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Spanish National Honor Society - Sociedad Honoraria Nacional Hispánica - and it's chapter at NWSA: Lin-Manuel Miranda Chapter recognizes scholastic achievement in Spanish and promotes activities related to and in the interest of the Hispanic world. The society is primarily a service organization that also participates in several local Hispanic festivals and other cultural activities. There are a variety of scholarships available through the national society, including the opportunity to travel abroad to a Spanish-speaking country over the summer. The chapter meets monthly @ 4:20pm the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Objectives of NWSA Chapter Lin-Manuel Miranda:
1. To promote the study and the use of the Spanish Language at school, home, and in the community.
2. To help to recruit and retain more Hispanic students at NWSA to diversify the student-body of the school.
3. To promote Hispanic culture within the Art Mayors.
4. To create and participate in activities to highlight the Hispanic culture at school and in community events.
5. To promote the registration of students in all Spanish courses that would allow students to obtain the bi-literacy seal in their NWSA high school diploma.
Please see the school master calendar for meeting dates.
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Alternate Advisor: Mr. Vitale
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Information on this year's clubs and organizations is forthcoming. In the meantime, those whose information have been updated will be posted above this notice. After this notice, please be aware that these are clubs that were offered prior to the 2021-2022 school year and this webpage has yet to be updated with current information. Please contact the previous advisors listed if you have any questions about them.
Art of Love Club (High School and Middle School Students)
The Art of Love promotes social justice, emotional support, inspiration, and kindness in our school and community through creative artwork. Club members include middle and high school students who are passionate about advocating for positive changes through artistic expressions.
Founder and Student President: Jessica JohnsonStaff Adviser: Mrs. Pacifico
Health Team (High School Students)
The objective of the NWSA Health Team is to improve students' quality of life, including physical, mental, emotional and social development through a variety of health programs and activities. Students and staff members on the Health Team plan and implement school-wide events and daily routines to benefit the positive climate and safety at our school.Staff Advisors: Ms. Pacifico, Ms. Maynard, Mr. Roberts, Ms. McCloud, Ms. O'Boyle, and Ms. Quince
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No Place for Hate Club - Sponsored by Mr. Lawler, Ms. Glover, and Ms. Pacifico . This club is open to middle and high school students. The No Place for Hate Club focuses on creating a welcoming environment in the school and community by stopping all forms of bias and bullying. We will meet virtually during remote learning. For additional information, please email one of the advisers above.
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The Northwest Young Achievers Mentoring Program
The Northwest Young Achievers Mentoring Program focuses on self-awareness, goal-setting, communication, trust and productive life skills for 7th and 8th graders. We meet once a week to discuss college prep, how to go about goal-setting and how to further develop their critical thinking skills. When not Remote, all of the mentees are required to dress professional the 3rd Thursday of each month, which would include wearing a shirt and tie. Each mentee must also maintain a 2.5GPA to remain eligible for the program.
Special Olympics Club (High School Students)
The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program promotes social inclusion of individuals with and without intellectual disabilities by fostering meaningful relationships through a variety of artistic, athletic, and recreational activities.
Student Leadership is dedicated to leading the NWSA student body into success both on and off campus and make their time at Northwest as enriching as possible. Check out the website for important dates and forms, sign up for upcoming events, and see leadership in action.
Student Ambassadors Club
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The puppets are categorized into two sets. One set comprises of puppets depicting any folk tales, while the other is used for presenting scenes from mythologies and epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The puppets are 2 to 2.5 feet in height. They are made of wood adorned with artistic carvings and multicolored paintings. Joints are provided at the neck, hands, legs and the waist for easy movement.
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Real time applications with strict QoS like delay sensitive applications require an advanced technology to adopt them. This is where Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) fulfills this requirement. With this ever evolving technology the need for improvements is required. Packet scheduling is one of the important key features of LTE-A, where it dictates user selection and transmission of those user's packets based on the priority of the users to reach the receiver correctly. Packet scheduling is one mean to achieve those QoS requirements that real-time applications require. Such algorithms are HARQ Aware Scheduling Algorithm (HAS), Retransmission Aware Proportional Fair Algorithm (RAPF), Chase Combining Based Max C/I Scheduling and Maximum- Largest WeightedDealy First algorithm (M-LWDF). In this paper, M-LWDF is one of the best algorithms in LTE-A which was chosen for further investigated to support QoS in high mobility environment. Packet Loss Ratio (PLR), and Mean User Throughput performance measures were used to validate the performance of M-LWDF algorithm against other algorithms using similar mobile environment. Simulation results indicate the capability of M-LWDF algorithm within the threshold of the performance measures against other benchmarks where it has demonstrated more efficiency to support and improve the performance of real-time multimedia traffic.
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Bincy P. Abraham, MD, explains that even when payers allow coverage for biosimilars, providers may still be hesitant to use them.
In the United States, although the first biosimilar obtained approval from the FDA in 2015, these drugs have been slow to gain support and implementation in clinical practice. Biosimilars of several anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents have been approved. Currently, 3 infliximab biosimilars are available for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Although the infliximab biosimilars are approved for the same indications as the reference infliximab, research shows that many gastroenterologists are still reluctant to use infliximab biosimilars for Crohn disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC).1 Perhaps the most common reason is that insurance coverage for biosimilars has not been widely available, making it difficult to prescribe or switch them. However, even when biosimilars are covered, providers may still hesitate to use these agents. They may not know about biosimilars or their safety and efficacy, or they may lack clinical experience in using them.
What Is a Biosimilar?
A biosimilar is a biological product that is highly similar to and has no clinically meaningful difference from an existing FDA-approved reference product.2 In order to understand biosimilars, one must understand the "totality of evidence" approach, which forms the foundation of biosimilar development programs. In the early stages of biosimilar development, extensive, rigorous studies are conducted to demonstrate structural and functional similarity between the reference biologic and biosimilar. Once this similarity is established, clinical studies are conducted in one or more sensitive populations to "confirm" equivalent efficacy and safety.3 Biosimilars undergo a thorough regulatory review process, and biosimilars approved by the FDA can be regarded as safe and effective for use based on robust scientific evidence.
Are Biosimilars Safe for Patients With IBD?
Biosimilars were introduced earlier in Europe than in the United States, and they have been used without major safety issues for more than 10 years. Several real-world studies conducted in Europe demonstrate the safety of switching from reference infliximab to biosimilars, or from one biosimilar to another biosimilar in the IBD population. One long-term observational, prospective cohort study conducted in Germany showed that switching 148 patients with IBD (96 with CD, 52 with UC) from reference infliximab to a biosimilar did not lead to any increase in disease activity.4 In another prospective, single-center observational study conducted with 221 patients (179 with CD, 42 with UC), there was no adverse effect on IBD control or drug levels after the first or second switch.5
In the United States, real-world evidence on biosimilars for patients with IBD has been rather limited, but the data are growing with increasing use of biosimilars. Recently, at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2020 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting, held from October 26 to 28, 2020, real-world data on US veteran patients with IBD revealed that a single switch from reference to biosimilar infliximab, or a double switch from the reference product to a biosimilar to another biosimilar, did not lead to any significant safety issues.6 Patients who were stable on the original infliximab medication for at least 3 months were eligible for the study, and they continued to remain stable after switching.
In another real-world study conducted by Cleveland Clinic, patients were randomized to switch to infliximab biosimilar or continue on reference infliximab. The study demonstrated that there was no significant difference in the use of corticosteroid taper, maintenance of remission rates, fecal calprotectin levels, infliximab concentrations, or antibody levels between these 2 groups.7 Since data are limited on multiple switching of biosimilars to reference product or from one biosimilar to another, this information would be important for the FDA to authorize interchangeable status for a biosimilar, which would allow pharmacists to independently substitute biosimilars when dispensing. No biosimilars have that designation to date.
How Does COVID-19 Affect the Use of Biosimilars?
Use of biosimilars can help drive down overall health care costs. Especially now, as the United States continues to battle the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there will be an increasing burden on the health care system to finance budgets and find savings to ease some of that burden for patients, providers, payers, and employers. Development of new vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 requires billions of dollars of funding from both private and public sources. And trillions of dollars are needed to support hospitals and health care providers for costs and expenses associated with COVID-19. This is an enormous strain on the health care budget, but there is room to drive down the cost of existing medicines through wider adoption of biosimilars.
Also, as patents expire on some biologic molecules in the next few years, there will be more biosimilars available for a wider spectrum of therapies in the market. For adalimumab, 6 biosimilars have FDA approval to enter the US market in 2023 and more are anticipated.8 Will rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, and dermatologists in the United States be ready to use biosimilars by then?
It will be interesting to see how biosimilars change the daily practice of IBD treatment in the coming years. With approximately 3 million Americans living with IBD, and the burden and prevalence of IBD continuing to increase,9 it's time to embrace the change and think with a holistic point of view. Biosimilars, as treatment options with lower cost than reference products but with the same efficacy and safety, can be the optimal solution to maintain quality care for patients while reducing the cost burden on the health care system in the United States.
1. Park SH, Park JC, Lukas M, Kolar M, Loftus EV. Biosimilars: concept, current status, and future perspectives in inflammatory bowel diseases. Intest Res. 2020;18(1):34-44. doi:10.5217/ir.2019.09147
2. FDA. Biosimilar and interchangeable products. Updated October 23, 2017. Accessed October 2020. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/biosimilars/biosimilar-and-interchangeable-products
3. FDA. Biosimilar development, review, and approval. Updated October 20, 2017. Accessed October 2020. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/biosimilars/biosimilar-development-review-and-approval
4. Fischer S, Mesfin S, Klenske E, et al. P548 Efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics after switching from infliximab originator to biosimilar SB2 in inflammatory bowel disease patients: A long-term observational, prospective cohort study. J Crohns Colitis. 2020;14(Suppl 1):S466-S467. doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjz203.676
5. Luber R, O'Neill R, Singh S, Arkir Z, Irving P. P485 Switching infliximab biosimilar: no adverse impact on inflammatory bowel disease control or drug levels with the first or second switch. J Crohns Colitis. 2020;14(Supplement_1):S426-S427. doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjz203.614
6. Pernes T, Patel M, Khan N. The safety of switching from originator infliximab or CT-P13 to SB2 among a nationwide cohort of inflammatory bowel disease patients. Presented at: ACG 2020 Virtual; October 23-28, 2020. Poster 1597.
7. Padival R, Heis F, Lee JA, et al. Real world comparison of originator infliximab versus the biosimilar infliximab-abda in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Presented at: ACG 2020 Virtual; October 23-28, 2020. Poster 1625.
8. Davio K. FDA approves Pfizer's adalimumab biosimilar, Abrilada. The Center for Biosimilars®. Published November 16, 2019. Accessed October 2020. https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/fda-approves-pfizers-adalimumab-biosimilar-abrilada
9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Data and Statistics. Updated August 11, 2020. Accessed October 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/data-statistics.htm
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February 27th 2024Samsung Bioepis provided multiple updates on its biosimilar projects, including a new partnership for its aflibercept biosimilar candidate as well as regulatory news in the European Union and Republic of Korea.
A New Chapter: How 2023 Will Shape the US Biosimilar Space for 2024 and Beyond
December 31st 2023On this episode of Not So Different, Cencora's Brian Biehn and Corey Ford take a look back at major policy and regulatory advancements in 2023 and how these changes will alter the space going forward.
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The Subcutaneous Revolution: Zymfentra and the Future of IBD Care With Dr Andres Yarur
December 17th 2023On this episode of Not So Different, Andres Yarur, MD, a researcher and associate professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses the significance of the FDA approval for Zymfentra, the world's first subcutaneous infliximab product, for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Adalimumab Treatment May Impact Antibody Levels After COVID-19 Vaccination
February 22nd 2024A study investigating SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels after treatment with reference or biosimilar adalimumab found significant decreases in antibody levels in those receiving biologic therapy compared with those who did not.
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February 21st 2024The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has chosen to replace Humira (adalimumab) with Organon's biosimilar version on its national formulary; Biocon Biologics and Sandoz announce a new partnership in Australia for 2 biosimilars; Alvotech settles with Johnson & Johnson over its biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab) for the European and Canadian markets.


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With coal being one of the key contributors to global carbon emissions, investors in the thermal coal industry have started to raise concerns over the most-polluting fuel. Accelerating its response to investor pressure, global mining company, Anglo American Plc has revealed plans to separate its coal mines in South Africa into a new business under the name Thungela Resources Ltd.
In a statement, the company said that the proposed demerger addresses the views held by its shareholders in relation to thermal coal. The plan provides the possibility to act on such views and to either maintain, decrease or increase shareholder interests in Thungela.
For over a year, Anglo has been seeking to exit from thermal coal and has always considered separating its South African biz as one of the most plausible idea. Apart from South Africa, the company also owns a coal mine in Colombia and coking coal mines in Australia that are dedicated on supporting steel industries rather than the power sector.
It is worth noting that Anglo has already made significant efforts on reducing its production in recent years, which involves cutting its overall output by more than half. Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo, had in the past agreed on missing an opportunity to get the highest price for the assets. However, the firm's key focus now was on handing over the mines in a responsible way.
The spinoff plan is a nod to Anglo's association with South Africa where the company was founded over 100 years ago. However, some major investors in South Africa have pushed Anglo to create a mining champion from its locals, rather than selling them off. The move also comes in line with a series of deals struck by international companies that are selling out of South African coal.
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Local ceasefires best way to ease Syrians' suffering: researchers
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People inspect one of the sites hit by what activists say were air strikes by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Douma, eastern al-Ghouta, near Damascus October 17, 2014. REUTERS Photo
Local ceasefires in Syria may be the best way to ease the suffering of civilians in the absence of a political solution to the three-and-a-half year conflict, researchers from the London School of Economics said on Monday.In a report that looked at more than 35 local negotiations across Syria since the start of the crisis, they said the international community should support such solutions, even if they have sometimes been problematic.
While two rounds of peace talks between the government and the political opposition this year failed to halt the war, local ceasefires have brought some relief.
"It is unacceptable to postpone international support for local peace initiatives until a top-level political deal is achieved," the authors of the report 'Hungry for Peace' said in a summary.
United Nations Syria mediator Staffan de Mistura met with senior Syria officials in Damascus on Sunday and talked about such initiatives, according to state media.
De Mistura has cited the northern city of Aleppo as an obvious candidate for "incremental freeze zones" to stop localised fighting and allow better access to aid.
They have also been mentioned by the United States and Russia.
Some Western diplomats have raised concerns that local ceasefires could be problematic if government forces use them to gain military advantages, as in some cases in the past.
Syria's conflict has killed close to 200,000 people and more than 3 million refugees have fled the country, according to the United Nations.
The LSE report looked at ceasefire deals in Homs, the Damascus countryside, Ras al-Ayn in the north and the provision of services in Deraa and Aleppo.
It said local leaders should have a more prominent role in reaching local peace settlements because they can better understand and mobilise their constituents than the Syrian leadership in exile.
It said one of the main obstacles was regional influence and interference.
"Meetings often include actors directly supported by regional players such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Iran, and in some cases Iranian officers were present in these meetings."
It also said warring parties may also want the violence to continue because they are able to profit from it economically.
"This war economy ...is beginning to take strong hold over the conflict at many levels, further undermining the chances of peace," the report said.


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The use of revascularization reduced amputation rates by 40% over 2 decades in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), according to research presented at the Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
The study, conducted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, included 773 residents in the Rochester Epidemiology Project, which is a National Institutes of Health-funded pool of medical records from residents in Olmsted County, Minn. The researchers analyzed trends in the incidence of amputation in patients that underwent a revascularization procedure via endovascular revascularization, open surgery or both.
The participants underwent 1,906 limb revascularization procedures between 1990 and 2009, and 5-year incidence rates demonstrated significant decreases in open surgery, increases in endovascular and hybrid revascularization and a decrease in the rate of amputation over the 20-year period.
"This is an important study because frequently patients who have peripheral arterial disease — and there are about 12 million Americans who have some leg pain that can be connected to it — may progress to amputation. They may develop rest pain, gangrene, and if an intervention is not performed, they may lose the limb," Peter Gloviczki, MD, a Mayo Clinic vascular surgeon, president of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the lead study author, stated in a news release. "This study shows that the use of endovascular interventions — stents, balloons or other catheter-based interventions — or open surgical bypass effectively reduced the amputation rate."


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Country: France
Delegate Name: Alejandro Alvarez
Country: France
Delegate Name: Alejandro Alvarez
Committee: UNDP
Topic: Fire Prevention and Response
School: Kalamazoo Central Highschool
Wildfires are known to be very destructive forces of nature that disrupt transportation, affect communication, and damage power sources. More than 50,000 wildfires occurred across the world in 2020 alone. The one difference between wildfires and other natural disasters is that they are almost always a result of human activity. Climate Change is also a leading cause of these wildfires as well but we must not forget that humans are the biggest contributors to the rapid progression of climate change. In recent years, France has been continuously met with wildfires because of the waves of extreme heat in Europe due to global warming. Although these fires have been more tame compared to the wildfires in locations such as the West Coast of the United States, they still lead to a large amount of property damage and permanent damage to wildlife that the citizens of France can't afford to keep losing. France believes that the UNDP should take the steps necessary to properly prevent wildfires and come up with an effective way to control them.
Wildfires are most frequent in the Mediterranean region of France, accounting for 67% of all the land burned in the country between 2001 and 2016. In order to reduce the amount of wildfires in this region and other regions of France, a new fire policy was established in 1994. This policy improved the methods used to prevent fires, increased the surveillance of forests, and reduced all ignitions to prevent the enlargement of fires. This policy was successful, reducing the amount of land burned per year in France. However, this could not prevent the damage caused by the larger kind of wildfires so more work needs to be done in regards to wildfire prevention. France has also committed itself to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 to reduce global warming, one of the leading causes of wildfires. In terms of actually fighting the fires, France has several civilian fire services organized by the French Ministry of the Interior adding up to 250,000 firefighters.
In order to allow for proper fire safety and prevention, France proposes creating a force of firefighters similar to the UN peacekeepers to help out countries and regions overwhelmed by fires. This force would operate like a foreign nation sending firefighters to help put out a fire in another country, similar to the way that Mexico sent firefighters to the United States to help put out Californian wildfires in 2020. France would like to work with other nations in the EU and the Mediterranean Region as they share similar issues in relation to the frequency of wildfires with the southern region of France in order to achieve this proposal.


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H. Yu, L. Wang, J. Zhang, J. Barksdale, and D. Rutschman (USA)
Visualization Software, Geosciences, World Wide Web and Java technology
This paper presents a platform independent system for 3D visualization over the World Wide Web. This system integrates visualization technology with World Wide Web technology to enable production, dissemination and use of 3D imagery and geospatial information on a hierarchical level. Multiple interactive graphic user interfaces and a 3D visualization engine on the client side are developed. A visualization Web bridge and a data provider on the server side are designed and implemented. Object-oriented techniques, Java and visualization technologies are used to implement this system. This system takes the advantage of the "write once run anywhere" Java paradigm. The application results demonstrate that users have flexibility to query, visualize, manipulate and analyze 3D geospatial data. It also exhibits that multiple users in geographically dispersed organizations can conveniently share information through this system.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A man in a vehicle sped away from the police after being pulled over for a moving violation.
The incident happened around 8 p.m. Friday night on Nazareth Road, north of Gull Road when the suspect vehicle took off from a traffic stop at a high-speed.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff Deputies then pursued the man for about 2 miles before finally cancelling the pursuit, due to the suspect's dangerous driving and high speeds into a neighborhood.
After deputies drove through the neighborhoods, they located the suspect vehicle abandoned in the 200 block of north Riverview Road. Witnesses pointed to the direction where the suspect ran and deputies found him in the 400 block of Keyes Drive after a short foot pursuit.
The driver was arrested for fleeting and eluding, resisting and obstructing, operating while intoxicated, driving while licence suspended, and an outstanding felony warrant.


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The biggest headache for NFT users today (other than explaining the acronym 50 times a day) is gas fees. Luckily, the folks over at Enjin have provided a solution:
Enjin Announces Jumpnet, a Step Towards Democratized NFTs
The problem with gas fees:
Imagine your grandma sending you a birthday card with $5 in it. How would you feel if she told you "My mail route so busy today I had to pay my mailman $60 to send the card"?
You'd probably go looking for a mailman to "just talk".
No one messes with grandma.
Take that ridiculous upcharge and apply it to sending NFTs. It can cost you upwards of $50-$60 in the crypto currency Ethereum (ETH) to send a $1 item.
Enjin's newest product Jumpnet makes Gas Fees as obsolete as late night Blockbuster runs.
What does Jumpnet do?
Jumpnet lets users mint (create NFTs with enjin coin) and send items to others without having to pay any ETH gas fees.
Game developers and others adopting NFTs have had to calculate ridiculous exploding gas costs to distribute items. A single giveaway could cost thousands of dollars in Gas Fees. Not to mention people who want to trade with their friends. They've been subjected to the crazy Gas Fees too.
Free to play games can now breathe easier knowing that they can distribute their items to players without having to manually check Gas Fees beforehand. Jumpnet allows companies to create easily scanned QR codes that they can post on their announcements and other social media. Once a user has scanned the code, their Enjin will receive a NFT of a random rarity from the person who created the "Drop".
This much more cost effective environment will create a new wave of content creators, gamers and brands that want to experiment with NFTs. It's also a stepping stone for the future Enjin product, Efinity, which will grant Enjin NFT holders the ability to earn passively—but that's for another article!
For future updates and showcases of people utilizing this tech, be sure to follow me on Twitter and the folks over at Enjin to keep up to date on what they're cooking up.
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Sponsorship will be used carefully for research purposes. Your support and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
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We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask that you bear the cost of postage.
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Design focuses on nomadic living | Milan Design Week 2017
Milan Design Week 2017 | Design Nomade at Base focuses on contemporary nomadic living
During the Milan Design Week, Base Milano, the main venue of Zona Tortona Design District, hosts Design Nomade, an interesting event and exhibition focused on contemporary "nomadic living".
Curated by Base in collaboration with Stefano Mirti – through exhibitions, meetings, live performances, talks, debates, workshops, and a digital archive – Design Nomade investigates various subjects, including mobile technology, neo-nomadism, remote working and co-working, traveling, work and home space hybridization – as well as their impact on contemporary design.
The exhibition features in detail 21 selected works, while all 118 works submitted for the event are on view in the digital archive.
We present here some of the projects on exhibition.
Water Bed by Daniel Durnin
Designed by London-based designer Daniel Durnin, Water Bed "is a minimalist, nomadic shelter which offers the possibility of camping out in the urban environment using the waterways that cross the landscape". By hybridizing a raft and a floating house, Durnin created a new – low-cost, sustainable, and a bit "autarchic" – housing solution.
Water Bed by Daniel Durnin; photo © Inexhibit, 2017
Solari, a portable outdoor solar cooker by Bodin Hon
Solari, conceived by American designer Bodin Hon, is a small solar-powered kitchen.
Ideal for a mobile lifestyle, the cooker is portable and highly sustainable, since it does not use gas, wood, or electricity. Composed of aluminum layers, an insulated jacket, a custom pot coating, and a neoprene outer sleeve, Solari is aimed to provide a " pollution-free, stress-free, fuel-free outdoor cooking experience".
Solari, portable solar-powered kitchen by Bodin Hon; photo © Inexhibit, 2017
OneSQM House by Van Bo Le Mentzel
Designed by Laotian-born German architect Van Bo Le Mentzel, OneSQM House is defined as "the smallest house on wheels ever made".
The house is an open-source project everyone can reproduce, modify and tailor to his/her own needs starting from freely downloadable drawings and instructions.
OneSQM is made in timber, it weights only 10 Kg / 22 lbs, and can be assembled in just one day without any particular technical skills or tools, using materials available to all.
OneSQM House by Van Bo Le Mentzel; photo © Inexhibit, 2017
Microarch by Modom Srl
Installed outside Base Milano, Microarch is a modular smart home made of prefabricated wood-based elements, and developed by Italian company Modom.
The house can be easily moved, disassembled, and reassembled in a different place; furthermore, its square footage can be reduced or increased to suit its users' needs.
Modom Microarch modular house; photo © Inexhibit, 2017
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Third animated feature from the studio behind 'The Secret of Kells' and 'Song of the Sea' eschews intricate curlicues for a broad simplicity and delicate color palette paired with complex stop-motion effects.
Expanding into theaters nationwide this weekend, The Breadwinner is a meticulously crafted story of self-empowerment and imagination in the face of oppression, boasting the breathtaking hand-drawn animation that has made Cartoon Saloon one of the world's most well-loved and respected animation studios.
Directed by Nora Twomey, the gorgeously rendered 2D animated feature is produced by Aircraft Pictures' Anthony Leo and Andrew Rosen, Cartoon Saloon's Tomm Moore and Paul Young, and Melusine Productions' Stephan Roelants. It is executive produced by Jolie Pas Production's Angelina Jolie, Jehane Noujaim, Karim Amer, Mimi Polk Gitlin, Jon Levin, Regina K. Scully, Frank Falcone and Mary Bredin; Cartoon Saloon's Gerry Shirren, and GKIDS' Eric Beckman and David Jesteadt.
The film, which is based on the award-winning, best-selling young adult novel by Deborah Ellis, first debuted at TIFF, and had its U.S. premiere at this past October's inaugural ANIMATION IS FILM Festival, winning both the grand prize and audience award. The Ireland-Canada-Luxembourg co-production follows Parvana (voiced by Sarah Chowdry), a young girl living under the Taliban regime who cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family after her father is imprisoned.
Aircraft Pictures approached Cartoon Saloon more than four years ago with the idea of co-producing an adaptation of the book, and Twomey, who served as co-director on the Oscar-nominated The Secret of Kells and head of story on the similarly nominated Song of the Sea, was immediately struck by the idea. "The opportunity to tell a story like 'The Breadwinner' for the screen was just something that I couldn't pass up," she recounts.
"I read the book in an evening and was overwhelmed by the way Deborah Ellis writes, for young people in particular," Twomey continues. "I thought it was so refreshing that she doesn't talk down to young adults, and she doesn't shy away from complicated and difficult, or even heartbreaking, aspects. But she doesn't over-sentimentalize either. She takes things from the child's perspective, but she understands how to write for both younger audiences and adults. As a 40-whatever I was at the time, I was completely enthralled the whole way through and couldn't put it down."
The brutality of Parvana's story, coupled with the need to create a film that could be viewed by children and adults alike, demanded that the project be approached with sensitivity. "Being a mother myself, it was quite important to be responsible as a storyteller," Twomey maintains. "So, we were always pushing and pulling with the screenplay, with all the animatics, with all the storyboards that we went through. With our voice performances, we were always pushing and pulling and making sure that we hit the right level. The same with the score. All the way through, the animation, everything, we tried to make sure that we respected a level whereby which our audience didn't emotionally detach from the film."
Twomey also acknowledges that using animation to tell Parvana's story may help make it more palatable to audiences. "This is why animation is such an incredible medium for a film like this," she says. "Because when you animate a character, you are able to access a different part of people, the part empathy comes from, which helps keep them engaged that little bit more. So on one hand, you're forgetting that it's animation because you're so involved with the story, but on another hand, the animation protects you a little bit from seeing a real girl go through some of the things that Parvana goes through in The Breadwinner."
During the process of adapting the book into a screenplay, Twomey kept a notebook to sketch out ideas for emotional story beats. "Especially during the research period for this project, when I began to delve into the history of Afghanistan, the political situation in Afghanistan, and where the Taliban come from, and our complicity in the West, you know kind-of-thing, in terms of how complex some of these things are," she recounts. "And it almost, almost incapacitated me, and I thought, 'How am I going to make this film, at all? What am I going to say? What does it even say? What do you say about a young girl growing up in Afghanistan in 90 minutes? What do you leave your audience with?'"
The visual style of The Breadwinner takes a departure from previous Cartoon Saloon productions, eschewing intricate curlicues for a broad simplicity underscored by a delicate color palette that takes its inspiration from the "Honey Light" of the Middle East. "We knew that the real world, which Parvana inhabited day-by-day in Kabul needed to be very physical, so we wanted to make it look very cinematic, beautiful in a very kind of stark way, in a way that made her character pop out a little bit as well," Twomey describes. "We wanted the character of Parvana to be someone who very much, at the beginning of the film, was almost invisible, or wanted to be invisible, or tried to inhabit the smallest space that one possibly could. And then, to take her arc to someplace where she represented Afghanistan itself. She is part of her landscape. She is part of her history. She is her future."
The story-within-a-story is charmingly set off with what looks like stop-motion animation but is actually comprised of hundreds of layers of 2D animation composited together to exquisite effect. "Jeremy Purcell, who is the director of the story world sequences, worked very closely with Guru Studio in Toronto to develop [the workflow]," Twomey recounts. "We always wanted a stop-motion look because we wanted something to really contrast with the real-world look of Kabul."
As 2D specialists, Cartoon Saloon would be hard-pressed to develop a stop-motion studio and still meet production deadlines, but the team was certain there had to be another way. "We wanted that to look quite different, but we couldn't afford, you know, the time." Twomey admits. "We didn't have the time or the money to do the amount of stop-motion, and we didn't have the setup. We are not a stop-motion company," she continues. "So, Jeremy Purcell and San Suryavanshi and Sheldon Lisoy of Guru Studio came up with a way of recreating that look."
No stranger to collaboration, The Breadwinner marks Twomey's first outing as a solo director. "I co-directed with Tomm in Secret of Kells, and I was head of story on Song of the Sea, but, you know, the buck always stops with you as the director," she muses. "And for me, that can be a very lonely place in one sense, but in another sense, just having so many people collaborate on the film -- we had over 300 for this film -- giving their energy, and their trust, and their talents to a story like The Breadwinner, you can feed off of all of that energy.
"All you have to do is make sure that everybody owns their work, and feels part of the project, and gives of their own thought process or talents towards it," Twomey continues. "Then all you have to do is just guide it. It was an incredibly liberating experience for me to have so many people put their hand to my back, so to speak. And having Angelina Jolie put her hand to my back was incredible -- to have another female filmmaker understand the challenges of filmmaking and to have her support throughout the process was amazing."


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Random thoughts on a chilly fall Saturday football morning:
1. I woke up to cold.
Chilly. Cold. Crisp. Brisk.
Sweater weather.
And the best part? I'm going to a Baylor football game today and I HAVE A CAPE. Is there anything better than a football game with boots and a CAPE.
I'll take pictures. 🙂
2. I just posted a new edition of "What I Bought Wednesday" over on my YouTube Channel. I'm sharing tons of fun finds including the cutest candles that come with a remote.
3. How often do you wash your hair? I've gone to once a week and it makes SUCH A DIFFERENCE. My hair is healthier and better than it's ever been.
4. It was an amazing week on the blog. We discussed these super cute affordable fall outfits and these front door ideas that will make you the star of the neighborhood and 21 ways to decorate with faux pumpkins.
5. I'm rewatching Larkrise to Candleford. If you've never seen it, it's the best show about two small towns in England at the turn of the century. It's so charming.
And now?
Let's see all the fun finds I've discovered for us this week.
It was a good one.
This autumn mantel.
I never thought of adding a turkey.
I thought this was such a clever idea for plastic fruit.
It looks so high-end.
This is almost a free project.
How to make a dried flower wall hanging.
Do you celebrate friendsgiving?
Here's the cutest friendsgiving table and tons of recipes.
And in random news:
These mini painted pumpkins are so bright and colorful
The 2021 Southern Living Idea Home
This mini Scandanavian farmhouse
This adorable she shed alternative
This pecan pumpkin bread pudding
And this
If you ever visit Waco, be sure and stop at the original Magnolia store where they have the BEST bargains from the larger store downtown.
You can see it here.
And one more for the road
If you are looking for fall inspiration? This is one of my favorite houses I've ever photographed.


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President Donald Trump touted a new coronavirus test that produces results in minutes as opposed to days and announced Monday that more than 1 million Americans have been tested for the disease.
"The numbers have been incredible on testing," Trump said. "In the days ahead we're going to go even faster on testing."
USA Today. I saw similar quotes from Trump on the CNN web site.
This doesn't seem possible given that:
At a press briefing [on March 24th], Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House's coronavirus response coordinator, told reporters, "We now have 370,000 tests that have been done. The majority of those -- over 220,000 in the last eight days, which, those of you who have been tracking the South Korea numbers, put us equivalent to what they did in eight weeks that we did in eight days." CNN
220,000 in 8 days would be 27,500 per day. Even if you account for "ramping up" to maybe 50,000 per day, that would bring the total to just 370,000 + 6 * 50,000 = 670,000.


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At Kendal-Crosslands Communities, our Vitalize 360 program helps residents with all aspects of wellness, and develop personal goals to improve whatever area in their lives needs a little attention. It's based on the seven dimensions of wellness which include:
- Emotional
- Intellectual
- Vocational
- Environmental
- Spiritual
- Social and
- Physical health and wellness.
Lathie Gannon, the Vitalize 360 Wellness Coach for Kendal-Crosslands, sees a lot of what she does as helping to personalize the Kendal-Crosslands experience for residents and help them connect to the many services and programs available.
Wellness means different things to different people. "Each resident has different things that come up, and with all of the resources we have available, we can find the right solution, and sometimes, it even leads to new programs to address issues," Lathie said. Often Lathie dispells the misconception that a Wellness Coach is focused solely on physical fitness. As illustrated by The Wellness Wheel, there are multi-dimensions of wellness.
For example, after Judy joined the community, she decided to try Vitalize 360. Lathie came to her home, and they filled out a survey and got to know each other. Through the process and a few visits, Lathie learned that Judy was having trouble sleeping at night, something many older people struggle with from time to time. Judy said she just felt like she was always thinking and processing what happened during the day, and it was hard to shut that off at the end of the day.
Lathie and Judy looked into solutions together, that included getting Judy evaluated for possible sleep apnea, and looking for a way to help her relax and quiet her mind before bed, making it easier to fall asleep and sleep well. Judy decided to replace her mattress and Lathie helped coordinate choosing one that would work for her. Judy also began using the Calm app on her smart phone, which has a 10 minute program that helps people unwind, to help her relax before bed, She's now been using now for over 120 days, and Judy couldn't be happier with her progress over time! She's sleeping better and feeling better, which helps with almost every other aspect of her life as well.
Based on Judy's success, Lathie is working with several other residents who have similar issues,so the solutions that worked for Judy are now also helping other residents across the community. They have even arranged for a local expert in sleep to come give a presentation to the community, helping everyone learn about better sleep.
Through the Vitalize 360 program, Lathie got to know Judy and build a relationship that allowed them to develop an individualized program to help Judy, but in the process, the resources they discovered are really helping the whole community!
Setting individual goals can be almost anything that's important to a resident. For another resident, his goal was to dance with his granddaughter at her upcoming wedding, but he was currently using a walker for mobility. Lathie helped coordinate a program with the physical therapists and trainers to improve his fitness and stamina over an eight-week period so he could stand, and using his granddaughter for support, dance with her for 2-3 minutes- a family memory that is simply priceless.
"By talking to residents and helping them set goals, we can help them stay motivated and engaged to get everything they want to out of life, and their experience here at Kendal-Crosslands Communities. Knowing what's happening in their lives means we can be proactive to head off any problems, and connect them to the right resource that can make things so much easier for people," Lathie continued.
"I see some people weekly, some monthly, and some just once or twice a year for a check-in. Being here and getting to know them well really helps me connect them to all the resources we have available here, and make sure they are getting the most out of living here in the Community."
The individualized approach of Vitalize 360 means every resident's experience is a little different. Lathie says that her job is a little bit like being a care coordinator, but it's about so much more than just medical or physical needs. It's a whole-person approach, that gives each resident the ability to live their best life. Research show that when people stay engaged in purposeful activity throughout life, they tend to stay healthier.
Judy said "Many people like me, rely on their spouse to be their cheerleader and give the support you need every day. Living alone, I need to find that same support from other people and in other areas, and I get that through Vitalize 360."
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Former Premier League star Dimitar Berbatov will star in Just Bet Online's dedicated promotions in his new role as the Asian operator's first ever brand ambassador.
JBO has continued to develop its offering for football fans around the world, implementing an expansion plan over the past 12 months to grow its global footprint into more emerging markets and empowering the operator's mantra to 'engage, educate and entertain'.
Under the terms of his new role, Berbatov will be at the forefront of a rebrand, featuring in a series of activations produced by the esports and sportsbook operator.
The 40-year-old's 'engaging appeal and timeless track-record of on-field ingenuity matches perfectly with JBO's own inventive brand values', according to a joint statement, and 'instantly connects with football-fan bases worldwide'.
The Bulgarian all-time leading goalscorer commented: "I'm happy to be continuing my services with JBO in Asia.
"As a result, I look forward to bringing some top-class content and activity to Asian markets with my trademark style and professionalism, helping fans discover new and deeper ways in which to engage with and enjoy the sports they love."
JBO already has partnerships in place with Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille and previously worked with Serie A club Bologna FC. The Asian brand secured the title sponsorship of the Dota 2 eSports event at the JBO Asian Masters League and recently partnered with Chinese esports organisation, Vici Gaming.
"We're thrilled to have Dimitar Berbatov continuing his services as JBO's breakthrough brand ambassador," a JBO spokesperson said. "Dimitar was always a natural entertainer on the field, and both he and JBO look to achieve our goals in the most creative and enjoyable way possible. Of course, there'll also be the chance for our customers to gain exclusive insight and analysis from one of the brightest minds in football.
"JBO intends to harness this breakout international partnership to drive awareness and participation around our brand values across both mature and developing Asian territories. We're constantly looking for original ways to engage with our customers across digital channels and betting verticals."


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The Tarrytown Music Hall is pleased to announce its fourth semi-annual FAMILY FUN DAY on Sunday, October 25 from10:30am-2:30pm. Please join us for a fun- filled day of music & storytelling from acclaimed folk musician & children's entertainer Tom Chapin, as well as hands-on activities such as arts & crafts, martial arts, lego building, a playful pumpkin patch and more for the community to enjoy.
This event will be FREE and open to the public. No tickets required. Halloween is near…we encourage you to come in costume!
Over the past three seasons, the Music Hall has continued to expand its Family Fun Series, which includes affordable Family Fun performances and special Family Fun Day events. Family Fun Day is a FREE event where families and children in our community may participate in creative, playful and educational activities!
The line-up of entertainment for Family Fun Day is as follows:
Tom Chapin – Live Main Stage Performance 1PM
In a career that spans five decades, 23 albums and three GRAMMY® awards, multi- talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. Generations of children have grown up singing "Family Tree", "This Pretty Planet", "Together Tomorrow" and countless other beloved songs.
Yoo's Martial Arts – Main Stage Demo and Guided Participation 11:30am – 12:30pm
Come enjoy Traditional Martial Arts Demonstrations and Free Lessons on our stage. Yoo's Martial Arts Demonstration and Instructor team will be putting on a spectacular show displaying advanced martial arts techniques. After the show the instructors will be available to teach basics to anyone who is interested. Yoo's Martial Arts will also be giving special offers to those interested in becoming regular students on this day!
Let's Play! A Place For Families – Main Stage Guided Participation 10:30am – 11:30 am
Families with young children are invited to this unique experience of learning, playing and socializing together. Today's program will include open play, stories, and songs led by professional staff in a supportive, nurturing environment.
The following will be ongoing until the Main Stage Show Begins:
Bring your creativity and be sure to visit the craft tables where you may create some Fun Fall Arts and Crafts at tables sponsored by Webster Bank, Sun Blue and Green Mountain Energy!
Visit the Whole Foods' Pumpkin Patch, where you may pick a pumpkin, courtesy of Whole Foods. Then visit the craft table and create a fun fall masterpiece, using pumpkin seeds, corn kernels, star anise and cinnamon sticks! Sample some pumpkin butter (recipes included!) and learn about the history of pumpkins, why they are good for you and easy ways to cook them.
Discover healthy eating tips from Sheila Emery Murphy, a Holistic Health Coach and Tarrytown resident. Sheila helps families raise awareness about their food choices, provides smart grocery shopping tips and practical solutions for making healthy meals your family will love. She will offer quick & easy recipe ideas and interactive activities to surprise and inspire eaters of all ages.
Rock Island Sound of Tarrytown will have a variety of musical instruments for children to try – stop by their table and play – make a happy song!
Sing-Along with Ron Dexter, who will be strolling, singing and strumming his guitar throughout the day!
McCarthy Arts Birthday Parties, Westchester's # 1 "Lego and Drama Birthday Party Entertainer" is elated to be a part of Family Fun Day at The Tarrytown Music Hall! Kathleen McCarthy, M.A. is known for her educational, high energy & interactive parties. She will ignite your creativity through Lego® building, storytelling and acting. Visit her LEGO® table where you and your children may build and discover your creative genius. Invent mind blowing LEGO® creations, energize your imagination, collaborate with friends, breathe life into your project and have a blast!
The 843-seat Music Hall is owned and operated by The Friends of the Mozartina Musical Arts Conservatory, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational, and cultural organization established in 1979 and managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Music Hall is one of the busiest theaters in the region, offering the best in music, theater, dance, and film, and is a cultural destination, attracting well over 80,000 people including 25,000 children on an annual basis from all over the tri-state area.
Tarrytown Music Hall's programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and through the generosity of our individual contributors and members. The Family Fun Series and Family Fun Days are made possible, in part, with support from Westchester Community Foundation, Eileen Fisher, Webster Bank, Tarrytown Honda, SunBlue, and Green Mountain Energy. Special thanks to Whole Foods, Yoo's Martial Arts, McCarthy Arts Birthday Parties, Rock Island Sound, Ron Dexter, Let's Play and Sheila Murphy for providing in-kind support for today's Family Fun Day.


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Travis Sanheim —
League: WHL Team: Calgary Hitmen
Position: D Shoots: Left
DOB: Mar. 29, 1996 Birthplace: Elkhorn, MB
Height: 6'3 Weight: 190
2013-14 Stats: Games: 67 G: 5 A: 54 Pts: 29 PIM: 14 Plus/Minus: +25
2014 WJC-18 Stats: Games: 7 G: 0 A: 6 Pts: 6 PIM: 0 Plus/Minus: +5
Travis Sanheim plays in the Western Hockey League for the Calgary Hitmen.
Winnipeg Hockey Talk's evaluations of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft top prospects continue today with our featured prospect Travis Sanheim.
1. Represented Canada (Western) at the 2013 World U17 Hockey Challenge.
2. Drafted 177th overall in the 9th round of the WHL Bantam Draft by the Calgary Hitmen.
3. Represented Canada at the 2014 World U18 Hockey Challenge (Bronze)*
Offensive Buzzwords
Travis Sanheim was not used a lot in offensive situations early on in the season but in the second half he has started to show the Calgary Hitmen his underrated offensive skills. He is playing with a little more confidence in his offensive game and showing he is more than just a stay at home defenceman. He can skate, pass and he possesses a pretty good shot.
Travis Sanheim a very solid skater with good agility and mobility. He rarely gets beat in one on one situations.
Defensive Buzzwords
Travis Sanheim is a very good defensive defenceman that sees the ice very well and makes a very good first pass on the breakout. He is also starting to develop a solid 200 ft game.
Prospect Analysis
Travis Sanheim is another late arrival into the first round conversation. He has the tools to potentially be a number 3 or 4 defenceman at the NHL level. He has always been a solid defender but his ever improving offensive game has turned some heads in the second half of the season. He is playing with a little more confidence, jumping into the play at the right times and putting up some points. Travis Sanheim has worked his way into a late first or early second round draft pick. Travis Sanheim's stock is definitely trending upwards. A player to keep an eye on.
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* Travis Sanheim's stock is continuing to rise after a solid WJC-18 tournament this spring. He lead the tournament in points and assists for a defenceman and was named as a "Top 3 Player" on Team Canada. Don't be surprised if Sanheim works his way into the Top 15 or even Top 10 !!!


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It's always special to use our services to help the community and this year's Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was no exception. On a night that brings together thousands of people from around the Nashville area to raise awareness and money for such an important cause, I was honored to design the VIP Bright Lights area. I chose linen, décor and comfortable furniture, all in the official colors of the walk; bright yellow, red and white and the giant tent looked amazing when the lanterns went on. We had multiple food options from two fabulous caterers, a bar featuring a delicious specialty drink named "The Survivor" and a coffee and cookie station from Starbucks – clearly no one left hungry, thirsty or disappointed! I'm so thankful to all the sponsors who donated their time and services to help us celebrate this important organization.
Garth Brooks at AT&T Stadium & Ascend Amphitheater
It was all about Garth in the month of October! We kicked it off with a celebration at the famous AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX as Garth and Frito Lay announced their partnership to promote Garth's new song, "Baby, Let's Lay Down and Dance". Two of our team members were onsite to make sure everything ran smoothly, including a cocktail reception, listening party for the new single and a radio remote on the field the next day. It was a whirlwind, but it's always great to be part of such a highly anticipated launch. We got to enjoy a Nashville celebration a few weeks later when Garth brought his 7-diamond status home to Tennessee, an honor that has never been given before to a solo artist! I was thrilled to work with my team to coordinate a special experience for the VIP guests before and after the concert at the Ascend amphitheater downtown. Congrats Garth!
FGL Dig Your Roots Remote NYC August 2016
I always say I can throw a party anywhere, so when Florida Georgia Line asked me to do an event for them in New York City, I was more than happy to jump on board! After all, what better place to kick-off the "Dig Your Roots" album launch and tour than in a historical venue that houses the ancestral records of so many of us? Ellis Island was the perfect backdrop for this event and everyone in attendance could feel the energy in the room. A private sunset cruise around Lady Liberty provided breathtaking views of the statue, the Manhattan skyline and Ellis Island. Once inside the main function hall, guests got to meet the performers, enjoy delicious American fare and watch the premiere of the new "May We All" music video. There was also a Google cardboard station to view a special virtual reality behind the scenes experience from the making of the music video. The "Dig Your Roots" album played on a loop during the evening and everyone had such a good time that it was hard to get the ferry boarded and on route back to the city! The next morning, radio personalities from around the country got a chance to speak to the artists about their inspiration behind the record and what it was like to create. It was a fabulous weekend, and I was thrilled to be a part of it.
BMLG CMA November 2016
I always pull out all the stops on Country Music's Biggest Night and this party for BMLG, during my 20th year of during CMA, was no exception! We took over Marathon Music Works to celebrate the incredible work this label and their artists have done throughout the past year and man was it something to see! The 7-foot-wide custom BMLG chandelier in the center was a standout piece, but there were plenty of special touches throughout the black, red and gold décor. I had multiple couch areas, a charging station, portable fireplaces, DJ's all the way from NYC and of course, a red carpet entrance area. Everyone definitely felt like a celebrity. The artists, label staff and guests had so much fun enjoying the great music and incredible food that we partied until 3 o'clock in the morning! I don't know how we'll go bigger next year but I'm excited to make it happen.
ACM Awards 2017
The Academy of Country Music Awards are one of the highlights of the year for the Country community. Fans, artists and radio personalities take over Las Vegas to celebrate another fabulous year of great music, incredible songwriters, show-stopping tours and storytelling music videos. This year's show promised to be something special, and we were thrilled to be along for the ride. My involvement with the ACMs this time around was the biggest in Randi Events history, with 5 events throughout the weekend. My fabulous team and I flew to Vegas to make the impossible possible in the party capital of the world.
It all started with a party for Big Machine Label Groups' own Thomas Rhett, one of the newest spokespersons for the General Mills organization, Outnumber Hunger. The radio remote and private performance went off without a hitch – it was the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Our crew spent the next few days getting ready for the big event, Sunday's awards, walking through venues to make sure everything was ready to go. Load-ins started across the city as our great partner vendors got to work bringing our designer's plans to life.
The first event on Sunday was a pre-show party for aviation mogul CESSNA, backstage at the TMobile arena. Blue couches and lighting and beautiful draping provided the perfect setting for staff to mix and mingle before the awards began. The highlight of the event were the Big Machine artists who stopped by to say hello.
Once the Awards show let out it was time for us to really do our thing. Thousands of show attendees flocked to after parties, and we threw two of the biggest ones. Sony Music Nashville artists, staff and friends headed to the HYDE lounge in the TMobile arena, where we partnered with Hostess Snacks to create a delicious and creative display of their best products. The folks from Big Machine Label Group enjoyed their own party with food, drink and music at Sake Rok on the Vegas strip. Everyone had a great time celebrating the night's winners and looking back on a stellar year.
I'm so proud of our involvement with the ACMs this year. Thanks to every Las Vegas vendor, venue and partner who helped make this happen. Until next time!
Brad Paisley Love & War Radio Remote April 2017
I love doing all types of events in and around downtown Nashville, but the music industry parties hold a special place in my heart! I was honored to plan a multi-day event for Sony Music to celebrate the release of country superstar Brad Paisley's new album, "Love and War" this past April. Radio personalities from 30 outlets across the country came to Nashville to be a part of the occasion, and we were there every step of the way.
The weekend started off with a special event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the heart of downtown. Guests had a private viewing of the "Brad Paisley: Diary of a Player" exhibit that tells the story of a prodigy turned superstar through never-before seen drawings and illustrations from Paisley's childhood, alongside a collection of instruments, performance clothing, awards, and mementos from his life and career. Everyone then proceeded downstairs to the CMA Ford Theater for an early screening of the Love and War Visual Album, a compilation of music videos for every song off the new record. Brad spoke, welcoming guests, thanking them for celebrating with him, and announcing a surprise pop-up show that evening at the World-Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in the heart of the Broadway strip. The crowd headed upstairs to the famous Hall of Fame rotunda for dinner, sponsored by Sarah Cannon and Band Against Cancer. The rain couldn't stop this celebration, and once dinner was over, everyone boarded the buses to head to Tootsies. The special concert was also announced on social media, inviting Brad's biggest fans to join in, and soon the intimate iconic venue was packed. But the surprises weren't over yet – Brad invited music legend John Fogerty on stage to join him in singing current and old classics. Even hip hop producer Timbaland, who is also featured on the Love and War album made an appearance. It was truly a once in a lifetime musical experience for everyone inside the bar.
The high from the night continued the next morning when the radio personalities returned to the Country Music Hall of Fame for a live radio remote broadcast. Each outlet got a chance to talk to Brad about the new record, the pop-up show the night before and all things Love and War. It was a busy few days, but I couldn't have been happier with how it all turned out. Congrats to Brad and the whole Sony team on a fabulous record and celebration.
Rascal Flatts at the Ball Park July 2016
I had a great time celebrating Rascal Flatts' No. 1 hit "I Like the Sound of That" with our good friends at Big Machine Label Group. It was only appropriate to host this celebration at First Tennessee Park, home of our very own Nashville Sounds. Playing along with the baseball theme, we have ballpark food for the guests and a great view! Congrats to all of the talented artists & songwriters who were a part of hitting this one out of the park!
Where it All Began
People often ask me where it all began and how I got to where I am now. I simply smile, and reply: "It's all about the drive." Throughout my journey, I have always carried one thing with me: My drive to be an all-around success. A mother, a businesswoman, whatever it may be – I knew I would succeed. It all started with my mother, who will always be my absolute biggest inspiration. She taught me that hard work; selflessness and drive can get me just about anywhere in life.
I first watched this unfold while she, a single parent for the majority of my life, juggled three jobs and was on a mission to give my older sister and I everything. And, that she did. She made it. She used her drive to find her direction and I admire her tremendously for being such a success in business, while still managing to always put her children first. So, that's how I've modeled my path.
Finding your direction isn't easy. In fact, it's one of the most difficult challenges to overcome. I had the drive, but I needed the direction. You have to have the determination to work endless hours and to try different things to find where you thrive. I did a lot of moving around, I worked in different fields and I met a lot of people along the way.
I truly thought I had it all figured out. I had a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. But, something was missing. I knew that I couldn't be the greatest mother without having a balance in my life.
That brings me to the day that changed my life forever…
My plans to be a stay-at-home mom to my then 2 1/2-year-old son and my newborn were suddenly intervened by fate. It happened at a birthday party that I attended with my son. I heard that the birthday boy's father was going to work for a new label and was having a huge grand opening party – that's all it took. I knew it was my time to follow my direction. And, that's where my event-planning career began. At the time, I was a "one-man show." I produced the grand opening of "DreamWorks Records" in 1996, and since, have grown my company to a full-time staff of 11 operating on the historic Music Row in Nashville.
By finding that balance, I found my direction and my passion to be an event planner and, in turn, it made me a much better mother and entrepreneur.


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Amazon cloud unit on course for $3 trillion value, Redburn says
Amazon.com Inc.'s cloud-storage business is on a clear path toward a $3 trillion value, almost triple what the whole company is worth now in the stock market, according to a Redburn Ltd. analyst.
The unit, Amazon Web Services, is so powerful that the company may decide at some point to split it off from the massive, slower-growing online retail operation, analyst Alex Haissl wrote in a 128-page report initiating coverage of the cloud-computing industry. He didn't say when the $3 trillion value may be achieved.
"Separating AWS may not be on the table for now, but if the performance gap versus the non-AWS parts continues to widen, it could be on the table further down the road," wrote Haissl, a former head of automotive research at Berenberg and Credit Suisse Group AG who began his career as a police officer in Vienna.
Haissl recommends buying Amazon shares and sees the stock reaching $270 in the next year, the highest target on Wall Street and 150% above Tuesday's closing price. He also rated Microsoft Corp. a buy, Snowflake Inc. as neutral and has a sell on MongoDB Inc.
Amazon Web Services' revenue jumped 37% to $18.4 billion in the first quarter even as the company's core e-commerce business saw a decline in sales. "There is no sugar-coating the weak performance" of online retail, he said, adding that "we do not think the business is structurally broken."
The Amazon cloud unit is better positioned than rivals run by Microsoft and Alphabet Inc. because it has lower costs and better technology, Haissl wrote. Amazon Web Services accounts for less than 20% of Amazon's revenue but will contribute all of its earnings this year, he wrote.
However, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Anurag Rana, who estimates the value of AWS at $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, said "Microsoft could be better positioned than Amazon Web Services and Alphabet's Google as enterprises accelerate their shift to a hybrid-cloud model, given its strong footprint in on-premise IT infrastructure."
"Amazon is highly unlikely to spin off its cloud segment, since it's the source of many funds for the company's other businesses units," Rana said.
— By Subrat Patnaik (Bloomberg)


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Client: The Cliff
Location: St. James, Barbados
Completion date: 2011
Artwork budget: $10,000
Project Team
Brian Ward
The Cliff
Aaron Schroeder
Aaron Schroeder Art Productions
This was a collaborative project with Brian Ward who owns a restaurant in Barbados called the The Cliff. It is made of mild steel coated with a copper resin finish. It is 11'6″ wide and 10' tall and 1' deep.
The goal of the project was to create a mirror that evoked thoughts about life underwater.
Brian Ward did a rough sketch and commissioned the work. I refined the design and did all the handy work.


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A fast-paced dark-fiction/bio-thriller that will have you begging for more.
4.5 out of 5 stars
A wave of violence is taking over people, and it seems to come out of nowhere. Meat is spoiling way before its sell-by dates. Insert a new investigator for the CDC, Dr. Kyle Sommers. He and others are trying to solve this mystery and piece together everything before it's too late.
This novel I believe is doted as "dark fiction" and I'll tell you what, numerous times throughout this book — I agree, it was DARK. But this was the definition of a page-turner. I found myself staying up way too late to get to the end to figure out what was going to happen. I cannot write a full description of how I feel because it would contain far too many spoilers. Just know, if you're a fan of CDC-mystery type novels — this will intrigue and suck you in. I loved the investigative portion of this book with the other stories sprinkled in. The ending left me feeling incredibly powerless and asking more questions. I don't know if Lisa von Biela plans on writing more but I would like to know what happens with the two forward thinking farmers if you do!!!
This was another book that the cover art sucked me in — that damn bio-hazard symbol really has power over me. But again, I'm happy to have read what felt like a well-researched book. It definitely has some hard science within that makes this feel even more real. Yes, there were a few "preachy" parts, but the fact that something half this bad could happen and have similar ramifications is just utterly terrifying.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in return for my honest review.
An unprecedented wave of senseless and brutal violence is sweeping the nation.
Livestock are mysteriously dying in droves—and there is no cure.
Meat and dairy products are rotting before their sell-by dates.
Dr. Kyle Sommers is one of a team of CDC doctors deployed nationwide to find the cause. Along with his wife Gretchen and young daughter Lara, he travels to St. Joe, Minnesota to investigate after a particularly gruesome murder shocks the small town. Frantic to find the answer before more people die and haunted by the secret that destroyed his father, Dr. Sommers uncovers the shattering truth behind the seemingly unconnected crises. And when he does, he discovers his own family is in grave danger.
Something has gone horribly wrong with the food chain. And nothing will ever be the same.
Part medical detective story, part post-apocalyptic tale, Broken Chain examines what might happen if a major component of our food supply had to be destroyed and banned because of its malignant effect on those who consume it.
You are what you eat…
Lisa von Biela worked in Information Technology for 25 years, and still claims there is no application she cannot break in testing. She left the field to attend the University of Minnesota Law School, graduating magna cum laude in 2009. She now practices law in Seattle, Washington. One of her legal articles, a research piece published in the Food and Drug Law Journal, was cited in an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Just after the turn of the century, Lisa began to write short, dark fiction. Her first publication was in The Edge in 2002. She went on to publish a number of short works in various small press venues, including Gothic.net, Twilight Times, Dark Animus, AfterburnSF, and more.
She is the author of THE GENESIS CODE, THE JANUS LEGACY, ASH AND BONE, BLOCKBUSTER, SKINSHIFT, and BROKEN CHAIN.
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