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On Wednesday, July 15th at 7:30 p.m., composer/conductor Darcy James Argue will perform at New York's Le Poisson Rouge with his 18-piece steampunk big band, Secret Society.
This event, the group's first concert in its native New York since the release of its acclaimed debut, Infernal Machines (New Amsterdam Records), will feature the American premiere of "Hard Up on the Down Low", a commissioned piece Argue premiered at Canada's National Jazz Awards in May.
He describes the piece, which showcases longtime collaborator Ingrid Jensen's electronically processed trumpet, as "a cheery little anthem of global financial collapse. It's built around two Bernard Purdie beats that have been juxtaposed to create a quasi-bulería pattern."
Its original performance, prior to his being awarded the SOCAN/CAJE Phil Nimmons Emerging Composer Award by the man himself, featured Argue conducting the all-star Darcy Hepner Orchestra. This is the first time it will be played live by his own ensemble, which the Wall Street Journal's Martin Johnson calls "one of the leading new big bands in jazz."
Noted independent radio station WFMU will record the concert for future broadcast.
"Argue's tunes can command your attention anywhere," writes Newsweek's Seth Colter Walls, "no small feat in our media-saturated world." Critics have called him "a masterful tunesmith" (Troy Collins, AllAboutJazz.com), "an exciting stylist with an abundance of ideas" (James Hale, Jazz Chronicles) and "an indefatigable young composer" (Nate Chinen, New York Times).
The BBC's John Eyles adds, "Secret Society achieves a nearly perfect creative synthesis between tradition and innovation, without obvious tensions. Darcy James Argue has created a big band for the twenty-first century that builds on the strengths of the past while using the genre to produce dynamic contemporary music.
A native of Vancouver, and former member of the Montreal jazz scene, Argue moved to New York in 2003 after earning a Master's Degree in Boston while studying with legendary composer Bob Brookmeyer. Since the debut of Secret Society in 2005, he has become one of the most visible and respected musicians in New York, as well as one of the jazz world's most prolific and influential bloggers.
His recent career highlights include profiles in publications such as Newsweek, the Wall Street Journal and the Village Voice, three nominations in this year's Jazz Journalists Association Awards and performances at such notable European venues as the Bimhuis in Amsterdam and the legendary Moers Festival in Germany. Learn more at http://secretsociety.typepad.com


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On Sunday, July 19, 2015, 29 U.S. citizens, followed by 16 additional on Friday, July 24, 2015, will defy the United States [U.S.] government's travel restrictions by going to Cuba with the 46th contingent of the Venceremos Brigade. Members of the Brigade will participate in what they call a Travel Challenge, protesting U.S. government policy toward Cuba by traveling to the sanctioned island without a license and publicly confronting U.S. Customs officials on their way back into the U.S. Among this year's contingent will be members from the Black Lives Matter movement.
Since 1962, the U.S. government has restricted travel to Cuba for U.S. citizens and residents as part of its blockade of the island, only allowing travel for those licensed by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control [OFAC]. Despite these restrictions and facing threats from OFAC, as well as FBI intimidation, the Brigade proudly travels to Cuba without government permission, sure in its stance that travel is a constitutional right, as recognized by Supreme Court Justice William Douglas in 1965 with his statement, "The right to know, to converse with others, to consult with them, to observe social, physical, political and other phenomena abroad, as well as at home, gives meaning and substance to freedom of expression and freedom of the press."
Brigade members, known as brigadistas, will deliver over 1,000 pounds of material aid to the island, volunteer on civic projects and participate in celebrations for the 62nd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks. Brigadistas will also interact with experts and citizens from various sectors of Cuban society to be informed about Cuba's healthcare, educational and political systems, as well as visit important cultural and historical sites to learn about Cuban history.
Returning to the U.S. on Sunday, August 2, 2015, the Venceremos Brigade will march across the International Peace Bridge from Canada into Buffalo, New York, holding rallies and/or press conferences on each side of the border. Although the recent negotiations towards normalizing relations between the two countries were announced by both President Raul Castro and President Barack Obama on December 17, 2014, the travel ban and U.S. blockade against Cuba are still in place and the Brigade asserts the importance of engaging in civil disobedience through public Travel Challenges as one of the most effective means of mounting pressure on the U.S. government to change these policies. The Brigade will continue to do so until both the travel ban and blockade have been eradicated, Guantanamo military base is returned to Cuba, funding ceases to USAID and other organizations attempting to create political chaos and unrest in the country and the U.S. respects Cuba's right to national sovereignty and self-determination.
The Pastors for Peace Caravan, and interfaith group traveling to Cuba and returning to the U.S. via Mexico, will also be engaging in civil disobedience along with the Venceremos Brigade. There will be also be a contingent traveling to Canada to meet the Brigade to march across the International Peace Bridge and engage in the Travel Challenge, but whom will not have traveled to Cuba.
BRIGADISTAS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS BEFORE THEIR DEPARTURES ON JULY 19 or 24, 2015 AND AFTER THEIR RETURN ON AUGUST 2, 2015.
The Venceremos Brigade is a U.S.-based anti-imperialist educational work project that has traveled to Cuba annually since 1969 and has provided over 9,000 U.S citizens the opportunity to see Cuba for themselves. The Brigade asserts that the travel ban is unconstitutional and that the blockade is inhumane, immoral and contrary to the principle of national sovereignty and stands in solidarity with the Cuban People and their right to self-determination. It remains firmly against the U.S. government's failed policies toward Cuba, calling for the immediate lifting of the travel ban and blockade.
Statement on the Release of the Cuban 5 and Changes in U.S. Policy Towards Cuba
December 22, 2014
December 17, 2014 will be remembered as a joyful day in the history of Cuba–U.S. relations.
On this day, our three brothers, Gerardo, Antonio, and Ramón, were released from US prisons after more than 16 years of unjust incarceration. They were reunited in their homeland with their families, with their comrades, René and Fernando, and with the people of Cuba, who have been engaged in an unwavering struggle for their freedom since 1998.
On this day, too, President Obama announced some of the most significant changes in US policy toward Cuba since diplomatic ties were broken in 1961, two years after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. These changes are to include the restoration of diplomatic relations between our two countries, further loosening of the ban on travel to Cuba from the US, easing of trade and financial restrictions, and increased cooperation in the fields of health care, disaster response, and telecommunications, among others.
The release of the remaining members of the Cuban 5 is a testament to the heroic strength of each one of these men and to the collective resistance of the Cuban people and their government. It affirms what we have maintained since our brothers were arrested: that theirs was a political case determined by political factors; that they were political prisoners; and that a solution would only be motivated by political calculations. Indeed, this is, above all, apolitical victory, won through years of tireless struggle in all corners of the globe—a victory made possible by solidarity.
Likewise, the move toward normalization of relations between the US and Cuba represents a momentous political victory for the Cuban people, their revolution, and their allies. Over more than 50 years, Cuba has built and successfully defended its revolution against relentless aggression from the US government. Facing the most powerful enemy on the planet, the people of Cuba have waged a battle of ideas and demonstrated through unity, discipline, and sacrifice that even a poor country burdened by an inhumane blockade can feed, clothe, and house all its people, provide them with an adequate and equitable education, and share their resources with those in need around the world. The policy changes announced by Obama, though not framed this way in the US media, must be seen as an admission of Cuba's success and proof that another world is not only possible, but exists.
On December 17, alongside our Cuban friends, vencimos—we overcame. But our work is not done. While we applaud President Obama's decision, we know there is still much to overcome. The travel ban and blockade are still in place. Obama may do all that he can to relax travel and trade restrictions, but Congress must be made to act in order to fully normalize US-Cuba relations. This is a time for celebration, but also a time for analysis, vigilance, and action. We must not be complacent in our success; rather, we must use the energy from this victory to redouble our efforts toward the complete lifting of the criminal blockade and unconstitutional travel restrictions. As members in the vanguard of the international movement in solidarity with Cuba, it is our duty to keep the pressure on—to continue, as we have for 45 years, to defend Cuba's national sovereignty and right to self-determination, and to trust that the Cuban people will do the rest.
Today, this mission is as important as ever. As masses of people are rising up against racist state terror and proclaiming that Black Lives Matter, it is imperative that we lift up Cuba as an alternative model of social development based on the principles of equality and solidarity. We must draw the connections between the struggle to affirm the value of black life and the struggle to defend a revolutionary society from attack by the same forces responsible for the deaths of Mike Brown, Aiyana Stanley-Jones, Eric Garner, Tarika Wilson, and many, many more. We must understand and learn from Cuba's great victory not only in terms of its overcoming US imperialism, but also — and especially in this moment — in terms of its historic commitment to racial justice and international unity. We must remember Cuba's decisive contributions to the movements for African liberation, Cuba's leading role in battling Ebola in West Africa, and Cuba's principled decision to grant political asylum to Assata Shakur. Now more than ever, when we assert Cuba's sovereignty and right to national self-determination, we defend this past, present, and future.
We urge you to join the Venceremos Brigade in this historic moment by:
- Calling (202-456-1111) or emailing President Obama to thank him and let him know you support full normalization of relations with Cuba.
- Calling or emailing your Senators and Congressional Representatives to let them know you support the repeal of the Helms-Burton and Torricelli Acts and an end to the blockade and travel restrictions in their entirety.
- Donating by check to the VB Education Fund, Ansonia Station, P.O. Box 230527, New York, New York 10023
- Joining the 46th Contingent of the VB to celebrate the release of the Cuban 5, to raise your voice against the continued attack on Cuba's sovereignty, and to see the Cuban reality with your own eyes. Email firstname.lastname@example.com for more info.
From Ferguson to NYC to Cuba
The Venceremos Brigade and Black Lives Matter present an open dialogue and panel discussion on solidarity movements for racial justice
Monday, January 19
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Correctional Association of New York
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., Suite 200
New York, NY
Refreshments will be served
22 U.S. Citizens Travel to Cuba in Public Defiance of Travel Restrictions
For Immediate Release
July 19, 2014
Contact: Miguel Rodriguez | Malcolm Sacks | Jessica Taube
(646) 309-9137 | (646) 265-5327 | (646) 299-0260
On Sunday, July 20th , 2014, 22 U.S. citizens will defy the U.S. government's travel restrictions by traveling to Cuba with the 45th contingent of the Venceremos Brigade. Participants in the "travel challenge" will protest U.S. government policy toward Cuba by going to the sanctioned island without a license and publicly confronting U.S. Customs officials on their way back into the U.S. Among this years contingent is the 2014 NYC Youth Poet Laureate Ramya Ramana.
Brigade members, known as brigadistas, will deliver over 1,000 pounds of material aid to the island, volunteer on civic projects including organic urban gardens and, participate in celebrations for the 61st anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks. Brigadistas will also interact with experts and ordinary citizens from various sectors of Cuban society. They will visit hospitals, factories, and important cultural and historical sites in order to learn about Cuba's health care and educational systems and cultural and political heritage.
Returning to the U.S. on August 3rd , the Venceremos Brigade will march across the International Peace Bridge from Canada into Buffalo, New York, holding rallies/press conferences on each side of the border. In the face of loosening travel restrictions under the Obama Administration, which appear to make the travel ban and blockade less and less significant in the U.S., the Brigade asserts the importance of engaging in civil disobedience through travel challenges as the most effective means of mounting pressure on the U.S. government to change these policies and work to rectify relations between the two nations.
Since 1962, the U.S. government has restricted travel to Cuba for U.S. citizens and residents as part of its blockade of the island, only allowing travel for those licensed by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Despite these restrictions and facing threats from OFAC as well as F.B.I. intimidation, the Brigade proudly travels to Cuba without government permission, sure in its stance that travel is a constitutional right, as recognized by Supreme Court Justice William Douglas in 1965: "The right to know, to converse with others, to consult with them, to observe social, physical, political, and other phenomena abroad as well as at home gives meaning and substance to freedom of expression and freedom of the press."
The Pastors for Peace Caravan, an interfaith group traveling to Cuba and returning to the U.S. via Mexico, will be engaging in civil disobedience along with the Venceremos Brigade. There will also be another contingent from the US joining the Venceremos Brigade travel challenge they: will not be going to Cuba, but will stand in Solidarity with us as we march.
The Venceremos Brigade is a U.S.-based anti-imperialist educational work project that travels to Cuba annually. Since 1969 it has provided over 9000 U.S. citizens the opportunity to see Cuba for themselves. The Venceremos Brigade asserts that the travel ban is unconstitutional and that the economic embargo is inhumane, immoral, and contrary to the principle of national sovereignty. The Brigade stands in solidarity with the Cuban people and in protest of the U.S. government's failed policies toward Cuba, calling for the lifting of the travel ban and blockade and for the immediate and unconditional release of the Cuban Five.
Some reasons why I traveled to Cuba – A Brigadista's Retrospective (VB 43)
1.) I oppose and fully disagree with the Travel ban the United States has against Cuba
– I believe that people have the freedom to pursue travel to any place on this earth and should not be restricted, limited nor hindered by forces outside their own connections. Especially not by the government in which they live.
2.) I oppose and fully disagree with the Economic Blockade that the United States has against Cuba
– I believe the particular blockade that the United States holds against the Country of Cuba is a poor representation of how countries with an abundance of resources should behave in the international market. The blockade has unjust foundations and unreasonably blocks the progress of Cuba in a way that infringes on the rights due to any country that is independent, democratic and moving towards its goals and objectives which do not cause any threat to American life.
3.) I advocate, educate and organize of behalf of the Cuban 5 and and all other Political Prisoners
– The United States of America has a horrid record of slavery, policing, incarceration and clearly hosts a dysfunctional and problematic criminal justice system. Beyond the structural issues, there is a deep woundedness in a culture that has either been blinded or has not used its power to address practically the issues that are the root causes of this wound. The Cuban 5 and other political prisoners and their cases raise the inherent contradictions within this very real system of cause and consequence and would require a strong push from people of conscience to make a change.
4.) To listen, learn, hear, be heard and to participate in the world movements for social change and transition
– To put into practice what I believe, think and see in the hopes of making a way for myself and others. To give what I can to others and to receive from others. To recharge my beliefs and spiritual anchorings/groundings. Also, to understand what challenges and difficulties that Cuban's are experiencing that make it a society of struggle as much as any other nation.
this is just a short list and I could add much, much more along the lines of culture, art, history, family, fun, new air to breathe, identity, thought and dream life but the points above are the most central and unified goals of the group that I traveled with and what we agree upon.
***staying internationally conscious and domestically aware.
140+ Americans returning from Cuba August 3rd in defiance of U.S. Law
For Immediate Release
July 13, 2009
Contact: Diego Iniguez-Lopez
(201) 294-0941
On August 3rd, over 140 members of the Venceremos Brigade will return from Cuba in an act of civil disobedience against restrictions on travel to the island. This year's Brigade-the 40th contingent since 1969-will be exercising their constitutional right to travel while demanding rectified U.S./Cuba relations.
While the Barack Obama administration has eliminated travel restrictions for Cuban-Americans, restrictions on other U.S. citizens and residents remain, including many hoping to learn about Cuba and exchange culturally with its people. The Brigade will do just that, working side-by-side with Cubans through volunteer work and learning firsthand about Cuba; it's hurricane relief efforts, youth development, Hip hop, environmental initiatives and struggles for women's and LGBT equality, among other historical and cultural aspects.
Though Cuba is the only country illegal for Americans to travel to (since 1961), the Brigade's members are proudly going there in solidarity with the Cuban people and in condemnation of a U.S. policy unpopular with Americans, Cuban-Americans and the international community.
The Brigade's trip comes at a politically relevant time, as the Obama administration has taken steps towards dialogue with Cuba, there are currently bills proposing ending the travel ban on Cuba in both houses of Congress, and the Organization of American States (OAS)-of which the U.S. is a part of-recently decided to rectify the act of excluding Cuba 47 years ago.
Despite mounting public pressure and political momentum towards the normalization of relations, the travel ban and U.S. embargo on Cuba remain
Therefore in July, the Venceremos Brigade is once again traveling to Cuba (for the fortieth consecutive year) without requesting any license in order to push for the lifting of all travel restrictions, and a lifting of the nearly 50-year old embargo on Cuba. Though members risk fines from the U.S federal government for seeing Cuba firsthand, they act with Martin Luther King Jr.'s conviction that "one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws."
In the past, Brigade members threatened with fines have challenged government reaction. They will be joined in their civil disobedience by the U.S-Cuba Labor Exchange and the Pastors for Peace Caravan, an interfaith group returning to the U.S. via Mexico.
Brigade members are available for interviews before their departure on July 19th, 2009, and upon their return August 3rd, when they will be entering the U.S. through the International Peace Bridge in Buffalo, NY, holding demonstrations on both Canadian and U.S. sides of the border.

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Reasons to buy an electric hoist for your workshop
Although the market's impulse is in manual hoists right now, this is not always going to be the case, and we're seeing big increases in electric hoists. In all honesty, there are times when you need an electric hoist. Evaluate your use, security, and budget to help you make a decision though and do not do not rush to buy what exists, just because these products are part of the technology to which we are accustomed. Always look for what pushes you to buy an electrical hoist.
Limited space
You may have limited space to work indoors. When this is the situation, the electric hoist is the best for these situations. You will also have the ability to make a roll and pull up and down. It cannot be obtained using a manual model, which is often rather big and bulky.
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When using electricity, you must have enough chain length. Always make sure you have enough to complete the project successfully before beginning the process. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury and damage as it moves. Electrical hoist ropes are of high quality. The manufacturers pay attention to the weight reduction requirements for the chains.
There are many benefits you can get from this type of hoist. You do not have to spend a lot of money to get a mechanic. In fact, you may prefer not to. Safety is still an essential factor to note. You need to know the correct way to use the equipment. It is always better for someone else to help you instead of doing the work yourself. We'd always recommend that you regularly hold training sessions so that each and every member of your team is up to speed with the latest hoist your using and can operate it comfortable and quick. The more sessions you hold and the more your team practices, the better they will perform when the pressure is on.
If you do not plan to use this product very often, it is not very logical to spend a lot on it. However, having an electric hoist means that you have this type of equipment available when you need it from time to time. You can pay more than just use it once. That said, there are some used electric hoists available from leading online retailers so you could always start off with a refurbished model and see how you get on before you splash the big bucks.
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The "Apple of Eris" is a contemporary work inspired by Greek mythology, and the form derives from a first century BC statue representing Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The Hellenic original was discovered by a local farmer in 1820 on the Greek island of Milos, and the marble statue was found in two sections along with smaller fragments including a left hand holding a fruit. A purchase was arranged by the French ambassador to Turkey and despite a local dispute with the Ottoman representative and local people, the statue was boarded onto a French vessel and brought to France. The statue was presented to the Louvre museum, Paris, in 1821. In modern times the "Venus de Milos" is arguably the most emblematic example of Hellenic sculpture.
The allure of the "Venus de Milos" is as an icon of an ancient world and the distinctive silhouette of the disarmed figure corresponds well with a modern aesthetic for the enigmatic fragment. Adversely the coincidental damage to the arms and crucially to the hands has disabled the statue from an expression of original content. The symbolism offered by the fruit bearing left hand is an important clue and the related mythologies of Aphrodite provide a narrative.
In an epic poem, known as the Illyad, attributed to the ancient greek poet Homer, the mythical Trojan war is related. The initial cause of the conflict is the exclusion of Eris, goddess of discord, from a wedding party. In revenge, Eris throws down a golden fruit, inscribed "to the fairest one", amongst a group of goddesses, which include Hera, Athena and Aphrodite. When Aphrodite is awarded the "apple of discord" by the Trojan prince, Paris, the two other enraged goddesses arrange the abduction of Hellen and the war is initiated.
Narrative and symbolism were key components within the iconography of Hellenic statuary and would have been essential to an ancient Greek publics appraisal of a deities representation. Polychromatic effects would have provided an expressive and emotive content, and a specific attribute associated with a deity would augment the context and desired function of a public statue.
The "apple of Eris" is described as a golden fruit, and for the ancient Greeks it was not the apple but the quince which was a ritual offering at weddings and was sacred to Aphrodite. The conjecture as to which fruit Aphrodite held in her left hand adds to the enigmatic nature of not only the "Venus de Milos" but most ancient and fragmented statues and attests to the complexity and intent inherent in the genre.
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From the author of Deeper than Dreams and the Much "I Do" About Nothing novels, a story that proves that you have to find yourself before you can find love… As a rock star "Riff Rotten" Rick Rottenberg has enjoyed all the perks that fame can offer, especially now that he's reunited with his former band mate, Adrian "Digger" Graves. But despite his success, Rick is a mess. Still reeling from the death of his wife years ago and terrified his demons will end his career, he agrees to seek help for his anxiety. Burned by a musician in the past, Sidra Sullivan has closed her heart to love. So when Rick walks into her yoga studio, she wants nothing to do with him—until the bad boy shows an unexpected soft side. As Sidra and Rick work through their painful pasts, they realize just how strongly opposites can attract. But when a crisis threatens the delicate balance they've forged, they'll discover if their love is strong enough to weather another storm or just too broken to survive… INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF THE FIRST LOVE & STEEL NOVEL: LOUDER THAN LOVE Praise for the Love & Steel novels "Topper is an author to watch!"—Laura Drake, author of The Reasons to Stay "I was absolutely blown away."—The Book Pushers "A beautiful and engaging story that will melt your heart."—Open Book Society "Cozy, witty, modern and yet poetic…Breathtaking in its imagery."—Maryse's Book Blog
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SOMERVILLE - Tufts Women's Soccer scored in the first 30 seconds at Kraft Field, but Hamilton College knotted it up later in the first half, leading to a 1-1 draw in NESCAC action on Sunday.
|Junior Tally Clark scored the second goal of her career on Sunday.
Tufts got things started very early on Sunday, as junior Tally Clark headed in a perfect entry pass from senior Taylor Koscho. This came just 35 seconds into the game, and acted as an ideal start for Tufts. Koscho lifted a crossing ball from just outside the box over the head of the defense. Clark slipped behind the Continental defenders and patiently waited for the pass to take a bounce before swinging her head, netting the ball in the top right corner.
Jumbo junior defender Sarah Maloney played as well as she has all year, utilizing her speed and athleticism to beat Continental forwards to the ball, and chase down ball handlers from behind. She played as part of a three-player backline that has held up fantastic for Tufts all year.
Hamilton was not to be outdone, as junior forward Alex Fontana was able to find some space near the top of the box. She put a few dribble moves on to free herself, then picked her corner perfectly just inside the left post, outside the reach of goalkeeper Emily Bowers in the 36th minute.
The teams entered the half tied on the scoreboard at one, which would be the final score. To put into perspective just how even this matchup was, both teams fired 18 shots throughout the 110-minute game.
Tufts senior Emma Ranalli played smart, showing why she earned a co-captain title this year. In the second half, following a corner kick, Ranalli stepped in front of a shot that would have been a goal, preventing a potential loss. Freshman Lily Sykes did all you could ask today as well, winning many balls out of the air, despite a significant height difference most of the time.
Tufts' offensive attack was led by sophomore Sophie Lloyd with five total shots. Koscho also fired three long shots in addition to her first assist of the season, threatening from distance. Goalkeeper Emily Bowers stopped about all that she could saving five of six shots she faced, with the one goal coming from pin-point placement.
Hamilton was led on offense by Katie McKillop with five shots, followed up by Fontana who scored on one of her two shots. Sophomore goalkeeper Rachel Pike rebounded well after allowing a goal on her first shot faced, as she stopped seven balls total.
Hamilton will return to the field next Saturday when they travel to Amherst. The Jumbos return to the field on Saturday as well when the make the trip to Middlebury for a 1:30 pm game.
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If the character Deadpool was here right now, as it relates to the box office, I believe he would say, "What the f*&k just happened?" I know that's what I'm saying.What happened at the box office this weekend was a Deadpool-style slaughter - an unexpected box office ambush by a fan-favorite superhero with an attitude. Everyone knew Deadpool, the "Merc with a mouth," was going to be big, but no one expected records to fall. Fox hit the big three box office checkboxes with Deadpool: it had one of the best calendar configurations ever, featured one of the better marketing campaigns of the last decade, and sported the perfect actor/character combination. It is a very good weekend to release a film. With Valentine's Day on Sunday and President's Day on Monday, this February Frame becomes a weekend on super steroids, as Sunday is good for couples thanks to Valentine's Day and good for kids who have a day off from school on Monday. The result is like having an extra day added to the weekend. Internal weekend multipliers move from being in the high 2s and 3s to being in the high 3s and 4s. Besides Deadpool, other openers trying to take advantage are Zoolander 2 and How To Be Single. These two could have been big, but they ran into a surprisingly unstoppable force, an R-rated superhero film who delivers what may be the most surprising, out-of-nowhere box office weekend in history.


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Polyvinyl Chloride
Countless attempts have been made to condemn PVC in yoga mats as harmful to humans and bad for the environment. Here is why the main anti-PVC arguments do not hold true for our yoga mats.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the world's most researched and thoroughly tested plastic polymer, and the polymer itself is non-toxic. Consequently, the quality of a PVC product highly depends on the quality of its additives, namely stabilizers and lubricants.
Our German-produced yoga mats are made from medical grade PVC compounds in a zero-waste, zero-emissions process according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. Tested for more than 300 harmful substances, it is guaranteed that all yoga mats from our German factory are free of phthalates, heavy metals, AZO, DOP and latex.
Quality and progress made in Germany
Being easy to separate from the waste stream, our STANDARD 100 yoga mats can be recycled at the end of their "first lifes". The German PVC industry, including our manufacturer, has been making great progress in optimizing recycling technologies for high-quality PVC coated fabric, which is reused up to eight times within the existing range of PVC applications.
Moreover, our KURMA yoga mat range has actively contributed to a more sustainable yoga world since the 1990's. While typical use-and-throw arcticles made from cheap PVC will most certainly end up in a landmill site one day, our KURMA mats are made to last a lifetime. To minimize our ecological footprint, we have to minimize our consumption – and a KURMA mat is the only professional yoga mat you will ever need.
Natural rubber – a green alternative?
Many competitors have started to focus on yoga mats made of "gentle on the Earth" materials like natural rubber, and we actually toyed with the same idea for a while. However, we rejected the project after taking a closer look behind the scenes of the rubber business.
The world market prices for rubber have decreased drastically in recent years, sometimes even falling below the cost of production. Consequently, many smallholders and rubber tappers are driven into severe poverty, while the rubber processing industries make a fortune.
At the same time, two million hectares of rainforests worldwide have been transformed into rubber plantation in the past decade. This conversion results in decline in biodiversity, and on a natural global scale is known to cause the extinction of many species.


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March Madness is often one of the best time of the year for some people. It is the time when they can make brackets and hope for an upset. This year March has been crazy. Records have been broken, and players have stepped up to advance their team to the next round. The Sweet Sixteen has just started, and more and more teams are being eliminated, and they are not the ones people would expect. This year the South and West regions had their #1 seeds eliminated in the Round of 32.
Certain teams have run away with people's hearts this year. Teams such as UMBC and Loyola Chicago. UMBC was a #16 seed, and beat the top seed in the tournament, Virginia. Loyola Chicago has just punched their ticket to the Elite Eight. Texas A&M beat the reigning national champions in the round of 32. The best team in the tournament from the looks of it would be Kansas. They are a #1 seed, and are looking good. They play the Sweet Sixteen tonight against the 5th seeded Clemson Tigers. Another really good team is Duke. They face Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen. At this point it is anybody's game.
Whether you are a 1 seed or a 16 seed this year has proven that nothing is impossible. This year's NCAA tournament has been one of the most bizarre and exciting. It has been one of my favorite tournaments in my life because it is so exciting, and the teams that you think would win don't.
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esign students in the New York City area may want to consider attending the New York International Gift Fair this August. The event could be an excellent networking opportunity and learning experience, as fashion and accessory designers from around the country will be present to display their crafts, and over 35,000 people are expected to attend.
This year, world-renowned designer Stephen Estelle will be showcasing his fall collection of jewelry at the fair. His hand-crafted pieces are made by Royal Nepali goldsmiths and include unique rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Estelle's newest collection features stones such as jade, amethyst and onyx.
"The New York International Gift Fair exhibits the best of the best every year, and we are pleased to be returning," said Estelle. "We strive to create beautiful pieces that accentuate and highlight women's personal style and the new fall collection is no exception."
Steven Estelle will be displaying his geometric Caceras bracelet and the bold Full Moon necklace. His hand-crafted pieces will be available for purchase.
Those who are interested in jewelery, accessory or fashion design may benefit from enrolling in an art school design program.
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Teenlike.com, an ongoing online competition for young home decor designers, announced its second winner. Brandon Dover of Apply Valley, California, was this year's winner, as he created an abstract pen and inkwork design for a bedspread.
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The weather was nice, Harper didn't, have school, the entrance fee was waved and it's my birthday so we went outside to Badlands National Park. We did a few small trails including a juniper forest and massive canyon but mostly we climbed and explored.
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The Holiday Express
I'm a borderline crazy Christmas person. Having kids creates a new level of magic in that you are responsible for creating it and in return receive the pleasure of watching it all unfold.
This year we finally made it onto the historic 1880 Train's Holiday Express. The ride was out of Hill City, about halfway to Keystone you arrive at "The North Pole" and pick up Santa. On the way there they pass out delicious hot chocolate and sugar cookies. I was shocked at how good they were. After Santa boards the train he comes around and talks to each child while handing out silver sleigh bells. The cost isn't cheap but for under $100 for our family it was a special and you can't put a price on memories.
- You can bring food/drinks onto the train, we went on the 4:15 so I knew my boys would need more then a sugar cookie so I brought snacks in containers.
- The trains are mildly heated, meaning on a cold night you'll be comfortable but with your coat left on. Remember you don't get on the train without waiting in line outside and it's in Hill City which is probably a few degrees cooler than Rapid.
- The speaker system on the train is awful and with so many kids you are unlikely to hear what they are saying, therefor you'll want to read (or watch) The Polar Express before your ride.
- While it's a great ride for all ages, our 3 year old loved it the most so I'd say if you only plan on going once, wait for that 3-4 age range. Our 5 year old, who loves trains, had fun but was a little unimpressed afterwards.
- If your family has a busy schedule or you feel particular about the times book your tickets early, as in November or the first week of December.
- Take the train during the summer as well, it's a great experience.
The Rock Maze
Went on a little hike today to the rock maze. It's a super short walk from the car but provided tons of entertainment as the kids explored the "caves" forcing both Chad and I to squeeze through the tiniest crevices. Please excuse Willem's mid 90's "coming out of the grunge" style. Part of the boys terrible twos is wanting to pick out his own clothes so denim shorts, tye dye and cowboy boots it was.
Snack break was pathetic. As a mother to boys I know that snacks make the world go around and can prevent any meltdown. I should have been prepared with a pack full of food however I grabbed what we had, crackers and craisins. Apparently any food is good food because Harper was thrilled by it and kept thanking me for bringing a snack
Of course we stopped on the way home to fulfill the promise of throwing rocks in the water.
The Jeep Wave
This summer Chad (finally) sold his not snow worthy truck for a very snow worthy Jeep Wrangler. This new vehicle has been a wonderful toy and tool for exploration for our family. It has taken us on adventures picking wild raspberries, driving through large puddles of cow-shit-smelling water, taking us to sights otherwise unseen and showing us our boys are fearless of swift moving streams.
One of the greatest surprises of owning a Jeep is learning about the "Jeep wave." This is an obvious form of recognition, a highly visible wave, from any other passing jeep. You could be heading different directions across 6 lanes of traffic and you better believe that Jeep will visibly acknowledge your shared enthusiasm of driving on unimproved roads, it's it's not a finger-lift wave, its a full arm, elbow moving wave. This wave does not pertain to all Jeeps, only those that are actually used for intended fun uses. If you drive a brand new Jeep that is constantly clean and you keep all doors and lids on I'm sorry you will probably not experience the Jeep wave, it is assumed your Jeep does not leave pavement. Do not fret though, because with a simple removal of doors, addition of a little mud and maybe a water can on the back you are automatically welcomed into the club of people who like to have fun driving.
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How gorgeous is this canyon? If we didn't have small kiddos we would have hiked to the bottom.
For Chad's birthday I bought him the northern plains map for his GPS because he had been talking about geocaching a lot lately. So on a whim this afternoon we went to find a few. Unfortunately the one we really wanted to find was on the bottom of this beautiful canyon and we could not figure out how to get down there. We still had a nice time getting out but now we have the goal of getting down to the water, finding the geocache and most importantly playing in those beautiful water pools!
We found other geocaches, hiked small mountains (while Willem slept in the car), took our Subaru on it's first off road adventures and most importantly we all were out together.
Mondays Are My Favorite Days
I'm slightly excited about the day, not because of something special planned but because I have nothing planned. An empty canvas waiting for its paint. The best thing about days with no plans is that nothing can go wrong you can't be late when there is nowhere to be.
The greenhouse has been on my mind. My subconscious' way of telling me to hold out hope, spring is near. It's my first time in this greenhouse since I was a small child. I used to hate coming here because my mother keep us trailing her for hours going up and down the aisles and losing ourselves in the labyrinth of greenhouses. Today it is warm and the air was a mixture of fertilizer and nectar. There is a koi pond, one fish as big as my thigh. Harper was taken with the them, Willem snug against me was awed with the red circus trailer and of course, the popcorn. We wander, whispering past seedlings, being sure to not scare them, stunting their growth. We looked at lemon trees (I must go back and get one) and name every garden animal we see "a frog! a pig! a bunny!" We smell, touch and eventually pick out a few to take home. Willem keeps ahold of a small, round petaled succulent in his chubby toddler hands, breaking off only 3 petals before we leave.
In the car we talk about the seeds we were going to plant, how with care, love and attention they will grow out of the dirt and sprout into flowers. While we talk of flowers blooming from tiny seeds and I contemplate which road to take.
We drive through into the forest, eyes open for big horn sheep, deer, turkeys. We turn corners over the winding river, past our old house, to the T where the road ends and we end up at the lake.
There is no other car in the parking lot. I didn't expect there to be. I unload the boys and we take off to throw rocks into the lake. A simple thing that brings insurmountable joy to young boys, or rather all boys, I remember my first camping trip with their father, watching him throw rocks off of a cliff. Today the lake is mostly ice and instead of a splash we get only slides.
Harper leads us down paths and over bridges, we've come all this way but we still have no agenda. Willem clings to me, his warm little head bounces between my chin and chest as he struggles between his curiosity to see the world and his stubbornness to touch me, proving to us all that no matter where we are or what we are doing, my attention is always held captive with him.
Returning to the still empty parking lot we take our time eating crackers and bananas in the back of the car, our goodbye ritual to any trail.
New Park
Harper pestered me for a while to take him to the new park. Living in South Dakota it isn't always easy to find the right day to go thanks to our variable weather. We had some free time on our last nice day of the winter (it was in the 60's) so I grabbed a chai and took the plunge. It was talked up in our local media as having modern amenities and I didn't really see it as first but I left the park impressed.
The park is split into different sections, each section has a theme. The longer we were there the more I noticed little perks the park had, like coffee cup holders on bigger attractions. Everything seemed to spin or twist, all structures allowed for climbing (which is a second favorite of Harpers, jumping is first) and as I noticed these I was drawn to play on them myself. The park was clean, well planned, it even had boring, public durable stair climbers for the adults to use as they watched the kids. The park even had a strange large table with lights which was obviously some sort of adult or bigger kid attraction. Without reading the directions Harper and I found it was basically a very large modern whack-a-mole, it was fun and I could help but think how much fun this park would be for us adults after happy hour.
There are a few downsides: parking. We parked at the civic center, there is also some parking in the downtown area. I chose the civic center because it was free without risk of parking tickets and we didn't have to cross Omaha St. Omaha is a very busy street that runs along side the park. It's close to the play area but far enough away that you don't have to worry about your kids running into traffic as long as you are watching them. If you have a hard time walking a distance then you shouldn't go to this park. The walk there is further than walking from the back of a WalMart parking lot and you will likely be moving a lot within the play area. You may be able to park closer at the restaurant across the street but I am not sure if the restaurant allows that or not.
All around it is a fun park if you have some energy, unless you have very introverted children that don't like to run you will probably be fallowing them back and forth through the different parks. This isn't totally a bad thing though, if you are young at heart you will have no problem being entertained and playing on the equipment yourself.


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Officials at Carlsbad Caverns say they plan to have a temporary solution for the lack of elevators at the park by May.
The Current-Argus reports they plan on fixing some of the steel guide rails in the freight elevators that make the descent into the cave.
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Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Mitsuhiro Miyakoshi visits Kumejima
On January 26, 2019 Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Mitsuhiro Miyakoshi visited Kumejima. While on the island, he visited the Okinawa Prefecture Deep Seawater Research Center (ODRC), Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Demonstration Facility, Deep Seawater Related Industries, the "Jinbunkan" Education Center, and Sugar Factory, among other locations.
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Teen wrecked her mate's relationship after they fell out by sending revenge porn vids of a threesome they had to her new boyfriend
Vindictive Abigail Stringfellow, 19, shared explicit footage after she fell out with her pal
A GLAMOROUS teen filmed herself having a threesome with a pal and a mystery man – before sending it to her friend's boyfriend in a bitter revenge plot.
Vindictive Abigail Stringfellow, 19, shared a hotel romp with her close friend and a stranger.
During the threesome, she made two videos and took a picture of her friend in her underwear.
But despite pleas to delete them by the friend, who was 17 at the time, Stringfellow allegedly refused to.
When the pair fell out in a row over a missing coat in April, furious Stringfellow sent the videos to the girl's shocked boyfriend – who had no idea about the liaison.
The friend, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was then bombarded with phone calls from her furious partner.
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Stringfellow, of Manchester, was arrested a month later for sending the images.
In a statement the girl said: ''Abigail's actions have destroyed my life.
"She has humiliated me, embarrassed me and brought about the end of my relationship.
"I hate her for what she has done. I want her to know what her actions have led to.''
Appearing at Manchester magistrates' court today, Stringfellow admitted disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress.
Matthew Wallace, defending, said: "She deeply regrets what she has done.
''This situation is a whole big mess. It was a rash act that she did. She knows the significant damage what she has done.
''She has not wished to prolong this matter, or to have those images shown to anyone else.
''This is an unusual revenge porn case, as it is usually a person in a relationship had intimate images taken and betrayed that relationship, but this case was the result of a breakdown of a friendship.''
The girl's ex-boyfriend has also been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and is currently awaiting trial.
Sentencing was adjourned.
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The Lady Builders women's basketball suffered a 100-65 road defeat at Virginia State on Monday evening. Virginia State shot 57% from the field as they cruised out to a 30-8 lead after the first quarter en route to their ninth straight victory to open the season.
- Ylexzis Traeger scored a team-high 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the floor.
- Quanisha Bruce and Latrice Washington each had eight rebounds to lead the team.
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20 ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWS PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS L ANNA L REDDING Congratulations on passing your driving test. Lots of Love Rachel, Charlene & Chloe 50th BIRTHDAY JULIE SPOONER IN MEMORIAM HILL – MIKE. Treasured memories of a dear husband, dad and grandad, died September 1st, 2003. –Love, Gloria, Susie, Andy, Sophie, Matthew, Rachel, Kathryn, Rebecca and Francesca. HOPPER – JACKY, died September 1st, 2007. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. We think of you always, We miss you more each day, You're in our hearts forever, And that's where you will always stay. –Lots of love, husband Bob and sons Daniel and Robert xxx Deep in my heart your memory is kept, To love, to cherish, to never forget. –Love always, Mum, Quietly with love your memory I treasure, Missing you always, forgetting you never. –Love always, brother Robert. There's always a face before me, A voice I can clearly hear, A smile I shall always remember, Of a sister I loved so dear. –Love always, sister Christine. Treasured memories of our dear daughter-in-law Jacky, taken so suddenly. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts. –Love, June and Malcolm Happy 50th Birthday! With love from all your Family and friends xxxxxx DEATHS ALEXANDER – (nee Fairweather) EILEEN CONSTANCE, died peacefully on August 23rd, 2008, much-loved mother to Peter and John and mother-inlaw to Jenny and Jane. Grandmother to Martin, Paul, Hannah and Harry. Funeral service to take place on Friday, September 5th, 2008, at Emmanuel Church, Bungay, 12 noon. Flowers may be sent c/o Cossey Funeral Service, 12 Chaucer Street, Bungay, NR35 1DT. IN MEMORIAM ALLEN – RAY, passed away September 1st, 2007. In memory of my loving partner and soul mate. You have left a gap that will never be filled. You were simply the best. Forever in my thoughts. –Love from Ruth. CHILVERS – WILLIAM, our dear dad and grandad. Always in our thoughts. –Margaret, Kenneth, Adrian, Zara, Georgia and Callum x x Remembered with love. –Judith, Philip, Kirsty and Family x x x HARDINGHAM – STEPHEN, September 1st, 2006. Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last forever. Also remembering baby PAUL, November 6th, 1964. –All our love, wife Josie, Christine, Ray, Andrew, Hayley, Iona and Alicia. God bless. –Lillian, Sid and Sam. Gordon Rooney Funeral Service 122 Bowthorpe Rd Norwich 01603 219216 Providing a 24 hour caring service HOPPER – Remembering our sister JACKY, who passed away a year ago today. Memories we hold and treasure. –Love from brothers David and Derek, sisters-in-law Brenda and Lorna and Families x x. MEDLER – GARY DUKE, dear son of Lenny (deceased) and Betty, tragically taken September 1st, 1977, aged 15 years. Not a day do we forget you, In our hearts you will remain, Until we meet again. –Mum and the Family. MEDLER – GARY (Duke). Years may pass but memories of you will last forever. –Sister Hazel. MEDLER – DUKIE taken September 1st, 1977. Time passes but memories stay. –Pal Ashley. POTTLE – BRENDA, loving memories of a dear wife, mum and gran, who was taken from us exactly 10 years ago. Will always be remembered with affection. –From your loving husband Ron, daughters Christine, Carol and Julie and Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren. BIRTHDAY MEMORIES HALL – STEPHEN. Forever loved and always missed. –Nanny, Colin, Auntie Stephanie and Family. SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING BRASTED – JOHN DOUGLAS. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at Norwich Cathedral on Monday, September 1st at 12 noon. Refeshments afterwards at St Andrew's Hall. FUNERAL DIRECTORS IVAN Fisher (01603) 810022 www.ivanfisherfunerals.co.uk Personal Announcements Birthdays, Congratulations, Get Well, Good Luck, Retirement, Anniversaries, Special Occasions Births, Marriages, Engagements, In Memoriam and Deaths By phone: (01603) 693880 By email: announcements @archant.co.uk By post to: Personal Announcements, Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE Eastern Daily Press, Monday, September 1, 2008 www.EDP24.co.uk/news OLD BUCKENHAM Fourth time lucky for fundraising dad's charity leap Pictures: STEVE ADAMS/SUBMITTED It was a case of fourth time lucky for Kevin Mackay yesterday as he finally got to do a parachute jump from 13,000ft to raise money for a hospital which saved his daughter's life. Unsuitable weather conditions had thwarted three other attempts – including one on Saturday. But it was worth the wait for the 35-year-old from Toftwood, Dereham, as he leapt into the skies above Old Buckenham Airfield, near Attleborough. "It has been fantastic," was his simple summary of the fiveminute journey down to the ground. "It was a one-off and I had a sense of relief and euphoria when I got down. It was something I never thought I would get the opportunity to do but I'm glad I've done it." Mr Mackay said he was most nervous as the plane reached 6000ft but he said the instructors put his mind at rest. He was in freefall for about 50 seconds at a speed of around 125mph when he first jumped out before his parachute opened. "The next time I go up in a plane I will come down in JUMPING FOR JOY: Tiana King who sufferered from a rare heart disease pictured with parents Lisa and Kevin. Left, dad Kevin has completed a parachute jump to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. one too!" he joked. Mr Mackay hopes to raise about £2,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital, which saved the life of his eight-month-old daughter Tiana. He and his partner Lisa King thought they were going to lose Tiana, who was born with a rare heart condition. But surgeons at the world famous London hospital performed a life-saving operation and she is now home and recovering. Tiana's parents have set up a website to raise awareness of her condition and anyone interested in helping Lisa and Kevin with their fundraising appeal can do so via www.bravetiana.co.uk CROMER Show moves lock, stock and barrel for mini-run Cromer's successful summer show is heading down the coast to Suffolk for an end-of-season weekend break. For the Seaside Special is charting new territory by moving lock, stock and barrel to Felixstowe for a three-day run of six shows in early October. The Spa Pavilion is run by Openwide International, the same company that manages Cromer Pier. Spokesman Bruce Stratton said the decision to extend the season with a mini-run at Felixstowe had just been taken following a good By RICHARD BATSON response to marketing the show in Suffolk. It was "an attempt to prove that variety is still alive and well, and can be presented in any theatre if there is the right quality of production." The 892-seat Felixstowe theatre on the seafront has no summer season, but hosts a summer youth theatre project and touring professional shows, which this month include Glenn Miller, musicals and comedy from Joe Pasquale and Jimmy Carr. The curtain falls on the Cromer show's end-of-the-pier run on September 20. Then, after a short break, the end-of-season combination show, taking the best of the alternating shows one and two, will move to Suffolk for October 2, 3 and 4, doing two performances a day. It would continue to be called the Seaside Special, and the only changes would be some tweaks to the local jokes by comedians Peter Piper and Johnny Mac. If the move proved a success, Openwide would do the same again next year, and look at extending the run if there was demand for more performances. But Mr Stratton stressed that any developments at Felixstowe would not be at the expense of the Cromer show. Seaside Special will also be reappearing in its festival mode at Cromer this year, with the Christmas show running from December 5-27, headlined by comic Johnny Laff, who is joined by comedy magician Mark Worgan, vocalists Joanne Kyprianou and Eddie Bushell, and local entertainer Keith Loads. Good to enjoy a spot of silliness in an age of drama On its second outing, this knock about Dickensian spoof packed a larger than life punch. Leeds-based Dog Eared Collective is a regular visitor to the Norwich Fringe, and it's good to see it adding Open Stages to the gig list. This was a show peppered with schoolboy smut, which combined 1980s retro with Victorian mannerism. Yes, you're right, it REVIEW Barnaby Brown: Orphan Extraordinaire Dog Eared Collective Whiffler Theatre. was an odd and somewhat inexplicable mix. But there was no resisting the sheer gusto of the four talented performers, as they revealed the strange journey of Barnaby Brown, an Oliver Twiststyle innocent who falls prey to a series of characters that have crawled straight out of the seamy underbelly of Victorian middle class imagination. There was the drooling aristocrat (James Huntington) the consumptive best friend (Joanna Hutt) the mad medium (Kathryn Hanki) and many more besides, as the company displayed its trademark flare for the quick change. Considering the rather slight excuse for a plot, this was an engaging piece of theatre, which kept a large audience giggling away to its conclusion. And what fun to be invited to a spot of inspired silliness in this age of the meaningful drama and the important message. 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Artists Seen
Exhibit Category: Art
Artists Seen: Photographs of Artists In the 21st Century A Project by David Moog
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is partnering with photographer David Moog in a project we believe will be exciting and historically notable. In an unprecedented effort, Mr. Moog will attempt to make black & white portraits of all the working artists in Western New York. Painters, printer makers, sculptors, wood workers, potters, craftspeople, photographers, installation and performance artists, musicians, curators and gallery owners will be included. We are not only inviting you, but also encouraging you, to participate with us in this undertaking. If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Moog's work, you can find an archive of over 130 images and a biography on our website.
Once the project is complete – the target is 2017 – we hope to have a unique and meaningful set of portraits which will add to our permanent record of the art community of Western New York at the beginning of the 21st century. We intend to periodically exhibit the portraits at the Burchfield Penney Art Center for decades to come and to include them in our online collection. The complete photo series can be viewed here, and a 2015 interview with the artist about the project can be found here.
In the decades to come, and perhaps centuries from now, when gallery visitors experience the art in our collection their connection to the works will be enhanced by these portraits. This is the Center's tribute to you and every artist who works to realize their personal vision.
To set up a time to come in and participate, email David Moog directly firstname.lastname@example.com or contact Scott Propeack at firstname.lastname@example.com.
See all Burchfield Penney Art Center exhibits and events.
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Sophomore Kelsey Weymouth helped Stonehill to its third win in two days, tallying 13 kills and nine digs.
Skyhawks leave Springfield with three wins in three matches
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 22, 2013) – The Stonehill College volleyball team capped off a successful weekend at the Yellow Jacket Invitational with a 3-2 (25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 16-25, 15-11) win over Georgian Court University this afternoon at Metcalf Gymnasium.
Sophomore outside hitter Delia Phillips (St. James, N.Y./Smithtown East) recorded 12 kills and 14 digs, while junior Mary-Kate Catton (San Diego, Calif./Academy of Our Lady of Peace) added 13 kills and two blocks with a .360 hitting percentage.
Stonehill also got contributions from sophomore Kelsey Weymouth (North Attleboro, Mass./North Attleboro), who tallied 13 kills, nine digs, and two service aces, and senior captain Kirsten Arvidson (Andover, Mass./Andover), who hit .324 with a team-high 15 kills.
The Lions were led offensively by junior Tatiana Villariny's (Rio Grande, P.R./Escuela Superior Pedro Falu) match-high 16 kills, and defensively by senior Gabriela Berrios' (Carolina, P.R./Braulio Alonso) match-best 19 digs.
A day after winning two matches in the minimum of six sets, Stonehill again came out on the winning end, although in today's match, Georgian Court pushed the Skyhawks to the limit. Stonehill won the opening set, but the Lions won two of the next three frames to force a fifth and final set. The Skyhawks hit .160 in the deciding set, compared to Georgian Court's .080 hitting percentage, as Stonehill won the frame and its third consecutive match.
Following Stonehill's success in the Yellow Jacket Invitational, the Skyhawks return home for Tuesday night's match with NE-10 rival Saint Anselm College at Merkert Gym. The contest will also serve as the 2013 Purple & White Game for Stonehill.
For the latest on Stonehill Athletics, follow the Skyhawks via social media on Twitter and Facebook. Fans can also download the Stonehill Skyhawks mobile app on iTunes and the Android Market.


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Carers' Society Otago supports unpaid family/whanau carers of anyone with a disability, chronic illness, or addiction throughout Otago and parts of Southland.
Where are we located?
Carers Society Otago is located on level two of Community House, 301 Moray Pl, Dunedin. The Carers' Lounge is open from 8:30 – 5 Monday to Friday. Please come in, make a cuppa, and choose some information from our extensive Jenny Clegg Library or brochure stands.
View Carers' Society Otago Map in a larger map
We have over 500 family members throughout Otago including:
- 300 Carers in Dunedin and Mosgiel
- 41 Carers in North Otago
- 26 Carers in Central Otago
- 6 Carers in West Otago
- 38 Carers in South Otago
- 15 Young Carers in Dunedin
- 70 relevant agencies
Background Information: How we got started.
During the late 1980's, there was a growing awareness in Dunedin of the needs of carers. Archives make reference to an initial meeting of carers that took place at Wakari Hospital on 24 February 1988. The group consisted of elderly people who had been primary carers for many years of their spouses, now patients at Wakari Hospital. This group met weekly to provide mutual support. By 1990 a committee who described themselves as a 'Core Group' was formed. For some time, this group came under the umbrella of the Dunedin Council of Social Services and liaised amongst a number of carer support groups.
In 1997 Carers' Society Otago was established. This new group was incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act on 26 August 1997 and had its office within Presbyterian Support Centre in Moray Place, Dunedin. Subsequently the office was moved to another Presbyterian Support owned building in Moray Place and in January 2001 to its present location at Community House.
How are we funded?
The Community Workers raise funds for the operating costs of Carers' Society Otago. We do not charge our members a fee but donations are gratefully accepted.


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Elfshot or elf-shot is a medical condition described in Anglo-Saxon medical texts, notably Wið færstice, and believed to be caused by invisible elves shooting invisible arrows at a person or animal, causing sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body.[1] Modern diagnoses might include rheumatism, arthritis, muscle stitches or cramps. Similar concepts existed in other northern European cultures.
Belief in, or at least references to, elfshot persisted into the 20th century,[2] also in Scotland, though more modern elves seem to have concentrated their attentions on animals.[3] In rural areas country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally occurring spear-shaped stones). The prevention or curing of elfshot comes from using a charm against the sudden stitch; the three plants used in the cure are feverfew, red nettles and waybread. All have vaguely spear-shaped leaves, which may have suggested their use as a remedy for pains attributed to elf-arrows.[2]
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- ^ Jolly, Karen Louise (1998). "Elves in the Psalms?". The Devil, Heresy and Witchcraft in the Middle Ages: Essays in Honour of Jefferey B. Russell. BRILL. p. 19. ISBN 9004106103 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Charm Against a Sudden Stitch". Hereot. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ^ The Fairy Folk attack!, Orkneyjar


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Half Apron A: Waistband, ties, and four overlapping ruffles attached to panels. Apron is made from four different fabrics. Half apron B: Gathered at waist and has waistband, ties, one pocket with elastic in casing at top edge, and ruffle on outer edge. Full apron C: Pullover style has front panel, back criss-cross straps, patch pockets, and all outer edges finished with bias tape.
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I went home this weekend for some much-needed home-cooked meals, real sleep, and time spent with my pup. Here, I'm experimenting with my glass prism and kaleidoscope-orb thing. I really like the last photo but it makes me sad because I don't see my dog as often since I'm not living at home anymore, and because he's getting old. (He's 14!!) So you can imagine the unintentional symbolism as half of his body has 'disappeared' into the dying lawn.
I will forever be amazed by the power of editing.
I took these today and just finished editing them. Head shots are so simple, yet so much can be done to make them come alive.
(I've also been listening to Wavves almost nonstop this week. Kind of disappointed thought that they put out a political image on Twitter that is rather transphobic (and nsfw)).
I think with each post, I'll also give some kind of update about what music I've been listening to lately, whether it's a band or a symphony or whatever.


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My relatives' (Samuel Giordano and Debora Schisler) home in Goncalves
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Susanna Melo writes about an old friend.
Forty years ago, neither Marly Winkler (center) nor I (left) would have ever imagined our futures. We would not have guessed either that it would take 40 years for us to get together again, and that our meeting would be in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina. Life has its twists and turns, and it is great when friends reunite after such a long period of time!
How did we find each other? Well, while I was in Tbilisi, Georgia, I had some time on my hands, so I decided to Google friends from my teenage years in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. I was surprised to find Marly on YouTube being interviewed at the Copenhagen Climate Conference in Denmark, where she talked about the preservation of the Amazon rainforest. I have come to learn that Marly is President of The Vegetarian Society of Brazil and that she has just become the first Latin American President of the International Vegetarian Union, which has been in existence for 103 years. She is also the author or translator of many vegetarian publications.
Marly's biggest accomplishment for 2012 is the launching of the campaign, "Segunda Sem Carne," (Mondays Without Meat) in the city of Sao Paulo (20 million inhabitants). The city's school system has adopted the idea of no meat on Mondays. Way to go, Marly!
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We sat around in a big circle. We pretended that a TV remote was a microphone. Then we "interviewed" each other. "Sam, how did you meet De?" "Melanie, tell us about dumpster diving." Some of the answers are already known. We've heard the stories before, but we want to hear them again. Others are new. This is the first time that Marcelo joined a big family gathering. Same for Nicole. With so much truth flying about, I hope they didn't get scared 🙂 I hope that all families use their holidays to bond by telling stories, with or without "microphones."


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LONDON (MarketWatch) - U.S. stock futures held their ground on Monday after another weekend of deal making, notably the $27.5 billion acquisition of mobile phone provider Alltel.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.2 of a point at 1,528.10 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 2.75 points at 1,908.50. Dow industrial futures rose 16 points.
The S&P 500 futures contract touched a record high, and the index would have to hit 1,527 to establish a new peak.
U.S. stocks are coming off a strong week in which the Dow industrials rose 1.7% and the S&P 500 rose 1.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.1% on the week but is still up 5.9% for the year.
Ian Scott, an analyst at Lehman Brothers, told clients there's no reason to "sell in May," as the adage goes.
"While average returns in the summer months have been substandard, this is skewed heavily by outliers, and positive returns often continue throughout the period," he said.
There's not much on the economic docket on Monday with statistics on housing sales and durable-goods orders due out later in the week.
The dollar rose against the yen and the euro, with the greenback strength coming even after Kuwait over the weekend abandoned the U.S. dollar peg.
June gold futures fell $1.80 to $660.10 an ounce, while July-dated crude futures rose 24 cents to $66.22 a barrel.
Of stocks in focus, Alltel Corp. AT, +2.97% agreed to be bought by TPG Capital and a Goldman Sachs unit for $27.5 billion, or $71.50 a share. That's a 10% premium to Friday's close and a 23% premium to Alltel's price before reports of a possible buyout first appeared.
Alltel climbed 7% in pre-open trade. See Alltel story.
General Electric GE, +2.87% agreed to sell its plastic business to Saudi Basic Industries in a $11.6 billion deal.
Hologic HOLX, +0.88% agreed to buy Cytyc CYTC for $6.2 billion, or $16.50 a share in cash and 0.52 of Hologic shares. The deal at a 33% premium to Friday's close will generate a leading provider of women's health services. See Hologic story.
The bidding war for EGL EAGL continued with a group led by Apollo Management offering $47.50 a share in cash, trumping a $46.25 a share offer from a group led by EGL's chief executive.
Another deal had Atlas Energy Resources ATN, -0.62% agreeing to buy 2,150 natural gas wells producing from the Antrim Shale, located in Michigan's northern lower peninsula, from DTE Energy DTE, -0.10% for $1.23 billion in cash.
Yahoo YHOO may pay $1 billion to buy Bebo, a leading U.K. social networking site, according to a report from a British newspaper.
Virgin Media VMED surged nearly 9% after a report that private-equity groups may try to buy the U.K. cable operator. See full story.
One major international deal had UniCredit buying Italian peer Capitalia in an all-stock transaction valued at over $29 billion. The deal will make UniCredit Europe's second-largest bank.
Elsewhere, there were executive moves at two leading drugmakers. Pfizer PFE, +0.68% CFO Alan Levin is resigning, and its head of research and development, John LaMattina, will retire as soon as the New York drug giant finds a successor.
Merck's MRK, +0.11% president of global human health, Peter Loescher, is leaving to become chief executive of Siemens SI, -2.26%, the German industrial conglomerate. Merck didn't name a replacement.
Elan ELN, +0.00% shares jumped 10% after the Irish drugmaker and Wyeth WYE began a Phase III trial of an Alzheimer's drug candidate. There are two ongoing Phase 2 studies of the drug, and Elan cautioned that no conclusions can be drawn. See Elan story.
On the earnings front, Lowe's LOW, +0.61% reported a 12% profit decline, citing the housing market and last year's hurricane rebuilding activities.
Also overseas, the Nikkei 225 closed with a 0.9% rise and the FTSE 100 rose 0.4% in London.