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Mortally injured following a deal gone wrong, a small-time drug dealer finds herself holed up in a diner restroom with her friends long gone and her attacker closing in.
This 80 page single location crime-drama, featuring a variety of strong female and minority leads, is the perfect script for a up-and-coming director who wants to make an impact on a tiny budget and, due to its setting within a diner, can work in any North American town or city.
Stewy, a young female drug dealer who dreams of kicking her habit, going straight, and becoming an artist, is the focus of this none-linear tale, but we don't dive into her story right away. First, we open on a conversation between friends at a bar - which turns a little dark when a mysterious woman joins the discussion and makes a startling admission; she's done regretful things and fears what the afterlife may have in store for her.
Next, we're a fly on the wall with two street-gang members chatting about their ambitious plans. They need two recruits who fit a certain profile and it's Stewy, who's dining at another table with her best friend, who gets singled out. The job offer is made, and it's a dangerous one.
As Stewy and her new compadres break into the next act, we see things have gone horribly wrong for her. Mortally wounded by a knife to the gut, she hides in the restroom hoping they can get medical help - which sadly ain't coming and leaves the rest of the gang with a tough choice to make; help her and go down or leave her and run free.
Now we focus in on Stewy. We gain insight into who she is and what makes her tick. She is a young woman obsessed with her own failings and relegating herself to the scrapheap of life. She has love in her life but she has addictions pushing that away. Even her heroes can't help her see her flaws, and it's costing her dearly.
Worse still, with her partners in crime now long gone, it turns out the mysterious woman from the opening act, who transpires to be a cold blooded killer, is on the prowl for Stewy and finds her at her most vulnerable. A shootout ensues and a standoff sees all their dirty laundry aired.
Stewy is left with the power in her hands, two ways out that are both sorely tempting. She chooses a third option we don't see coming, a bittersweet conclusion that sees her taking control and sending her deceitful nemesis to a world of their worst nightmares.
This is a hard hitting, dialogue heavy, script that pulls no punches with its content and language. It is raw. It is bloody. It probes deep into our psyche before smacking us back to reality. This is a screenplay so gritty you could print it off and use it as sandpaper. If Miley Cyrus comes in like a wrecking ball then this script comes in like the whole demolition rig.
Ultimately, this story is an exploration of perfection, our obsession with it in ourselves, our demands for it from life, and our willingness to forgive a lack of it in others - but with some slick words, adult themes, and entertaining gunslinging to boot.
This is the kind of script that makes actors famous and directors legends. Every character makes an impact, has something profound to say, and a sense of humour. Plus, the dynamic use of one location gives whichever filmmakers chose to helm this project freedom to shine and get their name behind a soon to be cult classic.
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The Writer: CJ Walley
I'm here for the gritty movies, the rebellious movies, the b-movies, and the hangout movies, those features that dare to be good old fashioned entertainment and pack a punch harder than their budgets would suggest. I love pulp and exploitation, car chases and gunplay, but also depth and themes that resound with viewers at the core of their being. I like dialogue that crackles and has weight behind the words. I love scenes that twist and turn as characters vie for power or fall for one another. Riding on the hero boat "Fair Warning" with Shane Stanley during production of our action feature "Break Even.' 2012 was the year I started writing from here in Staffordshire, England and it's been a... Go to bio
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College Bound coordinator, Kara Brown, changing the lives of teens
As the College Bound coordinator for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, Kara Brown is helping kids graduate from high school.
"There seems to be a lack of understanding by the students in relation to what they need to do to reach high school graduation and move on to college, and this program allows us to bridge that gap through our workshops and mentoring," said Brown of Ventura.
Brown's role, which started in January 2010, allows her "to target the students who traditionally may be at risk of falling through the cracks and motivate and mentor them through the process of reaching graduation," she said.
Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/jun/02/college-bound-coordinator-helps-kids-graduate/
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I am not sure if you guys are aware yet, but Bae and I have a breakfast and Primark date every Thursday. He works overnight, so I spend Wednesday night working on the blog all hours while he does his work thing. Immediately following his shift we head to breakfast and then to Primark. Primark is like Christmas and Christmas opens every weekday at 8am. This was the plan every single Wednesday - Thursday.
I was pumped this particular day because we had come across a breakfast gem by accident. We switch off every week with whose responsibility it is to choose and this past week was my decision. I suck at deciding, and I never know how to get to my surprise spot, and I always have to let him know where we are going before we get there. My surprises never actually get to be surprises - But when he chooses, he gets us there so swiftly and without hassle. This particular morning I thought I had pulled up the address to the place I had chosen (Thank you to all of my followers on Twitter for helping me choose), but I was sadly mistaken as I walked us in circles for about a half hour. FAIL.
I decided to wing it and walk around until I saw something that looked like breakfast. In a matter of moments we were sitting down at a deli on a corner near downtown crossing. The food was no joke $3.50 and it was so yummy. I will be going back, to figure out the name of it for you guys, and to take some photos for them! It is such a quaint little deli and it screams old school! You KNOW I love old fashioned.
After breakfast we headed right to our happy place, Primark. We split at the doorway and met back up near the registers. Stalking up on some warm things for fall. I ended up grabbing all tops - another raincoat because I am obsessed, a long-sleeve body suit because why not, and four sweaters. I did so well, and guess how much I spent? $60
Primark and I have had a very stimulating relationship thus far. Ever since my first visit I have been smitten by this store and everything it offers. Let me first explain to you how we met. I eyed this store every single time I came out of downtown crossing. It is hands down the biggest store down there, no joke. I also heard that they were expanding which I cannot even imagine. But one day I decided to go inside.
I was impressed. The clothing felt like it was higher tier, but the prices were that of a Forever 21 or an H&M. These were obviously my favorite stores before I met Primark. But to be completely honest, Primark is just better. I realized a while ago that clothes from Forever/H&M are hit or miss. You either find that sweater you can buy 100x and never get tired of, or you cant find anything at all. At Primark I actually found myself able to shop in an organized fashion. I felt materials that I knew I would love and wear day in and day out.


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What was it that first called you to train as a OneSpirit interfaith minister? I'd been living in Hong Kong for about 7 years, after having lived in Findhorn. I felt the need again for more spiritual nourishment, and was drawn to both the community of Auroville in India, and the Interfaith Seminary (as it was called). I went to India and realised unexpectedly that my path was to re-engage with my western side (having been born in Asia). Whist this delayed my Seminary start by a year, it enabled me to come fully committed. Alongside this, I was the moderator of the Hong Kong Interfaith Network, and was deeply inspired by the embodied service of my clergy colleagues — the way they would pray for those of us suffering, and support congregants and others who were ill or had family who'd passed on. And I was impressed by those I knew at Findhorn who had done the training and how it had touched them.
In which year were you ordained? 2008
What is your minister's vow, and your relationship to it?
I love fully and serve God. To be honest, I had to look it up for this piece. The spirit behind my vow — that of devotion to God — has stayed alive; and forgetting it is a reflection of having been at times a little lost from the depths of that aspiration. It's good to say it aloud again!
What was the most important thing that changed in your life as a result of the training?
The world of rituals and ceremony has opened up for me. I have a love of rites of passage and rituals now. My natural sense of devotion has a larger box to express itself through, called being an 'interfaith minister'.
How does your ministry or your life's purpose manifest in the world now?
On a formal level, it has mainly been through weddings, with some funerals. On a deeper dreaming level, I am still searching for my note to sound more fully (and will it not always be thus?). Small things can touch me in my life, and I aspire to feel God in all that I do. I'm writing my thesis for my psychotherapy training on 'God and Therapy', and my impulse is to marry the deep joy - ananda - I had in the Seminary, with Process Work psychotherapy.
What main sources of inspiration or guidance do you draw on for your continuing spiritual journey?
Wilderness feeds me with an energy which is palpable. I've become fascinated by dreams and try to live them in my waking life (or is it the other way around? Dreams can be more real than 'reality' sometimes). I am learning to live the meanings that dreams give me.
Where is your 'edge' currently — what most challenges you on your path?
My edge is the Process Work psychotherapy because it is such a rigorous training. Working with my inner critic and noticing where i can improve is a continual edge. When I'm on and over my edge, there is this feeling of being opened to the new, and to Love and to God. And finding and living my deepest calling, is also an edge that I continually grapple with.
How do you envision your ministry developing in future?
I love it when I combine all parts of myself. Last year I created pre-marriage counselling sessions for couples, where i combined my therapy and ministry trainings. I'd love to find more new expressions like that, which emerge from my deepest self.


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Why is it so easy to see our faults yet so hard to see our strengths? For all the good about us, more often than not, we get lost on what's wrong. We pay little attention on what's right. We need to reevaluate our situation when our self doubt surpasses out self worth.
Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Is this person who you want to be? If not, why?
Our low self opinion can be caused by many things.
Comparing ourselves to others. Consumerism. Fear. Resistance.
All are self limiting factors in finding our own glory. We see the bad in us, when we should embrace the good.
Our own self view is usually laced with enough negativity that we can't forge an honest idea on how others perceive us. Life would be different if we could only see the good others see in us. Take a moment and realize the people you compare yourself to likely live wth the same self doubt as you.
Here are some action steps:
Stop comparing yourself to others. Allow yourself to be yourself.
Don't let fear rule you. Fear can help us from playing on train tracks but it can also hold us back. Fear, also known as resistance, is the voice that stops us from living up to our fullest potential.
Stop worrying about things. We get so caught up in wanting the newest phone, the hottest car, the coolest Godzilla figure (yeah, this affects me too).
START LOOKING AT THE GOOD IN YOU! Take 2 minutes a day to reflect on your strengths and bright spots. You have them. They are there.
Embrace and rejoice them. They are you.


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My family spent the entire week dealing with Hurricane Irma. It wasn't nearly as bad here in northeast Georgia where we live as in Florida, but there were tons of fallen trees and many, many families without power for days.
Were you or your loved ones in the path of the hurricane? Let us know in the comments if you were able to stay safe and dry!
As for us, school and work were pretty much cancelled on Monday and Tuesday so all of us were home. We lost power Monday evening for 3 hours and then again all night, but we were some of the lucky ones. Several of our family members lost power for two whole days or longer.
School has been cancelled every day this week with many road closures due to fallen trees and power lines and tons of people still without power and/or water.
We hunkered down, though, and were pretty much fine. My biggest hurdle was trying to stay focused on work during the storm.
It got a little scary at times with strong winds and thunderstorms and trees falling in our neighborhood. The worst we experienced was a fallen branch in the backyard. Our neighbors were not as lucky. One had multiple fallen trees and is still dealing with the aftermath.
I tried to stay busy (and snacked…) while my husband dealt with it all by sleeping. Through it all. Not sure how.
Every time I saw the wind blow even harder than it already was and trees swaying and heard branches cracking, I ran to the window to make sure there wasn't a tree falling on our house.
And then I would go back to planning my week and going through goals :)
Tuesday was more of the same with everyone home, but the weather was a lot less scary.
By Thursday and Friday, I was more than ready to get back to our usual routine and get some kid-free time. I also got really busy overhauling this website once and for all.
I love spending all this time with my kids, but by Thursday afternoon, we were all going a little crazy, and the baby was super fussy. So I gave up and stepped away from my desk. I got both kids and we just cleaned.
I was frustrated, the house was a mess, and they needed something to do, so I went on a #cleaningrant.
So there's a great parenting hack for you.
When your kids become impatient (along with you), do some cleaning and get them nice and tired while you all do some chores!
After that, they were ready for some quiet time. The baby went down for a nap, and the five year old did her school from home work. Win win.
Another important thing I've been thinking about and practicing from Leo at zenhabits: be in the present.
Whether it's a conversation with a loved one or enjoying a precious moment with your kids, just be there 100%.
Turn off the phone. Close the computer. And just listen. Look at them.
I say this because I've been super guilty of this in the past, but it's something I'm actively working on. I don't want to be that person that is never listening when my kids or husband are talking to me.
And I love the way that Leo put it: when someone is talking to you, listen like it's their last conversation on this earth.
It's been kind of crazy this week with the kids being home all day every day, but it won't last forever, and things will be back to normal in no time.
How do you deal with life when it gets crazy?


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Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) commend Percy Lane Mews in Best Housing category at recent awards
A cutting edge residential development, between ODOS Architects & Oakmount construction has been commended in the Best Housing category at this year's RIAI Awards. The Percy Lane Mews are undoubtedly at the cutting edge of residential modern architecture, providing the benchmark for city-living as we know it today. Showcasing urban design at its best, it is clear to see how they have gained recognition from the RIAI. On the 18th of June 2015, The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) announced the winners of the RIAI awards. Of the 120 building projects entered for this year's awards, the jury selected 17 Award Winners, 11 Highly Commended and 14 Commended Awards, which were all presented to the architects at a ceremony in Wood Quay, Dublin City Council offices. Percy Lane Mews which was designed by ODOS Architects with Oakmount as the developers was commended in the Best Housing Category. In February 2015, Dublin's residential property sector saw the launch of an exciting property development in the heart of Dublin 4. Developed by Oakmount and designed by world renowned ODOS Architects, situated adjacent to the Royal Canal, Ballsbridge, in prime real estate, the Percy Lane Townhouses have since attracted the attention of the international property scene. The black zinc, curved hat building with stone gables contains three dwellings, each 154 sq. metres complete with three bedrooms. The three storey properties were rolled out to the market in earlier in the year by residential, property consultancy Knight Frank.
Ali Grehan, Chairperson of the judging panel, said, "The jury were pleased with the broad range of submissions that were received this year. It is gratifying to see that Irish architects are continuing to produce quality world class buildings and the level of public interest is still growing as we can see from the strong response to the Public Choice Award."
The design features of the three dwellings have been strategically planned to maximise light and space and benefit from a very carefully considered palette of complementary colours and materials. The stand out feature of the stunning architecture is the internal concrete stairwell with a timber fin wall that acts not only as a physical connector but also allows natural day-light, reflection and shadow to travel throughout the building uninterrupted. This quality of the interiors, combined with the innovative architectural approach has cemented One Percy Lane as one of the most prestigious property developments in the city.
The mews have a luxurious, modern feel with minimalist design décor throughout. State of the art finishing touches include, frameless windows and shadow gap skirting, replacing traditional methods to create clean lines. The architectural superiority of the development is showcased through the bespoke fittings with custom made joineries and doorways. Providing a masterclass in design, the contemporary homes have the latest in renewable energy systems, using a standalone photovoltaic power system that is temperature controlled, with underfloor heating and a heat recovery ventilation system.
The Percy Lane Mews have undoubtedly set the benchmark for modern day city-living as we know it. Showcasing urban design at its best, these houses have captured the imagination of the RIAI with the level of architectural excellence achieved.


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Minnesota Power and Light Western Retirees get-together set
PINE RIVER-Minnesota Power and Light Western Retirees annual get-together will be June 12 at Bites Grill and Bar in Pine River.
Social hour will begin 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be 12:15 p.m. Reflection and announcements to follow the meal.
Text or call 320-360-0765 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
40th reunion of BHS class of 1978 set for Aug. 4
The Brainerd High School class of 1978 will celebrate its 40th reunion with a social gathering, dinner and entertainment Aug. 4 at the Brainerd American Legion.
To register, purchase tickets, or for more information, visit the Facebook page at www.bhs78reunion.org.
Brainerd Garden Club meeting planned
The Brainerd Garden Club will meet 1 p.m. June 8 at the Northland Arboretum.
Program will be garden art presented by Connie Boileau. Host will be Walter Pangburn.
Memorial Day picnic set
The public is invited to a Memorial Day picnic of hamburgers, hot dogs and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 28, at the American Legion, 708 Front St., Brainerd.
The event is co-sponsored by Brainerd Elks Lodge No. 615 and the American Legion Post No. 255.
Elks Soccer Shoot planned
BAXTER-All youths ages 6-13 are invited to the 16th annual Brainerd Elks Soccer Shoot on Wednesday, May 30, at Southdale Soccer Field, Baxter.
Registration begins at 6 p.m. with the event starting at 6:30 p.m.
WHS class of 1958 to meet Wednesday
The Washington High School class of 1958 will meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the Brickhouse Pizza/Bread and Bagel in Brainerd.
The Center's Morning Club meeting planned
The Center's Morning Club will meet 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at The Center, 803 Kingwood St., Brainerd.
Presenter will be Shane Riffle, CEO of Brainerd Family YMCA.
Brainerd Legion upcoming events
Commander Rick will host a breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. until noon Sunday, May 27.
Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for kids.
The special dinner for Friday, June 1, will be deep-fried jumbo shrimp for $11. Walleye dinner is also available for $11. Serving begins at 5 p.m.
Area bridge scores
Jenkins VFW: Florence DeLong, 5610, Jo Bonestro, 5300, Jim Thompson, 5130.
Whitefish Golf Club: Duplicate: Jim Thompson and Tom McGrath, 44; Lois Steffen and Charles Ready, 44, Bruce Peck and Enga Wodziak, 38.5; Mary Kay Kendall and Deanna Dubel, 37; Marlene Anderson and Jane Kleinsassser, 37.
Maucieri's: Maxine Anderson, 4980; Shirley Gronholm; 4940; Deanna Frandsen, 4750; Florence DeLong, 4360.
Ideal Town Hall: Duplicate: Jim Thompson and Enga Wodziak, 43.5; Bruce Peck and Tom McGrath, 40.5, Jo Bonestroo and Myrna Turner, 40.
Duplicate bridge scores
Bruce Eastman and Lane Weber, 12; Don Rasmussen and Joe Heal, 11.5; Lois Volkmuth and Phyllis DeRosier, 10.5.
Lois Club luncheon set
The Lois Club luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at The Joint and Eatery, 11 miles south of Aitkin on the east side of Highway 169 and less than a mile south of Tame Fish Road.
New members welcome.
For more information, call Lois Neuman at 218-927-1354 or Lois Johnson at 320-684-2000.
Senior dances
Senior dances will be 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Waukenabo with music by Rambling Leroy and Jerry; from 1-4 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Deerwood Legion with music by Frank and Fran; and from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the Pine River Legion with music by Frankly Country.


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When millennials speak, they speak LOUD.
It's mostly to do with the fact that we outnumber our baby boomer parents and make up a quarter of the US workforce. (I'm a millennial myself and up until now, I've been severely underestimating my demographic's footprint.)
One of the movements that marketers, economists and psychologists can't deny is how millennials are clinging to minimalism. And when there's a group that big flocking to something, it's hard not to notice.
Joshua Becker, founder and blogger of Becoming Minimalist, describes minimalism as an intentional way of living where a person tries to only live with what they need. His article, here, goes on to explain minimalism in more depth.
So, why are so many millennials interested in living with only what they need?
According to a Forbes article from last year,
"Millennials have a unique set of values around how they choose to spend their money. They grew up during the recession, entered a struggling job market and must now pay off record amounts of student debt."
I know plenty of people who are in this same boat. Still trying to pay off debt and working their tails off to eventually buy a house and create the life they've always imagined.
Minimalism means financial freedom.
I'm not a finance professional but I do feel strongly about it.
Millennial minimalists like myself are thinking twice about how we make money and where we spend it. We're after jobs that we enjoy and we're buying less and choosing the items we do buy well.
Quality. Over. Quantity.
According to MillennialMoney.com, there are three main financial challenges that me and my millennial friends around the world face.
- Massive Student Loan Debt
- Historically Low Wages
- Future Financial Security is Not Guaranteed
Living in cities like Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area has shown me that the world is an expensive place. In order for me to enjoy it, I've come to embrace and love a life where shopping is curbed so that I can work on things like paying off debt, padding my savings account and investing in things that matter like my health, retirement and experiences.
Queue the tiny house movement!
Tiny Houses are a somewhat recent way of living that has caught the attention of broadcast networks and turned tiny-house dwellers into people of interest. It's not only a cool way of living, it's actually quite smart for those who choose to do it.
What better way to save money and focus on the things that matter most than making sure you're not anchored down by a 30-year mortgage?
There's the curb appeal.
Many of my fellow millennials saw our parents struggle during the recession. If it wasn't our parents who were hit by the housing and job crisis, many of us were praying we'd find jobs when we graduated college.
We had to be scrappy and resourceful.
And I think many of us were.
Millennial blogger Britt from Tiny Ambitions shared with me the reasons that she's saving for a tiny house and choosing to live small.
"Around the time when I started researching tiny houses in 2012, I realized there was no way I could ever afford to buy a regular house. Just thinking about being tied to a mortgage of $300,000 or more (the going rate in my area at the time) for my entire life made me feel ill."
When it comes to what a tiny house can do for her financially, Britt explaines that she thinks it will allow more financial freedom.
"... it's definitely a part of why I wanted to go tiny in the first place. Once my living expenses are reduced significantly, a huge chunk of my income will be free to be spend on other things, like travel or retirement. Alternatively, I wouldn't need to make the same amount of money anymore, so I could be more choosy with the kinds of projects and work I take on. I could also volunteer more in causes that are important to me, like local food and agriculture."
Not all millennials are going to live tiny but Britt represents a movement of mindful Gen Y'ers who are choosing to live more minimally so they have less financial burdens and more opportunity to enjoy whatever it is that they want to enjoy.
Freedom to live how we want is a beautiful thing.
Freedom to enjoy what we want is a a beautiful thing.
In a nutshell, minimalism means millennials get to feel more like this little guy:
Minimalism creates flexibility and opens our lives to more opportunity.
According to an Entrepreneur.com article,
"Millennials want to know their work is making some impact and helping to make the world a better place."
With the recession behind us, I'm seeing more friends taking risks in new ways. Many of my personal BFFs are starting businesses that are changing the way things are done. I know a handful of millennials, who have started companies that are revolutionizing their respective markets.
Many of the Gen Y entrepreneurs I know don't have time or money to worry about stuff weighing them down. If they were maximalists, they would have battled increased distraction when it came to creating products that matter and launching companies that are making a difference.
Ben and Leslie Parfitt of Pacifica, California are an example of minimal millennial entrepreneurs. As new parents, they spent time and money looking for well-designed, practical safety products for their home but were always disappointed. They spent nearly two years creating and testing products to meet performance and material standards and in 2017, they launched Bink - their line of aesthetically beautiful baby-proofing products. The Parfitts are smart, creative minimalists.
Leslie explained that their desire for less over more comes from both her and her husband's preference for a simpler lifestyle. She adds that her minimalist approach to living was impacted by what she saw growing up in a suburban community in Southern California.
"I grew up in Orange County, where shopping was really just what you do on the weekends. And I can just remember that feeling of never-enough-ness all the time."
Leslie goes on to explain how they've incorporated simple living into their everyday lives.
"As a family, my husband and I don't acquire many things. I've learned to really only buy the things that I love, and I end up keeping them forever. My husband, Ben, and I have two little girls, ages 1 and 3, and we make a point to keep our home-environment really simple. With kids, its so easy for things to accumulate and feel cluttered, without meaning for it to happen. I found that I just keep a small basket of toys and a weeks worth of clothes. It helps so much with my sanity. We make a point to buy our girls that much. We spend a lot of our free time outside doing things."
And that simplicity spilled over into their business venture, too.
"Having a simple lifestyle gave us the freedom and inspiration to start a business. We put a lot of thought into the things we have in our home. We appreciate good design, and understand that truly good design is often the simplest solution. When we had our first daughter, we quickly learned that safety products were important in our home, but that there weren't any well-designed, quality products out there. It became very obvious that there was an opportunity for simple, minimal, designed products that people would actually enjoy putting in their homes."
Ben and Leslie understand that it's less about creating stuff for the sake of creating stuff and it's more about creating products that will make a difference for people. In their case, a difference for parents. Their dedication is already paying off as they've been nominated for the Babylist Fresh Find Award, which is an award designated to new products that make parents lives easier and more beautiful.
Minimalism means possibilities.
So why do millennials want less instead of more?
We don't want houses so big that we owe a debt we can't ever pay back. We don't want heaps of clothes filling our closets. What we want is to do amazing things and change the world in amazing ways. We want to create things that matter that won't be tossed into landfills. We want to find and create solutions. We want to live minimally because it frees us up to accomplish things that go beyond ourselves.
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'Vespers' – a Series of Stratasys 3D Printed Death Masks Designed by Neri Oxman and Her Team – Highlights at Prestigious National Gallery of Victoria
Curated by Ewan McEoin, the 'NGV Triennial' exhibition at
Museum acquires Series 1 and 3 of Vespers, while Series 2 also on display at exhibition
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Installation view of Neri Oxman Vespers, Series 1 - 3, masks 1 - 5 2016 on display in NGV Triennial at
The NGV Triennial is a celebration of contemporary art and design
practices, featuring the work of more than 100 artists and designers
from 32 countries, including works from Yayoi Kusama, Xu Zhen, Guo Pei,
"For a Triennial that sets out to explore the interface between art,
design, architecture, science, ecology and technology – Neri Oxman's
work could not be more fitting," comments Ewan McEoin, Senior Curator of
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Debuted at London's
Oxman's Vespers epitomize the theme of Stratasys' The New Ancient Collection, which unifies historical crafts and designs of past civilizations with cutting edge technologies, to reimagine design in the modern world. The collection balances the dichotomy between the tribal crafted indigenous qualities with the bio technological advancement.
One of the primary sub-series of the Vespers collection, entitled 'Past', looks at historic origins, exploring life through the lens of death. Inspired by ancient masks, this sub-series utilizes five material combinations to emulate colors commonly found in cultural artefacts across regions and eras, with impressive accuracy. With the implementation of Stratasys' unique J750 full-color and transparent multi-material 3D printing technology, Oxman's team has created 3D printed objects that, for the first time in history, accurately reproduce the variety and nuance of ancient crafts.
"Vespers' designs are entirely data-driven, digitally-generated, 3D printed, and – at times – biologically augmented," Oxman explains. "By pushing the boundaries of cusp technologies – such as high-resolution material modelling, Stratasys' full color multi-material 3D printing, and synthetic biology – they express the death mask's deeper meanings and possible future use, thus bringing it back to life."
The merging of molecular biology, ecological engineering, design computation and 3D printing led to the blurring of boundaries – between human and machine, between natural and designed environments – to the point where such distinctions can no longer be made. Oxman explains: "Vespers is the most sophisticated expression of our design approach so far, demonstrating that we can seamlessly vary the physical properties of materials in extremely high resolution that matches, and ultimately transcends, the scales of nature."
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Review – Ninja: Legend of the Scorpion Clan from AEG
Designer – Frederic Moyersoen
Art – Conceptopolis, Llyn Hunter, Yutthapong Kaewsuk, MuYoung Kim, Jorge Mutar, Florian Stitz
AEG provided a review copy of this game
At last year's UK Expo, i was introduced to AEG's War of Honor, which was my first experience in the world of L5R or Legend of the 5 Rings, which has a huge fan base who play the collectible card game. Ninja: Legend of the Scorpion Clan, is set in the L5R universe and focuses on the Scorpion Clan's Ninja's. I was really interested when I first heard about the game and finally got me a copy of this game for 2-4 players, age 12+.
The basic idea is that the Ninja player(s) sneek into a castle, avoid, outwit, kill, guards, complete 2 secret missions and "get out of dodge". I loved the sound of this very sneeky game and having played other AEG quality games, couldn't wait to get stuck in.
As expected, the components, and artwork are very nice in deed. The board shows the castle grounds with places to place sentries and patrols. It looks great.
The plastic models are very nicely done (love the drunken guards) and give you a good sense of the world of L5R.
Good quality strategy cards with excellent art work as usuual from AEG, with nice flavour text to build the atmosphere.
Nicely done Mission cards which are secretly chosen to kep the Guards player(s) in the dark, so to speak.
Also included are privacy screens and a pad of private maps.
The ninja and traitor must find the locations where they can complete their 2 missions, then exit alive before dawn breaks (the 20th turn). The guards seek to stop them.
The Intruders can be played by 1 player or 2 (one take ths ninja, the other takes the traitor. The Guards can also be played by 1 or 2 players.
At the setup –
One mission is randomly drawn for each intruder.
There are 2 strategy card decks. The Intruder chooses 8 of 12 cards and the Guards choose 24 of 36. All of which provide the players with varios options. The cards include –
For the Guards
– Awaken, Kenjutsu (weapon) Patrol Listen, Patrol Search, Sentry Listen and Sentry Search
For the Ninja
– Kenjutsu, Rope, Secret Passage, Shadow walk, Shuriken
For the Traitor
– It was a cat, Kenjutsu, Potent Sake, Rope, Secret Passage
The Intruder cards can only be played once. The challenge for the Intruder is to be very selective with a few cards. The Guards need the larger number of cards to try and isolate the Intruders and zap them.
Guard figures are placed on the board in icon spaces.
The Guard player takes one of the private maps and keeps it for tracking searches, allocating sleeping guards, mission goal locations, traps, and hidden sentries. The Ninja player takes aprivate map as well to track his moves and locations of hidden guards, traps, , hidden passage, etc.
Game process
Alert phase – The Guard player draws cards based on the current Alert level, and then the Alert level drops (the cards in their hand are put aside temporarily). Drawn cards can be played. Alert levels range from None to High. The higher the Alert, the more cards are drawn by the Guard player. Any or all cards can be played, with a limit of one card per sentry or patrol. Non-played cards go into the Guard player's hand.
Listen cards are used to hear the intruders and raise the Alert level. Guards hear Intruders based on proximity to the Intruders.
Search cards and/or Awaken cards are use to try and locate Intruders. Obviously if they've been heard, it narrows down the search. Guards can move up to 2 zones. Patrols move as a group.
Guards phase – Guards can play up to 2 cards from their hand. But only one per sentry or patrol
Guards Patrol phase – Guard patrols are moved along the red patrol track
Intruders phase – The Ninja Traitor make secret moves, tracked on their private map. Strategy cards can be played any time during the phase. If they do not kill the Guards when entering a zone, they must reveal themselves.
The Intruder can search two zones per Intruder per turn. Of course, this gives the Guards a chance to detect them. If a Mission zone is searched, the Guard player advises which zone letter they had assigned to the zone. If it is a letter that corresponds to a Mission card, the Intruder player shows the relevant card to the Guard player.
There are rules for detection of the Intruders, combat, terrain, the Secret Passage, and for playing with 4-players.
It took a few turns to understand how it all worked and by then the turns did speed up. The rules are reasonably clear, with illustrated examples which are very helpful; its just a case of learning how the process hangs together. You definitely get a sense of the theme of sneaking into the castle and defending/searching. So on that level it works pretty well.
Did it work for me?
My friend Tony and I have spoken a number of times about our experience playing Ninja: Legend of the Scorpion Clan. To be honest, we both have mixed feelings about it which are articulated well by Tony below:


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Why does Greenhouse emphasize the Fine Arts?
As Christians, we have a tremendous opportunity to communicate to a culture desperate for the good, the true and the beautiful. The fine arts help foster such an orientation in children.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts involve many skills that are vital to effective servant leadership. As students work in ensemble they begin to recognize one another's strengths and compensate for one another's weaknesses. Learning to work together for the common good is a vital life skill. Through drama, students place themselves in another person's shoes as they develop a character's role. Similarly, a servant leader should be able to appreciate and empathize with different kinds of people. Contrary to a celebrity mindset, students are taught to view their performances as service, a chance to give a gift and to bless others.
Visual Art
Sadly, our culture is awash in ugliness and tawdry expressions of pseudo-beauty. Training in the visual arts helps students to begin to see, and to be observant of what's happening around them. Through appreciation of masterful artwork, students become aware of and appreciate beauty. They learn that producing beauty often requires effort. The visual arts become another vehicle for blessing others and reflecting beauty which honors God. Servant leaders capable of bringing beauty into various situations will likewise bring blessing to those they serve.


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7 Ways To Improve Your Leadership In The Home
I want to be a better leader in the home. This statement is one of the most common I hear from leaders I coach. It does not matter whether they are male or female, or a mother or father. The desire to be purposeful and intentional in all areas of our life and business is a part of our human nature. Unfortunately, very few people have the courage to admit when they are struggling to lead outside of work. Smaller is the group of people that admit it, seek help, and actually take action to improve their personal leadership. The past few weeks I have been reflecting on what it takes to be a better leader in the home. I've watched my friends interact with their loved ones, I asked leaders I coach for their best practices, and I've sought guidance from mentors. Based on these conversations, I've discovered these seven ways to improve your leadership in the home.
- Be present and engaged with your loved ones - This is the only way for you to know and meet the needs of your loved ones. You must make time with them a priority and non-negotiable discipline in your weekly routine.
- Understand the importance of rest and renewal - This may go against your driven leadership style, but taking time to disconnect, to not focus on a to-do list or goal, and to simply relax and allow there to be time for doing nothing is healthy and will improve your relationships.
- Encourage your loved ones in the areas of their strengths - Your loved ones need to be reminded of their talents and gifts. They need to hear this from you. There are too many negative voices in the world telling them what they did wrong and how they are not attractive enough or smart enough. This weakens their psyche, you have the opportunity to strengthen it.
- Guide them in decision making - Your loved ones need your guidance, they need to be reminded of your family values when there are decisions to be made. You must participate, you cannot say, "Figure it out yourself" or "That's your area of expertise not mine". Teach them the "why" behind good decisions so they are empowered and equipped for the future.
- Comfort and protect your loved ones - There are times when the ones we love go through difficult seasons of life where they hurt physically and emotionally - where they are vulnerable and impressionable. During these times they need you to be compassionate. They need you to defend them against bad influences and protect them from those that would harm them or take advantage of them.
- Celebrate with your loved ones - Make your home a safe refuge for your loved ones. A place where everyone can celebrate successes, share meals, fellowship with friends, tell stories, and receive the blessings of you hard work.
- Pursue your loved ones - Never give up on the ones you love. Pursue them daily, even when they are distant or struggling. Pursue reconciliation and restoration of relationships when they are broken. This may require you to show them love when you don't feel like it or there is no love shown in return.
I hope you found these seven best practices helpful. Have the courage to be a leader in your home. Have the courage to move from good intentions to purposeful living!
Make it a great day!


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"Fabric feels fundamental. It's pure and honest. When you hand weave fabric you are consumed by the act of it. The process is tiresome, each thread is like a vein crucial no matter how fine. It is a test of patience, stamina and persistence, through frustration, monotony and even meditation. I believe that it is a part of a cycle that contains life within it. Each hand woven piece of fabric holds a history, a story, a personality.'
'Solace' aims to challenge the preconceptions of menswear and restore an appreciation for slow-fashion through the use of traditional techniques, natural materials and modest design in a world obsessed with globalisation and technology
This collection unfolds Ananya's own perspective of a delicate dialogue between two distinct cultures; the vibrancy of the Indian landscape, her solace within its chaos, combined with a composure and sensibility, a kind of poise found only in the British lifestyle.
The fabrics combine carefully selected elements from both cultures, from the sensitivity of the color palette - inspired by the cityscape of Sholapur, to the weave - inspired by the classic Tweed.


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Rock Music Imagination - July 29, 2019
"Rock Music Imagination" will be published in September 2019.
"Rock Music Imagination" will be published in September 2019.
The new book Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's 50 Year Quest: Music to Change the World has been published.
A collection of essays on rock music and religion edited by Alex Di Blasi and Bob McParland has been published.
Bob McParland performed at CS/The Barn on Saturday, March 2 with Mike Baron on drums and percussion.
Thanks to Rudy, Lou, Arlene, and Joe Manicone who videotaped "Last Stop on This Train" (Heaven's Holy Gate).
You can find interviews with Bob McParland at Review Fix and Digital Arts Live Issue 31. Review Fix is available online. Digital Arts Live, which has imaginative science fiction art, requests a free subscription. The interviews were conducted in August and are about Myth and Magic in Heavy Metal and on Science Fiction in Classic Rock.
Bob McParland and Mike Baron performed at the Barn, 530 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, New Jersey on Saturday, August 4 to a receptive and fun audience. "She Believes in Elvis" was followed by sing-alongs of "Good to Have a Friend" and cover songs: "Take It Easy," "Proud Mary," "The Boxer" and The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine." The rest of the night was filled with Bob's songs and Mike's tasteful and innovative percussion playing.
Bob McParland appears in a featured interview with Digital-Arts Live.com this week. This online magazine is lavishly illustrated with science fiction imagery and creative artwork. The issue will be posted by mid-week, August 7 and you can see it for free online. The issue will focus on Rock Music and Science Fiction and will include Bob's book Science Fiction in Classic Rock Music.
Myth and Magic in Heavy Metal Music has been published and is available. Bob provides a literary and musicological approach to this widely popular rock music genre that is closely connected with myth. Bob McParland's own music is not heavy metal but he has a lot to say about the mythical and psychological roots of the heavy metal genre. Finding God in the Devil's Music Critical Essays on Rock and Religion will also be published soon. This volume on saints, sinners, and seekers edited by Alex Di Blasi and Bob McParland is expected by September 2018.
Finding God in the Devil's Music by Alex Di Blasi and Bob McParland collects essays that span popular music from Pete Townshend of The Who and Black Sabbath to Bob Dylan and Nine Inch Nails, and from The Beatles to the blues, reggae, and punk. This book examines the impact of the spiritual quest in popular rock music across Jewish, Buddhist, Christian and other perspectives. It explores musical creativity, drug use and consciousness, hierophanies of fan response and communal feeling, and the rare power of music to communicate.
Bob McParland's birthday concert will be on Saturday, March 3. 8:00 P.M..
CS/The Barn, 530 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, New Jersey with potluck dinner 7 P.M. preceding concert.
Bestseller: A Century of America's Favorite Books is here.
Bob McParland's essay on Quadraphenia appears in The Who and Philosophy (Lexington, 2016), which is now available.
Bob McParland and Mike Baron (percussion) performed for an audience in Linden, New Jersey on Saturday, April 22.. For a first coffeehouse, the Linden Reformed Church did an excellent job of welcoming and providing hospitality for all of its guests. (Thanks to Arlene Cairns , Pastor Wilfredo Rodriguez, and the entire staff. )
Citizen Steinbeck Giving Voice to the People is now available.
Citizen Steinbeck: Citizen Steinbeck is now available. Library Journal Review (September 1, 2016):
"McParland provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of John Steinbeck. Yet, what makes this critical study different from other treatments of the novelist is the emphasis on what McParland calls "the public value of Steinbeck's work" and "what readers today may discover in his stories."
Bob McParland appeared in concert at "The Barn" 530 Sicomac Avenue Wyckoff, New Jersey on Saturday, March 5.
Bob McParland's article on the Atomic Bomb in Japanese Cinema will appear in a book of that title edited by Matthew Edwards, to be published by McFarland Publishing of Jefferson, North Carolina in Summer 2015.
Mark Twain's Audience has been published.


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This month, we look at the 'G' in ESG—otherwise known as governance—and how we factor it in when making investment decisions. We speak with two of our investments specialists—Talieh Williams and Sybil Dixon—as we deep-dive into the rigorous screening process they do when deciding what to invest in.
From board and executive remuneration through to company performance, companies we look to in invest in are scrutinised to ensure they're advancing good governance practices.
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Identity theft is continually on the rise, stretching law enforcement resources to a breaking point. Though there are laws already on the books that cover the broad range of offenses, getting a law enforcement agency to do an investigation will be a chore. I'm sure some agencies will take a report, if you prepare one, but beyond that you might be the one that will need to do the follow up. I encourage you to do that. What might start out as a small loss, can quickly grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
I have worked enough of these cases, collected the documentary evidence, interviewed witnesses, obtained video, conducted surveillance, and continually updated federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. While the local agencies have been very helpful and arrested many of the perpetrators, it is usually the federal law enforcement agencies that have had the greatest impact based on the number of years the criminal is sent to prison. However, for the case to go federal the dollar loss usually needs to be significant.
I have found the United States Secret Service and the United States Social Security Special Agents to be the most proactive in these cases.
For information from the United States Department of Justice relating to identity theft and more go to http://www.justice.gov/criminal/fraud/websites/idtheft.html