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If you are in Tokyo on 14 December 2019, "Wish You Christmas," organised by Yellowren Japan (www.yellowren.co.jp) from 4pm to 7pm, at their arts space located in the beautiful Nakameguro neighbourhood (2F, 1-11-19 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042) is one extraordinary party that you should include in your calendar.
Bringing goodwill, warm wishes and Christmas cheer through a delightful mix of story, carols, art, games, gift exchange and an amazing spread of festive food, "Wish You Christmas" will enthral you with an unforgettable Christmas experience with the local Japanese community!
What is not right with the world? What can we do about it? "Every Step In the Right Direction" is the focus of Singapore Biennale 2019 (www.singaporebiennale.org). A cross between a seminar and a festival, an archive and a workshop, this year's biennale seeks to prompt visitors "to cherish the joy of experiencing art, and at the same time, value the moment of contemplation… to listen, understand, move with others and create change…" Be inspired by the artistic expressions of this international contemporary art exhibition, featuring more than 70 artists and collectives from more than 20 countries in South East Asia and beyond, at historic places and public places in Singapore including the National Gallery Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum from 22 November to 22 March 2020.
What is true affluence? What is it to be human? What is life? "Future and the Arts: AI, Robotics, Cities, Life – How Humanity Will Live Tomorrow" (https://www.mori.art.museum/en/exhibitions/future_art/) showcases 100 projects/works at Mori Art Museum, Tokyo on 19 November 2019. This futuristic exhibition features 5 sections: i.e. "New Possibilities of Cities;" "Toward Neo-Metabolism Architecture;" "Lifestyle and Design Innovations;" "Human Augmentation and Its Ethical Issues;" and "Society and Humans in Transformation." This showcase invites us to "contemplate cities, environmental issues, human lifestyles and the likely state of human beings as well as human society - all in the imminent future, via cutting-edge developments in science and technology including AI, biotechnology, robotics, and AR (augmented reality), plus art, design, and architecture influenced by all these."
It was an eye opener diving deeper into the Japanese culture and its way of life.
As an artist and design student, I love experiencing new things, getting inspired by everyday scenarios and experiencing different ideas and possibilities. Hence, I pushed myself to discover new places in Tokyo such as staying in a capsule hotel for a night and immersing in the thrifting culture.
Staying in a capsule hotel (https://www.bay-hotel.jp/akihabara/eng/) was both thrilling and scary, being my first time staying on my own in a foreign country. The checking in process was very smooth. I went up to my pod and was pleasantly surprised by how spacious it was. Unlike the horror stories I heard, the capsule hotel went above and beyond my expectations. I did not hear a sound from the other pods throughout the night. The quiet factor was a plus point and I was well rested.
The thrifting culture is much more prevalent in Japan as compared to Singapore. The thrill of discovering a flea market ( https://tokyocheapo.com/shopping-2/fashion/top-tokyo-flea-markets/) happening on the weekend was a great feeling. The actual process of traveling and walking through the flea market was even better! The best part of the trip is when you rampage through a pile of clothing to find a gem at an insanely low price! I hope Singapore could adopt and cultivate a community as such to help with the fast fashion situation.
These small trips around Tokyo was the inspiration for my latest series, "Animal Attac" (https://www.instagram.com/ni.neo_/?hl=en) that was showcased at Yellowren Japan. I hope to be able to visit Tokyo again to explore more nooks and crannies.
Nina Neo, Undergraduate, SIT Glasgow School of Arts
I enjoy the foliage in the fall. Living in the tropics, the change of foliage and colours is a rare sight for me but I can imagine the experience of transiting from season to season, and the freshness that comes when spring finally takes over the dormant, icy winter. Everyone welcomes the new sprouts and pleasant weather in spring. The seasonal renewal is always refreshing and often anticipated. Yet, why do the renewal and transformation of lives, thoughts and hearts seem impossible to many?
It is not difficult to see how our anticipation and belief are often battered and bruised by daily and past disappointment. Think about that child whom we are nurturing, or the spouse whom we are trying to change for years, or that co-worker who often takes our stationery without returning. And how about the mother, wife and colleague who never see the change in them? Often, we are the ones who need to be transformed. We need to alter our thoughts from what is to what it could be. Indeed, transformation requires a radical imagination which may at times clash with our expectations that are shaped by past experiences or societal norms. What is holding you back from transformation?
Recently, together with a group of friends, I visited an old teacher from school. She is the liveliest and humorous 80-year-old I have met. At 80, she enjoys going on cruises, hosting gatherings at her home and playing the ukulele, a hobby she took up just 4 months ago. In her, I see a willingness to embrace the now, and the courage to adopt new ideas and perspectives. This does not come without challenges as she has to deal with living on her own, accepting her children having a life of their own and being the supporter who encourages her children to pursue what they want in life. Transformation can take place regardless of situation. Yet, it is not a given. It has to be pursued.
Tan Suet Ferng, Community Arts Director, Yellowren Productions
"After the heat, the first thing I noticed about Singapore were the flowers.
After living in Tokyo for two years, surrounded by modern architectural marvels and minimalist gardening techniques, my heart was parched of luscious green. Upon arriving here, I didn't just feast my eyes on green… reds, oranges, and pinks also waved at me from highway medians, elaborate garden parks, and even from the tallest balconies Singapore's HDB flatshad to offer. Living in such a dense concrete metropolis had felt like two solid years of seasonal affective disorder and the effortfully cultured botany of this new land was pulling me back into the comfort of Spring and Summer.
For two adventurous weeks, huffing and puffing under the hot Singaporean sun as I touristed around my new home, dragging my two year old to the children's gardens at Gardens By The Bay (https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/) and sampling laksa and chicken rice from the vendors at Lau Pa Sat (https://www.visitsingapore.com/see-do-singapore/architecture/historical/lau-pa-sat/) before my body adjusted and I forgot the sun existed. Looking back, those first weeks still feel so magical to me, walking around the corner store for no other reason than to just see what they had to sell and meandering wide-eyed around Marina Bay Sands, stroller in hand.
Three years later, and Singapore has become one of my favourite places I've ever lived — and I've moved a lot! I adore the mix of cultures that let me learn about so many parts of the world while standing still, and the plethora of opportunities to improve myself, whether that be medically with the most competent doctors who've ever treated my connective tissue disorder, artistically in an art class, physically at the neighbourhood gym, or aesthetically at the salon down the street.
My stay in Singapore has been warm and remarkably healing... and I wouldn't give up this time for anything."
Kim Hartley, Homemaker and Artist
"There's a sound to breaking waves when they're close, a sound like nothing else." The opening lines of "The Salt Path" echoed the tumultuous events that swept Raynor Winn and her husband, Moth, from the depths of despair to find triumph and hope.
What would you do if you are in your 50s and you hit rock bottom? This true gritty memoir traces the courageous steps that the couple took when they became homeless after losing their farm and livelihood. With their dreams further shattered when Moth was diagnosed with terminal illness, they decided to walk – "if we made that first step we had somewhere to go, we had a purpose." Hence, "we could just walk," became the motivation for their travel narratives, as they braved a 630-mile costal walk along the South Coast Path of England.
Uplifting and heart-warming, their adventurous tale takes you along dramatic landscapes, and introduces you to the myriad people they met along the path. A walk that started on a path into the unknown began to gradually chart its course inward, revealing an inspiring and miraculous human strength and capacity for endurance.
"The Salt Path" contains gems about life, people and home. Most people do not give much thought to the meaning of "home," when they have shelter over their head. Raynor rediscovers the meaning of home as a "state of mind, it's what makes you feel safe – and you don't need walls for that."
The book's accolades include The Sunday Times Bestseller, winner of The Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize and it is shortlisted for the 2018 Costa Biography Award & Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize 2018.
Alan Yeo, Advisor, Yellowren Productions
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Crayon etching and design is inspired by the artwork of Sawako Ura, a Japanese textile designer who is based in Finland. Her masterpiece is made by drawing and shaping like a "scratch painting" using crayons and toothpicks.
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Last night we had Sweet and Sour Chicken over brown rice. I found the recipe while browsing the internet, on a blog called Simply Recipes. It's supposed to be similar to a Chinese Sweet & Sour recipe without all the deep-frying and breading – like a healthy makeover. 🙂
The hubby loved the recipe and thought it tasted great with the brown rice. I thought the chicken/veggies and sauce were terrific as well, but I didn't like it over the plain rice. Maybe my expectations were different since I was thinking Chinese, but the next time I make this recipe I am going to find a recipe for fried rice and use that instead of the plain brown rice.
Either way, this recipe was a keeper and the sauce tasted great. I used a little less chicken than the original recipe, less salt, and doubled the sauce. I also didn't put fresh ginger on it because the hubby and I don't really like fresh ginger, but feel free to use that instead of ground ginger if that's what you like!
Sweet and Sour Chicken
(Slightly adapted from Simply Recipes)
1/2 – 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 10 ounce can pineapple, juices reserved
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons cooking oil (I used peanut oil)
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
hot cooked rice/fried rice
1. Combine egg white, salt and cornstarch in a bowl. Add chicken and let it marinate for 15 minutes (sitting out) or in the fridge overnight.
2. In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, salt and brown sugar. Set aside.
3. Heat skillet on high until very hot. Pour in 1 Tablespoon of oil. Add the cubed chicken to the skillet in one layer. Let it cook for 1 minutes and then flip to the other side in a single layer and cook 1 more minute. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. (The chicken will not be fully cooked.)
4. Turn the skillet down to medium and add the remaining 1/2 Tablespoon oil. Add peppers to skillet and sprinkle with ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the pineapple chunks and the prepared sauce. Turn to a high simmer and add the chicken back in. Simmer for an additional 2-5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender. Serve with rice.

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News Release: October 2, 2018
Thanksgiving Holiday Service Hours at the Region of Peel
BRAMPTON, ON. (October 1, 2018) Region of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Monday, October 8 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 9.
Residents in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon are advised that there will be no waste collection on Monday, October 8 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Waste collection will be one day later that week. Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will also be closed on Monday, October 8 and will reopen for regular operating hours on Tuesday, October 9.
The following Regional offices and services will be closed on Monday, October 8 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 9:
- Access Peel
- Peel Works Needle Exchange Program
Region of Peel – Public Health Clinics
- Dental Services
- Breastfeeding Services
- Healthy Sexuality Services
- Family Health Contact Centre
Human Services Reception, Employment Resource Centres, Rent Supplement offices, Peel Access to Housing, Service Access, Ontario Works, and Peel Living offices will be closed Monday, October 8 and reopen on Tuesday, October 9. Peel Living tenants can still call the 24-Hour request line at 905-790-7335 to report any maintenance issues.
Emergency homeless shelters will remain open. You can contact them by phone or by using the online Find a Shelter tool. For emergencies related to food, medication or personal support, call the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800.
TransHelp service hours on Monday Oct. 8 will be from 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 8 to 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9. All trips for Oct. 8 and 9 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 7. The TransHelp office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, Oct. 8 with regular office hours resuming on Tuesday Oct. 9. All subscriptions trips, with the exception of dialysis trips, will be cancelled on Monday Oct. 9.
The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) will be closed on Monday, October 8. The gallery will reopen on Tuesday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit pama.peelregion.ca for more information on PAMA's exhibits and programs.
Media Contacts
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Communication Coordinator
905-791-7800 ext. 4506
The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 175,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.


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The $40 list Black Diamond Iota provides night time and early morning runners with a much lower cost alternative to the amazing Black Diamond Sprinter at $80 list. But, that cost savings comes with a big reduction in performance. The Sprinter offers better lighting, is much more comfortable to wear when running, and includes a red tail light that makes you more visible to cars and might just save your life. Serious runners will be wise to pass on the Iota and buy the Sprinter instead. But, for the occasional runner on a tight budget, or someone who runs exclusively on trails, the Iota is a contender.
Black Diamond Iota Review
Compare prices at 2 resellers Pros: Lightweight, rechargeable, well suited for night time running use
Cons: Below average beam throw, poor battery life, not competitive with general-use lights
Manufacturer: Black Diamond
Our Verdict
Compare to Similar Products
Our Analysis and Test Results
The BD Iota is a good light for those who love to take regular runs at dusk, dawn, or at night. Its big advantage is that it sells for half the price at $40 of the light you'd really want for running, the Black Diamond Sprinter which costs $80.
The lighting level of the Iota is pretty good when viewed for the special purpose as a runner's headlamp. The beam is wide, evenly lit, and lights up the path ahead sufficiently. While we much prefer the Sprinter's brighter and wider beam (as well as the Sprinter's rear tail light), the Iota is good enough to get the job done on well-defined trails, roads, and paths.
The Iota is pleasantly small and light at only 1.9 ounces or 53g. It is reasonably comfortable to wear when running, although the band is narrower than we'd ideally want to see (much narrower than most other BD headlamps, and it is no match for the stability and comfort offered by the Sprinter's balanced design and supportive top band.
The light's lithium-ion batteries are easily recharged using a micro USB charging cable. Rechargeable batteries are great for a runner's headlamp since it eliminates the hassle and cost of buying replacement batteries.
Battery life is relatively short, at 1.8 hours in our test, which stacks up poorly against most general purpose headlamps but will meet the needs of most runners.
Poor beam distance makes the Iota a compromised solution for general-purpose use, where the ability to switch into spotlight mode is core functionality.
The Iota beam just doesn't stack up well against stronger general-purpose lights like the BD Spot (shown above, right), or even versus the $20 Petzl Tikkina.
No Rear Tail Light for Road Safety
We consider the red safety tail lights on the Sprinter to be a very valuable feature for anyone who runs on the road, a feature that could literally be a lifesaver. While those who run exclusively on dedicated trails may find the red tail lights unnecessary, if you run even part time on the road, or in an urban environment on sidewalks with frequent road crossings, we think the tail light makes the Sprinter well worth the extra $40 over the Iota.
The Iota does a good job at creating the budget light for runners. If you are a runner who frequently runs in the early morning, at sunset, or at night, the Black Diamond Sprinter is the light we recommend and think you'd really want to use. But, the Iota provides good-enough performance at half the price, and so if you are on a tight budget, it just be might be the right solution for you.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp is getting its own mini-series presumably as part of Marvel's "Fresh Start". No this isn't related to the movie, which gets its own, even mini-er series, Ant-Man and the Wasp Prelude (out next week!), but involves a different Scott and "Hope". It arrives in a good time for the movie though… which we're sure is just a coincidence.
Yes, this new 6-issue mini-series will feature the comic version of Scott Lang (aka. Ant-Man) and Nadia (which means "hope") Pym (aka. Unstoppable Wasp). Here's how the story is described:
In this series, Lang has shrunken down and gotten lost, with Nadia his only hope of rescue. The problem is, Lang's not the kind of guy to easily admit he's lost - or that he's in need of a rescue.
Mark Waid will be writing the story, with Young Gun Javier Garron on art, and Israel Silva handling colors. Apparently, Waid is a good fit for the series since he is obsessed by the Microverse. He's busy doing research on subatomic physics and wants to establish some rules about the Microverse for future stories. Garron is enthusiastic about getting to render this alien realm.
Ant-Man and the Wasp #1 cover by David Nakayama
Ant-Man and the Wasp #1 crawls onto shelves June 6, exactly one month before the movie of the same name makes its way to the big screen.


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Though Cariboo Memorial Hospital asked expectant families to have their babies elsewhere, they've delivered seven children since their staffing shortage was announced Feb. 27.
According to David Matear, executive director, Interior Health West Hospitals and Communities, the deliveries were all urgent: a result of families who went into labour and could not travel to another hospital. All seven deliveries were all carried out safely.
But even though those deliveries went well, the hospital still lacks the maternity nurses to offer post-delivery care. Interior Health continues to try and recruit nurses from across the nation and beyond, and they expect maternity services at Cariboo to return no later than mid-summer.
"We have seven general nurses in the specialty training program who are due to graduate: two are due to graduate in June and another five are due to graduate in December," says Matear. "However, we are exploring the possibility of expediting that educational program to make it more in line with the first two around the end of June. That would be the latest; at the end of June will be the latest we would think we'll be back to full services and we're very hopeful we can restore services before that time."
A condensed maternity training program does exist, Matear says and Interior Health is exploring options that could have the five nurses scheduled to graduate in December get qualified faster. He's also not concerned that once trained, these nurses will pursue opportunities elsewhere.
"We have taken steps to give all of those nurses in the program conditional offers and tried to make sure that they have the opportunity to stay at Cariboo Memorial Hospital," he says.
The health authority recognized the hospital would have potential staffing issues back in 2018, which is when they began their 12-month perinatal nursing training program. They were also working with Royal Inland Hospital to help support staffing levels. However, operating with a bare minimum of nurses meant any staffing issues would cause quite a problem.
"With the levels that we had, there were a couple of unexpected absences which meant that was a significant impact on our nursing staff levels in maternity," says Matear. "And if we can't sustain a 24/7 inpatient adequate nursing staffing level, then that's where the problems arise. That was the long-term plan, we had recognized that in the past and we were working toward resolving that but in the interim, there were challenges that came up that compromised our ability to provide 24/7 nursing care."
Interior Health says there have been no issues with any families needing to travel to other cities so far.
Since the announcement, there have been 15 births at Royal Inland Hospital from patients who would otherwise go to Cariboo Memorial, as well as seven families residing here for care after delivering in Williams Lake. There were also three referrals to Prince George and two to Kelowna.


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Mermaid Queen: The Spectacular True Story of Annette Kellerman, Who Swam Her Way to Fame, Fortune, and Swimsuit History by Shana Corey
Published Scholastic Press 2009
The reasons why I like this book, and chose it as Book of the Week:
I have a slight obsession with anything mermaid related.
The artwork is elegant yet flashy enough to draw attention.
Even though it's a biography of Annette Kellerman, it's formatted to look like a picture book.
When reading, it not only looks like a picture book, but is written like one too. It's not full of boring facts about Annette Kellerman, but rather facts that are interesting and key to her life story.
The story sends a great message to strive and work hard towards what you want.
An interesting fact I found was that the book offered a history of swimsuits, and even showed pictures of styles from the 50s, 60, 70s, etc..
A sport, other than football, baseball – anything having to do with a ball – is featured (swimming, synchronized swimming).


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WXPN Welcomes Flogging Molly with Lucero - SOLD OUTFriday, March 1, 2019
and Matt Heckler
WXPN Welcomes:
The social and political awareness that drives Flogging Molly's music is never more prominent than in their upcoming new release LIFE IS GOOD -- a strikingly powerful album and it arrives at a strikingly key time. The sixth studio album by the renowned Celtic-punk rockers now in their 20th year is mature, well crafted, equally polished and almost aggressively topical. It is filled with rousing songs that are timeless in their sentiment, but directly related to today's most pressing concerns: Politics, the economy, unemployment, planned boomtowns gone bust, immigration policies gone awry, and much more.
For singer and lyricist Dave King, it may be the lyrical couplet contained within the surging "Reptiles (We Woke Up") that points toward the album's central theme. "We woke up," sings King, "And we won't fall back asleep."
"The thing is, there are things changing," says King. "That's why I wrote that line, 'Like reptiles, we'll all soon be dust someday.' It's quite scary, especially for somebody who has children these days -- bringing up family in this environment of who's welcome and who's not welcome. I'm talking about the cultures in America and the UK -- especially American immigration.
Life Is Good thus serves as a wake-up call to those who have simply stood by while far-reaching political decisions were made that had serious impact on them. And, significantly, it also serves as notice that the time for action is now.
And people are indeed taking action, adds King, which is a crucial point.
"I think especially with things like government -- I think we all tend to fall asleep a little bit when it comes to other people that are making decisions for you. I think we should be the ones influencing the government to make these decisions. It's a great thing that we're now taking to the streets again. And it's a positive thing."
Imagery abounds on Life Is Good, and one of the most memorable images might be found in "Adamstown," the saga of a planned community west of Dublin that came to a halt in mid-construction a decade ago when the Irish economy crashed -- and left little more than a ghost town in its place.
"It had a huge negative connotation to it," King says of the eerie, unfinished settlement. "But now it's starting to turn again, people are starting to move there, businesses are starting to open, and there is hope."
Thematically, hope and inspiration are a major part of "The Hand of John L. Sullivan," a rollicking track about the legendary "Boston Strong Boy" who was the first ever heavyweight champion of gloved boxing from 1882-1892. Sullivan was a hero to many, and his story has a cultural significance that fits squarely within the story Flogging Molly want to tell with Life Is Good.
"He came from an immigrant family to Boston, and they brought their family over to try to make the best possible world for them," says King. "We live in an environment right now where that doesn't seem to be what should be allowed to happen, you know?
Recorded in Ireland and produced by multiple Grammy Award winner Joe Chiccarelli (U2, the White Stripes, Beck), Life Is Good is by any measure a formidable return from Flogging Molly, an assessment with which Dave King fully agrees.
"It's been a tough few years for a lot of us in the band. Dennis (Casey, guitarist) lost his dad, I lost my mother, and there have been certain issues, pertaining to sentiment, in a lot of the songs. But we just try to do the best we can. We've always had fun getting together and coming up with the new songs, and it's still that way.
Here we see what's uniquely distinctive about Life is Good, as the gravity and weight of these themes never overshadow the sheer fun and exuberance felt in each song. For the message is delivered and built on the backs of boisterous and barreling live touring.
"We're known for our live shows," says Dave King. Writing albums has always been a vehicle for us -- it's been a means to get people onto the dance floor. And that's kind of the way we've always approached it, no matter what."
"The one thing we are is a positive band," adds Dave King. "When people come and see our shows, it's a celebration -- of life, of the good and of the bad. And we have to take the good and the bad for it to be a life."
FLOGGING MOLLY IS: Dave King (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bodhran), Bridget Regan (Violin, Tin Whistle), Dennis Casey (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar), Bob Schmidt (Banjo, Mandolin), Matt Hensley (Accordion, Piano, Concertina), Nathen Maxwell (Bass Guitar), Mike Alonso (Drums, Percussion).
Lucero has long been admired in their hometown of Memphis, where they have hosted "The Lucero Family Block Party" every spring for a number of years. At the 2018 Block Party they celebrated their 20th anniversary as a band, with the city's Mayor Jim Strickland officially declaring it "Lucero Day."
The group found their name in a Spanish/English dictionary. "Lucero" is variously translated as "bright star" or "morning star." None of them can speak Spanish.
Musically, the band highlights range from co-founding member Brian Venable's Dire Straits-meets- War on Drugs guitar pyrotechnics in "Bottom of the Sea" and "Cover Me" to the Springsteen vibe of "For the Lonely Ones", Rick Steff's skeletal piano lines on "Always Been You", John C's bass lines in "Everything Has Changed" and "Long Way Back Home", and drummer Roy Berry's dynamic shifts from the powerful and brutal title track "Among the Ghosts" to the marching drive of "To My Dearest Wife" and the subtlety of "Loving". Throughout, Nichols' bourbon-soaked growl has become even more distinctive and commanding.
Matt Heckler is the fiddle player you want to believe still exists. Veering from Appalachia to Romania, Ireland to the Catskills, his music is definitively unsafe and entirely his own.
The Catskills, where he grew up, and the Carolina Appalachians where calls home, are old mountains, but the kids there are more likely to be raised on punk than old time string bands. Heckler took both with him when he left and sharpened a distinctive sound on banjo and fiddle the scientific way, as a street performer who could measure the days artistic growth in single dollar bills. Attracting the attention of musicians, as well as passers-by, he spent half a decade touring and releasing three albums with the band Deep Chatham. Since then his room silencing solo act has become an exciting yet poorly kept secret in DIY music scenes around the country. After The Flood will be his first full-length release showcasing a songwriting ability that audiences, distracted by his casually virtuosic musicianship, might have previously overlooked. Don't wait for his next reinvention, find Matt Heckler now and remember what music should be.
WXPN Welcomes Flogging Molly with Lucero - SOLD OUT
Friday, March 1, 2019
Doors Open 7:00 PM
Showtime 8:00 PM
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Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Penn's Peak Box Office (walk up sales only, no phone orders) during normal business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, and on event days. In order to best serve you, please give us a toll-free courtesy call at (866-605-7325) before heading up to the box office. Tickets can also be purchased at Roadies Restaurant and Bar hostess stand during normal business hours (walk up only, no phone orders). All tickets purchased are subject to a transaction fee. All shows are all ages unless specified as a 21+ event.


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Compacta is a naturally-dwarf apricot, probably the best choice if you want to grow an apricot in a small space.
This is the apricot variety featured on BBC Gardeners' World in October 2017. However we do not recommend growing this tree in a container, even though this was suggested in the programme.
The fruits are orange, and the stone comes away cleanly from the flesh (freestone).
It is slow-growing and should not get taller than about 2m - ignore the mature height given below.
The blossom is also reasonably frost-resistant.
Compacta® is a protected variety.
Deliveries start in September 2020
Please fill in the details below and we will let you know when Compacta apricot trees are back in stock.
Delivery period: Pot-grown trees can be delivered from September onwards. Bare-root trees can be delivered from mid-November onwards. Within those periods you can specify your preferred month of delivery during the checkout process. It is best to order as soon as you can to ensure items are reserved for you.
*Mature size: Height shown is the approximate height of the tree when mature (after 5-10 years), not the height when supplied. See photos of trees as supplied. Actual mature heights may vary considerably dependent on your local conditions and training and pruning regime.
Stock availability: Items showing as 'sold out' will probably be available again next season.
Click here to be notified when we get more trees of this variety.
Compacta is self-fertile and does not need a pollination partner, although fruiting may be improved if there is a compatible tree of a different variety nearby.
Important: advice about pollination
Like all apricots, Compacta should be planted in full sun, and sheltered from wind and rain. The ideal is to plant the tree directly in the ground about 1m-2m or so in front of a south-facing wall, but any sheltered situation exposed to the south should be suitable.
It also helps if you can keep the rain off the tree over the autumn and winter, e.g. using a horticultural fleece.
We strongly recommend that you plant this tree directly in the ground, and when planting the tree do not use compost in the planting hole.
Compacta is not really suitable for growing in a container. If you wish to grow it in a container make sure you use a very large one, at least 200L-500L, and the compost / soil mix should have plenty of grit to ensure free drainage.
Apricots usually become quite large vigorous trees, but as the name suggests, Compacta was developed from the start to be a small tree, suitable for growing in small gardens. It is a cross between an American variety called Moongold and an un-named research variety developed by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.
All our trees are grown in the UK.


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Merrill Audio Christine, Merrill Audio Element 118 | Review
With Gallium Nitride, Class D takes another big jump forward
In this review, Rick takes a good look at the Merrill Audio Christine preamplifier and the Merrill Audio Element 118 monoblock amplifiers.
Back of the Class?
Ever since their introduction in 1958, Class D amplifiers have been loved by many for their efficiency versus traditional Class A, AB or B circuitries. Theoretically, Class D circuits are capable of achieving 90-98% efficiency, whereas Class B operates at approximately 75% and Class A at 20-50%. This difference gives Class D significant advantages as these amps generate less heat, and require much less space. For these reasons, Class D amps are routinely found in the professional arena such as concerts, stadiums or PA systems. They are also commonly found in active speakers or subwoofers.
Yet, Class D amplifiers have always been plauged with controversies amongst audiophiles, at least in their early days. Despite their efficiency, there are several limiting factors which can hamper Class D performance. Class D amps require the use of MOSFETs that rapidly switch back and forth between the power supplies to produce output pulses. However, MOSFETs have relatively large capacitance hence they need to charge and discharge; this can delay the switching process, causing distortions. As a remedy, some have resorted to using high doses of "negative feedback", others have resorted to "bridging amplifiers", but each will bring another set of challenges into the equation, namely loss of detail and possibly adding "graininess" to the sound.
Personally, I belong to the camp of individuals who remain rather skeptical of Class D Amplifiers. I vividly remember my demo of the NuForce Ref 9 Class D amplifier in 2006, back when my system was powered by a pair of McIntosh Labs 2012s. At half the size of a normal shoebox, the NuForce pumps out a whopping 300W at 4 ohms, with a damping factor of over 4000 at any load. It was small and efficient, but the problem was the sound, which was the complete opposite of the MC2102 tube amps. They had tremendous control of the woofers on the Dynaudio Temptations, but the music was analytical and grainy, the sonic image was like a television with the "sharpness" turned to the maximum. My subsequent encounters with the Jeff Rowland 501 Class D Monoblocks or the Audio Research DS450 were much better. While they no longer carry the "edgy" and "analytical" traits of earlier Class D designs, their sonic characteristics remain somewhat unnatural to my ears. I do not hate the sound, but I could not live with them either.
Enters Merill Wettasinghe
In 2018, I received a phone call from Merill Wettasinghe, CEO of Merrill Audio, that he was interested in having Part-Time Audiophile review the Merrill Audio Christine and the Element 118 combo. I explained that "analog" is my area of focus and that I may not be the best candidate for amplifier reviews. I have a large system which centers around the Peak Consult Dragon Legend speakers in a room-sized 18.5 x 29.5", which calls for fairly large amplifiers, usually in excess of 1000Ws before I am happy. However, we kept the conversation going and in March of 2019, I decided to try out Merrill Element 118 amps.
Wettasinghe comes from an electrical engineering background, with various tenures in semiconductor testing, software development, analog, and digital designs. Later in his career, he took on more sales and management roles in wireless communication. In 2012, "in a moment of madness" (in his own words), Wettassinghe decided to start Merrill Audio from the ground up, that is to say, he is the owner, designer, and CEO of the company.
The design philosophy of Merrill Audio is to achieve sonic accuracy true to the recording, while actively engaging the listener – quite a common order as nearly all manufacturer aims to achieve these two goals. Wettassanghe adds that
Live instruments require a very dynamic range, say the piano, for instance, is very difficult to reproduce accurately with the full dynamics and clarity without crushing all the sound into a jumble of noise. The recording engineer and mastering engineer might change some of this however what is on the musical track need to be reproduced faithfully. Direct to Disk, high-quality tapes and high resolution digital recorded music are some of the best challenges. The lower the distortion, the better the reproduction. The greater the immediacy, the more liveliness the sound. The lower the noise, the greater the dynamic range. All of these are design goals of Merrill Audio.
What separates the Merrill Audio Element 118 amplifier from other Class D designs, according to Wettasinghe, is the bleeding edge circuitry which it employs. Most MOSFETs carry a rather high inductance and capacitance, these new amps use the latest Gallium Nitride transistors which keep inductance and capacitance as close to zero as possible, while eliminating the use of negative feedback. This has led to a very high level of output while achieving extremely low levels of distortion. The 118 Monoblocks are spec'd at 400watts into 8 ohms, and 800W into 4ohms, and 1600W into 2 ohms, measured at 1kHz at 0.005% distortion. Westtassanghe further emphasizes that real distortion happens when you have complex pieces of music or a square wave; these are extremely hard to measure, but very noticeable to the ear. The Merrill 118 has an "Active Distortion" of approximately 0.05%, an extremely low number even at maximum output.
The Merrill Audio Christine and Element 118 arrived in 4 separate boxes, which are well thought out and bombproof. Westtassanghe even made a video on how to unpack the amplifier:
The Merrill Audio Element 118 Monoblocks sport a simple and elegant design, with rose gold front faceplate which is nearly 5mm thick, made of machined and anodized aluminum. The body has a "pewter" finish, also made of thick aluminum, with a dark but shiny finish. The Merrill Audio Christine preamp has a thick front panel, but the body has a powder-coated sheet metal finish. The display letters on the preamp have the largest font size I have ever seen; even from 20 ft away, I could easily identify the volume level, the font size easily topping 150-160. The preamp employs a remote which is identical to the Apple TV. The menu structure is a bit difficult to navigate, but it was made easy by the very detailed owner's manual.
The Merrill Audio monoblocks and preamp came to me from another reviewer who has had many hours on them which meant these test samples required no break-in. Yet the Power amps have no ON/OFF switches so they remained powered on through our review. The sound did change after the initial 3-4 hours so leaving them on must have some effect on the sound.
The sound of the Merrill Audio Element 118 almost fully eliminated my long bias against Class D amplifier. Not only did they not carry any hint of "grainy" or "analytical" characteristics, but they also ventured into the sonic spectrum of my resident McIntosh MC2KW amplifier which is more relaxed and musical in nature. A strong characteristic which stands out is the apparent "roundedness" of the presentation, that is to say, the edge of the instruments and voices in the acoustic space is smoothed and rounded out. This is quite noticeable string instruments or modern high definition recording. The transient response is fast, but not rushed. The musical pace of the sound is just about adequate, at no time did it feel rushed, or artificially slowed.
I particularly enjoy jazz music on the Merrill gear; they have an immediacy and forwardness to the sound which made the jazz band upfront and up close. The biggest surprise to me is the slightly warmer than neutral tonality, which was not my experience with other Class D amps.
At approximately 700Watts into 5 ohms, however, the Merrill Audio amplifiers did struggle on recordings with explosive dynamics such as Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition", with James Levine conducting the MET Orchestra (DGG 437 531-2), or the famous Proprius recording Cantate Dominos. The lower octaves are no match against the 2000W McIntosh Mc2KWs, bass drums and low organ pipes did not go as low, as if the speaker's low-frequency roll-off happened sooner. The chorus became garbled up at high volume (Over 90dB), which is a tell-tale sign of insufficient power. 700Watts is plenty for the majority of the systems out there and likely more than enough, but with 4x 12" drivers on the Peak Consult Dragon Legends with a power demand to push the sound to over 90 dB, they are not quite doing each other justice.
I decided to enlist the help of fellow reviewer Alex Gorovein who has a system better matched for the Element 118. We decided to conduct the review exercise entirely at his house. How did they perform? I shall let Alex Gorovein continue the Merrill story in what follows.
Enters Alex Gorouvein
The Merril Audio Element 118 monoblocks and the Merrill Audio Christine Reference preamplifier arrived at my house as I was reviewing small Italian monitors called Esse Quadro L'Una 146. These little speakers are power-hungry with a sensitivity of 86 dB. As soon as I hooked them up to the monoblocks and started playing music, I knew this was exactly what the speakers needed. With 400 watts into 8 ohms, they truly came to life like never before and delivered a performance that was room-filling, powerful and yet absolutely natural. I really did not expect this kind of sound from Class D amplifiers. If anything, it was the exact opposite. After experimenting with the speakers' tweeter output settings for a few hours, I found that the highest setting produced the best results. The final veil had been lifted and all the little details and nuances were revealed.
My listening began with more delicate musical choices. Anette Askvik's excellent track "Liberty" from her 2011 album of the same name is a recent favorite of mine. From the first notes, her delicate voice came out of her image directly in front of me, with accompanying instruments filling the background layers of the soundstage. Sounds of percussion, keyboards, and cello filled the room. Little background details could be clearly identified. With the addition of saxophone halfway through the track, the ambiance of the recording space was revealed.
I continued with a track called "Birds" from the recently acquired vinyl album Nameless by Montreal jazz singer Dominique Fils-Aimé. Another great track where the monoblocks reproduced everything in perfect clarity, including the air around instruments and the voice of the singer. The sound of upright bass on this track was powerful and textured. Dominique's voice was airy and light. Background percussion sounds were detailed.
Joan Baez's Diamonds & Rust is another old favorite of mine. Playing it with the Merrill delivered the emotional impact of the lyrics and the music of this classic. Acoustic guitars sounded natural and the entire performance was extremely enjoyable.
My listening notes would not be complete without my impressions of playing metal with the Merrill combo. Crimson Glory's 1988 album Transcendence has stood the test of time as a true groundbreaking classic of progressive metal, that surely was ahead of its time in many aspects. Metal, by its nature, is hard to reproduce properly on a high-end system — mostly because the music production quality is (more often than not) not up to par. Thankfully, this album does not suffer from these problems — the band paid close attention to the production. As an example, the drums on the album are a combination of both live and sampled drums. The band sampled drummer Dana Burnell performing live drums into a synclavier without any cymbals, and then re-recorded the cymbals live later in order to have complete separation of drums and cymbals. The goal was to achieve a clean sound with complete instrument separation. And this is exactly how I heard Transcendence presented by the Element 118 monoblocks and Merrill Audio Christine preamplifier. Each instrument was clearly distinguished within the soundstage. The rhythm section sounded powerful and convincing, challenging and technical guitar work was easy to follow and Midnight's soaring vocals filled the listening space and reached stratospheric heights without any graininess or distortion. The beauty of this album is in the fact that all songs are accessible despite being fairly technical — and Merrill amplification really highlighted that for me.
The synergy of all parts in the high-end audio system is extremely important. Not all components work well together. In this case, the combination of Merrill and Esse Quadro speakers was ideal. But with other speakers I tried, the results were less enjoyable. That is not to say that either Merrill or the other speakers are not good, it's just that some combinations did not work well together. Audiophiles looking into upgrading their systems should do their own due diligence and listen to various combinations carefully before making their final decisions.
The Merrill Element 118 monoblock amplifiers and the Merrill Audio Christine preamplifier are priced at $36,000 and $12,400 respectively. In all my years of writing, I have never indulged readers in value justification. Some audiophiles believe it is a sacrilege for an audio system to cost over $5,000; meanwhile their spouses carry $20,000 dollar Hermès handbags. $45,000 can be chump change for a billionaire; $45,000 is an entire year's salary for a teacher. I trust that Alex Gorouvein and I have done our diligence to describe the sound to the best of our abilities. If you are in the market for a set of Class D amps, the Merrill Audio Christine and Element 118 are serious contenders in that arena and deserve your utmost attention. It is a star amongst all the Class D combos I have heard.
More more information, please visit Merrill Audio at http://merrillaudio.net.
Review by Richard H. Mak & Alex Gorouvein
Associated equipment: Alex Gorouvein
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Associated equipment: Richard H. Mak
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Other Merrill Audio product reviews on Part-Time Audiophile
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- Merrill Audio Thor monoblock amplifiers
- Merrill Audio Jens phono preamplifier
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Chimney Repair: Chimney Crown Series -part 1
Crowns are a familiar source of chimney problems that result in chimney repairs. From Silver Spring, MD to Annapolis and everywhere in between, chimney crowns are a cause for concern. This is part 1 of a 3 part series concerning common chimney crown repairs.
What is a chimney crown?
The chimney crown is the layer of concrete sitting on top of the last row of brick, and its purpose is to shed water away from the chimney. It's typically 3″-4″ inches thick and starts high around the flue liner then slopes down to the edge of the bricks. The chimney crown is the first line of defense for the masonry chimney, once the crown fails, the chimneys become prone to leaking, and the masonry below will soon fail after. If caught early, the crown can be sealed to preserve it and prevent further damages.
Chimney Crown Sealant
There are many different crown repair/sealant products available to us, and we've tried them all. Over the years, we've found that Crown Guard is a superior product for preserving and sealing the crown.
Failed Crown Sealant
These two chimney crowns were sealed with another type of crown sealant, and both of them failed!
1) The first one was applied to a crown that needed to be rebuilt. The existing crown was so severely damaged that some areas were not even covering the bricks. The sealant started cracking (not suppose to happen) and peeling off. We rebuilt the concrete crown.
2) The second one was applied to a crown that was in reasonably good shape. They sealed the crown in an attempt to stop a leak. As you can see the crown sealant is peeling off and the leak came back. We ended up rebuilding the concrete crown.
Crown Guard
Crown Guard is applied when the crown is cracked but is still structurally intact. The surface area of the current crown is first cleaned, then the Crown Guard is applied over the existing crown and covers all the surface areas of the crown. Crown Guard is clear and can be applied with temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to +140 degrees Fahrenheit. It won't crack or peel like other crown repair/sealer products in the market, and it resists water immediately.
It is important to choose a chimney repair company like ours, who only uses the best products for sealing chimney crowns.
Related crown repair articles
9 Common causes of chimney leaks
Chimney Repair- Chimney crown series part 3
Chimney repair – chimney crown series part 2


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People can be separated from the use of the internet right now, even for the younger. There are so many things that we can get from the internet, such as, entertainment, education, information and so on. One thing that you should know is that the internet is useful for college student. Moreover, it has been a lifestyle for the students to use the internet.
The Use of the Internet for College Students
Commonly, students will use the internet to search for some information that they need for their assignments. It makes them easier to dig in more information even the history or the development of a thing. In addition, they also can earn money from the internet, if they can make it.
Internet Activities for Students
Therefore, it can be said that the internet has been a lifestyle for college students. Here are the things that you should know why most of them use the internet for their activities:
- A media to learn
Now, it is even easier for college students if they have an assignment as the internet can provide billions of information that they need. In addition, they can also learn the unclear things given by the lecturer. It helps them to explore more the things that they are wondering about. This is good for the students to use this for learning.
- E-class
Some colleges have provided the online class which is to make the students which are apart from the campus still get the learning access. Through the internet they will not miss the class so that they can even learn anywhere they are as long as the internet connection is good.
- To Get Some Part-Time Job
Now, if you need more money but you are still in a college student, the do not make yourself down. You can seek for the part-time job on the internet and even you can do it at home. If you are good at drawing, then you can be a freelance graphic designer. On the other hand, you can seek for jobs that you interested in and also you can have skill on it.
- The Use of the Social Media
The use of the internet must deal with the use of social media. This kind of thing is really useful for the college's students since they can make friends with others and also join in some communities which deal with their interest. Besides, they can also share the information towards others which deals with the class activities or even anything which deals with their study.
- Create a business
If you learn about business, then the internet can be a media for you to start to run your business. This could be as the preparation before you graduate from your study, at least you have income from what you do.
Hence, those are the things that most of the college students do with the internet. It gives so many benefits for their education, social networking, and having part-time working. Even after graduation, they can seek a job from the internet.


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There is no silver bullet for solving the rising spam problem says AppRiver security analyst Troy Gill, commenting to SCMagazineUK.com on his firm's just-published annual review of spam.
Users are increasingly receiving messages on mobile devices, making it clear that companies need an effective security policy - and the means to enforce that policy across their entire IT real estate - including employee plus BYOD mobile devices, says Gill.
"Many firms have no security policies in place, (and) it has become something of a free-for-all in defending mobile devices," he said, adding to the manpower required to defend all aspects of a company's network resource.
"We've also seen malware that actively seeks to discover what device you are accessing data on, and adapt its attack strategy accordingly," he told SCMagazineUK.com.
Coupled with social engineering attack vectors, this creates a complex situation, hence no silver bullet solves all the problems of advanced spam and malware.
AppRiver's annual analysis reveals that its filters identified and quarantined 128 percent more spam messages during 2013 than the year before – some 28.3 billion. Whilst spam is irritating, the report notes that it is messages containing malicious attachments that can prove exceptionally damaging and AppRiver's statistics confirm this is still a popular infection vector – having quarantined just over 479 million such messages during the year.
The security vendor has also seen a significant upward trend of malware delivered via malicious links.
AppRiver's report concludes that, as the attack surface within organisations continues to broaden through the widespread use of multiple operating systems, so will the attackers' methods and vectors.
"While these types of attacks have traditionally only targeted PC users, we are now seeing the emergence of cross-platform threats," says the report.
"We expect these to only increase in the future as cybercriminals have shown their adaptability, with no signs of relenting any time soon," the analysis adds.
Commenting on the report, Rob Bamforth, a Principal Analyst with business and security research house Quocirca, said that the spam - as well as rising in volume - is also diversifying and becoming more advanced in nature.
"Because more and more people are using more and more online services, we expect to receive emails from the service providers about these facilities. And whilst people have become wise to the fact that they will not receive requests for information from their bank, they will get the types of emails that hackers send, seeking information from their online service providers," he said.
Bamforth echoed Gill's comments that we - as users - are now accessing our Internet services on a wider variety of devices, and in doing so this opens the door to new spamming and malware opportunities for the cybercriminals.
"There are also many online services that users must use," he said, adding that online filing for the UK tax authority, HMRC, gives users greater exposure to spam attack vectors than ever before.
Mot people are well aware of the security problem cause by spammers, but even the most sophisticated online user can still be caught out, usually because of the high levels of plausibility and sophistication that the latest messages employ.


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Dream of X(1912)
A novel by William Hope Hodgson
A rewritten, revised and condensed version of the author's classic novel, The Night Land. ''The Dream X'' was prepared by Hodgson, combined with thirteen of his poems, and printed in New York in 1912 by R. Harold Paget in paper wrappers. This 1912 printing, intended to protect the U.S. copyright of The Night Land, was issued in a small edition and may never have been commercially distributed.
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- Ariana Tosatto (Therapy)
- Anastasia Fujii (Therapy)
- Beth Jellinek (Therapy)
- Carrie Powell (Therapy)
- Dr. Kateryna Dukenski (Licensed Psychologist)
- Peter Richan (Massage)
- Missy Meyers (Massage)
- April Shaver (Massage)
- Julia Taylor (Craniosacral Therapy and Massage)
- Tara Nayak (Naturopathic Medicine)
- Bec Jimenez (Acupuncture)
- Taylor Cawley (front desk)
- Jarmél by Jarmel (artist)
Ariana Tosatto (Therapy)
As a professional counselor, art therapist and Certified Hakomi Practitioner (a unique, mindfulness-based, somatic therapy), I utilize expressive and body-based modalities that move the therapeutic process past, "just talking", into deeper layers of experience. The process of talking is typically linear, rational and often relies on information we already know. However, the lived experience of our personal challenges are often quite the opposite: non-linear, messy and confusing. Because of this, we need approaches that get us "out of our head" and instead into our hearts, bodies and then minds. From a more integrated perspective, we not only see our blockages with more clarity and compassion, but further strengthen the connection with our inner- most self that drives us towards growth, and the personal transformation we are seeking.
In an atmosphere of safety and genuine collaboration, I help my clients become aware of unconscious habits of body and mind, building insight into how these patterns lend us protection while also inhibiting deep healing and creative growth. The people I work with are individuals who are seeking personal growth, and are interested in dynamic, creative and engaging therapeutic modalities.
Some of the areas I specialize in are:
- Pre and postpartum support & support for parents
- Life transitions (marriage, childbirth, moving, etc.)
- Working through familiar patterns of feeling and reacting that never seem to bring satisfaction
- Inner child work
- Self- esteem issues
- Attachment-based relational work focused on couples or families
To learn more visit: www.arianatosatto.com
To reach Ariana directly, call (267) 571- 8124
Click here to book a free introductory session
Anastasia Fujii (Therapy)
I believe that therapy begins with the building of a strong, collaborative relationship. Through the creation of this alliance, it becomes possible to discover an individual, couple or family's goals for treatment and to engage dynamically in the therapeutic process. I see therapy as a space for growth and healing, co-created and nurtured by both client and clinician. My practice is psychodynamic, relational, and at its core holistic, recognizing and integrating the biological, psychological, and social aspects of experience, as well as the individual, institutional, and cultural roots of issues as they arise. I have a deep awareness of the profound impact of oppression on the psyche and am dedicated to maintaining a practice that is affirming of all identities and experiences. Areas of expertise include LGBTQ+ identity, family planning, addressing trauma, and surviving chronic illness, though I welcome diversity of focus in my practice."
Anastasia holds a Master of Social Work from the Smith College School for Social Work and has trained as a full-spectrum doula. Anastasia is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. To read more about Anastasia's practice, please visit www.anastasiafujii.com. To schedule a brief phone consultation or first session, contact Anastasia by email at firstname.lastname@example.com
Beth Jellinek (Therapy)
I am a licensed professional counselor; my framework is holistic, with an awareness of cultural and systemic impacts on mental health. I bring deep empathy, openness, creativity, warmth, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. Using modalities of mindfulness practices, insight-based talk therapy, and CBT, we will work together to integrate your experiences that need healing and/or understanding. I believe that the therapeutic process can impact my clients ability to grow, heal, and reach their full potential. Areas of expertise include grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family transitions, aggression, existential crises, and interpersonal relationships.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming; talking to a non-judgmental professional in a safe and nurturing space is one avenue to acceptance and momentum. Please give me a call for a free phone consultation to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to speaking with you!
Available: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Contact: (267) 225-0424
Website: www.bethjellinek.com
Carrie Powell (Therapy)
I utilize all of the arts and creative expression in my practice as a mental health counselor. I am eclectic and holistic in my approach, integrating my background as an artist with my training as an Expressive Arts Therapist. Woven into this practice is a working knowledge of a variety of complementary theories and practices including: how the gut microbiome and brain are an allied axis, the impact of nutrition on mood, mindfulness based stress reduction techniques, energy medicine and energy healing. I work with those who are seeking an alternative experience to traditional talk therapy, where we can tune in together to the alchemical process of healing via aesthetic and energetic expression.
Areas of interest include: children/adults who identify as being a Highly Sensitive Person, navigating life transitions, times of transformation, symptoms of depression and anxiety, parenting strain, spiritual development. I understand the challenges that the Highly Sensitive Person and Empath encounter in our stimulating world, and how these sensory overwhelms impact mental health.
I combine lifestyle/nutrition coaching with mental health counseling to assist individuals in moving from surviving to thriving.
For more information, please see: www.stillemerging.com
To contact me directly to set up a free initial phone consultation, call: (267) 587-6176
Dr. Kateryna Dukenski (Licensed Psychologist)
I am doctoral level psychologist, with 17 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. The world of relationships is my main specialty and development of deep therapeutic connection with each person is at the heart of my work. My main goal in each session is to help my clients to untangle anything that might be standing in the way of their authentic relationship with others and themselves.
I believe in the power of spoken words. By creating a safe, compassion-filled therapeutic space I encourage a meaningful conversation where clients can experience strength in their vulnerability, develop insight and self-compassion. I seek to understand a person in their full complexity within their families, communities and a large context of their ancestral and cultural wisdom. Given I identify with three different cultures I am especially sensitive to a diverse range of experience of being a human.
My therapeutic toolbox includes traditional and modern psychoanalytic psychotherapy combined with the wide range of mindfulness and body-centered approaches to healing. I am currently studying the family constellations process which I am utilizing in my work with trauma.
Some of my specialties include treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, trans-generational trauma, PTSD, personal growth, postpartum and parenting issues, dynamics in relation to adult children of alcoholics and narcissistic abuse. I am also passionate about working with persons suffering from psychotic disorders, personality disorders and adults with high functioning autism.
I know how important it is to find a therapist who feels just right for you and I know how the journey of finding one can be daunting. Feel free to reach out with any questions. If you want to learn more about my practice, feel free to call, email me and visit my website at www.drdukenski.com, (484)4413322, email@example.com.
Peter Richan (Massage)
Peter Richan is a certified massage therapist practicing for 17 years in Philadelphia. He combines aspects of myofascial release, trigger point therapy, meridian clearing, deep tissue massage, as well as mechanical and structural integration, to help clients find ease of movement in exercise, dance, and everyday life.
Peter's study of the Alexander Technique, stretching, and structure and mechanics of the anatomy has kept him feeling good over his long career as well as helped him support clients to become more aware of their bodies and bring home useful information from sessions into their lives.
Available on Tuesdays & Fridays.
For appointments a few days or more in advance, email peterrichan @ gmail.com or call: (hm) 215-336-6857. For appointments day of, call: (m) 215-207-6811
Missy Meyers (Massage)
Baltimore Native Missy Meyers, started her massage career over a decade ago. Her personalized sessions combine various techniques and modalities for a complete healing experience. Whether you are dealing with a sports injury, TMJ pain, headaches, or just all over wear and tear of the body, Missy will work with you to figure out the right bodywork plan. She offers and combines Deep tissue, Myofascial Release, TMJ massage, prenatal massage and a wide array of stretching techniques. At its core, Missy believes there should be a balance of relaxation and therapy in each massage. Her goal is to meaningfully connect with you and transcend the massage table
Missy may be reached by phone at 443-554-0262 or by email at email@example.com
April Shaver (Massage)
I have been providing therapeutic massage since 2005, working in medical and spa settings. My goal is always to connect with my clients so they can receive the maximum benefits of each massage. I believe in what I do and enjoy making a difference in people's lives. I use a Swedish based massage and incorporate other techniques depending on the needs of my client. Every massage is unique. I offer work with pregnant women, reflexology, warm bamboo, and much more.
I am available Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. You can reach me at email@example.com or 267-235-0362, book online here, or buy a gift card here.
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Julia Taylor (Craniosacral Therapy and Massage)
Julia Taylor is the director of Threshold Wellness. She is a nationally certified massage therapist, practicing Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, and therapeutic massage in Fishtown, Philadelphia. Julia teaches anatomy and physiology and self-care workshops. Now, in her fifth year doing bodywork, she offers therapeutic touch with a deep listening, and trust in the body's capacity to transform, heal, and amaze. To find out more about Julia and her offerings, go to www.bodyvoto.com
Tara Nayak (Naturopathic Medicine)
As a naturopathic doctor I am trained and happy to handle any health concern as a general practitioner. I specialize in the treatment of chronic diseases, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances. Health puzzle solving is my passion! Whether a patient is dealing with an acute illness, trying to prevent future problems, or dealing with a lifelong health issue that hasn't been figured out, I work to uncover the underlying causes of health concerns and provide lasting solutions that fit into my patients' busy lifestyles!
Bec Jimenez (Acupuncture)
Bec Jimenez L.Ac. is a graduate of the Won Institute in Glenside, PA where she earned her Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Bec believes that in order to truly heal, you must treat and honor all three points of health: body, mind and spirit. When all three aspects of the person are addressed, full health and wellness can be obtained. Bec was originally introduced to acupuncture when it helped her break an 8 year long nicotine addiction, while helping her ease and reverse her own personal PCOS and hormonal imbalance symptoms.
Bec specializes in treating women with reproductive health issues, specifically:
- Hormonal and menstrual imbalance caused by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
- Infertility caused by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Idiopathic infertility
Bec also has extensive experience treating post operative scar tissue formations with the use of electroacupuncture techniques. Electroacupuncture aids in expediting the skin's ability to undergo cellular renewal to repair the tissue and regain neurological sensation in the affected area.
Some examples of post operative scar work:
- Scars from accidents
- Cesarean section
- Skin cancer
- Mastectomy
- Gender-affirming surgery (top surgery)
In addition to her specialities listed above, Bec has had success treating:
- Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders
- Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders
- Circulatory Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Cosmetic Issues
- Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders
- Immune Disorders
- Addiction
- Emotional and Psychological Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
Contact Bec Jimenez at 978-870-6912, email@example.com, or threepointsacupuncture.com
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Taylor Cawley (front desk)
Taylor Cawley is the front desk assistant for Threshold Wellness, the office manager for Threshold's naturopath, Dr. Tara Nayak, and an assistant to Threshold's resident artist, Jarmel Reitz. Taylor joined Threshold in the spring of 2019, where their love of organization, detail, and communication makes them a happy helping hand for everyone who walks through the door. Coming to Threshold has allowed Taylor more time and energy for their creative pursuits as a theatre artist, both independently and with Shoe Box Theatre Collective (shoeboxtheatrecollective.org). Taylor also works at West Philly Community Acupuncture, does work exchange at Studio 34 in West Philly (where they also did their yoga teacher training in 2017), and is attuned as a Level II Reiki practitioner.
Taylor enjoys spending time making animal friends, being near water, shouting about astrology and tarot with their fellow witches, thinking about gender, fantasizing about their next art piece, eating falafel, and traipsing about West Philly. Find them on instagram @tayloracawley.
Jarmél by Jarmel (artist)
Adding sunshine and rainbows to this sick sad world.
Jarmel Reitz is a ceramics and multimedia artist who runs her studio out of the basement at Threshold Wellness. Jarmel is a Philly local, and all her clay is sourced from Pennsylvania, and all glazes are non-toxic + lead free + made in the USA. Jarmel loves working with people to create custom work that will makes your dreams come alive! You can check out all her rad work and learn more at jarmelbyjarmel.com, and look in on her instagram @jarmelbyjarmel for even more inspiration.


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I : INSANE CLOWN POSSE : Bizzar
Текст песни Tilt-a-whirl
(violent j)
Welcome to the tilt-a-whirl
All you mutha fuckas are gonna die
(shaggy 2 dope)
Everybody! you're dying everyday, constantly
I'll kill myself right mutha fuckin now
And still won't die (try me)
Wicked clowns never (never) die, whut
(violent j, and shaggy 2 dope)
Oh my goody look a chicken
Keep your money here's a ticket
Hold up keep your kids out here
They too young to play in there
Step right up now strap'em in
Lock it tight under his chin
Clamp his arms up to his side
It's gon' be a helly ride
Now if you misplace an item
Psychopathic straight up find'em
If you lose your nugget yo
Hatchet ain't responsible
Look and wonder if you will
Cuz we about to rip and kill
Think about your every sin
As our tilt-a-whirly spins
(violent j, and shaggy 2 dope)
(chorus 2x)
(violent j, and shaggy 2 dope)
Looky look a fancy fuck
With his wallet up his butt
Give the wealthy what they want
Fuck the line put him up front
Welcome to our spectacle
Carny rides eccentrical
Hope you like it even though
Hafta mingle with the poor
Here you go sir have a seat
You've got to take this ride, it's neat
Tell ya now the ride is fast
Might want me to hold your cash
We gonna spin until your soul
Leaves your body dead and cold
Tilt-a-whirly sprayin' blood
All over the neighborhood
(chorus 2x)
(violent j)
Get up on it get up on it get up on it, get on
Get up on it get up on it get up on it, wheee
Get up on it get up on it get up on it, get on
Get up on it get up on it get up on it, ride
Get up on it get up on it get up on it, get on
Get up on it get up on it get up on it, *squeak*
Get up on it get up on it get up on it, ride
(violent j, and shaggy 2 dope)
Welcome buddy, what you did
Like to punch up on your kids
Scoot all them dead bodies down
We can go another round
Excuse us while we clean up here
Pile them up on over there
Strap'em up then start the show
This time speed it up some more
Tell me any last requests
Before your guts rip out your chest
Fuck all that don't give'em nothin'
Slap his ass and press the button
Fair enough now another down
Carnival don't fuck around
Fire up the tilt-a-whirl
And we'll see you all in hell
(chorus 2x)
Round and round and round you go (background*)
(shaggy 2 dope)
Yo, the dark carnival will never die.
I mean that's all we do is think about dyin'.
We wish we die, we hope we die.
The only problem is,
We ain't never ever ever gonna die motherfucker!
*chorus till fade*
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Name: Christoffer Valgren
Age: 37
Hobbies: Renovation, running
Work: Projekt manager and agile coach
Background: Christoffer has been working as a developer with everything from guiding systems on cruise missiles to simple web pages, from computer vision to payment systems, from multi-billion dollar projects to charity. Since a few years, his focus is on mentoring, coaching and leadership in his home town of Örebro, and he enjoys assignments as agile project manager or agile coach. He is one of the founders of http://www.agilaorebro.se.
Name: Jeff Campbell
Age: 31
Hobbies: Video Games, Agile
Work: Agile Coach and Scrum Master
Background: Jeff is an Agile Coach living in Gothenburg Sweden, but was born and raised in Canada. He considers the discovery of Agile and Lean to be one of the most defining moments of his life, and considers helping others to improve their working life not to simply be a job, but a social responsibility. As an Agile Coach, he has worked with driving Agile transformations in organisations both small and large.Jeff is also involved in the Agile community outside of the work place. He is one of the founding members of Gothenburg Sweden's largest Agile community, at 300+ members www.scrumbeers.com, a community run Agile discussion group. And also organises the annual conference www.brewingagile.org.