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Starring: Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, John C. Reilly
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Written By: Yasmina Reza, Roman Polanski
Rating: R (US) Running Time: 1 hr 20 min
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Jodie Foster and John C Reilly versus Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz. Sounds exciting, but ends up being claustrophobic, tense and not fun. The first two feelings are meant to be induced, but the laughs aren't forthcoming. It's a play adaptation and unfortunately the translation from French and their sensibilities to New Yorkers doesn't ring true and the situation is really laboured and goes on ten times longer then it ever seems possible.
Not only do you feel like a kid watching adults argue, you feel like you're watching a play and feel like it's being dragged out just to make it feature-length. There are some slightly amusing moments and it's a pleasure to see these fine actors work together but the film is flat, nagging and is just there to delight in watching people slowly loose their patience with each other. They all end up shrill, angry and complaining that their adult lives are not what they want them to be. We are supposed to see the fun of social façades crumbling and the parents attitudes reflecting on their own children. Politeness, indeed, goes out the window but what it tries to say about modern living is vague, depressing and only really highlights the fact that all these people are lacking, miserable and flawed individuals.
It's an ugly situation dragged out to the point where you can't wait to get out of the room. No one seemingly learns anything and nothing changes. As short as it is, you will wish you had this time back!
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4 great actors in a room being comically stressed at each other, kind of sounds like it might be fun. It is not. Go and have a difference of opinion with your own neighbour and see how fun it is.
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It's all set pretty much in one room so it really doesn't matter what you watch it on.
Best moment for me:
Kate Winslet vomiting on Jodie Fosters coffee table and her treasured Art books is pretty much the most interesting and dynamic scene. It's fun for a second, but only because you realize you'd rather be sitting through a toilet humour film than listen to these middle class couples whine at each other. Avoid
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 29, 2016) - Calian Technologies Ltd. (TSX:CTY) announces that at its most recent Annual General and Special Meeting, the shareholders of Calian Technologies Ltd. (Calian" or the "Company") voted in favour of changing the Company's name to Calian Group Ltd. (the "Name Change") to better reflect the diversity of its services in light of the expansion into areas such as healthcare and training. The Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has also approved the Name Change and the change to the Company's ticker symbol to "CGY", subject to customary conditions. Today, the Company pre-filed articles of amendment with Industry Canada to effect the Name Change on April 1, 2016.
"Our name change to Calian Group Ltd. reflects management's belief that embracing our diverse services provides long term stability and as well a solid foundation for continued growth of the company" stated Kevin Ford, President and CEO. "Although we still have deep technology roots, I believed the timing was right to align our corporate entity to our diversification strategy", stated Ford.
All materials necessary to effect the Name Change are expected be filed with the TSX on April 1, 2016 and, subject to TSX final approval, it is expected that the Company's Common Shares (the "Common Shares") will commence trading on the TSX under the new name and "CGY" trading symbol on or about April 5, 2016. No action is required to be taken by Calian shareholders in connection with the Name Change.
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Smart Pneumatic Grid with OPC UA
A lower energy consumption for compressed air applications, actuators under control at all times, and adaptability to new conditions: At the Motek 2017 Aventics and Boge Kompressoren have shown how these requirements can be met. The two companies have intelligently networked compressed air generators and compressed air consumers with their joint project, the Smart Pneumatic Grid.
Tom Parker appoints new area sales manager
Tom Parker Ltd. has further strengthened its external sales team with the recruitment of area sales manager, Peter McEwen. McEwen joins Tom Parker Ltd. as a highly experienced area sales manager for the company's Basingstoke office. During 27 years of employment at SMC Pneumatics, he gained valuable skills and knowledge as a sales engineer and internal sales manager. Outside of work, McEwen is an avid car enthusiast. He is a member of Focus RS Owners Club and enjoys attending car shows and track day events. As a seasoned traveller and skilled scuba diver, he has scuba-dived at numerous locations; including the Caribbean, Indonesia and Egypt. McEwen qualified as a wreck diver earlier this year.
IMI Precision strengthens European operation with new appointment Engineering
Following a period of sustained growth, IMI Precision Engineering has appointed Christophe Bouvet as European managing director of industrial automation, to oversee its business development strategy.
Light and compact valve for mobile applications
The LS04 pneumatic spool valve from Aventics is said to be ideal for dynamic areas of application. Positioned as close as possible to the actuator, modern valves ensure short switching times and high-energy efficiency. The prerequisite for this are extremely compact valves with minimal weight.
New Ingersoll Rand grinders with turbine technology for more power
Ingersoll Rand has launched the VT 26 and VT 45 turbine grinders – four new, robust pneumatic grinders with turbine technology designed to deliver more power and extreme durability in a light and compact body.
Emerson to demonstrate how manufacturers can reduce product development time
Emerson will launch its new Valve Block System at Compamed 2017, in Dusseldorf, Germany, in November. The valve block system is the latest of a broad selection of products, designed specifically for the use of OEMs in the analytical and medical fields.
Pneumatic locking unit - a part of Aventics' safety philosophy
In terms of machine safety, Aventics focuses on three key pillars: high-quality components, the use of sensors and networked systems, and support from developers. A typical example for this safety philosophy is the LU6 locking unit for static locking and dynamic braking.
Bonomi extends Valpres range with API 608 floating ball valves
Bonomi has expanded its Valpres ball valve range with the introduction of API 608 floating ball valves.
Aventics facilities named 'Factory of the Year' in Hungary
Aventics facilities named 'Factory of the Year' in Hungary
Metal Work UK appoints new technical sales engineer
Metal Work UK has appointed Bill Evans, 49, as its new technical sales engineer. Born in West Bromwich, West Midlands, Evans has worked in the pneumatics industry since leaving school at 16, when he worked on an unofficial apprentice scheme at Flo-An Systems, a small pneumatic and hydraulic factory in the Midlands.
Camozzi launches metal bowl version of Series N air treatment range
A new metal bowl version of Camozzi's Series N air treatment range has been introduced to meet the requirements of applications where impact or aggressive agents are an issue.
Bonomi introduces Series 86 in wake of Series 85 success
Bonomi (UK) Ltd.is building upon the success of its Series 85 'VB' electric actuators with the introduction of the Series 86.
Pneumatic solution ensures model bottles
With Aventics' new patent-pending solution, based on proportional technology, users can monitor the pre-blow moulding process in the production of PET bottles online in real time, and make any necessary adjustments immediately. This can result in reduced material and energy consumption during high-throughput PET bottle production. PET bottle formation can now be controlled and adjusted during the blow moulding process.
Parker extends range of P1V-A Series air motors
Parker Hannifin has extended its range of P1V-A Series reversible air motors with additional power ratings, including models with ATEX certification suited to use in explosive environment applications.
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The lovely Kimberley and James married at Barton Hall back in July this year. This romantic wedding venue is a Grade II listed building located in the picturesque town of Barton Seagrave. We've photographed a few weddings here now and we really do love the beautiful gardens and truly fabulous light these buildings have to offer. If you're still looking for the perfect wedding venue this place really is worth a look. With the Bride working in a local bridal boutique, we knew her choice of dress would not disappoint! The dress was stunning - coupled with beautiful accessories and a pretty bouquet, Kimberley really did look truly perfect. Take a peek at their big day ♥
Here's what Kimberley had to say ... 'from the moment that we met Tim for the first time, we knew that we were working with a true professional. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we stepped through the door and knew that we wouldn't want anyone else to capture our big day. The communication and customer service from Tim & Helen is second to none and we cannot recommend them highly enough. Tim is a fantastic photographer, and Helen is fabulous at keeping on top of your requests and questions. The packages that Tim Hill Photography offer are amazing and up to date. Different options of albums and prints make sure that every individual style is catered for. We cannot thank you both enough for everything that you have done for us.'


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Rubbish at blogging
I am so rubbish at blogging! I am sincerely sorry for how long it has been since my last blog post. I am rolling my eyes at myself whilst I type this. I have no excuse for such a long absence, except that my attention has very much been on my fundraising the last month or so, and writing still feels uncomfortable for me but nonetheless, I need to make the time to write. So here I am, committing to being better at making time to write, let's see how long this lasts. (Cue more eye rolling.) No seriously, I really want to make more time to write.
So update . . . My training and my fundraising are well under way and both going quite well. Since my last blog post I officially launched my fundraising with the 100 Cup Challenge. In brief the idea was to encourage friends and family to buy me cups of coffee for my birthday. One cup costing $3.20, the target was to raise $320. I am so pleased to say that we smashed it and raised $500 in just four days! What a fantastic start to my fundraising! I am so thankful to every single person who donated.
Since then, I have been working hard gathering ideas, testing prototypes, doing calculations, all for the second phase of my fundraising. I have a lot more work to do but I am excited to say that this phase will launch on June 6th. I don't want to say too much now as a lot of it is still being worked out but I am hopeful that you will love it! Not only will it help me raise money for an incredible cause but there is going to be some awesome stuff in it for you too.
Next up . . . the marathon training. I am now running 8.5 mile distances as part of my training plan. Whoop! Six weeks ago this distance had been looming for some time, I had known it was coming up and I was simply dreading it. I have now done this distance three times in training. YAY! Now that I have hit this marker I feel like the next jump to 11 miles is manageable. As for the jump after that, a half marathon, I'm not so sure. My body is responding ok to training. I have been running regularly for four months now and my calves, knees and ankles seem to have settled and gotten used to the idea of training for a marathon. I don't get as much pain when running anymore and my legs seem to recover quicker once finished. My lower back on the other hand is not coping well at all. I have suffered with problems in my lower back for years. It comes and it goes, during my Arctic to Africa bike ride the pain completely disappeared and my back felt stronger then ever, since taking up running the impact seems to be making it worse. I am icing it, stretching it, putting creams on it, doing my planks but all of that only helps some of the time. I see a Chiropractor appointment on the horizon if it doesn't start to improve soon.
Acouple of things I would like to share . . . On a personal note, I am going through quite a lot in my life right now, I feel like I could say that about the last four years of my life, but right now specifically there are lots of changes, lots of uncertainty, lots of good things wrapped in fear and risk. God is stretching me again and it's uncomfortable. And I just want to say, to anyone else that might be going through a similar phase in their life, keep going. Sometimes I just need someone to tell me to keep going. So right now I am going to be that person for you. Don't stop, don't wait, don't wonder, don't spend hours worrying. Just keep going. My mum bought me a very appropriate cushion, it said, 'Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving.' So whatever you do, whoever you are, don't stop. Whatever there is on the other side of this, I promise you, it will be worth it. God has always come through for me and he will come through for you.
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4 Week Online Food Photography & Styling E-Course | January 2018
4 Week Online Food Photography & Styling E-Course | January 2018
Hello everyone! This is one of my most exciting courses yet: our first e-course! If you've wanted to take a food styling & photography course but haven't been able to get away for one of our workshops or retreats, now is your chance to learn it all without leaving home—a great way to start the new year! 4 Live Video Lessons with Q&A at the end will be held each Saturday in January from 12-2 PM EST with additional course material, worksheets, and assignments sent to work on over the week. There will also be a Facebook group for attendees where they can discuss the course, ask questions which I will answer, and share information. The course will culminate in a final project, a recipe of your choosing that you photograph, style, and edit at home and then send in for review & feedback.
Week 1 - Visual Storytelling & Finding Your Voice
- during the live lesson: discuss different styles of food photography like light vs. dark, heavily propped vs. minimalist, and warm vs. cool as well as look at examples, talk about how to find your voice, and discuss visual story telling and how that translates to telling the story of a dish or recipe.
- assignments will include: creating a mood board for your photography, a worksheet to help you define your style, create a storyboard + shot list for a recipe shoot
Week 2 - Photography 101
- during the live lesson: discuss the exposure triangle and how camera settings effect your image, learning to read your light meter, breakdown the meaning of different lens focal lengths and speeds, and discussing light, angles, and composition
- assignments will include: shooting different light situations and achieving proper exposure in each one from the brightest to darkest, shooting the same subject at different apertures and distances & observing the difference and your preference, finding the best light and time of day in your space, and a worksheet on camera settings to test & reinforce your knowledge
Week 3 - Food & Prop Styling 101
- during the live lesson: a walk through of my creative process & the elements of composition and prop selection, discussing the difference between food styling and prop styling. A styling demo video (pre-recorded) will also be sent.
- assignments will include: sourcing, making, or deciding on a background to use for your final project, prop sourcing/pulling for your final project, deciding on your final project recipe, creating a prop styling mood board, creating a food styling mood board
Week 4 - Editing in Lightroom 101
- during the live lesson: live editing demonstrations of different editing styles and walkthrough of the basic tools of Lightroom, breakdown of importing and exporting files as well as workflow and file storage, a final Q&A to ask any lingering questions
- assignments will include: shooting, styling, and editing your final project that week
The Details
Course Requirements : A good internet connection & computer access, Lightroom, a DSLR camera or good mirrorless camera ideally with an interchangeable lens system, Dropbox, Facebook account (optional but necessary for joining the group)
Who For : Self motivated people who want to up their food photography & styling game and invest the time in themselves and their passion
How Much : $1297 USD per person, payable all at once or in two installments. To pay in 2 installments use the code ECOURSE50 to only pay 50% now. The second payment will be due on November 14, 2017. You will be sent a link to make the payment and can make it at any time on or before that date.
When : January 6 - February 3 2018. The four live sessions will be held on Saturdays from 12-2 PM EST. The first will be the 6th, the second the 13th, the third the 20th, and the fourth the 27th. The final project will be due on February 3rd. You will receive your feedback by February 28th.
Included :
- 4 Live Lessons + 1 Pre-Recorded Styling Demo (live sessions will be recorded in case you have to miss one)
- PDF's of all Course Materials (typed up notes from all Live Lessons) & Worksheets
- Beth will visit the Facebook group to answer additional questions weekly.
- Written in depth, personal critique and feed back on your final project.
- Access to the Facebook group in which you can communicate with other attendees, share your final projects, support one another, and ask questions about the week's projects and lessons.
- Introductory email with information and gear recommendations
Cancellation Policy : In event of cancellation, if we can find a replacement for your reserved spot, we will offer a full refund minus an administration fee. If no replacement can be found, we do not offer refunds so we strongly encourage you to make sure you can make the time commitment before reserving a spot!


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CTI launches new blog series: "States parties in focus"
The Convention against Torture Initiative launched today its new blog series "States parties in focus", with its first blog on Fiji.
CTI is pleased to launch a new series of blogs focusing on the newest States parties to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) and/or its Optional Protocol (OPCAT).
In the spirit of the CTI, this new series aims to inspire other States that are considering ratifying the Convention and/or the Protocol. Through "States parties in focus", the CTI seeks to shed light on positive examples of ratification and allow new States parties to share their national experience of the process of ratification and their plans for implementation.
In particular, each blog draws on the main factors that fostered the political will to ratify, and reflects on the positive effects of ratification and implementation. The first blog series is dedicated to Fiji, which ratified UNCAT in March 2016. It highlights in particular the role played by the country's domestic legal framework, the concrete measures that have already been adopted, the opportunities for reform and reflection already generated by ratification, and offers Fiji's support to other UNCAT ratification processes in the Pacific region.
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Sooner than in a month one of the most stressful and nerve-wracking periods of my life will come to an end. I've never been as excited about my future as I am now, mostly because I have no idea what it holds. All these dreams and warm weather help me deal with anxiety. Honestly, I can't even believe that I'll be done with school next week. Which means there are more posts and videos to come. xx
So recently I've been into wearing all black and white. I'm obsessed with shirts like this one from TopShop. And these ripped mom jeans (from TopShop as well) have not come off of me since I got them. Also, having to say goodbye to coats, gloves, tights makes me absolutely ecstatic! I finally get to wear sunglasses and basically anything that doesn't make me look like a sweet potato xx


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More Blow Back From the Ezrin, Kanye Controversy
Juno-nominated Vancouver producer and MC Matt Brevner has posted a letter on Facebook taking umbrage with producer Bob Ezrin's characterization of Kanye West as a talent whose "sophomoric" songs are destined to be forgotten 20 years hence.
Canadian producer Ezrin's blowback was contained in The Lefsetz Letter and subsequently widely reprinted in mainstream media and in FYI.
Brevner is respectful of Ezrin's own accomplishments, but the producer's comments made him "sick to his stomach", partly because they came from a Canadian music industry icon.
Rather than quote Brevner's letter in bits and pieces, we'll post the whole Facebook letter below. It's a good read and it should be noted that a pretty healthy exchange results on the page from readers weighing in for and against Ezrin and Brevner.
An open letter to Mr. Bob Ezrin
On behalf of the next generation of urban artists from Vancouver, BC, I feel the need to apologize on behalf of our city and let it be known that Mr. Bob Ezrin does not represent us or speak for us in any way. After reading your blog post Mr. Ezrin, and knowing that Mr. West had seen it and responded to it, truly made me feel embarrassed for my city for the first time in my life. To infer that Macklemore and MC Hammer have had more of a cultural effect on hip-hop music than Kanye West is near blasphemy. To say that Kanye West isn't an artist is not only ridiculous, it's offensive. What then defines an artist Mr. Ezrin? Long before this new era of where, to use your words Mr. Ezrin, "you can be a star today by just creating a public life that people pay attention to…" where " all you have to do is be interesting or likeable or shocking enough and you can have your 15 minutes of fame", Mr. West changed the cultural landscape of our genre. In a time where gangster rap reigned supreme, a metrosexual fashionista with a "pink polo and a backpack" changed the criteria of what a rapper looks like. Talking on subjects like working a minimum wage job and exposing your deepest insecurities for all of the world to see was something that the hip-hop world would have previously considered a career ender. To be frank, there is no Macklemore, Lupe Fiasco, Kendrick Lamar, (you could even argue that there is no Jay-z as we know him today) without Kanye's influence on the art form. Yes, hip-hop IS an art form and yes, Kanye west IS an artist.
To state that you just don't get it would be a severe understatement. It boggles my mind and truly saddens me that someone as talented and accomplished as yourself could be so ignorant. Artists like myself coming from Western Canada look to you as a member of our industry's vanguard, which is why reading your statement truly made me feel sick to my stomach. It read as the ramblings of an out-of-touch father in the 50's who thought that the Beatles made bad music because they had funny haircuts. Clearly Sir Paul understands, and to quote him directly, he stated that "writing with Kanye West is like working with John Lennon." Sadly, you are completely missing the point. To say that "Kanye's greatest achievements have been in the form of excessive behaviour, egomaniacal tantrums and tasteless grandstanding" must mean that his 21 Grammies don't mean shit. I beg to differ.
I hate to break it to you, but over 75 percent of the attendees of your school are paying your bills so that they can hope to grow up and have one tenth of the cultural impact that Kanye West has had. How do you not understand that? Charging kids' tens of thousands of dollars for an education that provides no guaranteed job placement or income after is a form of "culture vulturey" that I could never condone nor understand. You are quite literally bankrupting children in the name of "hopes and dreams". In my opinion, a non for profit structure would be a much more genuine way to truly "give back" to your community, but who am I to judge? Get your money, Bob.
I am not writing this to defend the antics or personality of someone whom I have never met, but to make clear that one's antics / personality / lifestyle does not in any way dictate the quality of their art. Does John Lennon's homophobic and anti-Semitic past make him a bad songwriter? Does Kurt Cobain's struggle with drug abuse make Nirvana less impactful? Does Elton John being gay make him lesser of a pianist? Does Ali's rhetoric make him less of a boxer? Does Tiger woods sexual addiction make him an average golfer? Did Jimi Hendrix's drug problem mean he was a shit guitar player? I could go on but I'm hoping that you get my point by now.
I understand that this may be seen as opportunistic, but I am honestly just reacting to the situation in real time as it develops, as I feel a duty and responsibility to clear the black eye that you have brought upon the creatives of our city. We need to be encouraging to the artists and next generation of talent. We need to lead by example, and give credit where credit is due. If you, Mr. Ezrin, were from anywhere in the world other than Vancouver, I wouldn't have given your words any weight, or taken personal offence to them. This isn't about Kanye West; this is about Vancouver. It concerns me greatly that you are shaping the next generation of artists from our city, and letting them know that if they don't fit into the mold which you have set forth for what an artist should look like, that they are inadequate. That is purely incorrect, and you, sir, with all due respect are out of touch.


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Alayna is another young lady whom I have known since she was very young. She grew up in church with my kids and started going to school at NPHS a few years ago. She's a field commander for the Marching Quaker Band and is involved with a lot of others things with my kids. She's a beautiful soul who's grown into a beautiful young woman as well.
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The Tower is the fourth major expansion for the Carcassonne game. Tower segments are added to the game, as well as some new actions. Instead of placing a Meeple as usual on their turns, players can now either place a tower segment on a tile with a space for a tower, add a tower segment to a tower already standing, or place a Meeple on top of a tower (which "finishes" it).
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14th Annual North Park Playwrights Festival
My short comedy, Never Give Up, is one of 24 plays being presented at this year's 14th Annual North Park Playwrights Festival in San Diego, California. The production is being directed by Dave Fremland and stars Gunnar Ramstrum as Nigel Davenport and Sam Goldstein as Todd Sparks.
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Never Give Up is about playwright Nigel Davenport who has been entering the Short Cuts Playwriting Festival for years. He's never won, in spite of submitting hundreds of plays. When Nigel gets a call from Artistic Director Todd Sparks, he thinks his luck has finally changed, until he meets with Todd and Todd tells him that they'd like him to stop submitting to the Festival because he's a terrible playwright. In fact, three members of this year's reading committee resigned, two were treated for depression and one tried to commit suicide all because of Nigel's plays. But instead of giving up this only inspires Nigel to try harder and figure out how to write an award winning play that will win the festival.
The North Park Playwrights Festival isn't a contest. Instead out of the 260 submissions in this year's festival 24 directors chose the plays they wanted to direct.
Jeff Bushnell and Summer Golden started the North Park Playwright Festival and built the North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe with the intention of providing a small theatre in order to produce new plays.
"The festival provides a platform for brand new, short (ten minute), plays written by playwrights from around the world. Over the past twelve years more than 440 new plays have been produced. We encourage new directors and actors to become involved in theater through the festival as well. Through the North Park Playwright Festival over ninety playwrights, directors, and actors each year are able to showcase their talents."
Week 1
September 30th to October 2nd
- To Clever by Half by John F. Levin, San Francisco, CA
- Empress of Boca by Esta Fisher, Jackson Heights, NY
- Sometime by Jayme Kilburn, Ithaca, NY
- The Picture Window, by Dwayne Yancey, Fincastle, VA
- Character Assassination by Robert O'Connell, Coral Springs, FL
- The Confession by Jerry Levitin, Napa CA
Week 2
October 7th to 9th
- Waiting For the Witch by David Brendan Hopes, Asheville, NC
- Dangling Participles by Jeffrey Neuman, Denver, CO
- Mrs. Smasa's Brunch by Stanley Brown, Los Angelas, CA
- Where is Santa Claus? by Lewis Shilane, Joplin, MO
- Merry Maids by Connie Schindewolf, Bradenton, FL
- Never Give Up by James Hutchison, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Week 3
October 14th to 16th
- Cocktail Party by Thomas J. Misuraca, Tarzana, CA
- Ava Turns Fifty by Michael F. Bruck, New York, NY
- Sentimental Value by John Molina, Chula Vista, CA
- Charlie and Rose by Diane Haring, Huntington, NY
- Always by Stephen Cooper, Longboat Key, FL
- Don't You Think You Need a Sweater? by Lojo Simon, Laguna Beach, CA
Week 4
October 21st to 23rd
- The Final Round by Patrick Castaneda, San Diego, CA
- Nano Romance by George J. Bryjak, Bloomingdale, NY
- Midway by Colleen Shaddox, East Haddam, CT
- Ledges by Joseph Vitale, Denville, NJ
- The Horses In Central Park by Paul Hufker, Union City, NJ
- Audition by Richard Chin, St. Paul, MN
Writing Dialogue
Last year I read Seven Guitars by August Wilson. He's a fine writer and a good writer to read. One of the ways you learn about your craft is to simply read other writers.
If you're a playwright read plays. If you're a screenwriter read screenplays. If you're a novelist read novels. But of course that doesn't mean that a playwright shouldn't read novels or screenplays or that a novelist shouldn't read other forms of fiction. It's all story and it's all good and when you read work by other writers you get to experience different styles.
That's important because sometimes you'll get advice like – you should keep your dialogue short. Don't let your characters speak more than a few words because that's not how people talk. But that just doesn't ring true to me. Yes, you should cut out what isn't needed. But not everything needs to be short.
I mean – think of it this way – you can paint with water colours or you can paint with oil. Both are paint and both create a finished work but the feel of the work is different because of the materials used. And while you can use short sentences when you write dialogue that's just one style. There are plenty of writers who give their characters lots to say. George Bernard Shaw (Saint Joan, Pygmalion, and Major Barbara) comes to mind as an example from the past and Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, A Few Good Men, and The Newsroom) comes to mind as a contemporary example.
How you write dialogue is going to be influenced by your style and the needs of the story and the type of character in the story. And while stage dialogue needs to ring true to the ear – it is in no way – the way people talk. It is a representation of how people talk. After all, Shakespeare is performed all the time and no one talks like that – me thinketh.
So if your character has something to say – let them say it. If they can say it in five words fine. But if it takes a hundred words there's nothing wrong with that. So, long as what they say has truth and moves the story forward or reveals character.
Here's a beautiful example of a monologue from Seven Guitars by August Wilson where one of the characters, Canewell, sums up his feelings about love.
CANEWELL: I always did believe in love. I felt like if you don't believe in love you may as well not believe in nothing. Even love that ain't but halfway is still love. And that don't make it no less cause its only coming one way. If it was two ways it still be the same amount of love. Just like say I loved you and you didn't love me back. I can still say I'm all filled up with love for Vera. I go walking down the street people can see that. They don't know what to call it but they can see something going on. Maybe they see a man who like he satisfied with life and that make him walk more better. Make him walk like he got a million dollars in his pocket. If I loved you and this time you loved me back. I don't see where my love for you can get more bigger that it already was. Unless I walk like I got two million dollars. Sometimes people don't count it if you ain't loved back. But I count it all the same. Some women make their bed up so high don't nobody know how to get to it. I know you ain't like that. You know how to make your bed up high and turn you lamp down low. That's why Floyd don't want to lose you. I think you and Floyd ought to go ahead and see what you can make of it.
Act II Scene Seven – Seven Guitars by August Wilson
Opportunities for Playwrights
Play Lab at the Last Frontier Theatre Conference
- Deadline: October 20, 2016
- Location: Valdez, Alaska, USA
- Submission Fee: No Entry Fee Listed
- Type: 20 minutes to 2 hours
- Restrictions: The play should not have received a professional production. Readings and amateur productions are acceptable.
- Each playwright may submit a maximum of one script.
- No musicals.
- Award: Selected plays receive public readings, with both public and private feedback sessions led by theatre professionals. Authors must register for the Conference and be in attendance for their reading. This year's conference runs from June 11-17th.
- Note: One submission per author.
For complete submission details and festival information refer to the Play Lab 2017 Last Frontier Theatre Conference Web Site.
Theatre InspiraTO's 12th Annual Playwriting Contest
- Deadline: November 20, 2016
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Submission Fee: No Entry Fee
- Type: 10 Minute Play Festival
- Restrictions: This year's creative challenge: Grow Up. The theme "Grow Up"must be an integral part of the play. The story can be a comedy, a drama, a parody, absurd or anything in between but it must be written in English.
- No musicals.
- The contest is open to anyone without geographic or age restrictions. Submissions must be made online.
- Each playwright may submit a maximum of one script.
- Award: Production from June 1-10, 2017 at the 12 Annual InspiraTO Festival in Toronto. First prize $500.00 Canadian.
- Note: Between 18 to 24, ten minute plays will be selected and performed.
- The Cover page should have the title of the play, the playwright's name and the list of characters. The pages should be numbered. The format should be easy to read. We accept previously produced plays, but we don't accept plays that have been produced in previous InspiraTO Festivals.
For complete submission details and festival information refer to the Theatre InspiraTO's 12th Playwriting Contest Web site.
In the Moment Gallery: The Contrasts Photography Show
When you write a play you're trying to capture a moment of truth. You're trying to reveal something about what it means to be alive.
A photograph can do the same thing.
A photograph can capture a moment in time. But what it captures isn't reality it's a reflection of reality. All art reflects the world in some form. Photography, painting, music, writing, and dance are all forms of expression and each is a reflection of the world. The form and content of each kind of art is as varied and diverse as the artists who create them.
This weekend there's a photography show being put on by my friend Ann-Louise Good. It's a show of contrasts and she'll have a number of photos on display from the thousands she's shot over the years. The images are grouped according to theme. Here are just two of the photographs she'll have at the show and the story behind them:
Buoyancy: The shores of Dibba in Oman. Why is this photograph so "busy"? It is full of vehicles and boats and it appears to be low tide. It is evening prayer time at the mosque. The last prayers of the day just before the sun sets. I love the story this photo tells and the feelings it brings back from experiencing the true Muslim faith during my time in the Middle East. Peaceful.
Storm: St. Andrews Scotland is famous for golf, but it also boasts some of the most spectacular stormy skylines. Going to visit the hallowed links of St. Andrews made for some amazing photos of a stormy day rolling in across the ocean.
You can check out Ann-Louise Good's website to see some of the other images she has available for purchase: In the Moment Gallery.
The Contrasts Photography Show @ The Alberta College of Art and Design
- Friday September 30th, – 6:00 pm – 9:oo pm
- Saturday October 1st, – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday October 2nd, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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When I was seven years old, I had been going with my grandfather to the Downtown Riverside Metrolink station for a while. I decided to borrow my mom's digital camera one day when I was seven and photograph the Metrolink train that was about to leave. Next thing I know, I have a Metrolink conductor, A CONDUCTOR, telling me, a seven year old boy, I can't photograph the train. What did he think it was, a camera shaped gun? Not knowing any better, I put my camera away and watched the train depart for L.A. Union Station. When we walked back over the bridge, my grandfather sternly asked the security guard there what was the deal. From what I remember, the security guard was a pretty big @$$ about it. It wasn't until today I thought of checking the Riverside County Transportation Commission's website for a policy. Nothing. I checked every page on the website. Nothing related to Metrolink photography. I checked Metrolink's website. Same story, nothing. In fact, the only one that does have a policy is Amtrak, and they don't own the station, RCTC does. Last time I was there, 12/21/11, the 10 A.M. security guard gave me a whole bunch of homeland security crap, but let me stay after some persuasion. then another shift came in. They approached me, and I got my railfan's rights documents out. Surprisingly they said quote "We just want to let you guys know that you can stay here for as long as you like". That changed my whole view of the Riverside station. In fact, one of them who had a strong Jamaican accent seemed very impressed with my videoing, and the hobby itself. It is not too often I thank rent-a-cops, but that day when I left was the rare occasion I did.
Next up a story from Oceanside, CA back in June, 2012. I was there to catch a Metrolink train up to Riverside. A Surfliner and deadhead Coaster came in before my train left, however. For the approaching Surfliner, there was a baggage guy with a girl as a passenger, which I'm not sure is even allowed. As I was filming the Surfliner leaving, he said "No no no, you can not do that!" I thought he meant I was in his way, which I was, so I moved a bit closer to the track so he could get by. He told me I could not be on the platform without a ticket. I proceeded to tell him that I had a ticket for a train to Laguna Niguel that was coming soon. He gruffly went off and parked the cart on the other side of the platform with the girl. They stayed in there. When I caught the deadhead coaster coming in, I "accidentally" got him and the girl in the picture.


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Very strangely, an italian man called Francesco Mitrano came up with a new Monte carlo Polo Club association one year ago. After one year of existence, there are no affiliates or members in this association appart from the founding members.
Mr Mitrano is now communicating on a tournament which is supposed to be held in Beausoleil, on the Devens Stadium. But strangely enough, the city of Beausoleil recently confirmed that all contract with Monte Carlo Polo Club has been cancelled 2 month ago! see letter
full article here about contract cancellation of Mitrano's Monte Carlo polo club in Beausoleil
So one wonders how a tournament can be organized on a piece of land with no legal contract.
Mr Mitrano also explains he is running a « polo school » . But until today, he has not asked any legal authorizations for that, nor applied to any official procedure ! And pictures on location clearly show that there is nothing existing.
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Ignorance Is Actually Bliss
Seriously, it really is.
In my own situation, I'm cursed. EVERYTHING happening around me influences my mood and usually can (and does) tank my day completely. I get angry, then I get sad, then I spiral out, mope, and obsess. In that order.
These days the news is to blame.
The last time I've heard good or even actual news on the news was outside of my reasonable memory time-frame so why am I wasting my time scrolling through feeds for more police shootings, racism, politics and general crap?
You don't know either do you?
Yup, thought so. So I've decided to completely cut the news out of my life. No more following news sites on twitter, and as for the people who tend to post negative stories to their Facebook? Unfollows and unfriending galore. But it did take me a moment to not feel bad about cutting people out of my feed. Though at the end of the day, they most likely don't care anyway.
My boyfriend actually started me on this path.
"Why do you care about racially fueled news, politics, and all this negativity when all it does is make you angry?"
The answer had been that I felt ignorance was unseemly. As an educated young woman I felt it was only logical to at least stay up on current events. Being informed was always something seen as positive in people...but I'm not so sure my reasoning stands when current events do nothing more than piss me off. I don't feel informed anymore, just triggered.
My mental health is my own responsibility and choosing to keep diving into topics that make me angry and uncomfortable only to appear savvy and educated might be literally killing me. I'm almost positive that this is how people die from stress. Not being able to cut off and step back from what's stressing you is bad. *slaps hand* Bad!
I've taken the time to re-work every feed I lay my eyes on. I wanted to see things that inspire me and make me happy.
It's ok to be honest with yourself and remove yourself from negativity. The world will not stop turning just because you took an eye off the news.
And rest assured that if a meteor was hurtling towards earth, you'd know. That might be a bit more important than the latest lie told by our idiot president don't you think?


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On the day Queen Elizabeth II dies, her death will elicit a comprehensive plan that has been in place since the 1960s. What will happen when Her Majesty's reign comes to an end and how will Britain mourn the loss? Here is what we know so far.


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Portrait of Henry Barger
This painting, along with its mate (Portrait of Matilda Barger), was commissioned by the couple and painted by a local artist who was probably self-taught. The same couples' portraits were painted again, 30 years later, by the French painter, Alexandre Cabanel.
Title: Portrait of Henry Barger
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dates: c. 1830
Dimensions: 43 in. x 35 in.
Culture: American
Accession Number: A1941.3162.1
Credit: Gift of Edna H. Barger
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Opera diva Renée Fleming makes her Broadway debut playing opera diva Raquel De Angelis in Joe DiPietro's underwhelming, over-the-top romantic farce Living on Love. Based on Garson Kanin's last play, Peccadillo, Living on Love is set in 1957 in the elegant Manhattan living room of the Diva and her husband, Vito De Angelis (Douglas Sills), a conductor who insists on being called the Maestro. The Diva is a fading star jealous of Maria Callas's success, while the Maestro never wants to hear anyone mention the name of his archrival, Leonard Bernstein. Robert Samson (Jerry O'Connell) is the latest in a succession of ghost writers — which the Italian Maestro calls "spooky helpers" in his broken English — attempting to work with De Angelis on his memoirs. One afternoon Iris Peabody (Anna Chlumsky) shows up, a mousey editor who is there to either make sure the manuscript is finished or take back the large advance of $50,000 — which the Diva has already spent. Desperate for the money, and suspicious of each other's motives, soon the Diva is writing her own autobiography with Robert, a huge fan of hers, while Iris is doing the same with the Maestro, who, naturally, loves the ladies. Plenty of high jinks ensue, but you won't be calling out "Bravo! Brava!"
Living on Love is a tepid tale of music and jealousy, with stale jokes and clichéd situations that the audience can see coming from as far as La Scala. Sills (The Scarlet Pimpernel, Little Shop of Horrors) is excellent as the wild, unpredictable Lothario, chewing up and spitting out Derek McLane's lovely scenery with a furious panache. Unfortunately, Met Opera star Fleming, O'Connell (Seminar, Stand by Me), and Chlumsky (You Can't Take It with You, Unconditional) can't keep up with him, their characters flat and obvious. Blake Hammond and Scott Robertson provide some comic relief — yes, you know you have a problem when a comedy needs comic relief — as the family servants, cleaning up and making minor set changes with aplomb, but their shtick, which also includes singing, grows repetitive fast and, as the latter repeats over and over, "There's nothing you can do about it." Tony winner DiPietro (Memphis, Nice Work If You Can Get It) doesn't give director Kathleen Marshall (Nice Work, Wonderful Town) much of a chance with the musty material. The only saving grace is Sills's performance, but it's not enough to salvage the proceedings. Fleming displays occasional flare in her Broadway debut, but her snippets of songs are more of a tease than a treat. You'll be looking for the fat lady to sing long before the silly finale.
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GEORGE, Wash. — Washington's premiere music festival will double down next year with twice as many weekends and twice as many acts.
Sasquatch! 2014 will take place over two weekends with totally separate lineups of musical acts and comedians, officials with the music festival announced Thursday.
The music festival will continue to take place over Memorial Day weekend from May 23-25. But new this year, Sasquatch! will feature a second weekend over the 4th of July, complete with a different lineup of bands.
Both events will be held at The Gorge.
According to a release, organizers decided to expand the festival after Sasquatch! 2013 sold out in a record 90 minutes.
Adam Zacks founded Sasquatch! in 2002.


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Classroom Rules
Classroom Rules
will follow three types of rules in my classroom.
School Rules
I require students to follow all school rules while in my classroom. They need to follow school rules in all classrooms and locations while they are on school grounds.
Mrs. Bulman's Rule
I maintain one rule for my classes; do not waste time. It is important that students use their, and my, time wisely.
Classroom Specific
Office Referrals
There are two classroom offenses that will earn students automatic referrals to the office. There is zero negotiation in these situations.
1. Students will be sent to the office for downloading any program to their computer. There will be assignments where I request students to download an image, text, or music file. They are not allowed to download any material without direct instruction and permission. I will never ask students to download a program to their computer.
2. Students will be sent to the office for putting any type of art material on another student. This includes marker, paint, clay, and any other medium we will be working with.


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It's been seven years this week since I arrived in the cool Korea. I never thought I'd still be here, and there is no way that I planned on staying here this long. The coworkers younger than me say things like "How could you live here so long?" or "How can you work here for so long?". There's a certain respect that comes with longevity and as a foreigner that is the only currency you have regardless of your skills. You can almost think of it like a term deposit at the bank: the longer you stay the more your employer will trust you. Trust is the interest your time invested in your employer earns in our analogy. It's only then that your skills are actually valued for what they are.
Of course, the younger me did not know this and he thought that he could change his world overnight. The now me still thinks he can change his world, but in a more subtle and slower way.
My answer to my coworkers is that I'm working in my field at the top company in their field, so my unplanned career path is working out.
Today is the first day of three that the shipyard is closed. It's eerily quiet in my neighbourhood as well because the offshore division is closed today too (they usually operate on their own schedule). Since it's been four-and-a-half years since I moved to Ulsan I went for a walk with my trusty Canon something-something DSLR.
This is the street about 10 minutes walk from my apartment. You've got your bars ahead and on the left, a few Korean restaurants and those 1/2/3 room studio apartments. The streets in this area are much wider than in a similar area in Seoul. Naturally this means that everyone if they can, and all the foreign contractors drive SUVs. It's a safety thing.
On the main street is this gem of a bar. It's 'Korean Only' but not really. There are a few of these in my neighbourhood, but that might be to offset all the 'Western' bars. Western bars are where men go to drink with women that work there. They typically have a bar (duh, right?) and some tables or booths. Korean style bars don't usually have a bar, the idea being that Korean men don't usually go drinking alone. It could also have that sign to describe the staff since most of the other bars on this street employ migrant workers from the Philippines or Uzbekistan, as well as Koreans. Perhaps there are some things we are not meant to know.
A few blocks up the street we have Pizza Palms. This was my first meal in Ulsan. He makes a decent pizza. The only one he makes with corn is the Vegetarian Pizza. He also has a Lobsty Pizza where he puts a lobster tail on the pizza (never tried it and have no interest to). The pasta bake is not too bad, either. The bar above does a decent pub steak night on Fridays. The also have a real dartboard, not one of those electronic ones that plague most bars in these parts.
Eventually I got to the beach. Ilsan Beach looked much different when I first moved here. There wasn't really much sand there back then, just lots of rocks. Not that this stopped people going there after work and having a few drinks by the water before going to Hiru (pronounced ha-i-ru) for some smoked BBQ duck. For some reason, this duck restaurant is the go-to place for Korean managers to take their foreign counterparts.
I stopped for lunch at Golden Eagles. Actually, I stopped for an IPA since this is one of the few places in this area that has IPAs, and it had been a while since I'd had a burger so I decided to try out the Hanwoo Burger.
It was very similar to what my mum makes whenever I'm home (my parents ran a milk bar in the 70s so they know the burger). Mum usually uses an egg ring so the egg doesn't end up like it did here. Still, tastes the same. The only differences were the bread (not toasted, fell apart) and the pickles. I'm not a fan of pickles like those usually on fast food burgers. If you want something sweet on a burger, add beetroot. These ones were not sweet, and were cut lengthwise so maybe they were homemade. The bacon tasted like real bacon, not that Lotte ersatz bacon. Best thing about the burger was that it didn't have that rubber meat taste most pub burgers around here have.
Not bad at 9000 won.


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Mentors are a great resource for new dancers! Each of them has been on the team for at least a semester and is dedicated to helping you grow your dancing. You will see all of these mentors at practices, hard at work. Some of the mentors will also be teaching your introductory lessons. Feel free to approach mentors at practice and ask questions.
Below is some information on who our mentors are, and how to contact them for additional help.
Sam Loescher
Sam's information will be coming soon!
Deshauna Hammond
Hey everyone! My name is Deshauna and I'll be the community outreach chair this year. I started with the team 3 years ago and dance gold in all 4 styles. I fell in love with dance from the first day and love spreading that joy to others through the many leadership and mentorship positions I've held on the team, as well as with friendship. If anyone has any questions about anything, feel free to reach out to me, I'll be glad to help!
Monica Ly
Hello! I'm Monica, a junior mentor for the team. I'm currently a grad student at UConn in psychology. I started dancing ballroom in 2011, and now compete in Open Smooth and Standard. In the past, I've competed Open Latin too. I like to think about dance in terms of body mechanics and alignment, so I cross-train in ballet, jazz, and modern. I also compete avidly in West Coast Swing. Don't hesitate to ask me about a step or a movement, or anything! I'm happy to help and be a part of the team.
Contact Monica (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Heidi Levin
Heidi's information will be coming soon!
Junior Mentors
Amanda Blazka
Amanda is a senior from Pennsylvania majoring in Human Development & Family Studies and double-minoring in Sociology and Film Studies. She is extremely thankful to have found her place at UConn within the Ballroom Dance Team and views competition days as the best days of the school year! She has competed since freshman year and her favorite styles are Smooth and Latin. In her spare time, you can find her obsessing over classic film, crafting, playing the Clarinet and eating an obscene amount of junk food. Although she may be an intimidating 5' 9," she is extremely approachable and is willing to meet and help anyone on the team. She is super excited to return as Secretary for this year!
Edward McManus
Edward's Bio will be coming soon!
Rebecca Chalmers
Hey there everyone! My name is Rebecca Chalmers and I am the Team Captain for UConn Ballroom.
I am currently a Junior studying Technical Theater and Design with a focus in Costume Construction. I joined Ballroom as a freshman and I am currently dancing in the silver level. I can honestly tell you that it didn't take me very long to find a place here in this ballroom family and I love every minute of being here with everyone.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me or any one of my fellow officers! Thanks and have a great day!
Francesca Fonzetti
Francesca's bio will be coming soon!


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There is a ton of buzz around Facebook and other social media out there. There is a lot of debate of what a "follower" or a "fan" is worth to a business.
This simple fact remains: it is always better to communicate with your customers on their terms.
So, before you can communicate with your customers, you've got to get them to opt-in, follow, friend, fan, etc your pages. The single best way to do that is to run an effective giveaway. Ask yourself, "What value does my Facebook page add to a fan?" Chances are, if you can't come up with a few good things, you don't add any value. At the very least, you could give some stuff away to those that are listening. Hit the "read more" for my list of "how to run a Facebook contest."
I recently ran a contest for a new Guitar brand that took the Teton Guitar's FB page from 93 fans to 926 fans in less than a month. This page is still growing, but it is full of people talking about the guitars, posting pictures of the guitars they just purchased, recommending different models to each other and being very excited about our endorsees. I'll talk about a few of the things I do below.
Here's a small list of things that every contest, sweepstakes, and giveaway should do:
- A prize your demographic cares about: Teton Guitars wanted guitar players. We gave away guitars... and couple of tuners and some shirts and stuff. Think about things your clients want, not what you want. When in doubt, giveaway an iPad. Don't cheap out either. Very few people are going to give your their email address or fan your page for the chance to win a prize that they could purchase for $10. You want to pick something that people want, but might not buy for themselves. Think big ticket dream items (read TVs, the latest gadgets, hopefully your best product...)
- A clear explanation of the rules: You want these rules to be extremely simple. If you have to call your lawyer, your contest is too complicated. The Teton Guitar contest was very simple: we're randomly selecting a winner from our email list.
- Relevant status updates about the contest: It should be the MAIN thing that you are talking about during that time. You should sell the prize. If you're offering a product or service, explain one, maybe two, benefits of the prize in an update. We posted youtube videos of Artists playing our guitars and mentioned that people could win one. We asked questions like that talked about the quality and mentioned that they could win one. A client of mine gave away tickets to SoCal recently and I suggested that they tell people about the weather, surfing, scuba diving, Disney Land, etc in their status updates. After they started
- Avoid too many or too few status updates: You should, under no circumstances, post about it so frequently that you tick people off. Make sure that you're posting enough that people know about the contest. Two posts a week might be the max. Once a week (on a different day and time of day each week) is a pretty good amount.
- A specific time that the winner will be announced: This one is simple. People want to know if they won. Manage the expectations here. If you say that you'll announce on the 15th, and you announce on the 15th at 4:45pm... you'll probably have some frustrated people waiting by their computers to see if they won a new laptop or not. It would be better to tell them what time of day to expect the announcement.
- A reason to share: This one is extremely important. Under Facebook's policies, you cannot require people to share something, like something or whatnot to enter the contest... its kind of a no purchase necessary thing. You can give them a reason to CHOOSE to share. The way I did it was by giving away TWO guitars. One for the winner, and one for the winner's friend. We then explained the benefit of having your friends enter.
Tuesday is the final day to enter to win Free Guitars. If I were you, I'd get as many of my friends and family to enter as possible, then make them swear that they'll give me the second guitar if they win.
5 more days until we announce the winners of our Teton Guitar Giveaway! Make sure to enter. Make sure your mom enters.
So excited to give some guitars away! Make sure to tell everyone you know (if they win, I'm sure they'll choose you for the second guitar)
- A real chance to win: In a few of the status updates, I gave people odds. This is especially beneficial to smaller companies because the odds are a lot better. This is one of the few times that having a small customer base is a benefit. For example, if there are two contests running, both giving away the same prize and one FB page has a million fans and one has a thousand... which contest are you going to be more excited about? Here's some examples of some status updates we did for Teton Guitars:
Tomorrow is the last day for your chance to win FREE guitars! Most FB sweepstakes odds are millions to one against you... If you enter ours, you have better than a 1 in 1,000 chance of winning. If you and a friend enter, your chances are better than 1 in 500. Do you have three friends?... (because that's 1 in 250 ...) this is all based on the number of fans we have at the time of this post. Do you think you could get 3-5 other people to enter? You'd significantly raise your chances of winning a guitar. Check out the details at the link below.
- FAN GATE: This is a process by which the contest is visible only to the fans of your page. You then tell people to fan your page to see the contest.
- Celebrate the Winner: Post pictures, get a response from the winner and spread it around. Happy excited people associated with you can only help.
This is not an exhaustive list. It doesn't cover how to promote your contest, which I'll cover on a later date. Let me know what you think in the comments.


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Vintner Joe Wright makes alluring wine for spirited adventurers.
Carefully sourcing the very best grapes in the Willamette Valley, I lean on my decades of winemaking expertise to craft wines that pair perfectly with the rugged road, the remote trail and a weekend spent with friends.
I am an avid mountain biker with trails directly out my backdoor. Trained as a hydro engineer, I always knew I'd wind up working outdoors in some capacity; fortunately for me, I found grapes.
I've been a veteran of the Oregon wine industry since the 1990's and I've been the winemaker at Left Coast Cellars for several years. I leave that practice of tilling and tending to the farming experts, which frees me up to focus on the fine art of making wine with beautiful grapes. I have tight ties in the Willamette Valley wine industry (an incredible community!) and I love collaborating with vineyards and winemakers across the region.
I work closely with vineyards and spend time in the field, studying and observing the grapes at all stages. Together, the growers and I talk wine, soil and grapes at back yard BBQs and summer celebrations as we share glasses of wine and beautiful food. Oregon's tightly knit wine community makes our wines the unique creations that they are.
Pack your gear, grab your buddies and hit the trail. But don't forget a bottle or three of wine – the perfect compliment to any awesome adventure. A spirit of adventure, drawn from my love of the outdoors, is infused in everything I do.
You'll taste it in my wine!
See our Store page for more information.
Also look for me at events throughout the year – but I'm not talking about traditional wine tasting events (though I enjoy those, too!). I will be with you on the trail at Mt. Bike Oregon, watching bike movies at the Filmed by Bike film festival and sinking into the trees at the wildly intimate Keg & Cask festival every August in Oakridge, Oregon.


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Entering his third year as leader of the Tiger football program, Jim Haugen and his staff tried to improve the play of the team.
South opened the season against Washburn. The Millers pushed the Tigers around, giving South their first loss 20-0.
Against Central, the Tigers learned why Central eventually won the conference championship. The Pioneers completely dominated the game and won 32-0.
Edison took on the Tigers in an exciting game. South came back and won 12-6.
South faced Marshall for the Tigers' Homecoming. Marshall took a 13-0 lead much to the chagrin of the fans. South then mounted a comeback, scoring one touchdown. Later in the game, South tied the score. South tried to make another score but time ran out and the Tigers had to settle for a 13-13 tie.
South played a non-conference game against Superior Central. The Tigers were completely overpowered by the team from Wisconsin. The Tigers lost 40-0.
Against Roosevelt, not only did the Tigers have to beat the Teddies, but it seemed as if they also had to beat the referees. The officials credited South with nine yard on two five-yard penalties. However, the penalties did not cost South the game. Roosevelt won 25-7.
South travelled to West for the West Homecoming game. The Tigers played spoilers, amassing their best offense of the season. Dave Bergerson gained 157 yard on the ground, including a 71 yard run. South won 28-14.
South took on Southwest. Southwest scored early and took a 7-0 lead. That score held until the fourth quarter. South's defense held Southwest to only five yard rushing in the second half. The Tigers pushed over the goal line in the last quarter and tied the score at seven, where the score ended.
Henry's line proved to be too much for the Tigers in the last game of the season. The Patriots won 20-6.
South finished the season with a 2-4-2 conference record and a 2-5-2 overall record. Compared to last season, South moved up in the standings to seventh place.
The assistant coaches were Dave Dillon, Bill McMoore, Mr. Neuson, and Maurice Webert.
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This is going to be one lovely throw pillow! I did the embroidery at work, and I have the pieces cut to start the quilting it, but I'm quilting the Colt's Quilt tonight so it will have to wait until tomorrow. The more I work on an Embroidery machine, the more I want one! I so desperately want one! Someone buy me a Viking Designer Ruby Deluxe! I'll be your best friend forever!
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The Pros of Artificially Made Lawns
There's no denying that the growth of various sports around the world has made artificial turfs famous. Soccer fields are for instance being created with artificial grass. However, artificial surfaces are in addition being utilized more to landscape lost of residences. In short; many individuals are ditching natural grass in favor of man-made grass due to a number of factors. The pros of utilizing man-made lawns are shown in the remainder of this article.
Does not require water
Artificial turfs remain green for a long time without any water or maintenance. You'll not need to do any mowing every week. You just set up the lawn, and you are ready to go. To cut the story short, man-made grass require very little maintenance. Instead of maintaining natural grass every week, you can use that time to do other activities that make you happy.
Artificial grass is green throughout the year
The process of cultivating and taking care of natural grass so that it retains its green color is not that simple. Even if you are dedicated to the exercise, it's still difficult and needs a lot investment in terms of cash. For instance, grass usually becomes dormant and turns brown during winter months. Additionally, taking care of grass in regions with dry conditions can be tough. On the flip side, a synthetic turf will always be green the entire year.
Man-made lawns do not pollute the environment
Taking care of man-made lawn does not have lots of demands. Hence such kind of turf can be considered good for the environment. A person does not need to use lawn mowers that use electricity or fuel. In short, such grass saves energy and no harmful gasses are emitted into the atmosphere.
Turfs made synthetically are cheaper in the long run
Because you have to do various things in order to keep natural grass green means that it's quite costly in terms of maintenance. For example; one has to cut grass on weekly basis, put fertilizer and water the surface frequently. All the mentioned activities cost money and time. Individuals can maintain natural grass turf if they have endless reserves of cash. However, all the above activities are not needed if you are using artificial grass. In a nutshell, you can save a lot of money and time once you install an artificial turn in your home.
To conclude the benefits of man-made lawns are plenty. As result, lots of people are switching from natural grass to man made grass, especially in regions where the conditions are dry. Consider putting up an artificial turf in your home if you wish to conserve the environments, save cash and water. cut the hassle of caring for natural grass by installing an artificial lawn.
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Home Elements Glass Chess Set - Clear and Frosted Pieces
As of 2019-08-19 12:30:31 EDT (more info)
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Beautifully designed! Made of glass. Great office gift! Beautiful decor for any home or business. Great gift for that chest player in your life!


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Michelle Petix, Executive Director: Michelle was a founding Board member of PRC from 1995-2000. Prior to coming back to PRC in 2012, she was the Juvenile Diversion Coordinator for the Routt County District Attorney's Office and also held leadership positions with the City of Steamboat Springs' Teen Programs and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. Her current job responsibilities include developing strong agency capacity, developing and maintaining effective community partnerships, planning for sustainable resource development, and ensuring quality programming and effective program evaluation. Michelle earned a BA in Psychology at Westfield State College. Her experience working with youth is varied and spans over 20 years. Michelle has been employed with Partners since 2012.
Cait Bambenek, School Based Mentoring Programs Manager: Cait oversees all programmatic aspects of the School Based Mentoring Programs including the recruiting, hiring, training, and ongoing support and professional development of School Based Mentors. Cait moved to Steamboat Springs from Phoenix, Arizona, where she served children and families in a variety of agency settings, most recently as the Social Emotional Learning Specialist at a Middle School in Glendale, Arizona. Cait received her Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Montana-Missoula and completed her Master's in Social Work, with a focus on School Social Work, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015. Cait is bilingual in Spanish/English. Cait has been employed with Partners since 2018.
Julia Luciano, Community Based Mentoring Program Manager: Julia oversees all aspects of the Community Based Mentoring Program, including Junior Partner referral and intake procedures and Senior Partner screening and training. She also creates and supports our partnerships and coordinates activities for waiting Junior Partners and partnerships as well as ongoing training for Senior Partners. Julia has a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. Julia has worked with children and families since 2000 teaching swimming in Steamboat, mentoring at the Boys and Girls Club in Fort Collins, and assisting with a youth literacy program in India. Since graduating in 2014, she facilitated sexual violence prevention education programming to youth and schools in Fort Collins. Julia has been employed with Partners since 2017.
Alejandra Segovia, Community Based Mentoring Spanish Speaking Case Manager: Alejandra is responsible for creating and supporting partnerships between adult volunteers and youth, with an emphasis on serving our Hispanic youth and families. She also assists with partnership activities and trainings and oversees our Nexus program. Alejandra is from Colombia. She attended Politecnico Gran Colombiano in Bogota, Colombia where she earned a BS in Business Administration in 2005. Her experience ranges from sales and banking to education and case management. She moved to Steamboat in 2008 and in addition to her position at PRC she is also a Spanish Interpreter/Translator for Integrated Community. Alejandra has been employed with Partners since 2017.
Maura Walsh, Communications and Operations Manager: Maura's primary focus is on increasing the visibility and awareness of Partners in Routt County. She is responsible for recruiting new volunteers, managing PRC's online presence, assisting with fundraising and special events, providing essential administrative support, and serving as a representative of PRC throughout the community. Maura has extensive experience in "connecting people to community" on both the local and global canvas, ranging from her background in international food security and study abroad programming to, most recently, her work delivering library programs to Steamboat's youth ages zero to five. Maura received her BA in Psychology from Lewis & Clark College in 2008. Maura has been employed with Partners since September 2018.
Karin E. Koop, LLC: Karin is the Bookkeeper for Partners. She handles all accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and grant reimbursements. Karin has been an independent bookkeeper since 2006 and has several clients in Steamboat Springs. Karin gained her BS in Business from the University of Southern New Hampshire.