text: Page 1 www.farrer.co.uk Q3 Commercial Forecast: Brexit Edition June 2016 Welcome to the Summer edition of our Commercial Forecast. Our forecasts help our business clients stay in the know about legal developments that might affect them and the markets in which they operate. For this edition we have focused on the outcome of the Brexit referendum and some of the legal issues that arise. There is a lot of uncertainty at the moment and it likely to take some time before the new normal emerges. With the benefit of our long and stable history we are well placed to take a measured and long term view of such momentous changes. We also benefit from having experts in the areas we believe are most likely to be affected so please do get in touch if you need our help or would like to discuss the challenges that may face you. As the story evolves we will be keeping in touch with clients and our articles will be available on our website. Experts from across the firm will also be preparing briefings and events on Brexit related themes. Brexit and Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual property law is one of the areas of domestic law that has been most reshaped by EC and subsequently EU membership. There are two aspects to this reshaping: the creation of unitary EU rights with effect across the EU, such as EU Trade Marks and Community Designs. harmonisation, whereby UK copyright, design and trade mark laws have been amended in light of a succession of Directives – the UK Trade Marks Act 1994 is, substantially, a harmonised law, and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 has been amended in light of at least 17 Directives affecting different elements of copyright law. What will happen to harmonised legislation post-Brexit? What happens will depend on how the relationship between the UK and EU will be restructured following Brexit. Broadly speaking, harmonised legislation will remain on the statute book until amended or repealed. It is unlikely that legislation would diverge rapidly from EU law. UK case law has, to date, interpreted harmonised legislation in line with EU law and subject to the overriding decisions of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU). Depending on the model of UK/EU interaction which emerges, CJEU decisions may (at one end of the spectrum, eg EEA membership) retain their binding authority, as most Directives apply to the EEA; or (at the other end, eg a complete break with the single market) cease to have any binding effect. In the latter scenario, we can expect EU and domestic case law to begin a gradual divergence, and potentially challenges to certain authorities handed down over the past 15 years (since the 2001 Copyright Directive). Legislation might be re-cast, for example, if there is pressure from certain industries to seek a more favourable position under UK law. Page 2 www.farrer.co.uk What will happen to unitary EU rights post-Brexit? In terms of the unitary EU rights (principally EU Trade Marks (EUTMs) and Registered Community Designs (RCDs)), the UK has at least two years more as an EU member (even if Article 50 TFEU is triggered), so these will remain valid in the UK until at least June 2018. Unitary IP rights would, however, cease to have effect in the UK from the date of the UK's exit, bar any transitional provisions saying otherwise. While it remains to be seen exactly what transitional mechanism might be used, the hope is that once the UK has left the EU there will be a way to convert the UK 'coverage' of EUTMs and RCDs into separate UK registered rights. The most favourable outcome, from rights holders' perspectives, would be for this to happen automatically at no extra (or nominal) cost, with continuity of protection. But nothing is certain at this stage. There is likely to be an increase in the costs of Europe-wide protection post-exit because new applicants seeking protection in the UK and EU will henceforth need to register their rights separately in each territory. How will Domestic Intellectual Property Rights be affected? Some UK intellectual property has remained entirely domestic in character. This is the case with the law of 'passing-off' which protects unregistered trade marks from use which confuses the public and damages goodwill. This remains unaffected. The law on trade secrets also remains largely domestic (UK law already being largely compliant with a recent EU Directive). European Patent Office, European Patent Convention and the Unitary Patent. Some intellectual property rights stand outside the system of EU law: the UK would continue to participate in the European Patent Office and be a signatory to the European Patent Convention. However, the new Unitary Patent system, which is only applicable to EU member states, requires UK ratification, and the existing agreement is therefore likely to need to be re-written. Finally, Brexit may have an impact on exhaustion of rights rules if the UK left the EEA (as well as the EU). Trade mark and design right owners would no longer be prevented from relying on their rights to restrict imports from the UK into the EU (or vice versa). We are monitoring developments closely and will report further, as exit negotiations evolve. For further information please contact David Copping. Brexit and Employment Law Now the UK has voted to leave the European Union, businesses and employment lawyers alike are questioning what impact this vote might have on our existing employment protections - after all, much of our employment law is derived from or interpreted in accordance with EU law (particularly in relation to discrimination, working time, collective rights, agency workers... the list goes on). The short answer is that until the nature of our exit is determined, it is business as usual. In our view, rather than a radical overhaul of our current legislation post-Brexit, it is likely that a softer approach will be taken – simply revising the existing regime to make some of the more unpopular rights more palatable to business. A few of the possible targets and examples for reform might include: TUPE – making it easier to harmonise terms post-transfer and/or reducing Page 3 www.farrer.co.uk protective awards. Working Time – limiting what must be included in the calculation of statutory holiday pay and/or how the accrual/carry-over of leave is dealt with. Agency workers – this is an area where we may see complete revocation of the existing Regulations – which have proved extremely unpopular with businesses. Discrimination – the introduction of caps on compensation levels and/or qualifying periods (similar to unfair dismissal awards). Obviously, another key aspect of the post-Brexit landscape will be the impact on the current free movement of people with the EU, both on UK nationals working elsewhere in the EU and UK employers who work with EU nationals. Immigration is a highly emotive subject and one that was a divisive issue in the Leave v Remain campaigns. It is hard to see how any ongoing trade arrangement with the EU could ignore this freedom (and the difficulties that will be faced by global organisations who employ individuals throughout Europe), but it remains to be seen how this issue (and indeed all the issues) will be negotiated. For further information on the Immigration issues highlighted by Brexit see here. For further information please contact Claudia Rooney. Brexit and Property Law Given the current uncertainty, the good news is that a large amount of UK property law is domestic and will not in itself be affected by a British exit from the EU. Commercial and residential property sales and acquisitions, and the associated management work that follows, will continue much as before, although the market in which we operate may well be different. How will environmental and agricultural law be affected? The same may not be quite so true of environmental and agricultural law, where much of the relevant legislation originates from the EU, whether directly or through UK Acts responding to EU Directives. Given the nature of the issues at stake, public opinion may persuade the government to retain many of the existing environmental laws and encourage continued British co-operation with the EU on this emotive subject. That said, many will argue that the government could usefully simplify the existing environmental regime and urge that it seeks change in this area. By contrast, the Common Agricultural Policy is of course very much a creature of the EU, and agricultural markets, including land, will no doubt face a significant adjustment in the near future. Some form of British agricultural subsidy may follow. How will the property market be affected? The property market as a whole will no doubt be affected, at least temporarily, by the general uncertainty that now exists. We have already felt the tremors in the UK commercial property investment market. If this had slowed to a crawl before Brexit, it is in danger of stalling altogether – at least in the short term. Lenders may also be reluctant to provide finance in turbulent times. International businesses may choose to relocate elsewhere, and any dip in the economy could lead to a drop in property prices (although London appears to have weathered recent storms rather well compared to other areas, so perhaps it can do so again). Conversely, and more positively, those who hold money in currencies other than Page 4 www.farrer.co.uk sterling may be inclined to capitalise on the temporary low by investing in the UK now, albeit possibly for short-term rather than long-term gains. As demand for UK property has remained high for some time, perhaps we should not be overly concerned about a decline in prices. How will planning laws be affected? Whether the supply of UK property will be able to keep up with demand remains to be seen. Planning considerations draw heavily on environmental impact assessments, so the planning process may be adversely affected. Developers will be reluctant to invest money in applications if there is to be an overhaul of the statutory regime. The change in the Conservative Party leadership casts doubt over plans to expand Heathrow Airport and other major regeneration projects could face delay. How will the construction industry be affected? The construction industry may, in the long term, be affected by any restrictions on the free movement of people from Europe, dependent as it is on migrant workers. This, together with any trade barriers affecting the supply of materials, may make running a construction business more costly (although on balance, trade barriers in respect of materials are probably unlikely). On the other hand, EU procurement rules have been seen by some as unnecessarily burdensome, and if these will no longer apply, some developers may benefit from increased flexibility. The Government may step in to offer a simplified procurement regime in the UK. In short, while there will be concern across most sectors of the UK property market we think there are also reasons to be cheerful. Once the temporary uncertainty has subsided, we may find ourselves with a property market not radically different to the one we have now – and it may just be bound by a little less red tape. For further information please contact Andrew Bailey. Brexit and Competition Law The substantive law found in the UK Competition Act (and Enterprise Act) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU is essentially identical so, with the exception of State aid, the legal tests to apply to anti-competitive behaviours – certainly where cases have only a national dimension – would likely not change once the UK leaves the EU (in the short term, at least). However, section 60 of the Competition Act provides that UK rules are to be applied in accordance with European jurisprudence, which creates a potential problem to be 'untangled' when the UK leaves the EU (depending on the new model for the UK's relationship with the EU and the effect which EU laws generally will have under that model). In practice, UK companies will need to continue to comply with EU competition laws if they wish to secure ongoing access to the European market. Moreover, the European Commission regularly reviews mergers between non-EU parties where there is a significant EU dimension to their trading and turnover, and issues fines to non-EU cartel operators where they have sold their goods or services into the EU. That means that the European Commission's competition decisions will still be highly relevant for British businesses. The future of State aid rules remains uncertain. On one level, as a creature purely of EU law, State aid rules would come to an end on a departure from the EU. However, they would remain largely unchanged if the UK remained in the EEA or joined the Page 5 www.farrer.co.uk EFTA. The State aid rules in the EEA Agreement are broadly equivalent to the state aid rules in the EC Treaty and which apply across the EU. On the other hand, if the UK were to be outside the EEA and EFTA altogether, then they would cease to apply. It remains to be seen whether a domestic version of State aid law would be enacted – this would be a political decision, perhaps reflecting the desire to enable the government to support domestic industries or businesses. For further information please contact David Copping. Brexit and Jurisdiction Clauses What is a jurisdiction clause? When negotiating a contract, parties can agree in advance which court will deal with future disputes between them, and then record that agreement in the form of a jurisdiction clause. This can be "exclusive" or "non-exclusive". Put very broadly: An exclusive jurisdiction clause provides that future court proceedings must be heard by the courts of a single named state. A non-exclusive jurisdiction clause lists a number of named states, and potentially permits parties to pick one of those jurisdiction or to bring concurrent proceedings one or more of those named states. In either case, the parties benefit from the certainty of knowing where disputes arising in relation to the contract are likely to be determined. The Pre-Brexit Position Pre-Brexit, the Recast Brussels Regulation EU 1215/2012 (the "Brussels Regulation") bolstered this certainty. So, for example, where a clause provides for the exclusive jurisdiction of a Member State court, the Brussels Regulation prevents other Member States from challenging that jurisdiction. Furthermore, the judgment of a Member State's court will be recognised and enforced by another Member State, as if the decision had been made in its local Court. This is important because it gives greater strength and commercial value to an English Court judgment, as it can be enforced relatively easily not only against assets in the UK but also those elsewhere in Europe. In the case of non-exclusive jurisdiction clauses, the Brussels Regulation adds certainty by stipulating that, if proceedings are brought first in the courts of Member State A, then the courts of Member State B cannot entertain the same causes of action and must stay any proceedings there at least until the courts of Member State A have decided whether or not they have jurisdiction. The Post-Brexit Position As Britain negotiates an exit from the EU, the impact on jurisdiction and enforcement in cross-border cases will need to be considered - both when negotiating contracts and in the context of litigation strategy. The key issues to bear in mind are: The ability for parties to negotiate the terms of their contract and to determine the governing jurisdiction in the event of a dispute is unlikely to change of itself. Traditionally the English legal system has been respected for its widely perceived Page 6 www.farrer.co.uk independence, reliability and commerciality. Despite the financial and political uncertainty post-Brexit, England is likely to remain a popular forum for the resolution of commercial disputes. However, post-Brexit, there can be no guarantee that other Member States will agree to continue to recognise and enforce English judgments. Indeed, there is potential value in foreign courts undermining the strength of the English Court's judgments, if it means other Member States have the opportunity to attract litigants to their jurisdiction over England, since the lucrative nature of foreign court proceedings has become increasingly apparent in recent years. It seems likely that there will be some uncertainty as to how a 'jurisdiction race' will be resolved where proceedings are issued concurrently in England and in a Member State. As such, there may be a potential increase in so-called "torpedo litigation" where a party who, for tactical reasons, does not wish to submit to the jurisdiction of the English Court, files proceedings another Member State's courts in an attempt to delay proceedings, or to open up the battle on a new front, adding to the cost and uncertainty of litigation. In the absence of the European regime, England may have to revert back to common law principles on jurisdiction, which have the potential to conflict with the Brussels Regulation. Given the degree of uncertainty over questions of jurisdiction and enforcement, we may see a trend towards parties opting for arbitration clauses in contracts, because arbitral awards are widely enforceable by virtue of the 1958 UN Convention on Enforcement of Arbitral Awards. For parties who are entering into contracts post-Brexit, careful thought therefore needs to be given to the inclusion of a jurisdiction clause, and the drafting of that clause. If the parties choose to submit to the English court's jurisdiction, consideration will also need to be given as to whether or not a defendant's assets against which a judgment might be enforced are located in England or elsewhere. For further information please contact Kate Allass. Brexit and Financial Services Regulation The EU Referendum result will have a significant impact for financial institutions as so much financial services regulation has an EU dimension. The regulatory landscape we end up with will depend on the nature of the agreement reached with the EU, including whether or not the UK negotiates membership of the single market. We set out below a summary of certain key areas for our clients to consider. What is the impact on forthcoming EU legislation? Until we withdraw from the EU we are required to implement EU Directives and subject to the EU Regulations. In relation to forthcoming EU legislation (such as MiFID II) firms should continue with implementation as planned as confirmed by the FCA in a statement released shortly after the Referendum result. Will there be any relaxation in regulation? In practice any relaxation of regulation is unlikely. Many EU laws impacting the financial services sector are global initiatives following the financial crisis, with the UK government closely involved in many of these initiatives. Page 7 www.farrer.co.uk Further in order to gain access to the single market the UK may want to be considered to have "equivalent" standards meaning that the scope for any relaxation of regulation is limited. However, an opportunity arises for the UK to implement financial services legislation, which while equivalent to the EU, puts the stability and prosperity of the UK's financial services sector at its core. What will be the impact on passporting rights? Once the UK leaves the EU our passporting rights as an EU Member State will cease; unless we re-join the EEA or otherwise conclude an exit deal which retains them. Without passporting rights firms would need a local subsidiary in the EEA state adding to the costs and complexity of doing business. However, certain recent EU Directives have provisions allowing access to the EU market for non-EU firms where the regulatory regime of such country is considered "equivalent" to the EU (third country passports). Seeking to be regarded as "equivalent" may well form a key part of the UK's negotiations. What is the impact on investment funds? UCITS will face particular issues. The UCITS directive does not contain an equivalence regime for third country firms; UCITS must be domiciled in a Member State and self-managed or managed by an EU manager. Therefore unless otherwise agreed in the exit deal, existing UK UCITS would need to be redomiciled or cease being UCITS. Further, the ability of UK banks to act as depositaries of UCITS following the UK's exit from the EU needs to be negotiated. Investment restrictions for UCITS funds will also need to be addressed. AIFMD however envisages a third country passporting regime for non-EU Member States from equivalent jurisdictions (although this has not yet been implemented), potentially this status could be negotiated for UK AIFMs, and UK depositaries. A commitment to the importance of the City to the UK's economic stability and future prosperity is clearly required in the exit negotiations. Membership of the EEA would, we believe, provide continuity and clarity for the financial services sector however at this stage it is not certain whether this is the government's preferred approach. Whether there will be scope to implement amended legislation which is more practical for UK firms as part of that process is unknown but a potential opportunity for the financial services sector. We shall be working closely with our clients and industry bodies to assist in a positive outcome from the forthcoming negotiations. For further information please contact Grania Baird. Brexit and Data Protection A question of substantial interest to UK business is whether the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will still come into effect, and what it will mean if it does not. The EU-wide GDPR "start date" is already marginally ahead of the two-year transition allowed for by the exit process under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, even assuming notice were given tomorrow. However, it would be a very odd outcome for any government to allow a brief period where the legislation was directly effective on all UK business and then dropped for good. It is more likely that Parliament's transitional arrangements will either incorporate Page 8 www.farrer.co.uk GDPR into domestic legislation, as a vital component to trading within the EEA, or consider amending the existing Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) to reflect the heightened legal standard in important concepts such as consent, data subject rights and so on – and hence seek to meet the EU's "adequacy" requirements under domestic law. The DPA remains effective, despite its origin in a European directive, a point the ICO was keen to make in its statement on Friday. If nothing is done by legislators on data protection, perhaps owing to an extended negotiation period, or if Britain remains a de facto Member State for some time yet (owing to an ongoing failure to notify under Art.50), it is possible that GDPR would still take "direct effect" on 25 May 2018. Any divergence from that standard might then follow gradually, assuming there is any appetite for it, over the course of the decade that some are predicting the process will take. Conventional wisdom therefore persists that the direction of travel for data protection law in this country is towards the GDPR standard. It was always true – remain or leave – that those wanting to do business in the EEA would need to be compliant, either by law or under some private agreement, and hence for simplicity it seems probable the domestic legal standard will be brought in line. The UK would not wish to be on the wrong end of a Schrems-style judgment by the CJEU (the case that did away with "Safe Harbour" in US/UK data transfers). Thus it would be wrong to assume that the Brexit vote marks a turning of the tide in data protection law. That door of possibility is now ajar if a future administration decides that doing away with "red tape" and "box ticking" is more important for our economy than aligning our position with Europe: but although organisations will be forgiven for holding back business-critical decisions until there is greater clarity, an unpanicked phasing-in of GDPR standards remains a sensible approach for data controllers. For further information please contact Owen O'Rorke Brexit and VAT: Will there be major change or minor tinkering? The UK adopted Value Added Tax in 1973 as one of the conditions for its entry to the Common Market. Even at the time the UK was unhappy with the level of tax harmonisation imposed by VAT and negotiated derogations for certain goods and services which were zero-rated. Ironically, these were permitted as a "transition measure". Brexit provides the UK with an opportunity to completely revise VAT. However seemingly attractive, a wholesale revision is improbable for the following reasons: Revenues – VAT accounts for approximately 20% of the UK Exchequer's total tax receipts with 2016/2017 projected revenues of £120.4billion. Business neutral – As a consumer tax, VAT can be significant for businesses' cash-flow but not for their bottom line. Accepted worldwide – More than 130 countries (but not America) have adopted a VAT-equivalent tax albeit mostly at lower rates than those applied within the EU. More likely is that the UK would use Brexit to: interpret national VAT law with less regard to European court rulings; rectify some perceived injustices and oddities of the VAT system (eg VAT costs for charities and some investment funds); and boost consumption by restoring zero-rated supplies (eg on domestic fuel and Page 9 www.farrer.co.uk power). Regardless, a fundamental change in the UK's relationship with the EU would necessarily involve: a revision of VAT invoice and reporting protocols for cross border supplies; and changes in VAT accounting, in particular for certain industry sectors (eg the tour operators' margin scheme and the Mini One Stop Shop for B2C digital services). For further information please contact Charlotte Black. Tell me more... If you'd like to discuss any of these issues further, please contact the authors or speak to David Fletcher on 020 3375 7117 or email him at email@example.com.


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Holden has reportedly asked the federal and state governments to double its financial help in building its next generation Holden Commodore and Holden Cruze here, otherwise it will close its local manufacturing operations in 2016. It workers in Adelaide have voted by a clear majority to accept a wages freeze and new conditions, in a bid to keep the company manufacturing in Australia. According the Age reports.
It is estimated that global new passenger cars production in 2013 is about 87 million units. It is impossible to persuade car makers to shift to an untested engine technology until proven advantages and performance are presented. Blue Energy Australia would like to research into this project, which we will retrofit BETE into an existing Holden Commodore or Ford Falcon used vehicle.
Project aims to achieve following potential car performances:
- BETE designed with top engine output of 100 Kw. Engine combined output from thermal energy and electrical energy.
- Fuel type Any type of petrol only using external combustion solution with potential fitting of solid fuel combustion
- Battery 20 kg for energy supply and storage
- Compressed air at 200 bars and room temperature for energy supply and storage
- 10 Litres of water tank, maximum 2000C for fast energy supply and storage
- Prefer older version of GM Holden Commodore or similar scale of passenger vehicle
- Energy harvesting and storage combined heat, compressed air and battery
- CO2 capture method is based on cryogenic cooling whereas storage size is 40 litres thermal insulated container (up to 1000 km range)
- Electronic control system design and testing
It is not a low cost project. Our priority is in engine-generator R&D first. This first step will give good understanding of BETE performance at a relatively simple environment. Unless we receive enough fund to back up this initiative, we see this project as medium term venture.

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Music Artists
Alejandro Santoyo
Alejandro Santoyo began playing the piano by ear and composing when he was 7 years old. His music has a very special energy. When you close our eyes and listen, it simply takes you to another place
Contacto: firstname.lastname@example.com
Banda Los Guanajuatenses
The band Los Guanajuatenses, originates from Guanajuato, Mexico. This group was formed by 13 musicians from a town called San Pedro Tenango in 1999. Their music is heard on different Hispanic radio stations throughout North Carolina. With their authentic Mexican style, they make everyone dance, young and old.
Contact: Rubén Molina | firstname.lastname@example.com | 919-232-7114 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 919-232-7114
Banda N 4
N4 is an acoustic band created from different musical influences, mixing rock, reggae, blues and drums to merge them into one rhythm. The band was originated in Raleigh, North Carolina and is integrated by lead vocalist and guitarist Marcos Gomez from Argentina, percussionist Jorge Layrisse from Venezuela, bassist and background vocalist Jacob Pernell from the US and multi-instrumentalist Josué Bracho from Venezuela.
Contact: Josué Bracho | email@example.com | 919-699-3402 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 919-699-3402
Charanga Carolina
Charanga Carolina is the only university-based charanga ensemble in the state of North Carolina and probably in the country. The Cuban "charanga" ensemble features flute, violins, brass, piano, bass, and percussion. Charanga Carolina specializes in Cuban danzón and New York-style salsa music. Directed by David F. García, Charanga Carolina is committed to bringing these important repertories in the history of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Latin dance music to life for Carolina students and faculty as well as for the surrounding communities.
Contact: David Garcia | firstname.lastname@example.com | 919-451-3604
Coyote Jam
Coyote Jam delivers a unique, powerful musical experience. Dance with your partner to guitar-infused cumbia rhythms, groove along with some Latin Funk, and sing along to your favorite Latin and American rock songs all in one high energy musical performance to remember. Coyote Jam brings decades of professional music experience from many areas and walks of life, including Peru, Nicaragua, El Salvador, New Jersey, Illinois, and North Carolina!
Contact: Ricardo Granillo | email@example.com | 919-389-6055
Flor y Canto
The folkloric traditions of Mexico come to life with this latin acoustic ensemble, whose performance is a multicolor celebration for the ears, the eyes and the soul. We are Flor y Canto: Poetry in movement.
Contact: Eduardo Moran | email@example.com | 919-524-6674 | facebook.com/florycantonc
Franco Gallardo y sus Mariachis
Franco Gallardo "The Horseman of México" is a native of Veracruz, Mexico. With ten years as an artist in the genre of the traditional music of Mexico (Ranchero), he presents various hits from different famous artist such as: Vicente Fernandez, Joan Sebastian, Javier Solis and many more. He is the Horseman of Mexico, Franco Gallardo, and gives it all!
Contact: Franco Gallardo | email@example.com
Mickey Mills
Born and raised in Port-of-Spain Trinidad, West Indies, Mickey Mills first started playing the steel drums at the age of 12 as a soloist with the Solo Harmonite Steel Orchestra. In 1970 he moved to New York where he worked with artists such as Mick Jagger, Ralph McDonald, The Mighty Sparrow, Johnny Mathis and Lord Kitchener. Mickey, who cites Bob Marley as one of his major influences, is no stranger to such well known New York establishments as The Village Gate and Madison Square Garden. Now living in Carrboro, Mickey continues his performance schedule and also leads an educational program entitled Steel-A-Rama, which has been presented in several school systems on the East Coast. This program is loved by kids and scholars alike as a great exposure to the culture surrounding the Trinidadian steel drums.
Contact: Mickey Mills | (919) 824-6951 | http://www.mickeymills.com/
Orquesta K' Che
The North Carolina's Triangle area Latin dance band Orquesta K'Che, is the brainchild of percussionist/leader Billy Marrero. When on stage, the eleven piece band will delight the audience by projecting the musical energy of its members, who are ready to ignite and excite you. They aim to be an all-purpose dance band. That means playing Cumbia, Merengue, Bolero, and Latin Jazz as well as Hot Salsa, rather than specializing in one genre. They represent USA, Venezuela, Cuba, and Puerto Rico
Contact: email@example.com / Billy Marrero 919-607-6560 919-607-6560 F / 919-607-6560
Los Rivales de la Sierra
The musical freshness of the genre Tierra Caliente (Hot Land), of the group Rivales de la Sierra is formed in the state of Delaware. It is composed of members from Mexico and Guatemala. The first two productions received 4 pre-nominations for the Latin Grammy's. They have also been a part of duets with famous artists such as: Patty Álvarez, Esther Lanuza de Guatemala y El Güero y Su Banda
Contact: Home Page:http://www.reverbnation.com/rivalesdelasierra
Cristian Cañaveral
Cristian Cañaveral is a young 22-year-old Colombian artist, who began to develop his passion for music and singing since he was a child. That premature musical talent was carried out to several presentations in important settings of his country and won various children singing contests. At the age of four, the guitar became his inseparable companion. This young singer began writing his own songs at the age of thirteen. Nine years ago, he arrived to North Carolina with the vision of going beyond borders with his music. Today he is captivating the public of our community with his voice, his songs and his guitar. After an arduous work of composition and production, in December of 2009, he debuted his album "My Guitar and I", with eight of his own songs, promoting the first single "All and Nothing". Cristian Cañaveral continues harvesting success and following the dream of arriving with his music to the ears and the hearts of the entire world.
Grupo Barullo
Commotion and noise is the meaning of the word BARULLO! Grupo Barullo originated in the city of Atlixco Puebla, Mexico. They started in 1998 with an exceptional musical career in Mexico and several locations in the United States. Now, the new generation, a versatile group with the same success and the original style of the cumbia sonidera from Puebla, Mexico, promotes their latest single "Admirado de Tí". The promotional single was presented in the 2009 tour in the United States. Currently, the hit still remains alive and will be presented live at La Fiesta del Pueblo 2010. Visit Grupo Barullo on its website www.grupobarullo.com to listen to their new material and watch their most recent presentations in the country.
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Tercer Divisa
Hailing from different regions of the world, including Italy, Mexico, Cape Verde and Canada, Tercer Divisa plays good old rock 'n roll and pop with flavors of Mexican traditional tunes in both Spanish and English. Performing in varied festivals and clubs throughout the Southeast, the group has opened for numerous international bands such as Liran Roll, Aragan, TransMetal, Sur 16, Banda Bostick, Interpuesto, Heavy Nopal, California Blues, and Charlie Montana.
Contact: Cyndra Fye | email@example.com | 9199174615
Trosa Band
The TROSA Band consists of residents and staff of the TROSA program. TROSA stands for Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers. Residents spend 2 years at TROSA getting education, job skills and the necessary social skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The band has been playing at community events throughout the Triangle for more than 10 years.
Contact: Johnny Gervasio / email@example.com
La Tropa de Tierra Caliente
La Tropa de Tierra Caliente is an artistic group born to the show business in May of 2007. The group was founded by lead vocalist Jesús "Chuy" Velazquez and comprises 9 members full of energy and talent. As their name states, the band is an exponent of the style called music of "TIERRA CALIENTE", which originated in part of the southern states of Mexico such as Guerrero, Michoacán and the State of Mexico. At the moment, they reside in North Carolina and perform in different states of the U.S. They are promoting three singles of their first album: "Te amo", "Me Duele Amarte" and "Por Ella" among others. This band has been proclaimed as "La Reina del Romanticismo Calentano?.
Contacto: Roberto J Martinez/ firstname.lastname@example.com
The Tropic Orchestra
The Tropic Orchestra is a nine piece Latin Orchestra and was formed by lead singer Ricardo Diquez in 2007. Ricardo is half Venezuelan and half Puerto Rican. Salsa music has been a part of Ricardo's life since he was a child having met many Salsa greats such as Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Oscar D' Leon, and Tito Rojas; courtesy of his parents introductions as a child. Ricardo has been singing all of his life and has entertained crowds and dancers in the area for over 10 years. He has selected a group of talented international and native musicians to form the Orchestra. The group consists of Andres Leon on Piano, Jeff Nelson on Bass, Billy Marrero on Timbales, Frank Villa on Bongos, Rick Radian on Congas, Ricardo James on Trumpet and Josh Vincent on Trombone. The Tropic Orchestra plays Classic Salsa, Merengue, Boleros and also some originals.
Contacto: Ricardo Diquez / firstname.lastname@example.com
Eduardo Moran
La Trova - For me, La Trova is beyond poetry, guitar and voice in perfect harmony; is a way of life, human and moral principles always embedded in the songs. It is the voice of the masses, bad loves and bad moods, feelings and thoughts side by side with Chords and Words… always attempting to be perpetual in our time-space. Trova means: Perpetuity in thought. Definition that has been perfectly described by our ancestors: In Xochitl ... In Cuicatl ... "Flower and Song".
Contact: Eduardo Moran - 919)-524-66 74/ firstname.lastname@example.com
Bachata Flow
Contacto: Gonzalo Perez / email@example.com
Mariachi Los Galleros
Contacto: Emilio Sanguilan / firstname.lastname@example.com
West End Mambo
Orquesta Gardel
Orquesta GarDel delivers a powerful mixture of intoxicating Latin rhythms, sizzling horn lines, intricate arrangements, and melodious vocals every time they take the stage. Modeled after the classic salsa big band, GarDel draws its inspiration from the New York-Puerto Rico jazz/Latin sound of the 1970s, performing unmistakably classic songs by Bobby Valentin, Sonora Ponceña, Eddie Palmieri, and more, along with its own cutting-edge original songs which incorporate the modern, funky sound of Cuban timba music.
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Bravo Norteño Mexican Band
Bravo Norteño starts its career in 1998. In 1999 they released their record "Recuerdos de Éxito" as homage to great artists as Juan Gabriel, Marco Antonio Solís, Camilo Sexto, Leo Dan, Joan Sebastian, among others. Later in 2003 they combined music from their first CDs. At that time the Band had another name, they were called "Grupo Bravo".
In 2005 they released their record "Mas y Mas y Mas Bravo Norteño", that included their biggest hit "Cada Día Mas". This song takes them to TV presentations with Univisión; including, Sábado Gigante, El Gordo y la Flaca, Caliente, Tu Desayuno Alegre, Despierta America y Telefutura; Escándalo TV y Telemundo Frecuencia y "Cada Día con Maria Antonieta". They have interviews in TV and magazines like "TV Notas" and "Furia Musical" also, they received the support of many radio stations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida and many more in the United States and México and of course the love and support of their public. For all this, Bravo Norteño offers our most sincere thanks in appreciation for all you have done.
Bravo Norteno empezó su carrera en 1998. En 1999 presentaron su disco "Recuerdos de Exito" un homenaje a grandes artistas como Juan Gabriel, Marco Antonio Solis, Camilo Sexto, Leo Dan, Joan Sebasitan, entre otros. Después en 2003 combinaron musica de sus primer disco. En ese tiempo eran conocidos por otro nombre, "Grupo Bravo".
En 2005 presentaron su disco "Mas y Mas y Mas Bravo Norteño" que incluía su éxito mas grande "Cada Día Mas". Esta canción los llevo a varias presentaciones de televisión con Univision incluyendo Sábado Gigante, El Gordo y La Flaca, Caliente, Tu Desayuno Alegre, Despierta América, con Telefutura Escándalo TV y con Telemundo en Frecuencia y " Cada Dia con Maria Antonieta". Han tenido entrevistas en la televisión y varias revistas como "TV Notas" y "Furia Musical". También recibieron mucho apoyo en estaciones de radio en North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida y muchos mas en los Estados Unidos y Mexico y también el apoyo y amor de sus seguidores. Por todo esto Bravo Norteño ofrece su agradecimiento sincero por todo el apoyo.
BRACO incorporates a variety of LATIN styles ranging from Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and Puerto Rican, to
folkloric rhythms of Central and South America. Building upon these rhythmic foundations, a swirling
melodic tapestry of ROCK, JAZZ and FUNK is fused to create a powerful and dynamic style of music
guaranteed to groove your soul!
BRACO brings a unique flavor to wherever they play that is refreshing to the ears of those weary of the same old sounds. You've never heard anything like it and you will dance to the groove.
Braco, the Latin fusion project of Winston-Salem bassist/pianist Cesar Oviedo, is a Santana-styled quintet with electric guitar and rock drums is a refreshing change of pace in the musical landscape.
Cesar A. Oviedo
Pablo Antonio y la Firma
The 12 piece Latin band specializes in tropical rhythms like Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata and Reggaetón. Their specialty is Merengue. Having musicians from different countries has allowed Pablo Antonio y La Firma's music, both original and re-produced, to be enjoyed by all nationalities.
Brenda Liz Citrón
Rey Norteño Mexican Band
It is the young blood of norteño music. Originally from the heart of the country, "Hidalgo México" Rey Norteño is formed by the Huerta brothers and they "put their hearts in each one of their presentations".
La sangre nueva de la música norteño. Originalmente del corazón del país Mexicano, Hidalgo, Mexico. Rey Norteño es formado por los hermanos Huerta y "ponen sus corazones en cada una de sus presentaciones".
Contact: Fred Huerta
Latin Ensemble
Soulful Brazilian sambas, Cuban salsa, Playful calypsos, swinging jazz, and the danceable groove of South African Township music are some of the fabric that holds this band together.
As reviewer Alan Hall of the Chapel Hill Herald has said:
"Different Drum is exactly that. This is not your run of the mill jazz ensemble. There is something almost primitive in these works, calling forth that being inside us that wants to leap and dance. The many subtle and not-so-subtle rhythms that the group incorporates add more than simply another dimension to the music; they add a magnetic, hypnotic siren song that invites the listener into the music."
Li-Lan & Alex (Señor Blanco y la Chinita) also offer bi-lingual music and stories.
Alex is also available for Afro/Latin percussion workshops.
Alex Weiss & Different Drum are available for festivals, concerts, clubs and private parties. We offer school performances and residencies through Fayetteville/Cumberland County Arts Council and the Wake County/United Arts Community Arts Reach program. We perform as a trio, four, or five piece ensemble.
Alex Weiss
Alex Weiss, Music Director
Pavelid Castañeda Florez
Born in Colombia, Pavelid Castaneda completed high school and university studies in Bogota, Colombia. He studied Music Education at the National Pedagogical University of Colombia. Pavelid's life has been completely dedicated to music… singer, music director, composer and teacher. In 1992 he relocated his family in Babylon, NY and soon thereafter he started his career as a harpist, playing in the most renowned venues in New York.
At this time Pavelid and his wife Gladis enjoy a more relaxing life in Chapel Hill, NC where they moved recently to be close to Pavelid Jr. who is pursuing a career at Duke University. Pavelid considers his children: Edmar, Juanita, Angela and Pavelid Jr. truly the "American Dream."
Nacido en Colombia, Pavelid Castaneda completo sus estudios preparatorios y universitarios en Bogota, Colombia. Estudio música en la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional de Colombia. La vida de Pavelid siempre ha sido dedicada a la música......cantante, director de música, compositor, y maestro. En 1992 movió su familia a Babylon, NY y empezó su carrera como arpista, tocando en los mas famosos escenarios en Nueva York.
Ahora Pavelid y su esposa Gladis disfrutan de una vida mas tranquila en Chapel Hill, NC donde se movieron para estar mas cerca de Pavelid Jr quien esta buscando una carrera en Duke University. Pavelid considera a sus hijos: Edmar, Juanita, Angela, y Pavelid Jr el verdadero sueno americano.
Pavelid Castañeda Florez
631-332-0555 cell
919-767-9117 home
Claudia & Myrna Lopez
Myrna Bascuñan y Claudia López Bascuñan are a mother and daughter duo who sing Chilean folk songs, play drums and tell bilingual stories. They came from Chile as political refugees in 1976. Since then they have lived in New York City, Fayetteville, AR, Carrboro and Chapel Hill, NC. They started singing together in 1995. Festivals were they have performed include La Fiesta del Pueblo since it started in Lincoln Center, The International Festival, the Haw River Festival, and The Eno River Festival. Some of their songs have been included in the CDs made by The Community Music Project.
Myrna Bascuñan y Claudia López Bascuñan son un dúo de mama y hija que cantan canciones folclóricas chilenas, tocan tambor y cuentan cuentos bilingues. Vinieron de Chile como refugiadas políticas en 1976. Desde entonces han vivido en Nueva York, Fayetteville, AR, Carrboro y Chapel Hill, NC. Empezaron a cantar juntas en 1995. Se han presentado en varios festivales como La Fiesta del Pueblo, desde su inicio en Lincoln Center, "The International Festival", " The Haw River Festival" y
"The Eno River Festival". Algunas de sus canciones han sido incluidas en el disco hecho por The Community Music Project.
Claudia Lopez Bascuñan
Telephone: 919-942—6885
Picaflor performs ancient and modern folk music from the Andes (the mountainous region of South America including countries such as Chile, Argentina, Perú, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela) and original Andean-inspired tunes. Jeffrey Mahrer and Brenden Tu play a number of traditional Andean instruments such as the quena, siku (or zampoña), charango, tarka, bombo, and various percussive instruments. Both Jeff and Brenden have lived and traveled in Central and South America, and have been members of various Andean folk bands in Perú, California, and North Carolina.
Jeffrey Mahrer 919-755-1402
Swing Sabanero
Swing Sabanero is a Colombian band based in Miami, Fl. The group began in 2011 through its founder Angel Guille Vargas, bringing together musicians with experience playing in bands and groups in Colombia. Recently, the band released their debut album featuring diverse styles of music, including Cumbias, Vallenatos, and Porros Sabaneros. Their live set includes various popular covers from acts such as Los Corraleros de Majagual, Aniecto Molina, Alfredo Gutierrez, Lisandro Mesa, and many more. Today, the band is comprised of seven unique musicians: Angel Guille Vargas, Jesús Hernandez, Miguel Romero, Angel Blanco, Benjamin Prada, Eliceo Peñaranda and Aristides Ramos.
Grupo Swing Sabanero es originario de Colombia con músicos colombianos radicados en Miami, FL. El grupo surge en el 2011 por iniciativa de su fundador, Angel Guille Vargas, reuniendo músicos con experiencia en grupos y bandas en Colombia. En la actualidad, tienen una producción discográfica de Cumbias, Vallenatos y Porros Sabaneros. En su show musical, tienen unos temas éxitos de grupos como Los Corraleros de Majagual, Aniceto Molina, Alfredo Gutierrez, Lisandro Mesa y otros. Actualmente, el grupo está conformado por siete músicos por: Angel Guille Vargas, Jesús Hernandez, Miguel Romero, Angel Blanco, Benjamin Prada, Eliceo Peñaranda y Aristides Ramos.
Angel Guille Vargas
(786) 355-3039 / (786) 479-6408


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June 2016
Three by Three
A night performances, featuring three consecutive short plays.
Creativity in the Time of Dictatorship, written and directed by Giorgi Corrêa Rossi
Bombshells, by Joanne Murray-Smith, directed by Rachel Gorman
Audience, by Michael Frayn, directed by Matt Percy
Performed June 8-12 at Mike's Badhuistheater
February 2016
Musical Weekend Workshop
Based on Wicked, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman
Directed by Keith Day and Frieda Jacobowitz
Workshopped and presented on 14 February, Badhuistheater. Andreas Bonnstraat 28, Amsterdam
April 2016
One-Act Director's Workshop
Organized and facilitated by Terrence Sinclaire, assited by Frieda Jacobowitz
Workshopped and performed on 17 April, CREA. New Achtergracht 170, 1018 WV Amsterdam
November 2015
Harold and Maude, by Colin Higgins
Directed by Terrence Sinclaire, assisted by Nina Cohen
Performed 11-14 November, Polanentheater. Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam
June and September 2015
The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh
Directed by Svarupa Remlee and Derek Mitchell
Performed 16-19 June, Polanentheater. Polanenstraat 174, Amsterdam
Performed 10-11 September, Theaterstudio Amsterdam. Postjesweg 1, Amsterdam
July 2015
Rocky Horror Musical-in-a-Weekend Workshop
Based on The Rocky Horror Show, by Richard O'Brien
Directed by Alex McKenzie, Musical Director: Laurens van der Klis
Workshopped and presented on 19 July, Badhuistheater, Andreas Bonnstraat 28, Amsterdam
May 2015
Virtual Reality, by Alan Arkin
Directed, produced and stage mananaged by Sandy Topzand
Performed 12th May, Perdu. Kloveniersburgwal 86, Amsterdam
Performed 15th May, Badhuistheater. Andreas Bonnstraat 28, Amsterdam
Performed 23rd May, FEATS: Festival of English Anglophile Theatre Societies.
Altonaer Theater, Museumstrasse 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
FEATS Award winners for:
Best Play, Best Actor (Eli and Brian jointly) and Best Stage Management
March 2015
Oklahoma Musical-in-a-Weekend Workshop
Directed by Frieda Jacobowitz and Keith Day, Musical Director: Laurens van der Klis
Based on Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
Workshopped and presented on 14 March, Badhuistheater, Andreas Bonnstraat 28, Amsterdam
December 2014
Murder at Café Noir, by David Landau and Nikki Stern
Directed by Alex McKenzie & Terrence Sinclair
Performed at Badhuistheater, Amsterdam
June 2014
Grease Musical-in-a-Weekend Workshop
Based on Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Directed by Keith Day and Frieda Jacobowitz, Musical Director: Laurens van der Klis
Workshopped and presented on 22 June, Badhuistheater, Andreas Bonnstraat 28, Amsterdam
May/June/September 2014
Mountain Language & Precisely, by Harold Pinter
Directed by Polly Perkins & Derek Mitchell
Performed at:
- The English Bookshop
- Badhuistheater
- FEATS Fringe in Luxembourg
- Amsterdam Floating Grounds Festival
- Amsterdam Free Fringe Festival (Vondelbunker)
March 2014
The Tempest, by William Shakespeare (Staged reading)
Directed by Joel Lipton
Performed at Badhuistheater, Amsterdam
February 2014
A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess
Directed by Nina Cohen Musical Director & Composer Frieda Jacobowitz
Performed at Polanentheater, Amsterdam
May 2013
Dark Lady of the Sonnets, by G.B. Shaw
Directed by Alex McKenzie
Performed at FEATS Fringe Festival Den Haag and
Badhuistheater, Amsterdam
March/May 2013
Death in the Living, by Mike Williams
Directed by Polly Perkins
Performed at Polanentheater Amsterdam
and FEATS The Hague: Main stage and Fringe.
January 2013 (on twelfth night)
Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare (Staged reading)
Directed by Joel Lipton
Performed in Nina's living room, Amsterdam
November 2012
Alcestis Revisted by Svarupa
Directed by Svarupa
Performed at Ostadetheater, Amsterdam
June 2012
Then, Now and There
3 short plays by Noel Coward
Directed by Alex McKenzie
Performed at De Balie, Amsterdam
January 2012
Arsenic and Old Lace, by Joseph Kesselring
Directed by NinaCohen
Performed at Ostadetheater and Polanentheater, Amsterdam
June 2011
Return to the Forbidden Planet, by Bob Carlton
Directed by Christine Blakeley and Edwin Nichols
Performed at Polanentheater and Ostadetheater, Amsterdam
December 2010
MORT, by Terry Pratchett
Directed by Peter Hubbard. Produced by Alex McKenzie
Performed at Fijnhouttheater, Amsterdam
February 2010
Deaf on the Nile, by Peter Hopwood and Stuart Idell
Directed by Peter Hopwood and Stuart Idell
Performed at CREAtheater, Amsterdam
November 2009
In Yonder Green Glen, by Svarupa
Directed by Svarupa
Performed at CREAtheater, Amsterdam
and 2010 FEATS festival, Bad Hombug, Germany
May 2009
Liquid Love, by Teresa Merilainen
Directed by Teresa Merilainen
Performed at CREAtheater, Amsterdam
February/March 2009
The Real Inspector Hound, by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Nina Cohen
Performed at CREAtheater, Amsterdam
String of Pearls, by Michelle Lowe
Directed by Jeremiah Fleming
Performed at CREAtheater, Amsterdam
Cabfare for the Common Man, by Mark Harvey Levine
Directed by Mike Poblete and Kiki Snodgrass
Performed at De Spielerij, Amsterdam
Godspell, by John-Michael Tabelak and Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Edwin Nichols
Performed at Polanentheater and Ostadetheater, Amsterdam
Short Shaw
3 short plays by G.B.Shaw
Directed by Johan Statius Muller
Performed at Ostadetheater, Amsterdam
Wake Me When It's Summer, by Mike Williams
Directed by Mike Williams
Performed at CREAtheater, Amsterdam
Ducktown, by Ben Henderson
Directed by Jon Jordan
Performed at CREAtheater, Amsterdam
The Miser, by Molière
Directed by Jeremiah Fleming
Performed at Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
Jack and the Beanstalk, by Stuart Idell and Peter Hopwood
Directed by Peter Hopwood and Stuart Idell
Performed at Polanentheater and Ostadetheater, Amsterdam
The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare
Directed by Svarupa
Performed at Cameleontheater, Amsterdam
Amadeus, by Peter Shaffer
Directed by Nina Cohen
Performed at Pleintheater, Amsterdam
Divine Intervention, by Mike Williams
The Christmas Imbulator by Mike Williams
Stags & Hens
Three Sisters By Anton Checkhov
Directed by Svarupa
Dick Whittington More...
Beyond Therapy
1999 An Inspector Calls
1999 Scenes from Hard Candy
1998 Old Time Music Hall
1998 Dancing at Lughnasa
1997 The Heidi Chronicles
1997 Almost Always Pretending
1997 Self Torture & Strenuous Exercise
1997 Puss in Boots
1996 Catherine the Great
1985 After the Fact


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Solid Oak-top
Coffee Table
If you appreciate the beauty of natural wood grain, the magnificent solid oak top on this coffee table will amaze you. It opens to reveal a huge storage compartment that's strong enough to support heavy items — even guns and ammo. The table design places the sturdy legs outside the base, leaving the inside space free of obstruction. It is not obvious to the casual observer that the table opens, and because the top is latched to the base so securely, the top and base appear to be permanently united even when the top is tugged.
Because the table looks very heavy, the added weight of stored valuables does not tip anyone off to the presence of the inside compartment. Built for generations of active use, it is particularly suitable for family rooms and vacation homes.
The rugged coffee table pictured on the left has a rustic appeal with its thick pine top and pair of locking side pockets.
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Laurie Lipton Illustrator Artist
A description of Lipton's work from her website: "Lipton was inspired by the religious paintings of the Flemish School. She tried to teach herself how to paint in the style of the 16th century Dutch Masters and failed. When traveling around Europe as a student, she began developing her very own peculiar drawing technique building up tone with thousands of fine cross-hatching lines like an egg tempera painting. "It's an insane way to draw", she says, "but the resulting detail and luminosity is worth the amount of effort. My drawings take longer to create than a painting of equal size and detail... The photographer, Diane Arbus, was one of my inspirations. Her use of black and white hit me at the core of my being. Black and white is the color of ancient photographs and old TV shows… it is the color of ghosts, longing, time passing, memory, and madness. Black and white ached. I realized that it was perfect for the imagery in my work."
All images copyright Laurie Lipton
Labels: Art, illustration
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Dano Watts
Named one of the top 27 emerging photographers by his mum, I'm liking Dano Watts' fashion portraits and personal work (above.) Working in San Francisco and Phoenix, for more go to http://dannowatts.com
Labels: Photographer
Isa Leshko's Elderly Animal Series
An unconventional look at what it means to be elderly. More images and other projects at http://isaleshko.com
Labels: Exhibitions, Photographer, photos
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new study says that black children are being exposed more regularly to ads that promote unhealthy food and drinks than white children of the same age.
These findings concern health experts.
The study was conducted by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut. The study took a look at how television viewing patterns impacted what advertisements were seen by what groups of children.
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Researchers took data from Nielsen to examine television viewing times and the amount of food advertisements viewed in the United States in 2008 and 2012. The results were broken down by race, age group and network type.
The study explained that for both black and white children, the exposure to food advertising increased with age. However, black children were found to have viewed 50 percent more food advertisements than white children of the same age. Networks that targeted black youths were found to air more food advertisements.
The researchers concluded the study by saying that networks targeting black youth should work to reduce the number of advertisements for unhealthy foods. They add that less viewing of these advertisements could help to reduce health issues in the black community.


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The Best Cheap Makeup.Best forms of beauty
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Confession: I am a makeup hoarder. Okay, maybe that wasn't exactly groundbreaking news. But I love makeup. I do not discriminate towards any certain price point. If it's good stuff, I will sing its praises. In fact, I am a sucker for a good dupe, and will always choose it if it performs just as good as its high end counterpart.
But today, I've compiled what I think is the best cheap makeup. And this is everything, from foundations, to mascaras, to eyeshadows, and more! I pretty much put together a budget makeup wardrobe for you. Put it all on your wish list, and you'll thank me later. I own, love, and swear by each and every one of these products! Best of all? Everything is under $10, with many being under $5!
The Best Cheap Makeup:
NYC Liquid Eyeliner: Super black, super waterproof, and I absolutely love the small brush applicator. Makes it a breeze to apply, even for the liquid eyeliner novices.
Milani Brow Shaping Gel: This is the absolute best brow gel I've found at the drugstore, especially for the price. Goes on clear, never flakes, and keeps my wild beasts in place.
Wet 'n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in 'Walking on Eggshells': If you are really at a loss on where to start with eyeshadow and want something neutral and every day, this trio is absolutely for you. The quality and pigmentation of these shadows are absolutely incredible, and are so easy to blend and use.
Milani Baked Blush: This is my absolute favorite drugstore blush. I have the colors Luminoso and Rose D'Oro, and they are such high quality products. Highly pigmented, blends like a dream. Pretty much what you want in a blush.
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick in '08 – Rosetto': I am really impressed with the Rimmel lipsticks, and this color is an amazing way to get on board for that "brown-nude-mauve-Kylie-Jenner" type lip.
Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil: One of my absolute favorite pencil liners… ever! These are so creamy, glide on easily, and stay put! I would even compare them to the likes of the Urban Decay Glide on pencils. And that price…. you just can't beat it!
NYX Butter Gloss: By far, the best lipgloss at the drugstore. Not sticky, beautiful colors, and looks gorgeous on the lips.
Pond's BB Cream: This is my favorite drugstore BB cream (also, drugstore BB creams can be sort of expensive). It's got a fair amount of coverage and stays put a lot better than my other BB creams.
E.L.F. Cream Liner: How many times have I talked about this eyeliner? Countless. You guys know I love it. Forget wasting your money on the MAC Fluidline or Bobbi Brown gel liners. I've bought them both and this is exactly the same, but for $3.
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24 Hr Eyeshadow: These cream shadows are absolutely amazing. They are completely smudge-proof (seriously, they don't budge). They make amazing eyeshadow bases, or are great on days when you are in a rush and want a wash of color over your eyelids.
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder: I absolutely adore this setting powder! It really does help with keeping the skin matte without looking chalky. Oily skinned girls, you have to give this a try.
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in 'Sunny': This is a great dupe for Benefit's Hoola, if you love that bronzer. It's a light matte brown color and looks good on most light skin tones. Great to contour with.
E.L.F. HD Powder: Another one of those products that I've mentioned more than a couple of times. This is an amazing loose powder that I love to use on those days when I want my skin to have a flawless, even finish.
L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara: An oldie, but a goodie. This mascara delivers time and time again for me. I love the bristly brush and how lovely my lashes look with this on!
Wet 'n Wild Single Eyeshadow in 'Nutty': If you really are a one eyeshadow kind of girl, you need to get this. It's an almost exact dupe for MAC's Satin Taupe. If you don't care about that, just know that it's a beautiful, shimmery, taupe color that looks good all over the lid and even into the crease. It's perfect for a one eyeshadow look. And like the other Wet 'n Wild eyeshadows, the consistency, pigmentation, and quality of the product is exceptional.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser Treatment in 'Brightener': Yet again another product I've talked to death and used in countless video tutorials.
NYX Powder Blush: These are my second favorite drugstore blushes. The color selection with these are vast and I have yet to find one that I don't like.
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The boys teams from Montgomery and Cardinal Newman played 100 minutes of soccer Wednesday night on the Vikings' field with neither school scoring.
Afterward, one coach was grinning while the other was frustrated.
Vikings coach Jonathan Schwan was the unhappy one while the Cardinals' Ryan Corriveau was smiling.
"It was as frustrating a game as I can remember," Schwan said. "I don't know what else to say. The boys played hard, but you can't win if you don't score."
What frustrated Schwan most was that his team misfired on two penalty kicks in the final five minutes of regulation.
"We missed those penalty shots and then hit the post on several other shots," Schwan added.
Meanwhile, Corriveau saw the bright side of being involved in a scoreless game.
"We played good defense and never gave up," he said. "Montgomery had most of the possessions but we stayed in focus and didn't give up a goal. I'm proud of my players."
Alick Khaphenkov was in goal for the Cardinals while Jordan Page handled the job for the Vikings.
Newman's record is 6-4-4 and 0-2-2 in league while the Vikings are 6-3-2 and 3-1-1.


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The Merry Wives
by William Shakespeare
The Merry Wives is a superb medley of a comedy piled high with excruciatingly funny episodes of pure farce.
Mrs Page and Mrs Ford are feisty wives who plot to outfox the devious advances of the philandering Falstaff. Mr Ford's jealousy, and determination to prove the suspected infidelity, leads to hilarious and heartrending consequences.
A sheer pleasure from start to finish, Northern Broadsides bring their characteristic energy and exuberance to bear, fanning this delicious play into a comic bonfire.
"This is a very funny play, well cast and all the more enjoyable for the fact that Northern Broadsides really seem to relish its broad humour and extract the same to the max. Go see."
Halifax Courier
"Northern Broadsides is now staging the most original Shakespeare productions you are ever likely to see anywhere – and that includes the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre."
Telegraph and Argus
"This show lollops along with a confident verve."
Financial Times
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Goodbye San Jose Sharks. We hardly knew you.
In one of the quirks in this new everyone-plays-everyone NHL schedule, the Vancouver Canucks will end off their four-game season series against the Sharks tonight at Rogers Arena (7 p.m., Sportsnet/Team 1040).
It's the 21st game of the season for Vancouver (11-7-2). It's the 19th for San Jose (11-2-5). For comparison, the next time the Sharks wind up a season series against a Pacific Division rival, it will be when they face the Calgary Flames for a fifth and final time on March 24.
"It's weird, for sure," said Vancouver captain Henrik Sedin, the team's first-line centre. "It shows you how hard our schedule has been."
The Canucks beat the Sharks 4-2 in San Jose last Thursday, ending a nine-game Sharks' winning streak between the teams that included a four-game sweep of Vancouver in the playoffs last year.
Coach John Tortorella said his team didn't talk about that streak. And, of course, he did it in Tortorella fashion.
"We were tired of hearing you guys talk about it," Tortorella said to the assembled media prior to Vancouver's morning skate today. "Honestly, we didn't have much discussion on that. We know they're a good opponent. We were just trying to play the best we could play.
"You get some momentum and you try to carry with it. You guys beat up all the other stuff. We don't pay much attention to it honestly."
Tortorella called the win in San Jose last week "one of our best games in a lot of different areas."
"I think we'll need that tonight," Tortorella said.
As for the Sharks, winger Patrick Marleau admitted that the Sharks "our execution was way off and our competitive level was really low," the last time against the Canucks.
And with the scheduling situation, San Jose centre Joe Thornton said: "Four times so early is a little strange. It makes for good games. It's weird, but the scheduling is really tough to get everybody in. It is what it is."


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SCEA and Incognito Entertainment took some time near the end of Sony's E3 press conference to once again show something that a lot of gamers have been eagerly awaiting; Warhawk. A "re-imagining" of the original PlayStation title, Warhawk offers players games a chance to experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with hundreds of enemy fighters and assaults from the air, ground and sea.
In Warhawk, users are tasked with protecting their homeland from an invasion by the hands of the Chernovan armada using the most advanced war machine in the fleet. Players will also continue the battle on foot with a multitude of weapons, as well as with ground vehicles such as jeeps, tanks and transports.
Incognito promises a deep single player campaign, not to mention a fun and unpredictable online mode for gamers to explore. Online play will support up to 32 players and downloadable content with a variety of game modes promised.
Of course, the biggest news revealed during Warhawk's E3 demo came right at the end of the conference. Just after Ken Kutaragi and Phil Harrison had revealed that the next iteration of Sony's controller would be losing its shock but gaining a tilt sensor, Warhawk Producer/ Director Dylan Jobe used the tilt sensor to guide his ship into battle against two capital aircraft. The controls seemed a little feverish at times, but it looked like it worked. Jobe finished off the demo by successfully landing.
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Marc Herold and Frank Tabellion
Bühler PARTEC GmbH, Science Park 2, 66123 Saarbrücken
Phone: +49 681 394 6550, Email: email@example.com
Eco-friendly waterborne paints and coatings already gained considerable interest and market shares compared to traditional solvent borne systems driven by stricter legislation as well as the general environmental awareness. Nevertheless waterbornes have well known limitation in overall performance compared to classical solvent borne systems.
An innovative concept based on metal oxide nanoparticle technology potentially improving waterborne coatings will be introduced. With a chemo-mechanical milling process particles with tailored surface properties were generated. A verall good compatibility of the particles with a broad variety of binders was observed. The particles improve the overall coating performance due to direct particle-to-resin interaction. This effect closely depends on the high degree of dispersion as well as on the high surface area of the nanoparticles. Good advantages in performance enhancement of water-based acrylic emulsion systems, PUDs and alkyds for different substrates will be presented. In particular the significant enhancement regarding MEK rub stability, drying time, blocking resistance and stability against humidity will be highlighted. Kinetic data of the swelling behaviour of the coatings in water will give further insight in the proposed mechanism of the additive interaction in the coating.
In conclusion a new approach by making use of nanoscaled particles will be presented offering the potential to alter the landscape of eco friendly waterborne coatings.
Emilio P. Calius(*)(1), Katherine Ngatai, Todd Gisby(2), Kit Wong(1), Iain Anderson(2)
Imagine active paintings and sculptures capable of life-like motions, air flow systems that are part of walls or ceilings, morphing shutters and vents, haptic feedback systems on any touch interface, electric motors not much thicker than a sheet of paper and silent power generators. These are some of the new possibilities that are being enabled by a class of electro-active polymers known as dielectric elastomers (DE).
A DE device is essentially a compliant capacitor consisting of a light and flexible dielectric, such as a silicone film less than 0.1 mm thick, sandwiched between compliant electrodes. When an electric field is applied the forces generated by charge attraction and repulsion produce dramatic shape changes. This shape change can excess 100%, and can take place in a small fraction of a second, making them equal or superior to natural muscle. In addition to being inherently light and pliable, DE are also silent, resistant to corrosion, and have few if any moving parts. Acting in reverse, they can exhibit large changes in their electrical properties when deformed by an external influence, which means that DE can provide sensing and electrical power generation as well as actuation.
Significant recent advancements include the integration of sensing and electronic circuit functions into DE to create truly smart materials. The recently invented dielectric elastomer switch provides order of magnitude changes in electrical resistance, and the possibility of digital computation using DE sheets. It has also been shown to be possible to create capacitors and diodes using patterned electrodes on DE membranes. But there are still important hurdles to overcome.
In the Living Sculptures and Soft Machines project we are using DE to inject the breath of life into art through motion. By shaping electrodes on assemblies of DE sheets, patterns of motion are created. And these motions can respond to external stimuli, leading to active artworks with rich behaviours. In this phase, the challenges have included growing the device size from ~0.1 m2 to ~1 m2, and achieving an unprecedented number of independently controlled actuation channels.
In this paper we will provide an overview of this and related projects, summarize research results, and discuss the state of the art in dielectric elastomer materials and devices.
(1) Industrial Research Limited, Brooke House, 24 Balfour Road, P.O. Box 2225, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
(2) The Biomimetics Lab, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland: Level 6, 70
(3) Symonds Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
(*) Corresponding author: Dr. Emilio P. Calius; email@example.com; +64-9-920-3100
Nasser Almesfer1, Graeme Norton2
PaintWise™ is a nationwide product stewardship programme for unused/unwanted paint and paint packaging, established by Resene in 2004 and owned by The Resene Foundation. The aim of PaintWise™ is to direct the materials collected under the programme to beneficial end uses.
3R Group assisted in the programme design and now manages and delivers its services. 3R is also the Programme Manager for PaintCrete Partnership, an innovation partnership between Resene, 3R and Fletcher Concrete & Infrastructure. The partnership was formed in 2006 to find suitable uses for recovered waste paint in "cementitious applications" (concrete); and many cubic metres of PaintCreteTM have been poured since!
Waterborne paint exhibits many desirable properties that are similar to polymeric concrete admixtures, which have been commonly used in the modification of cementitious applications for well over 70 years. These properties include improved rheology, strength, toughness and durability. These improvements are due to the polymer resins found in paint exhibiting similar advantages to polymers found in conventional polymeric admixtures.
An ongoing programme of work by PaintCrete Partnership has been underway in New Zealand to understand the properties of recovered paint as a polymeric admixture substitute to improve the fresh and hardened properties of concrete mixes. Performance-based laboratory trials have been conducted to establish potentially successful mixes, while also conducting commercial trials to replicate the lab-based results and obtain additional input from placing contractors. Performance-based procedures were adopted for the trials so as not to limit the development of PaintCreteTM since standard specifications can put prescriptive restrictions on new materials and methods, potentially inhibiting innovation.
This conference presentation will outline the PaintWise™ story and the progress of the PaintCrete Partnership.
Graeme, a director of 3R and the Programme Manager for PaintCrete Partnership has been on the journey throughout. Nasser, an honours graduate from University of Auckland's Engineering School, is undertaking his PhD in GlassCrete™, a variant of PaintCrete™.
Kevin Roden
Regional Technical Manager, Asia Pacific, Thor Specialties
PO Box 3124, Wetherill Park 2164, Australia
Phone: 02 9725 1177, Fax: 02 9725 5677, Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dry Film Biocides are a necessary inclusion in decorative paints to protect them from unsightly surface growth of fungi and algae. Increasing the concentration of the biocides in the coating will extend the period of protection provided to the coating but will also increase the amount of biocide lost to the environment. The paper will discuss the loss of biocide from the coating due to a number of factors and show how protection of the biocide can keep it in the film longer. The decrease in the loss of the biocide extends the period of protection to the coating and at the same time lessens any potential environmental impact.
Kevin Roden graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Microbiology and Pharmacology.
He has had extensive experience in microbiological testing and has been employed as Manager for two consultant Microbiological Testing Laboratories and Quality Assurance Manager for a vaccine manufacturer.
Kevin was employed in 1991 by Thor Specialties Limited in the position of Technical Services Manager and established a NATA accredited Microbiological Testing Laboratory for evaluating the performance of biocides in industrial and personal care products.
He is currently Regional Technical Manager Asia Pacific, responsible for technical support to the Thor Specialties operating companies in the Asia Pacific region.
Neil Unthank, Dow Coating Materials, Australia
The durability of an exterior coating is affected by many factors, such as climatic conditions, UV intensity, substrate conditions and quality of application, just to name a few. Even though 100% acrylic polymers today deliver excellent exterior performance, further improvements in properties including dirt pick-up resistance, colour and gloss retention, chalking and moisture resistance and film integrity can lead to longer lasting paints with lower environmental impact and better cost efficiency for asset owners. New acrylic hybrid polymer technology is demonstrating superior performance in properties such as these, under a range of exterior exposure conditions.
Tim Dewhurst, Dow Microbial Control, Australia
Due to increasing restrictions on many traditional active ingredients used as in-can preservatives, the remaining choices decrease. At the same time, the development worldwide of environmentally more acceptable coatings (lower VOC, residual monomer restrictions, natural ingredients) can result in a higher susceptibility to microbial spoilage. The most frequently used active preservative ingredients however, are limited in their efficacy spectrum, speed of kill and/or chemical stability. This has led to the development of a new active building block, methyl BIT, for robust in-can preservation.
The movement away from solvent borne alkyd trim enamels over the past 15 years has given the paint formulator numerous headaches, especially when attempting to achieve gloss and open time on par with traditional solvent based systems. The phenomenon of narrow open time window is in part exacerbated by the nature of acrylic emulsion technology.
In light of this, Nuplex has recently developed a novel binder designed to exceed the expectations of current waterborne enamel technology. This new polymer delivers a 20° gloss between 65-70% in pigmented systems and can give open times nearly three times greater than the market leading waterborne enamels at a significantly lower coalescent demand.
The use of UNISPAR® in coatings has evolved over the years as functional filler that enhances the product performances particularly in marine and protective coatings where durability is a major concern. With years of experiences that we have acquired through these Industries, we have successfully developed UNISPAR® for use in decorative segments where performance does matters.
This paper further described the clear advantages of UNISPAR® in comparison to commonly used soft minerals eg. calcium carbonate, hydrous kaolin and calcined clays. Being hard and angular in shape, UNISPAR® particles create a rigid packaging network to produce tough coatings that resist blistering, blooming or frosting that enables formulators to produce coatings with excellent abrasion properties for better stain and burnish resistance.


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The nuns are all the rage in this new "American Horror Story: Asylum" teaser.
Similar to the "Red Rave" video, the "White Rave" features a group of very handsy people jumping up and down while passing a nun across the crowd. The "Red Rave" featured a bucket of ... something being passed around. The latest video comes with the caption: "In The Asylum, It's A Different Kind Of Party."
According to the new key art posters, "American Horror Story: Asylum" premieres Wed., Oct. 17. FX could not be reached for comment to confirm the date and time of the premiere.
Watch the latest teaser below and for more, click through the slideshow.
American Horror Story: Asylum Teasers