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Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein at the Garrick Theatre – review round-up
Talk about reanimating the dead. US comedy legend Mel Brooks' classic 1974 spoof film Young Frankenstein had been gathering dust for 33 years until it popped up again as a Broadway musical in 2007. That production, directed by Susan Stroman, didn't get the reception it was after, but still chalked up nearly 500 performances despite its astronomical ticket pricing.
Now it's alive again, 10 years later. After a pre-London run in Newcastle this year, Brooks' show, again directed by Stroman, lurches its way into the West End, running at the Garrick until February.
It stars Hadley Fraser as Frederick Frankenstein (it's pronounced "Fronkensteen"), American grandson of Shelley's Victor, who's drawn to recreating the iffy science experiments of his ancestor. A starry cast, including Ross Noble, Summer Strallen, Dianne Pilkington and Lesley Joseph, ham it up as various idiosyncratic Transylvanians.
But does Stroman's cast spark life into Brooks' satirical, 1970s story, or is it left dead as a doornail? Does this West End version live under the shadow of Brooks' much-loved 1974 original, or can it escape the film's clutching grasp? Does this monster mash catch on in a flash with London's critics, or are they left as cold as their US counterparts?
Fergus Morgan rounds up the reviews.
Young Frankenstein – Fright Night
Brooks and Stroman have collaborated before – on the phenomenally succesful musical adaptation of Brooks' 1967 film The Producers. Do they have another hit on their hands here?
Some think they do: "It's every bit as good as, if not better than, its predecessor in that it piles on the gags even more relentlessly and wittily parodies musicals past and present," writes Michael Billington (Guardian, ★★★★★). "It offers an evening of gloriously impure fun."
He's not alone. Although admitting that "it doesn't reach the same zenith of inspired zaniness as The Producers," Dominic Cavendish (Telegraph, ★★★★) says it's still "very silly and entirely welcome", while Henry Hitchings (Evening Standard, ★★★★) confesses that "it's hard not to succumb to the infectious daftness of this escapist crowd-pleaser."
For Ann Treneman (Times, ★★★★) it's "a hoot, not to mention a howl", for Paul Taylor (Independent, ★★★★) it's a "signal success" that's "deliriously silly and shameless from start to finish", for Tony Peters (Radio Times, ★★★★★), it's a "bawdy, uproarious belly laugh" that "delivers in spades", and for Alun Hood (What's On Stage, ★★★★★) it's "a wonderful night out, frequently reaching that all too rare comic plateau where it becomes literally impossible to stop laughing".
Others, though, are less keen. "For every catchy song, there's one pulled from the jar marked 'filler'," writes Natasha Tripney (The Stage, ★★). "For every joke that hits its mark, there's one that would have got a slow clap from a Catskills crowd".
"The further you are from remembering the 1940s, the slimmer the chances you'll get the jokes. What might have once passed as light smut feels a bit gauche, a bit sordid, too," Alice Saville
(Time Out, ★★★) observes, while Ian Foster (There Ought to Be Clowns) finds the whole thing "desperately old-fashioned".
"The Brooks school of humour, all Borscht Belt mugging and bawdy innuendo, already felt pretty dated when the movie was released over 40 years ago," concurs Stephen Dalton (Hollywood Reporter). "In 2017, breast-ogling scientists and ditzy blonde nymphomaniacs are harder to excuse, as are the casual jokes about spousal abuse and sexual assault."
"The way the show treats women cannot be overlooked," Tripney adds. "It contributes to a culture in which men in positions of power, movie producers say, can treat women like they exist solely for their titillation and amusement. It's damaging – and it's just not funny anymore."
Young Frankenstein – Mel's monsters
Part of the reason for the widespread cherishment of the 1974 film is down to the central performance from the late Gene Wilder, and to the comedic chemistry he had with Marty Feldman's hunchbacked manservant Igor. Can Fraser and Noble live up to such legends?
Again, most think they're worthy of filling such shoes. "Fraser's madly beaming Frankenstein and Geordie comic Noble as Igor, his hunchbacked sidekick, form a sensational, strenuously hard-working double-act," lauds Cavendish. "They won't – can't – eclipse the memories for fans of Wilder and Feldman, but the shadows of those dearly departed stars don't loom intrusively large either."
Fraser is "wild-eyed and tirelessly exuberant", according to Hitchings, supplies a "sensational display of deadpan humour and timing" according to Mark Shenton (London Theatre, ★★★★★) and has a "wonderful dynamism" according to Taylor, "perfectly gauging the balance between near-hysteria and unforced comic charm". "He has no right to be so charismatic while wearing such a dodgy wig and moustache," writes Marianka Swain (Broadway World, ★★★★).
"Noble has perhaps the more difficult task, but succeeds magnificently," reports Hood. "Bent double for most of the show, the comedian brings all his eccentric, dark-hued comic flair, slightly alarming brand of bonhomie and a surprisingly fine singing voice to the impish sidekick with the inconsistent hump, and the result is an entrancing musical debut."
There's plenty more where that came from. For Swain, Noble "brings hilarious, hunched physicality in spades", for Hitchings he provides "his trademark wackiness and a surprising athleticism to the part", for Libby Purves (TheatreCat, ★★★★) he has "just the right manic edge", and for Cavendish, he is "a revelation, courting physical injury by continually contorting himself inside his black cape, his moon-face combining low-level cunning with lobotomised gormlessness".
There's praise for the whole ensemble, in fact: "A cast this good could probably light up any show," observes Saville. "Here, they're like dynamite in a party popper."
Young Frankenstein – the monster mash
It's a risk, adapting a classic movie for theatre. As Cavendish points out: "There's no easy way of bringing the aura of the silver screen to the stage: you can't do close-ups in a playhouse."
How well does Stroman's direction deal with such trickiness? "Stroman, as director and choreographer, orchestrates the extravaganza perfectly," reckons Billington, "and Beowulf Boritt's designs have just the right antiquarian oddity."
"Where the 1974 movie harks back to a bygone age of black-and-white horror films, this stage production draws on Vaudevillian tropes including painted backdrops, terrible dad jokes and an all-out tap routine that reminded me quite how much I enjoy an all-out tap routine," describes Swain. "Stroman's direction keeps it all rattling along such that there's simply no time to be bored."
There's particular love for the Monster's Puttin' on the Ritz tap routine, a scene from the movie that's been expanded here into a full-blown kick-line dance. It's a moment that Billington finds "outrageous", that Cavendish finds "hilarious", and that Hood reports as being "greeted with theatre-shaking roars of approval".
Elsewhere, though, critics are less impressed, Dalton lamenting "an oddly cheap-looking production that relies heavily on old-school painted backdrops, underwhelming props and sketchy prosthetic effects" and Saville finding direction that's "ruthlessly efficient but does little to modernise this hopelessly dated, thinly plotted show".
Young Frankenstein – is it any good?
Apparently so, if you believe most of the critics. Five-star reviews from the Guardian, WhatsOnStage, London Theatre and the Radio Times are accompanied by four-star write-ups from the Telegraph, the Independent, the Times and more. The show is a hilarious romp from start to finish, and a well-acted, affectionate tribute to a classic film, they say.
There are murmurs of disapproval elsewhere, though, of dated material, uncomfortable depictions of women, and jokes and songs that don't resonate with anyone who's not already a fan. It's a hit, that's for sure, but not in everyone's eyes.
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Waldorf Introduces Analogue Filter 2-pole
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Please Stand By (2017)
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy, played with exquisite delicacy by Dakota Fanning, follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown. "It is there for us to conquer, not to fear."
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So much to do. So little time
Adam Jabaay
This silly hobby used to be pure fun. 10-15 years ago, before marriage, mortgages, and fatherhood. I spent an average of 250 nights a year in the garage, tinkering, fiddling, and learning to fabricate stuff (poorly). All those nights really added up to little more than an education and social time, because nowadays, 5-10 nights could mean a lot more stuff gets done than a year of evenings when I had no skills and a lot less tools. The evolution of the car hobby for me has cut out most of the wrenching time, tinkering time, and cruise nights, and replaces those with a few select days of pure fun at the racetrack. A lot more fun-per-hour is crammed into a lot less time, as life gets in the way of hobbies for myself, just like anyone else. My cruise nights, drag strip nights, and most of my track days got replaced with Running and organizing the track days or racing a few times a year.
The balancing act of life can sometimes get a bit difficult. I'm a pretty motivated guy, and I do a lot of things. I work full time, plus overtime every week, sometimes a lot of overtime. I also, stupidly, always have a project around the house. In the last 4 years i've fully remodedled our 1800 square foot brick ranch in the suburbs of Chicago, in my "off" time (most of it between 6 PM and Midnight). Then we had a kid. WOW did that make it interesting. My racecar needs some little things done, but i've been trying to take some time off of actually being in the garage, to spend some time with my wife and young daughter.
I Figure I can get all the things I need to do done, eventually. Sometimes they just dont happen quickly though, as that little kid needs to play, and someone has to play with her. I'd like to be in the garage doing stuff, right now, but that'd wake her up, so I'm quietly writing an article. Things change a lot when you have a kid, as everyone says. I always heard that said by my friends and thought "yeah, sure. whatever" ... but things really do change. Priorities are obviously different, and the evening in the garage isnt as fun if you pass up an evening with the family to do it.. now its pretty much just quick thrash-projects right before a race event (or AT the event) that seem to get done..
I've been thinking of the best way to organize my "TO DO " project lists, and I think I'm going to cover a wall in the garage with a giant dry erase board. My "TO DO" list isnt short, and those boards offer such gratification when you can erase a project off the list. It used to be theraputic for me to be in the shop, doing stuff, fabricating, maintaining the race car, or just bumbling around checking stuff over, prepping it for the next event. Now I'm just more tired all the time, and its almost more gratifying to sit down and write and article or research the idea that is lurking around in my head. There is always an idea for something. Lately its been headers. I've REALLY been overdosing on header technology and theory. Previously brain-cram research projects have been Lifts for garages, hardwood flooring for the house, cabinetry, lighting for the kitchen, new brakes for the racecar, outdoor lighting for the sophits in the house, Cummins swaps into Ford trucks, landscaping, etc. The big top-of-mind project gets the morning-coffee-time reading, and the pre-bed reading, and the spare minute thinking during the day. All those projects got done, somehow... and there are more, as always.
This site, and the podcast we do have been fun projects, and we are really looking forward to where they are going to go. We have high hopes, but the reality is we just need to keep working on these things, everyday, and see what happens. The biggest projects in the history of the world had to start somewhere, and these projects (this website and the podcast) need constant new content, and that is the fun part. If anyone reading this wants to contribute, email us, we'd love to have you or your ideas! If we didnt have so many back-logged shows, and new SEMA content, I'd be boreing you all to tears on the podcast with the plans I have for header-testing and the race prep I need to do, as I hope to race in Atlanta in 27 days. I'll be running the car in its current configuration , with full exhaust and the "bundle of snakes" 4-1 header, as I will likely only be part-way through the fab work on my new stuff by then, and its also a busy time of year with the day job, and family.
I guess the point of this editorial is that, as winter approaches over much of the country, dont just come home from work and wrap up in a blanket and be lazy. Keep showing up to life every day, and try to balance all the things you have to do with the things you want to do. For me, lately, the balance point keeps moving, and its making me nuts, but if I keep trying, and keep smiling, eventually all the tasks will happen, hopefully before the new ones arrive, and in the meantime, I'll get to play with the kid a little too.
Thanks for reading my current brain dump. Try to balance the requirements of your life, and still get some time in the seat steering something around a track or a course. Now stop surfing the internet and go finish your car.


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Bite Club Ep 141 - The Walking Dead Season 3 Finale Recap, Being Human S03E12 Recap, and Vampire Diaries S04E18 "American Gothic
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Maple Leafs training camp: Marleau, Hainsey, Moore are the 3 wise men
The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised many by making the postseason a year ago and pushing the Washington Capitals to six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with a core group consisting largely of rookies.
With the element of surprise gone and their opposition likely preparing to neutralize the likes of William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Calder Trophy winner Auston Matthews, GM Lou Lamoriello added three grizzled veterans in free agency this summer to help head coach Mike Babcock and support Toronto's young squad.
The biggest splash was the signing of 38-year-old Patrick Marleau to a three-year, $18.75 Million contract after he spent 19 years as a member of the San Jose Sharks. Defenseman Ron Hainsey, fresh off a Stanley Cup victory with Pittsburgh, agreed to a two-year deal for $6 Million; and former Leaf Dominic Moore returned to Toronto on a one-year contract worth $1 Million.
"It's great to get some faces with the names and get to know everybody." - Patrick Marleau- Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) September 11, 2017
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"These guys have been in the league for awhile and they know how to win and know what it takes," Matthews said at the Leafs practice facility in Etobicoke, ON on Friday. "I think it is going to be a really good example for us young guys to see (and learn from) their habits and daily routines. These guys know how to win and that's what we want to do.
MORE: Inside the 2017-18 Maple Leafs
The expectation has been that Marleau and his 508 career goals would join Matthews and Nylander on the Leafs top line, but in scrimmages last week working up to the opening of training camp on Thursday, the veteran left winger skated with Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov.
"Nobody has told me anything (about line assignments) and I don't think anybody has told him anything." Matthews said. "Obviously (Marleau) is a really good addition to our team, as well as Dominic Moore and Ron Hainsey, so we're excited to have some veteran guys here."
LeafsTV caught up with @AM34 to talk his summer and the season ahead.- Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) September 11, 2017
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The 37-year-old Moore played 101 games in Toronto from 2007 to 2009, was a member of the 2014 New York Rangers club that went to the Cup Final and showed he was capable of thriving in a limited role last season, scoring 11 goals and 14 assists with Boston.
"I think (the veterans) coming in will make sure the team stays calm and will make sure we are all ready to play." Marner said.
MORE: Ranking teams' chances of bringing Stanley Cup back to Canada in 2018
The 36-year-old Hainsey played over 900 NHL games with six different clubs before finally making the playoffs with the Penguins last spring. He was signed by the Leafs because of his ability to play both the left and right side, as well as up and down the lineup.
"My assumption would be after we get going, whatever they feel is the best way I can help this team achieve what we're trying to achieve," Hainsey said about his role. "(The Leafs) had what turned out to be a great run and great first round series against Washington that could have gone either way. I watched most of it and these guys took them to the limit. A team with so many young up-and-coming great players, we have an opportunity to be very good."
Babcock indicated last month that the veteran blueliner will begin training camp playing the right side on the top pairing with 23-year-old Morgan Rielly.
"(Rielly's) still very young, but he's been around for four or five years," Hainsey said. "It's been good to skate with him here this week. His hockey smarts and his skating (are) his strengths. He's still so young for being around for a little bit, that he's probably just scratching the surface of what kind of player he can turn into and I think that this organization is counting on (that) going forward."
The key to the upcoming season will be Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Nikita Zaitsev, Zach Hyman and Connor Brown growing and maturing in their sophomore season and the 'three wise men' added over the summer contributing on the ice while mentoring the young group off of it.


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Monk's Brewery Garden
Mrs. Berg's vision for the space around the house was more that of an environment than of simply a garden. Ground covers would weave into planting beds of grasses and shrubs. They, in turn, would intertwine with trees whose canopy would add a layer of life overhead. Anchoring this living, breathing, ever-changing organism to its place on the land would be stone. As the house would be a home for the Bergs, the stone work should become a home for the garden.
By her own admission, these were not words that Mrs. Berg could articulate. For her, the garden was an expression of feelings that did not necessarily translate into words. She was an artist relying on the hands of others to create the environment she envisioned. She and I gained trust in each others creative process as we went along, always with the faith that we held each others best interests at heart.
With the Monk's Brewery Garden a strong sense of play began to enter the picture. Layers of fantasy emerged as the stepped retaining wall was topped with a free-standing wall punctured by a small square aperture. The stone for this construction combined old, sill stones with freshly quarried laying stone from Ashfield, Massachusetts, the dark blue of the soft Ashfield contrasting dramatically with the "salt and pepper" of the hard granite. Next to it grew a round turret, its face pierced by a narrow slot, not unlike the defensive fenestration of a medieval castle.
Joining me from Scotland in building the turret was John. "Dry stane dyking" was a part-time profession for him back home in Achmelvic. He was a water colourist, first and foremost. Weighing in at 150 pounds, with slender hands and a broad-brimmed straw hat on his head, John looked more the part of a French Impressionist than a caber tossing Celt. Nevertheless, he tucked into the rock and became the first of many drop-in craftsmen from around the world to lay stone alongside me. After returning to his Highland studio, John painted a fantasy from memory and imagination of what life on Rice Mountain might look like in some future dream of the distant past.


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The Swinging Skirts organization (more on them below) took over as title sponsor beginning in 2017. The tournament field is limited to 90 golfers, and the event typically is played in October. 2019 Tournament When: Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2019Where: course TBA, Taiwan 2018 TournamentNelly Korda, age 20, joined older sister Jessica as an LPGA Tour winner. Nelly entered the final round tied for the lead, then carded a round of 68. She finished at 13-under 275, two better than runner-up Minjee Lee. 2017 RecapEun-Hee Ji won won by six strokes for her first LPGA Tour victory since the 2009 U.S. Women's Open. Ji closed with a round of 65, finishing at 17-under 271. That was six better than runner-up Lydia Ko. Ji's win at the 2009 USWO was the sixth professional win of her career to that point, spread among the LPGA, Korean LPGA and Ladies Asian tours. But she had not won anywhere since — until the Swinging Skirts LPGA.. Why 'Swinging Skirts'? What, or who, puts the "Swinging Skirts" into the name of an LPGA Tour event? Some golf fans complained about the name when it was first used, saying it verged on (or crossed into) sexism for an LPGA Tour event to use that name. One prominent golf writer once tweeted that it was the worst name of any pro golf tournament (our vote goes to Waste Management Phoenix Open). So what gives? "Swinging Skirts Golf Team" is the name of a non-profit organization based in Taiwan. Its members include both men and women, and when they play golf in fund-raising or promotional events (including the pro-am at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship), they — the women and the men — wear colorful, funky skirts or kilts. The mission of the Swinging Skirts Golf Team is the promotion of women's golf in Taiwan and around the world. The organization first sponsored an LPGA tournament in 2014, the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in California. That tournament was played three times, 2014-16, with Lydia Ko winning the first two and Haru Nomura the third. When the LPGA's Taiwan tournament lost financial services company Fubon as title sponsor, following the 2016 edition, Swinging Skirts transferred its sponsorship to the tournament played in its home country. The California event was discontinued. Winners of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship These are the tournament winners, along with winning scores, with the tournament's previous titles also noted: 2018 — Nelly Korda, 2752017 — Eun-Hee Ji, 271 Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship2016 — Ha-Na Jang, 2712015 — Lydia Ko, 2682014 — Inbee Park, 266 Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship2013 — Suzann Pettersen, 2792012 — Suzann Pettersen, 2692011 — Yani Tseng, 272 Tournament Scoring Records The 72-hole scoring record is held by Inbee Park, who won the 2014 tournament with a score of 266. In that same tournament, Park established the 18-hole scoring record of 62, and was matched by Mirim Lee. In 2016, Ha-Na Jang and Jodi Ewart-Shadoff tied the record with their own rounds of 62. Golf Course of the LPGA Taiwan Championship Miramar Resort and Country Club in the Taipei outskirts has been the site of this tournament since 2014. Miramar opened in 1994 and was designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course is open to the public and green fees are usually around $150. For the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship, the golf course is a par-72 set up to play around 6,400 yards. The original site was Sunrise Golf & Country Club, where the tournament was played from 2011 through 2013. Bonus Trivia and Notes on the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship Home-country favorite Yani Tseng won the first LPGA tournament played in Taiwan, this event in 2011, by five strokes. 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Jerry grew up in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia and is a graduate of the Thompson Rivers University Adventure Guide Diploma program. He received an M.Sc. with distinction in Outdoor Education while studying as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar at the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) and has worked as an expedition leader and guide in Canada, the USA, Morocco, Scotland, Austria and the Arctic. Personal climbing and skiing expeditions include journeys in Kenya, Nepal and throughout North America.
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- M.Sc. in Outdoor Education, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Thompson Rivers University Adventure Guide Diploma
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- Isaak, G. (2014). Beyond meaningless leisure: John Dewey's influence on the Eastern Oregon University Outdoor Program. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership, 6(1), 88-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.7768/1948-5123.1195
- Isaak, G. (2013). Decision-making and social media: The Millennial generation's persistent weak layer. The Avalanche Review, 32(2) 24-25.
- Isaak, G. (2011). Balancing more than backpacks: Communitarian ideas applied to educational expeditions. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 15(2), 3-12.
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About Mick Reber
Mick Reber is listed in Who's Who in American Art. His work has been seen in Art in America, Art & Auction, Southwest Art, Sculpture Methods, American Photographer, Art News, Art Week and Other Publications. He has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. in galleries and museum shows. Reber has won numerous national and international level art awards including the Gold Metal Academia Italia, the Phoenix Biennial, the Colorado Biennial, inclusion in the Exhibiting Artists Federation Traveling Exhibition, and was one of 20 sculptors selected for the National Sculpture Traveling Exhibition which toured major U.S. museums. Reber was the subject of a 30 minute documentary for PBS Television, titled "Mick Reber, Wild William Bill." His work appeared in the 20th Century Fox film "When Legends Die." Mick's work was also contracted by Soho Press, New York, to appear on the cover of "Cons," a recent publication by Timothy Watts. His work is included in Art In America's Contemporary Sculpture Slide Survey. Reber's work is included in my prominent public and private collections throughout the U.S., such as the Annenberg Foundation for the Arts, The Hilton Corporation, The Reynolds' Foundation, and others. His work is also included in collections in Germany, Spain, France, England, Japan, Switzerland, and others. Mick Reber has also been of several one person shows, including The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art Texas, The Harlingen Museum of Art and History Texas, and the St. George Museum of Fine Art Utah.


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My name is Ina. I'm a student, a freelance model, a next door girl who loved and loves fashion and everything that surrounds it. I grew up in a environment rich in art thanks to a mother full of passion for fashion, design , art and photography. I inherited all this passion, and when I was a little girl I started sewing and designing clothes following my imagination and presenting them to my friends and cousins; I was also very shy, and thanks to the beauty pageants I pulled out my gritty, resourceful, courageous and solar appearance that allowed me to start doing my first steps between the runways and photo shoots, until now. Despite my great love for fashion, I continued my education and in a short-time I graduated in pharmacy. I still have many dreams to realize and one of them relate to photography and styling (in which I have a great eye). Fashion is my biggest passion is like a fire that burns inside me for 26 years and almost never fade.
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DAC vs EUSD - Conceding the battle to win the war (against tax evasion)?
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On 24 March 2014, after a six-year discussion on how to close existing loopholes in the current text of the EU Savings Directive and prevent tax evasion more effectively, the EU Council of Ministers finally adopted a roadened version of the EU Savings Directive (EUSD). The amended EUSD was however destined to be short-lived, as the intended repeal of the EUSD was announced in October 2014.
In the meantime, OECD member countries (including EU member states) had endorsed the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for implementing the automatic exchange of information in tax matters. Any concerns over potentially lengthy discussions at EU level to implement the CRS in the European Union were also quickly put to rest through an extension of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC) during the ECOFIN meeting in October 2014. The revised DAC (including the CRS requirements on mandatory automatic exchange of information) was approved shortly thereafter, on 9 December 2014. The speed of the process mainly stems from the fact that the CRS was inspired by the FATCA Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreements (Model 1 IGAs) signed by many countries worldwide (including most EU member states) with the United States. The move towards tax transparency that accelerated sharply after the financial crisis now seems to have become a reality on a virtually global basis.
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We went back to Lucy to try on the clothes she had bought and practice combining my singing with her fiddle playing. We decided that I would go to the shelter tomorrow with only what I had brought with me. It would look strange to have any new stuff. Still it was worth a little fashion show and even if the size is the right one does not mean it will fit. She had mainly bought practical stuff. Jeans, leggings, skirts, underwear (plain), tights, boots, Ugg boots (which I loved), camisoles, T-shirts, jumpers and jumper dresses. What amazed me was the variety of colours. Most of it fit, but not everything. I was particularly disappointed that this cute pair of boots was just a bit too tight. I realised that I had completely gone to my feminine side when I contemplated keeping them and suffer, but better sense prevailed. She had also got me a make up kit.
We took the tags off all the stuff we were keeping and put it all in these big cloth bags for washing. The rest with the receipts went back into plastic bags for returning. Then she got out her violin and we went through what songs I had learnt. The way it worked was everybody did something to contribute. Some would bring food or drink. The rest had to provide entertainment. There would be some reading poetry, either their own or something they had memorised, singing, instruments, telling jokes, juggling, fire breathing. It was a relaxed atmosphere and there was nothing to worry about. Easy for her to say.
Then we came to the crunch time and she asked me to sing, I just couldn't do it.
Tracy sat next to me and one arm hugged me. "What's the problem?"
I was still looking like a deer trapped by headlights. "I've never sang in front of anyone before."
She smiled at me. "OK, close your eyes. Imagine you have just climbed into the bath you had yesterday. Remember the smells, the feeling of the hot water. When you are ready, don't think of singing, just think of releasing your emotional energy. Let it go."
As I relaxed into my mental picture, I could feel my tension drain out of me. I started humming. Then I started singing Songbird sung by Eva Cassidy. I heard Tracy improvising around me. I felt this sense of peace settle on me, like a deep seated contentment. It only lasted as long as the song, but it felt great. I opened my eyes at the end to find Tracy standing opposite me with violin in hand.
"Wow. You are amazing. That was... that was....I can't find the words. You voice, wow and your expression, it was like you were talking to God. Angelic. You are so good at this. This is what you are meant to do."
I was still feeling the peace so I just smiled at her.
"Can you do the other Eva Cassidy song you mentioned?"
"Fields of Gold?"
I had to close my eyes again and find that calm place before I could start. It was a bit easier this time. When I finished she praised me like crazy which made me feel really good inside. I couldn't remember the last time I had felt this good. We went through both songs several times so that she could work out how she was going to add to it.
We walked to this clearing in the woods carrying camp chairs and Tracy's violin. I had to stick with my second hand clothes until after I left the Home. I decided on the jeans as being more practical, wore 2 of the T-shirts for extra warmth, the jumper and the coat. Tracy was going to introduce me to Martha, who ran the home, and try and arrange a legitimate invite, rather than me just turning up. My story was that I was a runaway from London who wouldn't talk about what had happened to me, claimed to be Sophie Smith and was 18. The immediate assumption was that I would lie about my name and age, so it would not matter if the birth certificate said something different. Steph had then noticed me near her college and persuaded me to visit Tracy, who brought me to the campfire.
We weren't the first to arrive, but it was still setting up. It was a pretty big clearing and in the centre was a ring of stones with evidence of previous campfires. The people were dressed in comfortable clothes. Shaggy jumpers with multiple colours, even on the guy's. It gave an impression of a music festival and had that atmosphere. A couple of tables were already set up and 3 different portable BBQ's.
We didn't sit and watch though. We set up our chairs. We had brought 3, so Steph could join us and a rug, in case she brought anyone else from Uni. Initially we wondered around so Tracy could say hello or chat and whilst doing that we would automatically help if we could. When Martha arrived, I was introduced briefly and then I followed a few of the girls who came with her back to her people carrier to help unload. Tracy stayed to probably discuss me.
Martha brought the majority of the food supplies. Mainly burgers, sausages and buns, but there were also salads and fruit. There were plastic plates, cups and knives, forks and spoons. These weren't disposable but sturdy jobs that would be reused. The girls I was helping were either my age or older. One had piercings all over the place, with short dark hair spiked up. She introduced herself as Sam and seemed really nice. There was a glint in her eye that made me anxious for some reason. The other 3 girls were more together and were giving me looks of scorn. I had only been out as a girl for such a short time and I had no idea what I had done for them to look at me like that. I retreated, nervously, back to Tracy's side as soon as I could. I tried to make a mental note to ask Tracy about it later.
Steph arrived as the light was beginning to fade and the smell of cooking food and bonfire was in the air. We set up her keyboard on a stand she had brought and chatted. We agreed to try and avoid to many hugs and crying fits, as it didn't really fit with my backstory. She did give me a good squeeze though, that felt really nice.
Martha was probably the most smartly dressed. She was only a bit taller than me so I would guess 5 and a half feet, but very sturdy without looking fat. She had an enormous chest which added to her friendly smile to give her a very maternal, mother goddess type look. She was clearly the main organiser here, and rang a bell to bring about a sudden quiet.
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"Food's ready."
Was written, sung solo and popularized by Christine McVie on Fleetwood Mac's Rumors album in 1976. I also like her version better; It's clearer and more from the heart without Eva Cassidy's vocal 'gimmicks'.
Hugs and Bright Blessings,
Angelic voice
We are always our worst critic when we do something. Sophie was hesitant to sing because she only knew how she thought she sounded. And had never sung before others.
Tracy's suggestion did wonders to relax Sophie enough so she could be at ease while singing. Does Sophie have a life of a singer ahead of her?
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October 28, 2017.
Ready for redemption? He's one of nine eligible returnees for Team Canada this Christmas. We go one on one with Calgary Flames prospect Dillon Dube, who will also be wearing the 'C' for the 'Dub in the CIBC Canada Russia series
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Mumbai, also known as the film city of India is situated on India's west coast. It is the heart of Bollywood film industry, and it is the main reason the city is known for. It is India's largest city and is densely populated with peoples from all around. Mumbai is also the financial center of India. The city is full of iconic monuments, buildings, and ancient temples. In fact, it is a city of wonder and dreams. There are various places to hang around, and there are elegant hotels in Mumbai of all categories to stay.
Many tourists from all over the world come to Mumbai to spend some grand time. Hotels in Mumbai offers great luxury and it is always good to spend holidays in the city in Bollywood style. Time just flies with joy in the city.
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I LOVE today's mental aspect of the Jump Start Diet. It starts off by asking - Who are you doing this for? It gives the story of Michelle from Season 6 and her struggles - loved her story. However, the thing that sticks with me the most is this quote:
"YOU are the most important person in the process. Not your parents, not your spouse, not your kids, not your friends. You are getting healthy for you. You are making choices beneficial to you. And guess what? You'' be happier as a result and so will everyone else in your life!"
How true is that?! Seriously, I am guilty of often putting others before myself. But, I know I am at my best when I am in control of my eating, working out regularly, getting enough sleep and finding ME time. The trick is just remembering to make it happen.
Tonights dinner ROCKED!!! I made up "Doc's Chili" (do you remember him? He was one of my all time favorites - he was in it for the right reason. Click here for the recipe. I followed the recipe adding 1 lean Jennie-O Spicy Turkey Sausage, fresh tomatoes & 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes.
Here is my 179 calorie portion topped with olives, cilantro & green onions.
Plus a side salad topped with yellow bell pepper and cherry tomatoes (I used these instead of cucumbers). I picked Annie's Naturals Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette for my dressing (1 Tbsp).
I have been so buys running around getting my todo's done plus getting things ready for tomorrow that I have not fit in a workout. I am off to do that next while watching The Biggest Loser - Great motivator, right?! Here is the action plan:
22 minutes walking - I think I'll throw in some jogging or walk at a big incline to get my heart rate up
Mobility Exercises ~ 2 x's each in a minute
* Shoulder Roll
* Side Bend
* Lower-Back Mobility
* Dynamic Lateral Lunge
* Torso Rotation
Have a great night all! I am excited for Earth Day tomorrow - we are doing something fun for everyone at work AND I am carpooling (being good to the earth).
Be sure to enter the Annie's Naturals Go Green Dressing Giveaway as it ends manana at 6:00 PM Pacific. If you are blogger, post a link back for an extra entry!
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Who are you doing this for?
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Your dinner locks fantastic! Love the quote too. So very true!ReplyDelete
Great quote. I know this, and yet it's difficult to master. I'm working on it, I'm working on it.ReplyDelete
What did you think of BL last night? I'm sad about who got voted off--I love her! : (
Vicki ~ Thanks so much, dinner was pretty tasty even if it was way too hot for chili.ReplyDelete
Kirwin ~ I LOVED BL last night. I was seriously bawling through it all :) I agree with you on who got voted off....I was so bummed about it but so proud that she is really using her experience to teach others. The Father/Son team must go - I don't like them at all especially after their smirks and comments!
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J+A // Adventurous Asheville Anniversary
These creative souls wanted their love to be documented in a way that was simple and true to them.
Their love for one another is adventurous.
We had the deepest conversations about their relationship, traveling dreams, and hopes for the future.
We connected with depth and I now call Aubrey a dear friend.
Thanking God every day for people who inspire, love and give like Jason + Aubrey.
xo, you two, I cannot wait to explore with you in Montana.


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Wesley Austin
Senior/ Media Team
Friends have been a part of Team 135, but I have never been directly involved with FIRST. I like that it has a little bit of something, and the programs can be very over-encompassing of anything robotics related that I could be interested in. It also gives me opportunities to get outside of my comfort zone and learn new things I love and am good at. Being a part of the community in a unique way is really cool, and I'm happy for the opportunities FIRST has given to me. I am interested in computers and IT work, and I do the Computer Internship for Penn High School. I also really love listening to music, and am starting to go to concerts more and more often when they are available. I also plan to be involved in the Film Club and Penn, where we will make a short film by the end of the year.
Abby Brown
Senior/ Build Team
This is my first experience with FIRST. I like how I can be involved in something that matters. I want to pursue a career in electrical engineering.
Charlotte Chang
Senior/ Media
I've done FTC for one year and FRC for one year. The FIRST community embodies competitive spirit and skill in a positive environment. Throughout students' experiences, valuable skills are acquired that can be utilized in their futures. Outside of robotics, I am a part of Key club, math academic Super Bowl, and I also volunteer at the hospital. I enjoy math and science and hope to pursue a career in some form of engineering.
Nathan Doshi
Senior/ Build Team
I've done 5 Years of FLL, 2 Years of FTC, and this is my second year of FRC. I like FIRST because I like the opportunities it provides and I enjoy working on the robots. I am interested in Civil Air Patrol, the civilian auxiliary to the United States Air Force.
Josefine Eskildsen
Senior/ Build Team
I've done one year of FLL, two years of FTC, and one year of FRC. I like FIRST because of meeting new people and getting to experience a lot of new things. Also driving is super fun. Competitions are super fun! I'm in band. I'm also interested in traveling and eating and watching action/horror movies.
Mads Eskildsen
Senior/ Design Team
I've done FLL for 3 years, FTC for 2 years, and FRC for 1 year. I like FIRST because its fun and challenging. I'm involved in marching band.
Julia Fisher
Senior/ Scouting
I was in FTC my freshman and sophomore year, and FRC my junior year. I like that FIRST creates an atmosphere of learning where anyone wants to learn, can. It's also really cool to see people with similar interests come together and do something they love as a team. I enjoy singing, playing piano, reading, and riding horses outside of robotics.
Mason Haas
Senior/ Build Team
I've done three years FLL, two years of FTC, and one year of FRC. I like FIRST because I like the challenging but friendly atmosphere that FIRST creates. I'm involved in marching band, Boy Scouts, soccer.
Grant Harrington
Senior/ Build Team
I started FLL in fourth grade, did FTC for two years, and have done FRC for one year. I like FIRST because it encourages people to do good things for other people as well as building our engineering skills. I'm interested eating, Pokemon Trading Card Game Online, hanging out with my friends, running cross country, and eating.
Max Heuermann
Senior/ Build Team
I've done FLL and FTC. I like FIRST because of the different opportunities that FIRST offers to students. Outside of robotics I am interested in lacrosse and running the tech team at my student ministry.
McKenna Hillsdon-Smith
Senior/ ME Team
I've done one year FLL, two years FTC, and one year of FRC. I like FIRST because of how the programs mixes building and business to make it feel like more like a "real life" scenario. I'm interested in orchestra (cello), horseback riding, and chemistry.
Leah Ingle
Senior/ Scouting
I've done four years with FLL, two years with FTC, and one year with FRC. I like FIRST because of how there are so many different aspects of FIRST robotics that I can be a part of. I play the cello, piano, read lots, and participate actively in the Civil Air Patrol.
Joey Irvin
Senior/ Build Team
I was in FLL in 4th and 5th grade, participated in FTC in 9th and 10th grade, and did FRC in 11th grade. The things that I like about FIRST is what they stand for, FIRST is all about helping everyone out and spreading FIRST throughout the community. Also I love engineering and robotics. Some of the things that I am interested in outside of robotics are building generally anything, gaming on my PC that I built, and I enjoy to go paint balling a lot.
Daniel Kline
Senior/ Software Team
I have done FLL in 7th grade and I like the development of the robot. I am also in Bowling Club and TSA (Technology Student Association).
Noah Lower
Senior/ Build Team
I've done two years of FTC and one year of FRC. I like FIRST because they have created motive innovation and just overall cool things to make. I'm interested in music.
Daniel Nilov
Senior/ Business Team
I've done one year of FTC and FRC. In my opinion, one of the greatest things about FIRST is the student culture surrounding it. The community as a whole is very welcoming to new members and very supportive of other teams in the spirit of friendly competition. The FIRST community exemplifies what cooperation and a positive mentality can accomplish in STEM. Outside of Robotics I enjoy playing guitar and co-running a small online business with my friends. I am also in several extracurricular at Penn High School and am president of a club, The Technology Student Association, on to local and state level. I would like to go into civil engineering.
Prestin Parker
Senior/ Build Team
I got snippets of FRC last year, but I haven't had any other experience with it. I like the new opportunities for people interested in robotics and engineering. I enjoy home repair, electrical, build, and cool things like go karts and RC cars.
Amy Portolese
Senior/ Build Team
I like FIRST because of going to competitions... and winning. I've been taking dance lessons for 13 years now (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Modern) If I'm not at dance I'm playing video games.
Justin Ralston
Senior/ Build Team
I've done three years of FLL, two years of FTC, and one year of FRC. I like FIRST because it inspires cooperation and teamwork, even between competing teams. I like to play the violin in orchestra.
Nick Wittendorf
Senior/ Build Team
I did FLL for 4 years and FTC for 2 years. I have been to 2 international competitions in California and Arizona for FLL. I love how much it brings people together to enjoy the STEM program! I am interested in soccer, card games, and playing with animals outside of robotics.
Sufiyan Ahmed
Junior/ Business Team
I was a part of FLL for one year at Schmucker Middle School. In addition, I joined FTC last year as a sophomore. I enjoy the business and communication side of the FIRST program. As a student, it allowed me to talk to my peers and mentors more effectively. I enjoy dealing with the finance like the budget. Outside of robotics I am interested in debating. I am a part of Model United Nations. My future goals is to be a cardiologist and study at Princeton University in New Jersey.
Dylan Cloonan
Junior/ Awards Team
I was on FTC for 2 years and liked the challenges it provided and the fun in creating solutions. I am also a part of the soccer team.
Ian Coates
Junior/ Media Team
I've done one year of FTC at Penn during my sophomore year. I like having the opportunity to design and create in a way that matters and helps the team. I also enjoy the people, and being able to reach out into our community. I am interested in drawing and design outside of robotics, along with photography.
Nathan Frischknecht
Junior/ Media Team
I have done 1 year of FTC. From FIRST I get to learn, practice, and improve new skills. Outside of robotics I enjoy drawing, soccer, violin, reading.
Dominic Ganser
Junior/ Awards Team
I have done 2 years of FTC and I like the opportunity to present and work as a team. I'm interested in business and engineering and want to go to Purdue University.
Tyler Graf
Junior/ Build Team
I have been in FTC for the past 2 years. I like how it is hands on rather than worksheets. I am interested in working on cars.
Braden Huffman
Junior/ Build Team
I have been in both FLL and FTC for a total of 5 years I really enjoy both the robot aspect and the presentation. Outside of robotics, I enjoy working with computers.
Aaron Jackson
Junior/ Business Team
I have done 1 year of FLL and 2 years of FTC. I enjoy the opportunity FIRST gives to create a robot and put it against other teams at a competition. Outside of robotics, I am interest in accounting and other areas in business.
Robert Kelsey
Junior/ Build Team
I haven't had previous experience with FIRST, but I have experience with manufacturing. I enjoy getting to design and outside of robotics, I like to spend time with friends.
Joey Kline
Junior/ Build Team
I have done 3 years of FLL, 2 Years of FTC. I like how we can design and build robots and how the competition itself is not limited to the robot. Besides robotics, I also play the viola.
Michelle Kwok
Junior/ Build Team
I did FTC my sophomore year. I was on team 4600 Binary Bots and I liked how FIRST offers students an opportunity to learn useful skills like machining and business. At Penn, I'm involved in ASB, Model UN, Key Club, and various other activities. In my spare time, I like playing basketball and spending time with friends.
Garrett Langfeldt
Junior/ Build Team
I have been involved with the team for 15 years and know what works the best in situations and what doesn't. I like the mechanical aspects of robotics and being hands on and not having to sit in a class all day, and I also like working on the farm.
Conner Messimer
Junior/ Design Team
I have done two years of FTC. I like that I can learn so many things that can better my knowledge in the entire STEM field and can give me opportunities to put my foot in the door of many colleges and jobs. Outside of robotics I enjoy history, theater, video games, football, and hanging with friends.
Ehren Mroczek
Junior/ Build Team
I have done 3 years of FLL food factor - natures fury entering my fourth year of ftc first rescue- present. I like the way that FIRST is able to evolve students from a young age and challenge them more as they grow up and also the atmosphere that FIRST promotes. Outside of robotics, I enjoy choir, biking and computers (I do a lot of robotics).
Vivek Patel
Junior/ Business Team
I have done 1 year of FLL Jr. and 1 year of FTC. I enjoy the opportunities it gives students to gain knowledge on different topics varying from technical to social aspects I run track and am trying diving at Penn. I am also in 9 different clubs which help me get more involved with my school and also my community. Outside of school, I enjoy playing various sports, but mainly basketball and football.
Alex Pippin
Junior/ Design
Last year I was the lead coder, assistant builder, and lead presentation designer on the Penn 4601 Beta Bots FTC team. I like what FIRST stands for and how it put a emphasis on not only building robots to complete a specific challenge but also puts an emphasis on reaching out to the community. I currently am on the Penn Varsity Boys Soccer team and I am in the Chamber Orchestra at Penn.
Alyssa Richards
Junior/ Awards Team
This is my first year on a FIRST Robotics team. My favorite aspect of FIRST is its competitive nature and the community surrounding it. Outside of robotics, I play the piano and am on the Penn High School Swimming team.
David Simonetti
Junior/ Software Team
I helped out with the Penn Robotics summer camp. I like the opportunities FIRST provides for community outreach and the ability to use STEM skills in real life environments. Outside of robotics I enjoy cooking, reading, and biking.
Keaton Smith
Junior/ Software Team
I participated in FLL for one year and FTC for two years. I like the opportunities that FIRST allows students, such as the opportunities to learn how to use machinery and program things. Outside of robotics I am in TEAMS, and I play video games and rpgs with friends.
Josh Temeles
Junior/ Build Team
I haven't had any previous experience with FIRST, but I like how quickly the program forces you to emerge yourself in the robotics team and engineering field. I also run cross country and track.
Will Wheet
Junior/ Build Team
I have done 4 years of FLL and 2 years of FTC. I like the opportunity that FIRST gives to learn and practice real-world engineering principles by building robots and competing against other teams. Outside of robotics, I enjoy orchestra, aerospace engineering, drawing, and camping.
Josiah Parker
I'm a STEM Academy Leader and Teacher at Penn High School. I started a FIRST team at Homestead High School (4982) and have coached for four years. I like FIRST because of the community outreach. I have endless memories of FIRST but one of my favorite is my first experience at the World Competition. It was so much bigger than what I had anticipated.
Bob Stevenson
University of Notre Dame professor in Department of Electrical Engineering. I've done 11 years involvement with FIRST - FRC Mentor, FTC Mentor, FLL Coach, and FLL Tournament Director. I enjoy experimental learning. My favorite memory of FIRST was Team 135 wining both the Chairman's award and the robot game at the 2015 Kokomo District Event.
Bill Whiteman
I work at JPD Controls Inc., Pres., Electronic Controls Contract Manufacture. I have been a Mentor on Team 135 from 1999 to present. I enjoy FIRST because of the process of working on a solution to meet the challenge of the "Game". It's a chance to pass along skills you have to the next generation(s) and see all of the creative and innovative ways other teams solved the problem. It's a positive & continual learning experience for students and mentors. My favorite memory was something that Woody Flowers promotes....Gracious Professionalism! Our Alliance was in the final rounds of a regional competition and our machine broke down. We used our last timeout but that was not enough time to make repairs on the field. Our opposing alliance then used their last timeout and even helped with replacement parts to get all six machines on the field for the decisive round. As it turned out our alliance won the regional. You just don't see that in other sports!
Tom Evans
I'm a general contractor. I have had the pleasure of working with Team 135 starting with my son's team in 2006. I assist the team building the practice field and like to be involved with the manipulator or where ever I can lend a hand. There is nothing more rewarding than working with students on team projects. The FIRST project is both educational and entertaining for the students as well as myself. I also enjoy working with the other mentors. There are many great memories from working with the team but my favorite has to come from the 2006 team. That was my first year and my son was on the team. Our first event was in Ohio. The team was struggling at that event but never showed disappointment. All of the students stuck together to come up with a plan to improve for the next competition. The camera along with some programming changes took place, totally changing the dynamics of the robot. At the next event, Purdue, Team 135 was winning every match. The excitement continued growing, with every win. We all wondered how long our streak could continue. 135 ended up going undefeated in the preliminaries. In the years to follow many of the teams have competed at very high levels. The 2006 team was my first exposure to FIRST and hooked me for years to come.
Grant Carlile
Grant Carlile is the Director at Run for Phil and The Mountains. He has been connected to FIRST Robotics and team 135 for over 15 years: FRC Student 1 year, Penn Robotics Summer Camp co-founder, FRC mentor 10 years, FTC mentor 4 years, FLL judge 5 years, FRC judge 9 years, INFIRST Community Coordinator, FRC Tournament Director, and FTC Tournament Director. Grant enjoys FIRST Robotics because of the camaraderie that comes with learning together while solving problems. His favorite memory was meeting a team from Israel during his senior year on the team. He was at worlds, one of the pit representatives for team 135, and the Israeli team came over to learn about how Penn Robotics operates. That moment is followed closely by the moment he stood next to Mr. Langfeldt as Penn Robotics team 135 won our first tournament ever; the excitement he felt that day paired with the deep joy he felt from when the team was recognized with our first chairman's award.
Allison Adams
I'm a Mom/Photographer/FLL tournament director. I was an FLL co-coach two years. I have been an FLL judge. I have been FLL tournament co-director for last five years going on six. I helped mentor FRC last year a little. I enjoy seeing students master topics I never had an inkling of when I was a student! My first memory of FIRST was finding out Lego League was not actually just building large structures out if legos at a team call out.
Holly Austin
I'm a science teacher at Penn High School. This will be my 10th season mentoring a FRC team. I started with team 45 in Kokomo for 3 years, then 2197 for 4 years, and now 135 for the 3rd year. I most enjoy seeing students gain skills, conquer fears, and reach goals they never thought possible. Favorite funny memory: The time a 45 mentor tapped a student on the opposite shoulder from where he was standing and the student about had a heart attack thinking it was the toolbox that had touched him. Favorite team memory was the time in LogoMotion when I challenged the drive team to double their scoring ability in exchange for ice cream. I didn't actually think they could do it, but I wound up buying ice cream for all 6 of them!
Tom Leathers
I'm a Program Manager, Honeywell Aerospace. I've been a FRC mentor for 11 years. I enjoy FIRST because of the design challenge. I enjoyed working with my sons (3) during their seasons.
David Adam
I'm a Project Engineer. This is my second year with Team 135. I do consider myself a newbie just not a rookie. I enjoy FIRST by helping Team 135 in anyway I can is very satisfying. I have to tell you that running down to the competition viewing area at St Louis is awe inspiring. Watching our team 135 compete is exciting. But knowing all the little details necessary to make this team run is the best.
Robert Doshi
I own a strategic business alignment company. I was a coach/assistant coach/mentor for my son's journey through the FIRST levels: FLL team five years, FTC two years, and FRC this year. I enjoy FIRST because the team building, problem solving, and leadership skills I see develop in every member of the team as the years progress. Every year, I see new abilities in my son which only have come from his involvement in FIRST. This year has been watching him work on the machines.
Lisa Whiteman
I'm the Vice President/Human Resources at JPD Controls, Inc. I've been involved with Team 135 since 1998. We moved into the Penn district then (for the sake of our son Andrew, who was 3 at the time) and my husband, Bill, found about about Penn Robotics. He went to a meeting to check it out and see what it was all about, he got really excited, got me me interested, and the rest is history! I was the Vice President and then President of the PRPO during our son's time on the team. I've also helped with several other tasks over the years. I enjoy watching the students evolve and grow so much over time and seeing them use their FIRST experience in college and beyond to go far into some really awesome careers! That is so rewarding, gives me so much pride to be in this program! There are just soooooo many memories!!! To be honest, though, as a mom, it was watching my son help create the bots and seeing him as a driver both of his years on the team.
Kim Kelsey
I'm taking time off from a career in non-profit development coaching to mentor Team 135 and return to school. I did one year as a FIRST volunteer. I enjoy FIRST because of the positive focus on professionalism and they student first mentality. My favorite memory is seeing my first competition at Penn High School and watching my daughter find her passion in engineering.


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I have never had a better experience with a breeder in my life.
In January of 2016, my family and I lost our beloved GSD Nova after a bit more than 11 years. As with the loss of any animal in your world, it's devastating. But being this was our third GSD, I have learned that they leave an even bigger, more powerful void, because they are such an incredibly different breed of dog. I knew we would get another – but this loss hurt more than others. I needed time to heal.
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Home to their latest litter, along with three other adult Shepherds, the adult dogs, mom included, came over to us and, after a thorough sniffing, allowed us in. The puppies were confined in a large and well maintained area. They had access to the house and, as Tracie said with a smile, 'were constantly underfoot'. They interacted with the adult dogs, each other, even the horses (at a safe distance mind you). The entire family was involved in the socialization of these pups and you could see it immediately. Not only were the dispositions of the adult dogs incredible, the puppies were involved, engaged and happy. There were no cages, no separation. One big happy family.
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My family and I feel blessed to not only have discovered Casimir GSD's, but are grateful and appreciative of all Tracie and her family do to provide people with smart, loving, well adjusted puppies. Best of all, they stay involved, so you can discuss problems, ideas and have questions answered as your puppy grows and changes.
You simply cannot go wrong taking home one of their litter and I urge you to visit them if you are at all considering a GSD to complete your home.
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Hi Tracie,
Kai continues to be awesome. Gosh, I love that dog. Kai is wonderful, smart, beautiful, and so sweet! I hope these two pictures come through. I can certainly speak of Kai's temperament and intelligence! I am in awe of this guy. He is huge! I love the German shepherd breed and over the years have had several, but I've never had one like him. I could go on and on. He's truly my Rin Tin Tin. (You're probably too young to know who Rin Tin Tin was. 😊) I love talking about him, as you may tell. Kudos to you for breeding such outstanding dogs!! Kai has filled a hole in my heart that I didn't know I had.
Hi Tracie,
Over 50lbs and maybe the smartest dog I've ever had. He's absolutely gorgeous 😁
Weighing in at 95lbs and he is only 10 months!!! Can't wait for you to see him. He prances at the trot. When he has a treasure in his mouth he looks regal. I may be biased, but he his a gorgeous, gorgeous dog and life without him would be intolerable. Thank you for my amazing dog.
Ember is amazing. She really loves people, always ready to say hi to who ever walks in the door. She is very good with other dogs and enjoys going to the dog park, but tends to be skittish the first 30 seconds we are there. She is fully packed with a lot of personality and she loves to "scream" at people when she gets frustrated while playing or when we get home(I'll have to send a video sometime). She is very gentle with our yorkie and young children that have come to visit. She goes outside and sits in front of the fence every day around 10 o'clock to watch the squirrels run across it ( funny that the squirrels bark at her but not the other way around). She loves walks more then anything but still needs to find out the difference between a walk and a sprint. We have a morning routine when I leave for school she walks me out the door and tries to stop the door from closing with her nose. She is such an amazing dog, and I'll never be able to thank you enough for her. She is my best friend.... and I'm now known as the crazy dog mother.
Always got a few new pictures to annoy my friends with! Thanks for asking about her. Hope your new litter of puppies do well.
Hi Tracie,
Kane has been an absolute delight! As you can see he's a big fan of the snow. He's an absolute weirdo but in the best way possible! Extremely smart and listens well. Loves playing ball no matter what kind!! Which is perfect for me. He is wonderful and I love him so much. I'll continue to send pictures as he grows. (even more)
Tracie and her family take such great care with the pups they breed. We got Kane about 2 years ago and the experience was great. We had a visit to check out the litter and meet Mom and Dad The process was great and we wouldn't know what to do without our pup. We met Kane at 6 weeks old and had to wait until the 8 week mark to take him home. Tracie send adorable pictures through out the 2 weeks and is awesome to work with and talk to. Thanks for all your help and information!
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From initial contact, through the birth of the pups, until the day came when we went to pick up our little Bentley, Tracie kept us continually updated with not only the weekly status of the litter but also with weekly photos. Tracie was always available and promptly answered all of our questions or concerns.
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Thanks again Tracie for everything, especially for our sweet little Bentley. We are so blessed to have him as the newest member of our family!
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