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Amira was interviewed by Robert Rickover for BodyLearning Podcasts about her work as an Alexander teacher with performing artists and how she sees the Technique enhancing their work. Click below to listen!
Amira was interviewed by Robert Rickover for BodyLearning Podcasts about her work as an Alexander teacher with performing artists and how she sees the Technique enhancing their work. Click below to listen!
Simon Spire is a singer/songwriter and has been a student of the Alexander Technique since 2007. He shares his journey out of "Air Hunger" (also known as hyperventilation syndrome) in this essay:
Nikolaas Tinbergen (1907-1988) won the Nobel Prize in physiology/medicine in 1973, and he devoted a portion of his acceptance speech to the Alexander Technique. This is the video of this section of his acceptance speech. I had heard about this for years and really enjoyed finally watching it, so thought I would post it here to share with you.
Continue reading "Nikolaas Tinbergen on the Alexander Technique"
In their March 7th article the London Evening Standard listed the Alexander Technique as an "iStrain Solution" for RSIs (repetitive strain injuries) that so many of us our encountering the more and more time we spend on our mobile devices and computers: iPad hand: the new RSIs
Here is the article as printed in the LES.
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On January 5th the New York Times Magazine published a provocative article called "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body" by William J.Broad. Over my years of teaching many of my students (some of them Yoga teachers) have asked me what I think about Yoga, and I always respond with a common AT motto "It's not what you do, but how you do it." Indeed Yoga in certain environments and for certain people can be dangerous, but with appropriate knowledge and awareness of your body and of how it is designed to move, you can make intelligent and informed choices about which Yoga class is, or is not, right for you. The Alexander Technique is a wonderful complement to help students more safely study Yoga. I recommend this article by my colleague Joan Arnold for more information.
Continue reading "An Alexander & Yoga teacher responds to NY Times Article "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body.""
This article by Alexander Technique teacher Marta Curbelo discusses how the Technique has helped her with her Multiple Sclerosis. There is also a link to her interview with Robert Rickover about her experiences. Article in The Jewish Life.
Interesting TED talk by a neuroscientist who studies movement and the brain.
Continue reading "TED talk about movement and the brain"
Click to read the Dec. 7th Huffington Post article featuring the Alexander Technique: "Mix and Match Several Alternative Therapies to Ease Back Pain"
Johns Hopkins recently sited the Alexander Technique in their Health Alerts.
Continue reading "Johns Hopkins sites AT in health alerts"
In April 2009, following the BMJ study on the Alexander Technique, O magazine included this article about the Alexander Technique: http://www.oprah.com/health/A-Cure-for-Back-Pain-The-Alexander-Technique. Continue reading "Oprah magazine features the Alexander Technique"


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JOAN McALPINE MSP- CLEARED IN EXPENSES PROBE
Press Release by Aamer Anwar, Solicitors & Notaries- 26th March 2014
Joan McAlpine MSP- CLEARED OF ANY WRONG DOING IN EXPENSES PROBE
Statement issued on behalf of Joan McAlpine MSP- by solicitor Aamer Anwar
"The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has confirmed this afternoon that there was no breach of the expenses rules or code of conduct by Joan McAlpine MSP and that the matter is now closed. We can also confirm that Joan McAlpine is not being investigated by the Public Standards Commissioner or by Police Scotland – as was wrongly reported in the Daily Mail.
Deputy Chief Constable Iain Livingstone confirmed today that 'Police Scotland are not investigating any criminal allegation.' (see attached letter from Police Scotland)
The careful and robust investigation by the SPCB, representing all the main parties at Holyrood, was brought about by Ms McAlpine referring herself to it following media reports on the 26th and 27th February 2014.
The Parliamentary inquiry has found that it was permissible for Joan to hire a professional photographer to produce work for constituency publications. A substantial amount of work was produced, contrary to the allegations reported in the Daily Mail. There was considerable evidence to prove this – all of which was submitted to the SBCB. Ms McAlpine also submitted evidence proving that Portrack Photograph undertook a wide variety of work including portraits – again exposing the claims reported in the Daily Mail as wrong.
When the photographer withdrew consent to use of photographs and the contract could not be completed, Ms McAlpine refunded the expenses to Parliament out of her own pocket and at her own instigation. There was no cost to the public purse.
Quite rightly the public places a great emphasis on our MSPs telling the truth and making sure public money is used wisely, which is exactly what Joan McAlpine has done. After the Leveson inquiry, it is equally incumbent on the press to abide by high standards of probity.
Joan believes it is a great responsibility and a privilege to represent the people of the South of Scotland, and that is the job she is continuing to get on with doing."
PLEASE NOTE JOAN McALPINE WILL NOT BE COMMENTING FURTHER ON THE MATTER

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I always wondered what was the purpose of inventing language. Was it that we communicate our thoughts to another human being, how we feel about ourselves, our emotions and our desires ?
Clearly, we are not doing that well anyway. We expect others to read what is inside our head.
We express anger very well by yelling at people who have nothing to do with our misery, however, we seldom express love, gratitude and kindness to people who have been kind to us.
Majority of us have learnt about our universe, technology, history and politics through our educational institutes or by reading books. Yet, we have not learnt how to communicate with another human being and show courtesy and respect.
People send lot of time complaining about others. Back stabbing about people or perhaps even laughing at others.
But, no time to inquire about another human's well being.
I hate sound if it is not pleasant. Hence, I avoid television completely. I read about current topics on the internet.
I love to hear instrumental music. They give me a lot of peace more than any words any human can say to me.
What if we learnt to speak only when it is absolutely necessary and unavoidable ?
Or even better, just listen to someone who just wants to vent it out.
And if everyone in this world just listened, could this world be a better place to live ?


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Fifteen persons have been confirmed dead after a trailer conveying cattle overturned, owing to over-speeding on Minna-Bida road.
Forty-two others were injured when another trailer carrying tomatoes and pepper overturned on Bida-Mokwa road.
The two incidents, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), occurred on Sunday afternoon.
The remains of the deceased were taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida.
Apart from over-speeding, no one can ascertain the cause of the first accident, which claimed 15 lives – including the driver.
Head of Clinical Services of FMC, Bida Dr. Adedeji Olugbenga Adekanye confirmed that 10 dead bodies were brought to the hospital from the accident spot.
He, however, said no one gave him details of how the accident occurred.
Adekanye added that the remains of the deceased were deposited at the morgue.
Five others, who were brought alive, later died due to the severity of their injuries.
The second accident, in which 42 persons were injured, occurred when the driver lost control in an attempt to negotiate a bend around Gbadafu community after Vida town.
The trailer, which was overloaded with people apart from the farm produce, overturned as the driver tried to gain back control of the vehicle.
Speaking to reporters in Minna, the NSEMA Director, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Inga, who also confirmed the crashes, said the victims were from Katsina and Zamfara states.
He said the majority of the injured persons are receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (Bida).
According to him, 13 people are on admission at the Umaru Ndayako General Hospital in Vida and others were taken to a private hospital within the town.
NSEMA Director-General said the agency has reached out to relations of some of the deceased.


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Information Sessions and Tables
Information Sessions
Information sessions are scheduled presentations students attend to learn more about a company or organization, or an industry or topic. For example: 'Tech Talks,' in which representatives from your company can share about new technologies, or, 'Meet the Employer,' in which students can learn and ask questions about your company, organization, or industry. There is no cost to schedule an info session on campus. Tips for Success:
- Schedule in advance. The earlier an info session is scheduled, the more promotion the event will receive. We recommend scheduling an info session at least a quarter before you intend to visit campus, or a minimum of 4-6 weeks.
- Be flexible with dates. Sometimes there are major events, holidays or scheduling considerations with the academic calendar. We can assist you with navigating key dates.
- The best time of day to host an info session is when most students are out of class. Most frequently they are held after 4:00 pm, but we will work with you to determine the best time based on the students you want to reach.
- Having food provided at an event is a great promotional tool. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Catering Services at 360.360.3933.
- Provide a flyer for the event. This flyer will be send out to relevant departments, faculty, and student clubs, as well as posted on the free poster boards on campus.
Note: if you require special setup or clean-up of your activity, charges may apply.
Information Tables
Information tables offer a low-cost opportunity for to meet and talk with students between classes in high-traffic areas on campus. They involve company representatives staffing a table at a location on campus determined by your needs for a few hours to meet and interact with students. Information tables cost $25/day. Tips for Success:
- Schedule in advance. The earlier an info session is scheduled, the more promotion the event will receive. We recommend scheduling an info session at least a quarter before you intend to visit campus, or a minimum of 4-6 weeks.
- We discourage tabling during reflection week and finals week. We can assist you with navigating key academic dates.
- The best time to host an info table is during high-traffic hours of the day – between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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The break of my day usually starts around 11 am or possibly might even slip into the 1 0'clock afternoon hour or later. Of course my days usually end in the wee hours of the morning. When I was gainfully employed, I sprang from my bed bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, exuberant and ready to excel at around 6 am or earlier. This begs the question - why the dramatic change in schedule? The answer lies simply in two words - Gal Friday (and every other day of the week).
Gal Friday (GF) is a true night owl and slowly and methodically has cast the bewitching-hours spell upon me until I too have become a predator of the darkness. My father used to tell me I couldn't soar with the eagles in the morning if I partied with the owls at night. Dad, if you were with us today, you'd be wondering what the hell kind of lifestyle I'm now living. You wouldn't be the Lone Ranger as I wonder the same thing.
GF tells me she has kept this type of schedule since college days many (many) years ago. I asked her if those 8 o'clock classes were a little tough on her and she replied, "No, I just studied through the night and didn't go to bed." Now I'll admit I pulled quite a few all-nighters in college, but they didn't have anything to do with studying...unless it was "How to Drink Beer 101" or upper level anatomy. That's when I joined Tap-A-Keg-A-Day fraternity at ICU, the peek-a-boo school. GF pledged I-Felt-A-Thigh sorority, but her grades were too high and they rejected the poor girl.
When she began her career path to eventually become a dean and vice-president of a highly respected community college, her sleeping habits got worse. When people were supposed to be hitting the mattress for 8 hours, she thought the 8 looked like a 3. Maybe this misconception came from tired eyes? She put in more late hours than the night watchman. People thought she forgot to turn off her office light at night, but they didn't realize she was in there churning away at the next committee report or strategic plan. (My thought on committees...a great way to get a bunch of people together to dodge work.)
Since I have adopted this new late night schedule, I find it completely wonderful. I get to see old movies I love; I miss the God-awful jarring of the early morning alarm; I love breakfast food and now I eat it between the hours of 1 pm to 4 pm when my taste buds are awake and alert. Some days, when I seem a little too lethargic from staying in bed too long, I take a nap. Works every time.
You may notice some time lapses in my daily routine. You may puzzle over the discrepancy or time lag between rising at 11 am and not breakfasting till 4 in the afternoon, or to put it another way, a mere 60 minutes prior to the cocktail hour. No alcohol passes my lips until 5. Of course if GF decides to surprise me with a breakfast Bloody Mary, I woefully accept it so I don't hurt her feelings - don't cha know.
The time lag is filled with GF preparing me for my day. First she takes off my sleep apnea mask and gets me from the bed to my faithful Red Chariot, the greatest power chair in the world. Roy Rogers didn't love Trigger any more than I adore my old faithful Red Chariot. And I don't have to supply oats. Next she shaves me and transports me to the shower chair where I sit under the shower head while she washes off yesterday's dirt from the dusty trail. Allow me to give a little more detail about the shaving process. My daughters gave me an expensive electric razor with all the bells and whistles. This thing has 4-wheel drive, power everything and is turbo-charged. I think it bakes cakes too. It does everything a man could ask, with one exception; it doesn't shave worth a tinker's damn.
So instead of taking 10 minutes to scrape the hair off my face, GF keeps going over my now raw skin for about 45 minutes. Then the next instrument she pulls from the cabinet of horrors is a shiny silver missile-like nose hair trimmer. Oh, joy. This is followed by another trimmer for my ears, neck and hairline. Some days she retrieves the nail clippers and file too. I shudder. I'm not saying anything about the scissors 'cause I get nightmares just thinking about that scenario. Our bathroom cabinet would make any psychopathic torturer a very happy man.
Now to the bathroom sink where she pours 3 different mouthwashes for me prescribed by my dentist, gynecologist and local veterinarian. (I get a little befuddled trying to keep straight which doctors do what.) Then she squeezes the toothpaste on my electric brush. After my sad attempt at brushing, she dresses me which is no easy task. By this time I'm hungry, but not man enough to ask her to cook breakfast. I'm tired just talking about this, but her day is just beginning. She is busy from when her little feet hit the floor until 3 to 4 in the morning. I'm talkin' non-stop here. She has cut down on the all-nighters, but not completely.
I was going to write more, but I'm tired. I think I'll take a nap!
Monday, January 10, 2011
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Vericel to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ:VCEL), a leading developer of patient-specific expanded cellular therapies for the treatment of severe diseases and conditions, today announced that it will present at the following investor conferences in late September and early October:
Ladenburg Thalmann 2015 Healthcare Conference at the Sofitel Hotel in New York on Tuesday, September 29; Vericel's president and CEO Nick Colangelo will present a corporate update at 10:00 a.m. EDT. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible through the news and events section of the company's website or can be accessed here: http://wsw.com/webcast/ladenburg/vcel
- The Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel in La Jolla, CA on Wednesday October 7; Vericel's CSO Ross Tubo, Ph.D., will present a corporate update at 5:45 p.m. PDT. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible through the news and events section of the company's website or can be accessed here: http://stemcellmeetingonthemesa.com/webcast/
About Vericel Corporation
Vericel Corporation (formerly Aastrom Biosciences, Inc.) is a leader in developing patient-specific expanded cellular therapies for use in the treatment of patients with severe diseases and conditions. The company markets two autologous cell therapy products in the United States: Carticel® (autologous cultured chondrocytes), an autologous chondrocyte implant for the treatment of cartilage defects in the knee, and Epicel® (cultured epidermal autografts), a permanent skin replacement for the treatment of patients with deep-dermal or full-thickness burns comprising greater than or equal to 30 percent of total body surface area. Vericel is also developing MACI™, a third-generation autologous chondrocyte implant for the treatment of cartilage defects in the knee, and ixmyelocel-T, a patient-specific multicellular therapy for the treatment of advanced heart failure due to ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.vcel.com.
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The Beginning: 30 days of zero waste/
It's been a long time that I've been a proponent of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle.) My high school friends remember me running after people picking up the garbage that they had carelessly tossed on the street. In university I was the weirdo asking the Tim Horton's employee to just hand me the doughnut instead of wrapping it in that plastic sheet and putting it in the bag. Now, my kids know that I'll pack garbage away in my purse so that we can bring it home to compost.
I tell you this because reducing waste comes quite naturally to me; it's something I grew up practicing. A zero waste lifestyle is a whole other ballgame, and one that I'm slowly learning how to play.
If you missed it, here was my post introducing the whole challenge and my "rules." I've since had time to do some Googling, and apparently "zero waste" is HUGE. There are so many blogs, Instagram accounts and Facebook groups dedicated to living life without producing waste. Opinions seem to conflict though, in terms of what is considered "zero waste."
The Rules Revisited
My goal is to try to buy all of my groceries and household items without producing any waste - I include recycling as "waste." For many others looking to reduce their waste, packaging that can be recycled is A-OK. Maybe I'm being way too ambitious (probably,) but the recycling industry has a whole host of its own issues. My hope was to produce as little waste and recycling as possible.
Rule #1: Absolutely no plastic
In my very first week, this seems to be the one rule that's fairly simple to follow. We are not purchasing any food in plastic packaging, and we are toting our own produce bags and grocery bags.
Rule #2: Shop with Reusable Containers
Without plastic we can't buy milk in plastic bags, yogurt in plastic containers, or things like cereals, crackers, chips and cookies.
This is where bulk food stores are AMAZING, because I've been able to source most ingredients that I need in bulk form. I say "most" because there's definitely some that I can't find (I'll talk more about that in the weeks to come) I recently made a trip to Nu Grocery, where I found sour cream, hummus, vinegar, oil (olive, canola and sunflower,) tomato paste, ketchup and so much more
Rule #3: if I can't use my own containers, purchase in reusable containers
We are currently buying our milk from Farm Boy, and I can return the jars. We also love the Riviera Petit Pot yogurt as I can reuse the jars myself (of course, I wouldn't be able to collect TOO many of those, so we are making our own yogurt right now)
Rule #4: When stuck, purchase in glass
When glass is recycled, it can be crushed down and reused (same with metals.) So although I haven't run into this problem yet, if I'm really stuck for ingredients I will purchase in glass - cans are on my "no-go" list if I can help it, which may also help us to reduce our BPA exposure.
Where am I shopping?
Luckily there are quite a few options!
- Farmer's markets: veggies and fruits are in abundance right now. Stock up at local markets, but be sure to bring your reusable bags!!
- Farm Boy: I'm shopping at FB for produce, milk, yogurt (occasionally,) meat and cheese. I ask the employees at the counter to wrap my meat and cheese in butcher paper, which can be put into your Green Bin.
- Nu Grocery: I made my first visit to the store last week, and I was blown away! They have SO much. I was able to fill up on local sunflower and canola oil, and also noticed they have apple cider and balsamic vinegar (still on the hunt for white vinegar!) None of their produce is packaged, which means I can find local English cucumbers sans plastic wrap. And the best part about Nu? They have a weigh station so you don't have to stand in line to get your jars weighed before filling!!
- Bulk Barn: like Nu, Bulk Barn sells a lot of what I need as staples - flour, sugar, nuts, seeds, nut butters, cookies (if I'm feeling peckish) and all sorts of cereals. Downside - you have to stand in line behind tons of people to have your jars weighed. This can be SUPER annoying! But their prices are great, and they have regular flash sales and coupons that I can use!
- Natural food stores: I shop at Pantry Plus in Orleans, and they were happy to weigh my jars so that I could grab a few items from their bulk food section! Check in with your local natural food store, and I'm sure they would be accommodating.
- Terra20: we've been using Terra20's Eco Bar for a long time. You buy one container (plastic, booo) but then you can reuse that container over and over again by filling up at their store. We buy bathroom cleaner, spray cleaner, laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid all in one place. I also shop here for all my make-up, and they will recycle any of the products they carry!
I am not shopping at Costco, any type of Loblaws, Sobey's etc. I find their practices quite wasteful, and there are zero options for me in terms of reusable jars. But comment here and let me know if you've had any positive experiences at these stores!
The key takeaway from the "where" and the "how" of zero waste shopping? ASK!! Seriously, just ask. Call the manager of your local store and tell them you'd like to reduce your waste. Ask if you can use butcher paper instead of plastic, or ask if reusable containers could be used for bulk foods. The more customers that speak up, the better. This will help to change attitudes and practices.
Stay tuned to the blog, as next week I'll be chatting about how we planned and executed an 8 year-olds birthday party without waste. Also find out what I'm cooking up in the kitchen by following along on our Instagram account!


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The one with the beginning of After The Fall/
Happy Tuesday, my friends! We're a little over a month away from the release of After The Fall!
This New Adult romance is a tad grittier than the previous three From The Wreckage books. My goal for the spin-off character stories (Dani in Into The Fire, Cassie in After The Fall and Jess in Until We Crash-coming 2017) has always been to write 'wrecked' characters who overcome. In After The Fall you most certainly get a wrecked character in Cassie. Can Austin pick up her pieces? Get ready to find out come October!
Here's a sneak peek at the beginning of After The Fall . . .
The Ending . . .
I blink, setting off a bomb of excruciating pain. A mirror has exploded within my head; the shards tearing fissures through my brain matter, chasing the lurking shadows from my mind.
"He's waking up. Tell them he's waking up."
A voice like a gunshot speaks over me. Loud, jolting. I turn away from the noise and a click reverberates, filling my ears, as a searing slice of pain screams up my neck, shooting into my jaw.
The shadows return, pressing me down, down, down. I gasp
"Hey dude, don't move." A weight touches my forehead, holding me in place. "We've called 9-1-1. Stay still."
My mouth fills with sour bile as I attempt blinking again. My eyes won't open, not all the way. My vision is reduced to a slit of light. A glowing face. No. A face, lit by the glow of a cell phone and outlined by the night sky. My lips part, but nothing comes out. My tongue is thick, coated with the tang of metal. I swallow. Blood?
"Is that?" A feminine voice joins the deeper one leaning over me. She's further away, standing maybe? Her gasps audible. "Ray, that's Austin Rutledge."
**This is a tease and not the final edit. It is subject to change.**
Every story has a beginning,
but most of us walk in in the middle . . .
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Kolkata: The Bengal BJP has demanded a National Investigating Agency (NIA) probe into Sunday's blast at the Trinamool party office in East Burdwan's Aushgram.State BJP president Dilip Ghosh raised the demand, taking a cue from the Khagragarh incident, after the state police reached the spot late.
Ghosh said the nature of the blast didn't rule out the involvement of terrorists from Bangladesh, prompting local Trinamool leaders to cry foul over Ghosh's plea for "Central interference in state matters", something the party has been hinting at for quite some days.
Ghosh, however, is well within his rights to demand the NIA investigation because the agency can probe matters relating to terrorist activities, counterfeit currency or organised violence without taking special permission from state governments. Anticipating the Trinamool ruckus against the Centre's "interference", the state BJP president has put pressure on chief secretary Ba sudeb Bannerjee, pointing to the "tirades against BJP" made by none other than chief minister Mamata Banerjee in administrative meetings that "brought disgrace to the Prime Minister's office".
Calling this a "breach of work ethics of administrative services", the state BJP leader, in his letter to the chief secretary, wanted to know why he allowed this to continue for days. Ghosh also wanted to know why the IAS and IPS officers present in the meeting didn't leave as a mark of protest against the "blatant political attack against the PM".
Ghosh then made a pointed allegation against the chief secretary."You are not supposed to join a politically motivated gathering and become a participant of diatribes against the PM," Ghosh wrote.


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2017 Annual Report
|King Yee Jr.
Chair, Brockville Police Services Board
|Scott Fraser
Chief of Police
We are pleased to present to you the 2017 Annual Report.
The Annual Report works in conjunction with our goals and objectives as set out in the Business Plan and is established to provide a snapshot of the year's efforts. We want to commend the 58 full-time members and 14 part-time members for their continued dedication in keeping Brockville a safe community. All too often we see issues in our community which we cannot arrest our way out of. The opioid crisis and our response to mental health are two such examples and we will continue to work with our partners to find the right solution. Our continued investment in the community is something we are all very proud of and something we will continue. The working relationship between the Board, the Association and Administration is very cooperative which helps to provide a united front in the delivery of our police service. We were disappointed to see an increase in our driving offences including impaired driving and impaired by drug. As we face cannabis legalization we will be diligent in our enforcement efforts and continue to adapt as the policing landscape changes. Investigations are becoming increasingly more complex, as is the technology behind it, but we will have well trained staff who take pride in their investment to our community. As we move forward we will continue to put the right people in the right places doing the right things!
|King Yee, Jr.
Chair, Brockville Police Services Board
|Scott Fraser
Chief of Police
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Meeting one of your heroes can go one of two ways. They either fail to live up to the persona you've created in your head, or two, they exceed your expectations and treat you as a close friend, leaving you giddy as a 5 year old running for an ice cream truck. Paul Shortino was definitely the latter.
Part I of my interview with rock legend Paul Shortino
Thanks to Brett Wolfington (Big Dawg, Black Prizm) who brought the man here to the islands, I got to hang out with the legendary rock singer who has fronted such big named acts as Rough Cutt / Quiet Riot and who has been belting his heart out for audiences around the world since the early 80's. Most audiences today may remember his walk on role as "Duke Fame" in the movie, Spinal Tap. Look a bit deeper and you'll see a man who has fought against the odds of the brutal music industry in the 90's. Look even deeper, you'll find a man who has an undying dedication to his fans, his music, and has the utmost gratitude to his friend the late Ronnie James Dio who helped smooth the path for him on his musical journey.
We sat in his hotel room in Waikiki, while I devoured the cookies he offered me upon arrival, chatting about his long and fascinating career in music in his hotel in Waikiki before his performance at Pipeline Cafe.
Raul: So I know you've been busy like all heck these last few years, so you're singing with King Kobra now?
Shortino: Yes, all the original players Mick Sweda, David Henzerling, Carmine Appice and actually Johnny Rod. He actually flew in a week before I came here from Saint Louis to do the bass tracks for the record. And everybody else is doing the parts elsewhere, but we're all gonna get together to do some photos.
Raul: Very cool. The 808SceneZine as well as my own site is caters to an audience who are trying to live the dream as you are. Here's one for them. How do you mentally prepare yourself before a show?
Shortino: The day of the show is usually a mess. I get so stressed out. It's crazy. I also go over everything over and over in my head. I'm usually not so stressed when I work with guys on a regular basis because then you're familiar with the ground that you're working with. Last night we had a great rehearsal and the guys here that are backing me up are great players, they know the stuff better than I do. So I really have to do my homework. We were trying to do a little jamming last night and they go, well we learned it like the record. And I don't wanna throw a wrench in the works right now before the show. We made a few changes on a couple of songs and then we went over the Dio songs. In fact, I just wrote a song on King Kobra for Ronnie. It's a tribute to Ronnie called Monsters and Heroes. He was my monster and hero.
Raul: I'll probably cry while listening to that.
Shortino: It's a really cool song. Getting back to preparing. My wife gets the brunt of it. I try to keep it cool, else wise. For a long time I used to have a nervous reaction when on stage with Rough Cutt when I first started. It was like, I had to go to the bathroom standing right before the stage, ready to go on and I gotta go. And then that finally ceased. When you're touring, and it's a different crowd every night you don't know what to expect. They'e gonna like you or dislike you. Rough Cutt played the Reading Festival and the audience threw piss bottles and fruit at us and said they liked us. So what do you guys throw when you don't like somebody? Outlaws was on that bill and Saxon. And Outlaws got chicken and potatoes thrown at them. I said well, all you need is a little whining and that did it. I just try to keep myself low key until I get on there.
Raul: So how about vocally? I was looking back at Ronnie Dio's career. Everybody says he would just have a can of beer and half a joint before a show and he'd be good. Do you go through any kind of vocal training?
Shortino: Sometimes. Like right now I'm fighting something in my throat. I've sang a lot in the last 24 hours. So I probably won't because I've been practicing the songs all day. But sometimes I'll do that just so it just warms up everything. But majority of time, have some pot, a little cocktail and you know, go do the thing. The pot puts me in a really good state of mind as far as getting into the music. Some people, they take a hit a weed and then they're gone. Not me. I guess it's been years of practice.
Raul: I had a question about that song Dio wrote for the relief benefit that you sang on. You gotta have some interesting stories out of that. I mean, every one of my heroes in the same place, same time.
Shortino: Oh you mean the "Stars" thing. Yeah, every one of my heroes was there it was really interesting for me because I met so many people that were my peers and heroes in my life. Nobody had an ego. Everybody was really cool. Everybody was very receptive of just hanging out and trying to do the best possible on the gig. You don't usually get that many people together which such strong personalities. That was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. What an incredible experience. Actually Wendy Dio is re-releasing that. Also some old Rough Cutt with some of the stuff with Jake on that. And there's some stuff that Ronnie did with Rough Cutt I think she has.
I just found this out recently which is really interesting. I moved to Vegas two and a half years ago and Ronnie's old engineer, Angelo Currie, who did the first three albums and did the Rough Cutt demos that got us signed, just told me that Ronnie and himself were really disappointed that they didn't get to take us into the studio and produce us because they did so much with us in the past. That could have prepared them for the Holy Diver album by taking us into studio. At that time I actually was living with Ronnie and Wendy Dio when Ronnie was recording Holy Diver. He'd bring me home mixes and ideas and said, "what do you think?"
We were pretty close at one time and then I parted ways from the management. Which stopped us from seeing each other on regular basis. Then I moved to Arizona then to Nevada. We kinda lost touch like we had before when I was living with him. Ronnie and Wendy both were very giving people. Always trying to help other people. This is why they moved me in: I'm a real believer in human nature, human kindness, the humanity of people and I normally just believe everything anyone says, so I continuously would sign contracts (before reading them). So we were putting Rough Cutt together and they said we gotta bring you in the house because you're too trusting.
That's been a big downfall of me in a business sense, but just being trustworthy in people in general, I'm still there. No matter how many times I get burned, I'm not gonna change that. I believe it's better to give than to receive and we should always try to give anything we have to give. If it's talent, if you got extra money, give it to somebody who is less fortunate than you. That's the way they [Ronnie & Wendy] work, and I was raised that way so it kinda just fit. We got along really well.
Raul: Ronnie James Dio passing away hit all of us pretty hard. I saw a video of you singing your song at the tribute.
Shortino: You know, it was the second song I chose. I was supposed to actually sing . Ronnie sang it with him so, Wendy called me and asked me if I would sing that song with Geoff. And what had happened was they couldn't get the music together. They had the orchestration part, but everything was acoustic that day. So I said that I'd really like to do In My Life because John Lennon had such had impact on the human race and I believe that Ronnie did as well in his own way.
It was quite a memorial. It was five and a half hours long. It was really cool to see a lot of people I haven't seen in a long time. But unfortunately, under those circumstances it wasn't a happy experience. But in the end, "we all have a one way ticket to here and a round trip ticket to life." You come and you go. That's life. And Ronnie's spirit is strong and he'll live on forever. We were energy before we ever became, so he's moving on and who knows if there is reincarnation which I feel that there could be. I think he'll be back.
Raul: Somebody'll show up and you'll start hearing folks say, Whoa, how did he hit that note?
Shortino: Yeah, exactly.
Raul: Cause even with his history. I was always a huge fan throughout Dio's career. Elf & all that stuff back then. And I went further back and discovered, Ronnie Dio and the Red Caps? The man's been around.
Shortino: Oh he really did. I saw that stuff at the memorial and it was really trippy. Cause I met a couple guys in Elf, before Ronnie passed away when I was living with him. Doug Thaler was in that band (Elf). I heard they got rid of him because he wasn't short enough. He had to go because he wasn't 4 foot something. He ended up being the manager for Motley Crue for a while.
Raul: I went through a whole three weeks of educating people on facebook about Dio. I was like, You like this, listen to this. I bet you guys didn't know he wrote more songs than Holy Diver. I had to educate people who didn't understand,who only just know that song. He's been around forever. He never changed. He sang as powerful as did in the beginning
Shortino: He does. Unbelievable.
Raul: Back to your career...
Shortino: I wouldn't have much of one if it weren't for him. But I did have a record out when I was 17 years old. A guy named Snuff Garrett produced it who did Sunny & Cher. This was back in the 70s'. And I had the song Follow Me. #22 on the charts, billboard. It was called Paul and JoJo. But if it wasn't for the Dio's... Ronnie saw me at this club and really loved my voice. So if it wasn't for them who actually got me into a position where I could sign to a major label like Warner Brothers, I dunno know where I'd be right now.
Part II of my interview with rock legend Paul Shortino
Shortino: We did some touring in Europe and tried to get a deal over there because nobody was biting here. And it's funny cause Rough Cutt had a deal before Quiet Riot. We got signed before everybody back then but then we had to wait around for a producer.
Since Ted Templeman signed the band we wanted him to produce us. But he got locked in to do something with Lindsay Buckingham and Eric Clapton. They were doing a record together. And so we said we'll wait till he's done with that. Then it kept going on and on and then all of a sudden the door was closing for us.
Motley Crue, Wasp, bands that already had their record out were safe. (The PMRC: Parents Music Resource Center, led by Tipper Gore fought to label albums they deemed offensive) Putting a label like that on it only makes people want to buy it more once they know who you are, but people didn't know who Rough Cutt was. When that sticker was put on our album, radio stations weren't opening up the record. When we were in town we were going to be playing the same night with Dio and I got to do a little pitch for the show. I got to ask how come this record hasn't been out, the Rough Cutt album the first album And I said it doesn't sound like what it looks like on the outside if that's what's throwing you off. Maybe we should have just had a black cover. Like the Beatles white album.
Raul: Wow, that's pretty crazy. I know Dee Snider fought the good fight against Tipper & Al Gore. Pretty much stood for every one in the heavy metal community at that point.
Shortino: Yeah, he did. He did go up there and speak his mind quite well. That was a weird time. And then you look at these same people (Al & Tipper Gore) getting a divorce. And he's making a fortune off his Inconvenient Truth.
Raul: So on another subject, I wanted to ask you something I'm coming along 29 now.
Shortino: Oh wow, you're a young man.
Raul: But at shows I'm becoming the old guy. I don't understand what kids are doing musically at shows anymore. What's your take on all these new 80's throwback bands now days. I dunno if they are trying to revive the old style of 80's glam rock. I mean, you've probably heard Steel Panther I dunno if they are paying homage nowadays or something else.
Shortino: Well Steel Panther pretty much makes a joke out of it, like a Spinal Tap thing. And they're doing quite well especially in Vegas and people are lining up. I think just putting a little bit of comedy into the rock is what they've done and making fun of themselves in some sense is attracted people to see them do their thing. To be honest, I think we're losing all of the big arena bands.
Raul: The musical substance is gone.
Shortino: Yeah, you know what I mean? It was a whole generation of people that were more concerned with their craft instead of being popular. They were really serious about their music I think everything now is a lot more mechanical, people are doing so much stuff on computers that grid everything it takes away some of the feel of the music. It's become so... perfect.
Some of the heavy metal, you know they won't be able to do that live. Even if they are, it will not be as precise as it is on the record. So you got KISS, they'll be gone eventually in the next 10 years. They might live on, but they're getting up their in age as well as Aerosmith. I just saw Robert Plant on TV the other night, he was doing some really neat stuff with the old Zeppelin songs with his own band and it was really cool. And he just did a thing with Alison Krauss. Really good stuff, I thought that's really cool cause he's stretching out to a different genre of music. When you get older you wanna open your mind a little more.
I love R&B. That's my favorite music. I love all the old stuff. The Temptations, Four Tops, Jackie Wilson, just some great music. And I'm putting a thing together called Duke Fames. We're not sure of the band's name yet. I think it's gonna be Band of Misfits. Duke Fame and the Band of Misfits. And it's gonna have a chick singer in it with me and a horn section. I'm thinking of doing some more standard songs like that heavy metal version of Send in the Clowns. And maybe do some R&B and make it heavy metal. We'll put horns in there as well with it and add to the heaviness behind the music. So that's my idea.
I just met with a guy, he used to be the partner of Alan & Rossi. Marty Alan had big furry hair and Steve Rossi they were comedians. They actually warmed up for the Beatles. They were on the Ed Sullivan show. The guy's 76 years old, but he's got some really good ideas he wants to turn me on to and kind of manage me a bit with my wife.
So we're kinda gonna stretch out in a different direction to try something different. We want to do it in arenas. He's wants to hook me up with somebody, so we might have Phil Varone from Skid Row, maybe playing drums. We're gonna get some big named players involved. It could be a really cool thing, in fact, you're the first person that knows anything about this.
So that's what I want to do because there's so much good music out there. Even Sinatra, people like that, did good songs. If you could take those songs and make them current. I do believe we're losing a lot of these greats. We just lost Ronnie Dio and we're gonna be losing these guys soon. Because of age, including myself. Ten, twenty, maybe thirty years. I don't see Gene (Simmons) and KISS out there when they're 80, but maybe, you never know. I mean, look at the Stones. Jagger's out there, he's in his late 60's. And he's got more spunk than he did when he was younger. Who knows? But eventually time catches up to you.
Raul: Yeah, once you start getting on reality shows...
Shortino: I had a conversation about the arena bands, about that whole movement. It's gonna be gone. And I don't see a whole lot of new bands that could pull it off. Nickelback may be one. Motley's still young enough to be around for a while. They've still got that heavy vibe going.
Raul: Even the Scorpions, they had their last album just recently, right? That was just as strong as their old stuff.
Shortino: Yup. But you know what, everybody's gonna get to the point where they don't want to do this any more. But I dunno if that's going to ever happen. They might just go until they drop.
Raul: To quote one of their final songs, How can we grow old when the soundtrack to our lives is rock and roll.
Shortino: Right. What's that old saying that Jethro Tull did. Too old to rock and roll, too young to die. You're never too old to rock and roll, really.
Raul: I'd like to think of it as they're re-teaching everybody about what it was like.
Shortino: They are. I think kids are getting more exposed to it. I went to see a Foreigner concert and people were bringing their kids making them aware of that music. I even saw Testament with Vinnie Paul and people had their kids there... and they were really little kids out there with their shirts on. So I believe it's filtering into our younger generation for sure.
Raul: Do you ever feel that it's a little too easy for kids now days.
Shortino: Well, I'll say this. What they have to look up to is Eddie Van Halen as a guitarist. Not just Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix or those people that I grew up with. Eddie Van Halen was the new to that and there was a whole wave of guys that picked up on his stuff. So they have a lot to choose from. And they have a lot of gadgets. There's a gadget out there that you can slow the song down and figure out every note to a solo or to get the song out. They didn't have that stuff when I was doing that. There's so much they can do in a home studio. Everyone's putting out records. Then there's the internet.The record companies weren't ready for the internet. There is no more radio. You've got your internet radio, you've got XM satellite and Sirius. It's like the cable news. You can pick your cable news as opposed to watching your local news. The local stations, they're not the ones giving it to you they're into whatever somebody's telling them to do.
What's really kinda cool is that the music is coming back. Like Wendy and Dio, she's got her own label and she's releasing Holy Diver again on vinyl. She's releasing Rough Cutt on vinyl and also re-releasing stuff that never was recorded which is kinda cool because she's in a position to do that. They must own the material and they must have got it from Warner Bros. We are living in a state of affairs all over the world. And it's amazing to see heavy metal so big in Europe with all the big festivals over there. It would kinda cool if they could get something like that happening over here in Hawaii.
Raul: I gotta ask, who are your favorites, your biggest influences. What got you started?
Shortino: Elvis and the Beatles, The Animals. House of the Rising Sun was my first song and then of course Led Zeppelin came out and just blew the doors down on everyone. Vanilla Fudge was another one, Bad Company. A lot of bands with really good singers really influenced me. Foreigner. Lou Gramm's a good singer. Journey, Steve Perry's a great singer. Ronnie James Dio, Robert Plant, Steve Marriot. Those were kinda my influences and the ones I kinda looked up to. Even the guy in Nickelback, he's got a good strong voice. I'm sure I could pick a few bands. I even like, believe it or not, I like the Goo Goo Dolls. Good stuff. Some of those bands from that genre of music, they actually came out with some good songs. It's all about songs.
Raul: Well okay, in closing, so I know you're also producing music now too, right?
Shortino: I produced a band called Black Tora I wish I had their CD, the singer's like 43. He sounds like Ronnie, I mean he's a powerful singer. He's got his own style as well, but these guys are kinda like Maiden vs. Priest and maybe a little ZZtop. They're from Texas. Three piece band, Mexicans. They're really good. They're American Mexican. Latino, that'd probably be a better way to put it.
Raul: Do you have any tips of words of encouragements for the local scene here?
Shortino: Make sure that music is something that you really want to do for the rest of your life. And also have a back up plan. Always have a back up plan. Go to school, learn music. It's a good thing. Get some professional training. I didn't, for a long time. I was singing wrong and a guy caught me on it. I got some vocal training, actually started playing trombone which helped me. Ronnie Dio played trumpet. So it helped my breathing and that's what I would say. Just make sure this is what you want to do.
But basically you should have a back up plan. I didn't have one. This is what I loved to do and I put everything into it.. all my eggs in a basket. And my dad told me, God rest his soul, he told me I should have a back up plan and put something in the wings. If it's computer programming or doing some type of artwork on the computer. Cause there's so much that people can do that are artsy in some respect. They should try to go more into editing video and movies, stuff like that because the music scene is not the same as it was years ago. If you get involved in the music scene, learn editing, mixing or mastering. But in the end I say, figure out a back up plan and make sure music is what you really want to do because you're going to be stuck with it.


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Even Busch Gardens' most familiar fans will barely recognize the portions of the park that convert to Christmas Town through millions of twinkling Christmas lights that blanket every inch of the park.
Stroll through Christmas Village where you'll find everything from festive dining to handmade holiday gifts. Featured merchants for 2018 include:
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- Tres Susprios Chocolates – Master Chocolatier
- Ann Dalton – Animal Portraits
Sing along to the Christmas carols filling the air while you ride the Jingle Bell Express Train Ride, too!
While visiting Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa, make sure to visit these destinations throughout the park for dazzling light displays:
Congo-Stanleyville Walkway
This light tunnel connecting the Stanleyville and Congo areas of the park is the perfect family photo opportunity!
You'll warm right up and into the Christmas spirit once you see these holiday lights!
Brilliant blue and white lights blanket the Moroccan Palace and area, while a live angel sculpture welcomes guests. You'll also find the Christmas on Ice show here.
Cheetah Walkway and Plaza
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Flamingo Way
Pink palm trees. Enough said!
Bird Gardens
Light displays featuring red poinsettias dazzle guests this holiday season.
Attractions at Christmas Town
Attractions during Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa are perfect for creating cherished holiday memories. Climb aboard theJingle Bell Express Train Ride for a traditional Christmas sing-a-long. Then, join Mrs. Claus for a family feast and holiday stories.
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Three of Busch Gardens' best coasters are open during Christmas Town in Tampa. You can ride Cheetah Hunt, Gwazi and Sheikra (and all of your favorite Busch Gardens attractions) and see the holiday lights in a whole new way as you loop, drop and twist on these thrilling rides. Plus, do you dare conquer Cobra's Curse®? Riding this family spin coaster under a blanket of sparkling Christmas lights is a guaranteed memory maker!
Christmas Town Shows
The things to do at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa don't end there. Shows during the event features family-friendly entertainment full of Christmas cheer. Christmas on Ice features world-class ice skaters, while you can watch thousands of lights dance during the Carol of the Bells show. Kids will love Elmo's Christmas Wish. Plus, watch the Kings Journey Show where magical voices in perfect harmony tell the famed story of the journey to Bethlehem.
Get Your Tickets to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa is included in the price of Busch Gardens tickets. Guests can experience all the safari-themed park has to offer during the day, then extend their visit until 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm to add festive Christmas Town activities to their visit. All of the Christmas Town experiences are also available during the day, too, allowing everyone to get their fill of festive fun!
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text: reviews naval parade on 70th birthday of Navy Xi reviewed 18 vessels from 13 countries invited to participate in a naval parade on Tuesday afternoon. The foreign vessels in the waters off eastern China's coastal city of Qingdao saluted Xi, who was on board the destroyer Xining, in their traditional manners as they passed by. The destroyer Xining sounded its horn to ret The vessels whistled and officers and soldiers stood in a ceremonial formation, saluting Xi as they passed by. "Salute to you, comrades," Xi called out to the officers and soldiers. "Hail to you, chairman," they replied. Xi alternated the greeting with "Comrades, thanks f or your hard work," to which the officers and soldiers replied "Serve the peop urn the salute, and Xi waved to the naval officers and soldiers aboard the vessels i onboard the destroyer Xining gave an order to commence the naval parade on the sea off Qingdao at about 2:30 pm Tuesday. A total of 32 vessels of the People's Liberation Army Navy sailed in six groups, and 39 warplanes of the navy flew in ten echelons. www.shlf1134.com


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Recently, Taproot Theatre has placed a number of historical big shots on its stage: Albert Einstein was featured in Relativity and Abe Lincoln, Grant and Lee in A Civil War Christmas. The troupe has outdone itself with its latest production, Camping with Henry and Tom. Playwright Mark St. Germain bases his "what if?" premise on an actual event: Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and President Harding really did go on a much publicized camping trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1921. In actuality, press and family surrounded them throughout the event. Germain imagines the trio off on their own and suffering a car crash with a deer in the middle of the forest. What if these three famous Americans were stranded with each other for a patch of time? The outcome here provides for a wonderfully entertaining evening of dramatic, insightful and often hilarious conversations presented by three skilled actors at the top of their game.
David Pichette does stellar work portraying the iconic Henry Ford. In 1992 Germain decided to write this play as a reaction to the businessman Ross Perot's candidacy for president. Here, Ford hopes to harness all the skills and energy he used in his career to aid him in becoming the successor to President Harding. He expresses the desire to "Knock some of the rust out of the government." One of Pichette's favorite roles was playing Willy Loman in Arts West's Death of a Salesman. Similarities between that modern tragic hero and Henry Ford abound. Both have a somewhat misguided understanding of the American Dream and are convinced they are on the threshold of solving the mysteries of what it means to live a truly successful life in our country. Pichette imbues Ford with a bristling, manic energy throughout, often attacking Harding and even his admired friend Edison. In act two, Germain exposes the troubling flaws that tether this remarkable man to the ground.
Rob Burgess (Seattle Rep's Sherlock Holmes) does a splendid job bringing the curmudgeonly Thomas Edison alive. In his later years, Edison was greatly disillusioned with the promises of our society. Burgess skillfully delivers a basketful of hilarious, acerbic observations on the trio's plight in the forest. At one point he simply asserts, "I hate everybody." Watching Edison later become the concerned conscience of the group is one of the more riveting arcs of the production.
Taproot veteran Frank Lawler takes on the role of Warren G. Harding. Perhaps less flashy than his cast mates, Lawler's work is nonetheless remarkably effective. Harding is portrayed as an ineffectual, flawed and greatly reluctant president pushed into roles he never wanted. He enjoyed meeting and befriending citizens much more than leading them as a president. Despite the famous scandals that embroiled him, Germain's script finds a warm and surprising humanity in Harding. Lawler skillfully develops his character until we have a very complete picture of a troubled but basically decent man.
Mark Lund is the scenic and sound designer responsible for the gorgeous woods setting, complete with a stranded Model T Ford. Costume designer Melanie Burgess has the three men (later joined by a Secret Service man played by Kevin Pitman) looking as if they indeed stepped right out of 1921.
Director Scott Nolte points out in his program notes that these three historic figures were "contending the future of the United States of America" as our country faced many crossroads rebuilding itself after World War One. It is perhaps because our country seems to again be facing a myriad of tumultuous dilemmas that Camping with Henry and Tom proves to be such a riveting experience. For whatever reason, Taproot is offering a unique trip well worth taking!
Camping with Henry and Tom runs through March 3. Wed/Thur, 7:30 p.m., Fri/Sat 8:00 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m. For more ticket information call 206-781-9707 or go to taproottheatre.org. The Taproot Theatre Company is at 204 N 85th Street in the heart of Greenwood.


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Persil ... Classic "Competitive" positioning strategy
We've talked about using different positioning platforms to differentiate your brand on many occasions and thought we'd take the occasion of the Super Bowl to point out a few ads that hit some of these platforms particularly well. This isn't an evaluation of the success or failure of the ad, just a review of the positioning platform they illustrate.
Persil laundry detergent took on Tide (among others) in a direct challenge to its core benefit of getting clothes cleaner. This is a classic "competitive" positioning platform built from a direct or indirect comparison to a competitive product in an effort to steal share from that competitor. In this case, Persil is direct, clear, and to the point "We not only beat Tide, we beat every single detergent tested ... switch to Persil". "Competitive" positioning doesn't get much clearer than this.


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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed every year on Dec. 7 to remember those who died when the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941.
The attack just before 8 a.m. on a Sunday, killed 2,403 American military personnel and civilians and injured 1,178.
The day after the attack, the United States declared war on Japan and entered World War II.
President Franklin Roosevelt, in a speech to Congress, said the bombing of Pearl Harbor is "a date which will live in infamy."
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Upendo Children's Home
In 1985 a group of parishioners visited Kenya and Tanzania.
We then began sending baby and young children's clothes to Upendo Children's Home in Moshi. Over a period of twenty years many dozens of parcels were sent to the home.
In more recent years, the Children's Home requested financial assistance rather than clothing. In response to this, donations are now collected and sent to the home, usually annually, to help the Sisters buy baby milk and other essentials.
Please remember the children's home in your prayers.
Supporting the Children's Home is now established as part of the Parish's Covenant with the Poor.
Annunciation Church
Food Collections
In support of those in need,
regular collections of tinned and non-perishable foodstuffs
are made on a rota basis.
If you are able to donate items please leave them
in the appropriate box at the back of church.
1st Sunday of the month
St Wilfrid's Centre, Sheffield
Items requested: Tins of vegetables,
tins of baked beans, cheese.
2nd Sunday of the month
St Michael's Soup Kitchen, Grace Chapel
Items requested: Tins of meat, vegetables, potatoes,
soup. Tinned puddings (eg sponge puddings, rice pudding),
tinned fruit.
Also needed on a regular basis are bread, fruit juice,
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3rd Sunday of the month
Items requested: Jars of coffee, sugar, cartons of long-life milk,
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4th Sunday of the month
Chesterfield Food Banks
Items requested: Milk (UHT or powdered), sugar, fruit juice,
soup, pasta sauces, tinned sponge puddings, tinned tomatoes,
cereals, tinned rice pudding, tea bags, instant coffee,
instant mash potato, dried pasta, tinned meat, tinned fish,
tinned fruit, jam, biscuits, snack bars.
Pennies for Petrinja
Pennies for Petrinja has the simple mission of raising money
to be taken each year and distributed to the needy
in the small town of Petrinja near Zagreb in Croatia.
Every penny contributed goes to Petrinja
and also to the home for severely disabled children in Oborovo.
To find out more please speak to Laurie or Sheelagh
at Annunciation Church.
Or scroll down page for contact details.
Chesterfield Catenians
Chesterfield Catenians, with around 35 members, welcome new 'Brothers'
who are soon made to feel at home.
Our Circle meets and dines once a month, usually at the Proact Stadium,
Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield.
A varied programme includes events to suit all tastes -
outings, monthly pub lunches, country walks, weekends away,
sporting events, and special Masses (always followed by a meal!)
The Association was set up over 100 years ago as a Catholic men's organisation for people with a business or professional background.
Nowadays, any practising Catholic layman who enjoys mixing with people
from a wide range of backgrounds is welcome to join.
Meetings apart, almost all the social events are open to members' wives
and families, and to their widows, who often remain fully
and enthusiastically involved.
Our wives have a flourishing informal ladies' group which arranges outings and social events of their own.
Chesterfield Circle is one of a dozen Circles which meet regularly
within the East Midlands; there are similar groupings throughout the UK.
The Catenian Association, with over 10,000 members,
has Circles also in parts of Australia,
Malta, Southern Africa, India and Ireland.
It holds provincial, national and international events
and holiday pilgrimages from time to time, operates several
thriving charities, and actively supports the Church and wider community.
A monthly magazine, Catena, keeps everyone informed
of events and opportunities throughout the Association.
You'll find much more information on our national website below.
Above all, Catenians enjoy each other's company in many activities;
indeed our 'mission statement' is,
'Strengthening family life through Friendship and Faith'.
Members are encouraged to visit other Circles
and get to know fellow Catenians elsewhere –
and they know that if they move to live or work in another part of the UK,
there will be a Circle ready to welcome them.
If you would like to know more about the Catenians,
you can contact our Membership Officer, Richard Turner by
Alternatively you can contact our Secretary, John Dixon by
Any queries you may have will be answered quickly and informally.
Should you want to look into it further you'd be invited
to meet Brothers over a meal
and to attend a Circle meeting before deciding if the Association's for you.
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Happyness is Camping... where you're not suppossed to!
Stay Wild
I plopped another log on the fire.
Sparks rose up into the dark sky and became stars.
My five-year-old son, Camper, slept in the driftwood fort
we built earlier in the day.
Camper dreamt about the Star Wars comic books he fell asleep listening to. Alien rebels in a galaxy far, far away fighting for independence and a thing called "the force."
Hard to relate.
I puffed my pipe, chugged a tall can of Olympia and waited.
There he came fumbling & giggling out of the forest, David "Dickbird" Neevel. The most adventurous man I know. Once Dickbird found out we were camping illegally at Short Sands, he rode his motorcycle lightly packed with surf and camp gear to bask in the glory of the cove with us.
It was Saturday night. It wasn't raining, nobody was there, the sky was totally clear, the air was warm, and the fucking milky way was cranked up to full blast! We shot roman candles into the sky and watched the fireballs go out in the waves we'd surf in the morning. We had the loudest, fullest laughs anyone in the whole galaxy had that night. We were laughing with life the way birds sing with the wind.
In the morning the State Park Ranger woke us up. The Ranger said we had to leave or he'd ticket us. He asked, "Why did you camp here? It's illegal." We looked at each other silently laughing before the truth came out of Dickbird. "We didn't have anywhere better to stay."
Story by Justin "Scrappers" Morrison
Photos by David "Dickbird" Neevel


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It is almost a week since the A to Z Challenge 2014 has ended, and yours truly has crossed the finish line to join the ranks of the A to Z Challenge 2014 Survivors. Oh wow. Not a mean feat that. There were times though, in the middle of it all, when I seriously wondered whether I'd see that finish line at all, or end up by the wayside, a disheartened dropout. That is definitely not something to my liking, abandoning things midway and waltzing away. Not that I was in any condition to waltz, mind you.
Headaches, as many of you already know, are uninvited guests who walk in and out of my life at their own sweet discretion. Not content with wreaking havoc with my schedules all the time, this time the whatchamacallits decided to bring along their buddy Tummy Ache to spice things up exactly while the the A to Z Challenge was going on. Hardly had I thwarted the efforts of Tummy Ache when along comes their bigger brother, The Fever, and settles down comfortably making my body his home. The next morning found me staring bleary-eyed at the screen wondering what I'd write for the day while all I wanted to do was crawl back into bed and go to sleep. But did I do that? Yessir, but only AFTER writing the post of the day. Ha!
What happened next had me
wondering concluding that the Universe (which people believe conspires to make your wish come true and which I believe does nothing of the sort being too lazy to move its butt from wherever it is parked), had actually moved its lazy butt, and was out to get me, with the sinister motive of making me give up on the Challenge. This is where the Universe-conspires-to-make-wishes-come-true theorists are going to say that it can never be so. Oh yeah, tell that to the birds, you believers, you. If it, the Universe I mean, can conspire FOR, it can also conspire AGAINST, if you know what I mean. And you better take my word on this one.
For example, think of someone, X for instance, going about life merrily as you please, and then we have Y whose greatest wish is to see X fall on his/her face and fracture nose/leg/whatever. Don't ask me why. These things happen. People take sudden dislike to someone just like that. I should know! Anyway, Y wants something of X to break. Y wishes long and hard for it to happen. And whaddya know, the Universe starts quivering in earnest, unable to resist the call from Y.
Haven't you heard how the Devas could never sit still when people down on Earth decided to do penance, invoking them, just so they could wrangle a brand new boon, as yet untested, out of the Devas? Our puranas are full of it. Even if you are the worst of the lot, you only had to do severe penance, which by the way involved lots of standing still (mostly on one foot) for indefinitely long periods of time, in all sorts of hostile weather, without food or water, to force Gods to trot out of their comfortable abodes and hand out those handy boons, pronto. It is another matter that they, the Gods that is, invariably inserted a clause in small print in the boon, which when the boon-takers got too big for their boots the Gods only had to wave in their baffled faces to bring them to their knees.
How different can the Universe be? When Y longs to break X's nose, the Universe unable to restrain itself (a wish is a wish is a wish), obliges Y his wish, leaving poor X, conspired-against, with a bloodied nose. Now wait a minute. How the hell did I land in this soup? I mean I was 'reflecting' on last month's writing challenge, wasn't I? Ahh now I get it. I was about to tell you of another of those spokes in the wheel that almost derailed me from the Challenge-track, when I got effectively side-tracked by of all things, the Universe and its quirks.
This summer season in God's Own Country (where I, a mere mortal at that, reside) has come with Kabooms aplenty making the sky cry copious tears. Add to that strong winds and the tree filled city got itself transformed into a disaster zone of sorts. Branches fell indiscriminately breaking cables and bringing power failure in its wake. Twenty-five goddamn hours went by without lights or internet. How was I going to have that post up? Even the phone had exhausted its charge. Luckily, we were among the few who had power restored in a day's time. So I could quickly scribble something and post it. This was almost at the fag end of the challenge, at X. The Universe, having used up all the arsenal at its disposal by then, withdrew, defeated. So here I am, sticking my tongue out at the Universe and saying, Tchah! I did it, in spite of you trying to trip me.
Now a word about the challenge. This is my first A to Z Challenge here (click here to read them all) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I found many new blogs to read and had new visitors reading me too. My thanks goes to the hosts and co-hosts of the A to Z Challenge who make this event possible every year. You all are awesome. Thanks are also due to all those who stopped by, to read and comment, not to mention the many who tweeted and re-tweeted. Did I enjoy the Challenge? Yes, I did. Would I do it again next year? In all probability, yes. I really enjoyed the challenge of thinking up posts to write corresponding to the alphabet of the day. Rummy as it may seem, at the end of it all, I have reached a rather funny conclusion: Writing for a challenge like this is not the challenge, but writing when there is no challenge is the real challenge. True for you or not?


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Passive and active sonar prosecution of diesel submarines by nuclear submarines
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This study analyses the trend for initial detection times using both passive and active sonar during submarine-on-submarine operations. Specifically, it simulates a nuclear powered submarine (SSN) searching for a diesel submarine in an environment where the SSN has a speed advantage and active sonar detection ranges exceed passive sonar detection ranges. The simulation uses a mover-sensor discrete event application of SIMKIT, developed by Professor Buss, Arnold The simulation results show that initial detection times of a search follow an exponential trend as a function of SSN speed, diesel submarine speed, detection ranges, ping interval and detection probability. As a result, as detection ranges continue to decrease due to increases in sound quieting technology, initial detection times during a submarine search will increase exponentially. This can render a passive sonar prosecution ineffective when combating a modern diesel submarine. Should SSN use active sonar, initial detection times can be significantly reduced, especially if combined with an effective search path. The threat to the SSN of using active sonar can be mitigated by judicious consideration of ping interval and search speed with detection probability and active detection ranges. All values used to arrive at the conclusions stated are notional, and no classified information sources were consulted as part of this work.
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Hey there, pet lovers!
We invite you to help these adorable kittens catch their falling pewpew friends.
Be careful! The game is simple, but you may face some challanges along the way.
-Main Features:
*It gets faster gradually.
*Share your score on Google Play's LeaderBoards.
*Get achievements.
*Random Scenes
New Update
-Added facebook share & twitter share. These allow you to share your current score!
-Added 3 new upgrades to aid you in your quest;
-Added a tutorial tooltip for new players;
-Fixed a bug that would make the game crash on certain devices that didn't support GLES shaders (sorry for that!);
-Added a new effect to greet the player's new highscore;
Platform: Android
Version: 0.1.80
Play Store link: click here
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What's your best score?
Edited by beeproductions, 17 February 2015 - 08:30 PM.