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Forix Mobile
We create enterprise level mobile applications that build business.
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We build mobile and web apps.
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Pixel Lab
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Moby is a research & development firm that designs digital + physical products that are useful, easy to understand, and that help our clients and partners solve tough challenges in creative ways.
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Montana Banana Web Development
Founded in 1996 in Seattle, Washington, Montana Banana is a full service website and Internet development company. Beginning with comprehensive needs analysis, through design and implementation; Montana Banana has the experience and skill to make Internet strategies successful.
UpTop is a UX design and app development company. We engineer web and mobile applications, eCommerce websites, big data visualization tools and more to help our clients effectively communicate and interact with their customers, employees and partners.
Fishermen Labs
Fishermen Labs is a digital product development studio.
Ratio is a leading multi-screen agency that partners with global brands to create seamless experiences across all platforms. We deliver multi-screen apps that provide consistent and optimized user experiences across the web, mobile, tablet, Connected TV. Our RatioTV product allows media brands to launch differentiated apps quickly on all connected platforms.
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8/9 of an iceberg is hidden below the surface. A metaphor for the things that we're interested in. The new and emerging, the hidden and non-obvious. We're passionate, creative technologists who collaborate with Fortune 500 brands and their agencies to create truly innovative digital campaigns and marketing platforms. We specialize in high end, custom websites and applications.
Jackson Fish Market
Jackson Fish Market, founded by ex-Microsoft employees, creates "handcrafted software experiences", or fairly small products with an emphasis on visual style and usability.
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Queen's Park councillor gears up for eighth marathon
PUBLISHED: 18:32 14 March 2017 | UPDATED: 18:32 14 March 2017
A very sporty Queen's Park councillor is lacing up his boots once again as he prepares to run his eighth marathon - though this time with a broken arm.
Cllr James Denselow, a middle-eastern analyst, will be running the Brighton Marathon next month to support Save the Children's Syrian emergency response.
He started working for the charity in October seeing first hand their response to the Syrian conflict.
He said: "I'm excited about taking on a new Marathon down in Brighton this year and to be raising money for Save the Children's work in Syria.
"I was shocked to read their latest research which showed that three million children in the country have known nothing but war in their short lifetime.
"This year's run will be especially difficult as I managed to break my arm in February playing football but I'm determined to complete the 26.2 miles!"
Among Cllr Denselow's charity runs are two marathons for the Mayhew Animal Centre in Trenmar Gardens, Kensal Green, first in Bournemouth in 2013 then again in the New Forest in 2016.
The charity is one of the busiest animal welfare organisations in the capital which helps thousands of cats, dogs and other animals escape cruelty and abandonment.
In 2015 he ran the Bethelem Marathon in March followed by the London Marathon a month later in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians.
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Welcome TAR MembersExclusive Benefits from FloorPlanOnline
Create free "Lite" tours or energize your marketing throughout the whole ownership lifecycle with HomeDiary PRO, that includes free access to our 3D FloorPlan tool and sponsorship on all your clients' HomeDiary accounts!
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Free Lite Tours as a Member Benefit!
As a TAR Member you get FREE, unlimited virtual tours:
- Webpage or Full Screen Tour Theme
- Feature up to 25 photos in Gallery & Video
- Editable video with transitions, text and music options
Youtube and Mobile Video(PRO subscription only)
- 2 Property Flyer options with xpressdocs printing
- Details Page, Maps, Contact Form
- Works on iPhone, iPad and Android devices
- Includes sharing to Realtor.com, the MLS, Facebook & more
- Includes the Craigslist Ad poster with Call2Action photo
FloorPlan Content & Tools(PRO subscription only)
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- Email support during business hours
Get even more with our HomeDiary PRO Subscription Plan!
HomeDiary PRO. Tools for the homeownership lifecycle.
- Enhance your Listings with FREE 2D & 3D FloorPlan Drawing (or $30 clean-ups/conversions), lead capture, YouTube/Mobile Video, editable flyers, enhanced mobile and new single property website options coming soon.
- Enhance your Client Relationships by proving a sponsored HomeDiary to all of your clients and be remembered over time. Its a great documentation tool for insurance and it includes tools to get people coming back, including our 3D SpacePlanner – its like HGTV for any home.
Unlimited Listings. Unlimited Sponsorships. Go PRO. Compare Options.
View our video on how HomeDiary PRO can help your business!
Want it done for you?
We have partnered with Twist Tours in Austin and San Antonio to provide onsite services that include HDR photography, Matterport, floor plans, aerial images, video and more. To get an overview of the services and pricing offered, check out TwistTours.com. Our platform, their service. It's a great combination! We also have floor plan services in other parts of Texas.
Mobile Optimized Tours
It Rocks on the iPad!
Hold your iPad in landscape view, and the content tabs are on top and the content layout is optimized for that view. Rotate it, and the tabs shift to the side and content shifts for portrait view. The Interactive FloorPlan also works perfectly, unlike other solutions! It is the most advanced tour viewer for the iPad. Period. Plus…No special links to remember – it just works .
Our virtual tour marketing system includes some amazing tools as part of the free Lite Plan, but check out our paid features (designated with the icon BEFORE the feature), including FloorPlans, the #2 content item requested by buyers!
Photo Gallery & Video
Webpage or HD Full Screen tour with automated video included! Paid accounts will have access to our future single property website theme, coming int he Fall of 2017!
YouTube Videos
Enhance videos with clips & agent bookends. Exact copy is automatically uploaded to YouTube, with customizable intro and exit slides.
Interactive FloorPlans
Click hotspots for photos. Works perfectly on mobile. Embeddable code (and WordPress plugin) for agent's site and more!
3D FloorPlan & Designer
Draw floor plans for FREE! Plus use our drag & drop furniture tool to let buyers plan their spaces and view in cool 3D. Add colored floor plans and 3D photo snapshots for enhanced marketing!
Customizable Brochures
2 Template options for Lite users. Upgraded accounts have 15+ templates, with floor plans built-in (if applicable) to use for offline and online marketing. See Sample.
Mobile Friendly
View on smartphones & tablets via same tour link. QR code included. Add mobile video & Interactive FloorPlans.
Tour Syndication
Link to MLS & tour distributed via IDX/Listhub for free. Free Realtor.com and YouTube, plus quickly post Facebook or other social media. Craiglist Poster & Call2Action Photo.
Tour Reporting
Visits, Visitors, Referring sites and more. Email tour reports on a scheduled basis.
Our exclusive Brandkeepr technology converts unbranded to branded for maximum Lead opportunities. Easily adjust sites for maximum exposure!
Lead Capture
Event-based Lead Capture turns floor plans into lead machines! Our unique Call2Action Photo gets more clicks from more places too!
Social Media Tools
Facebook and other quick posting to social networks, and HomeDiary.com sponsorship via branded tour, our new Home Management platform that extends the life of your great listing content!
Featured Listing Page
View all listings on single page with agent branding, or embeddable on agent websites.
Do More with PRO Subscription
Paid accounts also have embeddable code & a WordPress plugin that allows for easy tour embedding, just like the button on the right – click it to try it! This keeps users on your site and increases your SEO benefits! You can also upload listing documents, embed custom videos or other tours, and add links to local sites to really customize your tour.
Tour Samples
Three great, customizable themes that showcase the listing content and agent branding
(click an image for a sample)
Tour Customization
Agent branding, unlimited colors, customizable content display, property documents and embeddable custom videos or code (like from YouTube, Vimeo or even Matterport). And of course, your url, photo, logo and link back to your website.
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Use our FREE Lite tours for a basic tour, or get robust functionality, including 3D FloorPlans, with a paid plan option! There is no set up fee or software to download. Extra fees for upgrades may apply.
Lite PlanFREE Photo & Video Tour
- Web page Tour Theme
- Feature 25 Photos in Gallery & Video
- Unlimited color combinations
- Tour Reporting
- xpressdocs integration
- Facebook & Social posting
- Craigslist ad poster
- Brandkeepr
- Contact Form
- Email tour
- Automated linking to Realtor.com
- Add FloorPlans (PRO only)
- Video Clips & Bookend videos (PRO only)
- Video on YouTube & mobile (PRO only)
- Advanced Lead Capture (PRO only)
- Customizable Flyers (PRO only)
- Unlimited Photos (PRO only)
- HomeDiary Claim Home
- HomeDiary Sponsorship (PRO only)
PRO Annual Plan2 months Free!
- +50% off our regular price!
- Lite Plan Features Plus…
- Defaults to HD Full Screen Tour viewer
- Add real real clips & Agent Bookend Videos
- YouTube video with customizable intro/exit slides
- Video on Mobile Tour
- Embed custom videos or Matterport
- Upload FloorPlan images & add hotspots
- Upload listing documents
- Draw 2D/3D FloorPlans for FREE!
- 2D & 3D SpaceDesigner
- 3D Plan Snapshots
- Event-based Lead Capture on FloorPlan
- Customizable Flyers with integrated FloorPlans
- Printable FloorPlan PDF
- Embeddable Tour & FloorPlan Widget
- Sketch clean-up – $30 (flat rate up to 5,000 sq ft)
- Onsite FloorPlan Creation – Starts at $139 (up to 1000 sq ft)
- HomeDiary Claim Home
- HomeDiary Sponsorship for all clients
PRO Monthly Planlow monthly fee with no commitment
- +37% off regular price!
- Lite Plan Features Plus…
- Add Full Screen HD Tour
- Add real real clips & Agent Bookend Videos
- Youtube uploading with customizable intro/exit slides
- Video on Mobile Tour
- Embed custom videos or other tours
- Upload FloorPlan images & add hotspots
- Upload listing documents
- Draw 2D/3D FloorPlans for FREE!
- 2D & 3D SpacePlanner
- 3D Plan Snapshots
- Event-based Lead Capture on FloorPlan
- Customizable Flyers with integrated FloorPlans
- Printable FloorPlan PDF
- Embeddable Tour & FloorPlan Widget
- Sketch clean-up – $30 (flat rate up to 5,000 sq ft)
- Onsite FloorPlan Creation – Starts at $139 (up to 1000 sq ft)
- HomeDiary.com Claim Home
- HomeDiary Sponsorship for all clients
Full Service Available too!
If you live in the Austin and San Antonio markets, we have you covered with full service! We have partnered with Twist Tours to provide onsite services that include HDR photography, Matterport, floor plans, aerial images, video and more. To get an overview of the services and pricing offered, check out TwistTours.com.
Brokerage or Company Discounts
Do you have multiple agents you want to sign up for our paid subscription plan? We offer volume discounts! The more agents that sign up, the cheaper it is for all of you! Please Contact Sales at 866-810-3816, option 2 to inquire about our subscription plan for Brokerages & Companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our FAQs. Have more questions? Send us an email using the form below, or call us at 866-810-3816, option 2 for Sales
Have a Question?
Please use this form to send us a question.
What is HomeDiary?
HomeDiary.com is a homeowner management platform created by the people behind FloorPlanOnline.com. HomeDiary allows the great content created to sell the home to be taken over by the buyer via the Claim Home button, and used as a tool before and as the new buyers live in their home! HomeDiary also comes with other free tools built in, including Timeline (allows users to document home related activities – the Who Did What, Where, When and for How Much), Inventory (allows owners to create a digital record of their spaces for insurance purposes), Ideas (kind of like a private Pinterest where photos and links can be saved to spaces), 3D Spaces (leverages our 3D floor plan tool to allow any home to have an HGTV-like 3D floor plan tool, and Reminders (keep track and on schedule with those home related tasks). We are also working on an iOS app to leverage some of the cool technology Apple has created with their ARKit developer tools and simplify the home documentation process.
The HomeDiary Overview Video
No other virtual tour system has this functionality, not to mention the floor plan oriented tools that go along with it. As an agent with a HomeDiary PRO account, you will get branded and unbranded virtual tours for all of your listings, and you also get FREE sponsorship placement on the buyer's HomeDiary as a courtesy for you providing the floor plan, if they claim the home via the branded tour. Plus, you can invite your client base for free and get sponsorship on all of their HomeDiaries, so now you will be seen each time someone uses HomeDiary to manage their home. If you have 5,000 people in your database, invite them! It is all included in the subscription fee.
HomeDiary is a great way to keep in touch with your sphere of influence in a relevant home-related site. Plus, it can give you a reason to reach out to your clients on best practices of how people should be managing their home, like documenting what is in their home for insurance purposes! According to our research, around 75% of homeowners have NO system to document what is in their home. The other 25% typically took photos and either keep them on their phone or in a safe. Well if disaster strikes and your clients lose everything (think of all the fires, tornados and hurricanes recently), how are they going to build a list of what was in their house if everything is gone? Help your clients help themselves and give them the gift of HomeDiary. It doesn't cost you anything more beyond the subscription fee, and it is always free to them, even if you cancel!
Check it out at www.homediary.com
What are the costs?
There are no costs to use the Lite Tour. That is completely free, however, the Lite Tour does have a limited feature set. See our Features for what is included in the various plans. If you become a subscriber, there is either the annual or monthly subscription fee (which is discounted for TAR members). This allows you to create unlimited tours and unlocks many more features, like the ability to draw floor plans at no extra cost and invite all of your clients in your database to HomeDiary, which is then sponsored by you! You can upload floor plan images in jpeg format and use "as is" for free – drag and drop photos and create interactive floor plans within a few minutes. We also have other ways to add floor plans:
- Draw FloorPlans – Now FREE! Includes 3D views and snapshots and virtual staging tools
- FloorPlan Clean-up – upload your sketches, architectural plans or even appraiser sketches and we can clean it up to create a great marketing floor plan. Pricing is $30 for up to 5,000 sq ft!
- FloorPlan Creation – we visit the property and create the floor plan for you, onsite! Pricing starts at $139 for 1000 sq ft.
Why add a floor plan? First, buyers want to see them! According to the most recent NAR research report of buyers, 55% of buyers thought floorplans were "VERY USEFUL" in their search process, and well over 80% (per discussions with NAR research staff) thought they were at least useful in their online search process. If you were prequalifying homes, wouldn't you want to know the bedroom and bathroom layouts? Second, HomeDiary, Buyers can claim their home right for the tour and take over the cool content created to sell the home, including the 2D and 3D floor plan and listing photos! They new buyer can use the 3D Designer to plan their furniture placement, change flooring or wall colors virtually, or even experiment with what removing a wall might look like, all virtually! According to our research, buyers view these features as very helpful content to help them start managing their home!
Source: National Association of Realtors Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report 2017
How do I sign up?
In order to sign-up for the Free Lite Plan or the discounted subscription, you need to sign-up under the TAR company account. Use the links or buttons on this page…or Click the button below.
If you want to create a company account underneath TAR, please first create a regular account and then contact us to convert it to a company account.
You can also sign up for a paid subscription account and receive the discounted price – about 50% off our normal rates!
How do I manage accounts & tours?
We have a robust order management system where you can create tours, draw floor plans for listings and edit the photo and video sequence, transitions and more. You can even use our flyer creator to customize flyers that match your colors and branding. Then upload the flyer to xpressdocs and have it printed right to your door. You can see all of your tours in one account. Need a company account? We can convert your account to a company account, which allows you a global view and admin presence for all accounts in your brokerage or company. You can create sub accounts for agents and place and manage tours, all within one account. Each agent gets their own account, branded with their photo, logo and contact info. We can even set it to where the company pays for all services, or a hybrid method, where we bill the company for the base subscription fee, and agents pay for all upgrades. Contact Sales to discuss options.
How do I create FloorPlans?
We have several options for paid accounts:
- Upload a plan image you have and use as is for no additional fee.
- Use our drawing tool to draw the plan online. NOW FREE! The tool allows you to upload a background image and trace over it. This is a great self service option as you can save a lot of money if you get a marketing brochure or an appraiser's sketch and do it yourself.
- Upload a sketch or architectural plan, appraisers sketch or more and we can clean it up for you – just $30
- Select FloorPlan Service and we will send someone out to the property to draw the floor plan for you! This service starts at just $139 for up to 1,000 sq ft.
Pricing varies by option.
Please view our help video library to get you started drawing floor plans. If you work with builders/new home construction, or appraisers, these are great sources to use for tracing a new 3D floor plan. You can even use a Matterport tour to create a 2D and 3D floorplan, which unlike the one Matterport provides, is a complete 3D model complete that allows people to drag and drop furniture, change flooring or wall colors and of course, the Claim Home to HomeDiary when they buy it. Sellers can also claim it and have a keep sake of their old home, all in their HomeDiary account!


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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Gardening 101
Posted by DM Everitts at 7:54 PM
Labels: gardening
4 comments:
- sheila said...
It is so fun to play in the dirt. I don't think I ever out grew it.
we have a shared garden that is
20'x35'. We planted some last weekend. I hope to have up-dates on our blog. I love your garden,the kids are cute. miss you all.
- May 18, 2009 at 8:10 AM
- The Stark Bunch said...
Gardens are so much fun! Good luck as everything starts to grow! Great Choices!
- May 20, 2009 at 8:17 PM
- Cookies and Crumbs said...
Good luck with your garden. I hope the bugs don't like yours as much as they like ours!
- May 26, 2009 at 10:45 AM
- Jessica Everitt said...
the sunflower is a lot bigger.
- May 29, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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BETHESDA- All 11 candidates in the District 16 delegate primary race have signed a petition agreeing to run a clean campaign race without negative ads or slanderous information of other candidates often seen in other campaign races. The pledge, written by candidate Jordan Cooper, was not inspired by any incident but by the realization the three successful candidates must work together in Annapolis.
"I came up with the idea of the clean campaigning pledge in acknowledgement of the reality that after the democratic primary on June 24, that the democrats who are elected together all need to be working together for Montgomery County to get better value for their tax dollars through the state legislature," said Cooper. "We need to have a very cohesive team in District 16 and a cohesive delegation from Montgomery County and ensuring we all keep our campaigns clean is the best way to ensure we're able to work more closely together and become more effective for our constituents when elected to the legislature."
By the pledge, which all the candidates signed, the candidates will not participate in character assassination, will not misrepresent or distort anything about the other candidates in the media and the campaign staff will not participate in any slanderous behaviors.
Democratic candidate and attorney Marc Korman said the pledge is consistent with his values.
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Hurricane Damage Cancels 2008 Galveston Gift & Resort Show
Due to the damage and condition of Galveston Island and the surrounding area caused by Hurricane Ike, Urban Expositions has announced the cancellation of the October 12-14, 2008 edition of the Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show. The next edition will be held October 11-13, 2009 at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort, Galveston Island, Texas.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the storm," said Doug Miller, president of Urban Expositions. "We are currently contacting our retailers and exhibitors in the area to check on the condition of their staff members, families and businesses. We're very hopeful that they have all been spared from the worst of the storm and want to do whatever we can to help them rebuild their businesses."
To that point, Urban Expositions is letting area retailers know that if they are still in need of purchasing options, the trade show management company can provide assistance in the form of special incentives to attend any of its upcoming shows. Among them are the Emerald Coast Gift & Resort Show in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 19-21), Ocean City Resort Gift Expo in Ocean City, Md. (Nov. 16-19) and Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show in Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Dec. 7-10).
To learn more, retailers can call Amanda Berry, buyer relations representative for the Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, at 678-370-0329 or e-mail [email protected]
Companies that were planning to exhibit in the 2008 edition can contact show manager Christina Bell to answer any additional questions they may have. She can be reached at 678-370-0335 or [email protected]
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Dr. Tyler Austin joins the faculty at Oklahoma State University as Assistant Director of Bands, where he will assist with the Cowboy Marching Band, direct the Cowboy Spirit Bands, conduct the Concert Band, and teach courses in Music Education. In 2015, Austin founded the Maryland Wind Festival, where he serves as Artistic Director and Conductor. Now in its 4th season, MWF is a festival of wind chamber music and educational outreach based in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland and their surrounding communities. The festival brings together an international ensemble of performers, who perform as the Maryland Chamber Winds for an annual concert series and educational outreach program.
Dr. Austin comes to OSU from Michigan State University, where he co-directed the MSU Campus Band, guest conducted MSU's concert ensembles, and assisted with the Spartan Marching Band and Spartan Brass. Prior to his study at MSU, he served as Director of Bands at St. John's Catholic Prep in Frederick, MD. While teaching, Austin freelanced with professional wind bands and orchestras throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Austin has held positions as Principal Bassoon of the Maryland Lyric Opera Orchestra and Second Bassoon with the Liberty Wind Symphony, a new professional wind ensemble based in West Chester, PA. Austin holds a DMA in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University, an MM in Bassoon Performance from the University of North Texas, and a BM in Music Education from Susquehanna University.


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I mentioned briefly at the end of the 2017 concert wrap-up post that I missed a few concerts by TorQ, and I'll try to do a better job of tracking upcoming events. (I also am kicking myself for not booking tickets to Abdullah Ibrahim at Koerner Hall, as the event is now sold out, but maybe one will become available closer to the date.) In actuality, most of the events that interest me are theatre-related, but there will be a few concerts. I was reasonably pleased that I had put most of these plays listed in this article on my to-see list, with the notable exception of Fun Home, which is a musical that Mirvish is presenting. I don't really go to a lot of musicals, though I will be catching Come From Away in March, so I will read more reviews and think more seriously about going to Fun Home in the spring.
I did see the remount of The Wedding Party at Crows' Nest last Thurs. It was a lot of fun, though it is largely a study of inter-household dynamics and not really a play per se. All the actors play multiple parts and virtually all gender swap as well, though perhaps the actor playing mother of the bride plays a dog rather than a male character (I can't quite recall). It runs through Jan. 20.
There is a gender-flipped Lear at Harbourfront in January. It is also notable as the Fool is played by Colin Mochrie.
Hart House is doing Arthur Miller's The Crucible from Jan 19-Feb. 3. The only matinee is Feb. 3, so that's when I will be going.
Shakespeare Bash'd has a short run of Richard III at the Monarch Tavern in early Feb. I expect to go to this, but haven't landed on a specific date.
Jordan Tannahill is back with a new project at Canadian Stage. Declarations is apparently an "ode to mortality." This runs Jan. 23-Feb. 11.
Almost immediately afterwards Canadian Stage has the Canadian premiere of Karam's The Humans. This is one of my most anticipated shows of the season, and I only hope my expectations are not too high.
I'm not sure whether I will like it quite as much as some of these other plays, but I will be checking out Kat Sandler's newest play Bang Bang at Factory in February.
Feb. is starting to get a bit tight, but I'll try to squeeze in a new version of Candide in during Feb., mostly so I can get a 3-show subscription for George Brown's season. (Apparently, the faculty strike has not derailed the spring season.) In April, I will check out Vanbrugh's The Provoked Wife and Brecht's Fear and Misery of the Third Reich, neither of which I've seen before.
For any theatre goer in Toronto, the news coming out of Soulpepper is very sad, though not really that surprising. Quite a few directors and artistic directors seem prone to abusing their authority. It really isn't clear what the impact on the rest of the season will be. The production of Amadeus, which was due to start next week, is completely cancelled. As far as the other shows, some of the actors who resigned may return to their respective productions, but there is probably still time to recast if they won't. I don't think A Delicate Balance by Albee or Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson will be affected at all. Idomenus and A Chorus of Disapproval may be. Those are the 4 show that I had considered watching. I may try to book tickets today actually. I certainly don't want to minimize what the actors who are accusing Albert Schultz suffered, but I also don't think it is fair for the entire company to go down the tubes, at least not until everything has had a chance to settle.
On a more positive note, one of the bigger events of the year is that Mirvish is bringing back Come From Away for a longer engagement after its very limited pre-Broadway try out. It will be running from mid Feb through early September, and I managed to get a ticket in March.
Speaking of limited engagements, there is such a buzz around Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors at the AGO, since the mirror rooms are set up so only four people can be in each for 20-30 seconds maximum. This means a very limited number of people can be funnelled through the exhibit. I managed to get my tickets (without waiting for hours like some members apparently), but I hope there are some other things to see (than the mirrored rooms), or this will definitely be a huge let down.
Not quite as buzz-worthy at the moment, but Crows' Nest has the Canadian premiere of Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem in Feb-March. This is a 3 hour play that sort of investigates the idea of England and what happens when a modern-day (or at least self-described) Robin Hood-type character runs up against modern-day nanny-state agents of the Council. I've read the play and don't actually care for the main character at all (as I am simply not an anarchist at heart), but it is worth seeing how they pull this off. I would kick myself had I missed it.
In early March, the TSO is doing John Adam's Doctor Atomic. That should be fun.
I'm not quite sure this will be my cup of tea, but in March or April, I will be checking out Bloom at Buddies in Bad Times. This piece is somewhat inspired by T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland. It is also the only thing I expect to see at Buddies this season. Two or three of their productions are actually remounts, which I find a little disappointing. It always strike me that a company that leans on remounts is floundering a bit or at least retrenching.
I'm going to completely give Alumnae a pass this season. And even The Irish Players, who do one or two plays a season there. In the fall, I may check out Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa, though I've already seen it once in Chicago.
I'm leaning towards seeing Simon Stephens's Punk Rock at Crows Nest. It is pretty much the same starting point as my play, Final Exam, but there is far more conflict on display, whereas conflict is muted and repressed in my play. I suspect mine is more realistic (well, except for the aliens), but the more externalized conflict between characters may make for a more engaged audience. Hard to tell.
Out of town, I'll try to get to Hamilton in March to see Akhtar's The Invisible Hand. Late April-mid May, Annie Baker's The Aliens is playing Buffalo. Part of me is tempted to go, but part of me thinks I won't ever see another production as good as the one I saw at Coal Mine, and I shouldn't let two productions blur in my head. I don't think there is anything I really want to see at the Albright-Knox right now, which would probably be the determining factor. Interestingly, this summer there was supposed to be a production of Frances Cowhig's Lidless in Chicago, but that seems to have vanished for the moment.
A possible phantom production of Will Eno's Thom Pain (based on nothing) may run for a few shows in early April, so I'll keep an eye on that. This is the opposite problem with Stoppard's Arcadia. UC Follies has announced they'll do it in the spring, but there are no details at all, and, in fact, they haven't even applied for the rights at Samuel French. That doesn't mean it won't happen, but it does suggest they are not completely on top of their game. Still, I hope they go ahead and put it on, since it is one of my favourite plays of all time.
Finally, to TorQ, as promised. They have a couple of concerts in Toronto (at 918 Bathurst St) on Jan 21 and May 18, and I'll try to get to those. They are doing something with the TSO on Feb 5-8, though I saw this program a couple of years ago. There is some concert called "Notes from Home" on Feb 20, and I may go to this. On April 8, they are performing up at York University with the York University Wind Ensemble. I probably will go with my son, and try to leave for the show early, so that we can test out the Spadina Subway extension and maybe even get in and out at the various new stations (so we would clearly need a day pass). TorQ will be out in Kitchener(!) with the Penderecki String Quartet to present the world premiere of a new octet by Nicole Lizée. As fascinating as this would be, I looked into the schedule, and it is just not feasible for me to get to Kitchener. One of the TorQ members said they would almost certainly perform the octet again in Toronto, presumably in the summer or fall, so that is something else to look forward to.
I'm still sorting through what I will do for Stratford and Shaw (and this post is quite long enough as it is), so that will be covered in a separate post. Clearly this winter and early spring has quite a bit to try to convince us art-lovers to get out of the house. And on that note, I have delayed long enough. I have to go out and get the groceries.


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139 - Monster Drawings with the Boys
Boys and I did some drawings of monsters today. Apparently the more green the monster the more of a bad guy it is. I took this as an opportunity to tell Oliver that the color of one's skin does not dictate if they are good or not. Lessons everywhere, I guess.
The top-left one was our collaboration effort. Oliver did the blue, Jasper did the purple, and I drew the tiny faces on this monkey monster.


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There is no finish line. Or it might be thousands of them. It all depends on the perspective. Since this is the most global race on the planet, there is actually one finish line for each athlete. What you can take for sure is that here you won't find the classic start line with a chronometer suspended above. This is the Wings For Life World Run, an adventure you know when it starts, but whose endpoint belongs to the uncharted territory. This is a dream from which you don't wake up by yourself – someone awakes you instead. The 'Catcher Car' was conceived for this purpose. Once he passes you by, he whispers: "So far you've come."
So how do I train for this race? How to train for a competition whose canons of genre have been shaped by the free rains of imagination? What kind of effort must your legs undergo if you don't know what is awaiting them beyond the starting signal? Quite difficult, but you can make it anyway. It's about commending ourselves to the essential verb in the long distance athletic events.
It is about successfully balancing the body strength, the heartbeat, the strides, your footsteps beating on the asphalt… And most difficult of all: it is about not wasting your mental strength. You will have to control your doubts and the tendency to emotional ups and downs. Will I be able to make one more mile? Given that writing about this issue is extremely easier than putting it into practice, we have turned to Juan Del Campo, MS., a researcher on physical strength, a runner, and a qualified track&field coach (he actually coaches Jesús España –best ever Spanish 5.000 m runner).
"It's not easy, because in the end, the truth is you're competing against nobody but yourself", says Juan Del Campo. "The best thing is not to start so strong, just try to be over 20 seconds slower the pace you think you can keep up in a ½ marathon race. Depending on your level, keep that pace up for 5-10 km long. After that, you can run at a steady pace (the "cruising speed" for any ½ marathon race). As you start at a low pace, you won't feel exhausted when the 'Catcher Car' reaches you. At this point, fuelling after the 5 km mark is of capital importance, since the race is being held in May 8 and it will be definitely hot. Eating an energy gel somewhere between the 15-20 km marks is a must. I would say that listening to ourselves, to our bodies, is something of fundamental importance. Keep in mind that this is a totally different race where you shouldn't settle yourself comfortably in any bunch of runners. Look forward, forget about the car and keep running trying not to miss your pace", says Del Campo.
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Best words that a sports doc could ever utter.
I was nervous that even though I was feeling great and hadn't felt pain in forever and a day, that some wonky results would show from my scans. He reviewed my chart, checked the leg and said, "You're all good my dear. You can have at it whenever you want to."
"Running? I'm allowed to run again? Can I start right now and fly out of this office before you change your mind or read the fine print of the tech's report from my scan? Actually, I'm not sure if I could run right now because I just need to dance a happy dance first!"
I'm sure that I was still smiling from ear to ear when I left his office with instruction to take it slow and to not be stupid with my return to the sport I so love. It feels so amazing to be on the other side of the stress fracture chapter in my journey of running.
The absolutely amazing thing that I received while injured was the time to appreciate. Time to appreciate both my health and those who surrounded me and encouraged me every step of the way. I have been surrounded by people who have adjusted their schedules for me, dedicated time to check in on me, encouraged me every step of the way, kept me focused on the positive, loved me unconditionally and never let me loose sight of my goals.
My running team is absolutely amazing!
Thank you and let's do this!
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REMINDER: Santa Paws is coming to town!
By Gazette Staff Writer — Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
Two Sunday photo-op pet events slated: Nov. 19 in Ventura and Dec. 3 in Ojai
Pet owners, don't miss your chance for a uniquely fun and wonderful holiday memory. On two upcoming Sundays, the Humane Society of Ventura County will present its annual Santa Paws holiday photo shoot.
Bring your critters out to meet, sit and stay for a moment with Santa Paws, and pose for some truly adorable holiday pictures!
On Sunday, Nov. 19, the Ventura Beach Marriott will host the popular event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two weeks later, on Sunday, Dec. 3, the HSVC Shelter will host a second Santa Paws pet photo shoot, also from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shelter event will additionally feature a bake sale and marketplace, where you can get some holiday shopping done while you wait, from the many local vendors who'll be on hand selling quality goods. All proceeds from these events benefit the animals of the nonprofit HSVC.
Adults and children are welcome to pose in their pets' photos – with or without Santa. The shelter will have many festive pet costumes to doll up your pets if you are in the mood. In addition to cats and dogs, pocket pets, reptiles, rabbits and birds are all welcome!
Holiday photo shoot packages start at $30 and include five to 10 images. For a larger donation, you also will have access to some wonderful HSVC keepsakes, including a 2018 HSVC calendar. All images will be provided on-site on USB flash drives.
For over 30 years, this event has been providing high-quality holiday family portraits for county residents and beyond. "Having helped with Santa Paws since 1990, I can tell you this is one very fun event – and it's especially fun for us to see the families grow through the years," said Greg Cooper, HSVC Director of Community Outreach and official photographer for the event.
Thanks to Chuck Bowman for once again providing his services as the best Santa in town!
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A single tier State Pension is being introduced in the UK. It is expected to be around £144 p.w. in todays dollars, based on 35 years of qualifying earnings. The change will only affect people reaching state pension age after 6th April, 2016. Some Australian residents make voluntary contributions to the UK State Pension to increase their number of qualifying years. With these changes, the value for money of that strategy will need to be re-evaluated.
The single tier pension will need a minimum of 7 to 10 years of contributions. The records of spouses or civil partners can't be used. Increases will be earnings inflation. The State Pension age will be reviewed at five yearly intervals based on the principle that the state pension should be received for a specific proportion of an adult's life.
Contracting out of the state second pension will cease for defined benefit arrangements from 6th April, 2016. The abolition of money purchase contracting out happened from 6th April, 2012. There will be provisions to amend contracted out scheme rules to offset the higher national insurance costs.
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I will be holding two workshops in July, both based on the "Lucky" Workshop on the Go kits. Please let me know if you are interested in signing up. I'll need to know 2 weeks before the workshops in order to the supplies.
Lucky Cards - Wednesday, July 20th - 6:30 p.m. - $18 (just project) / $29.95 (w/ kit & stamps)
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I created a new layout this weekend using the Lucky Workshop on the Go. I was able to highlight a few of my CA vacation photos!
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2nd Set of Cards
This is the 2nd set of cards that can be made from the Lucky pack. All six cards can be made from the same package!
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1st Set of Cards!
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€180,000, 3 bedroom, Toscana, Massa-Carrara, Casola in Lunigiana
Character village
Easy to maintain
Spacious terrace with spectacular views
Driveway and parking
Spacious accommodation
Light and airy
Large detached three bedroom villa with some land, terrace and lovely views just above a pretty village.
Electric gates and paved driveway leads down the hill to the house.
The house is light and airy with high ceilings and big windows. The accommodation is all on one level.
Entering into the hallway, the kitchen is well equipped and holds a large table and chairs. It opens onto a terrace on two sides. The terrace wraps around the house and can be accessed from garden steps, as well as directly from the accommodation.
The hallway also opens onto the sitting room, with large windows and lovely view. Fireplace, air conditioning and access to the terrace.
There are three good double bedrooms, all with high ceilings and big windows.
Bathroom with bath and additionally a WC. Utility room, plumbed for a washing machine, with stairs down to the basement.
The basement is extensive. It consists of three large rooms.
The land surrounding the house offers views of the pretty village below. There is a paved path which leads directly down from the house to the village.
The house is connected to all mains services and has wifi. There is air conditioning.
Shops and amenities 2 km
Aulla (motorway and railway) 15 km,
Beaches and marina at Lerici (Bay of Poets) 40 km,
Ski resort Prato Spilla 27 km,
Pisa (airport) 100 km
Lucca 95 km
Florence 150 km
Casola in Lunigiana is a small town set on the hill above the Aulella river with the houses huddled around its central stone tower. Famous for its stone statues that date back to the Neolithic age and are thought to be gifts to the moon Goddess. There is a selection of shops and restaurants in the town, a chemist and in the neighbouring village a train station with direct trains to Lucca. There are beautiful views to the Apuan mountains and cobbled lanes lead from the town to the river.
Lunigiana (pronounced Loonee-janna) is a magical part of Tuscany starting with its name the 'Land of the Moon'. The hills that encircle Lunigiana create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere whilst the blend of the mountains and sea are extremely inviting to those who enjoy the outdoors. The rolling landscape is liberally sprinkled with castles of Medici or Malaspina vintage but for lovers of the coast the sea is only half-an-hours' drive away.
Lunigiana is special and has been likened to a magical kingdom. It is not only the breath-taking scenery with its abundance of medieval castles but you simply feel a huge sense of wellbeing radiating from the sunshine, glorious countryside, delicious food and wine, kind friendly locals and most importantly, from the sense of tradition and community amongst people here that is rarely seen in modern day life.
The golden sandy beaches around Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing in the summer while the snow clad mountains offer skiing in the local resorts during the winter months and are each a short drive away. The area is criss-crossed with marked footpaths for walks to the hills and mountains. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are all within an hours' drive.


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Cotui, Fantino: Farms - Reference No: ct-0137f
Price per Tarea: RD-Pesos 35,000
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An Ashrae music video
After reaching #2 on the iTunes Charts (R&B/Soul) with her self-titled debut EP, Ashrae sought Nathan to collaborate on her first music video. Filmed over three days in Melbourne in late 2017,
Ashrae says, 'after speaking to Nathan for the first time about this music video, I knew it was going to be a great match. I really appreciated his creativity and desire to draw out the essence of the songs message'. Nathan explains his attraction to the project, 'I'd been listening to Ashrae's EP, admiring its maturity and complexity beyond her years, when she approached me about collaborating on this project. I wanted to create a simple story that showcases Ashrae's strength as a songwriter and singer and am proud of what we have created.'


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Pinkberry Grand Opening Party
Come celebrate the grand opening of PINKBERRY's new Fairfield location on October 14th!!
WHAT: To commemorate the opening of the first Pinkberry location in CT, there will be a town-wide celebration in Fairfield benefitting the Community Film Institute. All guests will receive a FREE sample of one of five distinctive Pinkberry flavors. The first 100 guests in line will receive a complimentary Pinkberry T shirt. If you feel moved to do so, guests will also have the opportunity to make a donation to Fairfield's Community Film Institute.
WHERE: Pinkberry, 1512 Post Road, Fairfield, CT (Adjacent to Colony Grill and across from Borders)
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a * Flood Watch for flash flooding...flooding of creeks and rivers...and flooding of low lying areas for portions of central Oklahoma, east central Oklahoma, northern Oklahoma, northwest Oklahoma, and western Oklahoma, including the following areas, in central Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Payne, and Pottawatomie. In east central Oklahoma, Seminole. In northern Oklahoma, Garfield, Grant, Kay, and Noble. In northwest Oklahoma, Alfalfa, Blaine, Dewey, Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods, and Woodward. In western Oklahoma, Custer. * From 10 PM CDT this evening through Sunday afternoon * Heavy rainfall associated with widespread showers and thunderstorms late this evening into Sunday. * Some locations will see 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, but isolated spots could see as much as 3 inches. These rainfall amounts could lead to flash flooding. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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Jeffrey Lynn Yurak (born February 26, 1954) is a former professional baseball player. He played five games in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1978.
Yurak was drafted out of Citrus Junior College in the 24th round in 1974 by the San Francisco Giants, and was drafted from their system by the Brewers following the 1976 season. In 1978, he had his one taste of major league action, appearing in five games as a pinch hitter, playing a few innings in left field in one game.
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Patricia de niemeyer Kahane
I am a diehard American who was born in Brazil. Although crazy for fried chicken and summer blueberry pie, a lot of what I am comes from my birth country especially when it relates to food and exercise. The Brazilian woman is in love with her body, loves to eat healthy and shies away from fast food. Exercise is a big part of her life regardless of age. When out for dinner she most likely will order a grilled chicken breast with a green salad or veggie. Dessert will be fruit which is a constant on a Brazilian menu. She loves her papaya with a touch of lime, her pineapple with mint or some ice cold mango nicely sliced. The big secret is that Brazilian food is heavily seasoned by the abundant use of spices and aromatics so very little fat is used. There is emphasis on fresh ingredients and wholesome products. It is that style of cuisine that I will share with you: healthy, easy, and delicious.
We have been questioning our diets for quite a while. We have at the same time been coached to love our bodies regardless of its size. In my view it doesn't go together: if you love something you should treat it with care. Our bodies are there to take us places, to help us have fun, to guide us thru life. If you are driving a Masseratti would you fill its tank with regular gas? Our bodies are our Masserattis and deserve the best fuel: wholesome food and an array of nutrients. This is my mission: help you eat well and enjoy all the foods that are good for you.
Our menus will be complex in taste but simple on preparation. All the tools for easy entertaining that will transform you in to a skilled hostess will be available week by week helping you master that world of wonders that it is our kitchen. Gather your family and friends for many healthy pleasures!


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Kids Try 100 Years of Cheese
In this episode, the kids try 100 years of cheese. Velveeta cheese fudge and peanut butter pickle sandwich dominated the 1920s. The 1930s brought the cream cheese and chopped olive sandwich. Wartime cheese pudding premiered in the '40s. Easy cheese spray (aka cheez whiz) arrived in the '50s. The horseradish cheese ball rolled into the '60s. Fondue debuted in the '70s. Quiche lorraine conquered the '80s. Hot Pockets heated up the '90s. Recently, Raclette cheese and vegan cheese trended.


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When I started infertility treatments, there was one moment where I almost gave up before I even started and detonated my chances of having a baby.
Recalling that moment is very painful, because I was seconds away from running away and giving up before I even gave infertility treatments a chance.
I never liked pap smears or invasive procedures. I've done then before, reluctantly, but I can't say I ever felt entirely comfortable with them.
The first time I had to do an ultrasound at the clinic, I was hit with a wave of fear. I never had a vaginal ultrasound before, and suddenly, surrounded by medical personnel, I felt overwhelmed
"I can't do this. I need to leave," I told Christine, one of the ultrasound technicians.
My fight-or-flight response had kicked into high gear: I wanted to run, escape, get out of there.
My mind was on one track and that was: I want out of here. All the appointments, the driving, it was too much.
All I kept thinking as I lay on that table was: 'I can't do this. I just can't do this. Maybe it was a mistake coming here. I'll find another way to get pregnant.'
Everything in me wanted to jump up from that table and run, and if it wasn't for the patience of Christine, the ultrasound technician, I probably would have left the clinic that day, and maybe blown my opportunity to get help getting pregnant.
"I need to leave," I told repeated. "I can't do this."
"Yes, you can," she said gently, never making me feel pressured or forced in any way to continue with the procedure. "You can do this."
She tenderly talked me into feeling more comfortable, and with her
patient loving support, I didn't runaway. I started to calm down and despite feeling scared, I was able to get through the ultrasound. Christine looked and spoke to me with such compassion and gentleness, that the hammering fear inside my brain stopped, and I regained a measure of safety.
There were many, many more ultrasounds after that. Many IUIs and other procedures that were invasive and painful, but with the help of Christine and other technicians, I successfully did each one and became more and more comfortable, to the point that eventually doing a vaginal ultrasound or any other test almost felt like nothing at all.
I shudder to think of what might had happened had Christine not chosen to be so kind and patient with me that day. Would I have continued at the clinic if Christine had lost her patience, or been more concerned with rushing to the next patient, and not taken the time and care to help me stay put and get that much needed ultrasound?
What if I had run out due to my overwhelming fear, would I have ever gone back to that clinic–or any clinic for that matter? Would I have given up on having children, thinking I wasn't strong enough or brave enough to go through infertility treatments?
I shudder at the possibility that maybe that day,my fear could have resulted in a life changing decision. Had I run out, because some fight-or-flight trigger had gone off inside me, maybe that would have been my last attempt to go through infertility treatments. Maybe I would have resigned myself to defeat, never knowing I had it in me to endure the many painful tests infertility treatment requires. I did not realize that proving I could go through this first test would pave the way for my successfully going through dozens and dozens of painful tests later on.
That day, Christine wasn't just an ultrasound technician, she also became my infertility hero. She didn't have to give so much or try so hard to help me.
She could have said to herself: this woman is way too scared and too paranoid to endure the trauma of all the tests she will have to endure. Why should I give myself so much extra work in trying to keep her here? Let her go. Let her deal with her problems somewhere else. She seems like a paranoid person and I have a long list of patients waiting for their ultrasounds who won't take so much time and won't be so slow. Instead, she cared enough to slow down and gently coach me. She didn't make me feel like a freak or flawed in any way. She didn't shame or embarrass me for my fear, or insinuate I was weak, ill, or crazy. She was respectful and kind, and gave me exactly what I needed to endure this first test.
That would not be the last time Christine helped me and it would begin a very special friendship that continued for the next four years.
I beg infertility clinics across the country to look closely at their support staff, assistants and technicians. Is their staff truly understanding and are they trained to deal with the anxieties that patients may experience during treatments? Does the support staff take the extra time when needed to help a fearful patient?
Are they taught that it is important to treat clients with patience because certain tests and procedures can ignite complex emotions in infertility patients? Does the staff actually care about the person enduring these tests–or are they just consumed with their own work load and agenda? Do they slow things down, if it means getting a woman over the first rough initial stages of infertility testing? When hiring, do they not only look at the technicial qualifications of their support staff, but also the emotional qualifications? Is the staff truly kind? Compassionate? Empathetic to what infertility can cause a woman to feel?
To work in this field, you not only have to be medically and technically astute, you need tolerance, patience and understanding of the emotional hurdles patients like me must conquer to walk down this path.
Throughout the years I dealt with Christine, she was always kind and never once did she make me feel like a fool for being so afraid. With her, I never felt judged or put down. She didn't dismiss me, pity me, or treat me like I was odd or overly flawed.
She never showed anger at me for creating more work for her. She was caring enough to take the extra time to go very slowly with me.
Do you know how much I respect and completely admire this woman? She is one of the bright and shining stars of the medical profession. She talked me through that first day, which allowed me to continue my infertility process. That first day, it could have all ended. I never again after that felt a desire to runaway and escape the clinic.
That day, I might have allowed my fear to halt the whole process, but thanks to Christine, I kept going and didn't give up.
If it had not been for Christine's extraordinary patience, understanding, and kindness, I don't know where I'd be today.
Thank God Christine was doing my ultrasound that day. Thank God the clinic I went to had the insight to hire someone like Christine.
Thank you Christine.


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If not judged with a critical eye, a policy on "casual" attire is just another dress code.
At the risk of being labeled a snob of the Eastern Establishment persuasion, this damn Yankee is willing to tip a sacred cow now mooing to applause in management circles.
The bovine's talking "business attire," a term that not long ago no one used. Because no one used to need it spelled out for them. Time was, say five or ten years ago (expect in sunny climes like Florida), when you could pretty much guess what someone did for a living by what they wore on the job.
Or as a snooty author once put it, a person's social class can be easily denoted by how wide the gulf between his work clothes and Sunday best. So what does running their businesses while dressed for a round of golf or other puttering say about America's managerial class?
Maybe it just means gentility is hopelessly out of date. Or maybe it underscores how Docker-clad desk jockeys have managed to run off with a spectacular victory in reverse snobbery.
Thus, the guy who sticks with his suit and tie gets pegged a stuffed shirt. Put the shoe on the foot of someone accused of being born with a tie around their neck, and the fit's quite different. Now, those managers who dress like they're just stopping by the salt mine on their way to something more important look too silly to take too seriously.
Early in my career I was asked why I "bothered" to wear a suit to visit a truck fleet in the middle of nowhere.
Not bothering to dignify that remark with a reply, I highballed it to my appointment. I knew what I might find. A trucking outfit perched in a cornfield. Ayup. A headquarters comprising a maze of extensions off the owner's original farmhouse. Ayup. A staff decked out in crisp shirts, neatly knotted ties, and shoes shined high enough to shame a Marine. Ayup again.
The fleet manager remarked that while most of the employees never see their customers, insisting on a "professional" dress code emphasized important business was under way and encouraged greater respect among workers.
A former longhauler himself, the carrier's driver-recruiter noted the value of tying one on. "When I was driving," he explained, "I always put a shirt and tie on before arriving at a customer's. It helped pave the way to get me in and out of there fast." And it caught the eye of the company's founder, who boosted him up to management because he wanted "to get more drivers with his kind of attitude."
That's not to say what you wear gives you attitude. It's what's behind the clothes that really matters. A company that simply declares that everyone from board level down can wear what they like "within reason" is like expecting window-dressing alone to move merchandise.
But if casual dress also signifies breaking down more substantial barriers to productivity and job satisfaction, workers will hail the wardrobe change. In other words, dress the part or forget the show.
At any rate, there's good news for all those stalwarts who've bucked the fashionable winds of change. That so many of your upper and middle management colleagues have gone casual signals the end is near for sporty togs as emblems of egalitarianism.
Once a trend originates, it gets picked up by more and more wannabes in search of instant coolness. If strong enough, a trend will eventually get mainstreamed. But before that happens, the trendsetters will have split the scene to start the cycle all over.
But seriously, unless a "casual-dress" policy reflects the overall view management takes of the workplace, it will amount to substituting one arbitrary rule for another. And perhaps rack up expensive and hard-to-spot losses in employee productivity and job satisfaction.
By all means, issue or emulate whatever dress code makes you comfortable. After all, you're the boss. But be sure it makes your employees comfortable, too.
Otherwise, what you save in dry cleaning may well burn a hole in your company's pocket. And that's no way to dress for success.


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People on the internet seem to love bacon. They seem to take this love seriously– like, wear it as a dress or get it as a tattoo kind of serious. I personally am not quite that serious about bacon, but I do understand some of the hype. So we have been experimenting some, and bacon has been finding it's way into some interesting things.
It started with this:
These little bits of culinary genius went on to inspire 1/2 of this glorious pizza:
So we translated those appetizers into a pizza that puts all other pizzas I have ever eaten to shame. The other half was onion, goat cheese & fresh tomato– still pretty damn good, but not quite the confusingly glorious combo that the manchego/bacon/dates make.
These salty and sweet combinations led us to a dessert would probably make any Rabbi or health-nut keel over: bacon brownies topped in toasted marshmallows and pecans.
I will have some of these recipes (as well as some more heart-healthy ones) coming within the next week… until then, I am just going to sit around being grateful for naturally low cholesterol and blood pressure that I have been gifted, without which I might never have allowed myself to eat so much bacon.


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Professionalism 101 or How Not to Be Fired for Professional Musicians
The following material comes from a presentation that I developed and delivered over the years, first for my own students and later for the International Double Reed Society and Bocal Majority. I have gotten a lot of requests to share this information publicly, so I thought I would make it my first website blog. This entry focuses on issues that apply to performers, orchestral and others. An upcoming blog will address these same issues for those teaching high school or college music.
New graduates are often confronted with situations for which they have no training, problems that have nothing to do with music. What most professionals know, from hard experience, is that it is the "unwritten rules" that can determine whether a new hire will retain the job they worked so hard to win or whether a free-lance musician will continue to get gigs. Professionalism is arguably equal in importance to performing ability in terms of getting and, in particular, keeping gigs. Here are some rules to live by:
1) Be in the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment, with the right attitude, ready to concentrate. This was a favorite saying of one of my high school band directors, Mr. Joe David, and I have been eternally grateful to him for emphasizing it so often.
The Right Place
Carefully consult your rehearsal schedule well ahead of time and do not make the mistake of arriving late because you don't know where you are going. Not only must musicians locate the venue building, they must also leave time to find the actual room within the venue. In Las Vegas, it may take fifteen or twenty minutes to find the performance room within a resort hotel, not counting the time it might take to find a place to park or the time it will take to drive there. Err on the side of too much time. You can always read a book or send texts and emails while you wait.
The Right Time
Professional musicians generally arrive at least thirty minutes before rehearsals and as much as an hour before performances. You will most likely be fined by the musicians union if you are not present at least fifteen minutes before a rehearsal or concert. Even if you are not fined by the union or seen arriving late by the personnel manager, your colleagues will take notice. Being late makes you appear unorganized, too casual, and unprofessional, and can get you fired or keep you from being hired.
Consider weather issues ahead of time. Professionals, especially free-lancers, should bend over backwards to avoid allowing bad weather to keep them from making a gig on time. Las Vegas musicians sometimes book themselves for several gigs on the strip on the same night. If you do this, be very sure that you leave enough time in between.
The Right Equipment
Professional musicians who have equipment problems take care of them immediately or borrow a suitable instrument. No one misses rehearsals or performances because of their instrument; this is not an acceptable excuse for a professional group and might get you fired. And good professionals are never without a pencil, which they use frequently. Professional double reed players should have more than one good reed at all times. They should always carry their reed tools. Instrument stands are also usually a good idea for any gig.
Commercial gigs might require additional instruments, whether you are known to be a doubler or not. It is important to verify the instrumentation of a set well ahead of time, or you may find yourself facing a book that has doubling. A few words of advice: this type of work usually involves a lot of sitting around. Bring a book or something non-obtrusive to do while you wait.
The Right Attitude, Ready to Concentrate
When you arrive at a rehearsal or a performance, really be there. Forget your problems and focus intently on what you are doing. Participate in the rehearsal-enjoy the concert. Do not zone out. When you play in an orchestra, you are part of a team. The performance will only be as good as the team makes it. Do not let your colleagues down. Screwing up the concert can definitely get you fired!
Gigs such as long running shows (Broadway, Vegas, etc.) or numerous performances of "Nutcracker" require a special mindset due to their repetitive nature. Do whatever you have to do to keep things interesting and yourself engaged in the performance. Avoid burnout at all costs.
2) Preparation
Never come to any rehearsal unprepared. You should know your part before the first rehearsal. If you do not know the piece, listen to the recording (if possible) and follow the score. Know which instruments you are playing with at all times. Lack of preparation will get you fired in the professional world.
When in doubt, leave it out. Do not boldly go in performance where you have never gone before in rehearsal! Leave it to those who know the part. If you do not know your part, see rule #2.
For commercial gigs, such as those on the Las Vegas Strip, expect to sight-read. You will almost never have a chance to see the music ahead of time, which makes it especially important to arrive early. Practice sight-reading if this is not a strong point for you and learn the fine art of faking it.
3) Tuners and Metronomes
You must own both and practice with them frequently. However, you should not play with your tuner or metronome on the stand during rehearsals or concerts. Once you are out of the practice room, you get your pitch and tempo from the group with which you are rehearsing. If you are playing a perfect A440 and the rest of the group is not, then you are out-of-tune, no matter what your tuner says. This behavior is annoying to others and could get you fired.
4) Interrupting Rehearsals
Do not ask time-consuming questions about the minutia of your part during rehearsal. Minor questions about the music may be resolved by checking the score during a break in rehearsal. It is not necessary to bring the rehearsal to a grinding halt over small issues. Avoid asking any questions while doing commercial work unless absolutely necessary, and then start by talking to your contractor first. Orchestra rehearsals also have long established protocol to avoid wasting time. If you have a question that must be asked in the rehearsal, and you are not the principal player or section leader, start by asking the principal of your section first. The principal may already have the answer to your question. The principal should ask the conductor if they are unsure.
5) Professional Dress
In the real world, orchestra musicians do not perform concerts in strapless gowns, sleeveless gowns, short sleeves, white socks, tennis shoes, sandals, miniskirts, flip flops, sequins, flashy jewelry, perfume or cologne. Wear this stuff for a professional concert and you will be ruthlessly ridiculed. And then fired. Even in rehearsal, miniskirts are not advised-you would be surprised how much your colleagues can see. Professional conductors would usually prefer that you not wear low cut tops as it distracts them. (While it is true that not all conductors are male or lesbians, it is still disconcerting to see something that you are not expecting!) Be sure to cover all your naughty bits. No one needs to see them during rehearsal.
In towns such as Las Vegas, when you are performing with a big star act, you will be expected to look the part especially if you are onstage with the artist. Leave the scrubby pit black at home and bring out your most formal clothing. Be adaptable.
6) Collegiality
Do not distract or annoy others
During solos or challenging section for nearby colleagues, be still and do not fidget with your instrument or turn pages. Keep noise and movements to a minimum and do not read parts over their shoulder unless you must. Do not stare at any soloist while they are performing. The soloist needs all of their concentration. Distracting or otherwise irritating the soloist and/or principal of your section may get you fired.
Do not talk or chatter when others are trying to concentrate. Be friendly, but low key.
Do not make a reed during a performance. Try to avoid doing any reed work onstage for performances. One oboist in Las Vegas was fired for having his reed in his mouth when not playing and the conductor thought it looked tacky. The point here is that you must be adaptable: if the director says no cases on stage, then make that work for you.
If you are not the principal, do not warm up on the solos in the first part. However, you should be ready to step in, if asked. Support the principal by keeping up with where you both are-do not zone out. Assist with counting for the section and your row. Do not drop the ball if the principal stops playing-keep playing! You will bring heat on the entire section if you also drop out. Take one for the team and forge onward.
Do not gossip or make negative comments about others
Never make negative comments or gossip about your colleagues behind their backs. No matter how careful you are, your comments will always get back to them and will cause resentment and many future problems. One harmful remark may cause years of anxiety and stress between colleagues. In a professional group, you could be sitting next to the same players for fifty years.
A word about social networking: be extremely careful about things you post on facebook, twitter, tumblr, etc. Feel free to publicize concerts or compliment others; this is a nice thing to do as long as you are sincere. Negative posts will live on in infamy.
Gossip will not necessarily get you fired, but it can make your life a living hell.
Fixing musical problems with others
Never assume that the other person is the problem-it is a problem that you have together. Make straight requests when you need to fix problems. Be discreet, but be direct. Ask if you can work on something together during the break or after rehearsal. If you cannot work it out, ask an impartial listener to help you. If you cannot work with people in the orchestra in a collegial way, they will make sure that you get fired.
Show respect for others
Treat everyone with the utmost respect. Accept criticism from the podium and do not take it personally, no matter how you really feel. Look directly at the conductor and answer quickly and succinctly any questions that s/he has for you. Nod your head and mark your part. Do not attempt to explain anything if you are not asked to do so-nobody cares. Try not to be a smart ass if you can avoid it. Being disrespectful towards the conductor is highly unprofessional, not to mention rude, and will very likely get you fired.
Also, be respectful of your colleagues. Take the high road in any conflict and avoid making judgments. Be friendly and supportive to those around you. Be pleasant and agreeable, especially if you are a free-lancer.
Do not call anyone, especially the conductor, "dude". Calling a conductor "dude" almost got an entire Las Vegas orchestra fired.
Do not whine or complain
No matter how upsetting the rehearsal, do your very best not to gripe about it while you are there. Negative energy has a way of spreading quickly and people will resent you for being the source of it. Do not be a bummer. If things are really going badly, this is the one time you can "zone out." Be an observer and float above it all in your mind. Check back in when things improve.
Remember that most people do not care about your personal problems while rehearsing a musical performance. Unfortunately, it is not about you. Do not try to turn your closest neighbors into Dr. Laura. First, they will hate you. Then, they will get you fired.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU SHOULD KNOW: No matter how talented you are, if you are annoying, irritating, mean, difficult, or unprofessional, you might not get hired and you will lose work. Or, you could be fired.


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Hi everyone. How are you all doing? 〜December 8, 2014 Blog
Hi everyone. How are you all doing? Here is just a short update about life at HIUC.
This week we are having some visitors come and talk to our students. The students will get a chance to learn about some schools in the UK as well as Australia and New Zealand.
In class, students are working hard, but it is easy to see that they are thinking of the upcoming holidays while they are completing their tasks. The E class continued on a new project which we have started at HIUC, which is making a newspaper. The E class found a news story they were interested in and then made a summary. The summaries were all put into a newspaper for the other students to read. The students think that it is exciting to see their names in print in a newspaper format.
The G classes finished up a week of presentations in all their classes. In the GE Prep class the presentations were based on the issues that were discussed in class for the first four weeks. These issues were physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, poverty in developing countries, and globalization. Overall, the students brought some excellent insight into the issues, and there has been some demonstrable improvement in student confidence and ability to analyze topics. In the other two classes they made speeches on strange festivals throughout the world, such as the El Colacho Festival (Jumping Over Babies) in Spain and the Palms Boxing Festival in Thailand, where two people with a blindfold fight each other. They also presented on an ancient or modern wonder of the world, such as the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum, Stonehenge and the Great Wall.
The F class did a lot of writing and preparing for a debate. They wrote an essay about the personality of one their friends or family members. The essays are getting much longer and more detailed which is wonderful to see. For the debate, students were put into groups and had to find the advantages or the disadvantages of eating meat. Afterwards, they had a formal debate against each other.
In the next few weeks, some students from the past year will be back and visiting HIUC. I hope that they have a lot of pictures we can share with you about their time in America. Enjoy your day!!