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Congressional D
Open from Noon to 9pm
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Honoring Leandrea Gilliam & King Peggy. Book Signing. Thornton, 6:30-8:30pm
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Yellowstone, 7-9pm
Written and directed by Ira Kip
The Warehouse Theater, 1071 7th St. NW, 8pm. Admission: $25
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DC Black Pride Film Festival
See film festival schedule
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A reading by Terry W. Sidney
Mead Lab Theater, 916 G St. NW 2pm. Admission: $20
DC Black Pride Poetry Slam
Hosted by Buttafly Soul
First place prize $250.
Regency B, 5:30-8pm, $15
Written and directed by Ira Kip
The Warehouse Theater, 1071 7th St. NW, 8pm. Admission: $25
The True Unfolding Behind the Meaning of Black Pride With Reality TV Star Karamo Brown. Presented by the Black Men's Xchange. Congressional A, 7-9pm
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10pm-1am, $15
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Capitol Room, 9-11am
"It's a Family Affair"
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It was John Strong III who threw down the gauntlet in the latest Coney Island showdown.
"Dick Zigun and his Coney Island Circus Sideshow had better hold onto their hats, because we're bringing the weirdest, most bizarre, outlandish and strangest collection of freaks and oddballs that the People's Playground has ever seen," said Mr. Strong, a newcomer to Brooklyn but a well-known figure on the carny circuit as the head of one of the largest carnival side shows in the country.
Bring it on, replied Mr. Zigun, the reigning impresario at what remains of Coney Island's historic amusements.
"He says he has the world's largest freak show," Mr. Zigun said. "It's bluster. It's likely you'll see a lot of strange animals and only one live person. We're a classic 10-in-one circus sideshow with a cast of sword swallowers, fire eaters and other freaks. No animals."
Then the city jumped into the fray, announcing plans to bring to Coney Island a summer encampment of elephants and clowns from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey.
Beneath the good-natured battle of the carnivals is a harder-edged struggle between the city and Mr. Strong's patron, the developer Joe Sitt, over the future of Coney Island.Continue reading the main story
The city's plan for the revival of Coney Island's historic amusement and entertainment area is now wending its way through the public approval process.
But the Bloomberg administration fears that Mr. Sitt, who has in the past put forward his own billion-dollar proposal, will subvert its effort with the help of his childhood friend, City Councilman Dominic M. Recchia Jr., when the matter reaches the Council later this year.
In the meantime, neither Mr. Sitt, chief executive of Thor Equities, nor the Bloomberg administration wants to be blamed for turning Coney Island into desolation row this summer.
As is traditional, the season began last week on Palm Sunday, with the opening of the historic, city-owned Cyclone roller coaster. But Coney's amusement district is much smaller than it once was.
During the standoff between the two sides, Mr. Sitt has evicted the Astroland amusement park, the batting cages, miniature golf course and the Lola Staar boardwalk boutique, leaving only three acres of active amusements on adjacent land.
So Mr. Sitt announced in a press release last week that he would bring in Mr. Strong's sideshow, John Strong's Shows, and 25 rides, including the Himalaya and the Flying Bobsled.
Although a similar "Summer of Hope" amusement park petered out after a couple of weeks last year, he said it would run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The city, in turn, is talking to Ringling Brothers about bringing the circus to a vacant lot just west of the Cyclones ballpark. Mr. Sitt's own effort to cut a deal with Ringling Brothers foundered last month when the developer insisted on selling concessions in competition with the circus, according to two executives who were briefed on the discussions and insisted on anonymity because they did not want to get drawn into the squabble.
"Without decisive action now, Coney Island's amusement district will continue its decline," Deputy Mayor Robert C. Lieber said at a Council hearing April 1.
The city has proposed establishing a 27-acre entertainment district between Surf Avenue and the Boardwalk, with 9.4 acres devoted exclusively to arcades, freak shows, roller coasters, Ferris wheels and other rides.
New zoning would allow for hotels, as well as 4,500 apartments north of Surf Avenue and west of the Cyclones' ballpark. The city originally proposed swapping land west of the ballpark for Mr. Sitt's land within the amusement district.
Mr. Sitt, who contends that the city's plan is not economically feasible, favors a smaller amusement park and many more large stores and taller, time-share hotels to offset the costs of the special entertainment district.
The Bloomberg administration counters that Mr. Sitt really wants to build housing and a mall in the special district, which would ultimately overwhelm the amusements.
The city acknowledges that it may take a decade for its vision to be realized.
But some urban planners and executives wonder exactly who will build this entertainment district and whether the city's plan will suffer the same fate as a half-dozen other redevelopment strategies that came before it.
The city remains optimistic and is trying to buy out Mr. Sitt, who has spent $93 million acquiring 10.5 acres in the heart of the historic district.
City officials, Mr. Zigun and others say the central issue is price. One day before the April 1 hearing, the city offered Mr. Sitt $105 million, down from the $110 million it suggested in November. Not enough, replied Mr. Sitt's lawyer, Jesse Masyr, suggesting that the proper number was more than $130 million, despite the collapse of real estate prices.
"Our offer — above what he paid to acquire the land — is fair," said Mr. Lieber. "The deal will allow us to restore and protect the Coney Island the world knows and loves. Maximizing profit by destroying rides and building high-rise residential and big-box retail in the amusement district is totally counter to what Coney Island needs."
It is difficult to gauge how far real estate values have fallen, given that few deals are taking place today. Some brokers say that land prices in Downtown Brooklyn have fallen by half in the last year.
Mr. Masyr and Mr. Recchia, the councilman whose district includes Coney Island, say that Mr. Sitt wants to do some good in the neighborhood. Mr. Recchia has gone to great lengths to support his friend, including involving himself in the negotiations over a land price. At a time when the city is slashing its budget, Mr. Recchia has urged the city to pay more.
In a moment captured on audio by The Village Voice, Mr. Recchia also pushed the local community board into adopting a list of 20 "stipulations" when it voted last month on the city's revitalization plan.
Five of the stipulations had been drawn up by Mr. Sitt's team and were vehemently opposed by the city. The city fears that Mr. Recchia could get the votes in the Council to impose the stipulations.
"I view Joe as someone who took a chance when no one else wanted to get involved in Coney Island," Mr. Recchia said. "He is willing to work with the administration to see that something happens."
Mr. Sitt certainly has made more money in Brooklyn trading properties than in actually building things.
He bought the Albee Square Mall near Downtown Brooklyn for $25 million in 2001, promising a complete makeover. He sold it in 2007 for $125 million, without the facelift.
After the Bloomberg administrated announced its plans to revitalize Coney Island in 2005, Mr. Sitt bought a parcel west of the ballpark for $13 million, selling it 14 months later for $90 million to another developer, Taconic Investment Partners. He then focused on acquiring property within the proposed entertainment district.
At the same time, Mr. Sitt has evicted longtime operators, like Dianna Carline, who has since moved her Lola Staar Souvenir Boutique and opened the Lola Staar Dreamland Roller Rink in the former Childs restaurant building west of the Cyclones' stadium.
Like Mr. Zigun, who runs Coney Island USA, a museum, and the annual Mermaid Parade, she would like Mr. Sitt to sell his land to the city.
"Sitt is an obstructionist," Mr. Zigun said. "He needs to sell."Continue reading the main story

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Women's football finest: the World XI
FIFPro is proud to present the 2016 Women's World XI.
The team includes players from six countries, including two from Olympic Gold medal winners Germany.
Leonie Maier and Dzsenifer Marozsan both were part of Germany's team that beat Sweden in the final in Rio, with midfielder Marozsan scoring the winning goal.
"It is crazy, beautiful, an enormous compliment. it makes me feel proud,"Marozsan said after receiving the award. "But without my team, this all would have been impossible. Therefore a well-deserved thank you to my team."
This year, FIFPro through its member player unions collected 3,200 votes from female footballers worldwide, playing at the highest level in 47 countries. All players were invited to pick a team with, according to them, the best players at their position in 2016. The team had to consist of 1 goalkeeper, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders and 3 forwards.
The 2016 Women's World XI is:
Name (country, current club)
Hope Solo (USA, free agent)
Leonie Maier (Germany, FC Bayern Munich)
Nilla Fischer (Sweden, VfL Wolfsburg)
Wendie Renard (France, Olympique Lyonnais)
Ali Krieger (USA, Orlando Pride)
Dzsenifer Marozsan (Germany, Olympique Lyonnais)
Carli Lloyd (USA, Manchester City)
Marta (Brazil, FC Rosengard)
Alex Morgan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais)
Ada Hegerberg (Norway, Olympique Lyonnais)
Eugenie Le Sommer (France, Olympique Lyonnais)
Facts and Figures
- The World XI includes four players who also made the 2015 World XI, which was the pilot of this unique election: Hope Solo, Wendie Renard, Carli Lloyd and Eugenie Le Sommer.
- Gone from the 2015 Women's World XI are: Meghan Klingenberg, Kadeisha Buchanan, Julie Johnston, Amandine Henry, Aya Miyama, Celia Sasic and Anja Mittag.
- The USA has the most players in the team: 4 (Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Ali Krieger and Alex Morgan).
- Five players are currently at Olympique Lyon, the French champion and Champions League winner: Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer, Alex Morgan, Dzsenifer Marozsan and Ada Hegerberg.
- The closest call was between strikers Eugenie Le Sommer and Alexandra Popp, with the French attacker receiving 31 more votes than her German colleague.
- Two World XI members are on loan from their teams in the USA: Carli Lloyd is on loan from Houston Dash and Alex Morgan is on loan from Orlando Pride.
- Marta and Carli Lloyd have both been named World Player of the Year: Marta (2006-2007-2008-2009-2010) and Carli Lloyd (2015-2016).
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Well, after a few weeks off, I am back to work. I have shot a wedding and a few other shoots since getting married. Its nice to be back shooting!
Im loving married life (not that its that much different from before), and things are going great! Im heading into a busy September and its nice for life to be back to normal again.
I'll be sure to do a post on our wedding soon!
I did a small photo shoot for a great friend of mine, Curtis. He recently graduated from the U (GO UTES!) so we did these in honor of that.


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Susan Granger's review of 'Safe House'
Like Dr. Richard Kimble in "The Fugitive," Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) is on the run. Frost is a rogue C.I.A. agent-turned-traitor who suddenly appears at the U.S. Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa. When he's dispatched to a company safe house for interrogation, it's under the aegis of ambitious C.I.A. rookie Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds). But others back at Langley don't want Frost to reveal why he's turned himself in after all these years, so they start waterboarding him, as wide-eyed Weston watches with incredulity. That's interrupted when a gang of mercenaries invade the premises. Eager to prove himself, Weston stashes Frost in the trunk of a car and careens around the city, stopping off for a cat-and-mouse chase in a crowded soccer stadium and street demonstration, after which Frost - who has injected under his skin a valuable microchip that reveals compromised agents from all over the world - takes off to get forged papers from his longtime friend Carlos (Ruben Blades), who refers to him as "the black Dorian Gray." During this chaos, Weston must figure out whom to trust -- this enigmatic, highly manipulative intelligence officer who has, admittedly, sold military codes to enemies of the state or cynical fellow operatives (Brendan Gleason, Vera Farmiga, Sam Shepard) who threaten to betray him.
Written by Davis Guggenheim, directed by Swedish filmmaker Daniel Espinosa and photographed by "Bourne" cinematographer Oliver Wood, it's an overly complicated spy thriller in which the predictably loud, explosive shoot-outs and relentless, repetitive action sequences overwhelm the plot and characters, reducing them to insignificance. That's a shame when you've got heavyweight talent like Denzel Washington, disguised under glasses, unkempt hair and a scraggly beard. And there's an distracting subplot detailing Weston's romantic relationship with Ana Moreau (Nora Arnezeder), a French doctor who, when she learns what he does for a living, hops a train to Johannesburg, then flies to take a job in Paris.
On the Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, "Safe House" is a smashing, crashing, nonsensical 4, revealing C.I.A. corruption at its very core.


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Oakland, Sacramento, Salinas, San Jose,
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By Chinwe Ohanele
When is correspondence sent to an AME impermissible information as opposed to acceptable communication?
This question was recently answered in the En Banc decision of Maxham v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; State Compensation Fund. This case sets forth a three step analysis concerning what may be sent to a medical-legal evaluator.
In the case Maxham case, the two parties had agreed to use three AMEs: Doctors Abeliuk, Johnson, and Lapins.
On October 28, 2015 applicant's attorney sent drafts of letters to Dr. Abeliuk and Dr. Johnson to defendant. Defendant objected the same day. Applicant's attorney sent the letters to the AMEs over Defendant's objection. On November 18, 2015 applicant's counsel sent defendant a draft of the letter for Dr. Lapins. Defendant objected to the letter to Dr. Lapins on November 20, 2015. On November 23, 2015, Applicant's counsel stated they would submit the letter to Dr. Lapins over Defendant's objection.
On December 17, 2015, Defendant filed a DOR and asked the court "Whether applicant counsel's letters to Drs. Johnson, Abeliuk, and Lapins constitute 'other information' as contemplated by LC Section 4062.3 and 8 CCR Section 35."
The trial judge ruled in favor of applicant on June 2, 2016. Defendant filed a Petition for Removal and the WCJ issued his report on July 1, 2016 recommending that defendant's petition be granted.
Ultimately, the En Banc decision found that the matter must be removed to the trial court to so that the court can determine whether the information contained in applicant's letters was previously agreed upon, or impermissible information in violation of LC Section 4062.3 and 8 CCR Section 35. The analysis we draw from the court results in the following three step process:
1. Is the correspondence being sent to an AME or PQME?
2. Can the correspondence be classified as information or communication?
3. If the correspondence can be classified as information, then was the information agreed upon?
The question of whether the content of the letter is information or correspondence only applies if the letter is being sent to an Agreed Medical Examiner. LC Section 4062.3(c) states that if an agreed medical evaluator is selected, as part of their agreement on an evaluator, the parties shall agree on what information is to be provided to the agreed medical evaluator.
In contrast, LC Section 4062.3(a) states any party may provide to the qualified medical evaluator selected from a panel any of the following information: (1) records prepared or maintained by the employee's treating physician, or physicians. (2) Medical and nonmedical records relevant to the determination of the medical issue.
Therefore, the question of what information is permissible, depends on who will be receiving the correspondence. Information is potentially impermissible if it is sent to an AME.
Once it has been determined the correspondence will be received by an AME, then the correspondence must be classified either as information or correspondence.
Information is defined by LC Section 4062.3(a) as (1) records prepared or maintained by the employee's treating physician or physicians[,] OR (2)Medical and nonmedical records relevant to determination of the medical issue.
Communication is defined by LC Section 4062.3(f) as Oral or written communications with physician staff or, as applicable, with the agreed medical evaluator, relative to non-substantial matters such as the scheduling of appointments, missed appointments, the furnishing of records and reports, and the availability of the report. Further the court states that these communications will not constitute ex parte communications either.
The distinction between correspondence and information is made interesting in that correspondence can become information if the letter references any of the following:
a. Records prepared or maintained by the employee's treating physician or physician
b. Medical and nonmedical records relevant to determination of the medical issue
c. Example: film or video is enclosed, a vocational report
d. Misrepresentation of case law or legal holdings
e. Use of invalid arguments with the intent to deceive in regards to factual or legal issues
f. Misrepresentation of actual 'information' in case
Based on the case we offer the following practice tips:
When preparing correspondence intended for an examiner, check whether the examiner is a QME, or an AME. If the examiner is a QME, you may proceed with your correspondence unconcerned whether your advocacy letter contains or constitutes information.
However, if the correspondence is intended for an AME you may send the correspondence if it does not contain information. If the correspondence includes information make sure it contains only information both parties have agreed the AME may review.
If, on the other, there was neither a present or prior agreement as to the AME's review of the information contained in the correspondence, opposing party must review the correspondence and if objected to, correspondence cannot be sent to the examiner. The matter may be brought before a WCJ if parties cannot agree on a workable revision.
Where the letter was sent over your objection, or where a timely objection was not made but the matter was brought before the WCAB, the court in Maxham agrees that removing the AME would be prejudicial to both parties. Therefore, it is recommended that the parties "jointly agree on a purpose letter that can be sent to the [examiner] Upon agreement on a letter, the parties can request that the AME consider only that letter and disregard any and all prior advocacy letter previously sent by either party (Maxham)."
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The Linkypeux for December 24th 2009-January 3rd, 2010
John Henry gave his life against the Inky Poo to prove a man could overcome a machine. Frank Lee Delano fights a losing weekly battle against the internet, so that his sacrificed time might save your own.
Permanent Damage Wed, December 23rd, 2009 by Steven Grant
This Week: Steven looks at the artists he has most enjoyed working with - and those he'd love to work with in a perfect word. Plus, we present the year end MEGA-Comics Cover Challenge, and have a few special messages to Permanent Damage fans.
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We all have something to learn, and the opportunities are available in a variety of formats. Most education programs are active from September through May.
Sunday School (ages 3 - 12) takes place during the weekly Sunday Morning worship. After gathering in worship with the whole congregation, children are gathered for an inspirational moment that is geared just for them. With a song they are led to the classroom where they begin with a cartoon feature related to the gospel reading for the day from our WHIRL curriculum. Discussion and activities follow. Children return to the service about a half hour later to share in Holy Communion.
Confirmation Class is designed for grade 7 and 8 students. The class meets from September through May, two Sundays a month. On one Sunday, it is a gathering with all the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada congregations in Saskatoon, for a lively meeting that builds bridges between our churches using Faith Inkubators Curriculum. Once a month we meet in our congregational groupings to deepen friendships and learn more deeply about the Bible, and the Catechism.
Adult Education opportunities are varied. They include: Spiritual Growth Group (for women), Men's Book and Breakfast Group, Afternoon and Evening Bible Studies and Topical Studies. Evangelical Lutheran Women Monthly Bible Study.


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The Road to Mastering Physiotherapy
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step...Confucius
Since completing my Masters, many people have asked...why did you do it? What did you learn? Was it worth it?
Why? I loved all the practical aspects of physiotherapy and always knew I would continue with a Masters. After working in private practice for two years, I reached a point where I needed to know I was doing the right thing. Before that I did what I believed was right, patients liked me, they got better...therefore I was amazing! But the 20% that didn't get better, was that my fault? Or were their conditions not appropriate for physiotherapy. I wanted to expand my knowledge base, learn new techniques and become a "guru".
At this stage I also needed a break from working, my treatments consisted of 80% hands-on therapy, with my techniques relying on quantity not quality so I was physically and emotionally exhausted every night. I took a well-timed holiday and travelled to Europe alone for 12 weeks. This reignited my physiotherapy passion and forced me to really evaluate my strengths and weaknesses which definitely prepared me for my Masters experience.
So what was my Masters like? There is a brilliant article by Perry et al (2011) which completely summed up my experience, which Sian has expanded on further. The first week I was excited, I couldn't wait to start learning new techniques, refresh my anatomy, read journal articles every day. Then my clinics started...and I realised I knew nothing. My subjective questioning was lazy, I forgot to check red flags and 24 hour behaviour and I often jumped straight to pain patterns and diagnosis without clearing other areas or symptoms. Looking back, I was very lucky that I didn't harm someone early in my career. My physical assessment went off on tangents, I had no structure and rarely cleared an area. I was excellent at biomechanical assessment and muscle palpation but was scattered with all other assessment. I could treat the common injuries but not much more. Then my treatment...I did everything, a patellofemoral joint issue received mobilisations, massage, gluts and VMO strengthening and possibly some low-dye and/or PFJ taping. When in doubt, treat everything.
The supervisors expected a maximum of two treatment techniques, we were required to assess for 80% of the session, then provide one targeted treatment and reassess multiple asterisk signs. But which treatment to choose? Our comprehensive assessment, reassessing after assessments, mini-treatments and our primary hypothesis was meant to supply that, which was impossible when your diagnosis was based on assumptions.
Our first day, the Head of Physiotherapy told us we would all cry at one point, that locking ourselves in the bathroom occasionally to break down was normal, however if it became a daily thing to let them know. We all laughed...then realised she was right. My greatest highs last year followed my greatest lows, it's just something we had to endure to become better.
So the first clinic was a steep learning curve, I loved every theory and practical class but dreaded clinics as it blazingly highlighted my weaknesses. The second clinic started to make sense, I occasionally had patients where I nailed a subjective assessment or when my 60 second mini-treatment improved knee flexion by 50degrees. I still thought I would just "get my degree" and go back to "my way" of treating.
I returned to Perth to complete a three week locum on my holiday and suddenly everything made sense! I reproduced patient's symptoms, reassessed three asterisk signs after a mini-treatment, cleared other areas and correctly used neural tension tests. My patients got better within treatment sessions, I was excited not exhausted at the end of each day and I knew I was "treating right" because I could justify every treatment technique.
So I returned to Melbourne to continue...and everything started to click. My supervisors never let me rest, they constantly provided feedback and pushed me further, but now I appreciated it. I knew I was an adequate physiotherapist but I wanted to become brilliant.
The biggest thing I learnt from my Masters was to constantly critique myself, I will never be perfect but we quickly become complacent. Constantly judging my skills ensures I am continually researching the literature, practicing my handling and justifying my treatment techniques using evidence. I will forever be indebted to my amazing supervisors and lecturers, in particular Guy Zito, Frankie Mullins and Christine Frith, whose voices continue to echo in my head challenging me further.
As every post-graduate says: the more you learn, the more you realise you don't know. Before beginning my Masters, I thought I was a really good physio who just needed new techniques to become great. Now I realise I was an adequate physio who had to develop her clinical reasoning to a level where she could one day become great.
Last year was the hardest, most confronting, challenging experience of my life, yet I would encourage every physio to undertake post-graduate study. I don't believe you can become an excellent physio until you have been stripped bare, with all your weaknesses on show. Only then can you strive to become a Master.
I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
Perry, J., Green, A., & Harrison, K. (2011). The impact of Masters education in manual and manipulative therapy and the 'knowledge acquisition model'. Manual therapy, 16(3), 285-290.


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And here is Final Redemption, a religious outpost to Monster-Land.
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Technological advances shaping web inspection in 2017 and beyond: TDI offers greater accuracy at a reasonable price
In 2017, new options in color and time delay integration technology in line scan systems will expand customer choice
Traditional line scan cameras capture images at very high speeds, one line at a time as the web or objects move across the camera's field of view. High-sensitivity TDI technology works in the same way but enables the capture of many lines—hundreds of lines in some cases—simultaneously, and these multiple exposures of the same image increase inspection accuracy, especially in low-light applications.
TDI cameras are not new but have been viewed as a high-end solution; only those customers who really needed this level of inspection were willing to invest. A good example of inspections ideally accomplished with TDI are those for flat panels. Since a flat panel emits its own light, the amount of light generated is impossible to control, so increasing inspection speed is only possible with the deployment of a more sensitive camera. (A flat panel's emitted light is unlike the reflective light more commonly used in inspections. When inspecting steel or fabric, for example, it is possible to invest in an expanded lighting setup to ensure accuracy even at increased speeds.)
Once again thanks to CMOS, there are line scan cameras on the market today that offer a compromise between traditional line scan cameras and more costly TDI systems. These cameras deliver 12 lines of CMOS sensors (rather than hundreds), as if 12 cameras were combined in one. This provides customers with multiple options: a user can incorporate a TDI camera into their existing system, taking advantage of greater sensitivity and allowing for reduced lighting levels (and lower cost) at conventional speeds or, with a TDI camera, can benefit from much faster scanning speeds with normal lighting. Importantly, these simplified TDI cameras are available for three or four times less than higher-end TDI cameras. They're typically available in both mono and color versions, with the mono being the most sensitive overall and the color delivering greater sensitivity than a traditional color camera.
In 2017, new options in color and time delay integration technology in line scan systems will expand customer choice, opening the door to the deployment of web inspection applications in a range of new industries and enhancing the speed and accuracy of the web inspections completed by many organizations today. Importantly, the growth of CMOS technology in line scan will continue to influence new improvements in 2017 and beyond—as it helps drive down the costs of line scan systems for customers.


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For the first time in days, I did my share of entrecard drops and visiting blogs. I have been lazy lately. When I am left with nothing else to do I surf on online stores instead of visiting blogs. Tonight was different since the little man went to bed early and the husband was on the phone most of the time and I have been to every online store I can think of. So, I opened EC and started visiting blogs and that is what I have been doing in the past four hours. Wonder why it took this long? Because I have several blogs in Entrecard and I had to cook more dishes and tend to my Cafe at Cafe World. I had to multi-task. I don't want my customers going home hungry. I did pretty good considering my self-made distractions. I did notice something odd about a few blogs though. These blogs redirect to a blank page and acted like it is loading but after minutes of waiting nothing happened. The pattern was the same and frankly, after trying several times I gave up. I skipped the blogs I knew were not loading right and if it was your blog I am so sorry but I cannot stay up all night to wait for your blog to load. I personally do not know what is wrong but I hope you can fix the problem. Next time I will do my drops I will try your site again and hopefully it will be working fine.
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Yoram Raanan, graduated from the University of Arts, Philadelphia (BFA 1975). He traveled and studied independently throughout Europe and the Near East. In 1976 he settled in Israel and opening his first studio in the Bukharim Quarter in Jerusalem. Since 1994, he has been creating art on his farm in the Judean hills of the Jerusalem Corridor. He is married and has 4 children and grandchildren.
Raanan's paintings are a modern expression of Jewish collective consciousness. Characterized by intuition and imagination, there is a strong sense of light, color and spirituality. He is inspired by the Bible, nature and the Land of Israel.
"The sensation of creating is a dynamic and exciting process, and it feels especially good because I can share it with others. They can see what I have done and enjoy a vicarious experience."
2014 Picasso Art Gallery, Castra Art Center, Haifa, Israel
2014 Museum of Jewish Art, Hechal Shlomo, jerusalem, Israel
2013 Municipal Art Shelter, jerusalem, israel
2008 Marrache Fine Art Jerusalem, Israel
2006 Gallery 18 Jerusalem, Israel
2003 Etzion Judaica Centre Etzion, Israel
2002 Studio 36 Jerusalem,Israel
2001 Hazelton Gallery Hazelton, Pennsylvania
2000 ARTcnet Fine Art Gallery Philadelphia, PA
1998 International Judaica Fair Jerusalem, Israel
1989 The Art Gallery Jerusalem, Israel
1989 Artists' House Jerusalem, Israel
1988 The Jewish Quarter, Inc. Los Angeles, California
1988 Serafim Gallery Engelwood, New Jersey
1986 Anitra Lehman Gallery Jerusalem, Israel
1984 Artists' House Jerusalem, Israel
1984 Serafim Gallery Jerusalem, Israel
1981 Jerusalem Cultural Center (Bet HaAm) Jerusalem, Israel
1980 Jerusalem Theatre Gallery Jerusalem, Israel
1979 Bet HaNoar HaIvri (YMHA) Jerusalem, Israel
2017 Jerusalem House of Quality, Jeruslaem, Israel
2016 Office of the Jerusalem biennale, Jeruslaem, Israel
2013 The Tahana, Tel Aviv, Israel
2010 Palm Beach Center for Jewish Art Florida USA
2008 Marrache Fine Art Jerusalem, Israel
2008 Katz Snyder Gallery San Francisco, California
2007 Art and Soul Toronto, Canada
2006 Gallery 18 Jerusalem, Israel
2002 Artcnet Fine Art Gallery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2001 Studio 36 Bet Meir, Israel
1998 Gerard Behar Center Jerusalem, Israel
1993 Art Expo New York, New York
1990 Art Gallery of Ontario Toronto, Canada
1986 Ruth Siegal Gallery New York,New York
1987 Goldmunz Center Antwerp, Belgium
1987 Sotheby's London, England
1987 Sterling Fine Art Manchester, England
1987 Intenational Judaica Fair Jerusalem, Israel
1986 Yakar Gallery London, England
1985 Christies New York City, NY
1984 Wolfson Museum Jerusalem, Israel
1984 Serafim Gallery Jerusalem, Israel
1984 Debel Gallery Jerusalem, Israel
1983 Artists House Jerusalem, Israel
1982 National Convention Center Jerusalem, Israel
1982 Israel Center Jerusalem, Israel
1971 New Jersery State Museum Trenton, New Jersey
1971 Seton Hall University South Orange, N J
Berger Museum, Vienna, Austria
Wolfson Museum, Jerusalem, Israel
Bank Tefahot Collection, Jerusalem, Israel
Israel Defense Forces, Bet El, Israel
Ruth Siegel Collection, New York City, NY USA
Ludwig Jesselson Collection, New York City, NY USA
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reichman Collection, Toronto, Canada
Kirk Douglas Collection, Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. and Mrs. Dore Gold Collection, Jerusalem, Israel


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DUBAI (Reuters) - The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog will visit Tehran this week, joining a group of experts who were due to fly late on Monday, Iran's top nuclear official said.
Ali Akbar Salehi spoke in Vienna after meeting International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Yukiya Amano, who is responsible for monitoring whether Iran complies with a nuclear deal reached with world powers on July 14.
The IAEA said in an email that a visit by Amano to Tehran was under consideration but the "details are still to be worked out".
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) requires Iran to curb its nuclear programme under close supervision from the IAEA, in return for relief from international sanctions.
"About 12 or 13 IAEA experts are going to Tehran tonight and Amano will visit in the next three or four days," Salehi said on state television late on Monday.
"We hope the remaining issues are resolved by December 15 so the implementation of the JCPOA can start," he added, referring to a deadline set in a 'Road-map' deal Iran reached with the agency alongside the JCPOA.
The IAEA is in discussions with Iran about how to implement the Road-map, which will include inspections of nuclear facilities and meetings with the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), headed by Salehi.
IAEA officials will also be present when Iranian technicians take soil samples taken from an Iranian military site at Parchin, according to diplomats, as part of the agency's investigation into the possible military dimensions of Iran's past nuclear programme.
Both Iran and the IAEA have said details of the Parchin agreement are confidential.
Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; Additional reporting by Shadia Nasralla; Writing by Sam Wilkin; Editing by Andrew Heavens


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Life in Barcelona: The cons
After waxing poetic about the joys of living in this gorgeous Mediterranean city, I regret to continue with a list of not-as-pleasant aspects of expat life in Barcelona. Not all expats have the same experiences, but from a quick glance through Facebook groups and chatter among the expat community, it's not difficult to see that most expats face the following challenges when moving to the capital of Catalonia.
If I had a 10-cent euro for every time an expat in Barcelona uttered the word ¨bureaucracy¨ followed by an eye roll, I would be the queen of Catalonia. Establishing a legal life here is no easy feat, to put it lightly. My friends and family would waste no time backing me up in this view; they have listened to me complain for the better part of 2 years as I have worked to become an official resident.
I can safely say that I have succeeded in becoming legal in Spain, but I wish I could say that the process stops there. After digging up documents, waiting in lines, being redirected to different offices, and then redirected twice more, the journey is far from over.
I am not familiar with such processes in other countries. I imagine they require the same documentation, application timelines, and a vial of your blood. But the difference may be the willingness of other nations to complete these tasks in a timely manner. As I have touted previously, Spain is in no rush to do anything, not even to take part in their endangered siestas.
I am often asked why I put up with it, why I go through all the waiting, all the back and forth, all the miscommunication, all the uncertainty. Clearly there is something appealing about living here, and I wasn't going to let a few months or years of waiting get in the way.
Hours of (in)operation
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a weekend in America. Two full days of 24 hours each, during which so much can be done yet it always seems like there is not enough time. In Spain, Sunday is the day when the city shuts down. For those of you who are reading from the U.S., think of Christmastime in the States, when only few convenience stores and Chinese restaurants are open for those who are actually out doing things.
I may be exaggerating a tiny bit here, as not everything is closed on Sundays. I was excited to find that there is a mall down in the harbor that is open on Sunday, and that most restaurants welcome sangria-sipping patrons on their patios. On Sunday, Spaniards go to church, the beach, or their families' homes to eat and relax. Sunday is truly a day for rest and nothing more.
Catalan is its own language. I have been told by a Galician that it is "a waste of time to learn Catalan" as nearly everyone in the region speaks Spanish. While some hardcore expats take advantage of the free Catalan language classes that are offered in an attempt to keep the culture alive, most (myself included) consider mastering Spanish the priority.
Expat life
Any expat can tell you that the lifestyle--although invigorating and exciting--can also be heartbreaking. Foreigners come and go. They realize they miss home, that Spain is not for them, that they want to live elsewhere. Expats are less likely to plant roots, especially in a city like Barcelona where the economy is struggling and the desire to fully integrate into Catalan culture is lacking. Making friends as an expat is difficult enough without having to worry about saying goodbye to them in a few months.
My expat stint in Cambodia was an extreme example of this rapid turnover. Nearly every weekend there was at least one going-away party for someone in the tiny expat community of Phnom Penh. Conversations that would normally begin with, "What´s your name?" were replaced with queries such as, "How long do you plan to stay in Cambodia?"
Although this is not a Spain-specific challenge, it merits mentioning as a drawback to the precarious expat experience.
Is all of this worth it? I can reply with absolutely certainty, Yes. I may return home one day, or I may be a lifelong expat here or in a different country, but the flexibility and resilience I have garnered as a foreigner living in a different country are lessons that I will carry with me no matter where I go.


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Nordic countries launch players' CV-database
The Players Unions in Finland, Norway and Sweden have jointly launched a CV-database for professional footballers, which provides information about the players' assets on the job market for future employers.
"This is an important tool for players preparing for a second career", stated Joachim Walltin, President of the Norwegian Players Union, NISO, speaking after today's launch.
The initiative is modelled after the Danish Job 4 Player initiative. The CV-database will provide athletes to the Unions' partners and co-operating companies. Experience from Job 4 Player in Denmark shows that this is beneficial to all parties. With an entry in the CV-database, players increase their chances of finding a relevant job. At the launch the three participating countries each have between 15 and 25 entries in their CV-databases.
"Although we have only just started, our experience is already very positive", said Walltin. "This tool is important for the preparations for a job after a career in sports, but also very important for the players with years left of their playing careers. By filling out the CV they get awareness of their own standing due to their education and other job-related experience. By focusing on the goal for their next career, they have to start thinking about how to get there".
After the players fill out their CV, a players union representative will go through the document and offer the players advice on how to improve their CV if necessary. Career planning will also be a part of this program.
Walltin: "We have our own career advisor who will work together with the players wanting guidance on how to achieve their goals. The CV will be an important tool for the career advisor".
The CV-database is of great significance for many reasons, explains Magnus Erlingmark, Secretary General of Swedish players union Spelarforeningen (SFS). "To begin with, it is an important way to highlight the athletes' special characteristics that they have developed through their careers and to adapt this into writing a CV. For full-time professionals it will be an important tool when they start preparing for a new career. But to us, the semi-professional players who need a part time job next to their football career are also important users of the database".
Markus Juhola, President of Finnish players union JPY, added: "We had the chance to include our board members, who are all still active players, into the system and we gave them a chance to get to know the CV system. We also invited unemployed players to sign in before the official kick-off".
JPY has approached potential partners for this project, confirms Juhola. "JPY has negotiated with logistics company DHL to join the project as a main partner. It is a great honour that a well-known international company is interested in helping to take care of the players' futures".
Magnus Erlingmark, Markus Juhola, Joachim Walltin and Rasmus Haagensen (Denmark)
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You Could Target Asteroids
Artist concept of OSIRIS-REx. Credit: NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona
A new NASA outreach project will enlist the help of amateur astronomers to discover near-Earth objects (NEOs) and study their characteristics. NEOs are asteroids with orbits that occasionally bring them close to the Earth.
Starting today, a new citizen science project called "Target Asteroids!" will support NASA's Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security – Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission objectives to improve basic scientific understanding of NEOs. OSIRIS-Rex is scheduled for launch in 2016 and will study material from an asteroid. Study such material will help astrobiologists understand the role that asteroids could have played in delivering life's precursors to the Earth.
Amateur astronomers will help better characterize the population of NEOs, including their position, motion, rotation and changes in the intensity of light they emit. Professional astronomers will use this information to refine theoretical models of asteroids, improving their understanding about asteroids similar to the one OSIRIS-Rex will encounter in 2019, designated 1999 RQ36.
Another artist's concept of the OSIRIS spacecraft taking a sample of asteroid RQ36. Credit: NASA/U. of Arizona
OSIRIS-Rex will map the asteroid's global properties, measure non-gravitational forces and provide observations that can be compared with data obtained by telescope observations from Earth. In 2023, OSIRIS-REx will return back to Earth at least 2.11 ounces (60 grams) of surface material from the asteroid.
Target Asteroids! data will be useful for comparisons with actual mission data. The project team plans to expand participants in 2014 to students and teachers.
"Although few amateur astronomers have the capability to observe 1999 RQ36 itself, they do have the capability to observe other targets," said Jason Dworkin, OSIRIS-REx project scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.
Previous observations indicate 1999 RQ36 is made of primitive materials. OSIRIS-REx will supply a wealth of information about the asteroid's composition and structure. Data also will provide new insights into the nature of the early solar system and its evolution, orbits of NEOs and their impact risks, and the building blocks that led to life on Earth.
Amateur astronomers long have provided NEO tracking observations in support of NASA's NEO Observation Program. A better understanding of NEOs is a critically important precursor in the selection and targeting of future asteroid missions.
"For well over 10 years, amateurs have been important contributors in the refinement of orbits for newly discovered near-Earth objects," said Edward Beshore, deputy principal investigator for the OSIRIS-REx mission at the University of Arizona in Tucson.


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Franck Lheureux is named General Manager EMEA for Ivalua
London, UK – February 6th, 2018 – Ivalua has appointed Franck Lheureux as General Manager EMEA. Based in Paris – France, he will lead the EMEA region and will help Ivalua to scale its business and achieve its ambitious growth objectives for the years to come in Europe, Middle-East and Africa.
"Ivalua has been growing rapidly in EMEA and globally, yet has even more ambitious goals for the future. That's why we needed someone with deep market knowledge, outstanding professionalism and a solid sense of management to take on new challenges and Franck is the perfect match for Ivalua." states David Khuat-Duy, Founder & Corporate CEO of IVALUA.
A graduate of one of the top European Business Schools, Franck acquired extensive experience in business, management, marketing and related support services. He brings more than 18 years of relevant experience from working for large and small Software companies, including 10 years at JDA Software, where he held multiple Sales management positions, including Senior Vice President EMEA, and was a member of the JDA Executive Committee. Franck is a Supply Chain fellow, having supported Digital Transformation programs in Fortune 500's companies around the world. Prior to that, Franck was part of the SAS France Management Team, in charge of running the Retail & CG business unit. He also held executive positions with Soft Solution which he joined at an early stage of growth.
"The European market offers Ivalua some fantastic opportunities, so it's essential for us to develop a broader and stronger presence in Europe, in order to serve our Customers where they stand. I look forward to building on the massive strength of Ivalua's unique Source-to-Pay Platform, and to working with such a talented team of associates that firmly stand behind our customers' success. I'm really proud to be here, and part of this fantastic human adventure @ivalua, which promises to be exceptional". concluded Franck Lheureux.


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"It was an unforgettable trip and has re-awakened my passion for getting involved in further action. It fitted in very well with my international peace studies course." C de Jongh, Dublin, Ireland – Spring 2017
"There is no substitute for direct experience: one can know as a matter of fact that 'human rights violations' are happening, but it is altogether different to see the faces of the human beings they are happening to. The quality of the tour was extremely high." D Black, London, England – Spring 2016
"This tour, composed largely of close encounters with Israelis and Palestinians, penetrates the surface of Israel/Palestine, revealing realities ignored by the mainstream media. Participating in it has been one of the most valuable experiences of my 71 years." J Garrett, Coventry, England, Autumn 2015
"I thought the itinerary was exceptionally well chosen and organized. It was worth every penny." J Doerfler, New York, USA, Autumn 2014
"I knew the tour was going to be intensive. The organisation was superb, with all the elements sliding into place apparently effortlessly, allowing me to concentrate on absorbing the rich and varied experience on offer without any hassle. A first-class and extremely well balanced trip." M Coldicott, Fresham, England, Autumn 2013
"The tour schedule was put together brilliantly and with deep insight. There were opportunities for us to meet a number of Palestinians and support agencies, from which one could begin to understand something of the terrible reality of the Occupation. Interwoven were informative talks, advice, debriefing and discussion sessions, and meetings with Israelis involved in the resistance struggles. Plus downtime in Palestinian cultural settings. The tour was sensitive, eclectic and powerful. An entirely unique experience. Thank you so much." J Granville, Brighton, England, Autumn 2013
"This tour is transformational. It is essential for those who wish to gain a deep and authentic understanding of what is actually happening in the Palestinian Occupied Territories and to act as ambassadors for developing real peace and justice in this region. It is also an opportunity to witness individuals demonstrate outstanding resilience and courage in the face of extreme constraints and harshness. I cannot recommend this tour enough." Dr P de Zulueta, London, England, Autumn 2011
"There is no place more important; no issue more important and no better way to learn the facts than that provided by this trip." M Hulett, Chapel Hill, USA, Autumn 2010
"All the photos, the reports, and the speeches one receives on this situation, become wallpaper against the reality coming from the evidence of one's eyes and the words of real, resilient people from both communities." G Ettle, Walton on Thames, England, Spring 2010
"Our leader's incredible energy, compassion, organisation, respect and commitment to the cause was inspiring – she seems so enthusiastic – not one bit jaded after so many tours!" M Robbins, Midhurst, England, Spring 2010


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Vomiting or diarrhea, lack of appetite or decreased activity, changes in urination, and coughing are all warning signs of illness in dogs, according to WebMD. Stiffness, lameness and difficulty rising are other warning signs.
Occasional vomiting in dogs is common, notes WebMD. However, a pet vomits that several times during the course of one day, experiences a reduction in appetite, or acts lethargic requires evaluation by a veterinarian. Blood in the vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds can indicate that the dog swallowed a foreign object, such as a bone, tinsel or a fish hook, which can irritate the stomach and cause intestinal trouble or blockages. Vomiting and diarrhea can also indicate gastrointestinal illness or parasitic infection with whipworms, roundworms or hookworms.
Decreased activity and lack of appetite may be due to fever, stress or pain, advises WebMD. A pet that goes for more than 24 hours without eating needs to see a veterinarian to rule out any issues. Decreased activity may also be due to heart disease.
Changes in urination may also signal trouble, notes WebMD. Increased urination usually accompanies increased thirst, which sometimes indicates liver or kidney disease or problems with the adrenal glands. Too little urination may occur as a result of bladder stones or urinary tract problems.
Dogs that are stiff, lame or unable to bear weight on one leg or that have trouble rising up on all fours may suffer from ruptured ligaments, hip dysplasia, disc disease or arthritis of the spine or hip, reports WebMD. Lyme disease can also cause arthritis and related stiffness in dogs.


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UrbanStages Theatre: 2007-08 season
{27 rue de fleurus}
book and lyrics by Ted Sod
music and lyrics by Lisa Koch
directed by Frances Hill
musical direction by John Bell
choreography by Jessica Hayden
Featuring a cast of Broadway regulars
and one notable newcomer:
Sarah Chalfy (Annapolis Symphony, Baltimore Opera)
Susan Haefner (Thoroughly Modern Millie, 42nd Street)
Barbara Rosenblat (Talk Radio, The Secret Garden)
Cheryl Stern (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Women)
Emily Zacharias (Jekyll & Hyde, Social Security)
March 1st – April 13th (extended)
Critical reviews have praised Frances Hill's "smart direction," the "strong performances" of the cast (New York Times), as well as "luscious" costumes by Carrie Robbins (Variety). Curtain Up says, " Add this small charmer to this season's cornucopia of off-beat new musicals," and Theatermania declared, "Director Frances Hill's production has a zest that matches the unbridled creativity of the creators, unfolding on a handsome scenic design from Roman Tatarowicz, who's created a surreal white salon with skewed walls that's backed by a series of overlapping frames into which Alex Koch's collage-like video is projected. It's the perfect canvas for this haphazard look into Toklas and Stein's world." The critically acclaimed cast includes Cheryl Stern as Alice, Barbara Rosenblat as Gertrude, and Sarah Chalfy, Susan Haefner and Emily Zacharias in various celebrity parts. John Bell is Musical Director.
27 rue de Fleurus is a new musical derived from the imagination of Alice B. Toklas. Alice tries to set the record straight about being Gertrude Stein's "wife" for nearly 40 years.
Gertrude grows tired of Alice's lack of panache for telling her perspective of their story and attempts to hijack the play as only the author of such lines as "sugar is not a vegetable" can.
But Alice has secrets to share with the audience that silence the famously verbose Gertrude. This celebrated couple confronts each other about love, marriage, jealousy, genius and a few other delicious topics while Pablo Picasso, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mabel Dodge, Sylvia Beach and even Jean Harlow drop by for a visit.
Photo above: Alice B. Toklas (left) and Gertrude Stein (right) in Venice, summer 1908, about 9 months after they first met. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Gertrude and Alice timeline, complied by Hans Gallas
During the run of the show, there will be photographs and other artworks featuring Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas on display in the theater lobby. Pieces are from the Gertrude and Alice collection of San Francisco collector Hans Gallas. Gallas coordinated events around the world last year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the meeting of Gertrude and Alice on Alice's first day in Paris.. Works exhibited include original Carl Van Vechten photographs, wood-block prints, caricatures, and mixed media pieces created by artists from around the world. Gertrude and Alice have been the subjects of visual artists from the beginning of the 20th century and continue to inspire artists in all media.
Photo credits above: Alice B. Toklas (rear) and Gertrude Stein (front) with their poodle, Basket II, in Paris, 1946 the year of Stein's death; Alice B. Toklas (left) and Gertrude Stein (right) in their garden in their country home in Bilignin in southeastern France, mid 1930's.Alice B. Toklas (left) and Gertrude Stein (right), early 1920s, in their Ford named "Godiva" because the car had arrived "nude" according to Alice without clock, ashtray or cigarette lighter. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University
About the authors:
Ted Sod's (librettist and co-lyricist) work has been primarily produced in Seattle, including Stealing (O'Neill Theatre Center Music Theatre Conference; Seattle Group Theatre), Damaged Goods and Not Sunset Boulevard (Alice B. Theatre), Conquest of Fears (Seattle Rep); Make Me Pele For A Day (Seattle Children's Theatre) and Crocodile Tears (Seattle International Film Festival). He has directed many plays and readings; played villains on all three "Law and Orders" and is currently dramaturge for the education department at The Roundabout Theatre Company in NYC.
Lisa Koch (composer, lyricist) is a Seattle songwriter/actor/comedian, and is the composer/lyricist of The Bouffants Go to Hollywood (Cabaret de Paris), Ham for the Holidays (Theatre Off-Jackson), Two's Company, I'm a Crowd (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), and Glazing Saddles (Phoenix Theatre). She has released four solo recordings, is a member of sketch-comedy duo Dos Fallopia, and is touring her one-woman show, Return to Planet Lisa.
Set by Roman Tatarowicz, Costumes by Carrie Robbins, Lights by Raquel Davis, Video by Alex Koch,
Stage Manager: Carol A. Sullivan
Technical Director: Daniel Jagendorf
Sound Engineer: David Margolin Lawson
Casting Director: Stephanie Klapper, Stephanie Klapper Casting
Publicity: Brett Singer, Brett Singer and Associates
Urban Stages Theater: 259 West 30th Street, betw. 7th and 8th Ave.
Previews: March 1st, 8pm; March 2nd, 3pm; March 4th, 8pm, March 5th, 8pm
Opening NIght: March 6th, through April 6th. Performances: Wednesdays - Saturdays, 8pm;
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm (Sat. March 8th - no matinee)
The Steiny Road to Operadom: The Making of American Operas by Karren LaLonde Alenier addresses the process of creating American opera and music theater through the story of Gertrude Stein's collaboration with Virgil Thomson. Alice Toklas and women's salons play heartily in this landscape of volcanic partnerships. The book told though the voice of the Steiny Road Poet is based on Alenier's monthly Scene4 Magazine column. The column has featured a discussion about the early development of 27 rue de Fleurus, Paris by Ted Sod. [link 'discussion' to http://www.scene4.com/archivesqv6/apr-2007/html/karrenalenier0407.html] For more information about The Steiny Road to Operadom, visit Alenier.blogspot.com.


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text: If you've ever been to a sightseeing location and used one of those massive binoculars that's bolted to the ground - you know the ones that force you to find 50 cents for 60 seconds of view time - this is where they are born. In Fairhope, Alabama of all places! Yet again, Business Alabama has sent me on location to a place right nearby that I had no clue about. I spent the afternoon with these awesome people, watching and documenting their hard work.


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The Post Sell-Out Post
My fellow wrecky minions,
For 8 years I have steadfastly refused buy-out offers, sponsored posts, full-page ads, and every pop-up ad my network allows me to opt-out of. I have turned down "free money" in the form of after-the-click jumps, slideshows, and other unscrupulous posting practices. In short, I have done everything I possibly can to make Cake Wrecks a fun place for free laughs while still allowing John and I to do this for a living. It gets harder financially every year, as we've long since had to let go our part-time helper & guest writers, but these are standards I've never wavered on, and never will.
I thought it would be funny, then, to do something so WILDLY out of character for April Fools that you regular readers would immediately get the joke. I decided to make a CW post that looks like most other blog posts these days: a tongue-in-cheek, "sponsored post" parody.
Unfortunately, even after 8 years of writing online, I still managed to drastically underestimate the knee-jerk, jump-to-the-worst-conclusion-and-then-gather-an-angry-mob reaction of the interwebz at large. Not to mention their inability to check the calendar, and/or remember they were on a humor site. o.0
At first I took it as a compliment that so many people were falling for it, but within a few hours it was obvious things were getting out of hand. We lost readers. There was lots - and LOTS - of yelling.
Some even called into question the legality of what we were doing, while others bashed poor Wilton, which of course knew nothing about our post, much less gave us a single cent in compensation.
I like to think the silent majority got the joke, had a laugh, and moved on, but regardless, John and I received a sound virtual thrashing yesterday.
I'm still rather bemused by the whole thing, but to be honest, I can't help but think: this is our thanks. This is what we get, after all these years, thousands of posts, thousands upon thousands of hours of hard work and heartache and just trying to do the right thing by our readers. After showing you guys who we are, after building a sense of trust and even community here alongside the giggles, all it took was one ill-received joke to turn us into pariahs.
Worse, it wasn't even a hurtful joke. Nothing tasteless or thoughtless or targeting any individual or group - just a parody of what everyone else online seems to be doing. Something that if we DID do (which we wouldn't), would only be because we needed the extra money to keep CW running.
To be fair, a few readers yesterday - who still didn't get the joke - were supportive. They wrote to say they understood, and everyone has to make a living, right? - and I was weirdly grateful, even while thinking, "How can you believe we would do this? Don't you know us?"
So anyway, I just wanted to say thanks to the silent majority who remembered what day it was yesterday, even if you didn't think my post was funny. And thanks to those who would support John and me even if we did "sell out." But mostly, thanks to those of you who took into account every post before yesterday's, and showed a little trust.
Now, let's get back to cake.
Because hey, I think I finally have an excuse to post this one:
No foolin'.
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Well this is it! We've locked-in two of the teams that will be coming to California for the Horsepower Wars $10K Drag Shootout: Russ Wullenwaber, grudge racing star Jay Boddie and the Team Boddie/Dow Brothers Race Cars squad hailing from the Golden State, and Ohio's flamboyant "Disco Dean" Karns and his Stinky Pinky Racing team. With that, only one spot remains, with three teams still in the running.
As we revealed a couple of weeks back, the third and final spot in the $10K Drag Shootout will be determined solely by popular vote, and with three stellar teams on the ballot, there's no telling who will win. But that's up to you — and the masses — to decide!
Those teams include Team Bigun, headed up by Eric Yost and driver Lyle Barnett, coming from North Carolina, Brad Riekoff and his crew from West Bend Dyno Tuning in Wisconsin, and small-tire drag racing legend Dwayne "Big Daddy" Gutridge and his Dirty Jersey team from New Jersey. With such a talented collection of teams, it's a shame any of them have to be left out, but two of them gotta' go!
Voting opens today and runs through May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, at which time we'll announce the final team that will take on Karns, Boddie, and the soon-to-be-announced Dream Team presented by Comp Cams at the build-off in July. Rest assured, no matter which of the three teams YOU decide, the $10K Drag Shootout is going to be a wild affair, from the build itself right up to the race-off at the Shakedown at the Summit at Norwalk, Ohio in September!


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Swordfish Kebab Recipe
In the countries surrounding the Mediterranean, grilling is a daily way of eating. Almost always, the protein that is being grilled is cut up into bite size pieces and put on skewers for easy grilling and turning on an open flame. These skewers are called kebab or brochettes. Any meaty flesh that can be grilled is turned into a kebab. We have beef filet kebab, chicken kebab (shish taouk), pork meat kebab, beef liver kebab (one of my favorites) and on and on.
Fish is not easy to grill on a skewer since the meat is very thin. Swordfish on the other hand is a meaty, fleshy fish that can very easily be cut up into bite size pieces and put on skewers. Since it is a large animal, the meat is sold as steaks and can be cooked in ways that other fragile fish cannot. It is classified as an oily fish. It cooks very easily and very fast on the BBQ and if not careful, it can be overcooked and taste very dry.
This recipe is a very easy recipe that can be cooked in record amount of time. So enjoy!
Swordfish Kebab Recipe
2 lbs of swordfish steaks, cut into cubes
1 can (14 ounces) chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
Cut the swordfish into cubes. Add the chopped tomatoes in a large bowl with the fish pieces, along with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, soak your wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning on the BBQ. Fire up the BBQ and cook on medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Serve with french fries. Yummy!


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Join us at The Pavilion East to kick off the Halloween weekend in one spirited evening. Enjoy tastings by some of the best tequilas in the biz while the DJs rock the block. You can look forward skeleton face painting, local DJs, tasty tacos, and more!
Your ticket includes 15 tequila tastings, access to all areas of the event, and lots of spooky surprises. Tasty food will be available on site for purchase, and if you're still thirsty after all the tequila samples, there will be a cash bar with beer and cocktails. Proceeds benefit Fannie Battle, so every sip counts!
Must be 21+ to enter. Please plan to travel responsibly.
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Gas sensitive silicon carbide field effect transistors with nanostructured Ir gate layershave been used for the first time for sensitive detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) atpart per billion level, for indoor air quality applications. Formaldehyde, naphthalene, and benzenehave been used as typical VOCs in dry air and under 10% and 20% relative humidity. A singleVOC was used at a time to study long-term stability, repeatability, temperature dependence, effectof relative humidity, sensitivity, response and recovery times of the sensors.
A short term scientific mission (STSM) grant is acknowledged from the COST Action TD1105. SenSiC AB, Sweden, is acknowledged for providing the SiC-FET sensors.


text: Southeast Service Experts Centers Offer Discounts in Exchange for Donations to Toys for Tots Published on December 19, 2016 There may not be white Christmases in Florida but that doesn't discourage the Florida centers in the Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning family from jumping into the holiday spirit. For the past four years, the Florida centers have offered discounts on Precision tune-ups in exchange for a donation to Toys For Tots. This year the Florida Service Experts centers are giving complimentary seasonal tune-ups in exchange for an unused, unwrapped toy. All the toys collected will be given to the local Toys For Tots for the 2016 holidays. The full list of involved centers is below: Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning of CocoaService Experts Heating and Air Conditioning of MiamiService Experts Heating and Air Conditioning of JupiterService Experts Heating and Air Conditioning of OcalaAll American Air Service Experts, DelandAir Engineers Service Experts, Jacksonville "This is the fourth year that our team has extended this very special offer, and it really is one of our favorite times of the year," said Bill Selman, Regional Director for the Southeast Region of Service Experts. "We've accumulated hundreds of toys and helped our customers save thousands of dollars, while making sure that their homes are comfortable during the busy holidays and beyond." Alongside the Florida locations, the Service Experts centers in South Carolina have also given discounts on seasonal tune-ups for the past few years. Below are the South Carolina offers: Pardee Service Experts, Charleston - $69 tune-up with toyMidland Air Service Experts, Columbia - $69 tune-up with toyEpperson Service Experts, Hilton Head Island - $89 tune-up with toy To learn how you can help Toys For Tots this holiday season or to find a local drop near you, please visit http://www.toysfortots.org/. Back To BlogContact Us


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Ecoya, Ltd.
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An explosion of floral patterns to wrap around the packaging of Ecoya's two limited edition candles released for Christmas 2013. The floral patterns were also used for the Christmas Gift Box, wrapped around it's snakeskin-textured packaging designed by Nina Richards.
Ecoya Ltd., is Australia's leading eco-luxe home fragrance, bath & body brand.
Release Date: December 2013


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Prozac is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, antidepressant, one of the best drugs to arrest acute and chronic depression. Serotonin is regarded an important hormone for the normal functioning of the central nervous system by the world pharmaceutical community. A deficit of serotonin is considered the main cause of depression.
Prozac includes an active ingredient Fluoxetine which blocks the reuptake of serotonin and the level of this hormone is increased in the intracellular space of the brain and central nervous system. The mood improvement is directly associated with the increased level of serotonin.
Prozac has entered the market more than 30 years ago but it is still one of the most effective antidepressants. Many studies confirming a high efficiency and safety of Prozac in the treatment of the depression have been conducted within these years. Moreover, Prozac helps to relieve the course of acute mental disorders without the help of the additional drugs. It does not provide an agitating and intense sedative action, and therefore it is well tolerated by people of any age.
Side effects
You will probably feel some side effects during the use of Prozac for the depression treatment: dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, high fatigue, high sweating, and low libido.
The side effect of Prozac depends on the psychological state of a patient and sensitivity to Fluconazole. As a rule, the side effects can be reduced during the reduction of the daily dose of Prozac.
Indications for the use
Prozac is prescribed for the treatment of depression regardless of the cause of its origin and form (acute/chronic). This medicines works as a first-line drugs during the antidepressive therapy. As an antipsychotic therapy, Prozac is prescribed during schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychoses, bulimia nervosa, and obsession.
In what dose is Prozac used?
The use of Prozac is started from 20 mg once per day. If an emotional state of a patient is not changed within 1-2 weeks, and depression symptoms are present, the dose is increased by 20 mg every week.
The maximal daily dose of Prozac is 80 mg. It is divided into 2-3 times and taken after meals every 8 hours.
To treat digestion disorder, Prozac is taken in the dose of 20 mg 3 times per day within 3-4 weeks. A stable medical effect occurs in 3-4 weeks, and a general period of the treatment should not enhance more than 3 months.
In case of the overdose with Prozac, severe vomiting, nausea and psychomotor agitation may occur. If a patient does not pay attention to these signs, severer side effects such as allergy, spasms, and others may happen.
In case of the overdose, it is needed to have a gastric lavage and go to a doctor.
Contraindications for the use
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- Liver diseases
- Pregnancy
- bladder atony
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Manic seizures
- Epilepsy
- ethanol, drugs and other medications intoxication
Purchasing alternative of cheap Prozac
There are few purchasing alternatives of cheap Prozac. The cost of Prozac is excessively high in the city pharmacies. It includes customs clearance, shipment, salary, warehouse keeping, and others. All those expenses are paid by you, and you do not even know about it.
But if you do not want to pay for these expenses, you can buy cheap Prozac online. The cost of Prozac online is by several times lower because the keeping of online pharmacy is cheaper, so that the cost of Prozac online may be reduced.
Cheap Prozac online may be bought in any country. The shipment is all over world, and its cost can be covered if you buy a big pack of Prozac. Ordering a big pack of Prozac, a discount will be 30-50%.


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"VIEW from the BRIDGE"
By Muncie
98th COUNTY FAIR
"This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little piggy ate roast beef, and this little piggy was scared by a bear, so this little piggy didn't show up for the Fair."
I am sure that Tim (our Editor) will have the story of what happened to the pigs and I just could not resist doing my piggy thing. The word is that even as late as Sunday evening (as I start this week's article,) a solution to the pigs' disappearance has not been solved. There are so many theories floating around that you can have your pick. I like the one that grizzly tracks were found even though that is unfounded. It makes a great story to add to the other grizzly stories that have happened in the last few months.
If only the grizzlies did not do any damage, I would feel sorry for them. They only want to come back to the place that was theirs before the settlers came. The plains are so much easier to live on than the mountains. On the other hand, I am selfish enough not to want to give the plains back to them. I love the plains and am too comfortable where I am. I do not know what the happy median is but do feel that the grizzlies are not going to win this situation.
When I first walked into the Council meeting, the one that covered the ordinances about messy lots and junk cars, I was disappointed that there were only seven (7) attendees. In a few moments I found that four (4) of them were there to discuss the City Hall renovations and they left immediately after their business was taken care of. There remained three (3) of us and a shortly afterward, a fourth person arrived. Four people out of a city of 1,500 inhabitants? I do not know how many children to deduct from that figure but regardless, there was not a good attendance for this important meeting.
One person pleaded against passage of the ordinances (and that person does not live in Fort Benton,) and one person was for it. One person did not say anything one way or the other. The fourth questioned the time limits and the availability of the person whose property was messy or who had junk cars on their property. The Mayor said that he would work with these people but that he wanted a clean town.
I am sure that everyone know those are my sentiments exactly and that the motto, "Appearance is Everything," is one to follow especially is you are in business. A well-organized retail store that has a place for everything and everything in place is one that you frequent. Well, at least I do
The Volunteers at the Information Center hear repeatedly from the Visitors, how beautiful our town is. Yes, our Front Street is beautiful with the businesses facing the Missouri. From the Sunrise Bluffs to the Lewis and Clark Statue is a pure history walk. From the statue to the Grand Union Hotel is breathtaking beyond description. From the Grand Union to the B.L.M. Interpretive Center is another trail of scenery that defies description with the Bluffs across the River and the landscaping full grown now.
In addition, the rest of the story is that our Visitors do not ride up and down our residential streets unless they are looking for a home. Our ordinances tell the rest of the story. Why do we have to have ordinances for changes that only are common sense? If one looks at the country above us, Canada, it is spotless. One does not see trash thrown out of vehicles along the road. One does not see a lawn where the grass has grown a foot high. Every homeowner takes pride in the appearance of his or her property.
Well, I am lecturing again and giving many of my opinions. If you agree or disagree, I would like to know. There are always two sides to every story and I always like to hear the other side. That is what our public letterbox and letters to the editor is all about. Use your freedom of speech to improve and enlighten others to accept responsibility for their actions. Enough already!
I just returned from a meeting called by Ruth Carlstrom (12:30 p.m. Monday.) The group of 14 Volunteers decided on a date to visit Philipsburg on Wednesday, September 1st. Although details have not yet been permanently set, the bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. and return sometime about 8:00 p.m. that evening.
There will be a cost for transportation and treating yourself to lunch or other purchases like CANDY. Philipsburg is famous for its Sweet Palace #3 Candy Store, which started the whole "face lift" of the town about 13 years ago. A lot of paint (yes, I said paint) and determination (a national contest sponsored by a paint company in Philadelphia, PA.) made this small town a destination place. A street lightening project also enhanced the business strip and took ten years to complete.
If you were not at the meeting and would like to make the trip, please contact Ruth at 799-3638 to sign up. She will have more details by the time the River Press reaches your mailbox. It should be a fun and informative trip.
We saw an ad on TV this past week that said if you recycled two aluminum cans, you would be generating 5 ½ hours of TV service. You are recycling aluminum cans aren't you?
I received a brochure from the World Wildlife Fund with "10 Simple Things You Can Do to Help Protect the Earth!" I am going to pass them along one at a time. The first one is, "PUT ON A SWEATER." "Remember, when you turn up the heat in wintertime, your furnace is probably burning fossil fuels. A sweater or a nice warm robe will keep you even warmer, will help conserve resources, and reduce climate change."
I am sure that you are aware of the above but it does not hurt to be reminded again now that the cooler season is coming closer. (I do not want to say that summer is ending because there just was not enough of it this year.) On the positive side is that September and October are usually beautiful weather months and most are ready for football. Go Horns!
Please enjoy every minute of every day, be kind, and do one good deed a day. Little things mean a lot…a phone call to ask how a friend is feeling or sending a get-well card. You will make a difference.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Blackbox Poll Reveals Protecting Our Reserves More Important Than Private Sector Experience
Yesterday, the Government released its White Paper in response to the recent Report of the Constitutional Commission reviewing the elected Presidency.
In exclusive polling by Blackbox Research, Singaporeans indicated that their top preference for amending the current eligibility for an elected President would be the introduction of tougher checks and balances to restrict the Government's ability to spend Singapore's reserves. More than half (53%) of Singaporeans said such checks are 'absolutely necessary' to improve the current system. In contrast, only 28% said it was 'absolutely necessary' to tighten the controls on nominees coming from the private sector.
Overall, when evaluating the changes they would like to see for the elected Presidency, Singaporeans ranked tougher checks for governmental use of Singapore's reserves as their top priority, with support for candidates who have contributed greatly to the community over a long period of time coming in second. More stringent criteria for those applying for the top job coming out of the private sector only came in third. This juxtaposes with the large degree of media attention the proposed recommendation has been receiving in local media. Stronger opportunities for minorities ranked fourth, while the need for greater opportunities for a female President came in a distant last.
When it comes to opportunities for a minority President, only 23% think it is 'absolutely necessary' to provide constitutional protection to ensure minorities can become President. However, there were clear segment differences. While only 14% of Chinese Singaporeans think opportunities for minorities are 'absolutely necessary', 52% of non-Chinese Singaporeans do so. There was also a clear age divide. Over one third of those aged 15-24 believe equal opportunities for minorities to be 'absolutely necessary', whereas only 13% of those 50 and above share this view.
Likewise, over a quarter of 15-24-year-olds (27%) believe increasing opportunities for a female President to be 'absolutely necessary', while only 12% of those over 50 think so, suggesting a generational shift in mindset.
Overall, our findings show less than four in ten Singaporeans have followed the news on this issue in recent months. Amongst those who have, it is clear that the majority are more focused on the President's role as a financial protector of last resort. Findings also suggest that many Singaporeans are equally keen to see nominees who qualify based on previous community contribution and not solely on their track record in the private or public sector.
Blackbox plans to share more detailed research in coming months as the changes are debated in Parliament.


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The fire service is confronted with firefighting as well as rescue operations on a day-to-day basis. Less frequently, the fire service may be confronted with a large-scale emergency such as a widespread, wild-land fire; a conflagration in an urban area; a damaging earthquake; a mass casualty accident; or some other catastrophic incident. Subsequently, at times like this the emergency services of a community are really tested. This article will examine the key to disaster response, which is the incident command system. The behavioral responses of both disaster victim and first responder are also discussed, as are the six generic response functions of the incident command system (ICS) and the recent evolution of the role of the emergency manager during response. Of significance, this essay will go beyond just describing the incident command system by explaining why it is likely to work well and what are some of the obstacles to its
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Stu Loeser
The longest serving mayoral spokesperson in New York City history, Stu Loeser has amassed more than two decades of communications, strategy and opposition research experience. After serving as U.S. Senator Charles Schumer's communications director, Stu became Mayor Michael Bloomberg's press secretary. He designed and led long-term strategic plans that made Mike Bloomberg a national leader on environmental sustainability, illegal guns and immigration while also managing all communications from City Hall and more than 40 city agencies.
Since 2012, Stu Loeser & Co. has helped some of the most prominent technology companies, Fortune 100 corporations, thriving start-ups and high net-worth individuals in the world set and exceed their goals. The firm's "bare-knuckles approach, political instincts and deep connections" has earned high praise. The company's 2017 addition of a corporate intelligence team returns Stu to his roots as "New York City's foremost practitioner of the dark art known as opposition research."
Earlier in his career, Stu worked on the Clinton/Gore and Gore/Lieberman presidential campaigns, as well as mayoral, gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns around the country.