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Don't believe the prices on here for an apartment. 686 usd/month refers to an apartment in a high class condo, right in the city centre and seconds away from the BTS(train station). Just remember this, people working at supermarkets make 2 usd/per hour. If you want to live like a local, then you can save a lot of money. If you don't mind a 5-10 minute walk from the BTS, then you can easily get a one bedroom apartment for 300 USD per month, in a high class condo, plus with free golf cart service to the BTS station. I have literally gone to a restaurant to pay 8 USD for a meal, when the exact dish was available on the street for only 1 USD and tastes much better. I ate out everyday and went partying a couple of times a week, and my total monthly expenses was still under 1000 usd. TIPS -Gyms are fucking expensive in Thailand. Expect to pay at least 60 USD/month for the gym, which is crazy when you consider the average wage in Thailand is 15 usd/per day. -Vitamins and supplements cost double the price than what you would get at home. Thais do not take supplements. Maybe only foreigners and really rich Thais. People spending 1500 USD per month must be eating steak daily and hanging out at places meant for foreigners.🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 43° 109° 33° 92°🥵AQI 56😷0$1,522 / mo24Mbps×
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Amazing place! Definitely one of the most underrated countries in western Europe.🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀ Feels 20° 68° 20° 68°🥵AQI 51😷0$2,023 / mo26Mbps×
Been living in Berlin for a couple of months. Not worth it anymore. Cold, gray, sad, more expensive than Cologne, terrible internet access (especially mobile), impossible to find decent mid-term apartments, everything getting 25% more expensive per quarter.🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌤 Feels 7° 45° 8° 46°AQI 320$2,861 / mo29Mbps×
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I would disagree on the safety level of this city. Living there for 8 months now I'd say from my experience that Barcelona streets aren't safe at all. Many robberies, physical and sexual agressions are frequently occurring mostly due to drug issues in some central neighborhoods. I agree on the perfect weather great food and tech scene too on the positive side.🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌦 Feels 16° 61° 16° 61°AQI 200$2,845 / mo40Mbps×
Really fun city. I think the easiest big city in Asia for westerners to feel comfortable in. People are generally pretty friendly on a superficial level, quick to smile, laugh, and help. Unfortunately, becoming real friends with Japanese is much more difficult and most cannot speak English. Store staff are mechanically polite like robots, which is better than rude, but also a bit weird. A bit pricey and gets more expensive after a year of residence (after you get taxed based on previous year's salary, same for health insurance fees). You can drink in public at any time, though it's not really a drinker city like some European cities are known for. Clubs and music events are expensive unfortunately, though quite a few options. Great public transport system, can just be a bit confusing with all of the different names. The street layout is completely chaotic, which can be fun but also disorienting. You will often have no idea which direction you are facing, like you are in a giant maze. You can find most major international food options but not in great numbers. Obviously, Japanese food is everywhere though. It's technically on the water, though odds are you will live more inland. Still, you can reach the bay within an hour or so and an actual beach further south in Kanagawa within 90min. Japan itself has a lot of cool things to check out as well. Best time of year are spring (cherry blossoms) and fall (cooler, leaves changing cooler), though there are a series of summer festivals that start in August that are incredible (people dress in traditional clothes, food vendors all over, tons of fireworks, etc.) and they have a lot of Christmas lights and displays in December. Dating for men is not bad, just don't come expecting every woman wants you. As mentioned before, most cannot speak English and they're somewhat conservative overall, not big on casual sex. You may have an advantage in the dating pool if you're not an English teacher, since most western foreign guys there are and that job is known for not paying that well, and definitely do if you can speak Japanese near fluently. Some negatives besides those already mentioned: it's really humid and mold develops quickly, there are A LOT of crows that creeped me out and cicadas that are VERY noisy in the summer, finding the right specialist doctor that also speaks English can be tricky, the friends you make from other countries come and go constantly, a lot of guys with issues come here (socially awkward, major womanizers, right wing nuts, escaping something from their home country, stereotypical anime fanatics, etc.), Japanese men are not anywhere near as friendly as the women are and are more likely to be xenophobic (pretty much like every other country), living space is really small for the price, vegetable selection is pretty limited and expensive, a lot of food products contain soy, subways get really overcrowded during rush hour, popular areas get really overcrowded on weekends, it's not that English friendly especially dealing with contracts and anything government related (there is a free foreigner help service that can help you via phone and usually whatever government stuff you're dealing with will have at least one person on hand who understands English and can help you).🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 16° 61° 16° 60°AQI 130$3,386 / mo24Mbps×
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Bloodshed in Gaza seen through the eyes of a Palestinian journalist; an innocent man demonized as a killer by sensational news media coverage in Denmark. These are among the thought-provoking stories shown at Best of INPUT 2013, an annual event hosted by the Public Television Service (PTS, 公視) that highlights television programs that make daring explorations and raise challenging viewpoints.
The event is part of activities organized by the International Public Television (INPUT), an organization that PTS has partnered with.
INPUT was founded in 1977 by a group of European program creators who wanted to support TV "in the public interest." Every year, it organizes an influential screening conference that aims to encourage courageous television program-making. About 80 works selected from about 300 entries are screened at the conference, and are also made available to INPUT partners who want to hold Mini INPUT or Best of INPUT events in their own countries.
Under the theme of Arrogance and Hegemony, this year's edition of Best of INPUT in Taiwan deals with injustice and discrimination within societies through the lineup of 10 public television programs from five countries including Belgium, Hungary and the US.
Among them, the award-winning On the Spot—Warriors takes viewers to Gaza, right after an Israeli drone had killed Ahmed Jabari — head of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades — last year. The film reveals the absurdity and cruelty of war, through the parallel stories of a Qassam-fighter who wants to blow himself up to take revenge and a Palestinian journalist and pacifist, whose eight-year-old daughter was hit during the exchange of missile fire between Israel and Gaza.
WHAT: Best of INPUT 2013 — Arrogance and Hegemony (2013世界公視大展精選 — 傲慢霸權)
WHEN and WHERE: Today through Sunday at Taichung City Dadun Cultural Center (台中市立大墩文化中心), 600 Yingcai Rd, Greater Taichung (台中市英才路600號) and National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in Taichung (國立台灣美術館), 2, Wuquan W Rd Sec 1, Greater Taichung (台中市五權西路一段2號); Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 at Guoguang Hall (國光廳) in the Chinese Petroleum Building (中油大樓), 3 Songren Rd, Taipei (台北市松仁路3號)
ADMISSION: Free tickets handed out 30 minutes before screenings
The program is part of the "On the Spot" series — by Hungarian journalist and filmmaker duo Eszter Cseke and Andras Takacs — that's dedicated to exposing realities in the most dangerous parts of the world ranging from Kabul, Tehran to ghettos of Johannesburg.
Also at INPUT in Taipei, director Michael Collins from the US shows his investigative documentary work Give Up Tomorrow. Collins spent more than six years following the dire miscarriage of justice in the case of Paco Larranaga, a Filipino-Spanish student convicted of a 1997 double murder and rape of two sisters in the Philippine island of Cebu.
Even though more than 30 witnesses testified that Larranaga was hundreds of miles away from the scene of the crime, the then-21-year-old young man was sentenced to death by lethal injection in 1999. Weaving together the shocking details of Larranaga's arrest and trial, the film offers a revealing testimony to how a person's life is ruined by a corrupt judicial system and political maneuverings and can hopefully generate discussions in Taiwan, where the call to abolish the death penalty remains controversial.
In Front Page Victims, the news media itself is put on trial by Danish journalist Troels Jorgensen, who sets out to investigate commercial news-making, which in this particular case wrongfully denounces an innocent man as a cold-blooded murderer.
On a lighter note, Chinese-American filmmaker Debbie Lum takes a rather personal approach to documentary making in Seeking Asian Female as she follows Steve, a 60-year-old white American and parking lot attendant living in San Francisco, who scours the internet for potential brides and finds Sandy, a 30-year-old woman in China. The director, who is at first skeptical of the relationship, must confront her own biases as she becomes an involuntary mediator between the couple. Audiences in Greater Taichung will have a chance to discuss transnational relationships with Lum, who will attend the question-and-answer sessions.


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Center For Investigative Reporting Launches 'The I Files' On YouTube
By: Nu Yang
YouTube is known for its collection of music video parodies, beauty tutorials, and clips from favorite childhood movies, but it's quickly making a name as a news outlet.
In August, the Center for Investigative Reporting launched an investigative news channel, The I Files, on YouTube. The channel's goal is to become the hub of the best investigative reporting from around the world. Founded in 1977 and based in Berkeley, Calif., the CIR is the nation's oldest nonprofit investigative news organization.
I Files senior producer Steve Talbot said talks between YouTube and CIR to create an investigative reporting channel started last year.
"YouTube is an enormous universe that should not be ignored," Talbot said. "Before, you could broadcast the news on CBS News or put it in print in The New York Times, and that was enough. It's not like that anymore … more and more people are consuming their news in videos."
CIR also received $800,000 in funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. "Knight has always shown strong concerns for the future of journalism. They're dedicated to building audiences and new platforms," Talbot said. CIR will continue to explore ways to bring revenue to the project, such as sponsorships.
A four-person I Files team was hired in late spring, including a Web producer and social media coordinator. Talbot said CIR director of digital media Sharon Tiller had already created partnerships with media outlets in anticipation of the launch. Feature contributors included the New York Times, ABC News, BBC, Al-Jazeera, and the Investigative News Network, which consists of 60 nonprofit news organizations including the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, the Investigative Reporting Workshop, ProPublica, and the Center for Public Integrity.
Talbot said they have also been approached by Reuters, Toronto's Globe and Mail, National Public Radio, and Vice Media, Inc.
Independent filmmakers and makers of documentary clips are welcome to contribute. Talbot said these segments would include investigative pieces as well as explanatory journalism that "take the camera inside a place where it's not usually allowed."
The channel's featured playlist includes 10 videos, and one to two new videos are uploaded every day, according to Talbot. Videos cover a range of topics, from the CIR-produced "The Hidden Cost of Hamburgers," an animated video that looks at the environmental costs of producing one of America's favorite foods, to a series of reports from inside Syria, where a BBC reporter spent weeks with Syrian rebels.
Talbot said even though partner videos are viewed on The I Files channel, the traffic and page views go back to them, and he encouraged viewers to share and embed the videos.
"We're pleasantly surprised by the traffic numbers since we launched," Talbot said. "We have almost 250,000 video views and more than 3,000 subscribers."
Talbot said although YouTube is a new platform for the muckrakers out there, good investigative reporting can be done anywhere. "You don't have to dilute investigative reporting to put it on YouTube," he said. "You do it because you want to share it with others, and YouTube is good for sharing. It's how you tell it, how you engage, and how you present it."
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Metaprgramming has become more and more popular and is now an essential part of modern C++ programming. By utilizing type information, it is possible implement generic programming and perform some compile time optimizations and checks. In this article, I use template metaprogramming to perform type extraction on a function and show an application of this technique.
To demonstrate one of the possible practical applications, I've created an open-source app that functions like a basic command interpreter or REPL. A new command is registered by providing a function pointer. The command class then has enough information to evaluate an input string, parse input parameters (check their number and types, convert if needed), invoke a command, and provide a result.
Here is an excerpt from the code that registers a new command; in this case, an
add function:
int f_add(int, int); dconsole::BaseCmd* pcmd = dconsole::createCmd("add", "an addition function", f_add);
(Other examples can be found in the linked files in
src\cmd_test.cpp) After entering the aforementioned code into the command line, if you try to invoke the next string:
add 5 4, the command interpreter automatically parses it, performs the addition, and outputs a result. In the event you entered invalid parameters, it will tell you what is wrong:
"add not a number"
"add: bad arguments, usage RV: INT add INT INT;"
Figure 1 a screenshot of my test app.
Figure 1: A REPL implementation showing argument type checking occurring in real time.
In this implementation, I will use the concept of type lists introduced by Andrei Alexandrescu.
Here is the basic class to implement type lists:
template <class T, class U> struct TypeList { typedef T Head; typedef U Tail; };
To create a type list, I use this class this way:
typedef TypeList< int, TypeList<float, TypeList<char, NullType> > > MyTypeList;
NullType is a special, so-called "terminator" type. It helps to find the end of a list and can be simply defined as class
NullType {} .
Now, assuming that I can easily create a type list that enumerates all my function types (return type and input parameters), I could perform an automatic type check and conversion of data received as a string. So, if the parameters are passed as strings (as in the REPL), they need some method to check them automatically. What is the easiest way of doing this?
I suppose having something like this would be the easiest:
bool foo(int, int); Cmd* pcmd = createCmd(foo);
Now using this class, I can handle queries like this:
pcmd->run("5 10");
The class itself will check the parameters and perform a call if the parameters are correct. Even though in this article I am not discussing the operation of parsing string and converting it to respective types, you can see an example of it in my sample program, which demonstrates an application of the described technique by implementing a debug console for the application.
Now, let's see how to implement
createCmd to automatically create a type list. In order to implement this function, I will use templates. Here is the declaration of the function:
// first parameter - command name, second - function type; template <typename R, typename T> CmdBase* createCmd(const std::string& name, T );
Here, the name is passed as a first parameter followed by pointer to the function. Implementation of this function is straightforward: It is used as a wrapper for the actual class that will do all the work.
Here is the implementation for a single-parameter version (
T can also be void for functions with no parameters). I just pass all parameters to the
cmdCreator class.
template <typename R, typename T> CmdBase* createCmd(const std::string& name, R (*fffp)(T)) { typedef void (*fffp_t)(T); return cmdCreator<fffp_t>::createCmd(name, fffp); }
Implementation for two or more partameters looks pretty similar.:
template <typename R, typename T1, typename T2> CmdBase* createCmd(const std::string& name, R (*fffp)(T1, T2)) { typedef R (*fffp_t)(T1, T2); return cmdCreator<fffp_t>::createCmd(name, fffp); }
Now let's proceed to the
cmdCreator class.
Declaration looks very simple:
template <typename T> struct cmdCreator;
Here is the implementation for the function with one or none (
void) input parameters:
template <typename R, typename T> struct cmdCreator< R (*)(T) > { static CmdBase* createCmd(const std::string& name, R (*fffp)(T)) { return new TypeList< R, TypeList<T, NullType> > (name, fffp); } };
As you can see, the static function
createCmd is the heart of our system. It creates type list in a correct way based on templates parameters. For demonstration purposes, here is the implementation for functions with two parameters:
template <typename R, typename T1, typename T2> struct cmdCreator< R (*)(T1, T2) > { static CmdBase* createCmd(const std::string& name, R (*fffp)(T1, T2)) { return new TypeList< R, TypeList<T1, TypeList<T2, NullType> > > (name, fffp); } };
Notice that I create class
TypeList while returning pointer to
CmdBase. As I will show later, I will derive the
TypeList class from
BaseCmd to benefit from polymorphism.
Now I have a way to create the correct
TypeList, but how can I apply this?
Let's consider the earlier example and first extend
TypeList to add automatic type checking.
For simplicity, let's assume that we have already parsed the input string and created a list of parameters, which are wrapped in a
Variant class. The
Variant class is a useful concept. For additional info you may check out
Boost.Variant or any other implementation. Here is how I implement type checking:
template <class T, class U> struct TypeList: public CmdBase { //... enum { myIndex = NumEl< TypeList<Head, Tail> >::value }; bool check(const std::vector< Variant >& params) { if(params.size() < myIndex) return false; return checkParams(params, 0); } bool static checkParams(const std::vector< Variant >& params, int offset = 0) { if(!params[offset].is<Tail::Head>()) return false; return Tail::checkParams(params, offset+1); } };
I also have to define a specialization for
TypeList< R, NullType> class, because we want the recursion in the above function to end.
template <class R> struct TypeList< R, NullType>: public CmdBase { enum { myIndex = NumEl< TypeList<Head, Tail> >::value }; //... void check(const std::vector< Variant >& params) { // same as above } bool static checkParams(const std::vector< Variant >& params, int offset = 0) { return true; } };
I introduced one more helper template class,
NumEl, which keeps the counts for the type index in the type list. The declaration look like this:
template < class TypeList> struct NumEl;
Here is the implementation:
//Specialization for terminator class template <class T> struct NumEl<TypeList<T, NullType> > { enum { value = 0 }; };
As you can see, it uses recursion for its
Tail type:
template <class Head, class Tail> struct NumEl<TypeList<Head, Tail> > { private: enum { temp = NumEl<Tail>::value }; public: enum { value = 1 + temp }; };
Now let's implement the
run()method. I will also use the helper template class
executor for which I will use same technique as for the
cmdCreator class. But first, I'll provide a
run()method. All that it does is call
executor::run method, providing correct specialization.
virtual void run(const std::vector<Variant>& params) { if( check(params) ) executor<myfp, myIndex>::run(m_fptr_, params); }
The executor class is declared as:
template <typename T, int N> struct executor;
The first template parameter
T is a function pointer that is passed by the
TypeList class. The second template parameter is the number of function types. As you see, I use the
myIndex compile-time constant, which was calculated with the help of our
NumEl helper class.
The implementation for two parameters is:
template <typename T> struct executor<T, 2> { static void run(T fp, const std::vector<Variant>& vec) { fp( vec[0], vec[1] ); } };
Implementation for any other number of parameters is pretty straightforward.
As you can see, I use
myfp , which is the pointer to the function. But how do I get its type? In
cmdCreator, I pass function pointer as second parameter of
TypeList. Our type list does not have any template parameter for it, so how can we construct it? For this I use a trick also based on templates.


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As many of you know, FIRST is closely affiliated with a team of unique medical professionals, from universities and hospitals around the world, who are dedicated to the research of ichthyosis.
Not only does their dedication and commitment offer our community a ray of hope for a better tomorrow, but in turn we have the opportunity to provide them with patient insights, research grants and the emotional support necessary to continue their quest for better treatments, and an eventual cure for ichthyosis. We reap the rewards, every single day, of embracing a "one team" culture with this remarkable group of physicians.
In fact, on November 20 of this year, FIRST had the good fortune and rare opportunity to meet with the entire Yale University ichthyosis research team, face-to-face, as they shared their special "patient first" philosophy, their passion for combining multi-disciplinary scientific discovery with real-world patient treatments, (a field known as translational medicine), and what these doctors envision is possible for the future of ichthyosis research.
One of the goals of the visit to Yale was to video tape individual interviews that FIRST could use in various presentations, either to solicit a new donor, enlighten our current members, or engage others who are not familiar with the ichthyoses.
The video "campaign" would introduce the disorder of ichthyosis, the doctors spearheading the field of ichthyosis research, and the idea that their support will bring these doctors that much closer to better treatments– and perhaps even these advances in research would have an effect on other diseases as well.
As the day unfolded, it was quickly evident that these doctors, Dr. Leonard Milstone, Dr. Keith Choate, Dr. Brittany Craiglow, and Dr. Christopher Bunick, who are all approaching the same disease from differing angles, were inspired by the exact same component of the field of medical research: the patients.
When asked about his decision to go into the field of ichthyosis research, Dr. Keith Choate shared not only a profound story of clinician and patient interaction, but his exact moment of certainty: his very first time meeting an ichthyosis patient in Dr. Mary Williams' clinic, one of founding physicians of FIRST.
Although his initial reaction was that ichthyosis presented itself rather mildly, the next moment of his life would carve the pathway for his entire career. "As she took the layers of make-up off, she began to cry. It was clear that this woman was severely affected. And that ichthyosis was affecting this patient's life in a fundamental way. She felt ashamed and I could see that," he said. "People talk about scientific epiphanies and the moment of knowing. I knew right then that this was important work, and that this was exactly what I wanted to do– research in ichthyosis."
Dr. Brittany Craiglow, initially entering medical school with the intent of becoming a child psychiatrist, discovered during a volunteer mission at Camp Discovery, a specialized sleep-away camp for kids with skin disorders, that a physician-scientist track in dermatology might better suit her desire to connect and care for families and children.
"When you're a kid and you're sick and everyone else can see it, it's right there on your skin, it adds a whole other element. So it's important to treat not just the condition, but the whole person. I love my job because I can do just that. I love building relationships with patients and, at the end of the day I just want to be a good doctor for them."
The physician-scientist possesses the capacity to envision the entire process, a mastery of biotechnology as well as a passion for face-to-face interaction and treatment of patients and families. As we stood in Keith Choate's laboratory, surrounded by cameras, lights, and an audio boom, we were overwhelmed by the feeling of privilege; after all, we were among this unique breed of four passionate physician-scientists as they discussed the latest computer programs for genetic sequencing, the electron-micrograph, the Yale Center for Genome Analysis, and with equal enthusiasm, interacted with their patients and families right down the hall.
Dr. Leonard Milstone, a veteran doctor in the field, was as energized and excited as any new doctor entering the field of ichthyosis research today. Not only does he bear an obvious warmth and affection for his patients, two of whom had joined us for the day, but he possesses a truly remarkable willingness to support and mentor the progress of the next generation of ichthyosis scientists in any possible way.
"It's like the perfect storm. It is so very rare to have three young people at the same place with interest in the same rare diseases, each contributing complementary expertise to help these patients," he said with regard to Drs. Choate, Craiglow, and Bunick.
"Plus, we have an unusually large and devoted group of ichthyosis patients, and the environment at Yale provides unique opportunities for these collaborations to flourish: a Genome Center that has a special interest in rare diseases; an outstanding group of structural biologists; a high throughput screening facility, and a group of additional young skin scientists who utilize the latest technologies to understand skin disease. And the final critical component is FIRST, a remarkably effective organization that grabs your attention and makes you want to do more while supporting each of us emotionally in terms of encouragement for the science and the clinical work that we do."
The doctors all agreed that medical research itself is advancing at lightning speed. "Questions that would have taken decades to answer, or thought impossible to answer, now may take only a few years, or even months," added Milstone. An equally enthusiastic Dr. Choate, with regard to the speed of medical advancement, offered his own vision of what may be not too far down the road.
"What I see and hope for the future is a post-genomics era. Genomics is the key that unlocked the door for us and opened the possibility of identifying all the genetic mutations of ichthyosis of all types. We now have the information and are using it with next level biology such as high-throughput chemical screening, identifying natural compounds, synthesizing compounds, and creating new medicines to treat these disorders. We are leveraging genetic insights to make a difference in patient's lives."
Included in our physician-scientist interviews was Dr. Chris Bunick, a unique physician-scientist among dermatologists because of his application of x-ray crystallography to the field of dermatology research. Dr. Bunick brought an even more expansive view to the notion of what can scientifically be achieved to help patients.
"X-ray crystallography technology enables determination of a 3-D image of what a protein looks like in living cells, therefore I am able to see the structures of the proteins that make up the skin barrier. This technology is going to greatly improve our understanding of the science behind skin function," he explained. When asked about his futuristic vision, Bunick stated, "What I imagine is creating a niche of dermatology research, "molecular dermatology" so to speak, and one by one, determining 3-D structures of proteins highly relevant to normal and diseased skin. I am in a position to identify and to tackle many disorders in the field of dermatology from this structural perspective, and my hope would be translation of this work into new classes of topical therapeutics to help patients with skin disorders."
The importance of research funding was another topic that continuously surfaced throughout the day, and it is clearly encircling the thoughts of these physicians, day to day, as well. "But it's only my two hands and we need more funding and more scientists working together to achieve this," Bunick added.
But it was the words (or lack thereof), offered by the patients themselves, with regards to their experience with this team of Yale physician-scientists, that illustrated the results from long hours in the lab and the tireless years of dedication, in the most meaningful way.
"There really are no words for what they have done for me; they saved my child's life. They knew exactly what Evan needed and exactly what to do, and if they weren't there by our side, there's a good chance Evan would not be here today," remarked an emotional Dianne Fasciano, as she spoke about the days following the birth of her now 3-year old son Evan Fasciano, affected with Harlequin ichthyosis. "I have the best doctors in the world, and they are on it, always ready to help at a moment's notice. I am so lucky."
Rita Tanis, a middle-aged woman affected with lamellar ichthyosis, also spoke of her unique kinship with the doctors at Yale. "I have seen many doctors over my lifetime. But these doctors here, they really get it. And they have real empathy. There is no need to keep explaining it to them, as they really understand the condition in a way no one else ever did. Now there is so much hope for better treatments, and even for that big, big word that we're not supposed to talk about, a cure. It feels like it is right there in front of us. It's palpable."
Our day at Yale inspired many new stories for FIRST to share with members, supporters, the media, and the world. In upcoming months, we look forward to bringing you more articles and videos discussing our powerful advocate-doctor relationships, our collective vision for the future and more details about the cutting-edge research being conducted in both lab and clinical settings for ichthyosis research.


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LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Sandoz, the generics unit of Novartis, has launched a late-stage trial with its biosimilar version of Amgen's Enbrel, consolidating its leading position in developing cheaper copies of complex biotech drugs.
With the start of the major study of its version of Enbrel, or etanercept, Sandoz now has seven Phase III clinical trials across five biosimilar molecules - more than any other company in the industry.
Sandoz said on Monday the new trial aimed to confirm the biosimilarity of its product versus Enbrel in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque-type psoriasis. Results will be used to support U.S. and European regulatory filings.
Unlike traditional chemical drugs, biotech medicines consist of proteins derived from living organisms that cannot be replicated exactly. Generic copies, therefore, are more difficult to develop and market.
IMS Health, a provider of data for the healthcare industry, expects global spending on biosimilars to increase to between $4 billion and $6 billion by 2016, from just $693 million in 2011.


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This year over a quarter of a million women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the second most prevalent cancer that American women suffer from. The biggest weapon that we have in the fight against breast cancer is knowledge. Educating women on how to check for breast cancer, and ensuring that they see a medical professional regardless of their personal knowledge will ensure that women who are affected will be diagnosed early enough to have a positive outcome.
We are proud to be a part of the Pink Power Network which includes Northwest Regional Medical Center, Plantation General Hospital, University Hospital and Medical Center and Westside Regional Medical Center. The Pink Power Network is designed to help the women of South Florida beat breast cancer. From diagnosis all the way through treatment the Pink Power Network is there to stand with you against this disease.
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Thom Baggerman, Ph.D., associate professor
- More than a decade of professional experience in television production, including WTOV-TV
- Active in teaching, research and professional work; chair of research division, Broadcast Education Association
- Teaches broadcasting and multimedia classes; chair, School of Communication
Robin Cecala, Ph.D., associate professor
- Professional experience as an instructor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Southern Mississippi
- Member, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, National Communication Association, Southern States Communication Association
- Teaches broadcasting and multimedia classes; adviser, U-View
Aimee-Marie Dorsten, Ph.D., associate professor
- More than a decade of professional experience in newspapers and magazines
- Published numerous academic articles on the history of the field of communication, ethics and technology
- Teaches journalism classes; adviser, SPJ
Camille Downing, M.A., lecturer
- President of Downing Communications, a communications consultancy that specializes in non-profit public relations and marketing
- Board member and leader for the International Association of Business Communicators at the local, regional and international level
- Associate professor, part-time, for 16 years at Point Park University teaching public relations and integrated marketing communications courses
Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., professor
- More than 15 years of teaching at the university level, developed Point Park's M.A. in communication technology program, taught the School of Communication's first online class
- Presented and published extensively on new media technologies, founded and edited a scholarly journal, held leadership positions in professional associations
- Teaches multimedia and other communication classes in face-to-face, online and hybrid modes
David Fabilli, M.A., professor
- More than 30 years working on Pittsburgh radio, including WDUQ, WJJJ, 3WS, WJAS, WYJZ, WDSY and WWCS
- An active Grammy-voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
- Teaches broadcasting classes; adviser, WPPJ
Helen Fallon, M.A., professor
- More than 20 years of professional experience in newspapers
- Instrumental in creating the annual student trips to Washington, D.C., and a different foreign country each year to focus on national and international media as well as broaden travel experiences for students
- Teaches journalism classes; director, Honors Program
Heather Starr Fiedler, Ph.D., professor
- Chair, Department of Community Engagement
- Teaches multimedia classes
- Director, Wood Street Communications
April Friges, M.F.A., assistant professor and photography program coordinator
- Professional artist whose work has been shown in exhibitions in museums and galleries across the nation
- A 2010 pedagogical fellow, The University of California, Irvine, focusing on advanced teaching skills, and researching how methods of teaching and student learning relate
- Teaches photography classes; adviser, Point Park Photography Collective
Steve Hallock, Ph.D., associate professor
- More than 25 years of professional experience in newspapers as an award-winning professional journalist
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- Teaches journalism classes; director, School of Communication graduate programs; adviser, The Globe
Timothy Hudson, Ph.D., professor
- More than 15 years in communication administration at top-ranked universities, worked professionally in television journalism, documentary production, multimedia design and international media education
- Written numerous journal articles on topics including journalism ethics and multimedia research methods, and authored several successful industry and foundation grants resulting in millions of dollars worth of equipment, facilities and innovative programs at his home institutions
- Teaches media ethics and a wide variety of communication courses
Robert Meyers, M.F.A., assistant professor
- Owner of Robert Meyers Design, a design firm located in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas
- Worked professionally as a creative director, designer, art director and manager
- Teaches graphic design/visual communication design classes; co-adviser, Public Relations Student Society of America/American Advertising Federation
Bill Moushey, M.S., professor
- Worked professionally as an investigative journalist for more than 38 years
- A Pulitzer-Prize finalist who has won numerous awards for his reporting and an author of two non-fiction books: Game Over: Jerry Sandusky, Penn State, and the Culture of Silence and Never Give Up
- Teaches journalism classes
Bob O'Gara, M.A., professor
- Worked professionally in the public relations and/or advertising programs for two Fortune 500 companies
- Serves as the education partner for Public Relations Society of America, American Advertising Federation and American Marketing Association
- Teaches public relations and advertising and integrated marketing communications classes; co-adviser, Public Relations Student Society of America/American Advertising Federation
Chris Rolinson, M.F.A., associate professor
- Worked professionally as a photojournalist at the Herald-Star, Steubenville, Ohio
- Facilitated Heart Gallery exhibitions in partnership with the Three Rivers Adoption Council and coordinated a traveling exhibition featuring student work centered on the inauguration of President Barack Obama
- Teaches photojournalism classes
Ben Schonberger, M.F.A., lecturer
- Professional artist whose work has been shown across the nation
- Schonberger's work examines multiple systems that explore how identity is constructed and catalogued
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Being a wedding photographer herself, and seeing so many amazing weddings in her working life, newlywed Hannah Millard had a lot of people asking her what she was going to do for her own wedding. She actually found it quite difficult making the initial decisions – inspiration overload and all that! But once they realised what was really important – the fact that they were getting married and that they loved each other more than anything – the rest of the decisions came pretty easily! The couple spent just £3500 on their wedding and it was perfect.
"Oh my Goodness! I can't believe that after reading Rock n Roll Bride for so long, and having some of my work up on these awesome pages, I am finally writing about my own day. Being a wedding photographer, when I told people I was engaged they always said things like 'You must have seen so many ideas' and 'You'll know what to do for your day'… and those things were only half true. I've shot some amazing and varied weddings and seen some great ideas, but when it came to our day I felt like I couldn't see the wood for the trees. I knew that we would be financing it all ourselves and couldn't afford much. In fact our wedding was very nearly an elopement. We were within moments of booking an intimate ceremony with just us and two witnesses, prepared to sacrifice having a party and just wanting to be married. It might sound strange but I think that deciding that we would have been content to do it in such a low-key way helped us come to the decision to make more of it. Every extra thing would be a bonus and we would get to share it with our friends and family."
Hannah wore a dress from Coast which she found in the sale for less than £100! She accessoried with gold tights, red shoes and a sparkly gold bolero. "I found my dress by accident in the Coast sale as I went with my bridesmaids for a trying on session. It fit perfectly. It wasn't strapless. It had pockets. For me, it was just right. Iwan found his pixel tie after we saw them in a wedding on Rock n Roll Bride actually – thanks Kat! And we let our son William choose the lego buttonholes, which I then made. Our 'bouquets' were broken vintage cameras inspired by the Japanese decoden trend, and I spent more hours than I care to remember with rhinestones stuck to my fingers as I added more and more beads and cabochons."
The wedding was held at The Bookcafe in Derby. "The moment when it all felt like it was really going to happen was, completely by chance, walking into our venue", Hannah continued. "I'd never stepped foot in there before and had no idea they did weddings, but the second I discovered the place my stomach was buzzing with excitement. I was instantly emotionally invested in it. The Bookcafe offered us the perfect venue… homemade delicious food, a cosy atmosphere and an unexpectedly beautiful space (one that I knew I would have loved to shoot in!) Even better it was incredibly budget friendly and the staff were excellent. They were so accommodating when it came to talking about our ideas."
"And that brings me nicely to those ideas. I knew I didn't want a seating plan. This meant that it cut down what I had to do – no table plan, no set places, no name cards… and it also meant that people weren't restricted. I wanted to be able to invite people and for them to be able to come and go as they wanted. Planning a wedding on a Wednesday meant that some people could only come for part of the day and so that, rather than have set day guests and set evening guests we had a come-and-go-as-you-please policy. The food was a mega-delicious buffet that was replenished throughout the evening so that no one went without."
The theme of the wedding was kind of a pixel, gamer, geeky one. Something that evolved throughout the planning and perfectly reflected both Hannah & Iwan. "Decoration-wise I didn't want to have anything there that didn't feel like it suited both of us. One thing we love doing together when we get the time is playing video games (saddo geeks, I know!) So this gradually turned into a theme, from the playable video game invitation, to the homemade pixel confetti (throw square shapes!) to the pacman bunting (made by my mum!) to the games console we had set up with classics like Super Mario Kart and Street Fighter 2. I actually had a lot more that I had planned to do for the decor, but unfortunately I had some serious health issues in the weeks leading up to the wedding so a lot of the things we'd planned were pushed to the wayside. At the time I remember being really upset and frustrated that it wouldn't look as I had imagined but on the day itself I really didn't care. I didn't even notice. I think that's definitely something I learned… when you're planning it's nice to have projects and intentions and ideas but on the day it's all about letting go and enjoying the people and the emotion and making the best of if for what it is."
With a bride who is a wedding photographer, it was obvious that booking someone amazing to capture their day was vital. Hannah & Iwan went for Laura of Babb Photos and they had Lee & Dawn of Shutterbox Films to film the video. "We decided to have a first look, and have our portraits taken before the ceremony. This was partly because I wanted to stay with our guests after the ceremony and partly because I knew I wouldn't be nervous if I could see Iwan before. It was a really, incredibly emotional part of the day. A favourite for both of us."
"I am really lucky in my job to have met a lot of brilliant photographers… and our photographer Laura has a very special place in my heart. Starting out, I felt like we both related to each other. We'd email each other when we were down or worried and I count her as a friend. She was married last year and I was totally honoured to be able to shoot her wedding and thrilled when she returned the favour. She fit in so well with everyone and I can't imagine the day without her."
"Lee & Dawn are friends that I made when we were all starting out, I remember striking up a friendship over Belle & Sebastian and Nintendo and so many other things. We've worked together before and they made me a little promo video for my website. They're amazing people. They work so quietly and carefully, I found myself forgetting that they were there. Their work is just stunning. After playing just the little trailer they sent (about a million times!) I felt like, even if that was all we saw of the footage, I would be delighted. That it's just a teaser of the full thing is wonderful. Despite the fact that we had so little to spend on our day, I knew that every penny spent on Shutterbox would be worth it and I had no reservations about spending something around a third of the budget on them recording the day."
The evening entertainment was kicked off by the bride & groom performing a song, their own rewritten version of Anyone Else But You by Moldy Peaches, instead of a first dance. "After our performance, came an evening full of photos and dancing". Hannah continued. "I collected together my vintage and film cameras and set them up with instructions for everyone to play with. The photos vary wildly in quality but are so much fun. The dancing was supplied by our awesome DJ, Ryan. I don't think anyone expected us to have a cheesy wedding disco, but Iwan is a metal fan and I like twee indie pop… any representation of our proper taste would have been bewildering and terrifying."
"Despite our very modest budget, I can't think of much that I would change", Hannah concluded. "I am just so pleased we didn't elope and we found a way to afford to share it with our friends and family."
Aww you guys, what a wedding! I love the pixel/gamer/geeky theme, but more than that I love the fact that you realised what was really important, and that you had an awesome wedding that was the perfect reflection of the two of you. Huge congrats!
The Gallery
- Photography: Babb Photos
- Video: Shutterbox Films
- Ceremony Venue: Derby Registry Office
- Reception Venue: The Bookcafe, Derby
- Bride's Dress: Coast
- Bride's Gold Bolero: Primark
- Bride's Pixel Jacket: Boohoo.com
- Bride's Headpiece: Janine Basil
- Bride's Shoes: Accessorize
- Hair & Make Up: Rebecca Yeates
- Groom's Attire: Topman
- Groom's 8-bit Tie: Lazy Bones
- Bridesmaid's Jewellery: Swank
- Stationery: DIY
- DJ: Need a DJ, Alfreton


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Next week, on June 22, at 10:00 AM, SEC Commissioners will gather at their hearing room—in the big building next to Union Station in Washington, D.C., and within shouting distance of the U.S. Capitol—to vote on rules that literally will re-shape the profile of the investment advisory universe.
The so-called "Sunshine Act" notice announcing the meeting states the SEC will consider rules "to give effect to provisions of Title IV of the Dodd-Frank Act that…increase the statutory threshold for registration of investment advisers with the Commission [and] require advisers to hedge funds and other private funds to register with the Commission…"
So what does this mean in plain English? Why should investment advisory firms care?
When implemented, the new rules will dramatically alter the composition of investment advisory firms under SEC jurisdiction. Thousands of smaller advisors will switch from SEC to state registration. At the same time, a significant number of unregistered "private fund advisors" (hedge fund and private equity advisors) will register with the SEC.
As it stands now, there are about 11,500 SEC-registered investment advisors. By and large, these are firms that manage at least $25 million in assets. Firms with less than $25 million in AUM are regulated by the states.
The $25 million AUM dividing line was first established by Congress in 1996 and had never been adjusted until the Dodd-Frank Act came along. Dodd-Frank increased the threshold for SEC registration to $100 million in assets. In January, the SEC staff issued a report estimating that this change in the law will require about 4,000 SEC-registered advisors—those with between $25 and $100 million AUM—to "switch" from SEC to state registration and regulation.
In addition, so-called private fund advisors that manage at least $150 million in AUM will be required to register with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act. The SEC staff estimated that this will add about 750 investment advisors to the SEC's registration list.
Here's how the numbers will work out after the Switch (using SEC staff estimates from January):
- 11,500 SEC-registered investment advisors (currently)
- Minus 4,000 advisers that will switch from SEC to state registration
- Plus 750 newly registered private fund advisors
- Equals: 8,250 SEC-registered investment advisers (after the Switch)
Based on these estimates, the total number of advisory firms subject to SEC rules will have decreased by almost 30%. That
should help the agency in its efforts to achieve a more robust inspection program for advisory firms.
However, the SEC does not have an easy road ahead. First, it appears that the SEC's estimates in January may be off. It is likely that the number of advisors between $25-$100 million AUM will be fewer than 4,000 and many observers believe that the 750 estimate for private fund advisors is too low. Even if the initial estimates are accurate, it's very likely that total assets under management will grow. At the same time, the SEC is assuming other new responsibilities under Dodd-Frank, such as overseeing 1,000 newly registered "municipal advisors," as well as undertaking various duties relating to those who engage in derivatives and swaps activities. The bottom line is that the SEC will be stretched thin.
The Switch will not be fully implemented until the end of Q1 in 2012. It will be interesting to see the final numbers. In addition to changing the profile of the advisory profession, the numbers could have a profound effect on potential legislation that Congress may consider, such as whether to authorize the SEC to designate one or more self-regulatory organizations (SROs) for investment advisors.
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Did any of you live in the Pomona California area in the 1960s? Did you ever go to Mel's? It was located at 304 East Holt; at the corner of Holt and Palomares). They had 19 cent hamburgers and 21 cent cheeseburgers; just what starving college students needed on weekends when the Cal Poly cafeteria was closed, or when we needed something other than cafeteria food.
What a difference 50 years makes! (Oh, is that hard to write!!!!) But now we can buy 99 cent hamburgers. So maybe things aren't that bad.


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Q: How Do I Stock Fish In My Pond? – Ellie in Massachusetts
Where's The Fish?
Both fishing enthusiasts and pond hobbyists alike can appreciate the presence of a healthy fish population in their pond. While they are fun to catch and entertaining to watch, they also help maintain a balanced backyard ecosystem. As is true with most aspects of your pond, the key to maintaining an enjoyable environment is balance. When stocking your pond, you will want to add a combination of both predator (largemouth bass for example) and prey fish (bluegill or perch). Your predator fish won't fare too well without prey fish on their menu. If you stock your pond with prey fish only, there will be few factors regulating their population which can lead to an uncomfortably high fish population. When stocking your pond, aim for a 3:1 prey to predator ratio to ensure your predator fish have a reasonable meal selection. Maintaining a clean pond with plenty of aeration will promote a robust and healthy fish selection. Most man-made ponds lack adequate habitats, so make sure you provide options like a Fish Attractor that provides a retreat for the smaller up-and-coming fish.
Every Fish Has Its Day
Our local customers can take advantage of The Pond Guy semi-annual Fish Day, which takes place on the 8th of May. Fish Day is a great opportunity to meet with other pond owners, speak with the friendly and knowledgeable Pond Guy staff, and browse our wide selection of pond products from Pond Dye to aeration. Customers can pre-order online or over the phone until May 7th; orders will be available for payment and pick-up on May 8th between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be a wide selection of both predator and prey fish available for purchase, including Hybrid Bluegill, Perch, Catfish and Bass. Walk-ins are welcome, but selection will be limited by availability.
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Brad Keselowski gets 1st NASCAR Truck Series win
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Brad Keselowski earned his first NASCAR Truck Series victory on Thursday, becoming the first father-son duo to do so.
Keselowski passed defending champion Kyle Busch with 75 laps to go and held off Busch's teammate Darrell Wallace Jr. in the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Bob Keselowski won a Truck Series race at Richmond, Virginia, in 1997 after joining the series three years earlier during its inaugural season.
"My family has been with this series since its inception," Keselowski said. "I feel I've been a part of it too, whether it was as a kid watching or now as a team owner and a driver."
It was Keselowski's first Truck Series win in 62 starts. Wallace closed to Keselowski's back bumper with two laps left, but drifted high in turn one and Keselowski pulled away to a 0.776 second victory.
In that final charge, Wallace opted to avoid contact with Keselowski instead of trying to bump him from the lead.
"I try to race everybody with respect," Wallace said. "I was sitting there in the truck after the race just trying to replay everything and if I could have done anything different. I would have had to wreck him to get by him."
Four-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. finished third, followed by Matt Crafton and series points leader Johnny Sauter. Rain washed out the race on Wednesday night.
Busch, who has a track record 17 NASCAR national series wins at Bristol, crashed with 22 laps to go. After leading three times for 81 laps, he finished six laps down in 24th place.
Keselowski, who led three times for 119 laps in the No. 19 Ford, became the 25th driver to win in all three of NASCAR's national series (Cup, Nationwide and Trucks). The 2012 Sprint Cup Series champion had five second-place finishes in the Truck Series entering the race.
"This was more of a personal quest in the sense that I'm the boss and team owner," said Keselowski of his first win driving a vehicle he owned. "When you have the driver hat and ownership hat on at the same time and you have that control, the failures hit you more personal because there are no excuses.
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Tituss Burgess, LIVING FOR TODAY and More Set for Joe's Pub's Broadway and Cabaret Lineup, 12/14-2/3
Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its Broadway and cabaret events for December 14-February 3, featuring performances by Sasha Allen & Rob Lewis: Christmas Time Is Here, Lady Rizo, Taylor Mac, Our Hit Parade, Starsky + Cox, Joey Arias, Wau Wau Sisters, A Scream Along with Billy Christmas, Drew Gasparini, Bridget Everett, Justin VivIan Bond, Amy Lynn & Tituss Burgess, Motherlodge, Rated RSO: MT-17, Zack Zadek, Living For Today: Back to the Drawing Board, Ute Lemper and Once Upon a Time in NYC: Second Edition.
Sasha Allen & ROB LEWIS: CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
December 14 at 7:30 PM
$20 Reserved / $25 Premium
Respected by many as one of the great voices of her generation, Sasha Allen brings a dynamic showcase to Joe's Pub with special guest Rob Lewis. Sasha Allen is an American singer and actress with a career in the entertainment industry that spans over 10 years. Allen has made a career as a backing vocalist for the music industry's biggest stars, including Grammy Award winners Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Babyface, Usher, John Legend, and pop star Leona Lewis. Sasha played Dionne in the Tony Award winning revival of the hit Broadway show Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical at the Al Hirschfield Theatre in New York City, and continued with the original American cast to the Gielgud Theatre on the West End in London.
If you are a fan of the 70s and 80s TV Variety shows, you will love THE ANNA COPA CABANNA SHOW! Australian showgirl Anna Copa Cabanna's Rock and Roll Variety Show draws inspiration from The Muppet Show, Solid Gold, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, and The Carol Burnett Show!.THE ANNA COPA CABANNA SHOW's primary goal is transporting the audience to a world of glamor, humor, overly earnest but beautiful dancing, and classic rock and roll! The TRUTH- in a sequin leotard. Along with her lounge/punk band The MG5, Anna breathes new life into classic tunes you LOVE, while her sparkling originals reflect upon New York City's politics, small dogs, F trains, and malnourished boys with her little xylophone and voracious voice.
Lady Rizo: UNESCORTED
$20 Advance / $25 Door
The incomparable "cabaret star" (NY Magazine) Lady Rizo is back for an unchaperoned evening of song and decadence. You may have seen her here at Joe's Pub with her "glam bottom baring dance troupe the Assettes" (Village Voice), celebrating the billboard top ten in the monthly series Our Hit Parade, or midtown at the gothic Night Hotel co-hosting the weekly transnational lounge Foreign Affairs. But here is your chance to have her all to yourself. Her seamless mix of baudy humor and elegance has been likened to Mae West but its her vocal chops that have garnered recent attention: collaborating with both Yo-Yo Ma & Moby on albums this year, singing selections of the American Songbook in front of the internationally acclaimed 36 -piece orchestra The Knights, and at MOMA for a sold out cabaret for the Kirchner Exhibit. Let her lashes beguile you as she interprets an irresistible mix of popular songs from all eras backed by some of the finest musicians in New York City. Even though she is venturing out solo, if you know Lady Rizo you won't be surprised if a couple special guests pop up.
TAYLOR MAC: MUSIC OF THE 1810's AND 1830's
Over the next two years a bedazzled creature builds a community by singing 24 concerts of the last 24 decades of popular music. Ultimately all 24 decades will be stitched together culminating in a 24-hour long extravaganza. Before then, join Taylor Mac and band as they use the popular songs from the 1810's and 1830's, the decades when American Christmas music started to become popular. Alongside the songs and tomfoolery expect Charles Dickens, opium and a new Texas Revolution. Taylor Mac is also part of The Public Theater's 2013 Under The Radar festival.
OUR HIT PARADE: TOP 10 of 2012
DECEMBER 19, 7:30 PM (Top 10 of 2012 ) & 10:00 PM (Hits of OHP)
Starring Tony nominee and Obie winner Kenny Mellman (Kiki & Herb), carnal chanteuse Bridget Everett (Bridget Everett & the Tender Moments) and pop-song opera impresario Neal Medlyn (known for his pop star based performance pieces), OUR HIT PARADE (OHP) is inspired by the musical sketch series Your Hit Parade that ran on radio and then television from 1935 to 1959. On that show, cast members performed the week's most popular songs as comically literal skits. In this show, the hosts and special guest stars present their renditions of current popular hits from Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Beyonce, P!nk and more, live on stage. Special guests on December 19 include Alan Cumming, Murray Hill, Molly Pope, Randy Harrison, Jenn Harris, Erin Markey, Cole Escola, Jim Andralis & Larry Krone, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad, Myles Kane, Tonya Pinkins, Jennifer O'Connor / Amy Bezunartea, Tracy Bonham and more!
DECEMBER 21, 9:30pm
Strap on your Yule log, pop a few mistletoe berries and join the 2012 Afterglow Festival artistes for this sinful, tuneful, posh-pagan celebration of the winter Solstice that proves, once and for all, that our messiah was a little light in the loaves and fishes and in no way in hell a Capricorn. Armed with a warm muff and a firm tannenbaum, Stella Starsky + Quinn Cox host this star-studded hollyday benefit with the third in their tantric thruple, musical director Matt Ray. Stand-up authors, astrologers and cabaret comperes Starsky + Cox connect the cosmic dots (read: stars), showing us how above so below, to aha!-hilarious results, while answering the age-old question: Who the f*#k is Parson Brown, anyway?. Haul Out The Holly sparkles with performances by John Cameron Mitchell, Amber Martin, Heather Matarazzo, Taylor Mac, Joseph Keckler, John Kelly, Lady Rizo, Cole Escola, Erin Markey, Dan Fishback and Brett Every. Artists' proceeds go toward the Afterglow Festival (founded by Quinn Cox and John Cameron Mitchell), Provincetown's live performance arts festival that reconnects the century old link between the Greenwich Village and Provincetown theatrical performance scenes, putting Provincetown on the international festival map, and amassing a culture of artistry, each September, in this seaside birth place of modern, alternative American stage work.
Joey Arias: END OF THE WORLD
Boldly flying in the face of the prognostications of the Mayan Calendar, Nostradamus and the revelations made to John, Joey Arias ushers in the End of the World at Joe's Pub on Friday, December 12. Following high-profile concerts this year at Central Park SummerStage and London's Southbank Centre (as part of the Antony-curated Meltdown Festival), Arias brings his bawdy humor and incomparable vocal stylings to the intimacy of Joe's Pub for an apocalyptic evening. Guest performers include the glamorously gender-bent Pixie Harlots (Weimar New York) and performance artist Narcissister.
New York's bravest and bawdiest cabaret duo returns to Joe's Pub after 4 years of international touring to serve up a ludicrous night of chaos, burlesque, comedy, and nudity. Straddling (literally) the gap between religious and related, performance art and party, busking and burlesque The Wau Wau Sisters take audiences on a ride which always teeters on the brink of a divine and demented disaster. The world may end on December 21st, but the Wau Wau Sisters - unruly, undressed, unabashed, unrepentant and uninhibited - will be here. Forever!
Billy Hough, from the legendary punk band garageDogs, sings, screams, rants, and fights his way through a punk rock retelling of "A Christmas Carol", featuring the songs of a Jew, Bob Dylan. With the historically accurate Sue Goldberg (Space Pussy) on bass and eye-rolls, Paul Hough on drums, and other guests. Come and be a part of our family, our fucked up family, for Christmas. Joy to the world.
Drew Gasparini PRESENTS THE MOST OFFENSIVE NIGHT OF MUSICAL THEATRE
January 7 at 11:30 PM
For the first time anywhere, Drew Gasparini is assembling New York's most esteemed composers to write the most offensive awful, graphic and hilarious songs to grace the stage. This completely R rated comedy delves into the issues that matter. Like sexism. Racism. And why two siblings who love each other can't get married in the state of New York. Hot off the back of recording his debut music theatre album, the title track "I Could Use a Drink" will be recorded live at the show. Exciting? Yeah we thought so.
Bridget Everett & THE TENDER MOMENTS
Bridget Everett is a singing tour de force known for her funny yet gut-wrenching, outrageous and unpredictable performance work. She's been dubbed "Wynona Judd meets Melissa Etheridge, via the local bar floozy, on a rocket ship out of Twin Peaks" by Michael Musto from the Village Voice. She has appeared frequently on Time Out New York's annual list of top cabaret performers, ranking number one in 2010 on a list which included Alan Cumming and Elaine Stritch. Bridget co-hosts Our Hit Parade, a sold-out monthly revue of current pop hits, with Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb) and Neal Medlyn at Joe's Pub. She starred in the original musical At Least It's Pink based on her life which she co-wrote with director Michael Patrick King (writer/director of hit tv series Sex and the City) and Mellman which played Ars Nova for 12 weeks. Bridget has performed at Montreal's Just for Laughs, New York Comedy Festival, HBO's Aspen United States Comedy Arts Festival . and the Adelaide International Cabaret Festival in Adelaide, Australia. She played Lynn Chenney in Taylor Mac's Red Tide Blooming at P.S.122, was featured in Scott Wittman's production JUKEBOX JACKIE, and was a regular on Logo's Jeffrey Cole Casserole. She can be seen as Cathy in the Sex and the City movie and as Shonda in the CBS hit comedy, 2 Broke Girls. Bridget co-wrote and performed an evening of original music called Bridget and Neal are F*cking and Adam is Watching with Medlyn and Adam Horovitz (Adrock: Beastie Boys). Bridget can be seen in HBO Canada's Funny as Hell alongside Horovitz. and will be releasing an album of original music with her band, The Tender Moments, this fall.
JUSTIN VIVIan Bond! Lea DeLaria! Jackie Hoffman! Natalie Joy Johnson!
January 13 at 7:00 PM
New York's best solo performances in one special performance!
Amy Lynn & Tituss Burgess
January 15 at 7:00 PM
Amy Lynn & The Gunshow and Tituss Burgess join forces for the APAP Conference, sharing the stage at Joe's Pub on Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00pm. Tituss Burgess is best known for his recurring role on the hit NBC series "30 Rock". He has originated memorable roles in the original Broadway casts of Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, and the revival of Guys and Dolls, as well as headlined at major symphonies and top cabaret venues throughout the world. The Gunshow, a 9-piece band, lead by lovebirds Amy & Alex, has a 60's pop and soul sound marked by powerhouse singers and infectious horn licks as especially fertile ground on which to showcase their combined talents. Together and apart they have played all around the world gracing the stage with Duffy, St. Vincent, Lucy Woodward, Yo La Tengo, Spoon, The Radio City Orchestra and many more. Given the Gunshow's standout showmanship and feel-good energy, it's no wonder that their performances at NYC's top venues have met with glowing reviews.
(Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
$20 Reserved / $50 VIP
Joe's Pub opens its doors wide for a very special one-night Motherlodge curated by Michael Arthur and Motherlodge founder Ray Rizzo. "A Fleetwood Mac Orgy" promises to be a cosmos-shattering night of Broadway and downtown performers colliding with rockers from Brooklyn and Kentucky. Proceeds from the evening will be used for Motherlodge's 2013 programs. Special guests include Alanna Amram, Justin VivIan Bond, Michael Cerveris, Hannah Cohen, Sam Cohen, Doveman, Erin Hill, Josh Kaufman, Lucas Papaleias, Dawn Landes, Taylor Mac, Adam Rapp, Rob Beitzel, Ray Rizzo, Michael Shannon, Georgiana Starlington and Elizabeth Ziman.
Music+Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver
January 21 at 7:00 & 9:30 PM
On Jan. 21 Larson and Rodgers Award winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver returns to Joe's Pub with a collection of work from his musicals Out of My Head (2005), Mrs. Sharp (2007), Darling (2009), 35mm (2010), Jasper in Deadland (2011), The Frog Prince Cont. (2012), featuring Broadway friends to be announced. Check back later for updates on cast and creative team. This Rated RSO is rated "MT-17" for murderous sociopaths, cannibalistic fairy tale witches, suggestive sexuality involving adults playing hot teenage boys, and hallucinogenic fairy dust.
Zack Zadek
January 28 at 9:30 PM
Although no stranger to the Joe's Pub stage, composer/lyricist and singer/songwriter Zack Zadek is making his Joe's Pub solo concert debut! With a unique blend of pop music and musical theatre, Zack's music has been heard at (Le) Poisson Rouge, Joe's Pub, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and other venues across New York City. Featuring a wide assortment of material including songs from his shows 6 (New York Musical Theatre Festival 2012) and The Crazy Ones, as well as solo songs and covers, this one night concert will showcase a full piece band, as well as incredible guest performers from Broadway and beyond.
January 28 at 7:00 PM
$20 Reserved / $75 Premium
Living For Today brings together Broadway's brightest stars for a night of song and celebration to benefit the Gilana Shira Alpert Fund. Now in its fifth year, Living For Today: Back to the Drawing Board, will feature your favorite tunes from Animated Films sung by amazing Broadway singers. Past participants include Aaron Lazar (A Little Night Music, Light in the Piazza), Stephen Spinella (Two-time Tony Award winner of Angels in America, Spring Awakening) Tituss Burgess (30 Rock, Jersey Boys, Little Mermaid), Nick Adams (Priscilla, La Cage), Paige Davis (Trading Spaces, Chicago), Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Miss America '98), Carly Jibson (Hairspray, Crybaby), Jill Paice (Curtains, 39 Steps), Max von Essen (Evita, Les Miserables) Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Tony Nominee of Avenue Q), and many more! The fund was established after Gilana Alpert passed away unexpectedly at the age of 26, and is used to continue her efforts of Holocaust awareness, theatre education and outreach, sexual education, and equality advocacy. Her brother, David Alpert (The Best Man, Guys and Dolls, The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide) directs. Check out facebook.com/livingfortodaynyc for January's line-up, and www.gilanasfund.com for more information on the fund. VIP Packages available for premium seating, gift bags and a cocktail reception with the cast.
Ute Lemper SINGS PABLO NERUDA
Ute Lemper's newest creation is a song cycle to the love poems of Pablo Neruda. This very delicate and beautiful songbook is presented mainly in Spanish, but also has adaptations in French and English. It is a fantastic celebration of this especially sensual poetry by Neruda who had written these poems on the Chilean ISLA NEGRA after years of exile. Neruda had escaped from Chile to Argentina and Europe because of his anti-fascist political and artistic activities and writings. His main poetic creations were written during exile. He collaborated with Picasso on highly political inspired works and received several world peace awards by socialist countries. The love poems are dedicated to his wife Mathilda.
February 3 at 7:00 PM
$30 Reserved / $50 VIP
For generations, musical theatre writers have come to New York City to change the world. The concert series Once Upon A Time In New York City is about the people who have changed THEM. This second concert will feature musical theatre writers who are ages 18 to 80, who were born in Kansas City or San Francisco or London, who are established and who are emerging, each writing a brand new song about someone who has changed their idea of New York City. The first edition of this concert featured new songs by writers from Joe Iconis to Dick Scanlan to Galt MacDermot, and a selected playlist is available here: http://bit.ly/Vyc5sP. All proceeds will go to The Red Cross. Created by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Caleb Hoyer. Special guests will be announced.
Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows and to purchase tickets, or call 212-967-7555, or visit in person at The Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM) located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.
ABOUT JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC: Joe's Pub is one of New York City's most celebrated venues for emerging and legendary performing artists. Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe's Pub debuted in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting new artists while providing established artists with a safe, intimate space to develop new work. Joe's Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home. Open seven days a week, dinner and drink service is available during every performance.
ABOUT The Public Theater AT ASTOR PLACE: Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, The Public Theater is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare and the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues—including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to its beloved, free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. The Public's wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company's dedication to making theater accessible to all, new and experimental stagings at The Public at Astor Place, and a range of artist and audience development initiatives including its Public Forum series, which brings together theater artists and professionals from a variety of disciplines for discussions that shed light on social issues explored in Public productions. The Public Theater is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. www.publictheater.org


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"There's nothing to eat."That has to be one of the most disheartening assessments you can make after examining the contents of your refrigerator. Of course, it opens the door to takeout or a restaurant meal and, very often, a far bigger portion of a much unhealthier food than you would have eaten at home.
Thanks to Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD, a dietician and exercise physiologist in Louisville, Kentucky, we've compiled
a list of 10 foods that will help you create simple meals at a moment's notice. Plus, "they'll give you a variety of nutrients
without an abundance of calories," Mohr says.
1. Boneless, skinless chicken breast
"Chicken can be prepared with almost anything you have in the house," says Mohr. Grill it for a sandwich, spice it up with curry
and cumin for Thai-style satays, or just throw it in a salad. There are thousands of choices.
Tip: Frozen chicken will last up to six months in your freezer (well sealed) and will quickly add low-fat protein to any meal.
Serving size: 3 oz of cooked boneless, skinless breast meat
PointsPlus® value: 3
2. Frozen vegetables
No one's freezer should be without them. Stock your favorites, from broccoli to spinach (which can improve everything from soup to pasta). Frozen vegetables can last up to one year, so it's no sweat to keep all the ingredients necessary for an instant, colorful stir-fry. Or, add them to a quick vegetable soup, like minestrone. For more variety, check out Green Giant's line of products — they're Weight Watchers endorsed!
Serving size: 1/2 cup
PointsPlus value: 0
3. Unsalted dry-roasted nuts
Choose the roasted, unsalted version you can find in most supermarket produce sections, not the oily snack mix kind. "They're loaded with healthy fats, plus you can use good mixed nuts as toppings for stir-fry and salads," says Mohr.
Tip: Instead of breadcrumbs, crush the nuts and use them to coat chicken-breast strips for a tasty, protein-packed "breaded" cutlet.
Serving size: 1/4 cup
PointsPlus value: 6
4. Fat-free broth
No cook would ever be caught without broth (vegetable, chicken or beef). You can use it to flavor meat, thin sauces, make gravy — and a million other options.
Tip: Throw raw vegetables into broth and they'll last up to three days longer, says Mohr. "They'll not only stay more crisp, but they'll be more flavorful because they'll absorb the flavor of the stock," he adds. Set the pot over a flame and you have an instant healthy soup. Toss in a chicken breast for a tasty meal.
Serving size: 1 cup
PointsPlus value: 0
5. Lean ground beef
"Ground beef is loaded with iron, zinc and protein; it's always good to have some on hand to add nutrients to meals," says Mohr. You could grill it into a burger or crumble it into any conceivable dish.
Serving size: 3-ounce cooked patty
PointsPlus value: 3
6. Basil leaves
When you need a touch of class — and perhaps to create the illusion that you put more effort into cooking the meal than you really did — add a few whole, fresh basil leaves. It's a flavorful spice and garnish that's visually appealing. You can use it in numerous ways: to make pesto, to flavor fish and meats, or to liven up fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.
Serving size: Almost any
PointsPlus value: 0
7. Extra virgin olive oil
Sure, it's high in PointsPlus values, but it's one of the most versatile sources of good fat — and a little goes a long way. It's important to purchase "extra virgin" olive oil for a flavor boost. When a recipe demands an oil or fat, it's the best choice.
Serving size: 1 teaspoon
PointsPlus value: 1
8. Canned, crushed or whole tomatoes
Chili, pasta sauce, soup — sooner or later, a recipe will call for tomatoes, so keep a can in the pantry. They're a great source of potential cancer-fighting lycopene and vitamin C.
Serving size: 1 cup
PointsPlus value: 0
9. Chicken sausage
"It comes frozen or fresh and is lower in fat than regular pork sausage," says Mohr. It'll add spicy flavor to otherwise drab meals. Create a sausage version of Bolognese by adding it to marinara sauce, or eat it on a roll hot dog-style. Grill and split two links for a Cuban sandwich. Give yourself an extra five minutes in the morning, and you might even eat it for breakfast.
Serving size: 1 1/2 ounces cooked
PointsPlus value: 1
10. Dried whole-wheat pasta
A fail-safe anytime you crave a quick, filling dinner. Whole-wheat pasta has more fiber than white flour pasta, so a smaller serving fills you up more. You can add penne to soups, or eat angel hair with a low-calorie marinara sauce or a dash of olive
oil, garlic cloves (which you should also keep on hand) and red pepper flakes.
Serving size: 1 cup cooked
PointsPlus value: 4


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Rome GRAND SLAM | 18 - 23 June 2013
Weather conditions: 23-30 °C
Currency: Euro
Local tourist office website: www.turismoroma.it/?lang=en
Hotel Main Draw Athletes
Hotel Villa Maria Regina
Via della Camilluccia 687
00135 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 3629071
Fax: +39 06 36308225
Web: http://www.villamariaregina.com/eng/index.html
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Distance from competition courts: around 4.5km
The Organizers bear the expense of Main Draw Athletes board and lodging from 18th of June until the day after their elimination (check out after Breakfast).
The Main Draw Athletes will have breakfast at the Hotel Villa Maria Regina. They will have their other daily meals at the Venue Players Lounge. Hotel Villa Maria Regina rooms are available for Main Draw Athletes who choose to arrive one or more days before the beginning of the event (15/16/17 June). Main Draw Athletes interested in arriving before the 18th June must make a reservation in writing to: firstname.lastname@example.com In case of positive feedback the guests are required to send to the hotel by email their credit card details or to pay in advance by bank transfer.
Availability will not be guaranteed for Main Draw Athletes, who ask to stay one or more days after their elimination. However the guests should ask the Hotel Villa Maria Regina reception about possible availability.
Unfortunately rooms are not available during the Tournament for Coaches Physiotherapists and athletes' family members who want to stay with the Main Draw Teams. The Organizer has booked 10 rooms until 15 May for them at the Hotel Excel Montemario (see below - close to "Villa Maria Regina Hotel"). They can make a reservation until May 15 in writing to: email@example.com If the reservation is confirmed, the guests are kindly required to send their credit card details as a guarantee (by email directly to the Hotel, or to pay in advance for the whole stay by bank transfer to confirm the reservation).
Accommodation for Team's Coaches - Physiotherapists, Athletes' family members,
Hotel Excel Montemario
Via degli Scolopi 31 (Trionfale)
Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 35058001
Fax: +39 06 3070392
Web: www.excelmontemario.it
Email : firstname.lastname@example.com
Bed & Breakfast: (all taxes included)
Single room: Euro 90 per day
Twin room / Triple room: Euro 45,00 per person per day
Tourist Tax: Euro 3.00 per person per day
Distance from competition courts: about 5 km
Distance from Main Draw Hotel: about 3 km
Bus No. 911 goes from the Main Draw Hotel to the Venue (Foro Italico)
Hotel Qualification Teams
These hotels can also be used by Coaches/Physiotherapists if no rooms are available at Hotel Excel Montemario.
The following hotels can be booked for those wishing to reserve a hotel close to the Main Draw Hotel or the venue. Please contact the hotels using the email address provided mentioning that the booking is for participants in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Grand Slam in Rome to benefit from the special room rate. It is advisable to book as early as possible as June is high season in Rome.
Hotel dei Massimi
Largo Vincenzo Ambrosio 9 (Balduina)
Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 (06) 35347200
Fax: +39 (06) 35452855
Distance from competition courts: about 3.5 km
Distance from Main Draw Hotel: about 4 km
Website: www.massimiparkhotel.com
E-mail : firstname.lastname@example.com / firstname.lastname@example.com
Bed & Breakfast: (all taxes included)
Single room: Euro 90.00 per day
Single Superior Executive room: Euro 100.00 per day
Twin Standard room: Euro 55.00 per person per day
Twin Superior Executive room: Euro 65.00 per person per day
Any single meal: Euro 20.00
Tourist Tax: Euro 3.00 per person per day
The above rates include American buffet breakfast and VAT. The hotel will provide a shuttle service with 19-seat shuttle bus with 3 shuttles to/from the Foro Italico, at pre-arranged times, free of charge. Taxis are also available for travel to/from the Main Draw Hotel and the venue.
Terms of booking and confirmation: Customers can send their requests via email at hotel. They will receive (within 12 hours of the request) two forms attached: 1st form containing all the information from the customer about the type of reservation request (name, arrival, departure, etc..) and 2nd form with the details of credit card for authorization of the amount's withdrawal in accordance with the booking and cancelation policy specified on the same form.
Hotel delle Muse
Via Tommaso Salvini 18 - 00197
Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 80 88 333 / +39 06 80 88 333 GRATIS
Fax: +39 06 80 85 749
Distance from competition courts: about 6 km
Distance from Main Draw Hotel: about 6.5 km
Website: www.hoteldellemuse.com/index.php/en/
Email : firstname.lastname@example.com
Bed & Breakfast: (all taxes included)
Single room: Euro 75.00 per day
Twin room: Euro 90.00 per room per day
Triple room: Euro 120.00 per room per day
Tourist Tax: Euro 2.00 per person per day
Bus No. 911 goes from the Main Draw Hotel to the Venue (Foro Italico) or taxis are available
Don Orione Guesthouse
(Guesthouse for Catholic pilgrims)
Casa per Ferie Giovanni Paolo II
Via della Camilluccia 120
00135 Rome
Tel: +39 06 35404774
Fax: +39 06 35404775
Web: www.casaperferiedonorioneroma.it
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
(Prices below do not include breakfast charge and Tourist Tax)
Single room: Euro 50.00 per day
Twin room: Euro 38.00 per person per day
Triple room: Euro 38.00 per person per day
Four Beds: Euro 38.00 per person per day
With breakfast: 3 Euro more
Tourist Tax: Euro 2.00 per person per day
Distance from Competition Court: about 3 km
Distance from Main Draw Hotel: about 3 km
To get the venue and Main Draw Hotel athletes can travel by bus (No. 48 and No. 911) or taxi
Hotel for Officials-Referees-Sponsors:
Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park
Via G. Moscati 7 - 00168 Rome
Distance from Competition Court (Foro Italico Via dei Gladiatori 31) about 6,5 km. Distance from Main Draw Hotel about 5 km.
Phone+39 06 35574853
Fax: ++39 06 3017944
Website: www.marriott.com
E.Mail : email@example.com
Any meal at the Restaurant inside Marriott Central Park costs : "menu tipico romano" € 25,00 - menu Bar € 15,00
The Guests will have breakfast at Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park. The Restaurant for the other daily meals is available at the Venue (Foro Italico) from 18 June – open from 11.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.


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HeadrailsThe simplest veil I know of is the headrail. Firstly it is simple to construct because it is quite simply a long rectangular piece of fabric. In fact a light pashmina scarf makes a great headrail, and requires no construction at all. I find my smallest one that works is 162cm long and a width of 60cm, but a little wider may be good (not too much -try for the distance from the front of your head over your head to your neck and a bit of spare), and any amount of excess length is fine - I have one which is over 2m long.
Secondly the headrail is simple because you don't need a fillet under it. This is a good veil for people who are scared of pins in their head, or claim they are too uncoordinated to get a veil on straight, especially at events where no large mirrors are handy. Thirdly the headrail is simple because there are only 2 steps to draping it.
I don't know where the name headrail comes from, but I expect it's a reenactor term. I think the 12th C person would have called it the local equivalent of veil, eg the anglo norman guimple or perhaps coife. I doubt the language would have had a specific word for this type of veil versus that one, but modernly we find it useful, especially when referring to 100's of years of veil types at the same time.
How to drape itThe first step is to place the centre of the veil on top of your head. It may be easier to drape it around your neck like a scarf, then pull it up onto the head.
In the picture I've deliberately made the two ends slightly uneven, so it drapes evenly. This really isn't necessary, nobody gets to see both ends at once. Next, grab one end, and toss it over your shoulder. It doesn't matter which side.
And that simply, you have a headrail.
Comparison to other veils
While the simplest veil, the headrail isn't quite as versatile as other veils in this manner. I do find myself adjusting it occasionally and it isn't well suited to tasks where I must bend over (it drops off forwards). If I sit in chairs with a back, the headrail also doesn't work as well because it relies on the weight of the fabric to hold the veil tight against my face. Sitting in a chair takes the weight off the veil. For the same reason, while I've seen little evidence for it being the way things were done in most places in the 12th Century, a beaded or heavy trim edging or fringe could really add weight to a headrail, making it stay on better.
Extant 12th C imagesWhen I actually look for 12th C headrails, I actually find it difficult to prove such a veil was used. Here are some of the closest images I've found:
Copenhagen Psalter (Kongelige Bibliotek MS Thott 143 2º:)
England, 1175-1200.
folios 11r, 12v and 15r
These images show an unusual amount of detail for the period - generally you can only see a white or whiteish veil wrapped around a head. But on these examples you can clearly see the veil crosses over itself at the neck. There are a few other examples which do show the crossing of layers of the veil, and many which do not.
But I'm not at all sure what shape of veil is depicted here - we can clearly see a corner on the first image, but that could for example be the corner of a half circle veil as the corner of a rectangular veil. So we must guess based on the shape produced by comparing to our results and hoping that the artist was actually trying for a realistic impression. Whatever shape the veil, both ends are flipped back over the shoulder in all but the first image. And the ends depicted are fairly short - whereas my ends are fairly long to keep this veil closed by itself.
In all but the first image, no hair is visible under the veil - I find this very difficult to achieve with a headrail alone - I generally either need veil pins or an extra layer underneath to cover the forehead, or otherwise my veil creeps backwards on my head.
Overall, I think the headrail is a quick and easy way to introduce people to veils, but I'm not convinced that this is exactly how a veil would be worn. But it does teach about what fabric drapes well, is easy to put people (even if afraid of pins), and teaches them how to flip the ends over their neck - so I think it serves a useful purpose. And it may be right for other time periods.