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Client and audience stories from around the world.
She delivered a dynamic, interactive, and thought-provoking presentation…
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Sylvie Di Giusto as an expert in the field of personal branding. She delivered a dynamic, interactive, and thought-provoking presentation to Seattle Rotary (a group of 400+ business and community members dedicated to leadership and service). Sylvie engaged the group from the second she stepped on stage. She is passionate, relevant, and provides an important message to anyone in business.
Participants that attended her workshop are still discussing what they learned and took away from her session…
Sylvie was such a pleasure to work with! Creative, thoughtful, professional, and thorough are just a few of the positive traits that come to mind when I think of her and her quality of work. She took the time to learn our business and company so that she could tailor her message to the audience – and she nailed it. Participants that attended her workshop are still discussing what they learned and took away from her session. Sylvie clearly left a lasting (positive) impression. I look forward to working with her in the future and if you are searching for an executive image consultant, Sylvie is the one!
It felt doable because of the way she delivered it…
It was a privilege to hear Sylvie present in Tampa FL on Saturday. Her program was well designed, it kept our interest and she made the information very understandable. Although there was a vast amount of info that she delivered, I didn't leave feeling overwhelmed. It felt doable because of the way she delivered it! As a bonus, Sylvie's personality is warm, friendly and it's easy to tell that she is in her business to serve her audiences. She was terrific.
If your goal is to up your organization's individual people packaging, then look no further…
Perhaps you have never experienced a session with Sylvie. If there is anything you should change this year, that should be top on your list. Her ability to connect with a large audience, engage them, and have them grasp what they have just seven seconds to determine is exceptional. If your goal is to up your organization's individual people packaging, then look no further and get Sylvie in our corner! To date this program year Sylvie was the highest rated speaker and attendees still talk about her and how they can further connect with her.
Sylvie is the real deal…
Sylvie is the real deal. Her advice is helpful and on-point. I recommend her online course. And, if possible, get her to speak at your next conference
She was engaging and funny and really made you think…
I had the opportunity to see Sylvie speak at the Meeting Industry Council of Colorado Education Conference in March. What a treat! She was engaging and funny and really made you think about how we judge others and how others judge each of us "in 7 seconds." I thoroughly enjoyed the exercise she had us do with perfect strangers to see what they thought of us and I was able to secure a copy of her book The Image of Leadership…can't wait to read it!
Sylvie has the answers…
How can you develop an online course that is effective and profitable but doesn't require a PhD in computer science? Sylvie has the answers. She is a subject matter expert who explained things with funny stories and insightful metaphors. Every person in the room felt as if she was speaking to them and came away with actionable takeaways. Kudos!
She walks her talk and you can see that in her personal brand…
Sylvie has an incredible stage presence. I heard her speak at our NSA Colorado chapter and left with pages of notes. She has an incredible way of communicating high level information in a thoughtful and engaging way that both draws you in and makes you think a little differently. She walks her talk and you can see that in her personal brand. Highly recommend!
Sylvie brings the VALUE…
Sylvie brings the VALUE — Business Image Expertise, along with an elegant and engaging speaking style that lifts and enriches your event. Plus her online learning programs are absolutely leading edge! Highly recommended.
It's rare that I see someone so eloquent with such impactful and memorable information…
Sylvie a fantastic keynote speaker and absolutely over delivers on stage. It's rare that I see someone so eloquent with such impactful and memorable information. DO yourself a favor and hire Sylvie for your next event. You'll look like a hero and your audience will thank you.
She's a wonderful and engaging speaker and we heard nothing but RAVE reviews from attendees…
Our experience with Sylvie was very positive from our very first interaction (she practices what she preaches)! She took the time to ask really good questions to customize her content to meet the learning needs of our attendees. She used her own technology to engage the standing-room-only packed session and produced for us (after the event) a summary from data she collected which will help us design continuing education. She's a wonderful and engaging speaker and we heard nothing but RAVE reviews from attendees who were able to get a seat in her 300-seat sold-out session! I would hire her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her to other meeting organizers.
Powerful and engaging…
Sylvie is a true pro. She delivered exactly what I expected from her amazing session. I learned how to make the most of my first seven second. Powerful and engaging. If you're not working with Sylvie, you're missing out on how you and your organization can make the best and most lasting impression.
Attendees left the event with a clear understanding of why image matters and how to improve their "first impressions"…
Sylvie is one of the premier experts on people packaging, first impressions and professional image – for a reason. Not only does she LIVE her brand, but she delivered an amazing package of information, entertainment and "wow" at the 11th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference. Attendees left the event with a clear understanding of why image matters and how to improve their "first impressions". Sylvie, THANK YOU for sharing your expertise with hundreds of professionals in New York City and I look forward to working with you many, many more times!
Sylvie's spirit of generosity, professionalism and high value content impressed us…
Sylvie di Giusto recently presented as our guest speaker at NSA Colorado and got excellent reviews from our attendees. Sylvie's spirit of generosity, professionalism and high value content impressed us. She is an expert in creating passive income through online learning programs in addition to her work as an executive imaging consultant. Her humor and enthusiasm are an added bonus. I highly recommend Sylvie!
Thanks again for your expertise and wonderful encouragement…
I just had to take a moment to to say " thank you " for being such a huge inspiration and motivation to all of us at the American Airlines advocate training last month. As we unveil the "new" smart and professional look at American Airlines next week, you gave us the tools, motivation and vision to share with the approximately 110,000 American Airlines employees worldwide. Thanks again for your expertise and wonderful encouragement. With your help, I am looking forward to making American airlines, not only the worlds largest airlines, but the best.
Sylvie won't try to make you someone you're not; instead, she'll show you how to present your best self to the world…
She's a true professional, a joy to work with and a fascinating individual…
We were lucky enough to have Sylvie come talk to 600 of our team members about the importance of first impressions and how those first few moments can make or break the experience and ultimately the customers view of you and your products and/or services. Sylvie did an amazing job learning about our company, then she took that knowledge and created an excellent and interactive presentation that resonated with our people. The team is still talking about what Sylvie taught us and what happens in those first 7 seconds after meeting someone. She's a true professional, a joy to work with and a fascinating individual.
Randy Katz
American Airlines Operations Manager – DFW Flight Service | American Airlines
I learned so much from you, and your presentation was inspiring…
Thank you so much! My experience was exceptional, and I appreciate your input and support. I learned so much from you, and your presentation was inspiring! Thank you again for helping American Airlines launch our new image and brand. I look forward to seeing you on one of our flights.
Annie Brittin
Flight Attendant | American Airlines
Since attending, I have already received numerous compliments in the way I represent my airline and myself…
What a dynamic personality Sylvie is! I was fortunate to be at an American Airlines Image Advocate session where Sylvie spoke to us about "People Packaging"! What a brilliant concept! As consumers we all look at product packaging. Sylvie really opened my eyes about marketing ourselves (how we package ourselves) and the impact it has on our passengers, management and peers! Since attending, I have already received numerous compliments in the way I represent my airline and myself! Sylvie changed my thinking about EVERYTHING I do now! Amazing seminar! 10 stars to you Sylvie!
Sylvie is just what I needed to re-brand myself as our airline goes through this merger and is raising the bar with Image Branding. Sylvie is dynamic in presentation and really cuts to the core of what it takes to impress customers, management and even influence our cow-workers. Book her NOW! You will walk away so inspired and renewed!
Anne Rowan
Flight Attendant | PSAAirlines
Making the results sticky, permanent and self-reinforcing…
I met Sylvie at the C-Suite Conference and was immediately impressed how she overflows with positive energy and a wealth of background knowledge on personal image and branding. The experience of working with Sylvie surpassed my expectations and her toolkit provided a wealth of knowledge with a sense of accomplishment that was achieved through a conversation, making the results sticky, permanent and self-reinforcing. I would highly recommend Sylvie to anyone looking for clarity in their personal branding; she truly has an incredible gift! Her kindness, professionalism and absolute confidence in both herself and her clients give them the power to cultivate life-changing and actionable insights right away.
Viriginie Glaenzer
Vice President Marketing and Customer Experience | Great Eastern Energy
She's a master at creating a red carpet experience from start to finish…
With new goals for my business, a new book, and an upcoming media tour, it was time to upgrade my appearance and get expert advice. For years I have known exactly the look I wanted to create, but I just wasn't getting there. Enter Sylvie! First and foremost, she is a kind, lovely person who is sensitive to your needs during the process. Her system and expertise is rock-solid and from our initial conversation, I knew I was in good hands. She did her research, listened intently and got to know me. Her process is fantastic – and NOT a one-size-fits-all solution, but is tailored to each specific client. Sylvie provided the tools and education I needed to create the look I've been trying to create all along, and help me put my best professional foot forward. Best of all, she's a master at creating a red carpet experience from start to finish! I felt like Queen for a Day!!! If it's time for an image upgrade to help you succeed professionally; or if you just want to treat yourself; or both – call Sylvie!
Donna Cutting
Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker | RedCarpet Learning
If you care about how to present your most valuable asset, YOU, then you should be working with the expert who can present it with the greatest value and make you be your best. That person is Sylvie…"
Your personal brand has never been more important than it is today. And if you care about how to present your most valuable asset, YOU, then you should be working with the expert who can present it with the greatest value and make you be your best. That person is Sylvie di Giusto.
Jeffrey Hayzlett
Chief Executive Officer, Primetime TV and Radio Host | Hayzlett Group
looking forward working with Sylvie again to boost that confidence once more…
Since impressions are set within the first few minutes of an interview, the first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you're wearing. It is key that they see you as a potential employee, so dressing the part is very important. And after you've landed the job the dressing part and how you present yourself remains important, and that's where brilliant Sylvie comes in and definitely helps you build your image accordingly so you can stand with confidence and in an appropriate manner. Looking forward working with Sylvie again to boost that confidence once more.
Filipe Diniz
Digital Channel Manager | Oi S.A
Gave me the framework I needed to create a holistic strategy for my image that aligns with who I am, and my ambitions for life…
Sylvie gave me the framework I needed to create a holistic strategy for my image that aligns with who I am, and my ambitions for life. Thank you Sylvie for pointing me in the right direction!
Laura Davis
Partner & Investor | RENEW
I'm deeply impressed by her professionalism, warmth, and sincerity…
Sylvie di Giusto is a force of nature in the best possible sense. I've gotten to know her through the National Speakers Association, and I'm deeply impressed by her professionalism, warmth, and sincerity. Today I learned that she is going to be part of an upcoming BBC documentary about young professionals in the U.S., and it's fitting that she was selected for this distinctive role. I've learned a lot from her in the short time I've known her, and you will too!
Dr. Bruce Weinstein
Keynoter & Webinar Presenter | The Ethics Guy
Unlike some other image consultants I've encountered who might be able to make you look great, Sylvie understands why you need to look great…
Sylvie has an amazing knowledge of image. And how you can use it to your advantage. Unlike some other image consultants I've encountered who might be able to make you look great, Sylvie understands why you need to look great — and how it ties into the bigger picture of your business. She's also a great presenter that keeps material fresh and entertaining when you see her live in person.
R. Shawn McBride
Chief Innoviation Officer | McBride for Business
She does it with focus and grace. I am honored to have been her canvas…
Sylvie di Giusto is the real deal. Many may call themselves "style consultants" or "Image consultants." She packages people as the leaders they are and want to be. She does it with focus and grace. I am honored to have been her canvas.
Jess Todtfeld
Media Trainer & Keynote Speaker | Success in Media
Demonstrates continuously extraordinary dedication and commitment…
Sylvie has a profound understanding of an organization's business objectives, is conceptually excellent, executes with extreme perfection and demonstrates continuously extraordinary dedication and commitment.
Dr. Matthias Bellman
Chief Human Resources Officer | Arcandor
When Sylvie talks, people listen…
When Sylvie walks into a room, she changes the "temperature". When Sylvie talks, people listen. When Sylvie writes, smart people read.
Jay Townsend
Political Consultant | Jay Townsend
Masterful in both content and form in sharing information…
You were masterful in both content and form in sharing information essential for these individuals to prosper in their chosen fields. The class was very interested and involved in learning from you.
Carole L. Jurkiewicz, Ph.D.
Professor | Hofstra University
I appreciated her thorough questionnaire…
I enthusiastically recommend Sylvie Di Giusto to anyone who wants to sharpen his/her leadership image and visual presence! She has given me wonderful insights into my goals for the visual picture that I present and wish to present in business I appreciated her thorough questionnaire, which allowed her to get to know me a bit before educating and advising me about how to dress. Rather than imposing her tastes on me, she helped me to better understand my own tastes and ways to manifest them. Sylvie is very knowledgeable and a joy to work with!
Maria Guida
Professional Speaker | Successful Speaker Inc.
Her advice and guidance had made a tremendous difference…
Sylvie was great to deal with remotely and was extremely thorough in her assessment of me before our initial meeting. It was here though when I eventually made it to New York and met with her for the first time that I discovered the true value of what she offers. I saw some amazing sights in New York and had an experience to remember, but to be honest…my time with Sylvie was the most memorable and a real highlight of my trip. Her advice and guidance had made a tremendous difference and I look forward to engaging her services again in the future.
Troy MacMillan
Managing Director | TWD The Wealth Designers Financial Advisory
We had members from all of our sectors. Asia, Europe, and North America. Her examples were also global in reach. I think it really had something for everyone…
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Sylvie prior to the event. She was very thorough, her questionnaire that she gave us as clients made me feel like she really knew what she was doing. I was also very impressed by just the ability of her to be multimedia and whip out this awesome video that was specific for our company, including featuring some of our amazing products that we have here in her video. It was very well marketed, and we had over 500 people that wanted to participate. So, it was very overwhelming for us – the response. During the event, I was most pleased because it was a global event – we had members from all of our sectors: Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as people here in our headquarters in Holland, Michigan in chair. But we also had all those members from around the world who were participating via WebX. I was really pleased to see how interactive Sylvie made it with the polling features, and her examples were also global in reach. I think it really had something for everyone.
Kendra Cribley
Learning & Development Manager | Haworth
Offers suggestions that are unique to the individual but in keeping with the gold standard of professional life…
Sylvie is incredibly professional and insightful and offers suggestions that are unique to the individual but in keeping with the gold standard for professional life. This is an incredibly worthwhile investment for any individual or for a corporation looking to invest in key talent.
Denis Dick
Global Talent Management | Pall Corporations
Great content, put in a nutshell and easy to understand…
At her events Sylvie establishes a productive working atmosphere while using modern and varied techniques, great content, put in a nutshell and easy to understand. I absolutely recommend her without any reservations.
Dr. Emanuel Siregar
Human Resources Officer | Sanofi Aventis
Is one of the most exceptional professionals I have ever met…
Sylvie knows and lives her brand. She is one of the most exceptional professionals I have ever met and everything she does is done at the highest level. Her speaking presentations are filled with tangible tools and valuable information to be able to be our best in business. I heard Sylvie speak in Washington D.C. and came away inspired to lift my game to the next level. Her presentation style is engaging, educational and entertaining. I recommend her without reservation.
Karen Jacobsen
Keynote Speaker | The GPS Girl
You have taught me something that will stick with me forever…
This was the BEST presentation we had during this meeting and that I have ever experienced. There was so much value in what you left with us. I think you have taught me something that will stick with me forever and that I will be able to share with others in and out of work.
Christine Bronne
Boutique Operations Manager | Nespresso
Just the perfect combination I was seeking for my group…
Just saw Sylvie speak about Image Consulting yesterday. She did a fabulous job. She was engaging, informative, and quite funny – just the perfect combination I was seeking for my group. I'm so glad I brought her in to speak at my event! I highly recommend her!
Gina Carr
Tribe Builder & Marketing Speaker | Gina Carr
Literally brought down the house…
Sylvie literally 'brought down the house'! With energy, passion, personality, style and rock solid research, she had us all listening to every word with baited breath for each statement was a pearl of information dropped in the collective pool of our influence that I can already see the ripples of extension. She forced ME and every woman in the room to pause to closely introspect and write what exactly IS the impression we want the world to see when they make the 7 second impression she so dramatically taught us occurs every time we meet someone in a first encounter. THEN she set us loose on each other and had everyone take five minutes to STICK on the backs of our neighbors what impression they evoked! Wonderful interactive moment. I cannot possibly ENDORSE Sylvie enough and told the entire audience and anyone reading this to immediately read her book "The Image of Leadership" and even MORE importantly IF you have ANY possible option to have her speak at your organization or lead a workshop…BOOK HER ASAP before she becomes untouchable and inaccessible!
Lanalee Arabe Sam
Founder | Concierge Pregnancy Group
One of the most interesting sessions I have ever sat through…
I wanted to thank you for coming to our Leadership class yesterday and providing outstanding knowledge and direction. As a leader, it was one of the most interesting sessions I have ever sat through!
Michael Alexander
Finance Manager | Aon Risk Solutions
Ranks at the top for her public speaking and impressive presentation …
Sylvie absolutely changed my thought process on so many things. She is simply amazing. I have attended many conferences and without a doubt Sylvie ranks at the top for her public speaking and impressive presentation. I encourage everyone, not only read her book, but consider hiring her to help your business succeed!
Ronell Nolan
Chief Executive Officer | Health Agents of America
Added huge value for those lucky enough to be in her audience…
Sylvie is an outstanding presenter and communicator. She was not only captivating, but she provided solid information that had the group riveted to her message. She delivered professionally, powerfully and added huge value for those lucky enough to be in her audience. If you have the chance to hear this wonderful presenter, do it! You will be better off because of it and your career will thank you for it.
Terry Brock
CPAE Hall of Fame Speaker Social Media Marketing | Terry Brock
Not only did I learn more in her presentation than I have learned in a VERY long time…
I was fortunate to be in one of Sylvie's audiences recently. Not only did I learn more in her presentation than I have learned in a VERY long time, but the manner in which she offered her information was so impressive. Right from the start, you knew you were in competent hands and the entire audience could feel her warmth and caring from the moment she spoke her first word. Genuinely caring and authentic, Sylvie has a way of connecting with an audience that is rare and refreshing. And the information she shared was so valuable, I am already (2 days later) using it to make my business better! If you ever have an opportunity to hire Sylvie as a speaker for your organization, or to attend one of her sessions, you will be glad you took advantage to learn from a caring and extremely competent pro!
Sandy Geroux
Leadership Keynote Speaker | The Wow Place
She is a leader among leaders…
Sylvie was dynamic, infectious and energetic speaker. She connected with our audience as a group and generously shared advice with individuals following the event. Sylvie explained complex ideas succinctly and in entertaining ways, demonstrating her likable ability to translate thoughts into forms to which we could all relate. It is clear Sylvie is a continuous "student" of how people are perceived. She is a leader among leaders in empowering clients to make powerful changes that ultimately improve the impression or perception others have of them.
Deb Spicer
Chief Executive Officer | Quantum Level Success
Her enthusiasm and passion along with her experience in the industry will be a benefit to your organization and employees…
I brought Sylvie into our agency to help the Senior leadership with their presence, image, and style. What I got was a more than I expected. Sylvie's worship was great! It was interactive and everyone walked away with some good AHA's. The material and dialogue were tailored to the audience, which made the information relevant. I would highly recommend Sylvie and her Image of leadership workshop. Her enthusiasm and passion along with her experience in the industry will be a benefit to your organization and employees.
Angela Sposato
Vice President Human Resources | 5W Public Relations
Observable changes in demeanor and professional dress choices, which they attribute to Sylvie's presentation…
Sylvie conducted training sessions for our client-facing professionals based on her book "The Image of Leadership" that was well-received. The senior managers of the participants have noted observable changes in demeanor and professional dress choices, which they attribute to Sylvie's presentation. What distinguishes Sylvie as a professional trainer is the care and attention she devotes to her diagnostic and customization process, which includes a detailed questionnaire to ensure the relevance of her material to the outcomes we desired. She truly delivered on what she promised.
Eileen Gallagher
Professional Development Specialist | Geller & Company
Grabbed the audience's attention the moment she stepped out and didn't let go…
Sylvie di Giusto is the real deal. A top notch speaker, Sylvie grabbed the audience's attention the moment she stepped out and didn't let go… Her delivery and stage presence radiated professionalism. Sylvie's presentation was clear, mesmerizing, and deeply thought provoking. Would love to hear her again.
Angela Tanger
Copywriter & Content Strategist | Write for her Health
She exemplifies the characteristics that she teaches…
Sylvie was a pleasure to work with from the very start. She was responsive, well priced and accommodating to come into the office and meet with our team a few times. Her expertise in People Packaging and Image Consulting was clear from the moment we sat down with her. She exemplifies the characteristics that she teaches as well. The training itself was well organized and Sylvie immediately connected with the group. They viewed her as an expert and we will be using her teachings here at Nespresso to improve the overall image of the Brand Ambassadors here. I would definitely recommend Sylvie & People Packaging.
Carla Collins
Manager Talent Acquisition | Nestle Nespresso
Members walked away with tools to apply right away…
My company was looking for an image consultant for our Aspiring Leader Program, and I came across Sylvie's impressive website. From the moment I submitted a request, asking for more information about her services and rates, Sylvie has been a consummate professional and subject matter expert. She presented at our Aspiring Leader Program participants and also presented to all of our members globally. (It was an open session.) My team is small and is tight on time (who isn't? ϑ), but Sylvie made the whole process so easy. To help with our communication effort to our organization, she provided a marketing video on the upcoming speaking event, and she provided a marketing kit. This was extremely helpful with sending out communications to our members and to prepare for her presentation. I greatly appreciated. Prior to the event, Sylvie asked us to complete a questionnaire, which we completed a few days before the event. I was very impressed by how quickly and effectively she absorbed and understood the information about our organization and the goals of our event. In preparing for the presentations, Sylvie was very flexible in understanding how our technology worked and how each location was set-up. And even when we experienced some technical difficulties from our end during the open session, Sylvie did not miss a beat.Overall, we received fantastic feedback from our members! The activities Sylvie incorporated in the presentation were impactful and fun. And members walked away with tools to apply right away. Sylvie was knowledgeable, relatable and very approachable – and that meant a great deal to our members. We are looking forward to working with her again in the future!
Jennifer Gracheck
Program Development Consultant | Haworth
She went above and beyond what we expected of her. She is a gem…
Sylvie came and gave a program to 33 veterinary doctors from all over the US.They work along with sales reps in the veterinary pharma industry. Sylvie is AMAZING. She spent a lot of time with me and the other director beforehand so she could cater her message to what we were looking for – and then she nailed it.It just so happened that we were having headshots taken by a professional photographer that afternoon and Sylvie helped everyone with clothes, makeup,questions, etc. She even worked with the photographer before and after the shots were taken. She went above and beyond what we expected of her. She is a gem.
Mary Bryant
Director of Professional Affairs | Merial
She commands an audience and finds creative ways to engage and educate…
Sylvie is one of the most engaging and creative people with whom I have had the pleasure to work. She commands an audience and finds creative ways to engage and educate. Her experience and confidence are infectious and our conference attendees who were fortunate enough to hear her speak, left revitalized, informed and motivated. It was an honor to work with Sylvie and to read her recent book. What a wonderful talent and addition to any event or company!
Linda Shaifer
Education & Engagement Leader | Medical Tourism Congress
The amount of positive feedback I received after the presentation was incredible…
I found Sylvie and Executive Image Consulting through a Google search when looking for someone to come and present on the importance of image at the workplace. I am so glad to have found her. Sylvie is highly knowledgeable in her area of expertise, personable, and engaging. The amount of positive feedback I received after the presentation was incredible! To top it off, Sylvie was flexible with our scheduling demands which made it all the more pleasant to work with her. If you are looking for advice or consultation in the area of image and leadership, I highly encourage you to consider Sylvie.
Linda Najok
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Ice hotels seem to be popping up all over the world, and while there is a certain charm in staying overnight in a room made of solid ice, sometimes you just want the experience without the bone chilling cold. With that in mind,Kakslauttanen resort in Saariselkä, Finland offers these beautiful glass igloo accommodations that are romantic, peaceful and every bit as magical as staying in a real ice igloo, but you won't walk out of one with frostbite on your nose.
Kakslauttanen resort is know for their Igloo Village that is comprised of a number of carved igloos for guests to stay in. But, there are a few travellers out there who just can't stand up to those nippy Finish winters, thus the creation of the glass igloos. All snugly and warm, each igloo is built out of a special thermo glass that keeps heat trapped inside the igloo so guests never get cold. The glass also keeps frost from building up on the outside, ensuring that views stay crystal clear the entire time. The luxury beds also come with heavy duvets and every igloo has its own bathroom.
Located close by there is also a snow chapel, a 150 people snow restaurant (the world's largest), a Finnish traditional smoke sauna, an eight-meter-tall glass tepee (designed to resemble the typical Lapp tepee called kota) for cocktail parties under the Aurora Borealis and a honeymoon suite or two. Seems they've done a pretty good job of creating a fairytale winter wonderland.
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Heavy rain washes out Vt. bridge; roads closed
SOUTH BURLINGTON (AP) -- Vermont State Police say a bridge on Route 15 in Westford has been washed out and a number of roads have been closed or partially closed due to heavy rain.
The National Weather warned Thursday of flash flooding across Vermont, and a flash flood watch is in effect through Friday morning.
The weather service expected thunderstorms Thursday to produce rainfall of 1 to 2 inches an hour.
State police say Route 116 in Williston is closed, as are Route 15, Poker Hill Road, North Underhill Station Road, Paige Road and Daudlin road in Underhill. In Jericho, Route 15 near Mills River has been closed due to high water.
Authorities say a number of roads are also partially washed out.
Project would carry N.Y. power to Mass. through Vt.
COLCHESTER (AP) -- A Massachusetts developer is hoping to carry renewable electricity from northern New York to the New England power grid via a power line that would run under Lake Champlain.
The proposal by the company called Anbaric Transmission would carry 400 megawatts of electricity from Plattsburgh, N.Y., under the lake to Vermont.
Anbaric CEO Ed Krapels says utilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut need more renewable power in their mix to meet clean-energy mandates.
The project is called the Grand Isle Intertie.
Krapels said the exact route has not been determined. The cost of the project would be borne by the users, not Vermont ratepayers.
Vt. developer wins hydro power permits
BENNINGTON (AP) -- A developer has received state and federal permits to generate electricity at a 200-year-old dam site on Vermont's Walloomsac River.
Bill Scully and his company, Carbon Zero, bought the old Vermont Tissue Mill in North Bennington in 2008. Scully started his quest to revive the dam that once powered the mill soon after that.
Scully hopes to produce electricity for about 220 homes and for his own businesses, which include a couple of restaurants and a store.
Hey says his project will improve water quality by increasing the flow of water in a channel that's now dry for part of the year. He says it also will create new, year-round habitat for migrating fish and other aquatic life.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire soon could join 18 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing seriously ill people to use marijuana to treat their conditions.
The state Senate voted 18-6 Thursday to pass a bill legalizing marijuana use and possession by patients with conditions such as Crohn's disease and cancer. Senators bowed to Gov. Maggie Hassan's wishes and eliminated the option for the patients to grow the drug at home as well as obtain it at a dispensary.
The bill now goes back to the House, which can agree to the changes or ask to negotiate a compromise. The House bill provided for both options. Supporters of the home grow option argue it is crucial to ensure immediate access for terminally ill patients.
Mount Washington museum to get major overhaul
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The Mount Washington Observatory museum is planning a major overhaul designed to give summer visitors a feel for the extreme winter weather atop the Northeast's highest peak.
The 40-year-old education center attracts more than 100,000 visitors a year, making it the state's most visited museum. The new project, unveiled Thursday, calls for entirely replacing the existing museum with modern, hands-on exhibits that will educate the public about what it takes to research the world's worst weather.
Starting next spring, children will be able to climb on a snowcat vehicle and use its controls to "drive" up the mountain via a video simulation. Another exhibit will feature the instruments used to record the famous 231 mph wind gust of 1934.
The observatory has raised $719,000 toward the project's $825,000 total cost.
Shaheen sponsors grant program for robotics teams
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Schools that want to send students to robotics competitions and other contests that promote science, technology, engineering and math would get some help under legislation introduced by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire.
The bill Shaheen filed Thursday would create a grant program within the U.S. Department of Education. The money could be used to pay for equipment or facility use fees connected to robotics competitions, to provide stipends for teachers or to cover the costs of entering competitions. Preference would be given to rural or urban schools, schools in low-income areas or low-performing schools, and schools would be required to provide a 50 percent match.
Shaheen says boosting access to so-called STEM education will foster innovation and create a globally competitive workforce.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Bar patrons may soon be able to buy drinks until 2 a.m. with approval from the New Hampshire community where the bar is located.
The Senate voted without debate Thursday to push back last call from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m., but only if the local governing body passes an ordinance allowing the change.
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In FMOD Designer, I used to use the Spawn Intensity effect to control how frequent an event would trigger. This is no longer an option in Studio, are there any suggestions on how to best create a similar behavior?
Really, I'm just looking for a way to use a parameter to adjust the frequency on which an event or multi-sound module within an event plays between it's sounds.
Any help is much appreciated. Thank you!
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An upcoming release of FMOD Studio will feature a new, automateable 'Spawn Rate' property for scatterer sound modules that does exactly what you want.
However, as of the time of writing (early August, 2017), there is no simple way to automate spawn interval in FMOD Studio. The closest workaround I can recommend is creating a timeline that contains a series of transition regions or loop regions with different probability trigger conditions, so as to allow the period of the loop they create to vary, and using this loop to trigger a sound module. James' suggestion of using a series of different scatterer sound modules with different spawn intervals and selecting which to play with a parameter would also work, but may occasionally result in sounds spawning more frequently than intended when the parameter value changes.
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The only two things I can think of is the 'Play Percentage' in a Multi-Sound container/event or 'Probability' in 'Trigger Behavior'.
You can add a play percentage by right clicking an audio file in a multi-sound container; a percentage will appear next to all the audio files and you can define how often you want each sound to play. This can't be controlled with a parameter, however, so the next option might be best.
There's an arrow/triangle on the left of a multi-sound or event's properties in the deck window. This is a nob that can have automation attached to it so might suit your needs more. This controls the chance for the whole container but the play percentage on the audio files will still be taken into account. This is good for situations where you want a muti-sound to play only a few times, maybe when the player takes damage, but you have a sound in that container that's repetitive and don't want it to play often. The FMOD videos actually cover this scenario a little with their 'Survival Shooter'.
Anyway, hope this helped!
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This isn't really what I'm looking for. To explain the intended application, In FMOD Designer, I'm using the friction force from a tire to increase a parameter that increases the rate that an entire event spawns. Basically, the more friction, the more sounds of rocks hitting tires will play.
Essentially controlling speed of an event… IN the Trigger Behavior window, there is a way to use time and create an Interval Delay between plays. If there was a way to automate this parameter, then I could probably get the desired outcome.
Ah, I see. The last thing I can think of is using a scatter sound.
You can't add automation to the intervals but you could have maybe three of these that you cross fade between (one that's very scattered to one that's almost constant). Or, don't crossfade and just bring up the volume of the really busy one as needed.
Maybe mixed with some parameter driven trigger probabilities for multi sounds, you could emulate your desired behaviour but that's all I can think of.
Best of luck in getting this working how you want!
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(HALIFAX, N.S.) – It was a tale of two halves on Sunday afternoon at Wickwire Field, as the host Dalhousie Tigers played to a 1-1 draw against the StFX X-Men. The black and orange commanded the opening 45 minutes, while the visitors came storming back in the second half to ensure that the two teams stayed deadlocked for second in the standings.
It took the Tigers just over four minutes to crack the scoreboard, as midfielder Freddy Bekkers (Halifax, NS) netted his fourth goal of the campaign, driving a loose ball past StFX goaltender Matthew Lannan (Port Williams, NS) to give the home side a 1-0 lead.
The goal was the result of an accurate corner kick which was originally headed off the crossbar by midfielder Isaiah McCullough (Sackville, NS), before Bekkers finished off the play.
The X-Mens best chance of the first half came in the 30th minute on a free kick that was deflected just wide off the foot of defender Liam Harrigan (Bangor, ME).
Dalhousie dictated the pace for the majority of the first half and outshot the X-Men 13-2, including three more quality chances from Bekkers. Lannan held his ground, making a few critical saves to keep St.FX in the contest and down just 1-0 at halftime.
The X-Men came out with a higher level of energy in the second half and were able to penetrate through a stingy Tigers back line, eventually leading to a goal by forward Dylan Lawrence (Ottawa, ON) in the 59th minute as he squeaked a shot past Dalhousie goaltender TJ Leopold (Bedford, NS).
Each side had opportunities to take the lead in the final 25 minutes, but neither team was able to cash in, as the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Tigers best chance occurred in the 69th minute as defender Jeff Arkin (Bedford, NS) had his shot go just wide of the right post, while the X-Men's most notable try came in the dying minutes, when forward James Fitzpatrick rushed into the box but was unable to get a header off on a well-placed cross.
The Subway Players of the Game were defender Pawel Gorski (Halifax, NS) for Dalhousie, and Lawrence for StFX. Gorski was excellent on throw-ins and was a stellar facilitator for his teammates, while Lawrence notched the game-tying goal for the X-Men.
With the tie, the two teams remain equal at 2-0-2 on the season. Next up for Dalhousie is a trip to UPEI, while StFX plays host to Mount Allison.
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(CNSNews.com) – Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) have introduced legislation that would make it a federal crime to publish false or misleading election material in an effort to prevent people from voting.
The law, the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011, would bring federal criminal and civil penalties to anyone who intentionally puts out false information in an attempt to dissuade or prevent people from voting. The law only applies to false information published 90 days before a federal election and only to information regarding voting eligibility and the time and place of elections.
Cardin, one of the bill's chief sponsors, told CNSNews.com that his bill does not violate the broad First Amendment protections afforded to political speech, saying that there is no constitutional protection for "fraudulent speech."
"There's not a First Amendment protection of fraudulent speech. It's not a First Amendment-protected right," Cardin said at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Cardin also said that the law would target only those with "an intent to disenfranchise" voters by publishing confusing information about when or where an election was taking place or who was eligible to vote.
He explained that the law would not try to outlaw all types of misleading or potentially false political speech, but is only "aiming" at attempts to disenfranchise voters.
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The bill strictly outlaws any production – print, electronic, or telephonic – of any intentionally false information with the intent to mislead or disenfranchise voters within 90 days of a federal election.
The bill also prohibits intentionally misleading voters about who has or has not endorsed a candidate and prohibits anyone from interfering with or hindering voting or voter registration with the intent to prohibit someone from voting or registering to vote.
In other words, the law makes it illegal to intentionally misrepresent an endorsement of federal candidates and to disrupt voting and voter registration drives in an effort to prevent people from voting or registering to vote.
The law also directs the attorney general of the United States to issue corrective information should the prohibitions on misleading information be violated and local officials not act quickly enough to correct the misleading information.
The law would allow the attorney general to respond to reported violations of the law by issuing written or any other communications he deems necessary to correct misleading election information. There does not have to be an ongoing investigation or a conviction for the attorney general to be able to issue the correction, only a credible report that the law has been violated.
Cardin said the law could be violated in a number of ways by different people – not just official campaigns – including a radio broadcast giving out misleading information on when an election is happening.
"Sure," Cardin said when asked if a misleading broadcast could violate the law, "[if] somebody's attempting to stop people from voting, [then] yes."


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For almost a decade a new energy boom has been underway using new technology known as "Fracking." This invasive and disruptive technology is already having negative impacts on people and the environment. Most of the public and regulatory attention has focused on human health impacts through drinking, breathing and other means of exposure. Real life experience in communities across the country also demonstrates the social and economic problems that come along with fracking as just as uncertain and unwanted. This is particularly true for those states where the Fracking boom has been underway the longest (i.e., North Dakota and Pennsylvania.) States like North Carolina that are rushing into Fracking should slow down and learn from the troubles of others!
This article compiles the most insightful and credible news stories and research reports about documented social problems that go along with Fracking. This is not surprising to Rural Sociologist (like yours truly.) For over three decades, sociologists and others have systematically evaluated the social and economic impacts of a wide range of actions – particularly related to mining. In fact, the formal practice of Social Impact Analysis (SIA) was mandated under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) signed by Richard Nixon in 1970. This required Federal government agencies to conduct Social Impact Assessment as part of their Environmental Impact Assessment (e.g., Army Corps, NOAA, Depart. of Interior and others.) In addition, SIA has become strongly established in Europe, Australia and elsewhere.


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Parole Board of Canada said Mountie killer Shawn Maxwell Rehn would become violent nine years before slaying
Nine years before Shawn Maxwell Rehn gunned down a St. Albert Mountie inside a casino, the Parole Board of Canada believed the 34-year-old would likely commit a violent offence before his first federal jail sentence expired.
Parole documents show that in July 2006, the board denied Rehn accelerated parole release during his two-year federal sentence for 16 counts of possession of property obtained by crime and driving while disqualified.
The board noted his criminal record included convictions for violent offences starting at the age of 15, and his behaviour demonstrated a potential to continue on the same path. Rehn was also charged, but not convicted for a number of violent crimes involving weapons, and had numerous outstanding charges for violence in Ontario and Alberta.
The board further took into account that Rehn had ingrained attitudes, values and beliefs that support crimes. Prior sentences failed to stop or rehabilitate him from criminal behaviour.
"The continued progression of your criminal behaviour and attitude of indifference clearly demonstrate your lack of respect for the law and rights of others," wrote the board in its decision at the time.
"The board believes that you are a dangerous person who has demonstrated blatant disregard towards the criminal justice system as well as lack of respect to the public in general. Your crimes are continuous and increasing in seriousness and often resulted in serious psychological, emotional and financial harm to the victims."
On Jan. 17, Rehn's criminal ways came to an end. Around 3 a.m. that day, Const. David Wynn, 42, and Auxiliary Const. Derek Bond, 49, were investigating a stolen vehicle at the Apex Casino in St. Albert when Rehn pulled a handgun out of his waistband and shot both officers — Wynn fatally in the head — before fleeing the scene. He was later found dead in a home he'd broken into.
Wynn died in hospital days later after he was taken off life support. Bond is expected to make a full recovery.
Two years earlier, at the age of 32, Rehn was still serving his second federal sentence of three years for a long list of charges. His behaviour in jail was labelled as 'negative' as he continued to incur a number of serious and minor charges and convictions for breaches involving contraband possession and involvement in institutional drug subculture.
In October 2012, Rehn was granted statutory release on a number of conditions and initially did well, but was observed spray painting the licence plate of his vehicle in July 2013. A police search of the vehicle revealed a black pellet gun painted to look like a real gun concealed in the sleeve of a sweatshirt, a hunting knife and throwing knife, drug paraphernalia, multiple cell phones and a mask. Rehn was also in the company of another parolee who had previous convictions for robbery with a firearm.
The board ultimately revoked his release, forcing Rehn to serve his sentence until it expired.
At the time Wynn was gunned down, Rehn was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants from 2013 and 2014 for fraud, drugs and weapons charges.


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One of the most popular games at PAX is Gears of War 2 at the Microsoft booth. The booth featured ten stations set up for five-on-five multiplayer. And these stations were not only never empty, but the line to get some face time with the Locust was consistently four or five deep. On tap at PAX this morning was the Guardian multiplayer game where two teams of five set upon each other to hunt down the single Guardian, a designated player that -- while alive -- allows his teammates to re-spawn when killed. Should the Guardian fall, team members only have one life. Once everybody on a team falls, the Guardian status shifts to the best player from the previous match.
The map for our session was Security, an outdoor station full of giant blocks to use as cover while closing in on the Guardian. While playing, I was happy to see the game running so smoothly. Of course, this wasn't being played over the Xbox Live with players across the country, so who knows yet how lag could possibly affect the game. But as I moved in on the Guardian with teammates, I noticed their clothes fluidly rippling as they dropped into the roadie run to dash from wall to wall.
In Guardian, the leader must be taken out via execution. You cannot simply pop the Guardian with a torrent of bullets and then let them bleed out in a corner. You must smash skulls or cleave them in two. This really inspires teamwork. At least one player always stuck to the Guardian not only to ward off incoming attacks, but revive a wounded Guardian before a finishing move could be executed.
Cliffy B has pointed out that the violence in Gears of War 2 tends to veer toward "slapstick" instead of gruesome, kind of like the bloodbaths that spill all over "Evil Dead 2." He's right on this count. As I watched other players engage in chainsaw duels and carve COG warriors like Thanksgiving turkeys, the screen ran red with blood. But it's not like entrails and muscle chunks are flying everywhere. The goal here is not shock-horror -- it's over-the-top lunacy bathed in a fair amount of crimson.
The chainsaw duels look cool from a third-person perspective. When I spied one going down in our game, I'd purposefully close in to watch the animations. Even in a multiplayer game with so much going on, the animations looked smooth as sparks flew and eventually meat was flayed from the bone.
Watching other gamers play Gears of War 2 was interesting, too. Seeing Gears of War 2 in-person is not exactly new for many people at IGN due to events like E3 and GC. But it was obviously something very special for the PAX attendees. They were genuinely eager to get their turn. They'd point out things from the line, such as the chain saw duels. And when you step back and see the game from their perspective, you understand the value of a show like PAX. I'm sure all of those gamers were going to buy Gears of War 2 anyway, but getting to play it early like that probably guaranteed quite a few more Day One purchases.


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Pasha drew my eye with an ad in this paper, including a coupon for a freebie appetizer platter. Hmm...a new bargain destination? Worth trying? I scurried to the website and found that the restaurant wasn't just another generic Mediterranean eatery but specifically Turkish. Now that's something fresh! (There's also the charming Bird House Grill in Encinitas, and a doner-kebab joint downtown, but that's about it for Turkish, far as I know.) The menu revealed standard Middle Eastern dishes, but also several distinctly Turkish specialties I'd never encountered before — two salads, three entrées, a dessert. Good enough for a start. And this would be third in a row for an exploration of new or newish restaurants serving various global forms of "barbecue," after Southern and Japanese, and leading right in to July 4. Posse roundup time!
Several of my friends have traveled in Turkey. They've come back raving about their trips but not so much about the food. Still, knowing a trifle about Turkish history, I'm curious about the cuisine. First off, Turks are not generic "Middle Easterners," even if they share a common religion in Islam. They don't speak Arabic (a Semitic language) but the totally different Turkish (a Ural-Altaic Turkic language, most closely related to Azeri and Uzbek). Their location and ecosystem tie them to Asia Minor (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, etc.), Persia, and the Adriatic Sea, rather than the Mediterranean Arab world — think snow, not sand.
And when the Ottoman Empire swept through the rest of Asia Minor en route to Greece, its military fell in love with Armenian food (same as me) and scooped up large numbers of Armenians to serve as army cooks while they were conquering the world. Greece gained an infusion of fresh recipes from Armenia, shaping the Greek cuisine we know today, but traditional Greek dishes also gained worldwide currency, especially their ancient masterpiece of stuffed grape leaves — now best known by the Turkish word dolma. One end result of all this conquest was the settling of a huge Armenian population in the city of Izmir, which became the "cuisine capital" of Turkey, after a fashion, spreading its culinary influence (at least until the whole Turkish-Armenian thing went horribly tragic, as the empire rotted, but I'm not going to go into that in a restaurant review…). What other influences did the Turks pick up in their conquests and meld into their own cuisine? Inquiring minds want to know.
When we arrived at Pasha, we found a medium-small room with dark tablecloths, paper napkins, walls painted a light terra cotta and hung with a spare but beautiful collection of Turkish handicrafts. The restaurant is owned by a youngish couple, the husband from Lebanon and the wife from Turkey. Both do some cooking and some serving. But the night we ate there, most of the Turkish dishes — the malatya (Turkish potato salad), the etli borek (meat pie), and the spinach borek — were all unavailable; they just hadn't been prepared for a midweek night.
We began with the vegetarian meze platter, for which we had the coupon. Everything on it was very pleasant, especially the lively tabouli and the light, faintly smoky baba ghanoush. (A typo on the website spells it "Babagannosh," which sounds like Turkish/Russian-Yiddish for "Grandpa's getting a snack.") None of the appetizers on the platter seems uniquely Turkish, or in any way different from every other meze platter in town. Be sure to save some of the çaçik (pronounced "jah-jik," the Turkish version of Greek tzatziki or Indian cucumber raita) and the garlic-yogurt sauce for your main courses, as dips for your grilled meats.
We also ordered the Turkish Shepherd Salad (coban salatasi) — diced tomatoes amended by cukes, scallion, onions, parsley, and bell pepper in a lemon vinaigrette, topped with a light snowfall of feta cheese. The tomatoes are under a lot of pressure to perform in this dish, and sad to say, they didn't: They were nearly tasteless, hard supermarket-style globe tomatoes, and June is not yet their season. The dressing needed more acidity for "oomph" to compensate for their blandness. "This time of year," said Marty, "the only tomatoes worth anything are little ones, cherry or grape tomatoes." "Yeah, even if you leave the regular ones on the counter, they never ripen and sweeten," added the Lynnester. Oddly, the leftovers of this salad improved greatly during two nights in the fridge, allowing the dressing to soak in and saturate the veggies.
The best of our entrées by far was a Turkish specialty, Ali Nazik. It features small, richly seasoned cubes of charbroiled beef served on a warm bed of tart, creamy patliçan (pronounced "PAHT-lee-jahn") salad, mashed eggplant mixed with yogurt and plenty of garlic. It comes with grilled tomato and grilled slices of slightly spicy red pepper. It all works together, with a fine contrast between the chewy, salty meat and lush, garlicky eggplant. (The eggplant is also available separately on the meze list.) "I'd come back for this dish," said Lynne, who lives nearby, and probably will do just that.
Shrimp kebabs came in second. The shrimps were well seasoned if quite salty, and reasonably tender. Like nearly all other entrées, they were accompanied by fluffy basmati rice, pita, hummus (standing in for the baba ghanoush promised on the menu with the seafood dishes), and the fine house salad, a lively mixture of greens, tomatoes, cukes, onions, and (in this plate alone) a few whole basil leaves.
The lamb shish kebab was flavorful with a marinade and charring, but dry and rather tough. It set Marty, Dave, and me to reminiscing about Sayyat Nova, an exquisite Armenian restaurant in Greenwich Village, way back when I was a teen beatnik, thrilled to taste this new cuisine with my dad and stepmom. That restaurant's rendition had a subtle, garlic-perfused olive-oil marinade for large leg of lamb chunks charred outside but rosy inside. At Pasha, the chunks are smaller and cooked medium (pinky-brown) inside, and the marinade is more assertive, possibly, judging by the result, including an acidic, tenderizing component like lemon juice. "I think the meat's been marinated too long," said Dave. "The texture on the exterior, just under the char, is a bit mealy." "And the lamb doesn't have much lamb flavor," Marty observed. "I don't know whether that's because it's cooked too well done or if the lamb itself is lacking."
The food is excellent.Pasha has both Lebanese and Turkish dishes. We tried this restaurant after the review DELICIOUS.First time we have visited during lunch time and had a chance to try their $5.oo Sandwiches (lunch speacial),second time visited at dinner time Great kebabs and great Baklava. Friendly servers, and great ambiance.
Food was perfect, I loved that Ali Nazik dish. Here is a little comment... You are not suppose to add any sugar to Turkish Coffee or mix it, mud is for your Fortune reading if you decide to. When you are ordering Turkish Coffee ask for it with the sugar amount you desire. Hard, Medium, Sweet. Over all really good artical!! Everybody needs to experience it once immo...
ps: Grilled Egg plant salad was my favorite.
Has anyone tried The Kebab Shop near Petco? They describe themselves as having the world's best "doner" kebabs and schwarma. See website at http://www.thekebabshop.com/index.html">http://www.thekebabshop.com/index.html


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My child, age 5, was diagnosed 6 months ago with type 1 and is currently in the honeymoon phase. Is there any merit to extracting some of her still functioning islets for preserving, and later cloning and re-injecting when a possible immune tolerance type cure can be realized to avoid graft-vs.-host-disease?
The short answer to your question is 'No'. Even supposing that you could isolate some active insulin producing beta cells either by biopsy or surgical removal of the tail of the pancreas and could then replicate them by whatever means, they would still preserve the genetic bias that provoked the autoimmune process in the first instance. In a way this is what happened when transplants from identical twins were carried out years ago and failed.
Nonetheless what you suggest may one day be possible especially as there are now significant hopes for what you call immune tolerance cures. I expect though that as these immunomodulatory procedures like vaccination with insulin linked to the mucosal carrier protein, B chain fragments, isoforms of Glutamic acid decarboxylase and DiaPep277 are explored they will be targeted at genetically high risk subjects, prediabetics or those with LADA (Late Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) rather than at established diabetics as a preliminary to some form of transplantation. If you have access to a medical library you might be able to look at a good review of this theme in Diabetes Reviews, Volume 7, no 3, page 154, 1999.
In the meantime I think that you can look forward to some kind of external artificial pancreas in which a glucose sensor is safely linked to a pump and there is always a hope for islet cell transplantation. One of the latest prospects being explored in New Zealand is one in which porcine islets are pretreated with nicotinamide and the encapsulated for intraperitoneal injection. If this worked it could be relatively inexpensive and there would be plenty of available tissue.
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Will Shenton
The Bay Area music scene is, and will likely always be, inextricably linked to local politics and economics. As people decry the role of gentrification in the mass exodus of artists from San Francisco, Oakland and the rest of the East Bay finds itself undergoing similar changes. Rents are too damn high, and the cultured weirdos who keep their respective cities interesting simply can't afford it anymore. Yet despite all the setbacks, the creative scene in the Bay is as vibrant as ever—if you know where to look. Oakland's newest label, OIM Records, is determined to keep it that way.
Founded as a collaboration between local concert guru Sarah Sexton, musician Angelica Tavella, and producer Jeff Saltzman, OIM takes its name from Sexton's booking and promotions company Oaktown Indie Mayhem. In the year since the label's inception, they've signed acts as diverse as Hot Flash Heat Wave, Foxtails Brigade, TV Heads, and Lila Rose, among others, and today are excited to announce the addition of The Tambo Rays to the family. The Oakland-based brother-and-sister act will be releasing new music with OIM this summer, and we've been told not to miss their upcoming show at The Independent in SF on Friday, July 8 with Midi Matilda and Panic is Perfect.
I met Sarah for a cup of coffee on Telegraph to talk about the birth of OIM Records, how she ended up in the Bay Area music biz in the first place, and the challenges of feeling responsible for artists (and, in many ways, an entire scene) that you truly love.
ThrdCoast: How did you end up in Oakland?
Sarah Sexton: I'm from the South, I'm a southern child. I was born in Texas, raised back and forth between Alabama and Florida. I finished school early, around 16, and was not doing well down there [laughs]. I knew I needed to get out of there and away from all those crazy people, so I decided to go to art school and randomly picked Seattle. I hadn't been to that area of the US, and it seemed really cool. It totally blew my mind, life is just so much better out here. Like, this is the West Coast, and the West Coast is badass. Cool people, the police weren't as bad—I mean, the police would just harass kids down south. Seattle was a far cry from that. I mean, they have a weed festival [laughs].
So I stayed there for a couple of years, and then made my way down here. The plan was to go to Berkeley, and somehow I ended up in Richmond for over three years. Not The Richmond in San Francisco, mind you. Richmond [laughs]. It was a little crazy. So, right off the bat I didn't really see the appeal of the Bay Area. And then I split up with my partner at the time, and he had always said, "No Oakland, it's too dangerous." To which I always said, dude, we're in Richmond [laughs]. So I found a place in downtown Oakland, before it was like a million dollars for a closet, and I just fell in love with Oakland. I was like, holy shit, this is the fuckin' Mecca. That was in 2007.
I started going to shows, getting out and meeting people, and finally building a friend network out here. I was really inspired by how much art and music and creativity there was out here. I was always an art kid, and I mostly did painting and writing—it's funny, I always loved music, but it was never my art form. I used to organize poetry slams, and I was really into it. We even had a few poets from our events go to national competitions. So I always loved building family by helping people share art and their love for art. It was already in my blood to bring people together for that sort of thing, and when I started getting into the scene out here I broke into it by screening independent films and putting together art shows.
I started doing these shows every other month where I'd come up with a theme and I'd bring together 30 or so artists in all different mediums. We'd have a chef come in, we'd screen videos, we'd do dance and performance art, and it ended up being basically a four-hour, immersive variety show. They were badass, people loved them. Unfortunately, they didn't really end up making financial sense, since I was working to put them on and I was lucky if they broke even. So I needed to find some other outlet, and I knew someone who was looking to put on shows at their cafe.
The musicians were always the artists at these events who kept coming back and clamoring for more. There weren't enough cool spots to play. So I started booking shows about once a month, at Rooz Cafe and at Actual Cafe, and then eventually at Awaken Cafe on Broadway. Our first sample of shows at Awaken did really well, so the owner offered me a full-time job as their music booker. I did that for about two and a half years with my booking company, Oaktown Indie Mayhem, and then I was just spent. I couldn't do it anymore. I learned a lot about the scene, but it was exhausting [laughs]. It's been kind of hard stepping out of that world, but now I'm just putting that energy towards the label.
TC: So how did OIM Records come to be?
SS: I met Angelica [Tavella] because she wanted to do a music crawl, Oakland Drops Beats, which she started in I think 2014. I participated in it with her for the first couple of years. Inevitably, over time, I just had too much going on and dropped off of ODB, but it worked as the driving force behind our friendship. We really jived with one another.
That summer, she was working on her EP with our third partner, Jeff Saltzman. They also jived really well, and that first EP was badass. She kept in touch with him about the Oakland scene, and he was looking into it as well. Jeff started in entertainment law, but he spent a decade or so managing metal bands. He helped build up Testament, he produced records for Blondie, he produced The Killers' Hot Fuss… he's done a lot of very cool shit. So he's got a really cool and diverse background in music, and he was ready to work with some local folks. He was sick of LA [laughs].
Angelica suggested that we meet, since she knew I was really into the Oakland scene and that he was looking for something in that vein, and we immediately hit it off. He's like an older man version of me [laughs]. Or I'm a younger girl version of him, whatever. He's a very interesting character. So we decided to do this compilation together, and we had a lot of fun on it and wanted to keep working together. We started to put together the idea of starting a label, and we were wondering what to call it. Nothing was coming up, and finally he suggested OIM, after my company. It just felt right. Ever since then, I've been slowly redirecting my energy towards the label.
TC: Who do you guys have signed so far?
SS: We just announced our signing of Hot Flash Heat Wave, which we're really excited about. We have an LP in the works with them that is fucking incredible. It's dreamy and lo-fi, but still really clean… oh man, they just croon. So we're very excited about that, the LP will be coming out in late 2016 or early 2017. We're not gonna rush it [laughs]. We have Be Calm Honcho on the label as well, they're this great, summery pop group with an amazing vocalist. You have to see them live. They're a three-piece, but they feel so big and they have a great energy. We're going to be releasing our first song with them on the OIM compilation, and it's so good. I think people are gonna really, really love it. All their songs have such great hooks, they're so catchy, you can't help but just get stuck in their sound. We also have another single and a video with them coming out in August. Again, really amazing.
Then we've got TV Heads, which is Angelica's project. It's her, her partner, and a friend, they all grew up together. We just released their debut single called "Chin Up" on Impose, which is just gut-wrenching, it's so good. They're indie rock, indie pop, but they have this really deep sadness, almost turmoil behind all the synths. You can feel the pain and the light at the end of the tunnel all at the same time. Their EP is coming out next week, and they're about to kick off a pretty big West Coast tour to support it.
Foxtails Brigade is also on the label, they're brilliant. If you don't know much about them, Laura's got a really interesting background. Her dad's a horror film director, so she grew up in this totally weird environment, and you see it in her. She's like this little porcelain doll meets Wednesday Addams. All of her stuff has this dark twist on it, you almost expect her to start singing some cute little folk song and then threaten to kill you all in the same breath. Just a little murdery [laughs]. They've been such unbelievable artists to work with. Theirs was the second full-length we put out, and they've been there every step of the way. They've really been a template for all the new artists we're signing, that this is a team and a family and we're all in it together.
Then there's Whiskerman, their album was our first full-length release. It's a beautiful piece of work. I'm really grateful that it was our first. Of course, there's also Lila Rose, we just put out a single with her a few months ago. It was particularly special to me, because Lila and I have been close friends for several years. That song really ended up feeling like the anthem for our new year.
One of the big things we thought about prior to starting OIM was, if you don't have a ton of money going in, what are you really offering to these artists? Because that's a big part of it, you need money to be able to do the things you want to do. As a band, unless you have a lot of time, you need a publicist. Even if you have a studio, you need the engineer, you need the mixer… there are just so many things that cost money. So as a label, you have to be a resource to these artists. You're their support system, and I think all that stuff is imperative. Being able to say, "I don't know how to do this, let me check with the team," is a big deal for a band.
I can say this generally about art, but specifically with music, there are a number of times I can point to in my life and say, "that album kept me alive." Whether it was being profoundly sad and needing something to help me through it, or the happy moments, when I needed an outlet to just dance and celebrate and put a smile on my face, music has always been there. So, even though it has been a ton of work, it just makes more and more sense the deeper I get into it.