook.com/
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False White House tweet causes brief market upheaval
April 24 - A tweet purportedly from the Associated Press that falsely reported explosions at the White House causes brief turmoil on financial markets. Sarah Sheffer reports.
There was momentary pandemonium in the financial markets on Tuesday after a false tweet, purportedly from the Associated Press, said there had been an explosion at the White House, injuring U.S. President Barack Obama. Volatile price moves ricocheted through markets, affecting stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities when the tweet surfaced. When it became clear that the tweet was fake, equities rebounded and more than recovered their losses. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney confirmed that there had been no explosions. (SOUNDBITE)(English) WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY JAY CARNEY SAYING: "And I can say that the President is fine, I was just with him." Syria's Information Minister, speaking from Moscow, denied that Syria was involved in the incident. The Syrian Electronic Army - a group supportive of President Bashar al-Assad, claimed responsibility for the twitter hacking on its Twitter feed.


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If you have purchased a milk product in [any of the states highlighted above] since 2003, you are eligible to share in a $52 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused milk cooperatives of conspiring to raise prices.Applications can be filed online at www.boughtmilk.com. You don't have to give details of your purchases. You have until the end of January to file your claim. More information at the Wisconsin State Journal.
The lawsuit administrator estimates that consumers could get between $45 and $70, but it could be a just few cents - depending on how many people apply
On the other hand... attorneys will receive $17.3 million of the settlement.
In another class-action lawsuit, a Johns Hopkins physician was found guilty of secretly taking sexually explicit photographs of his female patients. In the settlement of that case, "each woman is set to receive between $1,750 and $26,048. A judge ordered that $32 million of the total settlement would go to attorneys..."


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Okay, I have a slight confession to make … I have only had meatloaf once in my life. Yes, I did grow up in the U.S., meatloaf just wasn't an entrée in my mother's repertoire, and thus it never entered onto my radar. But wait, it gets worse. As I thought long and hard, I realized that I had never actually eaten spaghetti and meatballs. It is true, spaghetti has been a staple throughout my life, and perhaps a few times I have sampled cocktail meatballs, but the two had never before merged onto my plate for one gloriously simple entrée.
Since my husband already proclaimed himself meatloaf averse, I thought this was a good time to give spaghetti and meatballs a try. With a very full package of Gluten-Free Essentials Meatloaf Starter Mix in hand, I certainly had no fear, it contained all of the spices and breading needed to whip up tasty little meatballs. With a Rachael Ray recipe from the Internet I was ready to begin. Realistically, all I needed was an egg, and ¼ cup of mix for my half pound of (turkey) meat. I marveled at what a small dent I made in the package. I couldn't help but think, "I sure hope this mix is good," as it would obviously be around to serve many more meals. Within minutes I had patted out a dozen or so meatballs ready for the skillet. It was actually quite fun making them to my pleasant surprise! Oh yes, there were many oven recipes, but the skillet one was very tempting (a.k.a. quick).
I put a pot of water on to boil, to prepare my angel hair rice noodles (this is a gluten-free dish after all!), and within 20 minutes, I had my first rendition of spaghetti and meatballs. While the mix didn't provide an overwhelming amount of flavor, they were tasty little meatballs. My husband and I devoured the entire meal, leaving not a single meatball behind. On the one hand, I could see them benefiting from a bit more spice, but on the other, it was a nice backdrop to work with.
On my next batch, just a few short days later, I decided to make some mini-meatballs to go with my newfound discovery of Trader Joe's, mini-gnocchi. This time, I topped the ground turkey with a few dashes of Worcester sauce (a trick my husband taught me to make the turkey more "meaty") and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb. Then, rather than an egg, I used 1 teaspoon of chia seeds and three teaspoons of water in place of the egg. Of course, I couldn't resist throwing in some chopped garlic. The chia seeds gelled up nicely and provided the same taste and "glue" as the egg once cooked, definitely a good substitute.
Once again, perfect meatballs resulted in a matter of minutes! I think I preferred these mini-meatballs, which turned out a bit firmer than my first batch.
Considering the size of the package (I literally have ¾ or more left) this is an excellent short cut for the gluten-free consumer. My one complaint, though there may be few of us who lack our own, it would be great if Gluten-Free Essentials would include a meatloaf recipe on their package.
My Extra Notes & Tips:
An interesting little secret I discovered, 1/3 cup of this mix has 13% of your daily calcium. Otherwise, t is fairly low in calories, fat, sugars, and other nutrients and vitamins.
Where to Purchase: All GF Essentials baking mixes can be purchased directly on the Gluten-Free Essentials Website.


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This summer we look forward to some big fights, its exciting for every boxing fan to witness masters of our time enter the ring and do what they do best. Legends like Bernard Hopkins will take on Chad Dawson, former Pound for Pound king Manny Pacqiuao will look to over come rising star Timothy Bradley and Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather will be trying to defend his crown against Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
Just 3 fights that im sure will capture the Boxing nation, but I want to take this chance to recall what is regarded as the greatest fight ever, a match that had even excelled the initial expectations, what other than the 'Fight of the Century' between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
When ever people ask why I have the passion for this sport or how I can watch a sport that is considered barbaric, I would simply say because it is a true art form that needs to be watched to be admired. And if there was one fight that would summarise why this sport is still so popular, so renowned and has captured the hearts of so many fight fans, it would be this classic encounter.
The date had been set, March 8th 1971, the venue was what many consider the home of Boxing, Madison Square Garden and the 2 men entering the ring were unbeaten.
Muhammad Ali entered the fight 31-0 and after beating the likes of Sonny Liston, Floyd Paterson, Ali had established himself as a true Champion and was on a path back from having his Licence stripped due to refusal to join the Vietnam war. Frazier had become World Champion after beating Jimmy Ellis and was now ready for the biggest test of his career as he defended both WBC and WBA titles.
The Garden was a sell out, it was the hottest ticket in town and had celebrities falling over themselves trying to get a seat. Famously it was Frank Sinatra that couldn't get a ringside ticket so dressed as a camera man and took photos for Life Magazine.
America was divided, people either supported Muhammad Ali and the Anti-Establishment movement Ali had created, or you would be Pro- War and be in the corner of Frazier, what ever side people were on they were to witness one of the greatest matches they would ever remember.
From the opening bell Ali would skip his way around the ring, with lightning fast feet and punches to match, he firmly took his place and dominated the opening round's. But it was in round 4 where Frazier took his place as a true Champion and hit Ali with some Jabs, Straights and Deadly Hooks that would turn the tide in his favour. As the fight entered the middle few rounds Ali was till in the fight but started to tire, it was anybody's call at this point and both fighters worthy of winning this fight. The Major turning point in this fight was in round 11 as Ali tasted the left glove of Frazier, it was a signature shot from Frazier and one that Ali would have been aware of going into the bout, but the only thing keeping him from hitting the canvas was the ropes, and even though Ali got through the round it was clear he was hurt.
As both fighters entered round 15 people could sense that the fight was leaning in Frazier's favour, it would take 1 last stand out shot from either man to get the judges on their side and it would be 'Smokin Joe' that landed that shot.
For only the 3rd time in Ali's career he found himself on his back as Frazier landed another left hook that looked as if it should have removed Ali's head. The young challenger from Kentucky got back to his feet and continued to fight his way through terrific shots from the Champion.
As the final bell rang the judges would announce that Frazier had retained his title and Ali would come away with a Swollen and Battered Jaw. It had people talking as soon as they had left the arena, had Frazier only won because Ali had just come back from his suspension and was not at full fitness, had Frazier died in hospital the evening of the fight. Either way, one thing everyone who has ever witnessed this fight can agree on, is that it stands above all other bouts as the greatest fight in the history of the sport. I have watched this match on many occasions and it gets better every time, and I sometimes wonder if the people watching that fight, weather they were at home in the streets or in the Garden itself knew that they were going to witness the 'Fight of the Century'
RIP 'Smokin' Joe Frazier 1944-2011, One of my all time Favourite Boxers


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99 Jobs
by Joe Cottonwood
Verdict: 99 JOBS: BLOOD, SWEAT AND HOUSES is essay-writing at its best is a great gift, a connection with the inner mind of another human being, a way to see the world through another person's eyes for a time.
99 JOBS: BLOOD, SWEAT AND HOUSES is a collection of essays, ostensibly on construction jobs taken by the author, that manage to cover topics ranging from geology to philosophy, art to politics to family life and love.
Author Joe Cottonwood is a general contractor, plumber, electrician and builder. This book is a lovingly-gathered collection of stories about jobs he has done and clients he has helped – jobs ranging from changing light bulbs at a university to rebuilding houses damaged by major earthquakes, for clients who can be arrogant, kind, seductive, shy, tactless and cheerful, each and every one of them a personality in their own right.
In reality, what this is a collection of musings on life, the universe and everything, from the perspective of an intelligent, well-rounded and thoughtful man who's worked with his hands, his brain and his heart for decades. The essays are almost prose poems, setting forth an image, a feeling, or a point of view in a few deftly chosen words. His writing is straightforward, clear and concise, with a master's skill for wording and style. He has a gift for observation and for noting those little details that make a scene intensely vivid before the reader's eyes – his descriptions, whether of a person or a landscape, are brilliant. He is very good at subtly and gently drawing a point, a contrast, or a moral, leaving it to soak into the reader's attention without needing to hammer it home painfully or repetitively. His treatment of others in the book, whether co-workers or clients or family members, is generally kind, and he seems to make a genuine effort to see things through other people's eyes when he can, to figure out where they're really coming from, even when they treat him badly. A wry sense of humor brightens the essays, and areader prone to reading aloud choice bits of prose to a patient spouse or family member will find this book a gold mine.
99 JOBS: BLOOD, SWEAT AND HOUSES is essay-writing at its best is a great gift, a connection with the inner mind of another human being, a way to see the world through another person's eyes for a time.
Reviewed by Catherine Langrehr for IndieReader


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Bistro Gajeta opened in 2005. is located in the old town of Korcula near the canons that once were safeguarding this small coastal city. There is offering a complete service from the grill, meat dishes, seafood and Dalmatian specialties and the best pizza.Gajeta is definitely ideal if you wish to experience true Korcula atmosphere with great service, delicious meals, rich local wine choices and magnificent view of the sea and the Dalmatian archipelago. For all guests of bistro Gajeta Free Wi-Fi is available.
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Pluggable - USB Powered QS18-12 SD NIXIE Tube Clock+Hard Legs Tube.
QS18-12 Single Digit NIXIE Clock with acrylic enclosure
Brand new,I designed and made it by myself.
Product Change Notification:
1.Update the RTC to DTCXO (temperature compensated crystal oscillator) version,High Stability, Highly accurate.
It has ±1.9ppm (Equivalent to ±4.94s seconds of month deviation) under 0ºC~+40ºC. Usually you don't need to set the time for over a year.
Tube Name:QS18-12(Made in the P.R.C.)
Tube Diameter:18mm;
Tube Height:40mm(approx including glass nipple);
Digit Height:15mm;
Clock Supply: 5V DC via USB;
Max Current: ~250mA;
Clock Size:50mm(L)*42mm(W)*70mm(H)
PCB Size:40mm*32mm;
PCB Color:Black;
The clock works with any standard USB power supply,use only high-quality adapter!
1).5V USB powered,easy to be used. Can connect to your computer's USB plugs directly.
2). Support 12H or 24H display modes, can show "."as"A/P" in 12H time format.Leading zero blanking is programmable.
3). Display date in all format: YY.MM.DD or DD.MM.YY or MM.DD.YY or even MM.YY.DD.
4). Support 5 different Effs:Normal/Fading/Cross Fading/Slow Fading/Loop for displaying time.
5). High accuracy DTCXO RTC inside, ±1.9ppm, usually ±4.94 seconds (Max) per month.
6). Simple setting by using 2 buttons only and supports IR remote control(optional).
7). Three alarms with weekends ON/OFF support,can be controlled individually.
8). Three programmable Auto Power ON/OFF mode,can turn ON/OFF NIXIE tubes in any time you want.This function can save tubes life.
9). 8-level adjustable NIXIE tube bright with Auto-brightness feature(its ability to adjust the tube brightness depending on the current environment).
10). Rechargeable Backup Battery or Farad capacitor keeps RTC running during power outages.
11). Tri-colored RGB LED mounted under the NIXIE tube. This LED can display any color with a lot of predefined auto color change effects.
12). Store user settings in non-volatile memory.
13). Beautiful CAD designed acrylic case made using a laser cutter makes the clock look beautiful. You can assemble/disassemble the case by using only 4 screws on the bottom of the case.The case also has 4 bumpers as feet on the bottom of the case in order to stop to prevent case's damage.


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My Headships were a few years ago,firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-58071088661458657632009-05-17T11:46:00.008+01:002009-05-19T18:22:39.265+01:00Halton Community Radio - By the people, for the people.Halton Community Radio/Halton Access to Media truly is a broadcasting service run by the people of Halton, for the people of Halton and operates on 92.3fm or online at www.hcr.org.uk , serving the people of Widnes and Runcorn. Formally Halton FM, the station has been broadcasting on a restricted basis for many years and manned by volunteers. However in August 2008 the station became a full time email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-40446240622426734352008-10-16T22:05:00.000+01:002008-08-30T15:31:57.329+01:00New Widnes Leisure Complex, The WavePlans for an exciting new multi-million pound entertainment complex on Ashley Way at Widnes Waterfront are progessing well. It is estimated that this development will create 250 jobs over the next three years. The project includes a five-screen cinema which Widnes has been crying out for, an ice rink, bowling alley, climbing wall and restaurants. 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The evening got underway at 6.15pm with a year-7 firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-14634570768024332892008-06-16T15:11:00.004+01:002008-06-16T15:24:46.823+01:00Widnes sees World's Fastest Pizza Delivery at the Vikings!The Widnes Vikings look set to break a string of records this week when they go head to head with Northern Rail Cup Finalists Salford City Reds at the Stobart Stadium.With tickets going well for the North Stand, and less than 1000 tickets left for the South Stand the Club are hopeful of a huge crowd in front of the Sky TV cameras, the record National League crowd stands at 8,078 at The Jungle email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-91753041012818253262007-10-15T02:17:00.000+01:002007-10-17T00:53:03.333+01:00Widnes Transporter BridgeFollowing the construction of the Manchester ship canal in the early 1890's the ancient rowing ferry crossing the Runcorn Gap was no longer viable due to the canal wall. 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Their key aim is to inform people of all ages about chemistry, industry and its role in our lives, past email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-45721093004701198562007-10-12T01:06:00.000+01:002007-10-12T01:29:08.209+01:00Spike Island There are acres of grassland, woodland and watersides to explore, quiet spots for walking, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicing and wide open spaces for events of all kinds.Spike Island was the birthplace of the British chemical industry. In the late 19th century the area was dominated by Hutchinson's and Gossage's huge factories, and a maze of railway lines criss-crossed the island. The firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-25146954141856021262007-10-11T13:48:00.000+01:002007-10-16T14:28:46.030+01:00Pickerings Pasture Pickerings Pasture is a Local Nature Reserve in Widnes with acres of wildflower meadows and wide views across the River Mersey.Until the 1950s the area now covered by wild flowers and trees was a salt marsh, grazed by cattle and home to wading birds and estuary plants. 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The Lists are Crown copyright: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. They are available for download from Halton Borough Council from the links below.MERSEY LOCKSST HELENS CANALWIDNESHALTONCHESHIREDate listed: 31 October 1983Grade IIWest Bank Mersey locks St Helens Canal II East lock with restored gates, email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-57928747515876587272007-10-10T08:58:00.000+01:002007-10-10T09:06:40.081+01:00Widnes Train TimetableWidnes Station is served by frequent local and longer distance services operated by Northern Rail and Central Trains. Northern Rail operate frequent services to Liverpool and Manchester City Centre from Widnes. In addition Central Trains link Widnes Station at hourly intervals throughout the day to Liverpool, Manchester, Stockport, Sheffield, Nottingham and Norwich.Widnes live departure email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391694511854367422.post-8935276119555880382007-10-10T04:30:00.000+01:002007-10-10T22:50:43.833+01:00The New Bridge The Mersey Gateway Bridge will be a landmark structure connecting Widnes and Runcorn that will be recognisable throughout the north west and beyond. Whilst the design for the bridge is yet to be finalised, the draft design is based on a cable-stay structure similar to the second Severn Crossing but with 3 towers. It will be 900 metres in length across the river and the canals. 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Senior Email Marketing Officer
- Recruiter
- Location
- Surrey
- Salary
- £34k per year
- Posted
- 16 May 2018
- Closing date
- 13 Jun 2018
- Ref
- Contact
- Anthony Sharp
- Industry
- Charities, Mental health
- Hours
- Full time
- Contract
- Contract
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
A leading mental health charity are looking for a Senior email Marketing Officer to join their digital communications team on a 12 month contract.
This is a new role, and the successful candidate will be responsible for creating great email content and setting up automated supporter journeys for new and existing digital products and campaigns to help the charity reach more people, recruit more volunteers and raise more money.
- To design email templates and create strong content to support Samaritans email marketing
- To support the Fundraising and Volunteering teams in the development and implementation of new, automated welcome journeys for supporters
- To provide content and design support to staff teams with their email marketing activity
- Monitor and report on email effectiveness
- Develop staff knowledge and understanding of email marketing
- Excellent copywriting, HTML and Photoshop skills to design and publish digital content that adheres to an agreed visual identity and editorial guidelines
- Experience of creating and managing automated email journeys. The organisation uses Mailchimp and Mandrill
- Ability to set appropriate performance metrics and provide email engagement reports
- An understanding of GDPR and how it will affect email marketing
- Knowledge of how email sits among other digital marketing techniques and channels, and how to use email marketing to the best effect
- Awareness of campaigns and digital marketing trends within the sector and beyond
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Yeah I laughed, at my ability to come up with absolutely horrible names for things.
I decided it's time to give poor Ballard a little break and I think I may now zone in on poor David Booth. As a friend pointed out the other day, if I ever touched a bible *I* would burst into flames (I have great friends, eh?) so I'm not sure exactly how this will work.
Really though, how can you not love the guy? the ladies love him for his looks and the men for his play, of late anyway. His tweets are so randomly awesome you can't help but want to pinch his cheeks.
shake weight work out is awesome in my books.
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Now that he's out for awhile with a knee injury I can only hope for some awesome tweets to work with.


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War Service:
Lance Corporal S/18993 THOMAS WILLIAM ROFE of 11th battalion Rifle Brigade was reported as Missing in Action on 15 February 1917. He enlisted in Lewisham in 1915. He joined his battalion on 10 October 1916 and in December he was admitted to hospital with trench foot which kept him out of action for seven weeks.
He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme.
Location of Memorial:
He is remembered on the memorials at Staplehurst in Kent and Perry Rise Baptist Church, Sydenham.
He was born in Frittenden in Kent and lived in Sydenham. He gave his occupation as sugar refiner with Travers & Sons.
Service record
Contributed By: Andy Pepper
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The external pathogens are one of the ways in which your energy flow can be affected. There are six general pathogens that are examined when looking at external pathogens. When these are flowing correctly, they allow the body to be balanced and have energy. However, sometimes the external pathogens can stop their flow.
The characteristics of external pathogens are named after the weather patterns in the earth. This is because all Chinese medicine takes environmental and universal laws and applies it to each individual. These are divided into wind, heat, cold, summer heat, damp and dryness. When one who is practicing Chinese medicine is able to define one of these in the body as not being aligned correctly than they can begin to move back the Qi to normal.
The external pathogens begin with the wind. When looking at the human body, this is directly linked to the lungs and the air passageways. When the 'Wind Qi' is off in a person, there will be coughing and often times aches in specific joints. Because there is not a steady movement of air, passageways and other areas are unable to remain clear.
If you are looking at temperature, such as heat, cold or summer heat, you can simply look at how warm or cold your body temperature is. If there is not a steady flow in specific areas, you can determine that your Qi in those areas is off. If there is severe heat in one area, such as from a temperature, then this is where the flow of energy is, significant in the relation to summer heat.
The last two external pathogens are the damp or dryness that is related to Qi. If there is dampness, you can expect that the Qi in that area is not flowing correctly. Dampness is known for blocking Qi from its proper flow. Dryness, the absence of moisture, is significant because it decreases flexibility. This is because dryness is brittle and is known for taking off bits and pieces.
These various external pathogens all can tell what parts of a person's energy are blocked. By understanding the 'symptoms' that are taking place externally you can begin to change the flow of energy throughout your body.


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We visited Out of Africa Wildlife Park last week while on our trip to Sedona, AZ. We spent most of the day there and had a great time. Someone on our flight to Phoenix actually recommended the park to us so when I first got to Sedona I started looking for a deal (like usual). I first went to their site and found that tickets were $39 per person. The first coupon I came across was $2 off for signing up to their newsletter. I signed up to it thinking any discount was better than none. Then, as I was doing the laundry Monday night at the resort, someone mentioned seeing a buy 1, get 1 free coupon in the yellow pages. I went back to the room and found the coupon!
If you are planning a trip to the area, I highly recommend checking them out after you clip a coupon from the Sedona Verde Valley yellow pages. The coupon can be found in the 2008 – 2009 edition on page 5 (see pics below of the yellow pages and the coupon).


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Yes, we here at City Paper are telling you to go to two sportsball events in one week—crazy, we know. We couldn't help but, one, remind you that the O's are back in town and two, point you to CP staffer Brandon Weigel's dive into the crack of the American id en route to the O's spring training in Florida (page 14). Today, the team takes on the Minnesota Twins. Go, sports!


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Lots is going in these days with banh mi book-related activities, cooking classes, and a bathroom remodel. As much as I tried to schedule and pace things in a rational matter, things have been a bit hectic but thrilling nevertheless.
The press for The Banh Mi Handbook has been fabulous as well as unexpected. For example, The Week featured the book in its August 1 issue. I never thought my work would be in a current events publication, not to mention an issue with Vladimir Putin, Rand Paul, and Jay Leno on the cover. Thank you Emily Thelin for the headline: Vietnam's Gift to the Global Lunch Menu.
Similarly, theWireCutter.com, a smart website focused on technology reviews, recommended the book in its weekly round up a couple of weeks ago. A Santa Monica-based culinary club and gourmet food shop asked me to be a guest editor this week; I revealed in The Fare Trade's Q&A tidbits like how I stole tomatoes from neighbor's gardens for a pickle recipe in the book. I also reveal my favorite Vietnam-inspired happy hour drink. Today, a charming Tumblr called Quinciple described the book as the bible for banh mi.
There was also great press coverage from Joe Yonan, food and travel editor at the Washington Post, who did a riff on my gingery tofu banh mi sliders. The team behind The Splendid Table, a well-respected national public radio program, showcased one of my banh mi recipes its weekly newsletter.
Milwaukee's award-winning Journal Sentinel interviewed me for their food section and the Calgary Herald tested a recipe for their cookbook review. And I've been equally flattered and charmed by notes from friends on social media and reviews at Amazon and elsewhere: lots of people dove into cooking from the book (yeah, the ingredients are readily available) and some perused the book as bedtime reading!
Frank Ball in NY sent this photo of only 2 copies of the book left at a bookstore in Grand Central Terminal. He noted that it's kept its spot on the main display table but lots of copies have been purchased.
Mary Aregoni, owner of Saigon Sisters in Chicago, said that it was selling like hotcakes at her Viet eatery; she went to reorder and was happily surprised that it was on backorder.
So it's all been really really good. Thanks for letting me share this with you. It's incredibly rewarding.
On the international food scene, a few interesting developments I read about:
McDonald's in Japan just introduced tofu shinjo McNuggets – fried fritters made of tofu, fish paste and vegetables. (Trader Joe's carried a frozen item like this and it was alright tasting.) They're for the summer season but then came along the chicken and beef meat scandal in China. Perfect timing for a menu change. Slate.com suggested that McDonald's bring the tofu McNuggets to America.
I like that this isn't a vegetarian alternative but rather, showcases an Asian approach to cooking tofu: you can mix it with animal protein. It's like Japanese tofu and vegetabe fritters called ganmodoki (see Asian Tofu, page 154 for my recipe) but with a little shinjo fish paste for extra umami goodness.
Holly Harrington, a friend in Taiwan, gave me a heads up on an unusual type of tofu made from edamame. It's tricky to make because immature soybeans (what edamame is) has less protein and fat than its dried kin. The Taiwanese are looking to further boost their tofu and soy prowess with the edamame tofu. Here's mention of it in Honolulu back in 2001. Maybe it's available there still?
Paris Baguette, a popular South Korean chain of bread and pastry shops with locations in Asia just opened up in Paris! Certain French people have been welcoming to the Korean company but how would hardcore people take to the Korean interpretations of breads and sweets? The story was in today's Wall Street Journal.
Home stoves don't have the kind of heat output that professional Chinese wok kitchens have. Dennis Reed is fascinated by the WokMon gadget alternative. Kenji at Serious Eats has tried it out. Flames go a leaping but the WokMon representative told Dennis that it's a safe product. For more, see the WokMon site that's trying to raise funds for production.
If you're into cooking classes, shop the Craftsy sale going on this week. Lots of cooking classes are discounted (up to 50% off). Choose from gluten-free baking and cake decorating to Mexican street food, everyday Thai, and the art of stir-frying. A number of my friends and fellow cookbook authors teach these online classes so you'll be in good hands. If you're interested in my Viet classics and Asian dumpling classes, they're going for $19.99 during the sale (ends on Monday night at midnight).
Finally, folks in Seattle and Vancouver – I'll be in your neck of the woods for banh mi events next month! Registration for a banh mi class at Book Larder (Mon., 9/15) is open. Early next week, tickets for the banh mi social (Wed., 9/17) at Monsoon in Capitol Hill will go on sale. In Vancouver, Barbara-Jo just scheduled me for demo and signing (Fri., 9/19) at her fabulous shop, Books to Cooks; time to be announced soon so check the right-hand sidebar for updated info.
If you have tips or finds to share, don't be shy about emailing me!


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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
how to make your own bunting
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If I had a dedicated sewing room I would have a go. They look fabulous xReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 8:50 AM
I adore bunting! Thanks for the tutorial Deanne, I will have to get around to making some of my own one of these days :)ReplyDelete
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Great tutorial Deanne. Love the Chrissy bunting.ReplyDelete
This is so cute. I am in the middle of making some bunting at the moment too. It is so just so festive and Christmasy. Love how yours turned out. xReplyDelete
Great tutorial - they look gorgeous!ReplyDelete
looks lovely - I'll have to try your method. I did the pinking shears method, and wasn't that pleased with the result. xxReplyDelete
This is so Christmasy, love bunting! your tutorial is nice & easy too. Thanks for sharing! RachReplyDelete
Thank you Deanne! Your tutorial is really easy to follow and your lovely bunting certainly inspires me to have a go. It looks like a good way to use up lots of odd scraps of Christmas fabric too :-)ReplyDelete
Lovely Deanne I know where to come when I get my sewing onReplyDelete
Wow! That is impressive! You are certainly one creative lady.ReplyDelete
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Hey people, finally knocked out this quick review on Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk. Give it a watch. (And while you're at it, be sure to subscribe to me on YouTube).
I've followed Gary's career since the WineLibrary.TV days when he was just wine blogger. Of course, now Gary is an internationally recognized thought leader, and has evolved from primarily social media driven content to full on motivational. I appreciate Gary's work because I don't think we can ever have enough people trying to motivate others to take responsibility for their lives.
Long story short, if you're an entrepreneur, someone trying to build a brand, a small business, or just someone with a passion, I think this book is required reading. In 2018, social media is not required to do business, but you are missing out on an unbelievably huge way to connect with your audience if you're not taking advantage. Via social media, we are living in the greatest time in history to be an entrepreneur.
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One of the better ones out there for sure. If you are going to leave the signature roof hump up there, may as well paint it as bright as you can and scream to passers-by, "HEY I USED TO BE A PIZZA HUT COME GET A GIANT SUB!"
Although, I think Larry might have been a little bit drunk when he hung the sign.
These beautiful structures, most likely now devoid of the table-top Pac Man machines, dot the American landscape. Some provide ethnic food, some, used cars, and a rare few are now municipal buildings. Whatever their current purpose, we can always be reminded of the mediocre pizza that was once served in these establishments. That, and those red plastic cups.
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I am still searching for reasonable information sources about two creative and independently ambitious women... Séraphine de Senlis and Edith Gregor Halpert. One born in France and referred to as a 'foundling' and the other born into a well-to-do merchant family in Russia; who upon losing everything, migrated with her family to America as an infant. Edith, unbeknownst to nearly everyone, grew up to become one of the most influential persons to shape the very foundation of modern art in this country! Her legacy was at risk of slipping into oblivion, until it was unearthed a few short years ago and written about by Lindsay Pollock. The story of a creative and resourceful life, as Séraphine uniquely lived her own, is still to be uncovered and told to the world! Who will be called to complete the project of telling about Séraphine de Senlis, possibly as part of their own development of becoming?
Along with these two examples of women nearly forgotten, or not recognized at all for their preciously valuable contributions to this world and humanity, I could point to the poverty of detail in my own female biological family history! As far as the impact this reality has had on the quality of my own development into adulthood, it is no wonder that I may be just emerging from my own struggles to find and shape my own sense of worth as a woman and human being. Just emerging into awareness to understand what my responsibilities are, in shaping my own successes in life. Just beginning to clearly envision a life of value for my own self, contributing to the world in which I now live, and understand that I have arrived internally to a calm that I may just leave a legacy of conscious worth for my daughter. Not that any of this knowing or shaping can be done in advance of the doing; in advance of the living it into reality. Yet, in light of the struggle to simply locate records of the value of other significant women's lives, that a general lack of awareness for the value of self has been such a struggle, a struggle to break through the external layers of cultural amnesia caked on top of the prism of personal experience and history, I must ask, do we need to continue this standard amnesia approaching recognition, orientation and familiarity for the valuable in defining human consciousness evolution? I am searching for a simpler, shared language to do this, learn this, to share this!
This post is not a lament of personal difficulties but only a brief comment out loud for the recognition of my own propensity for naïveté. To somehow always expect what is not already in place in the world, as though it is my right that my expectations of life, ought already be so in manifest reality. Yet too, this consciousness which Western societies define as confidence, this consciousness of expectation is in reality, a tricky balance to learn; to consciously cultivate internally. Learning to abandon the ego in the process.
At risk of sounding egotistical this post then, is an act of my own recording for all the world to find. That I am experiencing recognition for the significance to learn conscious, internal self-worth as a woman, as a human being, on a global and microcosmic level today, this week, and I am posting about this recognition for it's own sake at this moment.
My worth, any person's worth is up to me/each one of us_ to define by living that inherent worth we are each invited (by birth), to bring into reality.
The only expectation then, is to truly consciously become all that we can each be. I am recognizing this is my job to do in, and with my life from here on out...
Life lived in pursuit of clear truth, seems to be a process of distilling everything down to its essential nature. Henry David Thoreau is someone whose words I have paraphrased before, where my own path seems in relation to his wisdom in quiet hours. Having just come back across this quote, I add it here where it seems relevant (in my life) again: "In proportion as she simplifies her life, the laws of the universe will appear less complex, and solitude will not be solitude, nor poverty poverty, nor weakness weakness. If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." ~Thoreau, paraphrased
Tokens of well-wishes sent in support of my very first public exhibit, 1988.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Séraphine de Senlis
This image is (original to me) posted on flickr by, Dalbera
I first learned about Séraphine de Senlis in 1999, as I was beginning to build my undergrad research on French women artists. I chose not to use her work in my research at that time, because there was so little to find out about her. However, I was recently greatly enamored to have rediscovered her as subject in the movie snapshot last fall, about her work, her experience of being discovered as a naif artist & that all too brief time frame the movie covered on her personal life.
My rediscovery of the life and work of Séraphine, occurred through amazing coincidences I was experiencing on line; my own naïve discovery of a phenomenon called blog swapping!
Today, I have decided to renew my (again!) all too brief_ research about this woman and artist, by committing to write more about her, as I unearth the gems of info on Séraphine de Senlis, there is yet to discover!!
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On Monday, January 28, volunteers from Source of Life Church of Syktyvkar (Komi Republic) held an outreach "Feed the hungry", the purpose of which was to minister to homeless people.
The outreach took place in the open air near a Social shelter for homeless people. Volunteers from the church and workers of the Social shelter helped 40 homeless people with clothing and hot meals.
During the outreach people heard the message about God's love and forgiveness. Those who wanted to change their way of life were offered to go through rehabilitation program at the New Life center affiliated with the Source of Life Church. Several people responded to the invitation.
We, as a church, are the hope for the world. And people should see the works of the church, directed to help those in need, because "faith without works is dead" (James, chapter 2 verse 26). Jesus Christ showed us an example of how we can serve and love not only with words but deeds.
"Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick, and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty, and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' (Matthew, chapter 25 verses 34-40).
The Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith


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This recipe is from my grandmother (Nana) – she made it at a recent family gathering and it was so tasty I had to get the recipe from her to try it out myself! I love the taste and texture of wild rice – which is actually a grass technically – but counts as a whole grain! It's grown locally where I live so it's highly prized.
I just adapted the recipe slight based on my taste preferences.


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Super Clasico
In honor of the remarkable 3-3 tie between La Liga rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid on Saturday, we pass along a few videos -- match highlights from Sky Sports and a couple goofy Barca Toons.
After watching these clips, head to the comments section and give me your top five club rivalries in the world. For those feeling bold and adventurous, give me your top 10.
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March 11, 2007; 10:41 AM ET
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