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If you manage to find a booking, this is by far the best restaurant experience you'll ever have.
Manfreds & Vins
Noma ex sous-chef restaurant, amazing 7 course menu, very affordable, very cozy place. You can also go for lunch on Sunday as it's one of the few good places that open.
Amass Restaurant
run by Noma's ex sous-chef. They have an amazing 5 course menu. Try to go around sunset, they have an outdoor garden with bonfire and views of Copenhagen. To remember: madeleines with butter that melts on it & frozen cherry and fennel
Also run by Noma's ex sous-chef. Very cozy restaurant with delicious Nordic food.
Aamans Smorrebrod:
open faced sandwiches, go for lunch or afternoon snack Be careful, they don't serve sandwiches after 4pm although they open until 8pm.
Torvehallerne food market
MUST. Go in the morning for coffee and danish pastries or for lunch
Raw 42
Vegan place, EVERYTHING with avocado smile emoticon Go for an afternoon salad or avocado sandwich
Pate Pate
Old bosch store turned into a restaurant. Works for lunch and dinner.
Big Apple
Cute coffee shop with the trees inside, next to wake up hotel (walking distance). They have The Coffee Collective coffee and very good Cinnamon Rolls
Sweet Treat
If you go to Christiania, pass by there and have a goat cheese with crumbled cranberry and pesto open faced sandwich + coffee


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Gremlins (76)
Directed by
Joe Dante
Produced by
Michael Finnell
Written by
Chris Columbus
Zach Galligan
Phoebe Cates
Hoyt Axton
Polly Holliday
Frances Lee McCain
Amblin Entertainment
Warner Bros.
Release date
June 8, 1984
Budget - $11 million
Box office - $153.1 million
Gremlins is a comedic horror movie directed by Joe Dante and released by Warner Brothers. It's an iconic film that most kids from the eighties would recognize. Gremlins combines horror and dark comedy in a way that pushes the boundaries of the PG rating the MPAA had bestowed upon it. It's a high-quality and fun Christmas movie, but it also has green blood and guts.
William "Billy" Peltzer is the new owner of a Mogwai he names Gizmo. Gizmo's cute and he makes a great pet, but he has a very specific set of rules. No water, no food after midnight, and no bright lights. They seem simple right? It doesn't seem that anyone follows them though. Billy accidentally spills water on Gizmo, and doesn't seem to think anything of it. Unfortunately, when Mogwai get wet they multiply into terrible monsters. Gremlins. These are small hairless Mogwai that have green skin and bad attitudes. The Gremlins run havoc and turn Kingston Falls into a warzone.
This movie is a great example of what the original PG rating looked like. Swearing, sexual references, violence and gore. These were all common place in both R rated features and these early PG movies. The only difference is that Gremlins is family friendly. It's a fun feature that really tests the waters. If it had been released today this would be a hard PG-13, and cuts would be required.
This picture has numerous comedic scenes peppered with mayhem. The Gremlins are both hilarious and scary, they are drinking in a bar in one scene. Smoking, boozing and laughing. Then someone is shot with a small crossbow or attacked by a gremlin with a chainsaw. The humans fight back against the Gremlins with gory results. The kitchen scene with Billy's mom murdering Gremlins is filthy with green blood. It's wonderful.
I had a great time watching Gremlins. It was hilarious and scary at the same time. A combination that is hard to pull off so well. This is such a fun picture to watch with friends. I suggest it. I hadn't seen it since I was a child, and I thought that it would have lost some of that glitter. But, it holds up. Gremlins is entertaining through and through. The characters are extremely frustrating, but the monsters make up for their ignorance. What other comedy movie is going to have a young girl retell an extremely graphic story about her father burning to death in a Santa outfit?

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Can you believe that we are already gearing up for back to school!? Crazy right?! The first day of school is just a few short weeks away & Little Sister C is super excited to be returning to school with her favorite characters!
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My daughter couldn't be more in love with her new Peanuts Backpack, it's colorful, has plenty of room for all of her school supplies and isn't to big or bulky for her to use on a daily basis. Kids backpacks are supposed to be durable and fun, I'm looking forward to this backpack lasting for many more school years!
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I'm very pleased to be performing as part of the Toronto Summer Music Festival's Shuffle Concert series next week. The Shuffle series, inspired by the mix of music you'd typically find on an iPod, are informal, eclectic one-hour performances by Festival Artists, special guests, and next-generation emerging artists. I'll be joined by my friends Alexandru Sura (cimbalom) and JC Lizotte (cello), playing Eastern European Folk Music (mostly Ukrainian). We'll finish the program with a new arrangement of Ravel's Tzigane. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, July 24, 5pm The charismatic Canadian violinist performs a folk-inspired program with cimbalom player Alexandru Sura and cellist JC Lizotte.
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave
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Thanks for visiting and entering this one, guys!
I did allow the BIG GIRL to choose a winner.
She chose . . .
tiff snedaker
tiff snedaker said...
Big fan of Yoplait, it the prize package looks yummy!
September 11, 2009 10:54 AM
Funny: I asked her why she chose Tiff and she said "Because she wants it."
I said "Well, they all WANT IT."
She said "Yeah, but I want her to win."
Okie Dokie
Congrats Tiff!!
Let's have a giveaway!
You can enter as many times as you want.
The prize:
Yoplait Whips! prize pack
You will receive the following:
Yoplait Whips! (of course)
popsicle molds
12 color changing spoons
a nice cooler bag
Have you tried Yoplait Whips! yet?
I have heard that they are yummy as a frozen treat. Just pop them in the freezer for awhile and VOILA!
It's like eating frozen yogurt.
I mean
It is yogurt.
It is frozen.
FROZEN YOGURT, who would have "thunk" it?
I didn't take the time to freeze my Yoplait Whips! though.
I couldn't wait.
I am impatient like that.
I would also like to tell you that I am all healthy and stuff and I eat yogurt as a supplement for lunch or something like that.
I can't.
I eat my Yoplait Whips! with a side of cheeseburger.
Is that bad?
Well, I am bad then.
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Wanna win??
Just leave some comments .
You can leave as many comments as you would like to.
(Just make sure your comments are not directly above or below each other.)
I will end this giveaway sometime today.
I'm not sure the exact time.
I am a rebel like that.
The winner will be chosen by doing eeenie meeenie miney mo.
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Here are the entry dates (i.e. deadlines) for the various competitions:
29th October 2014 - Annual Digital Projected Image Competition & the John Saville Rosebowl
14th January 2015 - Monochrome Print Competition (note that this has been amended from the original)
11th February 2015 - Colour Print Competition
11th March 2015 - Leatt Cup and New Members Competition
For details of entry requirements, see our Competition Rules page.
Here are the dates for the competitions themselves:
3rd December 2014 - Digital Projected Images & the John Saville Rosebowl
4th February 2015 - Monochrome Prints
11th March 2015 - Colour Prints
8th April 2015 - Leatt Cup and New Members Competition
Project/Members' Nights:
10th September 2014 - My Summer
15th October 2014 - Water
5th November 2014 - Photo Shoot around York (meet in the York Tap at 7:15pm)
26th November 2014 - Impact
4th March 2015 - Wild Wood
29th April 2015 - Images of a Stranger
Other notable dates for the current season:
17th December 2014 - Auction Night with Mince Pies
15th January 2015 - Two YPS members to visit Selby Camera Club (Thursday)
3rd March 2015 - Two YPS members to visit Normanton Photographic Society (Tuesday)
17th April 2015 - YPS Annual Dinner at the Novotel Hotel, York (Friday)
TBC (Likely 13th May 2015 but watch this space) - Annual General Meeting


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If you are your new one Fashion modern bedroom want to take a look at our tips. Do not forget to look at the 48 cool pictures below. This will give you even more inspiration!
So, what will be the trend in the coming year? Here are our 4 suggestions:
1. Fusion of styles, materials and decors: the mix of different furnishing styles will be great.
Second Modern interior design materials will be especially the foldendenStone and metal, rustic wood, warm glowing gold, majestic bronze, elegant granite and luxurious marble.
Third Modern colors: Soft and cream pastel shades will be preferred. The bright color schemes will not be trendy in the coming year.
4th Natural themes and organic design: large windows and glass walls. What else? Green walls, floral wallpaper and flower pictures. Anything that is a natural theme will be welcome in every bedroom.
Bedroom modern design: accent wall made of wood
Bedroom modern design: super interesting lighting
Indirect light for a chic ambience
Hanging lamps look very elegant
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Match white and blue
Two extravagant images that immediately catch your eye
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Luxurious loft with a cozy bedroom
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Glass walls
Combine contrasting colors
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Wooden walls create a cozy feeling
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Extravagance is always trendy!
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Planning a Career in Accounting
Lots of people do not necessarily laid out preparing for an occupation in accountancy. Some believe it's a mundane work that holds little to no enjoyment or satisfaction. However there are people who are naturally suitable a job similar to this, and also they locate it in fact rather enjoyable. An accounting job could likewise be far more than just balancing guides as well as writing checks. You could come to be a cpa who assists people with financial investments as well as economic advice or a tax obligation preparer that works to complete income tax return for people and firms.
Planning a career in accountancy involves a great deal of training and classes that can assist you succeed in the field you have preferred to operate in. While many people state that nothing as compares to real life training, the much more education you have, the extra prepared you will certainly be to execute your task in the most effective method you potentially can. Then you can be well on your way to an enjoyable profession in the field of bookkeeping.
The job field of bookkeeping simply isn't really for everyone, however if you are interested in numbers as well as information, you can start planning a profession in accounting that could make it meeting as well as satisfying for you in many different methods. There are all sorts of opportunities in the field of accountancy for the best individual, and as a result of that career planning is essential if you think you could delight in a work "crunching numbers".
Beginning by taking a personal inventory of just what you appreciate doing and why you think you could delight in an occupation in the audit field. People responsible for the books of a business– consisting of pay-roll, accounts payable, receivables, and budgeting– have to have a flair for numbers in addition to company and also perseverance. There's absolutely nothing even more discouraging than aiming to balance a firm checkbook and also coming up a couple of cents sort– so be sure you have the character for the task too.
When intending a job in accountancy, you will certainly want to have a lot of mathematics training. You need to likewise have the ability to analyze, contrast, and also improve on numbers that relate to the economic accounts of a firm or a person. Keeping a company's records is a crucial task as it can indicate the difference in between monetary security and also instability. You should be extremely information drivened as well as going to take the time to learn if and also where troubles exist as well as how you can make them right once again.


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MRZC Roles
Managing event registration, donations, including membership, and the MRZC mailing list (including membership).
These accounts are set up at BlueHost, the domain registrar (and former web host) for mountainrainzen.org.
- email@example.com
- Given out for general inquiries
- Forwarding (for now) to email@example.com and from there to Flo. But will be set to forward directly to Flo after domain transfer to Hover.
- email@example.com
- This is the "from" address for commerce transactions on SqSp (registrations and one-time donations) and for recurring donations handled by MoonClerk.
- Forwarding to Kwee and to Laura.
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- This address is given on event pages and in confirmation emails for events.
- Kaye will check this account (through the web or using an email client).
- email@example.com
- This is the "from" address for mailing list campaigns/mailings handled by MailChimp.
- Lucille will be monitoring this account through the web.
Retreat registration
- Receive SqSp Event Registration Notifications, including Reduced Fee requests
- Via SqSp Store Manager role and account email
- Filter out (and ignore) Donation Notifications
- Access Orders at SqSp for processing
- Receive inquiries and reply using firstname.lastname@example.com
- Receive SqSp Donation Notifications, including single-payment membership donations
- Via SqSp Store Manager role
- Filter out (and ignore) SqSp Event Registration Notifications
- Forward Single-Payment Membership Donation Notifications to email@example.com for processing (see below)
- Access Donations at SqSp for processing
- Receive MoonClerk Recurring Membership Donation Notifications
- Via firstname.lastname@example.com (auto forwards from BlueHost)
- Forward "Plan Created" Notifications to firstname.lastname@example.com for processing (see below)
- Access Recurring Membership Donations at MoonClerk for processing
- Receive other firstname.lastname@example.com emails and forward/reply as appropriate
- From people who use the "reply" function on an email from SqSp Commerce
- Anything else?
Mailing List/Membership
- Receive Single-Payment Membership Donation Notifications from Kwee
- At MailChimp, check the MRZC Mailing List to see if they are already a member
- If not, add them to the list (copy/paste from email notification)
- TBD: Set Membership Status to "New Member (temp)"
- Receive recurring membership Plan Created notifications forwarded from Kwee
- At MailChimp, check the MRZC Mailing List to see if they are already a member
- If not, add them to the list
- TBD: Set Membership Status to "New Member (temp)"
- TBD: Periodically, send "Welcome" email to the "New Member (temp)" segment
- Request that they update their profile and provide missing information (mailing address, home and mobile phone)
- Let them know that the ML doubles as the membership DB
- And: If they don't want to receive list email, to let you know
- We could add a segment that removes members who don't want to receive email


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Air & Heat Installation 91941
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Services for you:
5 Star Air Conditioning House heat, air condition, and freshening repairs. We also can be counted on for the lowly charge on latest gear, so call us for a next opinion when getting quotes. Whether you want your heater or ac piece repaired or replaced, call on us for your home or business maintenance needs. 5 Star Air Conditioning perform many services including replacement or services of:
• AC Units
• Compressors
• Ducts
• Air Filters and Filtration Scheme
• Heating ventilation system
• Home air conditioners
• Heat pump
• Gas furnaces
• Hot water heat system
• Forced-air system
Every air conditioning piece, whether it is a middle air system for a residence, an in-window systems, or an manufacturing-sized condenser; will want servicing from time-to-occasion. Air conditioners use a enormous deal of electricity, which can consequently lead to overheating and additional issues. Also, filter require to be changed, and the refrigerant checked and adjusted as per supplies.
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BJUR 056 Sam Sadigursky - Follow The Stick (CD)
BJUR 056 Sam Sadigursky - Follow The Stick (CD)
Sam Sadigursky - clarinet, bass clarinet
Bobby Avey - piano
Chris Dingman - vibraphone
Jordan Perlson - drums
Jason Palmer - trumpet (2, 5, 9, 13)
Ljova - viola (7)
"Sadigursky reinvents the clarinet for the 21st century"
- London Jazz News
"Gracefully high-minded explorations of poetic form"
- Nate Chinen, The New York Times
"Entrancing...hypnotic...a musical world full of riches and you should partake in this feast"
- Richard Kamins, courant.com
- Jazz Magazine (France)
Sam Sadigursky, a first-call sideman and bandleader across a broad spectrum of music, and an award-winning composer (Chamber Music America, The Jerome Foundation), debuts a brand new band on his new recording, Follow The Stick, to be released on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records on November 6, 2015. Follow The Stick is a sophisticated collection of original music from one of the most respected musicians on the New York scene. It is also Sam's "coming out party" as a clarinetist, which he has put front and center as of late. He explains, "It was a natural evolution in many ways, both practically and creatively. I started on saxophone, but began studying clarinet pretty early as well my father is a classically trained clarinetist and accordionist from the Soviet Union, who now plays mostly Klezmer and Eastern European folk music. I remember interviewing him for a 5th grade project and asking him what some of his dreams in life were, and he told me about wanting to learn to play jazz clarinet, something he's always loved. About four or five years ago something really clicked for me with the instrument and I've put most of my energies into it, and people have been calling me more and more for my clarinet playing since then. Unlike the endless sea of jazz saxophone players, there aren't that many improvisers today playing clarinet at a high level, so it's allowed me to really create a little niche for myself, and creatively, I feel there's so much more room to explore with it. I really feel that it's my voice as an instrumentalist."
This new recording follows up Sadigursky's five acclaimed The Words Project albums on New Amsterdam Records, where the music is based on text and poetry. With Follow The Stick we now have an opportunity to hear why Sadigursky is considered a "musician's musician", and so revered as a collaborator/sideman. "The Words Project material sort of allowed me to hide behind the singers. There's not that much stretching out on those albums, since I was always conscious of this larger compositional scheme, being faithful to the text and not allowing it to get overshadowed by the music," said Sadigursky. "We stretch on this one."
The music on Follow The Stick is comprised of new, and some not so new, original compositions, plus a modern take on the Glenn Miller hit, "String Of Pearls". Originally, Sadigursky planned on writing all new music for this group; things with a more overt sort of swing associated with this instrumentation (clarinet, trumpet, vibraphone, piano & drums), such as "Do The Dance", but, "when I started to fish through old notebooks for ideas I found so many nearly-completed old tunes of mine that never had life breathed into them. Having focused on those vocal albums for nearly ten years, there is still a huge backlog of instrumental material that I'm sifting through. However, I did write some new tunes for the group, things like 'Deadly Sins' and 'Math Music', and these might better reflect my thinking today - lots of meter changes and metric modulations - where many of the older tunes are more lead-sheet oriented and open," explained Sadigursky.
"Follow The Stick" is musician's slang for following a conductor, but it also applies to the clarinet, which has been subjected to a host of (mostly) derogatory nicknames, due primarily to its unforgiving nature as an instrument (i.e. the licorice stick, the agony stick, etc.). "The clarinet is such an unyielding instrument - the technical difficulty of it can be really controlling; as a player you often have to follow wherever it wants to go. There's just a lot more to trip over technically on it. Really though, I just liked the sound of those words, their directness and the sarcastic suggestion of dictatorship, which is of course so counter to musicmaking. Plus, I wanted this to be a real band, so I figured the first thing that any band needs is a name," said Sadigursky.


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Paige Anderson is a writer, illustrator, local artist, and wife to her high school sweet heart, Austin. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis in Painting from Bellevue University.
Paige began journaling eight years ago after learning she was pregnant with their first baby. After unexpectedly losing their baby, she found comfort in her journals. It was not until after their third loss, she felt called to rise and share her journals, as a way to stand in the gap for other women who too have been broken from pregnancy loss.
Paige lives in the small town of Wahoo, NE with her husband and two of their six children; Cali, their niece whom they are guardians of, and Elijah, their rainbow baby. Their other four, Leilani Mae, Lucas Lee, Leeland Way, and Lucy Love live with Jesus. Paige and her family enjoy attending yearly events though Methodist Hospital and HEALing Embrace, supporting other "loss families" and honoring the many babies lost, besides just their own.


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What are the benefits of using a design-build contractor?
G.M. Wild Construction (GMWC) implements the "design-build" process, helping our clients achieve their home improvement goals within their budget guidelines. The design-build method, in comparison to the "design-bid-build" method, delivers the finished project with the following benefits:
• The homeowner has one point of contact for the complete project.
• GMWC is responsible for an excellent project outcome from start to finish.
• Design-build projects take less time to complete.
• The project is more affordable because the contractor and client consider the scope of work and budget from the beginning of their relationship.
• G.M. Wild Construction Inc.'s design-build projects are completed on a "fixed price" contract.
How much of a cost overrun will our project have? What if we want additional work completed during the project?
GMWC completes the vast majority of our projects on a "fixed price" contract. If the scope of work in the original contract does not change, the contract price does not change.
In addition, our contract has a "change order" clause that provides for changes in the scope of work. The additional work does not begin until it has been specified and priced, and both the client and contractor have signed a written change order.
Does G.M. Wild Construction Inc. warranty its work?
Yes we do. We also return to your project one year after completion to touch up any GWB cracks, caulking issues, or other cosmetic blemishes.
Can we live in our home during construction?
Yes, it is usually realistic for clients to live in their homes during construction. Even during kitchen renovations, we are able to accommodate homeowner's needs. Our dust protection procedures are outstanding, thereby making it easier for the clients to remain in their home during the project, as well as making clean-up at the end of the job more effortless.
Will we have to hire someone to clean our house when you're done?
Absolutely not. Although remodeling is a messy job, we go to great lengths to control dust and debris. At the end of your project, we thoroughly clean all parts of the work area so that you can move right in.
Who will be my day-to-day contact person throughout the building process?
GMWC uses the "Lead Carpenter" system. This means that there is one point of contact for the homeowner during the entirety of the job: the Lead Carpenter. Leads are bona fide carpenters in their own right, but they also schedule all aspects of the project, order materials, work with all the subcontractors, and communicate with the client on a daily basis. They can do it all!
Additional questions? Contact us.


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Asger Jorn is exposed to October 21, 2012 in Lausanne
Sep 9, 2012
Good exhibitions and nice photographs
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Libellés : Asger Jorn, Australia, Avant-garde, Bosch, Bruegel, Cobra, Danish art, Denmark, Lausanne, Lincoln Harrisson, photographer, Salvador Dali, Situationist International, Switzerland
Jul 1, 2012
Great Exhibitions in London and Paris
Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye
Tate Modern: Exhibition
28 June – 14 October 2012
In the Tate Modern London
Excellent exhibition in London:
Few other modern artists are better known and yet less understood than Norwegian painter Edvard Munch (1863–1944). This exhibition examines the artist's work from the 20th century, including sixty paintings, many from the Munch Museum in Oslo, with a rare showing of his work in film and photography.
The sedan of Napoleon
Here are some interesting exhibitions in Paris:
The Museum of the Legion of Honor, with the exhibition of Napoleon, and for the first time, personal belongings of Napoleon, will be meeting in Paris. A gripping journey through history, for the last day, the July 8, 2012.
In the site: The Museum of the Legion of Honor
The Masters of the disorder
In the site: Quai Branly Museum
The Masters of the disorder
And another good exhibition in Paris: The Masters of the disorder.
Masters of the disorder are installed at the Quai Branly Museum in Paris until July 29, 2012, to establish the existence of opposing forces, supposed to rule the world in a delicate balance.
In the site: Quai Branly Museum
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Co-founder / Principal
Laura's projects range from the Kendall Square Public Realm Plan for Cambridge, MA to Pier 70, a 35-acre acre mixed-use development on San Francisco's waterfront. Laura's work investigates the social and political power of space. Her projects range from Pier 70, where she is leading a multidisciplinary design team through the design and entitlement of a thirty-five acre mixed-use development in a historic industrial district of San Francisco to a 300-pixel infographic for the Silicon Valley homeless services non-profit Destination Home. Prior to forming SITELAB, Laura was an Associate at Gensler, an international architecture firm where she worked on projects for UCSF, Kaiser Permanente, Hewlett-Packard, Sonoma County, and the US General Services Administration. She has written and lectured on placemaking, art in cities, temporary urbanism, and the urban impacts of the way we work. She teaches on Design and Activism at UC Berkeley.
Laura earned her Masters of Architecture from Harvard. Laura serves on the board of The Greenhouse Project and, from 2010-2012, on the Board of Directors for AIA San Francisco.


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The Creative Industries Bootcamp is an intensive 5-day programme designed for creative people who want to make a business out of their skills or grow their existing creative business. The course will help to develop skills and a knowledge base as well as lead to making real world industry contacts. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in starting a new creative business or expanding an existing one.
You can come away from the programme having:
- Developed your skills and knowledge base
- Learned the entrepreneurial mindset as a creative habit
- Designed and planned a business venture
- Stepped up towards being a scalable business
- Made meaningful and lasting key industry contacts
The course is run by the Central Saint Martins Innovation Centre which has a strong track record for delivering enterprise training in the creative sector using their network of successful alumni and industry contacts. Previous programmes have involved companies including Liberty, We Made This, Think Public, Sugru and the Pentland Group.
For further information on what will be covered in each of the sessions, download the Creative Industries Bootcamp Leaflet
The total cost for the course is £198.00.
Comments by previous participants:
"This has been a fantastic experience and has definitely helped me focus on what I need to do next. Have made useful contacts and learnt a lot."
"Excellent speakers. Tutor was brilliant, clear explanations, organised interesting speakers, showed genuine interest and care."


text: Share: Comments Print September 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM MSN cutting number of contractors, increasing full-time employees Posted by Janet I. Tu Microsoft is cutting the number of contractors who work at MSN as part of the large company-wide reorganization announced in July. The company did not say how many contractor positions are being cut but did say that different vendors, who provide the contract workers, would be affected to different degrees. Full-time employees at MSN do not appear to be affected by the cuts and, indeed, the company says it's planning to expand the number of MSN's full-time employees. MSN, Microsoft's news portal, which gets about 120 million visitors a month, has both full-time employees and contractors whose work includes writing and editing content for MSN's various sections. MSN and Bing Apps, which produces News, Weather, Sports and other apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, merged in July as part of the larger company reorganization. There are "lots of increased investments going on," said Brian MacDonald, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Apps, Media and Publishing group, which includes MSN and Bing Apps. "We are increasing the full time staffing and permanent spend by converting some vendor dollars. "Total dollars spent in the Puget Sound area is increasing on MSN and the Bing apps," he said. "This is a line item budget shift but absolutely not a spend reduction for cost savings." Microsoft declined to say how many full-time employees and contractors work at MSN and Bing Apps. Comments | More in Microsoft | Topics: contractors, msn


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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on May 3, 2017 that it completed data entry of all fiscal year 2018 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in its computer-generated random selection process, and that it began returning all H-1B petitions that were not selected.
The agency did not provide a definite time frame for returning these petitions, but the unselected FY 2017 H-1B petitions were returned by the end of June 2016. The same timetable seems likely this year.
Petition approvals for selected cases have already started being sent. Because of the large volume, processing times vary greatly and petition approvals are likely to continue through the summer and even into the early fall, as was the case in prior years.
For the full text of the USCIS announcement can be found at the USCIS website.


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The follow-through reduxDecember 9th, 2011
As a concept, the follow-through has never made any sense to me.
Why carry on the stroke after you've already plucked the string? Once you've plucked the string, any movement after that is superfluous.
It also has an inherent flaw. It changes the target of the stroke from plucking the string to carrying the finger to some imaginary point beyond the string.
This runs counter to a principle that is at the heart of an effortless relaxed stroke (and of the AOV) and that is to release all energy the instant you pluck the string.
In other words, the moment of plucking must be the moment of release.
So where did I derive the principle? Mostly from practice, but also from observation. You don't have to take my word for it, however. If the follow-through is working well for you, more power to you.
But if you're looking for ways to relax your strokes, try the technique out. At the moment of impact, relax all tension in your fingers. I guarantee you'll like the feeling of relaxation this produces in your fingers.
It's no secret that I was heavily influenced by John Williams. Here's a video of him playing Recuerdos which I have posted in an earlier blog.
Watch his fingers at 1.51 in the video. Note how little movement there is in his knuckles and the equally minimal follow-through in his fingers. But most importantly, note also the trajectory of his fingers, upward rather than inward (into the palm).
Here's an old article about this very same topic in my archives:


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"WONDER" when used as a noun refers to a feeling. It is a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.
My church has been going through a series on "Wonder" this Christmas. At the mere mention of the word I am all in. Perhaps it is my forever love and appreciation of all things of beauty, whether that be in the physical or at a soul level. I am forever in awe at the magnitude and glory of the world around us. The complexity, mystery, and divine fingerprint that I see everywhere stirs in me a deep appreciation for this life. My faith in Jesus fills my soul with purpose, meaning, and hope for all mankind. And never, of course, does my heart feel it more strongly than at Christmas.
So join me for a walk in my hometown along an infamous trail leading toward what CNN rated the number 12 surf spot in the world, Trestles. Most people are so focused on getting to the surf that they lose sight of the stunning nature on this beautiful walk. Friends, no matter where this Christmas has you, I pray that God would grant you His perspective. To see the world through a different lense, to be able to behold a moment and take in the miracle that is occurring all around you, even right now. Breathe deep and be available to experience the wonder! Don't let it miss you this Christmas.
Keeping things casually festive in this darling fringe topper from Anthropologie. Destroyed denim, studded heels, and a pink lip pull me together for a look filled with winter wonder. Don't miss the lace details at the seam of this piece. See below :)
Merry Christmas,
JACKET: Anthropologie. Denim: Current Elliott. Shoes: Sam Edelman-sold out.Similar HERE and HERE. Tank: Nordstrom. Photography by Rod Foster.


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Private Investigator
Private Investigator Career Overview
A typical day working as a private investigator may not be the dangerous, glamour-filled adventure portrayed on television, but it can still be a great career. Companies and individuals hire private investigators to uncover data and solve problems and mysteries. Often, these investigators have held law enforcement or police jobs, but you can jump in right out of school.
Investigation Degrees and Education
Although a college education is not required, most private investigators do obtain a degree, usually an associate's or bachelor's in criminal justice or police science. You can also look into online criminal justice degrees, which have become readily available. Formal law enforcement training can be very helpful and a private investigator's license is required in most states.
Private Investigator Employment
Approximately 52,000 individuals worked as private investigators in 2006. Investigators work in a wide variety of settings, including detective agencies, retail stores, government departments, and insurance companies. You could also join the 30 percent of private investigators who are self-employed, often doing detective work on the side as a second job.
Private Investigator Job Description
As a private investigator, your job outlook will be excellent. Employment of private investigators is expected to grow faster than average for all careers: about 18 percent over ten years. As concerns about security, confidential information, and lawsuits continue to rise, the need for good investigators will rise with them.
Private Investigator Salary Range
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following annual wages for private investigators. *Salaries will change based on such factors as location, education, and experience.
Low: $23,500
High: $76,640
*Bureau of Labor Statistics


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- Critics: White House Middle East approach torn between inaction and de facto Iran alignment
- Turkish political warfare expands with anti-terror raids targeting Erdogan-linked group
- Voters signal overwhelming support for new, relatively secular Egyptian constitution
- WaPo: Syria on brink of humanitarian catastrophe, pictures show starving children and elderly people
What we're watching today:
- The erosion of American influence in the Middle East has created power vacuums which are being filled by geopolitical rivals from across the region, forcing Washington's allies to "take matters into their own hands," according to analysis published Wednesday in the New York Times. Michael Doran and Max Boot - senior fellows at the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations respectively - described Sunni-Shiite polarization in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq as a function of the U.S. "refraining from countering Iranian machinations" in those countries. Fighting from Syria's nearly three year old conflict has spilled over into the neighboring two countries, with Sunni elements - ranging from secularists to Salafists - aligning themselves against Iran and its proxies. Lebanon in particular has been destabilized by Hezbollah's participation in the Syrian conflict, which has in turn generated blowback in the form of jihadist retaliation on Lebanese soil. The Iran-backed terror group has also been central in preventing the formation of a Lebanese cabinet, leaving the country to be run by a weakened interim government. Meanwhile critics of the Obama administration's approach to the region have also been growing more vocal in characterizing the White House's approach - when it does orient itself robustly - as one of de facto alignment with Iran. Tony Badran, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, last week blasted the administration for what he described as "increasingly obvious" partnership with Tehran and Hezbollah. Badran outlined a messaging campaign being conducted by the Iranians designed to "isolate Riyadh while playing up the emerging US alignment with Iran across the region," and worried that the "proposition... seems to enjoy support in the US media and policy circles."
- A now-familiar pattern of judiciary action followed by anti-judiciary purges - which has in recent weeks marked the open political warfare being waged by rival Islamist camps inside Turkey - expanded this week as police forces raided the headquarters of the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), a group with close ties to the Justice and Development Party (AKP) of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The moves were the latest in a series of attacks and counterattacks, pitting figures linked to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen on one side and the AKP and its supporters on the other. Last December Gulenist officials inside Turkey's judiciary launched and then widened a series of anti-corruption probes targeting AKP elites, and the AKP subsequently responded with mass purges of police officers involved in those probes. Turkish media reported that, true to form, two anti-terror police unit chiefs involved in this week's anti-terror raids on the IHH and on the Al Qaeda-linked groups were dismissed in the raids' aftermath. The incident is, however, already being read beyond the political battles between the AKP and the Gulenist movement. The IHH's close ties to Ankara's AKP government have the potential to deepen growing concerns that AKP figures are permitting Turkish territory and even assets to be used to promote terrorism. The IHH, which has been designated as a terrorist entity by Amsterdam and Berlin, was the central player in the 2010 naval "flotilla" effort to break Israel's naval blockade of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Israeli commandos intercepted a vessel sailed by IHH members and were attacked by those on board. Nine people died in the ensuing fighting, which escalated into an international incident and largely collapsed already-fraying Israeli-Turkish ties. The Israelis claimed that the IHH is entangled in terror activities, and that the flotilla was not meant to be peaceful. Turkish officials and some analysts abroad argued the opposite.
- A referendum asking Egyptians to approve the country's new constitution has passed overwhelmingly, with Reuters reporting late on Wednesday that official figures had roughly ninety percent of voters pulling the lever in favor. Though exact figures regarding the turnout and the integrity of the balloting were disputed, the vote was widely seen as Egypt's latest step along a path that seeks to eventually have the country returned to democratic governance. In July 2013 the Egyptian military responded to massive anti-government protests by removing from power the Muslim Brotherhood linked government of then-president Mohammed Morsi, and a subsequent army-backed interim government has been ruling since. Morsi's Brotherhood-linked government had during its one-year tenure secured the drafting and passage of a controversial constitution that was criticized both domestically and internationally for prioritizing Islamic law at the expense of protections for women, religious minorities, and others. English-language Egyptian media outlet Al Arabiya pointedly quoted a Coptic Christian contrasting Brotherhood rule, which had the Islamist organization seeking to "divide" Egyptians, with the new post-Brotherhood constitution, which "clearly states that Christians and Muslims are equal, and so are men and women." The Brotherhood officially boycotted this week's referendum and outbreaks of violence - including what appeared to be the systematic intimidation of Christians - undermined turnout.
- The Washington Post reported earlier this week that images smuggled out of a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria show "disturbing images of emaciated children and elderly people" and indicate that there are thousands of residents in the Yarmouk camp at risk of starvation, the result of a siege being maintained by Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime and its Iranian backers. The Post outlined sieges being conducted against "numerous rebel-held neighborhoods, notably in the suburbs of Damascus," with forces loyal to the regime - drawn from the Syrian army, from Iran, and from Iran's Lebanese terror proxy Hezbollah – refusing to allow food or medicine to reach residents. The tactic is also being used elsewhere in the country against areas controlled by regime opponents. Last week, dozens of men attempting to break the siege of Homs were attacked and killed. The United Nations had already reported weeks ago that it has literally stopped trying to count how many people have died in the nearly three year conflict, though the organization's secretary general Ban Ki-moon added this week that an estimated 9.3 million people - half of Syria's population - are in immediate need of humanitarian assistance. The Geneva II peace talks scheduled to start in Switzerland on January 22nd will seek to at least dampen the violence, though efforts to secure a lull in the fighting as the conference approaches have had little effect. Fighting between the government and the rebels are ongoing, as is fighting between various opposition factions. Earlier this month fighting between rebel groups killed roughly 500 people in one week.
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Custom Domain Extensions Will Soon Change the Sports Industry.../
Are you looking for new ways to control your content and web domains online? Are you looking for ways that the sports marketplace will be impacted by technological advancements in the coming years?
Beginning in 2010, brands will be able to purchase their own name in place of traditional domain extensions (.com, .org, .net, .edu) through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). For a price of $185,000, brands will be able to purchase top-level domain extensions (gTLD's) that enable them to create real and specific branded websites.
For example, new domain regulations will enable a company like Pepsi to create custom domains like 'drinking.pepsi' and 'thepepsichallenge.pepsi'. These regulations will allow brands to have a greater control over their domain and counter cyber-squatters who purchase related domain names that prevent brands from utilizing preferred terms. Companies operating on a smaller scale will be able to purchase specific domain names that signify their geographic location (thewestin.florida) or business sector.
How will this affect the industry? We could soon see a number of organizations adopt new web extensions, including:
- Major Brands (.pepsi, .kraft, .mcdonalds)
- Locations (Olympics.chicago, worldcup.southafrica)
- Sports Organizations (basketball.chicagobulls, track.usc)
- Media Outlets (sports.fox, racing.speedtv)
- Athletes (basketball.shaq, golf.tiger)
One of the biggest hurdles with the new domain extension regulations is that brands are simply not aware that they will be provided the opportunity to purchase their own custom extension. ICANN expects to receive 300-500 applications next year before industry leaders catch on to the opportunity.
Look for a domain gold rush to happen soon! Who will be the first to chase .god, .yankees, and .sex? Only time will tell.


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Obama's Tour de Force
It made no sense when Barack Obama left the country on his nine-day overseas tour for some of my fellow columnists to describe it as a high-risk venture.
Foreign leaders, who can read the polls as well as anyone, would go out of their way not to embarrass a man who may, six months from now, be president of the United States.
Obama prepares thoroughly for the big occasions. He is almost always well briefed, and he was traveling in sharp company -- with Sens. Jack Reed and Chuck Hagel -- so you knew he would be ready for these meetings. The chance of a major screw-up was minimal.
And as millions of Americans who watched the primary campaign learned, Obama is invariably articulate. There would be no verbal gaffes.
So where was the risk? It existed mainly in the minds of some journalists and, perhaps, in the musings of Obama staffers who wanted to hype the journey.
Acknowledging all that, it is still the case that Obama is pulling off this trip in great style and thereby has enhanced his Oval Office credentials.
What he could not have counted on is the role that luck has played in the events that have surrounded the tour and in the actions of a cast of supporting players. When, on the first day of the trip, Obama stepped onto a basketball court at the air base in Kuwait and sent his first three-point shot cleanly through the basket, you knew that the gods had decided to favor him.
He could not have known in advance that on the very day he left Chicago, President Bush would suddenly reverse six years of policy and send a high-ranking State Department official off to a meeting with Iranian and European nuclear negotiators.
He could not have guessed that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, eager to promise his constituents that the American occupation would not be endless, would persuade Bush to declare agreement to "a time horizon" for the departure of U.S. troops.
And he could not have assumed that a Maliki spokesman, briefing reporters on the prime minister's meeting with Obama, would volunteer the comment that "the end of 2010 is the appropriate time for the withdrawal" of U.S. troops.
Suddenly, long-standing Obama policies -- direct talks with Iran and a 16-month timetable for withdrawal -- seemed to be ratified by events.
So it was a confident and contented Obama who faced reporters Tuesday in Jordan for his first news conference of the trip. He handled the expected question about his meeting with Gen. David Petraeus by saying he perfectly understood the U.S. commander's opposition to any timetable that would limit his options, but that as commander in chief, he, Obama, would weigh Iraq's needs against those in Afghanistan -- and also against the interests of the domestic economy.
It was a skillful answer, not rejecting Petraeus's views but asserting a president's own larger responsibility.
On the other hand, his saying that there was no way to know what would have happened in Iraq if the United States had followed his advice to start the withdrawal of troops two years ago rather than embarking on the "surge" seemed disingenuous. Obama still has trouble admitting when he is wrong.
But his troubles are minimal compared with those of John McCain, who looks like the odd man out in the ongoing foreign policy debate. Having given steadfast support to the policies of both Maliki and George Bush, he has a legitimate complaint: They owed him more consideration in the way they announced their shifts. As it is, McCain appears isolated from trends in both Baghdad and Washington.
McCain's frustration at the turn of events is something he cannot conceal. The domestic economy was always going to be a problem for him -- even before gasoline hit $4 a gallon. But he had a credible position to argue on national security issues and a record that was consistent and in some respects prescient.
But now the ground has shifted -- and his opponent was right where he needed to be to capture the advantage. July has been a cruel month for McCain.


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Programming Highlights: The 5th Annual Dance For The World Festival, 25 Years In 25 Weeks: 1989, & What's On This Week
Programming Highlights: The 5th Annual Dance For The World Festival, 25 Years In 25 Weeks: 1989, & What's On This Week
News & information about our BeLive & Community Radio Studios, current programming, special broadcast events, & what's on when!
25 Years In 25 Weeks: A Retrospective
- In honor of our 25th Anniversary Celebration, Cambridge Community Television will be airing some of our best programming from the past 25 years one week and year at a time in two blocks each week! The blocks will be counting down the years, starting with 1988, every Sunday at 9:00 PM on Channel 9 & every Friday at 7:00 PM on Channel 8!
This Week: 1989 - 1st Year Anniversary
- Continue the journey back with us to 1989 - the year when CCTV celebrated its one-year anniversary, the station began offering cable services for the visually impaired, and Cambridge Women in Cable began production! Tune in to see Cambridge women in comedy, a steel cello musical ensemble, Cambridge commemorating victims of AIDS, and the Harvard Square tree lighting!
Channel 9 - Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Channel 8 - Friday, July 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Movie Of The Week: "The Last Time I Saw Paris"
- Elizabeth Taylor stars in this film about a famous writer Charles Wills who, after the success of his first book, returns to Paris and visits a local cafe named Café Dhingo where he chats with the bartender and reminisces about the life he led in Paris after it was liberated. While covering the VE Day celebrations in Paris, he meets and falls in love with the gorgeous Helen Ellsworth. Soon afterward, Charles and Helen are married, and he supports his wife with a low-paying job, devoting his evenings to writing a novel. After numerous rejections, Charles is more than willing to give up writing and live off the revenue of a Texas oil well in which he'd invested. As he squanders his newfound riches on creature comforts, he loses his literary ambitions and, slowly but surely, the love and devotion of his wife. His self-destructive behavior is then halted only by a devastating tragedy.
Channel 9 - Saturday at 9:00 PM
BeLive Studio: Current Open Timeslots
- Sundays at 7:30 PM
- Mondays at 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Tuesdays at 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM
- Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
Cambridge Community Radio "CCR" Studio: Current Open Timeslots
- Mondays at 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Tuesdays at 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
- Thursdays at 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
- Fridays at 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Channel 8
The Village Show - Guest: Author Chris Jennings
- Host Ric Cone from PACTV in Plymouth, MA, interviews Chris Jennings, author of "HIV/AIDS - The Facts and the Fiction", about scientific corruption and implausible theories surrounding the AIDS epidemic in Africa.
Airing this week Wednesday at 11:00 AM, Thursday at 9:00 AM, & Sunday at 10:30 AM
What Is Money?
- A diverse series of people around Cambridge and Greater Boston answer the question "what is money?" in their own words. Produced by Michael O'Brien
Airing this week Wednesday at 2:30 PM, Saturday at 11:30 AM, & Sunday at 9:00 AM
Goober County Jamboree: Ask Me Later
- A lively down-home studio performance by the local bluegrass band "Ask Me Later".
Airing this week Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Thursday at 2:30 PM, Saturday at 6:00 PM, & Monday at 9:30 AM
ZIP Docs: Spiritual Bazaar
- A short documentary, produced by the students in the ZIP Docs class at Cambridge Community Television, exploring the spiritual diversity of Cambridge from a local Zen meditation center to an independent religious bookstore.
Airing this week Thursday at 8:30 AM, Friday at 8:30 AM, Saturday at 8:00 AM, Sunday at 5:30 PM & Monday at 7:00 PM
The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across The Spectrum
- A lecture, which took place at the Main Cambridge Library, by Temple Grandin on her book "The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across The Spectrum" where she teaches listeners about the science of the autistic brain, and with it the history and sociology of autism.
Airing this week Thursday at 10:00 AM, Saturday at 3:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM, & Monday at 11:00 AM
Cambridge Open Studios 2013: Tim Tsang
- Cambridge Open Studios, performed at Cambridge Community Television, is a platform for local artists and musicians to display their talent for a live audience. This episode features keyboardist and piano player Tim Tsang.
Airing this week Thursday at 11:00 AM, Friday at 9:00 AM, Saturday at 8:30 AM, Sunday at 5:00 PM & Monday at 7:30 PM
Hugh McGowan: LIVE From CCTV
- Hugh McGowan, a musician from Somerville with a focus on pop, folk, and indie rock, performs in the Cambridge Community Television main studio for CCTV's "Beginning Studio Production: Primetime!" class.
Airing this week Thursday at 10:30 PM, Saturday at 9:00 AM, Sunday at 7:00 PM, & Monday at 10:00 AM
Filling The News Gap in Cambridge & Beyond - Part 1: Welcome & Keynote Speaker & Part 2: Oases In The News Desert
- This conference marks the 5th anniversary of CCTV's NeighborMedia program, which was formed to ensure that local stories are told, shared, and celebrated. Filling The News Gap will air in four segments beginning with Parts 1 & 2 over the course of Summer 2013. Stay tuned to Programming Highlights each week for updates!
Part 1 features a welcome address by Susan Fleischmann - Executive Director of Cambridge Community Television, and a keynote address by Josh Stearns - Journalism and Public Media Campaign Director at Free Press.
Part 2 features journalists who talk about what it's like to cover Cambridge - a virtual news desert no daily newspaper nor local commercial radio and television, as well as the challenges and rewards that go along with it.
Airing this week Friday at 9:30 AM
NEW! Filling The News Gap in Cambridge & Beyond - Part 3: Newsgathering And The Law
- This conference marks the 5th anniversary of CCTV's NeighborMedia program, which was formed to ensure that local stories are told, shared, and celebrated. Filling The News Gap will air in four segments over the course of Summer 2013. Stay tuned to Programming Highlights each week for updates!
Part 3 explores some of the important protections available to citizen journalists and others in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the hurdles that reporters face as they engage in newsgathering activities.
Premiering this week Saturday at 4:00 PM & Monday at 10:00 PM
StoryStream: Cambridge Riverfest 2013 - Part 2
- Part 2 of a program featuring various individuals, groups, and organizations coming together to share stories, ideas, arts, and cultures at this fun and engaging annual event in Cambridge.
Airing this week Sunday at 2:00 PM & Tuesday at 10:00 AM
NEW! SYPP News
- The School Year Production Program presents five news stories regarding happenings around Cambridge and featuring local businesses including Boomerangs Thrift Shop, Google, Cambridge Innovation Center, and the C2W Farmers Market.
Premiering this week Sunday at 6:00 PM & Tuesday at 7:00 PM
NEW! Press Pass TV 5-Year Anniversary Special
- A video compilation of some of the best programming of the past 5 years from Press Pass TV - an award-winning non-profit organization that uses the power of media arts to provide meaningful employment and education to youth living in low-income neighborhoods.
Premiering this week Sunday at 6:30 PM & Tuesday at 7:30 PM
Channel 9
NEW! 5th Annual Dance For The World Community Festival
- An annual festival which features a celebration of dance, in its many forms, in an effort to create social change and build community.
Premiering this week Saturday at 6:00 PM & Sunday at 1:00 PM
BeLive: Charles River Conservency
- Host Renata von Tscharner, the Founder and President of The Charles River Conservency, discusses and advocates for the renewal of the urban parklands along the river. Guests include elected officials from Cambridge and the state along with fellow civic leaders who speak about this amazing resource for Cambridge and its citizens.
Airs this Wednesday and the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM
BeLive: Bangla Center Talk
- Host Suhas Barua invites various citizens and professionals from the community to discuss immigrant communites and individuals' day-to-day lives, achievements, problems, prospects, and activities.
Airs this Wednesday and the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:00 PM
BeLive: Your Health Or Mine?
- Host Jonathan Spierer discusses fitness, health, and relationships.
Airs this Friday and the 2nd Friday of every month at 5:30 PM
BeLive: Whole Health
- Host Lawrence Ferrara discusses health and nutrition.
Airs this Sunday and the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month at 5:00 PM
BeLive: Health Is Wealth
- Host Roberta Robinson discusses issues surrounding health and nutrition.
Airs this Tuesday and the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:30 PM
BeLive: Emotional Talk
- Guest host Boriana Zaneva will discuss relationships and emotional matters that affect our everyday lives.
Airs this Tuesday and the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM
Channel 96
Focal Point: Earth - Life In The Forest
- An in-depth study of life in the forests and oceans on earth, how animals are treated and affected by humans, and a look at the general beauty of God's creation. Produced and presented by Radio Santec.
Airing this week Wednesday at 7:00 AM, Thursday at 3:00 PM, Saturday at 11:00 AM, Monday at 8:00 AM, & Tuesday at 9:30 AM
The Inner Physician & Healer
- A guided meditation, using voice-over and images of nature, which encourages healing and relaxation through spirituality and faith in God.
Airing this week Wednesday at 1:30 PM, Thursday at 2:00 PM, Friday at 3:30 PM, Saturday at 9:30 AM, Sunday at 7:00 PM, & Tuesday at 11:30 PM
Good Friday Commemoration
- St. Mary's Church in Cambridge, MA, presents a reenactment of Good Friday followed by a procession commemorating it.
Airing this week Wednesday at 11:30 PM, Saturday at 7:30 AM, & Sunday at 7:30 AM
You Are Heirs To Selfless Love
- A Divine Prophetic Healing given on June 27, 2013 through translating the words of of Gabriele, a Prophetess and Spiritual Emissary, and including images of nature. Produced and presented by Radio Santec.
Airing this week Thursday at 10:00 AM, Friday at 7:00 AM, Saturday at 10:00 AM, Monday at 9:00 AM, & Tuesday at 7:00 AM
The Living Will Envy The Dead
- A group of panelists discuss this title statement, found in the Bible in the revelation of John by the prophet Jeremiah, and analyze what it means in a modern context as well as the importance of God in combatting its implications. Produced and presented by Radio Santec.
Airing this week Thursday at 11:00 AM, Saturday at 3:00 PM, Sunday at 12:00 PM, & Tuesday at 10:30 AM
Bangladesh Association Of New England Panel
- Previous past presidents of the Bangladesh Association of New England (BANE) discuss their experiences and personal histories with the organization.
Airing this week Thursday at 4:00 PM, Friday at 8:00 AM, Saturday at 12:00 PM, Monday at 7:00 AM, & Tuesday at 3:00 PM
NEW! Bodhisattvas Springing Up in the U.S.
- A short documentery about Rissho Kosei-kai, a buddhist organization which started in Japan and is now becoming widely popular in other countries, whose mission is to educate others about the teachings of Buddha and to propagate charity and human service around the world.
Premiering this week Saturday at 5:00 PM, Sunday at 8:00 PM, & Tuesday at 5:00 PM
NEW! A New Year - A New Life
- A religious program featuring a voice-over, accompanied by videos and images of nature, discussing what it means to have a new life when one is reborn through the faith in and love of Jesus and God.
Premiering this week Saturday at 5:30 PM, Sunday at 7:30 PM, & Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Short films and videos that are 10 minutes or less are scheduled randomly throughout the channels to give them more exposure and to entertain and enlighten our Cambridge audience in between our regularly scheduled programs. Here are some of the short videos you can see on our channels now:
NEW! Cambridge Food Truck Festival 2013
- A short profile piece about the 2013 Cambridge Food Truck Festival - one event of many across New England and outside of New England which introduces communities across the country to the growing phenomenon of gourmet good trucks while supporting and promoting the small business owners who run them.
CCTV Gallery Artists: Beth Redmond Walsh
- A short profile piece featuring artist and CCTV member Beth Redmond Walsh, who recently had her art featured in the Karen Aqua Gallery at Cambridge Community Television, taking a few minutes to answer some questions about her art display.
Digital Storytelling: "I'm OK"
- A video produced in the Digital Storytelling class of a poem, accompanied by pictures, about a man trying to convince himself and his ex-wife that he's OK after their break-up.
Video Portrait: A Friend Who Was Always There
- A Video Portrait by Michael Gibson of a loving and loyal dog named Chief.
Video Portrait: Cambridge Riverfest 2013
- A Video Portrait by Todd Rapisarda featuring a compilation of scenes and highlights from the 2013 Cambridge Riverfest.
Video Portrait: Ollie & Bianca @ Riverfest
- A short Video Portrait piece of Ollie & Bianca - street musicians and performers from Harvard Square who play instruments, juggle, make balloon art, and do face-painting! Produced and filmed by Erik Brown.
State Rep. Marjorie Decker Discusses Her Support Of Amendment H.3400
- State Representative Marjorie Decker offers her maiden speech on Amendment H.3400 - an act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2012 for the maintenance of departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements.
"Fast Life" Behind-The-Scenes
- A behind-the-scenes look at a local music video for the song "Fast Life" by the rapper Raw Money including a sneak peek at what the finished product will look like. Produced by Rock Louis.
"Meet In Massachusetts" Promo
- Singer and songwriter Andrew Horn presents this promo video for his new single "Meet In Massachusetts" - a song which celebrates moving, living, and falling in love in Boston.
Demonstration VS The Gap
- Christian Herold presents this NeighborMedia news story featuring the Bangladesh Workers Solidarity Network and supporters picketing and protesting The Gap in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
Fun In The Barbershop
- Clyde Hicks interviews patrons of a local barbershop about their opinions on gun control. Produced by Simon McDonough.
JAHSpirit Music Video - "Rastafari Soldier"
- A music video, produced by Angel Aiguier, for the song "Rastafari Soldier" by the Caribbean band JAHSpirit from their album Tough 'N Humble.
Mt. Auburn Hospital Vigil: Marathon Bomber Manhunt
- Christian Herold interviews people involved in a vigil on Friday, April 19, 2013, outside of Mount Auburn Hospital after the Marathon bomber suspect was captured and brought there.
Cambridge Candlelight Vigil: Boston Marathon Victims
- A picture montage accompanied by music of the candlelight vigil held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in commemoration of the victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Produced by Christian Herold.
Spy VS Spy
- Two opposing spies quarrel and harass each other in this fun short filmed and produced by Tony Valentino.
To view our current schedule at any time, visit http://www.cctvcambridge.org/schedule
If you have any questions about CCTV programming, what's on when, or if you would like to get your own BeLive or Community Radio show, feel free to contact:
Chris Lawn, Programming Coordinator
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I know this April Round Up is coming a bit late but things have been a bit hectic here at Embroidery Emporium HQ!! I've been moving house - yay!! (I now have my own crafting space and fabric/costume wardrobe - that is once I uncover the floor from more boxes!!), been away at events, and been uber busy with some pretty big commissions and making my Viking garb, which has left very little time for updating my blog!
So here's what I've been up to in April, and how I'm progressing with my 50 projects list!
3. Stitch Japanese wedding sampler.
It's done, it's done, it's done! It was an enormous amount of work, but I am so very pleased with how it turned out. You will have to wait several more months till I can post pictures of it though :) But it couldn't have turned out better!
9. Organise all my silk.
I spent many hours doing this recently! I had a commission which was done with many shades of silk thread so had to organise them to make them easier to use. I got bored and created this silk spool tower :p
10. Sort out Viking outfit.
It's done!! Well mostly! it's still awaiting an embroidered band to around the top of the apron dress, but it is now perfectly wearable and it is awesome!! I wore to an event recently and it was so warm and comfortable. I'll do a proper blog update for it but for now here's a shot of me wearing it at Pensthorpe -
34. Actually get enough courage to do my first swap on Craftster, instead of just reading all of the awesome ideas on the swap board and never entering one.
I finally did it, and am currently participating in the UK Only swap over on Craftster. I've made 2 of my items and the third is currently being worked on :) More info to follow once my swap partner has received them :)
As well as all these I also started a Hunger Games cross stitch project which I made the pattern for myself. Currently stitching the third part so that should be done soon. Made a good start on another wedding sampler for a family friend, and finally found a baby sampler I liked to stitch up for my cousins second baby!
What took up most of my time this month (apart from Viking things) was an embroidery commission I receievd via my website to embroider some artwork. This was a great project to do and it will receive it's own blog very soon, but here's a sneak peak of the finished commission -
Hopefully now that moving and everything is out of the way I should have more time to update this blog :) Thanks for reading, Vicki x


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DMK President M Karunanidhi, who had last night accused the Congress of being unreasonable in its demand, today charged the ally of trying to push it out of the UPA.
The meeting of the party's high-powered committee presided over by him adopted a resolution to pull out of the government and to give issue-based support.
Apparently referring to the Congress' demand of 63 seats of its choice after agreeing to 60, he said the Congress stand does not help for an amicable poll accord.
"We are compelled to suspect that these are all efforts by Congress to push us out of the UPA. Under these circumstances we have to think whether to continue in the government.
"So we have decided to relieve ourselves from the government," Karunanidhi told the meeting.
He made it clear that while pulling out its six ministers from the Union Cabinet, the party would give issue-based support to the Manmohan Singh government during times of trouble.
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YELLOWKNIFE (July 6, 2018) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Medical Association (NWTMA) are pleased to announce that they have ratified an agreement on a contract for physician services in the Northwest Territories. The previous contract between the GNWT and the NWTMA expired on March 31, 2016.
Discussions for a new agreement began in January 2016 and ended in May 2018 when both sides reached an agreement in principle. The final agreement was ratified by both parties in early June 2018.


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Gov. Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of five local residents to state boards
Dan Davis, of Houma, will serve on the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of five local residents to state boards
Dan Davis, of Houma, will serve on the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.
The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission was created to protect, conserve, and replenish the natural resources and wildlife of the state, including all aquatic life. The commission has the authority to establish management programs and policies and to approve and accept all contracts at its discretion.
Davis is an accountant executive with Marlin Services and A&B Valve and Piping Systems. Previously, Davis was an alligator farmer.
Lance Nacio, of Montegut, was reappointed to the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force.
The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force studies and monitors the shrimp industry and makes recommendations to the wildlife and fisheries commissions and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and other state agencies.
Nacio is the owner of Anna Maria Shrimp.
Duffy Duplantis Jr., of Houma, was named to the Geographic Information Systems Council.
The council serves to guide the development of geographic information systems, spatially enabled data, and geographically related information technology for Louisiana.
Duplantis is the Geographical Information Systems coordinator for the Terrebonne Parish.
Gwen Pitre Cheramie, of Thibodaux, was reappointed to the Parish Board of Election Supervisors.
The board reviews election laws and procedures used in conducting elections, reports its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and serves as a clearinghouse for proposed election-related legislation.
Cheramie is a board member and vice president of the Leadership Lafourche organization. She is also the former vice president of Agent Bank. Cheramie will be reappointed to serve as a gubernatorial appointee on the Vermilion Parish Board of Election Supervisors.
Theresa Ellender, of Bourg, was reappointed to the Board of Electrolysis Examiners.
The board issues licenses to practice electrolysis.
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Interesting story over at The Telegraph about USA Today's success with their iPad app, which incidentally is free and ad-supported. I still think that's the way to go.
Have you read Haunted Futures yet?
I've got a story in the science fiction/near future anthology Haunted Futures, together with the likes of Warren Ellis and Tricia Sullivan. Check it out!


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For those who have lost faith in our people and institutions.... [Rabbi B & Revolution of Jewish Spirit] Provides important ideas to help us improve our own synagogues and communities. Ruakh might also be the most important missing ingredient of Federation life. Revolution of Jewish Spirit can help us there as well.
Rabbi B has opened his heart, directed his mind, and shared his soulfulness so that a path long covered is again revealed! We are invited to dance our liberation, and the ancient incense of Torah ascends through his wondrous insights.
Baruch is the rare Executive Coach who is equally skilled and comfortable in the realm of business, counseling and spirituality. He listen's intensely, speaks directly and offers his clients intuitive, creative and spot-on insights, actionable tools, and invaluable depth & meaning in every conversation.
Inspiring! Refreshing! Visionary and pragmatic, traditional and innovative, personal and institutional, spiritual and authentic! [Revolution of Jewish Spirit is] A must read for anyone interested in the reimagining and revitalizing of contemporary Jewish life.
If one is seeking counseling of any kind I must recommend Rabbi Dr. Baruch Halevi, who is a top-notch person in this field. His compassion for his fellow human beings along with his passion for life, makes him so apart from others in the field! From personal experience I must recommend this highly talented young man to anyone who seeks peace of mind. his unique style of working with people, he, in my estimation, is one of the finest human beings I have ever encountered and just knowing him and working with him has enriched my life forever—and I cannot say that about many people I have met on this life's journey.
Rabbi B has helped me become more self-aware and responsible for my actions. His love and compassion shines in his teachings. He guides with empathy, compassion and without judgement. He has made me a better man and Doctor, allowing me to better serve others. This man has a gift of bringing out the best in people. I am forever grateful for his insights and direction. A true sage.
I did not know what to expect with my session with [Rabbi B], but I'm so happy that I decided to partake in it. Much more intuitive than your traditional psychologist or therapist who merely sit there and take notes the majority of their time, [Rabbi B] was very interactive, helping me find my direction within life, the courage to begin moving toward it and the motivation to keep going and see it through.
The personal life experiences that [Dr. HaLevi] shares in session and also in his book, helped to normalize my anger, rage and ultimately, intense sadness after my loss. Those shared experiences helped me feel not so alone in my grief response. I have received counseling/ life coaching off and on throughout my life. The experience with [Dr. HaLevi] far exceeded what I envisioned to be possible in a counseling experience. The spiritual essence he exudes, elevates the intensity of the personal transformation.
[Baruch] is a true gift. He is a beautiful mix of intuitive, wise, compassionate and REAL. Whether you are struggling with an issue, grief, or just questioning the meaning of life he will help you with his kind words and enlighten you with his unique perspective.
Over the years I've spoken with a number of counselors who all offer helpful advice. However, I have never spoken with someone who has such insight, sincerity and wisdom as B. He's been able to take my rambling thoughts and give me a clear picture of what's going on. Working with the framework he's provided is enabling me to regain some focus and structure for my own path. If you're feeling lost, uncertain, or just don't know what's next for you, give yourself the gift of some sessions with Rabbi B. Although I have a lot of work to do, I feel like I have a plan and the guidance I need to make the most of the next phase of my life. Give it a try, it will change your thinking and your direction in a very short time.
There is no question that Baruch possesses extraordinary counseling skills. Reading his book convinced me that he has the ability to see far beyond the obvious, that his compassion and intuition arrive from a highly talented counselor. I have witnessed personally his ability to help those confronted by serious dilemmas in a manner that is both brilliant to watch and simple to comprehend. I would never hesitate to approach him with any problem, large or small, knowing that I am placing my concerns in the hand of an advisor who will offer both the compassionate and logical help I require. Whether dealing with death, grief, anger, resentment or even a simple every day concern, Baruch will find the solution his client requires. There is something deeply spiritual as well as practical about this man, creating a most exceptional, startling and compelling combination.
Rabbi B is probably the most exciting and dynamic speaker within the Jewish world today. His sermons are simply inspirational and his lectures are absolutely riveting.
Rabbi B's sermons are legendary around Boston and beyond. His ability to weave together ancient texts, modern issues, spirituality and practical applications, while holding an audience of a thousand people spell bound, is simply awesome and unparalleled.
Rabbi B's vision, creativity and innovation are breathing new life into stagnate Israel tours and experiences. IN-israel truly is INSPIRING.
Death, Grief, Sadness, Loss, Change - none of it is easy! Having never lost I wasn't able to clearly understand how painful losing a loved one was/is. I feel shattered, I feel lonely, I am angry and I am sad. I did not feel like I could get through this on my own and felt like I needed help. I needed guidance, someone who understood the pain I was feeling during the stages of grief I was going through and fortunately I have the support I need from Dr. HaLevi. Baruch doesn't spend our time telling me how I should feel or how I should grieve. He talks with me, listens to me, prompts me to ask myself how I will find the light, the happiness, how I will find the blessings in my life, how I will make it through the sadness. During our video sessions together he provides me with what I need to ride this grief journey.
Read this extremely interesting and impressive book [Revolution of Jewish Spirit]…. It offers hope, courage and inspiration to all who long to find or renew a congregation with spirit, learning, art, sustainability and radical hospitality.
Every religious leader, clergy and lay, will find something of value for the managing and guiding of religious institutions to become centers of spirit and community. An important addition to the happily widening bookshelf for all interested in synagogue transformation.
From radical hospitality, to synaguides, to under-constructionists, this book made me think about the language we use in Jewish life today and the way it can revive or dilute human spirit.... An intimate portrait of synagogue life ... to help readers discover and re-discover the wonder of Judaism.
An inspiring and insightful manifesto to breathe life into the American synagogue in this age of choice and change. Filled with candid advice and specific examples of purpose and strategy, it s valuable reading for clergy and lay synagogue leaders.
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ACME's Architect's mechanical pencils are classic designs by renowned architects and designers such as Charles & Ray Eames, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright .
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Brody and Carrie are forced to improvise as events in Tehran take a series of unexpected turns. But whose side is Brody actually on?
This series of Homeland has improved steadily after a ponderous opening, with this penultimate episode delivering the best combination of tension, ambiguity and action since series one.
MORE: Why Homeland series 3 has been a massive let down
'There's a lot of moving parts'
The tension builds steadily throughout. Saul uses Alan Bernard to gain support from Mossad in Tehran, where Carrie has to quickly assess the situation and use the Mossad agents and Javadi to pass on a cyanide needle and a hastily devised plan to Brody.
MORE: Homeland series three, episode 10, Good Night – increased pace almost makes you forget season three's slow start
That plan soon goes up in smoke as Brody's meeting with Javadi changes location and is then deferred while he is vetted by Abu Nazir's widow Nassrin.
'We can't trust Brody. We never could'
Brody passes the test but appears to be swayed as a crowd gives him a hero's welcome. He destroys the needle and allows himself to be used for propaganda, appearing on TV to denounce and embarrass the US.
Has he turned again, or is he still following his mission? It's deliberately ambiguous. Carrie still believes, but Saul is persuaded by Senator Lockhart to cut his losses, recall Carrie and assign the Mossad agents to eliminate him.
'I killed him … get me out of here'
Ignoring orders – again – Carrie backs her gut and risks everything to help Brody evade the hit squad. He improvises his way into Akbari's office, where he betrays Javadi by revealing Saul's plan.
Only then does he reveal his true allegiance, knocking the general out with an ashtray and suffocating him with a cushion. He calls Carrie, requesting extraction.
Seeds of doubt
Brody knows he can never regain a 'normal' life in the US. Coupled with emotional tugs on his heart-strings in Iran – one of the few countries where he could find inner peace – genuine doubt is planted about his loyalties. Both the writers and Damian Lewis play this all-important conceit beautifully.
But, of course, Carrie has read the situation correctly and Brody is simply doing what he needs to do to fulfil his mission. This is in accordance with the unshakeable First Rule of Homeland: Carrie's instincts are never wrong.
What next?
With just the finale remaining, there are many loose ends to tie up.
Can Carrie get Brody out alive? And now that Brody has achieved his main objective, will Javadi support his departure or seek to prevent it?
Even if Brody does escape, what future does he have? He's still implicated in the suicide bombing attempt against Vice-President Walden which resulted in the death of his aide Elizabeth Gaines. Can he ever truly be exonerated?
What will happen with Carrie's baby? Will she keep it and tell Brody, who must surely be the father despite her denial to Quinn?
By the end of next Sunday's finale we should have both answers and an idea of the direction the writers intend to take next year. It's still possible (though unlikely) that, even if he survives, Homeland's future may not include Nicholas Brody.


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His Last Words – A 7-Week Bible Study of John 13-17 by Kim Erickson
In all honesty, I'm not big on Bible Studies. I don't usually like structured thinking or being told what and how to think, but author Kim Erickson takes you through a refreshing approach to understanding the Bible's messages.She focuses on John 13-17 and allows the reader to go at their own pace and hear their own thoughts. That's what I like the most.
Each Week of the Bible Study consists of 5 days of reading; 4 days of active engagement and 1 day of reflection. It's an interactive guide, so if you don't mind writing in your books, have a pencil handy (or just have a notebook within arm's reach). Every day has a closing prayer tailored to the verse and topics of the day and week. She not only goes through these verses in John but also provides context with related verses throughout the Bible. (Also: Have your Bible handy; she provides the verses in John 13 – 17 but only some of the other verses she mentions are provided, so you'll want to look them up.) At the end of each week, she gives the reader a list of questions to take into consideration whether in solitude or with a group.
For someone who doesn't get into my Bible as much as I should (I want to, it just seems so boring), I really enjoyed this book. I'm glad I chose this one to read because now, admittedly, I feel a little closer to Christ and have a better understanding of the Holy Spirit – something that always baffled me – thanks to Erickson's writing. She encourages the reader to take some quiet time out of their day to sit and spend with God, and one way to do that is to engage in a laid-back Bible Study like this one.
Erickson's writing is clear and concise, and her personal story will both break your heart and give you strength.
**This review was previously published on Amazon.com. See my review on Amazon here.


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Since 2004 Track & Trail crews have been working in a variety of locations across the Alpine National Park of Victoria.
The Alpine National Park follows the remote highest peaks of the Great Dividing Range, and our crews have undertaken numerous remote camping jobs in areas including Mt Howit, Mt Magdala, Mt Speculation, the Howqua river valley, Mt Bogong, Mt Feathertop and across the Bogong High Plains. Much of the work has been along remote sections of the Australian Alps Walking Track. Work has generally prioritised erosion control rather than making the track easier to walk therefore emphasis has been on the installation of drainage structures such as water bars, cross drains and grade reversals. Timber and rock steps have also been installed to stabilise steeper eroded tracks. With the possibility of snow falls even in summer our crews have had to be competent and skilled in remote area bushwalking and camping in order to work in the Alpine National Park.