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Updates to the May 13th
Response to SAG/AFTRA
In The Aftermath of the
Commercial Agents' Meeting of May 11, 2015
"Best in the Biz" Initiative
On the 13th of May, I made a post to this blog that was a reaction to a meeting held between commercial talent agents and staff from SAG/AFTRA two days previously. In my post, I expressed frustration and a great deal of cynicism about the Union's new initiative: "The Best in the Biz" and specifically, the Union's plan of action during Phase 1 of that initiative. That post can be found here:
This post begins with a point by point examination of some of my rhetoric in that original post, then segues into some new thoughts on commercial talent representation. In the interim since that first post, I have had the opportunity to speak with Gary Saxe of the New York SAG/AFTRA office and he has done a great deal to allay my impatience, frustration and cynicism.
First, I would like to re-state something that I hope was very clear in my first post: I fully support the concept of collective bargaining and I see the actors' unions as important and necessary. I also would like to restate that the practice of working "off the card" is damaging to both the individual performer and the entire membership. I respectfully request that this be borne foremost in mind when reviewing my first post or reading what is to follow here.
Gary Saxe's notes regarding my post of 13 May were extensive; our conversation lasted over two hours. He had objections to some of my characterizations of events; he disputed some points I had presented as facts, and he admitted that there may have been some material that was less than well-presented in the commercial agents' meeting with SAG/AFTRA of May 11, 2015.
His very first objection was my characterization of the Union's tactical approach to the membership, their agents and the casting community as being "an aggressive list of demands". He gently pointed out to me that they are simply looking for some cooperation. It is clear that he is looking for some support here and I recognize that my tone was unduly aggrieved.
We then discussed a specific list of statements I had made, some of which do deserve some mitigation, even if they do not merit outright retraction. As Gary responded to my points one by one, I feel it's appropriate to discuss them in the same way:
"Union work is shit-work"
The first of my assertions was that the Union "gets 16.8 per cent of your fee" when work is done under the Union's jurisdiction. Gary pointed out to me that that figure is the Pension and Health amount that accrues to the actor's own account and benefit.
That is a fair point to call me on. After all, the costs of health care insurance have gone up considerably over the past decade since the time that the P&H contribution was roughly half what it is now. No one needs to explain that to a small-business owner who is trying to provide health insurance to his staff on the basis of an unchanged ten percent commission structure. And, although agents benefit from the Union's annual Cost of Living adjustments in the contracts, it shouldn't come as any surprise that the costs of doing business in New York (health insurance being one) seem to be outstripping the COLA by a substantial amount. Perhaps my frustration was due to some ancillary factors.
Gary also pointed out that, although the non-Union "rates" I cited may seem respectable, there are many more instances of non-Union fees being de minimus when compared to rates negotiated in Union-administered contracts. To this, I have no clear-cut response, except to say that I am not advocating or even suggesting that a Union performer go back to the minor leagues because the rates are good; my entire thesis is that these employers, the ones who can pay Union parity, need to be organized.
"Dry up the non-Union talent pool."
In my conversation with Gary, he took exception with my use of the word "Union pollster" in connection with the reporting of a casting director's suggestion that the Union "dry up the non-Union" talent pool. Again, I don't really have a clear-cut response; I'll gladly entertain alternative suggestions for the word-choice. The fact that the concept was introduced to our meeting with a straight face was and remains ironic.
And I ask to be forgiven for the "Port Authority" hyperbole that I borrowed nearly whole-cloth from Sondheim…conversely, he wasn't wrong!
"Organize Casting Directors and Managers"
In this case, I may have mis-heard the intention. Gary assured me that the Union is simply looking for some understanding and support from CDs and managers. I am, however, still hard-pressed to think of reasons why Casting Directors would want to provide information about their non-Union clients and projects to anybody. As an agent, it's nearly impossible to extract that from them in the course of working on the projects, Union or non-! And I'm sure that the memories of angry picket–lines at non-Union auditions during the strike of 2000 are painful. The whole conversation is an emotional and professional minefield.
"Historical genesis of Financial Core"
I've read enough of the case-law on Fi-Core to make my head explode and it's a small fraction of what's gone through the courts over the years. The one reference that keeps getting made is the reference to "free speech", in both a literal and figurative context. Because it's such a hot-button and even lawyers can't put a finger on it, I'm not going to try. But one observation I'd like to make is that the Union should not be treating those who have felt Fi-Core as necessary as irredeemable sinners with no way back. There should be a way to "heal" Fi-Core members and a means of bringing them back to the fold, rather that assigning them permanent "post-member" status. By driving them away forever, you assure that the non-Union world will continue to have viable alternatives.
"'Best in the Biz' is consistent with 'More in the Biz'"
I know I wasn't the only one in the room to have heard it this way. There was definitely the impression that as many "pre-members" as possible be encouraged to join the Union's ranks. It is a natural, logical extension of the "pre-member" label being adopted for non-Union performers, as well as a natural inference of the vision of "drying up the non-Union talent pool" discussed earlier. Gary told me that wholesale enlistment was not the point at all. He assured me that it is a select group of top-notch "pre-members" that they are targeting. I am heartened to know that excellence is still the stated aspiration in determining membership.
There was a lot of actual agreement with my reasoning in the closing two pages of my post. The main issue Gary seemed to have was my cynicism and my lack of confidence in the Union's commitment to the organizing process.
Dear Reader, I have to say that I have been doing this Union representation thing for thirty-three years, and this has historically and consistently been the Achilles' Heel of SAG and AFTRA. It could be said that, if the Unions had done this work more effectively during the late 80's and through the 90's; if they hadn't completely missed the implications of the cable and internet markets during those markets' formative years, the strike of 2000 might not have done so much damage to the relationship between the industry and the Union. I'm not salting old wounds or playing the blame-game…I'm giving voice to the frustration of watching a business that used to be collegial, fun and productive become mean, divisive and unrewarding. And you might say that, yes, I've grown a little cynical about the Unions' perennial lack of effectiveness and traction in the hard work of organizing the commercial arena.
But the encouraging nugget here is that Gary Saxe has over a decade's experience at doing exactly this: organizing performers' employers. This is the good news.
Now, pay attention, because here's the part that's a little tough to wrap your head around:
Perhaps the Union commercial talent agencies have some responsibility to share in these historical shortcomings. By not having non-union departments, have we allowed the market to flourish out of sight? Have we allowed or encouraged the development of a "dark web" of talent and advertisers that exists totally underground and out of our control and knowledge? By turning our backs to it, have we effectively drawn a veil over the non-Union world that hides its activities? A curtain that allows advertisers to quietly slip in and out of sight? By not "owning" the entire process; owning it from Port Authority to the sound stage, are we possibly ceding control of the talent industry as a whole?
If the Major League Baseball Players' Association (MLBPA) had demanded that no franchised Major League Baseball team have a minor-league team, and if the MLBPA had forbidden minor-league scouting of college talent, might they, too, have lost control over the industry of big-league baseball? Because it's more than likely that, simply because the MLB teams control the means of access to the MLBPA's ranks, it remains the "only game in town". The integration of these two very different platforms (majors vs. minors) is, perforce, locked. A player simply cannot become a member of the Union without having been identified by and having played in the MLB-owned minors first and conversely, there are, to my knowledge, no MLB players who are not members of the MLBPA; if there are exceptions, they only prove the rule.
It therefore stands to reason that, if a talent agency that is a Union supporter has been representing a non-union performer to the non-Union market, the moment that performer is offered a Union contract, she can be properly transitioned to Union status. If, on the other hand, they have, up until that point been (and continue to be) represented by a non-Union agent or manager, the chances of that happening are slim to none, why would the rep want to give up that meal ticket? And, given the financial challenges currently experienced by new members (articulated in my post of May 13), there exists further dis-incentive for qualified "pre-members" to join.
The point to this logic is that SAG/AFTRA's goal should be to "own" the entire business of persuading, performing and presenting. SAG/AFTRA's "command and control" should extend downward into the profession in the same way that Major League Baseball's extends nearly to Little League. Anyone doing work outside the Union's aegis and jurisdiction should be in that position because SAG/AFTRA will not have them; even working that business sector "at the Union's pleasure" if you will.
This would be a compelling reason for an advertiser to be a signator and a tool that a Union organizer could wield with authority. Because the answer is still the same: organizing the industry.
And this integrated, locked system is what Gary Saxe needs to take to the advertising industry.
My conversation with Gary was collegial and friendly. He was generous of his time and of his concern and attention to my complaints and accusations. I am grateful to him for being inclusive and not confrontational and at the same time dutifully pointing out his difficulties with some of my claims and my rhetoric.
Thank you, Gary.


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There is a rising demand for marquee hire in Sydney because of weddings and holiday celebrations. Another thing to celebrate about is the engagement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, an American actress. The wedding is expected to take place in spring of 2018. The public is now waiting who among the Aussies are going to receive wedding invitations from the couple.
If the royal protocol is to be followed, Prince Harry will surely send an invite to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's way together with his wife, Lucy. Wedding invite will also come to the residence of Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove along with Lady Cosgrove, his wife.
It is also well known that Prince Harry, currently 33 years old, has a lot of friends in Australia. He has Aussie celebrity friends and soldiers who he spent time with while he was training in the Perth as well as Darwin. He spent a decade serving as a British Army officer which ended in 2015.
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Ms. Rieden also said that soldier friends are surely coming because he spent a month in the defence force in Australia. Kylie, the pop princess, is also expected to come because she is known to be close to Harry and the royal family. Guests list might also include Lady Pamela Stevenson, comedian who is now a psychologist, and Kathy Lette, an Australian author.
Next year, Sydney will be hosting the Invictus Games and Harry is known to be close with the local organisers of the event which is intended for wounded veterans. Harry made acquaintance with some of them as he was in Sydney this June along with the Australian veterans who are undergoing training as they are going to compete at the 2017 games to be held in Toronto.
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Via The Daily Caller
The Department of Homeland Security has formally classified activities of so-called anti-fascist or "antifa" groups as "domestic terrorist violence," according to sources and documents obtained by Politico.
The news comes on the heels of antifa violence that erupted against peaceful supporters of Donald Trump and others antifa accused of, often falsely, being white supremacists or Nazis, The L.A. Times reported.
According to Politico, unreported documents from a 2016 joint intelligence assessment by DHS and the FBI described that by April 2016, officials claimed that "anarchist extremists" were the root cause of the violence at public demonstrations against many different targets and were assessed for attacking law enforcement and government entities in the name of fighting racism, fascism, social injustice and "the capitalist system."
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Antifascist groups were already classified with "domestic terrorism" organizations by New Jersey's Office of Homeland Security.
New Jersey already tagged them as a domestic terrorist organization.
They are bilious little terrorist thugs who hate America, the Constitution, freedom of speech (except for their own), straight white people (except for the tokens in their ranks), and capitalism (they're unemployed and living in their parent's basement). They're pro-illegal alien, pro-muzzie terrorist, New World Order/One World Government, and they admit they were indoctrinated on college campuses and universities.
One of their leaders, Mark Bray, author of "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook" , thinks violence is perfectly acceptable when people disagree with their malfeasance.
Their manifesto makes it clear.
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Nevermind if Hurricane Florence disrupted some flights, and if the air is so muggy and humid that hair stick out in odd waves on everyone's head and even the best foundation melts and starts flowing down faces in big – unflattering – drops. Fashion Week calls for the city to be on its best behaviour and for the fashion crowd (still hangovered from the finale party in London) to be in their best outfits.
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Two are the main news: the first is that Alessandro Michele has decided to do some travelling and orphaned Milan of the Gucci show, which will take place next week in Paris. Everyone is heartbroken. Everyone except, presumably, Alessandro Michele's fellow designers and competitors who can finally enjoy a Gucci free stage which might leave them a bit more room to shine. The second big news is that the Italian fashion chamber, which organises fashion week schedule, was probably concerned with our overweight and lack of physical activity and took the matter in its hands by dislocating shows all over the city and forcing us to run pretty much all the week: Thank you guys.
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Back to the shows. Spring Summer 19 sees the return on board of, Byblos under the shiny new art direction of Manuel Facchini. Facchini decided to celebrate by putting together a show which paid homage to freedom of expression: inspired by the Burning Man – the infamous festival that has been rocking the Nevada Desert every year since 1986, the collection mixes hippie references and futuristic tech garments, fringes and parkas, psychedelic elements and fluidity, in a whirl of bright colours and neon tints: "No boundaries, no restraints".
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When you think of Campbell County High School you likely think of drugs, the school shooting, teenage pregnancy, or fights, or possibly all of the above. But my experience has been nothing of the such.
As for my education at CCHS it has been full of academic interest, growth, and a few teachers along the way that have changed my life forever.
As my years at CCHS conclude I have so much to say about my experience.
As for my AP United States History class… I developed my analysis skills through much practice with documents and writings. We engaged on the daily basis in enriching conversations about past and current events. We were encouraged to discuss our view points in an academic and logical manner, until Mrs. Browning was just one of us, we learned by our discussions among the group as a whole. There is something special about a teacher that is willing to learn things alongside students, and allows thoughts to be freely heard under her supervision. Two of the most important things that came to pass by the duration of the year-long course was something Mrs. Browning does so well at teaching: to weigh both viewpoints in order to reach the most practical conclusions about some facet of life or historical events. And most likely my favorite take-away was the mental timeline I developed through reading the entire APUSH textbook. While also in the class I learned how much I valued academic friends/conversations over "popular" friends/conversations. The way in which I typically evaluate a course and/or a teacher is by the atmosphere and experience they create within their classroom. Mrs. Ann Browning, you did just that, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Nothing like a lady who will host her AP class, after her cardio class, the night before the AP exam to watch Hip Hughes give an overview of the entire course. SO grateful!
As for my spanish classes… Although it was merely an introduction to the fundamental aspects of the language, the year following the course I returned for a week in rural Mexico. I understood so much more than I would have expected and was also able to stand before a Spanish gathering and give a somewhat-confident introduction in the spanish language. Also I was given plenty of practice with translators, hearing the spanish language spoken by those you love is so awesome. It was so exciting because it felt as though a new world was semi-accessible due to my high school spanish class taught by Ken Hunley.
As for my AP English Literature and Composition class, and ENGII & ENGIII courses taught by Mrs. Lisa Copeland… Oh where do I possibly begin! Everyone who knows me knows that I will sing the praises of any class taught by Mrs. Copeland. I have never in my life seen anyone work as hard and put as much time in as she does. May I begin with that every day I was privileged to be in her classroom (which was three years) she made it purposeful. When I reflect on those three years, there was not a day that she slacked off, not a day she did not go above and beyond. Folks, this is no joke or overstatement! I want to highlight some of the treasures she has taught me, unintentionally. I truly have learned that if I am to attach my name to an essay or work I have created, I am to work as hard as possible to make it something worthy of that. She is the incarnation of that. It is infectious, I have spent many hours crafting an essay, that in the grand scheme of things does not mean much, because I know she is going to be reading it and I do not want to give her something that is not worth her time spent reading it. Through her diligent, ever so consistent teaching my writing skills have blossomed, improved ten-fold. I have an appreciation for literature. Due to her classes I have read 39 works of literature. And the discussions, oh the discussions. Especially when it is a text I have been excited about I can hardly wait to get together as a group and discuss or tell her something that was significant while reading. I feel completely prepared for college. In fact my older sister attends the University of Tennessee and she confidently sends me essays to revise for her upper level courses. The experience in her class is priceless. I cannot express that enough with words that could do it justice. Has it been hard? Heck yes. Has it been worth it? More so than I could say. The last thing I will put forth in admiration of her and her classroom may be the most significant of all. As we were days away from the AP exam and analyzing potential prompts she said something so profound. (Side note: to make this statement make sense, generally within these prompts under all of the academic wording they are asking how the speaker said it, as in techniques, and why they did, what does that mean to the work as a whole). AP readers apparently grade students on what they can do well, the students may not explicitly say the speaker used a metaphor, but if the student conveys that a comparison of two unlike things has been used and can make sense of it they give credit. Mrs. Copeland said "it is great if you can name the techniques, the hows, but if you can't express why they did what they did than it does not mean much". So wow. I began thinking and applying this to the way I read scripture and the way I think about life questions.
Example: The hows to nature: the incredible way in which cellular processes take place and chemistry and atoms and everything we can't see with the naked eye (science). The whys to nature: because it is merely here? Or because God uses the "hows" to make the "whys", like that the vast complexities of nature are here to be enjoyed by humans. Hows can't stand alone, and whys don't make much sense without the hows. It feels like a developed way of thinking. All because of literature class.
These are the things that will go with me far beyond high school.
For those who made it that way, I say thank you although that would never say enough! So much of me is due to you.
And thank you to my family that has been and are the foundation in which incredible teachers have been able to build upon.
As for my education at CCHS, it is one I will be proud of and forever grateful for.
Go cougars!


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Book Review: The Hunger Games
Book Title: The Hunger GamesAuthor: Suzanne Collins Publisher: Scholastic Press ISBN: 978-0439023528
Reviewed by: Sophie
Katniss Everdeen's father dies when she is 11 and she is forced to take responsibility of her family.
Five years later when her younger sister, Primrose, is chosen for The Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take her place, knowing that Prim would surely die.
I recommend this book to people 12 and older.
There are also other books in this series, including Catching Fire and Mockingjay.


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All classes will be running as normal up to, and including, Thursday 2nd April. Our term dates will then be as follows:
Thursday 2nd April – Thursday 9th April: NO CLASSES
Friday 10th April: all classes restart as normal including Saturday children's classes.
We have also now confirmed the following dates when we are not teaching during the summer term:
Friday 24th – Monday 27th April: NO CLASSES due to London Marathon on 26th April! Please see our fundraising link http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DarrenDancingJones
Thursday 7th May – NO CLASSES due to polling in the hall.
Friday 22nd May – Thursday 28th May: NO CLASSES. Back to normal on Friday 29th May, all classes running as normal from this date, including all Saturday children's classes.


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Empirical Methods in International Trade
Essays in Honor of Mordechai Kreinin
Edited by Michael G. Plummer
Chapter 12: NAFTA and the Broader Impacts of Trade Agreements on Industrial Development: When 'Second-Order Effects' Dominate
Robert K. McCleery and Fernando De Paolis
Robert K. McCleery and Fernando De Paolis 1. INTRODUCTION The genesis of this chapter is two-fold. On the theory side, we have read with interest the theoretical work of Arndt, Deardorff, Jones, Kierzkowski and others on the international segmentation of production processes.1 What follows formalizes some of the ideas first (to our knowledge) laid out by Clark Reynolds, on what he termed 'production sharing.'2 This chapter is meant to be a first step towards looking at some of the empirical implications of that theory.3 We hope this line of research will ultimately contribute to both this largely theoretical discussion and the empirical debate regarding trade, foreign investment, wages and jobs.4 Second, we have been working on and reading NAFTA retrospectives for several years. Many reviews seem to paint an exceedingly bright picture of both NAFTA's impact on the member economies and the forecasting success of NAFTA modelers.5 We feel that these assessments largely overstate the success of the predictions, particularly in a microeconomic sense of predicting 'winners and losers' at the sectoral level, and hence overstate the discipline's understanding of the impacts of PTAs (preferential trade agreements) in general and NAFTA in particular. Modelers can only be deified if we compare those modeling forecasts to straw men such as predictions made by Choate and Perot. To make an analogy, this is like crediting modern weather people for making better forecasts than people with signs predicting the apocalypse, even though their sophisticated methods performed somewhat worse than the prediction that tomorrow's...
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Turkmenistan's new international airport in Ashgabat is replacing its existing airport facilities, and a new terminal is being constructed to cope with the country's growing passenger volumes. The terminal is expected to handle around 14 million domestic and international travellers, and will benefit from Vanderlande's automated passenger checkpoint – SCANNOJET.
In January 2015, Vanderlande was selected by main contractor Polimeks Insaat to be its baggage handling supplier of choice. In March 2016, it was also awarded the contract for the supply of automated passenger checkpoint systems.
Polimeks Insaat chose SCANNOJET for its quality and reliability, modular and aesthetic design, and competitive price. In addition, it can facilitate future upgrades to match changing business requirements.
The innovative SCANNOJET solution will help Ashgabat improve its security processes and throughput, while enhancing the passenger experience and reputation of the airport. It will also help Ashgabat reduce its operational costs.


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Every Third Saturday of the Month!
THIS MONTH - All Characters are from upcoming shows in Toronto Fringe 2016!
Perfect Match is an Improv Comedy Show where we bring the characters and the audience decides how they come together. The show has two parts.
In the first part, eight improvisers will perform scripted character monologues. They might be from dramas, comedies, dance shows. Whatever they are, they will let you meet and get a feel for the character.
In second part, the audience will decide which characters from the first round they'd like to see perform improvised scenes together. Any pairing can happen as long as the audience is convinced they'd be the Perfect Match!
Show is June 18th at 8PM
The Social Capital Theatre Upstage
(Formerly Black Swan 3rd Floor)
Tickets $5 at door (Doors Open 7:30PM)
Every Third Saturday of the Month!


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A new article in MSDN Magazine explores how to create, develop, and deploy a Windows Azure application in Visual Studio 2010. The article, Developing and Deploying Windows Azure Apps in Visual Studio 2010, describes the steps you'll take to get your application up and running in the cloud.
Here's a quick summary of what you'll find in the article.
How to Create a Cloud Service Project in Visual Studio
A Windows Azure role is an individually scalable component running in the cloud where each instance of a role corresponds to a virtual machine (VM) instance.
There are two types of role:
- A Web role is a Web application running on IIS. It is accessible via an HTTP or HTTPS endpoint.
- A Worker role is a background processing application that runs arbitrary .NET code. It also has the ability to expose Internet-facing and internal endpoints.
It is easy to add or remove roles in the cloud service after project creation has completed.
Data in the Cloud
To take advantage of the scaling nature of the cloud, you need to be aware of the new storage services. Windows Azure Storage provides scalable blob, queue, and table storage services, and Microsoft SQL Azure provides a cloud-based relational database service built on SQL Server technologies.
Blobs are used for storage of named files along with metadata.
The queue service provides reliable storage and delivery of messages.
The table service gives you structured storage, where a table is a set of entities that each contain a set of properties.
How to Debug
This MSDN Code Gallery page contains a number of code samples to help you get started with building scalable Web application and services that run on Windows Azure. You can walk through the code sample to learn to debug.
How to Deploy
Here's a good process to follow when deploying an application to Windows Azure:
- Get your application running locally in the Windows Azure Development Fabric using local storage.
- Run your application locally in the Development Fabric using a Windows Azure Storage Account.
- Run your application on Windows Azure using a Windows Azure Storage Account.
Moving to Azure Storage, Creating a Hosted Service
Upgrade you project to work against a Windows Azure Storage account in the cloud. This involves getting a storage account and making the configuration changes to run the Thumbnails service against your storage account. Executing locally but using cloud storage for data is a great way to ensure that your code will run when hosted on Windows Azure.
The article describes how to set up Azure storage and a hosting service, step-by-step.
Updating the Service Configuration
If you want to spin up additional instances of your service in anticipation of additional load, or shut down unused instances, you can do that by modifying the deployment configuration on the fly.
The Windows Azure Tools and Visual Studio 2010 make it easy to create, edit, configure, debug and deploy applications that run on Windows Azure. They allow you to leverage your existing skills with ASP.NET and with Visual Studio.
See Developing and Deploying Windows Azure Apps in Visual Studio 2010.
To learn more about Windows Azure, see:
- Windows Azure.
- Pricing Overview for special offers.
- Windows Azure Platform Training Kit - December Update
- Windows Azure Platform Training Course
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2019 SAFCEI Calendar
Featuring photography by local Cape Town/Garden Route artist Andrea Nixon
A little piece of useful feel-good reminding us that the increasingly valuable and vulnerable natural beauty in our world is nonetheless ever present, and needs our protection.
Proceeds from the sale of this calendar will go towards increasing awareness, understanding and appropriate action on eco-justice.
Features & format:
- SAFCEI-branded, with South African public holidays, lunar and seasonal cycles, and significant Earth days
- A4 size, opening to A3 (30cm x 42cm) with space for writing notes
- Printed on local eco-friendly satin-matte paper
- One month per view (13 months from January 2019 to January 2020)
Pricing & discounts:
- 1-4 calendars R190 each
- 5-9 calendars: 5% discount
- 10 or more calendars: 10% discount
Delivery preference:
- Courier within South Africa (R65 for up to 10 calendars)
- Collect from the SAFCEI office in Cape Town (The Green Building, Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park)
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Accessible, affordable, high quality programs are good for children, families and the economy. Investment in programs and services for young children is the backbone of a prosperous and sustainable society: "Economic analysis shows us that every dollar spent in the early years returns more than $2 to the economy," says Kerry McCuaig.
McCuaig, co-author of the Early Childhood Education Report, 2014, will be one of the speakers at a forum on Thursday, November 27 at the Songhees Health and Wellness Centre talking about Transforming the Patchwork of services for young children. Several experts will be sharing best practices and models from across Canada and BC, and considering how to improve the current service system to better meet the needs of families with young children.
Representatives from early childhood programs, school districts, municipal and regional government, business, the health sector, Aboriginal services, and funding organizations among others will gather to discuss how we can improve access, affordability, and quality, so that all young children in our region get the good start in life they need.
"Our current patchwork of services for families with young child is failing to meet the needs of today's families – we need to find creative solutions," says Colleen Hobson, Success By 6 Chair. "Parents are stretched for time, and coupled with added costs of child care and sometimes questionable quality, parents with young kids are struggling to get by. As a region, if we want communities that are strong and resilient, we need to ensure they are welcoming and liveable for families, which includes providing the services and supports that today's families need."
United Way Greater Victoria has been a partner with Success By 6 since its inception in 2004. "We are excited about this opportunity to work on a collective vision to ensure all families with young children have access to quality services when and where they need them. The early years lay the foundation for life, and giving young kids a good start is a great investment in our community," says Patricia Jelinski, CEO at United Way Greater Victoria.
The public is encouraged to attend the event. To purchase tickets to Transforming the Patchwork, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/transforming-the-patchwork-designing-services-that-work-for-todays-families-tickets-12391488275
For more information, please visit: successby6victoria.ca
- Date: Thursday, November 27, 2014
- Time: 8 am – 4:30 pm
- Where: Songhees Health and Wellness Centre, 1100 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC
- Cost: $35 at Eventbrite
For more information, please contact:
|Joanne MurrellSuccess by 6 ManagerPhone: 250-220-7386Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Success By 6, South Vancouver Island is a provincially funded initiative with the mandate to ensure that young children receive the positive early learning experiences they need to succeed throughout life. Success By 6 builds community through engaging citizens in building child and family-friendly neighbourhoods, and funding programs that include cultural resources, literacy, nutrition, child care, children's play, parenting and family skills development.
Success By 6 BC is a partnership of United Ways, Credit Unions of BC, the BC Government through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Aboriginal and community leaders.


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I'm Stefano Sandrini and I'm a software engineer from Brescia, Italy. This is my personal website.
In the last years I focused my experience on developing mobile solutions based on the iOS plaftorms, but I also have a deep experience in Java J2EE environments.
Lately I'm working mainly in digital publication projects for mobile, creating newstand apps or feed reader for important publisher in Italy, U.S.A. and Switzerland, on behalf of D-Share srl.
In the past I held the position of CTO and director of software development at Yakamoz srl, an italian based company that creates websites, enterprise web apps, mobile apps for the consumer market and for B2B.
I'm a father of two beautiful girls, a Husband of a beautiful wife, I'm an entrepreneur and an Apple products addicted.
In 2006 I got a University Degree at the School of Engineering of Brescia for the Telecommunication Systems course. My thesis was about "Nanosensors in photonic crystal slabs".
I got a high school certificate in Computer Science in 1999, so while I was studying at University I also worked on the development of various projects and that's why I continued in the software development area once i finished my college studies.
D-Share is an international company focused on digital publishing and media. Combining technological skills, comprehensive expertise in publishing business and unparalleled experience, D-Share collaborates with clients to explore new, advanced business models based on next generation technologies.
Here I take care of all aspects of iOS projects, you can find some of these projects in the "work" section of the web site.
I held the position of CTO at Yakamoz, when it was a young and creative company and had several areas of operation: communication strategies, ambient and guerrilla marketing, web development, iOS app development, Android app development, 3D animations and projections, 3D Games.
The thing I liked for most at Yakamoz was that I worked with many different people: Designers, Developers, 3D Artists and Photographers. It was exciting and the team was really good.
At some point, things started to move to a different target and the company decided to focus on things and strategies that I didn't like. So I left the company to start some new cool projects that I run on my own and with other great guys, and to work with some amazing customer.
At the moment, and before becoming CTO and partner at Yakamoz, I'm a software consultant for several years, with different kind of customers in many business sectors:
I mainly work in the areas of Milan, Brescia and Turin and I've been involved in the development of some startups based in the U.S.
I also worked as a developer for IBM Italia, in financial and bank areas, and BIP - Business Integration Partners, in projects for important international customers in the Milan area. In these projects I was a member of teams provided by MC3Informatica.
As a consultant I was an iOS developer for several startup, some of these based in the USA. Among these I may mention Tiltap (jointly held by H-Farm) and SaveTheMom .
I'm currently involved in a very interesting side project with my good friend Mauro Piccini, called "No Code". We develop mobile software solutions for enterprise, small business and consumer market.


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The New York Film Festival 56 is at Film Society of Lincoln Center, September 28 – October 14, 2018. #NYFF
The New York Film Festival is a well-rounded festival with something for everyone.
The Favorite (2018) by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos stars Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone and Olivia Colman as the Duchess of Marlborough, her servant and Queen Anne battling for dominance in 18th century England during the War of Spanish Succession (1701 – 1714).
The film screens on Friday, September 28. The 6 pm & 9 pm screenings in Alice Tully Hall will be attended by the director and cast members.
ROMA (2018), by Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, is an autobiographically-inspired, cinematographer's dream about a live-in nanny who holds together a middle-class family in 1970s Mexico City. This is the big Latin film. It's a Netflix release.
The film screens:
October 5
October 6 at 12 noon in Alice Tully Hall
At Eternity's Gate (2018) by Jewish artist Julian Schnabel, tells the story of the last days of Vincent van Gogh, starring Willem Dafoe.
The film screens on Sunday, October 12:
The Main Slate presents 30 features from around the world. In addition to opening night, the centerpiece, and closing night, the Latin films are:
A Faithful Man (2018) by French director Louis Garrel
La Flor (2018) by Argentine director Mariano Llinás
Happy as Lazzaro (2018) by Italian director Alice Rohrwacher
High Life (2018) by French director Claire Denis
The Image Book (2018) y French director Jean-Luc Godard
Non-Fiction (2018) by French director Olivier Assayas
Sorry Angel (2018) by French director Christophe Honoré
Too Late to Die Young (2018) by Chilean director Dominga Sotomayor
The Spotlight on Documentary features artist portraits and human rights issues.
What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire? (2018) by Italian director Roberto Minervini
Projections features film and video that push the boundaries of the moving image.
Roi Soleil (2018) by Catalan Spanish director Albert Serra
Revivals presents restored classics.
Enamorada (1946) by Mexican director Emilio Fernández
I Am Cuba (1964) by Russian director Mikhail Kalatosov
Neapolitan Carousel (1954) by Italian director Ettore Giannini
There are retrospectives of work by producer Dan Talbot, Pierre Rissient, and three documentaries on cinema.
Before the Revolution (1964) by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci
Straub-Huillet Program presents three shorts by French directors Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet.
Every Man for Himself (1980) by French director Jean-Luc Godard
My Dinner with Andrè (1981) by French director Louis Malle.
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) by Filipino director Lino Brocka
Shorts are, well, short.
Talks get renowned directors to talk about their work.
This Festival includes French filmmaker Claire Denis, Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, Italian director Alice Rohrwacher, Errol Morris (The Thin Blue Line), Jia Zhangke, and Argentine director Mariano Llinás
Convergence looks at innovative forms of interactive storytelling.
The 56th New York Film Festival poster is by Ed Lachman and French artist JR.
Pricing varies by section.Save money by becoming a member. There are student discounts.
Many events sell out. Buy early to make sure you get a seat.
Free events require a ticket from the venue's box office which opens one hour before the event. Lines form early.
Rush tickets are announced in the daily festival newsletter and on the festival web site the day before.
Festival passes are available from $350 – $20,000.
Alice Tully Hall
Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm
Day-off tickets must be purchased at the venue's box office.
Due to security, arrive at least 30 minutes early and don't bring any bags.
Film Society has two theater complexes across the street from each other on West 65th St.
1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
(at 65th St)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
144 West 65th St, New York, NY 10023
(South side between Amsterdam & Columbus)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
The Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center is Film Society's main box office.
You can grab a quick bite or have a glass of wine before your movie at the Indie Food and Wine café.
165 West 65th St, New York, NY 10023
(North side between Amsterdam & Columbus)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
The Walter Reade Theater is a 268-seat theater across the street from the Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center.
There is an entrance to Lincoln Center's Parking Garage on 65th St.


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The Russian system "GLONASS" will be able to determine the location of the object with an accuracy of meters, starting in 2020, said Deputy General Director of state Corporation "Rosatom" Mikhail Khailov at the meeting of the international Committee on global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), according to RIA Novosti.
Russia as a provider of global navigation satellite system "GLONASS" and a permanent member of the international Committee in 2016 acts as the host. The meeting is chaired by the state Corporation "Rosatom" with the support of the United Nations.
"We have a program to improve the accuracy of GLONASS system, which is designed for several stages. The next milestone in 2020. By 2020 without the use of functional add-ons we should reach an accuracy better than one meter", he said.
In the meeting of the GNSS is attended by about 200 members of delegations and international organizations from more than 30 countries representing the community of consumers of services of satellite navigation. On the agenda was the reports of the providers of navigation satellite systems, presentations on topical issues, expert seminar on "the Use of precision navigation in various sectors of the world economy", plenary meetings and meetings of the thematic working groups.


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The Rustic Charm of Burlap Table Runners
A table runner is a simple and inexpensive way to add an extra decorative touch to your table layout. They work for a variety of casual or formal dining events and come in a variety of sizes that can be placed on tables of any shape or length. Not restricted to events, runners can even see everyday use on any dining or coffee table.
One of the most popular materials for table runners is burlap. A burlap runner gives a rustic look that is ideal for a country-style theme, while still affording your table layout a luxurious presentation. The rustic style is perfect for outdoor events, as well as for bringing an outdoor atmosphere to an indoor function.
Burlap is a versatile material that works equally well as part of a variety of themes. The inclusion of other burlap accessories such as placemats and chair sashes can result in burlap as the main theme of your layout. Alternatively, a burlap runner can also be used as an accent for other fabrics or color schemes and with or without a tablecloth; the color and texture of burlap is ideal for use on the bare wood of a table.
Burlap is most often left as its natural tan color, with plain edges. However, it can be finished with a variety of edges and even be decorated with lace for a more delicate look. Faux burlap is also an option; usually made of polyester, these give the appearance of burlap but are both softer to the touch much easier to maintain. Although the natural tan color is popular, runners are available in a range of similarly muted colors, thus providing the same rustic charm but in a tone that is perhaps more easily matched to an existing theme. The flexibility of burlap table runners makes them a great addition to any table layout.


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Pope Francis Criticizes Catholic Church's Past Focus On Social Issues
Warns that the church must "find a new balance" or fall.
In his first in-depth interview, Pope Francis addressed why, unlike his predecessor, he has chosen to focus on social justice in his first year, instead of social issues such as abortion, birth control, and same-sex marriage.
"We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage, and the use of contraceptive methods," the pope said. "This is not possible. I have not spoken much about these things, and I was reprimanded for that. But when we speak about these issues, we have to talk about them in a context. The teaching of the church, for that matter, is clear and I am a son of the church, but it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time. The dogmatic and moral teachings of the church are not all equivalent. The church's pastoral ministry cannot be obsessed with the transmission of a disjointed multitude of doctrines to be imposed insistently. Proclamation in a missionary style focuses on the essentials, on the necessary things: This is also what fascinates and attracts more, what makes the heart burn, as it did for the disciples at Emmaus. We have to find a new balance; otherwise even the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel."
The pope also spoke candidly about the church's stance on homosexuality. "In Buenos Aires I used to receive letters from homosexual persons who are 'socially wounded' because they tell me that they feel like the church has always condemned them," Pope Francis said. "But the church does not want to do this. During the return flight from Rio de Janeiro I said that if a homosexual person is of good will and is in search of God, I am no one to judge. By saying this, I said what the catechism says. Religion has the right to express its opinion in the service of the people, but God in creation has set us free: It is not possible to interfere spiritually in the life of a person. A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: 'Tell me: When God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person?' We must always consider the person."
"The proclamation of the saving love of God comes before moral and religious imperatives," he said. "Today sometimes it seems that the opposite order is prevailing... The message of the Gospel, therefore, is not to be reduced to some aspects that, although relevant, on their own do not show the heart of the message of Jesus Christ."
Read the entire interview
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LiFe pack.
FIGURE 4. Small
hockey bot.
Drive assembly
be hard to build in the necessary
requirements for a long runtime
(i.e., a big battery) in the 7. 9" x
7. 9" dimensions allowed. As far
as I'm aware, no one has actually
built to the Junior specifications,
and since my bots would only
ever be competing against
themselves, I decided to build to
suit my requirements rather than
to meet Junior specs.
My first thought was to
simply build up a number of my
Trilobite kits, and then provide
them with simple scoops for
helping to catch and guide the
puck (Figure 2). Trilobite,
however, is designed for combat
and is much stronger than it
needs to be for hockey.
It also uses complex parts
and a lot of nutstrip — both of
which raise the cost and increase
the build time and complexity.
Furthermore, it does not have
enough space inside for a large
LiFe battery pack.
I wanted to use LiFe batteries
to reduce the dangers of a
battery fire, but they are larger
than the equivalent LiPo battery
and not available in as many
different pack sizes.
I looked at what was
available and decided to go for a
3S ( 9.6V) LFP26650P 2,600 mAh
pack, built by Robotic Power
Solutions (
pack.com). I've used their
Battlepacks for years with great
success. I ordered a single
pack for use in the prototype
(Figure 3).
The design (Figure 4) is
based around the motors and
electronics used in Trilobite but in
a chassis similar to that used in
my full sized hockey bots. The
main panels would be in 3/8"
thick UHMW.
This plastic is tough but easy
to work with. It's available in
strips of various widths; I chose to
use a standard size of 1-1/2 " as
the height of each panel. This will
greatly reduce the amount of
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A fire sprinkler company is suing one of its directors and shareholders, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and reckless misconduct.
Fire Protection Co. and its president, Charles Hrebic, filed a lawsuit Feb. 9 in Cook County Circuit Court against Jack Cousineau, the vice president of the company.
According to the complaint, Cousineau has become absent without leave and has failed to make sales in the past five years. Cousineau, the suit states, thwarted Hrebic's attempts to renew a line of credit for the company, but refuses to leave by selling his shares to Hrebic.
The plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages and repayment for the salary paid for Cousineau's removal from the company. They are represented by Ceasar A. Tabet, Mark H. Horwitch and Brent M. Ryan of Tabet Divito Rothstein in Chicago.
Cook County Court case number: 15CW02217.
This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed in Cook County Court. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note, a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt and represents only one side of the story.


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Matthew 21:15-16 (NASB)
15 But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that He had done, and the children who were shouting in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they became indignant16 and said to Him, "Do You hear what these children are saying?" And Jesus *said to them, "Yes; have you never read, 'Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies You have prepared praise for Yourself'?"
Last week we had the opportunity to meet and talk to the parents and children of the Asha House Children's Home. Asha house is a home for the neglected and abandoned children of India. Since opening its doors in March of 2007, Asha has taken in over 40 children into its family. The children come from brothels, villages, slums, and the streets of India. Many come from situations where they were going to be forced into slavery and prostitution.
In one day, the parents of Asha house, Victor and Simini have taught me so much. Their personal story is one of faith, perseverance, and divine providence. What I loved most about them was their love and honor for one another and their children. Each child was so kind and had the joy of the Lord. Simini shared her personal story with us as it related to her desire to have a child. Many doctors told her she could not get pregnant. Her children would surround her every night and pray for her to conceive and have the desires of her heart. Today she is a mom of a beautiful baby girl who is about two years old!
During our second year of marriage, I suffered a miscarriage. It has always been a desire of my husband's and I to have children. Doctors have told us that nothing is wrong and that I can have children. Nonetheless, it can be challenging (at times) simply waiting and trusting God's perfect timing. When you are in this process so many people volunteer their advice, prophecies, articles, and more. Although they are meant to be encouraging; this can often be a bit overwhelming.
After Simini shared her story, I felt like God was leading me to ask if her children could pray for me. A friend who I am with on this trip with was going to suggest this as well; which was confirmation.
I did not know what to expect when these children prayed for me in their language. Honestly, I just was being obedient to what I believed God was asking me to do. It is not that I didn't believe that God was not going to answer the previous prayers that were prayed. Nonetheless, I knew that this was another step of faith to allow these children to pray for me. As they begin to pray in their native tongue, I was in awe of their passion and faith. The prayers of these children invoked the presence of God. I was overwhelmed with gratitude that these precious children had linked their faith with mine and we were in agreement for God's perfect will to be done in my life. We must never underestimate the power of prayer in a child. Out of the mouth of babes, came the prayers of warriors.


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After her second time reading Green, Avery made a "moon map."
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After her second time reading Green, Avery made a "moon map."
Collaborative pretend play (also called "dramatic play") is essential for building language, learning everyday scripts, rules of play and social norms, perspective-taking, turn-taking and a host of other important early childhood skills. I thought Avery would love running a bakery, so I gathered all of her pretend baked goods which included an assortment of breads, cupcakes, a cake and a pie. I also threw in a couple of strawberries, measuring spoons and jars of jam and honey. A couple of other details that helped complete Avery's bakery counter were Nod blocks spelling out the word "bakery," a bell for customers to ring and hanging oven mitts. A rainbow felt garland added some colorful whimsy to the setting as well. We talked about the kinds of items that bakeries sell and how customers visit and buy things with money.
Sources: Play food collected over the last few years (from IKEA, Haba Toys, Pottery Barn Kids, Plan Toys), wooden trays (Plan Toys), cake stands (Macy's), oven mitts and apron (Anthropologie), bakery boxes (Susiecakes) and play money (Sanrio).
Green is a unique children's book that is also a remarkable work of literary art. In it, Laura Vaccaro Seeger presents various shades of green, each with its own charming story and within its own gorgeous painterly environment, and then weaves the greens together in an intriguing way, using die-cut pages. Avery enjoyed seeing the die-cut shapes change and transform, from leaves in a forest to fish under water on the next page. Inspired by the book, we collected different green materials for Avery to collage and explore (paper in different shades of green and varied textures, tissue paper, paper leaves, ribbon, washi tape and crayons). Avery and her dad collaborated to build a race car (one of Avery's interests at the moment). More information about Laura Vaccaro Seeger and her creative process can be found on her website. We eagerly look forward to this Caldecott author and illustrator's next book!
I gave Avery a sheet of blank white labels to color. Later, she had a good time sticking them onto another piece of paper (although she needed some help peeling the labels off the page). Then, she chose to color the page a little more.
I love how Avery decided to decorate the cover of her notebook one day.


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In films though, there have been a handful of comic book adaptations that I have enjoyed and maybe sometimes was able to enjoy more because I wasn't necessarily worried about the authenticity of the piece like I might have been if I had been a die hard fan of the source material.
I guess I connect with the action, the mystery element in some and aspects of the fantasy/sci-fi genre that these films inhabit.
One thing I would say is that I don't care one little bit for Hollywood attempting to make Batman (or any other familiar franchise for that matter) edgier, darker or more realistic because it's nonsense, in Hollywood terms I mean. At the end of the day it's about a man who dresses up as a bat and fights crime with improbably silly and bizarre villains. I don't care one iota about realism or their tortured souls, I want to see them kick some arse, chase some cars, destroy some stuff and make a few quips.
Hollywood doesn't really want to make anything too dark anyway because then the whole family can't see it and, mostly, their idea of dark and weird is Tim Burton, which tells you just about all you need to know.
I also think that origin stories tend to be the dullest part of a superhero franchise, which is odd when you consider the wealth of information you could put into them, but the reason is that most part 2s of superhero franchises are better than the first is that you can get passed the ponderous, simplistically philosophical reasons behind why they do what they do, you can by-pass the thin characters and the glaring plot-holes and just run with whatever good vs evil idea you want to.
With all that said and stated, when it comes to Batman Begins I think it stands up next to the Richard Donner Superman movie as a genuinely respectable attempt at an origin story that takes its time, tries to be layered, tries to make sense, features impeccable acting and looks stunning. The one thing it lacks, however is a sense of humour but maybe the Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher versions of the character had too much and this one needed to compensate.
It does take itself very seriously though and I couldn't care less about Liam Neeson's endless droning about the nature of battle or Michael Caine's nonsense teachings either. Christian Bale is wearing a large rubber bat costume and talking like Clint Eastwood and Tom Waits had a baby that chewed broken glass and smoked 50 a day! you are not all being as intelligent as you think you are!
Only Morgan Freeman's character has the good grace to realise the absurdity of everything and says everything with the sort of sly smile that makes you think he is savouring the words much like one would savour a nice creamy toffee.
Don't get me wrong, I like the film, I loved it when it came out but over time these things do not stand up to repeat viewings and you begin to see what talky, wanky hokum all of these films are. I am sure it doesn't help that we have been bludgeoned into a floppy and apathetic submission by 100s of these comic book adaptations and along with horror remakes and the over use of CGI in everything, they are one of the types of films I am completely getting sick of.
On the positive side, like I have said, it looks stunning and is directed with Christopher Nolan's genuinely impressive grasp of scenery, the further he gets into the city and the CGI landscapes however things become too muddled, too fake, too orange and rainy which is something I am really glad he corrected in Dark Knight. The acting too is exemplary throughout although some of the cast seem to think they are performing shakespeare they are so rigid and po-faced, still I am glad they cast who they did and even Katie Holmes isn't as atrocious as she could be, although if anyone is the weak link, it's her. Another problem Nolan fixed in Dark Night, now if he could just do something about Bale's ridiculous, annoying and bordering on hilarious Batman voice, we would be fine.
It is Christian Bale I feel sorry for because he really has very little to do, acting wise. He has more to do in this first one but even then it's a lot of tortured souly stuff followed by a lot of action man stuff, there's no great range. He does sort of stand out a bit and still hasn't knocked Michael Keaton off his top spot or Adam West for sheer nostalgia.
The set pieces are all fine but there isn't really one that stands out and the overall plan, in the climax, to purge and kill off a city by filling the water supply full of hallucinogenic poison, that only has effect ingested through the lungs, and then evaporating the water so that the hallucinogen fills the air, infects the people and makes them tear each other apart with fear is pretty much one of the most complicated, ridiculous, hole-ridden plans ever devised in the history of plans and I know for a fact Hannibal Smith from the A Team once devised a plan to escape from prison by building hot air balloons using bin bags, hair dryers and picnic chairs, so I know of what I speak.
Nolan is adept at making us go with all this rubbish as if it was high art and if anything defines his Batman movies and Inception it is this, his ability to polish and dress up the ludicrous and the laughable so that people the world over proclaim his genius.
Here's hoping I can one day get past that and enjoy these movies for what they are again, which are beautifully looking, well acted tellings of very very silly stories.
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We recently reported on the rumor that Netflix would make a run at this year's Oscars by acquiring the distribution rights to film festival darling The Square. Well, we were half right. Netflix has actually acquired the rights to two documentaries: The Square and The Short Game.
The Short Game, directed by Josh Greenbaum, follows a group of seven-year-old golfers aiming for the Junior World Championships. Judging by its trailer, it will be light and whimsical, a stark contrast to the seemingly-depressing-but-important tone of The Square. As far as I can tell, The Short Game hasn't picked up any Oscar buzz yet, but it is still very early.
"As a filmmaker, you hope your work will reach as many people as possible," commented Greenbaum, "and that's what's so exciting about partnering with Netflix, who are presenting some of the most original and cutting-edge programming on the planet right now."
In addition to acquiring its two new documentaries, Netflix also announced that Lilyhammer–which served as the platform's first original series when it debuted last February–will return on December 13th for an eight-episode second season. All of these new debuts will liven up what previously looked to be a placid Q4 2013 for Netflix.
Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos recently delivered a controversial address where he claimed movie theaters are holding up the film distribution process. The Square and The Short Game are Sarandos' first two chances to prove new releases can co-exist in theaters and on Netflix.


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As Educators we know that as diabetes is on the rise, patient education becomes more vital in successful diabetes management. Most patients with diabetes struggle with comprehension of important numbers at their visits with their health care provider. Patients are focused on how they are doing and what their blood sugar numbers are, but tend to be quite clueless when we review the essentials with them.
In reviewing lab work with a patient with diabetes, the health care provider discusses A1C results, cholesterol profile, fasting blood sugars, blood pressure, medications and weight. The most common measures discussed are referred to as the ABC's of diabetes. These are the basic elements of a diabetes visit that we, as educators, need to ensure that our patients completely understand.
It's important to empower our patient with the knowledge of the ABCs. When a patient can identify targets for A1c, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, and learn how to manage these three key elements through lifestyle modification, we are doing a wonderful job at helping them lead a healthy life. We are helping them decrease their risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other complications of diabetes.
Diabetes management requires good blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol control.
As we work with our patients with diabetes, and particularly those who are newly diagnosed, it's good to remember that keeping it simple is as easy as ABC.
A if for A1c
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c, or A1c) is a test that measures the average blood glucose level over the past 2 to 3 months. It is the amount of glucose that sticks to the red blood cells, which is proportional to the amount of glucose in the blood. For most individuals with diabetes, A1c should be measured every 3 months to ensure glycemic goals are being met or maintained (CDA, 2013).
This measure of glycemic control is essential to the overall management of diabetes. When the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) was completed, the importance of A1c as an indicator for risks for complications of diabetes was established (NDIC, 2012). The new CPG guidelines tell us that a glycated hemoglobin level > 6.5% is associated with a significant increase in risk of both microvascular and macrovascular complications. The optimal goal is to keep the A1c under 7% (CDA, 2013).
As A1c increases, so does the risk of complications. This association needs to be clearly conveyed to the patient. The nature of managing diabetes has a personalized approach and varies from one patient to the other. A range of A1c targets are used for patients of different age and health circumstances. It is often balanced against the risk of hypoglycemia. Whichever A1c target is determined for your patient, communicate this to them and ensure they understand why their target is set at a specific level and what the implications mean to them and their overall management.
B if for Blood pressure
Blood pressure is the measurement of the force of your blood against the blood vessel walls. The top number is the pressure when your heart contracts and pushes blood out (systolic) and the bottom number is the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats (diastolic) (CDA, 2013). This simple explanation is what patients need to know and understand about their blood pressure.
Individuals may not know that they have high blood pressure and this is one of the reasons why it is a high risk for heart attack and other cardiovascular complications. Having high blood pressure puts a stress on the body. This can cause damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and eyes.
Hypertension affects the vast majority of individuals with type 2 diabetes and many of those with type 1 diabetes as well. Having high blood glucose is a risk factor for hypertension as it can lead to hardening of the arteries. Optimal blood pressure control for people with diabetes is < 130/80 mmHg.
Some simple ways to lower your blood pressure
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Eat regular, healthy balanced meals: increase your fruits and vegetables intake and watch out for the sodium in your diet whether it is at home or when eating out (EatRight Ontario 2013a).
- Physical activity: aim at 150 minutes of physical activity per week (PHAC, 2011).
- Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Your BP should be checked at every visit to your healthcare team.
- If you smoke, quit smoking.
- Try your best to control the stress in your life. Try relaxation techniques or prioritize your daily tasks.
- Limit your alcohol intake (EatRight Ontario, 2013b).
C is for Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is part of the body's cells and helps you make vitamin D and certain hormones.
One's body naturally makes cholesterol in the liver and is circulated in the blood, i.e. blood cholesterol. Cholesterol also comes from the foods that we eat, i.e. dietary cholesterol. The major source is from animal sources such as meat, poultry, milk products, eggs and shellfish. (EatRight, 2013c).
There are two types of cholesterol (CDA, 2013):
LDL cholesterol: Otherwise known as the "bad cholesterol". This can lead to build up of plaque in the arteries, which is a risk factor for heart disease.
HDL cholesterol: Otherwise known as "good cholesterol". This helps protect the arteries and lowers the amount of plaque that is in one's bloodstream.
Triglycerides are also a form of fat that the body makes from sugar, alcohol or other food sources.
Elevated cholesterol usually refers to having high LDL cholesterol. For most adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes having high cholesterol puts them at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Adults with diabetes should have their cholesterol tested yearly or as indicated by their healthcare provider.
The goal for cholesterol management is to keep your LDL-C to under 2.0 mmol/L.
Some simple ways to lower your LDL & triglyceride levels, and raise your HDL levels:
• Choose foods lower in saturated fats
• Manage your weight
• Be physically active
• Avoid smoking
• Limit alcohol intake
• Limit added sugars
• Achieve and maintain excellent blood glucose control
Helping our patients achieve good blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol control is the way towards optimal management of their diabetes. It is important to remember that in order to achieve this, we need to take a step back and ensure that our patients understand the basics, i.e. the ABCs of diabetes. They need to know the terminology, know their numbers and how those numbers translate into actions towards better health.
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EatRight Ontario. (2013c). Facts on cholesterol. Retrieved form http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/Heart-Health/Facts-on-Cholesterol.aspx
EatRight Ontario. (2013b). Hypertension: How to prevent and treat the silent killer. Retrieved from http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/Heart-Health/Hypertension–How-to-prevent-and-treat-the-silent.aspx
Goldberg, R., & Cheng, A., & Punthakee, Z, & Clement, M. (2011). Use of glycated hemoglobin (A1C) in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. Retrieved from
Public Health Agency of Canada. (2011). Physical activity. Retrieved from http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/hl-mvs/pa-ap/index-eng.php
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. (2012). DCCT and EDIC: The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial and follow-up study. Retrieved from http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/control/
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Acton-Boxborough (AB) Parent Involvement Project (PIP) STEM
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Please join us for our next DiscoverSTEM 2019 Meeting on Thursday, August 15 from 7-8pm at Acton Memorial Library upstairs conference room. This is a huge event, which takes a lot of time to plan. Please consider helping out! Find out more.
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Every year, AB PIP STEM offers Summer Bridge Activities workbooks to help your children prevent "summer slide." The award-winning Summer Bridge books keep your students Math and Reading skills sharp and prepare them for the next year. All books are shipped directly to your home.
All proceeds support AB PIP STEM activities and events.
Congratulations to the 3rd Grade Market Math Estimation Winner! The number of jelly beans in the 3rd Grade Market Math's estimation contest was 303. Congratulations to Peide with an amazing winning estimate of 302! Peide will receive a Galileoscope. We'll contact Peide to make arrangements for prize delivery. Thanks to all who attended 3rd Grade Market Math on Wednesday, April 3 at the Roche Bros Supermarket.
A big thank you to everyone who attended the Community Skate FUNdraiser, Sunday, March 3 at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxborough and theFree Documentary: A Plastic Ocean, Wednesday, March 6. Read about the science of degrading plastics. Info: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Our events include Market Math, Star Party, Nature Walks, Discover STEM fair, STEM Book Club, Family Math Game Night and Night of Code. We offer STEM games on our website and take-home activities at the Acton Memorial Library. AB PIP STEM welcomes parent volunteers and student volunteers.
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