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Forbes reports that 60 million people visited the Orlando area in 2015, making it the most visited tourist destination in the US. And for those looking to maximize on great opportunities for investing in real estate, the current Orlando real estate forecast for 2019 holds a lot of promise, especially for investors looking to take advantage while prices are still below what they were during the pre-recession peak.
Orlando real estate forecast for 2019: slow price growth, but no peak
It was a decade ago when the bottom began to fall out of the housing market across the county—and Orlando was no exception. Today, prices have been slowly moving on up for years but have yet to get back to their peak levels. According to Zillow, stalling prices could delay a full recovery for another seven years or so. For homeowners who purchased back in 2006, a return to the prices as they were then is key, just as it is for those trying to gain a bigger ownership stake in their properties.
According to NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun, Orlando price growth has been strong since the bottom-out in 2011, but he also says Orlando could see more moderate price growth going forward. Reports show the core Orlando market's median price was $224,000 in November—still a far cry from the peak of $264,436 a decade ago. One concern raised in real estate forecasts for Orlando in 2019 is that price increases could stagnate if investors give up on distress sales and transform them into rentals: 1 out of 5 Metro Orlando houses is currently a rental and about a third of rentals could be sold to first-time buyers as starter houses.
More recently, in January 2018, Orlando's median home price continued to rise while sales held steady with a 0.5% increase compared to January of last year, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. The overall median price of Orlando homes had reached $225,000–12.6% higher than January 2017's $199,900 and 2.2% below December 2017's $230,000. The good news: year-over-year increases recorded over the last 79 consecutive months show that the overall median price is 94.8% above what it was during the low of July 2011. The median price for single-family homes in January had increased 10.1% over the year before, and condos had increased 15.1%.
A bona fide buyer's market
Orlando's real estate forecast for 2019 spells a real buyer's market. According to Zillow, the median home value in Orlando Metro is $216,100. It has gone up 7.6% over the past year and will rise 3.5% within 2018. Meanwhile, according to Zillow, the median home price currently being listed is in the vicinity of $279,000, while the median price of homes sold is just $212,900. The median rent price in Orlando Metro is $1495—lower than the Florida median of $1795. If you're looking to buy a home in Orlando, now is the right time.
Florida's outstanding economy & the appeal of low-priced homes: real estate forecast for Orlando in 2019
Florida's economic performance was outstanding as usual in 2017, one of many reasons it attracted so many new residents and homebuyers. Orlando's population grew 18%, and disposable income has grown 12.8% over the last five years. South Florida's population hit 6 million for the first time, and Miami Dade hit 2.7 million, while Orlando saw 48,000 new residents arrive. All this growth has generated a healthy demand for housing and rentals. Experts are predicting the Florida economy will reach $1 trillion in 2018 and $1.074 trillion in 2019.
Florida is an important state, having 5% of the US economy but 10% of new jobs, tourism and housing being the key industries. While Hurricane Irma and the destruction of the citrus crop suppressed the Florida economy, causing wages to lag, real estate in Florida overall is extremely reasonably priced. Indeed, there is no reason to believe there is a downside to buying property in the Sunshine State—thriving as the economy is. Interest in Orlando and Tampa real estate has been particularly strong, and that's likely due to the lower prices.
Orlando home availability in 2019
According to the Orlando Sentinel, prospective buyers only had about 8800 properties to choose from in May 2017—down 17% from a year previous. As well, the condo market had about 22% fewer listings. Single-family homes were down 16.2% when compared to the year prior. So while prices remain very buyer friendly, the Orlando real estate forecast for 2019 would have us believe that buying now before prices rise further and availability declines is the right move.


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Is it me, or did they finish this ride up pretty quickly to be doing test runs already?
it looks like a typical B&M layout to me. i think the one at sfgam looks alot better! I will ride this in june at coastercon.Last edited by gamerguy, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:30 PM
This alot begs to differ:
The natural landscape will be what makes Wild Eagle a step above great America's. IMHO
I'm excited. May go opening weekend for this. I need a Dollywood fix!
Where are teh limbs on teh dummies!????!!!
And talk about lazy construction, look at all the trees they left standing.
In all seriousness it looks pretty cool.
2 months to go and I will be there, woot.
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The natural landscape will be what makes Wild Eagle a step above great America's. IMHO
True, but the layout of X-Flight looks better IMO. Also X-Flight will have some theming like the water element, the key hole through the control tower and the fly through the hangar.
I cannot wait to ride this at the Dollywood event. Looks like an awesome ride.
I just feel that B&M needs to be more creative with their track designs. Look at all their coasters and they are all almost the same design, whts the difference between Medusa, Mantis, or raptor, 3 different coasters with almost the exact layout. When i tell people my favorite floorless is Hydra they think im crazy, but that is the only B&M that doesnt have the same elements as all the others! Intemin doesnt do that with there coasters!
More than 10 posts and still no "that coaster sucks" posts. What has happened to CBuzz?
I am assuming that the eagle screaches are real and not piped in for the ride?
^^No, they were recorded by our colleague and friend, birdhombre. I hear he was well paid.
^ That doesn't even make a dent in what I paid for voice lessons though.
Still no complaints that the first run was too slow? I agree, CBuzz has gone downhill.
Mantis is like Raptor? Other than both of them having a vertical loop, I don't see it.
It is always amazing to me how rides at Dollywood seem to be built with very little issues and problems. Why cant other parks have luck like this? Yes they do have the timber tower issue but in building and getting rides going, they seem to have it together. None of this month after month delay...
The vertical loop on this one seems to be taken at a pretty good clip. It looks like that and the ride's placement are what will separate it from the other three.
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I just feel that B&M needs to be more creative with their track designs. Look at all their coasters and they are all almost the same design, .....blah blah blah...
Face-palm!! Hydra is perhaps the worst floorless in everdom!Last edited by delan, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 2:41 PM
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Mantis is like Raptor? Other than both of them having a vertical loop, I don't see it.
Try riding Alpenghiest or montu and tell me they are not just like Raptor or Behemoth and Diamond back arent just like Nitro! Then try riding all 3 superman rides of steel and compare them to MF or maverick which are all different! I just think B&M should try some different designs because they are getting to be boring!
Um. Two of the rides of steel are identical. And similar to many other Intamin megas. Intamin has many similar coasters as well.
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Shopping for inspiration
Amazon may be the number-one retail destination for millennials, but with its focus on fulfillment, rather than the enjoyment of discovering new products, 1 in 10 millennials say they don't always know what they're looking for and it's hard to find inspiration on Amazon.
The 'Everything Store' has a wide array of products and the ability to deliver them efficiently, but Amazon was never about providing engaging, unique, or inspirational experiences, and that's why customer experience remains the single greatest opportunity for any retailer fighting Amazon. Retailers should be employing the kind of experiential shopping for which Amazon just isn't suitable.
The millennial's search for product inspiration often starts on social media networks, and referrals from social feeds to ecommerce sites continue to rise. With the global time spent on social media each day having grown from 90 minutes in 2012, to 135 minutes in 2017 there are even greater opportunities for product and brand discovery, and for gathering data to offer personalised, curated product discovery.
Retailers looking to better cater to millennials shopping for inspiration should also pay close attention to mobile as part of an omnichannel strategy that hinges on 'mobile first'. The most popular channel for carrying out research ahead of making an online purchase is mobile (voted for by 45% of millennials), but the majority complete the purchase on their desktop or laptop, with millennials expecting a seamless cross-channel experience wherever they start or end their shopping journey.
Improving CX with continuous improvement
You don't need Amazon's budget to surprise and delight consumers. Any retailer can use targeted and focused experimentation to deliver differentiated experiences that speak to millennials shopping for inspiration.
If you're really innovating, failure is implicit, and a 'fail fast' digital culture has been key to the success of fast-fashion superstar ASOS. The pure-play is pushing industry expectations on how fast retailers can innovate, releasing around 700 tech updates during the first four months of 2018. The retailer crowdsources new ideas and isn't afraid to relaunch categories that failed the first time around.
Continuous improvement is ultimately about becoming a customer-centric organisation and thinking about how to improve every part of the customer journey across all touchpoints. Amazon Go, for example, addresses key customer pain points around payment and checkout and is all about simplifying the customer experience.
Customer experience mapping allows retailers to explore what consumers are thinking, hearing, feeling and doing, at every stage of the user journey, rather than only considering what they do and the services they require. By focusing on user mindset, rather than just age or demographics, retailers can really understand motivations and surface opportunities to meaningfully improve the customer experience.
Retailers need to focus on end-to-end customer journeys, regardless of device, but the components of their omnichannel strategies, including ecommerce websites, need to be constantly reviewed and improved.
Catering to voice commerce
Every ten years we experience a leap in technology that reduces friction and makes our lives more convenient. That's according to Amazon Alexa's Meryem Tom, who believes that voice is the next frontier.
With 22% of UK millennials saying that they own a voice-activated speaker (and with another 17% saying that they plan on purchasing one in the next 12 months) it follows that there will be a growing demand for a voice economy. After all, physically asking for a product is often easier than typing out an inquiry, so voice commerce will likely play a growing role in product discovery.
At the moment, just 1% of millennials are researching products using a voice-activated speaker, and only 1% make the majority of their online purchases on such a device. But of those who already have, or intend to purchase, a voice-activated speaker, 47% say they are very likely (20%) or likely (27%) to use it to make purchases.
Voice may be yet to really grab millennials' attention as a shopping channel, but it can already be useful for consumers shopping with intent, i.e. those who know exactly what they want and trust Amazon's algorithms. And with Amazon having added a screen to Echo, browsing opportunities on these devices are improving all the time. Echo Look, for example, is much more geared towards those shopping for inspiration, and combines the power of Alexa with machine learning and advice from fashion specialists to create personalised outfit recommendations.
As adoption grows and consumers become more comfortable using the technology, they'll start to question why they can't order more complex products without having to do anything other than talk to their voice-activated speaker. In the near term, however, retail businesses looking to jump on this trend should focus their efforts on the types of products most likely to be purchased through this channel which, for now, are repeat, low-price-point items (around 70% of voice purchases are for specific, 'known' products).
With Alexa, Amazon is primed to recommend its products before others, but tailoring search terms to differentiate against competitors can help retailers improve their chances of being found. And working to achieve Amazon's 'choice' status is key, with customers very likely (85%) to accept Amazon's recommended product.
Shopping for fashion and luxury inspiration
The Amazon era is yet to really hit the fashion and luxury industry; after all, you don't expect to see a designer handbag in the same basket as your lower-value commodity items.
Our research shows that only 18% of millennials purchase 'high-value clothing items' on Amazon. The term is of course subjective and open to individual interpretation, but this suggests that Amazon is not the preference for bigger-ticket fashion purchases, and that it may have a way to go to capture consumer imagination in the way that the likes of Farfetch have done.
The most commonly-cited reason millennials give for why they avoid Amazon when it comes to high-end fashion is their preference for purchasing these items in a physical store. This is the ongoing challenge for the fashion and luxury industries: bringing the tactile and sensory experience of bricks-and-mortar to the world of ecommerce.
Amazon has growing fashion ambitions and it's expanding its private label ranges and categories. For now it has relatively low penetration in the luxury market, with a 12.9% share in the global apparel and footwear ecommerce market, according to Euromonitor, but it's not unthinkable that it could shift the thinking of its 100 million Prime members towards Amazon as a fashion destination. Its recently-launched Prime Wardrobe try-before-you-buy box is an intriguing foray into fashion product discovery.
As Brian Sugar, CEO of PopSugar, puts it: 'Luxury brands exist on the aspirational brands they've built, and Amazon is the anti-brand. Is Amazon going to change its entire site and experience and branding in order to please these luxury brands? In the short-term, luxury brands are not likely to let Amazon sell their high-end items. But in 20 years, what won't you be able to buy on Amazon?'
It's a similar picture when it comes to niche and handmade products. Amazon Handmade was launched in 2015 as a direct competitor to Etsy, a pioneer in selling unique handmade items online, with an IPO and $2 billion valuation to its name. Our research shows that only 8% of millennials regularly purchase from Handmade – the least-popular product category with this demographic. This is despite the continued growth of the artisanal and handmade trend, and the fact that millennials are turning to Etsy sooner than other demographics.
Etsy has turned product search and discovery into an artform, and Amazon's struggle to win-over millennials in this space appears to support the argument that Amazon is geared towards those shopping with intent and looking for fast fulfillment.
The type of products Etsy has made a name for itself selling are often unique, handcrafted, personalised, and considered items that require a degree of story-telling and rich product information including high-resolution images. Where Amazon is the 'Everything Store', Etsy has made a success out of finding its niche. Where Amazon can be overwhelming in its product inventory, Etsy is about curation, expertise, and specialist purchases.
But it's not just about products; the compelling online experiences it offers have been key to its success. According to Google, Etsy is the most user-friendly mobile website and capitalises on the fact that millennials use mobile more than any other device to search for products online. Its homepage features a prominent search bar and returns results quickly, making predictions from just a few keystrokes. In addition to the usual search filters of price and relevance, Etsy allows shoppers to search based on options such as whether an item comes with free shipping or gift wrapping, while a guest checkout reduces friction for new customers.
Where Amazon is more about quick buys, Etsy is about search and discovery and its rich content and gift guides are designed to provide inspiration and help move shoppers along the purchase journey.
Amazon's legacy when it comes to new technology and understanding consumer behaviour has much to teach the world of online fashion and luxury, but the success of luxury and niche players like Etsy shows what's possible when retailers focus on identifying and meeting customer needs through the types of experiences Amazon isn't yet able to provide.


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- Organization: ICC - International Criminal Court
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- Closing Date: 2019-12-31
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- A completed "Duties and Responsibilities Form" (refer to step 1 on your eRecruitment Profile page).
- Motivation letter (maximum of 500 words).
- Two reference letters (professional or academic).
- Scanned copies of university degrees and/or diplomas.
- Scanned copies of official academic transcripts that state your courses, results and completion date.
- One short essay on a subject relevant to the work of the Trust Fund (maximum of 750 words, single spaced, type written).
Contract Duration
Visiting professionals are required to work full time for a period of three to six months (to be agreed to prior to commencement).
Organisational Context
The Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) was created by the Rome Statute (Art 79). It is governed by a Board of Directors, elected every three years by the Assembly of States Parties. The Board is supported by a Secretariat, which carries out the daily management of the TFV's activities.
The TFV has been entrusted by the Assembly with two reparative justice mandates: (i) to implement Court-ordered reparations to victims in a convicted case; and (ii) to provide assistance (physical and psychological rehabilitation and material support) to victims and their families in ICC situation countries.
The mission of the TFV is to respond to the harm resulting from the crimes under the jurisdiction of the Court by ensuring the rights of victims and their families through the provision of reparations and assistance.
The strategic goals of the TFV aim to:
- Ensure reparative justice for victims to overcome their harm and transform their lives
- Facilitate assistance and reparations by ensuring financial growth and sustainability
- Advocate for the rights of victims in the international public domain
- Ensure good governance, accountability and transparency by creating an effective organisational structure
The mandate-related activities of the TFV are funded from voluntary contributions and donations. Reparations awards may be funded by asset recovery and fines imposed on convicted persons by the Court.
Donors can earmark contributions, at the invitation of the TFV, towards thematic activities (e.g., benefiting victims suffering harm from conflict related sexual and gender based violence or victims suffering mental harm), country programmes or specific projects, such as (components of) reparations awards.
In regard of resource development, the TFV functions as a multi-donor trust fund seeking stable and long-term partnerships, both public and private. Whenever appropriate and feasible in the operation of its mandates, the TFV acts as a grant-making mechanism to locally based implementing partners. According to the TFV Regulations, the TFV receives administrative support from the Registry. In as far as not determined by the TFV Regulations, the TFV's financial-administrative practice complies with the Court's relevant regulatory provisions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Fundraising and Visibility Officer (in absence: Associate Executive Officer), the visiting professional will support the TFV in the areas of resource and partnership development. This includes the following responsibilities:
- Undertake research and advice on international funding trends and financing mechanisms, both public and private, in areas relevant to the reparative justice mandates of the TFV, including but not limited to peace and security, stabilisation and post-conflict recovery and transitional justice. Thematic focus areas include: victimisation of conflict related sexual and gender based violence, mental harm, physical rehabilitation, education and vocational training, and livelihood development;
- Undertake donor specific research into priority policy / funding areas, geographical spread, and partnership policies and, for private donor prospects, suitability in view of the TFV's Guidelines for private donations;
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All candidates must have a degree at a recognised university in marketing and resource development; or to possess demonstrable marketing and resource development skills in combination with a degree in international law, social sciences, international relations, development, public administration, business/management, communications, journalism or a related field. Candidates are expected to have a strong record of academic performance.
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If a State Party to the Rome Statute provides a donation to the Internship Programmes Fund, it may be possible to offer a limited number of interns a stipend for cost of living and travel. If funding is available, the Human Resources Section will conduct an assessment of the candidate determining eligibility for funding in accordance with the Court's Policy on Internships and Visiting Professionals and relevant funding conditions. In order to be eligible, the applicant must, among other criteria, be a national from a country that is a State Party to the Rome Statute and appear on the United Nations Statistics Division's list of developing regions.
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Whitetail Shooting Gallery
by Annette Lapointe
Anvil Press, 220 pages, $20.00
Reviewed by Emily McGiffin
Whitetail Shooting Gallery, Giller-prize nominee Annette Lapointe's second novel, opens with a shotgun blast that reverberates throughout the book. It launches cousins Jason and Jenn, positioned at either end of the blast, into the middle of adolescence and into a sexual turbulence that will follow them into adulthood.
Set in Bear Hills, a small town on the peri-urban fringes of Saskatoon, the novel places a contemporary coming of age story against a rural landscape in transition. Its characters struggle with the tension created by the expectations and stereotypes of rural life while grappling with tumultuous task of finding oneself in the contemporary world.
The story follows the entwined lives of three central characters: Jason, Jenn and Donna, Jenn's close friend and, eventually, lover to both cousins. Around them, the cast of secondary characters includes Jenn's parents, Jason's father Garry, and Sarah, his semi-estranged mother who left the family and moved to Saskatoon following a car accident brought on by a whitetail deer.
As the novel progresses, Jason spends greater amounts of time with Gordon, a mysterious sculptor from the west coast whose activities become increasing sinister as new truths emerge. As their friendship grows, Gordon evolves into a caricature of Jason: both men are marginalized, queer, confused about the shooting incident and, in their own ways and for their own reasons, fascinated by Jenn and Donna.
Far from a bucolic story of prairie romance, the novel tells the story of outsiders excluded from mainstream small-town prairie life by their physical characteristics (throughout their high school years, Jenn, Donna and their friends are "the fat girls") and their sexual identities. While the family (with the exception of Sarah) lives in neighbouring houses on the family farm and remains united through Jenn's high school years, the world of the novel unravels as it becomes clear that Jennifer and Jason—both irreparably damaged by the pivotal event in the book—are mired in misunderstanding of the event that prevents resolution and forgiveness. Despite the strong and supportive family that surrounds them, both drift into adult lives marked by an inability to establish real intimacy, which they seek instead in small animals and transient lovers.
An up-front, no-nonsense look at young adults developing their identities in small-town Saskatoon in the 80s, Whitetail Shooting Gallery develops a realistic set of scarred characters, explores their complexities and, finally, arrives at a complex, untidy denouement.
Emily McGiffin's non-fiction and award-winning poetry has been widely published. Her first book of poems, Between Dusk and Night, was published by Brick Books in 2012.


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Curricular accounting and standards and equivalence of university-student learning
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Accounting figures variously in New Higher Education. However, despite their infant precursors having been labelled curricular accounting (see Theodossin, E. (1986), The Modular Market, Further Education Staff College, London), accounting researchers have overlooked calculative practices, processes, records and associated means of measuring, recording and reporting university-student learning. The means in question comprise credit, credit points, levels of learning, level descriptors, learning outcomes, and related characteristics of course catalogues, qualification frameworks, credit transfer systems and student records, transcripts and diploma supplements. The former University of New Zealand and its affiliate in Christchurch, New Zealand, and Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha, also of that city, are used as a case study. This paper provides a retrospective analysis to illuminate how curricular accounting about university-student learning has reflected and constituted standards and equivalence of this learning, not only at the case study site but across tertiary education in many countries.


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When many people consider the importance of private health insurance, extras are often front-of-mind. Being covered for a new pair of glasses each year, limiting physiotherapy expenses and regular dental check-ups are reasons we often hear to justify private health insurance. While it can be daunting choosing a policy from the huge range of alternatives, it pays to do some quick calculations that can quickly rule in/out certain policies, and give you a handy framework to give you the confidence to choose.
Step 1: Predict what you'll use
When you're looking at hospital cover, it can be very challenging to predict why you may end up in hospital. There may be some things you can relatively safely rule out (e.g. weight loss surgery if you're not overweight). And it may be easy to prioritise other cover (e.g. pregnancy if you are looking to start a family, or knee reconstructions if you play football). But choosing the right level of cover will usually involve a significant degree of guesswork. Given the cost of an uninsured private hospital stay can set you back tens of thousands of dollars, it often makes sense to err on the side of over-insuring.
But extras cover is different. For example, you already know if you wear glasses. Even if you may need glasses in the future, you'll often see the warning signs (or not!) ahead of time. This will give you a chance to upgrade your policy and serve any waiting periods before you actually need glasses. Some people regularly see the phsyio or get massages, and others don't – you already know which group you fall into. Of course, there are unknowns that can suddenly change with extras. You may not have seen a phsyio in the past, but a pulled back may require regular sessions going forward. And you may need expensive dental work after cracking a tooth during a meal – a fact that you obviously would have had no warning for.
Still, while you can (and should) build in a buffer to allow for the unknowns, it helps to estimate what extras services you are likely to use. Review any invoices or receipts you have in your filing cabinet, or just guesstimate. Everyone's will be different, but it could be as simple as:
- A couple of hundred for a dental checkup (times two if you usually go twice a year)
- $250 for a new pair of glasses each year
- A few hundred to cover your physio appointments
- A couple of hundred to cover a massage every few months
Step 2: Know your limits
We discussed above how hard it is to predict what you may need to go hospital for. But knowing what you get back for hospital stays is also notoriously difficult to work out. You typically need to know the exact procedure and how much your doctor/surgeon charges. You then need to call the insurer to understand how much they're likely to cover.
While extras limits aren't totally transparent, they are much more readily available. Firstly, category limits are always advertised – this lists the maximum your insurer will pay for each category of extras (e.g. major dental, optical, phsyio, etc.). Armed with these limits, you can already do a rough calculation on whether your extras cover may be worth it. If your yearly premiums are $1,200 and the category limits add up to more than $1,200, it's a good start. If they don't, you're better off with another policy.
But even if your category limits seem generous, it pays to dig a little deeper. How much can you actually get back for any given service? A $500 acupuncture limit might sound good, but what if your policy only covers $20 from each session? That means you'd need to go 25 times per year (twice a month, every month!) to receive the full benefit. Equally, some of the category limits may be in areas that you're unlikely to use much. You will always have $600 leftover from a $1,000 general dental limit if you know you pay $200 for a regular check-up and you have 2 regular check-ups per year.
Step 3: Do the maths
The last step is probably obvious after you've been through the first two. Compare the cost of extras with how much you may get back (based on what you're likely to claim for and the policy limits). The policy is only worth it if you're getting back more than you're putting in.
It really is that simple – there are no tax penalties for not having extras cover (unlike hospital cover). Some people cover their extras by putting money aside for when it's needed, but that doesn't work for everyone. And there's nothing wrong with getting extras cover – just make sure you're choosing a policy that's giving you great value!
If you want more information on the difference between hospital and extras coverage, we recommend reading our article in the Knowledge Bank.


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The best way to send a message to President Trump.
There is a fan movement to send Green Day's 'American Idiot' to number one on the UK charts to coincide with the planned state visit of President Trump.
The planned state visit was announced overnight, with Trump set to touch down on UK soil on Friday 13th of July. As if Trump visiting on Friday the 13th isn't enough of an omen.
In order to appropriately welcome Trump and send a message to the President, fans are actively campaigning for people to purchase the Green Day album to send it up the charts. In a statement posted to the 'Get 'American Idiot' to No.1 for Trump's State Visit' facebook page, the plan is outlined "so if we ALL buy enough downloads of Green Day's 'American Idiot' between Friday 6th-Thursday 12th it will time PERFECTLY to hit No.1 the very day he arrives on UK soil! Streaming counts too but less effective. Let's do this!"
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Ukrainian ports increase cargo handling by 11% in January
Ukraine's seaports handled 10.8 million tonnes of cargo in January 2018, which is 10.9% more than in the same period in 2017, according to live data from the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority.
According to its data, the volume of transshipment of exported cargo fell by 1.1% compared to the previous year, to 7.8 million tonnes, imported cargo increased by 70% and amounted to 2.1 million tonnes.
Growth in exports was recorded for metals and metal products – 1.5 million tonnes (21.2% compared to January 2017), containers – 26,300 TEU (a 17% growth), grain – 3.1 million tonnes (growth by 1.1%).
Transshipment of imported coal amounted to 700,000 tonnes (112.3% more than in January 2017), import of ore cargo to 700,000 tonnes (42% more), oil to 80,000 tonnes (in January last year there were no transshipment), petroleum products to 50,000 tonnes (16% more), and containers to 26,900 TEU (5% more).
The decrease in imports was observed for construction cargo (80,000 tonnes, or 35.4% less) compared with January last year.
In general, the seaports of Ukraine processed 913 vessels in January 2018, which is 291 vessels, or 46.8% more compared to the same period in 2017.
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Meet our Board of Governors
Chairman - Hon Simon Power - General Manager Consumer Banking & Wealth, Westpac New Zealand
Simon Power has a son at King's College and another at King's School. He was educated at St Peter's College in Palmerston North and holds degrees in both Law and Politics from Victoria University.
Subsequently, he has completed courses at the Australian Graduate School of Management, Melbourne Business School and Harvard Business School.
Simon is the General Manager of Consumer Banking & Wealth for Westpac New Zealand, having joined in 2012 following a 12-year career as a Member of Parliament in New Zealand. Between 2008–2011, he served as Minister of Justice, Minister of Commerce and Minister of State Owned Enterprises, among other designations. During that period he led significant reform and change in financial market oversight and regulation in New Zealand.
Simon has previously sat on the board of the New Zealand Stock Exchange and chaired the NZUS Council. He is a chartered member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, a member of the New Zealand Institute of Management and is currently an honorary advisor for the Asia New Zealand Foundation and a Fellow of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand.
The Right Reverend Ross Bay - Bishop of Auckland
BTh, PGDipTheol
Bishop Ross Bay joined the board in 2007 while serving as Dean of Auckland.
He was ordained and installed as Bishop of Auckland on 17 April 2010. Ross was raised in Auckland and grew up attending local schools in Papatoetoe. He worked for the Bank of New Zealand until beginning study and training for ordination. The Anglican Church has been his spiritual home since his teenage years, and most of his ministry has been in the Auckland Diocese.
He was Vicar of the parishes of Ellerslie and St Mark's Remuera, before becoming Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral.
He holds a Bachelor of Theology from the Australian College of Theology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Theology from London University. Ross is married to Jacquie, who is Director of the Liggins Education Network for Science at The University of Auckland. Prior to that she was Head of the Science Department at Diocesan School for Girls.
For relaxation Ross plays squash and is an occasional tramper.
The Very Reverend Anne Mills - Dean of Auckland
Dip.Tchg; B.Ed.; B.Theol.; M.Theol. (Hons)
Anne was Installed as the Tenth Dean of Auckland on 6 July 2017.
Anne was born in Papua New Guinea where her father was involved in education. She and her family returned to New Zealand when independence was declared. They moved to Katikati where she completed her schooling.
After gaining her Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching from the University of Waikato, Anne worked as a primary school teacher, including roles in senior management.
After a spell as Lecturer at the School of Education at the University of Waikato, Anne gained her B. Theol and M.Theol (Hons) from the University of Auckland. She was Priested in 2002, and worked in the parishes of Saint Mark's, Remuera, Saint Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton, and as Co-Vicar of Chartwell Cooperating Parish, Hamilton before returning to Saint Mark's as Vicar. Anne has held several Diocesan positions, including being Archdeacon of Waikato. She has been on the Board of Trustees of Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, and is Chair of their Proprietors Board. She also Chairs the Council for Ecumenism and is on the Executive of the National Dialogue for Christian Unity. She has served two terms on General Synod.
Anne enjoys cooking and gardening, spending time with family and friends and walking her Shetland Sheep dog. Anne is married to Chris who is a teacher at Dilworth School, and together they have two teenage daughters.
Lachie Johnstone - Director, Farmlands Co-operative Society Ltd
BCom, MInstD
Current parent Lachie Johnstone was educated at Southwell School, Wanganui Collegiate School and the University of Auckland.
Lachie was a director of the rural retail co-operative, Farmlands Trading Society (FTS), from 2000-2013 and chairman from 2003-2013. FTS merged with South Island based Combined Rural Traders (CRT) Ltd in 2014 to form New Zealand's largest rural retail co-operative, Farmlands Co-operative Society Ltd. Lachie is currently chairman of this new entity. He is a director of subsidiary, Farmlands Fuel Ltd, and chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
Lachie is married to Martha and they have two sons.
Vanessa Stoddart - Independent Director
BCom/LLB (Hons), PGDip Professional Ethics, GAICP, MZNICD
Vanessa is currently an Independent Director for NZ Refinery, Heartland Bank and OneFortyOne Plantations Holdings Pty Limited and a member of the Tertiary Education Commission and Financial Markets Authority. She previously held governance roles with The Warehouse, Paymark, Alliance Group Limited, Global Women and Champions for Change.
Prior to her governance career Vanessa was Group General Manager of Technical Operations and People at Air New Zealand and Chief Executive Packaging Australia for Carter Holt Harvey – having started her career in the legal profession.
Vanessa is an honorary fellow of HRINZ and a Companion of Engineering NZ.
Scott Johnson - Group CEO, GO Healthy New Zealand
MBA, BCom
Scott Johnson is an Old Collegian (St John's) and is the parent of one previous King's College student. At King's, Scott was Head Prefect in 1984 and a member of the First XV rugby team in 1983-1984. He was also involved in First VIII rowing, senior athletics, senior orienteering, and choir.
His previous roles include CEO International and general manager of Frucor Brands International, Danone Sales and Logistics Director of Frucor Beverages Ltd, and GM Sales and Distribution of Mainland Products. Before joining Mainland, Scott was with MeadowLea Foods, Heinz Wattie's and New Zealand Dairy. He began his career with IBM New Zealand.
Greg Lowe - Group CEO, Beca
MEng, BE (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Greg Lowe is the parent of two previous King's College students and his commercial experience includes being managing director of Beca Pty Ltd, Wellington Regional Manager of Beca NZ, GM Performance Solutions of Infinity Solutions and CEO of RDT Pacific.
Earlier in his career, Greg held senior posts in the Royal New Zealand Navy. As a Navy Commander and Director of Marine Engineering, Greg led a number of strategic change projects.
Greg was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1998 and is a Fellow of (IPENZ).
Roween Higgie - Director and Educational Consultant, The Education Group Ltd
MEdMgmt (Hons), Dip Tchr Ed, Dip Tchg, TTCert
Roween Higgie has a strong background in teaching and school leadership and has been a Director of The Education Group since 2009. Prior to that, she was the Principal at Remuera and Bayfield Primary Schools.
As a recent leader, she has experience and expertise in all areas of school governance, leadership and management and works in a wide range of capacities in education throughout New Zealand. She is also an accredited educational coach. She was awarded the ASB/APPA Travelling Fellowship and during this time focused on teacher professional learning and development, and as an extension of this attended a course at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Roween is married to Gavin and has three adult children, two of whom attended King's College.
David McConnell - Managing Director, McConnell Limited
MBA, BE (Hons)
David McConnell is an Old Collegian (School) and current parent at King's College. David and his wife, Sonia have three children - Jake, Maddison, and Jamie. Jake is an Old Collegian, Maddison and Jamie are current students at the College.
With a background in business development - specialising in property, construction and infrastructure - David has been a key influence in the direction and leadership of the McConnell Family's business activities.
David is also chairman of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, a council-controlled organisation for Auckland Council, and chairman of the University of Auckland Business School Advisory Board.
In 2006, David received the Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leadership Award and in 2008 a prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship.
David has a BE in Engineering (Hons) and an MBA from Kellogg Business School, Northwestern University in Chicago.
John McKay - CEO, AsureQuality Ltd
MBA, BCom
John McKay is an Old Collegian (Parnell) who was Head Prefect in his final year. He and his wife Krista have three sons, two of whom currently attend King's College.
John has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury and an MBA from the London Business School.
He is an experienced business executive having worked in an array of roles in New Zealand and internationally. John is currently the CEO of AsureQuality Ltd, a state-owned enterprise that provides food safety and biosecurity services to the food and primary production sectors. He is also an active investor in New Zealand dairy farming and chairman of Waitonui Holdings Ltd, a company with three dairy farms in North Otago.
John is a rugby enthusiast, coaching College Rifles Junior and Touch Rugby.
Shan Wilson - Partner, Simpson Grierson
BA/LLB (Hons)
Shan Wilson is an Old Collegian (Middlemore) and current parent at King's College.
Shan is a partner for Simpson Grierson specialising in employment, health and safety and education law. Previously, she worked at Allen & Overy in London.
Shan has been an advisor on employment and education law issues to a number of schools in both the state school and independent school sectors. She has also worked with the Independent Schools of New Zealand Association (ISNZ)on occasion, presenting seminars and advising on legal matters and policies for ISNZ.
Shan has a Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Law (Hons) conjoint degree from the University of Auckland. She also serves on the board of trustees of Te Matauranga School, a decile one school in south Auckland.
Simon Lamb - Head of King's College
BA, DipTchg, LTCL, SMMCert
Simon drives our vision and direction to safeguard our educational, spiritual, cultural and financial well-being, and ensuring our top performance.
As previous principal of Takapuna Grammar School, he brings much experience in leading high decile traditional schools.
Simon holds a Bachelor of Arts with Mathematics and English to Stage III, a Secondary Teaching Diploma and an LTCL for Trumpet.
His passion for King's College is palpable as he furthers our great reputation for delivering a traditional education while preparing our students for a dynamic future.
Paul Chapman - Board Secretary
As the director of Commercial Services, Paul also serves as secretary for both our Board of Trustees and our Board of Governors.
He is responsible managing the service support required by two of our operating divisions - the College and the King's Institute, as well as our affiliated trusts.
He also manages annual and longer term budget development and plays a key role in property and commercial development strategies.


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Women's Perspective
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What are the essential concepts, ideas, and/or insights regarding Dorothy E. Smith & Sandra Harding (Sociologists) women's perspective as radical critiques of sociology?
How do they describe feminist standpoint theory?
How are women's theories, methods, and conceptual schemes viewed within the dominant male universe of sociology?
What have women (sociologists/professors) done to contribute in sociology? What are some milestones relevant to their contribution?
How does Alan Sears and James Cairns (Sociologists) relate to Dorothy E. Smith & Sandra Harding women's perspectives of sociology?
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What are the essential concepts, ideas, and/or insights regarding Dorothy E. Smith & Sandra Harding (Sociologists) women's perspective as radical critiques of sociology?
Smith points out the fact that women are outsiders to the "governing structure" of socially-constructed knowledge (the study of sociology, the making of cultural norms, etc.). "It is a condition of man's being able to enter and become absorbed in the conceptual mode that he does not have to focus his activities and interests upon his bodily existence. The organization of work and expectations in managerial and professional circles both constitutes and depends upon the alienation of man from his bodily and local existence." Smith's main argument is that women can't separate knower from known—that women don't have the liberty of alienating themselves from embodied knowledge like men. She states that women sociologists are contradictions to the methods of sociology's attempts to understand the world. 90-1.
How do they describe feminist standpoint theory?
Harding is responsible for creating the feminist standpoint theory, and she as well as other theorists that ascribe to this ideology have established three primary tenets including their belief that knowledge is situated toward social experiences, groups that are marginalized by the dominant group in society are capable of being more socially situated because they have ...
Solution Summary
Women's perspectives are provided. What women have done to contribute in sociology is determined.


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Friday, December 6th, 2019
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 766-2396
- 7:00 PM: Justin Solonynka
- 8:00 PM: Acoustic Blender
- 9:00 PM: Two of a Kind
Saturday, October 26th, 2019
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 782-8258
Community music festival with music at 2 Elkins Park Venues: CCA at Elkins Central (at the Train Station) and High School Park (rain location: Sicilian Trattoria). Performers include: 3/4 Acoustic Blender, Suzanne Cloud Trio, Dragoni & Son, The Dukes of Destiny, Christopher Edelstein, Flute Of The Spirit, Bill Koutsouros & Members of ANIMUS, Rory Miller & Morgan Alexa, Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion, Naomi Rose, Sons of Pitch, Tookany Two, Two of a Kind, Up the Octave, Avi Wisnia, and LaTosha Wray. Music runs 11 AM to 7 PM. Plus: Parktoberfest from 11-1, with fall-themed games and activities, naturalist park walk, face-painting, pie contest, etc.
Sunday, August 11th, 2019
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Music at this outdoor community farmer's market - Farmer's Market runs 10 AM to 1 PM
Saturday, May 4th, 2019
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 247-1300
Philly Music Co-op Concert with Acoustic Blender and Aaron Nathans & Michael Ronstadt. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philly-music-co-op-presents-acoustic-blender-and-nathans-ronstadt-tickets-57736140350
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Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
Elkins Park, PA 19027
The Cheltenham Center for the Arts at The Elkins Park Train Station.
Saturday, October 27th, 2018
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 782-8258
Community music festival with music at 3 Elkins Park Venues: CCA at Elkins Central (at the Train Station), CreekSide Co-op, and High School Park. Event runs 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Performers include: Acoustic Blender, ANIMUS, The Bassment, Meghan Cary, Lori Citro, Dirtnap, Chris Edelstein, Flute of the Spirit, Homestead Collective, Kicking Down Doors, Art Miron, Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion, Rootology, Matt Ryan, Sons of Pitch, Tookany Creek, Two of a Kind, Up the Octave, Whirled Music w/Dave Posmontier, Ken Ulansey & Jason DePue.
Friday, June 22nd, 2018
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 257-5658
Acoustic Blender will share the night with the Do Peterson Band. Do is an incredibly talented friend of David's & Jenny's from college. This will be Acoustic Blender's Seattle debut!
Tickets: http://bit.ly/DoPetersonAcoustic
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Germantown Gives Back .... & Gets Down! Next Level Trainings (Philadelphia) proudly presents a fundraising Party With A Cause benefiting Face to Face Germantown! Face to Face is a local non-profit organization on a mission to provide life-changing services including meals, health care, social and legal services to individuals and families experiencing deep poverty.
Performers include Tobin James Band (11-12), Acoustic Blender (12:15-1:15) and Mums the Word (1:30-2:30). Event runs 11 AM to 3 PM, a family-friendly party that features live music, food, games for children & adults alike, auctions & raffles, and more!
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Saturday, April 14th, 2018
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-3681
An Intimate "House Concert" in The Meeting Room, 2nd Fl., hosted by Ed & Debbie Klevans.
This concert is open to the public, but seating is limited, so please RSVP in advance.
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A selection of desserts and beverages will be served during intermission
Saturday, February 3rd, 2018
Elkins Park, PA 19027
There is limited seating, so please make your reservation online. Folks without a reservation will have standing room only.
Reservations/Donations: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/accousticblender
Contributions support Turn PA Blue in their efforts to support progressive candidates in Pennsylvania Senate and Assembly races in 2018.
Friday, November 17th, 2017
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Tasty Treats will be Available.
Saturday, October 28th, 2017
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 690-5133
Acoustic Blender concert as part of community festival. Many performers for adults and children at 4 venues in Elkins Park, PA. Other performers include: Acoustic Keys, Animus, Kurt Bock, Jeannie Brooks, Saul Broudy, Meghan Cary, Cubizm, Valerie DuPont, Chris Edelstein, Edge Hill Rounders, Brent Ellison, Flute of Spirit, Jessica Graae, Homestead Collective, David Kleiner, Marielle Kraft, Cap'n Madd Dogg Charlie Miller, Patchwork Fools, Perpetual Motion, Mr. David's Drawings, Song & Silliness, Dave Posmontier, Quaker Midnight & the Mediterraneans, Matt Ryan, Sons of Pitch, Spring Muse, Two of a Kind, Up the Octave, Rodney Whittenberg.
Info: (215) 782-8258 or https://www.facebook.com/elkinsparkfallfest/
Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Chester Springs, PA 19425
In conjunction with the nationwide event, "The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence." Performers include Acoustic Blender, Michael London, Palatine, Wellsprings Band. Event runs 1:00-3:30 PM.
Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Abington Monthly Meeting & Lighthouse Coffeehouse Concerts present "Stand in the Light" - songs about courage, compassion, love, social justice and environmental responsibility, with many performers including Acoustic Blender, Chris Adams, Tom Dwyer, Zoe Fox, Jessica Graae, Georgette Hamaty & George Schaeffer, Jerry Krantman, Michael London, Spring Muse and Elaine Tipping.
Friday, April 28th, 2017
Elkins Park, PA 19027
The Cheltenham Center for the Arts at The Elkins Park Train Station.
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017
Wayne, PA 19087
Acoustic Blender will be the featured act, with an Open Stage preceding.
Enter the Church on the West Wayne Ave entrance which is around the back of the church from Lancaster Ave.
Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 848-6246
Wheelchair accessible. Children under 12 free. Childcare available: To arrange childcare, please call 215-848-6246 & reserve by the Monday before the event.
Saturday, February 25th, 2017
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-3681
An Intimate "House Concert" in The Meeting Room, 2nd Fl., hosted by Ed & Debbie Klevans.
This concert is open to the public, but seating is limited, so please RSVP in advance.
RSVP/Info: (814) 237-3681 or email@example.com
A selection of desserts and beverages will be served during intermission
Saturday, October 29th, 2016
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 782-8258
Many performers for adults and children at 4 venues in Elkins Park, PA, including: CreekSide Co-op, Elkins Central, High School Park & White Pines Place. Performers include Acoustic Keys, Jeannie Brooks Quartet, Saul Broudy, Cap'n Mad Dogg Charlie, Chris & Brain, Mr. David, Farewell Friend, John Hudome, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, Page K., Lessick & Lincoln & Cohen, Magic Flute feat. Bill Davis, Malidelphia Traditional Arts Ensemble, Mary Kay Mann and Six, M'Balia, Johnny Never, Dave Posmontier trio, The Ritz Trio and friends, Sons of Pitch, Spring Muse, Tookany Creek, Township Line Music School, Trickster Sister, Two of a Kind, Up the Octave, and Winchester/Perry.
Event runs 10 am to 6 pm.
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 844-6021
Outdoor street fair with food vendors. Acoustic Blender's set will be 5:45-6:30 pm. Event sponsored by Mt. Airy USA.
Sunday, August 21st, 2016
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(215) 247-1300
Acoustic Blender concert at the Front Porch Stage, as part of festival. The Front Porch Stage is located in the Camping area. Non-campers need to be escorted to the stage - find out how at least 10 min. prior to performance at the PFS Info tent, which is located directly in front of you when you come in the main entrance (where you get the Fest program books).
Other performers include Mike Agranoff, Ants on a Log, Buckwheat Zydeco, Meghan Cary, Del and Dawg, Iris Dement, Matt Duke, The Dukes of Destiny, Give and Take Jugglers, Groovemama, Si Kahn, Bakithi Kumalo, The Lone Bellow, Los Lobos, Michelle Miller, Terry Rivel, Katherine Rondeau, Rusty and Jan, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Michael Spear Duo, Spuyten Duyvil, The Stray Birds, Tempest, Two of a Kind, Robin & Linda Williams, Peter Yarrow and many more!
Sunday, August 14th, 2016
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 395-2218
Acoustic Blender will do most of the service and all of the music, but there will be a couple church service elements provided by JUCC
Friday, August 5th, 2016
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-2077
Performance will be outdoors, weather permitting.
Saturday, July 2nd, 2016
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 432-6092 or (267) 335-4909
Free parking in back, off of Chew St.
Saturday, April 16th, 2016
Wayne, PA 19087
Friday, April 15th, 2016
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 690-5133
Saturday, April 9th, 2016
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-3681
Admission: $10-15 suggested donation
A selection of desserts and beverages will be served during intermission
Saturday, March 19th, 2016
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-0854
Celebrate Earth Hour and support the work of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light (PA IPL) with a natural light show, live music with 3/4 of Acoustic Blender (- Justin), desserts, and fellowship in the glow of solar lanterns. Event runs 6:45-9:45 PM. Learn more and register at paipl.us/events/earthourphilly/ or contact Greg Williams at email@example.com or (215) 242-0854
Friday, March 18th, 2016
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 848-6246
Wheelchair accessible. Children under 12 free. Childcare available: To arrange childcare, please call 215-848-6246 & reserve by the Monday before the event.
Joe Jencks is a wonderful singer-songwriter and solo performer, and is also part of Brother Sun.
Saturday, February 13th, 2016
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 432-6092
Friday, November 20th, 2015
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 997-2739
Saturday, October 31st, 2015
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Acoustic Blender is part of this neighborhood festival, with other performers throughout the day at 5 venues: Creekside Co-op, Elkins Park Central, High School Park, Park Plates and White Pines Place. Other performers include Acoustic Keys, Ajde!, Saul Broudy, Cap'n Madd Dogg Charlie, Valerie DuPont, John Hudome, Lia Hyman, I Am Phresh Dance Studio, David Kleiner, Paige Kytzidis, Owen Lee, Liebesfreud, Art Miron, Peter Moses, The Ritz Trio, Katherine Rondeau, Six, Sons of Pitch, Spring Muse, Miles Thompson, Sara Tiemogo, Tookany Creek, Tropical Disease, Two of a Kind, Ken Ulansey, Up the Octave, and Winchester/Perry. The event runs 10 am to 5 pm.
Friday, October 30th, 2015
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-2077
Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Elkins Park, PA 19027
We'll mostly be doing original songs, plus some highly original arrangements of songs by local and/or lesser-known songwriters, with special guest: Lucy Silbaugh on 'cello.
Series co-sponsored by the Cheltenham Center for the Arts and White Pines Productions.
Friday, April 10th, 2015
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Please RSVP via email to Janet or Mark Schreiner: firstname.lastname@example.com, so they will know how many people to expect. Potluck dinner at 6:00 pm - bring food and/or drink to share; concert will be 7:30-8:30 pm
Saturday, February 7th, 2015
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 997-2739
Friday, December 12th, 2014
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Friday, December 5th, 2014
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 887-2220
Justin will do a set at 6 pm, joined by the rest of Acoustic Blender at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, November 8th, 2014
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 690-5133
Acoustic Blender is part of this neighborhood festival, with other performers throughout the day at 3 venues: Creekside Co-op, Elkins Park Train Station and White Pines Place. Other performers include Ajde!, Animus, Saul Broudy, Miles Orion Butler, Jazz Plus, David Kleiner, Ben Laden, Rhys MacArthur, Joe Mahoney, M'BALIA, Art Miron, P-B3Q, The Ritz Trio, Sons of Pitch, Starbuck & Vemicello, Svitanya, Miles Thompson, Township Line Music School, Ken Ulansey, Up the Octave, and The David Zee Band. There will also be performances and activities for children, including Two of a Kind, Philip Kates, Peter Moses and The Smugs. The event runs 10 am to 7 pm.
Friday, August 15th, 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 997-2739
The series formerly held at Walk a Crooked Mile books, now open under new ownership at the old Video Library location.
Friday, July 11th, 2014
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 723-9109
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 690-5133
Saturday, February 15th, 2014
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-3681
Space is limited - Please RSVP to the Klevans: email@example.com or (814) 237-3681
Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
Elkins Park, PA 19027
As part of community festival with many performers & juried craft show, event runs 10 am to 5 pm. We'll be the first act of the live music, along with special guest 'cellist Lucy Silbaugh. Rain date: 6/9
Friday, May 31st, 2013
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0854
We plan to debut a bunch of new songs at this concert, and we will be joined by special guest 'cellist Lucy Silbaugh! Rain date = June 1
Sunday, April 7th, 2013
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 848-6246
Sparky & Rhonda do a mix of music from the Civil Rights Movement, Appalachia, and much more. The suggested donation is $10-30, sliding scale (half for no or low wage); tickets are available in advance at: https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?ticketing=folk or by calling 215-848-6246, or at the door (general admission). Doors open around 7:00pm. The concert is wheelchair accessible, but bathrooms are not yet. Childcare is available; please call 215-848-6246 by Monday, April 1, to reserve.
Friday, December 14th, 2012
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-4882 (Abington Art Center)
Presented by White Pines Productions. Concert will be 7:00-9:00 pm
Friday, October 5th, 2012
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 715-3309
Potluck at 7 pm, Concert at 8 pm - with Sonoma Sound. Hosted by Ed & Robin Stevens - RSVP/directions: email@example.com. Proceeds split between the Obama campaign and Manan Trivedi, PA Congress District 6
Friday, September 28th, 2012
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0854
Rain date: 9/29
Friday, August 10th, 2012
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 723-9109
in the Reading Room
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Sunday, July 8th, 2012
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 643-3131
Friday, March 16th, 2012
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 646-4129
Held at Jarrettown United Methodist Church. Preceded by an Open Mic at 7:00 PM. Childcare available for children under 6
Sunday, December 11th, 2011
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(215) 867-2390
Two of a Kind and The Give 'em a Hand Band will also perform earlier that day at 2:00 PM, in an Album-Release Family Concert celebrating the release of "Sing Me Your Story", which includes 2 Acoustic Blender songs: Birdhouse in Your Soul and Coconut Trees. For more information, visit www.twoofakind.com
Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 848-6246
Flood Relief Benefit Concert for Magpie and Kim & Reggie Harris, who will perform as part of the concert, along with David, Jenny and Hope of Acoustic Blender with Ari & Jason Heitler-Klevans, Tom Gala, Jay Ansill, Rolly Brown and Dan Schatz. The Folk Factory is located at The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Mt. Airy.
Half-price of the sliding scale for non-wage and low-wage folks who can't afford the full price.
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-1500
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Elkins Park, PA 19027
In the Music Room at the beautiful Elkins Estate. Presented by White Pines Productions
Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Community festival with many performers & juried craft show, event runs 10 am to 5 pm
Raindate: 6/12 - performance times may vary
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 646-7227
Childcare available for children under 6 years old
Friday, May 6th, 2011
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0854
Rain date: 5/7
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Riverdale, NJ 07457
Pre-registration is requested
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
For more information, visit www.andreaclearfield.com
Sunday, March 13th, 2011
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 848-6246
Childcare available on-site: to arrange childcare, please call 215-848-6246 & reserve by 3/1.
There will also be a Family Concert with Two of a Kind and The Give 'em a Hand Band earlier that afternoon, at 3:00 PM.
Friday, March 11th, 2011
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 723-9109
Concert will be held in the Reading Room
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Philadelphia (Roxborough), PA 19128
(215) 487-1923
Opening for St. Mad - we will be joined by St. Mad's brass section (trumpet and euphonium) for a couple songs!
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 308-5249
Friday, September 24th, 2010
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-1500
Outdoor concert - celebrating 10th Anniversary of the Trolley Car Diner.
Rain location: inside the Trolley Car Diner
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0854
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Outdoor Farmer's Market runs 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday, April 10th, 2010
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-3055
Doors open at 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Acoustic Blender will be part of this concert, with many other varied performers. For details, email Andrea Clearfield: firstname.lastname@example.com Doors open at 7:00pm and you are advised to come early for a seat, as seating is limited. All donations go toward Salon costs.
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0854
Benefit Concert for Walk a Crooked Mile Books Concert Series
4:45 pm: Two of a Kind family concert and 5:00 pm: Acoustic Blender grown-up concert; lots of other performers including Tom Gala, Saint Mad, Art Miron (M.C.), Rhetta Morgan, Prose from Dover, The Fretnoughts, Drew Calvin, Rockin' Malaakas; event runs 4-8:30 pm, with family events during the first hour
To benefit the Mt. Airy Train Station Free Concert series
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Philadelphia, PA 19104
office: 215-898-6677 requests: 215-573-WXPN
WXPN 88.5 FM, 104.9 FM in the Lehigh Valley, 90.5 FM Worton/Baltimore, 88.7 FM Lancaster/York, 99.7 FM Harrisburg, and streaming on the web: www.xpn.org
Saturday, November 21st, 2009
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-7385
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
(215) 546-7766
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
(215) 546-7766
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-8893
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Philadelphia, PA 19119
United States
215 782-8258
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
West Chester, PA 19382
United States
(610) 692-5966
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 867-2390
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
State College, PA 16801
(814) 360-9904
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-7652
Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Friday, September 5th, 2008
Saturday, May 17th, 2008


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Rio Olympics 2016: USA gymnast Simone Biles Snapchats herself risking her life saving gold medal as fire alarm goes off
American champ uploaded video to social media app in which she is seen running from her accommodation with her award
SIMONE BILES put her body on the line to protect her gold medal.
The Team USA gymnast grabbed her award when the fire alarm went off in her building in Athletes' Village on Wednesday.
She and the rest of the triumphant women's team risked their lives by snatching their medals and running out of the building.
Biles, 19, captured the thrilling incident on Snapchat.
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She later tweeted: "when a fire alarm goes off in your building, grab your medal and gym bag. #everythingisokay"
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Biles and her team helped the Americans claim their second gold in as many years.
USA finished with a score of 184.897, beating second-placed Russia (176.688) and China (176.003) who won Bronze.


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Houston Rose Society May MeetingPosted on : May 3, 2017
"Growing Roses in for Everyone!" is the topic of the Houston Rose Society meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston 77004. The parking lot is Lot C, located at Hermann Drive and Crawford Street. Pat Shanley will present the program. Pat is the president of the American Rose Society. She is an ARS Horticultural Judge, Arrangements Judge, and a Master Rosarian. In 2010, she co-edited "The Sustainable Rose Garden." Currently, Pat is the chairman of the American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™), a national testing program for new rose varieties. Free admission. www.houstonrose.org
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Weekend Notes | Live Stats | Video
Setting the Scene...The Sacred Heart men's ice hockey team concludes the 2017-18 regular season with a weekend series at Army West Point.
Last Time Out... The Pioneers came up big in the final minute to earn the 5-3 win over RIT this past Saturday for the series split. Austin McIlmurray and Vito Bavaro found the back of the net in the first as SHU earned the 2-1 lead. RIT tied things up in the second before both teams traded goals to start the third period as Zach Tsekos scored for the Pioneers. SHU worked the puck through the RIT zone with a minute to go as Mike Crocock broke the 3-3 tie with 52 seconds to go. Tsekos made the heads up defensive play to net the empty net goal to seal the win. Brett Magnus recorded 22 saves in his 11th win of the season.
Last Meeting... The Pioneers and Black Knights skated to a 3-3 tie in the first collegiate hockey game at the newly renovated NYCB Live, home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 6. Army West Point took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission before Zach Tsekos and Marc Johnstone gave SHU the lead in the second period. The Black Knights tied things up with a power play goal at 10:10 in the third period. The Pioneers outshot Army West Point four to one in overtime but were unable to light the lamp again.
All-Time Series... The all time series between both team's is knotted up at 28-28-9. Army West Point holds the 4-3-3 edge in the last 10 meetings. SHU is looking for its first win since 2014 at Tate Rink, holding a 0-3-1 record in the last four meetings.
Scouting The Black Knights... Army West Point enters the final weekend with 26 points (10-10-6 AHA) currently tied for sixth in the conference. The Black Knights are coming off back-to-back weekend splits against Canisius and Bentley. Michael Wilson paces the offense with 17 goals. He is tied with Dominic Franco for team lead in scoring with 26 points. Goaltender Cole Bruns ranks first among Atlantic Hockey goalies with a .919 save percentage. The Black Knights rank first in Atlantic Hockey on the penalty kill at 87.7% and second in scoring defense allowing 2.65 goals per game.
Finish Strong... Entering the final weekend the Atlantic Hockey standings are all but settled for playoffs. SHU enters the weekend in 11th place in the standings with four points left on the board. SHU can finish anywhere between 7th-11th depending the results from the final weekend. The Pioneers have gone 4-1 in the last five games, outscoring their opponents 19-13 in that span. Jackson Barliant and Marc Johnstone lead SHU with three goals each and defensemen Liam Clare and Ruslan Rakhmatov lead the way with four assists.
Tsekos Tearing It Up... During the Pioneers recent stretch, Zach Tsekos has been on fire tying for the team lead with five points (2 G, 3A) in the last five games as SHU has skated to a 4-1 record. His impact has been most notable on the face-off dot. In the recent five-game stretch, SHU is 52% on the draw with Tsekos leading the way winning 53 out of 84 face-offs (63%).
Magnus Making His Mark... Brett Magnus has been a mainstay between the pipes for the Pioneers in his three seasons and is treading up the SHU record books. He has reached double-digit wins all three years and now sits fourth all-time in school history with 34 wins. His 89 appearances rank second on the SHU leaderboard. Magnus is also fourth all-time with 5148:40 career minutes and 2,380 saves and counting.