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Secrets of the Serengeti | Tanzania Nature, Culture and Walking | More Info
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I be sure this is the right trip for me?
The INCA experience of the Serengeti is a unique off the beaten path excursion that combines set camps and wilderness walking tours through the northern section of Tanzania. We offer a range of lodges and tented camps throughout the trip that provide you with a high level of comfort and intimacy in the wild setting. High quality meals are served at every juncture along the way.
Walking in the Serengeti: INCA is proud to be one of the few travel companies able to go to the most remote sections of the Serengeti wilderness. Places that for a long time were protected and barred from human interaction. You will be taken into this natural world where few have gone before with the charismatic leadership of guides that are completely enamored with this incredible place. Your fitness level should be average as none of the walking is rushed or strenuous and all of the belongings are taken by the staff as you go. There may be rain along the way, so be prepared for such weather.
What will I will see?
An area rich in culture and wildlife, the northern part of Tanzania is home to thousands of animal species ranging from birds to large game. There is an outstanding chance of seeing elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and cape buffalos on your trip as well as many other species. A place with limited human colonization is still ruled by the animal kingdom. You will also be welcomed into the cultures of both the Maasi and the Hadza to experience and learn about their lifestyles and histories. You may participate in daily activities and nightly dance and song rituals of these incredible people.
About your guides
INCA knows that extraordinary guides are what make a trip. Trained by African Environments they are natural leaders with a passion for uncovering the incredible environments and wildlife of the mighty Serengeti. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion they bring a great experience to the whole journey.
Benhadad Mality
The oldest of eleven children, Ben grew up on the east slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. He has been leading trips through the northern Tanzania safari circuit for six years as a primary trip leader as well as mountain hiking tours. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and a member of the Interpretive Guide Association, showing a passion for what he does and a level of leadership that is paramount in giving you the best guiding experience.
Noel Mbwambo
Born in the Pare Mountains, Noel moved to Arusha for schooling as a young boy. His passion for the outdoors was apparent early on as he climbed Mount Meru at age 14. He worked his way from porter to become an experienced trip guide, and now leads walking safaris with the Hadza tribe near Lake Eyasi and with the Maasi tribe in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
James Kivuyu
Of Maasi origin, James has a natural charm and an easy going personality while maintaining a seemingly perpetual smile. He has a passion for leading walking safaris in the Serengeti and spends most of his time in Tanzania for the high season. He leads an array of trips including photography safaris, walking adventures, and mountain treks.
Richard Beatty
Richard Beatty started his career as a keen kayaker and rock climber with Outward Bound, a worldwide organization using adventure trips to educate interested people about the outdoors. Later on he moved to Florida to work with a state sponsored juvenile offenders program, in which he guided trips throughout the swamp and river areas of Northern Florida and Southern Georgia. From the United States Richard moved to Hong Kong where he led Outward Bound trips to China, The Philippines and Borneo for a while before finally coming to Africa. Once in Africa he fell in love with its incredible wildlife and rich culture and for the past 25 years has been leading bush safaris through the less charted zones of the Serengeti. As the first person to walk in the Designated Wilderness Zone, Richard is as well versed in the area as anyone, and his incredible knowledge and love of the land are brought to you as you walk with him through one of the wildest places in Africa.


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Wednesday, 6 April 2011
In discussion: Unsung designers and labels
4 comments:
- Giancinephile said...
Well, for me, I am very fond of Jean-Paul Knott chez Cerruti and Youn Chong Bak chez Smalto.
What I'm particularly fond of these designers is how they explore refinement in a rigorous and subtle way. With the orgy of overwhelming edginess and gender-bending tendencies in menswear to gain hype or attention, the young romantic in me always resonates to those designers who seem to be guided by the classical models or perhaps guided by the values of the past and appropriating things to a contemporary audience.
Also, I can't help but inevitably think of Alessandro Sartori at Z Zegna. This guy has pioneered so much in terms of mixing technology and fashion and created this level of desirability and bridging Zegna to younger audiences.
- 6 April 2011 at 17:00
- 1972 said...
There's a wave of second-time-round designers like Matteo Bigliardi and Kostas Murkudis - people who burst onto the scene years back with amazing collections, put have quietly resurfaced recently.
- 6 April 2011 at 20:11
- Luis Delso said...
Congratulations for the post, I liked it, I follow the trends and designs, I'm a fan of fashion, style and glamor, I keep reading this blog, thanks for sharing
A hug!
- 7 April 2011 at 09:09
- Style Salvage Steve said...
Giancinephile: Exactly, if a designer doesn't quite fit the current wave of enthusiasm or an overriding trend they are often overlooked.
1972: It is always a pleasure discovering second wave designers, there is a whole body of work just waiting to be explored!
- 7 April 2011 at 12:06

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Keep it up nerds and Marvel's going to take their ball & go home. Avengers 2: The Age of Ultron trailer leaks early (it was supposed to debut during Agents of SHIELD next week), so of course Marvel pulls it down. But, surprise, surprise, they go all Good Guy Gary and toss up the official version. Thanks Marvel!
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How the dragon has fallen!
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I do have stories to tell. I do. But I also have a deep syllabus-building fatigue and a very strong need to check in with William Faulkner before I sleep.
The moon is up and full tonight, our clear sky the deepest luminous indigo. And such coolness I could not have imagined for mid-June.


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bring 5 of your girl pals and get your session for free!
Before we can book a tentative date you'll need to collect a $75 non-refundable deposit from each of your VIP girls and lock in your party date .
Full payment is due on or before your party date. weekends book up very quickly, so it's important to plan your party several weeks in advance to make sure the date you'd like your party on is available. we dedicate several hours to boudoir parties and block off our entire day for your hollywood boudoir party (That's how we treat our celebrity clients!) and because of this, Saturdays are only available for parties of 3 girls or more. Minimum of 2 girls per party. Maximum of 6 girls total. please contact us for more information
best things to wear for boudoir photo shoot? Well let me tell you there are many great items you can choose right out of your own closet. Not every item needs to be lingerie. Choose at least one bra and panty set. Be sure to try on items to make sure they have a proper fit before your session.
Simple bra and panty sets to strappy complicated to put on by yourself nighties. The more variety the more photo choices you will have.
Bra tip: If you are a B or smaller find a bra that has lace around the top of the cup. It will make you look a whole size bigger in photos. Can't find one? You can sew lace in yourself.
Bring something that belongs to your guy. One of his button up shirts and/or his tie. If you or your guy are sports fans wear a sports jersey with some knee high socks. You could even take it a step further and order his favorite team jersey with your name on it or the words sexy. Be creative. The more you put into it, the more he will be blown away.
Have fun with your outfit choices and jewelry. (yes, don't forget jewelry, more on that in a minute) You can choose bright colors and even be super wild by wearing mismatched bra and panties. Wear your favorite pair of cowgirl boots and cowgirl hat or if you think your guy would love you in a nurse's outfit – go for it! Try out something totally off the wall and fun! It can make for a fun and creative photo.
Look through your closet for a see through or lace blouse, a soft sweater you can pull off your shoulders, a vest or sleeveless sweater. Any unique or cropped tops can be cute with panties too.
Bustiers are a great way to create curves and enhance cleavage. If you are smaller then a C cup be sure to bring the kind of bustier that has built in cups. (usually a corset does not have cups but I have seen a few bustiers without cups too) The bustiers without can make you look flat chested and we don't want that!
Trench coat with sexy high heels can be oh so mysterious. Don't forget to look through your coat closet. If you have a form fitting sexy coat bring it along. You know he fantasizes about you showing up to his office in nothing but a coat and heels all while he pretends to be James Bond. Oh wait, that may be our fantasy.
Rompers are all the rage this year and are not only cute but can be super sexy. If you do not already own one be sure to purchase one for your shoot.
Almost every woman brings fishnets and/or thigh highs to her session. My number one suggestion is if you plan to wear them with a garter belt, buy the kind without the plastic stay ups. If you plan to not wear a garter then the plastic stay ups are a must. Oh and did I mention garters can be a sexy little add on to any panty and bra set? Yes it can!
Many women come to their shoot with almost all black lingerie…snooze…Bring color!! The more variety the better. Red is always pretty damn hot.
Don't forget jewelry A statement necklace can be cool for a few images and Bring a few choices in earrings and rings as well. Long necklaces make for great props and short colorful pieces can add drama.
And most of all don't forget to bring some killer high heels! Nude heels can go with many outfit choices. Black heels are a staple. However, anything strappy, studded or with bling is a must bring. The higher the better. Try to stay away from platform and wedges for your shoot.


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LIFE After FIT: Ontario quietly pulls the plug on its Feed-in Tariff Program
Ontario quietly shut down a key component of its renewable energy policy last month, marking the end of a largely successful - if often contested - effort to change Ontario's energy landscape.
Tucked within a December 16 directive (PDF) from Energy Minister Glenn Thibualt was an change to the FIT schedule set in 2013, to shave off the final year of the program. The directive states that "the IESO shall cease accepting applications under the FIT Program by December 31, 2016, and any unallocated procurement target as of the end of that procurement process will remain unallocated."
And so, without any kind send-off, ends Ontario's seven-year experiment with building renewable energy under fixed-rate tariffs.
LIFE Co-op has been fortunate to have won a number of solar contracts under the FIT in 2014 (our FIT 2 projects), which are now generating power and revenues for the co-op and our partners. Our newest project, Moorefield Wind, received its FIT 4 contract last year, and looks on schedule to be connected within the next few months. (To learn how you can invest in this project please see our investment opportunities, and consider attending one of our upcoming investor information sessions.)
In view of the program's initial goals – reducing emissions from power generation, kick-starting a green energy economy, and harnessing private investment to build out new electricity infrastructure – the FIT has been an important and largely successful initiative, and its achievements are worthy of some celebration.
Smog alerts, once all too common in the Golden Horseshoe, are now a true rarity. In the business sector, thousands of jobs have emerged in the renewable industry – though many have since disappeared as the program scaled back from its initial grandeur. And clean FIT-contracted wind, solar and biogas today produce a significant portion of Ontario's electricity from privately financed facilities.
But the FIT has also seen its share of controversy, especially related to concerns over Ontario's large wind projects, most of which are FIT contracted, and the rising costs of electricity for homeowners and businesses (only a fraction of which is due to the FIT). These issues, fanned by both political opponents and citizens' groups, have cost the Liberal Party significant voter support, in rural Ontario especially.
No doubt the starting FIT rates were very high, and contracts were eagerly grabbed up by local and international proponents; more than 4200 MW was contracted under the first round of the program (FIT 1). Sensing it may have served up too much of a good thing, and the government hit the brakes, engaging in a review process that effectively stalled the program for almost two years, and ended with the release of much slimmer program. Subsequently, from FIT 2 to FIT 5, only 750 MW of contracts were (or will be) issued (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: FIT Procurement 2010-2016
Source: IESOProgress Report on Contracted Supply (Q3 2016)
Rates paid under the FIT were also trimmed, especially for solar, which has been reduced by well over 50% across the board (prices vary depending on ground or roof mounted, and also according to the size of the project). Yet even while rates have been falling, each of those rounds has been oversubscribed; generally, applications are submitted representing 2 to 3 times the kW that would be contracted. In FIT 5, for instance, applications for almost 400 MW were received, when only 150 MW is to be contracted.
But while demand for participation in the FIT has remained strong, the need for additional generation is low. Ontario's energy consumption has declined every year but one since 2008, and today stands at 1997 levels. The Province's long-term commitment to nuclear, along with ample hydro resources and excess natural gas infrastructure, means that additional generation is unlikely to be needed for a few years, at least. (The scheduled shut-down of Pickering Nuclear Station in 2020 was delayed last year to 2024, which further reduces the urgency of building new renewables.)
Indeed, together with last year's cancellation of LRP II (the second Large Renewable Procurement), it might seem the Province has all but abandoned the Green Energy file. However, a revised net metering program will continue – and may even expand into third party virtual net metering and the inclusion of storage. The Conservation First initiative remains in place, with a number of initiatives aimed at reducing demand and pilot projects testing new pricing and non-pricing mechanisms. Additional initiatives include large storage pilots, electrification of transport, and of course carbon taxing, all of which could help enable growth in the renewable sector in years to come.
LIFE will continue to monitor policy changes and seek out new opportunities for its members and investors; for now we're looking closely at prospects in the area of net metering, and considering prospects for electric vehicles, thermal energy generation, and even retailing for the behind-the-meter and off-grid market.
We look forward to hearing from members and others who want to help write the next chapter of our story: "LIFE after FIT".


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Love + T-Shirts/
I have a really fun post today! I was contacted by Allied Shirts recently to let me know about their new launch that allows you to build a custom shirt, hoodie or sweatshirt. They very generously asked me to review one of their shirts and I gladly took them up on their offer!
The site itself is very user friendly, which is a huge plus for me. I do love online shopping but I am not the most patient person and can easily leave a site if there are too many buttons to press! There were tons of things that I wanted my own custom shirt to say. I could advertise my new blog or my weddings business. I could advertise my adorable baby boy! I could write my name so when I introduced myself I could just point at my shirt. I could put one of my favorite bible verses or a phrase I love. With all the many options I choose to write the word LOVE.
To me LOVE is what makes the world go round. A simple smile to a stranger may seem like nothing but may change that persons day. That was love. A sweet love note tucked in your husband's or boyfriend's jacket may take a second to do but it could make them smile and know they are being thought of. That was love. So many ways to show one simple four letter word.
This picture isn't the best representation of my new shirt but hopefully you'll get to see the color and fit. I promise I'm not blonde, but the idea of having someone else take my picture so the word LOVE would be correct never entered my mind. EVOL is not a word, please disregard the fact that I am facing a mirror!!
I ordered a medium and the shirts run very true to size. What an fun way to celebrate a bachelorette or a child's birthday? I had a wedding last year where all the bridesmaids wore a shirt saying "Team Bride" and all the groomsmen wore a shirt saying "Team Groom" during the rehearsal. I always tell my brides to remember to keep the fun alive during the planning and the day itself. Any excuse to add fun is a good one!
If you need a custom saying on your apparel I would highly recommend Allied Shirts for both price and options.
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1st Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection
The angel spoke, "Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified, but he is not here. He has been raised, exactly as promised." Matt 28:5-6
2nd Glorious Mystery
The Ascension
He then led them out near Bethany, and with hands upraised, he blessed them. As he blessed them, he left them, and was taken up to heaven. Lk 24:50-51
3rd Glorious Mystery
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Tongues as of fire appeared which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:3-4
4th Glorious Mystery
The Assumption
May you be blessed, my daughter, by God Most High, beyond all women on earth; and may the Lord God be blessed, the Creator of heaven and earth. Judith 13:18
5th Glorious Mystery
The Coronation
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Rev 12:1
Petition Prayer (27 Days): Blessed Mother, hear my plea and bring it before the throne of your Son, my Lord, Jesus Christ. Please look with favor on this devotion, and grant me [say your intention here.] I ask these things of you, my Mother, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


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The 2015 Quiksilver Pro France has reached Round 4, as thousands of fans flock to Les Guardians and Culs Nus to watch the world's best surfers in action.
Gabriel Medina seems to be ready to defend his 2014 world surfing title. The Brazilian prodigy surfed a near-perfect heat against the Dream Tour veteran CJ Hobgood.
"CJ and I talked about the waves and trying to figure out which were the good ones because we couldn't see anything with the sun. I don't know if it's the last time we're competing against each other, so I also told him it was an honor to surf against him," said Medina.
Bede Durbidge and fellow countryman Adrian Buchan (AUS) put on one of the best heats of the season. However, Durbidge enjoyed two rides scored above the nine-point bar to claim the clash.
"Ace started off with a bang, and I was down at the total opposite end of the beach, so it made me change strategy right away. The tide filled in, and Ace was onto it, I had to play catch up, but I bagged those two 9's. He made me step my game instantly, and it was good to push me, it was really fun when I got the waves," explained Durbidge.
Kolohe Andino sent Kelly Slater home early. The Californian surfer, who had recently won the Billabong Pro Cascais, used his aerial trumps to move through to Round 4.
"The wave was closing out, and I just wanted to do something big. Before my heat, I was thinking air-reverse would probably be a better option, but I'm glad they scored a big straight air. I thought we couldn't surf the righthander down the beach where Kelly went, but when I heard he got a good score there, I had to move and join him," concluded Andino
2015 Quiksilver Pro France | Round 4 Matchups
Julian Wilson (AUS), Jadson Andre (BRA), Kolohe Andino (USA)
Italo Ferreira (BRA), Bede Durbidge (AUS), Mick Fanning (AUS)
Adriano De Souza (BRA), John John Florence (HAW), Jeremy Flores (FRA)
Gabriel Medina (BRA), Matt Wilkinson (AUS), Owen Wright (AUS)


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Fall is a great time to put your home up for sale. The weather is cooler, and those lookers or buyers are now in the category of serious shoppers. On the other hand some homeowners think that the early summer months are more active because school is out and people are being relocated. In part this is true, but you will have more competition and may have to compromise on your listing price. Those buyers looking for a home in the fall are well prepared too. They have done their taxes, know their finances, spoke to a lender, and making serious conversations on their future. I feel buyers in the fall are focused. They are making decisions and making changes on their lifestyle before the new year.
In Tucson, Arizona, the winter visitors or "snow birds" are coming back to live here for the winter months, from the Northeast and Northwest part of the US. Tucson, Arizona has a lot of winter visitors passing through for a week or two, along with the returning snowbirds, and this adds up to traffic and interest in the real estate market. Town homes, condos, patio homes and smaller square footage homes become very highly desirable in the fall and winter months.
Fall is prime time for curb appeal, especially in Tucson. Our vegetation is greener and perennial flowers enjoy this cooler weather too. The mountains even have more vegetation and some with wildflowers. This is a time for homeowners to start sprucing up their front yards as well as their front entrance. A good landscape cleaning, adding some flowering plants, and adding pots of flowers near your door, will make a difference. It may also be a good time to paint and or replace your front door. Does your outside walls need work and or painting? Also, take a look at your patios. A fresh coat of paint, and some newer pieces of out door furniture can make the home more welcoming.
Start performing maintenance issues. Have your HVAC unit inspected for the winter, and make sure your wood burning fireplace is inspected and cleaned. Make sure you do not have any leaky faucets, or any electrical issues you have been avoiding. Although, these inspections incur costs, the buyer will see the home as well maintained.
It is also important to understand that decorating and staging is not the primary reason a home sells, it relates to price. A realtor, like Susan Weisman will help you stage, market and price your home correctly.
Susan Weisman can be reached at Long Realty Company in the foothills office, at 520 465 2020.


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Common to her style is a brief (around 90 minutes) focused look at one thing or event. For example, in Art, it is the painting; in Life x 3, there is a mix-up about the date of the dinner party; in God of Carnage, the characters' meeting is generated by a playground incident in which one couple's son smacked the other in the face with a stick and knocked out two of his teeth. What is most remarkable about how quickly we recognize them is that they are created French, then gracefully translated into British and American English by Christopher Hampton.
In recent seasons, the Rep has produced all three of the abovementioned shows on the mainstage or in the studio (Life x 3). Of "Carnage," director Ed Stern notes: "While the ending may be clear, the path to get there is infinitely complex. Relationships/alliances are formed, pulled down and reformed." What I find most interesting about these rather unlikable people is how each of them, at one time or another, seems "right." The situation itself is absurd, so the characters are going to be judged in that context, but once we've accepted that, we dive into the ensuing melee which begins as a civilized conference among parents.
It seems that Veronica Novak (Eva Kaminsky) and her husband, Michael (Triney Sandoval) have asked Alan Raleigh (Anthony Marble) and his wife, Annette, (Susan Louise O'Connor) to come to their home to discuss their sons' altercation. The first scene begins as Veronica is reading an agreement she has written to clarify the situation, and she wants the stick-wielding Benjamin to apologize to her injured Henry. After some discussion about the wording of the document (was Benjamin Raleigh "armed" or "furnished" with a stick?) the talks begin. Or at least Veronica and Annette talk. Alan seems like he's almost asleep until his cell phone rings, then he comes to life as a lawyer representing a pharmaceutical company who has played fast and loose with warnings about the side effects of a blood pressure medication. At this point, Michael, a self-made wholesaler, is cast in the role of good-natured doofus who sees his job as accommodation.
Annette is in "wealth management" (though that may refer to her managing her husband's assets) and is dressed accordingly—black suit and heels. Alan wears dark blue, and he, too, is still in his work clothes. The Novaks are much more casual, but they are clad in neutral shades of gray. Gordon DeVinney designed the costumes. The elegant living room is also furnished in black and gray and even the coffee cups and dishes match the color scheme. (Narelle Sissons designed the set and Kirk Bookman and Steve O'Shea lighted it.) Behind it all, however, sits a high stone wall, an appropriate image for what is to come. The coffee table is stacked with art books (a prop for a later gross but funny scene). These are beloved totems to Veronica who works part time in a museum. She is also an activist of sorts who has a book on Darfur soon to be published. Hampton's translation relocates the play from Paris to Brooklyn, and it's hard to think of it taking place anywhere else but in such a gentrified liberal yuppie enclave as that once-depressed area has become.
So, would it occur to you to call a meeting because a couple of 11-year-old boys got in a fight? Actually, it might. Most helicopter parents today could well go straight to the principal (or, ironically, the lawyer) but Veronica believes that peaceful negotiations are more desirable. As the evening wears on though, each character is stripped of his or her defenses, and their behavior begins to make their children's actions look mature by comparison. Watching them all break down is very funny, but it is also emblematic of the vast differences between our inner selves and our social veneers. The director heads off one potential negative criticism by acknowledging that some London and New York reviewers saw the play as more "sitcom than substance," and I think those reviewers do have a point, but the play doesn't allow itself to be that easily pigeonholed.
All four of these actors are terrific, but O'Connor stands out. Partly, it is because she has the longest journey from the couturier back to the cave, and also because her timing and delivery are intrinsically hilarious. She reminds me of a young Dianne Wiest with her little girl voice in which a touch of steel is always in the back of the throat. She seems delicate, but she is far from that. However, this really is an ensemble, and Kaminsky's smug dabbler in causes, Marble's restrained legal demeanor that devolves into a revelation of how unevolved he really is, and Sandoval's good guy turned caged animal are amazing, as well.
When the gloves come off, we find that the phone-tethered Alan believes in the law of the jungle and the "god of carnage." Michael feels unmanned by his domineering wife and mother, who calls nearly as often as Alan's client, but later she is key to the plot. Annette's sweet, demure aspect hides a fury that comes out both literally and figuratively. Veronica's public personality is probably the closest to her primal one, but when she blows, she really blows. Stern has directed them to a fare-thee-well, as they talk to, over and around each other and engage in loads of physical comedy.
In the end, we are all of them and none of them, in certain ways, and as their journey winds down, we are almost as exhausted and just as confused as they are, but presumably, less drunk. Because if in wine there is truth, in rum, there are monsters. The end tableau speaks volumes about our interactions with each other and our ultimate isolation. One of the fathers notes, "Children consume our lives, then destroy them." We have to evaluate his conclusion for ourselves, however, because if you don't leave this play thinking, as well as laughing, then you may have missed the point.
God of Carnage runs at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis through Nov. 6. You may visit www.repstl.org. Andrea Braun also reviews for KDHX 88.1 St. Louis


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In the 1930s Franklin Roosevelt realized that U.S. leadership and power were the indispensable elements in any acceptable world order and with extraordinary skill and courage overcame the forces of isolationism in his own country and moved America to the forefront of the titanic struggle against Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Ever since then the United States has accepted its role as the world's principal champion of freedom and chief guarantor of international stability. In pursuing this mission the United States has made many mistakes both large and small, but any credible historical analysis recognizes that on balance America has been the world's greatest force for good throughout the period in question.
There is however an alternative narrative originating in the left wing of the American and European political spectrum first coming to prominence in the Vietnam Era that sees the mistakes as far outweighing the good, and regarding the exercise of American power as a negative rather than a positive force in world affairs.
For forty years this alternative narrative has been essentially a minority viewpoint able to carp and criticize but only rarely able to dominate the main thrust of American foreign policy. In the last fifteen months however this minority viewpoint has become the reigning orthodoxy of the regime now dominating both the Executive and Legislative branches of American government. Accordingly this ruling majority has boldly moved to reshape American foreign policy in ways consonant with its long held world view.
Evidence steadily mounts that the broad theme of the New American Foreign Policy is best described as "Abuse your Friends, while Kow-Towing to your Enemies". A major corollary of this policy is that America makes concessions to its enemies in return for nothing, while demanding that our friends also grant concessions to their enemies in return for nothing. A further theme is making serial apologies for imagined American arrogance and misuse of power while blithely ignoring the very real transgressions of our enemies.
The background music to all of this is endless talk from an Administration that believes no world problem is so great that it cannot be solved by yet one more speech by President Obama.
For some specifics in this indictment, let us first look at how we have been treating our friends.
Poland and the Czech Republic- After both at considerable risk to themselves agreed to SDI installations on their soil despite Russian bluster and bullying, the U.S. on the flimsiest excuse abruptly cancelled the whole project.
Israel - While West Bank settlement freezes have never been a precondition of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, on Day One the Obama Administration made that demand, while asking no similar up front concession from the Palestinians. When Netanyahu refused what no Israeli Prime Minister could agree to, the U.S. began a serial campaign of very public sulking and petulant verbal abuse of our only ally in the volatile Middle East while at the same time signaling clearly that regarding the existential threat from Iran the only U.S. support for Israel would be empty rhetoric.
Iraq- The leaders of this fledgling democracy and their enemies see very clearly that the overriding imperative of the new Democratic Administration is rapid withdrawal. They know that U.S. caveats about "conditions on the ground" and residual "technical advisors" are a very small counterweight to the obsessions of Obama's political base.
Britain- Secretary Clinton's public pressure on Britain to open talks with Argentina regarding the Falkland Islands- heretofore a settled matter of international law- was a stunning slap in the face to the one great power that has consistently expended its blood and treasure on foreign battlefields in support of U.S. Troops.
Afghanistan- Brought to power by Americans who valued his inclusiveness President Karzai within the last year has been subjected to a steady barrage of public pressure, threats, and insults regarding corruption, electoral practices, and military performance. Karzai who faces daily risk of assassination because of his association with Americans, must increasingly see the U.S. as a distant power that entered his country without invitation in pursuit of its own interests, suffered far fewer casualties than the Afghan army, and now has loudly announced that its soldiers will begin leaving in July. Like his Iraqi counterparts Karzai regards the Obama administration as of most dubious reliability and cannot be blamed for recognizing that he must deal seriously with those who aren't leaving i.e. Iran, Pakistan and the Taliban.
In contrast to this back of the hand treatment of our friends, the Obama administration has bent over backwards to be generous to our opponents. Principal examples to date include:
China- Beijing has just said "No" to the U.S. on appreciating their currency, sanctioning Iran, curbing North Korea, reducing carbon emissions, promoting human rights, and moderating unfair trade practices, while undiplomatically giving us blistering lectures on Taiwan arms sales, meeting with the Dalai Lama, and our fiscal policies.
The Obama Administration's response has been an embarrassingly supine Presidential visit to China, delaying the Treasury report on currency manipulation, disrespecting the Dalai Lama, repeatedly announcing imagined " signs of progress" ( a great conference call!), and an increasingly obvious willingness to settle for just about anything- however hollow- that could be portrayed as Chinese support for Iran sanctions.
Iran- The mullahs' unrelenting march to nuclear weapons, brutal suppression of democratic opposition, sponsorship of murderous attacks on Israel, and continuing export of sophisticated weapons to kill American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan has done little to curb the Obama administration's feckless talk of "outreach" and "engagement" regarding Iran. The endless series of unmet "deadlines" concerning nuclear development does much to justify Teheran's contemptuous mockery of U.S. resolve.
Russia- Moscow has followed up its victory on SDI by toying with the U.S. regarding Iranian sanctions while continuing to sell Teheran arms and technology for their "peaceful" nuclear projects. Similarly they have disingenuously partnered with China in frustrating U.S. efforts to rein in North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The real stunner however is Russia's success in persuading the U.S. to sign a nuclear arms treaty that will have no practical effect on Moscow's decrepit nuclear arsenal but require significant reductions in American nuclear armaments. This treaty in tandem with the bizarre and baffling public announcement that future U.S. policy bans any use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states even if they attack us with biological or chemical weapons of mass destruction, overturns a fundamental American defense doctrine that for over sixty years has been absolutely central to world peace and stability.
All of the above has greatly emboldened our enemies and certainly encourages them to push their new advantages even harder in the future. Conversely our friends are discouraged and alarmed.
The emerging profile of the new American foreign policy is an amalgam of wrong-headed ideology, naiveté, and incompetence. When added to America's domestic economic and political disarray, we see a United States weaker than at any time in living memory and most dangerously diminished as a force for international peace and stability. Reversing this deeply disturbing downward spiral will not be easy, and perhaps not even possible.
William Moloney is a Centennial Institute Fellow and former Colorado Education Commissioner. His columns have appeared in the Wall St. Journal, U.S.A. Today, Washington Post, Washington Times, and Philadelphia Inquirer.


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With #TakeoverDay happening November 18th, here's a repost of a blog we wrote for Museums and Heritage Advisor about our experience of giving The Infirmary to pupils from Dines Green Primary School in June.
There are pros and cons to being a university venue. We are a small cog in the giant wheel of University of Worcester's growing ambition however we do try to contribute in our way. One huge benefit, literally comes when students go home in June! Having competed their exams, assessments and end of term parties we can use more of the old hospital building for events and activities without fear of disturbing classes, studying or experiments.
We took full advantage of this space in June when we invited Dines Green Primary School to lead the first ever Takeover Day at The Infirmary. Year 5 picked up the challenge and over the course of four days they visited the building, played in the galleries, learned about the characters from the 231 year history and used objects to become acquainted with the history of medicine. Through these activities they absorbed the history and pulled out the important facts for the area like; the founding of the British Medical Association (and what that meant to the patients and doctors of 19th century), what leeches were used for, Matron Mary Herbert's persuasive skills to build a nurses home for the 150th birthday fundraising scheme.
They then invited their parents and Year four students to visit the museum and all 25 children from Year 5 contributed to the visit; leading tours, speaking about the rooms, characters, object handling and even taking photos on the day. The whole day was handed over to the Year 5 children who were now experts! Finnley Murray, aged 10 said, "I was able to teach people about what doctors and physicians did in history. It was interesting to know and share."
"I was amazed to see how eager the children were to takeover the museum. From day 1, where we visited the museum, to day 4, where the children took total ownership of the tours, everyone was thoroughly engaged and motivated in the history of the infirmary. They absorbed even the finest of details, to ensure they were able to deliver the tours to their parents and other school members effectively. What a great day, and a great experience for the children!" Lucy Taylor, Year 5 Teacher at Dines Green.
The annual Takeover Day is 18th November, we ran ours on the 16th of June because the building was empty and received super support from Kids in Museums because we all know everyone loves a sticker and a certificate!
Harrison Hill and Mitchell Stevens, aged 10 said of the experience, "I really enjoyed learning about the history of the infirmary. I loved that we were able to share our knowledge with the community of Dines Green."
If any museum is on the fence about doing it, we highly recommend taking the plunge. It was hard work and a little scary handing control over, however we think the class loved it, as the quotes show and we heard lots of happy children at the after party on the day. The school has already signed up for 2017 so I guess, the teacher also enjoyed being taken over!


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Heynckes mellows to be record breaker
There is a chance that Bayern Munich will wrap up the Bundesliga title this weekend, with a stunning seven rounds of games still to be played. This could be an international record of sorts, at least for the big leagues. I recall Inter winning Serie A in 2007 with five games left, but seven is pretty hefty.
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In any case, the domestic record will probably fall, if not this weekend then on the next one or the one after that. Because it currently stands at winning the Bundesliga with four games left (Bayern set it in 1973 and equalled it in 2003). And even if it should miraculously not fall, there are still literally a dozen records Bayern are going to finish the season with. They already have set a few, like the longest winning run at the beginning of the season, and have their sights firmly set on many more, from most wins to least goals conceded.
But the record I like best is this: Jupp Heynckes will be the oldest coach to win the Bundesliga. He's 67 now and will turn 68 in early May, nine days before the end of the league season. For the past five decades, the record was held by Willi Multhaup, who coached Werder Bremen to the 1965 title at age 61.
The reason I like this record best is that it puts the finishing touch on the great Heynckes metamorphosis. Because the man we see today at the sidelines, in the press room or on television is not at all the Jupp Heynckes as we knew him until a few years ago. So powerful is his current image as a quiet-but-knowing, benevolent elder statesman that many people have completely forgotten about the other Heynckes.
In June 2003, when he was set to leave his beloved Spain and return home to take over at Schalke 04, his goalkeeping coach Walter Junghans told a newspaper: "He is a fantastic person. Outgoing, loyal, generous to the people he works with." This wouldn't be out of a place in a contemporary Heynckes piece, but back then, ten years ago, Junghans felt forced to add: "Totally different from his image in the media."
At that time, his image was that of a man driven by an almost unhealthy ambition, a man who was such a stern disciplinarian that particularly younger players almost feared him, a man who was both quick-tempered and distanced. So quick-tempered was he that one of his players at Mönchengladbach dubbed him "Osram", after the light-bulb, because Heynckes's head - fairly Fergusonesque at the best of times - would turn a deep red when he was angry.
And he was so distanced that he triggered a player revolt. That was in 1994. Eintracht Frankfurt had appointed him precisely because he was supposed to be some sort of slave-driver, as the club felt an excellent team was underachieving due to the players' lack of discipline or commitment.
There may have been something to it, because in early December Heynckes was so unhappy with the effort put in by his three star players - Jay-Jay Okocha, Anthony Yeboah and Maurizio Gaudino - that he punished them with an extra training session just for the three of them. The trio retaliated by refusing to play in the next league game, whereupon Heynckes suspended them indefinitely.
Okocha was eventually pardoned, but Gaudino was loaned out to Manchester City and Yeboah sold to Leeds United. The rift, though, never healed and only four months later Heynckes stepped down, saying he and the club were "ill-matched".
But these days are so long gone they have been all but erased from the public perception of Heynckes. "This stage is all ancient history," says Ewald Lienen, who was a player under Heynckes and later his assistant coach in Spain. "Today it's one of his biggest strengths to handle people the right way and get the best out of them."
The most obvious example is Franck Ribéry, who'd lost his form and even, it sometimes seemed, his love of the game under Louis van Gaal in 2011. But when Heynckes came in, Ribéry blossomed again. "He's almost like a daddy to me," the Frenchman said. A few weeks ago, he even suggested that Heynckes should become the national coach if and when Joachim Löw steps down after the 2014 World Cup.
Confronted with that statement, Heynckes said: "I have turned down the job of national coach three times in the past already, now I don't have any motivation whatsoever to do it." It was yet another suprising Heynckes moment, because until that press conference the media had known of only one such job offer - back when Berti Vogts had stepped down in late 1998.
Heynckes declined the offer back then because his wife was severely ill. Two years later, his father-in-law was partially paralysed. Around that time, in 2001, he said in an interview with the Welt newspaper: "So many people in this society complain about petty things. Everywhere, I sense discontent. But everything is put into perspective when you experience illness."
There were many similar moments of thoughfulness in that interview - he also lamented "egotism" in football, the way "people assign priority to themselves and their clubs but not to the whole" - but it seems Heynckes was not quite ready to translate a different outlook on life into his daily work.
In September 2004, he was fired at Schalke and once again one of the reasons given, in this case by Schalke's business manager Rudi Assauer, was that "the relationship between coach and team was not intact". Assauer also hinted time had passed Heynckes by: "Jupp is a coach from the old school and he categorically wanted to continue in that vein. We can't do more than offer help."
But even this condescending tone wasn't the lowpoint. That came a bit over two years later. At the club that is dearest to his heart and in the city where he was born, Mönchengladbach, Heynckes had to coach two Bundesliga games under police protection because there had been death threats against him. In late January 2007, he'd had enough and stepped down. Not only from this coaching post - he became a pensioner.
For all we know, the years of retirement were not easy for Heynckes. In interviews, he's mentioned "various operations" he had to undergo, he referred to "news that make you wonder if things will work out" and he also alluded to losing a friend. Maybe these strokes of fate brought about a change in his manner. Or maybe it was simply that he had put football behind him and had made his peace with the game.
In any case, when his good friend Uli Hoeness fired Jürgen Klinsmann in April 2009 and needed a coach for the final five games of the season, Heynckes stepped in - and suddenly, maybe for the first time in his entire managerial career in Germany, he looked like a man who was enjoying himself, and football, in a quiet, satisfied way.
A few months later, after he had taken over Bayer Leverkusen and was working wonders with young players, a reporter asked him: "Are you still driven by the desire for titles?" Heynckes smiled. "You know what?," he replied. "I don't need that anymore."
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It's December, which means it's time for the annual bonanza of online charitable giving we call CoMoGives.
CoMoGives is operated by the Community Foundation of Central Missouri, and it is a wonderfully easy way to give money over the holidays to those local charities you care about. It runs throughout December. This year there are more than ninety organizations taking part. This is Unbound's second year of participating, and we're very proud to be a part of the campaign.
As you may know, all Unbound events are free to the public - even the Friday night marquee appearance by Salman Rushdie at Jesse Auditorium. This was a fundamental principle that we committed to when we began this adventure, and one we are proud of - but it does mean that, without revenue from ticket sales, we are dependent on the support of donors and sponsors in the community to meet the (not inconsiderable) expenses of the festival to bring our amazing authors and poets to Columbia.
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Consistent with our motto Spiritu Virtute Scientia, our goal is to create a 21st century learning environment that will support the intellectual and spiritual growth of each of our students, developing leaders who are rooted in Gospel Values and committed to meeting the challenges of our society. Our continuous focus on success for all students is supported by a collaborative partnership between all staff, our students, parents and community that we serve. Our strong and diverse athletics programs provide opportunities for students outside of the classroom and are rooted in our philosophy of "win with humility, lose with pride" (Fr. Cundari). We provide many different opportunities for students to become involved in our BEARS community; from athletics, student council, community outreach programs, clubs and much more. Student voice is essential and welcomed and I strongly encourage all students to become involved and enjoy all that St. Joseph-Scollard Hall has to offer.
We are very proud of all our students' achievements and accomplishments and I encourage you to visit our school website often or come into the school to see what life as a BEAR is all about! I look forward to getting to know each one of you over the course of the school year. All the best to our students for a successful 2017-2018 school year!
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This year the IORMC introduces an Individual competition wherein the top 16 players in the Team Competition will play in a bracketed playoff format.
Players interested in competing for your country for the IORMC, please refer to the qualifiers for your country. At present, Canada and USA qualifiers are in development and will be announced when the schedule is finalized.


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It seems like a while ago that I made a card. The school is having a week break and it's nice to be at home with the children without rushing in the morning.
Today's card is all about CASing one of the DTs at STAMPlorations and I have chosen Vicki Dutcher. I was drawn by the technique which she used with background stenciling with the "open" stamp in black ink.
Here is my card by using the bricks which is stenciled in TH distress inks Peeled Paint and Faded Jeans. Then, I used my favourite stamp from SSS Scribble Flowers to stamp onto the stenciled background. The colours which I used are colour challenge from Colour Throwdown and this is also a one-layer card which I would like to pop into One Layer Simplicity. I can't really capture the colour but in real, the colour stands out more than shown here. I am also putting this card into SSS Flickr Challenge, Craft Stamper, Seize the Birthday.


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La mostra POMPEII è il risultato di una partnership tra il Royal Ontario Museum di Toronto (https://www.rom.on.ca/en/Pompeii dove la mostra è stata aperta dal 13 giugno 2015 al 3 gennaio 2016 con quasi 274mila visitatori) ed il Musée des beaux-arts Belle Arti de Montréal, in collaborazione con il Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli e la Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Pompei, Ercolano e Stabia.
Last month, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts opened a unique exhibit featuring over 220 archaeological artifacts from the ancient Italian town of Pompeii.
Simply titled Pompeii, the exhibit offers visitors a rare glance into the splendor and modernity that was this ancient provincial town in the Roman Empire.
Although nothing can replace a visit to the actual archeological site, the exhibit is nonetheless a spectacular experience. It features mosaics, frescoes, bronze and marble statues, decorative art objects, utensils and personal accessories – and even a room of erotic art.
One of the exhibit rooms, however, reminds us of the devastation that the volcano eruption left behind. A dozen or so casts of victims – created using the actual depressions that the bodies left after they were encased in ash and hardened – lie center stage in the room. They include a mother sheltering a child, a man in a fetal position, and two women clinging to each other.
Pompeii is the largest exhibition on the ancient town ever presented in Quebec. The exhibit was previously hosted by the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.
Pompeii runs until September 5, 2016 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, located at 1380 Sherbrooke Street West in downtown Montreal.


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Sean Brady and DJ Jackson Fighting for the Interim Welterweight Title at CFFC 62
One of CFFC's most intriguing matchups of the year has officially been upgraded.
Sean Brady vs. DJ Jackson is set to take place at CFFC 62, Cage Fury and Alliance MMA are proud to announce that this bout will be for the CFFC Interim Welterweight title.
Both Brady and Jackson have compiled undefeated professional records under the Cage Fury & Alliance MMA banner. Now these two beasts will meet in the center of the cage looking to remain perfect.
Sean Brady has made a name for himself over the past two years by dominating all comers, totaling four wins with two first round knockouts. The Renzo Gracie Philly fighter has a well-rounded skill set composed of accurate striking and a strong Brazilian jujitsu base. Brady currently ranks as Pennsylvania's #1 Welterweight on tapology.com and is undoubtedly a star in the making.
Brady's opponent, DJ Jackson is also a world class Jiu-Jitsu specialist with a professional record of 3-0. Jackson's most recent victory came against the highly touted CFFC prospect Bassil Hafez at CFFC 61. Jackson's toughness and heart were on display against Hafez as he stifled his adversary with improved stand-up, and an iron will to win. "Kimura Kid" will look to continue his rise to the top against Brady.
This title bout is yet another huge addition to what promises to be CFFC's most exciting card ever. A total of four belts will be on the line come December 17th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
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Will Lifting Weights Make My Abs Look Better?
Some types of weightlifting may be effective at taking off belly fat and trimming your abdominal area. Although more research is needed to prove the connection, it is true that the core body can benefit from specific weightlifting exercises that challenge abs to stabilize, tighten and hold strong.
It's a common belief that weightlifting is an isolationist type of exercise that tones only certain parts of the body. For movements such as bicep curls, that notion holds true, but other weightlifting moves originate from the core and can help tone ab muscles as well as other major muscle groups.
Weightlifting has benefits beyond the cosmetic, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. By building muscle, it helps to guard against weight gain as people age, which can also reduce the risk of gaining subcutaneous abdominal fat. Weightlifting and traditional ab exercises, including crunches, have many of the same benefits, such as improving balance, stability and posture. Finally, weightlifting's correlation with core stabilization makes it a type of functional strength training, which the American Council on Exercise classifies as a type of exercise that makes daily movements easier to perform.
Some weightlifting maneuvers are more beneficial for ab toning than others, especially those that directly involve core muscles. One example is pushups on dumbbells. After doing each pushup, keep your ab muscles tight, and row one dumbbell back. After another pushup, do a row with the opposite dumbbell. Using weights with traditional core exercises, such as Russian twists or side planks, can intensify the movements and work to strengthen abs more rapidly.
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Weightlifting can help ab muscles look better, but it may take a while. Measuring weight isn't the best way to gauge results, since lifting weights can add muscle, which weighs more than body fat. Instead, measure your waist prior to starting a new fitness routine that includes weightlifting. Stick with your routine for at least two months, and measure your waist again after each three-week period. Within a month to six weeks, you may begin to notice greater muscle definition and a smaller waist measurement.
Weightlifting can be an effective part of an exercise routine that works to streamline the midsection, but it's not likely to work if it's the only component. People who want toned abs and reduced belly fat should eat healthy, low-calorie foods and participate in aerobic activities as well as lift weights for better health and better appearances. Finally, speak with a physician before beginning any new exercise routine, and always observe proper workout moves from a personal trainer or fitness professional before trying them yourself.
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Marry Wrecksmas!
After much careful deliberation, I decided to go with a "Merry Christmas" theme today.
You know, like this:
Of course there's also the "Reindeer Patty" theme:
...but that one's kind of crappy.
Now, I know this season has left some of us feeling topsy-turvy...
So just remember: after today, you won't have to hear "Frosty the Snowman" again for a whole 10 months!
But you're still stuck with "Do You Want To Build A Snowman?"
Oh! And no more creepy Santa cakes!
"Soon, Christmas tree. SOOOOON."
And no more asking for this:
And getting this:
So THAT's a relief.
So however and whatever you're celebrating today, may it be extra sweet, a little silly, and filled with all the people you mostly don't want to strangle.
Marry Christmas, wrecky minions.
Or at least take it out for a pity date.
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It's a chilly October night. Leaves blow outside, and shadows flit across a darkened stage. Or were they only shadows? Creaks and groans fill Center/Stage. Is it just the old building settling? Or is something lurking across the way?
There's nothing better than a cold autumn evening to set the mood for a suspense thriller. And there's nothing better than the Evergreen Players' latest production of "Night Watch" to leave you looking over your shoulder with fear and delight.
Every year, the Center for the Arts Evergreen selects an Arts Person of the Year. The center solicits names from all of the different arts organizations in Evergreen. Nominees are selected from the performing as well as visual arts. This year's winner, glass artist Kate Loomiller, will be honored at an Evening for the Arts on Oct. 14.
What do a 2-foot wooden Viking named Sven, a song about Mad Cow disease and three follicularly challenged men singing "Bald guys are happenin' ee" have in common? One man ee Wayne Faust.
The talented singer/songwriter/comedian is appearing at Sammy's Tavern on Oct. 11. And as disparate as those three things may seem, Faust has a way of making his audiences roll with laughter at all of them.
It is a warm "summer" day, even if fall has arrived. While out on the patio enjoying the warm temperature, I noticed several patches of pine resin that were gathering the fallen scales of pine cones in their viscous, gooey puddles. Why, I wondered, are they oozing sap in the fall? Then I remembered that evergreen trees, unlike deciduous trees, retain sap in their evergreen needles (modified leaves) all year. The resin acts like an antifreeze to prevent the needles from being damaged by frost.
One of the universal joys of music is that it can be enjoyed in myriad settings with audiences large or small. One day you might get a kick out of singing along with the radio in your car. The next, you might settle into an audience with hundreds of listeners for a musical extravaganza.
The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra knows that setting and company can accentuate a musical experience for even the most veteran listener. For this reason, the ECO is kicking off its 2008-09 season with two unique concerts.
"I get no kick from champagne ee So tell me, why should it be true that I get a kick out of you?" You'll be singing Cole Porter's immortal words at the Evergreen Chorale's latest production of "Anything Goes." This high-stepping, side-splitting show is filled with undercover cops, unrequited loves and unbridled tap dancing. The production harkens to the days of classic Broadway, and you're sure to get a kick out of it.
A friend who volunteers at the Evergreen Nature Center stopped by last week to show us photographs of a wood rat taken by a couple who live on Upper Bear Creek. These folks had seen and heard some little critter in their house and wanted to be sure to live trap it and remove it before they left on a vacation.
Our friend loaned them her live trap, and the next day they came into the Nature Center with the little animal in the trap. It was indeed a bright-eyed little wood rat. She later brought the photographs to us in hopes we could identify it as to species.
Artists are often drawn to the solitude and beauty of the mountains, and Evergreen is no exception — it boasts hundreds of visual artists who live and work in the area. Our galleries are packed with the creations of these inspired individuals. Did you ever wonder where the creativity begins? The seventh annual Open Door Studios Tour will offer visitors a glimpse into the studios, and often the psyches, of local artists.
Artists loved to be challenged. As a visual artist, every day, you are searching for something new that will inspire. Meryl Sabeff, owner of the Evergreen Gallery, challenged her artists to put their own spin on the idea of "home" in the gallery's latest show, "Beyond These Walls." The results were whimsical, welcoming and wonderful.
These days, plenty of theater productions make you think. StageDoor Theatre's latest production of Neil Simon's hit show "Rumors" is theater that makes you laugh ee and laugh and laugh and laugh.
"We picked this show because it would be fun," says Fran Arniotes, one of 10 cast members. "There's a lot of stuff that's challenging for today's audiences, and we thought that with the economy and the way the world is today, people just want to escape and laugh."
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It's the end of the season and we're having our first warehouse sale at our new location at 94 Triangle Street in Danbury, Connecticut.
We'll be selling new pieces, showroom samples, scratch-and-dents, a few antiques, some photoshoot props and fur (because why not?) from B. Johnstone in Kent. Comment below if you want to join us!
Dec. 13 - Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 94 Triangle Street, Danbury, CT


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Danielle + Khaatim
"How can I ever thank you for making my wedding so spectacular. I (and everyone!) were blown away by the floral. Wow. It was beyond my dreams and vision and I'm seriously just so grateful to have had you. I thank you a million times over. You're the best."--Danielle
Photography: Robby Cavanaugh | Coordination: Vanity Affair | Venues: Oaks Pioneer Church + Coopers Hall | Cake: Kyra's | Donuts: Coco Donut | Dress: English Department


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It is a time that millions of people the world over look forward to – the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. What day is that, you ask? Easter, the day (and season) that Christians worldwide commemorate the trial, death, and resurrection from the dead of Jesus.
I grew up in a Catholic family, going to a Catholic school, and know well the Easter motif, beginning with the "giving something up" for Lent, Palm Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey (in fulfillment of scriptures), and then turned over the tables of the vendors. He was still invited to speak in the Temple, but the Temple authorities considered him an upstart, someone who seemed to know "the Truth" in a way that they had forgotten, a man who didn't have the Temple training and no formal training to become a Rabbi, and yet, there he was, attracting crowds, purporting to heal, innocent, seeming to know the answers to life's deepest questions.
His trial and death were almost predictable, as most societies do not like the rabble-rousers among them. Especially, the "leaders" do not like such persons, and they act quick to dispose of them. Witness such other notables as Socrates, Pythagoras, Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln, Sitting Bull, Wovoka, Musashi, Abraham Lincoln, Malcolm X, Pope John Paul the first. I am not necessarily putting these individuals (and the hundreds more like them) on the par with Jesus, but it is clear that a down-ward looking society takes offence with anyone who looks to the heavens.
Every Easter I have enjoyed the inspiring messages that movie-makers have given us in their efforts to interpret the practical meaning of the Jesus message. I have particularly liked the over six hour presentation of "Jesus of Nazareth" produced by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Robert Powell as Jesus. It is a rare presentation that brings the story alive, and takes it out of the pages of dry church reading. You cannot help but cry, and laugh, often when viewing this unique presentation. I have kept a Bible (Lamsa translation) handy when viewing this, to see how well Zeffirelli brought alive these ancient writings. You will likely agree that he did a great job. Actor Robert Powell said once in an interview that this role "changed my life." Indeed.
I have also enjoyed the movie version of the play "Jesus Christ Superstar." Though full of deliberate anachronisms, it still manages to penetrate into the dynamics of what was going on in the people around Jesus. I do not consider this presentation in any way profane, and find it to be a valuable tool for understanding certain aspects of the Christian message.
Though too many of us have gotten lost in the pre-Christian "Easter" symbolisms of eggs, bunnies, chocolate, etc., it is still worth fighting to realize that there is still a real story here, about someone who worked hard, was ridiculed, laughed at, even killed, in order to help us to save ourselves.
I have chosen to see the Easter story as a pattern that each of us should find and follow in our own lives. And are there other stories out there which show this pattern in the so-called secular world?
Movie-makers have given us many such stories, but we don't always see them for what they are. If we consider the themes of the Easter story – humble birth, hard work, trying to rise above mundanity, showing The Way to others, some sort of "death," and rising up again – then there are some excellent movies that give us this tale.
For example, you can't go wrong with the classic "Whale Rider". If you've not seen it, get it immediately. The grandfather of the traditional village is hoping for a grandson to carry on the ways. A girl is born, and grandpa figures he'll have to wait some more. But the girl is "the one." She persists in her path of learning the traditional ways. And when a test is given to the boys to see which one will become the new spiritual leader, the girl nearly dies, but passes the test. She is the one. You have to see it, and feel it, and experience that Saviorness can occur at any time, anywhere. Of course, there are certain requirements, but the chief among them is the willingness and desire to do the work required, and then doing that work.
"Powder" is another good movie that somewhat depicts the elements of the Easter theme, though not precisely. It's still worth watching to see how most of us treat our fellow man.
Even "It's a Wonderful Life" with James Stewart – so often shown at Christmas – probably more accurately can be said to depict the Easter theme. Stewart worked hard to make life better for his fellow man, while living a humble life and not always getting the material things he would have liked. All the while Mr. Potter greedily plans to take over the town. And Stewart "dies" in the river, gets to see what his world would be without him, and he is then brought back to carry on. In this case, Stewart is not crucified in the end, but is recognized for his good deeds.
Yes, some of you who will read your Encyclopedia today will learn about the pre-Christian roots of Easter. There is no denying that the Holy Day, as practiced generally today, has so-called pagan roots. So what? You can still observe this day and find the way to use the major themes for your personal upliftment, and for the upliftment of those around you.


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For the last few weeks, I've been considering purchasing a Kindle. It's a portable e-book reader that I think is gaining quite a bit of popularity. Given the cost of books and how quickly I devour them, I think a Kindle would be a more cost-effective option for me. The last book I purchased was The Confession by John Grisham. I was in desperate need of a read, I like John's writing, but the book was only available in hardcover so I caved and spent around $29.99 to buy it. As an e-book, it would have run me about $9.99. Considering the Kindle is $139.99, it would practically pay for itself in seven hardcover books and then…well…let the savings begin! At that rate, how can I not buy one???
Scott supports the idea and with a birthday coming up in March, he figures I am coming into a splurge opportunity. He knows how many books I go through in a year. I've never kept count but I'd guess I read around a book every two or three weeks – give or take and depending on the density. That's around 12 to 16 books a year. Add to that, he thinks I'd actually be more "comfortable" reading on a Kindle than the traditional page turners – interesting – perhaps so?!
I also like the idea of the convenience of it. When I am done reading a book, I wouldn't have to make a trip to the bookstore. I could just jump online, find the next best thing, click download and TADA – book ready! I don't know how many times I haven't anticipated finishing up a read only to be caught with no new material at the bedside – grrrr! This would definitely be a huge plus for me.
Anyone try the Kindle yet – thoughts?
And while we are at it, any great books to suggest?
I am hungry for a book that moves me. I've really enjoyed my Philippa Gregory run with the 16th Century Tudor stories and John's was okay but I am looking for a book that inspires me, motivates me, and all around moves me.
Anyone had that experience with a book before?
For me, the book that has always stood out in my mind as a life changer was Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch. Out of his long series of these books, I have only ever read this one, book 1, so I can't speak to the others but this book helped me completely alter the way I saw myself. I realize that it had a lot to do with where I was in my life; going through a divorce at 28 years old, realizing I had dated the same type of guy for 10 years because I didn't love myself enough to know that I deserved better. I was realizing the true meaning of personal responsibility and accountability and finally taking a hold of the fact that I was ultimately responsible for absolutely every piece of my life – past, present and future. It was a momentous time in my life to begin with and it was like this book found me, at the perfect time, when I needed it most.
And it spoke to me and it moved me. I read it four times (in a row) and used it to journal extensively. It absolutely played a significant cathartic and healing role throughout this period in my life because it helped me open my mind and learn to love myself. It also helped me open up to a new level of spirituality and enlightenment and enabled me to tap into a lot of the grief and pain I had been carrying around for years with regards to my father's death and my insane fear of abandonment.
It helped me renew and rebuild myself.
I have given the book as a gift to many of my friends over the years but none have spoken of having the same type of experience with it, unfortunately. I realize it can be a very tough read, especially the first few chapters and the concept can be very difficult for some people to grasp but I loved it. And whether I believe that the answers are the word of God or not matters very little – what was written made sense to me and helped me renew my inner world.
Anyone have suggestions for books that have done that for them?
Or do you have suggestions for really great books to read? I am hoping to create a vast reading list this year.
In the meantime, I may just order my Kindle along with the e-book Conversations with God and read it for a fifth time – I can only imagine what it might bring to my life this time.


text: 10 Things That Drive Me Crazy About iOS 7 December 1, 2013 I have never been a fan of updates. When there's a weekly update from Microsoft, I cringe. When there's an IOS update, my stomach sinks. App updates can be frustrating too, as they happen so frequently. I always end up thinking, what is this going to break this time? No, Jon...it's supposed to make it better, I tell myself. Doesn't help much though. Although, I have been known to get excited about updates to my Angry Birds games. And maybe Candy Crush. I am not one those early adopters of change. When there's a new IOS update, I'll wait it out for a week or two. Maybe three. I like to see how it fares with the early adopter folks first. To me, it's like chess. Let the pawns go first. If something's wrong with it, I'll hear about it eventually. What's the hurry? I like my turtle method of slow and steady just fine. I like Apple...don't get me wrong. I like Windows too, but when I'm using my iPhone, I don't think of it as as Mac or Windows. I think of it as a tool to make my life easier. And I like it when I can make things just a little easier. I'm all about small victories. Having said all that, I recently updated to iOS 7. I used it for a few weeks before passing judgment on too many things. Personally, I don't like it. I'll talk about some of the little things that drive me crazy, but I'll also mention what might work better, so it doesn't seem like I'm only dishing out the negative. Ready? Grab shell dude. Find your exit buddy.1. Icons. Blech...I liked the look of the older icons better. These are flat, and almost lifeless. There's no dimensionality to them. I like that word, dimensionality. Can we at least have an option in the settings to revert to the 'classic' icon look? 2. Where's the clock? (iPad only). This is an app specific thing that should be better controlled. No matter what app I'm using or game I'm playing, I want to see the clock at the top of my screen. Sometimes I need to know if I've wasted an hour playing Candy Crush trying to clear jelly. My iPhone does this. Why doesn't my iPad? iPad screen on the left - iPhone on the right 3. Lock screen font is too thin. That screen can be tough to see under certain lighting or with a busy photo wallpaper. The numbers and letters for the time and date could be just a little bolder, so they're easier to read. 4. Photo organization. This was a big one for me, in the way that it organizes your photos now by date and location. Your collections look like one big jumbled collage. I liked the old way better. Just give us a little separation in those collection albums. This is just sensory overload. 5. Alphabet in the contact screen (right side of screen). What. The. Heck. Seriously. Start at the top...A dot D? Really? So everybody in between is a dot? Now, look at S. It's S dot U. Apparently we needed that dot to signify T. That one drives me bonkers. Just put all the letters back on there. 6. Music app. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But if you're gonna fix it, don't put the shuffle and shuffle all setting RIGHT next to the fast forward button and the volume. I can't count the amount of times I've turned my volume down by accident or turned shuffle off because of this. Or, did I turn shuffle on? Wait, let me look. Ugh. 7. App Store update section is too cluttered. Honestly, I don't care what app I updated 2 weeks ago. Just give me the list of the current ones I need. Like before. 8. Mail App. Seems fussier and slower. I don't know why, but it just does. I blame the thin font again. It's all in the details. The devil is in the details my friends. Perhaps a darker colored interface would look better.9. Voicemail app changes. Again, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The old way was better. Don't need the expanding window when I tap a new message.10. I'll end on a good note, instead of a bad one. I love the flip up window that accesses the camera, flashlight, Apple TV, and calculator. It gives you other things too, but those are the ones I use most. Good on that one! Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!


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Jazzy Air Power Chair
The Jazzy Air Power Chair automatically elevates the seat height to the primary standing position in just 16 seconds. This allows you to be at the same height as friends while walking, and easily access countertops, table tops, and shelving. Features 3.5 mph top speed and a driving range of 18.4 miles per full charge.
Jazzy Air Power Chair
Many times when riding a power chair, you are lower to the ground compared to your friends or family or walking alongside you. This can make holding conversations difficult. The Jazzy Air Power Chair by Pride Mobility elevates to the primary standing height position in just 16 seconds, providing quick easy access to countertops, table tops, cabinetry and shelving. In addition, the Jazzy Air safely drives at speeds up to 3.5 mph while elevated, allowing users to socialize with others at walking speed
Jazzy Air Features:
- Elevates or lowers on the move with the touch of the "Air" button; stationary height adjustment via the PG VR 2 joystick drive controller
- 10″ of power adjustable seat height in 16 seconds
- Maximum speed up to 3.5 MPH (elevated) and 4 MPH (non-elevated)
- Driving range: 18.4 miles on full charge
- Mid-Wheel 6® Drive Design with Active-Trac® Suspension for enhanced performance and maximum stability both indoors and out
- Choice of 16″ x 16″-18″, 18″ x 18″-20″ and 20″ x 20″-22″ depth-adjustable high-back reclining sport seat
- Angle, height and depth adjustable armrests
- Integrated seat and foot plate design with 3-position height and angle adjustment
- Bright LED marker lights
- A per charge range up to 18.4 miles
- 60″ lap belt
Jazzy Air Power Chair Specifications:
|Jazzy Air
|Weight Capacity
|300 lbs.
|Turning Radius1
|23.4″ at the wheels
25.5″ with armrests
|42.23″ with foot rigging
38.6″ without foot rigging
|Maximum Speed3
|Up to 4.0 mph (non-elevated position)
Up to 3.5 mph (elevated position)
|Ground Clearance1
|2.42″ at footplate
1.00″ at motor bracket
|Front Wheels
|6″ solid casters
|Drive Wheels
|Rear Wheels
|6″ solid caster
|Two motor, mid-wheel-6 drive
|Braking System
|"Intelligent Braking" (electronic regenerative, disc park brake)
|Suspension Type
|Active-Trac® (ATX) w/ Mid-Wheel 6® Technology
|High-Back Seat (max. size)
|20″W x 20″-22″D
|High-Back Seat-to-Floor Range
|23″ – 32.9″
|Standard Electronics
|Battery Size (2 required)
|12 volt, U-1
Optional 40 Ah
|Standard Battery Charger
|3.5A, off-board
|Weight of Heaviest Piece5
|100 lbs.
|Standard Seat Weight
|40.4 lbs.
|Standard Seat Size
|18″ x 18″-20″
|5-year limited on frame;
13-month limited on electronics;
13-month on drive motors
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