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Matthew Small: Material Humanism through Benjamin
Matthew Small isn't so much a flâneur as a magpie: 'that oven door, that shelving unit, that piece of trash to someone…'[1] He crafts persons' portraits from these 'found' scrap-pieces. Often, they're overlaid with riotous layers of colourful paint. How to respond? 'We're always more than the sum of our parts,' might say the humanists. 'For there is always something special about the person, who, qua person/individual, transcends their environment and therefore the junk on which their portrait is painted.' Alternatively, the strict determinists might say that 'we're but products of the (urban) environment,' and the junk-canvas conveys something of late-twentieth century life in the modern metropolis: the strange cycles of treasuring and discarding both persons and things. Small modestly suggests that it's 'about me looking at an individual and trying to communicate the idea that that individual is worth something.' He says that his 'work is about normal people, it's about that person on the street and about people who don't always get observed.' Walter Benjamin offers an interesting foil for these different interpretations.
Benjamin's Passengen-werk or Arcades Project drew upon Karl Marx's analysis of the 'commodity' and its 'fetishism' to propose 'phantasmagoria'.[2] Benjamin then proceeded to explore this 'phantasmagoria' through a remarkable assemblage of paper-traces from Paris. Benjamin's early exposé's title is simply: 'Paris, the Capital of the Nineteenth Century.' His concept of 'phantasmagoria' is the newfangled strangeness of living (breathing, thinking, buying) in a world where social relations aren't direct but always dreamily mediated through reified objects-cum-images. For Benjamin, the passages couverts of the city were the phantasmagoric experience par excellence: always transitory spaces, which suggested the circulation of people as well as commodities; burgeoning consumerism and the enchanting allures of fashion; modernity's new architecture in iron and glass; and finally, the contradictorily over- and underwhelming experience of utter distraction. Benjamin wrote and re-wrote without ever finishing the Passengen-werk, which isn't so much a work of philosophy in prose rather than a scrapbook or 'montage' of adverts and clippings that comprise something of those arcades' phantasmagoria. J.M. Coetzee says that Benjamin thus 'suggests a new way of writing about civilization, using its rubbish as materials rather than its artworks: history from below rather than above.'[3]
And yet, Small makes Benjamin appear positively high-brow--even, decidedly un-Marxist. It's Small and not Benjamin who appears as the ultra-orthodox materialist working and re-working the material scraps of the city and not just the mere paper-traces of a long-forgotten phantasmagoria. Small picks over and paints 'London, the Capital of the Late-Twentieth Century' just as Benjamin put together 'Paris, the Capital of the Nineteenth Century.' But interestingly, the effect is more Humanist than late-Marxist: more Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844 than Capital (1867-94). Small suggests that '[t]he theme of my work is young, dispossessed people: individuals who feel undervalued, who don't have a voice, who get looked over.'[4] Coetzee's praise for Benjamin might equally, then, be applied to Small.
Finally, portraits are usually projections of power and wealth--who else can afford them? Small therefore vows to undertake 'no commissions from Posh, Becks, Brittany or the Queen for that matter.' He portrays those who are normally refused by high-culture. He paints them on the refuse of that high-culture. City Hall pushes London as a Global City offering: Finance, Culture, Fashion, Tourism. Small's canvases--scrap metal and other broken pieces--bring to light the underside of the glamorous, glittering image. He similarly exposes its phantasmagoric quality. He looks for those who actually sustain it, those who are, perhaps, similarly used up by it. For these reasons: they're quietly and intelligently remarkable; but also convincingly executed, riotous and aesthetically pleasing.
[1] Matthew Small,<http://www.matthew-small.com/about.html> [accessed April 4, 2018].
[2] Walter Benjamin, The Arcades Project (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999).
[3] J.M. Coetzee, 'The man who went shopping for truth', in The Guardian, 2001, <https://www.theguardian.com/books/2001/jan/20/history.society> [accessed April 4, 2018].
[4] Matthew Small,<http://www.matthew-small.com/about.html> [accessed April 4, 2018].


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Chocolak is an online store for premium chocolates. If you're a chocolate lover it's best to have it from them. Why? Luxurious Italian chocolate from the brand Vestri such as Sfogliate AAssortite, Perle di Toscana and a lot more are top trending here. Best quality and chocolate craving satisfaction! And what's more? It comes with the best packaging that's why it's a perfect idea to gift a special someone with this. You'll really become a totally SWEET person for them and delivers worldwide focusing USA from the chocolatiers directly to your doorstep.
Now I received this Sfogliate Assortite (Vestri) as a gift. It arrived with a cooler filled with some non-toxic ice packs to keep the product in good condition. I thought for a second that I received a box full of chocolates! However, this kind of idea will definitely make the customer happy to receive it in good shape and not melted.
This has four kinds of chocolate shavings in big sizes. Such as Cafe ( it's a milk chocolate with coffee and have some tidbits of nuts in it – taste good, love it! ), Menta ( it's a dark chocolate with mint and cocoa nibs – good for dieting ), Peperoncino ( it's a dark chocolate with hot peppers and cocoa nibs – it's spicy) and Sesamo E Sale Rosa Dell Himalaya ( it's a white chocolate with sesame seeds – taste delicious ).
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Many of the lakefront homes built on Lake Wallenpaupack were built in the late 1940's and 1950's. Most of these homes were built for summer use only without insulation and heating systems. The homes were built on substandard piers and had inadequate plumbing and electrical work. The homes were built on prime lakefront parcels and today many of these homes are still standing. Therein lies the problem. – the lakefront parcel valued at $500,000 and the house valued at $40,000.
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This was a 6mm I Ain't Been Shot Mum game that I ran at Hobbytown Kennesaw GA 6/6/09.
The game depicts the action along the N80 road running out of Hannut between parts of the II Pz Btn of the 35 Pz Rgt of the 4th Pz Div and the 2e Escadron of the 2e Cuirassiers of the 5e Brigade Legere Mecanique in May 1940. I picked this setting mainly because it was relatively simple to set up and only had tanks. It was a probably futile attempt to get some of the GW and FoW fanboys interested in something close to a historically based game.
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These velvet persimmon chairs. All I can really say is wow.
Something I've always wanted in my room was a grown-ass sitting area. A place where I could unwind in the evening, read, blog, or have a martini. (lol half kidding) I mean, we all want this right? But most of the time, if you have room for a chair in your bedroom, it becomes 'the everything chair' and you know what I'm talking about. It's where you pile up all of your clothes, dirty or clean, higher than your own self. Or maybe it's where you throw all of your purses or mail. Go ahead and pretend like you don't know what I'm talking about. I know the truth.
So when I told Shannon, my interior designer (and idol) for the One Room Challenge that I envisioned said chairs, I almost took it back immediately. Was I ready to commit to keeping a chair clean or rather, TWO CHAIRS?! While I realize this is sounding a tad bit dramatic, I am actually totally serious.
While the goal to keep them pristine 24/7 is up in the air, what isn't, is my obsession with them. When Shannon sent me the link for these velvet persimmon chairs from HomePop, I audibly gasped in the grocery store. Not totttttalllly unusual for me considering how horrible my local Giant's produce is. But, hello, these chairs are stunning.
So, I knew they were going to be pretty, but I didn't realize they were going to be this damn good. They arrived just last week and I immediately assembled them after my event with Fiverr. Took me a whopping 7 minutes to assemble and about another 47 to get my chill back after taking them out of the plastic.
The velvet on them is SO soft and the color is incredible. Persimmon.
What a fun word right? Fun fact actually: this summer I learned why unripe persimmons make your tongue numb. Persimmons are full of tannins (like wine) and the tannins in the skins make your tongue and cheeks feel like your chewing on chalk. Yum right? Actually yes, they are so good when ripe. Check out this yummy persimmon recipe below by Alison Roman.
A few of us gals made it for our Fifth Annual Fall Fete on Fairview and it was a hittttt.
Persimmons and Pears With Blue Cheese and Spicy Pecans
1 cup pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Bosc pears, cored and thinly sliced
2 persimmons, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3 ounces firm blue cheese, such as Valdeón or Bayley Hazen Blue, thinly sliced or crumbled
Combine the pecans, maple syrup, and Aleppo pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the maple syrup bubbles, reduces, and crystallizes around the pecans, 5 to 8 minutes. They will look all white and fuzzy with an even layer of crystallized sugar coating each nut—this is what you want. Add the olive oil and remove from the heat; season with salt and pepper, and let cool completely before coarsely chopping the pecans.
Scatter the pears and persimmons around a large serving platter or bowl and drizzle with the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and finish with the pecans and blue cheese.
Okay back to the chairs – I love them. Did I say that already? When I'm sitting in them I feel like I'm on a talk show and my five-year-old self is twirling at that daydream. Anyway, highest recommendation for these chairs. I'm so excited to feature them in the room for the One Room Challenge. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, refer to this post of mine or this post from my designer, Shannon's blog for details!


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Plantmasters - A Family Affair
Welcome to my first 'seed to table' farmer interview. I am excited to share the stories and images of many local D.C. area flower farms over the next year with all of you. When I first started my business in the Fall of 2017; one of the first farmers to introduce me to the world of local flowers was Carol Carrier; the matriarch of Plantmasters. She has been a regular vendor at the Montgomery Farm Womens Cooperative Market; where I first met her, for many years now. I knew from the beginning that there was something about local flowers that imported flowers just weren't providing me. Perhaps it was putting a face and personal story to the flowers, their superior scents and vibrant colors, or just that I felt more connected to the world outside my front door by buying and supporting a local farmer, family, and business. Either way, she was unknowingly the beginning to my flower "addiction" and I thought very appropriately the first farm to be featured on my blog.
It was a balmy late summer day and you could start to feel she shift of the seasons beginning in the color of the fields when I met with Carol at their flower farm in Gaithersburg, Maryland; just outside of Washington, D.C.
Up until just recently, all of their growing was done at their farm which also happens to be their residence in Gaithersburg. However, a few years ago, their son, Leon III purchased a house and land about 7 miles away which they have appropriately named Endless Row Farm and have been slowly transitioning their operations there; with big dreams of additional hoop houses, a propagation and workshop building, and even potentially a community flower festival. During our interview we were lucky to have Katy Murray of Katy Murray Photography come along and document our morning at both farms. So let's begin....
Q: For readers not familiar with your farm and business, start out by sharing a little bit about how you got started; what your farms name is, when it was founded, and what, if any, history is there behind how you came to be called Plantmasters?
Well, we were very young and my husband, Leon II was just out of college. We started discussing what the next step should be, and if it was time to get a "real job". Up until now Leon, who had a horticulture degree, had been working at the Montgomery Farm Womens Cooperative Market while in school. I remember telling him that I wanted him to do something he loved doing. Looking back, I don't think we would've ever imaged where we would be today.
Our first season we grew marigolds. So many marigolds. I think by the end of the season we were throwing them at each other; but we have learned a lot since then and have diversified significantly.
I'm not sure I want to tell the story behind our name, but my eldest son loved the cartoon, 'Masters of the Universe'. We actually even held a competition to help name the farm but eventually settled on Plantmasters as a play off the cartoon.
Q: What is the size of your farm and how much of it do you utilize to grow? Are there any varieties that you have more success at growing?
Leon and I's farm is 2 acres and Endless Row, located on our son's property is 5 acres but the total in production is probably around 4.5-5 acres. With regards to varieties; we really just grow what we love. We would probably be just as successful if we only grew blush, white, and burgundy flowers as that seems to be the go-to color palate for many events in our area but it just wouldn't be as fun for us. I have a dahlia obsession and many of the studio florists know us for our dahlias; but we really do grow so much more than just dahlias.
Q: How long is your growing season?
Our cutting season usually runs from April through December and we are generally the slowest January through March. That said, we are never 'not busy' on the farm. Between crop planning, seed starting, propagation, holiday wreaths, and all around farm related duties we always seem to have a never-ending to-do list. During the winter we provide forced branches, forced bulbs, and evergreens. We also offer a variety of dried flowers which are used for everything from arrangements to wreaths. Our busiest holidays are Thanksgiving and Mothers Day.
Q: What does a typical day look like on the farm?
Regardless of the time of year, our day starts at 7am. On Monday's we unload the truck, on Tuesday and Friday we cut flowers, and in between we are doing field maintenance and building projects. We are at various farmers markets in the DC area Wednesday through Saturday.
Q: Do you have a favorite flower that you enjoy growing?
I think that every season and every year has it's favorites. This summer we have seen some of the most beautiful lisianthus ever. I personally love liliacs and of course, dahlias. I think that gladiolas are underutilized and there are so many beautiful ones available.
Q: What is your greatest challenge as a flower farmer?
Labor is a big challenge for us. Everything on the farm is done by hand and therefore can be very time consuming. For us, we strongly believe in treating your employees right but it's mostly entry level positions and because the farms are located at our personal residences we also have to find someone we feel comfortable with and can trust.
Q: What is the greatest challenge facing American flower farmers?
Consumer education on imports. For example, if a consumer visits a grocery store and see's a bunch/bouquet of mini carnations on sale for $4.95 they don't think about the origins, work, or people behind those carnations; just the cheap price. Once you back out airfare, customs, a wholesalers cost, and production costs you have to stop and think about what is actually left for the employees who harvested them? The average person wants to be paid but then doesn't want to spend and it doesn't work that way. My costs are significantly higher than the importers mostly due to labor costs and yet the average consumer wants to buy products at a rate in which there is no return on investment for me to provide for my employees, business, or self.
Q: What percentage of your flowers are sold direct to the trade (i.e.:florists) vesus the general public and where do you sell them?
We have always sold at farmers markets from day one; but it has been within the past 10 years that studio florists are really started to find and work with us. It's been a great relationship and they really like the style we grow; which has been creeping back into popularity.
The flowers we grow are the ones people have sentimental attachements too. Either through scent, color, a memory from their childhood, or perhaps a parent or grandparent use to grow them in their gardens. Everyone loves the lush garden looks right now and that's where we are.
I would say we sell 2/3 of our products at farmers markets and 1/3 to florists.
Q: What is your hope for the future of American flower farms?
You know, I have patrons at the Bethesda market in the winter who will show up with no coats or winter wear. They essentially woke up and drove themselves from one building to another and never once connected with what was going on in Mother Nature. My hope is that we start to become more like a European model where they go to the grocery store and buy flowers to just put them on the table. Here in America flowers are looked at like a luxury and only for special occasions but they are so much more than that. They make people happy, they reduce stress levels, and they bring us back to a part of the world the we have deeply lost our connection to.
You can visit Plantmasters at one of their farmers market locations below:
- Montgomery Farm Womens Cooperative Market , Bethesda, MD - Wednesday & Saturday (7am - 3pm) all year
- Potomac Village Market, Potomac, MD - Thursday (2pm - 6pm) seasonal
- 14th & U Street Market, Washington, DC - Saturday (9am - 1pm) seasonal
- Columbia Heights Market, Washington, DC - Saturday (9am - 1pm) seasonal
- Glover Park Market, Washington, DC - Saturday (9am - 1pm) seasonal
- Kensington Farmers Market, Kensington, MD - Saturday (9am - 1pm) all year
- Olney Market, Olney, MD - Sunday (9am - 1pm) - seasonal


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New State Report Cards Give California Mixed Grades in Higher Education
Students to Convene This Saturday to Address California's Failings In Higher Education
[LOS ANGELES]—Tuition at California colleges and universities ranks second worst in the nation and has doubled in the past five years, in part because state budget support for higher education has dropped by double digits. The good news is California's need-based aid per student ranks fourth highest in America.
That's all according to 50 state report cards released today by Young Invincibles. California scored failing grades for tuition, spending per student, and education as a state priority, but received high marks for its state financial aid system. The report cards grade every state based on recent and current budget support for higher education.
"California has amazing public higher education institutions, but declining state support is jeopardizing the students who make them great," said Tamika Butler, California Director of Young Invincibles. "An educated workforce is critical to advancing California's economic interests, so we're teaching students how to shape the policies that affect their future."
Student Impact Project is a Young Invincibles initiative that empowers student activists to more effectively advocate for state policies that support college access, affordability, and success.
This Saturday, in Los Angeles, students will share personal stories and discuss strategies to address California's emerging higher education funding crisis, as well as the connections between race, class, inequity and the cost of higher education.
WHO: Kimberly Freeman, UCLA Anderson Assistant Dean for Diversity Initiatives an Community Relations; Nadia Valliani, Policy and Research Analyst with Campaign for College Opportunity; Brooke Scott, UCLA student activist; UC, CSU, and Community College students
WHAT: Convening on California Higher Education Funding
WHERE: 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, UCLA Ackerman Union, Room 3508
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information on our methodology, or to see California's State Report card and how it compares to other states, visit studentimpactproject.org
Young Invincibles is a national organization committed to amplifying the voices of young adults, ages 18 to 34, and expanding economic opportunity for our generation. Young Invincibles ensures that young adults are represented in today's most pressing societal debates through cutting-edge policy research and analysis, and innovative campaigns designed to educate, inform and mobilize our generation to change the status quo.


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Say hello to Kelsie. This beauty is not only easy on the eyes, she's incredibly sweet, generous, loyal and reliable. Oh, and she is the most talented makeup artist to ever grace the earth. Recently, she took a huge leap of faith, quit her steady job, gave up her regular paycheck and launched Soul Beauty Lounge.
While she's on the hunt for the perfect brick and mortar, Kelsie offers on location makeup services for special occasions, events, weddings, photo shoots and more. Online tutorials and hands on workshops are also in the works.
As a fellow entrepreneur, I can appreciate the risk and determination it takes to make it work. I'm so proud to support her, as she's always supported my business. Moreover, I'm proud to call her friend.
We met forever ago, when I sat in her chair and she fancied my face for a photo shoot. She waved her magic wand and I was sold. This lady is always my go to when I personally need to look my best. Without hesitation, she's my top recommendation when other gals need to be beautified too. She's done faces for my friends, family, "models", clients, even my brides. Every single one sings her praises. She is absolutely great at her craft, but she's also mild-mannered and reliable which make for a no-brainer. Better known as "miss kelsie" around my house, she is the only person to cut my boys' locks, which is a true representation of her calm and patience. Trust me. She's chill.
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Lately, I have noticed presence of a token female construction worker at almost any construction zone I happen to drive by. The thot-ful female construction worker dons reflective vest, hard hat, and almost always tight jeans.
She is often seen using the STOP/SLOW sign or idling about while men around her break sweat in summer heat.
The encroachment of male space is one thing, but how can anyone justify the female getting paid anything beyond minimum wage? More importantly how does it affect the male motivation to know that some nail polished recent graduate is making anywhere close to what they make?
Of all women I have ever seen doing construction, only 1 had clothes dirty enough to even hint that she does some real work. Rest of these independent females stand about like she's some caricature of feminist 'strong woman' narrative.


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Nas Wanted to Mock-Lynch Jay-Z at 2002 Summer Jam (Video)
…Yeah. Apparently, in the aftermath of the intense early 2000's rap beef between Nas and Jay-Z, Nas was planning on hanging a silicone-doll version of Jay-Z at his performance at Summer Jam in 2002. Hot97 would not let Nas do this, however, and he didn't get a chance to perform at Summer Jam that year either. Footage has just been released showing how the doll was made and how they were going to present the highly controversial act to the thousands of people in attendance. Check out the video below. Nas also responded to the recent leak of the video; listen to what he has to say here.


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A teacher who bypassed her school's IT filters to do her online shoppping at Asda has been fired.
Dr Thelma Geneva Fox used a Google plug-in which enabled her to visit websites which were blocked by the school's firewall.Baton attacker caught after student's horror head injuries posted online
A panel at the National College for Teaching & Leadership found her guilty of uprofessional conduct and conduct which may bring the profession into disrepute.
But the panel did not proceed on allegations of inappropriate language said to have been used by Dr Fox when addressing students.
She was said to have told one pupil: 'Your mother is like a chicken coop, cocks fly in and out all day'.
Dr Fox was also alleged to have said words to the effect of: 'I want to dress up as (Pupil C) but I can't fit 20 cocks in my mouth.'
The panel decided it could not proceed on the basis that the hearsay evidence of students was not considered admissible.Muslim group says it has 'lost faith' in Tory party to tackle Islamophobia after new cases
Now the IT teacher, who has not worked in education since January 2015, has been dismissed from Longcroft School and Sixth Form College in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
Dr Fox, who worked at the school first as a supply teacher in 2013 and then as an ICT teacher in 2014/15, denied making the alleged comments.
She admitted using systems designed to bypass the school's IT filters to access blocked websites, and accepted this amounted to unacceptable professional conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute.
An examination of Dr Fox's IT user history in January 2015 showed her username had accessed proxy servers on four dates that month.
In her evidence to the conduct panel, Dr Fox had said the Google plug-in found in October 2014 automatically synced to her work computer via her Google account, to replicate her home settings.
She said she was not made aware of any issue with this by the school. In addition to using a proxy server to assist a student, she said she had also accessed the Asda online shopping site before the start of the school day.Chelsea star Danny Drinkwater caught headbutting man in club
The findings published on behalf of the Secretary of State say: 'The panel has found that Dr Fox engaged in conduct that had some potential to cause harm and failed to act as a role model.'
It goes on to say: 'Although Dr Fox's conduct was serious, the panel was clear that it was at the lower end of the spectrum of seriousness, albeit sufficient to give rise to a finding of unacceptable professional misconduct.'
The panel found Dr Fox 'demonstrated a degree of remorse for her conduct and some insight as to what she had done wrong.
'She said that she would never repeat her conduct and the panel was satisfied that the risk of repetition is minimal.
'As a result of what she did, Dr Fox has been dismissed from her teaching post, been through professional disciplinary proceedings and been the subject of a finding of unacceptable professional conduct and conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute.Virginia Roberts says she 'had sex' with Prince Andrew in a loo when she was 17
'She has not worked as a teacher since January 2015.'
A prohibition order was not considered necessary to prevent any future risk of harm.
The panel had heard that in October 2014, a Google plug-in, which would have enabled Dr Fox to access sites blocked by the school's filtering system, was found on her computer.
In January 2015, some students raised concerns about Dr Fox's ICT lessons.
The findings stated the panel was satisfied on the balance of probabilities that Dr Fox's explanation about online shopping 'was not entirely correct'.
It said the use of a proxy server means it was not possible to identify what use she did make of the internet via school on those dates and therein lies the seriousness of the teacher's conduct.
Longcroft School did not wish to comment.


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Ski Resorts of the West
From the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast - from New Mexico to Alaska
- 2 countries
- 12 US states
- 2 Canadian provinces and 1 territory
- almost 3 million square miles
- 246 ski resorts
- over 6,000 miles of slope
Hi, we are Lana and Stefan from Hamburg, Germany. We share a great passion for design, maps, geography, mountains, and skiing.
In 2015, we created the first map of the Alps with all ski resorts on it and founded Marmota Maps. As we were looking for new challenges, it was never a question for us which region we wanted to turn to next. Ever since we first saw the mighty Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada or the Pacific Coast Mountains we were immediately under the spell of Western North America. That's why we wanted to create the ultimate map for ski and snowboard fanatics in North America: Ski Resorts of the West.
Ski Resorts of the West - the map
The map shows all downhill ski resorts in Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Yukon.
We decided to use the Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection. The backbone of our map consists of contour lines for every 1,000 feet of height, which makes each mountain range plastic and visible. Then we added roads and waters, cities and mountains as well as regional and country borders.
Finally, with the data provided by skiresort.info, we checked and marked all 246 ski resorts on the map.
We distinguish between small ski resorts with a total combined slope length of less than 5 miles, medium resorts with a combined slope length of 5 to 50 miles, and large resorts with more than 50 miles of slope.
For each ski area, we list the state, province or territory, minimum and maximum height, as well as green, blue, and black slope miles.
Last but not least, you will find infographical information for both the Canadian and the American part of the map, and for each of the 15 states, provinces, or territories.
We love the mountains at Marmota Maps. So we illustrated 36 of the highest, the most beautiful and the most prominent mountains of the area:
Denali (Alaska), Mount Saint Elias, Mount Vancouver (Alaska / Yukon), Mount Fairweather (Alaska / British Columbia), Mount Columbia, Mount Fay, Cascade Mountain (Alberta), Mount Assiniboine (Alberta / British Columbia), Humphreys Peak, Mount Wrightson, Baboquivari Peak (Arizona), Mount Robson, Golden Hinde (British Columbia), Mount Whitney, Mount Shasta, Minarets (California), Mount Elbert, Maroon Bells (Colorado), Borah Peak, Castle Peak (Idaho), Granite Peak, Mount Gould, Mount Grinnel (Montana), Boundary Peak, Wheeler Peak (Nevada), Wheeler Peak, Organ Needle (New Mexico), Mount Hood, Three Sisters (Oregon), Kings Peak, Mount Timpanogos (Utah), Mount Rainier, Mount Baker (Washington), Gannett Peak, Grand Teton (Wyoming), Mount Logan (Yukon)
Marmotini postcards
Marmota Maps has an inexplicable affection for marmots. That's why we also designed six postcards with all North American species of marmots:
Alaska marmot, Groundhog, Hoary marmot, Olympic marmot, Vancouver Island marmot, Yellow-bellied marmot
Printing specifications
- format: 36 x 48in (ca. 914 x 1219mm)
- 195g/m² primo satin gloss paper
- high quality offset print
mountain prints
- format: ca. 11.7 x 16.5in (297 x 420mm)
- 180g/m² matt, coated paper
- format: ca. 4.1 x 5.8in (105 x 148mm)
- 350 g/m² matt paper
The maps will be shipped in stable cardboard tubes. Each map will be protected by an additional layer of paper surrounding it. All purchases during the kickstarter campaign will arrive at your door before Christmas. Each shipment will be trackable.
Reward list
We hope you like our map as much as we do! Thank you for your support! And also a big thank you to everyone who helped us realizing this project!
Risks and challenges
We have earned a lot of experience with having our products printed and shipped over the last two years. We know how to ship a map to Hawaii or Siberia. So we are confident that we have minimized all major risks.
If there should be any open questions, please feel free to contact us via email@example.com .
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Sun Maid
Sun-Maid is the timeless and trusted go-to snack that's simple, healthy and versatile. Sun-Maid fills each day with moments of sunshine, one snack at a time.
Flowers Foods Acquires License to Produce and Market Sun-Maid Raisin Bread
Sun-Maid Growers of California announced a brand licensing agreement giving Flowers Foods license to produce and distribute Sun-Maid Raisin bread to approximately 80 percent of the U.S. population.
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Brookside – May 2019/ Gwen Morrison
I'm just now getting around to posting some pictures I took at Brookside Gardens in May: the butterfly exhibit, the conservatory – and everything blooming outdoors. So many subject to photograph – flowers, immature seed pods, seeds, leaves, garden furniture and fountains….peonies, poppies, magnolias, alliums, maples, dogwood…what's not to like. Enjoy the big slideshow!
The side of the conservatory not used for the butterfly exhibit always has interesting plants in bloom – or photo worthy in other ways (like giant water droplets on green leaves).
The door that volunteers and staff use is surrounded by greenery. Somehow it seems bigger this year.
I arrive 15 minutes before my shift in the butterfly exhibit. Sometimes I have a few minutes between the orientation and the arrival of the first visitors arriving to photograph butterflies.
May is a big month in the gardens. I have a series of Brookside Gardens rose pictures that I'm saving for another post.


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As RunVerity approaches the end of the year I wanted to share with you the past years news and events and look forward to what's happening in 2018.
RunVerity started in September 2014 with just an email address and a very dodgy website, my dream was to teach people how to run, I'd been organising the annual beginner's running course with a local club and had become their point of contact and I spent about 3 years talking to people and encouraging them to come onto the club's course. This role was completely voluntary and I saw that there was a gap in the market of providing more beginner's running courses more than once a year. I started with a twice weekly course and had 7 people turned up and I loved it. And more importantly word spread around Whiteley about my course and soon people where asking when the next one was and they still are, in over 3 years I have filled up every 8 week course to date, I must have taught over a 1'000 people how to run now.
On completion of the beginner's course I assumed people would join a local running club but they wanted to stay with me so slowly I started introducing a couple of nights a week where I could give people the opportunity to run with me for an hour or so a couple of times a week. I had a great format of warming up, completing running drills to ensure that the skills taught in the beginner's course were built upon and we ran for a minimum of 3 miles in that 45 mins. I introduced the looping system as I had been taught this on a coaching course and word soon got round that RunVerity was a safe and supportive environment where you were encouraged and coached so that you could progress as a runner.
From these early days I have watched runners who started out on the beginner's course turn into brilliant and competent runners, turning their doubts about 5k's into the realities of training for distances that they thought would never be possible. And that's why I feel that 2017 has been so significant to RunVerity members. Not only has everyone learnt how to run safely and effeciently we have discovered that there is something quite powerful about running in a pack, you can be part of a group and not say a word. We all realise that everyone has to start somewhere and the suppor that we give each beginner who graduates is the envy of local clubs around, we set those clear expectations when we become running buddies on week 7 and 8 of the beginner's course. We talk about what RunVerity membership means and this is communicated constantly. We never cancel a session! In over 3 years there has always been at least one person show up, rain, shine, snow or that one perfect day of the year when the conditons are just right ;)
People show up at a RV session feeling nervous; whether they have just graduated or are trying us out for the first time, and most people don't have a bad run and they surprise themselves and come back as they want to be part of something special. We have over 130 active members of RunVerity and it is growing weekly, local races have cottoned on to the fact that we can get over 70 runners at a local event, this is proportionally the largest turnout for any local club.
The most important part of being an RV member is that regardless of your ability, everyone is together at the end, whether this is a race or a weekend run, we get together and cheer each other in or have coffee and cake, we still together, chat together and support one another.
So that was 2017, what's in store for 2018
Deliah has now been with me for a year and it has been a pleasure to work beside her, her passion and committment for running has been one of the reasons RV has been so successful this year. I am delighted to say that Helen Fritzgerald and Emily Giles have now joined the RV team, Helen is helping out with the beginner courses and Emily is leading the Pre-Beginner's Course. The pre-beginner's course is a new ventrue, this 4 week introduction into running is to help people over come the barrier of a big group setting by providing a quieter environment and encourage people who haven't exercised for years to get to 1 minute continuous running so that they can make the transition to the beginner's course. We started with 6 new people and this will continue in the New Year.
I now have 3 RV online members who live in different parts of the UK. Jo (my aunt) is in Yorkshire and is training for the GNR next September, Evie is in Aylesbury and is training for Brighton Half in February and Dave is in Fleet who has just signed up to Palma half and we will meet him at Stubbington 10k. I am hoping to develop this side of my coaching as it seems to be working well, online members have access to the website, FB group and Strava so I can keep an eye on their progress.
We now have a race of the month which is working well, the distances vary so everyone can be part of this. We have 5 runners running Paris marathon in April and 2 runners running Brighton Marathon, also in April, so there will be plenty of long runs each weekend.
Here are the details for the upcoming Race of the Month.
January Stubbington 10k
Portsmouth Half Marathon
Eastleigh 10k
Southampton 10k/Half Marathon
Milton Keynes Relay
June TBC
Wyvern 10k
August TBC
New Forest 10k/Half Marathon
Great South Run
Gosport Half Marathon
Twixmas 10k
Details to follow
We have a graduation parkrun every 8 weeks at Fareham parkrun to celebrate the latest completion of the RunVerity Beginner's Running Course and I do plan to start travelling around to different parkruns every few months, this will be after April, so we have an opportunity to try other parkruns out.
I will continue developing the website and will continue writing my coaching articles, I now write monthly articles for a publishing company so RV is getting well known around the country. I plan on producing more videos so that you have access to warm ups, cool downs and some basic drills, if there is anything specific that you would like me to do then just let me know.
There are some great opportunities next year to travel to different parts of the world to run abroad, the plan to date is Paris, Newcastle and Palma. If these are successful we will continue with these so don't worry if family life gets in the way, there should be plenty of opportunities in the upcoming years.
Last year we had an opportunity to have a RV pilates group and I am looking at putting a yoga for runners session on in the Spring so let me know if this is something that you would be interested in.
We still have the Good for Age group, for those of you who don't know what this is, it's a support group for ladies that may be experiencing menopause symptoms or for people who are interested in what the transition into the menopause may be like, there is a wealth of experience in the group so it's really worth contacting me if you would like to find out more.
So it just leaves me to say thank you for the most amazing year ever where RunVerity has really been put on the map in Hampshire and here's to a wonderful 2018.


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The synchronization of brainwaves among students during class reflects how much they like the class and each other, a team of neuroscientists has found. "How well our brainwaves sync up with those of another person appears to be a good predictor of how well we get along and how engaged we are," explains lead author Dr Suzanne Dikker, a research scientist at Utrecht University (Utrecht Institute of Linguistics) and New York University's Department of Psychology. "Overall, our findings suggest that brain-to-brain synchrony is a possible neural marker for everyday social interactions."
EEG technology
In a departure from standard experimentation, the scientists followed a group of 12 high school students and their teacher for an entire semester and recorded their brain activity during their regular biology classes using portable electroencephalogram (EEG) technology. "The study offers a promising new method to investigate the neuroscience of group interactions," adds senior author David Poeppel, a professor in NYU's Department of Psychology and Center for Neural Science and director of the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt.


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Going Local: Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine Services
Chris Byers and Michael Salaway founded Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine in 1997 in Bloomington, IL. When the company was founded they were focused solely on providing physical therapy to the community; now the company has expanded into multiple locations and diversified services.
"Our first location was on Felton Place close to Oakland Ave. & Clinton St. and in 2005 we re-located to 135 N. Williamsburg Drive," said Chris Byers, "We began as a physical therapy provider to area nursing homes and home health agencies," added Chris.
"Our biggest challenge today is the healthcare system in the United States. More people are insured, but many can't afford the out of pocket expense needed for service" said Chris. "We might get 100 referrals a week but only 85 actually visit one of our offices" added Chris.
The company averages about 1200 therapy visits a week. "We have 90 full-time and 45 part-time employees," said Chris. The company has grown to eight outpatient physical therapy centers throughout central Illinois offering all levels of physical rehabilitation as well as providing services to area home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, and various other healthcare providers. The company's Galesburg office is their largest.
Each market Advanced Rehab serves has different competitors. "Bloomington- Normal is more competitive with 10 different physical therapy providers," said Chris.
"I like developing relationships with clients, as the average number of visits per client is 10-12. So we get to know each other," said Chris. Clients need to be referred to Advanced Rehab by their medical doctor. Illinois is one of the few states that doesn't allow "direct access," but legislation is being sponsored to change that.
Both Chris and Michael have always believed that when there is a will, there is a way. "Our vision from the start was to build a new kind of rehabilitation company that provided residents of small towns with peace of mind that they could access the most advanced, rehab care solutions and modern technology available," said Chris. "At the core of our mission is a conviction that people can be helped to regain mobility, strength, and hope" added Chris.
The conditions that Advanced treats are varied and include post-operative orthopedics, back and neck pain, occupational injuries, repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel paralysis, whiplash, sports & auto injuries and neurological conditions and injuries.
Chris is President of Marketing & Public Relations and Michael is President of Operations. Both are based in the Bloomington corporate office.
Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday and closed Saturdays and Sunday. For more information visits their website, www.advrehab.com


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Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post Annual Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers in California of the yearly requirement to post their summaries of work-related injuries and illnesses from February 1 through April 30.
"These summaries help increase awareness and understanding of health and safety issues in the workplace," said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. "By addressing potential safety hazards now, employers can help make next year's list shorter."
The definitions of and requirements for recordable work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses are detailed in California Code of Regulations Title 8 Sections 14300 through 14300.48.
Instructions and form templates can be downloaded for free on Cal/OSHA's Record Keeping Overview. The overview includes the summary template, Form 300A, a required workplace posting which must be placed in a visible and easily accessible area at each worksite. Current and former employees, as well as employee representatives, must be allowed to review injury and illness records for those employees' worksites.
Employers are required to complete and post Form 300A even if no workplace injuries occurred. More information on employers' posting requirements or how to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses is available on the DIR's Employer Information webpage.
Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA's Consultation Program provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program.
Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers' Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA District Offices


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DIA 70mm, India
Since we are getting a few inputs for the Indian bangles, I will take the opportunity to post another ivory bangle that was bought from India a long time ago.
Instead of talking about the bangle (please could the experts help me out on this one? is it also a choodi?), I would like to share with you a story.
During their honeymoon in India my parents fell in love with the craft they saw there, pieces were bought for their collection and friends were made. Some years later they opened the shop, remembering the nice items they saw they returned to hunt for interesting objects for the shop. In New Delhi, they met the craft vendor they had met in the trip before, after careful selection they have chosen a boxful of goodies (and this is one of them) and asked the vendor to ship it back to Hong Kong for them. A couple of months later, a policeman turned up at the shop and asked for my father to go to the airport with him. He was brought to the custom office, there on a table was a hand made aluminum case, in a secret compartment the custom officers had found plastic bags of powders neatly packed together. Clueless and shaken dad was detained while further investigation took place. Minutes were like years. And it turned out to be – packets of very fine sand. Once home, Dad called up the vendor and asked him why he had hidden the sand in the suitcase and the vendor in turned asked the case maker … innocently the case maker reply, "Aluminum is very light material, I was only trying to make the my case more substantial!"
And of course if you asked us to ship the ivory bangle to you now, we will both end up at the police station.


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I Love the Lectionary... But It's Not Always Helpful.
Don't get me wrong. I love the lectionary. Its use in most liturgical churches ensures that God's people will enjoy a steady diet of Scripture instead of randomly selected verses copied and pasted to support the pastor's sermon. The threefold repetition of Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel (as well as the Psalms either sung or spoken) reflects the best practice prescribed by the Apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy - "Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture" (1 Timothy 4:13). And with beautiful rhythm, the church's historic selection of readings rehearses the divine drama of salvation over and over. We learn to live according to an economy of salvation calendar rather than one marked by the school year or Hallmark inspired holidays.
However... with that said... I have to admit that I'm not convinced that the lectionary is always as helpful as it was intended to be at the ground level of our congregations. For those who have a firm grasp on Scripture and theology, all the pieces fit together well (most of the time - sometimes the lectionary's selection of texts makes me scratch my head). However, for those who are learning how to be literate in the Scriptures, the dots don't connect so easily.
Simmer Down...
I understand that this post is potentially controversial. I know that in some circles there exists an ongoing controversy over whether the three year or the historic one year lectionary is the most faithful way to read and preach God's Word each Lord's day. I know that some churches even ditch the lectionary and select readings according to upcoming theme-based sermon series. I'm sure (or at least hoping) that whatever place we find ourselves on the spectrum between historic and sporadic, we at least have come to that place of practice out of sincere prayer, reflection, and desire for the long term well being of God's people (and not as slaves to either tradition or needless innovation).
This post represents more or less my informal leanings on the matter, poses some questions, and offers some reflections on how we might use (or not use) the lectionary better for the sake of our contexts. My aim is not to pick a fight or conjure up the ire of blog sites in the LCMS (if more than ten people actually read this!). My goal is conversation.
Concern #1 - Are We Offering Too Much?
My first concern is that perhaps we give people too much Scripture in the lectionary readings. It was hard for me to write that sentence. I don't believe in offering filler instead of substance. I want to give people all the Scripture I can. Thankfully, the liturgy and our hymns do a great job of weaving the Word throughout the whole Divine Service. However, during our reading of God's Word, we might be overdoing it.
Once again, context is key here. If your congregation is well-catechized and biblically literate, then go for it. But here's the issue - the Scriptures do not work ex opere operato. Simply reading a large portion of Scripture from the lectionary does not ensure understanding, faith, or growth. After Paul calls Timothy to devote himself to the public reading of Scripture, he also calls him to exhortation and teaching. The Word must be proclaimed and taught clearly.
Are we really doing people good if, because of the number and length of readings, we only have enough time to proclaim and teach the Word for ten minutes? I think it would be more helpful if we chose two manageable portions of Scripture, and then spent more time teaching and preaching on one or both of those Scriptures in greater length and greater detail. More time should be spent fleshing out the context of the chapter, the book, and the place the text occupies in the whole narrative of God's story of salvation. Furthermore, pastors should provide recommended biblical reading for the rest of the week, or in preparation for the coming Sunday.
Here's an example of how this can be done. I'm not suggesting this is "best practice" for everyone, but in our context it was for a season. Our congregation recently spent almost all of Epiphany and Lent in the Sermon on the Mount. In other words, we devoted about three months to three chapters of the Bible. Why? For one, the lectionary gave us the idea. Series A had numerous readings from the Sermon on the Mount. Second, we came to the conclusion that given our current political and cultural "tone" of division, as well as a general lack of knowledge and application of this key part of our Lord's teaching, we thought it was beneficial to treat the text as a whole, part by part.
How did we adapt the lectionary to our needs? First, we decided to break Matthew 5-7 into small, doable sections. This meant departing from the lectionary's suggested divisions, as well as filling in where it left some parts out. Next, for a season we removed the Epistle readings, and found alternate Old Testament readings that paired well with each section in the Sermon on the Mount. We spent less time reading Scripture in worship, but I believe scriptural learning and retention were higher because the sermons were more focused.
How did this help aid God's people in growth? For one, I think people were able to track with it well. Sermons often kept up the momentum of earlier themes, noting the context of previous and coming chapters. Congregants were challenged to read these three chapters of the Bible over and over as they anticipated the sermons. We made it a point to continually flesh out for our people the way in which Jesus' words connected with the the theology of Matthew's Gospel, as well as with the whole story of creation, fall, Israel, the coming of God's Kingdom, etc. This meant longer sermons, but they were also more focused. While the lectionary was helpful to a point, I'm not sure people would have had such a firm grip on the Sermon on the Mount if we tried to preach it from the way the lectionary divides up the readings.
Concern #2 - Are We Assuming Knowledge of a Narrative Still Unknown?
Sometimes I think people struggle to integrate sermons into the bigger picture of who God is and what he is doing in the world because they don't have a solid framework into which they can place each message they hear. One critical remedy is deep and ongoing catechesis (you can read about that here). Catechesis provides people with the tools they need to navigate the biblical narrative. But I also think that preaching is the place where we can work toward literacy in the biblical narrative.
One approach is to preach straight through books of the Bible in expository style. This doesn't necessarily mean verse by verse, but it does mean that the text sets the tone for the sermon, the structure of the text informs the outline, the content and context are continually drawn upon, etc., rather than allowing previously selected themes to inform the text (I've always felt awkward looking for a text to support my theme...)
This also means Bibles are brought to church and open during the sermon (a practice which I would argue is analogous to a gateway drug as far as biblical literacy goes - in other words, having the Bible open and being engaged with the text during the sermon often leads to deeper and riskier forms of biblical addiction- you may even start using in private during the week!)
Caution must be exercised here. I don't think it would be helpful for a body of believers to spend six months in the book of Esther. We need to prioritize. But what fruit would be born through a patient, determined preaching journey through the Gospel of John or Paul's letter to the Romans? As long as the text is preached faithfully, I can't imagine that experience lacking in benefit. Obviously adjustments could be made. For example, maybe you'll do Romans 1-9 or 1-12, or key portions in John's Gospel rather than focus on every detail.
The lectionary obviously affords these kinds of opportunities. But it often skips important texts or breaks up the flow of the narrative in such a way that the cohesive theology of the narrative or letter is obscured. I think a better approach is to tackle the whole book, all the while encouraging people to read the entire book a few times as it's preached. This allows listeners to better connect the dots and integrate each dose of preaching into a biblical framework.
As above, here's an example of how we've done this at the congregation where I serve. The three year lectonary's approach to the Epistles is often to walk through them part by part. Sometimes sections are omitted (often when applied to another occasion). Our practice has been to take one of the Epistle's prescribed for the summer and preach through it verse by verse during the summer (or at least section by section). One summer we did large chunks of Romans, the next summer all of Ephesians, then the following we did all of Galatians, and now this summer we anticipate preaching all of 1, 2, and 3 John, as well as Jude. In general, we do follow the lectionary, however, we adjust the readings to be in order, include the entire book, and be small enough sections to manage. Because the sections are often larger, we will reduce the other readings as well so we can focus in on the text we're preaching.
Overall, I think this has been helpful. We encourage everyone to read these portions of Scripture in advance and alongside the sermons. I would be confident in saying that most people feel more connected to the preaching, anticipate it on Sundays, and walk away with a firmer grasp of a portion of God's Spirit-inspired revelation. I would say that's worth tweaking the lectionary for.
Once again, I'm not suggesting this way is better. I'm just suggesting that we need to be sensitive to where God's people are at, how we all best learn, and what works toward our best grasp of the Word of life. And let me be even more emphatic that I am in no way saying I have this figured out. We're just pastors trying to figure out our context and feed God's people the best we can. Sometimes that means using the wisdom of past lectionaries. Other times it means making some adjustments.
Pastor John Rasmussen - Our Savior Lutheran Church - South Windsor, CT


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RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Park Hill South won both team championships at its home meet on Thursday, April 23 at Park Hill South High School despite a hard push from rival Park Hill on the girls side. The Panthers squeaked by the rival Trojans by 4½ points, compiling 216 total.
Park Hill South senior Jordan Hammond led the way for the girls with three event wins and a second-place finish as part of the 4x400-meter relay. The recent Northwest Missouri State signee won the 200, 400 and 300 hurdles while sister Janae won the 100 hurdles and high jump.
"It's comforting to run on your home track because you know it inside and out. I always enjoy it," Jordan Hammond said. "Every meet, you run the same distance but running on your home track is comforting. It also always helps to run against faster people because you run faster times."
Park Hill and Park Hill South combined to win 15 of the 19 girls events with the hosts claiming 10 titles.
In addition to the five events won by the Hammond twins, Amanda Tillman (pole vault, 9 feet, 6 inches), Maryn Burns (long jump, 15-10¼), Sydney S tewart (javelin, 95-5), Emma Roth (1,600, 5 minutes, 28.17 seconds) and the 4x800 relay team all took home top honors.
"The Hammonds both do a great job," Park Hill South girls coach Andy Keefer said. "They're both great kids and outstanding individuals as well."
For Park Hill, Morgen Smith won the shot put (32-6), Lois Granet the discus (86-0), Amanda Alexander the 100 (12.93) and Jillian Roepe the 800 (2:29.42) — part of a podium sweep of the event (Mercedes Robinson, second and Tessa Mussman, third). The Trojans also won the 4x100 relay.
"I gave it all I had," Roepe said. "I wanted to run a good race. I knew my teammates behind me would give me a run for my money. It was really satisfying. I'm also glad my teammates came in two and three behind me. That was encouraging. It's a really big confidence booster."
On the boys side, Park Hill South had a little more breathing room to take the team title with the bulk of Park Hill's team scheduled to run in the Gary Parker Invitational in Blue Springs. The Panthers won just five events — four individual and the 4x400 relay.
For the fifth straight week, Darrien Case — a senior committed to the University of Missouri-Kansas City, set a school record with a 4:21.85 in the 1,600, a record he previously set on March 31. He later ran a leg of the victorious 4x400 relay team along with Isaac Frieden, Mitch Henderson and Tanner Alderson. Henderson claimed the win in the 400 (51.68) and second in the high jump (6-0).
Case's efforts helped Park Hill South score 255½ points for an easy win in a memorable final home meet.
"It feels good to know that your PRs will be school records," Case said. "I like to know that I left a mark on the school in track, and I did good here. I didn't actually think about it as my last time (running here). It felt good. I will definitely remember running here. But, I won't be too far away so I can come back every now and then."
Tanner McClaran (discus, 139-9) and Ewan Frick (3,200, 10:45.06) were the only other event winners for Park Hill South. Park Hill sophomore Andrew Rich claimed the best finish for the Trojans with a second-place in the 800 (2:10.13).
Gary Parker Invitational
Park Hill senior Kyle Pudenz set a school record in the 1,600, breaking a mark that had stood for more than three decades and helping the Trojans to a fourth-place team finish Thursday, April 23 in Blue Springs, Mo. The University of Missouri signee ran the mile in 4:16.32, nearly 2 seconds faster than Allen O'Hearn's previous mark from 1979.
Pudenz previously set the school record in the 3,200 last week at the Kansas University relays with his 11th-place finish (9:28.05, breaking Todd Moritz's record set in 1983).
Chris Nilsen bettered his own school record to win the pole vault (15-7) and also topped the high jump field with a new personal best of 6-5. Alijah Gee made it a 1-2 finish for the Trojans in that event, also clearing 6-5 but with more misses.
Enock Koudou (fourth in the 100, 10.95) and Pudenz (fourth in the 800, 1:59.13) were the only other top-five finishes for the Trojans.
Smithville Invitational
Platte County senior Aliek Reed ran the 300 hurdles for the second time and coasted to an easy win in the event on Tuesday, April 21 in Smithville, Mo.
The standout senior finished in 41.86 to beat Oak Grove's Kyle Clinkenbeard by more than a second. It marked one of seven individual titles for the Pirates, who scored 187¾ points to win the eight-team meet.
Devin Perry swept the titles in the 100 (11.19) and 200 (22.83). He won the 100 from the first heat with Reed coming in third overall, second in the fast heat, at 11.35. St. Joseph Benton's Ry'ell Dydell finished second in both events, just a quarter of a second behind Perry in the 200.
Platte County also swept the long-distance races.
Nathan Straubel, a senior, won the 1,600 in 4:37.47, nipping Smithville's DJ Stahl. Nolan Orf, another senior, led a 1-2 finish for the Pirates in the 3,200. He finished in 10:18.38 with sophomore teammate Hunter Long the runner-up (10:42.62).
Platte County also had the runner-up in the 400 (Aaron Brown, 50.53) and 800 (David Fulk, 2:04.06). Mac Leet recorded the final individual victory for Platte County, going 6-2 in the high jump. He also placed third in the triple jump (40-8½), finishing just in front of Brown (40-4).
Perry, Brown and Reed along with Lloyd Lockett teamed to win the 4x200 relay (1:32.57), while Lockett, Perry, Fulk and TJ Guillory were second in the 4x400. The Pirates came in at 3:35.15 but were nearly 3 full seconds back of Kearney.
Payton Sheehan (11-6, pole vault), Dane Rader (45-2, shot put) and Brown (19-4½, long jump) all recorded third-place finishes.
Platte County finished third in the final girls team standings with 94½ points.
Shelley Laures, a senior, set a personal best, clearing 5-4 for the first time to win the high jump, continuing to show improvement after battling a nagging hip injury early in the season. She also topped the long jump field at 15-4½ to beat Oak Groves Alyssa Groseclose by 1½ inches.
Overall, Platte County won five events.
Pirates freshman Rebekah Geddes broke the 12-minute mark in the 3,200 for the first time, finishing in 11:58.11 to lead a 1-2 finish for Platte County (Erin Straubel, 12:22.56). Hilary Marthuin won the 300 hurdles in 49.54, less than a half second in front of Benton's Maddie Reynolds.
Marthuin and Laures also ran legs on the victorious 4x400 along with Sarah Wyss and Rachel Gilbert. The quartet finished in 4:20.62.
Christian Invitational
Behind victories for Regan Nash, Emmie Lee, Callie Pataluna and the 4x200 relay team, North Platte took second in an 18-team meet Thursday, April 23 in St. Joseph, Mo. The Panthers finished with 112 points and were just 6½ back of Christ Prep (Kan.) for the team title.
Nash won the 100 and ran a leg on the victorious sprint relay but did not record a time in the 200 — her second individual event — scratching out as a precautionary measure. She clocked a 13.55 in the 100.
The 4x100 team, which also included Abby Fisher, Lee and Pataluna, beat Plattsburg for the title, coming in at 53.10. The Tigers were nearly a second and a half behind at 54.55, while West Platte's quartet of Harper Euwer, Makayla Wardlow, Logan Eagen and Sikoya Richard was third at 55.71.
North Platte's 4x200 team of Nash, Fisher, McKenna Fulton and Gracie Roach finished second to Plattsburg.
Lee won the 300 hurdles in 50.33, while teammate Baylie Wilson was fourth (54.60) and West Platte's Emily Norman fifth (57.14). Wilson also placed third in the 100 hurdles (17.58). Pataluna topped a three-entrant pole vault field at 6-6, while also placing third in the triple jump (30-9).
West Platte's Sydney Oberdiek won a trio of medals in throwing events with a rare chance to try out the javelin, currently an experimental event in Missouri and not offered at many meets. She won the shot put at 31-1½ and came in second in the discus at 108-3 and javelin at 89-10.
Fourth in the team standings with 65 points, West Platte also received a second place showing in the 4x400 relay (Richards, Ciara Davies, Lauren Moose and Rachel Heili).
North Platte's boys finished tied for seventh with Mid-Buchanan at 38 points in a 15-team field. Eric Brown led the way with a runner-up in the pole vault at 9-0, losing on a tiebreaker to St. Joseph Christian's Josiah Manners.
West Platte's Daniel Cicha came in second to Bishop LeBlond's Max Robertson in the 1,600 and to Christian's Jackson Rush in the 3,200. Overall, the Bluejays finished with 30 points — good for 12th place.
North Platte's Blake Romaker was third in the 800 for the Panthers' final medal.
Nick Sloop Invitational
Oberdiek again led the girls with a win and a second-place effort to help the Bluejays to fifth as a team on Monday, April 27 in Lawson, Mo.
The sophomore won the discus at 106-10 and finished as runner-up in the shot put (32-9). Heili, a freshman, earned third place in the 800 (2:41.69) and second in the 1,600 (6:04.92). Heili and Oberdiek were the only individuals to finish on the podium for the Bluejays, who came in 81 points behind winners and hosts Lawson.
On the boys side, West Platte finished seventh with 28 points, 95 behind champion South Harrison.
Daniel and Andrew Cicha went 1-2 in the 3,200, respectively. Daniel Cicha, a junior, finished in 11:23.53 while younger brother Andrew clocked a 11:39.53. Daniel Cicha provided the only other podium, placing third in the 1,600 (5:05.59).


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The BOT is responsible for:
- The governance of the school
- The making and implementing of policies
- The accountability for the correct use of government funds
- The maintenance of the school and buildings
- Consultation with parents
- Working with the principal and staff for excellence at the school
Parents and prospective parents are encouraged to contact the following Board members with questions, comments or concerns:
Ben McLauchlan – Board Chair
Ph. 027 536 9934
April Morris – Board Secretary
Michelle Spencer – Principal
Phil Funnell – Staff Rep
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Please note that all Board of Trustees are available to discuss any ideas you may have for your children's education at Rapaura. Please email or phone them directly.


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Julian Does Fred
Julian Barratt has brightened up many an ad break with his voice-over skills. And now he's brought his silky northern tones to a new ad campaign for Homepride, which broke in the UK yesterday.
The cookery brand is back on TV screens after a 10-year hiatus with a £2.3m ad push that aims to celebrate its 50th anniversary and the relaunch of the brand with a new strapline 'Everybody loves Homepride'.
We managed to bag a chat about Julian's involvement in the project with the advertising creative responsible for the campaign – indie film writer/director and all round top geezer, Mike Oughton:
Thanks for talking to us Mike. Can you tell us what the campaign is about?
We're relaunching Homepride Fred to the mums of Britain. Being that it's no longer the 1980s, we decided we needed to contemporise the character. So instead of a little 2D cartoon, he's now a full-sized real-life character who, surreally, appears at mealtimes to help mum. However, dad is a bit put out because Fred takes the 'helping mum' thing a little too far.
When can we see the ad/hear Julian do his thing?
The campaign is running on TV, radio and online (we've got a Youtube channel, innit.) And Fred is also charming the mums of Britain, and pushing out more content (vids, pics etc.), through his @Homepride_Fred Twitter feed. #LoveFred
Why did you pick Julian Barratt for the voice-over?
We wanted the surreal humour of the concept – a 6-foot cartoon character turning up in your house – to shine through. Sean Bean was busy, unfortunately. So the next best thing, we thought, was to go for someone synonymous with surreal comedy. I'm also a fan of The Boosh and Julian, so it was a great excuse to meet someone I admire.
What was he like to work with?
He was brilliant, of course. It was hugely affirming that he laughed out loud when we showed him the ad for the first time. And he understood exactly what was required of the TV voiceover. He delivered it with just the right amount of 'dry voiceover man meets knowing comedian' in his voice. Spot on.
In the radio ads, Julian speaks on behalf of Fred – Fred has a painted-on smile, you see, so doesn't talk. We think Julian's intimate voice on radio will charm the mums of Britain into dropping their trolleys… Sorry! I mean, dropping Homepride jars into their trolleys at the supermarket.
Using Julian as vo has also made the The Twitter feed much easier to write. When we imagine him speaking the words, it helps us to hit just the right note of comedic faux sincerity in the tweets.
Oh, did I forget to mention that he was a nice bloke? Well, he was a nice bloke. Taller than I imagined. And he left his earphones behind when he left the recording studio. Damn! I sent them back to him. Could have earned myself a few Euros if I'd auctioned them on here, complete with genuine Julian Barratt ear wax residue.
You can take a look at the first ad below, and keep your eyes and ears peeled for more of Julian's voice in the forthcoming campaign.
Thanks to Mike Oughton from McCann for taking the time to talk to us.


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Monday, September 15, 2008
Getting ready for another show
- Manitoba Comic Convention is less than a month away. From October 11-12, 2008 I will be located in artist alley.
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Smart Cities – The Future Of Urbanization
Smart cities aren't new for many people today. Thanks to the widely adapted Internet of Things (IoTs) that people around the world are aware about the leading-edge technology. A smart city is comprised of infrastructure and framework that features modern-day Information and Communication technology.
A smart city provides residents with an intelligent network encompassing wireless technologies that help municipalities to take the best possible decision while providing citizens with superior lifestyle.
Residents in a smart city engage with the ecosystem through different ways i.e. using a smartphone, laptop, computers, and even connected cars and homes. Not only this, residents can pair devices with a city's infrastructure. It helps in enhancing energy distribution, eliminating traffic congestion, managing trash collection, and improving environment through the help of IoTs.
How Smart Cities Influence Our Lives?
According to experts, urbanization will never end. More than half of the overall people in the world live in cities and the number is expected to increase rapidly by 2050. When combined with the overall worldwide population, a large number of people will be living in the cities in the next thirty years. Considering the growing population, it has become essential to maintain social and economical sustainability. And one way to improve environmental sustainability is to build smart cities.
A smart city offers state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, enhancing life style and environment greatly. For example, a smart city provides residents with connected traffic lights that send/receive data through sensors, reducing traffic congestion. In addition, connected vehicles can transfer information to parking devices and electronic charging docks, assisting drivers to reach nearby spots. On another hand, smart waste disposal containers can transfer information to department of waste management, facilitating the process of pick-up and disposal.
Smart cities offer various advantages. From using smartphone as driver's license and identity card, smart cities would simplify complex processes of government. Thus, smart cities are not only enhancing infrastructure, but also offering better public services and facilities.
However, not every smart city comes up to mark when it comes to technological infrastructure. Smart cities such as the Altia Smart City offer state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced technology, and superior processes, reviving the lifestyle of the citizens in the best manner.
How do IoTs Make Smart Cities Even Better and Efficient
IoTs are emerging as the modern-day connected devices that make our daily lives easier and better. From connected refrigerators, bulbs, garage, hairbrushes to even the streetlights have now become smart and capable to transfer and process our information. The cloud-based control system connects all the devices in the ecosystem, creating a network for efficient communication.
The IoTs include a lot more than just the lightening devices. The embedded LEDs notify residents about the current traffic issues along with warning about severe weather conditions.
How Secure Are the Smart Cities?
With great facilitations comes a risk of exploitation. IoTs including connected monitoring devices, cameras, road assistance, and surveillance systems offer better assistance. But protection of smart cities and their systems are crucial to ensure safety and security of the residents. These devices can fall into victim of cyber attacks, data theft, hacking, and other malware threats.
In addition, smart cities' administration should ensure that participants involved in information sharing are authentic. How do you trust that you're receiving information from the genuine department? The best way to deal with authentication is to leverage the power of protected data vaults, secure authentication, and ID management. Smart cities like the Altia Smart City can only deliver true value when residents can trust them.
Below are the factors that smart cities need to consider for their residents' security:
Data plays a major role in smart cities. The smart city management should ensure real-time availability and secure access to information. In addition, data collection should be made secure, avoiding any potential cyber threat.
Safety & Security
Considering the fact that smart cities depend on steady stream of information, it's essential to ensure that information of the residents is safe at all times. The collected data could include sensitive information about consumers. Steps should be taken to safeguard data from falling into the wrong hands.
Strong authentication measures should be taken to achieve core security objectives. Secure authentication solutions need to be incorporated into the ecosystem, ensuring that the shared data stays with authorized persons. In addition, backend systems should be protected against the hacking attacks.
Smart Cities – Reviving the Lifestyle
Urbanization is a never-ending phenomenon. The emerging technology has facilitated the complex processes and lifestyle of people around the world. The smart cities on another hand are the future of urbanization where data will contribute in enhancing lifestyle and day-to-day activities of the residents.


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As an agent who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you: sell your home, help you purchase a home, staging, negotiate and much more.


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Who was Pierre Lamure?
Palos Verdes Estates. Pierre Lamure was born in Nice, France, on June 15, 1909. He gained fame during the 1930s as a correspondent for a French newspaper, a position that brought him to the United States in 1937.
Lamure and his family settled on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. After his arrival, he began working for the founding of Palos Verdes Estates, which was incorporated in December 1939.
On Jan. 31, 1941, Lamure and his wife restarted the Palos Verdes Bulletin, a publication that had been founded in 1924, failed, and been revived briefly in 1932.
This third, 15-month incarnation reflected the Lamures' boundless energy for covering community activities and gave Pierre an outlet for his sometimes volatile views.
While the Lamures were living at a house on Via Elevada in the 1940s, Lamure began working on his most famous work, a biographical novel about French artist Henri de Toulouse-Latrec titled "Moulin Rouge."
By the time Random House published "Moulin Rouge" in 1950, the Lamures had left Palos Verdes Estates. The book was a huge success. It was translated into several languages and made into successful films in 1952 and 2001. Lamure went on to write several other biographical novels before his death in Los Angeles in 1976.
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20 January 2016 2.00pm — 5.00pm
Lecture Theatre, Weston Library (Map)
The year 2015 marked the bicentenary of the birth of Calcutta-born photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. In eight short statements, researchers and curators will reflect on the status of the Victorian photographer in the history of photography at large while also using her work as a springboard to think about the present and the future of an increasingly globally conceived historical field. Besides historiographical contributions, some speakers will contemplate on their previous research on Julia Margaret Cameron and how they see it today, while others will present new insights, for example on her colonial work made in Ceylon or her intellectual connections with networks of scientists, artists and collectors. Chaired by Geraldine Johnson and Richard Ovenden, with contributions by Mirjam Brusius, Elizabeth Edwards, Nichole Fazio-Veigel, Colin Ford, Pamela Roberts, Larry J Schaaf, Emilia Terracciano and Marta Weiss.
This symposium is accompanied by a small display, Julia Margaret Cameron: The Henry Taylor Album, in Blackwell Hall, Weston Library, 8-24 January.
The photographs of Victoria photographic pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-1879) can be found in a number of albums held at the Bodleian Library, amongst them an album, which she had compiled for Sir Henry Taylor. But beyond her friendship with the dramatist, the Calcutta-born photographer was connected to a wide range of 19th century artists and savants. Some of these friends received albums as gifts specifically compiled for them while others collected her photographs for pleasure or as a means of support of the contested photographer. This display showcases works by Cameron, supplementing the Taylor Album by letters and further photographic items. Tracing the individual histories of these objects reveals much about the movement of photographs over decades and about the intellectual ownership networks in which they circulated.
This event is free but places are limited so please complete our booking form to reserve tickets in advance.Displays; Conferences & symposia; Free events


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