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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question we haven't answered here? Click the blue button on the bottom left of the page to get an answer right away during office hours, or to send us a message after hours.
Our Frequently Asked Questions are sorted into the following four sections: Regarding your Preparations, Regarding Accommodations, Regarding your Stay, and Regarding Algonquin Park Canoe Trips.
Regarding Your Preparations:
Is the Edge a resort? Can I rent a cabin or purchase room & board?
The Edge is a Retreat Centre, which is different from a resort in many key ways. The main focus of what we specialize in offering are Experiences: a variety of different programs are available, all with meals & accommodation included.
We hope your stay at the Edge is like a visit to the home of a friend; a friend who lives on a lake in the forest, tends a great garden, cooks with passion, truly cares about the environment and wants to introduce you to all the things they love about life in this corner of paradise at Kawawaymog Lake, Algonquin Park. Welcome Home.
Accommodation and Meal plans are only available to guests participating in scheduled retreats and adventures, or pre-formed group stays.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
Please review Deposit Protection.
Do guests have to agree to a waiver?
By participating in a Northern Edge Algonquin experience all guests agree to reading and following the principles and procedures outlined in this FAQ and agree to the terms of the acknowledgement and release.
What time should I arrive?
Guests should plan on arriving between 1-3 pm on arrival day. Departure time for most experiences is also 1-3pm.
"Can I stay an extra day?" In most cases we are not equipped to host guests who wish to extend their stay. We are happy to provide suggestions for alternate accommodations if you plan on extending your time in the area.
What should I pack for my visit?
A printable packing checklist is available in our Welcome Package that is sent to you upon registration. If you are missing any items please notify your host. We have extras of most gear.
Who sees my health/dietary information?
It is important to us that we provide the care our guests need – we want to make sure the meals we prepare for you will be enjoyed, and the activities we provide will be safe for you. Guest information is shared with your guide/facilitator and dietary needs go straight to our chef, Gregor. None of this information is made public. If it's a repeat visit we will ask for this information again because your needs may change.
Can I get to the Edge on Public Transit?
Not only can you arrive by public transit to our Algonquin Park location, we encourage it! Getting to our Algonquin Park location by bus or plane is easy. We add a small shuttle fee to cover the cost of getting folks out to the Edge and we make ourselves available at arrival times based on your travel schedule. Learn more about taking public transit to the Edge.
Why is that the price?
Learn more about what you are investing in when you plan a trip to the Edge, and how our prices are decided.
Can I purchase a gift certificate?
Yes. Gift someone you care about with a Northern Edge Algonquin experience. Choose Gift Certificate at the bottom of the Book Now page (Value = # of people X $100).
What's the rest of the story?
The Edge has an International reputation for our intimate learning environment, unique retreat programs and Algonquin Park adventures. They are all designed around helping build life-changing insights and making connections. In short we designed the Edge to be the change that we wanted to see in the world. Learn more about our green campus, or read the story of the Edge by co-founder, Martha Lucier.
How can I help the Edge?
One of the most important ways you can help is by sharing the value of your experience with friends, families and co-workers and online at TripAdvisor.com. Another way to help is to come again – with friends! For some people, it is also possible to make a financial contribution to the scholarship fund. Accessibility to many of our programs and learning experiences can change lives and communities. One of the biggest expenses we have is taking care of our gardens and the forest. Even trees need professional tending in order to prevent and mitigate the effects of damaging weather events. A contribution to the Edge Greening Fund will ensure continued enhancement to our natural campus. Some of our guests even come back to the Edge as a part of our team. Applicants can email [email protected]
Regarding Accommodations:
What is standard accommodation?
Our standard accommodations are our Canvas & Habitat cabins. These cabins are delightful, comfortable spaces with a short walk to bathrooms. Some guests choose to upgrade to a premium Studio Cabin.
What's the story with double beds?
Until recently, the Edge didn't have a lot of couples joining us. Now that we do, we've upgraded many of our cabins to have double beds available. Some cabins still feature a set of bunk beds. Double beds are not guaranteed, but if it is clear you are a couple, we will make every effort to have you stay in a cabin featuring a double bed.
Do I have to share my cabin?
When couples or friends book together, we assume you wish to share a private cabin together.
Solo travelers are often paired in shared standard accommodations with one or two others to foster friendships and create space for more participants to join a program – kind of like going to camp! For those solo travelers that really require a private space, they can upgrade to a private canvas cabin for an additional $40/night, or a private Studio Cabin for an additional $80/night.
Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?
Travelling by yourself doesn't mean you have to travel alone. Single travellers at the Edge get the same benefits as everyone, and we don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you with a same-sex roommate(s) for lodge-based stays or overnight camping adventures to ensure you receive the same value for your dollar as everyone else.
Can I store my valuables in my room?
There are no keys to the rooms. You can lock the doors when you are in the room but when you leave, they will be unlocked. Northern Edge Algonquin has never had a problem in all of the years we have been operating but it is best to leave valuables at home or locked in your vehicle if you have any concerns.
Regarding Your Stay:
Will I have Internet Access?
Most of our experiences are 100% unplugged. There are no cell phone towers in and around our Algonquin Park location or in the park. Internet access is via satellite and is reserved for emergency use only. In our opinion, this makes it possible for our guests to fully enjoy every moment of their experience without the distraction of technology.
Canoe trips in Algonquin Park are remote adventures. No outside communication is possible while out on trip. For your safety, guides are trained in advanced wilderness medical protocols and are equipped to deal with most medical emergencies that can arise.
What makes the Edge Green?
Being solar powered is just a small part of the green story at our award-winning nature retreat. Learn more about our eco-friendly facility and operations. Curious about solar power? Ask for a behind the scenes tour.
What restrictions are there for electrical devices?
Algonquin Park camp sites do not have electricity. The Edge operates on solar power which provides us with energy for pumping and heating water, energy efficient lighting, music, and most of the comforts of home. Blow-dryers, hair-straighteners, and other devices that produce heat when plugged in, cannot be used here. These devices can damage our electrical system so we ask that they are left at home. Since cell phones don't work here, power off your devices during your stay and to join us in conserving power whenever possible. Please ensure devices such as cameras are fully-charged before your trip.
We also ask that any devices that may impact the experience of other guests be left at home, as many of our guests are looking forward to unplugging. For example, portable gaming devices, tablets and personal computers, & cell phones should be kept at home or in your vehicle.
What about a camera? We love when guests take photos and share them on the Web upon departure. Instant uploading of photos to the Internet is not possible at the Edge.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Like many resorts, retreats and accommodations guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onto the property at Northern Edge Algonquin for personal consumption.
In addition to being unsafe due to uneven ground, trails and low lighting we are governed by Ontario alcohol legislation that only permits the serving of alcohol by our team at designated times and locations.
Thank you for your understanding and compliance with our operational policies. A taster of Highlander Ale or Viewpoint Estates wine is occasionally served without charge to guests as an accent to experiences. Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol.
What is Mealtime like?
In a word – "Amazing". We take great pride in delivering a culinary experience that will have you asking for recipes. Savour abundant, freshly harvested, global culture buffet dining with chef Gregor's specialties to thrill your pallet and expand your culinary savvy. Learn more about mealtime.
In the spirit of community we invite guests to assist with clearing and washing personal dishes. Remember those days before automatic dishwashers when the best conversations happened at the kitchen sink? It's that way here all the time. As an eco-friendly facility, we don't have a power dishwasher in the back.
Meals are served up "Group Buffet Style" by our kitchen guru Gregor. The bell will ring to signal mealtimes (typically 8:30, 12:30, and 6, though timings may vary during your retreat). Meals at the Edge are more akin to attending a dinner party with an engaging chef than visiting a buffet at a resort. Guests are encouraged to be on time for meals because ingredients may be combined at the last minute once guests have arrived in the dining room to ensure the fresh tastes are enjoyed at their peak of flavour.
Does the Edge meet special dietary needs?
If we know about your needs, we'll absolutely do our best to provide for them. Over the years we have met the needs of a wide variety of dietary restrictions. It is each visitor's responsibility to provide information on any pre-existing medical conditions, food allergies/preferences or related issues prior to participation in any program. We always deliver healthy, regional food prepared with care from scratch. Note: If you choose a specialty diet every effort to deliver a meal experience that meets your needs. Due to our remote location changing food options upon arrival or in the middle of your experience is not an option. Last minute registration and or food requests made less than 72 hours prior to arrival may not be met due to our remote location. Some of your dietary choices may be limited.
Is Smoking permitted?
Smoking is never permitted indoors. A cleaning fee will be charged if there is evidence of smoking in your cabin.
The fire circle is our designated smoking area. Please keep doorways, porches, buildings, cabins, and the environment smoke free by smoking only in the designated area at the fire circle.
If participating in a canoe trip experience in Algonquin Park smokers are invited to arrange appropriate smoking areas with their C.E.O. and other guests.
What about E-Cigarettes? E-cigarettes are never permitted indoors – the designated smoking area remains the fire circle for e-cigarettes.
Do you cater to special needs?
We're in a rural forested setting with irregular hilly terrain that may be challenging for those with wheelchairs or physical impairments. Personal attendants are advisable. Please contact us to discuss suitable accommodation choices and accessibility.
How is the weather?
Summer time temperatures range from 10 at night to 30 degrees C during the day. Winter temps can reach -30 C in January, but generally are about -10 C during the day. See current Algonquin Park Weather report.
What if it rains?
Courtney once described this beautifully before a retreat, and we couldn't say it better: "While we can't plan the weather, we can plan to lean into experiencing the depth of beauty that the rain brings with it. Experiences can become more dynamic once we befriend the rain. What if each rain drop was nature's way of showering us with a million little possibilities for something extraordinary to happen while asking for our commitment and trust to simply let it play out. The rain can bring fog, changes in water flow, wildlife activity, the sound of droplets dancing on the water, and awaken evocative scents in nature – these added elements can be enjoyed as an incredibly memorable visual and sensory experience." – Courtney Sinclair, Edge Host & Facilitator
We endeavor to ensure everyone is warm, safe, and if not dry; comfortable. We can provide extra rain gear and we'll warm up with hot chocolate once we're back inside.
Can I bring my pet?
The Edge is a wildlife-friendly centre, and our accommodations are not set up for animal inhabitants. Please leave personal pets with a friend, or consider dropping them off for a stay at Happy Tails Pet Resort in Huntsville.
Are experiences Family Friendly?
Most of our retreats & lodge-based experiences are designed as adult experiences and have a minimum age of 14, with the exception of private custom programs such as Family Reunions and School & Youth Trips.
Our Algonquin Park adventure canoe trips are absolutely family friendly experiences. We plan customized private family Algonquin Park canoe trips for groups as small as four, and families of 2-3 are welcome to join our pre-scheduled trips. The minimum age for Algonquin Park canoe trips is 4.
We do not have childcare staff, so a parent or caregiver traveling with you must attend all children under 12.
Does the Edge provide outdoor equipment?
Outdoor equipment including canoes, kayaks, SUP boards and bicycles, snowshoes, cross country skis and kicksleds are provided for your enjoyment at no additional cost. Where reqiuired for your experience, appropriate instructions on their use will be given. The Edge does not rent equipment, it is provided as for the enjoyment of our guests. For outdoor equipment rental services contact Swift Canoe (South River) or Voyageur Quest (Kawawaymog Lake).
Safety equipment such as Personal Flotation Devices, bicycle helmets, and whistles are provided and shall be worn as instructed by your guide. Guests must follow the directions of facilitators and guides re: safety procedures, equipment use, etc.
What will we be doing? Is there a schedule of activities?
We do not have a posted schedule for most programs because our team responds to the interests of our guests, the weather, seasonal opportunities and the needs of concurrent programs happening on site to deliver a customized experience that meets the needs of our guests for each program. Because the experience is uniquely yours it is difficult to post an itinerary online. Guests have indicated a desire to know what the experience will be prior to booking so we sometimes craft a "sample itinerary" and post it online to give a sense of the flavour of our experiences. Guests should note that every weekend is unique, "Program elements subject to change based on weather and guest interest."
Can I opt out of some activities?
Any activities can be opted out of if you are feeling uncomfortable with the activity, really want another go at a different activity, or need to take some time to rest. This being said, the Edge was designed to deliver fantastic group experiences: If you're looking for just meals, accommodation, and rentals without any group participation aspect, a different lodge may be a better fit.
Canoe trips are participatory community experiences by nature. Everyone helps carry items on portages and helps with camp activities under the direction of their C.E.O. Many guests come away with a great deal of personal satisfaction and empowerment in learning new paddling strokes, setting up tents, filtering water, starting a campfire, learning outback cooking recipes and even portaging a canoe solo!
Can we have a campfire?
We have three campfire circles at the nature retreat which we use for outdoor fires. Our staff will help ensure a safe enjoyable fireside experience. In Algonquin Park, sometimes dry conditions in and around the area make campfires inside the park illegal. July 2012 was one of these times campfires were restricted with numerous fires threatening Algonquin Park.
Who will I meet on an Edge retreat or adventure?
Our guests are often a mix of solo travelers, friends traveling together and couples all of varying ages. One thing we see in most guests is a spirit of curiosity – a desire to learn and try new things and experience new ways of being as a traveler. Many of our guests meet folks from around the world who become lifelong friends.
Is there a spa? Massage therapist? What's the story with the sauna?
The Edge does not feature a spa, however, we do have some very special sanctuaries set up in the forest for self-guided forest bathing or therapy treatments (when they are available.) We do occasionally have therapies such as Reflexology available – in which case you will be notified prior to your retreat.
The wood-fired sauna is absolutely magnificent and is a highlight for many during their visit to the Edge. The sauna takes a few hours and lots of attention to heat up, so we'll plan the best time to fit it into your itinerary and your host will let you know when it is ready!
Is the Edge LGBT friendly?
Absolutely. We treat everyone with respect, and without judgement or bias. No matter your race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or age; you are welcome here.
What meals are included in my package?
Meals include dinner on arrival day (6:00 pm) through lunch (1:00 pm) on departure day.
Will I want to dress up during my stay?
The Edge is a pretty casual place. Most guests don't dress up for meal time. On Algonquin Park canoe trips dress is 100% casual with running shoes or hiking boots. Please leave all valuables at home.
What does all inclusive mean at the Edge?
All-inclusive means the price of your Algonquin Park canoe trip or retreat experience with accommodation includes all of the following:
- cuisine by Gregor: sumptuous largely organic and local fare with care for personalized food alternatives for food allergies,
- snacks with juices, organic coffee and Algonquin tea throughout the day,
- free use of any and all outdoor equipment related to your Algonquin Park retreat or adventure experience: snowshoes, skiis, kicksleds in winter and canoes, sea kayaks, paddleboards and mountain bikes in summer,
- guided Algonquin Park adventures by certified, trained wilderness first-aid certified guides and facilitators,
- Algonquin Park Canoe Trips: canoes, packs, tents, sleeping pads, stoves, filters, food, all group camp equipment is included. If needed we can provide sleeping bags too!
- transportation to Algonquin Park lake access points for canoe trip starting points is provided (if required). Most trips into Algonquin Park begin and end from our lakefront.
- wood-fired outdoor sauna prepared for your use during your stay or before or after your Algonquin Park canoe trip,
- library,
- an unplugged (cellphone, portable entertainment device and internet free) guest experience,
- overnight accommodations at our Algonquin Park solar powered nature retreat sleeping under a feather duvet.
What should I pack for my visit?
A full packing list is available in our Welcome Package that is send to you upon registration. If you are missing any items please notify your guide. We have extras of most gear.
Do you have a Lost & Found?
When we find items left behind by guests at the Edge, we mark down where it was found and bring it to our office. If the item was found in an accommodation we reach out to the guest who stayed in that space. In an effort to keep our spaces clean and clear, we keep each Lost & Found item for just one month before we donate it. If you believe you have left something behind, please contact our office right away so we can mail it to you.
What is a Leave-No-Trace Traveler?
We encourage our guests to join us in having minimal impact when traveling. Here are a few suggestions to help you be a green traveler the next time you hit the road:
- Bring your own water. Grab a refillable water bottle, turn on your cold water tap and fill. We give each of our guests a refillable Edgy water bottle. Our guests love our drinking water; straight from the ground with no additives (tested regularly too). Remember to fill your bottle when it's time to head home after your stay!
- Embrace a no poison outdoor travel policy. The most commonly used insect repellant – contains DEET which dissolves/melts some plastics and synthetic fabrics. Yet, many people put it on their skin! During bug season, use safe approaches to repelling bugs that won't make you (or others) sick. If applying insect repellent keep well away from other people, tents and equipment. The safest application method for everyone is to put a small amount of bug repellant on your hand and rub it onto exposed skin.
- Are you sensitive to smells? Some of our guests are. We encourage guests to avoid the use of perfumes and enjoy a scent free holiday. This tactic also helps keep the biting bugs at bay too. Bugs just love unusual odours and perfume can act like a bug magnet when visiting Algonquin Park.
- Use biodegradable soap. Our septic system is a natural water treatment system. When water goes down the drain, it gets treated on site then goes into the ground. The use of biodegradable soaps is a natural choice to maintaining the health of our water treatment system. If you bring your own soap, please make it biodegradable.
Should I leave a gratuity?
Gratuities are welcome, but not required. If an individual has made your stay especially enjoyable, please tip them directly. Tips for hospitality staff can be left in your cabin.
Does the Edge recycle?
Absolutely. Our guests help ensure that waste is properly sorted and deposited in the waste containers provided. We recycle paper, plastic, metal and compost food waste.
How Remote is the Edge?
Cell phones do not work at the Edge, we invite guests calling home on arrival to please do so from South River before heading to our Algonquin Park access location. If folks need to reach you during your stay, they can leave a message on our Mainhouse phone: (888) 383-8320 x5. Messages will be delivered as quickly as possible. If you are anticipating a call, please inform your C.E.O.. If you are on medication, bring more than you will expect to need. Ambulance service is about 25 minutes away from our Algonquin Park location in South River, ON.
Can I stay & eat off-site and participate in a retreat?
A big part of what brings people together during a retreat is sharing meals, visiting in our on-site gathering spaces outside of program activity time, staying near each-other, and crossing paths on the way to breakfast. When one participant stays off-site, it can break the shared close atmosphere in a program, so generally this is not possible.
For some rare programs, when we are offering certification of some sort or have a really exciting special guest we want the local community to meet, we offer a day-use fee of $40/day plus taxes in lieu of accommodation for locals. Day use covers organic coffee, teas, snacks, fresh fruit and lunch.
Are there nearby hiking/skiing trails?
On the Edge of Algonquin Park we have a great trail system called the Forgotten Trails. They are great for hiking, mountain biking, snow shoeing or skiing. We'll share a map with you and give you directions. Our favourites are One-a-Day (30 minute round trip walking from the Edge), Tower Trail, Moose Mountain and the Loxton Beaver Trail. All are easily accessible within 5 km of the Edge.
Will I see Algonquin Park wildlife?
You bet. At the Edge you'll see red squirrels, chipmunks, pileated and downy woodpeckers, osprey, and a variety of birds and waterfowl including loons, mergansers, and geese. Sometimes a fox, deer, moose or bear will come by, but sightings on the property are rare. In Algonquin Park wildlife including otters, beavers, loons, moose are frequently seen and wolves are occasionally heard, especially in early August. Best time of day to encounter wildlife is in the early morning – before breakfast. Bring a small set of binoculars on your canoe trip to extend your visual range.
Regarding Algonquin Park Canoe Trips:
What's special about your canoe trips?
Since many companies offer trips into Algonquin Park, we've devoted an entire page to the answer.
Can I do this? "I have never been in a canoe before" or "I don't swim".
YES, you can go on a canoe trip into Algonquin Park, even if you don't know how to paddle a canoe or swim. Our guests all wear personal floatation devices (commonly referred to as life jackets) while in canoes or sea kayaks. Before you head out, your C.E.O. will give you a few lessons on paddling strokes. Much of the time our canoeing is on small lakes with flat water and small waves, and gentle winding rivers. We paddle close to shore, take frequent breaks and keep our canoes close together. Once in a while a canoe will tip over. However if it happens to you, your C.E.O. will help you get your canoe floating again and get you back in the seat, get you warmed up and excited to dip your paddle back in the water to continue your exploration of Algonquin Park.
How many people are in each canoe?
Usually our trips have two people in each canoe. When there are odd numbers we sometimes have one of the canoes in the group carry three canoeists to ensure everyone's safety. There is ample opportunity on our canoe trips for each guest to learn how to paddle in the bow and stern and sometimes even learn to paddle solo!
What's a portage?
Sometimes a change in elevation puts rapids or a waterfall between Algonquin Park lakes. "Portage" is a French Canadian word which refers to "carrying over". Portages are marked on maps and by bright yellow signs that show how long the portage is in metres. In most cases, there are stairways and paths that we walk instead of paddling the rapids. Guests and C.E.O. work together to get all the equipment (canoes, packs and paddles) safely down the trail to the next lake. Ask your C.E.O. to help you "solo a canoe" -for bragging rights if you are up to it. No one is ever asked to carry more than they can, but in the spirit of community, when everyone helps out, there is often time to enjoy a light shore lunch or swim in the rapids before heading on to the next campsite.
Will animals in Algonquin Park come into our camp site?
Most wildlife are attracted to campsites by interesting smells. It's important to keep a clean camp site and properly store food so that animals are not attracted to your camp site. Snacks should never be kept in your daypack or tent overnight. Your C.E.O. will secure all camp food barrels to keep smells contained and lock out Algonquin Park critters that may want a free midnight snack. Leftover food waste and packaging needs to be properly stored too.
Is the water safe to drink?
Water on our Algonquin Park canoe trips is safe to drink. Some people may have heard of a water bourne illness called Giardia Lamblia (beaver fever). This disease is caused by ingesting untreated water that has been contaminated by beaver fecal material. All water used by guests on Algonquin Park trips is treated in one of two ways to eliminate the risk of contamination.
1. Boiling water destroys Giardia cysts.
2. Filtering drinking water removes Giardia cysts.
A person needs to consume a significant number of Giardia cysts to get the disease giardosis. Dishwashing with warm soapy water, rinsing and letting dishes dry will never allow enough cysts to find their way to people's mouths to make them sick by contaminating dishware. Dishwashing water does not need to be boiled first.
How many people will I be travelling with into Algonquin Park?
Our travelling groups are kept small. Within Algonquin Park, each camp site is restricted to nine sleeping people. Most of our trips have about 4-5 guests. Your trip will have at least one C.E.O., sometimes two. Rarely, but occassionally our Algonquin Park canoe trips travel in slightly larger groups, spending mealtime and daytime together and sleeping on two adjacent camp sites.
Where do we sleep on Algonquin Park canoe trips?
We offer a full service camping experience. Apart from your own small camp pillow, all camping equipment is provided. Three season tents include built-in vestibules and mesh insect nets. Thick air or foam cell mattresses are also provided free of charge.
Will I get my own tent on my canoe trip?
Whenever possible we sleep travelling companions together in a private tent, but sometimes tent sharing is required with other guests in more remote, smaller campsites.
What is the food like on an Algonquin Park canoe trip?
Our trained and experienced guides are famous for their delicious colourful camp cuisine. Local food, fresh produce and local meats are served, in a combination of local camping favourites and international style cuisine, with special dietary requests easily and happily accommodated.
What are the bathrooms like in Algonquin Park?
Most campsites have outhouses (lovingly called "boomboxes") that are neat covered wooden boxes set over a hole in the ground, located on a trail away from the main tent and kitchen area. Your CEO will help you determine a system of letting others know when the toilet is in use. We bring in our own toilet paper, handwashing station and hand sanitizer. Personal hygiene is very important while camping in Algonquin Park and everyone is encouraged to wash their hands regularly.
Are there restrictions on what we can bring into Algonquin Park?
Cans and bottles and portable entertainment devices are not allowed.
Can I bring my camera on my Algonquin Park adventure?
We encourage guests to protect their cameras or smartphones from the weather (especially on Algonquin Park canoe trips) and to fully power their devices before arriving and/or bring extra batteries. Bring along a few zip-lock clear bags to keep valuables like these dry.
When/How do we pack for canoe trips into Algonquin Park?
Pack up generally happens the evening or morning prior to departure. We have a lot of group camping equipment including the kitchen, tents, tarps, as well as personal equipment – sleeping bags, sleeping pads and small stuff sacks of each guest's personal clothing that are packed together in large canoe packs prior to leaving the Edge. Great care is taken to ensure things stay dry while in Algonquin Park. Each guest also carries a day-pack with all the things they may want to have immediate access to: rain gear, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, journal, pen/pencil, camera, flashlights. Each guests also carries their own complimentary Northern Edge Algonquin water bottle which they can take home afterwards.
Can I clean up after my trip?
We have beautiful showers you can use at the end of the trip to get all cleaned up and ready to head on your way home or wherever else your journey may take you.
Where do I park when out on a canoe trip? Is it safe to leave important travel documents behind?
We have two private parking areas for vehicles at the nature retreat. Just leave whatever you don't want to take with you on your trip in your car and it will be safe when you return. We'll even mind your car keys while you are away on your canoe trip.


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The other day, I found a yahoo question that asked what the difference was between a wish and a prayer. I thought that it might be interesting to read what kinds of answers were offered from the good ol' World Wide Web. What I found interesting was that the answers given were all quite a bit alike. There were answers that were dripping with sarcasm to mask the cadence of an insult while others were genuine and meaningful. But the underlining statements were all pretty much the same.


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"Lunatics" - Pilot Episode - Voice Drama and Animatic
Voice cast performance of "Lunatics" pilot episode "No Children in Space", along with accompanying 2D animatic ("motion comic" style).
"Lunatics" - Pilot Episode - Voice Drama and Animatic
Voice cast performance of "Lunatics" pilot episode "No Children in Space", along with accompanying 2D animatic ("motion comic" style).
About "Lunatics"
Lunatics is a story about the first permanent settlement off of the Earth, in a tiny colony on the Moon near Sinus Iridium. Politics are inevitable, physics is implacable, and the colonists are indomitable fanatics. After all, normal people don't really colonize new worlds, do they?
In the background here is a moving animatic of the type we will be producing for the rewards on this Kickstarter, created by animator Timothée Giet as well as some sound production work by Terry Hancock. (The foreground gopher is a small example of the 3D animation we'll be doing later on).
About the Pilot Episode "No Children in Space"
What's the difference between an "outpost" or a "base" and a "settlement"? In simplest terms, it's that there are children there. Without children or the capacity raise them, a colony has no long-term existence. It might be a place that people stay for awhile, but it's not a place people live, it's not a place you can be from.
Since our series is about settlement (and often the conflict between the personal goals of settlers, versus the scientific or political goals of other types of people in space), it makes the most sense to start with the the first child to arrive at the colony.
Hiromi and Rob Lerner had planned to have their first child on the Moon, but with budget cuts and setbacks and the biological clock ticking, they had their daughter Georgiana on Earth. Now she's seven years old. That's a very awkward age to get to the Moon.
Standard equipment won't fit a seven-year-old girl, and the International Space Foundation had to engage in this very symbolic mission of designing new equipment appropriate for children: including a modified acceleration couch to fit her height and weight, yet fit in a standard Soyuz-SF capsule and a spacesuit that can be used for intra-vehicular and extra-vehicular activity if needed. And of course, Georgiana had to be present in all of the training.
Audio performance featuring voice actors Karrie Shirou (Hiromi), Ariel Hancock (Georgiana), Sergei Oleinik (Maj. Sergei Titov), and Veronika Kurshinskaya (Here playing the Russian launch controller, though she will play Anya in the series). The visual is a "blocking animatic" which is part of our workflow for making 3D animation in which I'm setting camera positions and movements.
Now she's ready, and the pilot episode follows her on this very unique and historic flight to the Moon as Georgiana becomes not only the first child on the Moon, but also the youngest person to ever fly into space.
"No Children in Space" was originally conceived as a dialog-light story, focused more on action, imagery, and sound. It follows a number of themes interlocked with the purposes of the series. It introduces on-going story conflicts. It sets up a lot of the premises on which the rest of the series is based.
Early animatic ("sketchy-matic") of a shot near the opening of "No Children in Space". The voice-actors will be working over an animatic of similar "sketchy" quality to this. They'll be sketched by director Terry Hancock, with inserted elements like this plan view of the train.
Visually, it's a "voyage from the past into the future", starting with train travel (19th century technoloy); passing through early-20th century gas-powered cars and buses; to the late-20th century Soyuz launch vehicle; to the early 21st century space station; and on to the mid-21st century "Lunar Transportation System" (LTS), a kind of lunar analogue to the US Space Shuttle which serves as the primary link for supplies and travel to the Moon in the 2040-era world of Lunatics.
Voice Production and Animatic
This Kickstarter is intended to fund the production of the voice recording and sound production for the Lunatics pilot episode "No Children in Space" along with an animatic to accompany it. This is the next step in our production process -- we just need to be able to guarantee the payments to the voice actors and our animatic artist.
An "animatic" is a quickly-animated version of a story, based on storyboards and some other directing notes. It is not fully animated (no lip-sync, no finer body motions, no walk-cycles, etc), but has just enough information to convey what the final shot will look like. It is normally used as an intermediate step in producing an animated or live-action film, and that's exactly how we hope to use it in the future.
When produced as an end-product, this kind of animation is sometimes called a "motion comic", as it resembles a comic-art presentation of the story except that some of the elements move (some motion comics use more comic-book-like layouts, but in fact, our production will really be an animatic, so it will use cinematic layout styles).
This is an incremental step in producing the pilot episode for Lunatics. We have already completed a successful Kickstart to fund pre-production work, especially the character design, which we are just finishing our reward deliveries on. We had an unsuccessful Kickstarter attempting to fund the entire pilot episode production in one go (the "frontal assault", you might say), so we are now proceeding with a more incremental, lower-risk approach.
This is a much smaller step, but in terms of our production schedule, funding this Kickstart will keep us pretty much right on our original schedule. The main difference is that we will have to run a later campaign to fund the 3D animation production of the episode (so we are not promising that at this time and it's not required for any of the rewards we are offering).
Here's a peek at some of the rewards we're offering,
The soundtrack disk will look something like this:
And here is a sneak peek at the cover art for the "Pre-Production Artbook and Writer's Guide".
Voice Cast
We held online auditions in June and early July for voice actors, and I have to admit I was surprised at the number and quality of the auditions we received. Apparently a free-culture project like ours can be taken seriously by professional actors.
So far we have confirmed cast for the seven principal characters who will appear in the pilot (in alphabetical order!):
Paul Birchard is a character actor with considerable experience in Hollywood and in UK television. He has also shown a lot of enthusiasm for our free-culture project and has been a great resource for the project since well before we started voice auditions. His strong audition performance showed an excellent grasp of both the folksy and nerdy sides of Joshua Farmer's character.
Birchard's credits include some high-profile Hollywood movies like "The Dark Knight" as well as a number of television performances in both comic and dramatic roles. This year he has been filming for "Air Force One is Down" a television adaptation of the novel by Alistair Maclean.
Ariel Hancock is the daughter of series creators Rosalyn Hunter and Terry Hancock (so I can't pretend not to be a little biased here, sorry!). This ameliorates some of the legal issues surrounding child actors as well as making the remote collaboration problem much simpler (it's going to be much easier to couch my own daughter in the room with her than to work with a child actor remotely, even if they are very talented).
That said, she also did very well on the auditions (as you can hear in the video). We did audition a couple of adult actresses to play the role, but although they were very talented, we wanted a more authentic sound for Georgiana.
A native of Yaroslavl, Russia, Veronika Kurshinskaya has been living in Los Angeles, California since 2008. Her Russian is of course thoroughly authentic and she speaks English with the high level of proficiency needed for this demanding part. In her audition performance, she showed considerable subtlety and just the right amount of humor. I can't wait to see what she'll do with the real part.
Kurshinskaya has been in a number of film, television, and online productions since her move to LA, most notably her principal role in the independent drama "Speak Now!" (2011), directed by Petra Haffter. She also appeared in her own one-woman-show "Maria Callas" at the Matrix Theatre in Hollywood, which she wrote as a thesis project.
Guest starring in the pilot episode is Sergei Oleinik, who will be playing the cosmonaut pilot who takes Hiromi and Georgiana into space aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, and then also serves his rotation flying the Lunar Transportation System moon shuttle to the Moon. Sergei has a special connection to the colonists, because he is Anya Titova's brother. This part requires a high level of proficiency in both Russian and English, which makes it even more challenging. Also, our "Sergei" needs to sound good next to "Anya" since they are supposed to be siblings.
Oleinik is an experienced voice-over artist based in Moscow. We liked both his enthusiasm for this part and his audition performance. I hope we can get him back for guest performances in the future as well.
To be honest, Lex Quarterman was not the voice we originally imagined for Tim (Anya and Josh's son). But he is an incredible stroke of luck for this project! His performance as Tim had both of us practically rolling on the floor laughing. He also, amazingly enough, is fluent in Russian, having spent a good part of his childhood in the Ukraine. This opens up new dramatic possibilities for us that we really had not dared to hope for previously.
Rob Lerner is a difficult part. This is a guy who is amazingly charismatic. He had to be convincing enough to organize the support for this Moon colony. But he does have just a tinge of the fanatic about him (without going overboard). An experienced character actor in both voice and on-screen roles, William Roberts sent us a fantastically compelling audition for Rob -- winning out over a lot of competition.
Raised in Oregon and Northern California, Roberts has been living in the UK since 1969 and has been in numerous film and television roles, including a role in the film "Cold Mountain" and a voice role in "Balto".
Hiromi is another challenging part. As a wife and mother, she could easily fall into a cliche. But Hiromi is the heart and soul of the colony and she is actually an incredibly self-motivated and canny woman. She's also fully bilingual in English and Japanese (but, actually being born in America, she really shouldn't have any Japanese accent in English). That's a hard set of requirements to meet, and we were afraid it might be impossible. But Karrie Shirou is an ideal fit for the part. She's even from Torrance, California, just like the character bio says for Hiromi.
Shirou describes herself as "a cosplayer, voice actress, performer, writer, gamer, and mega-nerd". She has worked in promotional campaigns for a number of US anime import/translation studios. Karrie has also performed as a singer with USA Musume, a Hello! Project cover group since 2002.
I honestly can't believe our luck in the casting for this production, and it would be an incredible shame if we somehow missed the opportunity to hear these very talented actors in "Lunatics".
Although "Lunatics" is an animated film, the acting will be very naturalistic -- more along the lines of a Disney or Studio Ghibli film than like typical "cartoon voices". This is more challenging than most character voice acting, because more naturalistic voices means less room for error (either over- or under-acting). This is every bit as challenging as a live-action performance, and with "Lunatics" we have the added dimension of the knife-edge between drama and comedy that characterizes most of the dialog. It's also an ensemble story, with none of the characters particularly "starring", so we need strong performances from all of these principals. And we have been blessed with the kind of talent who can do that!
Also, I think it has to be said that these folks are working for peanuts on this project. I am very, very grateful to all of them for their enthusiasm and willingness to accommodate our very low-budget project. In the base budget listed here, we are paying each of these principals just $200.00 to offset expenses (we can't actually pay for meals and studio space since we are working remotely). I'd like to pay them more than that, and if we get past our minimum goal we will give priority to paying them up to something near union rates (which for a broadcast TV performance similar to ours, would be just shy of $800 per recording day, based on SAG/AFTRA documents I've read).
Of course, we also have an excellent group of supporting actors, both in terms of their talent and their enthusiasm for the project. I will be posting more about them as we finish confirming our arrangements with them.
Animation - Timothée Giet
An experienced comic artist and 2D animator, Timothée Giet applied for the internship program we originally announced, which was mostly focused on 3D modeling, but also included some 2D animation skills. He is a particular expert with Synfig Studio and Krita, which he has used to create a number of elements for our production.
You've already seen some of his work in the "Lubo" video at the top of this page -- he created the Soyuz rollout animation you see in the background of this shot (Lubo himself is 3D animated work by Cosmin Planchon, who we hope will be back on the project next spring if and when we can fund the full 3D animated production in the Spring). He also created console animations that will eventually go into the 3D production and painted the Earth backdrop below, intended for the teaser trailer.
Budget - Where the Money will Go
We did make a previous attempt to fund the production of the pilot episode all in one go, but we're still a fairly low-profile project and we probably seem pretty risky for a full 3D production at this point. However, the next logical step in our production is simple stuff we are extremely confident about, so I hope you will have enough confidence in us to support it.
We are paying the principal voice actors just $200.00 for what will probably be either one or two Saturday recording sessions. This accounts for $1400 of our production budget.
We have budgeted just two months of half-time work for Timothée Giet to do the animatics, this amounts to $1600 total for essentially animating the entire episode, albeit in a fairly simple way.
We're also budgeting an additional $500.00 to cover equipment costs, including a portable USB microphone to be used for foley sound recording, and also as a potential "floater" to help recording supporting voice actors' performances if they don't have adequate equipment of their own. This will also pay for an inexpensive set of studio-quality monitoring headphones so we can get the mixing quality right over the whole spectrum. Of course, the software is all free software and does not cost us any money.
This gives a total minimum production budget for the animatic and voice performance phase of just $3500. To this we must add the overhead costs for producing and shipping the rewards, and of course the fees charged by Kickstarter and Amazon Payments for hosting the campaign and processing your pledges.
We've noticed a tendency for backers on Lunatics to be more interested in the "prestige" types of rewards -- which are mostly about showing your support rather than about getting stuff. As such, we have structured the rewards on this Kickstarter to be inexpensive to produce in small quantities so we can have a lower overhead cost. I'm estimating just 10% for production costs of the rewards on this Kickstarter, which covers the printing costs as well as shipping and handling.
Of course, Kickstarter and Amazon Payments together cost us about 10%.
Adding both of these overhead costs to the production budget yields our $4235.00 Kickstarter goal.
As you can see, there is really no fat in this budget! Any additional overheads will have to be paid out of our pockets.
At this minimum, Rosalyn Hunter and Terry Hancock will have to work for free. This does mean we will have to allow some extra time for the other projects we are doing to pay our bills, but we believe we can manage this for the short time it will take to produce this voiced animatic. The supporting actors will also be working for free, and we will not be paying any of the musical or graphic artists whose free-licensed work we are using. Hopefully, we will be able to pay them something from creator endorsed sales later on.
About "Lunatics" Creators - Rosalyn Hunter and Terry Hancock
Rosalyn Hunter has been writing science fiction for many years, although she has only recently started publishing her work. She has particular talents for character development and tightly-written dialog. She is also a botanist with an interest in closed-systems ecology and space agriculture and a Master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona.
Terry Hancock has been an ardent reader of science fiction and a film buff for decades. He studied both Aerospace Engineering and Film at the University of Texas in the 1980s, before ultimately graduating with a degree in Astronomy. He worked in several professional positions as a research assistant or technician in Astronomy before gradually moving into computer work and a freelance career writing about free software and studying free culture. Since 2005, he's been a frequent columnist for Free Software Magazine.
Rosalyn and Terry have been developing the concept for Lunatics since the early 2000s, and have been actively working on series development, stylistic considerations, world-building, and scripts since 2009.
The Story...
"Somebody Has to Be Crazy Enough to Go First!"
The concept for Lunatics came to Rosalyn Hunter and I some years ago, as a result of a discussion about what a space settlement would really be like, considering that it would be settled by the same kind of people who we knew as space advocates then. The truth is, the first settlers will be fanatics about space, because no one else would be able to get that opportunity. And this is something we felt was missing from most of the science-fiction narratives on the subject.
We got kind of tired of "angsty everyman" characters "thrust into the thankless task of settling a new world" or some such nonsense. This just isn't true to the character of the people who'd actually wind up in that situation. They will have to be extraordinary people, not just in ability, but also in outlook. It takes an incredible optimist to take on a task like this seriously. And we knew those people. We'd met them in conferences, and to one degree or another, we'd been those people. So we could really get inside their heads, and that was the beginning of the characters -- and this is a story that starts with the characters.
The more we talked about these characters, the funnier the idea became, and we quickly worked our way towards a set of caricatures of "crazy space advocates". After a while, the characters mellowed a little as we added more depth to them. By now they're much more believable and engaging.
Then we added to that a realism of setting based on much more up-to-date ideas about settling on the Moon. There are real problems with making a habitable settlement on Luna, and we didn't want to magic them away by ignoring them and pretending that it would all "work out somehow". That's okay in some science fiction, especially in the far future, because we really don't know how "transporters" or "warp drive" would work (or if it would work), but what's the excuse here? We know how to solve the problems for a Moon settlement -- or at least we have a pretty good idea, so ignoring them would just be a cop out.
We also wanted to challenge some of the orthodoxy on space settlement, which we've often found to be lacking. There's a lot of people in the space community who are trying to fool themselves about their motives, and then trying to fool the public into following them for those false motives. I don't think it works. Telling people you're going to settle the Moon "for the money" is just absurd. There are far easier ways to make money that don't involve going into space at all. And I think it's valuable to address the nature of the spiritual pull that space development has for many of us in more honest terms -- to admit that really, we're doing it "because it's there". There's a little bit craziness there, and I want to embrace it.
There are also a lot of human issues that just haven't been addressed in prior science fiction about space settlement. Raising children in space is going to be a particular challenge not only in terms of time pressures and other basic parenting problems, but also in terms of ethics. Even our pilot episode will raise some of the issues that are likely to be raised about taking children out on this "greatest adventure".
Because adventures, as you know, are very dangerous. We've become a very risk-averse society over the decades -- are we ready to cope with the hazards of a frontier again?
Again, we were a little tired of seeing rather tired cliches of what a Moon settlement would look like -- especially designs that just didn't make any real sense on the real Moon. Every time we found ourselves falling back on cliche in developing the plot for Lunatics, we've challenged ourselves with the question, "Well, what would really happen?"
And the answer, though it sometimes took quite a bit of thinking to figure it out, was always much more interesting than the cliche. Finally, for some reason, space settlement and space exploration never seem to be a satisfactory subject for Hollywood. Big-budget science fiction movies about space can't seem to divorce themselves from the mythology of UFOs, ancient aliens, and other such nonsense. I don't mind such fantasies in fiction, but I think they detract from a story like ours. We don't need "magic" of this kind to make our plots go -- we think there's plenty of drama to be had in just living on a space frontier, and that's what we want to write about.
So, to some degree, Lunatics will be "small cinema" about the drama and comedy of everyday life. In that way, it's almost a "sitcom", although I hope you'll find it's a little more than that. It's a story about confident, resourceful people facing serious problems with a sense of humor; it's about the fundamental dangers both of nature and of human nature; and it's about a truly realistic view of space colonization and settlement.
Kick it Forward
We support the Kick it Forward campaign!
You might notice from my profile that I'm already a bit of a Kickstarter junkie as a backer. I give particular deference to free culture works (things under Free Creative Commons licenses: CC0, CC By, or CC By-SA). So I'm happy to say I will spend 5% of post-release sales profits on Lunatics on other free-culture crowd-funded projects (it's a safe bet that I would anyway).
By the way, this does not mean 5% of the Kickstarter total from this campaign (i.e. it's not money from backers). In fact, 100% of this Kickstarter is going to expenses and commissions anyway, but the "Kick It Forward" concept is based on profits of sales after release. So that basically means that it's from profits on DVDs and ancillary "Creator Endorsed" merchandise when we start selling them -- we're promising to share some of that back with the community, which is very much in line with our project objectives.
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Life in Moscow never stops. The endless flow of festivals, concerts, shows, and cinema premieres challenges everyone to keep in step with the big city. Our brief guide will help keep students abreast of the whirlwind of events and manage their free time:
Art Centers
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
Winzavod Contemporary Art Center
The Boshoi Theater stages classical opera and ballet productions.
The Electrotheatre Stanislavsky offers innovative productions from young directors.
The Pyotr Fomenko Studio provides English, French and German subtitles for its productions.
Many cinema houses across the capital show films with the original sound track and Russian subtitles. Please click here for the full list.
Today's designers and architects have transformed Moscow's parks and now each of them has its own distinctive face. Once common green areas, now they are culture clusters offering master classes, lectures, sports events, art galleries and children's centers.
Gorky Park
Moscow offers a variety of options for outdoors sporting activities. The capital is actively developing a network of bicycle paths and running clubs for training in the parks. You can snow ski on open slopes or in a year-round indoor complex without leaving the city.
It is better to explore Moscow initially with a knowledgeable guide.
Москва, которой нет (Non-Existent Moscow) bureau conducts tours of historical landmarks of the capital.
Москва глазами инженера (Moscow Through an Engineer's Eyes) Tours look at Moscow from the point of view of engineering and construction.
Moscowfreetour arranges free-of-charge tours with English-speaking guides.
Citysightseeing offers the opportunity to admire Moscow from the top of a classic double-deck bus.
What's On This Week
Announcements on the more interesting events in Moscow life here.


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text: Brand MarketingThe Consumer Republic: Future ImperfectBy Debra Goldman|September 7, 1998ShareBy Debra Goldman|September 7, 1998Share When it comes to predicting the future, a growth industry as the millennium approaches, the world is divided between the optimists and the pessimists. Optimists, who see a future of daunting challenges and limitless opportunities, make handsome livings spinning these scenarios for business–since their message is what CEOs want to hear. Pessimists, whose grimmer predictions don't play well in the marketplace, are usually academics or journalists. Recently, as the stock market tumbled and the future seemed a much scarier place, I sat down to read optimistic and pessimistic visions of the coming world. On the sunny side of the street is the 1997 book The 500 Year Delta: What Happens After What Happens Next by Jim Taylor, global marketing director at Gateway 2000, and Watts Wacker, resident futurist at SRI Consulting. The title metaphor is meant to describe our current condition, where the rules of the old world are crumbling. Downriver, however, lies the Age of Possibility, a golden era of individuality, democracy and consumer marketing. Those who go with the chaotic flow, who can dump outworn relics like cause-and-effect thinking and possess the requisite intellectual capital in a world where ideas are king–those, in short, who closely resemble the authors themselves–will inherit the earth. The good news is delivered in a hail of bullet points, great gusts of sweeping generalizations and a glossary of would-be Popcornisms such as "nanostalgia" and "thrival skills." No doubt clients eat this stuff up in presentations. On the dark side is the sober Eugene Linden, a freelance writer for Time and other publications. His recently published book, The Future in Plain Sight, is short on English-torturing buzzwords and long on intellectual niceties fatal to success on the biz-consultant circuit: It dutifully cites evidence that contradicts its thesis. Linden's argument is that the highly stable world of the present–50 years without a major war or financial collapse nested in 150 years of extreme climate stability–is an anomaly. He gives nine visible signs that our stable systems–financial markets, climate, the biosphere–are "tipping" into instability. He then leaps to the year 2050 to imagine life in places such as London, central Africa, Kansas and the Philippines. We find society intact, but with one big difference: It is no longer a consumer society. Considering how different these books are in temperament, their visions of the future coincide on a remarkable number of points. Both books predict a financial collapse, the inexorable growth of megacities, disturbances in the biosphere, epidemics, the growing influence of spirituality and the waning faith in scientific rationality. Yet Linden, stuck on the old-fashioned notion that cause is followed by effect, actually tries to imagine the consequences of these events. In The 500 Year Delta, we're supposed to believe that the stock market crashes, rogue viruses ravage the population and a bio-accident "threatens the future of the world"–none of which stops the consumer from marching toward the "Four New Freedoms: To Be, To Do, To Go, To Know." This is why the book's subtitle doesn't ring true. It's not about what comes next, let alone what happens after that. It's a book about the present, entirely envisioned within the limits the present imposes on our imaginations. While the authors insist the "only true constant" of the future "is acceleration of change itself," their vision depends on one system remaining eternal and unchanging: consumer society itself. But what if it's not? Linden attempts an answer in his chapter on New York in 2050, focusing on a meeting of ad execs creating a campaign for a perfume. His scenario ignores all the futuristic issues that roil the industry today: one-on-one marketing, brand loyalty, media fragmentation. Yet advertising in post-consumer society is a world no late 20th-century creative director would recognize. In the meeting Linden envisions, the young defer to their elders, a sign of the resurgence of respect for authority in unstable times. The proposed ad is Bible calendar art come to life in a hologram: a tableau of green grass, gamboling children and an old man in a flowing robe. As ever, advertising reflects society's values, and in an unstable world, those values hallow tradition, nature, community–and conformity. So much for one-on-one marketing. Surely readers of this column will breathe a sigh of relief knowing they'll be out of the ad business by then. Unthinkable? Of course. The future is unthinkable by definition. If nothing else, Linden's book avoids projecting the preoccupations of the present into the world to come. Today it can be said that no one imagines an alternative to consumer society. But isn't conjuring the unimaginable what futurism is all about? Sharehttp://adweek.it/2kZNbYy copy Adweek Adweek


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RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - If you want to kick start your fall by feeling more fit, Gold's Gym is offering you a free week at their facilities. You can get free counseling and training or you can go at your own pace, just fill out the online form, print it and bring to any Gold's Gym to start your free week.
JC Penney wants to help families with loved ones serving overseas. From now until October 31, all of their portrait studios will offer free sitting fees, two free photo sheets, one for you and another shipped to your service-member overseas, all you need is your military ID.
For those looking to save money on major car repairs, Woodfin's is hosting a "used-parts buffet" of sorts. Sixty five dollars will get you anything you can carry out, including motors and transmissions. This event runs Saturday the 11th from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 12910 Genito Road with free lunch being served as long as the food lasts.
And if you're longing for the legging look, Old Navy has your bargain. Women's leggings are a mere $6 and girls and toddlers are only $4. The sale is only good Saturday the 11th and there is a limit of 5 per customer.
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Am I too far behind? My wedding is June 21st 2014. The boutique I wanted to order the dresses from said they are $180.00 and that if I order them this week I wont get them until April. I found the exact same dress online for $69.00 and they guarantee a 30 day ship time frame. Why would they be soooo much cheaper online? I feel a little taken advantage of. Has anyone else purchased dresses online. what do u think of the dress below.
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Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) was in Tehran in May 2011 attending an International Conference on Terrorism – a "peace" conference. (Would love to know who financed the trip.) The interviewer asked McKinney what the main barriers are against reaching a goal of peace. She says: "in the 1960's we were so close…so close…then they killed John Kennedy, our President. They killed Malcolm X. They killed Martin Luther King, Jr." The interviewer asks: "the authorities killed them?" She says "yes" and says "this is all documented." See a transcript of McKinney addressing the conference below the video.
McKinney also told the Iranians the U.S. economic conditions (lack of health care) are contributing to the high rate of infant death here – she, who has championed abortion, voted not to ban partial birth abortion, voted not to restrict teenagers from crossing state lines for abortions, voted no, against defunding American paid abortions abroad, and if a baby is killed in the mother's womb, as did the Ft. Hood jihadist, it is not a crime.
She introduced articles of impeachment against G. W. Bush. It will come to no surprise to you that McKinney, and unabashed antisemitic, joined two Gaza flotillas. Wonder where she gets her money to travel around the world.
Ruthfully Yours has a report dated May 26th on McKinney's comments in Iran, and it appears there were far more than what we see in the clip below. Read it here.
Gateway Pundit had the story in May and quotes McKinney saying she is ashamed of her country and its policies, and even more ashamed of the policies of Barack Obama. Read it at Gateway Pundit.
See another full video interview of McKinney on Iranian television – praises Iran, bashes U.S.
Cynthia McKinney at Iran's International Conference on Terrorism (video)
U.S. Policy is Rooted in Lies, Injustice, and War
by Cynthia McKinney
The following remarks were delivered to the International Conference on Global Alliance Against Terrorism for a Just Peace in Tehran, Iran, on May 15.
"The country is coming apart at he seams even as it terrorizes the world and applies the death penalty to whole countries."
How wonderful to be at a Conference where the word "love" is used; we are here because we love humankind. We are here from all corners of the earth; we are against terrorism; we want peace.
However, we must clarify peace. What kind of peace do we want?
President John F. Kennedy answered his question by saying: ". . . not a Pax Americana" imposed on the world by weapons of war. He went on to say that the kind of peace we want is the kind of peace that makes life worth living–peace for all men and women for all time.
No Justice, No Peace. No Truth, No Justice!
But, today, U.S. policy is rooted in lies, injustice, and war. And at home, the people of the U.S. suffer. Racism is acute, despite and maybe because of President Obama; hatred is rampant with hatred of Muslims, incarceration of Palestinians, targeting of immigrants, the lynchings of Blacks, disappearances of Latinos, and the pauperization of the people. People inside the U.S. are under attack in the realm of policy:
* poor education opportunities–some communities experience 50% high school dropout rates;
* poor health care–Americans pay the most and get less; according to the Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook, the US is 50th in the world in life expectancy and if that is not bad enough, it picks on countries like Iraq (ranked 145th in the world), Pakistan (166th), Gaza (111th), Libya (58th), and Cuba (57th). In infant mortality, the US is worse than the European Union and Israel.
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. also said that the U.S. was the greatest purveyor of violence on the planet and sadly, that is still true."
The U.S. used to be a wealthy country with much to give to the world, but now the country is being plundered and the economic policies now promote the oligarchization of our country.
The country is coming apart at he seams even as it terrorizes the world and applies the death penalty to whole countries. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that we are a country of guided missiles and misguided men. Today, that is still true. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. also said that the U.S. was the greatest purveyor of violence on the planet and sadly, that is still true, too.
But, there is some good news, too. And that is, despite the tightly controlled U.S. media, despite the deceptive political structure that is not now–if it ever was–democratic, the core American people who are the true peace people, are beginning to see the truth. We cannot bring our country to peace and respect for human dignity without the solid foundation of the truth. Those in the service of hatred, war, Zionism are being seen for what they are.
So now, our challenge is what to do with this awakening. The answer, I believe, is whose revolution gets funded. I personally know the importance of this. During the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S., Black people were able to erase bad laws and write better ones. They didn't have a lot of money, but they had enough. And what they lacked in finance, they made up for in unity and strategy. Therefore, it is at this moment, when things appear so bleak that we must redouble our efforts and not give up. We must believe that we can remake the world in a more peaceful reality.
Finally, I am saddened as an American at what my country is doing to the world. I am saddened that our first African-American President presents a false perception of the Black political consensus in the U.S. when he participate in war crimes and global death and destruction.
These wars constitute a crime against humanity, crimes against the peace, and crimes against our planet. I believe the people are ready, but now we have to organize ourselves in Revolutionary Love, as Malcolm X said, "by any means necessary."
Thank you all for caring about justice, peace, and human dignity.
Transcript courtesy of Black Agenda Report
Linked by Questioning With Boldness who has an update on the story. Read it here.
Thanks to David Lemon for the tip – Lemon is a Master Sculpture and today he started the figure of a warrior. Watch a Master at work.


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Patel, CJ and AJ Butte. 2010. Predicting environmental chemical factors associated with disease-related gene expression data. BMC Medical Genomics http:dx.doi.org/10.1186/1755-8794-3-17.
Synopsis by Thea Edwards
A mix of data gathered from two large databases is one of the next steps in understanding how the environment interacts with genes to influence disease, according to two Stanford scientists who are trying to untangle the interrelated effects. The pair analyzed information that was collected through new analytical methods – such as gene arrays – to better understand and predict environment-gene-disease patterns.
This so-called data-mining approach is a useful and cost-effective way to identify interactions among hundreds of chemicals and thousands of genetic measurements associated with a disease. The associations can then be targeted for more efficient and specific experimental tests or epidemiological studies.
Many diseases – including cancer – result from interactions between a person's genes and the environment. Environmental factors – such as contaminants, temperature, food and others – can alter the way some genes function. That is, if and when they turn on or off and the kind and quantity of proteins they make. The changes to gene function can influence a cell's chemical signals and lead to disease.
But, laboratory and human studies designed to understand the connections are time consuming and expensive. An alternative is to tap into the vast amount of stored genetic information that has been collected through faster and cheaper laboratory methods – such as gene arrays – and stored in large computer databases.
In this study, the researchers relied on two public databases. One tracks which chemicals influence which genes – known as a chemical/gene signature. It also has information about the next step: which genes can influence disease. The other database has information on what proteins or products the genes make that may be associated with disease – called gene expression patterns. The researchers integrated information from the two databases, relating the chemical-gene signatures for 1,338 chemicals to the changes in gene expression that are associated with certain diseases.
The researchers specifically report on the environmental chemicals related to prostate, lung and breast cancers. They chose these three common cancers because much is already known about which chemicals and genes interact to influence them. By identifying these known interactions, they verified that the computer methods they developed work to predict environmental factors associated with disease.
They found that breast and prostate cancers were associated with estrogenic chemicals, including estradiol (the main form of estrogen in humans), genistein (a plant phytoestrogen found in soy) and bisphenol A (a synthetic estrogen used to make polycarbonate plastics).
Lung cancer was associated with exposure to sodium arsenite (an arsenic-containing mutagen), vanadium pentoxide (used to manufacture polyester, PVC plastics and newer vanadium-based batteries) and dimethylnitrosamine (found in tobacco smoke and a carcinogenic byproduct created during chlorination of wastewater).
These findings are consistent with other experimental and epidemiological studies. The results indicate that data-mining is a valid and cost-effective way to direct future experimental or epidemiological research that will investigate the specifics of how environmental factors affect disease.
The authors note that their approach shows association – that one is related to the other – and does not predict the direction of the association. Therefore, they cannot tell from their findings if the chemicals cause or prevent the disease.


text: DigitalOwyang: 'You Can Never Hire Enough Community Managers'By Joe Ciarallo|March 12, 2010ShareBy Joe Ciarallo|March 12, 2010ShareThat is a soundbite mediabistro.com community manager Seamus Condron may enjoy. It comes from Altimeter Group Partner, Customer Strategy Jeremiah Owyang.Owyang told a packed crowd at the South by Southwest conference today that "social media doesn't scale" and that the way to make it scale is to integrate social into customer relationship management, or CRM software, such as Salesforce.com.Altimeter Group consults to long list of PR and marketing firms."You'll never be able to respond fast enough," said Owyang, in regards to people who like to "scream" their complaints on Twitter. Also worth noting: Altimeter recently released a free research report titled, "Social CRM: The New Rules of Relationship Management." Sharehttp://adweek.it/2kMiR1z copy Adweek Adweek


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Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) — who was considered a frontrunner for the GOP vice presidential nomination in 2012 — came out in support of marriage equality on Friday morning, becoming the only sitting Republican senator to support same-sex marriage. But you wouldn't know that from watching Fox News, since the network virtually ignored the story.
A ThinkProgress analysis using TV Eyes found that the right-leaning channel mentioned the word "Portman" just three times from 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM on Friday, while competitors MSNBC and CNN — which broke the story early that morning — covered the senator's evolution extensively, mentioning "Portman" 27 and 40 times, respectively:
Fox News has a habit of ignoring pro-LGBT news that does not appeal to the conservative base. For instance, the network offered slim coverage to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the passage of New York's historic same-sex marriage law, and failed to report that former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman — who had orchestrated President Bush's gay-bashing 2004 re-election campaign — had come out as gay.


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Watch [MAD]Kinetic Typography. in Anime | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
Yes K-On fever has hit Anime Gen! This time it's the K-On OP given the Kinetic Typography treatment. Kinetic Typography is a really cool effect and there have already been a couple of anime OP's that have been given the treatment such as Haruhi and ToraDora. I also love the K-On OP song but I like the ED song much more!
Are you absolutly sick of everyone talking about K-On?


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DAILY NEWS: SD Latino Fest; Spirit Award Celebs; and Danish Hit
by Anthony Kaufman and Brian Brooks/indieWIRE
>> Carillo and "Ratas" at Start of San Diego Latino Fest
(indieWIRE/03.06.01) — The San Diego Latino Film Festival is set to begin
tonight (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m. with an opening night celebration and
reception at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego's Club Max. Following the
reception in which actress Elpidia Carrillo ("Bread and Roses," "Tortilla
Heaven") will be honored is a screening of Sebastian Cordero's debut
feature, "Ratas, Ratones, Rateros." "Ratas" has received many awards in
international festivals including a nomination for a Goya Award (Spain's
equivalent to the Oscar). The film is a sobering depiction of juvenile
delinquency in Latin America's urban areas. A young boy, Salvador, slowly
evolves from petty thievery into more serious crime as he enlists to
participate in scams by his ex-convict cousin, Angel.
Now in its seventh year, the San Diego Latino Film Festival was originally
established as a student film festival with emphasis on projects by Latinos
as well as those focusing on the Latino experience. Since then, the
Festival has grown into one of the largest celebrating Latino film in the
country. [Brian Brooks]
>> Bassett and Del Toro to Serve as Spirit Awards Co-Chairs; Celeb Presenters Named
(indieWIRE/03.06.01) –The IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards, the annual
event honoring distinguished personalities in the independent film
community, has announced that Academy-Award nominees Angela Bassett ("What's Love Got to Do With It") and Benicio Del Toro ("Traffic") will serve as honorary Co-Chairpersons for the 16th annual ceremony which will be held
Saturday, March 24th in Santa Monica, California. Since its debut as a
small program, the Spirit Awards have grown into one of the most anticipated
events on the film calendar. Ballots are cast by the nationwide membership
base of 8,500 from the Independent Feature Project, a nonprofit membership
organization for independent filmmakers.
Director John Waters is on board as the Master of Ceremonies for the
ceremony and he will be joined by a diverse group of celebrity presenters,
among them are Don Cheadle, Holly Hunter, Famke Jansen, Christine Lahti, Jared Leto, Bill Paxton, Tim Roth, Geoffrey Rush, Chloë Sevigny, Hilary Swank, Patrick Swayze, and Forest Whitaker.
"Both Angela and Benicio have been long-time supporters of IFP/West, and
Benicio has won two Independent Spirit Awards," commented Dawn Hudson,
Executive Director of Independent Feature Project/West in a prepared
statement. "We couldn't have more talented or more generous Co-Chairs than
these two for our awards." Del Toro received Spirit Awards for his roles in
"The Usual Suspects" by Bryan Singer and Julian Schnabel's "Basquiat." [Brian Brooks]
GET THE COMPLETE LIST of Spirit Award Nominations at indieWIRE.com:
[The Spirit Awards will be broadcast live by the Independent Film Channel on
March 24th at 5:00 PM EST.]
>> Zentropa's "The Bench" Big in Denmark
(indieWIRE/03.06.01) — Continuing its sweep of Scandinavian film awards,
Per Fly's directorial debut "The Bench," a powerful Danish drama about an
alcoholic, added to its winnings on Sunday night with awards for best film,
best actor (Jesper Christensen), and best supporting actor (Nikolaj
Kopernikus) at the annual Bodil Awards in Copenhagen, the country's
52-year-old critics prize ceremony.
Last February, "The Bench" took top honors at the Danish Film Academy's
Robert awards, garnering prizes for best film, director, actor, supporting
actor, costume and make-up. Produced by Danish powerhouse production arm,
Zentropa, the company also picked up prizes for best supporting actress for
Lene Tiemroth in recent Berlin Silver-Bear winner "Italian for Beginners,"
directed by Lone Scherfig and produced by Ib Tardini, who also produced "The
Bench," and Bjork's performance in Lars Von Trier's "Dancer in the Dark."
Following up on Zentropa's banner year, three honorary prizes went to the
company's producers Vibeke Windelov, Ib Tardini and Peter Aalbaek Jensen,
in recognition of their contribution to the Danish film industry. [Anthony
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