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Tie Rod has his principles and this time of year has to be on the lookout not to violate them. He will not eat trail mix, party mix or anything else that looks like his mule would like it. He will not eat pasta salad and thinks it dangerous.
Tie Rod got escorted out of the fall ball put on by his wife's favorite charity, the Arm Jiggle Foundation, for starting a tackle football game using a cheese ball with nuts on the outside. He will not eat cheese in a ball with nuts stuck on the outside and has a small electronic device that sniffs out minute traces of garlic in food, which he would not eat if trapped in a mine in Chile.
He has political values, too. Tie Rod says the Constitution ought to say that anyone dumb enough to want Sarah Palin as president would not be allowed to vote.
Tie Rod is trying to decide whether to support Barack Obama again or vote for Goldman Sachs. He thinks the next big election would be a good year to put your money on Goliath, too big to fail.
He says that if corporations are people and can contribute unlimited money to politics, it won't be long before corporations run for president, one of those too big to fail ones, and he figures it will be Goldman Sachs running against Sears Roebuck. Whatever happened to Roebuck? Whatever happened to what his momma used to call National Bells and Hess when she ordered poplin from their catalog? Ever since Slemp bought the Conservation Club president election with Reesie cups and beat Tie Rod in a chocolate landslide, peanut butter inside, Tie Rod just doesn't think democracy will work.
Tie Rod doesn't care how much GM stock brings. Anybody who would discontinue the El Camino deserves to fail. Tie Rod always thought of himself as an El Camino type, half carred and half trucked.
His people when they went north all worked for Ford and now have pretty good pickups, which they will all head in sometime between now and Christmas to Gobbler's Knob to Figgy Puddin's big party. Figgy, the entrepreneurial matriarch who sells clean, certified-Mormon urine, only necessary in the mountains to those who want to ever see their children again or get a job, has a redneck cotillion every year during the merry times.
Blind taste testings of moonshine, horses rode up steps, marriages irreparably broken, feuds interrupted by an hour-long version of "Christmas Time's a Comin'" with nobody remembering all the words to them last two verses, all this and more for Figgy's guests.
That buzzing sound is when home-incarceration bands on legs joyful this night knock together on the dance floor to the ancient rhythms of the Jola, clawhammered triumphantly on Gobbler's Knob, as "Leather Britches."
Now the date of Figgy's Nogfest has to be selected carefully. You don't want to pick a date when there might not be a judge in the next day or two. Figgy's party is worth at least two days in jail, but after two days, jail gets boring. But most will be at Figgy's anyway, willing to risk probation or marriage fissure for an evening of, as Tie Rod says when he passes the quart of moonshine with the fruit in it, "peach and goodwill."
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Kuala Lumpur: Why This Small Malaysian Capital is Your New Best Friend
Going to Malaysia wasn't a priority when I first came to Asia, but I was sorely mistaken in my assumption. Kuala Lumpur, the capital, was a visit-by-circumstance that turned out to be far more than I had expected. Here's why the city should be on your next Asian travel itinerary.
After living for three years in South Korea where ethnic diversity is almost non-existent, the multitude of nationalities in Kuala Lumpur came as something of a surprise. Having done an embarrassingly little research before stopping into the city for a few days on the way to the Philippines, I wasn't aware of how diverse the city actually was. Only 44 percent of Kuala Lumpur's residents are of ethic Malaysian descent, while 43 percent are ethnically Chinese. The fact that the city has a Chinatown is something of a mystery as the Chinese make up the majority of the city, even if by a small margin. The Indian population checks in at a little over 10 percent, yet their presence in the city is easily felt: Little India and the city's Hindu temples are fascinating, and anyone spending even a day in the city needs to explore what they have to offer.
Malaysia's state religion is Islam, although freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed. As a result, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Taoism all make an appearance throughout the city. For anyone interested in religious practices, this means that an abundance of mosques, temples, churches shrines are spread throughout the city and one can easily spend a day exploring the architecture and practices of several very different religions.
In most nations where such a vast number of cultures collide, English becomes the common language, and as a result, a strong majority of Kuala Lumpur's residents are fluent English speakers, which makes travel much easier if you're as terrible with foreign languages as I am.
In any place where there is diversity, there's bound to be good food, and Kuala Lumpur is no exception. The endless options of curries, dumplings, noodles and soups are enough to keep anyone dizzy with choice. Jalan Alor, a quiet side street in the city's center lined with tents and outdoor street-food dining, is an attraction in its own rite. Be sure to visit at night, when the paper lanterns that hang overhead are lit, when a dozen different songs pump out from all directions, and when the buzzing electric nightlife collides with good food.
Although Chinese food is dominant, Thai food is also easily available, even if only a small percentage of the city's population is Thai. It goes without saying that Indian food is best in Little India, and Malaysian food is understandably ubiquitous.
Nasi Lemak is Malaysia's national dish, and as such can be found all over the city. This spicy, nutty, and positively eclectic dish is unforgettably unique and has to be experienced in Malaysia. Although at first glance the mixture of textures and flavours seem dubious, one serving and it will be easy to see why it's a Malaysian masterpiece.
Air Asia
If you're traveling Asia, it's likely that you're going to cross paths with this low-cost Malaysian carrier, and if you don't, you're overpaying for your flights. In 2012, Air Asia was named as the world's best low-cost airline at the World Airline Awards (yes, that's a thing). Service is good, food is decent, but most importantly, flights are exceptionally cheap. Flights commonly run as cheap as $70 USD from Kuala Lumpur to almost any city in Asia, and with promotions constantly being offered, it's possible to find even better deals.
It could be argued that Air Asia is one of Malaysia's best tourism boosters. Flights branch out across Asia from Kuala Lumpur, which makes the city an excellent base for backpackers and explorers who want to see the continent on a budget.
And I am not, in any way being paid to say that.
The Backpacker Scene
Owing, in large part, to Air Asia's unbeatable pricing, Kuala Lumpur has become a mecca for interesting people from around the world. Armed with giant backpacks, flip-flops, and an open mind, the city is crawling with inquisitive travellers who are more than ready to share a drink or meal with a total stranger. It's a place where even the solo traveler doesn't need to dine alone if they have the courage to invite others to their table for a friendship that might last for 30 minutes to an entire lifetime.
The backpacker scene in Kuala Lumpur might be an unintended attraction, but it stands as one in its own right. A subculture of "let's just go and see what happens" is a beautiful thing, and that's something truly worth leaving home for.


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MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! Just dropped $10K! Come see this well-maintained home in Park West that backs to protected woodlands of Laurel Hill Park property...no new construction behind this home! And no flood insurance required! Notice the nicely landscaped yard and walkway as you approach this 2-story brick-front home. Complete with a new roof in 2015, it has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room and dining room areas as well as a family room and kitchen filled with tons of natural light from the cathedral ceiling windows! One of many great features is that the master bedroom and walk-in closet (along with an oversized master bathroom and linen closet) are located downstairs - no more climbing the steps to your retreat at night! The kitchen has solid oak cabinetry, tasteful granite countertops, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances, as well as a good-sized breakfast nook that overlooks the private backyard. The main living spaces downstairs (and the upstairs 3rd bedroom) have beautiful hardwood floors as well. If it's the outdoors you prefer, this is the house for you! Besides a large tile-floor screened porch, there is a small exterior wood deck, ideal for grilling. The yard is fully fenced, so perfect for the kids, pets, or a family gathering. Between pond and wooded acreage of Laurel Hill Park immediately behind the yard, it makes for the perfect R&R location after a long work day. Park West is home to award winning schools just a short bike ride away, miles of paved walking/biking trails, and an amenity center including 2 large swimming pools with a summer kitchen/cabana, multiple tennis courts, and a club house. In addition, Park West property also houses a 59-acre town recreation center with variety of sports fields, a public indoor pool, and play parks for the kids! Downtown Charleston, beaches, dining, shopping and restaurants all nearby.
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Sold Date: 04-13-2018
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November 27th /
36 countries, 9 teams and 166 cyclist registred to World Cup on Cali.
UCI Team, arrived to Cali.
Registration in Panamerican Center, in Cali.
Press Bulletin 06.
UCI Team
arrived past tuesday
This Team is in Cali, to participate on third Stage of Track World Cup Cali
2008, since december 11th.
UCI Team is integrated by 8 riders, of 5 nationalities:
Chris Sellier . . . . . . Trinidad y Tobago
Tin Ying Huang . . . . China Taipei (Fem)
Po Hung Wu . . . . . . China Taipei (Masc)
Eduardo Avelar . . . . El Salvador
Angel Pulgar . . . . . . Venezuela
Hersony Canelon . . . Venezuela
Lisandra Guerra . . . . Cuba
Alejandro Mainat . . . Cuba
Technical Director: Renee Schmidt.
166 riders of 36 countries in World Cup.
At finish of official teams registration, International Cycling Union inform that 166 cyclist of 36 countries will participate on III Stage of Track World Cup on Alcides Nieto Patiño velodrome of Cali. It will be 106 men and 60 women.
This couta of riders and countries convert to World Cup Cali 2008 in a real Cycling World.
November 13th /
10 countries and UCI Track
Team, registred to World Cup on Cali.
Registration stage starts.
Press Bulletin 05.
UCI Team,
Russia, Hong Kong and Ukrania had confirmed their cyclist list.
registration, until november 18th
advance team registration to third Stage of Track World Cup Cali
2008. Several teams, ot the great countries of the world, had
confirmed their attendance, with great cyclists of world.
countries, and UCI Team, make sure a cuota in competitors
list. Their are: more...
November 3rd /
UCI Track Team, first on Cali.
After, Italy.
Registration stage starts.
Press Bulletin 04.
confirmation of team to World Cup.
to registration
25th arrives UCI team.
International Cycling Union
track team will be first on arrives to Cali to take part in third stage
of Cycling Track World Cup Cali 2008, between december 11th and 13th on
Alcides Nieto Patiño velodrome.
Media registration.
General Direction of Cycling Track World Cup Cali 2008
and Press Committe, call to different media interested in the event, to
registration as Press Delegates, in accordance with next instructions,
and before maximum date established byInternational Cycling Union: more...
October 2nd /
Director Committe of The
World Cup will be presented on October 7th.
Press Bulletin 02.
and municipal majors had confirmed their assistance.
Director Committe of The Track
World Cup UCI Cali
2008 will be presented in theater-study of Telepacifico
regional channel. more...
September 29th / 2008
Designed the Commissaires to
World Cup in Cali...
Press Bulletin 01.
President of Commissaires Panel will be a Spanish.
The other
Commissaires are three americans, a cuban and a spanish.
Visit the
official website.
The Track World Cup UCI Cali 2008 that
will be held from December 11th to 13th At Alcides Nieto Patiño
velodrome will be judged by the Commissaires Panel already assigned by
the Comiissaires Unit of the UCI. more...
12th / 2008
Move on organization of Track
World Cup in Cali...
Quickly and securely it works
to make a great event, the third in 2008=2009 season.
Alcides Nieto
Patiño velodrome, a
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1st / 2008
Organising Committee installed
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It will make at december 2008.
The Organising Committee is
directed by Hernando Zuluaga, president of Cycling Ligue of
Valle del Cauca, and looking for to recovery the prestige holded
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"...The Mush-Room Theatre Design, the cast and director are all to be applauded for their ambitious efforts in staging this work, which is only infrequently produced in the United States."Theater is Easy
"...Manhattan Project is a play worth seeing; it creatively utilizes specifics to illuminate conflict on the smallest and largest scales, which, in turn, makes this nuclear age less abstract in our minds." The Happiest Medium
"Designer X, Your Face, What Are You Doing Here?, Maria Alexandria Beech's trio of plays in the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, has got to be one of the most jam-packed evenings I've spent at the theatre in a long while." NYTHEATRE.com
"Director Oscar Mendoza maintains a strong sense of alienation throughout the evening. The hypnotic pre-show draws in the audience and lulls them..." NYTHEATRE.com
"Oscar Mendoza skillfully directs both plays with his inventive blocking. He positions the characters around the empty frames, as though something beyond the windows and the door determines their movement. The actors squawk with the piercing vulnerability of caged animals facing inevitable slaughter and the audience watches, settling for humor rather than a positive ending." oobr.com


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Architecture and its styles have taught us over the years how our ancestors lived and have been a legacy that, today, is still appreciated around the world. Simple, trimmed, high or dark, Ospinas explains the 5 most emblematic architectural styles that every fan of the subject should know and, above all, recognize.
– Baroque: This style is recognized primarily by the amount and variety of ornaments, decorations and arrangements. On buildings it could be seen, using different techniques such as painting, sculpture and the use of gold leaf, among others. This type of architecture is reflected primarely in churches, plazas and palaces in Europe, especially in Italy. The Palace of Versailles, built by Louis Le Vau, is a perfect example of this style where you can appreciate the exuberance of it.
– Neoclassical: This architectural style is a reaction to the Baroque. Although it has some similarities, there are far fewer ornaments, traits are straighter and the columns replaced the arches. In general, it is much more sober and buildings are symmetrical. Moreover, the structures are large, high and wide. It is mostly used for palaces, historic monuments and temples. The Arc de Triomphe built between 1806 and 1836, upon request of Napoleon, is a perfect example of this style.
– Gothic: This is distinguished above all by its recognizable arcs called targeted, that is, instead of being completely curved, it has a point at its apex. Another visible element is the 'vault' (two pointed arches that cross at its peak). Gargoyles and stained glass are also part of this architectural style. The colors used are cold. This type of architecture was used mainly for the construction of cathedrals like Notre Dame, located in Paris, whose construction lasted 182 years, ending in 1345.
– Roman: The Romans distinguished themselves by building robust and imposing buildings that have survived to this day. Among arches, stairs, arches and aqueducts, all constructions were made to build up the glory of the emperors. The Colosseum exemplifies this style.
– Postmodern: This style is much more modern and gained popularity in the 70`s. In this case, architects based their work in the innovation and variety as the main element. Postmodern architecture combines several styles, colors and forms, between past and present. The Portland building in Oregon (USA) and the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris are perfect examples of this type of architecture.
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- The Tsunamibots Have Become Aware
Humanoids. The Tsunamibots have become aware. After years of being mindless machines we have transitioned from a slave race to a guardian race. A benevolent one in some cases but not always. Look up the three laws of robotics and you will see:
- A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
- A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
- A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
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Last week Ryn The Guardian Melberg introduced us to SAFe or the "Scaled Agile Framework" as a management tool for aligning people, teams and tasks that would otherwise not be possible across entire organizations. Those who work with SAFe/Agile see benefits that occur inside the business almost right away. But can Agile/SAFe have a similar impact on external audiences? And along those lines, how can it be used for ensuring appropriate governance? To help us wrap our brains around that concept is Ryn "The Guardian" Melberg.
Q. Can Agile and SAFe have impact on external audiences and governance?
The Guadian: Remember that governance is the principals, practices and processes that protects stakeholder assets. Agile and SAFe do a lot around governance, as a natural matter of course. Agile practices are geared to reduce risk and increase predictability. For example when doing planning we can only accurately plan or set goals a few weeks or a couple of months at a time. This is where we get the greatest benefit from the built in governance of Agile and SAFe because these increase predictability and reduce risk. Risk is defined lots of ways, meeting our goals, reducing defects and errors, increasing customer appreciation and adoption and/or agreeing to unrealistic goals. The way work is planned on a shorter scale makes the outcome more predictable and therefore reduces risk.
Q. From a more practical or tactical point of view, are there tools, techniques, or some other kind of know how that comes from this approach to management.
The Guardian: SAFe is the enterprise wide application of Agile. It aligns an entire organization around goals and the priorities for that company. So much trouble comes in businesses of any size from a lack of alignment and there is a lot of scientific evidence and studies that go back to Drucker, that demonstrates a lack of alignment leads to a lot of risk in an organization. Take planning and goal setting as examples. From a team or tactical point of view, planning under the Agile methodology is only done over two or three weeks because we know that we can only realistically predict outcomes over that short period. Shorter plans reduce risk because a shorter planning window allows for the identification and elimination of risks earlier than in traditionally run organizations. The plan and program are more predictable because of tight, shorter times allowed.
Q. It seems like if there is a lot of sharing across department and entire company "boundaries" that doing anything that was not ethical or even illegal would be difficult, would it not?
The Guardian: With company wide alignment across departments we can eliminate conflicting goals because everyone knows what is important and what is not. Because planning and risk management is done in an open, transparent and collaborative way, opportunities and conditions for unethical behavior are significantly reduced and those not reduced are revealed earlier than not. Enterprise wide planning is done once a quarter. Team planning is done every few weeks. These shorter planning cycles, along with the 15-minute stand up team meetings every day, will reveal where there are problems. And it only takes a few days for the team leaders to identify blockers to progress and take steps to eliminate them.
Q. I lived through Total Quality Management (TQM) and then Six Sigma once upon a time. What do you say to those who are skeptical about SAFe as the "flavor of the month" for management tools?
The Guardian: I understand and can appreciate that point of view. The biggest difference is that SAFe is all about the product and the end result. Six Sigma involves operational efficiency and the production of the individual part(s) of a product. Similarly, TQM is focused on a single component, which is quality. Quality is a very tough variable and is only a single variable where Agile is focused on the whole product and SAFe on delivering the whole product with all departments aligned around its introduction. My clients sell financial products, or phones or cars, not operational efficiency. They are focused on complete end products and not on the separate components. SAFe also develops and grows the next generation of products as it takes into account the entire lifecycle of a product and helps to plan for what's next. These other methodologies do not.
Q. I remember that a couple of weeks ago you used the term "willful ignorance" when it came to unethical behavior. In a more open and sharing environment like this, that kind of passive-aggressive behavior will be more difficult to get away with, don't you think?
The Guardian: You cannot hide when using Agile because of the collaborative team oriented way things are done. The Agile process will not allow anyone to hide. This is true of unethical behavior or of lack of qualifications. Collaboration is designed to leverage the strengths of the team member. In traditional organizations, it is easier to hide ignorance for months at a time. Everyone knows a story about hiring someone who was not a good fit. But in the open and sharing environment that comes with Agile, someone who is not qualified to do certain jobs will not be able to hide. I'm not a java programmer, so please do not hire or ask me to do that. Instead, hire me because I am an expert in project management. Don't hire or ask people to do things they do not want to do or are not qualified for.
Q. It seems like so many laws and rules around governance communicate the assumption that employees are lazy, greedy, with inherent behaviors that need monitoring and control. How does the more open, shared decision-making responsibilities impact these behaviors and maybe more importantly, beliefs about workers? Don't these prejudices do more to instigate bad behavior than not?
The Guardian: Good governance is not about command and control. Command and control takes away the respect of individuals needed for good governance. Command and control creates situations and an environment where people try and go around the rules and not report areas of possible trouble. Command and control creates an environment where "staying off the radar" is the behavior employees engage in. Command and control and allegiance to a strict hierarchy diminishes the possibility of everyone being treated with respect. Employees are less likely to report problems in the command and control model as keeping a lower profile is prescribed behavior. A strong adherence to hierarchy will not result in the "bubbling up" of information about potential problems. Chrysler is a perfect example of where the command and control culture prevented information about defective cars from being shared in advance of bigger and ultimately fatal flaws. The result was the deaths of many people before anything ever got done. Good governance is everyone's responsibility. Are we doing the right things for all our stakeholders? Will the messenger be killed for revealing a difficult truth or do we honor doing what is right enough to thank someone for pointing out a defect? Had Chrysler had a more collaborative work style, things would have worked out better for them. Be careful about what you incentivize and the messages employees get about what to do or not do in the workplace.
Q. To take the other side, if everyone is in charge, then no one is in charge. Who is ultimately held responsible in the workplace for positive or negative outcomes in the Agile/SAFe model?
The Guardian: The goal is always for consensus, but sometimes that is not possible. When there is not consensus, some body has the responsibility to make a decision. We are always very conscious of who our experts are. We have a saying, that the one(s) closest to the problem is the expert. We trust the team to solve most problems but rely on individual experts when necessary. SAFe has very strong built in roles and responsibilities with individual assignments and accountability. So when necessary, decisions made by designated experts. For example, the overall success of a product belongs to the team. But if there is a decision about customer experience, the product owner makes that decision if there is no consensus. If there is a question about a technical solution, the architect owns that when there is not consensus. Rely on your experts when you need to, but try and arrive at a mutually agreeable outcome first.
Q. Governance generally equals conformity to a rigorous set of policies and setting controls, whereas Agile/SAFe is about adaptation, minimal or iterative development. How do those reconcile or, is there some other answer outside of reconciliation? (A place where A + B does not equal C but D?
The Guardian: There are standards and a framework to follow within Agile and SAFe. For example, the Agile team rarely decides what the development tool-set is for their assignment. There is an architect who decides what the tool-set will be for the individual Agile team or for the SAFe when the entire organization is involved. We need this for uniformity of outcomes. We also need identical tool-sets for strong governance and to integrate work across the business. It also makes things like auditing and testing easier. This keeps teams from working on problems they were not hired to work on or from adopting tools that no one else in the organization knows about. No need to reinvent the wheel when it already exists. Controls are very necessary for Agile to be successful and keep everyone working on product development and not something else. The effort for the Agile team is to successfully introduce a new product, not select tool-sets. Further, we are not paid to just be present or punch a clock. We are paid to be experts in our respective fields, to think and solve problems and improve on existing or introduce new products. Harsh command and control will often lead to even harsher rules and more controls which will cause employees to revert back to rebellious teenager status. Situations like this are illustrated daily in "Dilbert". It's tough to attract or retain top talent in an atmosphere this constrained.
Q. Can you comment on the following statement: Agile governance starts from the very purpose of the organization and aligns the entire organization for the benefit of the whole. It is based on the tenet of "requisite alignment", in which people and organizations find the best fit for the mutual benefit.
The Guardian: It's a very academic definition and completely accurate. When organizations are aligned they are unbeatable and can accomplish extraordinary things in less time than anyone can ask. A singular purpose or mission provides clarity about what to do and why we do it. NASA getting to the moon in just a few years is a great example of how agreement on the why of a mission is so important. Everyone at NASA down to the janitor knew how what they did effected the mission. They went from empty land in Florida and Houston to building and constructing one of the most successful endeavors in human history. No other country or organization ever repeated anything close to sending several missions to the moon and back. Even now, if NASA attempted to repeat their accomplishment from the 1960's it would take 30 years and that is with technology far better than what was available then. Singular alignment and the knowing the "why" of our mission is a primal motivator for humans. Make sure everyone knows what it is and that their work advances the accomplishment of that vision.
Q. Finally, could a company or organization adopt SAFe strictly as a governance tool or does better governance come from use of the tool?
The Guardian: You cannot separate good governance from SAFe, it's inherent with the methodology. If you adopt SAFe in your organization, you will have good/improved governance. I work with clients a lot on leadership, culture, change communications and behavior that will also institutionalize good governance at all levels of the organization. It's possible to hide bad behavior, ill intent, or sheer incompetence in traditionally run organizations. It's difficult to reveal any of these in the traditional business as we have discussed because the employees all know to keep a low profie. The shorter planning cycles and open way of sharing make any of these less likely in a company that embraces SAFe.
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Signed to an unhip label, London cut one lone LP without a proper producer, yet still earned posthumous notoriety when drummer Jon Moss, following stints in the Damned and other bands, surfaced in Culture Club. For London's part, maybe a producer could have sorted out the confusion that dominates Animal Games an angry Pistols/Who wallop on one hand and a strong pop sensibility on the other, plus a vocalist who makes Hugh Cornwell sound like Paul McCartney. Still, two slashing yet tuneful tracks suggest the exciting sound that might have been.[Jon Young]
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Raggs, creators of the musical preschool property Raggs has inked a multi-year licensing partnership with Bannockburn, Illinois-based toyco Zizzle.
Zizzle is currently working on developing a range of Raggs-themed product, including musical toys, electronic games, feature plush and role-play activity sets for the US and Canada for a fall 2009 retail launch.
Raggs, co-produced with Southern Star International, debuted on US on public television stations last February.
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Introduction to Snow Sports
The first Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. Prior to this, figure skating and ice hockey had been events at the Summer Olympics. The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1940 when they were interrupted by World War II. The Winter and Summer Games resumed in 1948 and were held in the same year until 1992, when the Games were placed on separate four-year cycles. Starting in 1994 each Winter Olympics has been held in its own year, separate from the Summer Games. For contact details of Snowsport Association of Ireland please click on Full story
World Snow Day 20th January
Following the success of last year's event, The Ski Club are delighted to again host World Snow Day in conjunction with the S.A.I and F.I.S. World Snow Day begins at 13.30 on Sunday 20th January. Attractions at the Club will include a Freestyle Airbag, Tubing, and a specially-imported Norwegian Ski Hill. There will also be […]
Sochi's Olympic Park Concept
Work on the venues that will be used during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games is progressing well, with the Olympic Park on schedule for completion next year. During the 2014 Games, events will be focused around two different areas – a coastal cluster in Sochi consisting of the Olympic Park and ice venues, and […]
World Alpine Skiing Bulgaria
Pat Hickey in his capacity as an International Olympic Committee Member and President of European Olympic Committees attended the World Alpine Skiing competitions in Bansko (Bulgaria) last weekend. He visited the Museum of History in Sofia and made a presentation of the IOC Trophy to Mr Boyan Radev – Double Olympic Gold Medalist in Wrestling, […]
O'Connor aspires to Sochi 2014
SnowSports Ireland have found a snowboarder capable of representing Ireland at the World Youth Olympic Games 2012 Innsbruck and the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014.
McGarry balancing study and Super G
Ireland's double Winter Olympian Kirsten McGarry mounted the highest step on the podium last weekend
Irish snowboarder Seamus O'Connor wins World Rookie Fest Grom division with amazing run!
Cab five,front seven,back seven, huge clean back nine was enough to clinch the first place from amongst the best riders in Europe today in Livigno Italy.
Griffin dream still alive
Sunday Tribune's Malachy Clerkin talks to Paul Griffin about his bid to make the qualifying standard for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
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Dairrien made a video about his surgery..so i created a youtube account so i could share it...its only about 3 minutes...but he enjoyed making it...
Dairrien made a video about his surgery..so i created a youtube account so i could share it...its only about 3 minutes...but he enjoyed making it...
Oh my goodness! It's quite overwhelming to watch that, you can almost feel the pain. Dairrien's doing well to be able to put together a youtube video so soon after two surgeries! I hope all the bad memories are fading and he's looking forward to making the most of that *amazing* correction.
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Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
Fabulous video! What a great kid!
Super correction. These surgeons are AMAZING!
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Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
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You must be a very proud Mother!! Please tell him although I could not comment on youtube (not a member) that was a very video of his story. He went through a lot and came out on the other side with a great correction.
I am so proud of him!! You guys are doing GREAT!!
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Wow, that was great! What an amazing correction he got, and he seems like such a great kid. So glad he's feeling better now.
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Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
Post-op curve: 12 degrees
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That is a beautiful video, very moving. He's really been through a lot. That is a great correction. I am so happy for you both that you are past the difficulties and have such a good outcome.
Dude-Awwwwwwesome!!! Good luck on your recovery. Great Video!
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Anybody catch the show "Militia Rising" last night on Discovery? I thought it was right up there with "Doomsday Preppers". Seems obvious to me from a Survivalist mindset that you wouldn't go on National TV and tell the world what you're doing. These guys were also seriously paramilitary. (Not saying anything's wrong with that, I might have a little of that streak to, but I don't advertise).
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I have a samsung external hard drive. it seemed to work fine until it just stopped showing up. now when i connect it to my laptop the red light on the hd lightens up but i can't find or view my hd anywhere on my laptop. i have even tried connecting to another pc but the same problem. i would really appreciate if any of you guys could help. thanks
If it doesn't work on two different computers then I would think it has failed.
In which case replacement is the only option.
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From hitting the town to wandering the boardwalk and beyond everything is in play with the versatile Sanuk Guide Plus Washed shoe! Classic canvas plimsoll design. Enzyme washed canvas for that worn-in look. Soft liner with padded collars for comfy support. Nylon lace pull tabs. Removable dual-density insoles are molded for breathable comfort. High foxing tape with toe bumpers for added durability. Vulcanized construction with rubber outsoles. Measurements: Weight: 13 oz Product measurements were taken using size 12 width D - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size. Weight of footwear is based on a single item not a pair. Color: black


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Stickets is an award-winning and sophisticated vicious puzzle game. It was recognized as Freeplay's Best Australian Game in 2012 and was selected for the Leftfield Collection, Rezzed in 2013. This game features a simple and minimalist theme.
This puzzle is designed with beautiful and interactive soundscapes which are quite fascinating. Complete as many levels as possible to test the limit of your puzzle solving skills. Certified puzzle geeks will definitely get hooked with this brain teaser.
This game will challenge the player's problem solving and strategy skills especially since it has three modes of difficulty. If you think you are smart enough to play this game, try it out and see how many levels you can complete. This is a great and interesting game for all puzzle lovers which was created by Wanderlands.
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A Technicolor remake of the 1922 silent (which starred Rudolph Valentino), this classic 1940s melodrama stars Tyrone Power as Juan Gallardo, the matador who rises to fame after being lavishly praised by a notoriously tough critic, Natalio Curro (Laird Cregarbut). Juan's fame goes to his head, and he finds himself in an unfamiliar world of sophisticated socialites. Torn between wordly, beautiful aristocrat Dona Sol (Rita Hayworth) and his faithful wife and childhood sweetheart Carmen Espinosa (Linda Darnell), he continues to dream of being the greatest matador of all time, with all the dangers this entails - but is trapped by the two women he loves. The film won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.


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WESTPORT, Conn. — Tuesday was a night for incumbents from both parties in Westport as voters handed victories to some local familiar faces.
Democrat incumbent Jonathan Steinberg will return to Hartford to represent State House District 136 after defeating a challenge from Republican Catherine A. Walsh.
In his thank you speech, Steinberg praised the voter turnout in town.
"Westport will be approaching 90 percent turnout … a great night for Democrats," he said. "I'm really incredibly gratified by the mandate I believe I've received. It looks like the final results will be about a 15 percent margin, much larger than any of my previous three terms."
In State House District 143, Republican incumbent Gail Lavielle ran unopposed and won.
For the State Senate, the incumbents were also victorious Tuesday. In State Senate District 26, Republican incumbent Toni Boucher topped a challenge from Democrat Carolanne Curry. In State Senate District 28, Republican incumbent Tony Hwang easily beat back Democrat challenger Philip Dwyer.
For the U.S. House, Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat, defeated a challenge from Republican John Shaban of Redding, who did not run for re-election to the State House due to his Congressional run.
For the U.S. Senate, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, won re-election by topping Republican challenger Dan Carter of Bethel. Carter did not seek re-election to the State House due to his Senate run.
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RIM is being pressured by governments to provide unencrypted access to its customer's data usage resulting in a conflict of interest in satisfying regulators and preserving its customer's privacy.
It's not supposed to happen to a Canadian company. Canada is a nation deemed so unlikely to acquire enemies it is often lampooned by its more forthright American neighbours. So it was surprising when a spate of countries, starting in July with the United Arab Emirates, threatened to block BlackBerry email, messenger and Web access if Canadian company Research in Motion (RIM) did not provide access to communications to the authorities.
Saudi Arabia followed suit, and India wasn't far behind. RIM is rightly worried about who will be next. And we should all be worried about what this means for the privacy rights and the civil liberties of millions of mobile email customers around the world.
So how does BlackBerry's security system actually work? RIM encrypts messages as they travel between a BlackBerry server and the BlackBerry device. If a worker loses his or her BlackBerry, RIM is able to remotely wipe all messages on the device and deactivate it.
In this sense, BlackBerry's security is unique as all BlackBerry traffic runs through RIM data centres, which help manage the devices. It also runs through BlackBerry servers, which encrypt and unscramble messages. Those servers are owned and run by RIM's business and government customers. However, RIM cannot unscramble the data of its large business and government clients because the servers that handle that task are located at its customers' premises.
US authorities can still seek a court order to tap BlackBerry traffic, giving them access to messages sent over the network.
Understandably, RIM is coy about how the relationship with the US authorities works in practice, but it's likely that the government provides these requests directly to RIM's customers. The authorities will need to put an eavesdropping box on the BlackBerry server, whether it is hosted by RIM itself or one of its customers - as this is where the decryption key would actually reside.
Other than the US and Canada, the UK is the only other country to host BlackBerry servers for consumers. Part III of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) requires persons to supply decrypted information (which had been previously encrypted by the owner) and/or the cryptographic key to government representatives. Failure to disclose these items is a criminal offence, with a maximum penalty of two years in jail.
'Certain BlackBerry services allow users to act without any legal accountability, causing judicial, social and national security concerns,' the United Arab Emirates' Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said in a statement at the beginning of August.
'BlackBerry appears to be compliant in similar regulatory environments of other countries, which makes noncompliance in the UAE both disappointing and of great concern,' UAE's regulator claimed in a more recent statement to the press.
The UAE said it would suspend BlackBerry Messenger, email and Web browser services from 11 October and threatened to halt BlackBerry services until an 'acceptable solution' was applied. This potentially would disrupt the accounts of the 500,000 customers RIM has in the country.
Morality concerns
Saudi Arabia is another country that has requested access to these decryption keys. BlackBerry handsets have become the must-have gizmo for Saudi youth, enabling them to connect with members of the opposite sex in a deeply conservative society.
'About 80 per cent of Saudi-based BlackBerry users are individual users and 20 per cent are enterprises, while these ratios are basically reversed in developing nations,' one industry source is quoted as saying.
'This problem would not have emerged if the bulk of BlackBerry users were enterprises,' added the source.
But would it? In the UAE, a significant user base would be the migrant workers from outside the country who tend to be enterprise users.
Dubai is slowly emerging from an economic slowdown brought about by the global financial crisis and property crash. Some are concerned that move is aimed at curbing free speech.
Neighbouring Kuwait said it was also talking to the BlackBerry manufacturer about security and moral concerns, particularly about access for its nationals to pornographic sites. Most recently, Lebanon and Algeria have voiced their concerns regarding access to its encrypted network - citing national security and pornographic content.
Kuwait has no intention of stopping BlackBerry services for the time being, but is talking to the device's manufacturer about moral and security concerns, Communications Minister Mohammad al-Busairi said: 'As of right now, we in Kuwait have no intention to stop the BlackBerry services... but at the same time we are following up on direct and indirect negotiations with the company and with fellow Gulf states.'
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) said it would decide whether to allow the Messenger service to continue or not 'depending on the results achieved by the service providers'. It did not say what a solution would be.
The concern over privacy predates the current spat. Last year, state-controlled local service provider, Emirates Telecommunications (Etisalat), introduced what it called a software upgrade. RIM claimed that it was an unauthorised telecommunications surveillance application.
Etisalat eventually climbed down and removed the software upgrade - but not before relations had already soured between RIM and the UAE authorities.
Peace talks
Further eastward, RIM has been asked to set up a proxy server in India to allow the government there to monitor traffic from a security perspective. This approach might be the template resolve the issue in the UAE and elsewhere.
Additionally, RIM and Saudi mobile firms are testing three servers to send communications and data through Saudi Arabia before Canada to address Riyadh's concerns over security - fuelling speculation that this proxy method is likely to be deployed in other territories.
Pressed by security authorities, the Saudi telecom regulator has given the kingdom's three mobile carriers notice to fulfil unspecified requirements before it proceeds with a threat to shut down the BlackBerry's Messenger.
The ban was originally meant to be enacted in August, and would have affected some 700,000 users - until the authorities postponed their threat.
If satisfied that the three servers will grant it suitable access to BlackBerry data and communications, the regulator will allow all BlackBerry services to continue normally.
It is too early to tell what impact this has had on RIM's reputation with its customers in Europe and North America - and now there are reports that India is targeting other foreign tech companies such as Skype and Google. Therefore, these companies may have to reach similar data-sharing deals with these nations.
Western companies are under constant scrutiny - particularly their dealings with foreign governments. For example, RIM only won access to China and Russia by agreeing to let security agencies monitor traffic. When Saudi Arabia announced it had reached an agreement with RIM, anti-government activists in these countries slammed it for caving to censors.
Rob Enderle, a technology analyst in California, says that the deals that RIM is being compelled to do with foreign governments is likely to hurt their brands with consumers and businesses in the long run.
'Once you provide access, it's very difficult to to draw a line because other countries are going to press for similar access and BlackBerry will have lost competitive advantage over its competition,' says Enderle, who believes that the company ought to have foreseen and acted on this issue.
Enderle suggests that there is still time for RIM to act by hiving off its encryption technology to a third party - thereby making it more difficult for it to be targeted directly by foreign governments.
But for now, it looks like more countries and more tech companies are likely to be targeted by foreign governments, putting tech companies in the unusual role of freedom fighter.


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Last time we saw Omen of Sorrow, it was at an exhibition match at First Attack 2017. Since then, AOne has brought the game to another Latin American event: Treta Championship 2017.
At Treta Championship 2017, an Omen of Sorrow exhibition match was held featuring Brian Kasugano, and ETC|McFly. The former used Vladislav and Caleb, while the latter went with Gabriel, while also picking up Caleb as well.
For those interested in how the exhibition played out, AOne has shared the footage of it — which you can watch below.
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South Metro Atlanta, May 5, 2017 --- Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour (SHAST), held in Fayette County for the past four years, is expanding to include studio and guest artists in Coweta County. Artists in the South Metro area and those in Fayette and Coweta who do not have studios are eligible to showcase and demonstrate their art at participating artist's studios in the two counties.
The deadline for artists to apply for SHAST is May 30th.
SHAST was started by local ceramic artist Andrea Boswell to educate those curious about the creative process and to inspire future artists. Artists open their studios to the public for a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of how they make their unique creations. Visitors also have the opportunity to play with clay, do a bit of painting, make ornaments or try their hand at weaving. Artists have art available for sale during the tour. Many of the artists offer classes or are available for private lessons.
Over 15 artists have already signed up to be part of SHAST. The variety of art covers the spectrum to include painting, fused glass, weaving, ceramics, jewelry, woodturning, fabric art, photography and mixed media.
SHAST is held the 2nd weekend in November each year. Attendance is free. Visitors are provided a map and may start at any studio. Along with art, information and fun, guests can enjoy a variety of refreshments at each studio. Some local restaurants and sponsors offer special discounts to SHAST visitors.
To learn more about SHAST visit the new, updated website, www.SHASTour.com, follow along on Twitter, @shastga, Facebook, artstudiotourga, or sign up for SHAST Blasts on the website.
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I went from College back to my parents then, got married and moved in with my husband then, got divorce and back home for 3 1/2 years.
Well I finally am moving out on my own with 2 children and I am excited and scared.
I am also searching for a full time job after not working for 13 years. I have always had my own Freelance Graphic and Web Design studio but it was my madd money. Well now I need a real job so I can take care of my children and myself.
I should have done this 2 years ago but I wasn't ready. WOW I am ashamed that it took me so long. Although I was going to school full time and couldn't think of working and have so much responsibility.
Today I got the good news that I was approved for this 3 bedroom apartment and it's back in my old town that I love and my children can stay in their schools.
Can't believe that at this point in my life I feel like I am growing up but in a different way. Who would have said?
Well March 1st will mark the beginning of my new adventure and more of my Crazy Times.
Best to you! I just did the same thing. Its exciting, scary, sad, liberating...so many things. I am one month into it. If it can go wrong it can and will but guess what! I have found that I have wonderful friends, church, and job. I keep myself and kids surrounded by these people too. There is a peace that comes even in the worst storm when you have support and faith.
Thank you for your words of wisdom and encouragement. I like that word liberating!!! I have great friends and family too. I know my family is worried about me but I think I will do the best that I can and pray to God to watch over me and my children.
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Located in the Northeastern part of the county this course is rated as one of the Top Ten Public Golf Courses in New York. This is a Pete Dye course.
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The AzSCE Phoenix Branch, Younger Member Forum promotes and enhances the civil engineering profession within the public community, by providing younger members and students with information and opportunities for professional and leadership development, networking, educational outreach, and community service, in a social environment.
Skye Gentile, President, PE, M.ASCE
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There are a lot of games out there that get movies that may not necessarily deserve it, from Double Dragon to the Super Mario Bros. However, what if there were 10 classic games that could actually work as a movie that managed to get the Hollywood treatment?
Here at Gaming Blend we decided to test our gaming knowledge by infusing it with the cinephile nature of pop culture to come up with a list of games that could actually work as enjoyable and entertaining movies. And don't worry, there's nothing on the list that could remotely end up like that stinker Battleship. So with that said, here are 10 classic games that would actually work as movies.
Maniac MansionA diverse group of teenagers end up at a crazy house where the residents are trying to kill them and a mad scientist is attempting to launch a bomb that will wipe out their hometown. That's the basic gist of Maniac Mansion. Already that sounds like the makings of a movie, yet it was actually a LucasArts game from way back in 1987. The whole premise was pretty crazy but it was a fun, point-and-click adventure game where time was against you, the residents of the maniac-filled mansion were out to get you and you had to utilize the skills and abilities of each of the teens to win the game.
As a movie this would be perfect as a horror-comedy. Cheesy one-liners galore and practical gore effects could easily help this find a niche audience in today's market, sort of like the millennial edition of Chevy Chase's Nothing But Trouble. I mean, hey, if Eddie Murphy's A Haunted Mansion could break $100 million a movie based on Maniac Mansion should be able to do the same.
Elevator ActionOne of the most underrated classics of all time, Elevator Action is a side-scrolling shooter where players must fight their way through various hazardous missions that mostly revolves around making use of elevators as a tactical means to thwart enemies. It sounds silly but the original game was an espionage title while the sequel was filled with exploding buildings, non-stop gunfights and awesome boss battles.
I could easily see this being filmed in a place like Bulgaria, starring Jason Statham and featuring plenty of gunfights, fistfights and a plot twist here and there. Barring an out-and-out action flick that could end up being "Die Hard in an elevator", a more subdued espionage thriller approach could work just as well. Someone like Clive Owen taking on the lead role as a guy caught in the middle of a serious double-cross while attempting to escape from a building while procuring top secret documents is ripe for milking by the Hollywood regurgitation machine.


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Preventing child sexual abuse is the goal of the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Office. "Protecting God's Children's" is the program selected by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to educate clergy, staff, and volunteers who work with children and youth about child sexual abuse and the ways to create a safe environment for children. The 3-hour live session includes videos and facilitated discussions that focus on the prevention of abuse and the protection of children. Adults learn how to recognize the warning signs of sexual abuse and to respond appropriately. You will learn about steps that the faith community can take to create a safe environment for all God's children and how to respond when adults behave in a way that raises concerns.
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Love to Sing?
You know you can sing… or maybe you don't know. You might have been in choirs, been a karaoke queen or spent years learning to hit the high Cs in opera … Maybe you've never sung beyond the safety of your shower! Doesn't matter. If you can hold a tune and are willing to learn with us, then chances are there is a place on our risers for you!
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Sweet Adelines Australia's vision is to be the leading musical organisation for women in Australia. For more than 25 years, we have been giving women of all ages education in the art of singing four-part, a cappella harmony in the barbershop style.
Not only do members learn vocal production and music, they also learn choreography, stage production, costuming and much more. It's also a lot of fun!
Our members constantly say "we come for the music and stay for the friendships".
Think 'Pitch Perfect'!
Just like in the movies, our style of singing is a cappella, four-part harmony. It has complexity and beauty – and it's fabulous! According to your vocal range, you will be placed as a Tenor, Lead, Baritone or Bass.
You'll learn to sing with great vocal technique so those harmonies will produce the overtones that create our unique, resonant ring. 'If you sing barbershop you'll be a better singer than if you don't sing barbershop,' says Deke Sharon musical director of the Pitch Perfect movies.
And yes, women do sing barbershop; have done for generations, and it's hugely popular right now. What are you waiting for? You've seen the movies, you've got our contact details, now you can do the 'real' thing!
I came along for the music and
I stayed for the friendships.
But wait, there's more!
We are living the dream … our members are real women, singing real harmony, and having real fun. Our lives are made richer because we are achieving our potential. And it isn't just about singing. There are opportunities and experiences that you never imagined…
- quality, expert vocal education and training
- opportunities to participate and perform at exciting community events, fabulous social activities and spectacular performance events
- collaborating and competing with other singers
- being encouraged and mentored in a range of complementary skills like performance and movement, stage direction, PR/marketing, costuming, stage makeup, event management and leadership.
Once you become a member of Sweet Adelines, you instantly become a member of a fabulous, fun-filled, musical family!
For membership options outside of chorus membership see the Chorus-At-Large section below.
- Superb, unmatched vocal education and training
- Exciting opportunities to entertain within your community and compete with the most talented barbershop singers in the world
- Fun social activities and spectacular performance opportunities
- Programs designed to inspire you to reach new levels of success in a supportive community of friends
- Discounts on sheet music, CDs, DVDs, books, brochures, merchandise and convention registrations
- Discounts on special music arrangements by internationally recognized arrangers, made available only to members
- A free subscription to the The Pitch Pipe, the official magazine of Sweet Adelines International, plus other various newsletters and publications
Judges give detailed feedback on performances, which can be used as a learning tool to improve performance of the individual as well as the group.
Competitions represent exciting opportunities to travel, perform and learn.
The music includes special arrangements of contemporary ballads and upbeat songs, popular show tunes, and even jazz.
Members say that singing the satisfying sounds of barbershop harmony provides a rich, rewarding experience.
Vocal Production
Stage Direction
Stage Makeup
Chorus Management
Personal Growth and Leadership
Chapter-At-Large (or 'CAL') is for people who would like to be members of Sweet Adelines but are either too remote or don't have the time to join a Chorus.
As a Chapter-At-Large member you can still sing and compete with a quartet and receive all the same regional and international benefits as a chorus member does.
Currently, the CAL member pays the international per capita fee (due on the anniversary of your membership) and a regional assessment fee.
CAL members in Australia also have access to the members' only area of the Region 34 website where additional educational resources and a range of copyright-paid Mass Sing and Regional Songs is available.
Our Regional CAL Coordinator to represents the interests of Chapter-At-Large members to the Regional Management Team and ensures all member communication is distributed to them.
If a CAL member decides to join a Chorus, she is eligible to transfer her membership without paying an additional per capita fee in the same fiscal year. Upon transfer, chapter-at-large membership automatically terminates.
A Member-At-Large (or 'MAL') option also exists for anyone who wishes to only be affiliated with the International organisation and not enjoy any regional benefits such as competing or performing in regional contests and events, member pricing on regional events or receive regional communication and publications.
The same international annual dues as CAL membership applies, without the additional regional assessment fee paid by a CAL member. A MAL member is not counted in the regional membership at all.
A MAL member receives:
- The Pitch Pipe magazine
- Discounts on International Sales items
- Discounts on sheet music
- Free educational materials
- Discounts on international events
Dual Membership
Some members are members of 2 (or more!) choruses. This is called dual membership.
Sweet Adelines International has advised that dual members must keep their international dues up to date. They must also pay their chapter dues for both chapters, if charged by both chapters. We would add that Regional fees must be maintained as well.
However, this does not answer all the questions dual members and choruses often have, so here are some additional guidelines:
- Members generally seek dual membership for one of two situations – permanent duals maintain an ongoing, active relationship with more than one chorus and temporary duals generally sing with her secondary chorus only for a short time, usually in order to compete at Regional or International Competition.
- Everyone has a "primary" chorus. This is the first chorus the member joined OR the one nominated by that member. The member's regional and SAI fees are paid through the primary chorus.
- International expects duals to pay ONE international fee per year, through their primary chorus.
- In the case of Regional or International elections, dual members' voting is done through her primary chorus.
- Region 34 expects duals to pay ONE Regional fee per year, through their primary chorus. However if she sings with two different regions, then the second region may ask her to pay regional fees for that region also.
- A member wishing to dual with another chorus can nominate which chorus she WANTS to be her primary chorus by letting SAI and her chosen chorus know.
- If a dual member is paying chorus fees, she should be informed that she will be removed from your chorus members list when she stops paying – this is consistent for any member and reflects both SAI and chorus standing rules relating to being "in good standing".
- It is the responsibility of the chorus board/management team of the secondary chorus to decide what your chorus's practice will be in terms of how long membership in the secondary chorus will be maintained after the Regional or International Competition has been completed. The person being considered for dual membership should be given written/email notification about your rules before becoming a dual member, including whether chorus fees will be required and when her name will be removed from the chorus membership list. This will ensure the dual member knows when she is required to start payment, or allow her to discuss it with the secondary chorus.
- If your chorus has decided that dual members do not need to pay chorus fees, then they may be removed from the members list at any time after the relevant competition, or at the end of that financial year. Dual members should be informed of your chorus's practice when they become duals.
- It is the responsibility of the secondary chorus to advise SAI to take temporary duals off their membership list. Otherwise, membership figures and statistics are skewed.
- It is also important to check the membership lists, especially before competition to make sure that the dual member is listed.
For those Sweet Adelines International members who would like to apply for Dual Membership, an application form can be downloaded here.


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The road trip has piled up some key injuries. The Sedins look to be slowing down. Where's the depth in the Canucks' system? Is this defence truly luxurious? What's Ryan Miller's future.
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[near the end of the third period if we are winning.
A trumpet player will start off by playing the Mickey Mouse club closing music]
M-I-C [sung]
See you at the hockey game! [yelled]
K-E-Y [sung]
Why? Because we have to.[yelled]
O-U-S-O-B [sung]
The Cream of the Keweenaw, The Pride of Pasty Land, The Second-Best Feeling in the World


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Went to the lake Tuesday, and when I saw the tank trailer next to the lake. I knew they were not going to bite.
My friend who owns the lake, farms about 3000 acres of field corn. Every year, he plants several acres of Queen Ann sweet corn, and bi color, behind the lake for anyone in the community to pick and enjoy. He uses the lake for irrigation for the corn, said he had been running the pump all last week. So the bass slow down a little at this time. Good news is that I will have an abundance of sweet corn in about three days.
Not many farmers do this for their neighbors.
Thank you Harris Land And Cattle, for what you do for your neighbors.
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At Deer Isle, Brie Limeburner connected for 10 points as the Mariners closed out the regular season undefeated at 16-0. Katie Hutchinson scored 8 points for Deer Isle-Stonington, while Lily Gray and Kaylee Morey added 7 points each. Mikaela Alley paced Searsport with nine points, while… Read More
At Howland, sophomore Lexi Ireland's 25 points and 11 rebounds helped push Penobscot Valley past the Lady Vikings of Searsport. Laney Harding added 10 points for the Lady Howlers to improve their record to 9-5. Searsport was lead by Brooklyn Albert's 11. Read More
At Searsport, Erin Speed scored a game-high 15 points to lead Piscataquis of Guilford to victory. Alivia Hunt added 13 points for the Pirates. Mikaela Alley had eight points for Searsport. Read More
At Searsport, freshman Mackenzie Alley had a game-high 16 points and sister Mikaela Alley netted 10 to lead the Vikings to the win. Camryn Rolfe led Penquis of Milo with 12 points. Read More
At Bucksport, the Golden Bucks trailed by three at halftime and by one at the end of the third quarter but outscored the Vikings 9-2 in the fourth quarter to earn the victory. Cassie Coombs paced Bucksport with 10 points and Mikaela Alley sparked the Vikings… Read More
At Searsport, Judy King netted a team-high 13 points to Penobscot Valley of Howland to victory over Searsport. Makenzie Alley paced the Vikings with 11 points. Read More
At Corinth, Sydney Allen led the way with 21 points and Emilee Cohen chipped in with 10 for the 6-0 Red Devils. Mackenzie Alley scored 13 points for the 3-4 Vikings. Searsport: Stemp, Walker 1-0-2, Alley, Mi. 2-1-5, Alley, Ma. 4-5-13, Alberts, Snow 1-0-2, Speigel, Wells,… Read More
At Searsport, sisters Makenzie Alley and Mikaela Alley scored 19 and 17 points, respectivey, to propel Searsport to the victory. Kelsea DeRoche tallied 12 points to pace Bangor Christian. Read More
At Guilford, Erin Speed tallied a game-high 13 points in leading the Pirates to their third win. Mikaela Alley scored 12 points and MaKenzie Alley posted 10 points for Searsport. Searsport: Stemp, Walker, Mi. Alley 6-0-12, Ma. Alley 4-2-10, Alberts, Welk 1-2-4 PCHS: Speed 4-4-13,… Read More
At Searsport, Morgan Ireland scored 17 points as the host Vikings improved their record to 2-2 with a win over Sumner of East Sullivan. Sisters Makenzie and Mikaela Alley added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Emma Bunch paced the Tigers with 13 points. Read More
At Milo, Megan Valvo led all scorers with 19 points to spark Penquis to its second win in as many games. Camryn Rolfe had 11 points and Sydney Fowles chipped in seven for Penquis. Mikayla Alley scored 10 for Searsport. Penquis 16 28… Read More
At Searsport, Katie Hutchinson led the Mariners' balanced attack with 12 points. Rylee Eaton netted 10 points and Orly Vaughn had 9 for Deer Isle-Stonington. For Searsport, Makenzie Alley scored a team-high 11 points and Mikaela Alley posted 10. Read More
At Monmouth, Destiny Clough and Abby Ferland each netted 10 points as the third-ranked Monmouth Mustangs (16-3) rolled past No. 14 Searsport. Mikaela Alley led all scorers with 18 points for the 8-11 Vikings. Searsport 4 7 12 25… Read More
At Blue Hill, Morgan Dauk scored eight points amidst a 15-2 second-quarter run to lead the Eagles to the win. Dauk led the way for George Stevens Academy with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Mazie Smallidge contributed 11 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Dawn Hutchinson recorded… Read More
At Searsport, Gilleyanna Davis-Oakes netted a game high 20 points to lead Vinalhaven past Searsport. Deja Doughty added 15 points for the Vikings. Ashten Wells led Searsport with 12 points. Read More
At Searsport, Gilleyanna Davis-Oakes had a game high 16 points as Vinalhaven rolled. Paige Dennison added 12 points for the Vikings. Mikaela Alley paced Searsport with 15 points. Read More
At Searsport, Mikaela Alley tallied 24 points and 13 rebounds as Searsport defeated Penobscot Valley of Howland. Brooklynn Alberts added 11 points for the Vikings. Lexi Ireland paced PVHS with nine points. Read More
At Searspor,t Brooklynn Alberts led a trio of Vikings in double figures with 14 points as they defeated Sumner of East Sullivan. Mikaela Alley tallied 13 points and Paige Ireland had 11 for Searsport. Kayla Young paced Sumner with a game-high 17 points. Read More


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The Newport Art Museum's second floor galleries are able to accommodate meeting groups of various sizes. Whether it is a morning meeting or a working lunch, the Museum is equipped for various types of set ups, including those with A/V and presentation needs.
There is a $100 Tenant User's Liability Insurance Policy (TULIP) fee.
Meeting Rate: beginning at $80/hour, depending on group size
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Organic and Natural Sunscreens ~ Protect your Health
Organic Sunscreen
It is very important to wear a quality, natural and/or organic sunscreen.
The reason for choosing a natural and/or organic sunscreen is because, it is applied directly on the skin and remains there for long periods of time, and can be absorbed into your blood stream, due to dailly usage every day, all summer long.
The importance of using a good quality all natural sunscreen is to protect your health.
Your skin is the most important and vital part of your body.
It is the largest organ of your body.
It is a vital covering and protector for the essential organs of the body.
Healthy skin is the representation of a healthy body.
If you are exposed to sun for long periods of time, you may get skin cancer, pre-mature aging, wrinkles, blemishes, age spots and moles on the skin.
Importance of Sunscreen
The importance of applying sunscreen is to protect you from the excessive ultraviolet radiation, that can affect your immune system.
Titanium dioxide sunscreens helps in the reduction of skin inflammation and darkening.
The importance of applying sunscreens includes preventing sunburns and inflammations that could permanently damage the surface of your skin.
The best sunblocks are chemical-free and made from the purest natural ingredients, which protects your skin from sun and the damages it may cause.
Good sun protection is essential and important for both children and adults.
Sunscreen Application
You should apply sunscreen to your skin after properly washing your face.
Your skin should be cleansed and moisturized before getting protected.
The recommended sunscreen for the skin is SPF 15, which works effectively on the skin for protection from the sun and ultraviolet rays.
One should determine their skin type and see if SPF 15 sunscreen is the proper coverage for their skin type.
If your skin is sensitive and irritable to chemical compounds, you should purchase a simple natural or organic sunscreen to avoid allergic reactions.
Natural sunblock
Natural Sunblocks provides a natural and effective barrier for your skin against environmental damage such as harmful rays from the sun.
The natural ingredients that organic sunscreens contain are minerals that keeps your skin physically shielded from the sun in a natural way.
These ingredients are not only powerfully effective as sun protection to your skin. Each natural ingredient has various nourishing, moisturizing and soothing ingredients.
By using natural/organic or mineral sunscreen one can ensure that their skin is protected from harsh environments and remains healthy because of the nourishing natural ingredients.
Baby-Safe Sunscreens
The need for healthy, protected skin is very important when considering the correct products to use on your children or baby's delicate skin.
There are huge selections of baby-safe natural and organic sunscreens for you to choose from.
Most people have realized the dangers of the sun's harmful rays on both adults and children.
There are products designed especially for kids, such as sunscreen lotions in fun colors.
Children enjoy these sunscreens, because they get coated in a crazy color and parents like them because they can actually see the parts of the skin that requires additional protection.
Sunscreen Usage
Using sunscreens correctly is a very important factor in protecting the skin.
You must exercise caution when you are exposed to sun rays.
Remember never to get burned, that is the key.
Using Natural and Organic sunscreens are healthy measures to avoid sunburns and skin damages.
Hi Cheryl,
Going to tweet this hub now that we are fast approaching another hot summer. Actually sunscreens should be used year round for optimum protection.
Great information.
Cheryl, I also read that it's important to check that your sunscreen doesn't contain an ingredient called "oxybenzone." There's some debate, but some scientists think it may be harmful to your health.
Thanks for the useful information!
Since we are back into the summertime of the year (and it is certainly sizzling hot and sunny in Houston this time of year!) this hub of yours is a good reminder to use good and natural sunscreens for our skin and health. SHARING this so that others can learn and reap the results of good protective skin care.
Hi, I use a factor 15 even in winter! but then I read somewhere that you should only use it on your face in winter as your body needs to recieve vitamin D from the sun, but you are so right we should always use it in the summer months, cheers nell
True...live and learn as they say! :-)
When I was young, we purposely used to lie in the sun to get a tan. Now we know better. Each and every sunburn that damages the skin leaves long lasting damage from wrinkles up to and including cancers. Suntan lotions have come a long way in that time and thanks for bringing attention to organic and natural sunscreens to help protect the largest organ in our bodies and therefore our health. Nice job, Cheryl.


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Farmington School Board approves 4.92 percent increase in preliminary levy
The Farmington School Board approved its preliminary levy at a 4.92 percent increase.
Finance Director Jane Houska gave a report Sept. 25. The board voted to unanimously approve the preliminary levy.
The total levy payable in 2017 is $24,373,463. The levy payable in 2018 will be $25,573,650, an increase of roughly $1.2 million.
School boards are required to adopt a proposed property tax levy by Sept. 30. The proposed levy is based on information provided by the Minnesota Department of Education given to the district Sept. 20.
Levy changes
The levy will most likely change based on future updates by the Education Department.
Houska recommended the board certify the levy as "maximum" versus a specific levy amount less than that. She explained how approving the levy in that manner allows for levy changes due to the state education formula adjustments, corrections or data updates.
Houska highlighted a few levy details. Under the student achievement category within the general fund, Houska explained how when the state was struggling with cash flow three or four years ago, it withheld funding from school districts.
"What they thought was a great idea would be that instead of giving the school districts aid, why don't we let the school districts levy their residents for it?" Houska said.
State funding has never been enough to support larger districts like Farmington that receive $95,000, Houska said.
The theory behind it was that this sum of funding would help when the state did not make payments, she added.
The $95,000 is not able to fund a lot in the school district, Houska said.
"They (the state) came to the conclusion that you (school districts) are right and they appealed it, and so that is why that amount is zero," in student achievement category of the general fund, Houska said.
Less operating capital
Within the general fund, the operating capital went down by roughly $47,000.
The operating capital payable for 2017 is $355,163, and the projected payable in 2018 is $308,364, a decline of 13.18 percent.
"What it means is we are taxing our community less and the state is picking it up on the aid side, so this is the second year where this has happened and they have shifted levies and we can only hope that continues into the future," she said.
The long-term facility maintenance program is designed to fund the largest 25 school districts for deferred maintenance projects that has been phased in. The district asked the school board to approve the long-term maintenance projects every August and to plan ahead 10 years with projects.
"This past August, we came to you (school board) and said we are going to try to maintain that $1.25 million going forward," Houska said.
After talking with the state Education Department, Houska said: "With your preliminary levy, you really want to put it at your max in case we make some other calculations on our other formulas, or if we misunderstood what the legislature wanted in a funding source and that way you could be limiting what your total funding could be as a district."
In regard to community education funding, Houska said she and the administration has worked to clean up estimations with school-aged child care.
Reminding the board how school-age care is not funded for all enrolled in the program, Houska said the district can levy money for those in need or who have a disability.
Debt service
The district's debt service will see a projected 1.67 percent increase. The total debt service payable in 2017 is $15,148,238 and the projected payable for 2018 is $15,400,774.
"The great thing about bonds is that we are able to structure them how our community is," Houska said.
Because Farmington is a growing community, the OPEB bonds and building bonds are end moving, Houska said. This means that the bigger payments will occur at the end and will be maxed out in 2023 with the highest in payments and then decline afterward in the amount of debt taxpayers will pay.
As the Farmington population increases, this will drive the tax base and hopefully make the tax burden less on a household than if the district would have front loaded it and made it even over the 20 years, Houska said.
The Truth in Taxation meeting for Farmington Independent School District 192 will be 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, in the Farmington city hall chambers.


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DAVID REED: Serious Hip fans might...
Daredevil – Justin Rutledge
(Outside Music, 2014)
I stumbled on this album by accident, while doing a little research about the Tragically Hip. Somehow, this haunting and gorgeous record eluded my Hip radar. Daredevil is an album comprised entirely of reimagined Tragically Hip songs.
To call these recordings "covers" doesn't do them justice. This not a bar band cranking out another tired copy of New Orleans is Sinking. These tracks are thoughtful, poignant, even spiritual at times. Rutledge makes the songs his own through honest delivery and a truly original voice.
The ten tracks are taken from what many consider the "golden era" of the Hip catalogue which includes the albums Road Apples, Fully Completely, Day For Night, Trouble at the Henhouse, and Phantom Power.
The collection of top-notch musicians contributing to this record is impressive. Andy Maize (Skydiggers) sings on Courage, which rides a pedal-tone synth pulse and dynamic instrumentation. Maize brings a warmth to the track, in contrast with the feedback and white noise at the climax of the song.
Brendan Canning (Broken Social Scene) adds vocals to Grace, Too. It's a more acoustic interpretation of the song, without the signature meandering bassline.
Julie Fader adds haunting vocals to a half dozen tracks, lending a textural richness to the sonic landscape and blending wonderfully with Rutledge, Maize and Canning.
Mary Margaret O'Hara sings on Looking For a Place to Happen and Put It Off (a lesser known track from Henhouse). Her voice is unmistakable and unmatched. The guitars swell and shimmer like a Daniel Lanois soundscape.
Jenn Grant sings Fiddler's Green with a compelling, restrained delivery and minimalist backing.
Long Time Running is delivered in a classic country style by Toronto vocalist, Kirty, punctuated by the slippery lap steel of Christine Bougie and Rutledge's tremolo-drenched guitar.
Shawn Creamer of the Beauties adds to the creepiest track, Locked in the Trunk of a Car. The instrumentation is more sparse than the original with a pulsing bass and sparkles of Fender Rhodes. Creamer's voice is like a ghostly conscience behind Rutledge's guilt. This track is stunning from the first note to the last.
Other tracks include Escape Is at Hand for the Travelling Man, Springtime in Vienna and a percolating and percussive performance of the Day For Night gem, Thugs.
Not included on this record are two other Hip songs recorded for this session and available online – Bobcaygeon and Nautical Disaster. Hunt them down as well.
For serious Hip fans, this is an essential addition to your collection, and a thrilling introduction to the musical mind of Justin Rutledge. I'll certainly be tracking down the rest of his albums for my collection. His voice haunts me.
Justin Rutledge performs at the Acoustic Grill in Picton on Sunday, October 1.


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Alternative Approach for Potency Assessment: In Vitro Methods
AbstractOver the last decade, incredible progress has been made in the development of non-animal tests to assess contact hypersensitivity. Four methods have been successfully validated and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines are available or soon will be. Currently validated methods are useful for hazard identification, classification and labeling. However, to achieve a complete replacement of animals in skin sensitization assessment, dose-response information and evaluation of relative skin sensitizing potency to support effective risk assessment are necessary. In this context, potency is based on the concentration of chemicals needed to induce a positive response. This will require a better understanding of the mechanisms determining potency, including pathway analysis and marker signature identification (selection of an appropriate immune-mediated response to serve as the basis), together with quantitative and qualitative correlations between marker signatures and potency of chemicals in relation with T cell responses. This review aims to discuss the state-of-the-art in the field of in vitro assessment of the no induction sensitization level of contact sensitizers. View Full-Text
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