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Newer ain't necessarily better – at least when it comes to heart medications.
A study shows a newer, more expensive beta blocker, called carvedilol, and a less-expensive, 21-year-old generic drug, metoprolol, have equal benefits for heart-failure patients.
Results of the study by Dr. Marrick Kukin of Mount Sinai Medical Center are published in today's Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association.
Kukin explains that beta blockers – which reduce the workload of the heart – interfere with the body's normal response to high levels of stress-related hormones that flood the bloodstream of heart-failure patients.
Kukin told The Post that an important result of the study shows beta blockers are an appropriate therapy for heart failure – and not just for high blood pressure or angina.
Dr. Neil Shusterman, a cardiologist at SmithKline Beecham, which makes carvedilol, said previous research has shown the drug is more effective in improving heart and kidney function and reducing enlargement of the heart.
The new study did not look at some of those factors.


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Women's Empowerment
Dandelion Africa has 25 women groups in Rural Areas of Baringo and Nakuru County. Our women empowerment program is tailor made to provide knowledge and skills through trainings and capacity building so that women in this program can be SELF RELIANT.
We register groups with Ministry of Gender and social services, then start training them on health mainly HIV prevention and management, nutrition and Entrepreneurship starting with basic budgeting, Each group then starts TABLE BANKING. This has been done in Dandelion Africa for the past 5 years. Table banking is a micro finance savings scheme that encourages women to save. Dandelion Africa has over 600 women in its projects and in the past 5 years over 500 women are now running their own businesses and have improved economic livelihood.
We partner with Women Entreprise Fund and Uwezo fund offices and ensure that we facilitate our women to apply and repay their loans from these institutions. So far, Dandelion has 15 women groups have been able to access Women Entreprise Fund and 5 have accessed Uwezo Fund.

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Backgroundanet Bright is an accomplished Canadian artist as well as an avid arts advocate with a keen visual sense.
The Approach
To date, Janet's paintings have been the star, but as her engagement with the public increases to include newspaper interviews and speaking engagements, it became obvious that it was time to amp up her personal brand. Janet will also be attending the Banff Artist In Residency (BAIR) Winter Program in March 2012, so we knew her branding needing to be in place and ready to wow quickly.
My vision was to create a cohesive re-branding strategy to bridge all the elements of Janet; artist, business person, fitness buff, and parent. All these sides come together more than ever with her increased online presence through her website, Twitter and Facebook.
Previously, her main publicity photo captured her demure and elegant artist self in the style of a portrait, however I felt that we needed colour and emotion to really bring her brand to full effect.
Analysis of Janet's Brand Strengths
Janet and I followed my Branding Process, and during the process I didn't have to look far to gather what I needed. She was a walking brand sandwich board already! Polished, poised, self aware, fit, and with a self-assurance that might make one assume she grew up as the daughter of a diplomat. After talking with her for a bit about her exemplary posture, she confirmed that she spent her childhood committed to gymnastics – that explains it!
In advertising we refer to Janet as 'aspirational'. She exudes a fun and has such an open confidence that you deem her an expert on all levels of being human, and you trust and like her. This is the ultimate brand. All we needed to do was to convey this fully, and we would succeed with all of her audiences from business to personal.
The Brand Stories
We decided on fashion and celebrity photographer Matt Haylett to do the shoot for Janet's Brand Story Kit. She was able to source some clothes from her closet, and bought others new for the shoot. Janet had her hair done that morning and brought a makeup artist to the set to help her transition through all of the looks – from the natural to the high glam.
In talking with Janet, I helped her identify some elements that remain consistent and true, regardless of her Brand Story:
Core Truths
- Integrity
- Trustworthy
- Forward Thinker
- Disciplined
Passion Points
- Art
- Health & Wellness
- Observation
- Visual Execution
Consistent Threads
- Sincerity
- Grounded Calm
- Excellent Posture
- Light in Eyes
Unique Style Signature
- Classic tailoring with an insert of modern pop, such as statement accessories like a bold ring, watch, necklace, bracelet, or cuff
- Crisp lines
- Well ironed clothes
- Necklines that show collar bone or are plunging
- Subtle patterns
- Not afraid to mix it up
1. NYC Art Gallery Owner
The Truth Line: "I am dedicated to my gallery; I am confident in my ability to choose fresh new artists; I am the Anna Wintour of the art world and love it all."
2. Friday Night Gala
The Truth Line: "I am confident in my body; I am proud of where I am at; I am ready to own the room tonight."
3. Bliss Woman
The Truth Line: "I value my me time; I feel great; I am dedicated to balance and harmony."
4. Best Friend
The Truth Line: "I am happy with my kids, home and life. I love nothing more than a glass of wine with my two best friends. I am not afraid to tell it like it is; they will ask me for advice before they go their own doctor!"
The Final Results
Janet's photos turned out beautifully, and we had many amazing options to chose from. She fully committed to her key truths and they shone through. This was Janet's first professional photo shoot before, so these results were truly remarkable, but not uncommon when someone understands the brand and the emotion behind it, and the photographer is committed to the same vision. Once you have that understanding and commitment, the rest is all about relaxing and having fun with it.
Janet's Testimonial
My Brand-Build photos speak for themselves! Pamela's intuition, years of experience and unique Brand Building template clarified, defined and refined a media brand for me that was spot on and it shows. The storyboard identities she created exemplify who I am and how I wish to be perceived. Thank you, Pamela! I look forward to many more great experiences with you. "
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The Red Centre: A Road Trip Through The Utah Desert.
"It was in Utah. It was in the winter 2015. It was the middle of the greatest road-trip of my life."
I had been on the road for almost 4 months already, in an old 1984 Itasca Phasar campervan; a very funky little camper with horses and butterflies painted on the hood by the previous owners. It had become my trusted travelling companion, because although I had already been on many an adventure, rarely had travelled completely alone as I was now.
My friend Sarah and I had arrived in Las Vegas a few days earlier. She had been traveling with me for the previous 10 days, from New Orleans, across the Texas plains, along route 66 in New Mexico and Arizona, and all the way to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sarah flew back to Boston, and I decided to head toward Utah. I needed some time in the wild.
I drove toward the north-east, along Lake Mead and the Moapa valley, where I joined the Interstate 15, crossed the corner of Arizona for 50km, passed St George, and went onto the small desert road that leads to Zion National Park. Here was my first step.
I got there just as sun was setting, and followed directions I had been given by a friend of a friend, back in Florida. He showed me very precisely on a map a good spot to park and camp near Springdale, a village just outside the park. On the top of a small hill, the view of the Zion valley was stunning, but brief, shrouded by darkness quickly between the tall walls of rocks on both sides of the valley. Then it got surprisingly cold. I wasn't just in the desert anymore, but also the mountains. After a late night photo session, I set up my alarm really early in the morning so I could watch the sunrise, and went to sleep.
"I was all alone. I hesitated a little, thinking about my father's advice to 'never go alone and always choose a safe way'."
I drove straight into the park as soon as I woke up where I then set up my camera for a time-lapse from the roof of my van while I was having breakfast and soon, in the morning stillness, encountered a group of deers. It seemed unreal after some crazy days in Vegas to get out of my van near this little parking lot, surrounded by gigantic orange stone walls, and have this group of wild animals just a few meters from me. They disappeared when the sun started to heat up, and I geared up for a walk up the Zion canyon. I was glad I had my canyoning shoes and waterproofs for this because after about 30 minutes of walking along the trail was the first river crossing. Since it was still pretty early, I was all alone. I hesitated a little, thinking about my father's advice to "never go alone and always choose a safe way". But, being so far away and in a place I might never see again in my life, I decided to cross and keep going. Between these out of proportion walls, this place seemed like some kind of lost paradise in the middle of the desert. One detail I remember, simple and seemingly insignificant, was two very tiny birds, following me up the river, tweeting as they went. I finally started to head back, stopping for lunch in the sun while my things dried up.
In the afternoon, I drove back down the valley and then eastward, my van following the curvy road number 9, not without troubles. The landscape was now dryer and rougher, reminding me of the classical Road-Runner cartoon's landscapes. Absentmindedly carried by the music of the beautiful, warm afternoon, I almost ran over a small group of mountain goats that were crossing the road. Luckily, I was not going too fast, and both the goats and I escaped with nothing but a scare. I drove out of Zion national park, passed the mount Carmel junction, and decided I could keep going to Bryce Canyon and try to find a place stay. I arrived at sunset. It was getting cold again, and having been climbing steadily uphill all day, I wasn't surprised to see snow covering the surrounding red rocks and pine trees. I parked in a campsite at the back of the only hotel open in the area. The only guests I met were an Asian couple and 3 French people: Olivier, a French guy driving his van across the US like me, and Justine and Alice, 2 girls who met him on the road. In search of a showers, we all noted that the fancy hotel was such a huge contrast with the precarious comfort of our vehicles, to which we went back after a good chat in the warm pool and the massive fireplace. We decided to meet again at the canyon for sunrise.
I left the campsite as it was still dark, arrived at a viewing point and made some breakfast while waiting for the sun to appear. What an amazing feeling to have a hot drink while watching the landscape being drawn in front of your very eyes. And what an explosion of colours. Reds and oranges from the rocks, yellow from the sun, white from the snow, blues from the sky, green from the trees. The other Frenchies arrived soon after, and we decided to all go together along the road of Bryce canyon. It took us all morning to drive up the 30km and back, stopping at every viewing point, and taking a hike down the canyon itself. Needless to say, the views were beautiful. As we said goodbye to each other after lunch, we decided to keep in touch even if we split ways for now.
I left Bryce canyon in the afternoon and decided not to hurry too much that day, stopping in Calf Creek by a campground along the river and made a campfire before it got dark. Feeling relaxed and closer to nature, completely alone in the desert. As the fire started to become ashes and loose light, the hundreds of thousands of stars revealed themselves. I stayed there for a long time looking at them, and when the cold got the best of me I went to sleep.
I woke up really early without the need for an alarm. I was getting more synchronized with nature and falling out of old habits of sleeping in. The frost of the night still covering everything, I quickly had something to eat and went for the hike I had planned for this day: mostly flat, but still a few hours walking to reach Calf Creek Falls. There are still traces of an ancient civilisation called the Fremont which inhabited Utah from 700AD to 1300AD here. Named for the Fremont river where their first sites were discovered, the ways of the Fremont people are still largely a mystery. For example, still unknown are what the three big figures painted on the canyon wall stood for. Whether the pictograph had religious meaning, lineage information, maps, or even warnings signs, will probably remain a mystery.
I finally reached the big waterfall marking the end of my hike. I stayed there for a while, drawing the flow of water creating a rainbow in the air, and thinking about the fact that water made all this life possible and how precious it is. Water is life.
Back at my campground I looked at the map to figure out my next move. I decided to start with the Burr trail, a 115km dirt road with some pretty steep passages, starting from Boulder all the way to the Bullfrog Marina. I hesitated a little but a couple of Canadians who'd just arrived from there in a big all-terrain SUV, seemed pretty confident I could make it through with my old van. As I started to drive, I instantly regretted not having asked for a way of contacting them, just in case. But it was too late and I was on my way. The start of the trail was pretty easy, with only parts of the road left unpaved. But quickly the trail became deep desert terrain. I reached the steep parts and was glad I was going down and not up, otherwise I would never have made it. A multitude of river crossings later and a road clean-up (I had to get out of the van to remove some big rocks on the road), I realised there was no conceivable way I could go back the way I'd come from. I was worried something would happen at every obstacle. Even a hiccup as minor as a flat tire would require a couple of days walking in the desert to reach the closest inhabited place.
Eventually, more traces of civilisation started to appear here and there; an old broken fence, an ancient reservoir and finally, with relief, I made it back to the real road near Bullfrog marina. It took me over than 5 hours, instead of the 3 I had initially thought. Parked up, I watched the sunset over the lake, and couldn't have felt more relaxed.
At this point I was really synchronized with the sun cycle. No need for an alarm at all. I went north on roads 276 and 95 to Hanksville, a typical small desert town with not much more than a fuel station, a couple of diners, a local tourist attraction ('the hollow mountain'), and a souvenir shop. I made a pit stop for lunch in 'Stan's Burger Shack', which was delicious, and surprisingly had Internet connection. The most amount of civilisation and technology I saw during these 10 days.
In the afternoon, I drove to the Moab desert, and the arches national park. I arrived in the park as the sun was setting and camped as far as I could in the park.
I woke up as it was still dark outside and started to walk the path I had scouted the day before. I walked in the dark for a while, passing by the first few and scaring a few wandering rabbits. I finally reached the arch just as the sun was appearing, one of these magic moments that Utah offered me; just complete perfection. I gazed at the sunrise for about 30 minutes over breakfast and then started to head towards a more famous Double-O arch.
This must be where I started to deviate from the actual trail. I tried to backtrack, but literally everything there looks the same when you don't know the place. The huge slices of rocks create obstacles that aren't easy to pass. I was definitely lost now. I decided to get some height, and climbed up a tall slice to have a better view of the area. The landscape seemed to continue indefinitely, but after observing more carefully I saw the arch I was aiming for, far away and in the opposite direction. I kept walking for a good hour before I made it to the arch and back to the trail.
I'd spent more time than I'd planned here and so started to drive as soon as I arrived back to the van. I went into Canyonlands national park for another hike, shorter this time in order to play catch up with my lost day. I had lunch, and started to drive south. I made a pit stop in the town of Moab, in which I think I should have stayed for a few days. But instead I drove down the 191 where the 4 states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet at a single point and is also in the heart of the Navajo territories. There are many Navajo here, and they are not particularly welcoming; there is a pride and defiance in the silence they keep. Until they realise you're not the classic U.S. tourist, anyway. Then, most of them are a lot more open. I talked to a few of the vendors selling handcrafted goods, who in turn told me a few stories about the area. One couple even told me to follow them as they finished packing up their car. I followed with my van and they led me to the Red Mesa area, where they own a ranch. I made some food for the 3 of us in the van but we had to finish quickly as the wind was picking up and they had to move horses into a shelter before night-time. Indeed, the sun was now going down quickly. I thanked them and drove on, past the Red Mesa to the north of Arizona. Back to Utah on a different road.
No matter how tired I was when I went to bed, I woke up with the sun in the morning completely rested up. Checking my map, I realised that I'd driven into the beginning of the trail passing into the Valley of the Gods. Continuing on this incredible trail, I couldn't believe how underrated this place is compared to the nearby monument valley. I guess Arizona prefers advertising its great locations, whereas Utah prefers to keep its secrets for the people willing, or lucky enough – like me – to stumble across them.
"The beauty is in the contrast. And maybe that is what I was looking for during these days in Utah…"
Heading back to Arizona on a real road; a very strange feeling after hours driving on a rocky trail. Everything seems extremely smooth. I remember having this thought at the time that the same was happening in life. People who have been through hard and scary moments in their life have the ability to appreciate and enjoy a normal and uneventful daily routine so much more when they return to it. The beauty is in the contrast. And maybe that is what I was looking for during these days in Utah, putting myself – willingly or not – into some uncomfortable, unknown situation only to return to everyday routine with newfound appreciation.
But I'm digressing here.
I drove all the way to Page, in the north of Arizona and spent the afternoon at the nearby Horseshoe Bend, a famous 180 degree bend in the Colorado River between the Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon.
The next day, I took my time in the morning since I needed to wait for a tour that started only at 9am. It's mandatory to go with a tour to be able to visit the Antelope Canyon, a place bringing thousands of tourists and photographers from around the world because of the unique way it is carved by flash floods and wind.
The place itself was amazing, but I got a bit annoyed about the fact they push you on all the time to make space for the next group. It kind of ruined the experience. I guess they ask you for a lot more money to be able to take your time. Time is money.
Nevertheless, I took some good photos, had lunch, and then hit the road in the afternoon towards the Grand Canyon. I saw a hitch-hiker on the side of the road and thought it wouldn't cost me much to help him out. Besides, after all these days being by myself I wouldn't mind a travel companion.
He was pretty cool, and had been travelling for years just sleeping outside and asking people for money.
My hitch-hiker had slept somewhere in the woods as he apparently always does, and even though he came to say hello in the early morning, he probably wanted to be alone for sunrise as well, so he wandered off a little bit further. I made myself a coffee and sat on the edge of the rim, thinking about a lot of things; life in general and my life more specifically. The Grand Canyon is a great place to do this. It's so vast, it really puts things in perspective. Little troubles of personal life seem insignificant compared to the multi-million-year-old canyon.
After this quiet reflection, I started to head back to Flagstaff, a mountain town, bigger and greener, out of the desert, where I dropped the hitch-hiker before going back to the house where I had already been hosted for one night with Sarah, thanks to CouchSurfing.
And here end my adventures in the Red Desert. I'm sure I will be back one day, to spend more time and do some proper rock climbing and canyoning with equipment etc. But at that time, many other places, states and countries were calling me. So on I went.


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The Story of Hinde
Hinde comes from Syria and she visited the MdM Polyclinic in Thessaloniki for her scheduled appointment with the gynecologist. With her seven children, they have been living in Greece for fifteen months, since February 2016. They passed from Turkey to Lesvos and they lived for six months in Lagadikia camp before they were transferred to an apartment in Thessaloniki through the UNHCR Accommodation Scheme.
Nowadays, she is waiting for her family to join the family reunification program for Germany where her husband and her sister are already living. She is really glad that the family will be united again and she expects with patience the final date of their departure from Greece as they have already completed all the necessary procedures.
Unfortunately, her 25-year-old son, the oldest of her children, cannot join the family reunification program with the rest of the family, because he is already an adult. Hinde is worried about his future every day because he is suffering from a permanent mobility problem and when she will be in Germany there will be no one next to him for his daily care.
Despite the agony that she is experiencing for her child's future and the trip to their new home, she notes that one of the most important things is that she lives in dignity lately in Greece. Hinde and her children visit the MdM Polyclinic for their regular examinations, something that she considers a "great relief", as she said.
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Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to new dads, old dads, estranged dads, moms who are also dads, dads who are also moms, men about to be dads, and dads who have passed away.
I miss my Dad.
All day long.
I hope you all have a wonderful Father's Day and may you all be happy, healthy, kind, blessed, and appreciated.
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On one Sunday last month, we woke up super early and headed to Cubbon Park. Why? Amrita Tripathy tells us more ...
What is a usual Sunday morning about? Sleep for long hours, have an elaborate brunch and so on! Over all a lazy day? The last Sunday of June was an exception for us at Cubbon Park.
Situated in the central part of Bangalore, Cubbon Park is one of the city's green lungs. Tall trees, verdant canopies, whistling cuckoos, chirping birds, Cubbon Park is home to urban wildlife. Amidst all these, an early morning visit to such a place can be rejuvenating.
In association with The Hindu, we celebrated Cycle Day at the park on June 25, 2017. The red-canopied reading zones set up by The Hindu team could not be missed and neither were the sessions like yoga and zumba. The already charged-up crowd wanted a relaxing session and there we were! Our storytelling session was just right for all age groups.
When Mohammad Mustafa, the anchor announced the storytelling session, the kids were enthusiastic. Along with kids, we saw parents and adults gathering around the stage to hear our storytellers— Shruthi Rao and Bhavana Vyas Vipparthi.
Bhavana started with her illustrated book 'A Cloud of Trash'. As she narrated how sad, grumpy and troubled Cheekoo was, she unfolded the reasons of her frustration too. With a foul-smelling trash cloud hanging over her head, Cheekoo was the unhappiest girl in the world. The cloud made of banana peels, biscuit and chocolate wrappers and hovering flies was troubling Cheekoo and the others around her. But one day, things changed and she managed to get rid of the trash cloud and became happy again.
The crowd was smitten by Bhavana's narration. A powerful story about garbage and what one could do to handle it. From waste segregation to waste management through 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle), Bhavana spoke about the simple steps and day-to- day changes that each one of us can incorporate towards making a clean, green and safe planet. She took her illustrated story to the next level by talking about how composting and how organic manure help in plant growth anda greener environment -thus setting the context for Shruthi's story.
Shruthi, the author of 'Avani and the Pea Plant', is a well-known storyteller. Avani's story is about the journey of a pea seed from Avani's mom's kitchen to the backyard garden. One fine day while playing in the garden, little Avani notices a new plant and mother identifies it as a pea plant. Neither of them knew how a pea plant got a place in their garden. Doesn't it sound intriguing? Shruthi also encouraged the younger ones to try a small experiment of germinating seeds at home.
After the storytelling session, we had a half an hour interactive activity session where Bhavana taught kids to create a 'tree of life' from waste like dry leaves, tetrapak sheets, cereal packets, rope, straws, and water colors. Nearly 45 children participated in this activity session and thoroughly enjoyed the craft work.
The kids were also given tomato seeds with instructions of 'how to grow your own tomatoes' and take part in the upcoming contest at Pratham Books. We will post the details of the contest in a separate post soon. So, stay tuned!
The activities designed around these two books was an attempt to generate awareness about trees and nature, sensitize children about their environment, and waste management in general. The joy, curiosity, and happiness of the children and enthusiasm of the crowd was worth seeing. Wish every Sunday morning could be like this – in a park, among trees, with children and endless stories!
What happened to Cheekoo? How did she get rid of her cloud of trash? Read the entire story here.


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Back At Ya!
Oh, well hello there! So happy to be back on the blog again. It's a new season (literally & metaphorically) in life for me and I'm fully embracing it.
Since my last post in July, I left my most recent job, packed up everything in a U-Haul and moved back to Tuscaloosa to start working on my Master's degree. I'm so happy to have my own space again but even happier that I'm positioning myself for success!
Graduate school is in full swing and it's nothing like undergrad! I mean, I don't think I've ever read this much in my entire life. Not to mention all the outside preparation that's required. Grad school is like having a full-time job! I get to class at 8am or 9:30am and typically don't leave campus until 5pm. Overall, I'm overjoyed and wouldn't mind staying in the library all night if I had to!
As a business student, we have to dress in business casual daily. It makes total sense since we'll be in various business settings after graduation. The look above is a bit dressier than what I normally wear to class, but it's great for presentation days! You'll notice this year that my style posts will now consists of more business casual looks in addition to my everyday and Gameday looks!
I've decided that my business casual style will be a mix of my easy going style and the effortless business style of Rachel Zane (aka Meghan Markle's character on Suits). I'll be sure to link lots of options for you all down below!
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Like always, be sure to follow me on social media (links are in the side bar) and here on the blog as I continue to enjoy this new phase of life! I've got a few style post coming up this week along with a travel/weekend recap post!
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Lizards and frogs are about to take up residence in the laboratories of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering.
The engineers want to learn more about the water-running ability of some lizard, which in engineering terms, means how it increases its locomotion efficiency by producing more force on its power stroke and less drag on its recovery stroke.
They will also be studying some frog species can generate enough propulsion to jump out of the water using only one power stroke and catch a flying insect that may be some 40 centimetres – or three times their body length – above the surface.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is also curious. The US government agency has a Physics of Living program that funds research projects at the interface of biology, mathematical modelling, physics, and engineering and they have awarded more than half a million dollars to investigate the water entry and exit problems in mechanics.
Professor Sunghwan Jung, principal investigator, said: "Since there are no engineered systems that operate under conditions similar to these reptiles and amphibians, we have an opportunity to learn how nature effectively uses the interaction of these forces.
"From our findings we hope to be able to develop bio-inspired systems such as faster dipping and coating processes for materials engineering, or even water-walking robots."
Researchers will also look at the fluid dynamics of drinking in carnivorous animals, specifically cats and dogs. Two years ago, Prof Jung participated in a study with researchers from MIT and Princeton University that showed a cat's drinking strategy works to defeat gravity.
A feline will actually pull liquid into its mouth and this ability to exploit fluid inertia to defeat gravity and pull liquid into its mouth has significant implications for the development of novel microfluidic devices.
By contrast, the domestic dog appears to scoop water into its mouth, using its highly curled tongue that penetrates into the water. The amount of fluid ingested depends on the lapping frequency and the size of the air cavity created by the canine's tongue.
"The animal systems described provide a series of examples in which the hydrodynamics of the water entry or exit enable exceptional and counter-intuitive behaviours," Prof Jung said. "We selected them based on their apparent similarity of air cavity formations compared to numerous engineering applications operating on water surface."
Professors Jake Socha and Pavlos Vlachos will also benefit from the funding. Prof Socha leads a large interdisciplinary team that includes engineers and biologists on the study of how insects move fluids through their bodies, including air, blood, and food, whose goal is to derive new engineering principles for fluidic applications.
Prof Vlachos, who is a previous recipient of an NSF CAREER award on arterial flow dynamics, is also a co-principal investigator on an NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program on multi-scale transport in environmental and physiological systems. Socha also participates in this grant.


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Manchester United are reportedly considering a shock move for AC Milan forward Marco Borriello. Sir Alex Ferguson is a big admirer of in form Italian international and is looking for an effective partner for Wayne Rooney and has earmarked the big powerful San Siro man as a potential target.
The £18m rated Naples born striker has been a member of the Rossoneri since 2002 but has spent loan spells at a number of Serie A sides during that spell but a successful stint at Genoa, where he netted 19 goals, led to his return to the AC Milan fold and he hasn't looked back since.
This season Leonardo has put a lot of faith in the 27 year old and he has netted 14 goals this term, making him the club's top marksman. His form this term has led to his inclusion in Marcello Lippi's 30 man provisional World Cup squad.
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ALFRED — Patrick Dapolito was sentenced to 55 years in prison today for fatally shooting his wife, Kelly Winslow, in their Limington home in March 2010.
The sentence was handed down in York County Superior Court this afternoon.
The 41-year-old Dapolito at first said he accidentally shot his wife after a night of drug use in their home. He later changed his story, saying she was killed by drug dealers the couple was associated with.
In a February 2012 trial, a jury found Dapolito guilty of murder. In convicting him, the jury rejected his claim that Winslow died because of a dispute between Dapolito and associates in his marijuana-trafficking business.
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This gap year volunteer programme is an excellent way of becoming familiar with both Tanzania's culture and its rich history. Not only will it make your trip more enjoyable, it will also help you to understand the life of the residents better and in doing so, make your stay more comfortable.
This Culture Week in Tanzania will begin with an introduction to local customs and language classes. As the week progresses you'll find yourself visiting the town of Monduli with its bustling and developing township. You'll also see museums, art galleries and monuments where you'll learn about the country's struggle with independence and progress.
Highlights include taking part in Tanzanian cooking classes and dining out in the local eateries. You will also have plenty of opportunities to explore around the town, as well as enjoy picnics and sightseeing outdoors.
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Well, I didn't think my pumpkin soup would be so successful !
Aaahhh, my friends, you're unveiling my second hobby : cooking ! I mean, simple, economical, family/friendly cooking. With 4 children, and an Italian hubby, it couldn't be different.......
Some of you wondered what I meant by "mixing" : well, I use a blender to mix my soups, that makes them creamy and "velvety".....
Also, Patti asked me whether she could use canned pumpkin : of course ! Just follow the receipt as if they were fresh.... (I wish we could find canned pumpkin, here in Belgium...).
Shall I give you my tomorrow's menu ? O.K. :
Belgian meatloaf
Cauliflower gratin
Mama's mashed potatoes
Iceberg salad with home dressing.
I'll make a big Belgian meatloaf, and enough Mama's mashed potatoes, to keep the half of it for Monday's menu :
minced pie (three layers) with stewed sweet red peperonis.....
(I love "single dish" oven cooking when Autumn comes : it's easy, friendly, and it gives less dish washing (no dish-washer at home).
Well, in case you would need one of my recipes for the above, please let me know, I'll make some photos, while preparing.....
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The commissioning phase of the Brigg Renewable Energy Plant at Scawby Brook has recently been completed and the renewable energy plant has been handed over to the owners for the operational phase to commence 3 months ahead of schedule and within the agreed construction budget of £162m.
The plant has been developed, built and will be run by BWSC North Lincs Ltd (BNLL)
Colin Jones, Project Director for BNLL, tells me that they are delighted that the power plant has successfully passed through the commissioning process and is now fully operational and currently generating enough electricity to supply 75,000 homes and save over 250,000 tons of CO2 every year.
The process is virtually carbon neutral; the combustion of the straw only releases the carbon dioxide that the straw absorbed from the atmosphere during its growth. This saves the CO2 emissions which otherwise would have been released from burning fossil fuels to generate the same amount of electricity.
He expressed his thanks to the local residents of Scawby and Scawby Brook for their support during the construction phase and is looking forward to continuing to work with them now the plant is up and running.


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Raw Cookie Dough Bites
When you are shifting away from sugar these are a great addition to your diet. I used to eat cookie dough by the handfuls (butter, sugar, flour), but now these tasty wholefoods, raw treats do the trick!
- ½ cup raw organic almond butter (or any combo of a nut butter..except peanut)
- ½ cup hemp seeds
- ½ cup shredded coconut, organic
- 5-8 pitted medjool dates (depends on your desired level of sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla powder or liquid vanilla
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp. ground chia or flax seeds for added fibre boost
- Place everything in your food processor and blend until well combined.
- Scoop into desired size. Place in the fridge or freezer to set for about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy
Shifting to raw dark chocolate and my homemade raw treats has been a life saver for me.
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Hopefulness, empathy, caring, validation, integrity, tenacity, friendliness and a willingness to learn are the organizational values at Life Change Associates.
Office Personnel & Duties
Dr. Ravsten, Kebai Bills, PA, Karl Letko, PA and Stephanie Clark, NP perform psychiatric assessments and provide medication management services. Dr. Ater, Kristy Christensen, Angela Kelly and Dr. Ravsten provide psychotherapy and counseling services.
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Jacquelyn serves as the executive administrator to help oversee all aspects of administrative and non-clinical services. Corin assists Jacquelyn with insurance verifications, initial scheduling and other aspects of initial scheduling of intake evaluations. Both Jacquelyn and Corin can help with questions about billing, insurance or anything else that relates to improving the patient experience in our office.
Stacy and Allie are care coordinators and can assist you with any question related to scheduling follow up appointments, assist with check-in and check-out, refills, processing of prior authorizations, release/receipt of medical records and more! Together, all of our administrative and support staff are eager to take your call and to help as a go-between you and your provider(s) during the day when our providers are busy seeing other patients. You can submit questions to the administrative support staff through the secure email address:
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Deric Ravsten, DO, FAPA
Dr. Ravsten is a native of Southeast Idaho, graduated from Idaho State University, graduated from medical school from UOMHS in Des Moines, Iowa and completed his Psychiatry residency at the University of Utah. He is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with a broad range of practice experience including work in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings. His passion professionally stems from the challenge of helping patients to feel better and to do more in their lives.
Special interests include: telepsychiatry, geropsychiatry, ADHD, Schizophrenia and mental health disorders complicated by co-occuring substance use or personality disorders, and psychotherapy for mood and anxiety disorders.
Steve Ater, PsyD
Dr. Ater is a clinical psychologist who was previously practicing at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. He has completed specialty training in clinical neuropsychology and is excited to be able to provide help for those who have suffered Traumatic Brain Injury or other neurological illnesses. He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in Illinois and did his undergraduate training at the Ohio State University in Columbus. He also completed specialty training in Child and Family Psychology and is well-versed in general psychological interventions including mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and Bipolar Disorder, as well as with other issues such as marital and relationship difficulties, work or school problems and parenting.
Kebai Bills, PA-C
Board Certified Physician Assistant, Kebai Bills, has joined Life Change Associates, PLLC with the goal of serving the psychiatric field by following her profession passion: to erase the stigma associated with mental illness and simply help people enjoy life to its fullest.
Kristy Christensen, LCPC
Kristy obtained two graduate degrees from Idaho State University. The first, Master of Science, Psychology was prompted by her devotion to understand "why" people do what they do. The second, Master of Counseling, Mental Health, was inspired by her desire to know "how" to help people realize the outcomes they want to achieve. This educational background has assisted her in being able to provide clients with effective and efficient assistance in reaching their goals and helping them to live a more fulfilling life.
Work Experience includes: counseling for adolescents, adults and couples dealing with depression, adjustment, anxiety, anger, violence, communication, addiction, and relationship issues.
Karl Letko, PA-C
Karl Letko PA-C is a Pocatello Native, graduating from Idaho State University's Maters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2010. He has two Bachelor's degrees from ISU in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Microbiology with Medical Technology emphasis. He joined Life Change Associates in 2015. has previously worked on the adult and geriatric psychiatry inpatient services at Portneuf Medical Center.
He has a true interest and passion in helping patients and their families to understand and overcome temporary and long term challenges associated with advanced age.
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Angela Kelly, LCSWAngela attended Idaho State University and completed an undergraduate degree in social work in 2009. Angela then continued on to obtain a master's in social work from Northwest Nazarene University in 2011. Angela is also a Qualified Substance abuse Disorder's Professional and has spent the last few years providing assistance to drug courts and counseling services in Soda Springs and Montpelier. Angela's education and work experience has helped her to provider effective and efficient assistance to individuals with mental health disorders or struggle with substance abuse.


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The locals call it La Piazzetta. This is a little public square, in the center of a practically smallest European town, nestled on a tiny island in the Mediterranean. Capri. In contrast, the views are expansive, aroma pungent, and beauty abounding. No wonder Augustus built his Empire Time Share here.
You arrive by streetcar, bus, taxi, scooter, or (if you are totally mad) on foot. Gardens of lemon trees and roses have guided you here after a probable bellissima boat ride from Napoli or the Amalfi Coast. There was a naval gladiator combat at the Blue Grotto with your tour boat and adversarial dingys filled with delighted-confused-frightened client/victims. A dash through the gauntlet of T-shirts, trinkets and tschochkie (never knew how to spell that one) at the harbor preceded your ascent. Between the two mountains you journeyed. Now, at this plateau, Piazza di Umberto Primo welcomes you. A quick look around and you grasp why they call it La Piazetta.
On one side there is the expected baroque church. On the other stands the logical city hall. In front of you is a panorama of sky and sea around the rocks. But behind you is the serpentine artery of Capri. Little alleys (vicolo) and streets (via) are time capsules of their Middle-Ages origin, still housing the human tenants who serve custodial to present day Capri.
From this artery stream the pulse of this and every piazza. Mamma and her rambunctious raggazzi, a pair of lovers, old man with a cart, old woman with a package, clueless tourist with their heads buried in an app or map instead of looking, smelling, sensing the majesty of it all. It is a symphony played in all piazzas. Yet, like and unlike the others, La Piazetta has its own unique voice, rhythm and style.
The antique bell tower clock maintains a faulty display as it tolls. No matter. No one seems to be checking the time, slugging his or her coffee, pounding the pavement, rushing to anywhere for any reason. Who looks at the town clock? Who cares that the display is flawed? This is Capri. This is Italy. Lavoro la Vita. Not Vita la Lavoro. Work to live. Don't live to work.
As you sip your vino bianco at your postage stamp table in the shoebox piazza, you can't help but glance at the waves of hilltops whence came the beverage. Your amber liquid serves as telescope, giving color to your surveying of its natural habitat. The looking glass serving its purpose, you slowly drain the contents and savor the taste.
Capri is a microcosm of urban Piazza life. There is culture, historic origins, strategic geography, everything the Roman Empire tattooed to its holdings. No exception here. From Tiberius to Mussolini, the powerful and influential praised and coveted this small island gem. Not particularly tactical or essential in war and aggression, Capri was mostly spared invasion, rape, pillaging and all that fun male civilized stuff. So it survives and thrives, this city center in miniature. "Urbs", "The City", is what Rome called municipalities back in the Latin day. Bingo! Urban. And their prized tiny get-away would characteristically assimilate everything civic and urban from the Empire. All roads led to Rome. But all boats went to Capri (if you had the juice, the coin or the connections). Of course Romans would design, construct and embrace an island city center here. Have to have a place to gather, greet, gossip, gripe, grope, and glean from the great natural nutrients that abound and surround. Vero?
Capri walks a tightrope these days. It is a tourist mecca, but maintains elegance void of plastic, strip malls, outlets, chain stores and pub-crawls. In spite of the flea market appearance of the port, Capri remains a welcoming host, as long as you wipe your feet. Hospitality and tradition, beauty and conservation, enterprise without greed, meals without phony additives, sounds without noise, smells enhanced by dioxide not monoxide…Capri is the petite prototype of everything a city center is or should aspire to be.
High-end fashion and services for the elite share this piazza with laborers of the field. The tour guide, city official, teacher, peddler and musician all belly up to the same bar for a café' lungo. Attuned visitors assimilate the rhythm. They stroll, bask, sit, ponder, smile and sip away the hours, negligent of our friendly-faulty tower clock guardian. It is like any other piazza in this respect.
Capri is everything a Piazza is or should be. Spectacular location surrounded by indescribably beauty. Clean, cultivated and caressed by it's proprietor/patrons. Hospitality without hordes. It is arguably the best island outdoor living room in the Mediterranean.
What time is it now? Memory of the Clock tells me to "Forget About It". Time to save the doc, shut down the laptop, and dream of my next visit to Capri.
Moon Stuck
September. 2014. Rome. It is the night of the Harvest Moon. This month is exceptionally juiced for creative types like me. Evolved types from the Pacific Rim announced it. Celestial magic unseen for nearly a millennium is spewing music for the muse-needy here in caput mundi. It's true. I read it online!
Sarcastic silliness aside, I welcomed this glorious vortex of heavenly hype and prepared myself to be inspired and impregnated by the silver rays of a luscious full Luna. Yikes. This sounds like a porn movie promo. Let me try again.
I propped myself in a rocking chair and pointed my now slightly pulsing frame toward the predicted rising point of my mentor for the evening, the Moon. Mozart, da Vinci, Ellington, Robin Williams? Look out! Although I am a mere spec to you genius, I am going to be brilliant tonight. My Leaves of Grass/Unfinished Symphony/Sonnet/Good-Shtick-Stuff will flow as easy as my celestial beacon rises before me. This is where you, dear reader, vomit.
Honestly, I was pumped. The Moon was beautiful, the rays were comforting and my view this evening of the hills to the South of Bella Roma was "panorama", save a few rooftop analog antennas that serve no purpose these days but will never be removed by the enterprising condominium membership. "Hey Nona, stop hanging your unmentionables on that thing". Twilight, nature, and the "Light of the Silvery Moon" are mine to embrace. Even the constant blare of sirens and motorcycles that makes up the normal Roman mantra seems to be having a café'. War and Peace, here I come.
My laptop is charged and at the ready. The empty white screen mirrors my Lunar Lamp. And then it happens.
I gaze, daydream (well, night dream), sway in my chair, calmly puff on my stogie (cigar for those not privileged to glorious moron American slang) and serve sentinel to my beacon as it creeps across the Southern Sky.
Nature. Perfect. Brilliant. Why do we, locust Homo sapiens continue to mess with it, hassle it, abuse it, alter it, or just plain attempt to destroy it? We have been given the skills by Nature Herself to be Her tenant, caretaker, protector and acolyte. Yes, SHE is Nature. If it was a HE, He would have stopped his rotation and shot us all off the planet long ago, maybe even using the harvest moon as a target just for the symmetry of it.
This night I was inspired, humbled and amazed. Nature. Hug it, worship it, protect and defend it. What an amazing secular theology this is. Tomorrow I am going to plant a tree, pick up garbage, kiss a moose, or something like that to prove my faith that we, man… um, man and WOMAN-kind, can be the true protectors of our glorious habitat. I am going to embrace Nature this evening, not write about it.
Wait a minute! I think I just did.
When you live overseas and don't have a "situation" you usually do two things. You teach English and you give tours.
My life in Italy has been filled with these experiences, mostly positive, sometimes frightening, but always interesting. When it comes to language acquisition, however, I had an epiphany that brought me to the herd of COWS (Citizens of the World).
One day I asked my class, "What is the most important language in the world"? They all responded EEEENgleesh. The die was cast for my lesson of the day.
I explained that their native/mother tongue was the most important language. Their customs, ways of communicating (especially with the hands) and overall lifestyle was something to be proud of. I was here to give them a tool so they could communicate with others around the world. Then it hit me.
Why do we call it English? They speak that in the UK (sometimes). Americans have endless versions and perversions of the language from Southern Drawl to Hip Hop Rap (that I personally consider the marvelous Walt Whitman iambic pentameter of the day). Aussies, Aukland, India, Canada, the Philippines…sheesh, the Baltic nations have a higher literacy rate and knowledge of the language then most "native" speakers. So why call it English? The International Language is here, it's now and it is the future in this global village of cyber schtick.
It's pompous, arrogant and imperialistic to promote a language as the harbinger of communication, especially when there is little harmony among the proponents. Oxford takes exception to Princeton and the "Teach Test Teach" mavens harp, "THIS IS HOW YOU PRONOUNCE IT" and "THAT'S HOW YOU SPELL IT". Sez you?! Promote a tool so the Japanese guy can explain where the hotel is to the Brazilian visitor; ok!
Look, the same rules apply to all. Love your mother tongue and cultivate it. From the Bard to Bensonhurst, take pride in how you communicate and polish your skills in the acceptable form. But, accept that there are exceptions. (accept / except) They're speaking their language different over there. (They're /There / Their). And write right about the rite of language passage. Ok, enough rage rage rage…
In a world of LOL, BFF and C U Ltr, who has the right to say what is correct and proper outside their own communications camp. If I am proposing something in London, I will put the ME in program and the U in color. And if I am hangin' with my peeps at a jazz gig in Chicago, well, "Shut up and get in the tub".
The point is, we speak, teach and cultivate an International Language (IL). It is a bit more forgiving and may ignore the GH for site, fite, nite and rite. Heck, my word program doesn't like "nite". There's a big red line under it. If you say it and I get it, it's correct. Spare me the pedantic premise that yours is the true language and you are blessing the rest of us with your prowess of prose.
The time will come when you are publishing, doing business, posting a blog and/or communicating a concept. Here you determine your audience, format, style and context without deferring to spellcheck, auto fix, cyber translator or good ol' lazyness. I be doin' this all the time, thank ya kindly.
Meanwhile, be grateful if English is your mother tongue. It gives you a head start in the International Language. But, never consider yourself better, smarter, more loquacious or literate. Those acquiring IL speak multiple languages already. Many of them have different symbols in their native language. They sure as hell are a lot smarter than the mono-lingual English native morons who adventure little, demand much and usually butcher their own lexicon.
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Member / SAG, AEA, AFTRA, SIAE, UFT, USO
• Create and direct a resident professional theater company
• Build an international multi-media communications network
• Present international creative projects to the global village
• Enhance literacy and self-esteem through "EDUTAINMENT" curricula
• Teach drama, literature, technology, production and video/film/web
• Supervise mentoring, internship and employment for students
• Produce theatrical, film, television, radio and Internet works
• Write and publish books, articles, scripts, songs and scores
• Perform and record selected works
Completed International PAVE Curricula (Performing and Visual Arts Education) Model
Developed Streaming Version of Vino Veritas for Broadcast
Created Cuisine Series Pilot with Local Chefs and Celebrities in Orlando
Author, Complete Screenplay, Queen of the Boiler Room
Collaborated with Nick Pileggi (Casino / Goodfellas)
Director, Author and Host / Rome 360º The Churches
An episodic series looking at the 360 churches located in the Roma Centro
Director, Author and Host / Vino Veritas / Wine from Around the World
Who makes it? Who presents it? Who enjoys it?
Artistic Director, 3 Amici Studios, Rome, Hollywood and Boca Raton Florida
International Full Service Production Studio working in 40 Languages
All mediums, pre to post
Author and Director / Rome, the First 3000 Years www.Rome3000.Blogspot.com
Creator and Host / Italy with Tom Shaker www.ItalyWithTomShaker.com
Guide Wars / Tour Battles International Edu-Tainment Game Show
Fugedaboutdit (Forget About It) / TV-Internet Comedy Show "Set" in NYC, "Shot" in Paris at an "Irish" Pub
The King and The Pope / Feature Film about the Papal Visit of John Paul II to Norway
www.InternationalImaginationInstitute.com USA 501(c) 3 Non Profit
Imagination Institute in Italy www.iiitaly.com Image, Instruction, Itineraries
Italian NGO
Web TV Italy www.WebTvItaly.com Everything Italian online and Free for All
• Founding Artistic Director / international non-profit corporation (Partita Iva #08033741003)
• CEO of Studio Colosseo Pre to Post Production Facility, a division of iiitaly.com
• Author and recording artist for audio and video guides
• Author-Performer, Rome, the 1st 3000 years, one-man musical salute to the Eternal City
• Lecture-guide and guide trainer
• Producer and Lead Singer Tom and His "Cats" Jazz, Blues and Standards Band
• Creator and Author Rome-Mania Series of articles and soon to be published book
• Coordinator, International Jazz Workshop with Barry Harris
• Keynote Speaker, E-Factor Leadership Seminar, Paris
2006 HBO ROME - Episode 11 "Spoils" / Character-Court Lictor
2004 Passion of the Christ - Mel Gibson / Character-Eyepatch
2000-Present www.TomShaker.com
• Board Member, USO Rome
• President, AICR, American International Club of Rome, 2003-4
• Short stories and articles: clients include Continental Airlines, Al Italia, Shearman Law Firm
• Author of original lyrics for songs, "Family", "Falling Down" and "Italiano-Americano"
• Member of SIAE (Union for Authors and Composers in Italy)
• Voice Artist, dubbing, original productions Disney, RAI, Mediaset, King World, HBO…
• Writer, voice artist and producer for "Amazing History", 65 episodes, RAI 3 International
• Jazz and Blues Singer/Composer / Clients include Ambassadors Mel Sembler and Tony
Hall, St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rose Garden Palace Hotel, Grand Palace Hotel, Palazzo
Borghese, Quirinale Palace, American Women's Association, Rome, Commune di Frascati
• Marketing Director of Vatican Tours and Beyond - Tour and Transfer Company
• English conversation tutor to Senator Montecone of the Italian Parliament and Professor
Luciano Caglioti, Roma Uno University
1978-2006, The Storybuilders
• CEO and founder of this international production company that has Film, Television,
Industrial, Theatre and Trade Show credits / Past clients include GM, Ford, Chrysler,
AT & T, American Express, Michigan Bell, AAA, Dominos Pizza, Coca Cola…
• Signatory and member of Screens Actors Guild (SAG), American Federation of Television
and Radio Announcers (AFTRA) and Actors Equity Association (AEA)
• Member, The Adcraft Club of Detroit
1979-1990, McDonalds Corporation
• Developed Local Store Marketing campaigns for SEMMOA (South-Eastern Michigan
McDonalds Owner-Operator Association)
• Created POP (Point of Purchase) outreach programs to public schools / Directed the Ronald
McDonald Field Program under the supervision of the RAM (Regional Ad Manager)
• Collaborated with client advertising agencies (Ex. Ross Roy, J. Walter Thompson, Campbell Ewald, Satchi and Satchi)
• Consultant at Hamburger University in Oakbrook, Il.
• Board member of the Ronald McDonald Houses in Ann Arbor and Detroit / Consultant to Ronald McDonald Children's Charities (RMCC)
• Performed as Ronald McDonald / Trained other actors internationally / Wrote original
Scripts for schools shows, ad spots and marketing campaigns
2005 University of Malta
• Artistic Director, PAVE Program Performing and Visual Arts Education
• Wrote and produced original musical version of Dickens' Christmas Carol
• Designed summer musical theatre repertory season for international student candidates
Premiere Season June 2006
• London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Negotiated Examination Center Status with LAMDA www.lamda.org.uk
• Foundation for International Education - Negotiated Host Campus Status with FIE
• Developed interdisciplinary dept. for film, theatre, dance, art, graphic and web design
• Incorporated professional arts training into instruction techniques for educators
• Founded www.linkacademy.it / European Academy of Dramatic Arts
Director, LINK TV
• Designed, built and operated full-service digital HD production studios on campus
• Wrote and implemented production curricula focused on language acquisition
• Created promotional and educational pieces for broadcast and marketing venues
• Supervised student-produced film and video works
• Built daily live broadcast division on web, satellite and analogue antenna
Director, International Division
• Developed campaign for international student recruitment
• Coordinated Visiting Student Support Services Office
• Proofed and edited all English language web pages, publications and documents
Professor of Advanced English
• Designed, implemented and currently teaching an annual two-semester program where
Students write, produce and market original documentary works
• March, 2004 - created and taught a one-week intensive course following the tenets and goals of the World Food Program (WFP) / Guest lecturer, Tony Hall, US Ambassador to FAO.
• October, 2003 – created and taught a two-week intensive immersion course where students scripted and presented a television news program complete with ad spots, field reports and in-depth reporting / Now an annual program.
• September 2003 and 2004– designed and implemented a two-week intensive immersion course for the Italian Military (Army-SME). Student groups researched, created and presented marketing campaigns for original military products.
2000 Rome Italian Language, Berlitz
1994 University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• Doctoral Candidate (Ed D) in Organizational Development / Fellowship funded by
Bill and Camille Cosby
• Thesis:
"Storybuilding / Curriculum Alternative for Multi-Racial Student Populations"
1976-78 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Master of Arts, Directing
• President, Michigan Union
• Thesis, "Brecht and the Concept of Alienation During the Weimar Republic"
• Counselor, Office of Admissions
1970-1974 Kent State University, Ohio
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
• Minor in Secondary Education, Teaching Certification, K-12
• Editor, The Chestnut Burr (University Yearbook)
• Founder, All Campus Programming Board
• Founder, May 4 Candlelight Vigil
• Member, Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Key, Men's Honorary Associations
• Member, National Residence Hall Honorary
• Recipient, Senior Service Award
Teaching Certifications
• New York State, Education, K-12, Literature, Arts and Technology
• New York City, K-12, Arts, English, Creative Writing
• Ohio, K-12, Liberal Arts
• Michigan, K-12, Literature Science and the Arts
1999 High School for Global Studies, NYC District 15, Brooklyn Humanities and Video
1999 Roosevelt Island Youth Program, Drama and Video Director 1997 Queens College, Queens
NY / Lecture-Director Duke Ellington course and production
1996 MS158Q, Marie Curie Middle School, NYC District 26, Bayside / Drama and Video
1997 Beacon Program, MS 158 and JHS 216 / Drama and Video After School Programs
1975 Portage County Bd. of Education, Ohio / Educational Consultant and Teacher Trainer
1976 Univ. Of Michigan, Ann Arbor / Admissions Counselor / Selective and Competitive
1974 Kent State University, Ohio / Admissions Counselor / Undergraduate Department
1999 Brooklyn School for Global Studies / Director of Technology, Video and the Arts
• Designed Theatre, Television and Video Programs
• Aided in construction of Student Web Site
• Implemented usage of 120 Mac Computers driven by server throughout the school
• Supervised student-produced Theatre, Video, Print and Web Portfolios
• Designed and implemented curriculum for creative writing, art infusion in humanities and technology usage to aid instruction
1996-1999 Marie Curie Middle School, MS 158, Bayside, Queens
• Appointed Instructor of Drama and Video
• New York City Certification 665B, Performing Arts, Drama / New York State High School Certification, Speech
• Built a complete theatre and video program from neglected, archaic and broken parts
• Staged student written works and supervised the presentation of student video projects
• Transformed closets into editing rooms, coatrooms into costume closets and storage rooms into television studios
• Served as consultant to NTTI (National Teacher Training Institute), MSI (Middle School Initiative) and UFT (United Federation of Teachers)
• The Beacon Program, MS 158 and JHS 216, Bayside, Queens Created an after school drama and video program with neighborhood students from two schools
• Staged "Inherit the Wind", "A Christmas Carol" and various student written works
• Consulted with Beacon sights on how to implement performing arts programs.
Professor of English - Rome
· Senators from the Italian Parliament
· Public Schools of Rome
· Virgilio Superiore
· Visconti Media
· Pantheon Elementare
· Berlitz
• Intensive Business English
• Berlitz Kids, Program Development
• Private conversation
Voice dubbing artist, Italian to English Films (various features, cartoons and documentaries)
The Passion of the Christ Mel Gibson Speaking role of "Eyepatch"
Rome HBO Court Lictor Episode "Spoils"
RAI 1 Dominica In Big Band Vocalist
Guide text, scripts and itineraries for sites throughout Italy
THEATRE / Rome /Ford English Theatre
"The Bear" by Anton Chekhov - Male Lead
"Picture This" by Lamdon Coleman- Male Lead
"Ibsen meets Strindberg"-Strindberg
1998 BIRDSVILLE / A High Flyin' Rock and Role Musical Wrote, produced and directed an adaptation of Aristophanes Birds Showcased / Kaufman Theatre, 42nd Street
THE HUMBLE THEATRE COMPANY Founding Artistic Director / Multi-cultural performing arts troupe emphasizing non-traditional casting and ethnic inclusion in theatrical production.
1999 SOPHISTICATED STUDENTS Hired by the Queens College Department of Theatre, Dance and Drama to produce the first annual Queens Initiative project (Quip); a program where students throughout the Borough of Queens are invited to prepare a performance piece based on the works of a selected artist. 1999 honored the centennial of Duke Ellington.
AT HOME IN ROME A novel about life in the Eternal City
ROME, THE FIRST 3000 YEARS One-man musical review of the Eternal City
JAZZ, THE Ist 100 YEARS A look at the evolution of this American Art Form
KISSA GRANDPA An Italian-American-Italian Migration Documentary
REX Theme song lyrics for European TV series
YO, WALT! Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, Camden, NJ.
Original musical presenting the life and works of Whitman through poetry and modern Rap
START WITH THE HEART Robert Crown Institute for Health, Hinsdale, IL
An original musical teaching the anatomy and functions of the heart
A TIGER TALE Film Short honoring the Detroit Tigers baseball team
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