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PORTSMOUTH � It may have been the coldest night ever for First Night, but people came out anyway.
There were a few weather-related changes but most of the events went off as planned. Pro Portsmouth board member Antje Aring Bourdages said the street dance on Pleasant Street was starting later because of the cold, and the New Hampshire Astronomical Society had to call off their star gazing because it was too cold for the telescopes.
Massar, executive director of Pro Portsmouth, said the cold wasn't a problem for the fireworks.
Massar said many families come to First Night every year as a tradition.
�The ones who come tonight can say they came on the night of the big freeze,� said Massar.
Indoor venues were dpopular, with some attendees going from outside venues to inside spots to warm up and enjoy the entertainment.
Lindsay Aucella and her Puppets Galore had kids enthralled at North Church. Her very interactive show had kids giggling and vying for a chance to get involved.
�This is Doodles, and he is a very shy dragon,� said Aucella. �The kids had to coax him into coming out to play." When he did, he talked about his friend Manny the Monster and Aucella drew him from Doodles� description.
After learning that Manny had a moose head, the neck of a giraffe, the body of a fish, three elephant legs with toenails, butterfly wings and a unicorn horn, Aucella invited the audience to make up their own monster.
The children proved equally creative. Their monster had a dragon head that breathed fire, a whale body, two tiger feet and horns, a lot of horns.
�More horns,� said kids and Aucella obliged. �More horns, more horns.�
Early offerings at South Church included gospel singing and the annual chili dinner.
Dr. Ernie Podrasky, his wife Kate Cook and their daughter Cleo, 11, came for the gospel singing. Cleo clearly enjoyed it and sang her way from North Church to South Church.
�I sing a variety of things,� said Cleo. �I like musicals and pop. But my favorite is folk music." Her mom said Cleo also sings in a rock band.
Downstairs at South Church, the tantalizing smell of chili wafted through the air. A multitude of chili styles were available with names like Tofu Apocalypse, spicy green chili and white bean chili. The money raised goes toward the church youth group�s annual community service trip.
��This year we are going to San Diego and Tijuana,� said Dante Jelinek, 17, a member of the youth group.
Youth group coordinator Cat Lyons said they will learn about immigration issues while on their trip.
�Many people are facing deportation and we want to learn the processes involved,� said Lyons.
Portsmouth resident Deanna Strand came to sample her daughter Annika�s spicy vegetarian chili and perhaps a few others.
�This is a good event and for a great cause,� said Strand.
Laura Montville swore by the white bean chicken chili, while those with her -- Paul O�Connor, Jade Kuester and Mary Lou Marsden -- went for the cheesy beef and bean.
At St. John�s, Phil Smith was entertaining kids and parents with a magic show. And yes, he produced a white bunny, named Snow White.
�It was amazing how he went pop, and there was a bunny,� said Kelila Tanner, 7, of Warner. Her brother Gideon, 6, liked the juggling and her older brother Torrin, 11, liked a cookie trick.
Also braving the cold were people standing in Market Square for a peace vigil.
�We have done this vigil every year since 2001,� said David Holt, of Occupy Seacoast. �It is awfully cold, but peace matters.�
Entertainment continued at various venues throughout the evening. One of the last events for many families was the fireworks and they lined South Mill Pond to watch.
Becky Vehetner was watching her children, Chase, 7 and Lily, 10 as they climbed snow banks left by the plows. They were all bundled up, and the cold didn�t bother them.
�We live in Durham but just moved here last year,� said Vehetner. �We moved from Minnesota so this is our weather!�

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The Doors to Our Wildness
By Rachel Corby
There is something that has been happening to me throughout my adult life. That something is an increasing feeling of aliveness and wonder. Although it existed strongly within me for every moment of my childhood it had begun to weaken in my teenage years, leaving me bereft, alienated, lonely, confused and depressed. Those feelings are not uncommon at that, or any, age but what was it that had caused them? And what is it that has pushed them aside, replacing them with vigour, joy, resilience and energy?
When I go to a beach, I love to swim in the sea. I wade in until I am thigh deep and then dive under the white lacy froth of the breaking waves. Once submerged it starts happening to me. The salty water caresses my skin and hidden from the eyes of other humans I remove my swimmers fixing them around my wrist so my flesh can meet the ocean with no interruption. The silky salt water cleanses the dust and soil from every fold and crease, it refreshes and revives, taking air from my lungs and delivering sparkle to my eyes. I feel something more than just the sea, I feel the life in the ocean, the ebb and flow, the movement all around and through me. I become part of that as immersed in the ocean's salty embrace I too become ocean and feel the wild sweet pulse of it moving through me as I float, drift and glide on its current.
I don't live by the sea. In fact my home at the edge of a small market town is far from high mountain, deep river and wilderness trail. But I cannot wait for the extraordinary, for my weekend break or my summer vacation, to experience the pulse of this wild universe flowing through me, because I am Gaia and when dislocated, when disconnected, from the life force and energy of the wild I start to die inside. So, I have brought it home. I have opened my eyes to the wildness that surrounds me in every moment and I make a conscious effort to acknowledge the wild, to feed it and allow it to feed me, every single day, no matter where I find myself.
Each morning while my eyes are still sticky with sleep I step outside, barefoot. I spread my feet and toes wide, to hold and embrace the Earth I stand upon. I close my eyes as I feel the pulse of the living Earth enter through the soles of my feet, uncoiling like tendrils up past my ankles, twisting and turning as they climb my legs, reach my core and claim me with deep peace and the feeling of belonging. I tilt my head back and open my eyes. What I see is never the same, the colours, the clouds, the leaves, the quality of light. There may be moisture in the air kissing my face with cool swirling mist, or plump rain drops to wash the sleep away. And I listen; to the birds, to the rustling of leaves, to the insect buzzes. And I take in deep lungfuls of fresh morning air noticing the subtle scents that each new day brings. Each day a new day. Each subtle change as the days turn to weeks and the weeks turn to months a nod to the ever changing nature of life and the constant cycling of life, from fresh new growth, through maturing and shedding, to mulching the old in preparation for the new.
I rent a small plot of land where I grow food. The seeds I plant are cultivated crops, like me they have been domesticated. They need a little pampering and comfort, a little help to grow and fulfill their potential as vibrant beautiful plants. I clear the soil, which I have fed with organic matter and love, to make space for these food plants. But in that space, that clear patch of rich living soil the volunteers start to arrive. The tough resilient ones, the wild ones. So amongst my spinach and carrots there is an ever growing array of wild relatives. They have come to teach me, and I look to them for guidance. They too are edible, but their tough bitter leaves and sweet bright flowers are also deeply medicinal. As I eat them I build myself with some of their toughness and resilience, with some of their wildness.
We are Gaia, we are connected with everything in the living universe, there is no separation. Remembering that, is like remembering to breathe. Once we begin to do it the world opens up and we begin to see the things that have been hidden in plain sight all along. Our living relatives surrounding us, sharing breath with us, feeding us, touching every minute of our existence. Acknowledging every life as sacred, every moment as an exchange, the doors to our own wildness are flung open. We never need feel lonely and lost again. Home is here through our barefoot connection with Earth. That connection remains even in a city park. As we nurture our own wildness, our own sweet piece of Gaia, we begin to feed and nurture the whole of Gaia and we are welcomed back home with open arms


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The Low-Down on HAES (Health At Every Size)/
Society is always telling us that skinny is beautiful, and even more than that, we are told that skinny is healthy. But, there is an emerging movement telling us otherwise, HAES (Health at Every Size) revolves around the idea that it is critical to support people of all sizes in finding ways to take care of themselves.
HAES is underpinned by beliefs surrounding respect, critical awareness and compassionate self-care. Namely, celebrating the uniqueness of the human body and developing ways to challenge assumptions and maintain health for all. Their belief is that these concepts are critical regardless of size, gender, culture and other diversities.
This is an increasingly controversial and popular topic for discussion with more brands bringing in ranges of plus size clothing and becoming more accommodating of all shapes and sizes. Some people however have expressed concern that this new open-mindedness and acceptance may be creating a sense of tolerance of unhealthy eating habits such as binge eating. These sceptics have also criticised that HAES is pushing aside the importance of obesity control and failing to address it as a rapidly growing issue.
What these people may not realise is the extreme complexity of the issue, including the difficulty of losing weight as well as the fact that some people may actually be incredibly healthy while at a heavier weight.
Despite disapproval from some parties, there is certainly a strong, positive message associated with HAES, as Linda Bacon writes in her book, 'Health at Every Size: The surprising truth about your weight', health and happiness are far more important that any number shown on a scale.
Eating for nourishment and wellbeing, moving or exercising for enjoyment rather than weight loss, celebrating physical diversity, and breaking down stigmas society currently has about weight and health are some of the key factors pertaining to the HAES movement.
And this is, in a nutshell, is what HAES is trying to show us – regardless of body weight, everyone deserves to have their well-being and health optimised, and we here at Naturally Nutritious completely and wholeheartedly agree!
This article was written for Naturally Nutritious by Anika Sweet who is a current Nutrition Science student at Monash University with a passion for health and a love of all things food. She plans to continue studying a Masters of Dietetics after graduating from her bachelor degree and open her own dietetics practice. When Anika isn't studying, her hobbies include spending time with friends, photography, blogging and she has also founded a successful social media management business.
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Vegetable Roulade
I remember how accomplished I felt after making this.
I decided to make a Vegetable Roulade (a fancy word for rolled veggies stuffed in a pie pastry).
This dish was so much fun to make! I love showcasing a vegetable is different ways, and with a bounty this colorful it was hard not to smile as I built it.
For this dish, the first thing you have to do is thinly slice all of your vegetables. I like to use my mandolin slicer so it's all uniform, but feel free to use a vegetable peeler if you don't have a mandolin.
(Cooking Tip: slicing everything in uniform ensures that they'll cook all at the same time).
This by far has been the most labor intensive dish I have shared with you (oh wait, I did share that Harissa recipe too? That was pretty intense also).
It was a long process. But it was worth every single patient vibe in my body. This was delicious, even better, was the reaction I had as I removed it from the oven and saw the finished product. It was delicious! I loved the fact that it had the yucca crust, it was sweet and savory at the same time. It was a definite make again, hopefully the next time for a collective group of pals around my dinner table.
So what are you waiting for? Go and make this.
2 Carrots (thinly sliced)
2 Zucchinis (thinly sliced)
1 Eggplant(thinly sliced)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Olive Oil Drizzle
Preparation Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F. Get the yucca dough ready 1st. This can me a day ahead and just roll it out onto a pie pan or another oven safe pan.
- Slice each of the vegetables thinly and start layering each one atop each other in alternating colors.
- Roll them up and lay atop the yucca dough
- Drizzle entire dish with olive oil and season to taste it salt and pepper.
- Bake this dish for 20 minutes at 350F.
- Remove from oven and let cool before you slice and serve.
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The Dodgers made the deadline and tendered contract offers to its targeted nine free agents; Chad Billingsley, Jonathan Broxton, Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, Hong-Chih Kuo, James Loney, Russell Martin, Jason Repko and George Sherrill. The other six are gone and will have to be replaced by the start of the season - if not sooner.
Five of the nine are eligible for arbitration which means they can have an arbitrator rule on the fairness of the Dodgers offer to them. Billingsley, Broxton, Kemp, Kuo and Loney are fortunate to be in position to force the Dodgers to make a fair offer. The other four are only in their second year of arbitration so they will have to live with whatever the Dodgers give them. If you consider what would be fair for the five - there's about $30 million spent of the $42.5 million that the Dodgers claim they have available for the free agents.
That means that Sherill, Martin, Kemp and Ethier have about $12.5 million between them; far from what would be fair. And what about pitching?
The Dodgers have to get off of their frugal ways. They have to be willing to spend like the other big market teams out there that compete every year for a place in the World Series, such as the Phillies, Yankees, Red Sox, Mets; teams where money's not the object - the players - team and the fans are. The Dodgers have the means - they have the earning power to get back whatever they invest. So why not invest into the team and let the gratified fans pay it back and then some. They've already raised ticket prices where there's the largest number of tickets sold and Manny's money is deferred. So where's all the money going? Into real estate? Into McCourt's trust? Into Jamie settlement agreement?
As a fan - I long for the O'Malley class and benevolence, an owner that cared about giving the fans a great team and giving back not just taking. The past five years of having an owner that wants to be a real estate mogul has been a conflict of interest and it will never work. Maybe it's time that he sells the team and splits his $300 million in capital gains with his ex-wife. The Dodgers need to move on and be the team that we the fans deserve. We have given the Dodgers our attendance and our money - now give some of it back or we will turn away and Mr. McCourt, your gains will diminish.
Update: The latest from the rumor mill is that Colletti is talking with Alan Nero - the Agent for Chien-Ming Wang. The 29 year old - right hander was not tendered an offer by the Yankees which makes him a free agent and the perfect storm for Ned Colletti to swim after. He fits right in with the types of free agents the Dodgers tend to go after; guys like Padilla, Wolf, Andru Jones and Jason Schmidt. Guys that are not wanted by the other teams that have a possible big upside if they work out to be anything like they were in past years. If you look at Mr. Collettis average in his success taking such a strategy, you could argue that he's batting .500. So let's see if they go after a pitcher who for the past two years has been hurt and unable to pitch with any effectiveness and was left to the free market by the Yanks, who are a pretty good judge of talent and potential.
Oh yeah - Wang was 1-6 last year with a 9.64 ERA. They say he won't be able to pitch until some time between April and June, probably July. Not bad Ned, definitely within the Boss' budget. He'll probalby be offered $5 million with incentives.
By the way, the Dodgers lost the Halladay race to the Phillies who gave up Cliff Lee for him and John Lackey is going to the Red Sox. Well it was predictable. I hope Billingsley loses 25 pounds before coming to Spring Training.
There's still Jason Marquis.
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Evie La Luve Inspiration and Art Gallery Fabric
I saw this Art Gallery fabric (Pandalicious Yinghua Cherrylight) in one of Hannah's tutorials and decided I must have some. I found it on an a number of websites but used Minerva Crafts as I get a 10% discount on all purchases as a member of their Craft Club.
As the Esme pattern is my go to pattern I made this version first. The fit is fabulous and the cross over lace looks gorgeous whatever you make it in. Just as I bought the fabric Hannah launched her Frankie pattern so the other two in the Art Gallery fabric are versions 1 and 3. The Frankie's are a mid rise fit perfect for every day wear. There are over 40 combinations using variations of wide stretch lace, narrow stretch lace, fabric and elastics and all with beautiful colour instructions it really is a must have pattern. I have since made a lace overlay version but have yet to make the dip and strap back version, although I have bought the rose gold findings for when I find the right fabric.
The bra is my own design using foam cups from BWear based on a technique I picked up from Beverly Johnson's Craftsy Class - Sewing Bras: Foam, Lace & Beyond. You place a piece of the fabric on the cup and work it around the perimeter so it is smooth and without puckers or creases. If I am using FOE for the front edge I then zigzag all around from the inside and cut back the fabric to the cup. The fabric is really stretchy so I lined the frame and bridge with sheer nylon. For extra support and to enclose the seams I lined the back band with a microfibre tricot stretch fabric which is really soft against the skin.
As I have seen so many good reviews I thought I would also try the Watson bra from Cloth Habit. The instructions are so good with an explanation of stretch fabrics and guidance as to the stitch length and width to use. I used a tricot lining for the cradle and lined the cups and band with what I consider a light powernet. The size guide was pretty accurate for me but next time I make this bra I would probably make the longline version for that extra bit of support.
To complete the set I used the rest of the mint lace to make the free pattern from So Sew Easy. There is more of the Art Gallery fabric but that is for another day!


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A Work of Heart Productions (WHP) presents
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Fri, July 27 at 8:00P
Sat, July 28 at 2:00P and 8:00PSun, July 29 at 2:00P
Sat, July 28 at 2:00P and 8:00PSun, July 29 at 2:00P
at The Bickford Theatre of Morris Museum
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Joseph… is a re-imagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and his "coat of many colors." Told entirely through song, the story comes alive in this irresistible family musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber that spans a multitude of musical genres from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock and roll, including the unforgettable classics, "Any Dream Will Do" and "Close Every Door."
Strollers member Carol Cornicelli joins the 40-strong cast for this musical romp.
The production team includes producer and WHP Founder/Artistic Director Nicole Lippey, director and WHP Artistic Director Angelo De Fazio, musical director Susan Braden, choreographer Ally Hern, creative associate Jenna Rocca, assistant choreographer Bobby Ellis, and stage manager Anthony Foti.
For tickets, please visit http://www.morrismuseum.
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Russell Lissack, guitarist for indie bands Ash and Bloc Party, was hospitalized earlier this month with a nasty bite – from a lion! SpinnerMusic is reporting that Lissack was on tour with Ash in South Africa, when he and singer Tim Wheeler decided to visit a wild animal sanctuary. At the facility, Lissack was playing with a lion cub when the creature bit him, drawing blood. But that was just the beginning of the adventure.
The Chingford, England native was driven to a local hospital for a tetanus booster. Unfortunately for Lissack, after his arrival the hospital was sealed off after two patients died from an unidentified virus. Finally, when Lissack was released, the band was involved in a car accident on the way back to their hotel. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Ash is now back in the U.K., preparing for the release of the compilation album, A-Z Vol. 2, due in stores October 11.
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Need a place to live in NY, USA?
Musicians in New York. There's a great space up for rent in Brooklyn going for $500/mth. Living above a music shop, so you can practice and jam all night long. No Kitchen but awesome to sleep/shower/play. Shoot me a message if interested.


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Cinnamon - alternative Desktop Environment for Gnome Shell
Cinnamon is created by Clement Lefebvre, the Linux Mint founder and lead developer. It is a fork of Gnome Shell, but with the look and feel, and even the functionality of Gnome 2. The focus of Cinnamon is to make the users "feel at home with an easy to use and comfortable desktop experience". After trying it out, I am pretty sure it has achieved its aim.
The cinnamon package is already available in the Ubuntu/Linux Mint repo. If you are already using Linux Mint, you can easily install it via the command:
sudo apt-get install cinnamon
In Ubuntu, you will have to add the PPA before you can install:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gwendal-lebihan-dev/cinnamon-stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cinnamon
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cinnamon
This is not how I installed cinnamon. I did a fresh install of Linux Mint with cinnamon as the default desktop environment.
And my experience?
I'm more than satisfied. It combines what was best in gnome 2 and added few cool features from gnome 3.
Coolest feature I loved in Cinnamon?
Cinnamon settings - It provides sufficient capabilities to modify the settings without installing a third-party tool like gnome-tweak tool.
What I hated?
No matter what themes I try, the folders were always green. There were traces of green here and there as I was using Linux Mint.
Install a new icon theme. I found Faenza icon theme really good.
- Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T). Type the following command.
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:tiheum/equinox
- Update your system using the following command
sudo apt-get update
- Now you can install the icon-pack
sudo apt-get install faenza-icon-theme
- Open cinnamon settings, Go to themes -> other settings. Change icon theme to any faenza themes.
- Restart the gnome shell (alt+F2, type "r", press


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A ruby red, fruity, easy-drinking wine with a touch of cinnamon on the nose. A delicious blend,
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Intense nose of citrus fruit, roasted almonds and oats. The palate is clean and fresh with a
Freedom Hill Chenin Blanc 2015
This is a light wine with floral characters and distinct hints of peach, with a zesty finish.
Freedom Hill Pinotage 2013
Deep ruby red colour. Ripe plums, sweet black cherries, spice and a whiff of oak on the nose.
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Typical varietal nose with green pepper, nettles, gooseberries and a touch of minerality. The
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My son and daughter both take a lunch box (bocs bwyd as we say here in Wales!) to school with them for lunchtime. I tend to find myself stuck in the usual rut of making sandwiches to fill their boxes though, which must get a little boring despite the variety of fillings!
Both of them enjoy pasta so I decided to try a pasta lunch instead! I cooked up some pasta and once it was cool I popped some in each of their tubs. Then I stirred in a teaspoon of cold passata sauce (any type of tomato and herb sauce works well).
Then I added some chopped ham and chopped cherry tomatoes. Finally, I sprinkled over some grated cheese.
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From the O-H: Who is Nicolay?
Nicolay: That's a good question. I am a producer, musician, performer and a writer. I'm originally from Amsterdam in the Netherlands and I moved to the States about 10 years ago after the success of the first album that we (The Foreign Exchange) did. We originally met in 2002 on the website for The Roots (Okay Player) that's why the name "The Foreign Exchange" is kind of a play on me being foreign and Phonte being in America. We did our first album in 2004 and that did well enough for me to consider making a career out of it and so 10 years ago I quit my day job, I was an internet help desk clerk/agent or whatever.
From the O-H: Wow!
Nicolay: Yeah, Wow! That's a whole other story. I did that for awhile, it's good clean work but it's mind numbing. So I came here in 06' and we've been steady pushing since then. Releasing albums, we started our own label, we do tours every year or so.. So yeah it's been a busy 10 years.
From the O-H: Now you touched on a couple of things that I actually wanted to talk about.
Nicolay: *laughing* Yeah I kind of spoiled the interview.
From the O-H: *laughing* My blog is an indie blog and I have a lot of readers who have a 9 to 5 or 2 and 3 jobs and their trying to do that plus aspire to their dreams. You already told me what you did, how in the world did you make that jump to say, "Ok, it's time to go ahead and do music full-time now?"
Nicolay: Looking back, it's easy to pinpoint and at the time I really made the jump without any sort of safety net. I think in a lot of ways in society you're taught to go for security and stability and I think in a lot of people's minds, that includes a job, a credit card ...
From the O-H: a savings account ..
Nicolay: Right, Right! In all reality, that's like a prisoner being in actual prison. The security of a job? I never really took that very seriously because they can fire you tomorrow. So I made the jump. I quit on December 31st of 2004.
From the O-H: I love the fact that you know the actual date
Nicolay: Yeah, December 31st I was like, "You know what tomorrow is"? "Not me!" and I never came back. I won't lie, the first 2 or 3 years were a struggle in the sense of keeping your head above the water. I believe you have to go through that in order to find out if you're worth your salt. The irony is if you are having day jobs and you try and push your stuff at night ultimately there's ceiling to what you can do just because of time. You're giving your best time to your job. So I personally felt that it would be worth the sacrifice to cut that whole paycheck out and just dedicate all my time to music. I was going to kind of sink or swim honestly, it could have easily been a sink situation but luckily it wasn't. I was young and I think when you're young you can do those types of things and I think again I've been very very lucky, very fortunate that we found an audience that at this point, supports us. It's like a Band Aid, you just gotta rip that motherfucker off. You just gotta go through the fire, I'd encourage everybody to do it because even if you fall flat on your face you know for a fact that you tried.
From the O-H: What made you go the indie route? Have you always been interested in indie labels or just having no strings attached to a major label?
Nicolay: I think the main things for us was that early on we discovered that we're really head strong, opinionated and convinced about what we wanna do. We found very early on that it would be better for us to just keep control in our own hands and take a step back. We know we're not going to be on TV, we know we're not going to be on most radio, we know we're not going to be in Rolling Stone magazine but the silver lining is that no one is telling us what to do. We have our own label, we do our own manufacturing and we do like literally every single thing ourselves.
From the O-H: Can't that get hard though?
Nicolay: Yeah, it's a lot of work. It's stupid amounts of work but I just rather work myself to the bone then trust in somebody else. For us, it was the control over everything else; our image, our brand, our moves, even with these shows. We book our own shows, we do everything literally ourselves and that's not for the faint of heart. A lot of artists don't have that business hat that they can put on.
From the O-H: Now what about putting those prime people in your circle? I noticed when you have a really good team, you have people that are passionate about what you're doing so their not looking at the dollar figure, it's more so the passion because they know if you as the artist grow then you're going to be that genuine person that's going to take them with you.
Nicolay: It works both ways, and that's very true. On the other hand, you have to really give people their due, and not ask for "free work". In that sense, we found it really important to pay everyone around us handsomely before we ever see a dime. We keep our hands clean, I never want anyone to say in 10 years that, "He got rich and we're all eating McDonald's every night." I think we decided early on that we're going to take care of our people just to show appreciation for what their doing. Like our band for instance, they could be playing with anybody, their that good so I think it's important that we give them what their worth. Sometimes that means we are last in the chain but we do that on purpose. I just want to be able to look people in the eye and know that I don't owe you shit. That's really important to us.
From the O-H: With you guys being indie, the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) just modified their certification in which they are including music streaming. Well not only that you have the Grammy's that modified their nomination process where free music such as mixtapes can be recognized as long as its commercially available. I'm seeing alot of artists are not happy with those decisions. It may help the indie artists but may hurt the seasoned artists. What do you think about that?
Nicolay: I think the whole "free" thing is a bad road to go down because at that point there is really no distinction between Prince dropping a free record or your cousin Harry dropping a free record. Right now, the Grammy's you have to have music that's commercially available in order to qualify and that's kind of the threshold where the bullshit stays on the side. I don't know, the whole counting streams thing is like.. you get people talking like.. "Oh now Rihanna just broke all the records of the Beatles" and its like, "No she did not." Those are apples and oranges and back in the day, the Beatles sold physical singles. This streaming thing counting, I think its just a desperate attempt of the music industry to keep those charts going because I really think the real problem is those charts don't really say anything anymore. Record stores have kind of disappeared, people listen to music now pretty much any way they can get it and so measuring sales is almost like.. Its just an antiquated principal and I get why it's something that the industry is holding onto and the Grammy's too. Institutions are just trying to protect and keep things the way they were just because it effects their place in the pyramid. I think in 5 years there may not be a chart because right now the relevancy is at question.
From the O-H: You have guys like Kendrick and J. Cole that are actually doing something positive for the culture of Hip-Hop but there was a brief moment where I was a little worried.
Nicolay: Especially, J. Cole! What's clever about him is, he doesn't really get the same kind of hype like Kendrick but what a lot of people don't realize is J. Cole makes his own beats, he writes his own rhymes, he writes his own songs, he doesn't work with ghostwriters so at the end of the day this cat gets a fat publishing check. If you see a Beyonce or Drake song, it might be 12 writers on it so a guy like J. Cole really is smart about it. He may not be independent but he mapped out his own way. He has control of all of his aspects. He does that shit himself and he's like the highest paid. In North Carolina, he's like a god there. I respect him very much for charting his own course.
From the O-H: If you could work with any artist (dead or alive), who would that be?
Nicolay: He just died, enough said. *pointing to the Prince t-shirt he's currently wearing* If I'm very honest with you, I don't think I'd really want to work with somebody like that because that would be way too intimidating. He is kind of like a god to me in that instance. I really like Kendrick, I wouldn't mind doing something with him. I also really like, King. I don't know if you've heard of King but they are an rnb group from Minneapolis and their fantastic. We did a song with them a couple of years ago and I'd love to work with them again.
From the O-H: what tips would you give up and coming artists? What would you tell them?
Nicolay: Well, I think first you have to ask yourself if you're built for this. I think if you wanna do music as a hobby then just do whatever the fuck you please, it doesn't matter. But if you really wanna do it for real, you have to ask yourself do I have what it takes? Do I have 24 hrs in a day, 7 days a week to work at this? You gotta ask yourself do I understand things like social media because the guys and girls who are killing it right now are killing it on Snapchat and Periscope. Its really just a question of self. You also need to ask yourself. Am I really that good? You know how your family can be sometimes, "Oh man that's great!" Ask yourself the question, Do I really have something to offer? I think a lot of people may not be honest with themselves. If you can answer "Yes" to that question then you need to ask how can you have that get out to as many people as possible. That is a crap shoot, there is really no golden key to that door. You're competing with so much and there's so much noise right now that you really have to be original and figure out a way, whether that's starting local and building up a fan base by doing local shows and kind of hope that it can transition to something nationally or whether you kind of focus on social media and you build a following through Facebook or Twitter. At the end of the day, only great stuff will surface. Once you find your audience then you have to keep them. You have to constantly remind them that you're still here and that is something that doesn't ever stop. Unless you blow up. We have to constantly remind people that we are still here, be it with videos or shows.
From the O-H: What can we look forward to from The Foreign Exchange in the future?
Nicolay: Right now, Phonte is working with Eric Roberson to release an album with him, that should be releasing in July.* We're kind of mixing that on the road. Erro is the shit. He's another one who is independent and he's got it figured out. He's got his audience and he may not be a main stream guy but he has his fans and they love the shit out of him. I love Eric.
From the O-H: Me too, he is amazing.
From the O-H: I thank you so much for giving me this opportunity Nicolay, you just happen to be my first interview.
Nicolay: No, thank you! Oh really? You did a great job!
* NOTE: This interview has been in the vault but since then, Phonte and Eric Roberson released their album "Tiggalero" and it is currently on iTunes for purchase.We also managed to do an interview with Eric Roberson, stay tuned.


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Our 9 Great Walks in 9 Weeks trip started with picking up a car from Volkswagen in Auckland (thanks so much to VW!) and then needing to be in Queenstown within 10 days for the start of the Routeburn track. We were determined to stop at as many of the top destinations along the West Coast as we could and create a guide to all the points of interest along the way.
This trip is over 1,600 kms long (with no detours) and takes nearly a whole day of driving! But boy is it worth it. The hardest part of this road trip is actually driving for long enough to get to Queenstown as we kept pulling over to see mountains, glacier lakes, rugged coast line, stunning forests and all those scenic viewpoints.
On the section between Haast and Wanaka (approximately two hours of driving) we stopped about 30 times and it took us about five hours (I'm not even joking)!
These kinds of stops are what make a great road trip and we'd put it up there as one of the best road trips we've ever done. If you ever get the chance, put it on your list. Here's our shots to show you just why it should go on your road trip bucket list.
Hobbiton, Matamata
Distance from Auckland: 176km (approximately 2 hours)
Come on, you didn't think we'd actually visit New Zealand and not see Hobbiton did you?! You can only visit Hobbiton as part of an organised tour, which lasts for around two hours.
You'll see all the major sites from the film, think Bag End and the party tree and then a perfect re-construction of the Green Dragon inn where you end the tour with a free tankard of ale or ginger ale if you prefer.
Where to stay: The Hobbiton Hideaway in Matamata. This place was immaculate, cosy and an absolute bargain. You'll be 10 minutes away from Hobbiton, making it ideal for an early tour to avoid those crowds. We took the 8.40am tour and were glad that we did as it got busier and busier as the day went on.
Road trippin from Matamata to Hokitika
After Hobbiton, it was time to make a bee-line to Hokitika on the South Island. The journey would encompass nearly 1,000km including a picturesque ferry between Wellington and Picton. There were also plenty of view stops on the way :-)
Distance from Matamata: 977km (nearly 15 hours)
After a long day's drive, we arrived just in time for sunset. Head out to the aptly named "Sunset Point" to get some incredible views...... with a bonus beached pirate ship (it's definitely a pirate ship).
Where to stay: We stayed at Kokatahi Hotel, a clean but basic hotel that's pretty close to Hokatika Gorge. For $90 NZD a night it's a bargain! The owner was really friendly and there's as much DIY free toast as you like in the morning.
We chose it based on price and also proximity to the gorge which we wanted to visit early to avoid the crowds.
Hokitika Gorge
Our first taste of the natural wonders of New Zealand was at Hokitika Gorge. A place where the glacier melt has turned the water a milky pale blue. It's a beautiful way to start the day and we suggest you go early to avoid the crowds. We arrived at 7am and were only narrowly the first visitors. It is so worth the early start to have one of New Zealand's most Instagrammable spots all to yourself, even if only briefly!
Unfortunately, we can't help you avoid the sandflies. They're evil and persistent (I have about 15 bites that are still with me nearly a week later!). Take repellant.
Franz Josef Glacier
Distance from Hokitika: 134km (1 hour 40)
After a short but sweet overnighter, it was time to head to Franz Josef, just a couple of hours away. We went here for a close up of the glaciers and weren't disappointed. We did have two days of near constant rain, but on the third morning the skies cleared for a brief time where we were able to...
JUMP ON A HELICOPTER AND LAND ON THE GLACIER! Read the full story here.
Sorry for the overexcitement, but I'd never have thought we'd do that, especially after the torrential rain we had. It was magical and I hope these shots will help to show just how amazing it was. It is pricey but it is a memory that will last a lifetime.
Having previously done a half day glacier hike here the most noticeable difference with taking the helicopter is that you can get to the pristine white section of glacier, on the half day hike we were still down on the more white-grey section. Both are well worth doing if time and money permits.
After you've finished a hike or helicopter trip and especially if it is rainy there is no better place to spend the afternoon than the Glacier hot pools. There are three different baths which sit at temperatures ranging from 36 to 40oc. They are open air but have cover so we found it the perfect place to while away a rainy afternoon. They are definitely one of the best hot springs in the South Island. You can also hire private pools here, it made Honeymoon Backpackers list of the most romantic things you can do in New Zealand.
Where to stay: Accommodation in Franz Josef (especially in summer) is expensive and hard to come by. We stayed at the YHA and had a private room with ensuite for $150 NZD a night. It was comfortable, clean and perfect for those busy days seeing the glaciers, trails and hot pools! Not what we'd call good value but cheaper than most other options we considered.
Driving to the Haast Pass
Distance from Franz Josef Glacier: 200km (2hr 30)
If you're going to drive anywhere in New Zealand, make it the stretch between Franz Josef and Wanaka. The road is spectacular, taking in the Haast Pass, Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea. It was here where we just couldn't help ourselves stopping every five minutes to take in the views.
If you're able to make it through in one go, then we will assume you were travelling by night : )
Thunder Creek Falls was a highlight of the Haast Pass. If you wanted to see it then check out this blog on what to expect and how to get to Thunder Creek Falls.
Where to stay: If you can, stay in Makarora, the setting is just stunning. We stayed at the Makarora Mountain View Studio, a great room with kitchenette, situated in a stunning valley. It's a great starting point for an early visit to the Blue Pools.
Haast Blue Pools
Haven't had your fix of blue yet? Then this stretch of the West Coast Road Trip should help. We got to Haast Blue Pools at 7am, thinking no one would be there and they weren't (possibly because it was 6c and no one in their right mind would swim in those temperatures).
Despite the freezing cold (and this was in the summer), we'd recommend going early before the light enters the valley and casts reflections on the water. When the sun is behind the mountains, you can see all the way to the bottom of the pools.
Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea
Distance from Makarora: 23 km (about 20 minutes)
The short stretch of road between Haast and Wanaka continues spoiling you with views, and we found ourselves stopping at five viewpoints along the way! The water colours are dazzling on a sunny day and you soon realise that in this part of the world the water is bluer than the sky.
Where we stayed: We stayed at Sara's Studio, gorgeous little private space in the most picturesque setting, and a bargain for Wanaka. It's only 5km from the town centre but is quiet and peaceful with the most lovely hosts.
That Wanaka Tree
Ok, so we did it. You have to! Can you seriously go to New Zealand and not shoot "That Wanaka Tree" (as it's been aptly named on Instagram). It was certainly not the experience we expected. We knew there would be a lot of people, but never expected a pianist. We laughed at first but then found the beautiful music was the perfect accompaniment to the subtle sunset over beautiful Lake Wanaka.
The Rob Roy Glacier Track
Little did we know before doing it, but the Rob Roy Glacier Track is one of the best day hikes we've ever done! Just 60km outside of Wanaka (along yet another fabulous stretch of road), this trail has it all: mountains, glacier, river, forest, waterfalls and stunning scenery at every turn. We've written a whole blog post on this gorgeous track if you would like more details.
Distance from Wanaka: 55km (50 mins)
The old mining town of Arrowtown always makes for a pleasant stop, with boutique shops and quaint cafes, it's a historic town that fights to keep its character. It looks even more spectacular in the Autumn when all the leaves on the trees start changing colour, but we certainly weren't complaining about the blue skies and greenery!
Distance from Arrowtown: 21km (20 mins)
Our final stop before starting the Routeburn was beautiful Queenstown. It's somewhere we've both been to multiple times but always love coming back. It's got a lot busier and more popular in the 14 years since we first visited (back then the main st never had traffic), but the iconic view of The Remarkables mountain range still blows us away.
Where we stayed: If you're heading to Queenstown, look no further than M Gallery St Moritz. It has stunning views, incredibly comfortable rooms and is a stone's throw from the town centre.
It's the perfect place to relax after a hectic road trip and take in the glorious views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.
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Joe Rosenbaum.
I recently got my masters in Social Work at Boston College, and am happily living in the town of beans. I grew up in Sharon, MA - which is south of the city, and studied psychology and sociology at both UMASS Amherst and McGill University (up in Montreal). I researched non-suicidal self-injury and bullying at middle schools for a while, then switched gears to human motivation, and learning what makes people like you tick. After graduating, I spent a couple of years working in a high-risk group home for the mentally ill, and then was hired to do psychological research for SMRT Education. Joe currently works for the United Way as a project director for the BoSTEM initiative, helping youth access engaging out of school time STEM education experiences. When I'm not podcasting, I write books, play sexy sax, and cook delicious meals.
Sydney Holewa.
Sydney first joined us on episode 34, where she helped us explore self-talk and motivation in the days leading up to her first marathon. Spoiler alert: She finished. After joining us on more episodes, and dealing with Joe's madness, she is now a regular contributor, and is spearheading the new look and primary purpose of Synapse - to connect people to food in a way the is accessible (and delicious). Nowadays, we don't know what we would do without Sydney as a part of the Synapse team.
Aaron Burrick.
I recently graduated with my master's degree in clinical social work at Boston College. I also have a certificate in social work and neuroscience. I grew up in Connecticut and studied psychology and human development at UConn. After graduating, I worked at The Fessenden School in Newton, Massachusetts, where I taught elementary school, coached middle school sports, and helped run a ninth grade dorm. During my first year of graduate school, I worked at The Rashi School, an independent Jewish day school southwest of Boston. I also worked as an outpatient therapist for children, adults, and groups in Brookline, Massachusetts. Currently working as a school counselor in Seattle, Washington. Non-podcasting passions include guitars, craft beer, cooking, and push ups. I also take up space on the internet with twitter and on my website.
Brian Lepre.
All-star history teacher and frequent-Synapse-guest-turned-cohost. After joining several episodes of Synapse Radio to discuss "teaching in the trenches," Brian joined the Synapse team in Summer 2017 to contribute to a new series on three (intersecting) spheres of education.
Graphic design work by Jackie Cimino. She's one of the best ones out there, and the work she did for us was first class. From our first email to our final invoice, Jackie brought professionalism, stellar communication, and the coolest art to our show. You can learn more about Jackie and hire her for your own projects through her website. You can trust us on this one, she's the greatest.


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Now you can get the physical edition of my new album. Handpainted cover limited to only 25 copies. (Grab one while you still can)
Hello, I haven't written for a very long time. Probably there are not many people interested in the things I do here on wordpress, still, the blog exists, so I should update it with some info. Last year was quite productive. I played several concerts and started some fruitful collaborations. You will hear the results soon. The most important thing was the ChoP Festival 2016 in November, which celebrated the 10th anniversary of the ChoP Project. We had several awesome concerts in different venues in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. I had a chance to play during the Festiwal Ambientalny in Wrocław and it was amazing, cause I had a chance to meet and have a chat with Rafael Anton Irisarri and Julianna Barwick. It was a great evening.
The future looks quite interesting. I have just finished a new album and I am working on some new ideas which will be published, soon.
Please follow me on Spotify and Deezer and also other streaming services.
And of course the most put to date info you can find on my Facebook.
The albums are published on my BandCamp, too.
See you soon.
I want to buy the Line 6 Sonic Port
The cheapest Sonic Port in my country (Poland) is 375 PLN which is about 90 EUR or 120 USD.
That is why I decided to set the prices of all my digital releases to Name Your Price (starting with $0.00) and ask you for a little help. Please support one or more of my releases and help me purchase the Sonic Port which will be an awesome addition to my mobile live setup. The decision is yours.
And here are the releases:
Grzegorz Bojanek – "Constraints" – http://etalabel.bandcamp.com/album/constraints
Grzegorz Bojanek – "Remaining Sounds" – http://bojanek.bandcamp.com/album/remaining-sounds
Grzegorz Bojanek – "Live in May" – http://bojanek.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-may
ChoP v.1 – Grzegorz Bojanek & Zen Lu – http://etalabel.bandcamp.com/album/over-a-foul-line-simple-questions
Eta Carinae – "Home" – http://bojanek.bandcamp.com/album/home
Eta Carinae – "::3::" – http://etalabel.bandcamp.com/album/3
Eta Carinae – "Movement…" – http://etalabel.bandcamp.com/album/movement
Eta Carinae – "Eta Carinae" – http://etalabel.bandcamp.com/album/eta-carinae
Thank you and enjoy the music.
I had some time today and I updated the page which contains all (or almost all) information about my last album "Remaining Sounds" published by a California based label Dynamophone.com.
You can find all important information HERE. Scroll down to get the latest info!


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Verizon IndyCar Series competitors, A.J. Foyt Enterprises, have left ISM Raceway feeling positive after last weekend's Phoenix Grand Prix. The team and its drivers feel that the weekend, on the whole, was a positive one as they continued to make steps in the right direction in their pursuit to become more competitive as the season goes on.
For series veteran Tony Kanaan, it was a solid weekend in the #14 ABC Supply Chevrolet. The Brazilian qualified inside the top ten in ninth place, a position that he never fell below throughout the race. Although he only finished one place better in eighth place, after a late battle for seventh with Ed Carpenter, Kanaan was very pleased with how the team fared. The team were happy with Kanaan's performance too, as the result was the team's best result in the last six races they've entered.
"It was a big improvement for the team, we've been aiming to finish in the top-10 and we did that tonight," Kanaan said afterwards. "We have our struggles and there are things we need to fix and we're doing it one piece at a time. I think we had a great weekend, we were in the top-six all weekend long.
"I'm happy with the progress but there's a lot more work to do."
For Kanaan's team-mate and fellow Brazilian, Matheus Leist, it was a difficult race. The Phoenix Grand Prix was the rookie's second race in the Verizon IndyCar Series, as well as his first time racing on an oval in an IndyCar.
The weekend started out without issue. Leist qualified sixteenth out of the twenty-three competitors and was running in the top fifteen for much of the early stages of the 250-lap race. However, the problems started, and continued, on pit road.
Leist's pit box was in a tricky location. Rather than being on the start/finish straight, it was halfway around turn one, making it hard for the team to guide him into the box. On his first stop, he slid deep into the box and hit one of the tyres that were set to be fitted on to his #4 Chevrolet. He was forced to pit again so that the team could check that his front wing hadn't been broken, which pushed him down to twentieth place for the restart.
The second stop was worse, but this time it was the team's mistake. The team sent Leist back on his way before the left-rear tyre changer had finished, meaning that the tyre came loose on pit-road and spun the young Brazilian around. The error put him seven laps, with the team then instructing Leist to use the rest of the race as a test session to get acclimatized with the car and racing on an oval. He would eventually come home nine laps down in nineteenth.
Despite the dramas, Leist left Phoenix happy and having learned a lot from the troublesome night:
"My first oval done, my first complete race in IndyCar done, so lots of new stuff learned," Leist said after the race, "We made a lot of passes which was good–not too many guys were passing. I was feeling good physically in the car, I'm not tired at all. Today wasn't our day, wasn't my day, but I want to say thanks to the team. I think we had a car to finish in the top-seven. Onto Long Beach now."
With one driver finishing strong and one driver having had a tough time, it was a mixed result for the team. Nevertheless, team president Larry Foyt, was pleased with everything the team learned as they now prepare for the next round in Long Beach this weekend:
"Tony drove hard all night but passing was super difficult and he and the 14 team did a good job to hang in there and get the top-10 finish," Foyt said.
"Matheus did a nice job, and really did exactly what we asked him to do. He had the mistake on the first stop, and we had a mistake on the second stop which took us out of contention for a good finish. He still drove a great race and it seemed like he passed more cars than anyone. He brought it home in one piece and learned a great deal here for his first oval race. The experience he gained will be a big help for Indianapolis.
"Both teams are looking for more in Long Beach, and we will keep building on the experience we have taken from these first two races."
The next round of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series takes place this weekend. The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach will be run on April 15.


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We've been working on the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP), energy and sustainability scheme design for the UK's first proton beam therapy unit, to develop the design from stage 3 through to handover. Proton beam therapy (a form of radiotherapy) is used to treat cancer with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. The therapy has been offered abroad previously but now NHS England, alongside the Department of Health, is funding two leading treatment centres in the UK. Christie's in Manchester will welcome patients from 2018 and UCLH will follow in 2020.
The 34,500 m² building consists of five above-ground storeys of clinical space (which will house Europe's largest centre for the treatment of blood disorders), with approximately the same depth below ground to house the four floors of proton gantries. The excavation, one of the biggest in London, is large enough to contain the Royal Albert Hall. As well as the four gantries, the specialist accommodation includes a dedicated critical care facility, full diagnostic imaging department and various theatres.
The 28.5-metre basement presents many engineering challenges including highly-specialised medical facilities and working at such scale in the centre of the Capital city. The extremely constrained urban site between Grafton Way and Tottenham Court Road is not only bordered by existing UCLH live buildings and within the Bloomsbury Conservation Area, but is also very close to London Underground infrastructure. Restricted plant space in the second-floor basement sits above the 4m-thick concrete PBT gantry bunkers housing the proton beam therapy treatment rooms and associated equipment. The biggest coordination challenge of the project is providing routes for delivery and replacement of the gantries and cyclotron.
The scheme holds a BREEAM pre-assessment of Excellent and is a Government Exemplar project in using BIM Level 2, which was used to develop the model of the phased construction and has been paramount to the success of the MEP design for ultra-detailed coordination. The project also meets the latest Part L energy targets, with high efficiency and low-energy servicing strategies to control the buildings operational and energy costs once operating.


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We may be Garden Center magazine editors and designers by day, but by nights and weekends, we're independent garden center customers, too. We liked what we saw this holiday season at our local IGCs. Here's a tiny taste of how Northeast Ohio retailers brought the Christmas spirit — and creativity and convenience — to their stores.
Graf's Garden Shop
Graf's Garden Shop, Landscape and Farm Market in Akron, Ohio, hosts a series of weekend and weeknight workshops to help people get creative during the holidays. The garden center offers classes for everything from crafting wreaths to centerpieces. Garden Center magazine editor Michelle Simakis attended one of the centerpiece-making events, hosted by marketing and event manager Karlie Graf, who provided instructions, building blocks for the centerpiece — soil, floral foam, waterproof foil and Styrofoam — and breakfast treats and mimosas. Plants and decorations were reasonably priced but not included in the $10 class fee. The 14 attendees not only bought materials for their centerpieces, but they picked up other items while stopping into the garden center, as well, making it a successful morning for Graf, with an average sale of about $65 per person.
Petitti Garden Centers
Although visiting Santa is a cherished family tradition, long lines can squash the holiday spirit, and patience, for both children and their parents. Plus, lines keep many busy parents from sticking around to shop after their photo op is over. Petitti Garden Centers makes it a little easier to see the jolly man in the red suit, as Garden Center magazine art director Stephanie Antal discovered. She took her sons to the Strongsville location, which was transformed to look like a giant Candyland game board. An interesting feature the garden center offers is their "Santa Express Text Service." Customers can sign up to receive a text saying it's their turn to visit with Santa. The service allows them to wander around the store and do some shopping instead of standing in line. Everyone enjoyed the experience, except maybe for Antal's 17-month-old, Evan, but that's out of the garden center's — and Santa's — control.


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From site: Soccer (men)
|September 18, 2018
In a battle of top-25 teams, No. 20 Luther defeated No. 4 University of St. Thomas 2-1 this afternoon in St. Paul, Minn. The win snapped a three-match losing streak to the Tommies that dated back to Sept. 22, 2013.
Tristan Davenport gave the Norse an early 1-0 lead with his fifth goal of the season at 19:37. Brunno Colon assisted on the play recording his team best fifth assist of the year.
In the second half, St. Thomas tied the match at 48:52, a goal by Jack Longville that was unassisted. Twenty eight minutes later, Faydane Ouro-Akondo scored what proved to be the game winner at 76:53. Ouro-Akondo broke loose on a ball at midfield, dribbled past one defender and ripped a shot into the lower right corner of the Tommies goal. His goal was the first of his collegiate career.
Carson Davenport and Lincoln Saxton split time in front of the Norse nets securing the team victory. Davenport tallied two saves and Saxton was credited with one.
Both teams were credited with eight shots. The Norse had six on goal, while the Tommies placed four inside the frame.
The win gives Luther an overall record of 7-1. St. Thomas lost for the first time this season and is now 5-1.
Luther begins American Rivers Conference action this Saturday, Sept. 22, when it will travel to Nebraska Wesleyan University. Match time is slated for 7:00 p.m. in Lincoln, Neb.
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The Lake Fenton Community Schools Foundation is a Michigan not-for–profit–corporation established in 2004. The foundation is funded through private donation and fund raising efforts of the foundation board and community. Monies raised will enable us to establish a permanent endowment fund and use the earned income to finance enhancement opportunities which would not exist for our students and teachers without the availability of foundation monies.
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Robert Barbaria is the author of Revealing the BibleÂs Truth, the Rod of Iron and the soon to be released Revelation the Fourth Son. Born in San Francisco, California in 1946, Mr. Barbaria grew up in a typical middle-class family and attended the local schools. He joined the Navy in 1965, served in Vietnam and was decorated and honorably discharged in 1968. Immediately after his release from the US Navy, Mr. Barbaria entered into the electronics industry and held various positions within the past thirty years plus. Mr. Barbaria then started his own consulting firm in March of 2000, calling it ÂIntimate Resource Counseling. Intimate Resource Counseling consults both technically and managerially for several major electronics companies with one of its key accounts being the US Navy, where technical assistance is provided on the ÂAegis Program.Â
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WEEK 7: No. 15/12 Washington & Jefferson College Presidents (5-0, 3-0 Presidents' Athletic Conference) at Bethany College Bison (0-6, 0-4 Presidents' Athletic Conference)
- When: Saturday, October 14, 2017
- Where: Bethany, West Virginia
- Stadium: Bison Stadium (850)
- Kickoff: 1 p.m.
- Series vs. W&J: W&J leads 73-21
- Series Streak: W&J won 3
- Last Meeting vs. W&J: W&J 37, BC 36 (2016) | Box Score
- Last Bethany Win: 2013; BC 24, W&J 19 | Box Score
- Video: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/bethanywv/ (Courtesy of BBN)
- Live Stats: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/bethanywv/
GAME NOTES (.pdf):
LAST MEETING: Bethany lost to the Presidents' 37-36 last season. The Bison rushed for 301 yards, the most against W&J in a single-game in 2016. The Green & White led 36-27 in the third quarter, but was shutout over the final 22 minutes. W&J rallied for 10-straight points and ran the game's final seven minutes off of the clock with four first downs, including a fourth down conversion that clinched the comeback win over Bethany.
NO REST FOR THE WEARY: Bethany is playing its third-straight undefeated opponent and second-straight ranked opponent. Including W&J, the Bison will have faced the top-four scoring offenses in the PAC in four-consecutive weeks. All four (W&J, Case Western Reserve, Carnegie Mellon, Westminster) are also the top-four defenses in points allowed.
LIVING ON THE EDGE: A stat change after last week's game gave senior defensive end Khallid Pierce (Youngstown, Ohio/Ursuline) a sack. Pierce, who leads the league with 9.0 tackles for loss, is now tied with former Bison Nadim Raddar (2014-15) for second all-time in school history with 24.5 sacks. Pierce has 5.0 sacks this season, which ranks him second behind Thomas More's Cam Hansel (6.0 sacks).
GATLING GUN: Junior middle linebacker Will Gatling (Baltimore, Md./Northwestern) leads the PAC with 62 tackles (10.3 per game), including a league-best 33 solo tackles. Gatling, who transitioned from running back this year, is the second-straight graduate of Northwestern High School in Baltimore, Maryland to lead the PAC in tackles. Former Bison linebacker and PAC Defensive Player of the Year Donavan Hayden led the conference in tackles last season.
THROUGH THE UPRIGHTS: Bethany senior kicker Chris Ray (Henrico, Va./Mills E. Godwin) converted a 27-yard field goal attempt last week at Case Western Reserve in the second quarter, which gave him his 14th career made field goal. The kick tied Ray with Jack Fayak (1984-86) for the second most made field goals in school history.
HARD TO REPLACE: Bethany senior quarterback Chase Kinemond (Shadyside, Ohio/Shadyside) was sidelined last week at Case Western Reserve (injury), forcing the Bison to turn to sophomore quarterback Carlin Bason (Gaithersburg, Md./Gaithersburg), who made his first-career start. Prior to last week, Kinemond led the Bison in passing attempts (136), rushing attempts (81), touchdowns accounted for (5) and was the team's primary punter, averaging 40.2 yards (second-highest in the PAC) on 31 punts with seven inside the 20-yard line.
TIME, WHY YOU PUNISH ME? Bethany and Washington & Jefferson rank 10th and 11th, respectively, in time of possession in the PAC this season. The two teams have taken different paths, as the Presidents' quick-strike offense and league-low 174 rushing attempts have resulted in W&J holding on to the ball for 26 minutes and 32 seconds per game. Meanwhile, the Bison are totaling 12.7 first downs per game, a league-low, and are allowing 21.7 first downs per game which has contributed to holding possession for just over 27 minutes per game.
NEXT WEEK: Bethany will enter its bye week and have the weekend off. The Bison will have the extra week to prepare for their next game on Saturday, October 28 when they host Thomas More on Senior Day in the 2017 home finale. Bethany will honor its seniors prior to kickoff at 12 p.m.


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Of Lads, Labels and Lower portions
Yesterday, the boys at Exeter Academy made national news with their protest about the school uniform rules which forbade them from wearing shorts in the hot weather, being as they have to endure the equatorial conditions of the deep south of England. So they borrowed from their female classmates and wore the school approved skirts to school instead! Point made. But earlier this year Nicola Thorp hit the news when she was sacked for refusing to wear high heels. Wouldn't it have been great if the men at her work had followed the Exeter boys example and come in the next day wearing high heels? Why, oh why, do we have these rigid rules of dress codes defined by gender?
Clearly I am trying to challenge these rules in my own way. I have struggled for a label to attach to myself, because it seems that labels are in some way demanded in order to make sense of things. So Trans Fluid is the best I can come up with. Maybe Dress-Fluid would be better. The term 'Trans' has become so associated with Trans Sexual or Transvestite, and the connotations of changing, or imitating, the other gender. I'm not trying to do that, and my goatee beard helps to make that clear. Now, I like my goatee, but why should that be necessary to underline that I am not trying to imitate women?
The trouble is that men's rules on clothes are so rigid - but why? I have no problem with blue and grey suits per se, but when they become an entry ticket to being taken seriously, then women are inevitably consigned to becoming the odd ones out, not really in the club: Nicola Sturgeon's stylish dresses ( I would say that, as we do indeed share the same dressmaker), or Theresa May's leopard skin kitten heels, or even Ruth Davidson's suits which provoke inevitably snide remarks that she is echoing the style of Kim Jong-un. The trouble is that women will never get a break in regard to what they choose to wear, whilst men impose the rules of their prison uniform that denotes their inclusion in the Club of Power.
So perhaps in time, more men in power will break free of these rules but I see two major barriers in the way: one is homophobia. Whilst homosexuality is not treated as it once was, there is still an assumption amongst many, if not most heterosexual men, that to wear more expressive and colourful, even overtly feminised clothes, is the domain of gay men. Most people assume I am gay when they see me dressed in my alternative attire. It seems to help explain why I do it. 'He must be gay', and that's me neatly interpreted and categorised. Because why would a heterosexual man want to dress in a gay manner out of choice?
My journey has been on the surface about appearances - clothes. I do feel a 'feminine side' and I know I have deep feelings that are different to my male friends. Quite often I feel estranged from male conversations and lonely inside as a result. But for many others it is much more fundamental than that. The male-to-female transexual experience is all over the media with moving stories of gender reassignment struggles. Campaigns are afoot for passports and other proof of gender to be similarly changed for those who have made the transition. Understanding of the transexual experience is at an all time high - unthinkable even a few years ago. And this exposure has supported me enormously in my own particular coming out.
Then last year Germaine Greer was barred by Cardiff University Student's Union from questioning the demands of reassigned male to female Trans women to be recognised as full women. This trend to silence views we feel uncomfortable with is, in my view deeply worrying. But more on that another day, perhaps. In an interview after the ban she said - "Apparently people have decided that because I don't think that post-operative transgender men are women, I'm not to be allowed to talk. I'm not saying that people should not be allowed to go through that procedure. What I'm saying is it doesn't make them a woman."
Strange as it may seem, coming from a Trans person, I initially thought she had a point. I am not saying that a male-to-female post operative transexual is not a woman. But I can't help feeling that a deep and genuine, quite possibly life long yearning, for female identity - with the long and painful genital surgery and hormone treatment to grow breasts, does not achieve a life experience equal to that of being a female from the womb onwards. Yes the result is a woman, and should be recognised as such. Trans-women will face the same societal judgements and prejudices all women face - and many more to boot. But the life journey is different, and like for all of us sadly, the clock cannot be turned back - no matter how much we wish it could be. But before I go any further I need to own up to my recent experiences that has affected my views on this question.
In the last four weeks I have been caring and supporting a woman very close to me who has gone through a hysterectomy. Not the less intrusive key hole surgery, but of the most serious surgery possible. Another close female friend, at the same time had an ectopic pregnancy and lost one of her twins to be - and an unbelievable amount of blood. For both women their experiences were potentially life threatening. This has affected me deeply.
Secondly I should own up to my own feelings in the past as a transvestite of being envious of women at times. But I wasn't yearning for crippling period pains, ectopic pregnancies, the hormonal hell of PMS, hysterectomies, menopause, or the risk of dying during child birth. I know the transvestite experience is very different to the transexual experience; but there are some overlaps. I can't help but feel that in banning Germain Greer's views from even being heard is in some ways quite insulting to women. In bypassing the impact of the gynaecological experience from puberty onwards, plus the lived experience of girlhood, for me gives the impression that womanhood is reduced to having the right curves in the right places, and not having a penis. And also I find it disrespectful to a pioneer of feminism to ban her from even saying so.
This wave of identity politics seems to be saying - if I feel so, therefore I am. It is indeed heartbreaking, and often suicidal, to feel trapped in a body that doesn't fit with how you feel emotionally. These days something can be done to ameliorate outward appearances; and that is good. I am also sure that many, probably most male-to-female transsexuals would have totally accepted the full female experience - PMT etc - and that they were genuinely born into the wrong gendered body. So I do fully support that right to a sex change, and I fully support that the NHS should be there to help. But until such time as surgery can deliver the full reality of the gynaecological hell endured by women, then the result cannot be the same as a female from birth. And what's so wrong with that. Sure, transexuals should be recognised as women, use the Ladies, be known as 'she', and have a passport that says so, but why do we have to be so binary in our approach to gender?
This has been a difficult blog for me to write. What I am saying could well be hurtful for people who are going through that long difficult transexual struggle and those who have come out the other side - finally find peace in who they have felt they should have been all along. No one wants their identity and experience to be questioned. I have met quite a few transexuals over the years: male-to-female and female-to-male, and I'm pretty sure many would find what I am saying difficult, if not downright offended but it. I don't mean to hurt, but my own experience has led me to ask deep questions of my own. I also know that my experience is quite different, but I feel it would be cowardly of me not to air my questioning as I have started a blog to talk about, amongst other things, Trans issues. But as with everything else I say, I m open to being challenged, and I hope I am big enough to admit when I am wrong.
As someone who is somewhere on the Trans spectrum, I have reached a stage in my life where I feel comfortable saying that I am male, yet I identify with a lot of aspects of the feminine. For myself, and for many others, clothes are intrinsic to my expression of my identity. I mix gender specific garments to create an appearance that is perhaps almost androgynous. But when my bones are dug up in a thousand years, the archeologists will bung a label on my fossilised remains - '21st century male'.
That is a sad reality for those who have been trapped in the wrong body, but science is unforgiving sometimes. For others on the Trans spectrum, I do wonder whether the binary absolutism of one gender or the other is that helpful. Might it not make for a happier life if we could accept that there are those who identify so strongly with the other gender that they choose to live that way for much, or even all, of the time. Some choose the full gender re-alignment. Others go part of the way, and others simply self identify. Their's is clearly not a binary male experience. But it is not, and sadly for a great many, never will be the identical experience as having been a female from birth. Vive les differences!


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Leaked Labor messages rattle election campaign16/05/2019|3min
Leaked text messages obtained by Sky News show the former Northern Territory Labor leader urging supporters to oust Chief Minister Michael Gunner and have him replaced by Infrastructure Minister Eva Lawler. In the leaked messages, former NT Labor leader Delia Lawrie allegedly said 'someone needs to call out Gunner', adding that 'if he cared more about the Labor Party, the Labor government and the territory than himself, he would resign to restore integrity and faith in government'. Ms Lawie goes on to push for Eva Lawler to replace Mr Gunner, saying 'she has the strongest CV, no young kids and is a local', adding 'I don't know what she's like in caucus but surely she's better than Gunner'. Ms Lawler has denied she is gunning for the top job, saying 'Michael absolutely has my full support'. Image: News Corp Australia


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The Link Between UV Lights and Cleaner Indoor Air
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Welcome to the OFFICIAL CGNF-HAWAII WEBSITE
CGNF-Hawaii Hands-On Competency Course
January 3-9, 2019
In Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii
Main Instructor: Kim Chang
Additional Co-Instructors: Candi Hololio-Johnson and Jason Riessland
This course will cover how to make and use IMO 1-4, along FPJ, FFJ, LAB, WCA, WCAP, FAA & OHN
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