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How a Lawyer Transitions from BigLaw to the Halls of MSG, the Rings of the Olympics, and the Slopes of Aspen
How did a kid from New York become the top lawyer for a group of Colorado ski resorts? Follow Rana Dershowitz, now General Counsel and Vice President of Aspen Skiing Company, through a series of legal dream jobs with BigLaw and an elite boutique, Madison Square Garden, and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
How I Got My Legal Dream Job™ is a series of interviews with lawyers about their careers.
Shauna C. Bryce's interview with Rana Dershowitz, Esq., General Counsel and Vice President of Aspen Skiing Company. With supplemental interviews and career advice from Heather Fine, Esq. of Major, Lindsey & Africa; Lan N. Nguyen, Esq. of Chadick Ellig; and Jared Redick of The Redick Group.
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In 1946, a Chicago industrialist created a wonderland in the middle of nowhere. Walter Paepcke's idea was simple—combine spectacular natural beauty with recreation and learning to create a space where harried visitors could be renewed in mind, body, and spirit. He chose an obscure town west of Denver. Today, Aspen is an international destination for skiing and other outdoor activities, a top luxury destination for the rich and famous, and an intellectual and cultural center. Paepcke was key in its development. He founded the Aspen Institute (an international think tank on values-based leadership with revenues in the $100 million range), the Aspen Music Festival and School (one of the nation's top classical music festivals and the school of more than 600 international music students), and the International Design Conference in Aspen (now the Aspen Design Summit, a partnership with AIGA).
He also founded Aspen Skiing Company (Skico).
Skico is now a privately held company operating four resorts—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—as well as the award-winning Ski & Snowboarding Schools of Aspen Snowmass, two hotels (they're building a third and planning a fourth), restaurants, and multiple retail facilities. There's a lot more to these resorts than just winter sports. They operate year-round to accommodate hiking, running, mountain biking, skateboarding, climbing, camping, and other outdoor activities. And, of course, there are concerts and other major events.
That's a lot for Rana Dershowitz, General Counsel and Vice President of Aspen Skiing Company, to handle!
Journey into Sports Law
How did a kid from New York become the top lawyer for a group of Colorado ski resorts?
One of the first things you should know about Rana Dershowitz is that she is super smart. But you'll also notice she's the epitome of oft-cited phrase "work hard, play hard," and manages to balance competitiveness, a spirit of adventure, and plain old niceness. All of this led to a series of legal dream jobs.
Rana graduated from Harvard College cum laude in 1992, the recipient of Phi Beta Kappa honors and numerous other academic and merit awards. She was a Harvard College Scholar and a John Harvard Scholar, honors reserved for the top 10% and top 5% (respectively) of each sophomore, junior, and senior class.
But don't think Rana spent all her time in the classroom. She was also a member of the Harvard Varsity Ski Team. All four years. For three of those years, she was captain. (If you ever doubt Rana's long-term commitment to skiing, take a look at her knees.) Oh yeah, she participated in other sports and did collegiate sports radio as well.
Although she comes from a family of litigators, Rana didn't initially want to go to law school. She wanted to choose her own path. But while in college, she was converted after falling in love with a constitutional law class. She assumed she'd eventually land in a policy and advocacy group. "It never crossed my mind that I'd do anything business-oriented," she told me. "My initial expectation was that I would do constitutional law or criminal law." At Harvard Law School, where we were students together, Rana was the executive editor of the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review and also served on the Harvard Journal on Legislation. She continued to be active in skiing and other sports. She graduated cum laude from HLS in 1995.
Rana joined Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP's flagship Manhattan office. "I wanted to go to a large and great firm where I would have really smart and capable lawyers around me," she says. "Law school taught me to problem-solve. But I initially saw my employment with the firm as almost an externship, like a doctor does, to learn how to be a lawyer. I figured I'd do it for a year or less and then move to a nonprofit like the Brennan Center for Justice [a nonpartisan public policy and advocacy group] or some other nonprofit that was doing constitutional law, civil rights, and criminal law work."
At Fried Frank, however, Rana says she got sucked into litigation work. "I really enjoyed what I was doing—a wide of litigation with a bunch of pro bono." After a few years of commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation, the firm proposed something unusual—they would pull Rana off her other matters so that she could dedicate herself to a single case that would be, essentially, hers.
It was a pro bono death penalty case.
Over time, that capital case convinced Rana to change direction. "I really believed in my client and I identify very closely with my work. I found it extremely hard to separate the work and keep perspective on it," Rana explains. In criminal law, "your arguments and work can lead to somebody's death or incarceration for the rest of their lives. Or it can lead to the rest of society being exposed to a dangerous person." Her mental and emotional connection with her work started to turn unhealthy. "I constantly worried that there was more I could do and should be doing. Every night I would fall to sleep worried. If I went out with friends, I worried that I should be researching every possible argument, even irrational ones."
Heather Fine, Esq., a Managing Director of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa's Chicago office, says that what happened to Rana is common. "As lawyers are developing their legal careers, there is a often a pivotal moment that impacts their direction. Like Rana, many GCs would tell you they had the same somewhere along the line."
When the case was over, Rana moved to antitrust and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). She found the economic questions intriguing and learned more about herself as a lawyer too: "It was intriguing only when it was an industry I really cared about," she laughs.
After another year, Rana knew she needed a break from big firm life. The self-awareness and forward thinking that characterize Rana's career was a key part of her success, says Gloria L. Sandrino, Esq., a principal in global legal recruiting agency Lateral Link's Los Angeles office (and a fellow Harvard Law School alumna). "Rana listened to her inner voice when she left Fried Frank. That is really important. She didn't make her decision about Fried Frank or excuses about practicing at a firm. In my experience, that's rare. Unfortunately, lawyers often blame the firm, or the demands of practicing in the firm, on their professional unhappiness. Rana owned her dissatisfaction and took steps to find her place in the practice of law."
Heather agrees. "If you want to expand your career, even if you love the job, it's important to know when to move on. If you get stuck at one place, fifteen years can go by and you stopped being challenged several years into it and then you are in a much more difficult position trying to find a new role. And you may get questions from potential employers about why you remained in the same role for so long."
In Rana's case, five years had gone by. She'd gained 10 pounds. She'd lost touch with her hobbies. "I'd stopped looking at the Big Picture," Rana said in her 2013 keynote address for Texas Tech University Law School. As much as she appreciated the lawyers she worked with at Fried Frank, when she looked around at BigLaw attorneys generally, she told me, "The vast majority of them looked like they hadn't seen the sun in six months. They were out of shape. They were drinking a lot. They had failed marriages. And they had no hobbies. That's not a life."
"I was honest with the firm about my satisfaction and dissatisfaction," she says, noting too that, at the time, it was a boom economy for lawyers. With her credentials and without massive student debt, she could—in a very literal sense—afford to take the risk in ways the lawyers in a tight job market don't feel they can. If push came to shove, she says, "I knew I could get another job."
Her risk in talking to Fried Frank about her concerns paid off. They got her a career counselor, for which she is grateful to this day. Rana and her career coach's discussions brought her back around to her interests outside the law, sports, and her interests within the law, all of which had applications to the entertainment and sports industry. Merging the two was her career counselor's idea. "Why didn't I think of that?" Rana laughs. Top legal recruiter Heather Fine notes career counselors and career coaches are resources underutilized by lawyers: "It's critical for attorneys to take advantage of career coaches. At Major, Lindsey & Africa, we regularly encourage candidates to meet with coaches."
Rana left Fried Frank in 1999. It was still a boom time for lawyers, but rather than leave the firm outright—it's almost always easier to get a job if you already have a job—she and the firm negotiated a six-month sabbatical. She planned to travel.
It didn't work out.
A few days into her sabbatical, she was contacted by an entertainment law firm willing to work with her to make her transition from litigation to transactional law—if she took a step back in seniority. Grubman Indursky & Shire, P.C. was founded by Allen J. Grubman, a graduate of City College of New York and Brooklyn Law School. Grubman is widely considered one of the most powerful lawyers in the entertainment industry. In addition to independent producers, his client list has included entertainment royalty such as Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, U2, John Mellencamp, Rod Stewart, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Luther Vandross, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The firm had also done sports work and was considering expansion in that direction.
When I talked to career advisers and search consultants about Rana's career journey, they pointed out that this is a perfect example of preparation meeting opportunity. For example, Jared Redick, principal of The Redick Group, says, "I often talk about the magic that happens when opportunity meets preparation. It's not something you can predict, but it's kismet when it happens." (As an aside, Jared adds that these days "LinkedIn has opened more purple squirrel moments" by enabling employers and recruiters to search through millions upon millions of online profiles to find talent. LinkedIn profiles can be designed to attract the eye of a very specific audience searching for a very specific skill set.)
This was also another critical moment in Rana's development as an attorney and in building the generalist background that would prepare her for a general counsel role. Rana had embraced the learning component of being a law firm associate at Fried Frank. Top legal recruiter Gloria Sandrino of Lateral Link (who had also been an associate at Fried Frank) notes, "Associates often become consumed with the politics of becoming a partner and simply forget to enjoy the process of becoming a good lawyer. A good lesson for all of us from Rana's experience is that it important to first become the best lawyer that we can be, before concentrating on partnership or any other destination."
Lan Nguyen, Esq., a recruiter at search firm Chadick Ellig in Manhattan, also noted this was a critical moment in Rana's career. "It is important to build the blocks in your career to lead to successful transitions, as Rana did," Lan says, "even if you don't yet know where you want to land. In doing so, the whole story comes together coherently for the right opportunity in terms of skills, experience, reputation, and potential."
So would Rana join Grubman? Would she take the risk and the step back that would later lead to a giant step forward
Wanting to expand her legal skill set, Rana jumped at the offer.
She spent the next year working intensively on high value production-related agreements and transactions at Grubman. Her contract negotiation skills went from a weakness to a strength. But while it was a New York firm, it operated essentially on California time—which meant hours long into the night—and the firm never expanded into sports the way Rana had hoped.
Then Rana happened upon a two-line ad for a sports lawyer in the New York Times classifieds. She called the legal recruiter who had placed the ad to find out more. It was for a job at Madison Square Garden Company (MSG). She applied.
Rana thought it was nearly certain that she'd get at least a first-round interview. Instead, she heard nothing back from the legal recruiter and nothing from MSG.
She took a different tactic. She asked a cousin who is a lawyer at the NBA if he knew someone at MSG that he could call to help facilitate the process. Could he help her get her résumé in front of someone? Her cousin made a few calls to his connections at MSG. It turns out that somewhere between the headhunter and HR, her résumé had been lost. The corporate legal department called her in for an interview.
Gloria Sandrino of Lateral Link notes how good Rana was pointing out to the in-house lawyers that she had transferable skills. "In my experience," Gloria says, "this is so important, especially for lawyers making their first move from private practice to in-house. I always tell my candidates that their job is to connect the dots for the in-house lawyers, and show them in detail that the skills that they have accumulated in the private sector are exactly the skills that they will need as an in-house lawyer."
Rana got the job.
Legal recruiter Heather Fine of Major, Lindsey & Africa notes how important this change in tactics was for Rana's success. "I cannot stress this enough—networking is critical to getting your résumé to the right place. It's the best way to separate yourself out of the pile. Networking is a key part of being a successful lawyer."
A Harbinger of Things to Come
It was 1971 and Rana's parents had tickets to the Stanley Cup semifinals at the Garden. It was Game 6 of the New York Rangers' series against the Chicago Black Hawks. One year-old Rana and her four year-old brother were home with their babysitter as the game headed into overtime. Her father called the babysitter to let her know they'd be home late. As the game headed into second overtime, her father called the babysitter again. By the time the second overtime ended, the babysitter had enough. Leaving Rana's mother at the Garden, her father hopped a cab home, grabbed the sleeping kids out of their beds, and carried them down to the taxi waiting outside. They made it back into the Garden as NHL All-Star Pete Stemkowski scored the winning goal for the New York Rangers in triple overtime.
Decades later, the halls of the offices at the Garden were lined with historic photos from the greatest moments in the Garden's history. The photo outside Rana's office? Stemkowski scoring that same goal. It seemed like fate. At MSG, Rana finally got the sports industry experience she wanted. She loved her work and the people at MSG, and never imagined leaving. "I thought it was where I would retire," she says. "At the time, it was a dream job."
Madison Square Garden Company is more than the arena itself. It's a publicly traded holding company with some $10 billion in assets that's now divided into three divisions: MSG Sports, MSG Entertainment, and MSG Media. At the time Rana was there, MSG was an LLP owned by Cablevision that had entertainment, sports, and media interests.
Rana worked primarily on team-related legal issues as Vice President (promoted from Director), Legal and Business Affairs of Madison Square Garden. She handled matters for the NHL's New York Rangers, the WNBA's New York Liberty, the MSG Network, and Fox Sports Net New York (now known as MSG Plus). Her world quickly became one of sports contracts: sponsorship agreements, talent agreements (for coaches, scouts, and players), salary-cap related evaluations for New York Liberty players, on-air talent agreements (for producers, commentators, and others), agreements for on-court and off-court contests, and more.
Moving in-house was a smooth transition for Rana since at the Grubman firm she had already acted as outside general counsel for independent film producers. And she loved being on the business side of things. "I walked the halls once a week to talk to my internal clients. I'd ask them about what was going, what they expected to happen the next season, and what their challenges were. Many times, that led to legal questions." Seeing her interest in giving proactive legal advice, she was soon invited to attend weekly staff meetings for each of MSG's sports teams.
Legal recruiter Heather Fine notes Rana brought a lot of business savvy to her role, but that also "strong business judgment and business acumen are necessities in-house, but they're both learned skills." Rana was deeply integrated into the MSG Sports business. Over time, her role became more complex. She got more involved in intellectual property use and protection, helped evaluate business opportunities—including potential M&A deals and joint ventures—and worked with MSG's philanthropic arm, Garden of Dreams. When another lawyer left for maternity leave, Rana took up her role as well.
The group of attorneys she worked with was phenomenal, but after a few years, it also became clear there wouldn't be any upward mobility. Rana loved her work MSG, as well as serving as an adjunct professor of sports law at New York Law School, but it becoming clear that if she wanted to continue to grow as a lawyer she'd have to do it somewhere else.
During a ski trip to Rockies with her now husband, Rana started seriously thinking about their next steps. He had ties to Colorado and was interested in moving away from the east coast; Rana was game for a new adventure.
From New York to Denver
The couple went to Denver to scout it out. They fell in love with the place. He was immediately offered a position and prepared to move.
Rana gave herself a few months to stay in New York while looking for a job in Denver. But she also prepared for the possibility of moving without a job lined up. She planned for six months of time between jobs, during which she could also make decisions about her personal life. Already competing in half-Ironman triathlons, she figured she could also use the time to train for a full Ironman.
Rana networked heavily to build relationships in Colorado and heard about a posting for an Assistant General Counsel at the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). Given her seniority at MSG, the AGC position as described felt like a step backwards, but given that Rana had been prepared to move to Colorado without any job, it seemed like a low-risk opportunity with a potentially high reward. She decided not to let the job description deter her from exploring the opportunities within the organization.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, the USOC is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) that serves as the U.S.'s National Olympic Committee as well as the U.S.'s National Paralympic Committee. As such, the USOC oversees U.S. teams for Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, Pan American Games, and the Parapan American Games. The USOC has exclusive rights to Olympic-related intellectual property in the U.S. It operates three training facilities in Colorado, California, and New York. Additionally, it has numerous partnerships and licensees.
After interviewing her, the General Counsel offered Rana the Deputy General Counsel role instead of the AGC position. Once Rana joined the USOC, things moved even faster.
Within two weeks after Rana started, USOC General Counsel Jeff Gewirtz announced that he would be joining the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Affairs and General Counsel. Gewirtz, a graduate of Tufts University and Brooklyn Law School, was returning to his New York roots just as Rana was leaving hers. [Gewirtz is now Executive Vice President (EVP) of Business Affairs and Chief Legal Officer (CLO). He was named 2014 Sports Counsel of the Year by the Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel.]
Within a month, he was gone. Rana abruptly stepped into his role—which turned out to include the roles of Ethics Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Chief of Legal and Government Affairs.
In retrospect, it was clear he had hired Rana to be his successor. Rana says, "I was now in the deep end of the pool, trying as hard as I could to stay afloat." While there was overlap with the work she'd done with MSG, the work she was most versed in—sponsorship agreements—was already really well covered by another USOC lawyer. "The politics surrounding the Olympics, the government relations, legal department management, the nonprofit governance, sitting in board meetings and taking minutes—these were all completely new to me. I had never been to a board meeting, much less been Corporate Secretary taking minutes," Rana says. "It was fascinating and wide-ranging. And I didn't have the option to fail."
Why did departing GC Gerwitz handpick Rana to be his successor when he knew she didn't have experience in so many components of the USOC GC position?
Executive and legal recruiter Lan Nguyen notes, "While it can sometimes seem that the talent pool is limitless with so many people out there looking for a job, the fact is top talent with potential is very scarce." Given the USOC's uniqueness, no lawyer would have experience in every area under the USOC GC's purview. Not even USOC's existing in-house counsel. Each lawyer had a different area of focus. The IP lawyer didn't do facilities management. The facilities management lawyer didn't do sponsorships. The sponsorship lawyer didn't do corporate governance. The corporate governance lawyer didn't do employee relations, and so on.
If Rana didn't have all the experience, what did offer? Potential for excellence in the position. Lan says, "Potential can be hard to evaluate, but as an executive recruiter I consider it to be one of the most important predictors of success, from C-suite to junior management. An executive may have all the right credentials—great schools, great companies and even a track record of success—indicating intelligence and competence. But none of these matter without the key ingredient of potential for success. Factors that predict potential might include achievement, aspiration, tenacity, vision, curiosity, flexibility / creativity, critical thinking, engagement, and relationship building / collaboration."
Rana had all those traits. Together, those traits make her a successful attorney. Likely, what was most critical to the departing general counsel was that Rana had experience with the dynamics of the sports industry and the wide array of legal and non-legal issues specific to that industry—like intellectual property, personalities, talent-related dynamics, and athletes' rights.
Heather Fine of Major, Lindsey & Africa says, "Rana is what we call a 'best athlete,' no pun intended! She was smart, had stellar credentials, fabulous training in private practice and in-house, and was an incredibly hard worker with a lot of ambition and self-awareness. Even though she didn't have some of the skills, she could do the job and would know what she didn't know. Industry experience is also very important at the GC level. It allows the GC to get the business and ask the right questions. It's the business acumen piece."
In the end, the previous GC's chance on Rana was clearly less a gamble than it was solid decision-making: the hardest part of her transition was learning to manage the other in-house lawyers, particularly those in her peer group. "The hardest part of taking on a general counsel role is not the legal part," she says, "it's learning people management. Lawyers are often terrible managers. And we're just not taught the management side. I went from managing only myself to managing ten people with, at the time, very little organizational support to help me understand my role as a manager and be successful in it." The result? "I had some personnel challenges," Rana admits.
Heather says team management is a common problem for lawyers. "The more management experience a lawyer can get in-house, the better. People are tough and people management is a learned skill. A mentor in this area is important. Also, managing in law firms is not the same as managing in-house—lawyers don't always like to hear that, but it is the truth." Jared Redick agrees. He adds, "Team management and mentoring of internal talent can be challenging at first, but they're critical leadership skills and—as you go up the corporate ladder—actually part of executive job descriptions."
True to her history, Rana was up to the challenge and got her feet under her. By 2012, she was named one of Sports Business Journal's Game Changers: Women in Sports Business.
Time for Another Challenge
There seemed to be only two options: either leave USOC or restructure the demands of her position. "I walked into the CEO's office prepared to quit," she says. Instead, they worked together to change the reporting structure of her in-house team: she oversaw their legal work, but the attorneys themselves were embedded into business units. Going forward in-house counsel would have solid line reporting to the business units, and dotted line reporting to Rana for legal matters in a newly titled Chief Legal Officer (CLO) position. [Take a look at Rana's discussion of this situation in her May 2013 keynote address at Texas Tech University School of Law graduation.]
Embedding the lawyers was a solution that worked from several perspectives. "It made them more effective," Rana told me, "because it helped the business people understand that the lawyers were part of their team—not outsiders." The change also allowed Rana to focus on her strengths—Big Picture and legal issues—rather than on time-consuming people management.
The diversified model worked, but wasn't perfect. Nor was the organization's response to Rana's periodic telecommuting. She felt isolated from the other lawyers and, at the time, telecommuting wasn't generally accepted.
A friend put a retained search recruiter in touch with her. The recruiter's assignment was to fill the general counsel role at Aspen Skiing Company. During their chat, it became clear that it was worth pursuing to see if Skico and Rana were a good fit. She had been a competitive skier in college, and looked forward to moving back to the for-profit business model rather than risk being pigeonholed in the non-profit sports sector. Further, as a regional rather than national organization, there would be a lot less travel. On the other hand, Skico was specifically looking for an M&A lawyer with a real estate background. Neither was Rana's area of expertise.
Rana had been involved in some mergers and acquisitions at Madison Square Garden. The USOC doesn't have M&A as an issue, but it does engage in strategic business alliances and Rana found the overarching business and legal questions were generally transferrable to M&A—determinations about the future of the organization and creations of joint ventures, for example—although the agreements themselves were different. "But that's just the paper," Rana points out. "As GC, I'd have to think through the big issues. I'd have a lawyer who could actually write the documents." As far as real estate went, Rana had been heavily involved in the establishment of the USOC's new Colorado Springs headquarters, which was the result of a public-private partnership.
Throughout her interview process with Skico, Rana focused on her transferrable skills. In the end, "I talked them into it," she jokes. It didn't hurt that, at the time, Skico was also interested in diversifying the demographics and experiences of its leadership team. Skico was sold.
Heather Fine says, "Lawyers must always think about how their skills are transferable. What do you know that translates into the position? How are your skills an exact match in other ways? Clearly Rana was also a strong cultural fit with Skico. Culture and personality fit can be as—or even more—important than technical legal skill."
Shortly after Rana traveled to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia to provide on-site legal support for the Games, she joined Skico and has been there ever since. [See Rana's 2011 interview about diversity in sports, and other topics, at the Sportcal 20 Years of Sports international conference in London.]
In the September 2014 press release announcing Rana's appointment, Skico president and CEO Mike Kaplan said, "Her experience with the USOC and Madison Square Garden will prove invaluable, but most importantly her passion for the sport and the lifestyle make her an outstanding choice."
She was succeeded at USOC by Christopher McCleary, former Senior Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel, Global Brand and Client Management of long-time Olympic sponsor of Visa. McCleary, a University of Michigan and University of Michigan Law School grad, had several positions within Visa's worldwide legal operations in marketing, sponsorships, intellectual property, and client licensing over nearly twenty years.
The Family Business
It's an understatement to say that Rana comes from a family of brilliant lawyers.
Her mother, the late Marilyn Dershowitz who had graduated from Barnard College, attended Cardozo Law School while Rana and her brother were in high school. She then served as a Manhattan Supreme Court Special Referee, presiding over several high profile civil matters, until her retirement in 2010.
Her father, Nathan Dershowitz, is a graduate of NYU Law and Brooklyn College. He's renown as a civil and criminal appeals attorney in Manhattan and runs the elite appellate boutique firm, Dershowitz, Eiger & Adelson, P.C. His clients have included well-known figures such as Leona Helmsley, Mike Tyson, Tupac Shakur, former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, and O.J. Simpson.
Her uncle, Alan Dershowitz, recently retired from 50 years as a professor at Harvard Law School where, at the age of 28, he became the youngest full professor of law in HLS history. He's a graduate of Brooklyn College and was the valedictorian of his class at Yale Law School, as well as the editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal. Of course, he too is an appellate lawyer who has been involved in high profile and landmark cases, and he's a prolific author and political commentator.
Her cousin, Jamin Dershowitz, graduated summa cum laude from University of Pennsylvania (like Rana, he is a member of Phi Beta Kappa) and earned his law degree from Yale Law School. He's the General Counsel of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and an Assistant General Counsel for the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Rana's older brother is the slacker of the family. He's a rocket scientist. No, seriously, he is. He has a college degree and a PhD from MIT in aeronautical engineering, and worked at NASA's Mission Control Center.
How has the family business opened doors? Her uncle Alan is most publicly recognizable of the bunch. "It's a talking point over the years," Rana says, "although he's never directly helped me get a job. And, frankly, plenty of people don't like him! They see him as political more than as a lawyer."
As in all things, Rana is reflective. She's confident, for example, that the family business helped get her legal career started. Outside New York, however, she thinks there's a lot less name-brand recognition, plus, "In Colorado, I'm not in legal circles. I'm much more in the business world," she notes. "I'm not aware of any doors opening because of him in Colorado. But it's also true that I might just not be aware of it. I could be fooling myself. It's not like Dershowitz is a common name. I'm sure people have picked up my résumé and wondered if I'm related to him."
More important than any flashy name recognition has been the real professional contacts her family has—remember it was her cousin, Jamin, who helped get her résumé in front of the right people at MSG for her first in-house sports position. None of which would have helped much if Rana hadn't been an outstanding lawyer in her own right.
Lan advises lawyers to "leverage your contacts" to get their names and résumés in front of decision-makers, just as Rana did. But she added the caveat, "Do so judiciously and with credibility. In other words, if you clearly can't sell your story to have a real shot at the role, don't ask someone to promote your name and put their reputation on the line."
The power of networking can't be underestimated—and it doesn't just refer to shaking hands at cocktail parties. "Networking is a very broad term that includes everything from connecting to learning to sharing views and thought leadership," Lan says, "and can make a difference in getting you in front of the right position and decision-makers. When you are sponsored and endorsed, or warmly introduced by someone who is respected in the market or has power within the organization, your name and résumé go to the top of the pile. A supported reference can also overcome the competency evaluation, which may superficially rule out an otherwise strong candidate because they do not have the 'right' industry experience, number of years of experience, title, or specific skill sought."
A Safety Net Enables Strategic Risk-Taking
Rana always been very confident. "I don't have the fear that so many lawyers have," she says. "I've never had it."
Part of that confidence comes from the fact that Rana is smart and capable. But part of that confidence comes from the fact that "I've always had a safety net," she says candidly.
Rana had more options than the average attorney. She didn't have a heavy student debt load. She had personal and professional connections able to put her résumé in front of decision-makers. Her fallback plan was, for others, a dream job: she had a standing offer to join her father's law practice. She had more options, flexibility, and cushion—which, in turn, empowered her to take risks other lawyers might not.
"I could express concerns, where I was satisfied and where I was dissatisfied," she says. "I was much more willing to question insane hours. I got my work done, but when assignments came late in the day or in the evening and I had plans, I had no hesitation saying to them, 'Is it necessary for me to cancel or can I start on it first thing in the morning?'"
Ability to relocate for family reasons—which has contributed to Rana's personal and professional success—may also be a reflection of that safety net. Gloria Sandrino of Lateral Link says, "I often work with lawyers who are so desperate to pursue the 'best' in-house job that they forget what works for their personal life. But Rana was able to focus on the city that worked for her and her family first, and her job second."
Rana also regularly took calculated risks, in having honest discussions with employers and in accepting positions that seemed like steps back in the short-term but enhanced her ability to achieve her long-term goals, says Gloria. "Not every stretch is a linear move forward. Just as our bodies can stretch in a multitude of directions, so can our careers and so can our minds," Rana said in her Texas Tech keynote.
The temperamental and financial ability to take calculated risks is a game-changer. "It's more than risk-tolerance. It's the ability to do things you care about. For me, it wasn't about making the most money. It was about where I was going to be the most satisfied with what I was doing. There were a lot of ways to make a very comfortable salary while doing something satisfying. When you're not constrained by very real economic issues, you have the ability to find the work you're most passionate for, and that's the work you'll be best at. You can literally afford to do what you love. It's easier to excel at work you love. It's harder to excel at something you don't."
Heather Fine notes there are lessons here even for lawyers who don't have the same safety net Rana did. "Lawyers need to be thoughtful about their careers and take risks, especially for personal satisfaction and a happier life. It's important to love your work. It's 75% of what you do with your day. But liking your work can be enough too—especially if you have financial constraints that won't allow you to take the risks that Rana took. It is still important for lawyers to recognize they are not stuck. Taking risks is part of the calculus."
The Difference Between Quitting and Reassessing Goals
We talked about risk taking at length, including another type of risk—quitting. At several points in her education and career, Rana pivoted. For example, she did not finish her college Egyptology thesis. But there's a difference between quitting and making a conscious choice to reassess goals and the path to reach those goals. "Don't continue down a path that doesn't make sense," she advises. When it became clear that the Egyptology thesis didn't make for her to finish, she wasn't afraid to walk away from it. The trick and the wisdom is in "figuring out the difference between quitting something because it's 'too hard,' which generally isn't acceptable, and walking away from a path that doesn't make sense for you."
Heather Fine says, "I love that Rana knew when it was worth it to take a risk and even take a step back. I tell lawyers all the time to take risks, especially if they are unhappy, but of course be smart about it. Too often, lawyers are afraid to do that. Rana was very forward-thinking and it paid off."
Advice for Aspiring Lawyers in the Sports Industry
Rana was one of the more than 150 attorneys I interviewed for the 2011 classic edition of "How to Get a Legal Job: A Guide for New Attorneys and Law School Students," and gives great advice in her May 2013 keynote address at Texas Tech Law graduation. Among her suggestions, most of which are echoed here:
Stretch yourself all the time
Set long-term goals and don't forget to periodically reassess those goals since priorities change over time
Think outside the box
Seize opportunities
Cross-train as a lawyer to learn different areas of both law and business
See potential in others and help them grow
Learn about people with different backgrounds and perspectives
She's also been involved with events hosted by ESPN, American Bar Association, the Sports Lawyers Association, Colorado Bar Association, the Hogan Lovells Global Women's Executive Summit, and local organizations.
A key point she often makes is that careers actually begin much earlier than most people think. "Your legal career doesn't start when you get a JD," Rana warns. "It starts with where you went to college." It's easy to dismiss this advice as elitism, but it's one of the realities of the legal profession—alumni networks heavily influence career opportunities after graduation. Every school has its own spheres of influence. For some career goals, attending the local college and law school will reap the greatest rewards. For other career goals, lawyers' chances of success are far greater if they've attended Top 10, or even Top 3, institutions. For still other career goals, chances of success are maximized with a combination of a state or local school and a Top 3 school. (Whether or not that's fair is a question for a whole other series of articles.)
Gloria adds, "It's really important for attorneys to focus on building their lawyering skills early in their careers. The business part of practicing law can be learned later in one's career, but those early years are about acquiring the skills to be a good lawyer."
Top Three Legal Career Development Takeaways
I'm fortunate to spend a great deal of time talking about best strategies for career development, professional development, and career transitions with career transition coach and former executive recruiter Jared Redick, also quoted above. Jared is an expert career consultant for c-level executives and rising stars in Fortune 100 companies, including some of the world's most desirable brands. We see a lot of overlap between what it takes to be a sought-after corporate leader and what it takes to be a sought-after attorney—particularly in-house counsel, since in the best organizations in-house lawyers are specialized members incorporated within the overall leadership structure.
Jared and I discussed our top three takeaways from Rana's career journey and her series of legal dream jobs.
1. Personal Finances Can Open—or Close—Career Options.
Rana had freedom of movement. She moved to different employers and to a different state. She had freedom to take risks. As we discussed, a large part of the reason for her freedom was that she had no significant student debt. She could afford to take risks that a lawyer with $150,000 to $250,000 in student loans may not have felt able to take.
The problem isn't limited to astronomical student debt, however. Over the years, I've seen—and known—many lawyers whose expensive lifestyles made it difficult to quit safe, high-paying jobs and move to more satisfying work that may pay less or that may be more risky. In one case, the lawyer had been a BigLaw associate in Manhattan for more than five years, but hadn't managed to save or invest a dime. Jumbo mortgages and home equity lines of credit, private school tuitions, luxury cars, and sailboats are wonderful, but they're also burdens that aren't necessarily easy to unload if your priorities change. Having an expensive and inflexible lifestyle can mean that it's harder to move to your dream job, so be wary of golden handcuffs and gilded cages.
2. Figure Out What You Want.
Too often, career decisions are made passively. Too many of us seek the path of least resistance—in choosing our schools, major, employment, geographical location, and more—without ever taking the time to seriously consider whether that path makes sense for us as individuals. And even if we realize we're on a path that doesn't suit us well, we don't necessarily correct it. We don't know what we want to do when we grow up. We don't stop really think about what makes us happy. We don't build a bridge to get us there.
In contrast, Rana was both self-aware and strategic. She regularly stepped back to examine her goals, which she then compared to her career and personal trajectory. When things were off, she wasn't afraid to correct her course. She wasn't afraid of being labeled a quitter because she wasn'trunning away,she waspursuing a goal. She made a conscious decision to go into sports law, figured out the technical skills she need to develop in order to transition to sports law successfully, and pursued opportunities that would build that skill set. She was willing to consider taking short-term steps back, so long as it was consistent with her long-term goal."Telling your story authentically, but strategically, means you'll turn off a lot of opportunities for which you aren't a fit," Jared says. "But you'll also attract the opportunities for which you are just the right fit."
3. Network, follow up, and stay open to opportunities that arise.
Many attorneys shy away from the idea of networking. They think of networking as contacting people they don't know to ask for a job. Not surprisingly, when framed that way, networking is uncomfortable—for both sides. Attorneys tend not to want to follow up on résumé submissions either. They wrongly assume that no response is the same thing as rejection. Lastly, many attorneys ignore openings that don't sound like a perfect fit, and they turn away recruiters who contact them. Even in today's highly competitive job market, there are lawyers who mistakenly think of legal recruiters as annoyances rather than powerful, well-placed allies who may be the gatekeepers for some of the most exclusive legal positions in the country.
Rana did everything right. She understood networking is a professional necessity that begins well before graduation from law school. When she didn't hear back after submitting her résumé to MSG, she looked to her network to find someone who could help her reach the decision makers. She worked to expand her networked in preparation for her move from New York to Denver. She was willing to engage with recruiters and potential employers even when she wasn't sure there was a match, which kept lines of communication open and eventually led to her positions at the USOC and SkiCo. She also understood the difference between asking a contact to facilitate the hiring process (say, for example, by ensuring your résumé makes it to HR) and asking a contact to put his reputation on the line (say, for example, by advocating to the hiring decision-maker on your behalf). Know when you have a close enough relationship with your contact—and are confident you're a fantastic fit for the role—before you ask your contact to put her reputation on the line for you. Otherwise, limit your ask to something simpler.
As I've been working on this series about how prominent lawyers ended up in legal dream jobs—starting with a senior vice president at the Boston Red Sox, I've discovered that the conclusion to all these articles is the same: We are not all Rana Dershowitz, or Dave Friedman, or Alphonso David. Ultimately your mission isn't to land their dream jobs. Your mission is to find your own dream job—a job you can love, a job that's best for you—and then build a bridge to get there.


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Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) states her opposition to an amendment in the House Republican spending bill that would strip away wage protections provided in the Davis-Bacon Act. Enacted in 1931, the Davis-Bacon Act ensures that workers on federal construction contracts receive at least the prevailing wage for construction jobs.
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Next of Kin/
Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Next of Kin.
Next of Kin exceeds expectations with superior brunch offerings at more than reasonable prices.
Melbourne has an ever growing brunch culture, making the café industry a particularly competitive and vibrant one. Next of Kin stands out by successfully crafting a convivial atmosphere in which to enjoy a lazy weekend brunch.
Although the food menu is somewhat limited in size, you will find unique items that a carefully prepared with skill, precision and technique.
Next of Kin is also particularly notable for the excellence of their coffee. The profound respect for the humble beverage is palpable. The Café serves speciality coffee from Proud poured by adept baristas.
Our espressos were, well made with luscious, dense crema sitting atop concentrated coffee. The espresso blend was very easy to drink – it produced a coffee with light caramel notes and a hint of acidity.
Their lattes and cappuccinos are similarly well made, with the slight sweetness of the frothed milk cutting through the residual brightness from the foundation espresso. As expected, each arrived with an intricate rosetta in the milk foam.
Sheep Milk Yoghurt Panna cotta - Summer fruits - caramelised buckini granola - bee pollen
The Sheep Milk Yoghurt Panna cotta was as pleasing to eat as it was to behold. Barely holding its shape, the panna cotta was quivering on the plate. Smooth and well made, the panna cotta went well with the beautiful summer fruits and textural buckini granola. The scattered treasures of bee pollen were a playful and delicious addition.
Cured ocean trout
Sweet potato croquettes - avocado - pickled beetroot - fennel & dill
The fillet of trout had been cooked to perfection. It boasted a beautifully crisp and seared exterior and revealed a pink and delicate interior. The pickled beetroot added a desirable acidity which cut through the luxuriousness of the trout while the avocado, fennel and dill introduced a complex infusion of flavours. The sweet potato croquettes had a crunchy exterior and the mashed sweet potato inside was richly seasoned - it was a wonderful inclusion. In all, a truly remarkable dish.
Next of Kin is a delightful little café exuding modern chic charm with its cosy interior. The creativity and execution of the dishes at Next ok Kin are commendable – you will be hard-pressed to find similar quality dishes at comparable prices in Melbourne.
Location: 546 Glen Huntly Rd Elsternwick
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Did you suffer from ketoacidosis after taking invokana or other SGLT2 Inhibitor?Get help
What is Ketosis and Ketoacidosis?
Ketosis occurs when the cells in the body are not getting enough energy from the sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. As an alternative, the body will break down fat for energy instead. This process, known as ketosis, results in the production of ketone bodies in the blood.
Ketosis Can Lead to Deadly Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when the body has high ketone levels. Having ketoacidosis results in the blood becoming too acidic. High blood acidity impairs important bodily functions. This condition is severe, requires hospitalization, and can even result in death.
How SGLT2 inhibitors can cause Ketoacidosis
SGLT2 inhibitors function by increasing the amount of sugar that the kidneys remove from the blood. If they are overly effective then blood sugar levels may drop too low (hypoglycemia.) The body will seek other methods to provide needed energy to its cells.
In the absence of sugar, the body breaks down fats to provide energy, but produces a potentially dangerous byproduct known as ketone bodies. When concentrations of ketone bodies becomes too great, the level of acidity in the blood may rise beyond a tolerable level (acidosis) and impair important physiological processes.
If this is not rapidly addressed, ketoacidosis may be fatal.
Signs and Symptoms of Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency. Luckily, there are many symptoms to watch for in order to prevent ketoacidosis from reaching dangerous levels. Once symptoms of ketoacidosis begin, they can increase very quickly.
Early signs to watch for are:
|Excessive thirst
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If your blood sugar becomes high and is non-responsive to medication, and/or you have multiple symptoms of ketoacidosis, you should contact your doctor immediately to determine if you need emergency care.
Treatments for Ketoacidosis
Intensive treatment of ketoacidosis involves giving insulin and fluids to the patient and monitoring electrolyte levels to ensure that they are properly balanced. If very elevated, in some cases it can take multiple days for blood sugars to return to a safe range. If ketoacidosis is left untreated, it may result in loss of consciousness, falling into a coma, and can eventually become fatal.
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Every kid that can't stay home or was tricked into it doesn't wan't to go shoping with your mom.From Walmarts to Yard Sales no one wants to be there with there moms!
Dollar Stores
I hate these things.Yeah you can get great deals at them,But your mom geting the whole gosh darn sale is to much.
Ok other than Home Depot This is the best store ever.But no kid loves the hours of Grocery shoping in walmart.Going to walmart with a spend happy mom can get really anyoing.
Yard Sales
If you been to one of these things with your mom you know.
Mall/Clothing Stores
I'v never been to a mall like that in my life,and never plan to.Well at least not with my mom.
Antigues Stores
Sorry I couldn't find an image!Any way It may not be your mom that spends hours in here,but it is as heck my mom.
Well In storms last post he said he couldn't post on tuesdays and thursdays so I guesse thats when I going to start posting.
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In Islamabad, the Report was launched on Friday by Iftikhar Ahmed, Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control; Major General Syed Shakeel Hussain, Director General Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) and H. E. Rauf Engin Soysal, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Assistance to Pakistan. The report named opiates such as heroin as the most damaging of the illegal drugs because heroin users receive more treatment for their problems than other drug users. Afghanistan grows the bulk of the world's opium poppies. Global opium production was 7,853 million tonnes (mt) in 2009 – Afghanistan produced just under 7,000 mt of this.
Iftikhar Ahmed called Pakistan – "a victim country" as "Afghan opium production has resulted in negative social, health and economic consequences for the country."
He highlighted that "Afghanistan is producing almost 90% of the total world opium and heroin, of which almost 40% trafficked through Pakistan or over 35% of the global total." During transition, the drugs are also consumed in the local market while benefiting criminal groups along drug trafficking routes, he added.
Jeremy Douglas, Representative UNODC noted that "Pakistan is particularly vulnerable to the trafficking of Afghan opiates and this poses a burden on public health, criminal justice and security systems."
On a positive note, Pakistan was one of the three countries with the highest confiscation rate for narcotics drugs and precursor chemicals, according to Pakistan Economic Survey 2010-11. During the year 2010-11, 20,567kg of hashish, 3,456.5kg of morphine, 879.6kg of opium and 725.4kg of heroin were seized. "Anti Narcotics Force is the premier law enforcement agency of Pakistan in the area of drug control and has had significant successes, including some of the largest drug and precursor seizures in the world" said Major General Syed, Director General Anti Narcotics Force.
The World Drug report highlights the factors that drive the world's consumption, production and trafficking of illicit drugs and presents a comprehensive analysis of key drug markets, namely opium/heroin, coca/cocaine, amphetamine-type stimulants and cannabis. The report found that while global markets for cocaine, heroin and cannabis declined or remained stable, the production and abuse of prescription drugs and new synthetic drugs rose. While opium cultivation in Afghanistan remained stable, the global trend was mainly driven by increase in production in Myanmar, where cultivation rose by about 20 per cent from 2009.
According to UNODC estimates, globally, between 149 and 272 million people, or 3.3 per cent to 6.1 per cent of the population aged 15-64, used illicit substances at least once in 2009. Cannabis is by far the most widely used illicit drug type, consumed by between 125 and 203 million people worldwide in 2009. "The countries most often identified as sources by the cannabis resin (hash) consumer markets are Morocco, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Nepal/India.


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The Yellow Boat
April 19 - May 25, 2014
Written by David Saar
Directed by Joe Calarco
A vibrant celebration of life for all ages, The Yellow Boat is an exploration of the power of imagination and art's ability to transform lives in the face of overwhelming obstacles, all told through the eyes of 8-year-old Benjamin. Come aboard The Yellow Boat for Benjamin's journey of color, energy, humor, and hope.
- KATELYN GAULT, Mother
- IVY KAHN, Chorus
- CODY KLOP, Benjamin
- JOE O'MALLEY, Father
- TJ MARCHBANK, Eddy / Chorus
- KURT QUINN, Chorus
- JOEY NICOLE THOMAS, Joy
- MALIKA WILLIAMS, Chorus
Creative Team
- JOE CALARCO, Sound Design
- MARCY HIRATZKA , Costume Design
- TITO FLEETWOOD LADD, Production Design
- GREGORY NABOURS, Original Music
July 12 - August 31, 2014
Written by WIlliam Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Lelliott
Deliciously twisted humor gives way to unexpected poignancy in this bold take on William Shakespeare's original horror play The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus. Though the bard's masterful dramatic structure and brutal tale of revenge have been carefully preserved, Andronicus is a streamlined adaptation of Shakespeare's most violent play, reveling in the darkest corners of human nature.
- BRIAN ABRAHAM, Marcus
- TED BARTON, Titus Andronicus
- ANTHONY MARK BARROW, Aaron
- GABRIEL DI CHIARA, Quintus
- KATELYN GAULT, Nurse
- DOUG HARVEY, Bassianus
- MARK JACOBSON, Saturninus
- ZACH KANNER, Chiron
- NARDEEP KHURMI, Publius
- JOHN KLOPPING, Martius
- TJ MARCHBANK, Lucius
- JOHN McKETTA, Alarbus/Beggar
- KATIE PELENSKY, Lavinia
- PAUL ROMERO, Mutius/Emilius
- CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR, Demetrius
- REBEKAH TRIPP, Tamora
Creative Team
- JOE CALARCO, Sound Design
- TIFFANY COLE, Choreographer
- EMILY GOODALL, Stage Manager
- TITO FLEETWOOD LADD, Lighting Design
- JAEMYEONG LEE, Production Intern
- TJ MARCHBANK, Fight Director
- ABIGAIL MARKS, Asst. Director
- KARA MCLEOD, Costume Design
- JESSI RIVERA, Makeup Design
- SAMMI SMITH, Text Coach
- M. JENNINGS TURNER, Asst. Fight Director
- KEN WERTHER PUBLICITY, Press Representative
Cannibal! The Musical
Opens October 31, 2014
Music and Lyrics by Trey Parker
Directed by Tito Fleetwood Ladd
Coeurage presents the Los Angeles premiere of Tony Award-winner Trey Parker's Cannibal! The Musical. Uncouth, absurd, and wickedly tongue-in-cheek, Cannibal! tells the tale of a pack of miners en route to the promised land of Colorado, led by the state's only convicted cannibal, Alferd Packer. From the creators of South Park and The Book of Mormon comes this western spoof, replete with puppets, blood, song, dance, and their signature crassness. Guaranteed to delight and offend!
- MIKE BRADY, Loutz
- RYAN BRADY, Nutter
- BRIAN CANNADY, Doom Guy
- MIKEY DE LARA, Chief
- TRAVIS DIXON, Swan
- JOSH HOOVER, Humphrey
- CHRISTINE SINACORE, Gertrude
- ASHLEY KANE, Polly
- JASON KENNEDY, Miller
- SCOTT KRUSE, Noon
- PETER LARNEY, Bell
- KARI LEE, Ellen
- GREGORY NABOURS, Mills/Sheriff
- KURT QUINN, Packer
- KALENA RANOA, Liane
- JOE TOMASINI, Frenchy
- Ensemble: SASHAH ASKARI, CHARLES BRITTON, BRIAN CANNADY, JESSICA HOPPER, JANE LUI, CHAD ANTHONY MILLER , JENNIFER ZAHLIT
Creative Team
- TITO FLEETWOOD LADD, Director
- JR BRUCE, Scenic Design
- ERIC CZULEGER, Additional Writer
- MEGAN LAUGHLIN, Stage Manager
- RYAN LEWIS, Prop Design
- TJ MARCHBANK, Fight Director
- KARA MCLEOD, Costume Design
- GREGORY NABOURS, Music Director
- TITO FLEETWOOD LADD, Lighting Design
- CARLY WEILSTEIN, Choreographer
- KEN WERTHER PUBLICITY, Press Representative


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Mantic Games - TE10 - www.manticgames.com
Mantic launching Project Pandora at Salute
The much anticipated Project Pandora: Grim Cargo launches at Salute.
Containing 20 beautiful miniatures, a complete starship tile pack and an elegant and enticing set of rules, Project Pandora puts the Corporation against the Veer-myn in a cat and mouse game of survival. The game features innovative dice-driven combat and action-point based movement and comes complete with 6 scenarios that build in difficulty, equating to games from anywhere between 30 mins to 2 Hours, and that's before you start swapping sides and replaying the missions.
Project Pandora will be available at Salute exclusively on the Mantic stand where there will be demoes of the game and Jake Thornton will be on hand to answer your questions. There are only a limited number of copies of the game available, so you can reserve yours by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Kill all you can! – Win £75 by topping our Pandora Leaderboard
Scenario 1 is all about killing Veer-myn and we'll be running a leaderboard on the day recording the number of kills.
The person with the highest number of kills will win themselves £50 to spend on the Mantic webstore. We'll also be running this at Adepticon which is on the same weekend in the United States. If the top scorer beats the Adepticon score, we'll increase the prize to £75!
Get yourself over to the Mantic stand and, if you can't get to the show, visit our special offers section where you'll be able to get yourself a deal and join in the fun!


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Arriving into Hebrew Senior Life, I found Pearl in her bedroom when I saw that she wasn't in the dining hall. So, I grabbed a chair, ready to walk towards her room. Before doing so, another elderly man introduced himself to me as Towne. He asked me if I was a student from Harvard, who came to visit, and where I was going. Upon hearing my mention of Pearl's name, he, like many I have met, sincerely said that she was a sweet lady. He also commented on how often her son came to visit. I noticed that sweet was a word often attached to Pearl—more to follow later! I talked a bit with Towne, who was very nice, before heading to Pearl's Room.
After a few minutes of sitting by Pearl, she awoke. Her first reaction was to smile at me and ask what time it was. I handed her my phone, and she looked at it before saying: "It's not early, it's ten past seven!" Although it was 10:07 AM, I agreed with her in that it wasn't early. We talked a little bit about how tired she was yesterday and what was going on today, but her hearing wasn't too good today. As we fell silent, I played some piano music for us from my laptop. Although we didn't say too much, the silence was comforting.
I loved being in her room which is very homely. Shown in the picture is not only the lovely weather today, but also pictures Pearl's grandchildren drew for her.
The rest of the visit passed by with some small talk (one of my favorite moments was when Pearl turned to me and enthusiastically asked me, "So, what's cooking?"), piano music, and some dozing off. As always, we exchanged hugs and kisses before I left. Walking out of Hebrew Senior Life always leaves me in a better mood than I walked in.
Ellen Zhang


text: El Saadawi's training as a psychiatrist perhaps helped her to write this disturbing, oneiric novel in which the sanity of Bodour, a well-to-do Egyptian woman, gives way to frightening psychosis. As a young woman, Bodour gave birth to an illegitimate daughter and, to avoid ignominy, abandoned her on the streets of Cairo. Now guilt and regret have infected her mind and seem close to destroying it. The boldness of the narrative lies in El Saadawi's willingness to allow the suffocating unreality of Bodour's state of mind to take over. Dissociated, depersonalised, and returning constantly to the same obsessive tropes – genitalia, fat white fingers, rape, castration fantasies – her story is repetitive, non-linear, punishing. Beyond this specific madness one senses, overwhelmingly, the madness of an entire culture, sick to the core with religious hypocrisy, corrupt politics, rapacious men. Read this novel to grasp the bravery of El Saadawi's activism in Egypt or to learn more about her country than we saw on our TV screens this spring, but perhaps not for pleasure.


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Reaction to a medicine and lack of adequate oxygen in the blood may cause blue fingernails, explains WebMD. Medical conditions such as Wilson's disease, subungual hematoma, methemoglobinemia and fracture could cause blue fingernails, according to Right Diagnosis.
Asthma, peripheral arterial disease and severe anemia are among the common diseases that reduce oxygen in the blood leading to blue fingernails, notes WebMD. In this case, it's a form of cyanosis. Lung disease, emphysema and failure of the heart to pump blood to all body parts can also cause blue fingernails, explains eVitamins. Other diseases or conditions that can cause blue fingernails include agyria and silver poisoning, states Right Diagnosis.


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What a an amazing journey this has been so far. We have enjoyed meeting each and every one of you and loved sharing our passion for helping others with you. Through your support we have been able to help so many. Here are some words from those that you have helped….
Over 12 months ago my family and I received the devastating news that I had stage 4 melanoma cancer. We were told that I had approximately 12 weeks to live and that there was nothing they could do for me. There was no cure for melanoma cancer available in Australia at that time. When you hear something like that it's impossible to describe the desperation, fear and shock you feel. Within days the beautiful Chicks for Charity responded to hearing our news. They arrived with love, gifts and offered us financial and emotional support. This took a lot of the financial stress that we were feeling and offered us relief knowing people were out there prepared to help us. We knew we were not alone. What a wonderful way it was to support us in our difficult time. They did so without any strings attached. The Chicks were there offering support wherever and whenever we needed it and ran fundraisers to help carry our load. At a time when our world was falling apart around us they came in and loved and supported us unconditionally and with such generosity. They made our life easier so that we could focus on our family and finding a treatment to help me get better. I am so happy to report that 12 months after hearing that terrible news, I am cancer free....My words don't seem enough to express the gratitude that my family and I feel towards these wonderful women, who give so much of their time and effort voluntarily to help people who are suffering just like we were. They truly are little angels and I am so blessed that they were able to support us. They definitely made our life easier. K.Humphries
The Chicks for Charity organisation wears its heart on its sleeve. The work they have done for my family is one of the most kind hearted and selfless acts I have encountered.My wife Caroline was diagnosed with a GBM Astrocytoma Grade 4 (Brain Cancer). Our very close and personal friend Kerrie Bardsley approached the Chicks for Charity (Melissa Hilton) and told them of our predicament. The Chicks swung into action straight away, and organised a cheque for us to cover any medical costs that we incurred at the start. The Chicks then set about organising a movie night to raise funds for us. With the help of our very close friends, they were able to raise enough money for us, to enjoy a family holiday to Fiji, as well as help with our medical expenses.I cannot speak highly enough of the Chicks for Charity organisation. A fantastic group of ladies whose work in the community cannot be measured.Michael Nichols.
The wonderful team at Chicks For Charity first became involved with our family five years ago when my beautiful sister, Helen was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease(MND). This was a very difficult time for us but 'The Chicks' were so wonderful, offering ongoing financial and moral support, not just for Helen but for our whole family. This assistance helped not only improve the quality of Helen's life but also helped to keep our spirits up. The attention to detail with thoughtful gifts and kind gestures was amazing. Even after Helen passed away the support and kindness for our family continued.
Chicks For Charity continue to provide support to families facing challenging times and we hope we can pay their kindness forward by supporting the many events they organise. I will forever feel connected to Chicks For Charity.
Carol Wilhelm
If you were looking for inspiration that would be Chicks For Charity. Chicks For Charity are amazing and have the skill of performing miracles - you are not even aware of the crazy time and hard work they are putting in for you and how lucky you are, until their magic is complete.
Diagnosed with Stage 3 breast/lymph cancer, a 4x2cm tumour, after numerous tests I was was looking at a double mastectomy, reconstruction, removal of ovaries and Fallopian tubes and a 60% chance of survival.
I am a sole parent with 2 beautifully gorgeous little girls. They are my major love and my main concern. I also have fabulous parents who were there every step and fabulous friends who were on my doorstep ready to support me. It was these gorgeous gals that were able to work together with Chicks For Charity. And then the magic happened. A Bogan Bingo fundraiser night was organised. A fundraiser. For me and my girls. This night which was in the middle of such a confusing, scary time, and is actually one of the most wonderful nights of my life, for so many reasons. Chicks for Charity were amazing. They literally lifted stress off my shoulders. There was entertainment, raffles, auctions and silent auctions. I was overwhelmed. Chicks for Charity helped us dramatically and play a huge part in my survival and ongoing recovery, raising funds to make it possible for me to access the best surgeons and also providing in house support. I could never thank Chicks For Charity enough and will always be grateful for their selflessness and affording me the time and space to concentrate on my health and my family xx R.Parry
Hi there. My name is Oscar and i am 8. I love Collingwood and lego and my ipad. About a month the beautiful Chicks For Charity held a movie night to
raise money for me and my family. I have duchennes muscular dystrophy. With everyones amazing support we raised some money. The first project that has been started is electric gates for the driveway so mum can drive right up to the back door and I don't have to stumble up the front steps anymore. Thank you all so very much for all your support and love. xx Oscar
Well it's hard to put into words how grateful I am to this wonderful group of women! The Pink Ladies Lunch for my sister Leith was an incredible day and I truly believe I have made some wonderful new friends in you girls. Your support was unwavering, your advice always available, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Xo D.Byron
What an amazing day u girls planned today. Every little touch from sweet candles to presents for 3 beautiful kids, great prizes and such a well organised event with girls with such big hearts. Your generosity in giving up so much of your own time away from your own families shows how important and close to your hearts this means to each and every one of u. Special mention to thank Sal,, I'll miss talking to u so much but I hope I can help down the track in any way with future events. Thanks again Gorgeous girls, I know Belinda was overwhelmed with your kindness and it was so sweet to see her, Steve and the kids get so spoilt, smile, laugh and be together xxxx M.Gaugg
As a woman who battled cancer (currently in remission), I couldn't imagine anything worse than leaving my children without their Mum. Yet there is something far more horrendous, and that is where I am now as I watch my precious child have to face the same demon.
My gorgeous 9 year old son, who already lives with a rare genetic disability, was diagnosed with leukaemia in January. Our world has been turned upside down, the weeks are filled with uncertainty, with aggressive treatment, with pain, with fear. When you never know what is happening from one day to the next it is an absolute gift to have fresh fruit, vegetables and staples delivered to our door. Not only does it mean one less thing to worry about each week but it also serves as a reminder that there are beautiful people in this world who really care.
When you are helped by someone you know it is incredibly humbling when you are helped by strangers it is even more so. I can't thank Chicks for Charity enough for this practical support in our time of need. I truly hope the day arrives when I get an opportunity to do the same for another woman and her family. J. Concilia
I came home today after school drop off to a beautiful clean house!!
Every time the cleaner comes I think of your generosity and how much it has meant to our family to feel the support of so many who don't even know us. Not to mention the clean bathrooms and floors which have made life much easier for David and I in the last 12 months. My 6 weeks of radiotherapy 12 months ago was very successful and in fact continued to reduce the size of my tumour for 6 months after I had finished treatment. The 2 MRI scans I've had since then have both shown the tumour is now stable which is great news. There is no doubt that it is the simple pleasures that mean the most tome and whether it'sgood day or a bad day I'm here to make the most of it. Thank you so much for your generosity and I wish you all well for the future of Chicks for Charity. S. White
Having lost my first son at 3 months old to an undiagnosed genetic muscle disorder in 2005, I was again devastated when, in 2008, my second son was born with the same condition. He was diagnosed at 17 days old with a muscle condition that gives baby boy sufferers a limited life expectancy of just 2 years. My life was turned completely upside down as a single mum, to a beautiful boy who was extremely medically fragile and required 24 hour care and intervention to maintain his breathing. I was unable to work and forced to survive on a miserly Carers Allowance when Chicks for Charity provided me with an incredibly generous donation. This helped alleviate some of the financial strain and, for a time, their contribution allowed me to stop worrying about finances to concentrate on enjoying my son and making the best of his life. He ultimately died at 14 months old but Chicks for Charity made a tangible difference to us during his short life. I'll always be thankful for the generosity and efforts of those who fundraise to help families like ours struggling with the financial pressure caused by illness, disability and bereavement. A.Hart
We are so far indebted to you girls for doing this for our family, sometimes you don't really see that you are in need of a little bit of help until it actually comes your way, and believe me, we are extremely thankful recipients. Life was just starting to get on top of us and now we have a rejuvenated spirit knowing that there are a bunch of extremely generous people like yourselves who give selflessly to those who are in need, thank you. E. Richardson
Thank you again for Saturday. I feel like it is a bit of a dream and that we don't deserve what you have done for us. It's been so uplifting for me as we have had a rough 8 months now. Saturday was just amazing and I still can't believe you did that for us! I thank you again and love you all so much for making my year a bit easier, happier and knowing we are not alone! T. Richardson
It was really great to learn about your organisation today.Thanks for choosing the cardiac ward as the beneficiary of the funds you were donating. We are very grateful that the transiluminator can become part of the everyday resources in the ward. Heartkids - Royal Children Hospital
"Chicks for Charity have helped us enormously!" - I have an 11 year old daughter with a painful and debilitating genetic skin condition known as Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). DEBRA Victoria is out organisation who support children, adults and families affected wiih EB and Chicks for Charity have supported us over the past 3 years. As we are a not for profit organisation with no government support, Chicks for Charity have been invaluable with raising much needed funds for our children and adults with EB. We have been able to help sufferers with funding for ongoing medical requirements, aids and equipment. We are most appreciative of the hard work and dedication Chicks for Charity put in to helping groups like ours, the really make a difference! S.Baird DEBRA Victoria
I write to you on behalf of the members and myself to thank you guys for your very generous donation to Crime Victims Support Association. I have to say we both wonder at how truly inspirational your group is when viewing the work that Chicks for Charity has already done since you have been formed. N.McNamara CVSA
I am a mother of 2 children aged 16 and 9. Last October my husband Darren 'Henry' Lawson was diagnosed with terminal Melanoma cancer and with much sadness succumbed to the disease on the 14th of December aged 45. During this time Chicks for Charity stepped in and helped ease the pressure of everyday life, supplying us with a creepy crawly for our new pool and also an Ipad he could use in hospital. This allowed me to support my husband with his many hospital visits and later the kids and I spending as much time as possible with him. Chicks for Charity support has been truly amazing, not only when Henry was ill and with material support but more importantly the emotional support they have continued to give over the last 6 months. Chicks for Charity have definitely been a Gods send for our family and I hope my friends and family will continue to support this fantastic charity. R Lawson.
We wish to pass on our sincere thanks to you for your amazing and ongoing support to Uniting care Harrison and our mission to support people to take charge of their own lives. Your fantastic assistance over the past 3 years through the provision of personal care packs and essential toiletry items, disposable nappies and toys is so greatly appreciated. These items have been so useful and practical to ur client group and allows them to have some well needed comforts that are sometimes taken for granted. The sensational donation, only last week of winter blankets and pillows is such perfect timing with winter well and truly here. It was great to meet up with you again. Uniting Care Harrision


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10+ from Småland
Finally I got my first 10+ from Småland. A fish with a very wide back and a length of 1.15m. On the picture it looks rather small. No wide-angle and other photo tricks. If I check my statistics from this lake I will probably need 10 more fishing days to catch the next meter .


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How to: Cook Spaghetti Squash
I'll admit it. I do miss pasta sometimes! The Italian in me just can't help it! Plus, nothing says comfort to me more than a large plate of my mom's homemade spaghetti sauce on top of perfectly al dente conchiglie (shell) pasta. Those little shells just fill up with yummy saucy goodness, don't they?!
Ok, now I'm drooling. That's not good.
But there's good news! There are wonderful options out there for those of us who are grain-free. One of my favourite options is spaghetti squash.
Spaghetti squash makes a nice base for my yummy Chicken Bacon Alfredo or any of my homemade tomato-based sauces.
If you've never before cooked spaghetti squash, you're missing out! It's super simple--there's hardly any prep time and it is a great addition to any diet.
Here's a quick "how to":
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut the stem off of the squash, then stand it up and cut through it lengthwise.
Tip: If your squash is too hard to cut through, you can microwave it for a few minutes first to soften it. Or call a man.
Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds...
...so it looks like this.
Place the squash (I did two of them) cut-side down on a baking pan.
Tip: Add a small amount of water just to cover the bottom of the pan. This helps to cook it faster and more evenly, without it browning.
Cook for 30-40 minutes until a fork can poke easily through the rind of the squash. When the squash is cooked, take it out of the oven and flip the halves over so the cut-side is facing up. Allow the squash to cool enough to handle.
Using a fork, gently pull apart the inside of the squash.
After the squash is all shredded, top it with your favourite pasta sauce or just add some butter, salt and pepper!
So simple, right?


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Renting The Cookery event grounds FAQ
What types of events can be hosted at The Cookery?
The Cookery is an event venue that can be utilized for:
wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, and post wedding brunches
business seminars and meetings, corporate luncheons, professional seated dinners, and presentations
birthday parties, Bat/Bar mitzvahs, sweet sixteen parties, and other social functions
fundraisers and trade shows
I'm ready to host my next event at The Cookery. What are the next steps?
Great! Please fill out our online form in order to provide us with the details of your event. To fill out the form, CLICK HERE. We will then contact you to schedule a tour! During the tour, we will discuss all of the included amenities, rental packages, and discuss layout suggestions. You will then be able to leave the tour with a proposal laying out your rental prices in hand!
Can I have my wedding at The Cookery?
Of course! We have a variety of layouts to accommodate your wedding ceremony and reception, including a private cobblestoned garden designed for ceremonies for up to 330 people. We also have a bridal suite that comes with your space rental, and host countless rehearsal dinners of all shapes and sizes.
I'd like to host a professional corporate seminar or event. Can The Cookery accommodate my needs?
We would be happy to. Hosting a corporate event at The Cookery is easy! We have state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment that allows you to utilize easily give presentations on our projector screen.
Audio/visual amenities include:
a hand-held wireless microphone
mic stand
15' diagonal projector screen that hangs from the ceiling
LCD projector for your laptop with CD/DVD player/iPod connection
Sound system and speakers with iPod connection
Where is The Cookery in relation to Downtown Durham?
We are conveniently located in central Durham and just walking distance away from Highway 147, Duke East Campus, and the city center.
What parking is available in the area?
We have parking agreements with many neighboring businesses throughout the West Chapel Hill Street corridor for complementary parking space, and valet parking can be arranged if it is not included with your rental package.
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The Doncaster facility is home to hundreds of servers, including our own systems, customer dedicated servers and co-located machines.
We have high speed Internet connectivity from multiple leading providers. We have single hop access to major UK peering points including LINX, MaNAP and LoNAP. This investment in quality bandwidth affords us excellent network performance with a high level of resilience.
Our network is fully switched, utilising high specification components including Cisco routers and 3com switches. All core equipment is fully redundant ensuring continuous service in the event of equipment failure.
Multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) protect our network from power outages and condition the power output to sensitive equipment.
In the event of a failure of the utility power, the UPS will immediately take the load of all servers and network hardware, supplying uninterrupted electricity from large batteries.
In the event of a utility power outage lasting more than a few minutes, a diesel generator starts automaticaly, providing power to our entire data centre systems and offices.
We store sufficient fuel on site to supply power for 72 hours whilst additional fuel can be quickly delivered to supply power for an indefinite period of time.
In the unlikely event of a fire breaking out, it will be detected promptly and an inert gas released into the atmosphere extinguishing it quickly and safely whilst minimising damage and disruption to equipment.
Our data centre is equipped with powerful air conditioning units and convection heaters. Controlled electronically, they maintain a consistent, controlled environment offering optimum working conditions for server appliances.
The perimeter of our premises are physically secured by window bars and roller shutters. Walls and ceilings of the server rooms are steel clad with internal doors being of industrial grade.
A sophisticated alarm system provides protection from intruders around the clock. Featuring motion sensitive detectors, internal microphones and infrared beams, the system is connected to the South Yorkshire Police Force using the BT RedCare service.
The business park on which our facility resides is patrolled by security personnel.


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The Chico Mothers' Club is a member-run organization providing friendships, connections, resources, and events for families. Founded in 1995, we now have over 180 members and growing. We are a fun group of moms, kids and families building lifelong friendships. Whether you have been in Chico for a while and looking for socialization for you and your children or are new to the area and wanting to meet people and explore Chico, this is the place for you. We offer weekly, monthly and annual activities and events. CMC and our members organize a variety of events so there is something for everyone. As a volunteer run organization, everyone helps to make the club special.
Chico Mothers' Club 2018-2019 Steering Committee
Jennifer Brown – President
Layla Betar – Vice President
Shannon McVannel – Assistant Vice President
Lauren Gibba Gillespie – Playgroup Coordinator
Abby Shipman – Co-Playgroup Coordinator
Sarah Vercruysse – Welcome Wagon Coordinator
Jillian Smith/Hollie Byers – Treasurer
Kate Marsalek Kerns – Secretary
Nicole Garroutte Welcel – Bunco Coordinator
Daniela Fernandez – Sunshine Coordinator
Jessica Hiersche – Fieldtrip Coordinator
Renay Rose – Events Coordinator
Eesha Patel – Newsletter Designer
Adela Schneider – Calendar Designer
Sarah Van Dusen – Welcome Packet Coordinator
Jennifer Dunlap – Website Coordinator
Layla Betar – Facebook Coordinator
Nikki Bailey – Social Coordinator
Randi Horton – Storage Coordinator
Julie Kiendra Barceloux – Publicity Coordinator
Michaela Golightly – Birthday Card Coordinator
Kimberly Snyder – Philanthropy Chair
Jennifer Brock - Apparel Coordinator


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I am not fearful. I am not afraid of December. That's a first. I was TERRIFIED last December. Mainly because the WW meeting I was attending was being cancelled like 2 weeks before Christmas and then I couldn't find another meeting/time that fit and then I just went all balls crazy on the food and gained like 10lbs.
I would like to say that November-December are incredibly hard on me. I'm sure it's hard on many many people, but this time of year I'm afraid I'm a bit selfish in terms of what I feel. My dad passed on Christmas day 5 years ago this year. I start blanking out and going through cycles of depression/sadness right around November. I have a counselling appt. booked tomorrow because last week I couldn't move. I didn't want to get out of bed. I was lethargic and feeling like I had a weight sitting on my chest, holding me down. My arms felt heavy and it was a huge challenge to go about my day and not just spend it crying curled up in my bed with my puppy. I will go through bouts of this until we move into January (and then periodically throughout the year, but not as bad). I have never seen anyone before for this, and I think I am beyond due for it.
Alas, not all is gloom and doom. I have three weeks until the Moroccan and I go on a cruise to the Bahamas!! 7 nights out of NYC. This will be my first year not being with my mom, so I needed a vacation to take my mind off of it. Until we get back and then he's jetting off to Dubai for a week, leaving me alone for New Years and my birthday. I'd better get something pretty out of it.
We got our Christmas tree yesterday so now my energy is spent trying to keep my dog from jumping up for all the ornaments. I tried to put a barricade around it this morning and we shall see if that works. So I am putting myself into the Christmas spirit and will start my baking soon.
My crossfit and food are going well. I'm so glad I found such a supportive crossfit gym. The people I normally train with are amazing. It's very rewarding to finally find something fitness related that I actually like.
So my plan for December is to be normal. To not have a plan really. I will workout, I will track and portion my food, and I will be conscious of what I'm doing. There is no reason to be afraid of this month.


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text: Nathan and I are going to Austin, Texas next Monday! In anticipation for our trip and the amount of Tex-Mex I plan on consuming I am doing a week long juice cleanse. Today is day one. I am currently sipping my carrot juice which I swear tastes like chocolate milk - when you are starving. The juicing brings me to the risotto. While starving earlier (not really - I'm perfectly well nourished), I imagined what I wished I could eat for dinner and decided to make Nathan whatever that was. I decided on risotto, because: it is cheesy √, it is warm √, and most importantly, it is not juice. This risotto recipe is a favorite, it is bursting with flavor and so worth making! Find recipe HERE.


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Our Mission
Our mission at all our North Point Ministries Atlanta churches is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We keep this in mind in all that we do.
Specifically, our mission as church music departments is to create musical experiences that transcend—that go beyond just songs and lights—and connect emotionally with all who attend our services, whether they are believers or not. This can be done through times of corporate worship music, powerful songs that help set up or drive home the point of a message, or even popular mainstream songs that elicit a desired common emotion.
Our vision is to have a nonthreatening foyer environment for a first-time visitor. That philosophy funnels down to the songs we sing and what our worship leaders say from the stage. We want to make sure the verbiage we use isn't "churchy." Instead, what we sing and say from the stage is inclusive, everyday language. As one of our NPM founders said years ago: "Sing with the insider; speak to the outsider." That has been a great lens through which we staff personnel, book stage talent, and program content.


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What: Soul Circle
When: 3pm - 5pm GMT.
Where: Via Zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/857550410
A time to share things that speak to you - whether that be a poem, a few lines from a favourite book, something you've written yourself, a short song you might like to sing, a line you heard on a podcast, a card you pulled from a deck...
Perhaps it speaks to something you've been contemplating in your life recently or maybe it's just something you find beautiful. Whatever it is, you're welcome to share it in this space and where it feels right, we can use what's shared as a starting point for further conversation.
Suggestion: Snuggle up in your favourite chair, bring a glass of wine, or a turmeric latte, light a candle, say a prayer and get comfy as we settle in for a special time of togetherness.


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St. Helena Travel
Where is St. Helena?
St. Helena is in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa.
What is the Capital of St. Helena?
Jamestown , St. Helena.
What is the official language of St. Helena?
The official language in St. Helena is English.
When are the Public Holidays in St. Helena?
Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, second Saturday in June (1926)
What is the flag of St. Helena?
Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Saint Helenian shield centred on the outer half of the flag; the shield features a rocky coastline and a sailing ship.