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Groundwater is an important source of freshwater for drinking, domestic, and agricultural uses in many regions of the world. Contamination of groundwater by human and industrial activities is a serious concern nowadays. Thus, analysis of the water quality is of great importance in preserving and protecting the ecosystem. A research was
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oxygen demand (13.0 %), calcium (93.8 %), Iron (100 %), manganese (31.3 %), lead (13 %) and cadmium (43.8 %) of the water samples fell beyond the WHO water standard permissible limits. 100% of other parameters such as
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Next Pack Rat General Meeting
September 21th , 2023
Don, WB2BEZ, Grounding & Safety - via Zoom
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The Packrat Picnic was on August 12th and was instead of a General meeting in August. No meeting on August 17th
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Dedicated to serving the VHF / UHF /microwave Amateur Radio community as well as enhancing the state of the art for 50 MHz and above weak signal operation.
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Bishop of Shrewsbury criticises depiction of St Thomas More in BBC2 drama Wolf Hall
The Bishop of Shrewsbury has criticised Wolf Hall for its unfair depiction of St Thomas More.
The Lord Chancellor of England, played by Anton Lesser in the BBC2 Tudor history drama, is depicted as a cruel, cold and creepy misogynist.
Thomas Cromwell, who as King Henry VIII's Chief Minister helped to send St Thomas to his death, is in contrast projected as a deeply human, enlightened and modern man who cuddles kittens.
Although the series opened to rave reviews a number of historians and other commentators have already voiced concerns about the narrative, based on the novels by the award-winning writer Hilary Mantel, who grew up in Romiley, Cheshire, and attended Harrytown Convent, the local Catholic secondary school.
But two bishops have now expressed their own reservations about the drama because of its "dark" depiction of St Thomas, a martyr canonised in 1935 and made patron of politicians by Pope St John Paul II in 2000.
The Rt Rev. Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury, said: "We should remember Wolf Hall is a work of fiction.
"It is an extraordinary and perverse achievement of Hilary Mantel and BBC Drama to make of Thomas Cromwell a flawed hero and of St Thomas More, one of the greatest Englishmen, a scheming villain.
"It is not necessary to share Thomas More's faith to recognise his heroism – a man of his own time who remains an example of integrity for all times.
"It would be sad if Thomas Cromwell, who is surely one of the most unscrupulous figures in England's history, was to be held-up as a role model for future generations."
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the Rt Rev. Mark O'Toole, the Bishop of Plymouth, said that he thought there was a "strong anti-Catholic thread" in the series, which stars Shakespearean actor Mark Rylance as Cromwell and Damien Lewis as Henry VIII.
He said that the drama appeared to connect St Thomas and his Catholic faith to religious fundamentalism in the 21st century.
Abbot with cardinal and bishop resized"Those modern parallels need to be cautiously drawn," said Bishop O'Toole (pictured). "Hilary Mantel does have this view that being a Catholic is destructive to your humanity,' he continued.
"It is not historically accurate and it is not accurate in what the Catholic faith has to contribute to society and to the common good as a whole.
"There is an anti-Catholic thread there, there is no doubt about it. Wolf Hall is not neutral."
Bishop O'Toole said: "The picture of More is dark. More was a man of his time and heresy was the big sin, really, it was the big wrong on both sides. It is hard for us in our modern mentality to see it as wrong. They looked on heretics as we look upon drug traffickers. But it is inaccurate to say that he (St Thomas) condemned people to death.
"The other side which I think is dark, which it doesn't give, are the things Erasmus describes – his enlightened family life, the fact that he did educate his daughters."
Margaret, St Thomas's eldest daughter, he said, learned Latin and Greek in the home "which was very uncommon".
In Wolf Hall, however, it is Cromwell who is seen educating his daughters while St Thomas is depicted as humourless, severe and unloving.
"The idea that you get in Hilary Mantel that he (St Thomas) is a dour anti-feminist is pushing it a bit too far," said Bishop O'Toole.
He said the series also failed to offer a positive view of the monasteries and their centrality to the lives of many communities, suggesting only that they were corrupt.
Bishop O'Toole added: "Did More make mistakes? Yes. Does it mean he is not a saint? No. Mainstream histories seem to recognise that. Wolf Hall is not presenting Thomas Cromwell through a neutral perspective. There is an anti-Catholic element.
"If we compare the characters and the manner of their deaths it is very interesting. Thomas More approached his death with serenity and even a degree of humour … whereas Thomas Cromwell was shouting out loud all night in the Tower and begging for mercy. He saw his death as a deep failure whereas More transcended his.
"One is rightly held up as a saint and one is held up as a villain in history. One is worthy of devotion and the other is worthy of learning from but not in emulating because of his ruthlessness and pursuit of power – it is hard for me to say that he (Cromwell) was driven by principles instead of by darker motives."
Bishop O'Toole, the former private secretary to Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor and head of the bishops' Department of Evangelisation, has had a life-long devotion to St Thomas, attending St Thomas More Catholic High School in North London, and studying at and then serving as rector of Allen Hall, the seminary built on part of the site of St Thomas's Chelsea home.
One of his first acts when he was ordained Bishop of Plymouth last year was to visit Buckfast Abbey, Devon, and pray before the saint's hair shirt, which is kept by the Benedictine monks there.
Much of the historic criticism of St Thomas focuses on his alleged involvement in the pursuit and prosecution of heretics during the reign of Henry VIII.
English law at the time dictated that those who refused to abjure their heresy were burned at the stake.
St Thomas's defenders argue that, although he approved of the laws, he sent no heretics to their deaths and that he would often use his power to persuade authorities to imprison rather than to execute them.
He resigned his office when Henry took the English Church into schism from Rome, annulled his marriage to Katherine of Aragon and wedded his mistress, Ann Boleyn, whom he hoped would bear him a son.
Cromwell summoned St Thomas to Lambeth Palace to take the oath attached to the Act of Succession, which recognised the progeny of the King and his new Queen to be legitimate heirs to the throne.
St Thomas refused on grounds of conscience to take the oath and was committed to the Tower of London.
He was beheaded on Tower Hill on 6 July 1535 after he was convicted of treason in a trial at Westminster Hall, London, in which he denounced the schism and said he was condemned to death simply because he refused to condone the King's marriage.
In the following five years Cromwell drove through the Protestant reforms to the Church, including the dissolution of the monasteries and the seizure by the Crown of their wealth, most of which was used by Henry to fund military expeditions into France.
Cromwell was suddenly arrested at the Privy Council table on 10 June 1540 and charged with heresy and treason.
His downfall came at the hands of his enemies, the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, whom he had kept from court since his appointment as Lord Chancellor.
According to Professor Jack Scarisbrick's seminal biography of Henry VIII, they had won the ear of the King thanks to his romantic interest in Catherine Howard, a member of the Norfolk family.
Henry married Catherine, his fifth wife, on July 28 that year – the same morning as Cromwell was beheaded.


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Shy Zodiac signs can be a clear sign of different personality traits and the way people interact with one another. Your sign can be an indication of whether you are shy, creative, smart or possess other traits.
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Pisces are known for being quite shy and introverted. They don't tend to enjoy large groups in a social setting, especially if they are not comfortable with the people they are surrounded by.
Pisces are often very good at being alone and find peace from going solo with a lot of tasks. This means that if you throw someone with this Zodiac sign into a socially challenging situation, it won't come naturally to them.
Pisces are loyal, though, and once the shy exterior is penetrated they can be your friend for life.
Cancerians can be both shy and difficult to read. This is one of the more sensitive signs, and they are very emotional on the whole. Cancerians tend to find it hard to open up to new people.
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Most are agreed that Virgos are the shyest of all the zodiac signs. They don't tend to want any public attention and may avoid public situations altogether if given the chance. They don't want to be put in situations where they have to hold the attention of a crowd.
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As shy Zodiac signs go, Virgo probably has the most impulse to get away from big social gatherings. They do not want to be the center of attention or involved in any sort of conflict or big gathering if it can be avoided.
Some other individuals have traits that can see them come across as having shy Zodiac signs, and some are more cautious than others, but the Virgo, Cancer and Pisces signs tend to be those who take the longest to get comfortable in new social situations.
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After meeting with the visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in St. Petersburg, Putin said Russia and Belarus have agreed to find an acceptable pricing scheme for both sides, and all the disputes in oil and gas sector between Moscow and Minsk will be settled in 10 days.
The ongoing disputes have been lasting for over a year. In early 2016, Belarus asked Russia to lower the exporting gas price from 132.77 U.S. dollars per thousand cubic meters to 73 dollars, and from then on, Belsrus' payment for the imported gas from Russia has been in arrears.
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Another highlight from Ubisoft's conference, for me at least, was the announcement of another game from one of my favourite game designers, Tetsuya Mizuguchi. He's the very strange individual who brought us Space Channel 5, Lumines, Every Extend Extra and Rez.
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Sometimes relatively minor trauma can have devastating consequences for the elderly. Dr. Leigh talks to Dr. Steven Gambert about some of the challenges seniors face and some of the serious complications that can result from trauma in the elderly. We will learn about some tips and precautions that you can take to minimize any risks.
Steven R. Gambert, MD, AGSF, MACP, is Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he is also Associate Chair for Clinical Program Development and Director of Medical Student Programs in the Department of Medicine. He is Director of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Director of the Geriatric Medicine Program at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Maryland, he held positions as Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, and Program Director of the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital Residency Program in Internal Medicine. Prior to moving to Baltimore, he was Professor of Medicine and Vice-Chairman for Academic Affairs of the Department of Medicine at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School where he also was Course Director of the medical school's Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Clinical Skills Courses. Between 1983 and 1996, Dr. Gambert was Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Director of the Center for the Study of Aging and Health Promotion at New York Medical College. Between 1993 and 1996 he served as their acting Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Director of Medicine at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. During this time, he additionally was the President of Medical Research Associates, a large multi-specialty medical faculty practice and Medical Business Associates, a physician management and billing company. Dr. Gambert has spoken nationally and internationally on a wide variety of subjects dealing with the health care of the elderly, the process of aging and age-prevalent illnesses, Geriatric Assessment, and nutrition and metabolic abnormalities. His research has focused on aging and neuropeptide regulation, thyroid hormone economy, diabetes mellitus, geriatric assessment, health care delivery and advances in medical education. He has been a recipient of the Geriatric Medicine Academic Award of the National Institute on Aging, the Joseph T. Freeman Award of the Gerontological Society of America, the Laureate Award and the C. Lockard Conley Award for Excellence in Teaching from the American College of Physicians, among others. He served as a member of the National Board of Medical Examiner's USMLE Step 3 Committee and was recognized as one of America's Best Physicians in the American Health Journal's national physician survey and in the Castle-Connolly Guide, "America's Top Doctors". Dr. Gambert has been elected a Master of the American College of Physicians, the ACP's highest honor, in recognition of his preeminence in the field of Internal Medicine.
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*Donald Glover was born on this date in 1983. He is a Black actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, musician, and DJ. He performs music under the stage name Childish Gambino and as a DJ named mcDJ.
Donald McKinley Glover Jr. was born at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and was raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia. His mother, Beverly Smith, is a retired daycare provider, and his father, Donald Glover Sr., was a postal worker. His parents also served as foster parents for 14 years. Glover has a younger brother, Stephen, and a sister named Brianne. Glover attended Lakeside High School and DeKalb School of the Arts and was voted "Most Likely to Write for The Simpsons" in his high school yearbook. In 2006, he graduated from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Dramatic Writing. While at Tisch, he self-produced the independent mixtape The Younger I Get, which was not released and was later disowned by Glover for being the "too-raw ramblings" of what he calls a "decrepit Drake."
He also began DJing and producing electronic music under the moniker MC D (later mcDJ), remixing Sufjan Stevens' album Illinois (2005). After working on Derrick Comedy while studying at New York University, Glover was hired at age 23 by Tina Fey as a writer for the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. He later became famous for portraying college student Troy Barnes on the NBC sitcom Community. Since 2016, Glover stars in the FX series Atlanta, which he created and occasionally directs. For his work in Atlanta, Glover won various accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
In film acting, Glover has appeared in several commercially successful films, including the supernatural horror The Lazarus Effect (2015), the comedy-drama Magic Mike XXL (2015), science fiction comedy The Martian (2015), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and as the young Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). Glover starred in and produced his own short film, Guava Island (2019). He also provided the voice of adult Simba in the remake of the Disney film The Lion King (2019).
Following several independently released albums and mixtapes, Glover signed with Glassnote Records. He released his first studio album, Camp, on November 15, 2011. His second studio album, Because the Internet, was released in 2013. Glover's third album, "Awaken, My Love!" was released on December 2, 2016, spawning the single "Redbone," eventually earning him his first Grammy Award.
In May 2018, Glover released the song and music video "This Is America," which debuted at number one on the Hot 100. The song won four Grammy Awards at the 2019 edition: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Performance, and Best Music Video. On March 20, 2020, he released his fourth studio album, 3.15.20.


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What Is ADR and When Should You opt for it?
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: The Mighty McCraken
I will focus on one runner for each of the seven days leading up to the Kentucky Derby, starting with the Ian Wilkes-trained McCraken.
He's a colt I've liked since the career debut, scoring by open lengths at Churchill Downs in early October for a barn that never wins first time out. McCraken was well-backed in the 6-furlong sprint and surely looked the part visually, coming outside in the stretch and blowing past foes at a less-than-ideal distance. A pair of subsequent victories last fall, topped by a convincing win in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) under the Twin Spires, only heightened my affection for the son of Ghostzapper.
Much has been made of the bay being flat in the stretch of the Blue Grass S. (G2) in his latest outing when the favorite, but he has multiple excuses for not finishing in the top two at Keeneland and I expect a huge leap forward. The flasy three-year-old missed a bit of training time prior to the Blue Grass and might have been a bit "short" for the tilt, and in addition, might have been kept short by a heady outfit that wants him to peak at Churchill.
I liked his Blue Grass effort and thought pilot Brian Hernandez might have discouraged him from running early into a moderate pace, which McCraken is capable of doing. Nobody was making up ground in that contest and it seems like a very good prep for the Derby, in my view. Wilkes knows what it takes to win the Kentucky Derby, serving as Hall of Famer Carl Nafzger's top assistant when he captured the 1990 edition with Unbridled and the 2007 running with Street Sense.
A recent series of fine morning drills indicate the Janis Whitham homebred will be peaking on May 6 over a surface which he dons a perfect 3-for-3 mark. From a pedigree and running style standpoint, McCraken might also move forward going 10 panels. Wilkes was recently quoted as saying his colt "never gets tired," adding to my confidence in a big way.
I have been on McCraken since his unveiling and see no reason why to get off the bandwagon now. He wins the Kentucky Derby!
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StarKist Interests Asian Seafood Companies
The recent news that California-based Del Monte Foods decided to sell its StarKist canned-tuna business has sparked interest from several Asian seafood companies.
Interviewed by mergermarket, an online mergers and acquisitions news service, and reported in Financial Times, at least two Asian seafood companies have expressed interested in StarKist, as well as alternative expansion opportunities.
Sources from Dongwon F&B, a Korean food products provider, as well as Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, a Singapore food-and-beverage company that produces canned products, both stated that their companies would be prepared to enter into a deal with Del Monte.
An analyst covering the food industry in Southeast Asia also suggested that Pacific Andes, a Hong Kong frozen seafood producer, could benefit from acquiring StarKist.


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Manolo says, one of the prizes the Manolo he will be awarding in the Manolo's Super Fantastic Essay Contest (which, by the way, only has the one week left!) are the Bootlegs from the Manolo's internet friend the Creative Queen.
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In a broad alliance between all major centrist parties on the right and the left, Denmark's parliament Folketinget has passed a law described as a "paradigm shift" in immigration and integration law. The new legislation implements major restrictions and makes it easier to send refugees back home.
The aspect of the law that has received the most attention in Denmark is the change in status of refugees to temporary residence indefinitely. The wording of the legislation now states that refugees should be sent out of the country as fast as international law permits. This means that as soon as it is safe to return, residency will be revoked, and the refugees sent back home.
Family Reunion
The paradigm shift also sets an upper ceiling on the number of family reunions that will be permitted. Foreigner and Integration Minister Inger Støjberg of the liberal Left party will have the power and responsibility to determine the upper ceiling, which will be updated on a monthly basis.
Currently, a foreigner who is expelled from the country and illegally returns today receives jail time of between ten days and two months on first occurrence. Under the new law, this will be increased to a minimum of one year but can be as much as three years upon repeat offense.
Expelled foreigners who, due to international law, cannot be returned to their home country will be required to report in person at government return centers three times per week. Upon failure to comply the punishment will be increased.
Monetary Support
Currently, refugees receive a generous monthly "integration support" upon arrival. The name of this support will now be changed to "sustenance and return support" and reduced by 2,000 Danish Kroner, around $300.
Finally, it will be harder for refugees to vote in local elections. The number of years of residence before electoral participation is allowed has been raised from three to four years. As before, it will not be possible for refugees to vote in national or EU-parliament elections unless they have become Danish citizens, which from now on will be much harder.
Broad Alliance
Although the bill has been controversial, the consensus among centrist parties is far more noteworthy. In the United States and many European countries, there is a trend toward polarization and a collapsing center. Not so in Denmark or its neighbor country Norway.
Here the center has been strengthened as it has absorbed and internalized the trauma of the 2015 migrant crisis. Rather than being vocal about a stricter immigration law, Denmark has followed the Scandinavian tradition of gathering in silence in the center to correct an embarrassing mistake.
The fact that the law received bipartisan support shows that the Danes now have realized that their open-border policies have not been a good idea and need to be reversed.
The United States is not yet at the stage where a reasonable immigration policy compromise between the Republicans and the Democrats can be achieved, but there are lessons to be learned from Denmark. It has opted for a centrist solution and so, too, can the United States.
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These tasty fried noodles – traditionally made using wheat and egg noodles rather than the soba (buckwheat noodles) that their name suggests – are ubiquitous all over Japan, where they are really popular for festivals, parties and just general speedy snacking. As with all stir fries, the time is in the chopping of ingredients; once everything is prepped and lined up in bowls; the cooking is done in a matter of minutes.
Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain well and toss a teaspoon of oil through to prevent them from clumping together. Set aside. Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and leave ready by the stove.
Add a tablespoon of oil to a large wok and set over a high heat. When it's smoking hot, add the onions and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the pork fillet and stir fry for a further 3 minutes before tossing in the green beans, cabbage, carrots and garlic. Add 3 tablespoons of cold water and stir fry for another 4 minutes or so until the vegetables are tender but still with plenty of crunch. Pour in the sauce and stir fry for a minute before tossing in the cooked noodles and stirring until heated through. Pile into bowls and serve immediately, sprinkled with the aonori and benishoga strips.


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Jersey City, set across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, is one of the largest cities in the state of New Jersey. The city's walking paths and parks along the waterfront are some of its biggest draws, offering stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and a clear panoramic view of New York City's towering skyline. For a closer look at the Statue of Liberty, you can take a short ride from Jersey City's port across the Hudson to Liberty Island. The port is also the access point to another iconic landmark — the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, where artifacts like lost luggage and old photographs represent the more than 12 million immigrants who've passed through the island.
Further inland, Jersey City's Historic Downtown neighborhood is lined with late-Victorian brick buildings that house independent boutiques, designer dog treats, and antique furniture. Newark Avenue's pedestrian-only block is home to artisanal eateries and unique shops as well as outdoor markets. With regular, fast trains to Manhattan, Jersey City is also a convenient and affordable home base for exploring the Big Apple.
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Summers are warm and humid and usually see the most rain of the year. In summer, street festivals are in full swing, and the city's JC Fridays offer free open-door art exhibits in galleries, restaurants, and conference spaces across Jersey City. Fall brings cool and comfortable temperatures as well as the All About Downtown Street Fair event, which hosts more than 100 vendors, including eateries and gelato stands along with booths with handmade jewelry and crafts.
Winters are usually frigid and snowy in Jersey City. The Happy Holiday Market takes place through December, where vendors sell handmade goods. Spring is warm and pleasant during the day and can get cold at night. Groove on Grove's outdoor free weekly concert series begins this time of year, with musical performances for all ages plus a makers' market.
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Montgomery Street
Some of Jersey City's most popular vintage clothing stores and furniture consignment shops are on and around Montgomery Street in downtown. You can find treasures from bygone days within two blocks north and south of this shopping hub, including vinyl records and secondhand books, mixed in with high-end clothing and jewelry boutiques.
Liberty State Park
The 1,200-acre Liberty State Park's waterfront path is best explored by bike, with the Manhattan skyline providing a stunning backdrop. Stop along the way for some of the closest views of the Statue of Liberty. The park's Empty Sky memorial is a somber tribute to the lives lost on September 11, facing the Lower Manhattan spot where the Twin Towers once stood.
Mana Contemporary
This two-million-square-foot cultural center is housed in a former 1920s warehouse that's been converted into a modern, bright art space. Each floor hosts exhibits, including fine art, photography, light installations, and sculptures, by a mix of legendary artists and on-the-rise local and international creatives.


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Easy Chickpea Curry (Channa Masala)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup water
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño. Continue to cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and jalapeño is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper then continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and water. Stir to incorporate, making sure to use the spoon the scrape off any brown bits that have appeared on the bottom or sides of the pot.
6. As the tomatoes break down, the mixture should take on the texture of a thick stew. Add more water if needed before bringing everything to a simmer and covering for 15 minutes.
7. Once uncovered, reduce heat to low and mix in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Cook over low heat 1-2 minutes until the cilantro has wilted and turned bright green.
8. Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan.
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Game-changer essay EDD8102–Foundations of Leadership and Management II Introduction Establishing a disciplined, repeatable, and scalable innovation process, creating organizational and funding mechanisms that support innovation, and demonstrating the kind of leadership necessary for profitable top-line growth as well as cost reduction is essential for sustainability. Whether in the business arena or the world of education, life as an organization depends on the people that are served by the organization.
Teachers need to be providing each individual student with opportunities for relevant and rigorous academic growth based on their abilities–this is why the student is boss. A students needs, abilities, and prior knowledge will dictate to a dedicated teacher how and what they need to teach. Administrators are there to ensure teachers have the resources they need, but also to pacify unsatisfied or belligerent parents. The P & G principle of "Customer is Boss" Gone are the days of selling by yelling and distraction over attraction. The challenge of today's organization is to be connecting and be connected with emotion.
It's not enough to embrace or touch – that's a one way street. An organization has to cross the center line now and go deep. One will have to live with consumers. At P&G, "Making the consumer the boss is a promise to identify with her, to respect and serve her, and to take her needs and wants seriously. " (Charan, R. , & Lafley, A. G. 2008) At P&G they are not just conducting "bubble in the circle that best reflects how you feel" surveys. The folks at Proctor and Gamble are stepping outside of their lives and comfort zone to experience the reality of their consumer.
Often times, this means going to a different part town or of the world and going into a lower socioeconomic class to discover the consumers wants and needs. Advertising is a small part of schematic—making the product appealing to the consumer is important, but P&G is moving beyond that to create new products especially for the needs of the consumer. This concept of molding to the needs of the consumer, is what effective teaching with differentiating strategies is all about. "Customer is Boss" in an educational setting
Teachers have a professional responsibility to identify their learners' needs and develop appropriate pedagogical responses. Pedagogical responsibilities require teachers to have the necessary professional knowledge and skills, and teachers are also accountable to their students. That accountability is inherent in the teacher/student relationship. Some teachers are, no doubt, unskilled and uninformed. Some may abuse their power; however, that is not because they have students and not clients. Calling students "clients" will not change in any way the relationship they have with their teachers.
Teachers have power. How they wield it has nothing to do with the label attached to all those faces in front of them. Teachers must insist on learner-centeredness. The educational organization must insist on qualified and effective instructors using current methods and materials. Regular monitoring of learner progress and regular feedback to learners on their progress is essential to growth and serving the student. The public school as an organization takes learners the community, and does not make decisions on the basis of their ability to pay. Nor can they "cream" and select only the best students.
Challenges and risks If the "Consumer is the Boss" is really an organization's mantra, how can they be challenged to think ahead? Breakthrough innovation would not happen. Customers, and students, are thinking about "now"–the problems they are experiencing on a day to day basis. Indeed that is important for companies and teachers to think about, however the "Change the World" opportunity of breakthrough innovation stems from idealizing customers and envisioning problems and better solutions. Place the customer center stage, but stretch your imagination about making them stars.
The "school grade" method of accountability has led to increasing commercialization of the educational undertaking which is also reflected in the culture at large. Allowing parents to remove a student from their designated school because of a low school grade and enroll them into another was supposed to be a way to motivate teachers and administrators into doing a "better" job. Instead, this competitive component has added a level of paperwork, stress, and mandatory extracurricular for instructors handed down by stressed out administrators that do know how to solve the problem.
In most contexts, the learners lack power, because of age or socioeconomic status. In state or private educational institutions, parents pay the state (through taxation) or the private school, which then pays the teachers – making it difficult to connect learners with the pay check. The state system in particular creates the illusion of free education – which takes even the parents out of the financial-transaction picture. Because of this, teachers may feel that they are answerable only to the school or the educational system, and in some cases they may even feel free to pursue their own personal version of 'education'.
In the same contexts, teachers have the power to award grades, write reports and pass/fail students. The view of learners as clients radically re-adjusts the balance of power. For those who have had freelance experience and have taught professionals, either one-to-one or in-company, this view is self-evident. For those with school-type experience, the shift in balance may come as a shock. The potential risk arises, just as some teachers have abused their power, so will some learner-clients.
But this doesn't change the fact that teachers provide a paid service, which makes the recipients of this service, and their 'sponsors', clients. The way to go about it is for some sort of contract to be drawn, so that both sides can assume their responsibilities and exercise their rights. Opportunities and rewards At P&G, employees take the opportunity to live with the consumer. From an educational point of view, knowing your customer intimately is essential to classroom success and can assist a teacher with creating an appropriate, holistic academic plan for each student.
Effective teachers scaffold students reading and writing (Tompkins, 2010) comes from the idea there are different support levels that teachers offer to students. This support is based on the individual student's zone of proximal development. In interactive writing, the teacher helps groups of students compose and write text together. With guidance from the teacher, individual students take turns writing, as classmates offer ideas and suggestions. Students practice writing strategies and skills modeled by the teacher, including letter formation, phonemic awareness and phonics, and concepts about print.
One reward of creating a differentiated academic plan based on student need is watching their growth and success rates accelerate as they can handle more challenging content without getting frustrated. Another reward of having intimate knowledge of a student's life is knowing how to help them. Is there violence at home? Is the student responsible for taking care of younger siblings? Is English the primary language spoken at home? Does the student have access to homework/study help?
Also, there is a difference in the teacher that is a parent who has lived through homework on the same night at the kids' ballet or baseball practice than the teacher who is single and wondering why Wednesday night's homework was not done and the student is sleepy at school on Thursday. Letting the student's abilities and prior knowledge guide how and what you teach them, will reduce a lot of frustration for both the student and teacher. Giving a student work that is too challenging or beyond them will create tension and feelings incompetency. Keeping a student appropriately engaged and challenged will allow them the most success.
Conclusion Self-Assessment I am the first teacher that students meet when they are ushered into the public school system. I personally feel that it is my job to catch the lower students and close the achievement gap before it becomes an overwhelming problem in later years. Purpose and Rationale As a new teacher, I would like to take this opportunity to research different teaching methods and techniques and the impact on my students. This is a great time to conduct such research because I will have a fresh batch of students waiting for me to excite and inspire them.
I will collect data such as a beginning assessment and monitor progress, keeping a log of how students respond to different interventions. Part of the process will be to research what interventions are available to me. References Charan, R. , & Lafley, A. G. (2008). The customer is boss. Tn The Game-changer: How you can drive revenue and profit growth with innovation (pp. 33-68). New York, NY: Crown Books. ISBN: 9780307381736. Tompkins, G. E. (2010). Literacy for the 21st century: A balanced approach (5th ed. ). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
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"Your pupils are dilated, your heart is racing, and you've suddenly got a hankering for ripped t-shirts and fingerless gloves. No, you're not high, but you may as well be. Streaming Beca's latest LP Ecliptic is like taking your first bump (sans any regrets of abandoned purity). You're euphoric, maybe a bit horny, and ready to let naughtiness ensue. With her dark electro pop sound, reminiscent of Goldfrapp cut with the purest of Kylie Minogue pop, Beca steadily bewitches you, addicting you, begging you to come back for more. Tracks like "Meteor" and "Hunted Me Down" dream a little dream of catchy hooks that will have you humming along in (till night becomes day and you finally fall asleep). The Juilliard School alumnus serenades you with unmitigated talents. Submission, yes, by the time you've finished her album it's too late. She's seduced you, had her way with you, and she's not letting you go. Our recommendation? Keep your eyes closed as you listen to this songstress' latest collaboration, the Caleb Stone remix of "Ice Cream." Let the kaleidoscope of color flood your ears, a kind of synesthesia to keep you warm on cold nights when that pesky lover of yours can't get away." - Flaunt Magazine
"Propelled by a relentless backbeat, "Enabler" is insatiable, driving forward with timely flourishes of 80s influenced production and BECA's ethereal vocals." - BlahBlahBlahScience
"Just discovered Beca and her self released album 'Ecliptic'. It's spacey electronica with a very pop heart beating away. The video for 'Meteor' is giving me vibes from Kim Wilde's 'The Second Time' video mixed with a bit of Sarah Whatmore (remember her) and Kyla La Grange. Nice work." - Teases and Dares
"With her debut LP Ecliptic released a few weeks ago, electro pop singer Beca is capitalizing on the promise she showed on her earlier EPs. The classically trained Juilliard grad mixes classical textures with modern day dance beats to create a memorable, modern sound. We're excited to premiere her video for "Ice Cream," which is more sinister than the title may indicate. The video features petty crime, motorcycles and a chase sequence that has all the hallmarks of an action movie in under five minutes if you can believe that." - Pure Volume
"This nu-edge pop artist with an electronic twist will definitely enchant you in many ways you weren't expecting." - IX Daily
"Ecliptic will take you places. The vast collective of chill genres – downtempo, house, and various surrounding genres – Beca ties together in her debut LP transports listeners to a space-aged world captured by silky-smooth indie vocals and blissful melodic verses." - Raver Rafting
"An incredible pop gem by BECA, [a] new artist to watch out for, giving a fresh breath for everything. Her new single, Enabler shines like k-pop inspired outfit, yet the sound is rather supra-exciting due smoothly played and pebbled electro-disco mash topped with pinky girly vocals." - Cloudberry Mornings
"This electro-pop brilliance in the form of Beca's...wastes no time in getting to the good stuff...The melodies are impossibly upbeat, bringing with it a positive twist, even if the lyrics suggest that it's all one-sided, with a wispy, breathy, and a bit of an other-worldly quality to the vocals and harmonies, evoking a dream-like image to everything. Perhaps this is indicative of its lyrical content, or maybe it's purely coincidental, but it does bring yet another layer to the song, adding to its brilliance. Subsequent listens reveal something else about it and turning it into something bigger and better every time." - God Is In The TV
"The background information supplied to us with regards to electronic pop newcomer BECA, details that the artiste hails from LA by way of NY. Although, having just seen Beca's futuristically glamtastic video for new single "Meteor" I would beg to differ actually, as she appears naturally at home down by the sea resplendent in sexy space-age attire.
These visuals are made to dazzle and dazzle they will, as there is enough twinkle and sparkle going on here to cause a world shortage of body glitter!
Yes Beca's gone for the shimmery look in a BIG way, just stopping short of out dazzling the song "Meteor" to which these visuals act in accompaniment too.
The track itself is giving all sorts of cosmic nu-disco realness and in another place in time Beca would not have been seen as being out of place if she'd won a spot in the celebrated early 80's dance troupe Hot Gossip, who took to our telly boxes on the best night of the week, Top Of The Pops night.
For all the hit of EDM that "Meteor" gives, this release might equally have been mistaken as something lurking in Little Boots archive, as there is something boots tremblingly 'Earthquake' era clocking on my bat earned radar.
Maybe you'll find it somewhat supersonically taking you to an otherworldly prism of Roisin glitter ball 'Overpowered' disco spendour too." - EQ Music Blog
"Flooding with pounding basslines and captivating synth, this hypnotic jam is set to give any new wave lover chills." - A Music Blog Yea
"...Epicly beautiful! Watch and swoon..."
Twitter link: https://twitter.com/ladygunn/status/639825643375562752 - Ladygunn
"Meteor" [is] a dreamy and kaleidoscopal synthpop anthem from start to finish. Her sound is a perfect mix between Little Boots or some Swedish electropop artist like Sirena or Maja Francis. Deliciously good. A glorious ethereal electro-pop gem....Astounding!" - Ultimate Music
For the single's music video, Beca recruited her own sister, Zoe Schack (another L.A. transplant), as director and Erica Jaffin from Edit 1 as creative director/vfx designer. The result is a mesmerizing coalesce of fluid dance moves, contrasting light, and dazzling special effects. (And it's not a coincidence the video was released on the celestial event "New Horizons At Pluto.") - Free Bike Valet
"The music video to "Bayonet" features funky dance moves, colorfully trippy visuals and tons of sex appeal. Beca's vocals are mesmerizing and captivating and it does not fail to phase the listener why she took a while before claiming her own sound. The "Ecliptic" remix has been given a new concept to the story of two souls parting ways with one another, reuniting once again after a long time and having completely different outlooks on life. It is a song about transcendence and metamorphosis." -Paulina Pachel
Direct Link: http://www.sound-andsilence.com/#!Premiere-Listen-to-Becas-Ecliptic-Remix-on-this-Full-Moon-Saturday/c112t/55e24cdd0cf2c1d1fd64075f - Sound and Silence
"To celebrate tonight's new moon, electro-pop artist Beca is premiering her new mixtape with Surviving the Golden Age. The eclectic tape gives you a good idea of Beca's influences. Beca's wispy vocals could easily be compared to GEMS and her electronic production is often somewhere between Slow Magic and Trans Am as exemplified on her latest single, "Bayonet". Peep the tracklist" -Adam Morgan - Surviving The Golden Age
Coming off blazing hot from single "Bayonet," Beca releases an exclusive Loveskills remix of "Hit To The Head" available for a free download! Beca's inspiration for the song comes from a friend's near death experience and their second chance at life and love. The feelings that Beca crafted the song around translate to the listeners' ears with grace and ease.
This is a remix match made in heaven as Loveskills' chill, shoegaze production style meshes perfectly with Beca's celestially smooth vocals. And speaking of celestial, did you know tonight the sky will be scattered with the sparkles of a meteor shower? Beca's an artist that always has an well thought out process behind her music; this remix release is coordinating with the meteor shower because her upcoming full-length album, Ecliptic, is themed as such! Out in October, Ecliptic is a culmination of years of saliently creative songwriting and seraphic vocals. Be on the lookout and expect BassIsMyBoyfriend.com to bring you all the beats! - Bass Is My Boyfriend
From classical training at Juilliard to creating music in a self-titled "bubblegum bass" genre, Beca Dreams has blazed her own path in the music industry. - College Living Magazine
"In prep for her soon to be released single, "Bayonet", Beca delivers a stellar new mixtape in honor of tonight's full moon. We've always loved anything from this artist and this mixtape is no exception. A collection of some of the songs that inspired the upcoming Ecliptic LP, we're sure this mixtape will give you all you need to make it through the night tonight." - Arcade44.tv
"Beca is a young New York artist who started out studying composition at Juilliard but who has since turned her talents toward making wispy, ethereal electro-pop." - Tom - Stereogum
"Electropop songstress, Beca, whose musical talent and smooth voice has captured our attention. Over the course of her musical career, she has honed her voice into a sound that is both fresh and truly her own."
…Both [EPs] showcased her talent for whimsical sounds and a breezy voice that is worth listening to over and over again. - Filter Magazine
"...soulful, bass-loaded house..." - XLR8R
"Trance-like pop" - Lucky Magazine
What: New York singer Beca proves you shouldn't judge a book by its cover in her music video for "Born to Fly". Though she spends much of the video vamping it up poolside like a high-end model, her sultry voice and stripped down electro-pop sound, a combination that once earned her comparisons to "a female Serge Gainsbourg produced by the RZA," proves she's more than a mere pretty face.
The Born to Fly EP hits stores on November 20th via This Is Music Ltd.
Directed by: Aksel Stasny
-By Chris Coplan - Consequence of Sound
New York DJ/electro artist Beca took over Tattoo Rock Parlour this past Wednesday night for her NXNE showcase and the Julliard graduate did not disappoint. The was sexy, sultry, vulnerable and smooth. Her music and on stage persona screamed high end seduction...I recall thinking during her performance that her music would've fit in perfectly with the Drive soundtrack, there was an 80's-esque quality about it that probably had a lot to do with the synth, and hidden elements of R&B scattered throughout her set....Hopefully next time she visits we can give her the dance party she deserves. - Lithium Magazine
"Listening to Beca is like wandering around New York. Sure, she's got a love for great pop hooks but since when was that a crime?" - Clash Music
"Beca finds inspiration in things like surrealism. She's also quite a fan of both the R&B and Industrial of the 1990s. She's a bit of an enigma."
"Electro diva"
- Izzy Cihak - High Voltage
"Beca caught our eye earlier this year with her single and music video for "Fall Into Light" (see our interview with Beca and the music video directors).
The lady is now back with "Born To Fly", which features sensual percussive rhythms that balance out breathy, feminine vocals, the combination of which lies somewhere between babymaking R&B material and water-cruising audio-oasis." - Redefine Mag
"New York singer/songwriter Beca writes pop the way it was meant to be: atmospheric, addictive, and with more than a hint of sex appeal. One thing is for sure—the girl is just too, too fly." - Arcade 44
"Dance pop gets airborne on "Born To Fly", the title track previewed here from the forthcoming new EP by sultry NYC dance-floor songstress Beca. The singer's dreamy vocals layer their intoxicating melody atop a funky jungle groove that lay seductively beneath. Get familiar this new siren on the rise." - blahblahblahscience
"Honestly I don't know too much about Beca other than that she has a new EP on This is Music LTD coming out on November 20th. Now if the company on that label isn't an endorsement, I don't know what is! Seriously. Cameron and I should get Pool Ghost off the ground just so we can try and get signed by them....Download the title track off Beca's Born to Fly EP below and impress your friends." - Virgin Mobile Live - Abbey's Blog
"Get to know Beca before she breaks into the music scene in a big way." - The Tune
Let's Run Wild EP - Mar 19, 2012, This Is Music Ltd. Online Worldwide and on Limited edition 12"
Born To Fly EP - Nov 13, 2012, This Is Music Ltd. Online Worldwide
FEEL Mixtape - Nov 20, 2012 - Digital Download, Independent
Bayonet Single - July 14, 2015 - Digital Download, Independent
Meteor EP - September 14th, 2015 - Digital Download, Independent
Enabler Single - October 1st, 2015 - Digital Download, Independent
Ecliptic LP - October 22nd, 2015 - Digital Download, All Scene Eye
Hunted Me Down - October 28th, 2015 - Digital Download, Independent
Electropop artist Beca reveals a fresh, dark, fearless sound that's all her own. Musically gifted at a young age, she graduated from the Juilliard School and traveled the world, performing with an array of artists while developing her own path and voice. Bursting onto the indie pop scene in 2012, her first two EP's "Let's Run Wild" and "Born To Fly" were released via UK label, This Is Music Ltd. (Little Boots, Charli XCX).The breakthrough hits earned praise from Filter Magazine who said "her talent for whimsical sounds and a breezy voice is worth listening to over and over again" and from Stereogum who described her music as "wispy, ethereal electro pop." Included on the EPs are a number of remixes by notable names, such as Ashley Beedle, Klic, and Madeaux.
Beca has made appearances at CMJ, SXSW, Miami Fashion Week, and NXNE (Red Bull Sound Select in support of Sleigh Bells). Her song Enabler from her forthcoming album was a Finalist in the 2014 ISC International Songwriting Competition, Electronica/Dance Category. Most recently, Beca released her debut full-length album 'Ecliptic,' co-produced by Morgan Wiley of Midnight Magic.
Recent Highlights:
- 'Ecliptic' debuted on LA's famed KCRW and hit #83 on the FMQB charts, staying in heavy rotation on NPR's "The Essentials" as well as on KDHX St. Louis, KTCL Denver, Buzzbands Independent FM, as well as 44 other national stations. The album and its videos received rave reviews from many online publications such as Flaunt Magazine, Ladygunn, Pure Volume. Two songs were selected for placement in the Genderton Project, which screened at the Out Film Festival West Hollywood.
- "Meteor" charted on Beatport's Top 100 Indie Dance Releases and debuted in the Top 90 of the FMQB Singles Chart, tying with Broken Bells, Chairlift, and Computer Magic.
- "Bayonet" video hit over 100K views on vid.me.
- Beca hit #1 on Reverb Nation's Los Angeles Electronica Charts and included in the Top 10 for four weeks straight.
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Sometimes a show comes along on Broadway that leaves you saying, "Hmm I wonder what it would be like without the large scale production?" The 2014 Jason Robert Brown/Marsha Norman musical The Bridges of Madison County is one of those shows. It had a large production concept that I felt swallowed the small story it was trying to tell. Mind you Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale gave incredible performances as the two leads and Jason Robert Brown rightfully deserved his two Tony Awards for Best Score and Orchestrations after the show had already closed.
DC's Keegan Theatre's venue is way more intimate than a Broadway theatre is so it is the perfect venue to let the score and the characters take wing under Kurt Boehm's expert and well-paced direction.
Francesca (Susan Derry) was born in Italy, but now lives on a farm in Iowa with her American husband Bud (Chad Wheeler) and their two kids, Carolyn (Lily Warner) and Michael (Carson Collins). Carolyn's steer Stevie is about to be entered into the county fair. Bud and the kids are the only ones attending the fair because Francesca feels she has to stay behind and tend to the farm. While the family is away, Robert (Dan Felton), a photographer from National Geographic, pulls into Francesca's driveway looking for directions to one of the Madison County's famous bridges to photograph. The chance encounter between Robert and Francesca leads to a relationship that heats up pretty quickly and eventually becomes a full blown affair. Even with her nosey neighbor Marge (Kathy Fuller) always trying to butt in and Marge's husband Charlie (Paul Tonden) telling his wife to mind her own business, the affair continues literally right up until Francesca's family returns from the fair. In case you're wondering, Carolyn's steer wins best in show.
Performance wise, the cast is uniformly strong.
It did take me a little while to get use to Susan Derry's more classical sounding singing voice as Francesca, but I must say she had me by the time she got to songs like "Almost Real" and "What Do You Call a Man Like That." Acting wise, this might be the role of Derry's career.
Because Derry either is or just reads older (not sure which) than Kelli O'Hara did on Broadway, Boehm wisely cast someone that matches her age wise as Robert. Dan Felton's incredible vocal on "It All Fades Away" was definitely a production highlight. The same can be said for his chemistry with Derry. Their two powerful voices blend nicely on such numbers as "Falling Into You," and you really do see the whole progression of their relationship in their performances.
A big shout out has to go to Kathy Fuller as Marge for providing the show's comic relief. Newcomer Carson Collins also gives a strong performance as the slightly rebellious son Michael. He is definitely one area talent to watch in the future. Lily Warner does a fine job with her characterization of the self-made steer owner Carolyn. Chad Wheeler Bud is the epitome of the type of husband I can't stand and he is ideal in the role. MaryKate Brouillet's performance of "Another Life" is another vocal highlight of the production.
Matthew J. Keenan provides an expertly designed set that features a top level for Francesca's bedroom and a revolving wall to take us from outside into her kitchen. Michael Innocenti's lighting design features a dazzling array of floor patterns and side light. It all adds to the mood that Boehm is creating.
Patrick Lord's projections move us along the Iowa landscape. I do have to say that putting a dowser on the projector probably would help the last image of the show. As it is now, the ending still has the final images in full view after all the lights have gone to black.
Musical director Elisa Rosman is wisely using almost the entire set of Jason Robert Brown's Tony Award-winning orchestrations. Her ensemble has nine players whereas there were ten on Broadway. Please take notice of violinist Matthew Gordon in the act two opening.
I am hoping the glitches in Dan Deiter's sound design are fixed sooner rather than later. There is no excuse for what sounded like an open microphone that people kept hitting for the whole show. I also question the amount of amplification used in general. Keegan Theatre's space really doesn't need much help so over amplifying takes away from the otherwise natural feel of the overall production.
Despite that small rant from this ornery reviewer, I do highly recommend this production. Any show with a score by Jason Robert Brown deserves a visit. Any show featuring a strong cast with excellent direction also deserves your attention. This one has both. Check it out before "It All Fades Away."
Running Time: Two hours and 35 minutes with one intermission.
The Bridges of Madison County runs through September 2, 2018 at Keegan Theatre, which is located at 1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC.
For tickets, click here.
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By Eric Smith
October was another busy month for M&A in the active lifestyle space, with footwear and apparel giant Nike Inc., outdoor retailer and gear brand Kathmandu Holdings Ltd., and sporting goods chain JackRabbit all pulling the trigger on market-shifting deals.
First up is Nike, which both added and shed assets last month. The Beaverton, OR-based company's biggest move happened near the end of October with the long-expected divestiture of its Hurley brand. Nike sold Hurley to the private equity firm Bluestar Alliance LLC. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close next month.
Nike also enhanced its digital focus with the acquisition of TraceMe, the Seattle, WA-based startup founded by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. It was yet another move in Nike's digital transformation, which also includes the surprising appointment of John Donahoe to replace Mark Parker as CEO.
"Though the timing is unexpected, we view Donahoe as an exceptional candidate for the job given his extensive background, which is particularly relevant as NKE strategically pivots toward digital initiatives," Kimberly Greenberger of Morgan Stanley wrote in a note to investors following the CEO announcement.
In other deals from October, Kathmandu added another asset to its growing portfolio, but this time the New Zealand-based company stayed much closer to home with the acquisition of Australian surf brand Rip Curl for $236 million.
Kathmandu, a retailer that also produces its own branded collection of adventure gear and apparel, in March 2018 acquired Bozeman, MT-based footwear brand Oboz for $60 million plus an earn-out of up to $15 million.
Read more in Behind The Deal: Kathmandu Adds Iconic Surfing Brand To Portfolio
And JackRabbit, the running chain owned by affiliates of the private equity firm CriticalPoint Capital (CPC), acquired Olympia Sports—specifically 75 of Olympia's 152 locations. The acquired stores will continue to operate under the Olympia Sports banner while the remaining 77 stores will close.
Read more, including comments from JackRabbit CEO Bill Kirkendall, in JackRabbit's Olympia Sports Acquisition All About Specialty.
Here is the least you need to know about these three active lifestyle M&A deals from October.
Nike Sells Hurley To PE Firm Bluestar Alliance
The 411 –Nike Inc. announced it reached a definitive agreement to sell the Hurley brand to private equity firm Bluestar Alliance LLC. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to be completed in December.
Reaction — "This is a transformative acquisition for Bluestar as Hurley's international footprint will enhance Bluestar's reach around the world. We look forward to building upon the existing Hurley network and expanding to additional countries with the deep relationships that already exist within the Bluestar portfolio of brands. We see Hurley continuing to evolve into a 360-degree lifestyle brand, with action sports playing a key role." – Joseph Gabbay, CEO, Bluestar Alliance LLC
What's next? – In a statement, Michael Spillane, president of categories and product, Nike, said, "We appreciate how Bob [Hurley] and the Hurley team have built Hurley into the world's most innovative surf brand. As we drive increasingly more targeted investment and focused growth through Nike's consumer direct offense, this change in ownership will allow sharper focus and intentional investment in Hurley's growth potential."
The 411 – Nike acquired TraceMe, the Seattle-based startup originally founded by Russell Wilson, the star quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks.
Reaction — Nike was fairly tight-lipped on the deal, issuing only a short comment: "Nike Inc. has acquired TraceMe to supplement the company's content strategy on Nike-owned platforms."
What's next? – The acquisition fits with some other moves the company has made in the last few months to sharpen its focus on digital. Nike's recent "prioritization of digital investments," as Stifel's Jim Duffy described it, includes the acquisition of Celect, a retail predictive analytics and demand sensing firm, and the appointment of John Donahoe as CEO, effective in early 2020.
Kathmandu To Acquire Rip Curl For $236 Million
The 411 – New Zealand-based Outdoor retailer Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. agreed to acquire Australian surf brand Rip Curl for A$350 million (US$236 million). The deal was officially announced on October 1, though the calendar still said September 30 in North America.
Reaction — "It's actually a perfect fit on paper. Kathmandu's portfolio and Rip Curl are a perfect match just in terms of philosophy, brand stewardship and building a truly authentic outdoor business that takes you from the ocean all the way to the mountaintop." – Joe Pellegrini, Baird, who advised Kathmandu on the transaction
What's next? – "After 50 years, it's an emotional event for us," said Rip Curl's founders Brian Singer and Douglas "Claw" Warbrick. "Surfing and the surf industry has been an integral part of our lives for more than 50 years. We realize Rip Curl, our baby, has grown into an adult recognized all over the planet, and we are proud that we have created one of the world's great brands. We are confident the crew at Rip Curl will continue to look after the brand and products into the future. We look forward to supporting the crew on this journey."
JackRabbit To Acquire Olympia Sports
The 411 – JackRabbit, the running chain owned by affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital (CPC), announced the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities, including the online presence and the "Olympia Sports" brand from Olympia Sports. JackRabbit will be retaining about half of Olympia Sports' locations and plans to continue to operate the banner.
Reaction — "This gives us a great avenue to build, strengthen and grow our partner relationships and it gives us the strength to leverage our cost structure. And it's right within our core competency, so this really fits our strategy. It's a specialty strategy, and we're very excited about being able to acquire such a history of 45 years with strong equity in these communities." – Bill Kirkendall, CEO, JackRabbit.
What's next? – With the addition of Olympia, the consolidated JackRabbit company will operate 135 brick and mortar stores along with four e-commerce platforms: jackrabbit.com, olympiasports.net, clevertraining.com, and surfoutfitter.com.
Other deals from last month
In case you missed any, here are other notable deals—announcements of either new acquisitions or ones that closed—that occurred across the active lifestyle industry in October (click to read SGB's coverage when the transaction was announced):
- Asics Acquires Race Roster
- Report: Google Makes Offer To Acquire Fitbit
- ABG To Acquire Barneys New York
- Tender Bolsters Outdoor Portfolio With RapidPure Acquisition
- Daxko Acquires TennisSource
- Kind Acquires Better-For-You Snacking Company Creative Snacks
- Zutano Acquires Morgan & Milo To Bolster Toddler Shoe Offerings
- Major League Fishing To Acquire Fishing League Worldwide
- Family RV Group Acquires Candys Campers
- Otis Technology Acquires DRD Tactical
- Canopy Growth Purchases Majority Stake In Biosteel Sports Nutrition
- TRX Acquires XD
- Alex Brands To Acquire U.S. Foam Corp
Photos courtesy Kathmandu Holdings Ltd.